Descendants of Dundas & Elizabeth ALEXANDER



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9. Elizabeth ALEXANDER (John2, Dundas McQueen1) was born on December 7, 1860 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died in 1941 aged 81.

Elizabeth married John Alexander ALLEN, son of James ALLEN and Margaret FORSYTH, on December 14, 1887 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.11 John was born on March 7, 1854 in Paris, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada11 and died in 1926 aged 72.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 47    i. James Forsyth ALLEN was born on April 11, 1888 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.13

+ 48    ii. Isabella ALLEN was born on September 16, 1889 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.13

+ 49    iii. Margaret Ellen ALLEN was born on June 27, 1891 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.13

   50    iv. John ALLEN was born on June 11, 1893 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.13

+ 51    v. Thomas Ernest Lorne ALLEN was born on December 26, 1894 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9,13

   52    vi. Jane Forsyth ALLEN was born on January 2, 1899 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9,13

Jane married John Leaman THOMSON, son of Robert C. THOMSON and Emily WOOLNER. John was born on April 13, 1900 in , Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9

+ 53    vii. Wilma Elizabeth ALLEN was born on May 4, 1901 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9

   54    viii. Agnes ALLEN was born in 1903 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

10. Isabel ALEXANDER (John2, Dundas McQueen1) was born on March 11, 1863 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,13 died on February 3, 1943 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada14 aged 79, and was buried in Eramosa Johnson Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Isabel married Andrew BLACKLEY, son of John BLACKLEY and Margaret MUTRIE, on March 10, 1891 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Andrew was born on August 12, 1861 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,4,13 died on August 27, 1935 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada14 aged 74, and was buried in Eramosa Johnson Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 55    i. Margaret "Jean" BLACKLEY was born on December 13, 1892 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..13

+ 56    ii. Isabel Rae BLACKLEY was born on May 24, 1894 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..13

   57    iii. George BLACKLEY was born on March 2, 1896 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

   58    iv. John BLACKLEY was born on March 12, 1898 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..13

John married Lila RICKETT. Lila was born in 1898.

+ 59    v. Elizabeth "Lila" BLACKLEY was born on July 14, 1900 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..13

+ 60    vi. Myrtle BLACKLEY was born in 1902 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

   61    vii. Elgin BLACKLEY was born on September 30, 1902 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..14

+ 62    viii. Gladys BLACKLEY was born on June 4, 1904 in Rockwood, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada..14

12. John Dundas McQueen ALEXANDER (John2, Dundas McQueen1) was born in 1868 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1897 aged 29.

John married Mary Catherine McDONALD, daughter of John McDONALD and Margaret McFADDEN, on November 11, 1891 in Fergus, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Mary was born in 1867 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. J. B. Mullen.

Children from this marriage were:

   63    i. Ada J. ALEXANDER was born on February 10, 1892 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.13

   64    ii. William J. ALEXANDER was born on May 11, 1894 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.11

   65    iii. isabella Rae ALEXANDER was born on May 16, 1897 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9

15. Thomas ALEXANDER (John2, Dundas McQueen1) was born on February 1, 1876 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas married Hannah Margaret WATSON, daughter of William John WATSON and Jane RICHARDSON, about 1900. Hannah was born on June 28, 1873 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1947 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada aged 74.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 66    i. Elmer ALEXANDER was born in 1905 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

16. Margaret J. ALEXANDER (John2, Dundas McQueen1) was born on September 1, 1882 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died in 1957 aged 75.

Margaret married John Benjamin RITCHIE. John was born in 1881 and died in 1948 aged 67.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 67    i. Lillian RITCHIE was born in 1905 in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 68    ii. Dorothy RITCHIE was born in 1907 in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 69    iii. John RITCHIE was born in 1909 in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 70    iv. William RITCHIE was born in 1912 in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

   71    v. Harold RITCHIE was born in 1914 in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 72    vi. James RITCHIE

   73    vii. Helen RITCHIE

+ 74    viii. Elizabeth RITCHIE

+ 75    ix. Margaret RITCHIE

   76    x. Reta RITCHIE

Reta married Glenn CHRISTIAN.

   77    xi. Marion RITCHIE

   78    xii. Marie RITCHIE

17. Robert ALEXANDER (Andrew3, Dundas McQueen1) was born on December 28, 1870 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1932 in Riding Mountain, , Manitoba, Canada aged 62.

Events

• Robert resided in Rosedale, Neepawa Dist, Manitoba, Canada in 1916 .

Robert married Laura Elizabeth SNIDER, daughter of James W. SNIDER and Elizabeth Ann HUTCHINSON, on January 2, 1900 in Shoal Lake, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada.29 Laura was born on April 6, 1879 in Dundas, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada,29 died on July 16, 1916 in Neepawa, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada29 aged 37, and was buried in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   79    i. Andrew Roy ALEXANDER was born on July 11, 1900 in Rosedale, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada8,29 and died on March 24, 1901 in Rosedale, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada.29

   80    ii. Dau. ALEXANDER was born on October 27, 1901 in Rosedale, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada29 and died on October 27, 1901 in Rosedale, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada.

+ 81    iii. William Allen ALEXANDER was born on May 28, 1904 in , Rosedale RM, Manitoba, Canada8 and died in 1988 in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada aged 84.

19. Andrew ALEXANDER (Andrew3, Dundas McQueen1) was born on April 23, 1874 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada9 and died on December 9, 1964 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada aged 90.

Andrew married Euphemia Ellen STEWART, daughter of Hugh STEWART and Elizabeth SIMMONS, on December 16, 1914 in Landsdown, McDonald, Manitoba, Canada.29 Euphemia was born on December 19, 1874 in Puslinch Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died on January 14, 1958 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada aged 83.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 82    i. Elizabeth Rebena ALEXANDER

   83    ii. Dorothy May ALEXANDER was born on May 2, 1919 in McAuley, Archie RM, Manitoba, Canada and died on March 19, 1971 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada aged 51.

   84    iii. Walter Bruce ALEXANDER was born on December 25, 1921 in McAuley, Archie RM, Manitoba, Canada and died on February 5, 1922 in McAuley, Archie RM, Manitoba, Canada.29

21. James Edward ALEXANDER (Andrew3, Dundas McQueen1) was born on August 24, 1879 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada4,7,9 and died in 1961 aged 82.

Events

• James Edward relocated to Riding Mountain, , Manitoba, Canada, about 1905.

• He relocated to Reward, , Saskatchewan, Canada, about 1910.

• James resided at 38, 24, 3, Grass Lake in Battleford, , Saskatchewan, Canada in 1916.

James married Margaret Jane MAJURY, daughter of Edward MAJURY and Eliza Jane WATSON, on January 30, 1901 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.21 Margaret was born on September 16, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on January 20, 1936 in Reward, , Saskatchewan, Canada aged 56.

OBITUARY FOR MARGARET MAJURY-ALEXANDER
Paisley Advocate, Sept. 1936.
Friends here received the sad and unexpected news of the death of Margaret Majury, beloved wife of J.E. Alexander of Reward, Sask., which occurred at that place on Thursday last following a stroke of paralysis.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Ed Majury and the late Mr. Majury, and was born in Elderslie Twp. on Sept. 16th, 1878 and her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives in the district. She was married 35 years ago, and a few years after went west to Riding Mountain, Manitoba. Later they took up a homestead in Reward Sask., and have been living there since. Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by a grown up family of four sons and one daughter, also her mother, one sister and five brothers; Mrs. Robt. Alexander and Clifford Majury of Eden Grove; John Majury of Riding Mountain, Man.; Edward of Sydenham Twp.; Lawson of Elderslie Twp. and Leslie of Paisley.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 85    i. Edna ALEXANDER was born on January 4, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada20 and died in 1948 aged 46.

+ 86    ii. A. E. Wellington ALEXANDER was born in April 1903 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada30 and died in October 1965 in Meadow Lake, , Saskatchewan, Canada31 aged 62.

+ 87    iii. James Melbourne ALEXANDER was born in November 1907 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.30

   88    iv. Leslie Majury ALEXANDER was born on January 13, 1910 in Riding Mountain, , Manitoba, Canada.20

Leslie married Beatrice BARBER. Beatrice was born in 1910.

+ 89    v. William Henry "Clarence" ALEXANDER was born in 1912 in Reward, , Saskatchewan, Canada and died in December 1999 aged 87.

James next married Ruth REED.

23. William Roy ALEXANDER (Andrew3, Dundas McQueen1) was born on November 30, 1882 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on March 9, 1961 in Coquitlam, , British Columbia, Canada aged 78.

Events

• He worked as a sevant at the home of his brother Robert ALEXANDER in 1906 in Dauphin, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada. 32

• William resided in Riding Mountain, , Manitoba, Canada in 1909 .

• He resided in Battleford, , Saskatchewan, Canada in 1911 .

• William resided in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada in 1938 .

William married Susan Helen LAMB, daughter of William LAMB and Catherine TAYLOR, on January 13, 1909 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Susan was born on February 7, 1884 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 4, 1977 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada33 aged 93.

Marriage Notes: GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Among the many messages of confratulations received by Mr. & Mrs. William Roy Alexander of 598 Wade Avenue West on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary was one from Prime Minister Diefenbaker and others from family members who were unable to join them in celebrating the event.
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander, well known residents of Penticton where they have made their home for the past twelve years were married in Pinkerton, Ontario on January 13, 1909, at the home of the bride, the former Susan Helen Lamb, by Rev. F. O. Nicholls.
Mr. Alexander, 76, was born near Guelph, Ontario, and his bride of fifty years ago, now 74, was born near Pinkerton. Shortly following their marriage they took up residence at Riding Mountain, Manitoba, where they lived until going to Macklin, Saskatchewan, to homestead for the next 34 years. Tey resided breifly in Enderly before coming to Penticton in 1947.
They have seven children; their three sons are, Lloyd of Calgary; Russell at Coquitlam and David in Edmnton: daughters are; Mrs. Don Chappelle (Grace); Mrs. Herb Emerick (Eva); Mrs. Charles Lavoie (Winnifred) and Mrs. Gordon Reeves (Jean), all residents of Vancouver. They also have six grandchildren.
Mrs. Alexander is actively interested in community affairs; working with the red Cross, the Penticton Women's Institute and the United Church Women's Federation. Ill health prevents Mr. Alexander from participating in any activities outside his home.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• They were married in the Alexander residence "Elmdale", Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   90    i. Lloyd William ALEXANDER was born on May 21, 1911 in Maklin, Saskatchewan20 and died in October 1988 aged 77.

+ 91    ii. Russell Andrew ALEXANDER was born on June 5, 1914 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada and died in 1997 aged 83.

+ 92    iii. David Walter ALEXANDER was born on June 26, 1916 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada, died on July 12, 1973 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada aged 57, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Garden.

+ 93    iv. Catherine Elizabeth "Grace" ALEXANDER was born on November 21, 1917 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada and died on March 25, 1996 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada3 aged 78.

+ 94    v. Eva Lucy ALEXANDER was born on February 22, 1919 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada, died in 2002 aged 83, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.

+ 95    vi. Winnifred May ALEXANDER was born on April 6, 1922 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada, died on November 16, 1992 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 70, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.

+ 96    vii. Dorothy Jean ALEXANDER was born on August 19, 1926 in Macklin, , Saskatchewan, Canada and died on July 2, 2009 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 82.

24. James ALEXANDER (Robert4, Dundas McQueen1) was born on November 26, 1862 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on September 14, 1920 in Barton Twp, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada6 aged 57, and was buried in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• James resided at the home of his grandmother Elizabeth Alexander in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada in 1871.

• He worked as a servant in the home of Monzo Bidge in 1881 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

• He worked as a farmer in 1901 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

• He resided at the time of his death in the Ontario Hospital in Barton Twp, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada in 1920.

James married Fanny BOLLS, daughter of William BOLLS and Sarah SMITH, on April 12, 1893 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.27 Fanny was born on March 4, 1870 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died in 1946 aged 76.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage witnessed by George NELSON of Eramosa, Annie BOLLS of Eramosa. 27

Children from this marriage were:

   97    i. Sarah Robina ALEXANDER was born on May 20, 1894 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9,13

Sarah married Percy HARPER, son of James HARPER and Elizabeth HUGHES, on March 22, 1922 in , Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Percy was born in 1886 in , , , England.

   98    ii. Annie Luella ALEXANDER was born on August 19, 1899 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died in 1920 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada aged 21.

   99    iii. Wilford ALEXANDER was born on June 10, 1903 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9,30

Wilford married Elva HAMILTON, daughter of Irvine HAMILTON and Ellen LOREE. Elva was born on May 25, 1905 in , Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 100    iv. Robert Melvin ALEXANDER was born on August 31, 1905 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.9

25. William ALEXANDER (Robert4, Dundas McQueen1) was born on April 15, 1865 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died on October 19, 1946 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 81.

Events

• William resided at the home of his grandmother Elizabeth Alexander in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada in 1871.

• He worked as a servant in the home of John Grieve in 1881 in Eramosa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

• He resided in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada in 1901 .

William married Kate Adelle BEADLESTON, daughter of Carmi BEADLESTON and Azilpha Marion SMITH, on December 25, 1895 in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada. Kate was born on June 22, 1874 in Lind, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA34 and died 14 Mar 1961 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada6 aged 86.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 101    i. Evangeline Belle ALEXANDER was born on July 3, 1896 in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada13 and died 27 Jun 1971 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 74.

   102    ii. Earl E. ALEXANDER was born on April 28, 1898 in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada13 and died on October 24, 1926 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada aged 28.

   103    iii. Myrtle May ALEXANDER was born on December 27, 1899 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.13

26. Elizabeth ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born on March 1, 1861 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 28, 1943 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 82, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Elizabeth married John BUTCHART, son of David BUTCHART 36 and Isabella McLAGGAN,36 on December 30, 1885 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.35 John was born on December 7, 1856 in Stanley Twp, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada,35 died on May 2, 1941 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada35 aged 84, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• John farmed on Lot 10, Con 13, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1880 37

Children from this marriage were:

   104    i. William David BUTCHART was born in November 1886 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 28, 1887 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 105    ii. Stewart Alexander BUTCHART was born on March 6, 1889 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 14, 1957 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 67, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 106    iii. Ernest Robert BUTCHART was born on August 9, 1890 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 31, 1973 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 82.

+ 107    iv. Edna Rebecca BUTCHART was born on May 28, 1892 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in September 1966 aged 74.

   108    v. Jennie Ann BUTCHART was born on July 18, 1895 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in June 1972 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 76, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Jennie married Arthur J. "Stanley" BELBECK, son of Joseph BELBECK and Annabel STEWART, on June 3, 1917 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Stanley was born on October 27, 1886 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 21, 1970 in Cargill, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Stanley.

+ 109    vi. Nettie Isabel BUTCHART was born on April 22, 1904 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 3, 1966 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 62, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

29. Robert ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born on November 15, 1866 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 24, 1941 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 74, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Robert married Ann Jane GREGG, daughter of Daniel Weir GREGG and Annie J. SCOTT. Ann was born on January 15, 1870 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 20, 1908 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 38, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 110    i. Lilie Ann Rebecca ALEXANDER was born on December 14, 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,9 died on November 9, 1948 in Hespeler, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada aged 51, and was buried on November 11, 1948 in Hespeler, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.

   111    ii. Infant ALEXANDER was born on December 24, 1901 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1901 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   112    iii. W.D. Cecil ALEXANDER was born on August 21, 1903 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 22, 1908 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 4, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   113    iv. Robert Melvin ALEXANDER was born on May 17, 1905 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 8, 1908 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 2, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 114    v. Jennie ALEXANDER was born on February 8, 1907 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 12, 1979 in Cambridge, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72, and was buried in Breslau, , Ontario, Canada.

Robert next married Elizabeth Ann MAJURY, daughter of Edward MAJURY and Eliza Jane WATSON, in 1913. Elizabeth was born on June 2, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 16, 1968 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada19 aged 88, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

OBITUARY FOR ELIZABETH ANN MAJURY-ALEXANDER
Paisley Advocate, November 1968.
A senior citizen of the Eden grove area and a native of the Twp. of Greenock, Mrs. Robert Alexander died Saturday in Kincardine General Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past three months. She was in her 89th year. Mrs. Alexander was a life-resident of the Eden Grove district.
The former Elizabeth Ann Majury, she was born June 2, 1880, in Greenock Twp., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Majury. She attended Jackson School. In 1903 she married George Gregg, and they farmed in Greenock until his death in 1908. In 1913 she was married to Robert Alexander, residing in Eden Grove. Mr. Alexander passed away in 1941, and Mrs. Alexander continued to live at Eden Grove until going to hospital. Mrs. Gregg was a member of Eden Grove United Church, and a life member of the United Church Women.
Surviving are two sons, Percy Gregg of Kincardine and George Gregg of Greenock Twp., and a step-daughter, (Jennie) Mrs. George Gilbert of Galt; also three brothers, Edward of Owen Sound, Clifford of Eden Grove and Lawson of Paisley. There are 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral service Monday afternoon, at the Stoddart Funeral Home, Paisley, was conducted by Pastor Alfred Fry of Eden Grove United Church, assisted by Rev. Victor A. Wilkinson of Kincardine United Church. Burial took place in Douglas Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons of the deceased; Tom, Andrew, Lawrence, Wilson, Allen and Harry Gregg. The floral tributes were borne by Allan Majury, Robert Ferguson, Borden Gregg, Donald Scott, Gordon Alexander and Ken Harwood.

Events

• Elizabeth resided in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada after 1913 .

30. Janey ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born in 1869 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 194419 aged 75, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Janey married Thomas James THOMSON, son of William THOMSON and Ann McKINNON, on December 24, 1895 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born in 1870 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died in 193319 aged 63, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• He owned a sawmill on the Bruce Peninsula. 1

• Thomas resided at Lions Head, Walkerton and in Cambridge (Galt), Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada. 1

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. George McLennan witnessed by William A. Thomson of Greenock and Janet Alexander of Brant Twp.

Children from this marriage were:

   115    i. William Alexander THOMSON was born in 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1916 aged 20, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He had no known marriage and no known children.

+ 116    ii. Lilliann Rebecca THOMSON was born on September 10, 1898 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.9

   117    iii. Flora THOMSON was born on December 4, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1959 in Rome, NY, USA aged 57, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Obituary for Flora THOMSON - HAHN

A well known native of Cargill section of Greenock Twp., Mrs. Arthur J. Hahn passed away on Sunday of this week at her home, 318 East Bloomfield Street, Rome, New York, after a short illness. The desceased, who's maiden name was Flora Thomson, was born near Cargill on Dec. 4, 1902, and was a daughter of Thomas J. Thomson and Jane Alexander. After completing her education she graduated as an R.N. at Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, NY. For some years she was supervisor of public health nurses in Onieda, NY. She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. John Rose of Galt and Mrs. J. Simms of Niagara Falls, NY. Also left are two stepchildren. Interment, following a service at tanner and Pearson Funeral Home in Walkerton, will be at Douglas Hill Cemetery on the Elora Road.

Flora married Arthur J. HAHN. Arthur was born on February 11, 189738 and died in September 1983 in Utica, Oneida, New York, USA38 aged 86. They had no children.

+ 118    iv. Hazel THOMSON was born on July 25, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada38 and died on February 26, 1988 in Tonawanda, Niagara, New York38 aged 82.

31. William ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born in 1869 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 13, 193420 aged 65, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

William married Elizabeth ELPHICK, daughter of George ELPHICK and Mary Jane PINKERTON, on May 1, 1895 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.21 Elizabeth was born in 1865 in , , Ontario, Canada, died in 1951 aged 86, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 119    i. William Gordon ALEXANDER was born in 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1976 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 120    ii. Jennie "Jessie" Rebecca ALEXANDER was born on November 5, 1898 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada9 and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 121    iii. Evelyn ALEXANDER

32. George ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born on February 20, 1872 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,21,22 died in 1934 aged 62, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

George married Amelia "Minnie" ELPHICK, daughter of George ELPHICK and Mary Jane PINKERTON, on October 20, 1893 in Wiarton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.27 Minnie was born on October 15, 1874 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,22 died on February 1, 1960 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 85, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called Minnie.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage witnessed by Charles T. and L.C. Noble of Wiarton. 27

Children from this marriage were:

+ 122    i. Ida May ALEXANDER was born on January 8, 1894 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 24, 1948 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 54, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 123    ii. Gertrude ALEXANDER was born on September 8, 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada22 and died in 196022 aged 64.

+ 124    iii. Earl Thomas ALEXANDER was born on October 12, 1897 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,22 died in 1971 in Thedford, Lambton Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 74, and was buried in Thedford Pinehill Cemetery, Lambton Co, Ontario, Canada.

   125    iv. John ALEXANDER was born in 1900 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1905 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 5, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   126    v. Frank ALEXANDER was born in 1903 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1905 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 2, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 127    vi. Arthur ALEXANDER was born in 1906 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 128    vii. Pearl ALEXANDER was born on September 11, 1907 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada22 and died on November 19, 2001 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 94.

+ 129    viii. Sylvia Florence Marie ALEXANDER was born in 1911 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 18, 1981 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada22 aged 70, and was buried in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

33. Janet ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born in March 1874 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 29, 1936 in , Cameron RM, Manitoba, Canada aged 62, and was buried in Elgin, 5-6-21-W, Manitoba, Canada.

Janet married Andrew WATSON, son of Joseph WATSON and Sarah Jane PORTER, on March 13, 1900 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.27 Andrew was born on February 10, 1867 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1950 in , , Manitoba, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Elgin, 5-6-21-W, Manitoba, Canada.

Events

• Andrew farmed at the NW quarter of 8-5-22 W1 in the municipality of Cameron South west of Hartney Manitoba.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage witnessed by Andrew Watson of Brant and Sarah E. Watson of Paisley. 27

Children from this marriage were:

+ 130    i. William John WATSON was born on April 2, 1903 in , Cameron RM, Manitoba, Canada, died on October 10, 1962 in Souris, , Manitoba, Canada aged 59, and was buried in Elgin, 5-6-21-W, Manitoba, Canada.

   131    ii. Cecil Norman WATSON was born on September 12, 1904 in , Cameron RM, Manitoba, Canada8 and died on February 21, 1914 in , Cameron RM, Manitoba, Canada8 aged 9.

+ 132    iii. Leslie Alexander WATSON was born on May 18, 1908 in , Cameron RM, Manitoba, Canada and died on July 4, 1978 in Souris, , Manitoba, Canada aged 70.

35. Thomas ALEXANDER (William6, Dundas McQueen1) was born in 1879 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1954 aged 75, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas married Margaret Louise ELPHICK, daughter of George ELPHICK and Mary Jane PINKERTON, on November 22, 1905 in Cameron, Brandon Dist, Manitoba, Canada.8 Margaret was born in 1877 in , , Ontario, Canada, died in 1968 aged 91, and was buried in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 133    i. Edgar ALEXANDER was born on November 7, 1906 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada.8

+ 134    ii. Ellece Margarette Janette ALEXANDER was born in 1912 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada, died April 13th, 2009 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 97, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 135    iii. Harold ALEXANDER was born in 1914 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada.

+ 136    iv. Helen ALEXANDER was born in 1914 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada.

+ 137    v. Wilmer ALEXANDER

+ 138    vi. Wilbert ALEXANDER was born in 1916 in Underhill, , Manitoba, Canada.

+ 139    vii. Pearl ALEXANDER

37. James Read ALEXANDER (George7, Dundas McQueen1) was born in 1865 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1936 aged 71.

James married Clara May FASSETT about 1890. Clara was born in 1870.

Children from this marriage were:

   140    i. George ALEXANDER was born in 1891 and died in 1892 aged 1.

   141    ii. William Nathaniel ALEXANDER was born in 1893.

William married Myrtle MIERAS. Myrtle was born in 1900.

   142    iii. Ethel Iona ALEXANDER was born in 1896 in Washington, USA.

Ethel married J. Dorr VIERS. J. was born in 1879.

+ 143    iv. Dewey Espy ALEXANDER was born in 1898 in , , Nebraska, USA.

+ 144    v. Elizabeth B. ALEXANDER was born in 1901.

+ 145    vi. Jane Sunshine ALEXANDER was born in 1901.

   146    vii. Riley Wiley ALEXANDER was born in 1902 and died in 1905 aged 3.

   147    viii. Lela Elsie ALEXANDER was born in 1905.

Lela married Rollin E. AUSTIN. Rollin was born in 1900.

+ 148    ix. Edmond Gerald ALEXANDER was born in 1910.

38. William ALEXANDER (George7, Dundas McQueen1) was born on August 7, 1867 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.24

Events

• William farmed on Lot 11, Con 13, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

William married Annie GRANT, daughter of Ernest Augusta Frederick Harris GRANT and Hannah BATTEN, about 1892. Annie was born on January 6, 1869 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada24 and died in 1938 aged 69. Another name for Annie was THOMAS.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 149    i. Arthur George ALEXANDER was born on August 29, 1893 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,24 died on February 10, 1978 in Kincardine, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada39 aged 84, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 150    ii. Ina Grant ALEXANDER was born on January 5, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,24 died on September 2, 1960 aged 64, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 151    iii. William Roy ALEXANDER was born on January 13, 1898 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,24 died on October 15, 1958 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada40 aged 60, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 152    iv. Edward Ernest Reid ALEXANDER was born on June 28, 1901 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada39 and died on September 11, 1965 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada39 aged 64.

+ 153    v. Norman Cecil ALEXANDER was born on April 2, 1903 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada39 and died on June 14, 1987 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada39 aged 84.

39. Jane ALEXANDER (George7, Dundas McQueen1) was born on May 3, 1869 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on April 2, 1949 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA aged 79.

Jane married Charles Henry GRUSCHOW, son of Carl Henrich "Henry" GRUSCHOW and Louisa (__?__), on October 10, 1894. Charles was born on June 9, 1869 in , , New York, USA and died in 1942 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA aged 73.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 154    i. Elizabeth May Louise GRUSCHOW was born on February 27, 1898 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA, died on August 18, 1979 aged 81, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 155    ii. Carl Alexander GRUSCHOW was born on October 31, 1895 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA and died on November 1, 1997 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA aged 102.

+ 156    iii. William Henry GRUSCHOW was born on January 7, 1897 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA and died in February 1978 in Willingboro, Burlington Co, NJ aged 81.

+ 157    iv. Edward Charles GRUSCHOW was born on April 9, 1901 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA and died in September 1979 in , Monroe Co, New York, USA aged 78.

+ 158    v. Edith Luella GRUSCHOW was born on March 27, 1904.

+ 159    vi. Anne Isabel GRUSCHOW was born on October 5, 1907 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA.

+ 160    vii. George Frederich GRUSCHOW

40. Elizabeth ALEXANDER (George7, Dundas McQueen1) was born on August 8, 1871 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,26 died on March 2, 1943 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 71, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Elizabeth married Robert Kneeshaw WILSON, son of John WILSON and Elizabeth Jane McLELLAND, on January 22, 1895. Robert was born on April 10, 1869 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,26 died on November 3, 1934 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 65, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 161    i. Laura May WILSON was born on July 3, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,26 died on March 19, 1966 aged 69, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   162    ii. Harvey A.R. WILSON was born on July 23, 1900 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 18, 1901 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 163    iii. Harry Adolphus WILSON was born on September 15, 1905 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 7, 1960 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 55, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 164    iv. Norman Stewart WILSON was born on May 3, 1908 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 12, 1970 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 62, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 165    v. Verna Grace WILSON was born on April 15, 1911 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 15, 1973 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada41 aged 62, and was buried in Lovat Cemetery Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 166    vi. Anne Jane WILSON was born on May 15, 1913 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 10, 1991 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

41. Andrew MUNRO (Janet "Jennie" ALEXANDER8, Dundas McQueen1) was born on February 16, 1876 in Culross Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,10 died in 1961 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Andrew farmed at Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, 1901

Andrew married Eleanor STEWART, daughter of Alexander STEWART and Jannet CAMPBELL, on November 14, 1900 in Carrick Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 Eleanor was born on July 9, 1878 in Carrick Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,10 died in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 167    i. Janet Ruby MUNRO was born in 1901 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 168    ii. Hugh MUNRO was born in 1904 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 169    iii. Florence Lena MUNRO was born on June 21, 1907 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,42 died on January 20, 1944 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada42 aged 36, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 170    iv. Herbert MUNRO was born in 1907 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 10, 1979 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada23 aged 72, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 171    v. Aurie MUNRO was born in 1913 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   172    vi. Anne E. MUNRO was born in 1915 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died June 17th, 2007 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada43 aged 92, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Anne married Thomas Kenzie FOSTER, son of Thomas FOSTER and Elizabeth McKENZIE. Thomas was born on January 10, 1899 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada44 and died on February 26, 1966 aged 67.

Anne next married Eric WILTON.

42. David MUNRO (Janet "Jennie" ALEXANDER8, Dundas McQueen1) was born on August 19, 1879 in Culross Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10

David married Ethel Isabelle McQUARRIE, daughter of Daniel McQUARRIE and Amelia POCKETT, on June 11, 1913 in Neepawa, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada.8 Ethel was born on March 4, 1890 in , North Cypress RM, Manitoba, Canada.8

Children from this marriage were:

+ 173    i. Mae MUNRO was born in 1913 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada.

+ 174    ii. Jean MUNRO was born in 1914 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada.

   175    iii. Alice MUNRO

   176    iv. Boyd MUNRO was born in 1913 in Kelwood, , Manitoba, Canada.

44. Margaret R. MUNRO (Janet "Jennie" ALEXANDER8, Dundas McQueen1) was born on December 24, 1881 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,10 died on September 20, 1974 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada23,28 aged 92, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret married George DANIEL, son of George R. DANIEL and Jenny Wilmot JOLLIFFE, on June 19, 1907 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.11 George was born on September 4, 1876 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,9,13 died in 1959 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada28 aged 83, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• George farmed on Lot 3, Con 3, Arran Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1899

The child from this marriage was:

   177    i. James Roy DANIEL was born in 1908 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 8, 1995 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada28 aged 87.

45. James MUNRO (Janet "Jennie" ALEXANDER8, Dundas McQueen1) was born on August 14, 1886 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10

James married Marie HANSON. Marie was born in 1888.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 178    i. Russell MUNRO

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