Florence Wright1

#1381, (25 February 1891 - 24 November 1955)
FatherJohn Wright1 (1852 - 1903)
MotherEmma Mary Susanna Cox1 (1858 - 1944)
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of William Wright & his wife Jane
Descendants of Thomas Cox & Martha Ann Beaton

Children of Florence Wright and Owen Frederick Moore
  • Walter Owen Moore13 (1917 - 1996)
  • Ellen Florence Moore16 (1920 - 1999)
MigrationFrom England --> Manitoba --> Watson, Saskatchewan --> Winnipeg.
 
BirthFlorence Wright was born on 25 Feb 1891 in Battersea, Surrey.
She was the daughter of John, a potter, and Emma Mary Susannah Wright, of 9 Meyrick Road.1,2 
BaptismShe was baptized on 29 Mar 1891 in St Peter Battersea, London. She was the daughter of John, Potter, & Emma Mary Susannah Wright of 9 Meyrick Road. She was baptised the same day as her cousin John Sheene, son of Frederick William & Clara (Cox) Sheene.2 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusFlorence appeared on the 1891 Census of Battersea, London with her parents. She was 1 month old and born in Battersea, Surrey.1 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusFlorence appeared on the 1901 Census of Battersea, London with her parents. She was 10 and born in Battersea, London.3 
(Listed) Passenger ListFlorence Wright was found on a passenger manifest with her mother Emma and siblings on 11 Jun 1904. They traveled in steerage from Liverpool to Quebec and had train tickets to continue through to Makinak, Manitoba. She was recorded as age 11 [sic].4
Segment of the passenger list for the SS Bavaria, 1904 showing the Wright family
(Sibling) 1906 CensusFlorence appeared on the 1906 Census of Manitoba, as John Wright's sister Flora. She was 15, born in England, and immigrated in 1904.5 
(with Mother) 1911 CensusFlorence appeared on the 1911 Saskatchewan Census with her mother. She was single, age 20, born Feb 1890 in England, immigrated in 1904, Canadian, Baptist, and a farmer working on her own account.6 
(with Mother) 1916 CensusFlorence Wright appeared on the 1916 Census of Ayre Municipality, Saskatchewan with her mother Emma Mary Susanna Wright. She was 25, single, born in England, Church of England, and had immigrated in 1904.7 
MarriageFlorence Wright married Owen Frederick Moore in Watson, Saskatchewan.8
 
1921 CensusOwen and Flo Moore appeared on the 1921 Census of Watson, Saskatchewan, at First Street West. On the same street lived Flo's sister Ellen Smart. They rented their single family 2-room house for $12 a month. Owen was 31, born in the USA, parents born in England, immigrated in 1905, naturalized in 1914, and did section labour for the railroad, earning $1000 the previous year. Flo was 30, born in England, and immigrated in 1904. They had two children, Walter (3) and Anna (5 months). The family was Methodist.9 
(Witness) ResidenceDorothy Smart boarded with her sister-in-law Florence Moore in Winnipeg, Manitoba.10,8 
Voters' ListOwen, a barber, and Mrs Owen Moore appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Winnipeg. They lived at 267 Kelvin.11 
Newspaper Published 29 Apr 1939 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

In honor of Mrs Walter Moore, formerly Miss Annie Enstedt, a recent bride, Mrs Neil Robb entertained at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Owen Moore, 593 Henderson highway. Little Joy Skinner presented the gifts to the guest of honor. A buffet supper was served. Guests numbered 25.12
 
(Mentioned) ObituaryDaughter Mrs. O.F. Moore of Winnipeg was mentioned in Emma Mary Susanna Wright's 1944 obituary.13 
Voters' ListOwen & Mrs Moore appeared on the electoral roll in 1945 in Winnipeg. They were living at 197 Chalmers Avenue. Owen was a hairdresser, as was his daughter Miss Ellen Moore. Also with them was [Florence's brother] Charles Wright, painter.11 
DeathFlorence died on 24 Nov 1955 in Winnipeg.14
 
ObituaryHer obituary was published on 26 Nov 1955 in the The Winnipeg Free Press.

On November 24, 1955, at the residence, Florence beloved wife of Owen F. Moore 273 Kelvin St aged 64 years. Private funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:15 p.m. in Mordue Brothers Funeral Home Interment in Old Kildonan Cemetery.14
 
ObituaryHer husband's obituary was published on 3 May 1969 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

Mr Owen Frederick Moore
Mr. Owen Frederick Moore, formerly of Winnipeg, passed away suddenly April 24, 1969, at Kelowna, B.C. He is survived by his beloved wife, Edna Jean, of Kelowna, B.C., son, Walter Owen, daughter, Ellen Florence Matthews, both of Winnipeg; four sisters, two brothers, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.15
 
Last Edited9 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/434 folio 5.
  2. Baptisms of the parish of St Peter Battersea. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Florence Wright, 1891.
  3. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG 13/453 folio 60.
  4. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Bavarian, arrived in Quebec 11 June 1904.
  5. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Dauphin District (2), Subdistrict 16, Page 1.
  6. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, District 209 (Humboldt), subdistrict 37, page 5.
  7. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt District 18, ED 20, page 19.
  8. Letter from Mabel Inkster (Vancouver, B.C.) to J Kolthammer , 1989.
  9. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt, SD 25, Page 6.
  10. Letters from Ann Collett, England, to J Kolthammer, dated various dates, Nov 1989.
  11. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  12. Winnipeg Free Press, Mrs Walter Moore (Annie Enstedt) wedding shower, 29 April 1939, page 14. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  13. Obituary of Mrs. Emma Wright in The Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 3 October 1944. online image at Manitoba Life and Times, http://manitobia.ca/cocoon/launch/en/newspapers
  14. Obituary of Florence Moore in Winnipeg Free Press, 26 Nov 1955.
  15. Obituary of Owen Frederick Moore in The Winnipeg Free Press, 3 May 1969. online image at ancestry.ca.
  16. E-mails from Elaine Kostchuk to J Kolthammer.