Jen's Ancestors and their Descendants

John McKinnon^1,2

#448, (1829 - 1916)

Father

Angus McKinnon^1,2,3 (bt 1792 - 1796 - 1882)

Mother

Mary McFadyen^1,2 (bt 1798 - 1805 - 1889)

Pedigree

Children of John McKinnon and Euphemia McGillivray

Peter McKinnon⁴ (1863 - 1952)
Isabella McKinnon^4,13 (c 1865 - 1873)
Sarah McKinnon+¹⁴ (1867 - 1907)
Mary McKinnon+¹⁵ (c 1869 - 1939)
Catherine McKinnon+^16,17 (1871 - 1935)
Christina McKinnon^10,11 (c 1873 - )
Isabella McKinnon^11,4 (1875 - 1961)
Euphemia McKinnon¹¹ (c 1877 - 1944)

Life Events

Item.

Mother tongue is Gaelic.⁴

Baptism

John McKinnon was baptized on 9 Nov 1829 in Kilfinichen & Kilvickeon, Argyll. Residence Baiknahairde [Balnahard].¹

(with Parents) 1841 Census

John appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilfinichen & Kilvickeon, Argyll in the household of his parents. He was 11 and born in the county.⁵

(with parents) Immigration

He immigrated with his parents from Mull in Argyll, Scotland to Vaughan Township in York County, Ontario, Canada in 1849.⁶

(with Parents) 1851/2 Census

John appeared on the 1852 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario with his parents. He was born in Scotland, free Presbyterian, and age 22 next birthday.⁷

(with Parents) 1861 Census

John appeared on the 1861 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 30, born in Scotland, Free Church, single, and a farmer.⁸

Marriage

He married Euphemia McGillivray on 24 Jun 1862 in Bruce, Ontario.
Information from register: John McKinnon, 30, residence Bruce, born Scotland, son of Angus McKinnon & Mary McFaden;
Euphemia McGilvray, 25, residence Bruce, born Scotland, father Peter McGilvray, mother Sarah Mcarthur;
They were married by Wm Matheson, PC Bruce Tp and the witness was Alex Fraser of Saugeen.²

1871 Census

John and Euphemia appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. John was age 40, born in Scotland, Canada presbyterian, Scotch origin, a farmer, and married. Euphemia was 34, born in Scotland, Canada Presbyterian, Scotch, and married. Their children were Peter (8), Isabella (6), Sarah (4), Mary (2), and Cathrine (1 month.)⁹

1881 Census

John and Euphemia appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. John was 50, born in Scotland, Canada Presbyterian, Scotch origin, a farmer, and married. Euphema was 46, born in Scotland, Canada Presbyterian, Scotch origin, and married. Their children were Peter (18), Sarah (14), Mary (12), Catherine (10 or 11), Christy (8), Isabella (6), and Euphemia (4). With them as well was Allen McFadgen (widower, age 60, born Scotland.)¹⁰

(Mentioned) Obituary

He was mentioned in Mary McKinnon's 1889 obituary as son John who, with his brother Donald, owned the McKinnon land in Bruce.⁶

1891 Census

John and Euphemia appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The McKinnons lived in a one story wood house with 5 rooms. John was 61, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Euphemia was 55, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian. Their children were Peter (28), Sarah (23), Mary (21), Kate (20), Tena (18), Bell (16), and Pheme (13). They could all read and write.¹¹

1901 Census

John McKinnon appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 13 Conc 13. He lived in a brick house with 7 rooms, 100 acres and one outbuilding. John was 70, widowed, born 15 Oct 1830 in Scotland, immigrated to Canada in 1849, Presbyterian, spoke Gaelic and English, and was a farmer working on his own account. His single children at home were Peter (37), Kate (29), and Bella (25). His brother Donald's family was in the next household.⁴

1911 Census

John McKinnon and his son Peter appeared on the 1911 Census of Village of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario, at Ross Street. John was 81, widowed, born November 1830 in Scotland, immigrated in 1849, Presbyterian, and was a retired farmer. Peter was 47, born April 1864 in Ontario, married [sic], and was employed as an agent.¹²

Death

John died on 24 Feb 1916 in Ross Street, Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: age 85 3/12 years, born Scotland, Retired farmer, widowed, father Angus McKinnon, mother Christina McFaden, died of old age, registered by Peter McKinnon of Paisley 25 Feb 1916.³

John McKinnon
Death Certificate

Burial

He was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Isabella daughter of John & Euphemia McKinnon died Oct 7 1873 aged 9 yrs
Budded on earth to bloom in heaven
Euphemia McGillivray beloved wife of John McKinnon died Jan 3 1897 age 60 yrs Native of Argylshire Scotland
She is not dead but sleeping
John McKinnon died Feb 24 1916 age 85 yrs Pioneer of 51.¹³

Last Edited

20 Jul 2016

Citations

Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Argyllshire, 1804-1854 (Family History Library, 1041079), 102388 is another filming.
Microfilm of the Marriage Registers of Bruce County, Ontario, 1859-1869 (Family History Library, film #1030055), McKinnon/McGillivray, 1862.
Ontario Death Registration. John McKinnon, #009237-16.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
1841 Census for Argyll, Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), The primary occupations are farmer, crofter, ag lab, cotter, servant. Almost everyone is born in the county. Dozens of residents (male and female) are reported to be in service in the south. There is evidence of widespread destitution. "a great portion of this district has of late been laid out as sheep walks which was formerly thickly inhabited by small farmers -- the most of whom are now poor cotters wherever they could find houses and destitute of means to defray their expenses to the Colonies particularly to Canada where they would in general expect to meet Friends who would render them assistance.", Kilfinichen & Kilvicheon, District 10, page 2, house 8.
Obituary of Mary McKinnon in Unknown newspaper, 1889 (J Kolthammer, photocopy (no source)).
1851/52 Census for Canada . York County (42), Vaughan (401), page 221.
1861 Census for Ontario "Bruce County, Bruce Tp (13), district 4, page 10."
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, South Bruce (60), Village of Paisley, subdist 37, page 1.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."
Ontario Marriage Registration. Stafford/McKinnon, #001559-91.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Cavin/McKinnon, #001984-96.
Ontario Marriage Registration. McArthur/McKinnon, #004812-03.
Ontario Death Registration. Catherine McArthur, #009393-35.

Catherine McLean^1,2

#471, (c 1864 - 1933)

Father

John McLean^1,3 (c 1821 - 1903)

Mother

Flora McKinnon^1,3 (1832 - 1924)

Pedigree

Children of Catherine McLean and John Simpson

Harold Edgar Simpson+ ^19,9 (1885 - )
Percy McLean Simpson^9,20 (1886 - )
John Frederick Simpson+ ^9,21 (1888 - 1957)
William Alexander Simpson^9,22 (1891 - 1917)
Grace Marguerite Simpson^23,9 (1895 - )
Leslie Howard Simpson^24,9 (1896 - 1977)
Albert Edward Simpson²⁵ (1898 - )

Life Events

Birth

Catherine McLean was born circa 1864 in Ontario.⁴

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Cathrine appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 7, born in Ontario, Church of Scotland, and going to school.⁵

(with Parents) 1881 Census

She appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Catherine was 18, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, and of Scotch origin.⁶

Marriage

She married John Simpson on 5 Feb 1884 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Information from the marriage registration: John Simpson, age 22, residence Winnipeg, born Co Lanark Ontario, bachelor, Shipper & Warehouse Manager, s/o John Simpson & Margaret Forgie;
Catherine McLean, 21, residence Winnipeg, born Bruce Coy Ontario, spinster, d/o John McLean & Flora McKinnon;
The witnesses were Graham F[?] Simpson & Julia Frazer both of Winnipeg. The bride & groom were both Presbyterian and were married by Daniel M Gordun by license.¹

1891 Census

J G and Catharine Simpson appeared on the 1891 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, enumerated 7 Apr 1891. The Simpson family lived in a 2 story, 6 room wood house. J.G. was 29, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Presbyterian, and was a Whole Sale Grocery Shipper. Catharine was 29, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Harold Edgar (6), Percival McLean (4), John Fred (2 1/2). Also with them is Christina McLean (22, born Ontario [probably Catherine's sister]) and a servant (female, 12 years old, birthplace Iceland.)⁷

Note

Catherine and John registered the births of their children Percy, John, and William in 1895. Years later as adults, Grace, Leslie, and Albert registered their births.⁸

1901 Census

John and Catharine Simpson appeared on the 1901 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 487 Sargent Avenue. John was 39, born 22 December 1861 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and employed as a shipper of wholesale goods, earning $1032 as well as income of $60 from other sources. Catharine was 38, born 18 March 1862 in Ontario, Presbyterian. Their children were Harold E (16), Percival McL (14), John F (12), William A (9), Grace M (5), Leslie H (4, male), and Albert (3). They lived in a 7 room wooden house on 2 lots.⁹

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in Duncan McLean's 1902 obituary as sister Mrs. J. Simpson, Sargeant street, Winnipeg.¹⁰

(Subject) Photograph

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1906 Census

John and Catherine Simpson appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 556 Bannatyne Avenue. John was 45 and born in Ontario. Catherine was 43 and born in Ontario. Their children were Harold (21), Percy (18), Frederick (17), William (15), Grace (11), Leslie (10), and Albert (8). They also had a young female servant newly immigrated from England.¹²

1911 Census

John and Catherine appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 58 St James Place. John was 49, born in December 1861 in Ontario and was an implement mfr working on his own account in a shop. He had $6000 of life insurance costing $125. Catherine was 48, born March 1862 in Ontario. The family was Scotch and Presbyterian. Their children were Harold Edgar (26, ledger keeper), John Frederick (19, bookkeeper), William Alexander (18, bookkeeper), Grace Margureta (16), Leslie Howard (15), and Albert Edward (13.)¹³

Note.

The Simpsons had five sons serve in World War I.

(Next-of-kin) CEF

Mrs John Simpson of 58 St James Place, Winnipeg was listed as next-of-kin on the Canadian Expeditionary Force attestation papers of her son John Frederick Simpson on 23 Aug 1915.¹⁴

1916 Census

John and Catherine appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 58 St James Place, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. John was 54, born in Ontario, and was a bookkeeper for a corn? house. Catherine was age 58, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, could speak English and French, and had no occupation. Five sons were in military service: Harold and Fred at Camp Hughes [in Manitoba], W.A. and Albert in England, and Leslie in France. At home was Grace (23). [Although at the same address, the family's enumeration was split between page 18 and 22 of the census]¹⁵

1921 Census

John and Catherine appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 58 St James Place. They owned their 6 room wood home. John was 59, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, occupation Buyer for Moore & ?? Wholesale, earning $2900 the previous year. Catherine was 57, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in Scotland. Their children were Grace Marguerite (25), Leslie Howard (24, bookkeeper?), and Albert Edward (23, civil engineering student). The family was Presbyterian.¹⁶

Death

Catherine died on 25 Dec 1933 in Winnipeg.¹⁷

Obituary

Her obituary was published on 27 Dec 1933 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

RESIDENT OF CITY
FOR HALF CENTURY
DIED IN 71ST YEAR
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Mrs. John Simpson, Prominent in Rebecca Order, Succumbs to Illness
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Catherine Simpson, wife of John Simpson, 246 Ruby street, pioneer resident of this city, well known and highly esteemed in Rebecca and Odd Fellows' circles, died Christmas evening at Grace hospital following an illness in her 71st year. She was born in Port Elgin, Ont., and came to Winnipeg 51 years ago. In 1884 she was married to John Simpson, who for many years has been associated with the wholesale grocery trade.
She was an active and devoted member of Home street United church and for many years took an active part in Queen Esther Rebecca Lodge, having been the recipient of the highest honors of that organization. Her loving disposition and beautiful character endeared her to a large circle of friends.
In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs Dr J R Gutheridge, Bellville, Ont., and five sons, Harold, Detroit; Percy, Tullis, Sask; J Fred, Los Angeles, Cal; Lester, Toronto, and Albert E, Montreal. A son, W.A. was killed overseas in the Great War.
Funeral services will be held at 2.30 pm Thursday at the A B Gardiner Funeral home, following which interment will be made in the family plot in Elmwood cemetary. Rev Hugh MacFarlane, of Home street United church, will officiate.¹⁸

Last Edited

30 Aug 2014

Citations

Marriage certificate of John Simpson and Catherine McLean, married 5 February 1884 in the Province of Manitoba, Certificate #1884,001550.
1871 Census for Ontario, Canada "Bruce County, Bruce Tp, p51."
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 51."
1851/52 Census for Canada . York County (42), Vaughan (401), page 221.
1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 51.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 6.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba,Winnipeg City (10), Ward 3 (c), page 4.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 12 Winnipeg, subdist C-2, family 114, page 13.
Obituary of Duncan McLean in Morning Telegram (Winnipeg, Manitoba), 5 August 1902. image online at Manitobia Life and Times, at the Manitoba Archives site.
E-mails from Allison McLean to J Kolthammer, beginning July 2010.
1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 10 Winnipeg, subdist 4E Ward 4, page 46.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 24 Winnipeg City, sub-dist 15 Winnipeg, page 4.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, John Frederick Simpson, Regimental Number 461177.
1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South (15), City of Winnipeg (ED 6), Page 18.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 16, Page 4.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Catherine Simpson, age 70, Winnipeg, #1933, 047195.
Winnipeg Free Press, Catherine Simpson obituary, 27 December 1933, Page 1. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Harold Edger Simpson birth, #1885-002021.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Percy McLean Simpson, birth #1895-004427.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Frederick Simpson birth, #1895-004428.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. William Alexander Simpson birth, #1895-004432 [birthdate indexed as 06/23/1895].
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Grace Marguerite Simpson birth, #1895-23522298 [registered 01/19/1966].
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Leslie Howard Simpson, #1896-12920106 [registered 1/30/1937].
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Albert Edward Simpson, #1898-10811150 [registered 09/08/1926].

Christina McLean^1,2,3

#475, (1865 - 1946)

Father

Allan McLean^4,5 (1823 - 1912)

Mother

Isabella Malloy^4,5 (1832 - 1914)

Pedigree

Children of Christina McLean and David Fair

David Allen Fair¹⁵ (1883 - 1971)
Isabella Miloy Fair¹⁶ (1885 - b 1891)
William Robert Fair¹⁷ (1887 - b 1891)
Mary Florence Idella Fair¹⁸ (1893 - 1989)
John Herbert Fair^19,20 (1897 - 1917)

Life Events

Birth

Christina McLean was born on 6 Mar 1865 in Ontario.⁵

Baptism

She was baptized on 14 May 1865 in St Andrews Church, Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. Baptised as "Christy Ann", birth date not noted.⁴

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Christina appeared on the 1871 Census of Elderslie Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 6 years old and born in Ontario.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Christine appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 16, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, and of Scotch origin.⁶

Marriage

She married David Fair on 10 Oct 1882 in Lovat, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from certificate: David Fair, 20, residence Brant Tp, born Ontario, bachelor, Farmer, Church of England, s/o James Fair & Mary Thomson;
Christina McLean, 17, residence Bruce Tp, born Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, d/o Allan McLean & Isabella Milloy.
Witnesses were Robert Fair of Brant & Margaret McLean of Bruce, License.⁷

1891 Census

David and Christina appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The Fair family lived in a 2 story wood house with 6 rooms. David was 29, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Christina was 26, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian. They could both read and write. They had one son, David (7), as well as David's brother Robert with them.⁸

1901 Census

Mrs Fair appeared on the 1901 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario. She was age 35, married, born 6 March 1866 in rural Ontario, Irish, Canadian, Presbyterian, living on her own means in a 7 room house with children Mary (7) and John (3). [Her husband had gone to the Yukon gold rush]⁹

Residence-Moved

In 1902, Christina Fair moved to Victoria, British Columbia.⁵

1911 Census

David and Christiana Fair appeared on the 1911 Census of Victoria, British Columbia, at 914 View Street. David was 46, born in October 1865 in Ontario, of English origin, Presbyterian, and was a house carpenter and employer working 40 weeks the previous year at 48 hours a week for $2000 [a high wage]. Christiana was 46, born in March 1865 in Ontario, and of Scotch origin. Their children were David (26, carpenter), Dela (17), and Jack (14.)¹⁰

(Next-of-kin) CEF

She was listed as next-of-kin on the Canadian Expeditionary Force attestation papers of John Herbert Fair on 23 Jan 1917. She was listed as mother Mrs. Lena Fair of 1615 Camosun St, Victoria [could name be Tina mistyped?].¹¹

1921 Census

David and Christina Fair appeared on the 1921 Census of Victoria, British Columbia, at 1615 Camosun Street. They lived in a 6 room wood house. David was 57, born in Ontario, and was a building contractor working on his own account. Christina was 55, born in Ontario. With them was their daughter Bella [sic] (24, bookkeeper at telephone office). The family was Presbyterian.¹²

(Widowed) Death

Her husband David died on 10 Feb 1936.¹³

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in David Fair's 1936 obituary as widow at home (no name given.)¹⁴

Death

Christina died on 8 Oct 1946 in 1180 Richardson Street, Victoria, British Columbia.
Details from registration: lived in Victoria & BC 44 years, widow, born Ontario March 6, 1865, age 81 years 7 months 2 days, husband David Fair, father Allan McLean, mother Christina Molloy, both born in Ontario; informant David Allan Fair, son, 1558 Yale Street; burial at Colwood Burial Park.⁵

Burial

She was buried in Colwood Burial Park, Colwood, British Columbia.⁵

Last Edited

26 Aug 2014

Citations

1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (28), Elderslie Township (d-1), Page 56.
1881 Census for Canada "Bruce County, Bruce Township, p22, family #95."
British Columbia Death Registration.
Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904).
British Columbia Death Registration. Christina Fair, #1946-09-011590.
1881 Census for Canada "Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-2, page 22."
Ontario Marriage Registration. Fair/McLean, #001549-82.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 8.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (49) Paisley (h-2), page 8, line 40.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Victoria (13), subdistrict a-8, page 10.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, John Herbert Fair, Regimental Number 827190.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Victoria, SD 20, Page 34.
British Columbia Death Registration. David Fair, #1936-09-510610.
Obituary of David Fair in Victoria Daily Times, 10, 11, 12 Feb 1936.
British Columbia Marriage Registration. Fair/McConnell, #12-09-022331.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Isabella Miloy Fair, #003270-85.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William Robert Fair, #002583-88.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Florence Idella Fair, #003309-93.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Herbert Fair, #007131-97.
Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt of Honour Register (http://www.cwgc.org/).

Flora McLean¹

#479, (1875 - 1954)

Father

John McLean¹ (c 1821 - 1903)

Mother

Flora McKinnon¹ (1832 - 1924)

Pedigree

Children of Flora McLean and William Simpson

Florence Muriel Simpson¹⁵ (c 1903 - 1905)
Floyd McLean Simpson⁸ (1904 - 1982)
Wilbert Clare Simpson⁸ (1906 - 1946)
Edwin Ray Simpson⁹ (1909 - 1980)
Florence Muriel Simpson⁹ (1911 - )

Life Events

Birth

Flora McLean was born on 10 May 1875 in Ontario.²

(with Parents) 1881 Census

She appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Flora was 6, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and was going to school.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Flora appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 17, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, father born in Ontario, and mother born in Scotland.⁴

(Witness) Marriage

Flora McLean witnessed the marriage of James Harvey Inkster and Isabella McLean on 6 Apr 1898 in Underwood, Bruce County, Ontario. She was recorded as Flora McLean of Underwood, so the witness could have been Bella's mother or sister.⁵

Marriage

Flora McLean married William Simpson on 25 Oct 1899 in Carman, Municipality of Dufferin, Manitoba.
Information from marriage certificate: William: age 33, residence Carman, born Fergus Ont, widower, Hotel Keeper, Presbyterian, s/o James Simpson & Jane Ray; Flora: age 25, residence Winnipeg, born Bruce Ont, Spinster, Presbyterian, d/o John McLean & Flora McKinnon;
The witnesses were A.R. Badger & Tillie Abel both of Carman and they were married by H.C. Sutherland. Registered Oct 27, 1899.¹

1901 Census

William and Flora Simpson appeared on the 1901 Census of Carman, Manitoba. William was born 5 April 1865 in Ontario, age 35, Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a hotel keeper. Flora was 25 and born 10 May 1875 in Ontario. With them were William's children William Jr (11), Winnifred (9), and Alma (6). There were 19 lodgers (one of whom was a James D Simpson, 43) and 3 domestics.²

(Subject) Photograph

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Newspaper

Published 6 Apr 1906 in the Manitoba Morning Free Press.

Wm Simpson, of the Roblin house, Winnipeg, met with a bad accident at the Starkey house on Tuesday night. After supper he went up to his room to get his coat, and the hall way being dark, in a mistake he opened a door leading downstairs to the dining room, instead of his bedroom door. He stepped on to the stairs, and losing his balance, fell forward down the steps, receiving a number of bad bruises as well as being badly shaken up -- Carman Standard.⁷

1906 Census

They appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Roblin Hotel, enumerated 24 Jun 1906. Flora's name was scribbled over and looks like it says Mary. William was 40 and was born in Ontario. His wife was 31, born in Ontario. Children with them were William (16), Alame (12), Flora I (2), and Clarenc (born in June). They had two horses.
Also with them were 20 servants, from Manitoba, Ontario, Galicia, Sweden, Ireland and England. Sixteen people were boarding at the hotel on census night.⁸

1911 Census

William and Florence [sic] appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Grand Union Hotel. Note: the enumerator failed to record year of birth for many families. William was born in April in Scotland, immigrated in 1878 or 79, age 46, occupation Hotel Keeper, and had $5000 life insurance costing $75. There were two hotel keepers at this hotel. Florence was born in June in Scotland, age 32. Their children were May Elma (16), Floyd MacClane? (7), Wilbert Clare (5), Edwin Ray (3), and Florence Muriel (18 days? - unclear.)⁹

1916 Census

William and Florence [sic] appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. William was 47, born in Ontario, occupation Hotrman [writing difficult to interpret]. Florence was 33, born in Ontario. Their children were Floyd (12), Clare (10), Ray (8), and Muriel (5). The family was Presbyterian.¹⁰

1921 Census

Florence [sic] appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 211 Aubrey. She rented her 6 room wood house for $40/month. Flora was a widow, age 39 [sic], born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. Her children were Floyd (17, drummer), Clair (15), Ray (13), and Muriel (11). Floyd earned $1200 the previous year but no other income was recorded. The family was Presbyterian.¹¹

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in John Archibald McLean's 1947 obituary as sister Mrs. W. Simpson of Winnipeg.¹²

Death

Flora died on 17 Jul 1954.¹³

Obituary

Her obituary was published on 19 Jul 1954 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

SIMPSON - On July 17, 1954, Mrs Florence Simpson, aged 68 years, late of 307? Devonshire Apts., widow of the late William Simpson. Graveside service and interment at 10:30 Wednesday, Brookside Cemetery. Arrangements by Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home, 232 Kennedy St.¹³

Research Note

Although the age is about 10 years too low in the above obituary, she is buried in the same plot as her son Clare so I think this record is for the correct person.¹⁴

Last Edited

30 Aug 2014

Citations

Marriage certificate of William Simpson and Flora McLean, married 25 October 1899 in the Province of Manitoba, Certificate #28-09-336473.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Lisgar (#7), Carman Village (J-1), page 4.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 6.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 45.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Inkster/McLean, #003237-98.
E-mails from Allison McLean to J Kolthammer, beginning July 2010.
Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg, Canada), 6 April 1906, page 20. Image online at Ancestry.com.
1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg District, Subdistrict 4C, Page 2.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Subdistrict Winnipeg 30, Page 16.
1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, ED 2, Page 36.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 20, Page 16.
Obituary of John Archibald McLean in unidentified Bruce County newspaper, 5 June 1947. Transcription from Betty McKinnon, Kincardine.
Winnipeg Free Press, Deaths classified ads, Mrs Florence Simpson, 19 July 1954, page 20. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
Burial Database for Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, online http://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/cemetery_brookside_alpha.stm, Florance Simpson, burial order # 44831, Section-Lot-Grave D2-2305-0.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Florence Muriel Simpson death, age 2, #1906-001670.

James McQuarrie¹

#484, (1843 - 1922)

Father

Alexander McQuarrie¹

Mother

Flora McIntyre¹

Pedigree

Children of James McQuarrie and Mary McLean

Alexander McQuarrie⁹ (1874 - )
John McQuarrie¹⁰ (1877 - 1902)
Angus McQuarrie+¹¹ (1878 - )
Flora McQuarrie¹² (1882 - )
Catherine Ann McQuarrie¹³ (1885 - )
Hector Lachlan McQuarrie^14,15 (1887 - )
Donald Fraser McQuarrie¹⁶ (1889 - 1936)
Robert James McQuarrie¹⁷ (1892 - 1952)

Life Events

Birth

James McQuarrie was born on 1 Jan 1843 in Scotland.^1,2

Marriage

He married Mary McLean on 12 Mar 1874 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: James McQuarrie, 30, residence Bruce Township, born Scotland, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, s/o Alexander McQuarrie & Flora McIntyre;
Mary McLean, 20, residence Bruce, born Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, d/o John McLean & Flora McKinnon;
The witnesses were Angus McKinnon & Malcolm McKinnon both of Township of Bruce and they were married by Revd John Straith.¹

Residence

James McQuarrie lived in Concession 12, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.³

1881 Census

James and Mary McQuary [sic] appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce, Bruce North, Ontario. James was 36, born in Scotland, Presbyterian, and a labourer. Mary was 25 and born in Ontario. The children were Alexander (5), John (3) and Angus (2.)⁴

1891 Census

James and Mary appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The McQuarrie family lived in a 2 story wood house with 3 [sic] rooms. James was 46, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and worked as a Labourer. Mary was 36, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in Scotland, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Alex (16), John (14), Angus (11), Flora (9), Catharine Ann (6), Lachlan Hector (3), and Donald Fraser (1.)⁵

1901 Census

James and Mary appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lots 6 & 7 B 148. They leased a 7 room wooden house with 2 lots, 1 outbuilding. James was 59, born 1 Jan 1842 in Scotland, immigrated in 1852, Scotch origin, Presbyterian, a farm laborer, employed 12 months with wages of $300, literate, and his mother tongue was Gaelic. Mary was 45 and born 31 October 1855 in Ontario. Their children at home were John (23), Flora (18), Catherine A (16), Hector (13), Donald F (11), Robert J (9). Also with them was Mary's mother Flora McLean.⁶

1921 Census

Mary and James McQuarrie appeared on the 1921 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, at Mill Street. They owned their 8 room wood house. The family was Presbyterian and spoke Gaelic as well as English. Mary was head of the household, age 68, and was born in Ontario. James was 78, born in Scotland, and immigrated in 1844. Lodging with them was Mary's mother Flora McLean (88) as well as 3 roomers.⁷

Death

James died on 23 Apr 1922 in 451 Wellesley St, Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from register: Scotch, married, age 79 yrs 3 mos 23 days, born Scotland 1 Jan 1843, Gentleman previously School Teacher, informant wife Mary McQuarrie of Port Elgin Ont, burial Port Elgin 25 Apr 1922.²

Burial

He was buried on 25 Apr 1922 in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario. Sec. K Row 12. Information from the headstone:

James d. Apr. 1922 80 yrs.
Mary his wife Jan.24, 1930 75 yrs.
John Sept. 14 1904 24 yr.
Donald Fraser d. March 04 1936 4 yrs.^2,8

Last Edited

30 Aug 2014

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. McQuarrie/McLean, #002238-74.
Ontario Death Registration. James McQuarrie, #003876-22.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "14 July 1997; birth records of Bruce."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, Sub-District 49 Port Elgin Village, Page 6.
Port Elgin Cemetery Inscriptions, 13 Feb 2003.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Alexander McQuarrie, #001872-75.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John McQuarrie, #002123-77.
Letter from Pat Fleming, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated 1997, "Family tree entitled 'Descendants of John McLean', April 1997."
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Flora McQuarrie, #003030-82.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Catherine Ann McQuarrie, #002920-85.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Male McQuarrie, #002365-87.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Lachlin Archibald amended to Hector Lachlan McQuarrie, #003205-87.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Donald Fraser McQuarrie, #003875-89.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Robert James McQuarrie, #003885-92.

Lavinia Schell¹

#482, (c 1860 - 1894)

Father

Nathaniel Schell¹ (1830 - )

Mother

Helen (-?-)¹ (c 1835 - b 1898)

Pedigree

Lavinia Schell McLean
c1860 - 1894

Children of Lavinia Schell and Duncan McLean

Duncan McLean+ ⁵ (1884 - 1966)
John Nathaniel McLean+ ⁷ (1886 - 1969)
Lottie McLean⁵ (1891 - 1977)
Harry McLean+ ⁵ (1894 - 1975)

Life Events

Birth

Lavinia Schell was born circa 1860 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce County, Ontario.¹

Item

In 1871, Lavinia Schell was not enumerated with her parents in the census.²

(Witness) Marriage

Lavinia Schell witnessed the marriage of John Ducker and Edith Schell on 21 Sep 1877 in North Bruce, Bruce County, Ontario.³

Marriage

Lavinia married Duncan McLean, son of John McLean and Flora McKinnon, on 8 Dec 1880 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Duncan McLean, 27, residence Bruce Tp, born Vaughan Ontario, bachelor, Farmer, s/o John & Flora McLean, Presbyterian; Lavinia Shell, 20, residence North Bruce, born Saugeen Tp, spinster, d/o Nathaniel & Helen Shell, United Brethren.
The witnesses were Duncan's brother and Lavinia's sister, Angus McLean and Sarah Shell both of Bruce Township.¹

1881 Census

Duncan and Lovina [sic] appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Duncan was 28, and a labourer. Lovina was 20 years old. They were both born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and married. No one else was in the household.⁴

Immigration

Lavinia immigrated with her husband and children to the United States in 1890.⁵

Photograph

⁶

Duncan and Lavinia McLean with their children
Lottie (1891), Duncan (1884), John Nathaniel (1886)
North Dakota

Death

Lavinia died in Oct 1894 in North Dakota during childbirth.⁶

Last Edited

19 Jul 2016

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. McLean/Schell, #001304-80.
Pat Smyth & Eileen Jackson, 1871 Census, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario (Ontario Genealogical Society: Bruce & Grey Branch, 1995), div 1, #212.
Webpage The Ontario Vital Statistics Project (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/part9x86.htm), volunteer site run by Mary Crandall.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-2, page 14.
1900 Federal Census for United States, North Dakota, Bottineau County, Township 164, Roll T623_1226, Page 3A. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
E-mails from Scott McLean to J Kolthammer, beginning June 2010.
Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Nathaniel McLean, #1886-1474251.

Flora Catherine McLean¹

#483, (1873 - 1951)

Father

Allan McLean^2,3 (1823 - 1912)

Mother

Isabella Malloy^2,3 (1832 - 1914)

Pedigree

Child of Flora Catherine McLean and David Salter

baby Salter⁹ (1907 - 1907)

Life Events

Birth

Flora Catherine McLean was born on 28 May 1873 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.³

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Flora appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 9, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.²

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Catherine [sic] appeared on the 1891 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was age 18, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.⁴

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Flora appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 27, single, born 28 May 1873 in Ontario.³

Marriage

She married David Salter on 4 Oct 1905.
Information from registration: David Salter, 24, residence Bruce, born Bruce, bachelor, farmer, s/o Peter Salter & Anna M Gordon;
Flora McLean, 32, residence Bruce, born Bruce, spinster, d/o Allan McLean & Isabella Malloy.
Witnesses were John McLennan, Bruce & Theresa McLean of Toronto Junction.⁵

1911 Census

David and Florence [sic] appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, at 280 Lisgar. David was 30, born December 1880 in Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, laborer at Gillets East Cake? Factory, working 44 hours/week for $468, had $1000 life insurance costing $21.84. Flora was recorded as "Florence", age 37, born in May 1873 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and Presbyterian. They also had a roomer in the household.⁶

1921 Census

David and Flora Salter appeared on the 1921 Census of Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario. They were in the same household as two brothers, surname Hall, who own a 12 room wood house on their farm. David was recorded as their partner. David was 39 years old, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, occupation farmer working on his own account. Flora was 45, born in Ontario, as were her parents. Their religion was recorded as Methodist.⁷

(Widowed) Death

Her husband David died on 16 Dec 1943.⁸

Death

Flora died on 7 Mar 1951.¹

Newspaper

Published 15 Mar 1951 in the Canadian Champion.

SALTER -- In Guelph Hospital, on Wednesday, March 7, 1951, Flora Catharine McLean, widow of P D Salter. Funeral service was on Friday at the MacNab and son chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Milton.¹

Last Edited

30 Aug 2014

Citations

Canadian Chamption (Milton, Ontario), 15 March 1951, Page 8. Image viewed online at the Milton Public Library site.
1881 Census for Canada "Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-2, page 22."
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-4), page 8, line 34.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Saugeen Township (g), page 7.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Salter/McLean, #004926-05.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West (128), Ward 6 (102), page 6.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Halton, SD 16, Page 9.
Canadian Chamption (Milton, Ontario), 23 December 1943, Page 4. Image viewed online at the Milton Public Library site.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Unnamed Salter, #010283-07.

John McQuarrie¹

#485, (1877 - 1902)

Father

James McQuarrie¹ (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean¹ (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

John McQuarrie was born on 10 Mar 1877 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: son of James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, father Farmer, informant Malcolm McKinnon Farmer 12th Con Bruce, registered 14 April 1877.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

John appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce, Bruce North, Ontario with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Ontario.²

(with Parents) 1891 Census

John appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 14, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

John appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 23, born 10 March 1878 in Ontario, and was employed as a farm labourer 12 months for $300 (the same as his father.)⁴

Death

John died on 14 Sep 1902 in Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: age 24, residence Bricker St, Port Elgin, Labourer, single, born Bruce Co, died of Appendicitis 2 days, Presbyterian, informant Alex McQuarrie [his brother].⁵

Last Edited

25 Jun 2010

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John McQuarrie, #002123-77.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
Ontario Death Registration. John McQuarrie, #005866-02.

Flora McQuarrie¹

#486, (1882 - )

Father

James McQuarrie¹ (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean¹ (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Flora McQuarrie was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the register: daughter of James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, father Farmer, informant James McQuarrie Farmer 12 Con Bruce, registered 5 April 1882.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Flora appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 9, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Flora appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 18, born 5 April 1882 in Ontario and worked 12 months as a dressmaker for $100.³

Last Edited

24 Aug 2014

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Flora McQuarrie, #003030-82.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.

Catherine Ann McQuarrie¹

#487, (1885 - )

Father

James McQuarrie¹ (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean¹ (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Catherine Ann McQuarrie was born on 21 Feb 1885 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the register: daughter of James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, father Labourer, informant James McQuarie, residence [-] 8 Con 3 Saugeen, registered 28 Feb 1885.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Catharine Ann appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 6, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Catherine A appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 16, born 21 February 1885 in Ontario and attended school 10 months.³

Marriage

She married John McIntyre Gibson on 8 Jun 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from the license and certificate: Capt. John McIntyre Gibson, 28, residence Toronto, born in Arthur, Ontario, bachelor, civil engineer, Presbyterian, father Robt G Gibson, mother Jennie Hearn;
Katherine Ann McQuarrie, 28, residence Toronto, birthplace Port Elgin, spinster, bookkeeper, presbyterian, father James McQuarrie, mother Mary McLean;
They were married by Presbyterian minister W G Wallace and the witnesses were Grace E Rafter and M B Hastings, both of Toronto.⁴

1921 Census

John M and Katherine A Gibson appeared on the 1921 Census of Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario, at 1A Havelock Street. They rented their 4 room place for $65/month. John was 34, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, occupation civil engineer, earning $2100 the previous year. Katherine A was 34, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario. They had one child, John, age 1. The family was Presbyterian.⁵

(Informant) Death

Mrs Gibson of 87 Grenadier Road, Toronto, registered the 1936 death of her brother Donald Fraser McQuarrie.⁶

Note.

Catherine A Gibson, sister to Hector Lachlan McQuarrie, provided a declaration when he amended his birth certificate in 1957.⁷

Last Edited

30 Aug 2014

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Catherine Ann McQuarrie, #002920-85.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Capt John McIntyre Gibson & Katherine Ann McQuarrie, #003613-16.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Parkdale, SD 65, Page 12.
Ontario Death Registration. Fraser McQuarrie, #003285-36.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Lachlin Archibald amended to Hector Lachlan McQuarrie, #003205-87.

Hector Lachlan McQuarrie¹

#488, (1887 - )

Father

James McQuarrie^2,1 (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean^2,1 (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Hector Lachlan McQuarrie was born on 12 Jul 1887 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce County, Ontario.
The first registration reads: male, name not recorded, s/o James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, father Farmer, informant Dr McArthur, registered 31 Dec 1887 in Port Elgin with a note that the parties live in the Township of Saugeen.
There was another registration filed 26th July by the father James McQuarrie, labourer, Tenant pt Lot 8 Con 3 in Saugeen that states his name is Lachlin Archibald, s/o James McQuarrie & Mary McLean. This registration was amended 28 Jan 1957 by a declaration of self and sister Catherine A Gibson that his given name is Hector Lachlan.^2,1

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Lachlan Hector appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 3, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Hector appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 13, born 12 July 1887 in Ontario and attended school 10 months.⁴

(Sibling) 1911 Census

Hector appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, as a brother in the household of Angus McQuarrie. Hector was single, age 23, born in July 1887 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and worked as a Tinsmith for 49 weeks at 54 hours/week for $300.⁵

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Lachlin Archibald amended to Hector Lachlan McQuarrie, #003205-87.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Male McQuarrie, #002365-87.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West, Toronto (133), page 2.
The Toronto City Directory, 1917. Digitized copy available on the Internet Archive.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto East, SD 64 Page 21.
Ontario Marriage Registration. McQuarrie/Cameron, #003803-21.

Donald Fraser McQuarrie¹

#489, (1889 - 1936)

Father

James McQuarrie¹ (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean¹ (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Donald Fraser McQuarrie was born on 24 Sep 1889 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from register: Donald Fraser, son of James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, informant James McQuarrie labourer North Bruce, registered 2 Oct 1889.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Donald Fraser appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 1 year old, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Donald F appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 11, born 24 September 1889 in Ontario and attended school 10 months.³

(Sibling) 1911 Census

Fraser appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, as a brother in the household of Angus McQuarrie. Fraser was single, age 21, born in Sept 1889 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and worked as a salesman in a department store for 48 weeks at 54 hours/week for $300.⁴

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Donald Fraser McQuarrie, #003875-89.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 5.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West, Toronto (133), page 2.
The Toronto City Directory, 1917. Digitized copy available on the Internet Archive.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Fraser McQuarrie, Regimental Number 341229.
Ontario Death Registration. Fraser McQuarrie, #003285-36.
First World War Veterans Death Cards. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/…), Fraser McQuarrie, #341229.

Robert James McQuarrie^1,2

#490, (1892 - 1952)

Father

James McQuarrie¹ (1843 - 1922)

Mother

Mary McLean¹ (1855 - 1930)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Robert James McQuarrie was born on 25 Feb 1892 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: son of James McQuarrie & Mary McLean, father Labourer, informant James McQuarrie Saugeen, registered 1 March 1892.¹

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Robt J appeared on the 1901 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 9, born 25 February 1892 in Ontario and attended school 10 months.³

(Sibling) 1911 Census

Robert appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, as a brother in the household of Angus McQuarrie. Robert was single, age 19, born in Aug 1891 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and worked as a salesman in a department store for 48 weeks at 54 hours/week for $400.⁴

CEF

Robert James McQuarrie volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 13 May 1916 at Toronto, Ontario. The attestation papers included the following information: current address 196 John St, Toronto, born Feb 25th, 1893 in Port Elgin, single, Cutter, next-of-kin mother Mary McQuarrie of Port Elgin;
Description on enlistment: age 23 years 3 months, 5' 7", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.²

Robert James McQuarrie
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)

Robert James McQuarrie
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Robert James McQuarrie, #003885-92.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Robert James McQuarrie, Regimental Number 340811.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Port Elgin (g-1), page 1, line 24.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West, Toronto (133), page 2.
The Toronto City Directory, 1917. Digitized copy available on the Internet Archive.
Obituary of Mrs. John McLean in unknown Bruce County, Ontario newspaper, May 1924 (J Kolthammer, clipping).
First World War Veterans Death Cards. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/…), Robert J McQuarrie, #340811.

Albert Wallace Inkster¹

#501, (1880 - 1959)

Father

William Inkster^1,2 (1837 - 1917)

Mother

Janet Irvine Fidlar^1,2 (1840 - 1910)

Pedigree

Children of Albert Wallace Inkster and Mary Ellen Campbell

William Campbell Inkster^16,17 (1909 - 1981)
Mary Ellen Inkster^10,18 (1911 - 1911)
Marian Jeanetta Inkster+¹⁹ (1912 - 1985)
Albert Lawrence Inkster²⁰ (1914 - 1999)
Ellen Dorothy Inkster^20,5 (1916 - 2002)
James Harvey Inkster+ ²⁰ (1918 - 1998)
Marie Isabel Inkster²⁰ (1922 - 2002)
baby Inkster¹³ (1924 - 1924)
George Alexander Inkster²⁰ (1928 - 2013)

Life Events

Birth

Albert Wallace Inkster was born on 30 Jun 1880 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from registration: Albert Wallace, male, son of William Inkster & Janet Fidlar, Farmer, informant William Inkster Farmer 6th Concession Bruce, registered 22 Nov 1880.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Albert appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 9 months old and born in July in Ontario.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Albert appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 10, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in England, and religion Canada Presbyterian.⁴

(Subject) Photograph

Albert appeared in a photograph of the Inkster house at Lot 1 Concession 6 Bruce Township.^5,6

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Albert Inkster appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was a farmer's son, age 20, and born 30 June 1880 in rural Ontario.⁷

Marriage

He married Mary Ellen Campbell on 15 Apr 1908 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the certificate: Albert Wallace Inkster, 27, residence Bruce Township, born in Bruce Township, Bachelor, Farmer, son of William Inkster & Janet Fiddler, Presbyterian;
Mary Ellen Campbell, 21, residence Saugeen, born in Saugeen, spinster, daughter of Daniel Campbell & Susan Stinson, Presbyterian;
The witnesses were [Minnie's brother] Geo H. Campbell of Thessalon & [Albert's sister] Beatrice M. Inkster of Underwood and they were married by Rev W.C. McLeod.²

(Informant) Death

Albert W Inkster of Underwood registered the 1910 death of his mother Janet Irvine Inkster.⁸

1911 Census

Albert W and Mary E Inkster appeared on the 1911 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Albert was 30, born in June 1880 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a farmer working on his own account. He held $1000 of life insurance which cost $39. Mary was 23 and born in February 1887 in Ontario. They had one child, William Campbell Inkster, who was born in August 1909.⁹

(Informant) Death

Albert Wallace Inkster registered the 1911 death of his infant daughter Mary.¹⁰

(Informant) Death

Albert Inkster of Underwood registered the 1917 death of his father William.¹¹

Note

He took over the farm after his father died, adding sheep and chickens in 1918.⁵

1921 Census

Albert and Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 1 Concession 6. They owned their 6 room concrete house. Albert was 40, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in England, of Scotch origin, and was a farmer working his own farm. Mary was 34, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, of Scotch origin. Their children were Campbell (11), Jeanette (8), Albert (6), Ellen (4), and James (3). The family was Presbyterian. Also with them was a labourer, Harold Leggett (16, Irish, labourer on the farm, earning $125.)¹²

(Informant) Death

Albert and Mary had a stillborn daughter in 1924.¹³

Photograph

Siblings Albert, Mabel, and William Inkster in an undated photo. The style Mabel's hat points to the 1920s.⁶

Siblings Albert, Mabel, and William Inkster
(undated)

Note.

In 1944 the home farm at Lot 9, Concession 8 in Bruce Township was sold.⁵

Photograph

The only family photo taken of Albert & Minnie and their children.⁶

Seated are Albert Wallace Inkster & his wife Mary (Minnie) Campbell
Their children, L to R, Ellen Leggett, Jimmy, Jeanetta Campbell, Campbell, George, Marie & Bert
Taken about 1953

(Mentioned) Obituary

He was mentioned in James Harvey Inkster's 1954 obituary as brother Albert of Port Elgin, Ont.¹⁴

Death

Albert died in 1959 in Ontario.⁵

Burial

He was buried in 1959 in Port Elgin Cemetery, Ontario.¹⁵

Gravestone

His gravestone in Port Elgin Cemetery reads:

Inkster Albert W. 1880 -1959
Campbell Mary E. 1887 - 1978 wife
Inkster Marie I 1922 - uncut
[Section C Row 5 Plot 363].¹⁵

Last Edited

30 Jul 2017

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Wallace Inkster, #002021-80.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Inkster/Campbell, #005334-08.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 44.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691.
Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-2), page 6, line 16.
Ontario Death Registration. Janet Irvine Inkster, #007800-10.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (59), subdist Bruce Tp (18), page 3.
Ontario Death Registration. Mary Ellen Inkster, #008231-11.
Ontario Death Registration. William Inkster, #008491-17.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 19, Page 4.
Ontario Death Registration. Unnamed baby Inkster, #008252-24.
Obituary of James Harvey Inkster in The Vancouver Sun, September 1954. transcribed by a volunteer.
Port Elgin Cemetery Inscriptions, volunteer lookup 13 Feb 2003.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William Campbell Inkster, #010756-08.
Obituary of William Campbell Inkster in unknown newspaper, Nov 1981 (Owen Sound Public Library, Inkster clipping file).
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Ellen Inkster, #013306-11.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Marian Jeanette Inkster, #014566-13.
Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.

Elizabeth Drummond¹

#503, (1876 - )

Father

Hepburn Drummond¹ (1841 - )

Mother

Martha McCurtin¹ (c 1849 - )

Pedigree

Children of Elizabeth Drummond and William Charles Inkster

William Fidlar Inkster+ ⁹ (1902 - 1991)
Walter Drummond Inkster+⁵ (c 1908 - 2000)
Helen Inkster^10,11 (1913 - 2001)

Life Events

Birth

Elizabeth Drummond was born on 20 Aug 1876 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
The certificate stated that she was the daughter of Hepburn Drummond & Martha McKurtan, informant Hepburn Drummond, Farmer residing at 7th Con Bruce, registered 15 Nov 1876.²

1881 Census

Elizabeth appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents Hepburn and Martha Drummond and three siblings. She was four years old and born in Ontario.³

Marriage

She married William Charles Inkster on 21 Dec 1898 in Bruce Township.
Information from marriage registration: William C Inkster, 27, residence Bruce Township, birthplace Ontario, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, son of William Inkster & Janet Fidlar;
Lizzie Drummond, 22, residence Bruce Township, born in Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of Hepbⁿ Drummond & Martha McKurtan;
They were married by Rev Jas Fitzpatrick and the witnesses were James F Inkster of Maxwell & Minnie Drummond of Bruce.¹

1901 Census

William and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 32, Concession 1. They leased 50 acres including a 5-room wood house and one outbuilding. William was 29, born 1 Sept 1871 in rural Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and worked on his own account as a farmer. Elizabeth was 24 and born 20 August 1876 in rural Ontario.⁴

1911 Census

William and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, at Township 24 Range 8 W3. William was 37, born in Sept 1873 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, a teacher and farmer. Elizabeth was 32, born Aug 1878 in Ontario, Scotch origin and Presbyterian. Their children were Willie (9, attended school) and Walter (2.)⁵

1916 Census

W C and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1916 Census of Saskatchewan, at Twp 24 Range 8 W3, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. William was 44, born in Canada, Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, a Farmer and employer. Elizabeth was 39, born in Canada and Presbyterian. Their children were William (14), Walter (7), and Helen (3.)⁶

1921 Census

William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1921 Census of Coteau, Saskatchewan, at Section 16 Township 24 Range 8 W3. They owned their 6 room wood house and the family was Presbyterian. William was 45, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, of Scotch origin, and was a farmer working his own farm. Elizabeth was 40, born in Ontario, father born in Quebec, mother in Scotland, of Scotch origin. Their children were William (19, working on farm), Walter (12), and Helen (7.)⁷

Photograph

Will and Lizzie in a photo in front of their home taken by their niece Marie Inkster when she visited them in Prince Albert.⁸

William Charles Inkster & his wife Elizabeth (Drummond)
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, 1948

Last Edited

16 May 2021

Citations

Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: Inkster/Drummond, #003252-98, Family History Library.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Elizabeth Drummond, #002138-76.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 42.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-6), page 2, line 13.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw district (211), subdistrict 51, page 8.
1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Kindersley District 19, ED 8, page 18.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Kindersley, SD 10, Page 16.
Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William Fidlar Inkster, #008461-02.
Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.
Obituary of Walter Drummond Inkster in St Catharines Standard, 28 Aug 2000. read online.

James Harvey Inkster¹

#534, (1918 - 1998)

Father

Albert Wallace Inkster¹ (1880 - 1959)

Mother

Mary Ellen Campbell¹ (1887 - 1978)

Pedigree

Children of James Harvey Inkster and Edna Susanna Gottschalk

Marilyn Alice Inkster¹ (1938 - 1991)
William Albert Inkster¹
Robert James Inkster¹
Donald Kevin Inkster ^1,10 (1957 - 2022)

Life Events

James Harvey Inkster
1918 - 1998

Called

James Harvey Inkster went by the name of Jimmy.³

Birth

He was born on 27 Apr 1918 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.^1,4

(with Parents) 1921 Census

James appeared on the 1921 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Ontario.⁵

Occupation

He worked for Ontario Hydro digging postholes for 35 cents/hour in 1938.⁶

Marriage

He married Edna Susanna Gottschalk on 8 Jan 1938 in Kincardine, Ontario.³

(Subject) Photograph

Appeared in a family group photo taken about 1953.⁷

(Mentioned) Obituary

He was mentioned in William Campbell Inkster's 1981 obituary as brother James of Tiverton.⁸

Death

James died on 22 Dec 1998.
Another family member has a date of 23 Dec 1999. Need to verify.⁹

Last Edited

29 Mar 2022

Citations

Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.
E-mails from Don Inkster to J Kolthammer.
E-mails from Bert Campbell to J Kolthammer.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "30 Jan 1997."
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 19, Page 4.
The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691.
Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
Obituary of William Campbell Inkster in unknown newspaper, Nov 1981 (Owen Sound Public Library, Inkster clipping file).
Letter from Bill Inkster, Ontario, to Jennifer Kolthammer, dated 29 Sep 2003.
Obituary for Donald Kevin Inkster, Woodland Cemetery (London, Ontario), viewed online.

Janet McKechnie¹

#564, (1856 - 1907)

Father

John McKechnie¹

Mother

Agnes Boyd¹

Pedigree

Children of Janet McKechnie and Magnus Inkster

Albert Wishart Inkster⁹ (1880 - 1891)
William McKechnie Inkster¹⁰ (1885 - 1954)
Agnes Boyd Inkster+^11,12 (1891 - 1975)
David Wishart Inkster¹³ (1895 - a 1975)
John Gray Inkster¹⁴ (1896 - 1897)

Life Events

Birth

Janet McKechnie was born on 9 Aug 1856 in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario.^1,2

Marriage

She married Magnus Inkster on 31 Dec 1878 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage certificate: Magnus Inkster, 29, residence Bruce Tp, birthplace Marmora Tp, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, son of William Inkster & Elizabeth Inkster;
Janet McKechnie, 21, residence Saugeen Tp, born Arran Tp, spinster, presbyterian, daughter of John McKechnie & Agnes Boyd;
They were married at the residence of the bride's father at 6th Concession in Saugeen township and the witnesses were Maggie McKechnie of Saugeen & Robert B Wiley of Port Elgin.¹

1881 Census

Magnus and Jannette Inkster appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Magnus was 31, born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and a farmer. Janet was 21 and born in Ontario. They had one child, Albert, who was 10 months old, born in June. Also in the household was Magnus' mother Elizabeth, his sister Isabella Inkster, and his niece Bella Tassey. The next household enumerated with that of his brother William.³

1891 Census

Janet McKechnie and Magnus Inkster appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, enumerated 22 Apr 1891. The Inkster family lived in a 1 story wood house with 3 rooms. Magnus was 45, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ireland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Janet was 35, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and her religion was Presbyterian. They could all read and write. Their children were Wishart (10) and Wm McKechnie (5). Also in the household was Magnus' widowed brother Albert and his son William C.⁴

Photograph

Appears in a family photograph that included Magnus, his wife (labelled Mary), and children Mac, Dave, and Agnes.⁵

Magnus & Janet Inkster with their children Mac, Dave & Agnes
(taken about 1900)

1901 Census

Magnus and Janet appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 2 Con 9. They lived in an 8 room wooden house and owned 100 acres with 1 house and 4 outbuildings. Magnus was 53 years old, born 10 August 1847 or 8 [unclear] in rural Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a farmer working on his own account. Janet was 44, born 9 August 1856 in rural Ontario, and of Scotch origin. Their children were William (15), Agnes (9, attended school), and David (6.)²

Death

Janet died on 26 Jan 1907 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
The death certificate for Mrs Janet Inkster had the following information: age 49 years 6 months, residence Lot 4 Con 9, farmers wife, married to Magnus Inkster, born Saugeen Tp, died of apoplexy sudden, attended by Dr JG McLeod, Presbyterian. The informant was James Colwell, registered 28 Jan 1907.⁶

Burial

She was buried in Baie de Dore Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.⁷

Gravestone

Her gravestone reads:

Magnus Inkster
Died Feb. 16, 1911
Aged 63 Yrs. 6 Ms.
his wife
Janet McKechnie
Died Jan. 26, 1907
Aged 49 Yrs. 6 Ms.⁷

Inkster monument
Baie du Dore Cemetery

Research Note

The Bruce Township history book says that Magnus and Janet also had a son named Malcolm but I have not found any confirmation.⁸

Last Edited

18 Jan 2010

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. Inkster/McKechnie, #001511-78.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-3), page 1, line 46.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 43.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 63.
Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
Ontario Death Registration. Mrs Janet Inkster, #006916-07.
Photograph of the Inkster family gravestone at Baie du Dore Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, taken by Bill Inkster, 2004.
The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691, p. 264, Inkster family.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Wishart Inkster, #002010-80.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William McKechnie Inkster, #003606-85.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Agnes Boyd Inkster, #008470-91.
British Columbia Death Registration. Agnes Boyd Harvey, #1975-09-006410.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. David Wishart Inkster, #002921-95.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Gray Inkster, #004237-96.

Albert Wishart Inkster^1,2

#565, (1880 - 1891)

Father

Magnus Inkster¹ (1847 - 1911)

Mother

Janet McKechnie¹ (1856 - 1907)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Albert Wishart Inkster was born on 11 Jun 1880 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Albert Wishart Inkster, parents Magnus Inkster & Janet McKechnie, father a farmer, informant Magnus Inkster farmer 7th Concession Bruce, registered 11 July 1880.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Albert appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was ten months old, born in June in Ontario.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Wishart was recorded on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 10, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Presbyterian.⁴

Death

Albert died on 6 Apr 1891 in Bruce Township.
Details from registration: Albert Wishart Inkster, age 10 years 9 months, farmers son, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, cause was a sudden accident, no physician, informant Magnus Inkster of Bruce, registered 15 April 1891.²

Note.

Younger brother Dave Inkster recollected the story of Wishart's death: One time Uncle Albert went to Underwood to get some groceries and the mail and when he came back Wishart went out and was looking in the sleigh box while Albert was unhitching the horses. I don't know whether something scared the horses or what, but one of them swung around and jammed Wishart against the box and killed him.⁵

Last Edited

17 Jan 2010

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Wishart Inkster, #002010-80.
Ontario Death Registration. Albert Wishart Inkster, #001881-91.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 43.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 63.
An undated letter from Dave Inkster of Bluesky, Alberta, in the possession of Lorna McLennan.

Agnes Boyd Inkster^1,2

#566, (1891 - 1975)

Father

Magnus Inkster^1,2 (1847 - 1911)

Mother

Janet McKechnie^1,2 (1856 - 1907)

Pedigree

Agnes Boyd Inkster Harvey
1918

Child of Agnes Boyd Inkster and Francis James Harvey

Ella Marion Harvey²

Life Events

Birth

Agnes Boyd Inkster was born on 19 Nov 1891 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the registration: Agnes Boyd, female, parents Magnus Inkster & Janet McKechnie, Farmer, informant Magnus Inkster 9th Con Bruce, registered 27 Nov 1891.¹

(Subject) Photograph

Appeared in a family group photo figured to be taken about 1900.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Agnes Inkster appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 9 years old, born 3 October 1891 in rural Ontario, and attended school 7 months that year.⁴

(Informant) Death

A. Inkster of Underwood registered the 1911 death of [her father] Magnus Inkster. Although she was just 19, Agnes was the only known A. Inkster that fits to be the informant.⁵

1911 Census

Agnes Inkster appeared on the 1911 Census of Battleford District, Saskatchewan, at Township 40 Range 19 W3. Agnes was a 19 year old single teacher at Glenlogan school (a one-room schoolhouse), where she worked 44 weeks at 28 hours per week for a salary of $600. She was born Mar 1892 in Ontario, a Presybterian of Irish heritage and a lodger with the Frederick McLennan family. Her brothers William and David and future husband Frank Harvey were living in the area. [The incorrect details can be explained by the possibility that her landlord supplied the census information].⁶

Marriage

Agnes Boyd Inkster married Francis James Harvey.²

1916 Census

Agnes Boyd Inkster and Francis James Harvey appeared on the 1916 Census of Buffalo Municipality, Saskatchewan, at Township 40 Range19 W3, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. Francis J was 29, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, Scotch origin, and was a farmer and employer. Agnes was 24, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, and Scotch. With them were Francis' father James and his uncle John, both born in Ontario.⁷

Photograph

Here is Agnes with her daughter Ella at age 9 months.⁸

Agnes Boyd Inkster Harvey & daughter Ella Marion
1 January 1918

Photograph

This picture of Frank and Agnes and daughter Ella was taken about 1929 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan.⁸

Frank and Agnes Harvey with their daughter Ella
c1929, Tisdale, Saskatchewan

Photograph

This photo of Agnes was taken in 1938 at Edgewood, on the lawn at Rosebank. [there is an Edgewood in British Columbia near where the McKechnie family lived]⁸

Agnes Boyd (Inkster) Harvey
Edgewood, March 1938

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in William McKechnie Inkster's 1954 obituary as sister Mrs. Harvey of Victoria.^9,10

Death

Agnes died on 17 Apr 1975 in Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from certificate: widow, born Nov 19, 1891 in Bruce Tp, age 83, father Magnus Inkster, mother Janet McKechnie, both born in Ontario; cremation. The informant was daughter Ella M Herrington.²

Obituary

Her obituary was published on 19 Apr 1975 in the Victoria Colonist.

Mrs Agnes Boyd Harvey died April 17 in hospital in Victoria, age 83, late of 1129 McKenzie St; survived by dtr Mrs L (Ella) Herrington of Victoria, 5 gch, 9 ggch, brother Dave Inkster of Blue Sky, Alta; life member of MS Society, The Bible Society & The Women's Missionary Society; cremation; donations to MS Society.¹¹

Burial

She was buried in Armstrong, British Columbia. She is in a McKechnie plot there.⁸

Last Edited

18 Jan 2010

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Agnes Boyd Inkster, #008470-91.
British Columbia Death Registration. Agnes Boyd Harvey, #1975-09-006410.
Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-3), page 1, line 46.
Death certificate registered in the Province of Ontario "Magnus Inkster, #008211-11."
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Battleford, Subdivision 20, Page 34.
1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Battleford District 15, page 19.
E-mails from Lorna McLennan to J Kolthammer.
Obituary of William McKechnie Inkster in Peace River Record Gazette, 9 December 1954. transcribed by Lorna McLennan.
Index to Obituaries, in the Peace River Record Gazette, 1952-1971, compiled by Lois Stranaghan, Peace River & District Branch of Alberta Genealogical Society, compilation date unknown. read online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~abgpags/rg19521971.html
Obituary of Agnes Boyd Harvey in Victoria Colonist, 19 April 1975.

John Gray Inkster¹

#567, (1896 - 1897)

Father

Magnus Inkster¹ (1847 - 1911)

Mother

Janet McKechnie¹ (1856 - 1907)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

John Gray Inkster was born on 18 Sep 1896 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: parents Magnus Inkster & Janet McKechnie, father a farmer, informant Magnus Inkster Farmer 9th Concession Bruce, registered 19 Sept 1896.¹

Death

John died on 29 Mar 1897 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: age 6 months, residence Lot 2 Con 9 Bruce, farmers son, born Ontario, Presbyterian, died of Broncho Pneumonia 4 days, informant Magnus Inkster, registered 29 Mar 97.²

Last Edited

18 Jan 2010

Citations

Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Gray Inkster, #004237-96.
Ontario Death Registration. John Gray Inkster, #005005-97.

Lloyd George Inkster^1,2

#581, (1918 - )

Father

James Harvey Inkster¹ (1873 - 1954)

Mother

Isabella McLean¹ (1879 - c 1920)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Lloyd George Inkster was born on 31 Oct 1918 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.^1,2

Research Note

Was not with the family in Saskatchewan in the 1921 census. Is not in the Ontario death register.

Last Edited

16 Sep 2013

Citations

The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691, p. 264, Inkster family.
Website www.deeprootstalltrees.com, citing "Bruce Twp. - Births, Deaths & Marriages" (Transcribed by Hida Downey; Indexed by Jim & Kay Gregg).

Flora McCallum¹

#598, (1848 - 1936)

Pedigree

Children of Flora McCallum and Donald McKinnon

baby McKinnon¹ (1870 - 1870)
Elizabeth McKinnon+¹¹ (c 1871 - )
Angus McKinnon^5,7 (c 1873 - )
Dougald McKinnon^1,2 (c 1875 - 1926)
Isabella McKinnon+¹² (1877 - )
Mary McKinnon+ ¹³ (1878 - 1951)
Flora McKinnon⁵ (c 1880 - )
Donald James McKinnon^13,2 (1882 - 1904)
John Alexander McKinnon^13,2 (1886 - )
Catharine McKinnon^13,1,2 (1888 - 1922)

Life Events

Birth

Flora McCallum was born on 24 Jun 1848 in Ontario.^2,1

Marriage

She married Donald McKinnon on 4 Mar 1869 in Priceville Presbyterian Church, Priceville, Grey County, Ontario.^1,3

1871 Census

Donald and Flora appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Donald was age 30, born in Scotland, Canada Presbyterian, Scotch origin, a farmer, and married. Flora was 23, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, Scotch, and married. Donald's parents Angus and Mary McKinnon were living with them.⁴

1881 Census

The McKinnon family appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Donald had no given name recorded and was age 40, married, born in Scotland, Presbyterian, and a farmer. Flora was 33 and born in Ontario. Their children were Elizabeth (10), Angus (8), Dugald (6), Esibella (4), Mary (2), and Flora (1). Also with them were [Donald's elderly parents] Angus and Mary McKinnon.⁵

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in Mary McKinnon's 1889 obituary as Mrs. Donald McKinnon who nursed Angus and Mary in their last years.⁶

1891 Census

Donald and Flora appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The McKinnons lived in a 2 story wood house with 7 rooms (it appeared that another family also lived there). Donald was 50, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Flora was 42, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian. Their children were Elizabeth (19), Angus (18), Dougald (16), Isabella (14), Mary (12), James (10), John A (5), and Catharine (2). They could all read and write.⁷

1901 Census

Donald and Flora appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 14 Concession 13. Donald was age 60, born 15 May 1840 in Scotland, immigrated in 1849, a farmer working on his own account, presbyterian, literate, mother tongue Gaelic. Flora was 52, born 24 June 1848 in rural Ontario, could read and write, mother tongue Gaelic. Their children were Bella (23), Dougald (24), James (19), John A (14), and Kate (12). They lived in a 6-room brick house with 100 acres and one outbuilding and leased a further 100 acres.²

(Widowed) Death

Her husband Donald died on 2 Nov 1902.^8,1

1911 Census

Flora appeared on the 1911 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Flora was 62, widowed, born June 1848 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and had no noted occupation. Her children Lizzie (29) and Alex (24) were with her.⁹

Death

Flora died on 17 May 1936 in Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from the certificate: Flora McKinnon, lived in Paisley 22 years, widow, born in Ontario on 24 June 1848 (1849 is added in brackets), age 87 years 10 months 24 days, father Dugald McCallum, mother Isabella McLarty, both born in Scotland. Burial at Queen Hill. The informant was daughter Isabella Dewar of Paisley.¹⁰

Burial

She was buried on 29 May 1936 in Queen Hill Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. "Flora McCallum 1848-1936", buried with husband.^1,10

Last Edited

20 Jul 2016

Citations

Ontario Genealogical Society. Bruce & Grey Branch, Cemetery Inscriptions of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario (Port Elgin, Ontario: OGS), Queen Hill.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-4), page 8, line 23.
Priceville records contributed by Elaine Robinson.
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 59."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-2), Page 13.
Obituary of Mary McKinnon in Unknown newspaper, 1889 (J Kolthammer, photocopy (no source)).
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 19.
Ontario Death Registration. Donald McKinnon, #005471-02.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (59), Bruce (20), page 7.
Ontario Death Registration. Flora McKinnon, #009808-36.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Thomson/McKinnon, #005597-12.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Dewar/McKinnon, #015463-21.
1891 Census for Canada "Bruce County, Bruce Township, family #81."

Peter McKinnon¹

#600, (1863 - 1952)

Father

John McKinnon² (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray¹ (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Peter McKinnon was born on 7 Apr 1863 in Ontario.²

(with Parents) 1871 Census

He appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. Peter was age 8 and born in Ontario.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Peter appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, and of Scotch origin.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Peter appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 28, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer.⁴

(with Father) 1901 Census

He appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his father John. Peter was single, age 37, born 7 April 1863 in Ontario, and was a carpenter.²

(Informant) Death

Peter McKinnon registered the 1907 death of his sister Sarah McKinnon.⁵

1911 Census

Peter McKinnon and his father John appeared on the 1911 Census of Village of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario, at Ross Street. John was 81, widowed, born November 1830 in Scotland, immigrated in 1849, Presbyterian, and was a retired farmer. Peter was 47, born April 1864 in Ontario, married [sic], and was employed as an agent.⁶

(Informant) Death

Peter McKinnon of Paisley registered the 1916 death of his father John McKinnon.⁷

1921 Census

Peter appeared on the 1921 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario, at Ross Street. He owned his brick house. Peter was 58, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, Presbyterian, occupation agent for ???, income not recorded.⁸

(Informant) Death

Peter McKinnon of Paisley registered the 1935 death of his sister Catherine McArthur.⁹

Death

Peter died in 1952.¹⁰

Burial

He was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Peter McKinnon 1863-1952
Isabella McKinnon 1875-1961
Euphemia McKinnon R N 1877-1944.¹⁰

Last Edited

25 Aug 2014

Citations

1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
Ontario Death Registration. Sarah Stafford, #006939-07.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, South Bruce (60), Village of Paisley, subdist 37, page 1.
Ontario Death Registration. John McKinnon, #009237-16.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce South, SD 55, Page 6.
Ontario Death Registration. Catherine McArthur, #009393-35.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."

Isabella McKinnon¹

#601, (c 1865 - 1873)

Father

John McKinnon^2,3 (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray^1,3 (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Isabella McKinnon was born circa 1865 in Ontario.¹

(with Parents) 1871 Census

She appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Isabella was age 6 and born in Ontario.¹

Death

Isabella died on 7 Oct 1873.³

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Gravestone transcription:

Isabella daughter of John & Euphemia McKinnon died Oct 7 1873 aged 9 yrs
Budded on earth to bloom in heaven
Euphemia McGillivray beloved wife of John McKinnon died Jan 3 1897 age 60 yrs Native of Argylshire Scotland
She is not dead but sleeping
John McKinnon died Feb 24 1916 age 85 yrs Pioneer of 51.³

Last Edited

17 Sep 2013

Citations

1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."

Sarah McKinnon¹

#602, (1867 - 1907)

Father

John McKinnon¹ (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray¹ (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Children of Sarah McKinnon and Dilmon Bricker Stafford

Mary Viola Stafford⁹ (1892 - 1969)
John Howard Stafford+¹⁰ (1894 - 1981)
William Earl Stafford+¹¹ (1896 - )
Euphemia Catherine Stafford¹² (1898 - 1981)
Frederick Gordon Stafford¹³ (1900 - 1943)
Peter Herbert Stafford¹⁴ (1902 - )
Hiram Arthur Stafford+^15,16 (1904 - 1964)
Angus McKinnon Stafford¹⁷ (1905 - 1905)
John McKinnon Stafford+¹⁸ (1906 - 1998)

Life Events

Birth

Sarah McKinnon was born on 12 Apr 1867 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.^2,1

(with Parents) 1871 Census

She appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Sarah was age 4 and born in Ontario.³

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Sarah appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 14, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.⁴

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Sarah appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 23, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.⁵

Marriage

She married Dilmon Bricker Stafford on 31 Dec 1891 in Bruce Township.
Information from registration: Dilmon Stafford, 33, residence Tp of Bruce, born Saugeen, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, s/o William Stafford & Rebecca Bricker;
Sarah McKinnon, 24, residence Tp Bruce, born Bruce, spinster, Presbyterian, d/o John McKinnon & Euphemia McGillivray;
The witnesses were George Marrs & Isabella McKinnon, both of Bruce.¹

1901 Census

Dilmon and Sarah Staford [sic] appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 23 Con 14. The family lived in a 5 room wooden house on 150 acres that they owned, with 1 house and 1 outbuilding. Dilmon was 44, born 16 Mar 1856 in rural Ontario, English origin, Presbyterian, a farmer living on his own means, and could read and write. Sarah was 34, born 12 April 1866 in rural Ontario, and also literate. Their children were Mary (8), Howard (6), William (4), Frederick (no age), and Euphemia (2.)⁶

Death

Sarah died on 13 Jun 1907 in Lot 24 Con 14, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from death certificate: age 40, residence Lot 24 Con 14, Housewife, married, husband Dilmon Stafford, born Ontario, Haemmorage of Bowels 1 Day, Dr Black, Presbyterian, informant Peter McKinnon, registered 11 June 1907 [sic].⁷

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. The cemetery transcription: Sarah McKinnon wife of Delmon Stafford born Apr 12 1867 died June 13 1907 / Angus infant son of Delmont & Sarah Stafford.⁸

Last Edited

17 Sep 2013

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. Stafford/McKinnon, #001559-91.
Typescript note concerning family information, written by H.A. Stafford, 26 Nov 1961 (J Kolthammer, copy in file).
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce (50), Bruce (a-4), page 9, line 46.
Ontario Death Registration. Sarah Stafford, #006939-07.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Viola Stafford, #003073-92.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Howard Stafford, #003011-94.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William Earl Stafford, #004252-96.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Catherine Euphemia Stafford, #006866-99.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Frederick Gordon Stafford, #007379-01.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Peter Herbert Stafford, #009174-02.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Hiram Arthur Stafford, #008831-04.
British Columbia Death Registration. Hiram Arthur Stafford, #64-09-010358.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Angus McKinnon Stafford, #014757-05.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John McKinnon Stafford, #012499-06.

Mary McKinnon¹

#603, (c 1869 - 1939)

Father

John McKinnon¹ (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray¹ (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Children of Mary McKinnon and Thomas Swalwell

Sarah Elizabeth Donalda Swalwell¹³ (1910 - 1910)
Mary Elizabeth Swalwell¹⁴
Edith Swalwell⁹

Life Events

Birth

Mary McKinnon was born circa 1869 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.^1,2

(with Parents) 1871 Census

She appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Mary was age 2 and born in Ontario.²

(with Parents) 1881 Census

She appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Mary was 12, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Mary appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 21, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.⁴

Marriage

She married Samuel Peter Cavin on 16 Sep 1896 in Bruce Township.
Information from certificate: Samuel P Cavin, 32, residence Saugeen Township, born London Tp Ontario, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, son of Peter Cavin & Janet Cavin;
Mary McKinnon, 27, residence Bruce Township, born Bruce Tp, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of John McKinnon & Phemia McKinnon;
The witnesses were James Cavin, Tiverton & Kate McKinnon, Bruce Tp and they were married by Revd Hector McQuarrie of Queenhill.¹

1901 Census

Samuel P and Mary Cavin appeared on the 1901 Census of Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario. Samuel was 36, born 1 March 1864 in Ontario and was employed as an agent working at home, earning $500. Mary was 29, born 26 April 1870 in Ontario. They were of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and had no children.⁵

(Widowed) Death

Her husband Samuel died on 15 Dec 1907.⁶

Marriage

Mary McKinnon married Thomas Swalwell on 17 Oct 1908 in Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Thomas Swalwell, Harnessmaker, bachelor, 39, Episcopal, residence Port Elgin, son of George Swalwell, farmer & Elizabeth Grice;
Mary Cavin, widow, 37, Presbyterian, residence Port Elgin, father John McKinnon, retired farmer, mother's name not recorded.
The witnesses were Dan McCarnel and Rachel Yardam, both of Port Elgin and they were married by Rev W.C. McLeod.⁷

1911 Census

Thomas and Mary appeared on the 1911 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, at Johnston Ave. Thomas was 41, born Feb 1870 in Ontario, English origin, Anglican, and works as a harness dealer on his own account in a harness shop. Mary was 41, born April 1870 in Ontario, Scotch, and Anglican. With them was Mary's niece Euphemia Catherine Stafford.⁸

1921 Census

Thomas and Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, at Johnston Street. They owned their 6 room stone house. Thomas was 52, born in Ontario, parents born in England. He was a harness maker working on his own account. Mary was 52, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. Their children were Mary (9) and Edith (7). The family was Anglican.⁹

(Informant) Death

Mary registered the 1934 death of her husband Thomas Swalwell. Her address was 29 Elgin Avenue in Toronto.¹⁰

Death

Mary died in Aug 1939.¹¹

Obituary

Her obituary was published on 22 Aug 1939 in the Toronto Daily Star.

SWALWELL, Mary McKinnon -- On Monday, August 21, 1939, at her home 151 Alcorn avenue, Toronto, Mary McKinnon Swalwell, widow of Thomas Swalwell.
Resting at Bates & Maddocks Funeral chapel, 124 Avenue road. Service in chapel Wednesday evening, August 23, at 8 pm. Interment Port Elgin, Ontario, Thursday, August 24.¹²

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Mary McKinnon beloved wife of Thomas Swalwell died Aug 1939 age 70 yrs.¹¹

Last Edited

19 Jul 2016

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. Cavin/McKinnon, #001984-96.
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce (West) #50, Kincardine (Town) d-2, page 12.
Ontario Death Registration. Samuel P Cavin, #007352-07.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Swalwell/Cavin, #005329-08.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (59), Port Elgin (52), page 10.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 49, Page 10.
Ontario Death Registration. Thomas Swalwell, #001520-34.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."
Toronto Daily Star, Death Notices, 22 Aug 1939, Page 26. Image viewed at Toronto Star archives.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Elizabeth Donalda Swalwell, 1910, #012835.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Elizabeth Swalwell, #013888-11.

Catherine McKinnon¹

#604, (1871 - 1935)

Father

John McKinnon^1,2 (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray^1,2 (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Children of Catherine McKinnon and Neil McArthur

Phemie Catherine McArthur¹¹ (1904 - 1904)
Hugh Duncan McArthur¹² (1905 - )
Phema Isabella McArthur¹³ (1906 - 1906)
John McArthur¹⁴ (1908 - )
Colin Peter McArthur^8,15 (1910 - )
Euphemia Isabelle McArthur¹⁶
Catherine McArthur¹⁷

Life Events

Birth

Catherine McKinnon was born on 16 Mar 1871 in Ontario.²

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Catherine appeared on the 1871 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was one month old and born in March 1861 in Ontario.³

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Catherine appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 10 or 11, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.⁴

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Kate appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 20, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.⁵

(Witness) Marriage

Kate McKinnon of Bruce Township witnessed the marriage of Samuel Peter Cavin and her sister Mary McKinnon on 16 Sep 1896 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.⁶

(with Father) 1901 Census

Kate McKinnon appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of her father John. She was 29, single, born 16 March 1869 in Ontario, and spoke both Gaelic and English.⁷

Marriage

Catherine McKinnon married Neil McArthur on 27 Jul 1903 in Southampton, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Neil McArthur, 28, residence Bruce Tp, born Bruce Tp, bachelor, Farmer, s/o Duncan McArthur & Kate McPhail;
Kate McKinnon, 30, residence Bruce Tp, born Bruce Tp, spinster, d/o John McKinnon & Euphemia McGilvary.
Witnesses were Jean Tolmie & Agness Tolmie both of Southampton, bride & groom both Presbyterian, married by Rev A Tolmie, License.¹

1911 Census

Neil and Kate appeared on the 1911 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario, at Water Street. Neil was 37, born March 1874 in Ontario, Scotch origin, Presbyterian, labourer in fencing, worked 40 weeks at 60 hours/week for $300. Kate was 40, born March 1871 in Ontario, Scotch, and Presbyteian. Their children were Hugh (6), John (1), and Colin (1.)⁸

1921 Census

Neil and Catherine McArthur appeared on the 1921 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario, at Albert Street. They owned their wood house. Neil was 45, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario. He was a coal dealer working on his own account. Catherine was 48, born in Ontario, parents in Scotland. Their children, all of whom attended school, were Hugh (16), John (12), Colin (11), Isabel (9), Catherine (7). They also had a domestic servant. The family was Presbyterian.⁹

Death

Catherine died on 9 Apr 1935 in Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from the certificate: Catherine McArthur, married, age 64 years 24 days, born March 16th 1871 in Ontario, housewife, lived in Paisley 26 years, father John McKinnon, mother Euphemia McGillivray, both born in Scotland. The informant was her brother Peter McKinnon of Paisley. Burial was in Port Elgin.²

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Catherine McKinnon wife of Neil McArthur 1871-1935.¹⁰

Last Edited

25 Aug 2014

Citations

Ontario Marriage Registration. McArthur/McKinnon, #004812-03.
Ontario Death Registration. Catherine McArthur, #009393-35.
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Cavin/McKinnon, #001984-96.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce South (60), Paisley (57), page 1.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce South, SD 55, Page 14.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Phemie Catherine McArthur, #008802-04.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Hugh Duncan McArthur, #000455-1968.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Phema Isabella, #013230-06.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John McArthur, #011607-09.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Colin Peter McArthur, #015121, 1912.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Euphemia Isabelle McArthur, #015122, 1912.
Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Catherine McArthur, #018171-13.

Christina McKinnon^1,2

#605, (c 1873 - )

Father

John McKinnon^1,2 (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray^1,2 (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Christina McKinnon was born circa 1873 in Ontario.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Christy appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 8, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Tena appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 18, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.²

Research Note

Not yet found in the 1901 census.

1911 Census

She and her niece Mary Viola Stafford appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, at 53 Alexander Street. Christina was 34, single, born in Feb 1877 in Ontario, Presbyterian, a housekeeper working at home, and having $500 worth of life insurance costing $10. Mary was a bookkeeper in an office, age 15, born in Oct 1896 in Ontario.³

Marriage

Christina McKinnon married George Frederick Grimshaw on 5 Jun 1919 in Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Details from the registration: George Frederick Grimshaw, 40, residence 55 Alexander Street Toronto, born in Ragby [Wragby?] Yorkshire England, bachelor, clerk, Anglican, son of Jabez Grimshaw & Emily Cawthorn;
Christina McKinnon, 40, residence 55 Alexander Street Toronto, born in Port Elgin Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of John McKinnon & Euphemia McGillivray;
The witnesses were M Grimshaw of 617 Parliament Street and Mary K Stafford of 55 Alexander Street and they were married by a Presbyterian clergyman.⁴

1921 Census

George Fred and Christina Grimshaw appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, at 55 Alexander Street. They rented their 6-room brick home for $60. George was 39, born in England, immigrated in 1903, occupation officer. Christina was 43, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. George's religion was Church of England, Christina's Presbyterian.
They had 8 roomers living there, including Mary Stafford (27.)⁵

Obituary

Her obituary was published on 27 Oct 1948 in the Toronto Daily Star.

GRIMSHAW, Christena -- On Sunday, Oct 24, 1948 at Wellesley hospital, Toronto, Christena McKinnon, beloved wife of George Frederick Grimshaw 64 St Clair Ave E. At the Funeral Chapel of A W Miles, 30 St Clair Ave W. Service on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, leaving on 8 am CNR train Wednesday morning for service in Davies Funeral home, Port Elgin, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. interment Sanctuary Park cemetery, Port Elgin. Port Elgin papers please copy.⁶

Last Edited

20 Jul 2016

Citations

1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York County, Toronto North (126), subdistrict 73, Ward 3, ED9, Page 18.
Ontario Marriage Registration. George Frederick Grimshaw & Christina McKinnon, #003242-19.
1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto Centre, SD 39, Toronto Ward 3, Page 19.
Toronto Daily Star, Death Notices, 27 October 1948, page 32. Image viewed at Toronto Star archives.

Isabella McKinnon^1,2

#606, (1875 - 1961)

Father

John McKinnon^1,2 (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray^1,2 (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Isabella McKinnon was born on 4 Apr 1875 in Ontario.²

Note.

This is the second child named Isabella. The first died at age 9 in 1873.

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Isabella appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 6, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, and attended school.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Bell appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 16, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.¹

(Witness) Marriage

Isabella McKinnon of Bruce witnessed the marriage of Dilmon Bricker Stafford and her sister Sarah McKinnon on 31 Dec 1891 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.⁴

(with Father) 1901 Census

Bella appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of her father John. She was 25, single, born 4 April 1875 in Ontario, and spoke both Gaelic and English.²

Death

Isabella died in 1961.⁵

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Peter McKinnon 1863-1952
Isabella McKinnon 1875-1961
Euphemia McKinnon R N 1877-1944.⁵

Last Edited

17 Sep 2013

Citations

1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
Ontario Marriage Registration. Stafford/McKinnon, #001559-91.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."

Euphemia McKinnon^1,2

#607, (c 1877 - 1944)

Father

John McKinnon² (1829 - 1916)

Mother

Euphemia McGillivray^3,2 (1835 - 1897)

Pedigree

Life Events

Birth

Euphemia McKinnon was born circa 1877 in Ontario.^1,2

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Euphemia appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 4, born in Ontario, Canada Presbyterian, and of Scotch origin.⁴

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Pheme appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 13, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.²

Research Note

Not with parents in the 1901 census.⁵

Death

Euphemia died in 1944.⁶

Burial

She was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Peter McKinnon 1863-1952
Isabella McKinnon 1875-1961
Euphemia McKinnon R N 1877-1944.⁶

Last Edited

17 Sep 2013

Citations

1881 Census for Canada "Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7."
1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 20.
1871 Census for Canada "Ontario, North Bruce (28), Bruce Tp (a-2), page 58."
1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), a-1, page 7.
1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-5), page 2, line 16.
Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."