Trying to Trace McDougall family who emigrated to Toronto from Scotland 1922

[RunKitty]

Hi,

Glad to help.  If this Sally Sheldon is your relative, then her married name of Bitz should be a help in finding relatives. 

If you use the Canada 411 link I posted earlier, you will see that there are only 6 people in Ontario with that last name.   Perhaps some are related to you? 

The memorial notice is in the Ottawa paper.  Perhaps the original obituary was too.  You could try the Ottawa library to see if they will do a look up for you.  Hopefully, you will find names of more relatives.

http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/overview

RK

[*Sandra*]

The brother of Scott Sheldon - David Gerald Sheldon also died in Canada.
The US SSDI (Social Security Death Index) shows David G Sheldon born 12 Dec 1921 Died 2 Mar 2004.  SSN issued California(Before 1951)  - Last Residence 53  (U.S. Consulate), Canada.

Daily Times Obituary Index :-

David Gerald Sheldon Toronto Ontario Toronto Star 24/3/2004  cfoisy.

http://obits.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/obit.cgi?Surname=SHELDON%2C%20David%20Gerald&type=Keyword

David born 12/12/1921 in Winnipeg, resided at 107 Springhurst Avenue. Toronto and he crossed the border into the USA 1 February 1949 Detroit Michigan. Brother James Sheldon lived at 30 Baker Street. San Francisco. California. Brother Scott Sheldon lived at 23 Smithfield Drive. Toronto.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

The brother James William Sheldon born 25 Jul 1908 Died 20 Nov 1999 - SSN issued California (Before 1951)  - Last Residence 94121  San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

James William had crossed the border Canada to the USA - Detroit Michigan - 6 July 1946 - 30 Baker street. San Francisco. Single. occupation:- Artist.

Brother Gordon Sheldon born 14 May 1912 Other Country Died 9 Apr 1997 San Francisco. Mothers Maiden name:- Hoskins.

Sandra

[RunKitty]

Hi Sandra

Super information !!

I had a look at David Gerald Sheldon's obit, but it doesn't mention brothers/sisters in law/nieces or nephews.  Unfortunately, it is quite short and doesn't say where he is buried.

Perhaps obits for the other brothers might mention some of the Sheldon/McDougall clan??

RK

[*Sandra*]

Yes,  RK, that's what I was hoping but am drawing a blank so far.  Missed the names of the other daughters so have to hazard a guess at there names.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Canada Voters List - Toronto Lakeshore - 1968 and 1972 - Scott Sheldon (Lithographer) and Kathleen (adjuster) 97 Chartwell Road. Toronto.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Believe this to be a daughter Mary Hay McDougall - Mary Hay Nuzzi - born 29 January 1920 Other Country Died 4 th October 1983. Santa Barbara. California.  Mothers Maiden Name :- Buchan. Father McDougall. Last Residence 93436  Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California.

Reference staff of the Santa Barbara Public Library System will search for and provide copies, as available, of obituaries for persons who either resided or died in Santa Barbara County. BUT sadly there is a $15.00 fee for this service. 

http://sbplibrary.org/contact/index.html

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Mary H McDougall born 1920 and aged 58 years married Daniel Nuzzi born 1918 and aged 60 years. Location:-  Monterey California. 30 th April 1970.

Mary H McDougall and Daniel A Nuzzi divorced Los Angeles June 1973.

Daniel Nuzzi born 21 October 1917 and died 28 July 1996. US Army Veteran - Enlisted 22 September 1942 - Released 19th February 1945. Last Residence - 93101  Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.  Last Benefit 93436  Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California. -  SSN issued
New York (Before 1951)



Sandra

[joyce33]

Hi,

Glad to help.  If this Sally Sheldon is your relative, then her married name of Bitz should be a help in finding relatives. 

If you use the Canada 411 link I posted earlier, you will see that there are only 6 people in Ontario with that last name.   Perhaps some are related to you? 

The memorial notice is in the Ottawa paper.  Perhaps the original obituary was too.  You could try the Ottawa library to see if they will do a look up for you.  Hopefully, you will find names of more relatives.

http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/overview

RK

Hi RK

Thanks for all your help. Ref Bitz family I have noted the 6 Bitz entries in Directory for the area and also intend to contact Ottowa Library for further help.  As you know I am a complete beginner, this being  my first query, and would like to know the correct protocol of making contact with possible "relatives"?  Do you think it would be OK to telephone or write to them?

On another matter, I wonder if you could advise me on how to trace further 'cousins', of the same origins - g.g.g.grandparents John Hutchison and Jane (Cameron) Hutchison of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
Their Grandson James Calder(b.1861) who was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, emigrated to USA around the end of 19C and set up business in a china shop on Staten Island, New York.  His direct descendants are unknown although I know that he sponsored his great niece Helen Wilson Lauder(b.1893 Quincy Massachusetts) and her husband James Lauder(b.Glasgow) who emigrated to New York in early 1920's, so he was still alive at that time.
Should I initiate a new query on the USA section?

Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards Joyce