Notes:

Died:
Verify location.

Christina married Cameron Archibald MACDONALD on 26 Apr 1916 in Allenford, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. Cameron was born on 18 Jun 1915 in Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 22 Jun 1988 in Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Tara Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George is the son of John M Gowan & Sarah MacDougald.

. 1901 Census Anabel Twp., Bruce Co.
George Walker, Age 47, b. 3 Feb 1854,
Elizabeth, 45, 20 Feb 1856, Scotland
George A, 24
Robert J, 22
Eleanor, 20
Mary C, 12
David M, 16
Alberta, 14
Harold, 12
Mabel, 10
Nettie M 8,
Lillie Walker, 27 May 1896, Ontario. - - -

George married Jennetta May NETTIE WALKER on 26 Apr 1916 in Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario. Jennetta (daughter of George WALKER, Jr., The 5th and Elizabeth Perie MCKIDDIE) was born on 14 Dec 1892 in Allenford, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 17 Nov 1975 in Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Tara Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nettie is the daughter of Elizabeth McKiddie Pirie & George Walker.

Ref: Ontario Marriage Registration 7860, May 2, 1916, Annabel Twp. - - -

Birth:
Ont. Birth Reg. # 3552-43. Jennetta Walker.

Notes:

George is the son of Mary Darroch & Geo. M. Walker.

Walker Bros. Harness dealers, Erin.

1885 Gazetteer Ottawa, Ontario [National publication.]
1. Walker, Charles H., Foundry & Blacksmith
Walker, George, Harness maker.

2. Walker, Bros., George & Robert, harness dealers.

. 1891 May 2 Census Anabel Twp., Bruce N Co., Ontario
. 1901 Apr 12-13 Census Amabel Twp., Bruce N. Co.
. 1911 Census, Anabel Twp., Bruce, Lot 1, Con 2.

. Allenford was traditionally referred to as "Driftwood Crossing", & also Floodwood Crossing, perhaps due to translation from Ojibwa.
. 26 Alice Street (2 homes share this lot) owned by Flora Spence, records indicate that the log structure was on it when she sold to Charles McDougall in 1924. Other owners included George Walker.
. 25 Alice Street Robert Walker House From 1873 to 1952, part if not all of the property along the West side of Centre Street was owned by the owners of the Hotel at the corner of River & Centre Street. This house was built in the early 1920's when part of the lot was purchased by George Walker & his son Robert. Later, it was owned by Wes & Gertrude Aiken.
Ref: Step Back in Time Through Allenford.

Ontario Death Registration #9456 220. 20 May 1935
George Walker, Born Feb 3 1854, Aged 81y 3m, 17d. Allenford;
Widower, Farmer, Residence Allenford for 12 years. [1923],
s/o Geo. M Walker, England & Mary Darroch, Scotland.
Cause of death: Chronic Myocaraditis for years, contributory cause, senility.
Buried Tara.
Informant: Robt. J Walker, Allenford, Ontario, Son. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 81y 3m 17d. Chronic Myocarditis with senility.

George married Elizabeth Perie MCKIDDIE on 7 Dec 1875 in Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of David MCKIDDIE and Barbara BOWER) was born on 20 Feb 1856 in Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland; died on 7 Feb 1931 in Allenford, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Tara Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Perie is the daughter of Barbra Bower of Fortrose, Inverness & Archibald Perie, also of Morayshire, Scotland. (On 1 Feb 1861 Archibald Pirie married Jessie Hay to who on 16 Dec 1860 was born at Drainie an half-sister Ann Pirie.)
Barbra Bower married David McKeedie [McKeddie], thus, step-father of Elizabeth Perie.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 9848, Wellington Co.
on 7 Dec 1875 at Minister's House, Rothesay, ON.,
George Walker, born Erin, Ontario, 22 y /1853, bachelor,
Residence: Minto Twp., Born Erin Twp., Ontario, Farmer, Ch. of England, Wellington,
Son of Mary Darroch & George Michael Walker.
married Elizabeth Perie, age 19y /1856, b. Lossiemouth, North Butain, Scotland, residence, Minto Twp., Presbyterian, Single,
daughter of Archibald Perie & Barbara Bowers
Witnesses: Alexander Willson & Mary Reid, both of Minto Twp.
Married by Rev. Daniel Anderson.

. 1925 Dec 7, 50 Wedding anniversary of George & Elizabeth Walker, nee McKiddie,
Allenford.
Note: Verify surname. - - -

Birth:
Verify McKiddie surname.

Died:

Notes:

. St. Edmund Parish Register, File # 594
George Michael Walker, Baptized 8 Sep 192 by Curate Joseph Arrowsmith,
Son Margaret & John Walker, Sedgefield, Sedgfield, Carpenter..

. 1857 May 18, Geo. M. Walker sold to Calvin M Question unnumbered Lot 2.3, Erin.
Ref: Permanent Building Society.

. 1861 Apr 12 Census Erin, Welllington Co., Ontario
George M. Walker, Wagon maker, 37 y b. 1824, one cow, four pigs, half Acre, Frame house. Church of England.
Mary, 30 y b 1831, Scotland,*

. George, born Upper Canada, age 7 b 1854, school
Robert Walker, born Upper Canada, age 3, b 1858, Church of England.
Note1*:
Her tombstone reads, 'Died 4 May 1863, Be kind to the children'.

. 1861 Agricultural Census Erin Twp.
Con 8, Lot 13, 5 Acres, 5 A under cultivation, 5 A. cultivated 1860. --- $400; Farm Value --- 5 A. of Wheat produced 7 bushels.

. 1871 Hamilton City Directory
Walker, Geo., wagon maker & blacksmith, h. Rebecca, bet John & Catherine.

. 1871 Apr 7 Census Hamilton, St. Patricks Ward
Robt. Walker, 50 y /1821, b. England, Carriage maker, Meth. New Connexion & wife & 4 children &
George M Walker, 48y / b 1823 England, Widowed, Plough Maker., Ch of England
Robert Walker, 12y /1859, born Ontario, School, Ch. of England.

. 1871 Lovells Province of Ontario Directory
Walker Geo. M., of McMillan & Walker
Walker, John S., Foundry.

. 1871-1872 Wellington Co. Diretory, Erin:
Walker, Arthur, hardware; Walker, Geo. M. (McMillan & Walker).;
Walker, John S, foundry & machine shop.

. 1875 Hamilton City Directory.1, Walker, George, Carriage painter, bds. 130 Hunter East.
. 1875 Hamilton City Directory.2, Walker, George, Carriage painter, 130 Hunter East*.
Walker, George H, traveler, S S Main, cast of Argo >VERIFY SAME GH WALKER?
Note2: Hunter St & Maiden lane intersect after the #23 Walnut St. Fire Engine House. Hence, G H Walker is living a short block from brother Wm H Walker, at 11 Walnut St.
Note3: However, on the 1877 Hamilton Directory, at 130 Hunter, only SS Ross, marriage trimmer, is recorded. - PJA

. 1885 Union Publishing Co. Farmers Directory: George Walker, harness maker, Erin.
. 1885 Gazetteer of Ottawa
Walker, George M, of Donald McMillan & Walker Agricultural implements, carriages waggon makers ERIN. ON.

. 1891 Apr 15 Census Arran Twp., Bruce Co.
George Walker, 68y /1823, Farmer
Robt. A Walker, 32y / 1859, B Ontario, Ch. of England, Farmer
Mary J Walker, 30y / 1861, B. Ontario, Ch. of England.

. Hillcrest Tara Cemetery in Tara, Bruce Co. reads:
WALKER
George M Walker, Sr. 1822 - 1892
George Walker Jr, 1854-1935
His Beloved Wife Elizabeth McKiddie, 1858-1931
Their Dau., Alberta 1886 - 1907
Robert A Walker, 1858-1941.
Burial plot is at the edge of an interior gravel road.

Note4: Actual burial place is either with his wife Mary Darroch, in Erin Pioneer Cemetery, or here as listed this his son George Walker Jr. & family. - - -

Buried:
Rebekah Section & also sister on monument of son Geo Walker 1854-1935.

George married Mary DARROCH on 12 Dec 1858 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of John DARROCH and Agnes GREENLESS) was born on 12 Sep 1830 in Kilcalmonell, Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 4 May 1863 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary is the daughter of Mary Milloy & Archibald Darroch of Kilcalmonell, Scotland.

. 1841 Census Kilcalmonll-Kilberry-Argyllshire,
Parish: Kilcalmonll, Kilberry, address: Cregnavullin
Darroch, Archd., Age 50, Weaver, Argyllshire     
Mary, F, 45, Argyllshire     
John, M, 15 /1856, Argyllshire
Janet, F, 13, Argyllshire     
Mary, F, 10, /1851 Argyllshire 
Archibald, M, 8, Argyllshire     
Margaret, F, 6, Argyllshire.

. Ontario Marriage Registration, Wellington Co., Ontario,
dated 12 Feb, 1858.
George Michael Walker, Age 35 /1823, born Erin Twp., Residence Erin
son of Margaret Sibbald & John Walker;
married Mary Darroch,
daughter of Mary Millor & Archibald Darroch.

. Wellington Co. Marriage Register, Pg 2 Vol #4.
Walker, GEORGE MICHAEL, 35 [1823] of England ,Ch. of England,
John Walker & Margaret Sibbald
1858 FEB 12 married,
Mary Darroch of Minto Twp., Scotland,,
d/o Archibald Darroch & Mary Milloy.

. 1906 Wellington County Historical Atlas
DARROCH, JOHN. This old & respected citizen of Harrison & Minto, was b. in Argyllshire, Scot., in 1822, & was there raised & learned the trade of blacksmith. He came to Canada, in 1848, & set at Erin village, where he pursued his trade successfully for 13 years. In 1861, he sold his property in Erin, & came to Minto, purchasing & settling on 200 acres, at Cotswold. This farm he cleared, & lived upon until 1892, when he retired to Harriston.
He m. Agnes Greenless.
Issue: Edward, Archibald G., Annie, John Jr., Mrs. Alexander McLennan, Mrs. Daniel Robertson, Agnes, Margaret J., William F., Clara, Robert, & Hugh.

John Darroch, came to Canada, & started life without means, & by industry & good business management, he accumulated a competency & became one of the most influential & respected citizens of Minto. He raised & educated a large family, who are prosperous in the different walks of life that they have chosen. John Darroch, was honored by a long term in municipal office, being Dep. Reeve, in Minto, for 2 years, & Reeve for 8 consecutive years. He is a member of the Disciple church, & a Liberal.

Archibald Darroch, his son, m. Ellen Wiseman, & owns & lives on the old homestead. This farm, with its up-to-date improvements, is one of the best in Minto, & "Archie" Darroch, as he is familiarly called, is one of the largest & most prosperous farmers. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 33 years.

Buried:
R1 Plot 6, "Be kind to the children.' Weeping willows on thin white monument.

Notes:

. 1861 Census Lossiemouth, Morayshire, Scotland
  David McKeddie, Age: 28/ 1833
Spouse's name: Barbra Bower, born: Fortrose, Inverness, Drainie;
Household Members: Elizabeth Pirie, age  4/ 1857.

. Drainie Old Parish Church was built in the mid 17th century & surrounded by a small graveyard. It was located on flat land near Lossiemouth but has been completely demolished, largely due to the fact that it was located close to where the runway of Lossiemouth RAF base was layed. A storm in the early 1950s apparently led to the collapse of the belfry & east gable & was then completely demolished, apart from some footings. These too have now been removed, leaving no surface remains of the church. - - -

Buried:
The Sault, MI.

David married Barbara BOWER on 29 Jan 1859 in Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland. Barbara was born in Jun 1840 in Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland; died in 1923 in Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa Co., Michigan; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Barbara is the daughter of Helen Edward, 1806, Looisiemoth, Scotland - 8 Feb 1899, Rothsway, Wellington Co., Ontario & Alexander Bower, b 1806 Lossiemouth, Morayshire, Scotland died Oct. 1882 Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

> Verify date of immigration: Elizabeth Perie, landed by 1875, Minto Twp.;
Barbara Bower McKiddie landed, but Michigan or Minto Twp., Canada?
Daughter Ellen McKiddie Norton says she was born in Ontario 1865.

Situated on the North East Coast port town of Lossiemouth is situated on the Moray Firth. Once a popular spa town in Victorian days, it continues to be known as the "Riviera of the North" with its mild dry climate influenced by the Gulf Stream.

Drainie Old Parish Church was built in the mid 17th century & surrounded by a small graveyard. It was located on flat land near Lossiemouth but has been completely demolished, largely due to the fact that it was located close to where the runway of Lossiemouth Royal Airfare. A storm in the early 1950s apparently led to the collapse of the belfry & east gable & was then completely demolished, apart from some footings. These too have now been removed, leaving no surface remains of the church.
Ref: Gazetteer of British Isles, John Bartholomew, 1887.

Uncle Alexander Bower, (1835-1901), brother of Barbara Bower, in 1875 live for some time at Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Capt. Alex Bowers of Morayshire, Scotland got married in the same place as iIn 1875 his niece Elizabeth, who (Elizabeth McKeddie of Minto who was one of the witnesses.

(1861) Census, Lossiemouth, Scotland
Bower, Alex, M, 35, Ag Lab, Morayshire
Edward, Ellen, F, 35, Morayshire
Bower, Jno, M, 9, Morayshire
Bower, Jas, M, 7, Morayshire
Bower, Alex, M, 5, Morayshire
Bower, William, M, 4, Morayshire
Bower, Barbara, F, 3, Morayshire
Bower, Charles, M, 9m, Morayshire, Scotland. - - -

Buried:
The Sault, MI.