Arthur Hugh McClelland

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Born, January 17, 1881 McClelland Family farm, R.M. of Montcalm, Manitoba, Canada near Letellier, Manitoba.

Married: Agnes Adella "Della" Sterritt March 4, 1914 Nissouri, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

EMERSON JOURNAL & DOMINION CITY STAR JANUARY 12, 1961
Funeral services were held at Moose Jaw, Sask. for the late A. Hugh McClelland, 79, of Stonewall, Man. Whose death occurred January 4, Rev. C. R. McMurty of Minto United Church, Moose Jaw, officiated and W. J. Jones & son were in charge of arrangements.
Born in Emerson in 1881 he has resided in Stonewall, Manitoba in later years.
Predeceased by one son, Stuart, he is survived by his wife, Dell; three daughters: Mrs. A. Robinson (Agnes) St. Mary's, Ont., Mrs. D. Dow (Hughine), Regina, Sask., & Mrs. K. Tully (Jean) Moose Jaw, Sask., eight grandchildren, two sisters; Mrs. Geo. Davey (Nell) of Westbourne, Man. & Mrs. Wes Moody(Ruth) of Morris, Man. & one brother George of Letellier, Man.

Arthur married Agnes Adella Sherritt in 1914. Agnes (daughter of Charles Sherritt and Agnes Stewart Baird) was born on 15 Jul 1890 in Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jun 1961 in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Parents: William McClelland & Frances Moore. Both parents died in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Church records for the Church of Ireland, Church of St. Molaise, Devenish Parish, Diocese of Clogher near town of Derrygonnelly, County of Fermanagh state that William was baptized on September 1, 1833. Father's Name William (Farmer), Mother's Name Frances, Maiden Name Moore, Address, Longrob. Researched by Valerie McClelland Anderson in the year 2000.


In the 1841 Census William resided with his parents & siblings at Aughakeerane, Devenish Parish, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland living on Landlord's (Hugh Montgomery) land.

Married: Elizabeth Wright May 2, 1870 London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Believe middle name was likely John.
Gravestone says he was age 72 when he died but I know he was baptized September 1, 1833 Townland of Longrob, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Died at family farm at R. M. of Montcalm at age 78.

Fact 1. Had two siblings that I know came to Canada from Northern Ireland- George Henry McClelland and Frances Anne Jane(McClelland) Walmsley. Both these siblings came to London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
**another sister Sarah Anne McClelland settled in Montreal, Quebec but returned to Northern Ireland to look after her aging parents.
Fact 2. Had three brothers & possibly four that settled in Australia.


From an Obituary
Another Pioneer Gone
William McClelland, one of the very early settlers of the Emerson district, died at his home, Marais, on Monday January 23, in the 72nd. year of his age. A runaway accident last fall was the means of breaking up his health, and he was gradually failing, so that his death was not altogether unexpected, but the end came quite suddenly as a shock to the community. He was around on Saturday apparently in his usual health; when arising on Sunday he was attacked with severe pains in the region of the heart, but partook of dinner; later he was again stricken, and at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon went into a coma, from which he never aroused, passing quietly away at 8:30 that evening.
Mr. McClelland was a native of the County of Fermanagh, Ireland, and lived at London, Ont., for some time after crossing the water. He served his country at the time of the Fenian raids, coming west to Manitoba with the first Wolseley expedition. He went back east, but did not stay long, and it was in 1870 he returned to Manitoba with Mrs. McClelland and settled on the present home farm, where they have since resided, she being the first white woman in these parts. Deceased was very highly esteemed by neighbors and his many friends, and was well known throughout this district. He was of retiring habits, industrious, and seldom left the farm. His geniality will long be remembered. Mr. McClelland was a member of the I.O.F.(perhaps Independent Order of Foresters), Court Emerson, and of the Veterans' Association of Manitoba. His widow and 11 children - seven sons and four daughters- are left to mourn his loss, and all were at his bedside when the call came.
The funeral on Wednesday was largely attended, interment being made at the Emerson cemetery, Mr. F. Neve and Rev. Mr. Pritchard conducted the services. The pall-bearers were six sons of the deceased - Wm. Jos., Geo., Thos., Hugh and Robt. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed upon the casket and included the following: Wreath, from Marais friends; spray, Mr. and Mrs. S. Irvine; cross, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wright; circle, J. T. Wright; spray, Mr. and Mrs. F. Neve.

In the year 2017 I am in touch with members of this branch of the family that live in various provinces of Canada, United States & Australia.

William married Elizabeth Wright Moore. Elizabeth was born on 17 Jun 1846 in Cambridgeshire, England; died on 20 Apr 1931 in Emerson, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Emerson Cemetery, Emerson, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Parents: John Thomas Wright & Elizabeth Cruckling.
Born: Outwell, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.
Manitoba Pioneer is laid to Rest
In the early morning hours of last Monday there passed a strong heroic soul away. Mrs. McClelland was loved and revered by a great company that had been fortunate in knowing her and in coming into contact with her gracious presence, and added to by a rich experience of a long and useful life.
Mrs. McClelland who was born in 1846, came to West Lynne with her husband, the late William McClelland in 1872 and was the first white woman to land in this district. When she arrived, the Hudon's Bay officers accorded her a royal welcome. Her life has been blessed by good health and with the exception of hearing, she retained all her faculties, and she took a great interest in the affairs of the district. Two months ago she took ill and her life was despaired of but she regained some of her old time health.
During all these years, Mrs. McClelland has been carefully tended by her daughter, Nurse Ruth. Mr. McClelland died in 1911. Seven sons and four daughters survive. The sons are W. J., J. A., T. W., George of the Marais, Hugh of Dominion City and Robert of Herbert, Sask. With the exception of the last, all were present at the funeral and acted as pallbearers. The daughters are Mrs. A. D. Sproule of Winnipeg, Mrs. Thos. Irvine of Morris, Mrs. Geo Davey of Westbourne, Miss Ruth at home and a brother, J. W. Wright lives in Winnipeg. There are thirty-five grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Tuesday, Rev. C. C. Watkins of St. Lukes, assisted by Rev. D. R. Pattterson of the United Church officiated at the services at the house and at the graveside. Mr. Patterson also sang "No Need of Meadows".
The spacious home was packed to the doors with sympathetic friends and neighbours and a long line of cars followed to the Emerson cemetery where interment was made. The casket was covered with many beautiful flowers, bearing a silent tribute of the respect and sympathy in the passing of one, who has been rightly termed "A Mother in Israel".
She is survived by four daughters and seven sons - Mrs. A. D. Sproule(Frances), Winnipeg; Mrs. Davie (Annie), Westbourne; Mrs. Irvine (Susan), Morris; Nurse McClelland (Ruth), Marais; William, Joseph, George, and Tom, of Marais; Dr. Charles McClelland, Dominion City; Hugh of Rosebank; and Robert J., of Herbert, Sask.