Person Page - 827

     She was born on 4 June 1896 at Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec, Canada.^1,2,3 Mary married Robert Campbell McLaren on 13 November 1913 at 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 McLaren.³
     In the obituary of Harold Gray McLaren who died 4 April 1966, his sister, Mary Airth McLaren, of Sudbury, was listed as a survivor.⁴

     He was born on 16 January 1896 at 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 at France at age 20.^4,3,1
     Robert Roy Airth 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 may have been born on 20 August 1897 at Québec, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁴ He was born on 20 August 1897 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,5
     George Alexander McLaren died on 30 August 1918 at France at age 21.^1,6,7,8
     

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.⁸

     His name was also recorded as Alexander G McLaren.⁴
     He was commonly known as Alex.³
     Alexander G McLaren appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Masson, Buckingham Twp., Québec in the household of his parents, Robert and Francis McLaren.⁴
     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 McLaren⁹

     She was born on 1 March 1870 at 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 at 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, at age 79.^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 at Ontario, Canada.¹

     He was born circa 1821 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.^2,3 Alexander Jamieson was christened on 11 January 1822 at Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ Alexander married Isabella McArthur.³ Alexander married Katherine Airth on 28 March 1856 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,2
     Alexander Jamieson died on 22 April 1886 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     Alexander Jamieson was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^2,1
     In the death registration of Catherine Airth who died 20 December 1902, her survivng husband was Alex Jamieson.⁴
     Research notes (July 2021):

     He was born on 24 July 1868 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,4,5 Robert married Elizabeth Barr on 5 October 1891 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010820. His occupation was given as Clerk.⁵ Robert married Frances Wright Jamieson on 22 November 1893 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010715.^6,1,4
     Robert Airth McLaren died on 12 November 1944 at 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.^7,1,3 The informant on his death registration was his son, Harold G McLaren. He was the widower of the late Frances Jamieson.³
     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^G.^6,3
     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.⁸
     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.^1,9,10 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 1892.¹¹
     Robert A. and Francis 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.¹² Robert McLaren, of Renfrew, was the informant on the death registration of his brother-in-law, Robert Airth Jamieson, who died on 4 January 1923.¹³
     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.¹⁴

     He was born on 8 February 1857 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 James married Victoria Marks circa 1877.¹ James married Christina Matilda McLaughlin on 28 October 1924 at Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marrige Registration 022889.²

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

     He was born on 21 March 1866 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, on his gravestone.^1,2,4 Alternatively, he may have been born on 22 March 1866 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1901 census^4,3; or, on 22 March 1867 at Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to his death registration.⁵ George married Isabella Laventure on 18 June 1889 at Emmanuel Church, Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marrige Registration 010700.^1,2,3,4
     George Jamieson died on 2 August 1923 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 57 according to Ontario Death Registration 029852.^2,6,5 The informant on his death registration was his sister, Mrs. Robert McLaren.⁵
     George Jamieson was buried on 4 August 1923 at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^2,1,5
     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.³

     She was born in June 1869 at Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2 Agnes married George William Thacker on 11 October 1893 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2
     Agnes Park Jamieson died in January 1929 at age 59.^4,2
     Agnes Park Jamieson was buried at Thompsonville (aka Thompson Hill and Renfrew Public Cemetery), Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^2,1
     Her name was also recorded as Agnus according to most sources.^5,6,3 She was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Catherine Airth, who died on 20 December 1902.⁷

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

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

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

     He was born on 1 August 1864 at Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     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^G.²

     He was born on 14 August 1893 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Henry married Irene Mabel Albright on 10 September 1914 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

     He was born on 23 January 1899 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     William McLaren, of Renfrew, was the informant on the death registration of his father, John B. McLaren, who died on 27 February 1929.²

     She was born on 2 August 1816 at 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 at Castleford, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^5,7,4,8
     Elizabeth Airth died on 6 May 1880 at McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 63 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 knownas Lizzie.¹⁰
     Elizabeth Airth was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of David Carswell Jr and Elizabeth McInnes on 24 November 1874.¹¹
     In the obituary of Catherine Hazelton who died 22 August 1931, her mother, Mrs. Angus McInnes of Glasgow, Scotland was listed as predeceased.¹²

     He was born on 16 November 1896 at Ontario, Canada.¹