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Laura May MacLeod1

F, #72207, b. 7 May 1873, d. 27 January 1928
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
NameLaura May MacLeod was also known as Laura MacLeod.2
NameShe was also known as Laura May Walker.1
BirthShe was born on 7 May 1873, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,3
Marr LicShe & James Colin Walker obtained a marriage license on 10 October 1902.4
MarriageShe married James Colin Walker son of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins, on 15 October 1902, in the Strathcona Hotel, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

James C. Walker of Mill Valley, PEI (B) andLaura M. McLeod of Boston, Mass (S).Date of license: Oct. 10, 1902Date of ceremony: Oct. 15, 1902. Performed by Rev. W.H. Smith, Summerside.Witnesses: John Stavert and Laura Walker.

"At the Strathcona Hotel, Summerside, Oct. 15th, by the Rev. W.H. Smith, M.A. B.D., James C. Walker, of Mill Valley, and Laura M. McLeod of Boston, Mass."5,2,4

WifeLaura May MacLeod was enumerated on the census in 1916 in the household of James Colin Walker, as his wife, in Kingsley, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Laura May (age 43), children Ina Jane (age 12), Velma Maria (age 8) and Lizzie (age 3). James was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.3
1916 Canada Census, Kingsley, Saskatchewan. Household of James Colin Walker, his wife Laura May, daughters Ina Jane, Velma Maria and Lizzie.
WifeShe was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of James Colin Walker, as his wife, in Kingsley, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 44) were his wife Laura (age 48), their daughters Ina (age 17), Velma (age 13) and Elizabeth (age 8). James was a farmer, Velma a student. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
DeathShe died on 27 January 1928 in Broadview, Saskatchewan, CanadaG,

Obituary: (Agriculturist, 9 Feb. 1928): "Word was recently received in Kelvin of the death of Laura McLeod, wife of the late James C. Walker, Broadview, Sask. The sad event occurred on January 27th, after an illness of three days of paralysis at the age of 54 years. She is survived by three daughters, Ina and Elizabeth at home, and Mrs. George Page, Kipling, Sask.; also two sisters, Mrs. Ina Glazier, and Mrs. Norman McLeod, both residing in United States."Obituary (Agriculturist 16 Feb. 1928): "The death took place suddenly at Broadview, Sask., recently of Mrs. Laura Walker, aged 54 years. The late Mrs. Walker was born in Charlottetown, a daughter of Peter MacLeod. At the age of 16 she went to Massachusetts with her widowed mother and lived there until her marriage to Mr. James C. Walker of Kelvin, P.E. Island in 1901. In 1906 they went West and settled near Broadview, Sask., where the family has since resided. Mr. Walker passed away on January 1st, 1926, and Mrs. Walker has carried on since his death farming successfully one section (640 acres) of land. She was greatly beloved for her quiet, unassuming manner, her willingness to spend and be spent for others and her kindly hospitality. There are left to mourn three daughters, Ina and Lizzie at home, and Velma (Mrs. Page) of Lansdowne, Sask.; also two sisters in the United States. The deceased was an ideal wife, an untiring mother and a true friend."

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Obituary: (Agriculturist, 9 Feb. 1928): "Word was recently received in Kelvin of the death of Laura McLeod, wife of the late James C. Walker, Broadview, Sask. The sad event occurred on January 27th, after an illness of three days of paralysis at the age of 54 years. She is survived by three daughters, Ina and Elizabeth at home, and Mrs. George Page, Kipling, Sask.; also two sisters, Mrs. Ina Glazier, and Mrs. Norman McLeod, both residing in United States."Obituary (Agriculturist 16 Feb. 1928): "The death took place suddenly at Broadview, Sask., recently of Mrs. Laura Walker, aged 54 years. The late Mrs. Walker was born in Charlottetown, a daughter of Peter MacLeod. At the age of 16 she went to Massachusetts with her widowed mother and lived there until her marriage to Mr. James C. Walker of Kelvin, P.E. Island in 1901. In 1906 they went West and settled near Broadview, Sask., where the family has since resided. Mr. Walker passed away on January 1st, 1926, and Mrs. Walker has carried on since his death farming successfully one section (640 acres) of land. She was greatly beloved for her quiet, unassuming manner, her willingness to spend and be spent for others and her kindly hospitality. There are left to mourn three daughters, Ina and Lizzie at home, and Velma (Mrs. Page) of Lansdowne, Sask.; also two sisters in the United States. The deceased was an ideal wife, an untiring mother and a true friend."7,8

Children with James Colin Walker b. 10 May 1874, d. 25 January 1926

DaughterIna Jean Walker b. 22 July 1903, d. 11 August 1988
DaughterVelma Maria Walker b. 8 September 1907
DaughterElizabeth Leitch Walker b. 3 November 1912, d. 1983

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S2796] Married: James Colin Walker & Laura M. McLeod, Marriage Announcement: James Colin Walker & Laura M. McLeod, The Morning Guardian, 17 October 1902, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Announcement: James Colin Walker & Laura M. McLeod.
  3. [S5875] 1916 Canada Census, Kingsley, Saskatchewan, household #27 of James Colin Walker, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll T-21942, Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S14804] James C. Walker & Laura M. MacLeod, (1902), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4: Marriage Licenses, 1902. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  5. [S3945] James Colin Walker & Laura May McLeod marriage, in Marriage Book Aug 1901-Oct 1902: RG 19, Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries Marriage Licenses Aug 1901-Oct 1902, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Book Aug 1901-Oct 1902.
  6. [S11393] 1921 Canada Census, Kingsley, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, household #188 of James Walker, digital copy of original census document, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 158, Census Place: Qu'Appelle-Saskatchewan, Page Number 18. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S7922] Death: Mrs. James C. (Laura MacLeod) Walker, Agriculturist, Summerside, 9 February 1928, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
  8. [S7923] Death: Mrs. James C. (Laura MacLeod) Walker, Agriculturist, Summerside, 16 February 1928, page 5, col. 3. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.

James T. Montgomery1

M, #72211, b. 27 May 1929, d. 16 June 1995

Parents

FatherDonald Heath Montgomery b. 15 November 1893, d. 1962
MotherMary Ella MacLeod b. 1902, d. 1996
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BirthJames T. Montgomery was born on 27 May 1929.2
MarriageHe married Doris Ruth MacLean daughter of Lillian Maude Newcombe.1,3
DeathHe died on 16 June 1995.2
BurialHe was buried in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2

Child with Doris Ruth MacLean b. 12 July 1928, d. 23 November 2011

SonDonald Montgomery b. 1954, d. 2000

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S7309] James T. Montgomery published transcription, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  3. [S6162] Obituary - Doris Ruth MacLean, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Doris Ruth MacLean1

F, #72212, b. 12 July 1928, d. 23 November 2011

Parents

MotherLillian Maude Newcombe b. 1908, d. 1957
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NameDoris Ruth MacLean was also known as Doris MacLean.2
NameShe was also known as Doris Ruth Montgomery.2,1
BirthShe was born on 12 July 1928, in Southwest Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,3
MarriageShe married James T. Montgomery son of Donald Heath Montgomery and Mary Ella MacLeod.2,1
DeathDoris Ruth MacLean died on 23 November 2011 in residence, Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Child with James T. Montgomery b. 27 May 1929, d. 16 June 1995

SonDonald Montgomery b. 1954, d. 2000

Citations

  1. [S6162] Obituary - Doris Ruth MacLean, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  3. [S3390] Compiled by Ruby Cousins, "Cousins - Compiled Records," e-mail message to copy in library of David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Cousins - Compiled Records".

Shelton Warren1

M, #72219, b. 1925, d. 2000
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BirthShelton Warren was born in 1925.2
DeathHe died in 2000.2
BurialHe was buried in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.49472, -63.50786G.

Inscription: WARREN / 1925 C. Shelton Warren 2000 / His Wife / 1933 Nellie I. Montgomery / Until We Meet Again / Never to Part.2

Marker, C. Shelton Warren (1925-2000), his wife Nellie I. Montgomery (1933- ). Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S12975] Cemetery Marker, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. C. Shelton Warren, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker.

Lulu Jean Montgomery1

F, #72222, b. 1924, d. 1926

Parents

FatherDonald Heath Montgomery b. 15 November 1893, d. 1962
MotherMary Ella MacLeod b. 1902, d. 1996
Last Edited 19 April 2018 00:00:00
NameLulu Jean Montgomery was also known as Jean Montgomery.2
BirthShe was born in 1924.1
DeathShe died in 1926.1
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Donald Heath Montgomery, in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.49435, -63.50765G.

Inscription: MONTGOMERY / D. Heath Montgomery / 1893 - 1962 / His Wife / Mary Ella MacLeod / 1902 - 1996 / Their Daughter / Lulu Jean / 1924 - 1926 / Ever Remembered Ever Loved.3

Marker, Donald Heath Montgomery (1893-1962), his wife Mary Ella MacLeod (1902-1996), their daughter Lulu Jean Montgomery (1924-1926). Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S7307] Cemetery marker. Lulu Jean Montgomery, inscription; read by David A. Walker.
  2. [S12974] Death Notices - Roma E. Campbell, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  3. [S7308] Cemetery marker. Donald Heath Montgomery, inscription; read by David A. Walker.

Donald Montgomery1

M, #72224, b. 1954, d. 2000

Parents

FatherJames T. Montgomery b. 27 May 1929, d. 16 June 1995
MotherDoris Ruth MacLean b. 12 July 1928, d. 23 November 2011
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BirthDonald Montgomery was born in 1954.2
DeathHe died in 2000.2
BurialHe was buried in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S8564] Cemetery Transcript, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Volume Lot 21-2 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

William Ewert Gladstone Ross1

M, #72229, b. About 1883, d. 1953
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
NameWilliam Ewert Gladstone Ross was also known as William Ross.2
BirthHe was born About 1883, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. there are no birth/baptism record at the Public Archives & Records Office of Prince Edward Island.2
MarriageHe married Catherine Minnie Walker daughter of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins.1
CensusWilliam Ewert Gladstone Ross was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Athol St., Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William (age 38) were his wife Minnie (Walker) Parsons (age 45), her children from her first marriage to John William Parsons, Hannah Parsons (age 23), Carman Parsons (age 21), Wilbur Parsons (age 18), Fred Parsons (age 12) and Jack Parsons (age 9). William was a highway contractor. Carman was a clerk in a drug store. Fred was in school. The family religion was Methodist.2
DeathHe died in 1953.3
BurialHe was buried in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Memorial ID: 31632220.3

Partner with Catherine Minnie Walker b. 16 March 1876, d. 25 November 1958

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S9235] 1921 Canada Census, Regina, Saskatchewan, household #281 of William Ross household, digital copy of original census document, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 159, Page Number 28. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S15404] Burial Record, Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. William Ross & Catherine Minnie Walker, Burial Record, Regina Cemetery; findagrave memorial #31632220.