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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Topic started by: buntymac on Sunday 20 July 14 13:45 BST (UK)
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Hello Canada
Can anyone help with any information about James(1889) and Barbara Mackay(1898) they emigrated from Caithness in Scotland, sailing on the Saturnia on 21st April 1920 from Glasgow bound for Quebec. They settled in Ontario. Last known address was 60 Igslington N, Islington ,Ontario. This probably would be 1960's. Both James and Barbara will be deceased now. I would love to find out deaths and if they had family.
thank you :)
Anne Franklin
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Hi,
Welcome to RootsChat
The couple appear on the 1921 census of Canada - 142 Wallace Avenue, Parkdale Ontario
James Mackay 33 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1920. Carpenter.
Barbara Mackay 23 Born Scotland.
Alexander Mackay 11 months. Born Ontario.
Barbara and Alex made a trip to Scotland in 1924 - 26 Nicholson Street Wick - they returned to Canada 12 September 1924 on the Atehenia - Glasgow to Montreal.
Sandra
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Sandra
Thank you so much for this info. I could not find out if they had any family. I presume they both died in Canada.
Anne
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Hi Anne a tree has a death for Barbara Duchart in 1986 at Etobicoke Ontario :)
There is a Mrs Barbara Mackay there in the 1974 Canada Votors Lists
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Alexander Duchart Mackay Mimico, Ont. Victoria College. Matriculated from Mimico High School. In- termittently engaged in base- ball, basketball and volleyball.
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=alexander+duchart+mckay+-+ontario
Sandra
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There is a Mrs Barbara Mackay there in the 1974 Canada Votors Lists
I was a little suspicious of that record - Also living at that address 22 Weybridge Court are a Male Mackay - Insurance Agent and a male student Mackay ???
In 1972 just the male Mackay (insurance agent - no student listed - obviously not of age.)
Sandra
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It looks as if the son married - Berys Evelyn Brown
Born July 5, 1923 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada and died May 24, 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. So perhaps the owner of that tree is the daughter of that marriage. ???
Sandra
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Listed in Obituary search
Berys Evelyn (BROWN) Mackay 78; QC>Toronto ON; Toronto G&M; 2002-5-27; sw
http://obits.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/obit.cgi?Surname=MacKAY%2C%20Berys%20Evelyn%20(BROWN)&type=Keyword
Sandra
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Looks like Gavin (Insurance Agent) and Barbara Mackay were on Voters Lists in 1957/59 at Cuffley Crescent York Ontario -
In the original post it looks as if Barbara and James were living at 60 Islington N, Islington ,Ontario in the 1960's ???
Sandra
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Hi,
An obit. for Alexander Duchart Mackay from the Globe and Mail dated July 27, 2010
Born 1st of July 1920, son of James Mackay and Barbara Duchart both of Scotland. Died
at home in Toronto July 26th, 2010. Predeceased by wife Berys and brother David. His
professional career spanned 42 years with Price Waterhouse. Survived by 4 children and a
brother. Will PM you details as they may be living.
Cheers
DB
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Well done DB - that clichés it then. Was the brother the insurance agent ?
Sandra
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Ah - no it wasn't - I can see the name in the obituary now.
Sandra
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Hi,
An obit. for Berys Evelyn Mackay from the Globe and Mail dated May 28, 2002.
Born at Quebec July 5, 1923, first child of Frederick Elliott Brown and Evelyn Home. Died
at Toronto May 24, 2002. Survived by....PMing you the details.
Cheers,
DB
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Hi,
Marriage of Alexander Duchart Mackay, son of Mrs Mackay and the late Mr James Mackay of Mimico to Berys Evelyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Elliott Brown... in St. Johns Church, York Mills (a northern part of Toronto). One of the ushers is the brother of the groom, Dr. James Mackay. Globe and Mail, Jun 5 1951.
Could this be Barbara - Globe and Mail Nov 19 1985, page A21.
Barbara Sinclair Mackay -
Died at the Queensway Hospital on Nov 15 1985 (formerly of Mimico). Born in Wick, Scotland on March 28, 1898. Beloved wife of the late James Mackay. Survived by sons Alex of Toronto, James of Etobicoke, David of Caledon, and her sister Annie (Mrs L Turner) of Barrie. 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Buried in Park Lawn cemetery.
RK
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All the names seem to match RK - the "Sinclair" bit was a surprise - even on Canada Ocean Arrivals it was saying Barbara Duchart Mackay - but there was a tree which is now unavailable Barbara Sinclair Duchart.
Can you work your magic with an obit for husband James :P
Sandra
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Hi,
Thanks Sandra :). I can say his name now....James. He died June 12, 2013. Predeceased by
brothers Alex and David, parents James and Barbara. I'm PMing buntymac the details.
Sinclair....surprised here too. ??? I do like suprises. Multiple middle names perhaps. ???
Cheers
DB
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Excellent DB - nice to tie up the loose ends. ;D
Cheers
Sandra
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Hi,
Leaving the magic making up to RK, can't find obit. for James Sr. :(
Cheers,
DB
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How about one for David DB :P
Was James a Dr in Etobicoke ? Wife also a Dr. ?
Sandra
Its ok - can see obit now - have photograph of wife on another web-site - will pm - in case of interest.
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Canada Voters List 1972 shows Dr James Mackay - Medical Doctor and wife A at 9 Treeline Court Etobicoke with 2 student sons.
Sandra
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:'( :'( :'( I can't find James Sr either..
But, I did find son David's obituary. Toronto Star June 29, 2006 Page C14
David John Mackay, died June 27, 2006. Formerly of Caledon. Survived by wife A, son S (wife C), and daughter W (husband B Sibley). 2 grandsons. Survived by brothers Alexander and Dr. James (wife A) Mackay. He worked at Bell Canada for 37 years. Funeral is in London, Ontario. It doesn't say specifically that he died there, but I would think so. If people wish to donate in David's memory, a London charity is mentioned.
RK
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You're a star - good find - things those gaps have been extensively filled today - Anne should be well pleased when she returns.
Great work guys
Sandra ;)
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OOps -- just reread the 1951 marriage announcement and have now modified my earlier post to say son of the "LATE" James Mackay. That should help find him!! James Sr. died before 1951. ::)
RK
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Changed my glasses so I can see better :) :) and I found James
Globe and Mail Sept 1 1947, page 24
James Mackay, died suddenly at his home 20 Burlington Road, Mimico on Aug 30 1947. Beloved husband of Barbara Duchart, father of Alexander, James and David. Buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.
No "magic" required, just more attention to detail... sorry everyone!! :P
RK
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Well done RK ;D - suspected that James may have died earlier - it was strange we were not picking them up on Voters Lists.
Sandra
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FIND A GRAVE
David John Mackay - born 20 August 1930 and died 27 June 2006
Burial - Union United Church Cemetery Union Elgin County Ontario, Canada
http://www.rootschat.com/links/018si/
http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/1168304
Sandra
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Thanks so much for all the efforts, That is them all. Now just need to make contact with some of the surviving relations.
Best wishes to you all from Scotland xxx :) :) :) :)
Sandra - Anne is real well pleased ! Stars you are bless you all x
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Hi,
Really nice one RK. You may think glasses, I'm thinking magic.
Very fine team work. Why isn't there a smiley that claps?
Cheers,
DB