- 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.
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1833 - 1911 (78 years)
