Descendants of Catherine & Elizabeth BARRON
 Fourth Generation 
23. Louis CRUICKSHANK (Catherine LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born in 1861 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1948 aged 87.
Events
• Louis relocated to , , Michigan, USA, about 1895.
• Louis farmed at Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA, 1910
• He worked as a driver for wholsale company (John Campbell in the 1920 Census) in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.
Louis married Mary FLETT, daughter of James FLETT and Jean HOUSTON, on December 24, 1884 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Mary was born in 1859 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1892 aged 33, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by John Eadie, witnessed by Albert Hutton of Kincardine and Jean Cruickshank of Greenock.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 73 F i. Ella Jane CRUICKSHANK was born on October 18, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 19, 1966 aged 79, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 74 M ii. James William CRUICKSHANK was born on August 12, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 30, 1959 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA aged 69.
Louis next married Elizabeth KERRY, daughter of George KERRY and Mary REABURN, on November 18, 1894 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born in 1869 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
75 F i. Mary K. CRUICKSHANK was born on October 16, 1896 in , , Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Mary resided in Hale, Iosco, Michigan, USA in 1966 .
Mary married Louis C. JANKOWSKI about 1921 in , , Michigan, USA.30 Louis was born in 1893 in , , Michigan, USA.30
Events
• He worked as a drillpress operatior in an autoshop and was a boarder in the Cruikshank household in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.
• He worked as an assemblyman at an auto plant in 1930 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.
76 F ii. Ruth M. CRUICKSHANK was born on November 6, 1898 in , , Michigan, USA.
Events
• Ruth resided in El Monte, Los Angeles Co, California, USA in 1966 .
Ruth married Ray B. SHAW in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA. Ray was born in 1899 in , , Michigan, USA.34
Events
• He worked as a tool grinder in an autoshop and was a boarder in the Cruickshank household. in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.
24. John CRUICKSHANK (Catherine LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on October 31, 1862 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,12 died on February 8, 1950 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. The cause of his death was Killed by a train.
JOHN CRUICKSHANK KILLED INSTANTLY ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
WHEN HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN Article in Paisley Advocate, February 1950.
John Cruickshank, 87 year old former resident of Greenock Twp. and Paisley, who for the past several years has made his home at Eden Grove, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon at 1:25 pm, when hit by a southbound CNR freight. The accident occurred at the railway crossing 100 ft directly south of the Pinkerton depot, and within sight of the Cruickshank residence. The aged man was walking east on the highway on his way to get the mail at the post office in Scott's General Store, and apparently failed to either see or hear the approaching freight train as it passed through the depot yards without stopping. Mr. Cruickshank walked almost directly into the path of the train which was travelling about 15 miles an hour. He was hurled across the right of way to land on the bank at the side of track, where the train crew found him when the freight was stopped, and the engineer and conductor hastened to his side. He sustained multiple injuries, including severe head cuts, a possible fractured scull, broken arm, and a number of minor hurts. Dr. Donald Milne of Paisley and Dr. T.A. Sinclair, Walkerton, the coroner, gave the opinion that Mr. Cruickshank died instantly.
The way freight was in charge of Wm. Dobney of Palmerston, the conductor, and James Manser of Southampton, the engineer. According to their version of the accident Mr. Cruickshank approached the railway crossing, walking slowly. The whistle of the locomotive was sounded repeatedly as the train rolled through the station yard and when it appeared to the engineer that the aged pedestrian was about to walk into the path of the train, brakes were applied, but Mr. Cruickshank stepped onto the track directly into the path of the train to be struck and hurled across the rails to the east side of the right of way. The victim of the accident was dead when members of the train crew reached his side. The train was held until the coroner, Dr. T.A. Sinclair of Walkerton, together with provincial police officers had made a preliminary investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident. It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held.
Mr. Cruickshank was a well known and highly respected resident of the district, having farmed for many years on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp. before coming to live in Paisley about 30 years ago. After the death of his wife several years ago he continued to make his home in Paisley, until seven years ago when he went to live in Eden Grove.
He is survived by three daughters and one son; Mrs. Catherine Metcalfe; (Jean) Mrs. Clarence Fraser of Owen Sound; (Hazel) Mrs. E.D. Elwes of Paisley, and William Cruickshank on the old homestead.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with private services at his home, in Eden Grove, followed by a public service in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, at 2:30 pm. Interment will be in Purdy's Cemetery.
Medical Notes: Article in Paisley Advocate, February 1950.
JOHN CRUICKSHANK KILLED INSTANTLY ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WHEN HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN
John Cruickshank, 87 year old former resident of Greenock Twp. and Paisley, who for the past several years has made his home at Eden Grove, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon at 1:25 pm, when hit by a southbound CNR freight. The accident occurred at the railway crossing 100 ft directly south of the Pinkerton depot, and within sight of the Cruickshank residence. The aged man was walking east on the highway on his way to get the mail at the post office in Scott's General Store, and apparently failed to either see or hear the approaching freight train as it passed through the depot yards without stopping. Mr. Cruickshank walked almost directly into the path of the train which was travelling about 15 miles an hour. He was hurled across the right of way to land on the bank at the side of track, where the train crew found him when the freight was stopped, and the engineer and conductor hastened to his side. He sustained multiple injuries, including severe head cuts, a possible fractured scull, broken arm, and a number of minor hurts. Dr. Donald Milne of Paisley and Dr. T.A. Sinclair, Walkerton, the coroner, gave the opinion that Mr. Cruickshank died instantly.
The way freight was in charge of Wm. Dobney of Palmerston, the conductor, and James Manser of Southampton, the engineer. According to their version of the accident Mr. Cruickshank approached the railway crossing, walking slowly. The whistle of the locomotive was sounded repeatedly as the train rolled through the station yard and when it appeared to the engineer that the aged pedestrian was about to walk into the path of the train, brakes were applied, but Mr. Cruickshank stepped onto the track directly into the path of the train to be struck and hurled across the rails to the east side of the right of way. The victim of the accident was dead when members of the train crew reached his side. The train was held until the coroner, Dr. T.A. Sinclair of Walkerton, together with provincial police officers had made a preliminary investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident. It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held.
Mr. Cruickshank was a well known and highly respected resident of the district, having farmed for many years on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp. before coming to live in Paisley about 30 years ago. After the death of his wife several years ago he continued to make his home in Paisley, until seven years ago when he went to live in Eden Grove.
He is survived by three daughters and one son; Mrs. Catherine Metcalfe; (Jean) Mrs. Clarence Fraser of Owen Sound; (Hazel) Mrs. E.D. Elwes of Paisley, and William Cruickshank on the old homestead.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with private services at his home, in Eden Grove, followed by a public service in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, at 2:30 pm. Interment will be in Purdy's Cemetery.
Events
• John farmed on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• John relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1920.
• He relocated to Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1943.
John married Elizabeth FLETT, daughter of James FLETT and Jean HOUSTON, on June 23, 1885 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1866 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,12 died on January 28, 1934 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada17 aged 67, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by James B. Duncan, witnessed by Wm Flett and Florence Granson.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 77 M i. William James Taylor CRUICKSHANK was born on August 12, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,12 died on August 29, 1961 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 78 F ii. Catherine May CRUICKSHANK was born on November 17, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,12 died on February 27, 1969 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
79 M iii. Harold CRUICKSHANK was born on April 22, 1891 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 80 F iv. Jean Bernice CRUICKSHANK was born on April 30, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,12 died on January 27, 1970 in Lovat Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 75, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
81 M v. John Harold CRUICKSHANK was born on June 29, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 26, 18993 aged 2, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
82 F vi. Elizabeth "Hazel" CRUICKSHANK was born on April 26, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 3, 1978 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73. She was usually called Hazel.
Hazel married Edward "Donald" ELWES, son of John Albert ELWES and Mary Isabella McLEAN, on August 15, 1928 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Donald was born on October 31, 1899 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died on May 8, 1972 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72. He was usually called Donald.
• They were married in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT : ELWES-CRUICKSHANK
A profusion of gladioli, sweetpeas and bridle wreath made a most effective setting for a smart mid-summer wedding which took place in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, on Wednesday, August 15th at 5 p.m., when Hazel Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cruickshank, Paisley, became the bride of Edward Donald Elwes, son of Mrs. Elwes and the late John R. Elwes of Paisley. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of rose georgette trimmed with Spanish lace and shoes and stockings to match and a large hat. The bride's bouquet was of sweetheart roses, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. The maid of honor, Miss Doubledee, of Cleveland, Ohio, was gowned in a frock of lemon georgette and carried sweetpeas and a maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Reta Metcalfe, niece of the bride, wore yellow georgette and carried sweetpeas and maidenhair fern. The groom was attended by Mr. Percy Elwes of Detroit. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Wilson. During the signing of the register Mrs. J.G. MacKay, sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly." The wedding music was played by Mrs. John Smart. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a buffet luncheon was served to seventy-five guests. The decorations were carried out in a color scheme of pink and white. Later the bride and groom left by motor for a few days trip, the bride travelling in a dress of flatte crepe, a navy blue, fur trimmed coat, with hat, gloves and purse to match. The out-of-town guests were from Galt, Detroit, Kitchener, Toronto, Walkerton, Southampton and Flint, Michigan.
26. Alexander LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on February 8, 1852 in , , Aberdeenshire, Scotland, died on August 24, 1935 in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR ALEXANDER LEASK
An old time and much respected resident of Greenock and Paisley, passed away on Aug 24th, at the General Hospital in Calgary. He had been living in that city for the past 23 years. Paralysis was the cause of his death, he suffered two strokes on the Monday and Wednesday preceding.
The deceased was born in Peterhead, Scotland, on Feb. 7th, 1848, and at two years of age came to Canada with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Leask, who first settled at Fergus, Ont., but shortly after came to Greenock and were among the pioneer homesteaders of this district. Prior to going west in 1912 the late Mr. Leask and his family lived in Paisley for a number of years. He married Mary Ann Armstrong, who survives him, and in 1931 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Five sons also survive him: John A., Stewart M. and Gordon Wallace, all of Edmonton; Percy M., in Olds, Alberta, and George in Ontario. Three sisters and three brothers of the deceased are living: Mrs. Wm. Dalgarno of Brant Twp.; Mrs. John Armstrong of Owen Sound; Mrs. John Brown of New York; William of Greenock; George of Port Carling, and James of Innesfail, Alberta. There are four grandchildren in Alberta. A daughter, Mrs. W.H.D. Arris, predeceased him in 1918.
The funeral was held from Leyden's funeral chapel in Calgary on Monday, Aug. 26th, with services conducted by Rev. J. Rex Brown. Interment in Burnsland Cemetery.
Events
• Alexander resided at 19 Albert Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901.
• He resided at 221-7A St., NE, in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada in 1916.
Alexander married Mary Ann ARMSTRONG, daughter of John ARMSTRONG and Agnes Cord COOKE, on November 17, 1881 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Mary was born on August 22, 1854 in , , County Armagh, Ireland18,35 and died on February 1, 1941 aged 86.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Jno Ferguson, witnessed by John Armstrong of Brant Twp and Isabella Leask of Elderslie.
Children from this marriage were:
83 F i. Mary A. "Minnie" LEASK was born on August 18, 1882 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada35 and died in December 1918 in , , Western Canada13 aged 36. She was usually called Minnie.
Minnie married W.H.D. ARISS.
84 M ii. John Alexander "Jack" LEASK was born on March 18, 1886 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.35 He was usually called Jack.
Jack married Margaret Love RAYMOND, daughter of (__?__) RAYMOND and Jennie (__?__),.
85 M iii. James Stewart LEASK was born in January 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on April 15, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 aged 1.
86 M iv. Pierce Morton LEASK was born on September 26, 1889 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on June 1, 1893 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 3.
87 M v. Stewart Melville LEASK was born on April 22, 1893 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.35
88 M vi. Percy M. LEASK was born on April 22, 1896 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.35
Events
• Percy resided in Olds, , Alberta, Canada.
+ 89 M vii. Gordon Wallace LEASK was born on September 5, 1898 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada35 and died on February 7 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.23
90 M viii. George LEASK was born about 1902 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.35
27. John George LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on May 27, 1856 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died on September 18, 1888 in Armadale, , Victoria, Australia14 aged 32.
Events
• He emigrated to Australia before 1881 from Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
John married Janet Ferguson KYLE, daughter of William KYLE and Jane BARRIE, on April 28, 1886 in Toorak, , Victoria, Australia.14 Janet was born in 1861 in Sabastapol, Victoria, Nsw, Australia36 and died in 1927 in , , , Australia36 aged 66.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 91 M i. Leslie Kyle LEASK was born on March 10, 1886 in Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia14 and died on November 7, 1962 in , , , Australia14 aged 76.
92 M ii. John George LEASK was born on July 15, 1888 in Armadale, Victoria, Nsw, Australia36,37 and died on June 22, 1966 in Sydney, , , Australia36 aged 77.
John married Cora Sinclaire HORNE.
28. George LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on April 10, 1858 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada15 and died in 1939 aged 81.
Events
• George resided at Lot 18, Con 5, in Medora, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada in 1911.
George married Sarah McDOUGALL, daughter of Colin McDOUGALL and Ann CLARK, on June 22, 1886 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Sarah was born on November 22, 1859 in , , Ontario, Canada.15,17,18
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. J. C. McDonald, witnessed by Coll McDougall of Bruce Twp and Mary Leask of Greenock.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 93 M i. George Coll LEASK was born on May 16, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.15
94 F ii. Catherine May "Kate" LEASK was born on March 16, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.15,19 She was usually called Kate.
Kate married Wesley Thomas WRIGHT, son of Thomas Henry WRIGHT and Esther BRADBURY, on July 18, 1920 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Wesley was born in 1892 in Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada.28
Events
• He worked as a chauffer in 1920 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.
95 F iii. Nina Lillian LEASK was born on September 18, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada15,17 and died on January 25, 1910 in Medora, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada aged 17.
96 M iv. Ian Brown LEASK was born on March 24, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada15,17 and died on October 14, 1989 in Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada aged 92.
Events
• He worked as a carpenter in 1916 in Redwood, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada.
31. Jacqueline Isabella LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on March 21, 1862 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 1, 1952 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 89, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
Jacqueline married John ARMSTRONG, son of John ARMSTRONG and Agnes Cord COOKE, on March 18, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 John was born on July 5, 1863 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17,18 died on April 10, 1926 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 62, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by John Eadie, witnessed by Henry Armstrong of Brant Twp and Elizabeth Leask of Greenock.
Events
• John resided in Tara, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901 . 35
• He resided at 1263 2nd Ave West in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1920.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 97 M i. John ARMSTRONG was born on January 28, 1886 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on March 11, 1925 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada17 aged 39, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
+ 98 M ii. Leslie Kyle ARMSTRONG was born on March 15, 1896 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on April 21, 1980 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada38 aged 84, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
99 F iii. Essal ARMSTRONG was born on June 24, 1898 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada17 and died on May 9, 1920 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada17 aged 21.
100 M iv. Frank Russell ARMSTRONG was born on January 13, 1902 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
32. Mary Ann LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on August 28, 1864 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 26, 1948 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Mary married William DALGARNO, son of Robert DALGARNO and Elizabeth A. GREGG, on March 12, 1895 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 28.,39 William was born on October 28, 1867 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 31, 1934 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 66, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Geo. MacLennan, witnessed by James Leask of Greenock and Annie Dalgarno of Brant Twp.
Events
• William farmed on Lot 33, Con A, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, from 1897 to 1912
• William relocated to Lot 37, Con A, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1912.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 101 F i. Susan Elizabeth "Ella" DALGARNO was born on October 29, 1898 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 6, 1990 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 91, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 102 M ii. Robert George Leslie DALGARNO was born on March 8, 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 15, 1966 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 69, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
34. William LEASK (Barbara Mary LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on April 12, 1868 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 17, 1954 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 86, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM LEASK
One of the community's most respected elder citizens, William Leask had been ill for only two weeks.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Leask, and was born on the homestead, lot 1, con 14, Greenock Twp., and where he spent his entire life. He attended S.S. #7 (Bradley) School, and later helped his parents on the farm. After his father's passing, and before his marriage, he was in partnership on the farm with his brother, James Leask. He was married fourty-eight years ago to Lillie Bell, who predeceased him eleven years ago. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley.
Mr. Leask is survived by two daughters, (Jean) Mrs. Grant Clazie of Port Elgin and (Marjorie) Mrs. Donald Slade of Kincardine; and two sons, Ivan of Stratford and Gordon on the homestead in Greenock Twp. A sister (Agnes) Mrs. John Brown resides in Owen Sound.
The funeral was held on Sunday with services at the family residence on the 14th con of Greenock, conducted by the Rev. Donald Archibald, of Westminster Church. Interment was in Douglas Hill Cemetery. The casket-bearers were Billie Leask, Jas. Clazie, Jack Watson, Les Dalgarno, Ogle Needham and Roy Atkinson. The Floral tributes were carried by Jim Lamont, Jack Kincaid, Wilfred Houston and Melvin Hettrick.
Events
• William farmed on Lot 2, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
William married Lillie Pearl BELL, daughter of William John BELL and Mary Elizabeth JEWITT, on December 25, 1906 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Lillie was born on December 5, 1886 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 23, 1943 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by J. McKinnon, witnessed by W. J. Bell and Wm Dalgarno both of Eden Grove.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 103 M i. James "Gordon" LEASK was born on May 31, 1916 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on January 17, 1997 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada21 aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 104 M ii. Ivan William LEASK was born on September 1, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1979 aged 71.
+ 105 F iii. Viola Jean LEASK was born on November 22, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 16, 2005 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 95, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 106 F iv. Marjorie Belle LEASK
37. George LAMB (Jean Moir LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on January 17, 1853 in Fergus, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,17 died on January 19, 1931 in Wingham, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada7,17 aged 78, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• George resided at the home of Alexander and Elizabeth Lamd, Lot 47,Con a in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861.
• He worked as a carpenter in the building trade.
• He resided in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1898 .
• George relocated to Wingham, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1929.
George married Helen TAYLOR, daughter of William TAYLOR and Margaret BLACK, on November 3, 1885 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.28 Helen was born on October 18, 1852,4 was christened on November 14, 1852 in Ellon, , Aberdeen, Scotland,4 died on May 12, 1929 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada40 aged 76, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. J. B. Duncan, witnessed by David Black and Geo. Harrison both of Paisley.
Events
• Helen resided at home at Crow Head in Ellon, , Aberdeen, Scotland in 1871.
• She resided at home at Bearnie in Ellon, , Aberdeen, Scotland in 1881.
• She travelled with her father and daughter on board the Buenos Ayrean arriving on June 24, 1882 in Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 107 M i. William Taylor LAMB was born on June 7, 1888 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,21 died on April 16, 1926 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada aged 37, and was buried in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.
108 F ii. Pearl Jemima LAMB was born on April 3, 1887 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada17 and died on May 24, 1971 in Everett, Middlesex Co, Massachusets, USA aged 84.
Pearl married Percy Richmond FINER, son of Simon FINER and Fannie (__?__), about 1908. Percy was born on December 24, 1880 in , , , England29 and died in February 1966 in Everett, Middlesex Co, Massachusets, USA29 aged 85.
Events
• He emigrated to Massachusetts in 1882 from , , , England.
• Percy resided in Everett, Middlesex Co, Massachusets, USA in 1920 .
• He resided in Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts, USA in 1931 .
• Percy resided in Everett, Middlesex Co, Massachusets, USA in 1940 .
39. William Lewis LAMB (William LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on May 29, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 2, 1966 in Chilliwack, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada21 aged 85.
OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM L. LAMB
A retired grain farmer, William Lewis Lamb died March 2 at his residence, 46275 Princess Ave. E. Rev. R.W. Bray officiated at the funeral service Saturday in Henderson's Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the IOOF cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Berney, Ted Aiken, Ernie Gill, Bill Hoffman, Harold Eversfield and Ted Berreth.
Mr. Lamb was born in Eden Grove, Ont., on May 29, 1880, and moved to this district 29 years ago from Sedgewick, Alberta. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; one daughter, Mrs. I.F. (Irene) Smith of Vancouver; one son C.A. (Kelly) Lamb of Chilliwack; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Alexander of Penticton; Mrs. J. (Elizabeth) Kincaid of Streetsville, Ont. and Mrs. M. (Catherine) Watson of Eden Grove, Ont.; one brother David Lamb of Toronto; and four grandchildren.
Events
• William resided in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada in 1915 .
• He relocated to Chilliwack, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, in 1937.
William married Lottie Irene CUDNEY, daughter of William Henry CUDNEY and Sarah Emma CLAYTON,41 on July 19, 1914.17 Lottie was born on June 18, 1896 in Southwold Twp, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada17,19,35 and died on April 21, 1994 in Chilliwack, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada aged 97.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 109 M i. Clarence Alfred LAMB
+ 110 F ii. Catherine Lillian "Irene" LAMB was born on May 1, 1917 in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada and died on November 10, 2001 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 84.
41. Susan Helen LAMB (William LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on February 7, 1884 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 4, 1977 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada22 aged 93.
Susan married William Roy ALEXANDER, son of Andrew ALEXANDER and Elizabeth COCKBURN, on January 13, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. William was born on November 30, 1882 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9
Marriage Notes: GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Among the many messages of confratulations received by Mr. & Mrs. William Roy Alexander of 598 Wade Avenue West on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary was one from Prime Minister Diefenbaker and others from family members who were unable to join them in celebrating the event.
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander, well known residents of Penticton where they have made their home for the past twelve years were married in Pinkerton, Ontario on January 13, 1909, at the home of the bride, the former Susan Helen Lamb, by Rev. F. O. Nicholls.
Mr. Alexander, 76, was born near Guelph, Ontario, and his bride of fifty years ago, now 74, was born near Pinkerton. Shortly following their marriage they took up residence at Riding Mountain, Manitoba, where they lived until going to Macklin, Saskatchewan, to homestead for the next 34 years. Tey resided breifly in Enderly before coming to Penticton in 1947.
They have seven children; their three sons are, Lloyd of Calgary; Russell at Coquitlam and David in Edmnton: daughters are; Mrs. Don Chappelle (Grace); Mrs. Herb Emerick (Eva); Mrs. Charles Lavoie (Winnifred) and Mrs. Gordon Reeves (Jean), all residents of Vancouver. They also have six grandchildren.
Mrs. Alexander is actively interested in community affairs; working with the red Cross, the Penticton Women's Institute and the United Church Women's Federation. Ill health prevents Mr. Alexander from participating in any activities outside his home.
• They were married in the Alexander residence "Elmdale", Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• He worked as a sevant at the home of his brother Robert ALEXANDER in 1906 in Dauphin, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada. 42
• William resided in Riding Mountain, , Manitoba, Canada in 1909 .
• He resided in Battleford, , Saskatchewan, Canada in 1911 .
• William resided in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Ontario in 1938 .
Children from this marriage were:
111 M i. Lloyd William ALEXANDER was born on May 21, 1911 in Maklin, Saskatchewan17 and died in October 1988 aged 77.
+ 112 M ii. Russell Andrew ALEXANDER
+ 113 M iii. David Walter ALEXANDER was born on June 26, 1916 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Ontario, died on July 12, 1973 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada aged 57, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Garden.
+ 114 F iv. Catherine Elizabeth "Grace" ALEXANDER was born on November 21, 1917 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Ontario and died on March 25, 1996 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada4 aged 78.
+ 115 F v. Eva Lucy ALEXANDER
+ 116 F vi. Winnifred May ALEXANDER
+ 117 F vii. Dorothy Jean ALEXANDER
42. Margaret Jane "Maggie" LAMB (William LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on May 12, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 7, 1938 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada23 aged 51, and was buried in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada. She was usually called Maggie.
OBITUARY FOR MARGARET JANE LAMB-BAKER
Community Press, Sedgewick, Alta., July 14, 1938.
Margaret Jane Baker beloved wife of Mr. H. Baker of Sedgewick, Alta., passed away on Thursday , July 7th, at the age of fifty-one years. Death occured in an Edmonton hospital, where the deceased had been taken for special treatment for cancer.
The remains were taken to Sedgewick on Friday, July 8th, the funeral services were conducted at the United Church in Sedgewick on Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. M.M. McLean conducting the services.
Mrs. Baker was born at Paisley, Ont., in 1887, and was the fifth child in a family of seven. She came west in 1910 and was united in marriage to Harry Baker in 1912 at Provost. Since 1912 she resided continuously in the Sedgewick district where enjoyed a large circle of friends and neighbours, among them being many of the old residents and pioneers of the district.
The deceased leaves to mourn her demise her loving and faithful husband, and one daughter, Evelyn, both of Sedgewick; five sons, Lyle of Jasper, Harry, James, Fred and Russell all of Sedgewick; three sisters, Mrs. W.R. Alexander of Macklin, Sask.; Mrs. J. Kincaid and Mrs. M. Watson, both of Paisley, Ont.; three brothers, David and John Lamb, both of Paisley, Ont., and Wm. Lamb of Chilliwack, B.C., formerly of Sedgewick.
The following relatives from distant points were in attendance at the obsequies: Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Alexander of Macklin, Sask.; Mrs. W.I. Sharpe and Miss Marjorie and Master Walter Sharpe of Red Deer.
Interment took place in the Sedgewick cemetery, where a short funeral service was conducted by Rev. M.M. MacLean. The following acted as pallbearers; K.J. MacGregor, H. Richardson, G.C. Crooks, Cliff Harris, Alex Hebenton and John Fraser.
Events
• She crossed the border at Niagara Falls with her sister Kate, apparently to visit their cousin Margaret Taylor living at 544 West 47th Street, New York, New York. on September 6, 1909.
Maggie married Henry Patrick "Hank" BAKER, son of (__?__) BAKER and Unknown, on January 5, 1912 in Provost, , Alberta, Canada. Hank was born on March 20, 1884 in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA17,21,43 and died October ?, 1949 in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada43 aged 65. He was usually called Hank.
Events
• He emigrated from , , , U.S.A. in 1905.
• Henry resided at sub-district 10, PO address, Youngston in , , , U.S.A. in 1906. 44
• He resided at 43, 13, 4, Stirling in Victoria, , Alberta, Canada in 1916.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 118 M i. Joseph Lyle BAKER was born on October 4, 1913 in , , Alberta, Canada.
+ 119 M ii. Henry Howard BAKER was born on August 17, 1914 in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada and died in April 1998 in Camrose, , Alberta, Canada aged 83.
+ 120 F iii. Evelyn Catherine BAKER was born on August 9, 1915 in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada17 and died on December 2, 2005 aged 90.
+ 121 M iv. James William BAKER was born on December 7, 1917 in Sedgewick, , Alberta, Canada17 and died on October 21, 2005 in Camrose, , Alberta, Canada aged 87.
+ 122 M v. Frederick Arthur BAKER
+ 123 M vi. Russell Alexander BAKER
43. Catherine Campbell LAMB (William LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on December 18, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 28, 1987 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 97, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
"WRITER HAS SPECIAL MEMORIES OF A FRIEND"
by Elwood Pinkerton
On Monday I was up to the Kent Milroy Funeral Home, in Paisley, to pay personal tribute to a very special person - Catherine 'Kit' Watson, who passed away at Bruce Lea Haven, March 28th in her 98th year. She was the widow of the late Marshall Watson of the Eden Grove community.
Surviving are her sons Jack and his wife Florence of Paisley and Bert and his wife Elva of Guelph. In addition there are two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her pastor, Rev. Bill McKaig conducted a fitting funeral service and tribute pointing out Kit was almost in reach of the century milepost! She is the last member of the Lamb family, pioneers of the area.
Predeceasing her were; sisters, Susan, Margaret and Elizabeth (her twin) and brothers; Dave, Bill and Jack. In his address Rev. McKaig suggested to the large gathering the problems of rearing twin daughters almost 100 years ago!
'Kit' was an active member of the United Church in Eden Grove and I can recall attending a garden party on the church grounds and sitting beside 'Kit'. She had made a super Angel Cake and made a Daffodil (sponge) Cake to use up the surplus egg yolks. They were A-1.
It was a delight to visit with the grandchildren and their family. The large crowd attending on Monday, at the funeral home, was a worthy tribute to a very special lady from the church and the community. The floral arrangements were colorful and a delight to the eye. Many memorial contributions to the United Church, at Pinkerton were made. This community extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved members of the family.
Events
• She crossed the border at Niagara Falls with her sister Maggie, apparently to visit their cousin Margaret Taylor living at 544 West 47th Street, New York, New York. on September 6, 1909.
Catherine married Robert Marshall WATSON, son of Robert Alexander WATSON and Elizabeth DAVISON, on April 7, 1915 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.23 Robert was born on April 28, 1890 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 24, 1970 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• They were married in the Presbyterian Manse by Rev. Thomas Wilson, Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Robert farmed on Lot 24, Con B, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• He retired to Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1947
Children from this marriage were:
+ 124 M i. John Marshall "Jack" WATSON was born on September 2, 1917 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 30, 2001 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
125 M ii. William "Bert" WATSON
Bert married Elva Aileen THOMSON, daughter of Herbert James THOMSON and Sarah Jane "Sadie" JACKLIN,.
44. Elizabeth Ann LAMB (William LAMB3, Elizabeth BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on December 18, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 23, 1985 in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada aged 95, and was buried in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth married John Melville KINCAID, son of William KINCAID and Margaret "Matilda" McTAVISH, on June 3, 1924 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. John was born on July 3, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,45 died on June 25, 1969 in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada aged 72, and was buried in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• He worked as a labourer at the home of John W. & Margaret BROWN in 1911 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• John farmed on Lot 36 & 37, Con A, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, from 1910 to 1946
• John Melville relocated to Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in 1946.
The child from this marriage was:
126 M i. David William KINCAID was born on June 3, 1925 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 29, 2003 in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
47. John BROCKIE (George BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on February 13, 1869 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada26 and died in 1956 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada aged 87.
John married Harriet "Hattie" HIGGINSON, daughter of Samuel Charles HIGGINSON and Mary BYERS, in 1893. Hattie was born on January 11, 1875 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada26 and died in 1951 aged 76. She was usually called Hattie.
Children from this marriage were:
127 M i. George BROCKIE was born on December 6, 1894 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada.26,32
George married Janet FOTHERINGTON.
128 M ii. William BROCKIE was born on February 8, 1896 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada26,27,32 and died on October 10, 195927 aged 63.
129 F iii. Lottie May BROCKIE was born on May 5, 1897 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada27,32 and died in 1975 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada27 aged 78.
Lottie married James John William McDONALD.
130 M iv. John "Arthur" BROCKIE was born on May 14, 1899 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada26,27,32 and died in 198127 aged 82. He was usually called Arthur.
Arthur married Bernice COONS.
131 M v. Edward BROCKIE was born on November 27, 1900 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada27,32 and died in May 198427 aged 83.
Edward married Christine FOTHERINGHAM.
132 M vi. Samuel Higginson BROCKIE was born on August 30, 1902 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada.27,32
Samuel married Edna DUGRIGAN. Edna was born in 1906 in Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA.27
133 F vii. Katherine BROCKIE was born about 1906 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada27 and died about 1906.27
134 F viii. Jean BROCKIE was born on February 24, 1908 in Mill Creek, , Manitoba, Canada.27
Jean married Sydney MATTHEWS.
135 F ix. Mary BROCKIE was born on June 10, 1910 in Oakville, , Manitoba, Canada.27
Mary married Rev. Dr. Harold LOWRY.
136 F x. Harriett BROCKIE was born on August 30, 1912 in Kenton, , Manitoba, Canada.27
Harriett married Frank GEORGE. Frank died in 1977.27
137 M xi. David BROCKIE
David married Mildred LLOYD.
138 F xii. Florence "Lola" BROCKIE was born on February 12, 1917 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada27 and died in February 1998 in Portage La Prairie, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada27 aged 81. She was usually called Lola.
Lola married Doug RUTLEDGE. Doug died in 1998.27
139 F xiii. Gwendolyn BROCKIE
Gwendolyn married Vic PRAGNELL. Vic died in 1998.27
48. David BROCKIE (George BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on January 2, 1874 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada26 and died on March 31, 1960 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada aged 86.
Events
• David resided in Arthur, , Manitoba, Canada in 1901 .
David married Bertha Adeline McKEE, daughter of Alexander McKEE and Sarah MORRISON, on January 20, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.13 Bertha was born on April 28, 1877 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12 and died on December 14, 1953 aged 76.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 140 F i. Gladys Jean BROCKIE was born on October 21, 1904 in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada27 and died on December 24, 1959 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada27 aged 55.
141 F ii. Katherine Belle BROCKIE was born on February 2, 1906 in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada27 and died on February 13, 199527 aged 89.
Katherine married Fergus John Eugene DOWNEY.
142 F iii. Ann Mckee BROCKIE was born on October 3, 190727 and died on March 17, 200227 aged 94.
Ann married Gordon W. FITZPATRICK.
143 F iv. Betty Agnes BROCKIE was born on May 15, 1911 in Lariviere, , Manitoba, Canada27 and died on September 10, 196027 aged 49.
Betty married Gordon SCOTT.
144 M v. David Ferguson BROCKIE was born on October 20, 191527 and died on April 19, 1998 in Palmdale, Los Angeles, California, USA27 aged 82.
David married Helen Yvonne CALLIGAN.
145 F vi. Mary Patricia BROCKIE
Mary married Donald Frank HOBSON. Donald died on January 18, 1989 in Ottawa, Carleton Co, Ontario, Canada.27
50. Catherine "Kate" BROCKIE (George BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on July 14, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada19 and died in 1946 in , , California, USA aged 67. She was usually called Kate.
Kate married Arthur Ed HIGGENBOTHAM on September 14, 1914 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada. Arthur was born on May 6, 1890 in , , , England.46
Events
• He emigrated from , , , England in 1892.
• Arthur resided at at the home of Jacob and Elizabeth Freeman as a visitor in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada in 1901. 35
The child from this marriage was:
146 M i. John Frederick HIGGENBOTHAM was born in 191527 and died on July 28, 199927 aged 84.
John married Lila HOGG. Lila died in November 1989.27
51. George BROCKIE (George BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on May 16, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 17, 1972 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada aged 86.
Events
• George resided at home with his mother Agnes in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901.
George married Mary Winnifred JOHNSTON on August 2, 1917 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada.32 Mary was born on July 6, 1886 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA and died on November 16, 1956 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada27 aged 70.
Children from this marriage were:
147 F i. Mary Elizabeth BROCKIE
Mary married John Menzies DONOVAN. John was born on October 21, 1914 in Battleford, , Saskatchewan, Canada27 and died on December 23, 2000 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada27 aged 86.
148 F ii. Ruth Roberta BROCKIE was born on November 23, 1924 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada17,27 and died on December 11, 1948 in Fort William, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada27 aged 24.
George next married Elma Alberta MILBURN in 1957. Elma was born on September 19, 188827 and died in January 1984 in Balcarres, , Saskatchewan, Canada27 aged 95.
69. William "Willie" BROCKIE (Alexander BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on October 4, 1888 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 25, 1944 in , , Alberta, Canada aged 55, and was buried in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada. He was usually called Willie.
Events
• William resided at home in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901.
• He resided at 10420, 126th Street in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada in 1916.
Willie married Cora Bell McCARTY, daughter of Nelson Cornelius McCARTY and Margaret J. SHILLINGTON,. Cora was born on September 11, 1884 in , , Ontario, Canada35,47,48 and died on December 28, 1963 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada aged 79.
Children from this marriage were:
149 M i. Paul BROCKIE was born in 1913 in , , Alberta, Canada.47
150 M ii. Jack BROCKIE was born in 1915 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.47
71. Mary Polly BROCKIE (Archibald BROCKIE3, Catherine BARRON2, (__?__)1) was born on May 25, 1873 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Polly BROCKIE-HALLIDAY best wrote an introduction to this family to the Elora Express in 1934:
I was born on May 25th, 1873, in the village of Paisley, Bruce County. I was brought to the home of my grandparents, John and Catherine BARRON-BROCKIE, at Bob Accord, very soon after this, as my mother died at the time of my birth.
My grandparents came to Nichol Township, I would say, sometime around 1835. There were ten children in the family. The three oldest, William, Thomas and Margaret, were born in Scotland; the others, John, James, George, Alex, Kate, David and Archie, in the log house in Nichol Township. Here they grew up and endured the hard tasks of farm life. I can still hear my father telling about their "noon siestas" and my grandfather saying, "Boys, while you are resting yourselves, go and pitch off that load of hay." I am sure they endured all the hardships known to pioneer life, but I never remember hearing complaints. They were a stalwart and sturdy people. They were tall of stature, several of them being of six feet, and with the exception of Uncle Davie, of good health. Thomas died in 1848, aged 17 years, and as the others grew up they started out to make homes for themselves.
William, John and George went to Bruce County and settled on farms not far from Paisley, about eighty miles from the old home. This meant separation, of course, but I know from hearsay that they made periodic visits back to the old home, coming by ox-team which required several days on the road. Soon after this the railroad must have gone through, for as a very small child 1 remember the thrill of going on the train to visit our relatives in Bruce County.
Margaret about this time married Peter McBAIN near the town of Fergus. They later moved to Garafraxa and lived there rest of their days. Later my father, Archie, the youngest, also went to Paisley and married my mother, Mary Jane VALENTINE, daughter of John VALENTINE. He operated a small grocery store there for many years. James and David had their farms near Cumnock (Greenock ?), but I do not think that Uncle James cared for farming, as he sold his place and moved to Paisley. Uncle Alex lived all his life on the old home place. My Aunt Kate, who was the good and only mother I ever knew, kept house for him until he married. After this my Aunt Kate and I went to live with Uncle Davie near Cumnock (Greenock ?). There 1 attended my first school. Between Uncle Davie's farm and the school was a stretch of what I call the "bush," a piece of woods with a corduroy road running through it. This bush held all kinds of terrors for me, and in the mornings with my dinner pail and books clasped tightly under my arm I would run until I was out of breath to get through this patch of road.
For amusement the neighbors would gather together at the homes. The older folks would play whist or euchre, and some of the musically inclined would fiddle or play, and there would be square dances, Scottish reels, etc. Always the singing of old Scottish songs was part of the evening's program. The Brockie family were all musical and the men had fine bass voices, each of them having attended singing school could read music readily. When they were ready to leave they would gather in a circle and taking each other's hands would sing Auld Lang Syne, bundle themselves into the sleighs filled with straw, cover up with the buffalo robes and to the tune of sleigh bells would disappear into the night.
Sunday, they always attended the Presbyterian Church.
This is the story of the Brockies of that generation, as I remember it, and they now are all passed to the great beyond.
Events
• She emigrated from , , , U.S.A. in 1896.
• Mary resided at the home of her Aunt Margaret McBain in West Garafraxa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada in 1881.
• She resided at home with her son Wallace in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA in 1930.
Mary married Dr. James HALLIDAY, son of James HALLIDAY and Catherine FISHER, on July 11, 1896 in Devils Lake, Ramsey Co, North Dakota, USA. James was born in October 1871 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada18,49 and died before 1930.
Events
• He emigrated from , , , U.S.A. in 1892. 49
• James resided in Reynolds, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA in 1900 .
• He resided at Elizabeth Street in Mohall, Renville, North Dakota, USA in 1910.
Children from this marriage were:
151 M i. Bruce A. HALLIDAY was born on October 4, 1899 in Reynolds, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA and died in August 1976 in Devils Lake, Ramsey Co, North Dakota, USA aged 76.
Events
• Bruce resided at home in Brandon Twp, Renville, North Dakota, USA in 1920.
152 M ii. Wallace HALLIDAY was born on March 31, 1904 in Mohall, Renville, North Dakota, USA and died on March 12, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 85.
Events
• Wallace resided at home in Brandon Twp, Renville, North Dakota, USA in 1920.
• He resided at 1801 Fourth Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA in 1930.
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