Maria (Murray) McLellan (abt. 1845 - 1931)

Born about 1845 in Wentworth, Canada West

Wife of John McLellan — married 2 Sep 1864 in Ancaster, Wentworth, Canada West

Descendants

Died 7 Jul 1931 at about age 86 in Michigan, United States

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Biography

• born in Canada West, recorded as in both Ancaster and Lynden, which are now part of the city of Hamilton, Ontario, between 1845 and 1852, a daughter of John Murray and Elizabeth Hull - her headstone records her birth year as 1845. ^[1][2]

• 1861 Canada Census, Ancaster Township, Wentworth County, Canada West ^[3]
  • John Murray, lumberman, age 55, born in Ireland, married, C of E (Church of England), was living in a one story house during it's construction with just his family
  • Eliza Murray, age 55, born in Ireland, married, C of E
  • Henry Murray, age 14, born in UC (Upper Canada), single, C of E
  • Eliza Jane Murray, age 22, born in UC, single, C of E
  • Rebecca Murray, age 19 born in UC, single, C of E
  • Maria Murray, age 13, born in UC, C of E, was attending school

• married John McClellan at Brant County, Ontario on 2 September 1864, was living in Ancaster Township at the time of the wedding and recorded as 17 years old ^[1]

• living in Beverley Township, Wentworth County as early as 1869 - all of their children except possibly John McLellan were born in Beverley Township, most in Lynden

• 1891 Canada Census, Beverley Township, Wentworth County North ^[4]
  • John McLellan, railway employee, age 42, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, was able to read and write
  • Maria McLellan, wife, age 40, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, was able to read and write
  • John McLellan, son, age 23, born in Ontario, was able to read and write
  • Harry McLellan, son, age 12, born in Ontario, was able to read and write
  • Garfield McLellan, son, age 9, born in Ontario, was able to read and write
  • Jessie McLellan, daughter, age 6, born in Ontario, was able to read and write

• 1900 U.S. Census, Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan ^[5]
  • John McClellan, laborer, age 48, born in Scotland in January of 1852, parents born in Scotland, married 30 years, was able to read and write and was living in a rented house
  • Maria McClellan, wife, age 46, born in January of 1854, born in Canada, parents born in Canada [sic], married 30 years, a mother of 6 children (6 living), was able to read and write
  • Harry McClellan, son, age 20, born in Canada in May of 1879, single, was able to read and write
  • Garfield McClellan, son, age 18, born in Canada in November of 1881, single, was able to read and write
  • Jessie McClellan, daughter, age 15, born in Canada in May of 1885, was able to read and write
  • Wilbur McClellan, son, age 5, born in Canada in November of 1894, was able to read and write
  • Richard Smith, boarder/laborer, age 22, born in Canada in October of 1877, parents born in Canada, single, immigrated in 1900, was able to read and write
  • Adam Smith, boarder/laborer age 19, born in Canada in July of 1880, parents born in Canada, single, immigrated in 1900, was able to read and write

• 1910 U.S. Census, Detroit Ward 18 ^[6]
  • Maria McLellan, age 60, born in Canada, parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1896, widowed, a mother of 6 children (6 living), living in a house she owned with mortgage
  • John W. McLellan, son, laborer/store yard, age 41, born in Canada, father born in Scotland, mother born in Canada, immigrated in 1887, divorced
  • Wilbur M. McLellan, son, age 15, born in Canada, father born in Scotland, mother born in Canada, immigrated in 1896, was attending school and able to read and write

• 1920 U.S. Census, Detroit Ward 18 ^[7]
  • Maria Mcclellan, age 69, born in Canada, parents born in Ireland, widow, immigrated in 1895, owned her home free of mortgage
  • Harry Mcclellan, son, railroad engineer, age 39, born in Canada, father born in Scotland, mother in Canada, single, immigrated in 1895
  • Note: son Wilbur Mcclellan was living next door with his wife Sallie

• 1930 U.S. Census, Detroit Ward 18 ^[8]
  • Maria McCellan, age 86, born in Canada, parents born in Canada [sic], widowed, first married at the age of 17, was able to read and write and owned a home valued at $10,000
  • note: Maria's son Wilbur McLellan was living next door

• died 1 July 1931 and was buried with her husband John at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S. ^[9][2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Ontario, County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869; John McClellan and Maria Murray, 02 Sep 1864; Brant, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,030,055.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find a Grave, Maria Murray McLellan.
3. ↑ 1861 Census of Canada; Ancaster, Wentworth, Canada West; line 17, LAC microfilm Roll: C-1085.
4. ↑ 1891 Canada Census; Beverley, Wentworth North, Ontario, Canada; LAC microfilm Roll: T-6378; Family No: 141.
5. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census; Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0078; NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm: 1240749.
6. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census; Detroit Ward 18, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_688; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0320; NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 688.
7. ↑ 1920 U.S. Census; Detroit Ward 18, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 561; NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 817.
8. ↑ 1930 U.S. Census; Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0611; NARA microfilm publication T626.
9. ↑ Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Register 1926-1955; Accession Number: Vault BX 9211 .M58209 O42