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M Alexander McTavish

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1851 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
McTavish Isabel, F, Widowed, 47, born Scotland, Bapt, Farming;
John, M, 20, born Can;
Catharine, F, 21, born Can;
Daniel, M, 17, born Can;
Arch, M, 15, born Can;
Margaret, F, 13, born Can;
Heneretta, F, 11, born Can;
Alex, M, 9, born Can;
Mary, F, 5, born Can.

1861 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
McTavish John, M, Married, 28, born U.C., Bapt, Farmer;
Isabella, F, Widowed, 43, born Scotland, Bapt;
Dan, M, Single, 25, born U.C., Bapt, Labour;
Arch's, M, Single, 22, born U.C., Bapt, Labour;
Margaret, F, Single, 19, born U.C., Bapt;
Harietta, F, Single, 17, born U.C., Bapt;
Alex, M, Single, 16, born U.C., Bapt;
Mary, F, Single, 14, born U.C., Bapt.

1881 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON, LDS 1881 census household record:
McFa.. Alexander, M, Married, 40, born Ontario, origin: Scottish, Baptist, Farmer;
Hanah M., F, Married, 38, born Ontario, origin: Scottish, Baptist;
Miriam, F, 15, born Ontario;
Mattie, F, 14, born Ontario;
Edgar, M, 11, born Ontario;
Frank, M, 8, born Ontario;
William, M, 6, born Ontario;
Edith Nan, F, 3, born Ontario.

1901 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON: E6-5
McTavish Alex, M, Married, 20 Mar 1842, 59, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist, Farmer;
Hannah, F, wife, Married, 13 Aug 1844, 56, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist;
Mattie, F, daughter, Single, 27 Aug 1867, 33, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist;
Edith, F, daughter, Single, 1 Jan 1878, 23, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist;
Frank, M, son, Single, 14 May 1872, 28, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist, Doctor;
William, M, son, Single, 2 Sept 1874, 26, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist, Student;
Roy, M, son, Single, 21 Oct 1883, 17, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Canadian, Baptist, Farmer's son.

Commemorative Biographical Record of Kent, J. H. Beers & Co., Toronto, 1904, pg. 260-261:
Alexander McTavish, whose life was ended Dec. 24, 1903, when, after but a week's illness, he entered into rest, was born March 20, 1842, in Orford township, County of Kent, on the fine farm of 100 acres, township range, Lot 68, where his whole life was spent, a son of Alexander and Isabel (Gillies) McTavish, of Argyllshire, Scotland, who were married in the County of Elgin, Ontario.
Alexander McTavish, Sr., came to Canada in 1810 with his parents, and located in Orford township, County of Kent. Here three brothers, Alexander, John and Malcolm, each took up 200 acres of land. Alexander remained upon his property until his death, in September, 1860, when he was fifty years of age. His widow survived him until 1890, dying at the age of eighty-four years, and like her husband firm in the faith of the Baptist Church. They were both buried in the New Glasgow cememtery, County of Elgin, Ont. When they first located in Orford all the land was a wilderness, and they were obliged to guard against wolves and other wild animals. Their children were: Catherine, of Duart, Ont., who married George Gillard; John, Daniel and Archie, deceased; Margaret, who died unmarried at the age of twenty-nine years; Henrietta, who died unmarried at the age of twenty years; Alexander; and Miss Mary, who resided with Alexander.
On Oct. 24, 1864, at Detroit, Michigan, Alexander McTavish, our subject, married Hannah Marilla Cornwall, and the following named children were born to them: (1)Miriam, of Ridgetown, Ont., married L. J. Ruth. (2)Miss Mattie is at home. (3)Edgar Wilson, a farmer of Orford township, married Eva Evaline Congo. (4)Frank Cornwall, a physician of Vancouver, B.C., graduated from Toronto University with the degree of M.B., after which he entered Edinburgh University; he next went to London, England, where he received the degree of L.R.C.A.; and then enlisted in the Imperial Yeomanry, as surgeon, spending two years in South Africa. Returning home at the close of the war, after a few months he returned to England and took the degrees L.R.C.P. and M.R.C.S. In July 1903, he married Grace A. Brown, of Niagara Falls, and since his location in Vancouver has rapidly risen in his profession. (5)William Alexander is a physician of Olds, Alberta. (6)Miss Edith Marilla, of Woodstock, is a trained nurse. (7)Hiram Roy is a student at College. Mrs. Hannah Marilla (Cornwall) McTavish was born in Orford township, Aug. 13, 1844, daughter of Joseph and Bethany (Wilson) Cornwall, of England, who were reared in Canada. They were among the early settlers of the Dominion, and soon after their marriage, which took place in 1837, they located in the County of Kent. The father died Aug. 27, 1885, aged sixty-five years. Both died at the home of the son-in-law, Mr. McTavish, and they are buried in the Morpeth cemetery. Their religious connection was with the Methodists. The children born to their union were: Hiram, a farmer of Ellensburg, Washington; Nicholas, a farmer of Assiniboia; Mary, who married Archie McTavish (a brother of our subject), a farmer of Howard township; Hannah Marilla; Percilla, who married John Sinnington, of Howard township; Emily, who married Rev. C. Burdett, of Ridgetown, Ont.; and Jane, deceased.
Alexander McTavish spent his life upon his farm and was frankly and justly proud of his beautiful home and fine land. The dwelling is one of the modern model farm houses of the county, fitted with all modern improvements, including hot and cold water, baths, gas, etc., and handsomely furnished. One of the conspicuous features of the furnishings is the collection of various South African curios, including some magnificent tiger rugs, brought to his parents by Dr. Frank C. McTavish.
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...Mr. McTavish not only established himself firmly in the community, but reared a family which does him credit, and reflects favorably upon his wisdom and management. His death was deeply deplored, and a large concourse of friends came to do his memory honor. His remains rest in Greenwood cemetery, Ridgetown, Ontario.

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Daniel McTavish   Catharine (Kate) Gillies 1772-    
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Alexander McTavish 1810-1847   Isabel Gillies 1806-1890
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Alexander McTavish 1842-1903