Descendants of John & Elspet MacLAGAN



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23. Florence McLAGGAN (John12, Peter7, John1) was born in November 1864 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on November 17, 1933 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA aged 69.

Florence married Theodore Charles Fredrick ABEL. Theodore was born on October 24, 1869 in Gernsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The child from this marriage was:

   43 M    i. Donald Fredrick ABEL was born on October 3, 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA and died on August 3, 1956 in Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, United States aged 57.

27. John McLAGGAN (John12, Peter7, John1) was born on November 24, 1873 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12

John married Charlotte Maud TOMLINSON, daughter of Edmond TOMLINSON and Anna MAHON, on September 15, 1904 in , York County, Ontario, Canada.12 Charlotte was born on January 8, 1879 in , Simcoe Co, Ontario, Canada12 and died on September 17, 1957 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada12 aged 78.

The child from this marriage was:

   44 U    i. Four Children McLAGGAN

31. Peter McLAGGAN (Peter13, Peter7, John1) was born on November 6, 1864 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

Events

• Peter resided in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901 .

• He resided at Lot 22, Con 11 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1909.

• Peter resided in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1921 .

Peter married Margaret GRAY, daughter of William GRAY and Elizabeth STODDART, on September 14, 1892 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on January 12, 1869 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.6

Children from this marriage were:

   45 M    i. Peter Elliott McLAGGAN was born on December 31, 1893.6

   46 M    ii. William McLAGGAN was born on October 6, 1896.6

   47 F    iii. Jane Scott McLAGGAN was born on July 5, 1899 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

   48 M    iv. Walter Gray McLAGGAN was born on November 1, 1901 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Walter married Dorothy Beatrice THOMPSON, daughter of Fletcher THOMPSON and Sarah Annie BARFIELD, on March 21, 1928.9 Dorothy was born in 1910 in , , Ontario, Canada.9

   49 M    v. Donald John McLAGGAN was born on April 19, 1909 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.

33. Mary Isabella McLEAN (Margaret McLAGGAN19, Peter7, John1) was born on October 9, 186713 and died on January 22, 1943 aged 75.

Mary married John Albert ELWES, son of Edward ELWES and Melissa Alice ELWES, on February 12, 1896 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9 John was born on June 6, 1868 in Kirkfield, Victoria Co, Ontario, Canada,13,14 died on May 24, 1925 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• He worked as an associate to Mr. E. F. Boyle in the Paisley Foundry.

• John resided in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901 .

• He resided at Ross Street at the time of his death in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1925.

Children from this marriage were:

   50 F    i. Violet Mary ELWES was born on December 14, 1896 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.13

   51 M    ii. Edward "Donald" ELWES was born on October 31, 1899 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada16 and died on May 8, 1972 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72. He was usually called Donald.

Donald married Elizabeth "Hazel" CRUICKSHANK, daughter of John CRUICKSHANK and Elizabeth FLETT, on August 15, 1928 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Hazel was born on April 26, 1904 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 3, 1978 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73. She was usually called Hazel. They had no children.

• They were married in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage Notes: WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT : ELWES-CRUICKSHANK
A profusion of gladioli, sweetpeas and bridle wreath made a most effective setting for a smart mid-summer wedding which took place in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, on Wednesday, August 15th at 5 p.m., when Hazel Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cruickshank, Paisley, became the bride of Edward Donald Elwes, son of Mrs. Elwes and the late John R. Elwes of Paisley. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of rose georgette trimmed with Spanish lace and shoes and stockings to match and a large hat. The bride's bouquet was of sweetheart roses, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. The maid of honor, Miss Doubledee, of Cleveland, Ohio, was gowned in a frock of lemon georgette and carried sweetpeas and a maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Reta Metcalfe, niece of the bride, wore yellow georgette and carried sweetpeas and maidenhair fern. The groom was attended by Mr. Percy Elwes of Detroit. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Wilson. During the signing of the register Mrs. J.G. MacKay, sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly." The wedding music was played by Mrs. John Smart. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a buffet luncheon was served to seventy-five guests. The decorations were carried out in a color scheme of pink and white. Later the bride and groom left by motor for a few days trip, the bride travelling in a dress of flatte crepe, a navy blue, fur trimmed coat, with hat, gloves and purse to match. The out-of-town guests were from Galt, Detroit, Kitchener, Toronto, Walkerton, Southampton and Flint, Michigan.

36. Allan McLEAN (Margaret McLAGGAN19, Peter7, John1) was born on July 27, 1871 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.14

Allan married Emma INGLIS, daughter of Daniel INGLIS and Agnes CURTIS, on January 31, 1894 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9 Emma was born on November 22, 1873 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. D. Duff in Malcolm in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   52 M    i. Melbourn McLEAN was born on March 11, 1894 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

   53 F    ii. Maggie McLEAN was born on March 24, 1897 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

   54 F    iii. Emely McLEAN was born on June 17, 1899 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

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