Orville Victor Daniel1
#15991, (1913 - 1973)
Father | Richard Daniel1 (c 1875 - 1931) |
Mother | Beatrice Mabel Inkster1 (1882 - 1961) |
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Birth | Orval Victor Daniel was born on 27 Sep 1913 in Lot 3 Con 6, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. He was noted to be the son of Richard Daniel, farmer, and Mabel Beatrice Inkster, housewife, who were married Dec 22nd 1907 in Underwood. The birth was attended by Dr Houston and it was registered Oct 27th by the father who was not in the house at the time of the birth.1 |
(In) Photograph | 2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Orval appeared on the 1921 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 7 years old, born in Ontario, and attended school.3 |
(Subject) Photograph | Appeared in a group photo taken about 1930 when Jim Inkster was visiting from Saskatchewan.4 |
Death | Orville died in 1973.5 |
Burial | He was buried in Port Elgin Cemetery, Ontario.5 |
(Included) Gravestone | The gravestone reads: Richard Daniel 1875- 1931 Inkster B. Mabel 1882 1961 wife Orville V. 1913 1973 son J. Harvey Daniel 1911 1988 Dorthoy Welsh 1914 1989 wife Joan Daniel d/o Harvey 1937-1938 [Section E Row 1 Plot 462].5 |
Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Orval Victor Daniel, #017883-1913.
- E-mails from Sharon Hoskyn, BC, to J Kolthammer, date of photo estimated - Harvey was born in 1911 and Orville in Sept 1913.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 12, Page 1.
- Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
- Port Elgin Cemetery Inscriptions, volunteer lookup 13 Feb 2003.
John Best Richardson1,2
#19270, (1871 - 1953)
Father | John Richardson1 (1843 - 1928) |
Mother | Rachel Best1 (c 1847 - 1931) |
Children of John Best Richardson and Hannah Maria Kay |
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Birth | John Best Richardson was born on 16 May 1871 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from the registration: parents John Richardson & Rachel Best, informant father John Richardson Farmer of Bruce Township, registered 10 June 1871.1 |
(with Parents) 1881 Census | John appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 8 years old, born in Ontario, Methodist, Irish, and attended school.3 |
(with Parents) 1891 Census | John appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18, a farmer, and born in Ontario.4 |
Marriage | He married Hannah Maria Kay on 3 Aug 1898 in Lot 8 Concession 9, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from the registration: John Richardson, age 27, residence Underwood, birthplace Bruce Township, bachelor, farmer, Methodist, father John Richardson, mother Rachel Best; Hanna Maria Kay, 28, residence Bruce Township, born in Waterloo Township, spinster, Methodist, father John Kay, mother Mary M Stark[?]; The witnesses were Albert Kay and Elizabeth H Howe.5 |
1901 Census | John and Hannah appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. They were enumerated next to John's father and family. John was 29 years old, born in Ontario 16 May 1871, Irish, Methodist, farmer. Hannah was 30, born 17 July 1870 in Ontario, English, Methodist. They had one child, Howard, age 2.6 |
1911 Census | John B and Hannah M Richardson appeared on the 1911 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. John was 40, born May 1871 in Ontario, or Irish origin, and a Farmer working on his own account. Hannah was 40, born July 1870 in Ontario, English origin. Their children were Howard E (12), Rachel Violet (9), Clifford John (6), Isabell Beatrice (4), and Eveline Janet (2). The family was Methodist. Also with them was one farm labourer.7 |
1921 Census | John B and Hannah appeared on the 1921 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 5 Concession 7. They owned their single story brick veneer home with 9 rooms. John was 50, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and a Farmer working his own farm. Hannah was 50, born in Ontario, father in Ontario, mother in England. Their children were Clifford J (16), Isabel (14), Evelyn (12), Isabel (9), and Clarke (6). The youngest four attended school. The family was Methodist.8 |
(Witness) Death | John Best Richardson registered the death of his father John in 1928.9 |
(Witness) Death | He registered the death of his mother Rachel in 1931.10 |
Death | John died on 10 Sep 1953 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario.2 |
Last Edited | 1 Jun 2017 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. John Richardson, #016629-71.
- Website Find A Grave. John Best Richardson, text entry, no photograph.
- 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (177), Bruce Twp, page 46. Note: image at Family Search is more readable than that at Ancestry.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Tp (A), page 72.
- Ontario Marriage Registration. John Richardson & Hanna Maria Kay, 1898, #003246.
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce West 50, a-2 Bruce, page 6.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 18, page 2.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 19, page 4.
- Ontario Death Registration. John Richardson, #016070-28.
- Ontario Death Registration. Rachel Richardson, #009755-31.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Howard Ernest Richardson, #006871-99.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Rachel Violet Richardson, #007412-01.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Clifford John Richardson, #008861-04.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Isabella Beatrice Richardson, #012526-06.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Evelyne Jane Richardson, 1908, #011517.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mabel Edith Richardson, 1911, #013311.
James Richardson1
#19272, (1875 - 1969)
Father | John Richardson1 (1843 - 1928) |
Mother | Rachel Best1 (c 1847 - 1931) |
Children of James Richardson and Jennie Bell Brown |
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Life Events | |
Birth | James Richardson was born in Jun 1875 in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1881 Census | James appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 5 years old, born in Ontario, Methodist, Irish, and attended school.3 |
(with Parents) 1891 Census | James appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 14 years old and born in Ontario.1 |
Marriage | He married Jennie Bell Brown on 26 Dec 1900 in Calgary, Alberta.4,5 |
1911 Census | James R and Jennie Richardson appeared on the 1911 Census of Harriston, Wellington County, Ontario, at 15 & 16 George Street. James was 35, born in June 1875 in Ontario, Irish, and a grocer working on his own account. Jennie was 31, born in Ontario. The family was Presbyterian. Their children were Jennie B (9, born in Alberta), James R (8, Alberta), John M (7, USA), Victor Scott (5, USA), and Ellen Gisilda (1, Ontario.)2 |
1921 Census | James and Jennie appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, Ontario, at 441 Annette Street. They owned their 6-room brick house. James was 45, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, of English origin, and was a Grocer working on his own account. Jennie was 42, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. Their children were James (19, salesman), Beatrice (19, stenographer), John (17, bank teller), Victor (15, student), Ellen (11, student), and Dean Lloyd (3). The first two were born in Alberta, the next two in Cal USA, immigrated in 1908, and the last two in Ontario. The family was Methodist.6 |
(Widowed) Death | His wife Jennie died in 1957.7 |
Death | James died in 1969.7 |
Gravestone | His gravestone in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough, Ontario, reads: RICHARDSON - SHIER in loving memory of Jennie B Brown 1879-1957 Beloved Wife of James Richardson 1875-1969 Harold R Shier 1927-2013 The Mount Pleasant Group website database has their names [presumably from office records] as Jennie Belle Brown and James Richard Richardson.7 |
Last Edited | 18 Jun 2019 |
Citations
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Tp (A), page 72.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Wellington, Subdistrict 38, page 8.
- 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (177), Bruce Twp, page 46. Note: image at Family Search is more readable than that at Ancestry.
- Marriages Index. Images of handwritten calendar held by Provincial Archives of Alberta viewed online. Jas R Richardson, Calgary, 122 C [C indicates 1900 registration]; Jenny B Brown, same number and series.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Ellen Gerselda Richardson, 1909, #050981.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, West York, Subdistrict 67 - Toronto Ward 7, page 3.
- Website Find A Grave. Jennie B Brown, gravestone photo.
baby Salter1
#19291, (1907 - 1907)
Father | David Salter1 (c 1881 - 1943) |
Mother | Flora Catherine McLean1 (1873 - 1951) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Baby Salter was born on 13 Jul 1907 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: unnamed son of David Salter & Flora McLean, residence Lot 22 Con 13, father Farmer, informant David Salter Paisley, registered 22 July 1907, Remarks: Premature.1 |
Death | The baby died on 13 Jul 1907. Death register info: unnamed, lived 4 hours, attended by Dr Gage, premature birth, death registered by father David Salter on 22 July, residence Lot 22 Con 13.2 |
Last Edited | 25 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Unnamed Salter, #010283-07.
- Ontario Death Registration. Unnamed Salter, #006945-07.
John Kinnon MacGillivray1
#20604, (1856 - a 1938)
Father | Archibald McGillivray (c 1822 - 1890) |
Mother | Ann McKinnon2 (1827 - 1921) |
Child of John Kinnon MacGillivray and Helen Frances Braden |
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Called | John Kinnon MacGillivray went by the name of (Rev) J K MacGillivray in many records. |
Migration | Bruce County, Ontario --> Winnipeg, Manitoba --> Princeton --> Ontario --> Michigan --> Utah --> Massachusetts --> Pennsylvania --> Ontario [these are the known stops, probably more]. |
Birth | He was born in Jun 1856 in Saugeen, Bruce County, Ontario.1,3 |
(with Parents) 1861 Census | John appeared on the 1861 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 5 years old (next birthday) and born in Upper Canada.4 |
(with Parents) 1871 Census | John appeared on the 1871 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 14 years old, born in Ontario, and attended school.5 |
(with Mother) 1891 Census | John appeared on the 1891 Census of Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his mother Ann. He was 30, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and he was a Clergyman.6 |
Marriage | John Kinnon MacGillivray married Helen Frances Braden on 1 Sep 1891 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.7,8 |
Immigration | John and Ellen immigrated to the United States, along with their son Calvin, between 1894 and 1896.7,3,9 |
Biography | MacGillivray, John Kinnon, Box 414, Sault St. Marie, Mich.—Born, Sangeen [sic], Ontario, 1856; Teacher, ’74-82; In business, ’82-’83; Assistant Superintendent Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba, ’83-88; Manitoba University, B.A., ’87; Princeton University, M.A., ’90; Princeton Theological Seminary, ’91; Ordained, ’91, Presbytery of Bruce; Joined Presbytery of Lake Superior, ’95; Missionary Gore Bay, Ontario, ’91-93; Missionary Tarbutt, Ontario, ’93-95; S.S. and Pastor 1st Church, Ontonagon, Michigan, ’95-96; Pastor at Large Presbytery of Lake Superior, ’96--; Secretary Presbytery of Algona, 3 ½ yrs; Secretary Presbytery of Lake Superior, 2 yrs. [abbreviations have been expanded; S.S. is likely sabbath-school]1 |
Naturalization | The McGillivrays were naturalized in 1900.9 |
1900 Census | John K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Southfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. John K MacGillivray was born in June 1856 in Canada, was age 43, married 10 years, parents born in Scotland, and was a clergyman. He immigrated in 1896, as did his wife and son, and rented his home. Nellie F was born Feb 1869 in Canada, age 31, married 10 years, the mother of one child, still living, and her parents were born in Canada. With them was their son Calvin Ray, age 7.3 |
1910 Census | John K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ferron Town, Emery County, Utah, enumerated 25 Apr 1910. John K was 50, married once, for 18 years, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, immigrated in 1895, occupation Minister of the Gospel, and rented his house. Nellie F was 40, first marriage, 18 years, has had 3 children, one of whom was still living, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, immigrated in 1895, and was teaching school. Their son Calvin R, 17, also taught school.7 |
1920 Census | John K and Nellie F MacGillivray appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 15 Lexington Avenue. John K was age 62, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, and was a missionary working in a Sunday School. Nellie F was 50, born in Canada, her parents were born in Canada and she was a stenographer. They immigrated in 1894 and naturalized in 1900. They rented their home.9 |
Newspaper | Published 8 Dec 1923. Ayer Church Notes - Dr. J.K. MacGillivray, secretary of the Massachusetts Presbyterian Sunday School association, will address the people of the community at 7 o'clock Sunday evening.10 |
1930 Census | John K and Nella F MacGillivray appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Polk, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at Erie Street. John was 73, born in Canada, parents born in Scotland, first married at 34, and was a Presbyterian Church minister. Nellie was 61, married at 22, and born in Canada. They immigrated in 1894, were naturalized, and rented their home for $30/month.11 |
(Mentioned) Obituary | He was mentioned in Alexander James McGillivray's 1938 obituary as brother Rev. J.K. MacGillivray of Ashfield, Ontario.2 |
(Mentioned) Obituary | He was mentioned in Alexander McGillivray's 1938 obituary as cousin Rev J.K. McGillivray of the Ashfield manse, Lucknow, who conducted the funeral service for Alexander.12 |
Death | John died after 18 Mar 1938.12 |
Research Note | There was another John Macgillivary, clergyman in Ontario. He was the son of Archibald Macgillivary & Sarah McKinn--- and married Janet Somverville Telfer in 1893 in Toronto.13 |
Last Edited | 20 Oct 2012 |
Citations
- Edgar Sutton Robinson, editor, The Ministerial Directory of the Ministers in The Presbyterian Church in the United States (Cincinnati, Ohio: Armstrong & Fillmore, 1898), viewed on Google Books.
- E-mails from Ida King to Jennifer Kolthammer, "transcription of Rev A.J. MacGillivary obituary."
- Online image of the 1900 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Michigan, Oakland County, Southfield Twp, Series T623, Roll 735, page 274.
- 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Page 2.
- 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (28), Saugeen Township (b-2), page 18.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Port Elgin Village (i), page 27.
- Online image of the 1910 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Utah, Emery County, Ferron Pct, Series T624, Roll 1603, page 53.
- Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Kinnon Macgillvray & Helen Frances Braden marriage, 1891, #001309.
- Online image of the 1920 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, <www.heritagequest.com>), Massachusetts, Middlesex County, 6-WD Somerville, Series T625, Roll 718, page 267.
- The Fitchburg Sentinel (Massachusetts), 8 Dec 1923, page 12. image online at Ancestry.com's historical newspaper collection.
- 1930 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Venango County, Polk, ED 37, Page 4B. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
- E-mails from Ida King to Jennifer Kolthammer, "transcription of Alexander McGillivray obituary."
- Ontario Marriage Registration. MacGillivary/Telfer, #014997-93.
Thomas Swalwell1
#20863, (c 1870 - 1934)
Children of Thomas Swalwell and Mary McKinnon |
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Life Events | |
Birth | Thomas Swalwell was born circa 1870 in Ontario.1,2 |
Marriage | He married Mary McKinnon 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.1 |
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.3 |
(Witness) Marriage | Thomas Swalwell witnessed the marriage of Alec Dawe and Euphemia Catherine Stafford on 12 Apr 1921 in Port Elgin. He was recorded as Thos Swalwell of Port Elgin.4 |
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.2 |
(Mentioned) Obituary | He was mentioned in Flora McLean's 1924 obituary as Thos. Swalwell, an old friend of the family, who acted as a pall-bearer.5 |
Death | Thomas died on 21 Jan 1934 in 29 Elgin Avenue, Toronto, York County, Ontario. Details from the certificate: Thomas Swalwell, age 64, married, born Feb 17 1869 in Ontario. The informant was his wife Mary of 29 Elgin Avenue. [The document was very faint in parts]6 |
Obituary | His obituary was published on 22 Jan 1934 in the Toronto Daily Star. SWALWELL -- At his late residence, 29 Elgin avenue, Toronto, on Monday, January 22nd, Thomas, beloved husband of Mary McKinnon, in his 65th year. Funeral service at above address Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Public service in Tolmie Memorial Church, Port Elgin, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment Sanctuary Park. Port Elgin and Ripley papers please copy.7 |
Burial | He was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Transcription: Thomas Swalwell died Jan 22 1934 aged 64 yrs.8 |
Last Edited | 20 Jul 2016 |
Citations
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Swalwell/Cavin, #005329-08.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 49, Page 10.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (59), Port Elgin (52), page 10.
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Dawe/Stafford, #008134-21.
- Obituary of Mrs. John McLean in unknown Bruce County, Ontario newspaper, May 1924 (J Kolthammer, clipping).
- Ontario Death Registration. Thomas Swalwell, #001520-34.
- Toronto Daily Star, Death Notices, 22 Jan 1934, page 26. Image viewed at Toronto Star archives.
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Citing Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario transcription."
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Elizabeth Donalda Swalwell, 1910, #012835.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Elizabeth Swalwell, #013888-11.
Clara Agnes Smith1
#20884, (1900 - )
Father | John F Smith1 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Eliza Chambers1 (c 1864 - 1907) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Clara Agnes Smith was born on 31 Oct 1900 in Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: father John F Smith, mother Eliza Chambers [2nd page of ancestry.com image missing - Oct 2007; still missing June 2010].1 |
(with Parents) 1901 Census | Clara A appeared on the 1901 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was under one year old, born 31 Oct 1900 in urban Ontario, Irish, and Presbyterian.2 |
(with Father) 1911 Census | Clara appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario with her father John F Smith. She was 10, born in Oct 1900, Irish, Presbyterian, and attended school for 8 months.3 |
Marriage | Clara Agnes Smith married Hugh William Reade on 27 Sep 1924 in Toronto, York County, Ontario. Information from registration: Hugh William Reade, Clerk, bachelor, 23, Presbyterian, residence 107 Howland Ave, born in Toronto, his parents were Edgar S Reade who was born in New Brunswick and Helen Woody; Clara Agnes Smith, Stenographer, spinster, 22, Presbyterian, residence 566 Manning Ave, born in Ontario, parents were John Smith who was born in Ontario and Elizabeth Chambers. Witnesses were Ivan Smith and Bryan Chadwick both of Toronto.4 |
Last Edited | 26 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Clara Agnes Smith, # -00.
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West (128), Ward 5 (31), page 15.
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Reade/Smith, #004465-24.
Colin Peter McArthur1
#20890, (1910 - )
Father | Neil McArthur2,1 (c 1875 - ) |
Mother | Catherine McKinnon2,1 (1871 - 1935) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Colin Peter McArthur was born on 5 Mar 1910 in Ross Street, Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from the registration: Colin Peter McArthur, born March 5th 1910 at Ross St, Paisley, father Neil McArthur, laborer, mother Catherine McKinnon, parents married 27th July 1903 at Southampton Co Bruce, attended by Dr Black, registered by the father Neil McArthur of Paisley on 4th March 1912. He was registered the same day as his infant sister Euphemia Isabella who was born in December 1911.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | He appeared on the 1911 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. Colin's age was either 1 or 2 [written over], born Dec 1909 in Ontario, Scotch origin, and Presbyterian.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Colin appeared on the 1921 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 11 years old, born in Ontario, and was a student.3 |
Passenger List | He was listed on a Buffalo, New York border crossing card dated 12 Jul 1946. He was traveling with his wife Pauline. Details from card: born 3/5/09 in Paisley Ont, age 37, married, no occupation, Canadian, residence 629 Huron Street Toronto, nearest relative in Canada his father Neil McArthur 10 St Albans Toronto, previous times in the US were various visits not exceeding 1 week, passage paid by wife, going to visit cousin Harold Cole in Massena NY for 10 days, 5' 11 1/2", medium complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, left the US 7/22/46.4 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Colin Peter McArthur, #015121, 1912.
- 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.
- Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Colin Peter McArthur, 12 July 1946, Buffalo."
Lucy Smith1
#20891, (1895 - )
Father | John F Smith1 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Frances Elizabeth Peacock1 (1857 - 1896) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Lucy Smith was born on 27 Jul 1895 in Ontario.1 |
(with Father) 1901 Census | Lucy A? appeared on the 1901 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of her father John F Smith and stepmother. She was 5, born 27 July 1895 in urban Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, and attended school for 6 months.1 |
(with Father) 1911 Census | Lucy appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario with her father John F Smith. She was 15, born in July 1896 in Ontario, Irish, and Presbyterian.2 |
Last Edited | 3 Jul 2010 |
Citations
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West (128), Ward 5 (31), page 15.
Christina Smith1
#20892, (1888 - )
Father | John F Smith2 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Frances Elizabeth Peacock2 (1857 - 1896) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Christina Smith was born on 29 Jul 1888 in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1891 Census | Christina L Smith appeared on the 1891 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 2, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Presbyterian.1 |
(with Father) 1901 Census | Chrissie? appeared on the 1901 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of her father John F Smith and stepmother. She was 12, born 29 July 1888 in urban Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, and attended school for 9 months.2 |
Last Edited | 26 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Tara Village (L), page 23.
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
Isabella Boyd1
#22050, (c 1863 - )
Father | John Boyd1 (1839 - 1868) |
Mother | Isabella McKinnon1 (c 1837 - 1863) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Isabella Boyd was born circa 1863 in Bruce County, Ontario.1 |
Note | She Isabella's mother died in 1863 and her father in 1868. |
1871 Census | She appeared on the 1871 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Isabella was 8 years old, attended school, born in Ontario, Presbyterian and of Scotch origin. She was with her Boyd grandparents, Angus and Susan.2 |
Research Note | I have corresponded with a lady who has evidence that Isabella had a daughter Clara who had a husband named Blackie and lived in Seattle at some time. Her name was Clara Cavanaugh Lehman. |
Last Edited | 5 Sep 2013 |
Citations
- E-mails from Bonnie Karlyle to J Kolthammer.
- 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce (28), Saugeen (b-2), page 12.
Glenn Stafford1
#13756, (1929 - 1934)
Father | William Earl Stafford1 (1896 - ) |
Mother | Stella Amelia Scott1 |
Life Events | |
Birth | Glenn Stafford was born on 11 Feb 1929 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.1 |
Death | Glenn died on 6 Feb 1934 in Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario. Details from register: Glenn Stafford, residence RR2 Turners, Ontario, born 11 Feb 1929, age 4 years 11 months 26 days, was at place of death 22 days, father William Earl Stafford, mother Stella Scott, informant was the father, burial 8 Feb in Santuary Park Cemetery in Port Elgin. The cause of death was a non-cancerous brain tumour.1 |
Last Edited | 18 Sep 2013 |
Citations
- Ontario Death Registration. Glenn Stafford, #002088-1934.
David Fair1
#1249, (1862 - 1936)
Father | James Fair2 (c 1822 - ) |
Mother | Mary Thomson2 (c 1822 - ) |
Children of David Fair and Christina McLean |
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Migration | From Paisley, Ontario to the Yukon Gold Rush, to Victoria British Columbia. |
Occupation | David Fair was a farmer and stockbreeder in Bruce, Ontario; building contractor in Victoria. |
Birth | He was born on 26 Oct 1862 in Paisley, Ontario.3,4 |
Marriage | He married Christina McLean 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.2 |
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.5 |
Note | David Fair took part in the Yukon Gold Rush. His wife and children remained in Ontario in 1898.3 |
Residence-Moved | In 1901, David Fair moved to Victoria, British Columbia.3 |
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.)6 |
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.7 |
Death | David died on 10 Feb 1936 in 1619 Camosun Street, Victoria, British Columbia. Information from registration: lived in Victoria 34 yrs, in BC 36 yrs; married to Mrs Christine Fair; born Oct 26, 1862 in Bruce County, Ontario; age 73y, 3m, 15d, Contractor; father James Fair, mother Mary Thompson, both born Ireland; informant David Fair, son, 1623 Amphion St; buried Colwood Burial Park.4 |
Obituary | His obituary was published on 11 Feb 1936 in the Victoria Times. FAIR - At the family residence, on Monday, February 10, David Fair, age seventy-three years, of 1619 Camosun Street. The late Mr Fair was born in Paisley, Ont., and had been a resident of this city for the last thirty four years and for many years was a well-known contractor. He is mourned by his widow; also one daughter, Mrs J Egan, of 1615 Camosun Street, and one son, David, of 1623 Amphion Street; also two brothers, in Peace River and Saskatchewan. A son, John, was killed in the Great War. He was a member of First United Church and of the Bruce, Huron and Grey Association of this city. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon from mcCall Bros.' Funeral Home at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. E.W. Horton, assistant pastor of First United Church will conduct the service, after which interment will be in Colwood Burial Park.8 |
Obituary | His obituary was published on 11 Feb 1936 in the Victoria Times. DAVID FAIR The funeral of David Fair, well-known Victoria contractor, who passed away yesterday at his home, 1619 Camosun Street, will be held on Thursday afternoon at McCall Bros.' Funeral Home at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. E.W. Horton, assistant pastor of First United Church, will conduct the service, after which interment will be in Colwood Burial Park.9 |
Newspaper | Published 14 Feb 1936 in the Victoria Times. DAVID FAIR The funeral of David Fair, well-known contractor of this city, was held yesterday afternoon and attended by a large number of friends, among whom were many who had known the deceased in Bruce County, Ontario. The casket was banked with beautiful floral tributes. Rev E W Horton, assistant pastor of First United Church, conducted the service, during which the hymn "Abide With Me" wa sun. "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung as a solo by Mrs W H Wilson. Interment ws in Colwood Burial Park. The following acted as pallbearers: N B Pollock, J Murkar, O Smith, A Galbraith, T Lumsden and H Webster.10 |
Obituary | As well as the standard death notice, The Times also wrote a longer story about David Fair which I read many years ago on microfilm. Information from my notes: died Feb 10 at noon at home 1619 Camosun St; born Paisley Ontario; stockbreeder in Bruce County; in the Yukon Gold Rush in 1898; to Victoria in 1901; member 30 yrs 1st United Church; member Bruce, Huron & Grey Association; predeceased by son John in Great War; survived by widow at home, son David 1623 Amphion Street, daughter Mrs J Egan 1615 Camosun St, 2 brothers in Peace River & Saskatchewan; age 73; funeral Thursday with burial at Colwood Burial Park.3 |
Burial | He was buried in Colwood Burial Park, British Columbia.3 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "marriage record of David Fair and Christena McLean."
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Fair/McLean, #001549-82.
- Obituary of David Fair in Victoria Daily Times, 10, 11, 12 Feb 1936.
- British Columbia Death Registration. David Fair, #1936-09-510610.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 8.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Victoria (13), subdistrict a-8, page 10.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Victoria, SD 20, Page 34.
- Victoria [British Columbia] Times. Newspaper clippings of births, marriages and deaths. City of Victoria Archives, British Columbia, Canada. Image viewed at FamilySearch, David Fair obituary, 11 Feb 1936, page 12.
- David Fair Obituary, Victoria Times, 11 Feb 1936, page 11.
- Victoria [British Columbia] Times. Newspaper clippings of births, marriages and deaths. City of Victoria Archives, British Columbia, Canada. Image viewed at FamilySearch, David Fair funeral, 14 February 1936, Page 15.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. David Allen Fair, #002653-83.
- 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/).
Peter Bruce McKinnon1
#19374, (1907 - )
Father | Donald McKinnon1 (1873 - 1935) |
Mother | Flora Ann Gilchrist1 (1876 - 1948) |
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Birth | Peter Bruce McKinnon was born on 11 Jul 1907 in Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: son of Daniel C McKinnon & Flora Ann Gilchrist, father a farmer of Con 10 lot 32, informant Dan C McKinnon of Glamis, registered 27 Aug 1907.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Peter Bruce appeared on the 1911 Census of Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 4 years old and born in July 1907 in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Bruce appeared on the 1921 Census Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 13 years old, born in Ontario, and was a student.3 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Peter Bruce McKinnon, #010848-07.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 30 Kincardine, page 1.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce South, SD 39, Page 7.
Isla May McKinnon1,2
#19375, (1904 - 1908)
Father | Donald McKinnon1 (1873 - 1935) |
Mother | Flora Ann Gilchrist1 (1876 - 1948) |
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Called | Her birth registration says "Isla May" and the death certificate says "Islay." |
Birth | Isla May McKinnon was born on 14 Sep 1904 in Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: Isla May, daughter of Dan C McKinnon & Flora A Gilchrist, father Farmer of Lot 32 Con 10, informant Dan C McKinnon, registered 21 Sep 1904.1 |
Death | Isla died on 7 Jan 1908 in Lot 32 Con 10, Kincardine Tp, Bruce County, Ontario. IsInformation from register: lay McKinnon, age 3 yrs 4 mos, farmers daughter, father Donald McKinnon of Kincardine Tp, Presbyterian, informant Dr Longmore, registered 7 Jan 1908.2 |
Last Edited | 30 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Isla May McKinnon, #009440-04.
- Ontario Death Registration. Islay McKinnon, #007211-08.
Islay Mary McKinnon1
#19376, (1909 - )
Father | Donald McKinnon1 (1873 - 1935) |
Mother | Flora Ann Gilchrist1 (1876 - 1948) |
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Birth | Islay Mary McKinnon was born on 6 Sep 1909 in Con 10 Lot 32, Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: Islay Mary, daughter of Donald C McKinnon, farmer, & Flora Ann Gilchrist, parents married 2 July 1902 [sic] in Bruce Township, birth attended by Dr Murray, registered by the father on November 10th, address Glamis.2 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Islay Mary appeared on the 1911 Census of Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 2 years old and born in September 1909 in Ontario.1 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Islay appeared on the 1921 Census Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 11 years old, born in Ontario, and was a student.3 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 30 Kincardine, page 1.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Islay Mary McKinnon, #011368-09.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce South, SD 39, Page 7.
Christina Bell1
#19377, (1901 - 1944)
Father | Archibald Malcolm Bell1 (1872 - 1931) |
Mother | Mary McKinnon1 (1878 - 1951) |
Child of Christina Bell and Edward Lichte |
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Birth | Christina Bell was born on 7 Apr 1901 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: daughter of Archibald Bell & Mary McKinnon, father a Farmer of Lot 19 Con 4, informant Archd Bell, registered 22 April 1901.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Christina appeared on the 1911 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 10 years old, born April 1901 in Ontario, and attended school 10 months.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Christina appeared on the 1921 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 20, born in Ontario, and was a student for 9 months that year.3 |
Passenger List | Christena Bell was listed on a Detroit border crossing card dated 5 Mar 1926. Details from the card: Christena Bell, age 24 yrs 10 mos, female, single, occupation domestic, height 5' 2", fair complexion, dark brown hair, blue eyes, birthplace Saugeen Tp Ontario, has $25, last permanent residence Port Elgin Ontario, never before in US, destination Detroit to friend G McGillivray at 3537 14th Ave, purpose of trip to reside permanently, relative in Canada father Archie Bell in Port Elgin, has a non quota visa issued at London Canada.4 |
Marriage | She married Edward Lichte.5 |
1930 Census | Edward and Christine Lichte appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. They rented their home for $55 a month and owned a radio. Edward was 34, married at 30, born in Kentucky, parents born in Switzerland, was a street car conductor and a veteran. Christine was 29, married at 25, born in English Canada as were her parents. They had one child, Marianna (2 3/12, Michigan.)6 |
1940 Census | Edward and Christine Lichte appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 5190 W Martindale. They rented their home for $55 per month. Staying with them were Christine's brother Donald (36, hearse driver) and his wife Gladis (30, saleslady in ladies clothing), as well as Christine's sister Florence (32, single, assembly line laborer at refrigerator factory). Edward was 45, born in Kentucky, worked 52 hours the previous week as a Bus Driver for the Detroit Street Railway. The previous year he worked 51 weeks for $2200 income. Edward had a 7th grade education. Christine was 39, had 4 years of high school, was born in Canada, and had alien status. They had one daughter, Mary (12, birthplace Michigan.)7 |
Death | Christina died on 5 Sep 1944 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The death index noted that she was 44 years old, married, born 7 April 1900 in Port Elgin, Ontario, parents Archbald Bell & Mary Mckinnon.8 |
(Not mentioned) Obituary | Christina was not mentioned in her brother Malcolm's 1970 obituary, although other siblings were.9 |
Last Edited | 26 Jun 2020 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Christina Bell, #008199-04.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 39 Saugeen, page 2.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 37, Page 5.
- Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, images (www.ancestry.com) "Florence M Bell, 20 Aug 1925."
- Saugeen History Hunters, compiler, Roots and branches of Saugeen, 1854-1984 : a history of Saugeen Township (Flesherton, Ontario: Saugeen History Hunters, 1984), Malcolm Bell family, page 186.
- 1930 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 540, Page 36A. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
- United States 1940 Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-968, Page 11A.
- Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Abstracted information viewed at FamilySearch, Christine Lichte, 1944 (text index only; no image).
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Obituary for Malcolm J Bell, undated newspaper clipping."
Donald McKinnon Bell1
#19378, (1903 - 1992)
Father | Archibald Malcolm Bell1 (1872 - 1931) |
Mother | Mary McKinnon1 (1878 - 1951) |
Children of Donald McKinnon Bell and Gladys Cromwell |
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Birth | Donald McKinnon Bell was born on 6 May 1903 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce County, Ontario. S/o Archie M Bell & Mary McKinnon, father Farmer of Lot 19 Con 4, informant Archie M Bell, reg 26 May 1903.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Donald appeared on the 1911 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 8 years old, born May 1903 in Ontario, and attended school 10 months.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Donald appeared on the 1921 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18 years old, born in Ontario, and worked on the family farm.3 |
Note. | Worked and lived in Detroit.4 |
Passenger List | Donald M Bell was listed on a border crossing manifest dated 23 Aug 1923 in Niagara Falls, New York, Details from the form: Donald M Bell, age 20, single, farm laborer, last address Port Elgin Canada, nearest relative in Canada father Archie in Pt Elgin Ontario, final destination Syracuse NY, has $2, never before in the US, not meeting anyone, intends to stay indefinitely, 5' 10", medium complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, birthplace Pt Elgin Canada.5 |
Marriage | He married Gladys Cromwell on 5 May 1936 in Steuben County, Indiana. Information from the marriage license and return: Donald Bell, born May 6 1903 in Canada, residence Detroit, Chauffeur, father Archie Bell (farmer, birthplace and residence Port Elgin Canada), mother Mary McKinnon (birthplace Port Elgin Canada), first marriage; Gladys Cromwell, born May 9 1910 in Shelby Alabama, residence Detroit, occupation Sales girl, father Thomas Cromwell (engineer, birthplace Shelby Ala, deceased), mother Mamie Keith (born Shelby Ala, residence Detroit), first marriage; They were married May 5th 1936 by Rev N E Smith.6,7 |
1940 Census | Donald and Gladis Bell appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 5190 W Martindale. They were staying with Donald's sister Christine and her husband Edward Lichte who rented their home for $55 per month. Also there was Donald's sister Florence (32, single, assembly line laborer at refrigerator factory). Donald Bell was 36, had an 8th grade education, was born in Canada, was naturalized, and worked 44 hours the previous week as a hearse driver for a burial service. The previous year he worked 50 weeks for $2000. In 1935, he lived in Detroit. Gladis was 30, had 4 years old high school, was born in Alabama, and worked 48 hours the previous week as a ladies clothing saleslady. Her pay for 50 weeks was $900.6 |
(Mentioned) Obituary | Brother Donald of Detroit was mentioned in Malcolm James Bell's 1970 obituary.8 |
Death | Donald died on 17 Nov 1992.9 |
Newspaper | Published 19 Nov 1992 in the Detroit Free Press. BELL DONALD K. November 17. Beloved husband of Gladys. Dear father of Donald C (Carole) of Cincinnati, Carole Jatkoe (Dr Dennis), Marie Arafari (John). Survived by eight grandchildren and one brother John Bell of Pt Elgin, Ontario...10 |
Last Edited | 10 May 2023 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Donald McKinnon Bell, #009207-03.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 39 Saugeen, page 2.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 37, Page 5.
- Saugeen History Hunters, compiler, Roots and branches of Saugeen, 1854-1984 : a history of Saugeen Township (Flesherton, Ontario: Saugeen History Hunters, 1984), Malcolm Bell family, page 186.
- Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Donald M Bell, 24 Aug 1923, Niagara Falls NY."
- United States 1940 Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-968, Page 11A.
- County Marriage Records of Indiana, 1811-1959. Images of court house records viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Donald Bell & Gladys Cromwell, Steuben County, p 471.
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Obituary for Malcolm J Bell, undated newspaper clipping."
- United States Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, viewed at http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ "Donald K Bell, born 6 May 1903, died 17 Nov 1992, last address of record Farmington, Michigan."
- Detroit Free Press, Donald K Bell death notice, 19 Nov 1992, page 7. Image viewed at newspapers.com.
Florence McCallum Bell1
#19379, (1906 - 1985)
Father | Archibald Malcolm Bell1 (1872 - 1931) |
Mother | Mary McKinnon1 (1878 - 1951) |
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Birth | Florence McCallum Bell was born on 16 Jan 1906 in Bruce County, Ontario. D/o Archibald M Bell & Mary McKinnon, father Farmer of Lot 19 Con 4 Saugeen, informant Archibald M Bell of Port Elgin, reg 20 Jan 1906.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Florence appeared on the 1911 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 5 years old and was born in January 1906 in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Florance Bell appeared on the 1921 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 15, born in Ontario, and was a student for 2 months that year.3 |
Passenger List | Florence M Bell was listed on a Detroit border crossing card dated 20 Aug 1925 Details from the card: Florence M Bell, age 19 yrs 7 mos, female, single, student, height 5' 0", fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, birthplace Saugeen Twp Ontario, has $15, last permanent residence Port Elgin Ontario, destination Detroit to cousin Miss McGillivray at 3537 14th St, purpose of trip to reside permanently, relative in Canada father Archibald in Port Elgin, has a non quota visa issued at London Ontario 19 Aug 1925.4 |
Note. | Florence lived in Detroit.5 |
(Other) 1940 Census | Florence Bell appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, in the household of her brother-in-law and sister Edward and Christina Lichte. Also there was Florence and Christina's brother Donald and his wife. Florence was 32, single, 8th grade education, born in Canada, naturalized, and was a laborer on an assembly line in a refrigerator factory. She worked 40 hours the previous week and earned $1100 for 44 weeks work the previous year. In 1935, she lived in Detroit.6 |
(Mentioned) Obituary | Sister Florence of Detroit was mentioned in Malcolm James Bell's 1970 obituary.7 |
Death | Florence died in Sep 1985. Last residence Farmington, Oakland County, Michigan.8 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Florence McCallum Bell, #013205-06.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 39 Saugeen, page 2.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 37, Page 5.
- Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, images (www.ancestry.com) "Florence M Bell, 20 Aug 1925."
- Saugeen History Hunters, compiler, Roots and branches of Saugeen, 1854-1984 : a history of Saugeen Township (Flesherton, Ontario: Saugeen History Hunters, 1984), Malcolm Bell family, page 186.
- United States 1940 Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, ED 84-968, Page 11A.
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Obituary for Malcolm J Bell, undated newspaper clipping."
- United States Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Text index viewed at Ancestry.com "Florence Bell, born 16 Jan 1906, died Sep 1985, card issued in Michigan."
Malcolm James Bell1
#19380, (1911 - 1970)
Father | Archibald Malcolm Bell2,1 (1872 - 1931) |
Mother | Mary McKinnon2,1 (1878 - 1951) |
Children of Malcolm James Bell and Evelyn Daniel |
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Birth | Malcolm James Bell was born on 20 Mar 1911 in Lot 19 Concession 4, Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from the register: Malcolm James Bell, son of Archibald M Bell, farmer, and Mary McKinnon who were married 7 March 1900 in Bruce Township. The birth was attended by Dr Veitch and registered on April 4th.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Malcolm appeared on the 1911 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 2 months old and was born in March 1911 in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Malcom appeared on the 1921 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 10, born in Ontario, and attended school.3 |
Marriage | He married Evelyn Daniel on 3 Jun 1944 in Port Elgin, Ontario.4 |
Death | Malcolm died on 3 Dec 1970 in Owen Sound, Ontario.4 |
Obituary | Malcolm J Bell Passes after Short Illness A popular Port Elgin man, Malcolm J. Bell, died Thursday, December 3, 1970, in the General and Marine Hospital, Owen Sound, after a short illness. He was 59. Mr Bell was born in Saugeen Township, March 20, 1911, the son of the late Mr and Mrs Archibald Bell. He was employed as a stationary engineer at Stevens-Hepner Co Ltd, Port Elgin for 42 years. He was a member of Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church. Interested in sports and the youth of the town, Mr Bell had coached minor hockey teams. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Daniel whom he married June 3rd, 1944 in Port Elgin; two sons, Wayne and Ronald of Port Elgin; two brothers, John of Sarnia and Donald of Detroit and a sister, Florence, also of Detroit. The body rested at the Davey Funeral Home until Saturday where Rev Maurice McNabb conducted the largely attended funeral service at 2:30 PM. Burial was in Sanctuary Park. Pallbearers were Donald MacArthur, Norman Locking, Peter Dudgeon, George MacLean and nephews, Donald Bell and Kenneth MacLean.4 |
Last Edited | 26 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Malcolm James Bell, #013945-11.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 39 Saugeen, page 2.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 37, Page 5.
- Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "Obituary for Malcolm J Bell, undated newspaper clipping."
Frances Elizabeth Peacock1
#19584, (1857 - 1896)
Children of Frances Elizabeth Peacock and John F Smith |
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Birth | Frances Elizabeth Peacock was born in Aug 1857 in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario.2 |
Marriage | She married John F Smith on 1 Jan 1879 in Arran, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from registration: John Smith, 26, residence Arran, born Ontario, bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of Thomas & Christina Smith; Francis Elizabeth Peacock, 22, residence Arran, born Ontario, spinster, Methodist, daughter of Charles & Sarah Peacock; The witnesses were Thomas Smith Jr & Sarah Jane Peacock both of Arran.1 |
1881 Census | John and Fanny Smith appeared on the 1881 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario. John was 28, born in Ontario, and a Farmer. Fanny was 23 and born in Ontario. They had a 10-month old son, Albert Lorne and the family was Methodist. [The image was very poor so the information was supplemented from the LDS transcription]3 |
1891 Census | Jno F and Fanny E Smith appeared on the 1891 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario. The Smith family lived in a 2 story, 5 room brick house. Jno F was 37, born in Ontario, father born in Ireland, mother born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Grain Buyer with 5 employees. Fanny E was 33, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother Ontario, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Laurence A (10), Charlie (7), and Christina L (2.)4 |
Death | Frances died on 11 Mar 1896 in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from the registration: age 38 years 7 months, wife, born Arran Tp Co Bruce, Pneumonia 3 days, informant John F Smith of Tara, registered 12 Mar 1896, Presbyterian.2 |
Last Edited | 19 Jul 2016 |
Citations
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Smith/Peacock, #001324-79.
- Ontario Death Registration. Frances E Smith, #002486-96.
- 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Arran (b-2), Page 2.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Tara Village (L), page 23.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Lorne Smith, #002197-80.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Charlie Smith, #003155-84.
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Florence Smith, #003166-92.
Albert Lorne Smith1
#19585, (1880 - )
Father | John F Smith1 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Frances Elizabeth Peacock1 (1857 - 1896) |
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Birth | Albert Lorne Smith was born on 21 May 1880 in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: son of John Smith & Francis Peacock, father Farmer, informant father residence Arran, registered 1 July 1880.1 |
(with Parents) 1881 Census | Albert Lorne appeared on the 1881 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was ten months old, born in June in Ontario.2 |
(with Parents) 1891 Census | Laurence A [sic] Smith appeared on the 1891 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 10, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Presbyterian.3 |
Last Edited | 14 Sep 2013 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Lorne Smith, #002197-80.
- 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Arran (b-2), Page 2.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Tara Village (L), page 23.
Charles Smith1
#19586, (1884 - )
Father | John F Smith1 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Frances Elizabeth Peacock1 (1857 - 1896) |
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Birth | Charles Smith was born on 8 Jan 1884 in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: son of John Smith & Fannie E Peacock, father Farmer, informant John Smith of Tara, registered 16 Feb 1884.1 |
(with Parents) 1891 Census | Charlie appeared on the 1891 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 7, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Presbyterian.2 |
(with Father) 1901 Census | Charles appeared on the 1901 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his father John F Smith and stepmother. He was 17, born 8 Jan 1884 in urban Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, a student attending school for 9 months.3 |
(with Father) 1911 Census | Charles M Smith appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario with his father John F Smith. He was 27, single, born in Jan 1884 in Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, and self-employed in real estate.4 |
Last Edited | 27 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Charlie Smith, #003155-84.
- 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Tara Village (L), page 23.
- 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West (128), Ward 5 (31), page 15.
Sarah Florence Smith1
#19587, (1892 - 1893)
Father | John F Smith1 (1852 - 1919) |
Mother | Frances Elizabeth Peacock1 (1857 - 1896) |
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Birth | Sarah Florence Smith was born on 24 Sep 1892 in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: daughter of John F Smith & Francis Elizabeth Peacock, father a Grain Merchant, informant father residence Tara, registered 5 Nov 1892.1 |
Death | Sarah died on 11 Sep 1893 in Tara. Information from certificate: Sadie Smith, female, age 11 months 17 days, Infant, born at Tara Ontario, died of Inflammation of Lungs and Bowels complication of whooping cough three weeks. The informant was Dr D McNally.2 |
Last Edited | 3 Jul 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Florence Smith, #003166-92.
- Ontario Death Registration. Sadie Smith, #001982-93.
Lily Johanna Cameron1,2
#19644, (1875 - 1933)
Children of Lily Johanna Cameron and Angus Hector McGillivray |
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Birth | Lily Johanna Cameron was born on 29 Apr 1875 in Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from the birth registration: Johanna, daughter of Wm Cameron, general agent, & Johanna Stark, attended by Robt Douglas M D, and registered on May 7th.3 |
Marriage | She married Angus Hector McGillivray on 1 Jun 1904 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from the registration: Angus H McGillivray, 34, residence Chatham, born in Saugeen Bruce Co, bachelor, Clergyman, son of Arch McGillivray & Ann McKinnon; Lily Cameron, 29, residence Port Elgin, birthplace Port Elgin, spinster, School Teacher, daughter of Wm Cameron & Johan Stark [second half of image missing - last checked June 2010].1 |
(Witness) Marriage | Lilla J McGillivray of Toronto witnessed the marriage of Sylvester Hadley Stuart and Angus' sister Mary McGillivray on 7 Sep 1909 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario.4 |
1911 Census | Angus and Lilly appeared on the 1911 Census of Weston Village, York County, Ontario, at George Street. Angus was 40, born May 1871 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, a Minister, employed, income not recorded, had $3000 in life insurance costing $75. Lilly was 34, born in April 1877 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and Presbyterian. Their sons were Cameron (5) and Kenneth (3), and a servant lived with them (Chase Graham, 21.)5 |
(Next-of-kin) CEF | Mrs A H MacGillivray of 27 Ontario Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario was listed as next-of-kin on the Canadian Expeditionary Force attestation papers of her husband Angus Hector McGillivray on 6 Jun 1916.6 |
(Widowed) Death | Her husband Angus died on 14 Nov 1919.7 |
1921 Census | Lily MacGillivray appeared on the 1921 Census of Hamilton, Ontario, at 27 Ontario Street. She owned her 6 room brick home. Lily was 43, a widow, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, source of income not recorded. Her children were Cameron (16), Kenneth (13), and Angus (1). The family was Presbyterian.8 |
Death | Lily died on 24 Jul 1933 in 27 Ontario Avenue, Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario. Information from death registration: Lily Johanna MacGillivray, Scotch origin, widowed, born Port Elgin Ont on April 29th 1875, age 58, lived in Hamilton 21 yrs, father William Cameron born Scotland, mother Johanna Stark born Scotland, informant was son Cameron K. MacGillivray of 27 Ontario Ave, Hamilton, burial in Hamilton Cemetery.2 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Marriage Registration. McGillivray/Cameron, #004852-04.
- Ontario Death Registration. Lily Johanna MacGillivray, #036360-33.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Johanna Cameron, #002076-75.
- Ontario Marriage Registration. Stuart/McGillivray, #008671-09.
- 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York Centre (136), Weston (40), page 15.
- Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Angus Hector MacGillivray.
- Ontario Death Registration. Angus H MacGillivray, #036670-19.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hamilton East, SD 7, Page 11.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Kenneth MacGillivray, #024450-06.
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Kenneth Angus McGillivray, #022428-07.
Neil McArthur1
#19647, (c 1875 - )
Children of Neil McArthur and Catherine McKinnon |
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Life Events | |
Birth | Neil McArthur was born circa 1875 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.1 |
Marriage | He married Catherine McKinnon 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.)2 |
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.3 |
(Widowed) Death | His wife Catherine died on 9 Apr 1935.4 |
(Mentioned) Passenger List | Neil McArthur was mentioned on a Buffalo NY border crossing card for his son Colin Peter McArthur on 12 Jul 1946. His address was 10 St Albans, Toronto.5 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Marriage Registration. McArthur/McKinnon, #004812-03.
- 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.
- Ontario Death Registration. Catherine McArthur, #009393-35.
- Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com) "Colin Peter McArthur, 12 July 1946, Buffalo."
- 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.
Phemie Catherine McArthur1
#19648, (1904 - 1904)
Father | Neil McArthur1 (c 1875 - ) |
Mother | Catherine McKinnon1 (1871 - 1935) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Phemie Catherine McArthur was born on 17 Jan 1904 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: daughter of Neil McArthur & Kate McKinnon, father a Labourer, residence Lot [-]3 Con 12, informant Dr Black, registered 6 Feb 04.1 |
Death | Phemie died on 29 Jan 1904 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from register: age 12 days, residence concession 12, Labourers Daughter, born Bruce Tp, died of Convulsions, Presbyterian, registered by Dr Black 6 Feb 1904.2 |
Last Edited | 23 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Phemie Catherine McArthur, #008802-04.
- Ontario Death Registration. Phemie C McArthur, #006080-04.
Phema Isabella McArthur1
#19649, (1906 - 1906)
Father | Neil McArthur1 (c 1875 - ) |
Mother | Catherine McKinnon1 (1871 - 1935) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Phema Isabella McArthur was born on 19 Dec 1906 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: daughter of Neil McArthur & Catherine McKinnon, father a farmer, residence Lot 28 Con 1 Saugeen, informant Dr Black of Paisley, registered 26 Dec 1906.1 |
Death | Phema died on 23 Dec 1906 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce County, Ontario. Details from register: age 6 days, residence Lot 28 Con 1, born Saugeen, father Neil McArthur, cause of death Inanition, Presbyterian, registered 26 Dec 1906.2 |
Last Edited | 23 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Phema Isabella, #013230-06.
- Ontario Death Registration. Phema Isabella, #006712-06.
Hugh Duncan McArthur1
#19650, (1905 - )
Father | Neil McArthur1 (c 1875 - ) |
Mother | Catherine McKinnon1 (1871 - 1935) |
Life Events | |
Birth | Hugh Duncan McArthur was born on 25 Mar 1905 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Information from register: father Neil McArthur born Paisley Ont, mother Catherine McKinnon born Paisley Ont, delayed registration was filed 5 March 1968, Toronto, informant H.D. McArthur.1 |
(with Parents) 1911 Census | Hugh appeared on the 1911 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was age 6, born March 1905 in Ontario, Scotch origin, and Presbyterian.2 |
(with Parents) 1921 Census | Hugh appeared on the 1921 Census of Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 16 years old, born in Ontario, and was a student.3 |
Note | He registered his own birth in 1968 in Toronto, York County, Ontario.1 |
Last Edited | 25 Aug 2014 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Hugh Duncan McArthur, #000455-1968.
- 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.
Isabella Miloy Fair1
#19659, (1885 - b 1891)
Father | David Fair1 (1862 - 1936) |
Mother | Christina McLean1 (1865 - 1946) |
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Birth | Isabella Miloy Fair was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Brant Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Info from register: daughter of David Fair & Christina McLean, informant Father of Child, a farmer, registered 4 Nov 1885.1 |
Death | Isabella died before 1891. |
Research Note | Not with her family in the 1891 census. |
Last Edited | 23 Jun 2010 |
Citations
- Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Isabella Miloy Fair, #003270-85.