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Descendants of Peter McQueen and Janet Cairncross

Generation One

1. Peter1 McQueen. He married Janet Cairncross, married 21-Nov-1772 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland,1 (daughter of John Cairncross and Margaret Kirkwood) christened 30-Mar-1745 in Saint Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.1

Children: i. Margaret2 McQueen, christened 19-Sep-1773 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland,2 d.

before 1783 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland. ii. Elizabeth McQueen, christened 11-Jan-1776 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland.2 2. iii. John McQueen. iv. James McQueen, christened 13-Jul-1780 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland.2 v. Margaret McQueen, christened 02-Feb-1783 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland.2

Generation Two

2. John2 McQueen, (Peter1) christened 01-Jun-1777 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland,2 d. 1851-1855 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, occupation Ploughman, Farmer.

Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh, Midlothian. He married Elizabeth Moir, married 17-Oct-1819 in Kincardine by Doune, Perth, Scotland,3 b. 14-

Oct-1796 in Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perth, Scotland,2 (daughter of George Moir and Janet Adam) christened 04-Dec-1796 in Kincardine by Doune, Perth, Scotland,2 d. 17-Apr-1876 in 1 North Street, Whiteinch, Partick, Lanark, Scotland,4 cause of death "Paralysis, 6 years".

Elizabeth: Parish Marriage Register: "1819, Octr. 17 - John McQueen & Eliza Moir, Parishioners." Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh, Midlothian;

1861- 10 Grace Street, Anderston, Glasgow (living with daughter Elizabeth Ferguson); 1871- not found.

Children: 3. i. Janet3 McQueen b. 02-Jan-1820. 4. ii. Peter McQueen b. 04-Sep-1821. iii. George McQueen, b. 03-Sep-1823 in Port of Monteith, Perth, Scotland,2 d. after

1851, occupation Draper's Shopman. Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh,

Midlothian; 1861 and on - not found. 5. iv. Margaret McQueen b. 17-Sep-1825. 6. v. Elizabeth McQueen b. 1829. 7. vi. Mary Adam Graham McQueen b. 17-May-1831. 8. vii. Christina Adam Graham McQueen b. 24-May-1833.


viii. James Adam McQueen, b. 10-May-1841 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2 christened 20-May-1841 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2 d. before 1851.

Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth.

Generation Three

3. Janet3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 02-Jan-1820 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland,2 d. 16-Jan-1907 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland.

Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan; 1861-

Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife; 1881- Dalgleish St, Ferry Port on Craig; 1891- Dalgleish St, Tayport, Ferry Port on Craig; 1901- Dalgleish St Beehive, Ferry Port on Craig.

She married James Sorley, married 03-Dec-1841 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2 b. 1823 in

Alloa, Cambus, Clackmannan, Scotland, d. 1906 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, occupation Steam Boat Stoker, Fireman, Engine Driver.

Children: i. Elizabeth4 Sorley, b. 1842 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,5 d. after 1865. Res: 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan; 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife. She married George Brown, married 06-Jun-1866 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife,

Scotland.2 ii. Helen Sorley, b. 1844 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,5 d. before 1861, d. 28-

Aug-1913 in Nairn, Scotland.6 Res: 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan. iii. James Sorley, b. 1846 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,5 d. 16-Apr-1862 in

Burntisland, Fife, Scotland,6 occupation Labourer. Res: 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan; 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife. 9. iv. Margaret Sorley b. 1848. v. John Sorley, b. Jun-1850 in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland,5 d. 25-Nov-1881 in Ferry

Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland.6 Res: 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan; 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife. He married Christina Westwaters, married 05-Aug-1870 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.2 vi. Anthony Sorley, b. 1852 in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland,7 d. 21-Aug-1932 in

Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland, occupation Tailor.


Res: 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife.

vii. Janet Sorley, b. 1854 in Denny, Stirling, Scotland,7 d. 24-Jan-1893 in Ferry Port on

Craig, Fife, Scotland, occupation Mill Worker. Res: 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig,

Fife. viii. Robert Sorley, b. 01-Jul-1857 in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland,2,7 d. 13-May-1934 in

Thornton, Fife, Scotland. Res: 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig,

Fife. ix. Mary Adam Sorley, b. 16-Jun-1859 in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland,2,7 d. 10-Dec-1905 in

Dundee, Angus, Scotland,6 occupation Jute spinner. Res: 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig,

Fife; 1881- Dalgleish St, Ferry Port on Craig x. Christina Sorley, b. 06-Apr-1861 in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland,2,7 d. 19-Dec-1940 in

Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, occupation Jute spinner. Res: 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig,

Fife; 1881- Dalgleish St, Ferry Port on Craig xi. James Sorley, b. 08-Aug-1864 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland,2 d. 12-Oct-

1864 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland. xii. Thomas Sorley, b. 10-May-1867 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland,2,8 d. 18-Mar-

1945 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland.6 Res: 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife; 1881- Dalgleish St, Ferry Port on

Craig 4. Peter3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 04-Sep-1821 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2,9,10 christened

17-Sep-1821 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2 d. 27-Jun-1899 in Lot 25, NE Boundary, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario, Canada,9,10 cause of death "Heart failure, old age", buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario, Canada,10 occupation Carpenter, Farmer.

Res: 1841- Hammismap, Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland (living with 1st cousin Margaret Moir

Buchanan & family); 1852 to 1881- Usborne Twp, Huron County; 1891- Turnberry Twp, Huron County (living with daughter Elizabeth Sanderson).


Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of / Jenet / wife of Peter McQueen / died Sept. 1, 1877 / ae. 53 yrs. / Native of Stirlingshire, Scotland / In memory of / Peter McQueen / died June 27, 1899 / ae. 78 yrs. / Native of Stirlingshire, Scotland"

He married Janet McQueen, married 16-Jul-1848 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,2 (daughter

of James McQueen and Margaret Paul) christened 17-Feb-1823 in Drymen, Stirling, Scotland,2,9,10 d. 01-Sep-1877 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9,10 cause of death "Acute dysentery, ten days", buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario, Canada.10

Children: 10. i. John4 McQueen b. 07-Feb-1849. 11. ii. Margaret McQueen b. 1851. 12. iii. Elizabeth Mary McQueen b. 28-Jul-1854. iv. Janet A. McQueen, b. 1856 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario. Res: 1881- Usborne Twp; 1891- not found. She married Aylmer E. Ryckman, married 28-May-1883 in Manse, Kippen,

Tuckersmith Twp, Huron County,11 b. 1861 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,10,11,12 (son of Philip Ryckman and Sarah McTaggart) d. 1948,10 buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario,10 occupation Farmer.

v. Christina McQueen, b. 1858 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario. Res: 1881- Usborne Twp: 1891- Usborne Twp. She married John Stewart, married 28-Nov-1890 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,11 b. 1862 in Scotland,11 (son of Peter Stewart) occupation Farmer. 13. vi. James McQueen b. 30-Jun-1860. 14. vii. Peter McQueen b. 25-Jul-1862. 5. Margaret3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 17-Sep-1825 in Rednock, Port of Monteith, Perth,

Scotland,13,2,14,15 d. 24-Feb-1905 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,14,15 cause of death "Old age, 6 mos.", buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.15

Port of Monteith Parish Record: "Births 1825 / Septr. 17 - Margaret, born lawful Dautr. of John

McQueen and Elizabeth Moir at Rednock." Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1852 - Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1861-

Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp. 1890- not found; 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA (living with son

William & family). Gravestone Inscription: "Moir / Margaret (McQueen) / Wife of Andrew Moir / 1825-1905" She married Andrew Moir, married 23-Apr-1848 in Kincardine-by-Doune, Perth, Scotland,2 b. 05-

Nov-1824 in Thornhill, Kincardine-by-Doune, Perth, Scotland,2,16 (son of Andrew Moir and Isabella Dougall) d. 05-Feb-1882 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9,16 cause of death "Cardiac dropsy", buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario,16 occupation Farmer.


Andrew: Res: 1841- not found; 1848 - Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario

(lease); 1852 - Usborne Twp; 1861- Dist. 3, Usborne Twp (Andrew was enumeration officer); 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp.

Gravestone Inscription (grey marble): "In memory of Andrew Moir / died Feb. 9, 1882 / ae 57 yrs.

3 ms. / In memory of Isabella / dau. of Andrew & Margaret Moir / died Aug. 5, 1859 / ae 1 yr. 3 ms. / also Andrew / died Aug. 10, 1873 / ae 23 yrs. 3 ms. / In memory of George / son of Andrew & Margaret Moir / died Jan. 18, 1878 / ae 23 yrs. 2 ms."

Children: i. Andrew4 Moir, b. May-1849 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,16,5 d. 10-Aug-

1873 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,16 buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario.16

Res: 1852- Usborne Twp, Huron County; 1861- Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3,

Usborne Twp. Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of Andrew Moir / died Feb. 9, 1882 / ae 57 yrs.


15. ii. Elizabeth Moir b. 09-Nov-1850. iii. John Moir, b. 1852 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,7 d. 1910-1920

in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA, occupation Farmer. Res: 1861- Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp

(living with parents); 1890- not found; 1900 - Fergus Falls State Hospital for the Insane, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA; 1910 - Fergus Falls State Hospital.

iv. George Moir, b. Nov-1854 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,7,16 d. 18-Jan-


Res: 1861- Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp. Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of Andrew Moir / died Feb. 9, 1882 / ae 57 yrs.


v. Peter A. Moir, b. Jun-1856 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,7 d.

1920-1930 in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA, occupation Schoolteacher, Grocer.

Res: 1861- Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp

(living with parents); c1890 - Glasgow, Montana (taught school in a boxcar); 1900 -


Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA (stepdaughter Lulu Rowell and 7 boarders living with them); 1910 - Dickinson, North Dakota (stepdaughter Lulu and 2 boarders); 1920 - Dickinson, North Dakota (2 roomers).

He married Hulda M. ?, married 1896 in Dickinson, North Dakota, USA,17 b. Sep-

1857 in Wisconsin, USA,17 d. after 1930 in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA.

Hulda: Res: 1930 - Dickinson, North Dakota (3 roomers). vi. Isabella Moir, b. May-1858 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,16 d. 05-Aug-


Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of Andrew Moir / died Feb. 9, 1882 / ae 57 yrs.


vii. Isabella Moir, b. 29-Sep-1860 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,7,11 d. 02-

Apr-1886 in Donaldson, Minnesota, USA,18 cause of death Tuberculosis, buried in Hillside Cemetery, Donaldson, Minnesota, USA.18

Res: 1861- Usborne Twp; 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp

(living with parents) She married Robert Murray, married 19-Mar-1885 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,11 no children from this marriage b. 14-Aug-1860 in Hay Twp, Huron County, Ontario,11,18 (son of Robert Murray and Janet Moir) d. 19-Oct-1894 in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, USA,18 cause of death Typhoid Fever, occupation Farmer.

Robert: Res: 1885 (marriage) - Marshall, Minnesota. 16. viii. James Moir b. 08-Aug-1862. ix. Margaret Moir, b. Jul-1864 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,8 d. 14-

Feb-1920 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA.19 Res: 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1881- Usborne

Twp; 1890- not found; 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota (living with brother Wm & mother), USA; 1910 -Fergus Falls State Hospital for the Insane, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

17. x. William Moir b. 16-Dec-1866. xi. Henry Moir, b. 1868 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,8 d. after 1900 in

Butte, Montana ?, occupation Miner, never married.


Res: 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1881- Usborne Twp; 1900 & 1910 - not found;

18. xii. Janet "Jessie" Moir b. 16-Aug-1870. 6. Elizabeth3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 1829 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,20 d. 17-Dec-1921

in 97 Minara Road, Partick, Glasgow, Scotland,14 cause of death "Senile decay". Res: 1841- Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh, Midlothian; 1861- 10 Grace

Street, Anderston, Glasgow; 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road, Anderston, Glasgow; 1876 - 1 North Street, Whiteinch, Partick, Lanark; 1881- 75 North Street, Partick, Lanark; 1891- not found; 1901- not found.

She married John Ferguson, married 29-Dec-1854 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland,2 b. 04-Dec-1825

in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland,2,21 (son of Duncan Ferguson and Elizabeth Luke) d. 1881-1921, occupation House Carpenter, Joiner.

Children: i. Duncan4 Ferguson, b. 03-Jul-1856 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland,2 d.

before 1861 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. ii. Elizabeth Mary Ann Ferguson, b. 06-Apr-1858 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark,

Scotland.2,7 Res: 1861- 10 Grace Street, Anderston, Glasgow; 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road,

Anderston, Glasgow. iii. John Ferguson, b. 06-May-1860 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2,7 Res: 1861- 10 Grace Street, Anderston, Glasgow; 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road,

Anderston, Glasgow. iv. George Ferguson, b. 15-Apr-1863 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland,2 d.

before 1871 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. 19. v. Janet "Jessie" Ferguson b. 05-Oct-1865. vi. Georgina Ferguson, b. 06-Mar-1868 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2,8 Res: 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road, Anderston, Glasgow vii. Daniel Peter Ferguson, b. 23-Mar-1871 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2,8 Res: 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road, Anderston, Glasgow; 1881- 75 North Street,

Partick, Lanark 7. Mary Adam Graham3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 17-May-1831 in Port of Monteith, Perth,

Scotland,2 d. 29-Mar-1891 in Logie Green, Lower Broughton Road, Edinburgh,4 cause of death "Phthisis, Pulmonalis".


Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh, Midlothian; 1861- Bonnington Road, Rosebank, Edinburgh; 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh; 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts;

She married William Reid, married 19-Jun-1860 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland,2 b. 1815 in

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,7 christened in St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland, d. 1871-1881 in Logie Green, Edinburgh, Scotland, occupation Gardener (Master of 20 acres empl 9 ag lab).

Children: i. Graham4 Reid, b. 19-Mar-1861 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 Res: 1861- Bonnington Road, Rosebank, Edinburgh; 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh;

1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts ii. Edwin Reid, b. 18-Jul-1862 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 Res: 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh; 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts iii. Louis Moir Reid, b. 13-Jul-1866 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 Res: 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh; 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts iv. Mary Elizabeth Reid, b. 25-Nov-1867 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Res: 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh; 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts v. George Morton Reid, b. 18-Jun-1869 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 Res: 1871- Logie Green, Edinburgh; 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts vi. Williamina Reid, b. 08-Sep-1871 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2,21 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts vii. Allison Crease Reid, b. 11-Sep-1873 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,2,21 d. after

1891. 1881- Logie Green, Edinburgh St Cuthberts; 1891- ; 1901- Station Road,

Strathview, New Kilpatrick, Dumbarton (living with aunt Christina Morton). 8. Christina Adam Graham3 McQueen, (John2, Peter1) b. 24-May-1833 in Port of Monteith, Perth,

Scotland,2 d. after 1901. Res: 1841- Inshansch, Port of Menteith, Perth; 1851- 51 Broughton St, Edinburgh, Midlothian;

1861- Bonnington Road, Rosebank, Edinburgh (living with sister Mary Reid); 1871- 30 Pembroke St, Glasgow, Lanark; 1881- 334 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Barony; 1891- 8 Ardgowan Terrace, Glasgow Sandyford; 1901- Station Road, Strathview, New Kilpatrick, Dumbarton.


She married George Hamilton Morton, married 07-Jun-1864 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,2 b. 03-Apr-1837 in Sorn, Ayr, Scotland,1 (son of Hugh Morton and Janet Hamilton) christened 23-Apr-1837 in Sorn, Ayr, Scotland,1 d. 1897 in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanark,22 occupation Civil Engineering Clerk.

Children: i. George Hamilton4 Morton, b. 31-Mar-1865 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark,

Scotland,2 d. before 1871 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. ii. Hugh Morton, b. 03-Jun-1867 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2 Res: 1871- 30 Pembroke St, Glasgow, Lanark; 1881- 334 Dumbarton Road,

Glasgow Barony iii. Georgina Morton, b. 10-Apr-1872 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2,21 Res: 1881- 334 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Barony; 1891- 8 Ardgowan Terrace,

Glasgow Sandyford; 1901- Station Road, Strathview, New Kilpatrick, Dumbarton iv. William R. Morton, b. 1875 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.21 Res: 1881- 334 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Barony; 1891- 8 Ardgowan Terrace,

Glasgow Sandyford; 1901- Station Road, Strathview, New Kilpatrick, Dumbarton

Generation Four

9. Margaret4 Sorley, (Janet3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 1848 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland,5 d. 1917 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, occupation Mill Worker.

Res: 1851- New Entry, Alloa, Clackmannan; 1861- Lothian Street, Burntisland, Fife; 1871- Mill

Place, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife. Children: i. Margaret Moir5 Sorley, b. 15-Nov-1869 in Plendews, Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.2,8 Res: 1871- Mill Place, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife (living with single mother &

grandparents); 1881- Dalgleish St, Ferry Port on Craig (living with grandparents). 10. John4 McQueen, (Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 07-Feb-1849 in Scotland,23,9,17,10 d. 09-Dec-1925 in Lot

24-5 NEB, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9,10 cause of death "Cerebral Haemorrhage", buried 11-Dec-1925 in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario,9,10 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1881- Usborne Twp; 1891- Usborne Twp; 1901 - Usborne Twp. Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of / John McQueen / 1849-1925 / his wife Flora Thompson /

1854-1931"


He married Flora Jane Thompson, married 29-Dec-1880 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,11,24 b. 14-Aug-1854 in On sea from Argyle, Scotland to Canada,24,9,25,10 (daughter of Alexander Thompson and Flora Stewart) b. 01-Jun-1854 in On sea from Argyle, Scotland to Canada,17 d. 05-Jan-1931 in Lot 24 NEB, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9,10 cause of death "Chronic nephritis", buried 07-Jan-1931 in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.9,10

Flora: Death record says born in Newfoundland. Children: 20. i. Stewart Peter5 McQueen b. 02-Mar-1882. ii. Margaret Alexina McQueen, b. 27-Feb-1886 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,26,17,10 christened 09-May-1886 in Thames Road Presbyterian, Usborne Twp, Ontario, d. 1964,10 buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.10

Res: 1891- Usborne Twp; 1901- Usborne Twp Gravestone Inscription: "Stewart McQueen / 1882-1975 / his wife Grace McArthur /

1888-1968 / their dau. Helen Traquair / 1923-1959 / Margaret (McQueen) Hemery / 1886-1964"

She married Frederick George Hemery, married 04-Jan-1911 in Usborne Twp,

Huron County, Ontario,24,11 b. 1874 in England, (son of Charles Philip Hemery and Mary Jane Kendick) occupation Civil Engineer.

iii. Mary Ethel McQueen, b. 29-Jun-1894 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario.26,17 Res: 1901- Usborne Twp. She married Percy Egerton Bartlett, married 15-Aug-1917 in Thames Road

Presbyterian, Usborne Twp, Ontario,11 b. 1887 in Middlesex County, Ontario,11 (son of Edward Bartlett and Arvilla Kester) occupation Farmer.

11. Margaret4 McQueen, (Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 1851 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario. Res: 1881- Howick Twp, Huron County; 1891- not found. She married Archibald Malcolm, married 28-Dec-1871 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,11 b. 1847 in Tuckersmith Twp, Huron County, Ontario,11 (son of John Malcolm and Helen ?) occupation Farmer.

Children: i. Janet5 Malcolm, b. 17-Feb-1873 in Lot 33 Con 8, Howick Twp, Huron County,

Ontario.26 Res: 1881- Howick Twp, Huron County. ii. John W. Malcolm, b. 1875 in Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario.21 Res: 1881- Howick Twp, Huron County.


iii. Ella Malcolm, b. 1877 in Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario.21 Res: 1881- Howick Twp, Huron County. 12. Elizabeth Mary4 McQueen, (Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 28-Jul-1854 in Usborne Twp, Huron

County, Ontario,9 d. 06-Nov-1924 in Wroxeter, Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9 cause of death "Active pulmonary congestion, hemorrage", buried 08-Nov-1924 in Wroxeter Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario.9

Res: 1881- not found; 1891-Turnberry Twp, Huron County; 1901- Howick Twp, Huron County She married William Sanderson, married 07-May-1883 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario,11 b.

25-Oct-1855 in Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9 (son of Henry Sanderson and Elizabeth Kintoul) d. 29-Oct-1932 in Wroxeter, Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9 buried 31-Oct-1932 in Wroxeter Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario,9 occupation Yeoman, Farmer.

Children: i. William5 Sanderson, b. 25-Apr-1885 in Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario.26 Res: 1891- Turnberry Twp, Huron County; 1901- Howick Twp, Huron County; 1924

- Toronto; 1932 - Toronto. ii. Roy Sanderson, b. 29-Mar-1895 in Howick Twp, Huron County, Ontario.17 Res: 1901- Howick Twp, Huron County. 13. James4 McQueen, (Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 30-Jun-1860 in Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario,9,10 d. 31-Mar-1895 in Hibbert Twp, Perth County, Ontario,9,10 cause of death "Consumption, 2 years", buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario,10 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1881- Usborne Twp, Ontario; 1883 - Manitoba; 1891- Usborne Twp. Witness on death

record - Albert Ryckman. Gravestone Inscription: "In memory of James McQueen / died Mar. 31, 1895 / ae. 34 yrs. 9 ms. /

In memory of Alice V. McQueen / died Apr. 24, 1899 / ae. 33 yrs. 6 ms. 10 ds. / Aylmer E. Ryckman / 1861-1948"

He married Alice V. Ryckman, married 28-May-1883 in Manse, Kippen, Tuckersmith Twp,

Huron County,11 b. 14-Oct-1865 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,11,9,10,12 (daughter of Philip Ryckman and Sarah McTaggart) d. 24-Apr-1899 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,9,10 cause of death "Consumption, 1 yr", buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.10

Children: i. Beatrice L.5 McQueen, b. 1884 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario, d. 1972 in

Exeter, Huron County, Ontario.


Res: 1891- Usborne Twp. She married Goerge H. Follick. ii. Edgar McQueen, b. 10-Nov-1886 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26 d. 17-

Oct-1963 in Exeter, Huron County, Ontario, buried 21-Oct-1963 in Exeter Cemetery, Hay Twp, Huron County, Ontario.

Res: 1891- Usborne Twp. He married Lucy Jane Humeston, d. 1957 in Exeter, Huron County, Ontario, buried

in Exeter Cemetery, Hay Twp, Huron County, Ontario. iii. Janet McQueen, b. 20-Oct-1888 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario.26 Late reg. of birth in 1955. Res: 1891- Usborne Twp (age 1); 1955 - Hornby, Ontario. She married ? Dingwall. iv. William Ernest McQueen, b. 21-Jan-1893 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario.26 14. Peter4 McQueen, (Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 25-Jul-1862 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,27

christened 23-Nov-1866 in Thames Road Presbyterian, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 d. 26-Oct-1953 in Sangudo, Alberta,29,27 buried 29-Oct-1953 in Grandview Cemetery, Manitoba,29 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1881- Usborne Twp, Ontario; 1889 - RM Turtle Mountain, Manitoba; 1891- RM Oakland;

1898 - SE 23-26-23 W, RM Gilbert Plains; 1901- Gilbert Plains, Marquette; 1911- RM Grandview; 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District.

Gravestone Inscription: "Peter / McQueen / Born / July 25, 1862 / Died / Oct. 16, 1953 / At Rest" He married Wilhelmina Kydd, married 12-Oct-1889 in RM Turtle Mountain, Manitoba,30 b. 08-

Jul-1870 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,27,17 (daughter of John Kydd and Marion Monteith) d. 27-Jul-1963 in Grandview, Manitoba,27 buried in Grandview Cemetery, Manitoba.

Wilhelmina: Gravestone Inscription: "Wilhelmina / McQueen / Born / July 8, 1870 / Died / July

27, 1963 / At Rest" Children: i. Anna Marion5 McQueen, b. 17-Oct-1889 in RM Sifton, Manitoba,30 d. 24-May-1911

in Dauphin, Manitoba,30 cause of death Appendicitis. Res: 1891- RM Oakland, Manitoba; 1901- Grandview, Marquette, Manitoba 21. ii. Arnold Percy McQueen b. 26-Jul-1891. iii. Arthur Sylvester McQueen, b. 09-May-1894 in Brandon, Manitoba,30,31 military 16-

Jul-1917 WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force,31 d. 26-Dec-1986 in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA.


Res: 1901- Grandview, Marquette, Manitoba; 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District. Attestation paper: "5 ft 5 3/4 in, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair." Two daughters.

He married Mildred Eloise Snider, married 19-Jul-1925 in Grants Pass, Josephine

County, Oregon, USA,29 b. 18-Sep-1906 in Fort Missoula, Montana, (daughter of Charles Albert G Snider and Laura Maria Cummins) d. 15-Jul-1993 in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA.

iv. Albert Maurice McQueen, b. 16-Aug-1897 in Brandon, Manitoba,30,31 military 10-May-1918 WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force,31 d. 25-Jan-1975 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA.

Res: 1901- Grandview, Marquette, Manitoba; 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains,

Dauphin District. Attestation paper: "5 ft 6 1/4 in, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, scar right abdomen & right knee & left leg, impaired function right leg."

He married (1) Lottie Mae Shelp, married 14-May-1918 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.30

He married (2) Faye Hibbs. v. Ethel Adnia McQueen, b. 13-Jul-1899 in Brandon, Manitoba,30 d. 07-Aug-1899 in

Brandon, Manitoba.30 22. vi. Alene Mabel McQueen b. 22-Dec-1900. vii. Alice Wilhelmina McQueen, b. 10-May-1903 in RM Grandview, Manitoba,30 d. 16-

Jan-1977 in Vancouver, British Columbia.32 Res: 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District; She married William John Moore, b. 25-Dec-1908 in St Jean-Baptiste, RM

Montcalm, Manitoba,30 (son of John Henry Moore and Hanna ?) d. 19-Jun-2005 in New Westminster, British Columbia.

viii. Mary Avril McQueen, b. 23-Sep-1905 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba,30 d. 22-Nov-1997 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Res: 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District; 23. ix. Erva Viola McQueen b. 22-Jun-1909. x. Edna Georgina McQueen, b. 15-Aug-1912 in RM Grandview, Manitoba,33 d. Jan-

1990 in Edmonton, Alberta. Res: 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District; 15. Elizabeth4 Moir, (Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 09-Nov-1850 in Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne

Twp, Huron County, Ontario,30,34,35,36,5,17 d. 24-Aug-1936 in 162 Berry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,30,35,34,36 cause of death Stroke, buried 27-Aug-1936 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.35,34,36

Res: 1852 - Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1861- Usborne Twp.


Obituary (Winnipeg Free Press, 26 Aug 1936): "Fyfe - On August 24th, 1936, at her late residence, 162 Berry St, Norwood, Elizabeth Moir Fyfe, beloved wife of James Fyfe, in her 86th year. Funeral service will be held in the Thomson Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Furby, Thursday afternoon, August 27th, 1936, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery."

Winnipeg Free Press (Monday, 31 Aug 1936): "MANY AT LAST RITES FOR MRS. JAMES

FYFE, PIONEER OF PROVINCE - Funeral of Mrs. James Fyfe, 162 Berry street, who died Monday at her residence, was held Thursday from Thomson's funeral parlors to Elmwood cemetery. Elders of Norwood Presbyterian church acted as pallbearers. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives at the services. She was born in Usborne, Huron county, Ont., in 1850. On July 6, 1869 she married James Fyfe. In 1887 the couple came west with their young family and settled in the Snowflake, Man., district. In 1919 they removed to Winnipeg where they had resided since. Mrs. Fyfe was a member of the Norwood Presbyterian church and honorary president of the Ladies Aid of that church. Last month Mr. and Mrs. Fyfe celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Fyfe's death was the first break in the family in 67 years. She is survived by her husband; 11 children,

Mrs. A. W. Soare. Saskatoon; Mrs. P. H. Reynolds, Moose Jaw; Mrs. J. C. Milne, Chesley. Ont.; Mrs. H. H. Dolmage, Chicago; Mrs. W. G. Handford and Phyllis Fyfe, Winnipeg; Gordon, Crystal City, Man; John, Islay, Alta; Kenneth, Ottna, Sask; Maurice, Australia; and Colin, Vancouver. Thirty-six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. James Moir, of Snowflake, Man. is a brother."

Gravestone Inscription: "FYFE / In loving memory of / James Fyfe / September 12th 1847 /

November 24th 1937 / Elizabeth Moir Fyfe / November 9th 1851 / August 24th 1936 / Anna Phyllis / 1890 - 1962"

She married James Fyfe, married 06-Jul-1869 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,11,37,36 b.

12-Sep-1847 in Govan, Lanark, Scotland,2,30,34,35,5,17 (son of John Fyfe and Catherine Muir) d. 24-Nov-1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,30,34,35,38 cause of death Hypostatic pneumonia, buried 26-Nov-1937 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,34,35,38 occupation Farmer.

James: Res: 1851- Steven's Land, Govan, Lanark, Scotland; 1861- Usborne Twp, Huron County,

Ontario; 1871- Lot 27 Con 7, Usborne Twp; 1881- Usborne Twp; 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba; 1901- RM Louise; 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar; 1911-

Manitoba Free Press (13 Dec 1901): "Electoral District of Lisgar - Notice Is hereby given that the

Electoral District of Lisgar, has, for the purpose of registering Voters, been divided Into Registration Divisions, which Divisions with the names, addresses and offices of the Registration Clerks are as follows . . . 15. Township 1, Ranges 8, 9 and 10 - James Fyfe, farmer, Snowflake, Man. In the office adjoining Shilson's store, Snowflake."

Manitoba Free Press (16 Jun 1911): "TENDERS - Sealed tenders will be received up to 5 o'clock,

Saturday, June 24th, for the erection and completion of a brick School Building. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Builders Exchange, Winnipeg, or with the Secretary Treasurer, Snowflake. Each tender must be accompanied by a cheque for 5 per cent of the amount of tender, made payable to Jas. Fyfe, Secretary Treasurer, of Snowflake Consolidated School District, No. 1111. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAS. FYFE, Secretary-Treasurer, Snowflake, Man."


Winnipeg Free Press, (25 Nov 1937): "James Fyfe, who had passed the four score years and ten

span of life, died at his residence Wednesday morning after a few weeks illness. The family home is at 162 Berry Street, Norwood. Mr. Fyfe was born in Govan, Scotland in 1847 and he came to the district of Snowflake, Man. 35 years ago where he farmed successfully for 15 years, when he removed to this city to live and had been residing in Norwood ever since. He was a member of Norwood Presbyterian church and Hiawatha Lodge, IOOF. Mrs. Fyfe died in Norwood one year ago and surviving are eleven children: Mrs. William Hansford [sic], Winnipeg; Miss Phyllis Fyfe at the family home, Norwood; Mrs. A. W. Soare, Saskatoon, Sask; Mrs. T. Reynolds, Moose Jaw, Sask; Mrs. H. Dulmage [sic], Chicago, Ill; J. T. Fyfe, Isley, Alta; Kenneth Fyfe, Oganagna, Sask; Colin Fyfe, Vancouver, BC; Maurice Fyfe, in Australia; Mrs. J. Milne, Chesley, Ont; and Gordon Fyfe, Crystal City, Man. The body is at the J. Thomson mortuary awaiting completion for funeral arrangements, word being expected by the family from relatives who will attend the services. Mr. Fyfe's age was 90 years, two months and 12 days at the time of his death."

Children: 24. i. Margaret Elizabeth5 Fyfe b. 16-Apr-1870. 25. ii. Catherine "Kate" Jane Fyfe b. 16-Aug-1871. 26. iii. Andrew Gordon Fyfe b. 11-Oct-1873. 27. iv. Jessie Ida Fyfe b. 11-Nov-1875. 28. v. John Thomas "Jack" Fyfe b. 27-Feb-1878. vi. Kenneth Grant Fyfe, b. 25-Jun-1880 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,4,21,17

d. 19-Apr-1960 in Grey Nuns Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan,4 cause of death Cancer, buried 22-Apr-1960 in Riverside Memorial Park, Regina, Saskatchewan, occupation Farmer, never married.

Res: 1881- Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba;

1901- RM Louise; 1903- Medora, Manitoba;1904 - Macoun, Saskatchewan; 1956 - Ogema, Saskatchewan. Homesteaded NW 4-6-9 W2 in Saskatchewan.

By Nov 1907, Ken owned a sod house, 10 x 12, worth $30, a frame granary, 10 x 12,

worth $60 and 1 horse, and had broken 45 acres. 29. vii. Irene Isabel Fyfe b. 15-Sep-1882. viii. Peter Maurice Fyfe, b. 16-Aug-1885 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,28,17

christened 18-Oct-1885 in Thames Road Presbyterian Church, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 military 29-Aug-1914 Private - 14th Battalion, ANZAC (served at Gallipoli), military 11-Apr-1917 Prisoner of war - Reincourt, France to Hamburg, Germany, d. 1957 in Tottenham, Balmain District, New South Wales, Australia,6 occupation Bricklayer, never married.

Res: 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba; 1901- RM Louise; Apr 1902 - Woodbridge, North

Dakota, USA; Apr 1903 - Macoun, Saskatchewan; 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar, Manitoba (with parents); 1909 - Australia.

By Aug 1906, Maurice owned a lumber house, 12 x 14 worth $75, a sod stable, 14 x

16 worth $20, 1 horse and 3 oxen, and had broken 25 acres.


Manitoba Free Press (21 Jun 1917): "Son of Snowflake Pioneers is Missing - Mr. and Mrs. James Fyfe of Snowflake, Man, have been unofficially informed that their son, Pte. P. M. Fyfe (No 709), of the Australian Imperial forces, has been missing since April 11. A letter has been received by the parents from the chaplain of the battalion informing them of the fact. Pte. Fyfe was last seen in a German trench which the infantry was attacking and is possibly a prisoner in Germany. A brother, with a

railway construction corps, got two days' leave of absence to try to locate him but without result. Pte. Fyfe is 32 years of age. He was only 18 months old when his

parents came to Manitoba from Exeter, Ont.. and settled at Snowfiake where they have lived for 30 years. He enlisted in Australia and took part in the Gallipoli campaign, being on one at the boats which was swept bv Turkish gunfire at Gaba Tepe."

ix. Colin Fletcher Fyfe, b. 12-Jul-1888 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,39,31,17,40

christened 16-Sep-1888 in LaRiviere, Manitoba,41 military 26-Mar-1915 Trooper - Canadian Railway Construction Corps, d. 20-Nov-1962 in North Vancouver, British Columbia,32,40 buried in City of North Vancouver Cemetery, British Columbia,40 occupation Trackman.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar, Manitoba (with parents) Attestation Paper: "5 ft 10 1/2 in, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, scar

behind right knee" Gravestone Inscription: "192 Private Colin F. Fyfe / 1888-1962 / Rly Construction Corps B.E.F."

x. Anna Phyllis McKay Fyfe, b. 03-Dec-1890 in Star Mound District, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,42,43,17 christened 21-Jun-1891 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 03-Apr-1962 in New York, New York, USA,44 buried 21-Apr-1962 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,44 occupation Stenographer - United Nations.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar, Manitoba (with parents); 1919 - Winnipeg (with

parents); 1942 - Washington, DC; 1946 - New York City. Gravestone Inscription: "FYFE / In loving memory of / James Fyfe / September

12th 1847 / November 24th 1937 / Elizabeth Moir Fyfe / November 9th 1851 / August 24th 1936 / Anna Phyllis / 1890 - 1962"

30. xi. Edythe Milena Fyfe b. 29-Oct-1893. 16. James4 Moir, (Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 08-Aug-1862 in Usborne Twp, Huron

County, Ontario,8,17,15,11 d. 29-Oct-1944 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,15 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1881- Usborne Twp; 1886 -

Hensall; 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba; 1901- RM Louise. Came to Snowflake from Hensall c1887.


The Courier, Crystal City, Manitoba, 8 Apr 1909: "Eton News Notes - Mr. James Moir has moved to his new place west of this district."

Winnipeg Free Press (20 May 1944, with photo): "MR. AND MRS. JAMES MOIR. of Snowflake,

Man., celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary May 14. They were both born in Usborne, Ontario, Mr. Moir in 1862, Mrs. Moir in 1864. They were married in 1884 in London, Ont. They had nine children, three sons and three daughters still living, 25 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. All members of the family were present at the gathering except William, who resides in Vancouver, B.C."

Gravestone Inscription: "At Rest / James Moir / 1862 - 1944 / His Wife Agnes / 1864-1953" He married Agnes Fairbairn, married 14-May-1884 in London, Middesex County, Ontario,11,45 b.

12-Aug-1864 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,15,17,11,45 (daughter of Elliot Fairbairn and Mary Hobkirk) d. 18-Apr-1953 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.15

Children: 31. i. Mary Hobkirk5 Moir b. 05-Dec-1884. 32. ii. Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Moir b. 15-Sep-1886. iii. Girl Moir, b. 18-Aug-1888 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 d. 18-Aug-1888 in RM

Louise, Manitoba. 33. iv. Nellie May Moir b. 30-May-1891. v. Jessie Adeline Moir, b. 05-Jun-1893 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,46,43,15,17

christened 05-Aug-1896 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 19-Aug-1928 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.15

Gravestone Inscription: "Maxwell / Died Aug. 19, 1928 / Jessie Adeline Moir /

beloved wife of / W. C. Maxwell / Aged 35 yrs, 2 mos, 14 dys / W. C. Maxwell / Died Mar. 6, 1938 / Aged 56 yrs, 11 mos, 6 dys"

She married William Craig Maxwell, married 30-Jun-1925 in Manitou, Manitoba,30

no children from this marriage b. 30-Mar-1881 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 (son of Adam Maxwell and Catherine Robertson) d. 06-Mar-1938,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.15

vi. Mabel Fairbairn Moir, b. 18-Jul-1895 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,47,43,17,48,15 d. 12-May-1990 in Tabor Home, Morden, Manitoba,48,15 buried 15-May-1990 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,48,15 never married.

Obituary: "Peacefully, at the Tabor Home in Morden, Manitoba, Saturday, May 12,

1990, Mabel Moir in her 95th year. She was born in the Snowflake, Man. area on July 18, 1895. She was predeceased by her parents; five sisters and two brothers. Left to mourn her passing is one brother Albert and his wife Elsie of Pilot Mound; a sister-in-law Chrissie (Bill) Moir of Pilot Mound and a sister-in-law Chrissie (Elliot) Moir of Winnipeg and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held in the Snowflake United Church, Snowflake, Man. on Tuesday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Kerry Craig officiating. Interment to follow in the Snowflake Cemetery. Pallbearers will be six nephews. Everyone attending the service will be considered an honorary pallbearer. . ."


Gravestone Inscription: " Moir / Mabel Fairbairn / 1895-1990" 34. vii. Myrtle Isabella Moir b. 07-Oct-1897. viii. Andrew Moir, b. c1898 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,49 d. c1898 in

Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba.49 35. ix. William Henry Arnold Moir b. 09-Feb-1900. 36. x. James Elliot Moir b. 09-Mar-1903. 37. xi. Peter Albert Moir b. 27-Jan-1905. 17. William4 Moir, (Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 16-Dec-1866 in Hensall, Usborne Twp,

Huron County, Ontario,8,17 d. 06-Aug-1938 in Blaine, Washington, USA, occupation Farmer. Res: 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1881- Usborne Twp; 1890- not

found; 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1910- Wabanica Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1918 - Ponteix, Saskatchewan; 1930 - North Saco, Phillips County, Montana.

He married Edna Grace Reigle, married 17-Mar-1895 in Pitt, Minnesota, USA,17 b. 30 Aug 1877

in Minnesota, USA,17 d. 08 Aug 1948 in Blaine, Washington, USA. Edna: Both parents born in New York State. Children: i. Edna Irene5 Moir, b. 05-Feb-1896 in Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota,

USA,17 d. 1916? in Pitt, Minnesota, USA. Res: 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1910- Wabanica Twp,

Beltrami County, Minnesota; She married Frank Koranda. ii. Henry Adelbert "Harry" Moir, b. 17-Oct-1897 in Springbrook Twp, Kittson County,

Minnesota, USA,17 d. Aug 1928 in Warm Springs, Montana. Res: 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1910- Wabanica Twp,

Beltrami County, Minnesota; He married Myrtle Olson. iii. James Edwin Moir, b. 26-May-1899 in Springbrook Twp, Kittson County,

Minnesota, USA,17 d. 17 Dec 1970 in Atikokan, Ontario. Res: 1900 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1910- Wabanica Twp,

Beltrami County, Minnesota; He married ? Cordie, d. in BC. iv. Ernest William Moir, b. 26 Jan 1901 in Springbrook Twp, Kittson County,

Minnesota, USA,50 d. 31 Dec 1987 in Blaine, Washington, USA. Res: 1910- Wabanica Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota;


He married Ivis Lamb, married after 1938, b. 19-Dec-1911 in Meek, Nebraska, USA. v. Arthur Daniel Moir, b. 04-Jun-1903 in Greenbush, Minnesota, USA,50 d. 20-Jun-

1987 in Kelso, Washington, USA. Res: 1910- Wabanica Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1920 - ; 1930 - North

Saco, Phillips County, Montana (living with parents). He married Albena Goosen, b. 15 Sep 1909 in South Dakota, USA, d. 15 Jun 1985 in

Kelso, Washington, USA. vi. Walter Leroy Moir, b. 22 Nov 1906 in Greenbush, Minnesota, USA,50 d. 01 Aug

1979 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Res: 1910- Wabanica Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; He married Erma Clark, b. 20 Jul 1917. vii. Nellie Margaret Moir, b. 02-Nov-1908 in Pitt, Minnesota, USA,50 d. 14 Feb 1981 in

Camas, Washington, USA. Res: 1910- Wabanica Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; She married Joseph Nevitt, b. 17 Jul 1903 in Saco, Montana, USA, d. 30 Jul 1972 in

Camas, Washington, USA. 38. viii. George Everett Moir b. 03-Sep-1910. ix. Archie Raymond Moir, b. 01 Aug 1912 in Pitt, Minnesota, USA, d. 22 Sep 1938 in

Fort Peck, Montana. Res: 1930 - North Saco, Phillips County, Montana. Killed in the Fort Peck Dam slide. He married Ivis Lamb, b. 19-Dec-1911 in Meek, Nebraska, USA. x. Grant Edward Moir, b. 03 Aug 1914 in Saco, Phillips County, Montana, USA,51 d. 01

Sep 1978 in Bellingham, Washington, USA. Res: 1930 - North Saco, Phillips County, Montana. He married (1) Violet Leighton. He married (2) Chris ?, d. Jul 1966 in Longview,

WA. xi. Sidney Albert Moir, b. 05 Dec 1916 in Saco, Phillips County, Montana, USA,51 d. 28

Sep 1971 in Kalispell, Montana, USA. He married Goldie Canen, b. 11 Jul 1918 in Saco, MT.

xii. Lloyd Woodrow Moir, b. 28 Nov 1918 in Ponteix, Saskatchewan.51 Res: 1930 - North Saco, Phillips County, Montana. He married (1) Dorothy Hansen. He married (2) Hilde Polititski, b. 11 Jun 1921 in

Germany.


xiii. Alfred Stephen Moir, b. 13 May 1924 in Ponteix, Saskatchewan,51 d. 18 Aug 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, buried 25 Aug 1990 in Bellingham, Washington, USA.

Res: 1930 - North Saco, Phillips County, Montana. He married Leona Hickock, b. 26 Sep 1925 in Linden, WA. 18. Janet "Jessie"4 Moir, (Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 16-Aug-1870 in Usborne Twp,

Huron County, Ontario,26,8,17 d. 15-Aug-1934 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.6,18 Res: 1871- Lot 30 Con 3, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1881- Usborne Twp; 1890 - not

found; 1895 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1900 - Davis Twp, Kittson County; 1905 - Wabanaca Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County; 1912 - Davis Twp, Kittson County (US County Land Ownership Map); 1920 - not found.

She married Emory Nelson Davis, married 1892 in Kittson County, Minnesota, USA,17 b. 26-Jun-

1870 in Hudson, St Croix County, Wisconsin, USA,17 (son of Edward Nelson Davis and Anne Marie Hams) d. Aug-1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,6 occupation Machinery Agent, Elevator Agent.

Children: i. Mabel Elba5 Davis, b. 04-Feb-1893 in Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota,

USA,52 d. 14-Jun-1981. Res: 1895 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1900 - Davis Twp,

Kittson County; 1905 - Wabanaca Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County;

She married Carl Ryden, married in Donaldson, Minnesota, USA. ii. Ethel Leona Davis, b. 31-May-1894 in Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota,

USA,52 d. 07-Feb-1983 in Karlstad, Minnesota, USA. Res: 1895 - Springbrook Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1900 - Davis Twp,

Kittson County; 1905 - Wabanaca Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County;

She married Ole Hannavold, married 27-Mar-1913. 39. iii. Harry Edward Davis b. 28-Jul-1896. iv. Florence Belle Davis, b. 01-Nov-1899 in Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota,

USA,17 d. 31-Oct-1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Res: 1900 - Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1905 - Wabanaca Twp,

Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota; She married Chester Abraham Ray, married 04-Jan-1919 in Fitzgerald, Georgia,

USA,6 b. 02-Sep-1897 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, USA, d. 03-Dec-1951 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

v. Clarence Clifford Davis, b. 1903 in Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA.53


Res: 1905 - Wabanaca Twp, Beltrami County, Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota;

vi. Lydia (Celia?) Mae Davis, b. 1906 in Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA.50 Res: 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota; vii. Mildred Vera Davis. 19. Janet "Jessie"4 Ferguson, (Elizabeth3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 05-Oct-1865 in Anderston,

Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.2,8 Res: 1871- 98 Dumbarton Road, Anderston, Glasgow She married ? Watson. Children: i. John G.5 Watson.

Generation Five

20. Stewart Peter5 McQueen, (John4, Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 02-Mar-1882 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,17,10 christened 25-Apr-1882 in Thames Road Presbyterian, Usborne Twp, Ontario, d. 1975 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,10 buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario,10 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1891- Usborne Twp; 1901- Usborne Twp. Gravestone Inscription: "Stewart McQueen / 1882-1975 / his wife Grace McArthur / 1888-1968 /

their dau. Helen Traquair / 1923-1959 / Margaret (McQueen) Hemery / 1886-1964" He married Grace Ethel McArthur, married 28-Dec-1910 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron

County, Ontario,11 b. 1888 in Hay Twp, Huron County, Ontario,11,10 (daughter of Robert McArthur and Margaret Louttit) d. 1968,10 buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.10

Children: i. Jean B.6 McQueen, b. 1917 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,10 buried in

McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.10 Gravestone Inscription: "Harry C. Snell / 1908-1976 / his wife Jean B. McQueen /

1917- " She married Harry C. Snell, b. 1908,10 d. 1976,10 buried in McTaggart Cemetery,

Usborne Twp, Ontario.10 ii. Helen McQueen, b. 1923 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,10 d. 19-Jan-

1959,10,18 buried in McTaggart Cemetery, Usborne Twp, Ontario.10


Gravestone Inscription: "Stewart McQueen / 1882-1975 / his wife Grace McArthur / 1888-1968 / their dau. Helen Traquair / 1923-1959 / Margaret (McQueen) Hemery / 1886-1964"

She married John "Jack" Traquair, b. 08-Sep-1919,18 (son of Melville John Traquair

and Alice Edna Mitchell) d. 17-Nov-1989. 21. Arnold Percy5 McQueen, (Peter4, Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 26-Jul-1891 in RM Oakland,

Manitoba,30,54 d. 17-Sep-1939 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba,30,54 cause of death Heart failure, buried in Eldon Cemetery, RM Gilbert Plains, Manitoba,54 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1901- Grandview, Marquette, Manitoba; 1911- RM Grandview; 1916 - SW 13-26-23 W, RM

Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District; 1920 - NW 12-26-23 W. He married Mary Angelina Dobson, married 26-Jan-1916 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba,30 b. 23-

Jan-1894 in Beaver, Manitoba,30,54 (daughter of Abner Reuben Dobson and Margaret Taylor) d. 02-Jun-1971 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba,54 buried 05-Jun-1971 in Eldon Cemetery, RM Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.54

Children: i. Lester Laverne6 McQueen, b. 16-Jan-1917 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, d. 11-Jan-

1998 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. He married Helen Aletha McMillan, married 28-Jun-1944 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, b. 15-Oct-1917, d. 17-Feb-1999.

ii. Elwood Arthur McQueen, b. 22-Sep-1918 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, d. 16-Nov-1994 in Grandview, Manitoba. He married ? Peters, married 22-Oct-1947 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.

iii. Girl McQueen. iv. Freda Alvina McQueen, b. 02-Jan-1926 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, d. 03-Oct-2000

in Edmonton, Alberta. She married ? Bieber. v. Doreen McQueen, b. 1929. vi. Audrey McQueen, b. 1932. 22. Alene Mabel5 McQueen, (Peter4, Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 22-Dec-1900 in RM Grandview,

Manitoba,30 d. 2000 in Ajax, Ontario. Res: 1901- Grandview, Marquette, Manitoba; 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin

District; She married Calvin Brearton Irwin, married 21-Apr-1926 in Dauphin, Manitoba,30 d. in

Scarborough, Ontario. Children: i. Boy6 Irwin. 23. Erva Viola5 McQueen, (Peter4, Peter3, John2, Peter1) b. 22-Jun-1909 in RM Grandview,

Manitoba,30,50 d. 28-Nov-2000 in Victoria, British Columbia. Res: 1911- RM Grandview; 1916 - 26-23W, RM Gilbert Plains, Dauphin District;


She married Harold Henry Perrin, b. Mar-1910 in Saskatchewan, d. in Victoria, British Columbia.

Children: i. Boy6 Perrin. ii. Velma Loraine Perrin, b. 24-Jan-1932 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, d. 05-Aug-

2003 in Victoria, British Columbia. 24. Margaret Elizabeth5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 16-Apr-1870

in Exeter, Huron County, Ontario,28,8,17,55 christened 01-May-1870 in Thames Road Presbyterian Church, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 d. 03-Oct-1968 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Res: 1901- RM Louise, Lisgar Dist, Manitoba; 1906 - Twp 1,2 Rge 11W, Lisgar; 1907 (spring) -

District of Coteau, Saskatchewan; 1911- Twp 24, Birsay, Saskatchewan; 1916 - Clarence Avenue, Saskatoon.

Birthday announcement (Saskatoon newspaper, Apr 1960): "Mrs. A. W. Soare, who celebrated her

90th birthday, was guest of honor Saturday afternoon at a family reunion and open house for friends at Lynebrooke Inn. Flowers in profusion decorated the rooms and a spring bouquet centred the tea table at which Mrs. P. H. Reynolds of Edmonton, sister of Mrs. Soare, and Mrs. James Fyfe performed the honors. Present for the occasion were four daughters, Mrs. J. M. Stead (Merle) of Alsask; Mrs. D. S. Mitchell (Alma) of Saskatoon; Mrs. J. O. Noel, Edmonton; Mrs. E. Farmer (Jessie) of Vancouver, and three sons, Messrs. Edgar Soare of Meadow Lake, Jim Soare of Humboldt and Jack Soare of Toronto. The daughters welcomed the many guests who called and assisting in serving were granddaughters by marriage, Mrs. Keith Stead, Mrs. Ruth Mitchell and Mrs. Jack Mitchell. Mrs. Jim Soare was in charge of the guest book."

She married Albert William Littleton Soare, married 30-Nov-1892 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,30,56 b. 25-Feb-1868 in Whitehorse Inn, Rye, Sussex, England,57,17 (son of William Edward Soare and Emily Smith) d. 04-Feb-1932 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,58,59 buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, occupation 1886-1891 North West Mounted Police,58 occupation Farmer.

Albert: Joined NWMP at Regina on 18 Dec 1886, served at Battleford, C Div, term expired 17

Dec 1891, regimental number 1889. Obituary (Winnipeg Free Press, 12 Feb 1932): "A. W, L. Soare, Veteran Mounted Policeman,

Dies - Albert William Littleton Soare, 63, of Saskatoon, Sask. and veteran officer of the Royal North West Mounted Police, died Thursday, February 4 at his home. Mr. Soare joined the RNWMP in Regina in 1886 and served with the force for five years in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. His last post was at Battleford, Sask. Following his resignation form the police force in 1891, Mr. Soare farmed at Birsay, Sask. until he moved to Saskatoon in 1916. In addition to his widow, Mr. Soare is survived by three sons, Edgar, James and John, all of Saskatoon, and five daughters, Mrs. J. M. Stead, of Eyre, Sask; Mrs. D. S. Mitchell of Birsay, Sask; Mrs. Ulric Noel of Edmonton, Alta; Lois Soare, of Hollywood, Calif; and Jessie on the staff of the Buena Vista school at Saskatoon."

Children:


i. Edgar William6 Soare, b. 09-Apr-1894 in Whitewater Lake, RM Winchester, Manitoba,60,17 d. 26-Jul-1981 in Greig Lake, Saskatchewan, occupation Farmer, Trapper.

Res: 1901- RM Louise, Lisgar Dist, Manitoba; 1906 - Twp 1,2 Rge 11W, Lisgar;

1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - He married (1) Hilda Wilmadell Giauque, married 1915 in Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan,56 b. 1900 in Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan, (daughter of Louis Giauque and Rachel Jones) d. 29-Apr-1962 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.32 He married (2) Ruby Jones, married c1947 in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

ii. Merle Elizabeth Soare, b. 18-Aug-1895 in Marringhurst District, RM Pembina, Manitoba,17 d. 2000, occupation High School Teacher.


1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; 1932- Eyre, Saskatchewan; 1990 - Surrey, British Columbia.

She married John "Jack" MacDonald Stead, married 29-Jun-1923 in Clarence

Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,56 b. 04-Jun-1887 in Prince Edward Island, (son of Richard Stead and Emma ?) d. 10-Mar-1954 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan.56

iii. Alma Victoria Soare, b. 24-May-1897 in Mariapolis, RM Argyle, Manitoba,61,43,56,17 christened 23-Jan-1898 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 01-Feb-1989 in Kamloops, British Columbia.32


1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; 1932 - Birsay, Saskatchewan. She married D. Sinclair Mitchell, married Jul-1916 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan,56 b.

1884, d. 06-Aug-1964 in Saskatchewan. iv. Ivy Dolores Soare, b. 19-Oct-1899 in Marringhurst District, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,43,17 christened 22-May-1900 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 14-Apr-1988 in Surrey, British Columbia,32 occupation Teacher.


1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; 1932 - Edmonton. She married Joseph Ulric "Rick" Noel, married 1924, b. 1898, d. 26-Nov-1985 in

White Rock, British Columbia.32 v. Lois Marie Soare, b. Jul-1902 in Eton District, RM Louise, Manitoba,56,62 d. after

Feb-2011 in Chevy Chase, Washington, DC, USA, occupation Political Public Relations.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1,2 Rge 11W, Lisgar Dist, Manitoba; 1911- Twp 24, Moose Jaw,

Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; 1929- Hollywood, California; 2008 - Sunrise Retirement Home, Chevy Chase, Washington, DC.


Saskatoon newspaper, n.d.: "Weds Foreign Correspondent - Word has been received in the city of the marriage of a former Saskatonian in Florida. She is Mrs. H. J. Leyda, the former Lois Marie Soare, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Harold J. Leyda. The bride was educated in Saskatoon attending Albert School, Nutana Collegiate and the University of Saskatchewan. For the past several years, she had been living in Washington, DC. The bridegroom, a graduate from Harvard University, went to Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship and is now foreign correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune. Mr. and Mrs. Leyda leave shortly for Yugoslavia."

She married Harold J. Leyda, married in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, no children

from this marriage occupation Journalist. vi. Jessie Kathleen Soare, b. 15-Apr-1908 in Sec 31-24-7 W3, Birsay, Saskatchewan,63,50

d. 24-Jun-1977 in Victoria, British Columbia,32 cause of death Car accident, occupation Teacher.

Res: 1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; 1932- Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan. She married Ernest Farmer, no children from this marriage b. 1895, d. 07-Nov-1979

in Oak Bay, British Columbia.32 vii. James Gordon Soare, b. Aug-1910 in Birsay, Saskatchewan,50 d. 1993-2010. Res: 1911-Twp 24, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; 1916 - ; later - Kelowna, British

Columbia He married Margaret McKenzie, married 1939, b. 1915, d. after 1989. viii. Jack Littleton Soare, b. 27-Feb-1916 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, military Royal

Canadian Engineers - WWII, d. 23-Mar-2011 in Kelowna, British Columbia, occupation Civil Engineer - Ontario Hydro.

Res: 1942 - Toronto; 1946 - 24 Westmount Park Road, Toronto; 1972 - Kelowna,

British Columbia. He married Mary Christine Allardyce, married 09-Oct-1942 in Toronto, York

County, Ontario,57 b. 21-Jul-1921 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, (daughter of Archibald Tutty Allardyce and Christine Seward Beachcroft) d. 13-Nov-1989 in Kelowna, British Columbia.32

25. Catherine "Kate" Jane5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 16-Aug-

1871 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,28,17 christened 01-Oct-1871 in Thames Road Presbyterian Church, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 d. 29-Apr-1960 in King Edward Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba,35,34,64 buried 03-May-1960 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.35,34,64

Manitoba Morning Free Press (20 Aug 1902): "Snowflake, Aug. 18 - Miss Kate Fyfe and W. J.

Handford were united in marriage on the 6th inst." Winnipeg Free Press (30 Apr 1960): "Mrs. Catherine Jane Handford, 89, formerly of Snowflake,

Man., died Friday at King Edward Hospital. She had lived in Manitoba for the past 74 years. In


1902 she married William G. Handford who died in 1941. She had lived with her daughter in Winnipeg, Mrs. J. D. Peart for the past two years and before that lived with her daughter, Mrs. T. H. Walter at Red Lake, Ont. Surviving are one son, Lome F, three daughters, Mrs. D. C. McDonald (Aldena), Mrs. Ann Peart and Mrs. Marjorie Walter; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Soare, Mrs. Jessie Milne, Mrs. Irene Reynolds, Miss Phyllis Fyfe, and Miss Edith Dolmage; two brothers,Gordon and Colin Fyfe; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home, Rev. A. Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery."

She married William Gould Handford, married 06-Aug-1902 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30,65,66 b.

21-Sep-1875 in Exeter, Huron County, Ontario, (son of Samuel Handford and Elizabeth Ann Gould) d. 17-Jun-1941 in Misericordia Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba,67 buried 19-Jun-1941 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,67 occupation Farmer.

William: Winnipeg Free Press (Tuesday, 17 Jun 1941): "William Gould Handford, 66, an early

resident of Snowflake, Man., died early Tuesday at the Misericordia hospital. Mr. Handford had been residing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John D. Peart, 381Campbell Street. He was born in Exeter, Ont., and came to the west in 1880, farming at Snowflake, Man., until seven years ago when he came to Winnipeg. He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Snowflake. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Peart, Mrs. D. C. MacDonald of Winnipeg and Mrs. T. H. Walter of Red Lake, Ont.; and a son, Lorne F. also of Red Lake; two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Handford and Mrs. H. Hurst of Snowflake; five brothers, Edwin of Winnipeg, Luther, Kitchener, Cleveland and Charles, all of Snowflake. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Clark-Leatherdale's Funeral Home."

Winnipeg Free Press (Wednesday, 18 Jun 1941): "The funeral service for William Gould

Handford, 66. formerly of Snowflake. Man., who died Tuesday, will be held Thursday at 4 p.m.. at Clark-Leatherdale's funeral home. Rev. W. E. Donnelly will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery."

Children: i. Lorne Fyfe6 Handford, b. 11-Jul-1903 in RM Pembina, Manitoba,30 d. 26-Jan-1993 in

Vancouver, British Columbia,1 occupation Banker, Businessman. Res: 1941 - Red Lake, Ontario. He married Gladys Riddell Mann, married 22-Dec-1928 in Virden, Manitoba,30 b.

29-May-1904 in Wellwood, RM North Cypress, Manitoba,30 (daughter of William Arthur Mann and Isabella Elma Riddell) d. after 1993.

ii. Aldena Gould Handford, b. 23-Mar-1905 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 d. 10-Sep-1995 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 27-Sep-1995 in Cremation, occupation Nurse. She married Daniel Charles McDonald, married 06-Feb-1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, b. 12-Jan-1880 in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, (son of John McDonald and Ann Morrison) d. 21-Jun-1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried in Cremation.

iii. Alice Annie "Ann" Handford, b. 09-Mar-1907 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 d. 6-Jun-1998 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 11-Jun-1998 in Chapel Lawn Mem Gardens, Winnipeg, MB, occupation Nurse. She married John "Jack" Davidson Peart, married 27-May-1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, b. 08-Aug-1891 in Nelson, Ontario, (son of


Edwin Peart and Christine Davidson) d. 02-Jan-1971 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, occupation Electrical Engineer.

iv. Marjorie Elizabeth Handford, b. 19-Aug-1908 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 d. 21-Mar-1995 in Vancouver, British Columbia, occupation Nurse.

Res: 1941 - Red Lake, Ontario. She married Edward "Ted" Holmes Walter, married 20-Dec-1932 in Winnipeg,

Manitoba, b. 07-Mar-1907 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan,63 (son of Fred Ferdinand Walter and Elizabeth Holmes) d. 22-May-1989 in Vancouver, British Columbia.32

26. Andrew Gordon5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 11-Oct-1873 in

Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,28,26,68,69 christened 07-Dec-1873 in Thames Road Presb. Church, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 d. 07-Apr-1964 in St Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba,70,71,69 buried 11-Apr-1964 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,71,70,69 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1881- Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario; 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba; 1901- RM

Louise; Apr 1902 - Crystal City PO, RM Louise; Jun 1903 - Macoun, Saskatchewan; 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 11, RM Louise (with sister Irene); 1916 - RM Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; 1943 - 208 Sherburn Street, Winnipeg.

Crystal City Courier, Thursday, 02 Mar 1905 - "Gordon Fyfe, who has been attending college in

Toronto during the winter, arrived here on Friday last." By Jan 1906, Gordon owned a sod house 12 x 16 worth $50, a stable 24 x 24 worth $50, 2 horses,

and had broken 95 acres at Macoun. 90th Birthday Announcement: "Andrew George [sic] Fyfe celebrated his 90th birthday Oct 11. Mr.

Fyfe was born in Huron County, Ont. in 1873. He came to Manitoba with his family in 1886 and farmed near Snowflake. In 1944, Mr. Fyfe moved to Winnipeg."

Crystal City Courier: "Gordon Fyfe, former well-known resident of this district, passed away

suddenly April 7 at St. Boniface Hospital, aged 90 years. Funeral service was held Saturday at the A. B. Gardiner Funeral Home, Winnipeg, Rev. David Conly officiating. Interment was in Brookdale Cemetery. The deceased was a member of Greenwood United Church. Born in Exeter County, Ont., Mr. Fyfe came to Manitoba at an early age and farmed south of Crystal City until his retirement in 1944 to move to Winnipeg. For a time he and his family lived in Crystal City. His wife Margaret predeceased him in 1961. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Peter (Anne) Worobec, Winnipeg; Mrs. Geo. (Irene) Bigelow, Crystal City; Mrs. Ken (Marian) Riley, Beausejour; Mrs. Don (Jean) McRae, East Grand Forks, Minn.; Mrs. Jim (Lois) Totton, Toronto; two sons, Dr. Jas. Fyfe of Calgary, Roy of Selkirk and 14 grandchildren."

Gravestone Inscription: "FYFE - Andrew Gordon / 1873-1964 / Margaret Beaton / 1886-1961 /

Harold Andrew / 1923-1949 / Roy Percy / 1919-1966 / You live in loving hearts"


He married Margaret Beaton Sutherland, married 16-Mar-1910 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,72,73,30 b. 09-Jan-1886 in Cortiecram, Kininmonth, Aberdeen, Scotland,26,69 (daughter of John Sangster Allan Sutherland and Ann Finnie) d. 22-Apr-1961 in Princess Elizabeth Hosp, Winnipeg, Manitoba,69,74,71 buried 25-Apr-1961 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.74,69,71

Margaret: Res: 1886 - b Cortiecram, Lonmay, Aberdeen; 1891- West Cortiecram; 1901 - North

Cortiecram. Margaret travelled from Glasgow, Scotland via Moville, Ireland on the "Pretorian" and arrived at Montreal, Quebec on 28 May 1906. Letter dated 27 Nov 1959 from Brian Bigelow, 208 Sherburn St, Wpg, to his parents, George & Irene: "Grandma has been moved to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital just yesterday."

Wedding Announcement: "Sutherland - Fyfe: On Wednesday, the 16th inst., an interesting event

took place at the Parsonage, when Miss Maggie Sutherland of Pilot Mound and Mr. Andrew Gordon Fyfe, a prosperous young farmer of Aberdeen, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. W. A. Cooke, in the presence of a few intimate friends. The young couple left for Winnipeg immediately after the ceremony, where they will spend a short time. As one of our well-known and popular acquaintances, The Courier extends to Mr. Fyfe and his helpmate, the heartiest congratulations and best wishes."

Obituary: "On April 22, 1961 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Margaret Beaton Fyfe, aged 75

years, beloved wife of Andrew Gordon Fyfe of 208 Sherburn St. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home, 232 Kennedy St. Interment in Brookside Cemetery with Rev. David Conly officiating. Pallbearers will be Ed Fallis, Ken Hansell, Jim Perry, Ian Sutherland, Al Forbes and Fred Davis. Born in Kininmonth, Scotland, Mrs. Fyfe came to Crystal City, Manitoba in 1906 and resided there till moving to Winnipeg in 1944. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Dr. James G. of Saskatoon and Roy of Winnipeg, six daughters, Mrs. P. Worobec (Ann) of Winnipeg, Mrs. G. Bigelow (Irene) of Crystal City, Mrs. A. Baker (Phyllis) of Lynn Lake, Mrs. K. Riley (Marian) of Beausejour, Mrs. D. McRae (Jean) of East Grand Forks, N. Dakota, Mrs. S. Totton (Lois) of Toronto and fourteen grandchildren. A son Harold predeceased her in 1949."

Children: i. Ann Elizabeth6 Fyfe, b. 26-May-1911 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,75 d. 15-

Feb-1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 18-Feb-1977 in Cremation, occupation Stenographer.

Birth Announcement: "Born - on Friday May 26th to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Fyfe, a

daughter." She married Peter Worobec, married 09-Aug-1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, b. in

Winnipeg, Manitoba, (son of Paul Worobec) d. 01-Feb-1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 07-Feb-1981 in Cremation, occupation Car-man - CN Railways.

ii. Margaret Irene Fyfe, b. 17-May-1912 in NE 4-1-11W, RM Louise, Manitoba,76 d. 30-Mar-1995 in Prairie View Lodge, Pilot Mound, Manitoba,76 buried 03-Apr-1995 in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba,76 occupation Schoolteacher.

Res: Oct 1941 to Mar 1945 - 29-7-10 W; Mar 1945 to Mar 1975 - 4-1-11W; Mar

1975 to death - Crystal Avenue, Crystal City.


Winnipeg Free Press (4 Oct 1941): "Bridal Couple Leave For East On Honeymoon -

chrysanthemums and asters in autumn shades formed the background for the marriage Saturday, Oct. 4, at 3:30 o'clock, of Margaret Irene, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Fyfe, Crystal City, Man., to Mr. George Edward Biglow, son of Mrs. E. J. Biglow and the late Mr. Biglow, Holland, Man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank W. Samis. Miss Lois Fyfe, sister of the bride, played the wedding music. The bride wore a frock of airway blue moss crepe. The long Basque bodice with high scalloped neckline was shirred to a front panel. The skirt was full and the three-quarter length sleeves featured inner arm shirring. The bride's matching felt hat was an off-the-face model with wide corded silk bow and a shoulder length veil. Her corsage was of Briercliffe roses. After a reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Biglow left by motor for the east. Upon their return they will reside in Holland. For travelling, the bride chose a black wool dressmaker suit with lone torso line single-breasted jacket. Her turban was of black wool."

50th Anniversary Announcement - "Irene (Fyfe) and George Bigelow, 50th

Anniversary, 1941 - October 4 - 1991. To celebrate this occasion, an afternoon tea was held at Crystal City Community Hall on September 28. Many thanks to everyone who attended, especially those who travelled a great distance. Love and best wishes from your children and grandchildren."

Obituary: "Margaret Irene Bigelow - Peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 1995 at

Rock Lake Personal Care Home, aged 82 years. Irene was born on May 17, 1912 near Crystal City and was the daughter of Andrew Gordon Fyfe and Margaret Beaton Sutherland. She received her early education at Crystal City and completed her Grade 12 at Wesley College in Winnipeg. In 1932 she graduated from Manitou Normal School with her Teacher's Certificate and subsequently taught at three rural Manitoba schools, Dunrea, Eton and Holland. On October 4, 1941 she married George Edward Bigelow of Holland. They farmed at Holland until 1945 when they purchased the Fyfe family farm and moved to Crystal City. Here they farmed until 1975 when they retired into the village. Irene was pianist at Rosebud United Church for many years and was co-founder of the Rosebud Junior Choir. She was an active member of the United Church Women and a lifelong member of the United Church. Irene was a gentle and loving person, and her family was the centre of her life.

Irene was predeceased by her beloved husband, George in 1991. She will be lovingly

remembered by two sons, Brian (Beth) of Flin Flon and Jim (Chris) of Crystal City; three daughters, Janice Wardell (Gary) of Winnipeg, Barbara Martin (Jim) of Crystal City and Anne Bigelow (Larry Phillips) of Winnipeg; 15 grandchildren, Tom, Alisha, Tim and Brianne Bigelow of Flin Flon, Russ and Patti Wardell of Winnipeg, Jeff, Steven, Eric and Jill Martin of Crystal City, John and Michelle Bigelow of Crystal City, and Mark, Todd and Paul Phillips of Winnipeg; one great-grandson, Bryton Bigelow of Flin Flon; and two sisters Marion Riley of Winnipeg and Lois Totton of Toronto. She was predeceased by brothers James, Roy and Harold and by sisters, Ann Worobec, Phyllis Baker and Jean McRae. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Marie Goodyear in the Crystal City United Church on Monday, April 3 at 2:00 pm. The pallbearers were her grandsons. . ."


Gravestone Inscription: "George Edward Bigelow / Jan. 1, 1911 - Dec. 9, 1991 /

Margaret Irene Bigelow / May 12 [sic], 1912 - Mar. 30, 1995" She married George Edward Bigelow, married 04-Oct-1941 in Crystal City, RM

Louise, Manitoba,77 b. 01-Jan-1911 in NW 29-7-10W, RM Victoria, Manitoba,76 (son of Elias John Biglow and Elsie Jane Gates) d. 09-Dec-1991 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,76 buried 12-Dec-1991 in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba,76 occupation Engineer, Farmer.

George: Res: 1911- RM Victoria, Macdonald District; 1916 - RM Victoria; 1930 -

Winnipeg. George legally changed his name and that of his immediate family members from Biglow to Bigelow on June 23, 1965 (copy of Certificate on file).

Obituary: "Suddenly but peacefully on Monday, December 9, 1991, at his home in

Crystal City, Man., George Edward Bigelow, aged 80 years, loving husband of Irene. Funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Marie Esdon in the Crystal City United Church on Thursday, December 12 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow in Crystal City cemetery. . . The son of Elias John Bigelow and Elsie Jane Gates, George was born on January 1, 1911 near Holland, Man. where he was also raised. He received his early education at Centreville and Holland schools, and then attended the University of Manitoba where he graduated in 1932 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduating at the height of the Depression, he worked at various jobs, including bookkeeper at Island Lake Gold Mine and salesman across Canada for Proctor & Gamble, until deciding to begin farming at Holland in 1938.

On October 4, 1941, he married Margaret Irene Fyfe of Crystal City. Purchasing the

Fyfe family farm, they moved to Crystal City in 1945 where they farmed until retiring into the village in 1975. George was always active in community affairs, serving as school trustee for Rosebud School and later Pembina Valley School Division, where he was Chairman for several years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and held the position of Deputy Grand Master for Manitoba in 1964. . . He was a lifelong member of the United Church. . . Besides his beloved wife, Irene, he leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing two sons, Brian (Beth Leeder) & children, Tom, Tim, Brianne, Alisha and great-grandson Bryton, of Flin Flon; Jim (Chris Johnston) & children John and Michelle of Crystal City; three daughters, Janice (Gary Wardell) & children Russ and Patti of Winnipeg; Barbara (Jim Martin) & children Jeff, Steve, Eric and Jill of Crystal City; Anne (Larry Phillips) & children, Mark, Todd and Paul of Winnipeg; and one brother, James of Toronto. George was predeceased by his brothers, Bert, Harry, Ernest, Cecil, Sid and Cliff and by sisters, Olive Wright, Florence Hird and Ivy Kaiser. . ."

iii. James Gordon Fyfe, b. 14-Oct-1913 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, military

01-Aug-1941 Surgeon-Lieutenant - Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, d. 15-Jul-1969 in Ottawa, Ontario, buried 19-Jul-1969 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, occupation Medical Doctor. He married Wilma Jean Kenny Marshall, married 02-Oct-1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, b. 07-Jan-1910 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, (daughter of Edgar Kenny Marshall and Agnes C. Culbert) d. 12-Jun-1988


in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 15-Jun-1988 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, occupation High School Teacher.

iv. Phyllis Merle Fyfe, b. 21-Sep-1915 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,78,79,80,81,43 d. 06-Apr-1962 in Lynn Lake, Manitoba,79,81 buried 09-Apr-1962 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lynn Lake, Manitoba,79,80,81 occupation Schoolteacher.

Birth Announcement (Crystal City Courier, 30 Sep 1915): "Born - On Tuesday, Sept.

21st, to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Fyfe, a daughter." Obituary: "Phyllis Merle Baker - On April 6, 1962 at Lynn Lake Hospital in Lynn

Lake, Manitoba, Phyllis Merle, aged 45 years, beloved wife of Arthur W. Baker. Funeral Monday, April 9 in Lynn Lake United Church with Rev. James. J. Strachan officiating. Interment in Lynn Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born in Crystal City, Man. and had resided in the province all her life. She was a Charter member of Dawn Chapter O.E.S. (Order of the Eastern Star) of Lynn Lake and was active in women's organizations of the United Church. She is survived by her husband Arthur W., son Brian, daughter Donna Jean and son James, all of Lynn Lake. She is also survived by her father, A. G. Fyfe of Winnipeg; brothers, Dr. James, Calgary, Roy of Winnipeg, and sisters, Mrs. P. Worabec (Anna) of Winnipeg, Mrs. G. Bigelow (Irene) of Crystal City, Mrs. K. Riley (Marion) of Beausejour, Mrs. D. McRae (Jean) of East Grand Forks, Minn. and Mrs. S. Totton (Lois) of Toronto. She was predeceased by her mother and a brother, Harold."

Gravestone Inscription: "In Loving Memory of our / Mother / Phyllis M. Baker /

1916-1962" She married Arthur Wesley Baker, married 26-Dec-1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, b.

01-Apr-1914 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, (son of Phillip Richard Wesley Baker and Elizabeth Jane Werry) d. 06-Mar-1994 in Regina, Saskatchewan,48 buried 10-Mar-1994 in Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan.48

v. Janet Marion Fyfe, b. 21-Jul-1917 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,43 b. 27-Jul-1917 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,82 d. 15-Jun-1995 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,82 buried 21-Jun-1995 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,82 occupation Registered Nurse.

Winnipeg Free Press (22 Nov 1941): "RILEY - FYFE: A marriage took place

November 15 at 9 p.m., at Oak Street United church, when Janet Marion Fyfe, of Crystal City, Man., became the bride of Mr. Kenneth Samuel Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Riley, of Winnipeg. Rev. J. L. Mclnnis officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Surgeon-Lieut. J. G. Fyfe, R.C.N.V.R. She wore a two-piece frock of airway blue crepe fashioned with high neckline and three-quarter sleeves. The long buttoned bodice was ornamented with scrolls of satin. She wore a three-quarter length coat and a navy fur felt hat with veil drapery. Her corsage was of cream roses. Miss Jean Fyfe attended her sister and Mr. Thomas Benson was groomsman. A reception was held at the Fort Garry Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Riley will reside in Kenora. For going away the bride wore a moss green wool suit, the coat opening over a white silk jersey blouse. She wore a black felt turban."


Winnipeg Free Press: "Janet Marion Riley - Peacefully after a brief illness, on Thursday, June 15, 1995 at Misericordia Hospital in her 78th year. Marion was born on July 27, 1917 near Crystal City, Man. She was the daughter of Andrew Gordon Fyfe and Margaret Beaton Sutherland. Marion received her early schooling in Crystal City and attended the School of Nursing at the St. Boniface Hospital, graduating in May 1941 as a Registered Nurse. On November 8, 1941 she married Ken Riley of Winnipeg, first living in Kenora, Ont. where Ken worked with the Royal Bank of Canada. They moved with the Royal Bank to several towns in Manitoba, where Marion raised her family and continued to work as a Registered Nurse. Her sons, Rick and Jack, were born in Russell and son Pat in Boissevain.

In 1966 Marion moved to Winnipeg where she worked as an R.N. at the Villa Rosa

Home for unwed mothers. He retired from Villa Rosa in 1986 remaining in Winnipeg for her retirement years. Marion was a life-long member of the United Church of Canada and attended Westminster United Church where she was an active member of the U.C.W. Marion was predeceased by two sons, Rick and Pat; granddaughter Laura, brothers, James, Roy and Harold; sisters, Ann Worobec, Phyllis Baker, Jean McRae and Irene Bigelow. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Jack (Clare) of Ottawa; granddaughters, Heather of Calgary and Tara Lynn of Waterloo; great-grandson Riley of Calgary and her sister Lois (Jim) Totton of Toronto. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, Broadway at Furby. . ."

She married Kenneth Samuel Riley, married 08-Nov-1941 in Oak Street United

Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba,83,82,84 b. 10-Sep-1912 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, (son of Samuel Riley and Aura Miles) d. 19-Dec-1993 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,82 buried 23-Dec-1993 in Cremation,82 occupation Banker - Royal Bank.

Kenneth: Obituary (Winnipeg Free Press): "Kenneth Samuel Riley - Peacefully on

Sunday, December 19, 1993 at Deer Lodge Centre, in his 82nd year. Loving father of Jack (Clare) of Ottawa; grandfather of Heather of Calgary and Tara Lynn of Waterloo, Ont; great-grandfather of Riley of Calgary and brother of Margaret, Doreen, Ruth and Bert, all of British Columbia and Robert of Guelph, Ont. Predeceased by sons Rick and Pat, wife, Eleanor; granddaughter Laura and sister Florence. Ken was born, raised and attended school in Winnipeg, and in the late 1920's he joined the Royal Bank of Canada. With the Royal Bank for well over 40 years, he had the pleasure of knowing and serving many people in many communities across Manitoba, retiring from the bank while Manager of the branch at Sargent and Sherbrook in Winnipeg. Also, throughout his career and his retirement years, Ken enjoyed politics and was an active supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party. . . A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St., with Captain Doug Smith officiating. . ."

vi. Roy Percival Fyfe, b. 16-Aug-1919 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,85,43,69

christened 18-Feb-1921 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 military 06-Jan-1941 Private - 4th Pioneer Company - Canadian Army, d. 20-Jun-1966 in


Deer Lodge Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba,69,86 buried 25-Jun-1966 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,69,86 never married.

Birth Announcement (Crystal City Courier, 21 Aug 1919): "Born - to Mr. & Mrs.

Gordon Fyfe, on Saturday, August 16th, a son." Gravestone Inscription: "FYFE - Andrew Gordon / 1873-1964 / Margaret Beaton /

1886-1961 / Harold Andrew / 1923-1949 / Roy Percy / 1919-1966 / You live in loving hearts"

vii. Isabel Jean Fyfe, b. 29-Jun-1921 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, christened

09-Mar-1923 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, d. 18-Jun-1974 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, buried 21-Jun-1974 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg Free Press (7 Apr 1948): "Isobel J. Fyfe and D. B. McRae Exchange Vows

- Bridal vows were exchanged at Greenwood United Church, April 3, at 1 pm, when Rev. J. C. Cronin united in marriage Isobel Jean, daughter of Mr. ar.d Mrs. A. G. Fyfe and Donald Bhan McRae, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McRae, of Flin Flon, Man. Miss Margaret MacKeen played the wedding music and Miss Margaret Cowan was soloist. The bride wore a white woolen suit and a navy blue hat. Her corsage was of sweetheart roses. Mrs. Kenneth Riley, of Boissevain, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and John M. McRae, Fort William, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Harold Fyfe and Allan Forbes. A reception was held at the Graystone Arms. Following a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. McRae will reside in Flin Flon."

She married Donald Bhan McRae, married 03-Apr-1948 in Greenwood United

Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba,87 b. 04-Jan-1925 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,88 (son of Donald McLeod McRae and Isabella McKay) d. 26-Jan-2009 in Sutter Medical Centre, Sacramento, California, USA.88

Donald: Obituary: "MCRAE, DONALD B. - Born in Winnipeg, Canada on January

4, 1925, Don McRae died on January 26, 2009 in the caring and capable Sutter General Hospital Cancer Center. He began his work in the Hudson Bay Mining Co. in Flin Flon, Manitoba, and served in the Canadian Air Force. He married Jean Fyfe in 1948 and she died in 1975. They had three sons: Don, wife Lil, Frazee, MN; John, died 2001, wife Diane, Detroit Lakes, MN; Mark, wife Tammy, Moorhead, MN. Don moved to the US in 1953 and began a career in the sugar industries beginning in Sterling, CO with Great Western Sugar. In 1955, he joined American Crystal Sugar, working in East Grand Forks, Moorhead, MN and Hillsboro, ND transferring to Clarksburg, CA in 1980. He married Beverlee Wilson in 1976. He had three stepsons; Robin, wife Paulie, Fairbanks, AK; Glen, wife Tessa, Wurzburg, Germany; and David, wife Kathleen, Fairplay, CO. Together Don and Bev had 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother, John, his wife, Dorie, and their son, Brett of Cameron Pk. He was a past Big Sir of Branch No. 3, member of the Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed his bridge games. We loved him as a hardworking Scotsman with a tender heart. As per his wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be sent to the Sutter Medical Center, 2801 L. St.,


Sacramento, CA, 95816 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817."

viii. Harold Andrew Fyfe, b. 04-Dec-1923 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,69

military 01-Oct-1942 Lance Corporal - Canadian Army, d. 09-Sep-1949 in Beausejour, Manitoba,69 cause of death Suicide, buried 13-Sep-1949 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,69 occupation Entomologist.

Winnipeg Free Press (10 Nov 1944): "From Blue to Khaki - Former R.C.A.F.

personnel who have turned in their brass-buttoned blue uniforms for suits of khaki battle dress and instead of flying the skies in planes, are learning what it takes to become a good infantryman in the Canadian army at No. 103 Basic Training centre, Fort Garry. According to a statement issued by military authorities today, 25 former airmen are now engaged in infantry training at Fort Garry. . . Other transfers were . . . Harold Fyfe, Crystal City, Man."

Winnipeg Free Press (9 Dec 1944): "Five weeks ago a party of twenty-five potential

air-gunners and pilots for the R.C.A.F., demobilized under a new training plan, turned in their blues for suits of khaki battle dress and plunged into an intensive army course - infantry training at No. 103 basic training centre, Fort Garry. The new privates like army life. Harold Fyfe, 211 Lenore Street, says: 'Actually I like the army life better.' Fyfe is backed by Pte. Brian Lupton. of Victoria. B.C.. who adds: 'Life at this centre is healthier. Great for the physique, too, you know'. . ."

Winnipeg Free Press (11 Feb 1948): "The new Pembina club has one of the youngest

rinks in the 'spiel [Manitoba Curling Association Bonspiel] in Alan Anderson, Richard Wong, Harold Fyfe and Ted Bridgman. Young Wong who was born in Hong Kong is an entomologist with the dominion government. 'Curling is a great game,' said the Chinese lad who is having the time of his life in the 'spiel."

Gravestone Inscription: "FYFE - Andrew Gordon / 1873-1964 / Margaret Beaton /

1886-1961 / Harold Andrew / 1923-1949 / Roy Percy / 1919-1966 / You live in loving hearts"

ix. Lois Marie Fyfe, b. 26-Mar-1926 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, occupation

Dietitian. Res: 1959 to 2009 - 31 Whitney Ave, Toronto; 2009 - Deer Park Blvd, Toronto. She married Samuel James Totton, married 26-Oct-1957 in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, USA, b. 17-Jan-1919 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, (son of Thomas John Totton and Elizabeth Gardiner) d. 23-Feb-2001 in Toronto, York County, Ontario,89 buried 20-Jul-2001 in St John's Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba,89 occupation Editor, Teacher.

Samuel: Obituary: "Samuel James Totton - Died February 23, 2001 in Toronto at the

age of 82. Sadly missed by his wife Lois Fyfe Totton. A graduate of St. John's College of 1939 and 1941, he later taught at St. John's College School. Interment of


ashes at St. John's Cathedral Cemetery, Friday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the John West Room."

27. Jessie Ida5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 11-Nov-1875 in Usborne

Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,28,21 christened 16-Jan-1876 in Thames Road Presb. Church, Exeter, Ontario,28 d. 14-Aug-1963 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario,90,48 buried 17-Aug-1963 in Lot 2, Range 22, Chesley Cemetery, Ontario. She married James Charles Milne, married 19-Jul-1899 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 b. 11-Apr-1871 in Bentinck Twp, Grey County, Ontario,9 (son of Andrew Milne and Annie Copeland) d. 11-Jan-1934 in Chesley, Bruce County, Ontario,9,90 cause of death "Arteriosclerosis, chronic nephritis", buried 13-Jan-1934 in Lot 2, Range 22, Chesley Cemetery, Ontario, occupation Farmer.

Children: i. Emslie Fyfe6 Milne, b. 24-May-1900 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota,

USA,91 military 16-Sep-1918 US Overseas Forces,91 d. 01-May-1966 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA,92 buried in Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, North Dakota, occupation Farmer.

Res: 1918 - Hannah, North Dakota; 1930 - Byron, Cavalier County, North Dakota,

USA; 1966 - Hannah. WWI Registration: "medium height, slender build, brown eyes, brown hair." He married Mary Agnes Laird, married 05-Apr-1929 in Pilot Mound, Manitoba,

Canada, b. 22-Jan-1907 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30 (daughter of Lewis Clairmont Laird and Maud Tait) d. 02-Jun-2001 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA.

ii. David Douglas Milne, b. 17-Mar-1902 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA, d. 05-Apr-1972 in York, Pennsylvania, USA, buried in Mount Rose Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania, USA, occupation Businessman. He married Geneva Boyer, married 1928, d. 1974, buried in Mount Rose Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

iii. James Copeland Milne, b. 23-Jul-1903 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA, military WWII Captain - Canadian Dental Corps, d. 17-Mar-1976 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario, buried 20-Mar-1976 in Chesley Cemetery, Ontario, occupation Dentist. He married Clarice Margaret Caldwell, married 1931 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario, b. 22-Aug-1911 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario, (daughter of Ernest Bishop Caldwell and Anna Margaret Hare) d. 10-Jul-1975 in Port Stanley, Ontario, buried 13-Jul-1975 in Chesley Cemetery, Ontario, occupation Dental Assistant.

iv. Jessie Irene Milne, b. 20-Aug-1906 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA, d. 06-Sep-1991 in St Petersburg, Florida, USA, occupation Nurse. She married (1) Thomas Henry Williamson, married 17-Aug-1929 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario, b. 22-Feb-1904 in Ovid, New York, USA, d. 06-Mar-1952 in Ithaca, New York, USA. She married (2) Gilmore Remaley.

v. Anne C. Milne, b. 06-May-1908 in Hannah, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA, d. Feb-1961 in Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, Ontario. She married Archibald C. E. Ritter, married 1935 in Chesley, Grey County, Ontario, b. 1906, d. 02-Oct-1989 in General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, buried 04-Oct-1989 in Cremation, occupation Director of Education.


vi. Stuart Alexander Milne, b. 15-Jan-1920 in Elderslie Twp, Grey County, Ontario,48 military WWII Company D, Perth Regiment, Canadian Army, d. 17-Apr-1989 in Edmonton, Alberta,48 buried 21-Apr-1989 in Beechmount Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta,48 never married.

Obituary: "Stuart Alexander Milne of Edmonton passed away on Monday, April 17,

1989, at the age of 69 years. Stuart was born on the 7th Concession of Elderslie Township on January 15, 1920. He joined the Perth Regiment, Company D, shortly after World War II was declared in 1939. He arrived home in June 1945 and shortly after worked on the railroad. Later he was employed at Fort McMurray and owing to ill health, retired to live in Edmonton. He leaves to mourn a sister, Jessie in Florida and a niece and nephew in Ontario, as well as many friends in Edmonton. Mr. Milne was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch 24. Funeral services for the late Stuart Milne were held in The Prairie Lily Chapel on Friday, April 21, 1989 at 3 pm with Reverend W. E. Burgess officiating. Interment in the Field of Honour Beechmont Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were members of Montgomery Branch 24 of the Royal Canadian Legion."

28. John Thomas "Jack"5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 27-Feb-1878

in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,21,17 d. 22-Sep-1952 in Islay, Alberta,48,93 buried 25-Sep-1952 in Islay Cemetery, Alberta,48 occupation Postmaster.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar, Manitoba (with parents) Obituary (local newspaper): "Death of John T. Fyfe at Islay - One fo the most widely known and

esteemed citizens of this area of the province, John Thomas Fyfe, passed away at the family home at Islay late Monday evening, following a short illness. He was 74 years of age. For forty-two and one-half years he served as postmaster at Islay and during that time he became well and favorably known by a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Fyfe came west 45 years ago from Exeter, Ontario, settling at Islay in 1907. From that year until 1949 he served as postmaster when he voluntarily retired but he and Mrs. Fyfe continued to make their home in the village. Just this fall they moved out to the farm home of their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Robertson and family, a short distance west of Islay.

Mr. Fyfe was an adherent of the United Church. He was a faithful member of the lodges of the

Masonic Order, including Vermilion Lodge AF & AM, the Royal Arch Masons, and the Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Robertson at Islay. There are two grandchildren. Four brothers and six sisters reside in Eastern Canada. Funeral services are being held under Masonic auspices at the Islay United church on Thursday afternoon Sept. 25th at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will follow at the Islay cemetery. The Rev. C. K. Vogel will conduct the services."

He married Catherine "Kate" Brown Williamson, married 02-Jun-1909 in Islay, Alberta, b. 06-

Sep-1891 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, d. 25-Oct-1981 in Edmonton, Alberta, buried in Islay Cemetery, Alberta.

Catherine: Kate was orphaned young and raised by the Mooney family.


Children: i. Jean Thora6 Fyfe, b. 30-Sep-1912 in Islay, Alberta, d. 26-Oct-1968 in Edmonton,

Alberta, buried 29-Oct-1968 in Islay Cemetery, Alberta. Res: Sec 17-51-4 W4, Islay. She married Charles Robertson, married 10-Aug-1938 in Islay, Alberta, b. 07-Nov-

1913 in Auldearn, Nairn, Scotland, (son of George Robertson and Jemima Polson) d. 28-Mar-1979 in Edmonton, Alberta, occupation Farmer, Govt meat inspector.

29. Irene Isabel5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 15-Sep-1882 in

Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,28,17,72 christened 12-Oct-1882 in Thames Road Presbyterian Church, Usborne Twp, Ontario,28 d. 14-May-1968 in Calgary, Alberta, buried in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 11, RM Louise (with brother Gordon); also 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar,

Manitoba (with parents); 1910 - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Wedding Announcement (Crystal City Courier, 23 Jun 1910): "Fyfe - Reynolds: The marriage

took place at noon on Tuesday, June 14th in the Presbyterian church, Snowflake, of Miss Irene Isabel Fyfe and Mr. Percy H. Reynolds. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with plants and flowers. Rev. E. Mason of Crystal City performed the service after which the bride was presented with a Bible and a copy of the Book of Praise by Mr. Lewis, this being the first marriage solemnised in the church. The party adjourned to the home of the bride to partake of the sumptuous repast provided, after which the young couple left by auto for Manitou, from whence they departed by rail for Moose Jaw via Winnipeg, where they will reside. The Courier joins with their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds a happy and prosperous married life."

She married Percy Henry Reynolds, married 14-Jun-1910 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,30,72,94 b. 14-Jun-1881 in Hay Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,72 (son of William Henry Reynolds and Ann Sole) d. Jun-1941 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, buried in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, occupation Contractor.

Children: i. Audrey6 Reynolds, b. 1911 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Res: Calgary, Alberta. She married John Baker. ii. Phyllis Reynolds, b. 1913 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Res: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She married Archibald "Archie" Getty. iii. William Henry "Hank" Reynolds, b. 18-Dec-1915 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, d.

03-Feb-1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, occupation Maple Leaf Mills. He married Muriel Lucille Horley, married 05-Dec-1941 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, b. 08-


Feb-1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, (daughter of Godfrey Horley and Katherine Friesen) d. 1997 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

iv. Maurice Reynolds, b. 1917 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, d. 1954 in New York, New York, USA, cause of death Leukemia, occupation Radio Announcer. He married Margaret ?, d. c1955 in New York, New York, USA.

v. Frances Reynolds, b. 27-Mar-1919 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, d. 24-Feb-1984 in St Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, cause of death Stroke. She married George Tompkins, b. 1919, d. after 1993, occupation Toronto Transit Commission.

vi. Gwendolyn Margaret Reynolds, b. 24-Apr-1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, d. 22-Dec-2008 in Canmore, Alberta. She married Douglas Ballard, b. in Saskatchewan.

vii. Frederick Reynolds, b. in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, d. 1992, occupation Canadian National Railway.

Res: Calgary, Alberta. He married Harriet ?. 30. Edythe Milena5 Fyfe, (Elizabeth4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 29-Oct-1893 in

Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,43,95,92,17 christened 09-Sep-1894 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. Apr-1967 in Sulphur, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, USA,92 occupation Lawyer.

Res: 1906 - Twp 1 Rge 9, Lisgar, Manitoba (with parents); 1916 - Twp 8 Rge 6 W3, Wood River,

Maple Creek, Saskatchewan; 1919 - 152 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg; 1920 - not found; 1929 - 6519 Newgard Ave, Chicago; 1930 - not found; 1942 - 5827 Ridge Ave, Chicago.

Manitoba Free Press (1 Aug 1924): WINNIPEG COUPLE GET DIPLOMAS AT CHICAGO -

Harkey Dolmage and Wife Graduate in Law - Stork Arrives: Harkey Dolmage, of Chicago, and Mrs. Dolmage, his wife, graduated the same day in law at Chicago where each had been studying. The following day Mrs, Dolmago presented her husband with a baby boy. Each is well known in Winnipeg. Mrs. Dolmage's parents reside at 30 Berry street, Norwood. She was formerly Miss Edith Fyfe. Mr. Dolmage's mother and those of the family at home, reside at Ste. L, Amulet apartments, Westminster avenue, The couple were married at Moose Jaw some years ago. They met while Mr. Dolmage was proving up on his homestead near Lancer, Saskatchewan. He served during the war with the Royal Air Force, and had two other brothers in the forces, Jack, now of Winnipeg, and Ewart, now farming in Saskatchewan. A sister, Miss E. B. Dolmage, is a missionary in West China; another, Willard, is connected with the Girls Work board of Manitoba and a third, Grace, is attending Manitoba university. The family is widely known, as Mrs. John Dolmage has been for many years prominent on the executive of the Methodist Women's Missionary society and was a pioneer of the Souris and Glenwood districts of Manitoba. The Fyfe family is well-known in Norwood."

Manitoba Free Press (Wednesday, 10 Jul 1929): "Miss Phyllis Fyfe left Sunday for Chicago, to be

the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. H. Dolmage, during the holidays." She married Harkins Hetherington Dolmage, married c1915 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, b.

21-May-1885 in Souris, RM Glenwood, Manitoba,30,95 (son of John Dolmage and Mary Ann


Hetherington) d. Jan-1958 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, USA, cause of death Heart attack, occupation Lawyer, Businessman.

Harkins: Res: 1891- RM Glenwood, Manitoba; 1901- RM Glenwood; 1906 - Brandon, Manitoba;

Mar 1908 - Chicago; 1912 - Moose Jaw, Sask. Children: i. John "Jack" Fyfe6 Dolmage, b. Jul-1924 in Chicago, Illinois, military Jul-1942 US

Army Air Corps. Winnipeg Free Press (24 Jul 1942): "JOHN F. DOLMAGE IN U.S. AIR CORPS

(with photo) - John Fyfe Dolmage, whose parents are former Winnipeggers, has recently enlisted in the United States army air corps and is stationed in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Harkey Dolmage, who now reside at 5827 Ridge Ave., Chicago, Ill., met while Mr. Dolmage was proving up his homestead near Lancer, Sask. The two later studied law together at a university in Chicago after their marriage at Moose Jaw. Mrs. Dolmage was the former Miss Edith Fyfe of Norwood while Mr. Dolmage's family resided on Westminster Avenue."

He married Amy Taylor. 31. Mary Hobkirk5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 05-Dec-1884 in Hensall,

Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,96,76,72,25,17 d. 31-Jan-1920 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,96,30,76 cause of death "Hemorage after childbirth", buried 02-Feb-1920 in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba.76

Res: 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba. Farmed on SW 11-2-11. Gravestone Inscription: "SANDO / Frank / 1874-1924 / Mary / 1884-1920" She married Frank K. Sando, married 14-Jan-1903 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City,

Manitoba,30,97 married 15-Jan-1903 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,72 b. 15-Jul-1875 in Centralia, Stephen Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,76,72 (son of Thomas Sando and Elizabeth Baker) d. 10-Dec-1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,76,30 buried in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba,76 occupation Farmer.

Children: i. Velma Elizabeth6 Sando, b. 22-Mar-1906 in RM Louise, Manitoba,30,43 christened 01-

Jun-1906 in Methodist Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 20-Dec-1979 in General Hospital, Flin Flon, Manitoba,98 occupation Schoolteacher.

Winnipeg Free Press (22 Dec 1979): "MRS. VELMA SAVILLE - Peacefully after a

lengthy illness on Thursday, December 20, 1979 at Flin Flon General Hospital, Mrs. Velma Saville (Sando), aged 73 years of Creighton, Saskatchewan. Besides her loving husband Les, she is survived by three sisters, Leta Cochrane and husband Ed of Vancouver, Myla Asleson of Fountain, Minnesota, Merle Gudmundson and husband Valdi of Winnipeg; one brother, Ron Sando and wife Margaret of Medora, Man., also numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Velna was born at Crystal City where she resided for many years. She


taught school in various districts in the Snowflake area. She also resided for a number of years at Island Falls, Sask. Velma and Les's happy retirement years were spent in Creighton, Sask. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her many thoughtful and kind deeds, and will be sadly missed. Cremation will be held at

Garry Memorial Crematorium, with memorial service at Flin Flon to be announced later."

She married Les Saville, d. after 1979. ii. Leta May Sando, b. 02-May-1908,43 d. 19-Aug-1986 in Surrey, British Columbia.32 Res. Winnipeg, 1979 - Vancouver. She married (1) M. Sigurdson. She married (2) Edward Cochrane. iii. Myla Sando, b. 03-May-1913 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, d. in

Minnesota, USA. Res. Fountain, Minnesota, USA She married Marvin Asleson, b. 11-Oct-1914 in Minnesota,99 (son of ? Asleson and ?

Kolstad) d. 20-Dec-1970 in Olmstead County, Minnesota, USA.99 iv. Minnie Merle Sando, b. 19-Apr-1918 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,43 d. 11-

Jun-1986. Res: 1979 - Winnipeg. She married Valdi Gudmunson. v. Lorne Frederick James Sando, b. 31-Jan-1920 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba. Wedding Announcement: "A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev.

Wm. Briggs, Baltimore Rd., Winnipeg on Friday, November 2 at 4 p.m. when the eldest daughter, Margaret Olive, of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliot of Clearwater, was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Lorne Frederick James, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sando of Crystal City district. . . The attendants were Mrs. Lena Sigurdson, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Wm. Briggs, wife of the officiating minister. A dainty luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. Sigurdson after the ceremony. After a short honeymoon in Winnipeg, the happy couple will reside on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. G. Bigelow southeast of Crystal City."

Raised by his Moir grandparents. Res: lived and worked at George Bigelow's farm,

Crystal City, when first married; later Medora, Manitoba. He married Margaret Olive Elliot, married 02-Nov-1945 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,100

b. 14-Nov-1923 in Clearwater, RM Louise, Manitoba, (daughter of Gordon Elliot and Mildred Olive Rodgers) occupation Teacher.


32. Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 15-Sep-1886 in Hensall, Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario,26,25,17 d. 15-Apr-1938 in Langdon, North Dakota, USA.

Res: 1891- RM Louise, Manitoba; later - first at Calvin, North Dakota, then at Langdon, North

Dakota She married William Charles Shortridge, married 20-Dec-1911 in Pilot Mound, Manitoba,30 b.

24-Oct-1886, d. 08-Oct-1950. Children: i. Orville6 Shortridge, b. 25-Jan-1914, d. 05-Jan-1989. He married Ollie Weiner. ii. Harvey Shortridge, b. 12-Feb-1918, d. 23-Oct-1986. iii. Marjorie Shortridge, b. 12-Aug-1920. She married S. Walvatne. iv. Earle Shortridge, b. 1925, d. 1926. 33. Nellie May5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 30-May-1891 in Snowflake,

RM Pembina, Manitoba,42 b. 28-May-1891 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,43,17 d. 24-Sep-1985 in Manitou, Manitoba,101 buried 27-Sep-1985 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.101

Farmed 23-1-10W near Snowflake, Manitoba. Winnipeg Free Press (26 Sep 1985): "Nellie May (Moir) Maxwell - Peacefully at the Pernbina-

Manitou Hospital, Manitou, Man. on Tuesday, September 24, 1985, Nellie May, in her 95th year, beloved wife of the late Clyde Alexander Maxwell of Snowflake, Man. Left to mourn her passing are three sons, Boyd of Morden, Gerald and his wife Alice of Pilot Mound, Stanley and his wife Beatrice of Darlingford and two daughters, Jean and her husband Ollie Sanders of Smithers, B.C., Helen and her husband Les Bryant of Terrace, B.C. and her daughter-in-law Joyce Maxwell of Snowflake; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elliott of Winnipeg, Albert and his wife Elsie of La Riviere and one sister Mabel of The Tabor Home, Morden. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde in 1957 and two sons, Lloyd in 1981 and Elmer in 1985. Funeral service will be held in the Snowflake United Church, Snowflake, Man. on Friday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kerry Craig officiating. Interment to follow in the Snowflake Cemetery. Friends, if they desire, may donate in her memory to the Snowflake United Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of their choice."

She married Clyde Alexander Maxwell, married 04-Apr-1917 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,30 b. 04-Aug-1890 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, (son of Adam Maxwell and Catherine Robertson) d. 19-Apr-1957, buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba, occupation Farmer.

Children: i. Lloyd Adam6 Maxwell, b. 27-May-1919 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 d.

28-Jan-1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,102,15 buried 31-Jan-1981 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,102,15 occupation Trucker, never married.

Winnipeg Free Press (31 Jan 1981): "LLOYD ADAM MAXWELL - Suddenly at his

residence, 675 Talbot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 28, 1981, Lloyd Adam Maxwell, in his 62nd year. Funeral service will be held today, Saturday, January 31 in the Snowflake United Church, Snowflake, Manitoba at 2:00


p.m. with Rev. G.Tindale officiating. Interment following in the Snowflake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends if they desire, may donate to a charity of their choice."

Gravestone Inscription: "Maxwell / James Boyd / 1919-1990 / Lloyd Adam / 1919-

1981/ May they rest in peace" ii. James Boyd Maxwell, b. 27-May-1919 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 d.

26-Nov-1990 in General Hospital, Morden, Manitoba,103,15 buried 30-Nov-1990 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,103,15 occupation Elevator Agent - UGG.

Winnipeg Free Press (Saturday, 12 Apr 1947): "Maxwell - Jopp - A quiet wedding

was solernnized April 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jopp. of Snowflake, Man., when Joyce Mary Elenore, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jopp, became the bride of James Boyd Maxwell, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maxwell, of Snowflake. Rev. Earl Armistead officiated. Miss Helen Maxwell, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid and George Rinn was best man. A wedding breakfast was held. Following a honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will reside in Snowflake."

Winnipeg Free Press (29 Sep 1990): "James Boyd Maxwell - Peacefully at the

Morden General Hospital, on Monday, November 26, 1990, Boyd Maxwell, of Morden, Man., aged 71 years. Funeral service will be held from the Snowflake United Church, Snowflake, Man., on Friday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m., Bill Fulford officiating. Interment to follow in the Snowflake Cemetery. Friends if they desire may donate in his memory to the C.A.T. Scan Fund, care of the Morden General Hospital, Morden, Man. Public viewing in the Graham's Funeral Home, Manitou, from 7:30 to 8:00 Thursday evening, November 29."

Gravestone Inscription: "Maxwell / James Boyd / 1919-1990 / Lloyd Adam / 1919-

1981/ May they rest in peace" He married Joyce Mary Elenore Jopp, married 02-Apr-1947 in Snowflake,

Manitoba,104 (daughter of Charles A. Jopp). iii. Jean Maxwell, b. 27-Apr-1922 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, d. after 1994. Res. Smithers, BC. She married Oliver "Ollie" Sanders, (son of Fred Sanders and Margaret "Daisy"

Savage). iv. Gerald Moir Maxwell, b. 27-Apr-1922 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,105 d.

29-Aug-1994 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,105 buried 01-Sep-1994 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Manitoba,105 occupation 1947-1985 C.P.R.

Winnipeg Free Press (7 Sep 1994): "Gerald Moir Maxwell passed away peacefully

on August 29, 1994, at St Boniface Hospital, at the age of 72. Jerry is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife Alice; one daughter Jean Temsland (Iver) of Esterhazy Sask. and five sons, Allan (Betty) of Pilot Mound, Gordon (Cathy) of Deloraine, Donald (Donna) and Kendall (Gail), both of Pilot Mound, Robbie (Renae)


of Cartwright; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Sanders of Smithers, BC, Helen Bryant of Terrace, BC and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Clyde and Nellie Maxwell; brothers, Lloyd, Boyd, Stan, Elmer and grandson RichardTemsland. He was born in Snowflake, Man. on April 27, 1922. He moved to Woodbay, Man. in January of 1946. He worked as a labourer until 1947, then

started with the CPR until his retirement in 1985. He married Alice Munro on June 18, 1949. They lived in Woodbay until 1975. The family then moved to Pilot Mound

and he has resided there until his death. Family and friends will each have their own special memories of Jerry. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Roger Lowe of Cartwright at the Pilot Mound United Church on September 1 and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound. Donations are apprecated in Jerry's memory to the Pilot Mound United Church."

He married Alice Ferne Munro, married 18-Jun-1949 in Wood Bay, Manitoba,106 b.

12-Sep-1925 in Wood Bay, Manitoba,106 (daughter of Robert Munro and Lottie ?) d. Nov-1995 in Rock Lake Hospital, Crystal City, Manitoba,106 buried 11-Nov-1995 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Manitoba,106 occupation Postmistress.

Alice: Obituary: " Alice Ferne Maxwell, born September 12, 1925, passed away

peacefully at Rock Lake Hospital at the age of 70. Alice was born on the farm at Wood Bay, Manitoba, the youngest child of Robert and Lottie Munro. She married Gerald Maxwell June 18, 1949 at Wood Bay. She was Postmistress there until 1975, then moved to Pilot Mound where she retired. . . Alice was predeceased by her parents, her husband Gerald, her brothers, Cliff, Roy and Frank and grandson Richard. Alice is survived by daughter Jean Temsland (Iver); sons Allan (Betty); Gordon (Cathy); Donald (Donna); Kendall (Gail); Robert (Renae) Maxwell; eleven grandchildren; brother Sandy; sisters Net, Edith, Grace; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service took place November 11th at the Pilot Mound United Church with Rev. Steven Johann officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with Graham's Funeral Services in care of arrangements. . ."

v. Stanley Maxwell, b. 10-Apr-1926 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, d. before

1994, occupation Farmer. Res. Darlingford MB. He married Beatrice Stevens, b. in Darlingford, Manitoba. vi. Elmer Craig Maxwell, b. 25-Mar-1928 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,15 d.

06-Apr-1985 in District Hospital, Morden, Manitoba,15,107 buried 09-Apr-1985 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,15,107 occupation Trucker-Snowflake Transfer.

Winnipeg Free Press (8 Apr 1985): " Elmer Craig Maxwell - At the Morden District

Hospital, Morden, Man on Saturday, April 6 1985, Elmer Craig, aged 57 years, beloved husband of Joyce Maxwell of Snowflake, Man. Besides his wife Joyce he leaves to mourn his passing his mother Mrs Nellie Maxwell of Snowflake; two sons, Craig and his wife Olive of Grand Rapids, Man., Doug and his wife Gail of Wabowden, Man. and four grandchildren, Brent, Kathy, Tara and Andrea; three brothers, Boyd of Morden, Stan and his wife Bea of Darlingford, Gerald and his wife


Alice of Pilot Mound and two sisters, Jean (Mrs. Ollie Sanders) of Smithers, B.C. and Helen (Mrs. Les Bryant) of Terrace, B.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and one brother Lloyd. Funeral service will be held in the Snowflake United Church, Snowflake, Man. on Tuesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. G. Tindale officiating. Interment to follow in the Snowflake Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Snowflake United Church Memorial Fund or to the St. Boniface Hospital Medical Research Fund."

Gravestone Inscription: "Maxwell / Joyce (Leader) / 1931- / Elmer Craig / 1928-

1985 / Walking in the mountains with my Lord" He married Joyce Leader, married 04-Oct-1950 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba, b. 04-Oct-1931 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 (daughter of Leonard Leader) buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.15

vii. Helen Maxwell, b. 25-Jul-1929 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, d. after 1994. Res. Terrace, British Columbia. She married (1) Douglas Brown. She married (2) Les Bryant. 34. Myrtle Isabella5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 07-Oct-1897 in Eton

District, RM Louise, Manitoba,42,43,15,17 christened 23-Jan-1898 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 24-Oct-1975 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,15 occupation Bank Clerk.

Gravestone Inscription: "Conner / John Conner / 1885-1940 / Beloved wife / Myrtle / 1897-1975 /

At rest" She married (1) John Conner, married 09-Apr-1924 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,30,108 b.

25-Mar-1885,15 (son of James Conner and Elizabeth Izzard) d. 19-Mar-1940 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,15 occupation Farmer. She married (2) Ernest Wellington, married Nov-1943 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,108 d. Jul-1963, buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.

Children by John Conner: i. James Clifford6 Conner, b. 24-May-1927 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,

occupation Farmer. He married Alice Bamford, married Oct-1951 in The Parsonage, Snowflake, Manitoba, b. 01-Mar-1934 in Manitou, Manitoba, (daughter of William Bamford and Mina Hancock).

ii. Ronald John Conner, b. 03-Jul-1930 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, occupation Realtor.

Res. Toronto ON. He married Elizabeth Everitt, b. in Toronto, York County, Ontario. iii. Ralph McKenzie Conner, b. 18-Jun-1933 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba,

occupation Interior Decorator. Res. Toronto ON.


He married Pearl ?, b. in Scotland. iv. Lorna Myrtle Grace Conner, b. 04-Apr-1938 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. The Pas MB She married Eylmer "Butch" Young, b. in Manitou MB, occupation Manager-

Robinson's Store. 35. William Henry Arnold5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 09-Feb-1900 in

Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,42,43,76,17 christened 22-May-1900 in Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Manitoba,43 d. 18-Jan-1984 in Bethel Hospital, Winkler, Manitoba,76,109 buried 20-Jan-1984 in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba,76,109 occupation Farmer.

Res: 1944 - Vancouver. Winnipeg Free Press (19 Jan 1984): "William Henry Arnold Moir - At the Bethel Hospital,

Winkler, Man. on Wednesday, January 18, 1984, William in his 84th year, beloved husband of Christina Moir, of Pilot Mound and formerly of Snowflake, Man. Left to mourn his passing besides his wife Christina are one son Garry and daughter-in-law Agatha, of Winnipeg; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Maxwell of Snowflake and Mabel Moir of the Tabor Home, Morden; two brothers, Elliot of Winnipeg, Albert of LaRiviere; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held in the Pilot Mound United Church, Pilot Mound, Man. on Friday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Cairney and Rev. G. Tindale officiating. The service will terminate at the church. Interment at a later date. Friends if they desire may donate to a charity of their choice."

Gravestone Inscription: "MOIR / William H. / 1900-1984 / Christina / 1920-2002" He married Christina "Chrissy" Clement, married May-1948 in Crystal City, RM Louise,

Manitoba, b. 12-Jul-1920 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba,76,110 (daughter of Alexander "Sandy" Clement and Helen "Nellie" Keillor) d. 15-Sep-2002 in Rock Lake Care Home, Pilot Mound, Manitoba,110,15 buried 21-Sep-2002 in Crystal City Cemetery, Manitoba.76,110

Christina: Obituary: "Christina Moir - Peacefully at Rock Lake Personal Care Home in Pilot

Mound, MB on Sunday, September 15, 2002, Chris Moir, aged 82 years, of Pilot Mound, MB, formerly of Snowflake, MB. Funeral service will be held from Pilot Mound United Church on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Irene Church officiating. Service is to terminate at the church, with private family interment to follow the luncheon at Crystal City Cemetery. Friends if they desire may donate in her memory to the Salvation Army, PO Box 1932, Winnipeg. . ."

Children: i. Garry6 Moir, b. 13-Sep-1949 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, occupation

Radio Journalist - CBC. He married Agatha Schellenberg, occupation Radio announcer - CBC.

36. James Elliot5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 09-Mar-1903 in Eton District,

RM Louise, Manitoba,43,111,15 d. 13-Aug-1989 in Seven Oaks Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba,111,15 buried 16-Aug-1989 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,111,15 occupation Farmer.


Farmed the NW 22-1-10. Obituary: "James Elliot Moir of Lions Manor, passed away after a lengthy illness at the Seven

Oaks Hospital, Sunday, August 13, 1989. Survived by his wife, Chrissy, and his loving children, Maxine Warenko and husband Peter of Winnipeg, Connie Wilson and husband Robert of Sechelt, BC, Marion McLeod and husband Don of Morden, Jim Moir and Emily of Red Water, Alta, George Moir and wife Marva of Houston, Tex, Linda McLennan and husband John of Winnipeg, Richard Moir and wife Nikki of Alida, Sask; as well as 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Mabel Moir of Morden, and one brother Albert and wife Elsie of Pilot Mound; sister-in-law Chrissie of Pilot Mound and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother and father, five sisters and one brother. Elliot was born at Crystal City on March 9, 1903. He lived and farmed in the Snowflake area until he retired. He moved to Winnipeg in 1970. He enjoyed bowling and dancing. He really enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 16 at 1:00 pm at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Home, 1858 Portage Ave, Rev. Pippy officiating. Viewing will take place after the funeral. Service will terminate at the chapel, with cremation to follow. . ."

Gravestone Inscription: "Elliott Moir / 1903-1989 / Rest in peace" He married Chrissy Mildred Maxwell, married 01-Feb-1936 in Crystal City, RM Louise,

Manitoba, b. 17-Nov-1908 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba, (daughter of James Maxwell and Jessie Headrick) d. 18-Oct-1994 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, buried 21-Oct-1994 in Cremation.

Children: i. Maxine6 Moir, b. 12-Jun-1936 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. Winnipeg. She married Peter Warenko, married 1953, b. in Pilot Mound, MB, (son of George

Warenko and Mary Zmurchak). ii. Connie Moir, b. 21-Dec-1937 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, occupation

L.P.N. She married (1) Clarence Legary, married 1959, (son of Adam Legary and Mary ?). She married (2) Robert Wilson.

Robert: Res. Sechelt BC. iii. Marion Moir, b. 22 Jun 1940 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. Mowbray then Morden MB. She married Donald McLeod, married Mar-1959, (son of Donald "Donnie" McLeod

and Isobelle Fairbairn). iv. James D. Moir, b. 17 Oct 1943 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, occupation

Engineer - Imperial Oil. He married (1) Joyce Manning, married 1966, (daughter of Wilfred Manning and Florence ?).

Joyce: Res. Winnipeg MB.


He married (2) Emily ?. Emily: Res. Red Water AB. v. George Moir, b. 23 Sep 1946 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. Houston TX. He married Marva ?. vi. Linda Moir, b. 15 May 1948 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. Winnipeg MB. She married John McLennan. vii. Richard Moir, b. 18 Jun 1950 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba. Res. Alida SK. He married Nikki Drewry, b. 1950 in Mather, Manitoba, (daughter of Thomas

Drewry). 37. Peter Albert5 Moir, (James4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 27-Jan-1905 in Eton District,

RM Louise, Manitoba,30,43,15 d. 2002 in Pilot Mound, Manitoba,15 buried in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba,15 occupation Farmer.

Gravestone Inscription: "Moir / Elsie B. / 1907-1995 / P. Albert / 1905-2002 / Forever with the

Lord" He married Elsie Barbara Taylor, married 15-Mar-1929 in Snowflake, RM Pembina,

Manitoba,30,112 b. 03-Jul-1907 in NE 13-1-11W, RM Louise, Manitoba,30,112,15 (daughter of Oliver Taylor and Mary Calder) d. 07-Jul-1995 in Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Manitoba,112,113,15 buried 11-Jul-1995 in Snowflake Cemetery, Manitoba.112,15

Elsie: Obituary: "Elsie Barbara Moir was born in a house by the side of the road on NE 13-1-11 on

July 3, 1907. Her parents were Oliver and Mary (Calder) Taylor, originally from Scotland. She was married to Albert Moir on March 15, 1929 by Rev. John Linton in the United Church Parsonage at Snowflake. They lived on the Adams farm for four years, then moved to what is known as the Albert Siemens farm. In the fall of 1943 they moved back home to her father's farm. They lived happily there for the next 37 years when they retired to Lariviere. In 1988 they moved to Prairie View Lodge in Pilot Mound. Due to failing health, Elsie moved ot the Personal Care Section in November of last year. On May 25, Elsie fell and broke her hip. Her health continued to fail and she passed away on July 7.

She leaves to mourn her passing, Albert, her loving husband of 66 years; children Gerry of

Toronto, Bert and wife Kay of Snowflake; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Molly (Chas) Howell of Calgary, a brother Bert (Joan) Taylor of Crystal City, two step-sisters, Mae (Clarence) Semple of London, Ontario and Irene (Wally) McAmmond of Stonewall;


sisters-in-law Hazel (Jack) Taylor of Snowflake and Chrissie (Bill) Moir of Pilot Mound; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father, two sons in infancy and a brother, Jack Taylor. . . She will be remembered forever by her work in publishing "Echoes of the Past" and "Chronicles of our Heritage." The funeral service was held at Snowflake United Church on July 11, 1995 with Reverend Abe Reimer officiating. . . The ushers were Glen Wheeler and Kim Taylor. Pallbearers were David Headrick, Clifford Conner, Rick Moir, Garry Moir, Robert Moir and Sean Moir. Interment was in Snowflake Cemetery."

Children: i. James Oliver Albert "Bert"6 Moir, b. 04-Mar-1941 in adopted, occupation Farmer. Res. Snowflake, Manitoba He married Kay Watson, married 11-Jul-1981 in Iron Bridge, Ontario,49 b. in

Alliston, Ontario.49 ii. Gerald Dale "Gerry" Moir, b. 23 Jan 1943 in Crystal City, RM Louise, Manitoba.

He married Hazel Grace Keele, married 07 Mar 1964 in Snowflake, RM Pembina, Manitoba, (daughter of Ivan Keele).

iii. Baby boy, b. Oct-1944 in Manitou MB, d. Oct-1944 in Manitou MB. iv. Baby boy, b. 20 Feb 1947 in Manitou MB, d. 20 Feb 1947 in Manitou MB. 38. George Everett5 Moir, (William4, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 03-Sep-1910 in Pitt,

Minnesota, USA,114 occupation Pastor - Baptist Church. He married (1) Victoria Jennie Barrett, married 05-Feb-1935, b. 21-Jan-1912 in Bladworth, Saskatchewan, (daughter of John Barrett and Kate ?) d. 20-Jun-1981 in Wenatchee, Washington, USA,114 buried in Wenatchee, Washington, USA. He married (2) Mabel G. Estenson, married 01-May-1982 in Montana, USA.114

Children by Victoria Jennie Barrett: i. Victor J.6 Moir, b. 30 Jun 1936 in Glasgow, Montana, USA. He married Thelma

Boyer, married 31 Aug 1962. ii. Gordon E. Moir, b. 23 Apr 1940 in Glasgow, Montana, USA. He married Virginia

Vanderway, married 10 Mar 1979. iii. Georgel E. Moir, b. 10 Oct 1946 in Glasgow, Montana, USA. Res: 1987 - Stoney Brook, Ontario. She married Gary LaMore, married 09 Jun 1967, occupation Baptist Minister. 39. Harry Edward5 Davis, (Janet "Jessie"4 Moir, Margaret3 McQueen, John2, Peter1) b. 28-Jul-1896 in

Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA,17 d. 13-Jul-1964 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,6 occupation Mail Carrier - US Post Office.

Res: 1900 - Davis Twp, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1905 - Wabanaca Twp, Beltrami County,

Minnesota; 1910 - Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota; 1930 - Minneapolis. He married Anna Katherine Herreid, married 1920, b. 1891 in Wisconsin. Children: i. Marvel J.6 Davis, b. 1921 in Minnesota. ii. Elaine A. Davis, b. 1924 in Minnesota.


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