Descendants of James & Isobel LEASK



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33. Gordon Wallace LEASK (Alexander14, George3, James1) was born on September 5, 1898 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada16 and died on February 7 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.18

Events

• Gordon resided at 221-7A St., NE, in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada in 1016.

Gordon married Freda Marguerite HEACOCK, daughter of Wakefield "Frank" HEACOCK and Elizabeth CURTIS. Freda was born on August 3, 1901 in , York County, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   51 F    i. Maxine LEASK

   52 M    ii. Joseph LEASK

   53 M    iii. Samuel LEASK

35. Leslie Kyle LEASK (John George15, George3, James1) was born on March 10, 1886 in Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia7 and died on November 7, 1962 in , , , Australia7 aged 76.

Leslie married Nancy Louise PEERS.

Children from this marriage were:

   54 F    i. Lorna May LEASK was born on February 28, 1915 in Petersham, Sydney, NSW, Australia.20

Lorna married George William MARNER.

Lorna next married Ronald WRIGHT.

+ 55 M    ii. John Haddington "Jack" LEASK

+ 56 M    iii. Kenneth Leslie LEASK

   57 F    iv. Janette louise LEASK

Janette married Wallace Robert CRAIG.

   58 F    v. Brenda LEASK died in 1928 in Petersham, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

37. George Coll LEASK (George16, George3, James1) was born on May 16, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.8

George married Lavina Jane McCULLEY, daughter of Joseph McCULLEY and Nancy COWAN, on October 11, 1916 in Port Carling, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.15 Lavina was born on March 7, 1895 in Medora Twp, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada.15

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by W. Hector Black of Bala, witnessed by Ada McCULLY and Pvt A. McCully both of Port Carling.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 59 F    i. Velma LEASK was born in 1917 in Port Carling, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, died on January 25, 2012 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 95, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   60 M    ii. Aubrey LEASK

38. Catherine May "Kate" LEASK (George16, George3, James1) was born on March 16, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,8,14 died on October 13, 1942 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada aged 53, and was buried in Glen Orchard, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called Kate.

Events

• Kate resided at 518 Parliament Street at the time of her death in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1942.

Kate married Thomas Wesley "Wes" WRIGHT, son of Thomas Henry WRIGHT and Esther Eizabeth BRADBURY, on July 18, 1920 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.15 Wes was born on November 9, 1892 in Virden, , Manitoba, Canada,15 died on December 28, 1941 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada aged 49, and was buried in Glen Orchard, Muskoka Dist, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Wes.

Events

• He worked as a chauffer in 1920 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Wes resided at 518 Parliament Street at the time of his death in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1941.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 61 M    i. Bradley WRIGHT

41. John ARMSTRONG (Jacqueline Isabella LEASK19, George3, James1) was born on January 28, 1886 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 died on March 11, 1925 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada11 aged 39, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• John resided at Ist Avenue West in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.

John married Edna Augusta CROFT, daughter of Edward CROFT and Florence Nightingale WARRILOW. Edna was born on September 14, 1898 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.16

The child from this marriage was:

+ 62 F    i. Jean ARMSTRONG

42. Leslie Kyle ARMSTRONG (Jacqueline Isabella LEASK19, George3, James1) was born on March 15, 1896 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 died on April 21, 1980 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 84, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

Leslie married Vera Nettie Celina ANGEL, daughter of Thomas Frederick ANGEL and Lucy BAXTER, in July 1919.22 Vera was born on November 23, 1897 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,16 died on May 31, 1969 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 71, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 63 F    i. Pauline Dorothy ARMSTRONG was born on April 13, 192022 and died on April 11, 199622 aged 75.

+ 64 M    ii. Beverly Paschendale ARMSTRONG

+ 65 F    iii. Jacqueline Marion ARMSTRONG

   66 M    iv. Curwood Neville ARMSTRONG was born on August 8, 1924 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,22 died on April 5, 1945 aged 20, and was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, England. The cause of his death was K.I.A.

+ 67 M    v. John Clifford "Jack" ARMSTRONG was born on June 17, 192622 and died on February 13, 199422 aged 67.

+ 68 M    vi. Brian Leslie ARMSTRONG was born on August 9, 1929 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada22 and died on July 22, 2015 in Burlington, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85.

+ 69 M    vii. Ross Lorne ARMSTRONG was born on February 14, 193122 and died on July 15, 200222 aged 71.

+ 70 M    viii. Douglas Marvin ARMSTRONG

+ 71 M    ix. Terrance Patterson ARMSTRONG was born on June 25, 1938 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada22,25 and died on January 8, 2015 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada25 aged 76.

+ 72 F    x. Marsha Ann ARMSTRONG

45. Robert George Leslie DALGARNO (Mary Ann LEASK20, George3, James1) 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.

Events

• Robert farmed on Lot 37, Con A, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Robert married Jean BRADSHAW, daughter of John "Albert" BRADSHAW and Elizabeth Ann WARREN, on October 24, 1936. Jean was born on January 3, 1904 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 26, 1972 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

The child from this marriage was:

   73 F    i. Mary Elizabeth DALGARNO was born on December 9, 1937 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 21, 2016 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Mary married Robert MILLS, son of Thomas Sydney "Sid" MILLS and Margaret Elizabeth WALPOLE, on July 5, 1958 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born on January 12, 1934 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on August 24, 2019 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85. They had no children.

46. Susan Elizabeth "Ella" DALGARNO (Mary Ann LEASK20, George3, James1) 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. She was usually called Ella.

Ella married David "Wilfred" JOHNSTON, son of David JOHNSTON and Elizabeth Anne "Betty" THOMPSON, on March 29, 1921 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Wilfred was born on May 14, 1893 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 5, 1974 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Wilfred.

Events

• Wilfred farmed on Lot 3, Con 15, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1921-1950

• David "Wilfred" relocated to Lot 1, Con A, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1950.

• He retired to Lot 3, Con A, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 74 F    i. Mary Evelyn JOHNSTON was born on October 1, 1921 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on June 9, 2007 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85.

+ 75 F    ii. Rella Annie JOHNSTON was born on May 27, 1923 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 12, 2016 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada aged 93, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 76 M    iii. David Lloyd JOHNSTON was born on October 30, 1924 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died June 23rd, 2007 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada26 aged 82.

+ 77 F    iv. Grace Elizabeth JOHNSTON was born on February 21, 1930 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on January 22, 1979 in Sandhill, Peel Co, Ontario, Canada aged 48.

+ 78 M    v. William Robert JOHNSTON was born on October 28, 1932 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died January 27th, 2010 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77.

47. Marjorie Belle LEASK (William22, George3, James1) was born on October 3, 1912 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 2003 aged 91.

Marjorie married Ronald Le Roy SLADE, son of Edgar SLADE and Sarah Amanda FARRELL, on September 27, 1941 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Ronald was born in 1916 in Kincardine Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 2001 in Kincardine Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85.

Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT, SLADE-LEASK
A very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on September 27th, at 11 o'clock a.m. when Marjorie Belle, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leask, con 15, Greenock Twp. was united in marriage to Ronald Le Roy Slade, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Slade of Kincardine Twp. Rev. Mr. Kersey, pastor of Kincardine United Church, officiated in the presence of the immediate family and intimate friends of the young couple.
The ceremony was performed beneath an arch of pink and white streamers, with a large wedding bell suspended from the centre. Large baskets of pink and white gladioli flanked the arch on either side.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in her wedding gown of white georgette over taffeta, with a tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Jean Ritchie of Kincardine attended the bride, wearing a gown of turquoise georgette over taffeta. Her bouquet was of pink and white roses. The groom was supported by his brother, AC John Slade of the RCAF. Mr. William Kincaid played the wedding music.
The aunts of the bride served following the ceremony dinner. Later, amid showers of good wishes and confetti, the happy couple by motor for Toronto and other points, the bride travelling in a rose wool dress with brown accessories.
Prior to the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Slade were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts. Upon their return, they will reside on the groom's farm in Kincardine Twp.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 79 F    i. Joan SLADE

   80 M    ii. John Leask SLADE

John married Patricia McCRINDLE.

48. James "Gordon" LEASK (William22, George3, James1) was born on May 31, 1916 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 died on January 17, 1997 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada24 aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Gordon.

Events

• Gordon farmed on Lot 2, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Gordon married Jean Saunders BUCHANAN, daughter of James W. BUCHANAN and Margaret Corlett "Cora" JOHNSON, on June 1, 1938 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Jean was born on March 10, 1920 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 24, 1996 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada24 aged 76, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   81 M    i. William Gordon LEASK

William married Marjorie Jean THOMPSON, daughter of James Elmore THOMPSON and Mary Agnes Effie REID.

   82 M    ii. Robert James "Jim" LEASK was born on October 13, 1940 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 3, 1963 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 22, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Jim.

+ 83 M    iii. Murray Wayne LEASK

+ 84 F    iv. Brenda Margaret Lillian LEASK

+ 85 M    v. Wallace "Dean" LEASK was born on September 20, 1954 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on May 22, 2011 in Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56.

49. Ivan William LEASK (William22, George3, James1) was born on September 1, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1979 aged 71.

Ivan married Lillian RIBLING.

Children from this marriage were:

   86 M    i. David LEASK

   87 M    ii. Kenneth LEASK

   88 F    iii. Margaret LEASK

50. Viola Jean LEASK (William22, George3, James1) 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.

Viola married Albert "Grant" CLAZIE, son of James CLAZIE and Mary Elizabeth LEEDER, on November 18, 1931 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Grant was born in February 1903 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1980 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Grant.

Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT, CLAZIE-LEASK
from the Port Elgin Times .
The marriage of Miss Jean Leask, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Leask of Greenock Twp., near Paisley to Mr. Grant Clazie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Clazie of the 4th con. of Saugeen, was solemnized at the United Church manse, Port Elgin, at one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon last. Rev. D.A. Cowan officiating. The young couple was attended by miss Marjorie Leask of Eden Grove, sister of the bride and Mr. Hugh Huston of Pinkerton. Following the ceremony the wedding party motored to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Clazie have taken up residence on the groom's farm on the 4th of Saugeen where a new home has been erected to replace that destroyed by fire a short time ago. The best wishes of their many friends are extended the young couple for a long happy and married life.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 89 F    i. Mary "Isobelle" CLAZIE was born on December 27, 1932 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada11 and died in 1998 aged 66.

+ 90 M    ii. James CLAZIE

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