William Conboy1,2

M, #39922, b. 18 October 1843, d. 29 May 1927
Father*Adam Conboy1,3 b. 1820 or 1821, d. 15 Mar 1905
Mother*Ann McLaghlan3 b. 1825 or 1826
Last Edited22 Sep 2019
     He was born on 18 October 1843 at Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.1,3
     William Conboy died on 29 May 1927 at Erin, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 83 according to Ontario Death Registration 035136.1,3
     William Conboy was buried on 1 June 1927 at Erin Cemetery, Erin, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name:     William Conboy.
  2. [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., William Conboy
    Grave marker transcription:
    William Conboy 1843 - 1927.
  3. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: William Conboy.

Clarence Colwell Crockett1

M, #39923, b. 29 March 1875, d. 15 December 1946
Father*Nathanial Colwell Crockett1
Mother*Laura Elizabeth Olds1
Last Edited6 Feb 2023
     He was born on 29 March 1875 at Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA.1,2,3 Clarence married Lavina Irwin in 1897.1,2,3
     Clarence Colwell Crockett died on 15 December 1946, at his home, at Dunfermline, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 71.4
     
     Clarence Colwell Crockett was buried on 18 December 1946 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.2
     In May 1907,Clarence and Lavina moved with their family, Laura, William, Wallace, Earl and Roy, from North Dakota on the C.N.R. with all of their possessions in a single railcar to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,5
     Clarence C. and Lavina Crockett appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as described as a farmer. Their children Laura, William, Wallace, Earl, Roy and Loyd were listed as living with them. In addition to her brother, Noble Irwin, they had three hired men including Earl Bowers who was consrcipted shortly after the enumeration.3
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his father, Clarence Colwell Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.6
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 30 December 1946:
C. C. CROCKETT
ASQUITH.--The funeral service for Clarence C. Crockett, 71, Dunfermline oldtimer, was held in Asquith United Church December 18, with Rev. A. Cross officiating. Mr. Crockett had resided at Dunfermline for the past 40 years. He is survived by his widow, four sons, William, Roy, Lloyd, Dunfermline, and Wallace at Grandora; one daughter, Mrs. Willfong, Grandora. Burial was in Asquith cemetery.2

Family

Lavina Irwin b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Marriage*Clarence married Lavina Irwin in 1897.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  3. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  4. [S10385] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 16 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Clarence C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

Lavina Irwin1

F, #39924, b. 28 August 1878, d. 18 January 1964
Father*James Irwin
Mother*Sara Jane Reid1
Last Edited6 Feb 2023
     She was born on 28 August 1878.2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1879 at Ontario, Canada,3; or, circa 1880 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1916 census.4 Lavina married Clarence Colwell Crockett in 1897.1,5,4
     Lavina Crockett died on 18 January 1964, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85.3
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Lavina Irwin was buried on 22 January 1964 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.3
     In May 1907,Lavina and Clarence moved with their family, Laura, William, Wallace, Earl and Roy, from North Dakota on the C.N.R. with all of their possessions in a single railcar to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,3
     Clarence C. and Lavina Crockett appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as described as a farmer. Their children Laura, William, Wallace, Earl, Roy and Loyd were listed as living with them. In addition to her brother, Noble Irwin, they had three hired men including Earl Bowers who was consrcipted shortly after the enumeration.4
     Lavina Crockett, his mother, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett, who died 12 December 1943.6
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his wife, Lavina Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 January 1964.3

Family

Clarence Colwell Crockett b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Marriage*Lavina married Clarence Colwell Crockett in 1897.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Page 99ff: Clarence C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  3. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  4. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  5. [S9683] Star Phoenix, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5, Clarnce C. Crockett.
  6. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

William James Crockett1

M, #39925, b. 1900 or 1901
Father*Clarence Colwell Crockett1,2 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Mother*Lavina Irwin1,2 b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Last Edited28 May 2020
     He was born in 1900 or 1901 at North Dakota, USA.1,2
     William Crockett moved to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents Clarence Crockett and Lavina Crockett and family in May 1907.3,4
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Clarence and Lavina Crockett.2
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his brother, William Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his son, William J. Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Lavina Crockett who died 18 January 1964, her son, William Crockett, was listed as predeceased.4

Citations

  1. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  2. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  4. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

Roy Irwin Crockett1

M, #39926, b. 1906 or 1907
Father*Clarence Colwell Crockett1,2 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Mother*Lavina Irwin1,2 b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Last Edited28 May 2020
     He was born in 1906 or 1907 at North Dakota, USA.3,2
     Roy Crockett moved to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents Clarence Crockett and Lavina Crockett and family in May 1907.3,4
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Clarence and Lavina Crockett.2
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his brother, Roy Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his son, Roy E. Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Lavina Crockett who died 18 January 1964, her son, Roy Crockett, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.4

Citations

  1. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  2. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  4. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

Lloyd Pentley Crockett1

M, #39927, b. June 1910
Father*Clarence Colwell Crockett2 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Mother*Lavina Irwin2 b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Last Edited28 May 2020
     He was born in June 1910, probably in the RM of Park at or near their farm, at Saskatchewan, Canada.1,3
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Clarence and Lavina Crockett.3
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his brother, Lloyd Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his son, Lloyd P. Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Lavina Crockett who died 18 January 1964, her son, Lloyd Crockett, was listed as predeceased.5

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  3. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  4. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  5. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Wallace Coldwell Crockett1

M, #39928, b. 1902 or 1903
Father*Clarence Colwell Crockett1,2 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Mother*Lavina Irwin1,2 b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Last Edited28 May 2020
     He was born in 1902 or 1903 at North Dakota, USA.1,2
     Wallace Crockett moved to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents Clarence Crockett and Lavina Crockett and family in May 1907.3,4
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Clarence and Lavina Crockett.2
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his brother, Wallace Crockett of Dunfermline, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his son, Wallace C, Crockett of Grandora, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Lavina Crockett who died 18 January 1964, her son, Wallace Crockett, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.4

Citations

  1. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  2. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  4. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

Laura May Crockett1,2

F, #39929, b. August 1899
Father*Clarence Colwell Crockett2,3 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 15 Dec 1946
Mother*Lavina Irwin2,3 b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 18 Jan 1964
Last Edited28 May 2020
     She was born in August 1899 at North Dakota, USA.2,3
     Laura Crockett moved to RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, Canada, with her parents Clarence Crockett and Lavina Crockett and family in May 1907.1,4
     She appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Clarence and Lavina Crockett.3
     In the obituary of Earl Richard Crockett who died 12 December 1943, his sister, Laura, Mrs. C. Wilfong was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Clarence C. Crockett who died 15 December 1946, his daughter, Lora (sic) May Wellfong of Grandora, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Lavina Crockett who died 18 January 1964, her daughter, Laura, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.4

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9683] Obituary: C.C. Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 Dec 1946, Page 14, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Clarnce C. Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  3. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  4. [S10386] Deaths: Crockett, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Jan 1964, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Crockett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S9685] Deaths: Crockett, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 Dec 1943, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl Richard Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

James Irwin1

M, #39931
Last Edited26 Sep 2019
     James married Sara Jane Reid.1

Family 1

Sara Jane Reid
Child

Family 2

Child

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.

Noble Irwin1,2

M, #39932, b. circa 1889
Father*James Irwin1,2
Last Edited26 Oct 2019
     He was born circa 1889 at North Dakota, USA.2
     Noble appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, in the household of Clarence C. Crockett and Lavina Crockett, listed as his brother-in-law and a farmer.2

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S9684] Clarance C. Crockett household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Park (municipality) Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family No: 112, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.

Nathanial Colwell Crockett1

M, #39933
Last Edited26 Sep 2019
     Nathanial married Laura Elizabeth Olds.1

Family

Laura Elizabeth Olds
Child

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.

Laura Elizabeth Olds1

F, #39934
Last Edited8 Oct 2019
     Laura married Nathanial Colwell Crockett.1

Family

Nathanial Colwell Crockett
Child

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.

Sara Jane Reid1

F, #39935
Last Edited26 Sep 2019
     Sara married James Irwin.1

Family

James Irwin
Child

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 99ff: Clarence Colwell Crockett. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.

Murray Hamilton1

M, #39936, b. 24 November 1894, d. 25 June 1983
Mother*Margaret Murray2
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 24 November 1894 at Carrachan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, according to his CEF military file.1 Alternatively, he may have been born at Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, according to biographical information given upon his retirement from Silverwood Dairies Ltd. in 1960.3 Murray married Nellie Irene McTavish, probably in Edmonton where she was a teacher according to the 1921 census.3,4
     Murray Hamilton died on 25 June 1983 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at age 88.4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Murray Hamilton.
Survivor(s): Nellie Irene Hamilton.4

     Murray Hamilton was buried on 29 June 1983 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery (aka Strathcona Cemetery), Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.5,6
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Hamilton, Murray" of Saskatoon.
Family Background:
     His widowed mother was identified as Margaret Murray (sic) on his Attestation form and was amended to Margaret McCreadie of Alma, Alberta after her remarriage
Other comments:
     Murray came to the Eagle Creek area in 1913 to work as a farm labourer. enlistment in 19xx.1

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Murray Hamilton of Saskatoon began military service on 22 December 1915 at the age of 21 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96 Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was described as being 5' 8.5" with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Margaret Murray of Alma, Alberta. He was assigned regimental number 204100.2
     On 26 September 1916, he embarked on the "S.S. Laconia" arriving in England on 06 Oct 1916. He was initally assigned to the 92nd Battalion and then transferred to the CETD (Canadian Engineer Training Depot) as a sapper when he was sent to France on 02 Mar 1917.2
     On 12 July 1918, he joined the 1st TNC (Canadian Tunnelling Company) 7th Battalion where he served for the duration of the war. On 17 Mar 1919 he embarked from Southampton aboard the "S.S. Olympic" bound for Canada.2 Murray Hamilton ended military service as part of general demobilization on 31 March 1919 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
End of WWI Military Service section.2

     He was included on a passenger manifest for the "Pretorian" dated 9 August 1913 departing from the Port of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, bound for Quebec and Montral. He was listed as a 19 year old fam laborer sailing in steerage class.7 He was included on a passenger manifest for the "Pretorian" dated 18 August 1913 arriving at Québec, Québec, Canada, He was going to Eagle Creek, Saskatchewan where he would be a farm labourer. He travelled with $10 cash.8
     In 1925,Murray moved from from the Alma, Alberta area where he had farmed to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.9
     See the footnotes below for a link to an article about the retirement of Murray Hamilton that appeared in the newspaper the at Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 24 March 1960 .3

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 28 June 1983.4
     In the obituary of Nellie Irene Hamilton, who died 30 October 2000, her husband, Murray Hamilton, was listed as predeceased.10

Family

Nellie Irene McTavish b. 27 Nov 1901, d. 30 Oct 2000
Marriage*Murray married Nellie Irene McTavish, probably in Edmonton where she was a teacher according to the 1921 census.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), Murray Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  2. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, Private Murray Hamilton.
  3. [S9686] Prominent Dairy Offical, Murray Hamilton Retires, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 24 Mar 1960, Page 25, column 4 & 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Retirement of Murray Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  4. [S9687] Deaths: Hamilton, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 28 Jun 1983, Page 40, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Murray Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  5. [S643] Edmonton Cemeteries, online Edmonton Cemeteries search page,
    Last Name     First Name     Burial Date     Cemetery     Section     Block     Plot
    HAMILTON     MURRAY     06/29/1983     MOUNT PLEASANT     0N     0014     0072. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Cemeteries - Search.
  6. [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., Murray Hamilton
    Grave marker transcription:
    HAMILTON
    Murray 1894 - 1983
    Nellie I 1901 - 2000
    In Loving Memory.
  7. [S7754] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 , The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960; "Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Outwards Passenger Lists...The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England"; cited as "UK & Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists., Name:     Murray Hamilton.
  8. [S2009] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935:WEB]; "This database provides indexed access to images of passenger lists from Library and Archives Canada, Department of Employment and Immigration fonds"; cited as "Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935., Name:     Murray Hamilton.
  9. [S9688] Murray Hamilton managed city dairy, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 29 Jun 1983, Page 10, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Murray Hamilton managed city dairy. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  10. [S9689] Obituaries: Hamilton, Nellie Irene, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 02 Nov 2000, Page 22, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Nellie Irene Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.

Nellie Irene McTavish1,2

F, #39937, b. 27 November 1901, d. 30 October 2000
Father*John A. McTavish3
Mother*Edith Lang3
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     She was born on 27 November 1901 at Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 007188.3,1 Nellie married Murray Hamilton, probably in Edmonton where she was a teacher according to the 1921 census.2,4
     Nellie Irene McTavish died on 30 October 2000 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at age 98.1
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, Murray Hamilton.1

     Nellie Irene McTavish was buried on 3 November 2000 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery (aka Strathcona Cemetery), Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.5,1
     In the obituary of Murray Hamilton who died 25 June 1983, his wife, Nellie Irene Hamilton, was listed as a survivor.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 2 November 2000.1

Family

Murray Hamilton b. 24 Nov 1894, d. 25 Jun 1983
Marriage*Nellie married Murray Hamilton, probably in Edmonton where she was a teacher according to the 1921 census.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S9689] Obituaries: Hamilton, Nellie Irene, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 02 Nov 2000, Page 22, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Nellie Irene Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  2. [S9686] Prominent Dairy Offical, Murray Hamilton Retires, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 24 Mar 1960, Page 25, column 4 & 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Retirement of Murray Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name:     Nellie Irene McTavish. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  4. [S9687] Deaths: Hamilton, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 28 Jun 1983, Page 40, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Murray Hamilton. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  5. [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., Nellie I. Hamilton
    Grave marker transcription:
    HAMILTON
    Murray 1894 - 1983
    Nellie I 1901 - 2000
    In Loving Memory.

John A. McTavish1

M, #39938
Last Edited27 Sep 2019
     John married Edith Lang.1
     John A. McTavish was described as a clothier iat the time of his daughter Nellie's birth in 1901 at Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.1

Family

Edith Lang
Child

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name:     Nellie Irene McTavish. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.

Edith Lang1

F, #39939
Last Edited27 Sep 2019
     Edith married John A. McTavish.1

Family

John A. McTavish
Child

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name:     Nellie Irene McTavish. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.

George Bruce Glennie1,2

M, #39940, b. 12 January 1888, d. 20 May 1969
Father*John Glennie3 b. c 1847, d. 27 May 1907
Mother*Penelope Craik4 b. 1863 or 1864, d. bt 1910 - 1916
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 12 January 1888 at Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2
     George Bruce Glennie died on 20 May 1969 at Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 81.2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George Bruce Glennie.
Survivor(s): Mary.2

     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Glennie, George" of Juniata.
Family Background:
     His parents were probably John and Penelope Glennie. If so, he was born in the village of Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. By 1916, both of his parents were deceased
Other comments:
     George came to Canada in 1904, and to Saskatchewan in 1909. He was twice wouonded during his service. After the war he married Ivy, the daughter of John and Susan Fleming of Asquith.1,3

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     George Bruce Glennie of Juniata began military service on 8 April 1916 at the age of 28 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 3.5" with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his sister, Isabella Chilton of London, England. He was assigned regimental number 204698.1
     On 26 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, left Canada on the "S.S. Laconia"

on 13 Nov 1916 he proceeded to the theatre of war in France, joining the 13th Battalion.1 George Bruce Glennie ended military service as part of general demobilization on 2 April 1919 having served in France with the 13th Battalion.
End of WWI Military Service section.1

     He immigrated in 1904 to Canada from Scotland.2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 May 1969.2

Citations

  1. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File: Private George Bruce Glennie. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  2. [S9690] Deaths: Glennie, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 May 1969, Page 24, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George Bruce Glennie. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  3. [S9691] John Glennie household, 31 March 1901 Scotland Census, Edinburgh, Scotland, Elgin, Moray, Scotland; Page: 4, General Register Office for Scotland Roll: CSSCT1901_40.
  4. [S9692] Local Heritage Services in Moray, Scotland Ancestry (Publisher: Moray Council), unknown repository, http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/mainmenu.asp; "Index to sources of info about people, places and subjects relating to Moray. Sources indexed include local gov't archives from the 13th century to 1975, local newspapers, grave inscriptions, non-est'd church records to 1855, books, family historie etc"; cited as "Local Heritage Services in Moray, Scotland., Penelope Glennie née Graik.