Thornley Littlejohn (1870 - 1947)

Born 12 Jul 1870 in Ops, Victoria, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Died 22 Jun 1947 at age 76 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [uncertain]

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Biography

Thornley Littlejohn was born on 12 Jul 1870 in Ops Township, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. He was the youngest child of Humphry and Harriet Littlejohn(s).^[1][2]

On 2 Apr 1871 Thornley was living with his parents in Ops, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. His father's occupation was Farmer.^[2]

On 4 Apr 1881 Thornley was living with his parents in Ops, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada. His father's occupation as Farmer.^[3]

In about 1889 Thornley immigrated (likely with his parents) to Pembina County, Dakota Territory, United States. He followed many members of the extended Littlejohn family.^[4]

On 27 Feb 1893 Thornley married Margaret Jane (aka Maggie) McConnell in Lindsay, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. His residence at the time of marriage was Dakota, United States, and his occupation was Farmer.^[5] Thornley and his bride returned to North Dakota.^[4]

On 1 June 1900 Thornley and Maggie were living in Carlisle, Pembina, North Dakota, United States, with one child. Thornley's occupation was Farmer. They lived next to Thornley's older brother John.^[4]

On 15 Apr 1910 Thornley and Maggie were living in St. Thomas, Pembina, North Dakota, United States, with two children. Thornley's occupation was Grain Buyer.^[6]

In about 1916 Thornley and Maggie returned to Canada and settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba.^[7]

On 1 June 1921 Thornley and Maggie were living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with one child. Thornley's occupation was Machinist.^[7]

Thornley died on 22 Jun 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "Ontario Births, 1869-1912," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FM3D-PHC : 8 August 2017), Thornley Littlejohn, 12 Jul 1870, Ops, Victoria County; citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,871,357.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Canada Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M479-P6R : 2 April 2016), Thomas [sic] Littlejohn in household of Saml Littlejohn [sic: Humphrey Littlejohn], Ops, South Victoria, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 48, line 5; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9980, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,620.
3. ↑ "Canada Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MVXY-VH8 : 30 June 2017), Thornley Littlejohn in the household of Humphry Littlejohn, Ops, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13242, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,878.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9VK-R6Q : accessed 31 October 2017), Thornley Littlejohn, Carlisle Township, Pembina, North Dakota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 110, sheet 5B, family 90, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972); FHL microfilm 1,241,230.
5. ↑ "Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FMK9-MXH : 10 April 2015), Thornley Littlejohn and Maggie Hartley [sic: McConnell], 27 Feb 1893; citing registration , Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,703. Note: Hartley was Maggie's mother's maiden name.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MLG8-4YY : accessed 31 October 2017), Thornley Littlejohn, St Thomas, Pembina, North Dakota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 150, sheet 1A, family 8, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1145; FHL microfilm 1,375,158.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "1921 Census of Canada," database with images, Ancestry.com (http://search.ancestry.ca/search/db.aspx?dbid=8991: 31 Oct 2017), Thornley Littlejohn, Winnipeg, Manitoba; citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
8. ↑ Find A Grave, "Cemetery Records," database with images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 Oct 2017) Thornley Littlejohn, 1947, memorial no. 12629807, created by Just M (includes photos); citing Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg MB. Find A Grave: Memorial #12629807 Headstone transcription: Littlejohn - Thornley, July 12, 1872 - June 22, 1847 [The birth date on the headstone appears to be an error - should say 1870].

Acknowledgments

This profile was researched by Darcie Light.