1Book - Their Dreams.....Our Memories, A History of Duck Lake and District.
2Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, High Wycombe.
"Page 190
Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of High Wycombe in the County of Bucks in the Year 1881
No. 1519
When baptized - 1881 Feb 13th
Name - Alfred
Parents - Thomas and Sarah Annie Spriggs
Abode - 37 Bridge Street
Father's occupation - Grocer
By whom ceremony performed - G. H. Purdue, Curate."3Book - Their Dreams.....Our Memories, A History of Duck Lake and District.
1Census 1901 - Canada, 1901 census of Canada; District - TT Saskatchewan #205; Sub-District - Carlton L; Page 1; N.
Laura Kennedy is listed as daughter; single; born June 29th 1884.2Newspaper - Saskatchewan Valley News, Page 5, 19 Jul 1973.
1Book - Their Dreams.....Our Memories, A History of Duck Lake and District.
2Book - Their Dreams.....Our Memories, A History of Duck Lake and District.
3Book - Their Dreams.....Our Memories, A History of Duck Lake and District.
1Civil Registration, Birth - England, Mar 1851; St. Geo Han Sqr; 1; 52, .
"Registration District - St. George Hanover Square
1851 Birth in the Sub-district of Mayfair in the County of Middlesex
No. 68
When born - Twenty eighth December 1850
Where born - 127 Mount Street
Name - Edward
Sex - Boy
Father - James Preston, Tailor
Mother - Margaret Jane Preston, formerly Evans
Informant - James Preston; Father; 127 Mount Street
When registered - Fourth February 1851."2Newspaper - The Times, 17 May 1884.
"On the 13th inst., at the Consumption Hospital, Mount Vernon, Hampstead, EDWARD PRESTON, son of the late James Preston of Mount Street, Grosvenor Square (brother of Mrs. Potter of Highbury New Park, and nephew of Charles Bennett Esq., Manor Road, Holloway), aged 33."3Civil Registration, Death - England, JUN 1884; Hampstead; 1a; 438.
"Registration District - Hampstead
1884 Death in the Sub-district of Hampstead in the County of Middlesex
No. 98
When died - Thirteenth May 1884
Where died - North London Consumption Hospital
Name - Edward Preston
Sex - Male
Age - 33 years
Occupation - Commercial Traveller; of Crouch End, Hornsey N.
Cause of death - Phthisis Pulmonalis, about 18 months; Certified by C.E. Goddard L.R.C.A.
Informant - C.E. Goddard; House Physician; present at death; North London Consumption Hospital
When registered - Seventeenth May 1884."4Cemetery Records - England, London, Kensington, Brompton, No. 122049.
"Name - Edward Preston
Where died - Consumption Hospital Hampstead
When buried - 1884 May 17
Age - 33 years
By whom ceremony performed - Revd. C. Kirtland
Place of burial - Dis. No. 2; 210.0 x 64.6; 6th interment
Church or Dissent - Dissent."5Newspaper - The Times, Page 1; column A, 9 Aug 1872.
"On the 7th Aug., at St. John's, East Dulwich, by the Rev. W. Calvert M.A., incumbent of St. Peter's, EDWARD, oldest son of the late JAMES PRESTON Esq., formerly of Mount Street, Grovesnor Square, to FRANCES EMILY, youngest of the late THOMAS S. BULT Esq. of Bromley, Kent. No cards."6Civil Registration, Marriage - England, 1872, Sep; Camberwell, 1d 1040.
"1872 Marriage solemnized at St. John's East Dulwich in the Parish of Camberwell in the County of Surrey
No. 98
When married - 7 Aug 1872
Groom - Edward Preston
Groom's age - 22
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Gentleman
Groom's residence - Red House, Peckham Rye
Groom's father - James Preston, Gentleman
Bride - Frances Emily Bult
Bride's age - 24 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 18 Forest Hill Road
Bride's father - Thomas Sminey Bult, Meat salesman
Married in St. John's East Dulwich according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by License, by me, William Calvert, Off. Minister
in the presence of us, Geo. B. Bult, W. Bennett, Rose F. Bult, Annie W. Bult."7Newspaper - The Morning Post, Page 8; column 3, 10 Aug 1872.
PRESTON - BULT. - On the 7th inst., at St. John's, East Dulwich, by the Rev. W. Calvert, M.A., incumbent of St. Peter's, Edward, eldest son on the late James Preston, Esq., formerly of Mount-street, Grosvenor-square, to Frances Emily, youngest daughter of the late Thomas S. Bult, Esq., of Bromley, Kent."
"MARRIAGES
1Civil Registration, Birth - England, .
"Registration District - City of London
1846 Birth in the Sub-district of North West in the County of London
No. 280
When born - Fifteenth November 1846
Where born - 14 Newgate Market
Name - Frances Emily
Sex - Girl
Father - Thomas Sminey Bult; Butcher
Mother - Maria Bult; formerly Martin
Informant - Thomas Sminey Bult; Father; 14 Newgate Market
When registered - Twenty Sixth December 1846."2Civil Registration, Death - England.
"Registration District - Islington
1882 Death in the Sub-district of Islington West in the County of Middlesex
No. 111
When died - Sixteenth November 1882
Where died - 15 Bardolph Road
Name - Frances Emily Preston
Sex - F
Age - 35 years
Occupation - Wife of Edward Preston, Mercantile Agent
Cause of death - Tonsillitis, 3 days; Diphtheria, 3 days; certified by T.B. Turner, M.R.C.S.
Informant - Edward Preston, widower of deceased, present at death, 15 Bardolph Road Islington.
When registered - Seventeenth November 1882."3Cemetery Records - England, London, Kensington, Brompton, No. 113823.
"Name - Frances Emily Preston
Where died - 15 Bardolph Road Tufnell Park
When buried - 1882 Nov 21
Age - 35 years
By whom ceremony performed - Revd. P. Coates
Place of burial - Dis. No. 2; 210.0 x 64.6; 5th interment
Church or Dissent - Dissent."4Newspaper - The Times, Page 1; column A, 9 Aug 1872.
"On the 7th Aug., at St. John's, East Dulwich, by the Rev. W. Calvert M.A., incumbent of St. Peter's, EDWARD, oldest son of the late JAMES PRESTON Esq., formerly of Mount Street, Grovesnor Square, to FRANCES EMILY, youngest of the late THOMAS S. BULT Esq. of Bromley, Kent. No cards."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England, 1872, Sep; Camberwell, 1d 1040.
"1872 Marriage solemnized at St. John's East Dulwich in the Parish of Camberwell in the County of Surrey
No. 98
When married - 7 Aug 1872
Groom - Edward Preston
Groom's age - 22
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Gentleman
Groom's residence - Red House, Peckham Rye
Groom's father - James Preston, Gentleman
Bride - Frances Emily Bult
Bride's age - 24 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 18 Forest Hill Road
Bride's father - Thomas Sminey Bult, Meat salesman
Married in St. John's East Dulwich according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by License, by me, William Calvert, Off. Minister
in the presence of us, Geo. B. Bult, W. Bennett, Rose F. Bult, Annie W. Bult."6Newspaper - The Morning Post, Page 8; column 3, 10 Aug 1872.
PRESTON - BULT. - On the 7th inst., at St. John's, East Dulwich, by the Rev. W. Calvert, M.A., incumbent of St. Peter's, Edward, eldest son on the late James Preston, Esq., formerly of Mount-street, Grosvenor-square, to Frances Emily, youngest daughter of the late Thomas S. Bult, Esq., of Bromley, Kent."
"MARRIAGES
1Information provided by Allen Estall, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, Aug 1991.
Birth info from bible: Madeline - born at 6 Neville Terace, Hornsey Road N., 30 September, 1874 - 12:30 AM.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1874; Islington; 1b; 361.
"PRESTON, Madeline."3Information provided by Allen Estall, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, Aug 1991.
Death info from bible: Died of Bronchitis, 28th december 1874.4Cemetery Records - England, London, Kensington, Brompton, No. 77975.
"Name - Madeline Preston
Where died - 6 Neville Terrace Hornsey Road
When buried - 1874 Dec 31
Age - 3 months
By whom ceremony performed - Revd. C. Winter
Place of burial - Dis. No. 2; 210.0 x 64.6; 3rd interment
Church or Dissent - Dissent."
1Information provided by Allen Estall, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, Aug 1991.
Birth info from family bible - Stella, Born at 49 Tollington Park N., 12th April 1877 - 3:45 AM. Death info from bible - Died after 48 operations at University College Hospital, 21st Feb. 1878.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1877; Islington; 1b; 409.
"PRESTON, Stella."3Information provided by Allen Estall, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, Aug 1991.
Birth info from family bible - Stella, Born at 49 Tollington Park N., 12th April 1877 - 3:45 AM. Death info from bible - Died after 48 operations at University College Hospital, 21st Feb. 1878.4Cemetery Records - England, London, Kensington, Brompton, No. 91903.
"Name - Stella Preston
Where died - University College Hispital, University Street, Totenham Court Road
When buried - 1878 Feb 26
Age - 10 months
By whom ceremony performed - Revd. C. Winter
Place of burial - Dis. No. 2; 210.0 x 64.6; 4th interment
Church or Dissent - Dissent."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1847; West London; 2; 247.
"CRAWLEY, William."2Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 421; folio 30; page 22.
William Crawley is listed as Head; 24 years old; married; Composition Roller Maker, born in the City of London.3Civil Registration, Death - England, Death Jun 1886; London City; 1c; 29.
"Superintendent Registrar's District London City
Registrar's Sub-District of Saint Bride
1886 Deaths in the Sub-District of Saint Bride in the County of London
No. 437
When died - Twenty first May 1886
Where died - 1 Dove Court
Name - William Crawley
Sex - male
Age - 39 years
Occupation - Labourer
Cause of death - Phthsis; certified by alb. Thompson F.R.C.P.
Informant - E. Crawley; widow of deceased; present at death; 1 Dove Court."4FreeBMD Index, Death Jun 1886; London City; 1c; 29.
"CRAWLEY, William; 39 years old."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England, Marriage Dec 1867; Holborn; 1b;913.
"Registration District Holborn
1867 Marriage solemnized at the Church of the Holy Family Saffron Hill
in the district of Holborn in the County of Middlesex
No. 64
When married - Third November 1867
Groom's name - William Crawley
Groom's age - 21 years
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's profession - Labourer
Groom's residence - 24 Fleet Lane
Groom's father - James Crawley; Gas Fitter
Bride's name - Elizabeth James
Bride's age - 22 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 13 Braziers Buildings
Bride's father - Thomas James; Labourer
Married in the Church of the Holy Family according to the rites and ceremonies of the Catholic Church by certificate, by me, George Rioke; Priest
In the presence of Patrick Scanlon and Phillis Scanlon."
1Civil Registration, Birth - England, 1845, September; Vol. II, Page 516, .
2Civil Registration, Birth - England, 1845, SEP; Whitechapel; II; 516.
"Registration District - Whitechapel
1845 Births in the Sub-district of Aldgate in the County of Middlesex
No. 265
When and where born: Thirtieth of June 1845 at 6 New Martan Street, Whitechapel
Name: Elizabeth
Sex: Girl
Name and surname of father: Thomas James
Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Ellen James formerly Donovan
Occupation of father: Labourer
Signature, description and residence of informant: The mark of X Ellen James; mother; of 6 New Martan Street, Whitechapel
When registered: Twenty second of July 1845."3Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 421; folio 30; page 22.
Elizabeth Crawley is listed as Wife; married; 25 years old; born London.4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Dec 1899; Camberwell; 1d; 597.
"CRAWLEY, Elizabeth; 54 years old."5Civil Registration, Death - England.
"Superintendent Registrar's District Camberwell
Registrar's Sub-District Camberwell
1899 Deaths in the Sub-District of Camberwell in the County of London
No. 254
When died - Seventeenth November 1899
Where died - St. Saviours Union Infirmary
Name - Elizabeth Crawley
Sex - Female
Age - 54 years
Rank or profession - Widow of William Crawley, Hotel Porter; 2 Zoar Street
Cause of death - Cardiac dilatation; Anasarca; certified by N.R. Gibson M.R.C.S.
Informant - M.A. Morgan; daughter; present at death; 18E Block Peabody Square Blackfriars."6Civil Registration, Marriage - England, Marriage Dec 1867; Holborn; 1b;913.
"Registration District Holborn
1867 Marriage solemnized at the Church of the Holy Family Saffron Hill
in the district of Holborn in the County of Middlesex
No. 64
When married - Third November 1867
Groom's name - William Crawley
Groom's age - 21 years
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's profession - Labourer
Groom's residence - 24 Fleet Lane
Groom's father - James Crawley; Gas Fitter
Bride's name - Elizabeth James
Bride's age - 22 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 13 Braziers Buildings
Bride's father - Thomas James; Labourer
Married in the Church of the Holy Family according to the rites and ceremonies of the Catholic Church by certificate, by me, George Rioke; Priest
In the presence of Patrick Scanlon and Phillis Scanlon."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 421; folio 30; page 22.
William Crawley (junr.) is listed as Son; 3 years old, born in the City of London.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1870; London City; 1c; 6.
"CRAWLEY, John."2Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 421; folio 30; page 22.
John Crawley is listed as Son; 10 months old; born in the City of London.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1876; London City; 1c; 20.
"CRAWLEY, Ellen."2FreeBMD Index, Death Sep 1879; London City; 1c; 31.
"CRAWLEY, Ellen; 4 years old."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341081; RG11; piece 0375; folio 120; page 20.
Matthew is listed as son; 1 year old; born in Middlesex.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1880; London City; 1c; 20.
"CRAWLEY, Matthew."3FreeBMD Index, Death MAR 1883; London City; 1c; 33.
"CRAWLEY, Matthew; 2 years old."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1881; London City; 1c; 20.
"CRAWLEY, Caroline."2FreeBMD Index, Death Mar 1882; London City; 1c; 38.
"CRAWLEY, Caroline; 0 years old."
1Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 10 December 1988; Page C8; Column 5.
SMITH - We regret to announce the death in Vernon B.C., on December 8th, 1988, of Mr. William "Bill" Bell Smith a former longtime Calgary resident, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his loving family, wife Frances (Fran) of Vernon, daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and John Powell of Toronto, and Sharon and Bruce MacDonald of Calgary, and six grandchildren. Bill is also survived by a sister and two brothers and a host of good friends. He was a longtime member of Al Azhar temple and was the founder of Continental Petroleum Rubber Company. A private family funeral service will be held in Vernon B.C. followed by cremation. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Bill to the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 191, Vernon, B.C., or the B.C. Heart Foundation, Box 156, Vernon, B.C. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home, (604) 542-0155."
"Deaths
1Information provided by Gladys Smith (nee Spriggs), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 20 Jan 2009.
Provided the date of death.
1Alberta Family Histories Society - Online Cemetery Search (http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/cemeteries/search.php).
"Cemetery - St. Mary's, Calgary, Alberta
Sharon Faye MacDonald
1942-2000
Notes - O."2Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 7, 25 Aug 2000.
"MACDONALD - Sharon Faye Macdonald passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Rockyview Hospital on Monday, August 21, 2000 at the age of 58 years. Besides her loving husband, Bruce, Sharon is survived by and will be greatly missed by her children, Shari Streblow (Helmut) and Kristy Humphries (Paul); as well as her grandchildren, Taverann Humphries and Alexandra Macdonald. Sharon was predeceased by her son Todd in April 2000. She is also survived by her mother Frances Smith of Calgary; and her sister Gail Powell (John) of Toronto, and their children, Ross, Michael and Lori. Sharon, having worked in the travel industry, loved to travel and had the good fortune of visiting many countries. While a true native Calgarian, it was Hawaii that won her heart and where she spent her happiest times. Sharon will be dearly remembered by her friends and family, both in Canada and Hawaii for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of children and animals. A memorial service will be held at Scarboro United Church (134 Scarboro Avenue S.W.) today, August 25, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. To email expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Sharon Macdonald. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of Sharon Macdonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes 'Park Memorial Chapel'."3Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 1, 22 Jul 1963.
"Mr. and Mrs. William Bell Smith are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Faye, to Mr. John George Sharpe, son of Mrs. J.C.C. Sharpe and the late Mr. Sharpe, all of Calgary. The wedding will take place at Scarboro United Church, October 23, 7 p.m."
1Newspaper - Globe & Mail, Death Notice , 8 Jan 2011.
"JOHN ARMSTRONG POWELL Early on Thursday, Janurary 6, 2011. John has played his final green and after considerable recent challenges and traps, is now comfortable in the 'club house'. He is survived by Gail, his loving wife of 52 years and deeply missed by his three children and their spouses: Ross (Jan), Michael (Carol) and Lori (Ted Williams). Grandpa John was adored by Stewart and Spencer Powell and Lindsay, Michelle and Megan Williams. A big-hearted and feisty Calgarian, John moved east and as president of P. Lawson Travel, was a pivotal member of the travel industry. Later, his passion for golf, genuine interest in people and exceptional drive made him the valued executive director of the Canadian Seniors Golf Association where his generous spirit and commitment to the game will live on in the John Powell Scholarship for junior golf in Canada. Donations to the fund can be sent to RCGA, 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville Ontario, L6M4X7 and would be gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers. Please join us for a reception at Lambton Golf and Country Club, 100 Scarlett Road, Toronto, on Saturday, January 15, twelve o'clock noon to celebrate John. Arrangements entrusted to the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 416 767-3153."2Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 17 Jan 1959.
"POWELL-SMITH
Baskets of white chrysanthemums banked the altar of Scarboro United Church when Miss Gail Shirley Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bell Smith was united in marriage with Mr. John Armstrong Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross G. Powell, all of Calgary. Rev. S.J. Parsons officiated. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of French Brocade with chapel train and lilypoint sleeves. The scalloped neckline was gracefully outlined with seed pearls matching the crown headpiece and finger tip veil of French illusion net. She carried red roses centred with a white orchid in a cascade bouquet. Attending the bride were Miss Sharon Smith, Mrs. Robert Brawn, Miss Lynne Clayton and Miss Sharni Hunter. Best man was Mr. Kenneth Lawson and ushers included Mr. Russell Powell, Mr. Ronald Powell, and Mr. Kenneth Shoquist. Mr. E.M. Preston, uncle of the bride, proposed the toast at the reception held at the Glencoe Club. Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. Powell will make their home in Calgary."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Baptisms 1835; FHL film 0102405, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Baptisms 1835; FHL film 0102405.
"March 5th 1835.. William Sim in Croftgloy had a child by his wife Janet Laurence born the 15th ult baptized this day named Alexander. Witnesses - Alexander Blarkin (sic?), Alex. Watte, Helen Laurence and Margaret Bidie."3Tombstone Inscription - Scotland, Banff, Cullen, Sim.
"1871, In memory of William, son of Alexr. Sim, Solicitor, Cullen, who died on 4th Sept. 1870 aged 21 months and 18 days.
And of the said Alexander Sim who died at Cullen on 8th Jany. 1907 aged 72 years.
Also of Isabella Bartlett Paterson, wife of said Alexr. Sim who died at Hove, Brighton on 26th September 1915 aged 78 years."4Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, Death 1907;Cullen;3.
"Page 1
1907 Deaths in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 3
Name and surname: Alexander Sim
Rank or profession / married / single: Solicitor and Bank Agent, married to Isabella Bartlett Paterson
When and where died: 1907; January 8th; 1 h. 30 m. P.M.; The Square, Cullen
Sex: male
Age: 72 years
Father: William Sim; farmer; (deceased)
Mother: Janet Sim; M.S. Lawrence; (deceased)
Cause of death: Influenzal Pneumonua - 15 days; acute bronchitis - 3 days
Certified by: T. MacHardy MBCM
Informant: Geo. Seivwright; neighbour; The Square; Cullen (present)
When Registered: 1907, January 11th at Cullen.
Registrar: John G. Dunbar."5Newspaper - Banff Advertiser, 10 Jan 1907.
On Tuesday the community of Cullen learned with exceeding regret of the death of Mr. Alex. Sim, Town Clerk, bank agent, and solicitor, Cullen, at the age of 73 years. Mr. Sim, who was constitutionally a strong man, caught a chill about three weeks ago. This developed into an attack of pneumonia, from which he never recovered. Deceased filled several prominent offices in the town, and his well known figure will be much missed in the daily life of Cullen.
"DEATH OF THE TOWN CLERK OF CULLEN
Born at the farm Croftgloy on the Seafield estate, Mr. Sim was afterwards tenant of the farm, a tenancy he only discontinued at Whitsunday last. Mr. Sim began his education at Deskford Parish School, and afterwards entered the office of the late Mr. Thurburn, solicitor and bank agent, Keith, where he remained for several years. Proceeding to Edinburgh, he attended the classes at the university there, and in due course qualified himself as a solicitor. After a short period he returned to Keith as an assistant to Mr. Thurburn, and soon gained the confidence of his chief. Being anxious to push his way however, he while yet young, went to Cullen and commenced practice on his own account. On the withdrawal of the branch of the National Bank from Cullen about 48 years ago, the directors of the North of Scotland Bank resolved to open a a branch there, and Mr. Sim, who was then only 24 years of age, was appointed agent. Under his careful management, the business prospered until the bank found it necessary to erect the present comodious buildings on the Square. He had a remarkable faculty for overtaking a press of work, and he was also an early riser. He was local agent for the Seafield family, and was a notary public. Intimately acquainted with municipal business, the work of the town passed smoothly under his supervision and advice. His relations with a large clientele in private practice were of the most cordial character. His advise was pre-eminently disinterested and reliable, and he was held in high esteem by his brethren in the legal profession. His counsel geneally was adverse to litigation.
Mr. Sim took a great interest in the training of young men in his office, and several who have reached high positions in the legal and banking professions, as well as in commercial pursuits, attribute their success i no small degree to the training they received from him. About 18 years ago, on the retirement of the late Mr. Forbes, town clerk, Mr. Sim was appointed to that office. He also acted for a long period as clerk and traesurer to the School Board, and in a similar capacity to the Harbour Commissioners, and up till two years ago he was collector of burgh taxes. The deceased was for a number of years chairman of the Parochial Board, and resigned on becoming town clerk. He was always of a bright and cheerful disposition, and was greatly respected in the district. He was married to Miss Isabella Bartlet Paterson, sister of the late Mr. Paterson, Wanford, near Banff, by whom and by a grown-up family of two sons and three daughters he is survived. Much sympathy will be extended to them in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon."6Newspaper - Banff Advertiser, Page 5, 17 Jan 1907.
PUBLIC REFERENCES
"THE LATE MR A. SIM, CULLEN
THE FUNERAL
The late Mr. Sim's funeral took place to Cullen Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon, amid signs of general mourning. The members of the Town Council and School Board attended, after assembling at the Council Chamber and proceeeding to the house, headed by the town officer with draped balbert. The town flag floated halfmast, and the U.F. Church bell was tolled, while places of business were closed and blinds drawn. Service was conducted in the house by Rev. Mr. Mackenzie, Methlick, and Rev. Mr. McLean, Cullen, while at the graveside prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Jack, of the United Free Church, Cullen. The chief mourners were - Mr. W.F. Sim, Dr. Murray Young, Rev. Mr Mackenzie, and Mr Garden, Brackanentham. Following them came the members of the Town Council and School Board, the Town Council, who sent a wreath, carrying the coffin in the cemetery. Lady Seafield's carriage was present.
In the Parish Church on Sunday forenoon Rev. Mr McLean, at the close of his sermon from 1st Cor. xv., 55, 56, 57 verses, said - Death has been busy in our midst during recent weeks - removing from us many familair forms and faces. But there is due thought uppermost in our minds to-day - the thought of of the great loss sustained, not only by this church, but by the whole community, in the removal by death of Mr Alexander Sim. Born in the neighbouring parish of Deskford, Cullen was known to him even as a boy, and the fact that at the early age of 24 years he was appointed to a position of great responsibility and trust in our town, shows what promise he gave of a useful and honourable career. And the promise of his early life has been fulfilled, for he has for nearly half a century rendered valuable service to the community. He held many and important offices, and it is well known with what care and faithfulness and ability he performed whatever duties he undertook. His advise in legal matters was much sought after; in him the poor ever found a friend, and he will be long and gratefully remembered by them as one who, by his wise counsel, helped them out of many a difficulty without any mention or thought of renumeration. During all these years he has been a member of this church, and he has never wavered in his loyalty to the Church of his fathers. There were few, if any, more regular worshippers in this church than he, and we shall indeed miss his familiar presence in our Sunday services. Thoroughly orthodox in his religious views, his was a very simple faith, and no words impressed him more than those of the Prophet Micah - :What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?". And now after a short but trying illness, borne with patience and resignantion, having faithfully served his generation for more years than are given to most men, he has been gathered to his fathers. Yesterday it was our sad privilege to pay the last marks of respect to one who enjoyed in a marked degree the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and who, for nearly fifty years, had taken a very active part in the public life of Cullen, and a deep interest in the life and work of this church. Our sympathy, as a congregation, goes out to his widow and family in their sad bereavement, and our prayer is that God will comfort them as He alone can. Bretheren, as one by one our friends and relatives and neighbours are passing away, let us see to it that our loins are girt and our lamps burning, so that for us to depart may be "to be with Christ, which is far better". At the Town Council meeting on Monday night Provost Gregor said - Often in life there are great and sudden changes. At last monthly meeting of Council we had our respected Clerk Mr Sim with us. Only a week or two ago none of us thought that by another meeting we would have helped to lay Mr Sim in his last resting place. As a Council I am sure we are sorry and feel that we are the poorer by losing Mr Sim. For nearly eighteen years he has held the office of Town Clerk, and during that period very seldom was his chair vacant at our monthly meetings. He was always very careful and anxious that the business of the Council should be properly conducted. He was very jealous of the Burgh of Cullen and the business connected with it. Nothing grieved him more than when he thought the Council were not acting towards one another and conducting the business of the Burgh as gentlemen. He was respected by all customers who did business in his bank, and as a lawyer his advise was sought for by all classes, knowing that his advice would be sound and safe. He was kind-hearted to those who knew him best, and personally, I will lose a friend in Mr Sim. I knew him, perhaps better than any member of the Council, and although we did not always agree on the many questions that arose in connection with public matters, yet I always found him kind, courteous, and obliging, and willing to put himself to any amount of trouble on any difficult question that might arise. I am sure we all sympathise wityh Mrs Sim and family in their loss, and I move that we record in our minutes a sense of our loss and sympathy with Mrs Sim and family, and that an excerpt be sent to Mrs Sim.
This was agreed to, and the following was recorded in the minutes :-
The Town Council desire to express on record their sense of the great loss which they as a Council and the community at large have sustained through the death of the Town Clerk, Mr Alexander Sim, solicitor and bank agent, Cullen. Mr Sim for upwards of seventeen years acted as clerk to the Council, and during that time has discharged the several duties of his office with ability and with invariable dignity, courtesy, and fairness. His advice which was sought for and appreciated by the Council, was always marked by he extyremely careful consideration given to the subject, and his recognized practical knowledge and sound, good common sense have always proved of great assistance to the Council in the guidance and management of the affairs of the burgh. The Council further desire to express their sympathy with Mrs Sim and family in their bereavement, and resolve that an excerpt of this minute be sent to Mrs Sim."7Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Marriage certificate.
"Page 8
1866 Marriages in the Burfg of Banff in the County of Banff
No. 15
When married - 1866 on the Thitry first day of July
Where married - 18 Fife Street, Banff; after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland
Groom - Alexander Sim; single; Solicitor; 31 years old; residing at Seafield Street, Cullen
Bride - Isabella B. Paterson; single; 30 years old; residing at Banff
Groom's father - William Sim; Farmer
Groom's mother - Jessie Sim; m.s. Lawrence
Bride's father - James Paterson; Merchant
Bride's mother - Anne Paterson; m.s. Bartlet
Married by - R. Bremner; Minister of Banff
Witnesses - Robert Morison & Jas. Brander."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Banff, Baptisms - 1620-1854; FHL film.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Banff, Baptisms 1620-1854; FHL film.
3Tombstone Inscription - Scotland, Banff, Cullen, Sim.
"1871, In memory of William, son of Alexr. Sim, Solicitor, Cullen, who died on 4th Sept. 1870 aged 21 months and 18 days.
And of the said Alexander Sim who died at Cullen on 8th Jany. 1907 aged 72 years.
Also of Isabella Bartlett Paterson, wife of said Alexr. Sim who died at Hove, Brighton on 26th September 1915 aged 78 years."4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Dec 1915; Steyning; 26; 359.
"SIM, Isabella B.; 78 years old."5Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Marriage certificate.
"Page 8
1866 Marriages in the Burfg of Banff in the County of Banff
No. 15
When married - 1866 on the Thitry first day of July
Where married - 18 Fife Street, Banff; after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland
Groom - Alexander Sim; single; Solicitor; 31 years old; residing at Seafield Street, Cullen
Bride - Isabella B. Paterson; single; 30 years old; residing at Banff
Groom's father - William Sim; Farmer
Groom's mother - Jessie Sim; m.s. Lawrence
Bride's father - James Paterson; Merchant
Bride's mother - Anne Paterson; m.s. Bartlet
Married by - R. Bremner; Minister of Banff
Witnesses - Robert Morison & Jas. Brander."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, Birth.
"Page 23
1868 Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 68
Name - William Sim
When born - 1868 November Seventeenth 1 h. 30 m. a.m.
Where born - Square, Cullen
Sex - M
Father - Alexander Sim; Solicitor & Bank Agent
Mother - Isabella Bartlet Sim; m.s. Paterson
Parents marriage - 1866 July 31st; Banff
Informant - Alex. Sim; Father; present; When registered - 1868 December 1st at Cullen."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, Death.
"Page 9
1870 Deaths in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 27
Name - William Sim (single)
When died - 1870 September Fourth 9 h 0 m a.m.
Where died - Square, Cullen
Sex - M
Age - 1 year
Father - Alexander Sim; Solicitor & Bank Agent
Mother - Isabella Bartlett Sim; m.s. Paterson
Cause of death - Scarletina, 4 days; as certified by James Wilson, Cullen
Informant - Alex Sim; Father; Present
When registered - 1870 September 5th."3Tombstone Inscription - Scotland, Banff, Cullen, Sim.
"1871, In memory of William, son of Alexr. Sim, Solicitor, Cullen, who died on 4th Sept. 1870 aged 21 months and 18 days.
And of the said Alexander Sim who died at Cullen on 8th Jany. 1907 aged 72 years.
Also of Isabella Bartlett Paterson, wife of said Alexr. Sim who died at Hove, Brighton on 26th September 1915 aged 78 years."
1Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, GROS Data 164/00/0023.
"Page 23
1913 Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff.
No. 69
Name - Charles McIntosh; General Labourer; Married to Isabella Moir
When died 1913, June 22nd at 5h 10 m PM
Where died - 9 Newlands Lane, Buckie
Father - James McIntosh; Flesher (deceased)
Mother - Janet McIntosh; ms Gillan (deceased)
Cause of death - Morbus Cordis Chronic Hephritis; certified by P. Reid
Informant - Nellie McIntosh; Daughter; Seafield Manse; Portknockie
Registered - 1913, June 24th at Buckie; John Webster - Registrar."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Register of Marriages; Rathven; 1883; 29.
"Extract of an entry in a Register of Marriages for the District of Rathven in the County of Banff:
When, where & how married - 1883 on the tenth day of August at Knorrhead Rathven, after banns according to the form of the Church of Scotland
Groom - Charles McIntosh, General Labourer, bachelor, aged 29 of Muir of Findochty, Rathven
Bride - Isa Bella Moir, Domestic Servant, spinster, aged 21 of Knorrhead, Rathven
Groom's parents - James McIntosh, Flesher, deceased, and Janet McIntosh ms Gillan, deceased
Bride's parents - George Moir, General labourer and Helen Moir, ms Copland
Witnesses - Alexander McRae and William Simpson."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland.
"1862 Births in the Parish of Rathven in the County of Banff
Page 36; No. 106
Name - Isabella Moir (Illegitimate)
When born - 1862, May 31st; 1o PM
Where born - Braeside Findochty
Sex - female
Father - George Moir, farm servant
Mother - Helen Copland, Domestic servant
Informants - Hellen Copland, mother / George Moir, father - Clanhil."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, GROS data - Deaths 164/01 0066.
"1928 deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff
Page 22
No. 66
Name - Isabella McIntosh, widow of Charles McIntosh, Mason's Labourer
When died - 1928 May thirty first 3h 30 m am
Where died - Easter Arradoul Cottage, Rathven
Sex - F
Age - 66 years
Father - George Moir; general labourer (deceased)
Mother - Helen Moir; m.s. Copland (deceased)
Cause of death - Cancer of Stomach
Death certified by - J.A. Dawson (MBCHB)
Informant - Charles McIntosh; son; Hoe... Croft, Inchgower."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Register of Marriages; Rathven; 1883; 29.
"Extract of an entry in a Register of Marriages for the District of Rathven in the County of Banff:
When, where & how married - 1883 on the tenth day of August at Knorrhead Rathven, after banns according to the form of the Church of Scotland
Groom - Charles McIntosh, General Labourer, bachelor, aged 29 of Muir of Findochty, Rathven
Bride - Isa Bella Moir, Domestic Servant, spinster, aged 21 of Knorrhead, Rathven
Groom's parents - James McIntosh, Flesher, deceased, and Janet McIntosh ms Gillan, deceased
Bride's parents - George Moir, General labourer and Helen Moir, ms Copland
Witnesses - Alexander McRae and William Simpson."
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
2Information provided by Graham Wilson.
"She died in infancy."3Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1889; Rathven; Ref. 164 / 141.
"MCINTOSH, Elsie Copland; 2 years old; mother's maiden surname is MAIR."
1Census 1901 - Scotland.
Found William McIntosh in the 1901 census of Scotland, through www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. He is listed with his parents in Portessie, Rathven, Banffshire - Son; 7; Scholar; born at Banffshire, Seafield.2Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1912 Rathven; Ref. 164/ 18.
"MCINTOSH, William Crawford; 18 years old."
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
2Information provided by Graham Wilson.
"He died in infancy."3Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1898 Rathven; Ref. 164/ 144.
"MCINTOSH, John Milne; 2 years old."
Alexander William Smith MCINTOSH
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
2Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Birth 1901; Rathven; Ref. 164 / 86.
"MCINTOSH, Alexander Willi; mother's maiden surname is MOIR."3Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1901 Rathven; Ref. 164/ 50.
"MCINTOSH, Alexander William; 0 years old."
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
2Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Birth 1904; Rathven; Ref. 164 / 94.
"MCINTOSH, Ruth; mother's maiden surname is MOIR."3Information provided by Graham Wilson.
"She died in infancy."4Civil Registration Index - Scotland, Death 1906; Rathven; Ref. 164 / 55.
"MCINTOSH, Ruth; 2 years old; mother's maiden surname is MOIR."
1Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, 27 August 1974 - Death Notice.
On August 26, 1974, Mr. Ernest William Hilling of 11420 71 Avenue passed away aged 63 years. Survived by his loving wife Jessie, one son James M. of California, one daughter Mrs. N (Bonnie) Jean Nelson of Edmonton, two grandchildren, his father Mr. Harry A. Hilling of Victoria, two brothers, Albert of Vancouver, James of Victoria. Funeral service Wednesday August 28, at 3:15 PM at Southside Memorial Chapel. Archdeacon J.A. Langstone officiating. Cremation to follow. No flowers please. Memorials kindly accepted to The Parkinson's Society 10649 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton. South Side Memorial Chapel. Patterson-Mittelstadt-Justik Funeral Directors, 83 Avenue and 104 Street. Phone 433-7833."
"HILLING, Ernest William2Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Alberta (http://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/how-to/find-birth-marriage-death-records/marriages-accordian.aspx), Marriage 1941; 128; Calgary.
"SIM, Jessie; and HILLING, Ernest W."
1Information provided by Dan Schloss, Email message 11-Dec-2004.
"She is actually still alive and doing alright, living in an extended care facility in Edmonton."2Information provided by Wendy Breckner, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 11 Sep 2002.
3Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, 16 Jan 2008.
"Jessie Hilling HILLING, Jessie Jessie Hilling, born in Weyburn, Sask. died in her sleep in the early hours of Christmas morning 2007 at the age of 97. Survived by son Jim (Kit) of San Mateo, CA; sister, Jean Greenaway of St Albert; five grandchildren, David Hilling of London, England, Daniel Schloss of UBC, Gillian, UofT, Mikiko Nelson of Winnipeg and Jeffery Nelson of Vancouver, BC. Predeceased by husband Ernest and daughter Bonnie Jean Schloss. Jessie worked as a practical nurse and in various retail operations in Red Deer and Edmonton. She retired in her seventies. Jessie was a spirited, independent lady who will always be rememberd for her love of her grandchildren and for her enduring faith. A Memorial will be held at the Harmony Chapel 10541-81 Avenue, Edmonton at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008. Published in the Edmonton Journal on 1/16/2008."4Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Alberta (http://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/how-to/find-birth-marriage-death-records/marriages-accordian.aspx), Marriage 1941; 128; Calgary.
"SIM, Jessie; and HILLING, Ernest W."
1Information provided by Wendy Breckner, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 19 Sep 2002.
2Information provided by Wendy Breckner, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 19 Sep 2002.
3Newspaper - Brandon Sun, Page 40, 21 Jan 2002.
"SIM: Charles Alexander Sim, beloved husband of Ainslie, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place, Brandon, on January 19, 2002, at the age of 90 years. Funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Tom Delgaty officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Charlie, may be made to a charity of one's choice. Coplete obituary to follow. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, 727-0694."
1Census 1926 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, Manitoba; District 5 Marquette; Enum sub-district 1; page 2.
Ainslie Ransom is listed as Daughter; 5 years old; single; born in Manitoba; father born in Manitoba; mother born in Manitoba; Irish.2Newspaper - Brandon Sun, Page 34, 19 Jan 2007.
"SIM: Ainslie Eveline, beloved wife of the late Charles Sim, passed away at her residence, Hillcrest Place, on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Ainslie may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, #1, 613-10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4G6."