Person Page - 464

     Janet Muir was born circa 1810 at Scotland; Per "A Portion of the Fotheringham Tree, September 1934" in possession of Tom Parkinson, March 4, 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. She married James Moodie after 1830.

     Thomas Muir was born on 16 June 1811 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. He married Eliza Moodie after 1831. Thomas Muir died in 1857; Date per GEDCOM of Dennice Goudie, March 31, 2002.

     Elizabeth Logie Muir was born on 22 May 1814 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. She married William Muir after 1824. Elizabeth Logie Muir died in 1895; Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002.

     Robert Muir was born on 7 July 1816 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. He married Mary Shea after 1836.

     John Muir was born circa 1817 at Scotland; Per "A Portion of the Fotheringham Tree, September 1934" in possession of Tom Parkinson, March 4, 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002.

     Christina Muir was born circa 1818 at Scotland; Per "A Portion of the Fotheringham Tree, September 1934" in possession of Tom Parkinson, March 4, 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002.

     Jean "Jane" Muir was born in 1825 at Scotland; Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002. Per "A Portion of the Fotheringham Tree, September 1934" in possession of Tom Parkinson, March 4, 2002.Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. She married John Drever after 1845; "John DREAVER (M); M: 1 May 1845; Spouse: Jane MUIR; Sanday, Orkney, Scotland" from drev.marr.txt, cursiter.com.
Jean "Jane" Muir died in 1857; Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002.

     Elizabeth Muir was born before 2 June 1791 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; "Elisabeth MUIR (F); C: 2 Jun 1791; Father: James MUIR; Mother: Margaret Muir; Place: Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; So: 990509; Ba: C110262; Pr: 6901953" from muir.txt on cursiter.com
Per 1851 Sanday Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. She was christened on 2 June 1791 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; "Elisabeth MUIR (F); C: 2 Jun 1791; Father: James MUIR; Mother: Margaret Muir; Place: Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; So: 990509; Ba: C110262; Pr: 6901953" from muir.txt on cursiter.com. As of before 1810,her married name was Fotheringham. She married Alexander Fotheringham, son of Thomas Fotheringham and Janet Towrie, before 1810; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. Elizabeth Muir appeared on the census of 1841 at Skaill, Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; 1841 Census at Skaill, Deerness (Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002.) She appeared on the census of 1851 at Skaill, Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; 1851 at Skaill, Deerness (Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002.) She appeared on the census of 1851 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Age 61 at 1851 Census: see Alexander Fotheringham. She died in 1870 at Scotland; Per "A portion of the Fotheringham Tree; September 1934" in possession of Tom Parkinson.

     Thomas Fotheringham was born on 22 July 1810 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; "Thomas FOTHERINGHAME (M); C: 22 Jul 1810; Father: Alexr. FOTHERINGHAME; Mother: Elizabeth MUIR; Place: Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; So: 990509, Ba: C110262, Pr: 6901953" from fotheringhame.txt, cursiter.com
Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002.

     Thomas Fotheringham Sr. was born on 14 June 1814 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Date is b. 14 June 1816, c. 21-7-1814? Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. He was christened on 21 July 1814 at Sanday, Orkney, Scotland. He appeared on the census of 1841 at Skaill, Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; 1841 Census at Skaill, Deerness, a fisherman (Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002.) He married Catherine Bichan in 1843 at Orkney, Scotland; Date per 1861 Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. Thomas Fotheringham Sr. appeared on the census of 1851 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 38 at 1851 Census: Fotheringham, Thomas, 38, b. Scot., U. Pres., farmer, married; Catherine, 31, b. Scot., U. Pres., married; Elizabeth, 3, b. Cda; ?James?, 40, b. Scot., lab.¹ He lived in 1851 at Conc 8 Lot 5, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1851 Agr. Census: Conc 8, Lot 5, 100 acres. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 46 at 1861 Census: Fotheringham, Thomas, b. Scot., m. 1843, U.P., married; Catherine, 47, b. Scot., m. 1843, U.P., married; David, 31, b.Scot., m. 1860, U.P., married; Mary, 24, b. Scot., m. 1860, U.P., married; Elizabeth, 11, b. Cda; Mary, 7; Thos., 4.² He married Mary ? before 1871; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. Thomas Fotheringham Sr. appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 56 at 1871 Census: Fotheringham, Thomas, 56, b. Scot., U. Pres., Scot., farmer, married; Mary, 48, b. Scot., married; Elizabeth, 21, b. Ont; Mary, 18; John, 14; Thomas, 14; William, 10.³ He died on 19 March 1873 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, at age 58; Death Reg'n.: Name: Thomas Fotheringham; Died: March 19, 1873; Age 58 yrs; Born: Scotland; Occ.: farmer; Cause: ?? followed by gangrene in left leg - 2 weeks; Dr. Sinclair; Inf.: Dr. Sinclair, St. Mary's; Reg'd.: April 10 1873; Rel.: Pres; Reg'r.: William Wilson
Date per Burial. Mar 13, 1873 per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002.⁴ He was buried on 21 March 1873 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Thomas Fotheringham; Native of Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Died Mar 19 1873; Aged 58 yrs 4 mos; Catherine Bichan; His Wife; Native of Deerness, Mainland, Orkney; Died May 31 1862; Age 41 yrs; Herman L; Son of Thomas and Mary Fotheringham; Died May 3 1899; Aged 5 yrs 7 mos 5 dys; Minnie; Wife of John Fotheringham; Died May 31 1888; Aged 23 yrs 5 mos; David W. Fotheringham; Son of John and Minnie Fotheringham; Died Sept 9 1888; Age 1 yr; Mary, Wife of; Thomas Fotheringham; Died Oct 16 1894; Age 75 yrs (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives)
Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Catherine Bichan was born in 1814 at Deerness, Mainland Orkney, Scotland; Location per Burial. Per 1861 Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. As of 1843,her married name was Fotheringham. She married Thomas Fotheringham Sr., son of Alexander Fotheringham and Elizabeth Muir, in 1843 at Orkney, Scotland; Date per 1861 Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. Catherine Bichan appeared on the census of April 1851 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 31 at 1851 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.² She died on 31 May 1862 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per Burial. Husband is remarried by 1871 Census. She was buried on 2 June 1862 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Thomas Fotheringham; Native of Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Died Mar 19 1873; Aged 58 yrs 4 mos; Catherine Bichan; His Wife; Native of Deerness, Mainland, Orkney; Died May 31 1862; Age 41 yrs; Herman L; Son of Thomas and Mary Fotheringham; Died May 3 1899; Aged 5 yrs 7 mos 5 dys; Minnie; Wife of John Fotheringham; Died May 31 1888; Aged 23 yrs 5 mos; David W. Fotheringham; Son of John and Minnie Fotheringham; Died Sept 9 1888; Age 1 yr; Mary, Wife of; Thomas Fotheringham; Died Oct 16 1894; Age 75 yrs (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives.)

     Mary ? was born in 1823 at Scotland; Per 1871 Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. As of before 1871,her married name was Fotheringham. She married Thomas Fotheringham Sr., son of Alexander Fotheringham and Elizabeth Muir, before 1871; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb 8, 2002. Mary ? appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 48 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.¹ She Her husband Thomas Fotheringham died. on 3 March 1873 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 60 at 1881 Census: Fotheringham, Mary, 60, b. Scot., Pres., widow; Johnstone, Sarah, 6, b. US, English, servant.² She died on 16 October 1894 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per burial. She was buried on 18 October 1894 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Thomas Fotheringham; Native of Sanday, Orkney, Scotland; Died Mar 19 1873; Aged 58 yrs 4 mos; Catherine Bichan; His Wife; Native of Deerness, Mainland, Orkney; Died May 31 1862; Age 41 yrs; Herman L; Son of Thomas and Mary Fotheringham; Died May 3 1899; Aged 5 yrs 7 mos 5 dys; Minnie; Wife of John Fotheringham; Died May 31 1888; Aged 23 yrs 5 mos; David W. Fotheringham; Son of John and Minnie Fotheringham; Died Sept 9 1888; Age 1 yr; Mary, Wife of; Thomas Fotheringham; Died Oct 16 1894; Age 75 yrs (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives.)

     Elizabeth Fotheringham was born on 18 December 1843 at Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; "Elizabeth FOTHERINGHAM (F); B: 18 Dec 1843; Father: Thomas FOTHERINGHAM; Mother: Katherine BICHEN; Place: Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; So: 919498, Pr: 6901939, Ba: C110144" from fotheringhame.txt, cursiter.com
Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. She died before 1844 at Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; Family history says the two children born in Scotland died there before immigration. Per Birth. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Grace Fotheringham was born on 2 February 1846 at Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; "Grace FOTHERINGHAM (F); B: 2 Feb 1846; Father: Thomas FOTHERINGHAM; Mother: Catharine BICHAN; Place: Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; So: 919498, Pr: 6901939, Ba: C110144" from fotheringhame.txt, on cursiter.com, Feb. 10, 2002
Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. She died after 2 February 1846 at Deerness, Orkney, Scotland; See Birth. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Elizabeth Grace Fotheringham was born on 18 December 1850 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002. Per 1871 Census. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. She appeared on the census of 1851 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 3 at 1851 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 11 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.² She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 21 at 1871 Ccensus: see Thomas Fotheringham.³ As of after April 1871,her married name was MacQuarrie. She married John MacQuarrie after April 1871 at Ontario.

     John MacQuarrie was born before 1850; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. He married Elizabeth Grace Fotheringham, daughter of Thomas Fotheringham Sr. and Catherine Bichan, after April 1871 at Ontario.

     John Alexander MacQuarrie was born after 1872 at Ontario; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     William Thomas MacQuarrie was born after 1872 at Ontario; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     David Lawson MacQuarrie was born after 1872 at Ontario; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Archibald Ernest MacQuarrie was born after 1872 at Ontario; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Mary E. Fotheringham was born on 6 March 1852 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date per 1901 Census. 1853 Per Whitton File, March 5, 2002. Date March 6 1853 Per Whitton File, March 4, 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 7 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Fotheringham.² As of 1 January 1879,her married name was McKay. She "Wedding guests snowed in a week: The media consistently predict that the weather is going to the "worst ever" - even to designating last Sunday as "the biggest storm in a century". Certainly weather was gengerous for pedestrians and motorists but the snow did not stop trains from running as did the storm in 1879, about which I would like to report. I found the account in the St. Mary's Journal-Argus and my reason for research into their microfilm, which dates back to 1853, was because of the story of my Grandmother McKay's wedding which took place on the day of that tremendous storm. The date was January 1, 1879 for my Grandmother had chosen New Year's Day for her wedding! I found the write-up of this very wedding and will quote it to substantiate my interest in this case:
"McKay-Fotheringham - On the 1st inst. at the residence of the bride's brothers by the Rev. John Davidson of Alma, brother-in-law of the groom, Mr. Edward McKay of Willow Grove to Miss Mary E., youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Fotheringham all of Blanshard."
The following is the Journal-Argus account if the blizzard: January 8th, 1879 - "The greatest snow storm ever known to the people of Ontario visited this province last week. The railroads were everywhere blocked up so that the passage was delayed for some days. The public roads were so blocked that as almost entirely to put a stop to travel on them, and in many places roads were made through the fields for the purpose of opening a way for the mail sleighs. As a consequnce all county towns enjoyed a season of comparative rest which is not very welcome when forced upon them. The roads are not yet open for the conveyance of such articles as lumber and wood which are easily upset."
I was fortunate enough to be able to hear from Grandma McKay first hand about the effect of the storm on the wedding reception. Briefly, when the 25 or so guests were prepared to leave they found that all the fences were completely covered with snow. There was no hope of getting home so they and the bride and groom had to stay. The house had four bedrooms so they slept in shifts during the day and danced all night for seven days. Grandma's brothers killed an ox to feed the guests - true Scottish hospitality indeed for oxen were not easily replaced in those days - and the whole affair was the talk of the countryside.
I hope that you will print my letter as I believe this to be the "Year of the Older Person" and perhaps other people will send you stories of pioneer days if you encourage them.
Elizabeth Stone, Toronto"
article and picture of Mary Fotheringham sent to me by Bill Fotheringham, March 29, 2002. on 1 January 1879 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. She married Edward McKay, son of Peter McKay and Catherine McEachern, on 1 January 1879 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Edward McKay; Age: 29; Res.: Blanshard; Born: Ont; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Peter & Catherine McKay; Bride: Mary E. Fotheringham; Age: 24; Res.: Blanshard; Born: Ont; Status: spinster; Parents: Thomas & Catherine Fotheringham; Witnesses: John Fotheringham & Amelia McKay, Blanshard; Date: Jan 1, 1879; Place: Blanshard; Performed by: Rev. John Davidson.³ Mary E. Fotheringham appeared on the census of April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 48 at 1901 Census: see John Fotheringham (brother.)⁴ She died on 24 June 1926 at Blanshard Twp., Kirkton, Perth Co., Ontario, at age 74; Date per Burial. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. She was buried on 26 June 1926 at Kirkton Canada Presbyterian Cemetery, Usborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: .. Edward McKay; Died March 9 1887; Aged 37 yrs 5 mos; His Wife Mary Fotheringham; Died June 24 1926; Aged 73 yrs 3 mo (Row 15, Plot 2, Kirkton Cemetery, Usborne Twp., Huron Co., seen at Ontario Archives, Feb 23, 2002.)

     Edward McKay was born in 1850 at Ontario; Per marriage reg'n. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 20 at 1871 Census: see Peter McKay - per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002. He "Apparently the McKay farm, Willow Grove, was taken over by Edward who
married Mary Fotheringham in 1879 but he died himself in 1887, just 36 years old." per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002. on 1 January 1879 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. He lived on 1 January 1879 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per marriage reg'n. He married Mary E. Fotheringham, daughter of Thomas Fotheringham Sr. and Catherine Bichan, on 1 January 1879 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Edward McKay; Age: 29; Res.: Blanshard; Born: Ont; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Peter & Catherine McKay; Bride: Mary E. Fotheringham; Age: 24; Res.: Blanshard; Born: Ont; Status: spinster; Parents: Thomas & Catherine Fotheringham; Witnesses: John Fotheringham & Amelia McKay, Blanshard; Date: Jan 1, 1879; Place: Blanshard; Performed by: Rev. John Davidson.¹ Edward McKay died on 9 March 1887 at Blanshard Twp., Perh Co., Ontario; "Apparently the McKay farm, Willow Grove, was taken over by Edward who
married Mary Fotheringham in 1879 but he died himself in 1887, just 36 years old." per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002.
Per Burial. He was buried on 11 March 1887 at Kirkton Canada Presbyterian Cemetery, Usborne Twp., Huron Twp., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: .. Edward McKay; Died March 9 1887; Aged 37 yrs 5 mos; His Wife Mary Fotheringham; Died June 24 1926; Aged 73 yrs 3 mo (Row 15, Plot 2, Kirkton Cemetery, Usborne Twp., Huron Co., seen at Ontario Archives, Feb 23, 2002.)

     Thomas Arthur McKay was born in April 1880 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. He married Margaret Ross after 1900; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Margaret Ross was born before 1873; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. As of after 1900,her married name was McKay. She married Thomas Arthur McKay, son of Edward McKay and Mary E. Fotheringham, after 1900; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Mary Elizabeth McKay was born after 1902; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Catherine Grace "Gracey" McKay was born on 30 June 1882 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date June 30, 1882 per Burial. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1901 Census: see John Fotheringham (uncle.)² As of after 1902,her married name was Gundy. She married Hiram Henry Wentworth Gundy, son of Harry Gundy and ? ?, after 1902; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. Catherine Grace "Gracey" McKay died on 17 January 1963 at Toronto, Ontario, at age 80; Date Jan 17 1963 per Burial. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.¹ She was buried on 19 January 1963 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) GUNDY; In Loving Memory of; Henry W. Gundy; Dec 7 1872 - Nov 14 1951; Beloved Husband of; Grace Mackay; June 30 1882 - Jan 17 1963; Eleanor G. Gundy; Aug 11 1909 - July 17 1910; Henry Pearson Gundy; June 1 1905 - July 27 1994; Man of letters; Arthur C. Stone; Feb 28 1910 - Jan 29 1995; Beloved Husband of; M. Elizabeth Gundy; Dec 11 1913 - Oct 12 1997; Anna Belle Mackay; Mar 24 1886 - June 22 1976 (Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto - sent to me via email by Madge Skinner, Oct. 6, 2004.)¹

     Hiram Henry Wentworth Gundy was born on 7 December 1872 at Ontario; Date Dec 7 1872 per Burial. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.² He married Catherine Grace "Gracey" McKay, daughter of Edward McKay and Mary E. Fotheringham, after 1902; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. Hiram Henry Wentworth Gundy died on 14 November 1951 at Toronto, Ontario, at age 78; Date Nov 14 1951 per Burial.² He was buried on 17 November 1951 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) GUNDY; In Loving Memory of; Henry W. Gundy; Dec 7 1872 - Nov 14 1951; Beloved Husband of; Grace Mackay; June 30 1882 - Jan 17 1963; Eleanor G. Gundy; Aug 11 1909 - July 17 1910; Henry Pearson Gundy; June 1 1905 - July 27 1994; Man of letters; Arthur C. Stone; Feb 28 1910 - Jan 29 1995; Beloved Husband of; M. Elizabeth Gundy; Dec 11 1913 - Oct 12 1997; Anna Belle Mackay; Mar 24 1886 - June 22 1976 (Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto - sent to me via email by Madge Skinner, Oct. 6, 2004.)²

     Harry Gundy married ? ? before 1857; per 1881 Census.¹ Harry Gundy was born before 1862; Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002.

     Peter McKay was born in 1823 at Scotland; per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. He married Catherine McEachern before 1848. Peter McKay appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; "The 1871 Canadian census shows Peter, age 48, a tanner, born in Scotland, with his wife, Catherine, age 47, also born in Scotland. Six of their children - all born in Ontario - are also listed: Edward, 20; John, 19; Alexander, 15; Mary Agnes, 18; Amelia, 12; Samuel Arthur" per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002.

He died on 13 December 1872 at Willow Grove, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; "This newspaper index also reports that on December 13, 1872, Peter McKay died, age 51, at his home called Willow Grove in Blanshard Township. He is buried in the old Presbyterian cemetery, just a short distance from his home." per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002.

     Catherine McEachern was born in 1824 at Scotland; per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002. Per Tom Parkinson's tree, Feb. 8, 2002. As of before 1848,her married name was McKay. She married Peter McKay before 1848. Catherine McEachern appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1871 Census: see Peter McKay. per email from Norma McAllister, Nov 21 2002.