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Descendants of James Gordon, b. 1814, Lochwinnoch, Refrewshire, Scotland

JAMES GORDON

Born Date 1814 (per the 1861 Census-age 47)
Place Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland ??? (per 1861 Census)

Married Elizabeth McFarlane (both of Calton, Glasgow, Scotland)

Date November 28, 1847 (DOC)
Place Barony, Lanark, Scotland
(Moromon Film # 1041481 Frame 5266)

Died Date before 1881 Census.
Place Scotland

Occupation - Quarryman/brickmaker
NOTE 1861 Census - (age 47) - residence 2 Greenbank Street, Parish of Eastwood,
Barony of Pollokshaws, Town of Pollokshaws.
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1871
Census
CHILDREN
STEPHEN- Born - 1847-49 - Pollokshaws,Eastwood,Renfrewshire
Res - 1871 Census - 64 New St., Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Rfw (Age 22)
Married (Mary McNeil) July 14, 1871 (age 23)
(Res - 1881 Census - Unknown???)
Died Dec. 23, 1915 (age 68)

NO S.R.O. record of Birth 1845-1851!

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SARAH - Born - 1851 Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire
Res - 1871 Census - 64 New St., Pollokshaws, Eastowood, Rfw. (Age 20)
Res - 1881 Census - 6 Pleasance St., Eastwood, Renfrew(SINGLE) (age 30)

NO S.R.O. record of Birth 1847-1853
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JOHN - Born - 1852-53 Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire
Res - 1871 census 64 New St.-Freestone Quarrier (Age 19)
Res - 1881 Census 6 Pleasance St., Eastwood, Renfrew (age 28)

NO S.R.O. record of Birth 1849-1854
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ELIZABETH McFARLANE
(Daughter of Francis McFarlane & Janet Dun)

Born Date 1813 ( per 1861 Census -age 48)
Place Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Scotland (per 1861 Census)

Christened - Date - November 28, 1813
Place - Gorbals,Barony Parish, Glasgow, Scotland
(Mormon Film#1042981)

Married James Gordon (both Of Calton, Glasgow) (DOC)
Date November 28, 1847,
Place Barony, Lanark, Scotland.
(Mormon Film #1041481 Frame 5266)

Died Date after 1881 Census
Place ??? Scotland

NO Scots records of death 1855-1871


Children See Husband

Address -1861 Census - 2 Greenbank Ave., Pollokshaws, Eastwood, (age 48)

Address - 1871 Census - NOT SHOWN WITH FAMILY
(NOTE - 1871 Census shows "Jane"(a relative??) as head of family & 58 Years old
& born in Lochaber, Inverness-shire. Children appear to be James'
& Elizabeth's children)

Address - 1881 Census -(Head of Family)
6 Pleasance St., Eastwood, Renfrew (age 64)
(1881 Census Re Vol. 562, Enum. Dist 4, Page 13)

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Brother - David McFarlane - Christened - Sept.17, 1809, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland
(Mormon Film#1040115)

 

STEPHEN GORDON
(Son of James Gordon & Elizabeth McFarlane)

Born Date 1848-49 (Age at marriage -23). NO S.R.O. birth record 1846-1850
Place Pollockshaws, Renfrew, Scotland

Married Mary McNeil (Age at marriage=23)

Date July 14, 1871 (SRO #53) Place St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 150 Shawhill Road.
Pollockshaws. Parish of Eastwood
County of Renfrew.,Glasgow, Scotland

Best Man James McNulty & Maid of Honour Ann Quigley

Died Date December 23, 1915 (age 68) Pneumonia (SRO# 922)
Place 51 Boyd St., Glasgow, Scotland

Residence (1) July 14, 1871- New Streets, Pollockshaws
(2) March 12, 1874 - 94 Wyndford St., Maryhill, Scot
(3) August 2, 1875-6 Plean Mill, Bannockburn, Stirling, Scot
(4) August 26, 1878 - Dunlop Street, Stewarton, Ayr
(5) 1881 Census - 144 Mathieson St., Glasgow, Scot
(6) December 23, 1915 - 51 Boyd St., Glasgow,

 

Occupation (1871-78) Stone Quarryman. & (1881) Spirit Salesman

 

CHILDREN - (of Stephen Gordon & Mary McNeil)

Alexander Gordon
Born Date May 17, 1872 (SRO#248)
Place Parish of Eastwood,County of Renfrew, New Street, Pollokshaws
Residence - 1881 Census - 144 Mathieson St., Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland (age=8)

James Gordon
Born Date March 11, 1874 (SRO#136)
Place District of Maryhill, County of Lanark, 94 Wyndford Street, Maryhill
Died March 12, 1874 = 27 hours old Debility from birth (SRO#65)

Stephen Gordon
Born Date April 11, 1875 (SRO#151)
Place District of Maryhill, County of Lanark, 94 Wyndford St., Maryhill
Died August 2, 1875 = 16 weeks old Pertussis & Bronchitis (SRO#59)

John Gordon

Born Date June 28, 1876 (SRO# 83)
Place Plean Mill,
Reg'd District of Bannockburn, County of Stirling, Scotland
Resisence - 1881 Cesnus = 144 Mathieson St.)
(John Gordon gave Death Information for both of his parents)

Mary Gordon

Born Date August 26, 1878 (SRO#109)
Place Dunlop Street, Stewarton, AYR, Scotland
Residence - 1881 Census = 144 Mathieson St

Sophia Gordon
Born Date Feb. 19, 1881 (Ref# 430)
Place District of Hutchesontown, County of Lanark, Scotland
144 Mathieson Street, Glasgow.
Residence - 1881 Census - 144 Mathieson St., (age - under 2 months)

 

 

MARY MCNEIL
(Daughter of Alexander McNeil and Sophia Collins)

Born Date 1848-49 (age at marriage 23) NO S.R.O birth record 1846-1850
Place Lennoxtown, Stirling, Scotland

Married Stephen Gordon (age=23)
Date July 14, 1871 (SRO#53)
Place Parish of Eastwood, County of Renfrew, Scotland

 

Died Date June 20, 1932 (age 87) (Senility) (SRO#531)
Place 51 Boyd St., Glasgow, Scotland

Occupation 1871 = Power Loom Weaver
1881 = Spirit Salesperson

Residence - July 1871 - King St., Pollokshaws,Eastwood, Renfrew,Scotland
- 1881 Census - 144 Mathieson St., Glasgow, Scotland. (age=32)

Children - See Stephen Gordon

 

NOTE -
MARY McNEIL's Father - Alexander McNeil was a Master shoemaker.
(died pre July 1871)
Mother -Sophia Collins (died pre June 20, 1932)

 

(Son of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born -Date July 11, 1903 (SRO#382)
Place 41 Hairst Street, Renfrew, Scotland
Registered birth in Parish of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

Baptized-Date July 19, 1903 (DOC)
Place St. James Catholic Church, Inchinnan Road
Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA4 8NG

First Communion June 15, 1911, St. James Catholic ChurchRenfrew, Scotland (DOC)

Immigrated - Sailed from Glasgow, Scotland on May 31, 1924 & arrived In Canada
June 8, 1924, aboard the ship the S.S. Montlaurier at Quebce City, P.Q &
then to reside in Toronto. (DOC)

Married ""Mary" Jean Learmonth (D.O.B. November 19, 1905) (DOC)
(Also known as Jeanie Walker Learmonth/Miller at birth)
Date June 22, 1926
Place St. Alphonsus Church,65 Park St. East,Windsor, Ontario

Died Date September 13,1960 (Leukemia - Age 57) (DOC)
Place Grace Hospital, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Funeral Sept.16/60 Janisse Bros. Funeral Home (DOC)
1139 Ouelette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario
Canada N9A 4J5. ( 1-519-253-5225)(1-519-253-0893 FAX

Interred St. Alphonsus Cemetery (DOC)
700 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1-519-969-4863
St. Edmunds "B" Section Row 22, Site 44 Headstone - Yes

Occupation - Scotland - School Teacher & Barber
- Barber, & Canada - Customs Appraiser - Canada Customs, (1928-1960)
(Ambassador Bridge offices) Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Notes - Was in the Essex Scottish Regiment (Reserve) in Windsor, Ontario (Ser.# A 450489 - Rank = Sargeant in "B" Comp.

Residences - see Windsor Directory Listing in Genealogy file.
Last Resisence - 3464 Peter Street, Windsor, Ontario CAN.

CHILDREN-Mary Jean "Molly" Gordon, Sheila Isabella Gordon, Alexander Stephen Gordon, Sandra Anne Gordon, Moira Grace Gordon, Ian Joseph Gordon, Alan Gordon.

STEPHEN GORDON
(Son of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen

STEVE'S AGE
Born July 11, 1903

Baptized July 19, 1903

First Communion June 15, 1911 (age 7)

Immigrated to Toronto, Ontario
Ship- Montlaurier (age 20)
Sailed from Glasgow,Scotland on
May 31, 1924 & arrived Quebec,P.Q.
June 8, 1924.

Married June 22, 1926 (age 22)

Barber on Sandwich St. West,Windsor) (age 20 - 24)

Canada Customs - customs appraiser
(1928-1960) (age 25-57)

ISABELLA MCFADYEN
(Daughter of Ignatius McFadyen & Agnes McKay)

Born Date - January 4, 1875 (SRO#60)
Place 9 Cavendish Place, Glasgow
Gorbals,Lanark, Scotland

Occupation School Teacher

Married Alexander Gordon (Age 23) (SRO# 619)
Date December 17, 1895

Immigrated to Canada June 8, 1924 (age 49) aboard the S.S. Montlaurier, via Quebec City, PQ. (sailed from Glasgow, Scotland on May 31, 1924. (DOC)

Died Date - June 19, 1977 (Pneumonia - Age 102) (DOC)
Place -Liesure World Nursing Home - 225 St. George St.,
Toronto, Ontario Canada (967-3985)

Funeral - June 22, 1977 (DOC)
Lynett Funeral Home
3299 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6P 2A5
767-1176 (Lori or Yves)
760-0973 FAX

Interred -Mount Pleasant Cemetery (DOC)
375 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
485-9129 (Barbara)
485-1672 (FAX)

-Section 52 Lot 1866
-Headstone - No


Residence December 17, 1895 - 35 Florence Street, Glasgow (DOC)

Note Residences & Children -See Alexander Gordon (born May 17,1872)

Note She was the first female teacher in Ayrshire.A trendsetter!! She was the Queen's rep. (wore banner) & Grandpa was the rep for the King (wore medal) in Ayr.???

 

IGNATIUS McFADYEN
(Son of Neil McFadyen & Margaret Kelly)

Born Date 1836-38 ??
Place Ireland/Scotland??

Married Agnes McKay (born 1837-39 - Ireland/Scotland??)
Date November 12, 1857 (SRO#214)
Place St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Chapel -Clyde St.
Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland
(Mormon Film#280,158)
Witnesses Richard Rodgers & Martha Reilly.

Occupation Brickfield Labourer
NOTE Ignatius McFadyen & Agnes (McKay) McFadyen -
Both Died - After 1895

CHILDREN -
Margaret McFadyen August 25, 1858 42 Main Street, Calton, Glasgow (SRO#1289)
(Mormon Film#280,520)
Agnes McFadyen July 24, 1860 45 Main St.,Calton,Glasgow (SRO#976)
(Mormon Film#280,647)
Neil McFadyen August 4, 1862 57 Cumberland Lane, Glasgow (SRO#1037)
(Mormon Film#292,958)
Annie McFadyen March 10, 1872 53 Cumberland Lane, Glasgow (SRO#447)
(Mormon Film#300,109)
(Annie was a Witness at the marriage of her sister, Isabella, to Alexander Gordon)
Isabella McFadyen January 4, 1875 9 Cavendish Place,Gorb/Lan.,Glasgow (SRO#60)

Residences November 17, 1857 - 97 Saltmarket, Glasgow
August 25, 1858 - 42 Main St., Calton, Glasgow
July 24, 1860 - 45 Main St., Calton, Glasgow
August 4, 1862 - 57 Cumberland Lane,Tradeston,Glasgow
March 10, 1872 - 53 Cumberland Lane,Tradeston, Glasgow
January 4, 1875 - 9 Cavendish Pl.,Gorbals/Lanark,Glasgow
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IGNATIUS's Father Neil McFadyen Born before 1817 ??
(Porter) Married Before 1837 ??
& Mother Margaret Kelly Born before 1817 ??
Both Parents Died after Nov. 1857
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AGNES's Father George McKay Born before 1817 ??
(Weaver) Married Before 1837 ??
& Mother Agnes Mitchell Born before 1817 ??
Both Parents Died after Nov. 1857
MARY McNEIL GORDON
(Daughter of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date October 21, 1896 (SRO#711)
Place 62 Main Street, Newton, AYR,Scotland

Baptized Date ??
Place Ayr, Scotland

Married Francis Leo McCallion (SRO#38)
Date August 7th, 1923
Place St. James R.C. Chruch
Renfrew, Renfrew, Scotland

Immigrated to Canada -Oct. 22, 1947 -KLM Dutch Airlines

Died Date May 18, 1982 (Miocardial Infarction - Age 85) (DOC)
Place St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Buried May 21, 1982 (DOC)
Holy Cross Cemetery - Thornhill, Ontario
Section 10 Grave 17 Range 24
Marked by bronze plate
Buried with her husband - Francis Leo McCallion

Residence - 1923 - 8 Baron St., Renfrew, Scotland
Last Residence - 1982 - 90 Fairview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Occupation - Schoolteacher (1923)

NOTE - See copy of Probated Will (DOC)
- See copy of Executor's deed to sell 90 Fairview. (DOC)

Children - See Frank McCallion

NOTE She was always known as "MOLLY".

Wedding Witness - Annie Gordon, 8 Baron St., Renfrew.

 

FRANCIS LEO McCALLION
(Son of Daniel McCallion & Ann McEleney)

Born Date December 15, 1889 (SRO#283
Place Camdonagh, Inishoven, Donegal County, Ireland (Vol.2, Pg.111),

Married Mary McNeil "Molly" Gordon (SRO#38)
Date August 7th, 1923
Place St. James R.C. Church,
Renfrew, Renfrew, Scotland

Immigrated to Canada - Oct. 22, 1947 - K.L.M. Dutch Airlines

Died Date October 20, 1973 (Age 83) (DOC)
Place St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Buried Date October 22, 1973 (DOC)
Place Holy Cross Cemetery - Thornhill, Ontario
Section 10 Grave 17 Range 24
Bronze Plate. Buried with his wife Mary McNeil "Molly" Gordon
Residence - 1923 - 32 Apsley Place, Glasgow. Scotland
Last Residence -1973 - 90 Fairview Avenue, Toronton, Ontario(see picture)

Occupation Schoolteacher (1923)
NOTE Always known as "Frank".
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FRANK's FATHER Daniel McCallion (Born -Camdonagh, Donegal,Ireland)
in 1889= NAVAL Pensioner (DIED -pre Aug. 1923)
MOTHER Ann McEleney (Ireland) (DIED -pre Aug. 1923)
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NOTE Frank has a sister "Nan" McCallion in Scotland, & a brother
Hugh I McCallion , a R.C. PRIEST-Aug. 1923 = St John's Glasgow S.S.-performed ceremony) & James McCallion a R.C. priest
Check for bro. -V. McCallion, Aug. 1923 = 32 Apsley Place, Glasgow -marriage witness

 

IGNATIUS NEIL McFADYEN GORDON
(Son of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date May 28, 1899 (SRO#409)
Place Ayr, Scotland

Baptized ????

Married Catherine Weaver (SRO#198)
Date April 14, 1923
Place St. Mirin's (R.C.) Chapel, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

NOTE Witnesses (l) Stephen Gordon, Victory Gardens, Renfrew, Scotland
(2) Jean Cameron, 9 Thread Street, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

Children Alister "Squirt" Gordon (born -????) & (died - ????)
Catherine Mary "Rena" Gordon (born - ????)
Neil Gordon (born - ????)
Ronald Gordon (born - ????) & (died - ????)
Stewart "Butch" Gordon (born - ????)

Occupation Assisstant Hairdresser & Barber.

Immigrated to Canada 1929 (Date & Place) ????

Died Date May 5, 1965 (Age 66) (DOC)
Place Humber Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Buried May 8, 1965 (DOC)
Holy Cross Cemetery - Thornhill, Ontario
Section 7 (S.M.S.) Grave 43 Range 14
Marked by bronze plate.
Buried with his wife Catherine Weaver.

Residences:-
(1) May 28, 1899 - 3 Goschen Terrace, Newton, Ayr, Scotland
(2) April 14, 1923 - 8 Baron Street, Broadloam, Renfrew, Scotland
(3) May 5, 1965 - 771 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Military - August 24, 1914 - April 2, 1916 from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
Neil was discharged "as he made a mis-statement of age on enlisting.

NOTE Was always known as "Neil".

CATHERINE WEAVER
(daughter of Luke Weaver and Sarah Malone (Ireland))

Born Date March 18, 1898 (SRO#526)
Place 18 North Croft, Paisley, Scotland

Married Ignatius Neil McFadyen Gordon (April 14th ,1923) (SRO#198)

Immigrated to Canada 1929 (Date & Place)

Died Date March 10, 1958 (Chronic Heart Disease) (DOC)
Place St Joseph's Hospital , Roronto, Ontario (age 60)

Buried March 12, 1958 (DOC)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Ont., Sect. 7 (S.M.S.) Grave 43 Range 14
Marked by bronze plate
Buried with her husband "Neil".

Children - See Ignatius Neil McFadyen Gordon

Residences: - (l) 1923 - 3 Thread Street, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
(2) 1958 - Last Residence 347 McRoberts Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

NOTE Was always known as "Kate"

Sister - Sarah Weaver married a John Storrie, Sister - Annie Weaver married a Peter Rafferty., Brother- James Weaver
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FATHER - Luke Weaver - Boatyard Labourer
Born - Ireland/Scotland ??
Married- Sarah Maloney -Papermill Worker (SRO#107)
Born Ireland/Scotland ??
Date February 24, 1890
Place St. Mirrin's R.C. Church,
Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
Died - before April 14, 1923
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LUKE's Father - Patrick Weaver - (journeyman shoemaker)
& Mother - Bridget Brett (Both died pre Feb. 1890)
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SARAH's Father - Hugh Maloney - (journeyman Iron Riveter)
& Mother - Ann Dorian (both died after Feb. 1890)

 

ANNIE McKAY GORDON
(Daughter of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date February 3, 1901 (SRO#262)
Place 43 Waburn Street, Glasgow

Baptized Date ??
Place ??

Immigrated to Canada - About 1927???

Died Date May 18, 1976 (Age 75 - Cancer) (DOC)
Place Doctor's Hospital, Toronto, Ont

Buried May 20, 1976 (DOC)
Holy Cross Cemetery - Thornhill, Ontario
Section 17 Grave 17 Range 15
Marked by bronze plate

Residence -Aug. 1923 - 8 Baron St., Glasgow, Scotland
Last Residence - May 1976 - 100 Raglan Avenue,Apt. 1005, Toronto, Ontario

Occupation - Schoolteacher, St Helens School. Toronto, Ont.
(Got her teaching degree in Scotland)

NOTE Was always known as "Nan". "Nan" never married and never had
any children.

NOTE "Nan" used to knit hats and scarves and gloves for the poor students who
could not afford to buy them.

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Nan and Sophie were best friends, as well as sisters. They lived together all of their lives, and are buried, together.
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STEPHEN GORDON
(Son of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McMadyen)
(See seperate file)
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ISABELLA GORDON
(Daughter of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date September 21, 1905 (SRO#554)
Place 41 Hairst St.,Renfrew, Scotland

Baptized Date St. James Catholic Church (DOC)
Place Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Scotland

Immigrated to Canada on June 8, 1924, on the S.S. Montlaurier, via Quebec City, P.Q.(Age 18). Sailed from Glasgow, Scotland on May 31, 1924. (DOC)

Married Richard "Dick" Brown Carson
(D.O.B. Nov. 28, 1910, Scotland)
Date August 3,1936 (Weenusk,James Bay)
1948 -divorced in Ottawa, Ontario.
Place ?? (Church)

Children Mary Isabella "Belle" Philomena Carson (now Anderson
Born Date July 29, 1937
Place Toronto, Ontario

Died Date November 15, 1992 (as Isabella Carson)
Place Vancouver B.C., Canada

Last Residence 7306 Capistrano Drive, Burnaby B.C.

Buried Ashes scattered on Burnaby Mountain
Oceanview Cemetery, 400 Imperial Rd.,Burnaby, B.C,
1-604-435-6688

Occupation Teacher

NOTE - was always known as "Isa". Lived with her brother, Stephen, in Windsor several years, while Dick was in Military Service.
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Dick retired 1970. Address #1604-1835 Morton Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6G 1V3 (1-604-681-4594). Note-2nd wife Cecile Grace Carson (Dec. 12, 1920). died August 8, 1988 (Mississauga)
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ISABELLA "Belle" Anderson
7306 Capistrano Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1P8
1-604-420-4401

SOPHIA GORDON
(Daughter of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date December 18, 1909 (SRO#14)
Place 64 High Street, Renfrew

Baptized Date January 2, 1910 (DOC)
Place St James Catholic Church
Inchinnan Road
Renfrew, Scotland PA4 8NG

Immigrated to Canada June 8, 1924 on the S.S. Montlaurier, via Quebec City, P.Q. (Age 14). Sailed from Glasgow, Scotland on May 31, 1924. (DOC)

Died Date January 13, 1981 (Age 71 - Colon Cancer) (DOC)
Place Doctor's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Buried Date January 13, 1981 (DOC)
Place Holy Cross Cemetery - Thornhill, Ontario
Section 17 Grave 17 Range 15
Marked by Bronze plate
Sophie is buried with her sister, and lifelong
companion, "Nan".

Last Residence - 100 Raglan Avenue,Apt. 1005, Toronto, Ontario

Occupation - Legal Secretary (& for Dow Chemicals, University Ave,T.O.)

NOTE -"Soph" never married and never had any children.
- She was always called "Soph" or "Sophie"

 

MARGARET PHILOMENA GORDON
(Daughter of Alexander Gordon & Isabella McFadyen)

Born Date September 14, 1917 (SRO#254)
Place 21 Dunlop Street
Renfrew, Scotland

Baptized Date September 23, 1917 (DOC)
Place St. James Catholic Church
Inchinnan Road
Renfrew, SCOTLAND PA4 8NG

Immigrated to Canada on June 8, 1924, on the S.S. Montlaurier, via Quebe City, P.Q. (Age 6 ). Sailed from Glasgow Scotland on May 31, 1924. (DOC)

Married Frederick "Kent" Griffin (Born July 28, 1913,
Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Date May 13 , 1939
Place St. Vincent De Paul Church
Toronto, Ontario

Children Margaret Gail Griffin,November 20, 1940 (Toronto)
Married - April 8, 1963 - Roger Dunn
Brian Kent Griffin,May 11,1948 -Holy Cross Hosp.,
Edmonton, Alberta
Married - Sandi ??? & divorced.
Eileen Marie Griffin,Jan.31, 1950 -Holy Cross Hosp.,
Edmonton, Alberta
Married - Laurie Edwards & divorced.

Note Always known as "Phil"

Occupation - Secretary

CURRENT ADDRESS #384 - 1260 Raymer Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada V1W 3S7., 1-604-868-3115
NOTES - "Kent's" father was Frank F. Griffin
- Worked Hudson's Bay Company June 1, 1934 - April 4, 1942
- Joined the Military as an accountant & then as a flying & navigation instructor (Ottawa, Ontario) 1942-43.

 

 

 

 

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