Person Page - 827

     She was born on 4 June 1896, Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec, Canada.^1,2,5,3,4 Mary married Robert C. McLaren on 13 November 1913, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 013407.^1,2
     Mary A. McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec in the household of her parents, Robert and Francis (sic) McLaren.³
     Mary A. McLaren appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Robert and Frances McLaren.⁴
     In the obituary of Harold Gray McLaren who died 4 April 1966, his sister, Mary Airth McLaren, of Sudbury, was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born on 16 January 1896, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 033603.^1,2,3
     Pvt. Rob Roy Airth died on 12 September 1916, France at age 20.^4,3,1 He was buried at Sunken Road Cemetery, Contalmaison France.^4,5
     
     Pvt. Rob Roy Airth began military service on 7 November 1914 at the age of 18 years, 9 months and 22 days at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.³ He was killed in action on 12 September 1916 at the Courceltte area, Deoartment de la Somme, France. He was killed by shell fire at 11:50 p.m. He was in the 21st Bn., Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

End of Military Service section.⁵

     He was commonly known as Roy from his WWI attestation papers³ ; and, Pvt. Rob Roy Airth as he signed his attestation papers.³

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Pvt. Rob Roy Airth⁶

     Alternatively, he was born on the same date at Québec, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁵
     He was born on 20 August 1897, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,4,6,3
     George Alexander McLaren died on 30 August 1918, France at age 21.^1,7,8,9
     Pte. George Alexander McLaren is remembered on a grave marker/cenotaph at Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Vimy, Pas de Calais, France.¹⁰
     George Alexander McLaren is remembered on a grave marker/cenotaph at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹¹
     

Canadian Military Service

     George Alexander McLaren was conscripted on 11 October 1917 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. He received his medical examination under the Military Service Act. He was called up Jan 3, 1918 in Kingston, Ontario. His enlistment papers show that he had scars from old burns on his right arm and left hip.² He was killed in action on 30 August 1918 at France. His Circumstances of Casualty form notes that "Whilst with his Company in the assembly area, North East of Fontaine-lez-Croisilles, he was hit and almost instantly killed by shrapnel from an enemy shell."

Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial.

End of Military Service section.⁹

     George Alexander McLaren was also known as Pte. George Alexander McLaren.¹⁰ His name was also recorded as Alexander G. McLaren n the 1901 census.⁵
     He was commonly known as Alex.⁴
     Alexander G. McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec in the household of his parents, Robert and Francis (sic) McLaren.⁵
     George Alexander McLaren appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Robert and Frances McLaren.³
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Renfrew Mercury published in Renfrew, Ontario 20 September 1918 :


Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for George Alexander McLaren¹²

     She was born on 1 March 1870, Elderslie Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 005921.^2,6,7,4,8 Ella married John Lewis Ployart on 27 July 1892, Comox District, British Columbia, Canada.^{9,7,10,8,11,5}
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Ella Grace Elizabeth Halliday died on 29 April 1949 at Hollywood Sanatorium, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.^1,3,4
     The informant on her death registration was her son. Her father was identified as James Alexander Halliday and Jane Henderson. She was the widow of the late John Lewis Ployart.⁴

Census Data

     John L. and Grace Ployart appeared on the 1925 State Census of Pembina, Pembina County, North Dakota, enumerated 4 January 1925.⁷
     John L. and Grace Ployart appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Kootenay, British Columbia, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a millman. Their children: Vivian, Athol, Louie and Margaret, were listed as living with them.⁶
     She was cremated on 2 May 1949 at Vancouver Crematorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.⁴

     He was born on 3 February 1894, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,4
     Donald McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren.⁴
     Donald Campbell McLaren appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren.³
     In the obituary of John B. McLaren who died 27 February 1929, his son, Donald McLaren, of Renfrew, was listed as a survivor.²

     He was born circa 1821, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.^2,3 Alexander Jamieson was christened on 11 January 1822 at Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1823 at Scotland sinc e he was 48 in the 1871 census⁴; or, circa 1827 at Scotland since he was 54 in the 1881 census.⁵ Alexander married Isabella McArthur.³ Alexander married Katherine Airth on 28 March 1856, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.^2,1,6,4
     Alexander Jamieson died on 22 April 1886, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^2,1,7
     Alxaned and Catherine Jameson appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1871. Alxaned was described as a tailer merchant. Their children, Alxarder, James, Robert, George, Agnes and Fanny, were listed as living with them.⁴
     Alexander and Catherine Jemmieson appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Alexander was described as a tailor. Their children, Robert, George and Agness, were listed as living with them.⁵
     In the death registration of Catherine Airth who died 20 December 1902, her survivng husband was Alex Jamieson.⁶
     Research notes (July 2021):

     He was born on 24 July 1868, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{1,4,5,6,7,3,8,9} Robert married Elizabeth Barr on 5 October 1891, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010820. His occupation was given as Clerk.^6,7,9 Robert married Frances Wright Jamieson on 22 November 1893, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010715.^10,1,5,8
     Robert Airth McLaren died on 12 November 1944, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada at age 76 according to Ontario Death Registration 071407. He was a widower and had been a bookkeeper in the lumbering industry.^11,1,4
     The informant on his death registration was his son, Harold G. McLaren. He was the widower of the late Frances Jamieson.⁴ Robert Airth McLaren was buried on 14 November 1944 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^10,4,12
     He of Renfrew, ON was listed as next-of-kin on his father George's conscription papers. He received his medical examination under the Military Service Act. He was called up Jan 3, 1918 in Kingston, Ontario. His enlistment papers show that he had scars from old burns on his right arm and left hip.¹³
     Robert Airth McLaren was listed as a witness to the marriage of John Barr McLaren and Elizabeth Campbell on 25 December 1889 at McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010457.^{14,1,15,16,17,18,19,20}
     R. A. McLaren, of Renfrew, was the informant on the death registration of his wife (and 1st cousin once removed), Elizabeth Barr, who died on 9 January 1892.²¹
     Robert A. and Francis (sic) McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a station agent. Their children: Donald R., Mary A., Alexander G. and Harold G., were listed as living with them. As well as his mother-in-law, Kate Jamieson.⁷
     Robert A. and Frances McLaren appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 6 June 1911. Robert was described as a bookkeeper, but I cannot read where he works. Their children Mary A., George Alexander and Harold were listed as living with them.⁸
     Robert A. McLaren and Francis (sic) W. McLaren appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 13 June 1921, described as a bookkeeper for a flour mill. Their son Harold G. was listed as living with them.⁹
     Robert McLaren, of Renfrew, was the informant on the death registration of his brother-in-law, Robert Airth Jamieson, who died on 4 January 1923.²²
     In the obituary of John B. McLaren who died 27 February 1929, his brother, Robert A. McLaren, of Renfrew, was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     Robert Airth and Frances Wright McLaren appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Robert was described as a bookkeeper for a general store.³
     Robert Airth McLaren was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Francis (sic) Wright McLaren, who died on 3 June 1943.²³
     In the obituary of Harold Gray McLaren who died 4 April 1966, his parents, Robert A. McLaren and Frances Jamieson were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁴

     He was born on 8 February 1857, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.^1,2,3 James married Victoria Marks circa 1877.¹ James married Christina Matilda McLaughlin on 28 October 1924, Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada Ontario Marrige Registration 022889.²
     James Jamieson appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alxaned and Catherine Jameson.³

     He was born on 24 April 1861, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     William Jamieson died on 23 May 1861, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.¹

     He was born on 22 March 1867, Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada according to his death registration.^3,7,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 21 March 1866 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada, on his gravestone^{8,2,4,5,9,10,11}; or, on 22 March 1866 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada, according to the 1901 census.^4,9,5,10 George married Isabella Laventure on 18 June 1889 at Emmanuel Church, Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada Ontario Marrige Registration 010700.^{2,8,9,4,7,10,11}
     George William Jamieson died on 2 August 1923, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada at age 56 according to Ontario Death Registration 029852.^8,12,3
     The informant on his death registration was his sister, Mrs. Robert McLaren.³ George William Jamieson was buried on 4 August 1923 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^8,2,3,13
     George Jameson appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alxaned and Catherine Jameson.⁵
     George Jemmieson appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alexander and Catherine Jemmieson.⁶
     George Jamieson appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Catherine Jamieson, and he was listed as a cattle buyer.⁷
     George and Bella Jamieson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Presyterian and a Drover. Their children: D. M., Katie, E. P., B. G. and G. W., were listed as living with them. Note that B. G. was enumerated as a son, not a daughter.⁹
     George and Isabell Jamieson appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Fitzroy Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, enumerated circa 2 June 1911. Their children Cathrine, Eldred, Bell and George were listed as living with them.¹¹
     George and Isabel Jamison appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Fitzroy Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as a farmer. Their children Eldred and George were listed as living with them.¹⁰ The late George Jamiesonwas recorded as the bride's father at the marriage of William F. Gerecke and Isobel Grey Jamieson on 23 November 1929.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Eldred Park Jamieson who died 24 December 1977, his parents, George William Jamieson and Isabel Ellen Lavendure (sic) were listed or implied as predeceased.¹

     She was born in June 1869, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2,5,6,4 Agnes married George William Thacker on 11 October 1893, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2
     Agnes Park Jamieson died in January 1929.^7,2 She was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^2,1
     She was also known as Agnus according to her marriage registration and the birth registrations of her children.^8,9,3
     Agnes Jameson appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Alxaned and Catherine Jameson.⁶
     Agness Jemmieson appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Alexander and Catherine Jemmieson.⁴
     Agnes Jamieson appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her mother, Catherine Jamieson, and she was listed as a milliner.⁵
     Mrs. George Thacker was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Catherine Airth, who died on 20 December 1902.¹⁰

     He was born on 11 December 1858, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Henry Airth Jamieson died on 29 June 1863, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada at age 4.¹ He was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.¹

     She was born on 24 May 1803, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ Isobel married James Campbell on 7 August 1824, Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹

     He was born on 16 February 1868, Hollin, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 Ernest married Elizabeth Lilly Kirby on 1 January 1891, Comox District, British Columbia, Canada.^5,4
     Ernest Augustus Halliday died on 5 July 1961, District of Saanich, British Columbia, Canada at age 93.^1,2,3

     He was born on 1 August 1864, Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.^1,2,5,3,4
     Robert Airth Jamieson died on 4 January 1923 at 62 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada at age 58 according to Ontario Death Registration 030114. His occupation was given as Station Master and Agent for the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railroad.) He was single.^1,2
     The informant on his death registration was his brother-in-law, Robert McLaren.² The cause of his death was given as arterio sclerosis with contributing factors of myocarditis and hyperthropy of heart and cardiac assets(?)² Robert Airth Jamieson was buried on 6 January 1923 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.²
     Robert Airth Jamieson was also known as Robert Jemmieson 1881 census.⁴
     Robert Jameson appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alxaned and Catherine Jameson.³
     Robert Jemmieson appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alexander and Catherine Jemmieson.⁴
     Robert Jamieson appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Catherine Jamieson, and he was listed as a station master.⁵

     He was born on 14 August 1893, India according to the 1901 census. Note that his marriage registration gave his birthplace as Coconoda (sic) which is Cocanada (modern Kakinada) India.^4,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 15 August 1893 at Peddapuram, India, according to another researcher.¹ George married Linda May Tickner on 24 August 1929, Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 015501. He was a civil engineer, and she was a nurse.^2,7
     Major George S. Walker died on 14 June 1962, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada at age 68.^1,7
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George Stuart Walker. George Stuart Walker was buried on 18 June 1962, Toronto, York County, Ontario Canada.⁷
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Sapper George Stuart Walker began military service on 24 June 1915 at the age of 21 at Rockcliffe, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Canadian Engineers Training Depot. He was single, and a surveyor with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 9.5" with hazel eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Fanny Minerva Walker of Renfrew, Ontario.⁸ George Stuart Walker ended military service as part of general demobilization on 25 February 1919 at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, having served in England and France.

End of Military Service section.⁸

     Harry, George and Ruth moved to Canada with their mother, Frances Minerva Wright Airth in 1896; from India.⁴
     George Walker appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Fanny Walker.⁴
     George S. Walker appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother Fanny Airth Walker, and he was listed as a civil engineer, possibly at school, or at a school, in Renfrew.⁶
     George Stewart Walker appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Ottawa, Ontario in the household of his mother Faney M. Walker.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 16 June 1962.⁷

     He was born on 2 October 1867, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Henry married Irene Mabel Albright on 10 September 1914, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

     He was born on 23 January 1899, Ontario, Canada according to the 1901 census.^3,7 According to his birth registration, William John McLaren was born on 24 January 1899 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 035612.^4,6,8 Alternatively, he may have been born on 23 May 1898 at Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, on his WWI Attestation papers.¹ William married Doris Royle on 1 June 1920, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^9,8
     William John McLaren died on 9 August 1989 at Bennett Health Care Center, Georgetown, Halton County, Ontario, Canada at age 90.^10,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William John McLaren. William John McLaren was buried on 12 August 1989 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^10,2
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William John McLaren of Renfrew, Ontario, R.R.#1 began military service on 7 December 1916 at the age of 17 ( but he altered his birth date to appear old enough to enlist) at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, joining the 240th O/S Battalion, C.E.F.. He was a farmer. He was described as being 5' 11" and 151 lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion. It was noted he had 7 moles on various body parts and a scar on his left hip. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, J. B. McLaren of Renfrew, Ontario, R.R.#1. He was assigned regimental number 1042526.¹
     On 17 August 1918, at France, he received a gunshot wound to his right elbow.¹
     On 10 June 1919, after being treated in several hospitals in France and England, he was invalided to Canada.¹
     On 21 June 1919, at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, USA, he arrived aboard the "Essequibo" and on the 22nd he was admitted to the Queens Military Hspital in Kingston, Ontario.¹ Pte. William John McLaren ended his military service on 12 August 1919 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, he was struck off strength/discharged as medically unfit for further service due to his wound. He had served 4 months in Canada, 17 months in England and 7 months in France.

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Bill.²
     William J. McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren.⁷ William John appeared 1n the 1921 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of John B. McLaren and Elizabeth McLaren.⁶ On 3 May 1917 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, his unit sailed for Europe aboard the "S.S. Megantic", including his brother Alexander on the same sailing.¹
     On 19 January 1918, he went to France, joining the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.¹
     In the obituary of John B. McLaren who died 27 February 1929, his son, William McLaren, of Renfrew, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     William McLaren, of Renfrew, was the informant on the death registration of his father, John B. McLaren, who died on 27 February 1929.¹¹
     William and Doris McLaren appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. William was described as having an income.⁸
     In the obituary of John B. McLaren who died 8 September 1983, his brother, William McLaren, of Georgetown, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 12 August 1989.²

     She was born on 2 August 1816, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland or Glasgow according to the death registration of his daughter Margaret.^5,6,4 Elizabeth married Angus McInnes on 22 March 1833, Castleford, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^5,7,4,8
     Elizabeth Airth died on 6 May 1880, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada of a liver complaint according to Ontario Death Registration 030496.^5,4,9
     The informant on her death registration was her husband, Angus McInnes.⁴ Elizabeth Airth was buried at Goshen Protestant Cemetery, McNab/Braeside Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^5,9
     She was commonly known as Lizzie.¹⁰ She emmigrated with her parents, Henry Airth and Marion Park in June 1827 to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, sailing to Montreal with their seven children: Agnes, Elizabeth, Henry, Robert, David, Marion and Katherine.¹¹
     Elizabeth Airth was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of David Carswell Jr and Elizabeth McInnes on 24 November 1874.¹²
     In the obituary of Catherine Hazelton who died 22 August 1931, her mother, Mrs. Angus McInnes of Glasgow, Scotland was listed as predeceased.¹³

     He was born on 16 November 1896, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,4,5,6,7 Alexander married Evelyn Margaret Fraser on 18 October 1921, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019586.^8,7
     Alexander Campbell McLaren died on 27 April 1970, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada at age 73.^9,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Alexander C. McLaren. Alexander Campbell McLaren was buried on 29 April 1970 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.⁹
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Alexander Campbell McLaren of Renfrew, Ontario, R.R.#1 began military service on 6 December 1916 at the age of 20 joining the 240th O/S Battalion, C.E.F.. He was a farmer, and he joined up a day before his youngest brother William. He was described as being 5' 6" and 139 lbs, with blue eyes, fair hair and a ruddy complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, John B. McLaren of Renfrew, Ontario, R.R.#1. He was assigned regimental number 1042524.¹
     On 16 November 1918, he was promoted to Lance Corporal.¹ L/CPL Alexander Campbell McLaren ended military service as part of general demobilization on 19 March 1919 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada,

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Alex McLaren.^3,7
     Alexander McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren.⁶
     Alex C. McLaren appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren.⁵ On 5 March 1917 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, his unit sailed for Europe aboard the "S.S. Megantic", including his brother William on the same sailing.¹
     On 18 January 1918, he went to France, joining the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.¹
     Alexander McLaren appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Elizabeth McLaren, and he was listed as a farmer's son on his father's farm.⁴
     In the obituary of John B. McLaren who died 27 February 1929, his son, Alex McLaren, of Renfrew, was listed as a survivor.³
     Alex and Evelyn Margaret Fraser appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1930. Alex was described as a laborer in the general labor industry, and he was unemployed at the time of the census. Their children Alexander were listed as living with them.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 28 April 1970.⁹