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Title: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Wednesday 01 May 13 11:23 BST (UK)
Could someone with access to the WFP have a look for any entries for a William D Barron.  He was born in 1890 in Aberdeen.  I have a copy of his joining up papers which indicates he joined up in 1915 in Canada. There is an entry in an Aberdeen paper that he was reported missing in 1916.  The entry gives name and address of parents same as on papers.  I have family living at same address so I am sure it is the same person.  Only thing is there is also a record for a William Davidson Barron having married a Marjory Wildgoose in 1920. 

I am mainly trying to prove that he survived the war and married so any help with finding him after 1915 would be brilliant.  He was a Street Car Conductor in Winnipeg before the war and arrived in Canada around 1910.

Thanks
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: vbain on Wednesday 01 May 13 14:25 BST (UK)
http://www.ca.ppd.cemeteries.stn
This should  get you into the Winnipeg.
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: lilybell on Wednesday 01 May 13 14:38 BST (UK)
Hello

His full name on his  attestation papers is William Davidson Barron.

Lilybell
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: LindaGW on Wednesday 01 May 13 15:56 BST (UK)
The death of a William Davidson Barron on 14 Sept 1939 was registered in Tranquille, British Columbia.  Unfortunately the actual registration is not yet available online.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLVP-GMT
The birthdate on the death registration (4 Oct 1890, Scotland) is the same as on the WW1 attestation papers:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.01-e.php?id_nbr=27066&PHPSESSID=odobile9bht9pg36b2ja3ah5m6
He is buried in Mountainview Cemetery in Vancouver, British Columbia.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ts7/

Linda
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: lilybell on Wednesday 01 May 13 16:00 BST (UK)
I did find a William D Barron on 1935 Voters List at 35 W Crystal Winnipeg he is listed along with his wife says he is a pensioner.

That would make him 45. Maybe a bit young .... ??? ??? ???

Lilybell
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: lilybell on Wednesday 01 May 13 16:37 BST (UK)
Tranquille was a TB Sanatorium. William could have been a patient.

This Sanatorium in service from 1907-1957. A cure found in 1957.

History of Tranquille
blog.jordonkeats.com/history-of-tranquille/

we-love-kamloops:Tranquille Sanatorium-Kamloops.BC
www.we-love-kamloops.com/.../tranquille-sanatorium-kamloops-bc.html


Lilybell
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Wednesday 01 May 13 18:48 BST (UK)
Wow,  thank you for all this information.  Very much appreciated.

I am afraid I have to go out just now but will study what you have given me tomorrow.  Just thought I would thank you meantime.

All the best
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: Jacquie in Canada on Thursday 02 May 13 06:51 BST (UK)
The Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948 database at Ancestry has an entry for the death of William D. Barron who died 14 Sep 1939. He had been a Sergeant with the 43rd Battn. The card says William died of pulmonary tuberculosis at Tranquille San. and that his death was due to his service in the military. It also says he was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. His widow is Mrs. M.M. Barron of Burnaby, BC.

The Manitoba Vital Stats genealogy database has a death for Marjorie McGillvray Barron in Winnipeg on 15 May 1942. The following was in the 18 May 1942 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press:

MRS. M. M. BARRON
The funeral service for Mrs. Marjorie McGillivray Barren of suite 15 Estelle apartments, who died at Grace hospital Friday at the age of 51, was held Monday at 1.3 p.m. in Mordue Bros.' funeral chapel, with burial in Brookside cemetery.

Jacquie
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: Jacquie in Canada on Thursday 02 May 13 07:36 BST (UK)
I think it may have been a little later that William came to Canada. There is a William Davidson Barron on the 1911 Scotland census in Fintray, Aberdeen who was 23 years old and a servant (farm labourer) in the household of James Geddes.

There is a passenger list entry for the Grampian which arrived in St John, New Brunswick on 13 Apr 1915 which had a William Barron, 26, whose occupation was listed as farm hand and was destined for Winnipeg. Here's a link to the passenger list (first line):
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0tsi/ (http://www.rootschat.com/links/0tsi/)

Some additional information on Marjorie... There is a Marjorie Wildgoose who was on the passenger list for the Letitia which in Quebec on 18 May 1913. She was 22, born in Scotland, with an occupation listed as domestic servant and she was destined for Winnipeg. Here's a link to the passenger list (line 5):
http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e144/e003586556.jpg (http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e144/e003586556.jpg)

Marjory is on the 1916 census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the household of Joseph and Mary Dumas. The census lists her as a servant, 25 and born in Scotland with an immigration year of 1913.

Jacquie
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Thursday 02 May 13 08:17 BST (UK)
Thanks Jacquie for all the information especially confirming that I have the correct William by giving his wife's name.  Her death is mentioned in an Aberdeen newspaper but there was not enough to confirm I had the correct William.

William's sailing could have been later.  I estimated the year from an extract from an Aberdeen newspaper which said he was missing in 1916.  I wonder if it was during this period that his health was affected.  I will try an pursue this side.

I am going to have a good look at all the information that I now have, which is very exciting.  I wonder if the funeral home would give me any details to see if there were children.  Although I would have thought they would have been mentioned on the death notice.

Thanks again for your time.  Very much appreciated.

All the best
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Thursday 02 May 13 16:27 BST (UK)
I did find a William D Barron on 1935 Voters List at 35 W Crystal Winnipeg he is listed along with his wife says he is a pensioner.

That would make him 45. Maybe a bit young .... ??? ??? ???

Lilybell

It has just dawned on me that this is probably my guy.  He may have been on a war pension and unfit to work.

Thanks
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 15:10 GMT (UK)
Revisited older thread -  2013

Obituary William Davidson Barron -

The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
20 Sep 1939, Wed    Page 17

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93720678/obituary-for-william-davidson-barron/

FIND A GRAVE

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26308827/william-davidson-barron

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Saturday 29 January 22 15:43 GMT (UK)
Thank you so much for sending me the obituary for William. Very much appreciated. I wonder why it does not mention his wife.

I emailed the cemetery and was lucky enough to get a photo of William’s grave stone. It was really kind of them.

Thank you for your time.
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 15:48 GMT (UK)


Another version - The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - 16 Sep 1939, Sat   Page 24

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93722903/obituary-for-william-d-barron-aged-47/

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:02 GMT (UK)

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index - a son William Alexander Barron

William Alexander Barron - Wm A Barron
Birth Date 16 Jul 1925 Winnipeg, Canada
Death Date 22 Dec 2006
Father William D Barron - Mother Marjorie Wildgoose.

Wm A. Barron
Birth Date 16 Jul 1925 - 22 December 2006
Last Residence 94595, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California


Sandra

Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:03 GMT (UK)


Engagement William Alexander Barron - Daily Independent Journal
San Rafael, California - 18 Nov 1958, Tue   Page 15

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93723932/marriage-of-arnold-barron/

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:06 GMT (UK)


California, Northern U.S. District Court Naturalization Index - William Alexander Barron - 16 July 1925

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ST-SYWK

Document :- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-LBVD-9SGC?i=585&cc=1849982&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2ST-SYWK

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:11 GMT (UK)


California Marriage Index - William A Barron -  1926 - married 10 January 1959 San Francisco California - aged 33 years.
Spouse:   Elizabeth C Arnold - Spouse Age 27

Double ring ceremony - Betty Arnold and William Barron -
Daily Independent Journal San Rafael, California
15 Jan 1959, Thu    Page 15

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93724561/william-barron-15-january-1959/

Sandra

Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:17 GMT (UK)


Son    John McPherson Barron - John M Barron (brother of William Jnr)
Birth Date 28 Feb 1921 Winnipeg Man, Canada
Death Date 29 Jan 2005
Father William D Barron - Mother Marjorie M Wildgoose.

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:18 GMT (UK)


FIND A GRAVE

John McPherson Barron - 1921 - 2005 (obituary attached)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31708387/john-mcpherson-barron

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:20 GMT (UK)

California, Oakland, Alameda County, Newspaper Record Collection - obit

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q233-Q74H

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9XG-3D51?i=783&cc=2303048&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ233-Q74H

Sandra

Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:23 GMT (UK)

marriage - John M Barron - Madeline L Smith - 27 August 1949  (both parents deceased ?)

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL4B-D1R9

The Vancouver Sun Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
18 Jul 1949, Mon   Page 19

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93725557/marriage-of-smith-barron/

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:33 GMT (UK)


Estate of Marjorie McGillvary Barron

The Winnipeg Tribune Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
22 Aug 1942, Sat   Page 22

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37198410/estate/?xid=637

Sandra

Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:35 GMT (UK)

Manitoba Death Index - Marjorie McGillvray Barron Age51 - Birth Date 28 Jul 1890 - died 15 May 1942 - Death - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

https://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/Query.php

Sandra

Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 29 January 22 16:36 GMT (UK)

FIND A GRAVE

Marjorie Barron - 15 May 1942

Brookside Cemetery Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
PLOT   22-2177-0

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111387661/marjorie-barron

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Saturday 29 January 22 18:11 GMT (UK)
Thank you Sandra for the research you have done for me.  Recently I found that William had two sons which I confirmed from the censuses. This led me to finding certain entries on Family Search for the two sons. Then an obituary for one.

I have to shut down at the moment but will get back to you tomorrow. Super excited at the extra that you have sent.
Thanks meantime
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 30 January 22 08:35 GMT (UK)

Did send you a pm yesterday with more up to date details on relatives.

William Alexander crossed the border 26 May 1948. He was on his way to start a job with EMSCO Derrick and Equipment Co. Los Angeles and to reside permanently.

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Sunday 30 January 22 08:48 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra
Thank you so much for your PM and all that you have done for me.  I am sitting at the moment piecing it all together.  I did have some information from the family search site but the newspaper clippings are of particular interest.

This particular side of my family had been dormant for a while. Then I found a John McPherson Barron, same name as my grandfather, on family search. It took me a while to confirm that I was following the correct family.

I will get back to you later today. Thanks again.
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Sunday 30 January 22 09:31 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra

I think I have got my head around all the information you sent. The bit that initially confused me was the marriage of William Alexander in 1959. I had perhaps thought that his wife was Bette Garcia the name on his Naturalisation papers but is actually Betty Arnold. It looks like it was a rather grand wedding. I did find a William Alexander Barron aged 94 living in Walnut Creek. Names matched names on John's obituary.
I did find what I think was the death of Madeline, wife of John. If you have access to newspapers the obituary indicates it is from the East Bay Times 20th January 2013. It mentions Robert and David. Also grandchildren.
I need to rest my brain now.
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 30 January 22 09:58 GMT (UK)


Madeline Lois Barron - 6 February 1922 Clark 's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence Place: Castro Valley
Death Date:   10 Jan 2013 (aged 90 years)  - Obituary Date 20 Jan 2013

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbaytimes/name/madeline-barron-obituary?id=18854760

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Sunday 30 January 22 10:06 GMT (UK)
Thanks for the link. I do have a copy of the obituary but thanks for your time.
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 30 January 22 10:07 GMT (UK)

Excellent. Perhaps you can mark as completed, the button is at the bottom of the page.  :)

Sandra
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: specialkg on Sunday 30 January 22 10:35 GMT (UK)
Not entirely completed but I will mark completed to save duplication.

Thanks for your time
Betty
Title: Re: Winnipeg Free Press look up please William D Barron
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 30 January 22 10:38 GMT (UK)
Was there something else we can help with ? Best to keep all the info on one thread if possible.

Sandra