Christena McLean

Female 1865 - 1947  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christena McLean was born on 22 Mar 1865 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 May 1947; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 59082485
    • _UID: 5AFE6E8043D6442FB5C568068FBCE82714AB

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59082485

    Died:
    Mrs Christina Paul Passes, Aged 82
    The death is recorded on May 23 of Christena McLean, wife of the late Andrew J. Paul, McDonald's Corners, in her 83rd year. The death was the result of a stroke, Mrs. Paul having been ill for the past week. She had been associated with the Presbyterian church, Elphin.

    The daughter of Catharine Gunn and James McLean, she was married to the late Mr. Paul on Dec. 14, 1881 in McDonald's Corners, the village where she was born. Mr. Paul died in 1930.

    One son survives, Robert J., at home, and a sister, Sarah (Mrs. Fred Sheakley ) of Sandiago, California. Another son John, died in 1940. Five brothers and a sister predeceased her: Hugh, John, Hector, James, Findlay, and Jessie (Mrs. Molyneaux).

    The funeral was conducted from the home near McDonald's Corners, on May 26, with Rev. K. McCaskill officiating. Interment was made in Crawford Cemetery. Pallbearers wer Mell, Paul, Bert Shanks, James Paul, James Smith, Lindsay Duncan and John Nesbitt.

    The following tributes testified to the deceased's place in the hearts of her friends and neighbours: wreaths, Rob, Willma and children" Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ashby; Sprays, Mrs John Paul and family, Marion McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard McLean and Mrs. Findlay McLean; Mrs Mabel Paul and family; Mr and Mrs Mel Paul and family; Mrs George Paul. Cut flowers, Mr and Mrs Howard Cousins.

    Christena married Andrew Paul on 14 Dec 1881 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Robert Paul and Janet McDougall) was born on 24 Oct 1859 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Jun 1930 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jane Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Dalhousie Lake, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jun 1928 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McVeigh Cemetery, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario.
    2. 3. Robert James Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1880 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1959; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. John William Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Mar 1940 in Rouleau, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jane Paul Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christena1) was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Dalhousie Lake, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jun 1928 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McVeigh Cemetery, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 218063271
    • _UID: 0B794C3273224496861A6A74FB17B829E2B1

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218063271

    Died:
    McVeigh - Mrs Joseph McVeigh passed away at her home on the 8th line of Bathurst, on June 6th at the advanced age of 85 years. She was born at McDonald's Corners, her maiden name beign Jane Paul, and she was a daughter of the late Andrew Paul.

    She was married in 1874 at McDonald's Corners. Her husband predeceasing her twenty years ago. Up until her death she had resided on the homestead with her son Robert. She was the last of a family of nine. Her parents were among the early settlers and came to Canada from Scotland. Mrs. McVeigh was of a very kind disposition, a devoted mother and well thought of by all who knew h er. Surviving are three sons and four daughters, viz., John of Vancouver, BC, Alfred of Cranbrook, BC, Robert on the homestead. Mrs A.E. Wilson, of Perth, Mrs. John McKerracher, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs Richard Frizell, Ferry Road. Two sons are deceased, Thomas, who was killed at Vimy Ridge in 1917, and Elwin, who died at Drumheller, Alberta, in 1924.

    The funeral took place from her late residence on June 8th to the 8th line cemetery and was largely attended. Rev. H.O. Hodder, of Balderson officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs. A.E. Wilson, Richard Frizell, Andrew Paul, W.E. Cameron, Richard Byrne and Richard Hopkins.

    Jane married Joseph McVeigh in 1874 in McDonald Corners, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of William McVeigh and Margaret) was born on 3 Sep 1849 in Ireland; died about 1907 in Harper (Harper's Corners), Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McVeigh Cemetery, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Robert McVeigh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1886 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 May 1974 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. John McVeigh, of Vancouver BC  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Alfred McVeigh, of Cranbrook BC  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. McVeigh, of Perth,ON  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 9. McVeigh, of Flint Michigan  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 10. McVeigh, Ferry Road, Perth ON  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Robert James Paul Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christena1) was born on 16 Jul 1880 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1959; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 59079348
    • _UID: 5C3F5465BE274D5794C71A3C3912B371FD9A

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59079348

    Died:
    Sudden Passing of Robert J. Paul
    On July 13 (18?) Robert J. Paul passed away very suddenly. Although not in the best of health he had been very active and was about his usual activities the previous day. He was the son of the late Andrew Paul and Christena McLean.

    Deceased was born July 16th, 1882 and spent his entire life on the farm near Mr. Donald's Corners.

    In 1913 he was united in marriage to Edith Fair, who predeceased him in 1939. On September 12, 1941 he was united in marriage to Wilma Ashby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Ashby. To this union were born three children, namely, Billy, Edith and Bessie. A brother John died in 1940.

    The funeral services were held from Jackson's Funeral Home to the Elphin Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member. Interment was in Crawford's Cemetery with Rev. Allan Duncan of McDonald's Corners officiating.

    Pallbearers were Lindsay Duncan, Bert Shanks, Eldred Gemmill, Walter Stewart, Frank McKinnon and Alvin Paul.

    Flower bearers were Delmer Paul, Clarence Gemmill, James Shanks, Morris Ashby, George Duncan and Merle Duncan.

    The large array of flowers show th high esteem in which he was held and were received from the following:

    Broken Circle - wife and family. Wreaths - Mrs Mabel Paul and family; Mr James Paul and family. Sprays - Mrs J. Ashby and Elmer; Mrs John W. Paul and family; Hazel and Morley Ashby; Cemetery Committee; Annie Nicol; Marion McLean and Mary Dunett; Mr. and Mrs. Hilyard McLean and Aunty Annie; Mell and Leola, Linsay and Florence, Jack and Julia. Cut flowers - Mr. and Mrs. Mert Campbell, Mr and Mrs Herb Cuthbertson; Mrs. John Nisbet and family; Mr and Mrs Merve McCulloch and family; Mr and Mrs Fred Blackburn and Bert Shanks; Mr and Mrs Reg. Shanks; Mr and Mrs James Shanks; Lindsay and Annette, Bill and Reta, Herle and Clarice; Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart and Luella; R.B. and Ethel Thomson, Tom and Irene Dobbie; Harold and Norean Thomson; Mr and Mrs John Ashby, Morris and Ivan; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Gallagher, Mr and Mrs. O. Adam; Gladys, Mike, Laura and Eddie Thompson.
    In Memoriam Cards - Mr and Mrs Eldred Gemmill and family, ......

    Family/Spouse: Wilma Elizabeth Ashby. Wilma (daughter of James Morris Ashby and Elizabeth Jeanette "Bessie" Thompson) was born on 1 Apr 1922 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Jan 2006 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. William ""Bill" Paul, of Perth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Edith Paul  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Elizabeth Paul  Descendancy chart to this point

    Robert married Margaret Edith "Maggie" Fair on 25 Jun 1913 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Phillip Fair and Ellen Harper) was born in 1878; died on 23 Dec 1939; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  John William Paul Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christena1) was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Mar 1940 in Rouleau, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 59079390
    • Occupation: Rouleau, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; banker
    • _UID: 1B4D1251F190422E8A696E96A46225AC8A57

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59079390



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Robert McVeigh Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1) was born on 5 Jun 1886 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 May 1974 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45669418
    • _UID: F9FCB8F139BB44CC88796D4393CB06B56C04

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45669418

    Died:
    Robert McVeigh - Following a short illness, Robert McVeigh passed away at the GWM Hospital, Perth, on May 1, 1974, in his 88th year. He was the son of the late Joseph McVeigh and his wife Jane Paul. In 1911 he married, Alice Elizabeth Cameron. Mr. McVeigh was a life-long resident of the Perth area, a blacksmith by trade and for a number of years was manager of the Bathurst Feldspar Mine. He was keenly interested in music and was well known for his accomplished violin. The funeral service was held on May 3. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: Alice Elizabeth Cameron. Alice (daughter of William Ewen Cameron and Mary Florence Butler) was born on 17 Nov 1891 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 May 1992; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Edna Isobel McVeigh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1912 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 2002 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Queens Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    2. 15. Elwin J. McVeigh  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1914; died in 1997; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 16. Lloyd R. McVeigh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1918; died on 14 Oct 2003; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 17. Marion Alice Florence McVeigh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1931; died on 18 Sep 2022 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 6.  John McVeigh, of Vancouver BC Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: FA1EAF90A57D4F7E976B18478E7E23946A07


  3. 7.  Alfred McVeigh, of Cranbrook BC Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 45EF221E5A99459AB4F7DC5234A828446719


  4. 8.  McVeigh, of Perth,ON Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: CD7C70C593CD4892BDB047B8251EB75A788A

    Family/Spouse: A. E. Wilson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 9.  McVeigh, of Flint Michigan Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 059C67C384D3430C84A9A2F8162E91515E00

    Family/Spouse: John McKerracher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 10.  McVeigh, Ferry Road, Perth ON Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jane2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 7EE702EA8D2F46C29DDD2AB1411F214934E6

    Family/Spouse: Richard Frizell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 11.  William ""Bill" Paul, of Perth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 8CF6F612FAFF4CE38C4669E08EC38F09B6F0


  8. 12.  Edith Paul Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: F4CA60333AB149D1B61010C02F7C0263FC4A


  9. 13.  Elizabeth Paul Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Christena1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 0E4DF5A8E4844EB9B59998424C2B046B750F



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Edna Isobel McVeigh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert3, 2.Jane2, 1.Christena1) was born on 15 Feb 1912 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 2002 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Queens Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 143150801
    • _UID: 064B8B83E3764FD8AE1989B8C2860542763D

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143150801

    Family/Spouse: George Yorke Armstrong. George was born on 7 Jan 1906 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Jan 1987 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Queens Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Elwin J. McVeigh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert3, 2.Jane2, 1.Christena1) was born in 1914; died in 1997; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45669485
    • _UID: 9E9AC5EC65F8464BA8636BA008B954808275

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45669485

    Family/Spouse: Marion Evelyn Ennis. Marion (daughter of William Duncan Ennis and Margaret May McGinnis) was born on 15 May 1918; died on 18 Sep 2013 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Lloyd R. McVeigh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert3, 2.Jane2, 1.Christena1) was born on 19 Dec 1918; died on 14 Oct 2003; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45669445
    • _UID: 803D5A87798A416391A23043CE4E2EF82DD4

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45669445

    Died:
    (Founder of L.R. McVeigh Lumber Limited, Veteran of WWII - RCAF 1942 - 1946, Life Member of Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Tay Clyde Shrine Club and Eastern Star).

    Son of the late Robert and Alice McVeigh. Beloved husband of Ruby (Whiticar) McVeigh.
    Dear brother of Marion (Bob) Menzies of Carleton Place and the late Elwin McVeigh and Edna Armstrong. Lloyd
    Interment, Elmwood Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: Ruby Mae Whiticar. Ruby (daughter of Charles Whiticar and Agnes Conroy) was born on 22 Apr 1920; died on 25 Oct 2014; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 17.  Marion Alice Florence McVeigh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert3, 2.Jane2, 1.Christena1) was born on 3 Aug 1931; died on 18 Sep 2022 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 243693333
    • _UID: AFF8910D09FD4D9DAB5C1C419671894069A7

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243693333

    Died:
    Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 91. Predeceased by her loving husband Robert Menzies, her parents Robert and Alice McVeigh, her sister Edna Armstrong, brothers Elwin and Lloyd McVeigh and her sister-in-law Peg Andrew.

    Interment beside her husband at St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville.

    Family/Spouse: Robert John "Bob" Menzies. Robert (son of Charles Archibald Menzies and Mary Katherine Rathwell) was born on 5 Oct 1931 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Jan 2021 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]





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