Descendants of George & Jean CRUICKSHANK



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21. Annie Somerville CRAIG (Ann MILNE12, Helen CRUICKSHANK9, George3, George1) was born on January 6, 1869 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,10 died on February 6, 191010 aged 41, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Annie married John Marshall HOPPER, son of David HOPPER and Annie FALCONER, on March 11, 1896 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 13.,14 John was born on December 9, 1866 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,15 died on February 2, 193915 aged 72, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage witnessed by Jessie Buchanan and Wm. T. Hopper both of Brant Twp.

Children from this marriage were:

   32 F    i. Ida Margaret HOPPER was born on July 10, 1898 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,13,16 died on September 25, 1991 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada16 aged 93, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She never married and had no children.

Events

• She worked as a School Teacher in Toronto.

+ 33 M    ii. David "Walter" Craig HOPPER was born on February 6, 1902 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,16 died on December 21, 1965 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada16 aged 63, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

26. Louis CRUICKSHANK (William14, John10, Thomas6, George1) was born in 1861 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1948 aged 87.

Events

• Louis relocated to , , Michigan, USA, about 1895.

• Louis farmed at Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA, 1910

• He worked as a driver for wholsale company (John Campbell in the 1920 Census) in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.

Louis married Mary FLETT, daughter of James FLETT and Jean HOUSTON, on December 24, 1884 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.14 Mary was born in 1859 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1892 aged 33, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by John Eadie, witnessed by Albert Hutton of Kincardine and Jean Cruickshank of Greenock.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 34 F    i. Ella Jane CRUICKSHANK was born on October 18, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 19, 1966 aged 79, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 35 M    ii. James William CRUICKSHANK was born on August 12, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on March 30, 1959 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA aged 69.

Louis next married Elizabeth KERRY, daughter of George KERRY and Mary REABURN, on November 18, 1894 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born in 1869 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   36 F    i. Mary K. CRUICKSHANK was born on October 16, 1896 in , , Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Mary resided in Hale, Iosco, Michigan, USA in 1966 .

Mary married Louis C. JANKOWSKI about 1921 in , , Michigan, USA.17 Louis was born in 1893 in , , Michigan, USA.17

Events

• He worked as a drillpress operatior in an autoshop and was a boarder in the Cruikshank household in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.

• He worked as an assemblyman at an auto plant in 1930 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.

   37 F    ii. Ruth M. CRUICKSHANK was born on November 6, 1898 in , , Michigan, USA.

Events

• Ruth resided in El Monte, Los Angeles Co, California, USA in 1966 .

Ruth married Ray B. SHAW in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA. Ray was born in 1899 in , , Michigan, USA.18

Events

• He worked as a tool grinder in an autoshop and was a boarder in the Cruickshank household. in 1920 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA.

27. John CRUICKSHANK (William14, John10, Thomas6, George1) was born on October 31, 1862 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on February 8, 1950 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. The cause of his death was Killed by a train.

JOHN CRUICKSHANK KILLED INSTANTLY ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
WHEN HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN Article in Paisley Advocate, February 1950.
John Cruickshank, 87 year old former resident of Greenock Twp. and Paisley, who for the past several years has made his home at Eden Grove, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon at 1:25 pm, when hit by a southbound CNR freight. The accident occurred at the railway crossing 100 ft directly south of the Pinkerton depot, and within sight of the Cruickshank residence. The aged man was walking east on the highway on his way to get the mail at the post office in Scott's General Store, and apparently failed to either see or hear the approaching freight train as it passed through the depot yards without stopping. Mr. Cruickshank walked almost directly into the path of the train which was travelling about 15 miles an hour. He was hurled across the right of way to land on the bank at the side of track, where the train crew found him when the freight was stopped, and the engineer and conductor hastened to his side. He sustained multiple injuries, including severe head cuts, a possible fractured scull, broken arm, and a number of minor hurts. Dr. Donald Milne of Paisley and Dr. T.A. Sinclair, Walkerton, the coroner, gave the opinion that Mr. Cruickshank died instantly.
The way freight was in charge of Wm. Dobney of Palmerston, the conductor, and James Manser of Southampton, the engineer. According to their version of the accident Mr. Cruickshank approached the railway crossing, walking slowly. The whistle of the locomotive was sounded repeatedly as the train rolled through the station yard and when it appeared to the engineer that the aged pedestrian was about to walk into the path of the train, brakes were applied, but Mr. Cruickshank stepped onto the track directly into the path of the train to be struck and hurled across the rails to the east side of the right of way. The victim of the accident was dead when members of the train crew reached his side. The train was held until the coroner, Dr. T.A. Sinclair of Walkerton, together with provincial police officers had made a preliminary investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident. It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held.
Mr. Cruickshank was a well known and highly respected resident of the district, having farmed for many years on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp. before coming to live in Paisley about 30 years ago. After the death of his wife several years ago he continued to make his home in Paisley, until seven years ago when he went to live in Eden Grove.
He is survived by three daughters and one son; Mrs. Catherine Metcalfe; (Jean) Mrs. Clarence Fraser of Owen Sound; (Hazel) Mrs. E.D. Elwes of Paisley, and William Cruickshank on the old homestead.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with private services at his home, in Eden Grove, followed by a public service in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, at 2:30 pm. Interment will be in Purdy's Cemetery.

Medical Notes: Article in Paisley Advocate, February 1950.

JOHN CRUICKSHANK KILLED INSTANTLY ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WHEN HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN
John Cruickshank, 87 year old former resident of Greenock Twp. and Paisley, who for the past several years has made his home at Eden Grove, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon at 1:25 pm, when hit by a southbound CNR freight. The accident occurred at the railway crossing 100 ft directly south of the Pinkerton depot, and within sight of the Cruickshank residence. The aged man was walking east on the highway on his way to get the mail at the post office in Scott's General Store, and apparently failed to either see or hear the approaching freight train as it passed through the depot yards without stopping. Mr. Cruickshank walked almost directly into the path of the train which was travelling about 15 miles an hour. He was hurled across the right of way to land on the bank at the side of track, where the train crew found him when the freight was stopped, and the engineer and conductor hastened to his side. He sustained multiple injuries, including severe head cuts, a possible fractured scull, broken arm, and a number of minor hurts. Dr. Donald Milne of Paisley and Dr. T.A. Sinclair, Walkerton, the coroner, gave the opinion that Mr. Cruickshank died instantly.
The way freight was in charge of Wm. Dobney of Palmerston, the conductor, and James Manser of Southampton, the engineer. According to their version of the accident Mr. Cruickshank approached the railway crossing, walking slowly. The whistle of the locomotive was sounded repeatedly as the train rolled through the station yard and when it appeared to the engineer that the aged pedestrian was about to walk into the path of the train, brakes were applied, but Mr. Cruickshank stepped onto the track directly into the path of the train to be struck and hurled across the rails to the east side of the right of way. The victim of the accident was dead when members of the train crew reached his side. The train was held until the coroner, Dr. T.A. Sinclair of Walkerton, together with provincial police officers had made a preliminary investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident. It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held.
Mr. Cruickshank was a well known and highly respected resident of the district, having farmed for many years on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp. before coming to live in Paisley about 30 years ago. After the death of his wife several years ago he continued to make his home in Paisley, until seven years ago when he went to live in Eden Grove.
He is survived by three daughters and one son; Mrs. Catherine Metcalfe; (Jean) Mrs. Clarence Fraser of Owen Sound; (Hazel) Mrs. E.D. Elwes of Paisley, and William Cruickshank on the old homestead.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with private services at his home, in Eden Grove, followed by a public service in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley, at 2:30 pm. Interment will be in Purdy's Cemetery.

Events

• John farmed on Lot 8, Con 15, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

• John relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1920.

• He relocated to Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1943.

John married Elizabeth FLETT, daughter of James FLETT and Jean HOUSTON, on June 23, 1885 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.14 Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1866 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on January 28, 1934 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada19 aged 67, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by James B. Duncan, witnessed by Wm Flett and Florence Granson.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 38 M    i. William James Taylor CRUICKSHANK was born on August 12, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on August 29, 1961 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 39 F    ii. Catherine May CRUICKSHANK was born on November 17, 1888 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on February 27, 1969 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   40 M    iii. Harold CRUICKSHANK was born on April 22, 1891 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 41 F    iv. Jean Bernice CRUICKSHANK was born on April 30, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,7 died on January 27, 1970 in Lovat Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 75, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   42 M    v. John Harold CRUICKSHANK was born on June 29, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 26, 189920 aged 2, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   43 F    vi. Elizabeth "Hazel" CRUICKSHANK 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.

Hazel married Edward "Donald" ELWES, son of John Albert ELWES and Mary Isabella McLEAN, on August 15, 1928 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Donald was born on October 31, 1899 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada13 and died on May 8, 1972 in Gobles Grove Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72. He was usually called Donald. 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.

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