Elizabeth (Russell) Milne (1836 - 1890)

Born 13 Oct 1836 in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wife of James Milne — married 1863 in Canada West

Died 2 Aug 1890 at age 53 in Oak River, Oakview Rural Municipality, Manitoba, Canada

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Biography

Elizabeth was born in 1836 to George Russell and Elizabeth Ogg. ^[1] She married James Milne and they had, at least, six children.

"George Russell and his wife came from Scotland in their later years, having been preceded by their family of five sons and one daughter. Mr. Russell died after a few years, but Mrs. Russell was a resident of Claremont for many years. She was known for her simple faith, always believing that the Lord would provide, and saying with quiet confidence as she approached the valley of the shadow: 'I'm no feared tae gang alane." Their family were John, James, William, Robert, Charles and Elizabeth. John married Elizabeth Boyer and lived on Lot 15, Con. 7. Their family are Henry (married Sophia Johnston), David (married Martha [Johnston] Russell), George (married Hulda Rumohr) and Duncan, now of Vancouver. James Russell married Janet Carruthers, and was well known in Claremont for many years as a miller. He now lives in Manitoba. William Russell married Lydia Burton and went to Dakota. Robert died some years ago. Charles Russell married Christena Clarke. Elizabeth Russell (Mrs. James Milne) died some years ago." ^[2]

She passed away in 1890.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY6H-YYV
2. ↑ Past Years in Pickering: Sketches of the History of the Community, William R. Wood, 1911
3. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143197055/elizabeth-milne

• The George and Elisabeth Russell Family History: 1799-1986, Betty Russell Cannaday
• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9MG6-BWS