Person Page - 935

     He was born on 5 February 1850 at Orono, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada.^3,5,4,6,1 Neil married Jeannie Hervey Lawder on 26 June 1879 at Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007953.^3,6 Neil married Edith Isabel Radclyffe on 23 May 1916 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marriage Registrtation 015927.^7,8
     Neil Ferguson MacNachtan died on 10 December 1928 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78 according to Ontario Death Registrtation 025985. His occupation was listed as County Clerk and Treasurer.¹ The informant on his death registration was his son, E. L. MacNachtan.¹
      The cause of his death was given as angina pectoris.¹
     Neil Ferguson MacNachtan was buried at Cobourg Union Cemetery, Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^10,11
     Lt. Col. N. F. MacNachtan, of Cobourg, Ontario, was listed as next-of-kin on his son Edmund's attestation (enlistment) papers.¹²
     Neil Macnachtan appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Edmund and Elizabeth MacNachtan, listed as a Store Clerk.⁴
     N. F. and Jeannie H McNachtan appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881, described as a merchant and a Presbyterian. Their daughter Ethel R was listed as living with them.⁵
     N. F. and Jennie McNachtan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 19 April 1901, described as county clerk and treasurer. Their children: Ethel R, Cathleen, Nora and Edmud (sic) L., were listed as living with them. His mother-in-law, Catherine Lawder resided in his household.⁶ Neil F. MacNachtan was the informant on the death registration of his daughter, Kathleen Hervey MacNachtan.¹³ Neil F. MacNachtan was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Jeannie Hervey MacNachtan.¹⁴
     Neil F. McNachtan appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Neil was described as County Clerk and a Presbyterian. His children Ethel, Nora and Edmund were listed as living with him.¹⁵
     The following article appeared in the London The Times, 11 November 1911 :

     The following biographical information appeared at the book "Who's Who and Why", 1912:

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Colborne Express published in Colborne, Ontario 13 December 1928:


     In the obituary of Herbert Lawrence MacNachtan who died 23 December 1936, his brother, Col. Neil F. MacNachtan was listed as predeceased.¹⁸

     He was born on 5 July 1869 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^4,1,5,2 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1868 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 23 in the 1891 census.³ Edmund married Emma Florence Staunton on 6 November 1896 at Port Hope, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009203.^5,6,4
     Edmund Alexander McNachtan died on 29 January 1945 at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, York Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75 according to Ontario Death Registration 001344.¹
     Edmund Alexander McNachtan was buried on 1 February 1945 at Westminster Memorial Park, York County, Ontario, Canada.^1,7
     
     Maj. Edward Alexander MacNachtan began military service on 1 January 1917 at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 27 days at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on his WWI Attestation papers, he gave his occupation as railway construction. He reported being O.C. (Officer in Command) 14th Battery C.F.A. (militia) and former O.C. of the Cobourg Heavy Artillery.⁸ He may have ended military service on 27 May 1917 according to a notation on his pay records. It is not clear whether he left the militay or was going to another unit.⁸
     He was also known as Edward Alexander MacNachtan according to his military service file.⁴
     Edmund A. Macnachtan appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Edmund and Elizabeth MacNachtan.²
     Edmond Alex McNachtan appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Edmond and Elizabeth McNachtan, and he was listed as an office clerk.³
     Edward and Emma MacNachton appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, #96 ON, Northumberland West, Cobourg Town, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as "English" (Church of England?) and occupation is Local Reg't? (the second word is only partially legible.) Their children: Helen R, Margret C and Emma G., were listed as living with them. His widowed mother, Elizebt MacNachtan, was included in the household.⁵
     In the obituary of Herbert Lawrence MacNachtan who died 23 December 1936, his brother, E. A. MacNachtan of Cobourg, Ontario, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     Research notes (20 January 2010):


Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Edmund Alexander McNachtan¹⁰

     She was born on 19 September 1872 at Ontario, Canada.¹ Alternatively, she may have been born in 1871 according to her gravemarker.³ Emma married Edmund Alexander McNachtan on 6 November 1896 at Port Hope, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009203.^1,2,4
     Emma Florence Staunton was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, York County, Ontario, Canada.³
     Emma Florence Staunton died in 1946.³
     Her name was also recorded as Emma Florence Stanton according to her later vital statistics documents.^5,6
     Edward and Emma MacNachton appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, #96 ON, Northumberland West, Cobourg Town, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as "English" (Church of England?) and occupation is Local Reg't? (the second word is only partially legible.) Their children: Helen R, Margret C and Emma G., were listed as living with them. His widowed mother, Elizebt MacNachtan, was included in the household.¹

     She was born on 19 March 1897 according to Ontario Birth Registration 027954.² Alternatively, she may have been born on 14 March 1897 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^1,3
     Helen Renwick MacNachtan was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, York County, Ontario, Canada.⁴
     Helen Renwick MacNachtan died in 1977.⁴
     She was commonly knownas Rene.⁵
     Helen R MacNachtan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Edward and Emma MacNachton.³ Rene MacNachtanwas Maid of Honor in the marriage of Brian Warren Forsyth Ireland and Emma Georgina MacNachtan on 19 October 1929.⁵
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.

     She was born on 2 August 1898 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 7 August 1899 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.² Margaret married William C Van Fleet on 6 May 1925 at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, or May 8th according to her naturalization petition.⁵
     Margaret Clare MacNachtan died on 24 November 1975 at California, USA, at age 77.^6,3
     Margaret Clare MacNachtan was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA.⁶
     She was commonly knownas Clare MacNachtan.⁴
     Margret C MacNachtan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Edward and Emma MacNachton.² Margaret Clare MacNachtan immigrated on 25 September 1919 to Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, on the "Princess Charlotte," from Vancouver, BC. Her last permanent residence had been in Toronto, Ontario.⁴ Shewas listed as a bridesmaid in the marriage of Brian Warren Forsyth Ireland and Emma Georgina MacNachtan on 19 October 1929.⁷ Margaret Clare Van Fleet filed a naturalization petition in 1941/2 and on 6 April 1942 at San Francisco, California, USA, she swore her oath of alliegence. In the petition she give her maiden name as MacNachton (sic.)⁴

     She was born on 5 April 1900 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 027291.⁴ Alternatively, she may have been born on 7 April 1900 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census and her death registration.^1,2,3 Georgina MacNachtan and Brian W. Ireland were engaged circa 16 September 1929.⁵ Emma married Brian W. Ireland on 19 October 1929 at Church of the Messiah, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.^6,7
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Emma Georgina MacNachtan died on 10 July 1985 at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 85.³
     She was commonly knownas Georgina MacNachtan.⁵
     Emma G. MacNachtan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Edward and Emma MacNachton.²
     The following article appeared in the Winnipeg, Manitoba The Winnipeg Tribune, 16 September 1929 :

     The following article appeared in the Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 19 October 1929 :
Georgina MacNachtan, of 1035 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC, was the informant on the death registration of her husband, Brian Warren Ireland, who died on 9 February 1970.⁷
     The following information is from my personal research, December 2017:

     

     He was born on 7 December 1897 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Max A. Luloff appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Eganville, Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Albert and Teresa Luloff.¹

     He was born on 21 July 1899 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Walter F. Luloff appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Eganville, Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Albert and Teresa Luloff.¹

     She was born on 16 October 1900 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Edward A. Luloff appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Eganville, Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Albert and Teresa Luloff.¹
     The following article appeared in the Eganville, Ontario The Eganville Leader, 4 January 1918 :

     He was born on 23 August 1846 at Ontario, Canada.¹ Henry married Sarah Redfern before 1874.^2,3
     Henry I. Mathews appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a widower, a Presbyterian and a Merchant. His children: Agusta, Gordon E. and Della E., were listed as living with him. The household also included his son-in-law, William N. McDougall; as well as a house keeper, Mary Rulfern and a nurse, Edith Waldruff.¹

     She was born on 14 August 1874 at Lakeport, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Agusta married William Norman McDougall on 25 April 1900 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011725. He was listed as a bookkeeper.¹
     Her name was also recorded as Sarah Agnes Mathews according to her marriage registration.²
     Agusta McDougall appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her father, Henry I. Mathews.¹

     He was born circa 1876 at Ontario, Canada.² He was born circa 1879 at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, according to his marriage registration.¹ William married Agusta Mathews on 25 April 1900 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011725. He was listed as a bookkeeper.²
     William N. appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Henry I. Mathews, listed as a book keeper.²

     He was born on 4 December 1885 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Gordon E. Mathews appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his father, Henry I. Mathews.¹

     She was born on 17 September 1888 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Della E. Mathews appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her father, Henry I. Mathews.¹

     He was born on 12 April 1883 at Manitoba, Canada.¹
     John Williamson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Assiniboia, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan) in the household of his parents, Anthony and Eliza J. Williamson, listed as a farmer's son.¹

     She was born on 29 April 1890 at RM of Stanley, Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Birth Registration 1893-005510.² Alternatively, she may have been born on 8 May 1891 at Manitoba, Canada, according to the 1901 census.¹
     Elsie Williamson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Assiniboia, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan) in the household of her parents, Anthony and Eliza J. Williamson.¹

     He was born on 31 March 1892 at RM of Stanley, Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Birth Registration 1893-005511.¹

     Nicholis married Annie Fick.¹

     She was born on 13 February 1899 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Statement of Birth 501844.^4,1,3,2,5 Myrtle married Ernest L. Foster on 21 August 1919 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011463.^4,1,2 Myrtle May Rear submitted a delayed birth registration for herself on 9 December 1959, at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.⁴
     Myrtle May Rear was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.²
     Myrtle May Rear died in 1981.²
     Myrtle M. Rear appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Emerson and Levina Rear.³
     Ernest and Myrtle Foster appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Essa Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Ernest was described as a farmer on his own farm. Their children Melverne were listed as living with them.⁵
     In the obituary of Ernest Lynch Foster who died 14 March 1959, hiswife, the former Myrtle Rear, was listed as a survivor.⁶

     She was born on 1 September 1900 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3 Alternatively, she may have been born on 2 September 1900 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^2,4 Ida married Philip Sterling Taylor in 1957.^1,5,6
     Ida Violet Rear died on 12 July 1971 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70.^7,4
     Ida Violet Rear was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^8,4
     Ida A. Rear appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Emerson and Levina Rear.² Ida Rear was listed as a witness to the marriage of Ernest L. Foster and Myrtle May Rear on 21 August 1919 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011463.^9,10,11
     Ida Rear appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Emerson and Revina Rear.³ Ida Violet Rear was listed as a witness to the marriage of Mary Vera Johnston and James John Rear on 6 February 1924 at Clarksburg, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010691.^12,13,14
     In the obituary of Phillip Sterling Taylor who died 3 May 1966, hiswife, the former Ida Rear, was listed as a survivor.⁶