Emma May Moffat1,2

F, #3501, b. 3 January 1891, d. 12 April 1967
Father*Robert Moffat1,3,4 b. 1 Feb 1858, d. 30 Mar 1935
Mother*Louisa Peterman1,2,3,4 b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 28 Jan 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited19 Jan 2023
     She was born on 3 January 1891 at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, according to the Manitoba Birth Registration index: 1891,001685.5,3,4,6 Alternatively, she may have been born on 3 January 1890 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.7 Emma married Samuel McKinnie Welsh on 3 October 1917 at Roblin, Manitoba, Canada.8,9,10,6
     Emma May Moffat died on 12 April 1967 at age 76.9,11
     Emma May Welsh was buried at Holmfield Cemetery, RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.12
     Emma Moffat appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba in the household of her parents, Robert and Louise Moffat.7
     Emma Moffatt appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Manitoba in the household of her parents, Robert and Louise Moffatt.3
     She appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Turtle Mountain, Manitoba in the household of her parents, Robert and Louisa Moffat.4

Emma Welsh and Samuel Welsh appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer.6
     In the obituary of John Stanley Moffat who died 23 May 1933, his sister, Mrs. S. Welsh of the Holmfield district, was listed as a survivor.13
     In the obituary of Mrs. L. Moffat who died 28 January 1947, her daughter Emma, Mrs. S. Welsh was listed as a survivor.14
     In the obituary of Robert William Welsh who died 26 January 2008, his mother, Emma Welsh, was listed as predeceased.15
     Research notes (October 2020):
CAUTION: Find A Grave has linked a daughter Eva Marion Lord née Wesk to these parents. Her mother was actually Emily Woaden according to her Manitoba Birth Registration. I have suggested a correction to the memoiral owner, but who knows if the change will be made.16

Family

Samuel McKinnie Welsh b. 1 Jan 1888, d. 1974
Marriage*Emma married Samuel McKinnie Welsh on 3 October 1917 at Roblin, Manitoba, Canada.8,9,10,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 2 - Emma Moffat.
  2. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, LAST NAME: MOFFAT
    FIRST NAME: EMMA MAY
    REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1891-001685. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  3. [S1445] Robert Moffat household, 05 June 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Township 1, Souris, Manitoba; Pages: 1 & 2; Family: 8, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S3198] Robert Moffat household, July 14, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 1 and 2, ranges 14, 15 and 16, west of the principal meridian, Souris, Manitoba; Page: 23; Family No: 242, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21930.
  5. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), BIrth - Emma May Moffat; 01/03/1891.
  6. [S4802] Samuel Welsh household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Turtle Mountain (Municipality), Manitoba; RG 31; Folder Number: 27; Page Number: 2, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  7. [S970] Robert Moffat household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Turtle Mountain, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page: 9, Family: 73, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6433.
  8. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), Samuel Welsh & Emma May Moffat.
  9. [S20] Letter, Mary Louise Young to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998, Page 2.
  10. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Samuel M Welsh].
  11. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Emma M Welsh].
  12. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Emma May Welsh née Moffat
    Grave marker transcription:
    Mother     Emma M.     1891 - 1967
    Father     Samuel M.     1888 - 1974
    WELSH.
  13. [S10834] Deaths and Funerals, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27 May 1933, Page 8, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: John Stanley Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Free Press.
  14. [S4786] Mrs. Theresa Perkins, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Feb 1, 1947 viewed at Winnipeg Free Press, Obituary: Mrs. L. Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Winnipeg Free Press.
  15. [S4943] Robert William Welsh, The Guide, Killarney, Manitoba, Feb 15, 2008, unknown page viewed at Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, for Robert William (Bill) Welsh from the Feb 15, 2008 "The Guide", Killarney, MB.
    Transcribed by Gerry Mattinson. Hereinafter cited as The Guide.
  16. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Henry Albert Walton Lewis1,2

M, #3502, b. 10 October 1883, d. 8 March 1953
Father*George Leah Lewis3,2
Mother*Margaret Jane Bradley3,2
Last Edited18 May 2019
     He was born on 10 October 1883 at Kincardine Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 003093.2,3 Alternatively, he may have been born in October 1884 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.4 Henry married Olive Elizabeth Perkins on 31 October 1910 at Teeswater, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.5,3,6,7 Henry married Georgina Maude Powley.8
     Henry Albert Walton Lewis died on 8 March 1953 at age 69.9,10
     Henry Albert Walton Lewis was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.8
     
Canadian Military Service:

     Pte. Henry Albert Lewis began military service on 24 January 1916 at the age of 32 years, 3 months and 14 days at Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. He gave his occupation as a hardware clerk. He was assigned to the 151st Overseas battalion and sailed from Halifax on the S.S. Lapland on Sep 23, 1916.9 His "Particulars of Family of an Officer or Man Enlisted in C. E. F." included the following: his wife, Olive Elizabeth Lewis, his child(ren), Mildred Georgina Lewis and Herbert Clark Lewis, his living parent(s), Jane Lewis.9
     On 30 November 1916, at France, He went overseas with the 5th Battalion.9
     On 18 August 1918, He received gun shot wounds to his lower extremities (later reported as having a fractured pelvis and wound to right thigh) and was reported seriously ill at the General Hospital in Rouen on the 23rd. He was not removed from this list of dangerously ill until Sep 6, 1918.9
     On 14 July 1919, He was invalided to Canada.9 Henry Albert Walton Lewis ended his military service on 13 January 1920 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
End of Military Service section.9

     He was commonly known as Harry.8
     Henry appeared n the 1911 Canadian Census of Teeswater, Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, in the household ofHenry Perkins and Mary Helson Perkins, listed as a teamster for a butter factory.4
     2014 Research notes:
Update WeRelate with Death Card.11


Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Henry Albert Walton Lewis11

Family 1

Olive Elizabeth Perkins b. 31 Dec 1885, d. 1924
Marriage*Henry married Olive Elizabeth Perkins on 31 October 1910 at Teeswater, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.5,3,6,7 
Children

Family 2

Georgina Maude Powley b. 12 Mar 1881, d. 15 Oct 1971
Marriage*Henry married Georgina Maude Powley.8 

Citations

  1. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 2.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Henry Albert Walton Lewis. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Olive Elizabeth Perkins & Henry Lewis.
  4. [S3205] Henry Perkins household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Teeswater, Bruce South, Ontario; Page 2, Family No: 22, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460.
  5. [S20] Letter, Mary Louise Young to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998, page 1 & 2.
  6. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Herbert Clarke Lewis.
  7. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Olive Elizabeth Perkins Lewis
    Grave marker transcription:
    Ar Rest LEWIS
    Olive E Perkins Beloved wife of Henry A Lewis Born Dec 31, 1885 - Died Jan 24, 1924.
  8. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Henry Albert Welton "Harry" Lewis
    Grave marker transcription:
    LEWIS
    In Memory of
    Henry     1883 - 1953     Beloved Husband of Georgina
    Archie Ross     1900 - 1936     Husband of Dorothy Donohoe.
  9. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Lewis, Henry Albert. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  10. [S4734] "Veterans Death Cards: First World War", Record of death ofveterans who died after discharge; Library and Archives Canada (LAC); Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lewis, Henry A 624578. Hereinafter cited as "Veterans Death Cards: First World War."
  11. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  12. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Mildred Georgina Lewis.
  13. [S4635] John Laughlin, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15922468, John Laughlin (Glenn Dale, Maryland), downloaded viewed Dec 18, 2013, Harvey Bradley Lewis.
  14. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Lewis
    Grave marker transcription:
    Baby of H Lewis.

Brian Roy Moffat1,2,3

M, #3503, b. 1937, d. February 1984
Father*Russell Edward Moffat1 b. 26 Jul 1903, d. 28 May 1958
Mother*Christena Margaret Harrison1 b. 9 Dec 1905, d. 30 May 1986
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited9 Jun 2019
     He was born in 1937.3
     Brian Roy Moffat died in February 1984 Brian Roy Moffat died suddenly at the age of 47. Brian was a pioneer breeder of Charolais cattle in Manitoba. He began raising them in 1958 and was one of the first beeders to import from France.4,5
     Brought his first Charolais cattle in from the USA.6
     Imported one Charolais from Europe.6
     In the obituary of Calvin P. Gibson who died 8 August 2011, Brother-in-law, Brian Roy Moffat, was listed as predeceased.4
     In the obituary of Mary-Louise Young-Walton who died 21 July 2018, her brother, Brian Moffat, was listed as predeceased.7

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 3.
  2. [S2852] Clan Moffat Genealogy, online http://genealogy.clanmoffat.org/index.php, [http://genealogy.clanmoffat.org/getperson.php Brian Roy Moffat]. Hereinafter cited as Clan Moffat Genealogy.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Brian R Moffat].
  4. [S4725] Obituary for Calvin P. Gibson, Wheatland Funeral Service, unknown location, about 11 Aug 2011 viewed at Wheatland Funeral Service, Obituary: Calvin P Gibson. Hereinafter cited as Wheatland Funeral Service.
  5. [S4877] (none), Charolais Banner, unknown location, (unknown), Page 15 of 20 viewed at http://charolaisbanner.com/newcbsite/, http://www.charolaisbanner.com/history/m.doc
  6. [S4875] Committees representing the J A Victor David Museum and New Horizons, compiler, Reflections 1882-1982 (possibly Winnipeg, Manitoba: Inter-Collegiate Press of Canada Limited, 1982), After loading, goto 24 - second page of article - CATTLE by Melvin J Rankin. Hereinafter cited as Reflections 1882-1982.
  7. [S8362] Mary-Louise Young-Walton née Moffat, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jul 28, 2018 viewed at http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/, Mary-Louise Young-Walton née Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Free Press.

Robert William Welsh1

M, #3505, b. 4 April 1928, d. 26 January 2008
Father*Samuel McKinnie Welsh2,1 b. 1 Jan 1888, d. 1974
Mother*Emma May Moffat2,1 b. 3 Jan 1891, d. 12 Apr 1967
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 4 April 1928.3,1
     Robert William Welsh died on 26 January 2008 at age 79.4,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert William Welsh.
Predeceased: Sam Welsh and Emma Welsh.1

     Robert William Welsh was buried on 30 January 2008 at Holmfield Cemetery, RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.3,1
     Note regarding Robert William Welsh: Twin of Ruby Welsh.1
     He was commonly known as Bill.3
     He was commonly known as Billy.2

Citations

  1. [S4943] Robert William Welsh, The Guide, Killarney, Manitoba, Feb 15, 2008, unknown page viewed at Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, for Robert William (Bill) Welsh from the Feb 15, 2008 "The Guide", Killarney, MB.
    Transcribed by Gerry Mattinson. Hereinafter cited as The Guide.
  2. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 2.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Bill Welsh].
  4. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Bill Welsh
    Grave marker transcription:
    WELSH
    Bill     1928 - 2008...

Harry Ray Smith1,2,3

M, #3507, b. 9 October 1925, d. January 1979
Father*Earl Aubrey Smith3 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 19 Nov 1987
Mother*Alma Carrie McGray3 b. 22 Oct 1898, d. May 1930
Last Edited2 Jul 2023
     He was born on 9 October 1925 at Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.3
     Harry Ray Smith died in January 1979 at Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 53.2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harry Ray Smith.
     Harry Ray Smith was a Taxi Driver.3
     In the obituary of Gordon Smith who died 4 September 1965, his nephew, Harry Smith, of Yarmouth, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Alma May Smith who died 10 October 1987, her (step) son, Harry Smith, was listed as predeceased.5
     In the obituary of Earl Aubrey Smith who died 19 November 1987, his son, Harry Smith, was listed as predeceased.6

Citations

  1. [S350] Unknown author, United Church of Canada cited by Peter C Smith (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), 1925-1948 records, marriage.
  2. [S351] Harry Ray Smith, unsourced transcription cited by Peter C Smith, Ontario, Jan 1979 viewed at Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith. Hereinafter cited as unsource transcription.
  3. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  4. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary: Gordon Smith.
  5. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary Alma May Smith née Stone.
  6. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary of Earl Aubrey Smith.

Ronald Lewis Smith1,2

M, #3509, b. 18 November 1923, d. 2002
Father*Earl Aubrey Smith2 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 19 Nov 1987
Mother*Alma Carrie McGray2 b. 22 Oct 1898, d. May 1930
Last Edited8 Oct 2020
     He was born on 18 November 1923 at Nova Scotia, Canada,2; or, in 1922 according to his gravemarker.3
     Ronald Lewis Smith died in 2002.3
     Ronald Lewis Smith was buried at Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.3
     On 1944, He was shell shocked.2
     He was commonly known as Louis.2,1
     In the obituary of Gordon Smith who died 4 September 1965, his nephew, Ronald Smith, of Yarmouth, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Harry Ray Smith who died January 1979, his brother, Louis Smith, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Alma May Smith who died 10 October 1987, her (step) son, Ronald Smith, of Dayton, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Earl Aubrey Smith who died 19 November 1987, his son, Ronald Lewis Smith, of Dayton, was listed as a survivor.6

Citations

  1. [S351] Harry Ray Smith, unsourced transcription cited by Peter C Smith, Ontario, Jan 1979 viewed at Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith. Hereinafter cited as unsource transcription.
  2. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Ronald L. Smith
    Grave marker transcription:
    SMITH
    Earl A.     1899 - 1987
    His wife Alma M.     1911 - 1987
    Ronald L.     1922 - 2002.
  4. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary: Gordon Smith.
  5. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary Alma May Smith née Stone.
  6. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary of Earl Aubrey Smith.

Eunice Evelyn McGray1

F, #3510, b. 5 July 1896, d. 1 February 1981
Father*Frederick McGray2,3 b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 8 Jul 1937
Last Edited8 Oct 2020
     She was born on 5 July 1896 at Nova Scotia, Canada.2,3 Eunice married George Alfred Gordon Smith on 23 June 1923 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.2
     Eunice Evelyn McGray died on 1 February 1981 at Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 84 Raised Charles and Eunice after Alma (Sister) died in 1929.2
     She lived at Argyle St, Salem, Yarmouth Twp., Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.2 She was She had red hair.2 She was Baptist.2
     In the obituary of Gordon Smith who died 4 September 1965, his wife, Eunice E. MacGray, was listed as a survivor.4

Family

George Alfred Gordon Smith b. 12 Jul 1897, d. 4 Sep 1965
Marriage*Eunice married George Alfred Gordon Smith on 23 June 1923 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.2 

Citations

  1. [S1085] Interview with Jean MacKenzie (unknown informant address), by Peter C Smith, Sept 16, 1990. Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith (Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada).
  2. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  3. [S1086] John Smith household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Plymouth North, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary: Gordon Smith.

Eric George King1

M, #3511, b. 23 March 1916, d. October 1991
Last Edited1 Jun 2016
     He was born on 23 March 1916 at Prescott, Ontario, Canada.1
     Eric George King died in October 1991 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.1
     In the obituary of Harry Ray Smith who died January 1979, his brother-in-law, Eric King, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Alma May Smith who died 10 October 1987, her son-in-law, Eric King, was listed as a survivor.3

Citations

  1. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  2. [S351] Harry Ray Smith, unsourced transcription cited by Peter C Smith, Ontario, Jan 1979 viewed at Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith. Hereinafter cited as unsource transcription.
  3. [S34] Peter C Smith, Dec 1998, Obituary Alma May Smith née Stone.

James Herbert Moffat1,2

M, #3514, b. 8 December 1892, d. 7 July 1963
Father*Robert Moffat3,4,5 b. 1 Feb 1858, d. 30 Mar 1935
Mother*Louisa Peterman3,1,4,5 b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 28 Jan 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Oct 2020
     He was born on 8 December 1892 at RM of North Norfolk, Manitoba, Canada, according to the Manitoba Birth Registration index: 1892,002814.1,6,4,5,2 James married Annie Horton on 14 October 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.7,8,9
     James Herbert Moffat died on 7 July 1963 at age 70.7,2
     James Herbert Moffat was buried at Killarney Cemetery, Killarney, Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.10,2
     His name was also recorded as Herbert Moffatt as enumerated in the 1911 census.4
     Herbert Moffat appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba in the household of his parents, Robert and Louise Moffat.6
     Herbert Moffatt appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Manitoba in the household of his parents, Robert and Louise Moffatt.4
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Turtle Mountain, Manitoba in the household of his parents, Robert and Louisa Moffat, listed as a soldier.5
     In the obituary of John Stanley Moffat who died 23 May 1933, his brother, Herbert Moffat of the Holmfield district, was listed as a survivor.11
     In the obituary of Mrs. L. Moffat who died 28 January 1947, her son, Herbert Moffat was listed as a survivor.12
     In the obituary of Richard Moore Stacey who died 12 April 1951, Brother-in-law and pall bearer, James Herbert Moffat, was listed as a survivor.13

Family

Annie Horton b. 1906, d. 2006
Marriage*James married Annie Horton on 14 October 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.7,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, James Herbert Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  2. [S4803] Canadian Headstones Index, 1840-2017 , CanadianHeadstones, Canadian Headstones Search Page; "Images of grave markers are included, with minimal index entries. When you find an index entry, use the "Click Here" button on the right to view details and transcription"; cited as "Canadian Headstones., [http://www.canadianheadstones.com/mb/view.php?id=14288 Canadian Headstones - Killarney Cemetery - James Herbert & Annie Moffat]

    MOFFAT

    James Herbert
    1892-1963

    Annie
    1906-2006

    My Trust Is In God.
  3. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 2 - Herbert Moffat.
  4. [S1445] Robert Moffat household, 05 June 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Township 1, Souris, Manitoba; Pages: 1 & 2; Family: 8, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S3198] Robert Moffat household, July 14, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 1 and 2, ranges 14, 15 and 16, west of the principal meridian, Souris, Manitoba; Page: 23; Family No: 242, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21930.
  6. [S970] Robert Moffat household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Turtle Mountain, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page: 9, Family: 73, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6433.
  7. [S20] Letter, Mary Louise Young to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998, Page 2.
  8. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), DETAILED MARRIAGE INFORMATION
    REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1931-043170
    MARRIAGE DETAILSPlace of Marriage: WINNIPEG
    Date of Marriage: 14/10/1931
    PERSONAL DETAILS
    GROOM      BRIDE
    Last Name: MOFFAT     Last Name: HORTON
    Given Names: JAMES HERBERT     Given Names: ANNIE.
  9. [S4803] "Canadian Headstones", online Canadian Headstones Search Page: Canadian Headstones - Killarney Cemetery - James Herbert & Annie Moffat
    Grave marker transcription:
    MOFFAT
    James Herbert     1892-1963
    Annie     1906-2006
    My Trust Is In God.
  10. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., James Herbert Moffat.
  11. [S10834] Deaths and Funerals, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27 May 1933, Page 8, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: John Stanley Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Free Press.
  12. [S4786] Mrs. Theresa Perkins, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Feb 1, 1947 viewed at Winnipeg Free Press, Obituary: Mrs. L. Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Winnipeg Free Press.
  13. [S4872] R. M. Stacey, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Apr 21, 1951, Page 26, column 2 viewed at Winnipeg Free Press archive, No link provided. This archive requires a subscription. Hereinafter cited as Winnipeg Free Press.

Genevieve McGray1,2,3

F, #3516, b. circa 1882, d. circa 1956
Last Edited29 Jun 2015
     She was born circa 1882 at Nova Scotia, Canada.3 Genevieve married Brandon Smith on 21 August 1902 at Little River, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada, 12 children.3
     Genevieve McGray died circa 1956 Cancer.3

Family

Brandon Smith b. 21 Aug 1877, d. 14 Sep 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S1085] Interview with Jean MacKenzie (unknown informant address), by Peter C Smith, Sept 16, 1990. Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith (Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada), Supplied initial information on the Genevieve MacGray/Brandon Smith line.; 9/16/90.
  2. [S352] Peter C Smith, online unknown url, unknown author (unknown location), downloaded 1998.
  3. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  4. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records, FIELDING ELSIE SMITH 11/03/1906 MACGRAY SMITH F CANADA ORANGE 04/17/1995 010-09-0767 88. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.

Annie Horton1,2

F, #3518, b. 1906, d. 2006
Last Edited16 Oct 2023
     She was born in 1906.3 Annie married James Herbert Moffat on 14 October 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.1,2,3
     Annie Horton was buried at Killarney Cemetery, Killarney, Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.3,4
     Annie Horton died in 2006.3

Family

James Herbert Moffat b. 8 Dec 1892, d. 7 Jul 1963

Citations

  1. [S20] Letter from Mary Louise Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Rick Moffat, 20 Mar 1998; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), Page 2.
  2. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, DETAILED MARRIAGE INFORMATION
    REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1931-043170
    MARRIAGE DETAILSPlace of Marriage: WINNIPEG
    Date of Marriage: 14/10/1931
    PERSONAL DETAILS
    GROOM      BRIDE
    Last Name: MOFFAT     Last Name: HORTON
    Given Names: JAMES HERBERT     Given Names: ANNIE. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4803] Canadian Headstones Index, 1840-2017 , CanadianHeadstones, Canadian Headstones Search Page; "Images of grave markers are included, with minimal index entries. When you find an index entry, use the "Click Here" button on the right to view details and transcription"; cited as "Canadian Headstones., Canadian Headstones - Killarney Cemetery - James Herbert & Annie Moffat
    Grave marker transcription:
    MOFFAT
    James Herbert     1892-1963
    Annie     1906-2006
    My Trust Is In God.
  4. [S4804] Kilarney, Manitoba, Canada. Cemetery Search, online Kilarney, Manitoba, Canada. Cemetery Search, Moffat, Annie - Section: 2 Row: 4 Plot: 5. Hereinafter cited as Killarney Manitoba Cemetery Search.

Joseph R Smith1,2,3

M, #3519, b. 12 October 1859, d. 13 September 1900
Father*Jonathan Smith3,4 b. 26 Jan 1833, d. 30 Jul 1912
Mother*Eliza Jane Trefry3,4 b. 1836 or 1837, d. 12 Jan 1922
Last Edited16 Aug 2020
     He was born on 12 October 1859 at Little River, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia (colony).3,4
     Joseph R Smith died on 13 September 1900 at Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 40.3
     Joseph Smith appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia in the household of his parents, Jonathan and Eliza J Smith.3,4
     The following biographical information appeared at the book Yarmouth, Past and Present : A Book Of Reminiscences (1902) published in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 1902:
Joseph Smith, one of the crew of the Gloucester schooner Maud M. Story, Capt. Murray Larkin, was washed overboard during a gale on the 13th September, and was drowned. He was 39 years of age, and a native of Sluice Point, where he left a widow.3,5

     In the obituary of Eliza Jane Trefry who died 12 January 1922, her son, Joseph Smith of New York, was listed as a survivor.3,2
     Research notes (August 2020):
I need to reconcile his being listed as drowned in 1900, and surviving his mother in 1922.6

Citations

  1. [S5582] J. Murray Lawson, Yarmouth, Past and Present : A Book Of Reminiscences (Yarmouth, NS: J.M. Lawson, 1902), swept overboard from "Maud M. Story"; page 199. Hereinafter cited as Yarmouth, Past and Present.
  2. [S1083] Unknown article title, Yarmouth Telegram, Yarmouth, NS, Jan 20, 1922 viewed at Source reference included in 1998 GED file from Peter Smith. Hereinafter cited as Yarmouth Telegram.
  3. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.
  4. [S336] Jonathan Smith household, Apr 2, 1871 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Plymouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Page: 56; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-10545.
  5. [S5582] J. Murray Lawson, Yarmouth, Past and Present, Goto page 199 - Disasters to Yarmouth Shipping.
  6. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Oscar S Smith1

M, #3520, b. 4 January 1861
Father*Jonathan Smith2,1 b. 26 Jan 1833, d. 30 Jul 1912
Mother*Eliza Jane Trefry2,1 b. 1836 or 1837, d. 12 Jan 1922
Last Edited22 Jun 2018
     He was born on 4 January 1861 at Little River, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada,2; or, circa 1862 at Nova Scotia (colony) according to the 1871 census.1
     His name was also recorded as Oscar H Smith.2
     Oscar S Smith appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia in the household of his parents, Jonathan and Eliza J Smith.2,1

Citations

  1. [S336] Jonathan Smith household, Apr 2, 1871 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Plymouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Page: 56; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-10545.
  2. [S34] Peter C Smith, online GED file received by email, Peter C Smith (Ontario), downloaded Dec 1998.