Family of John WOOD and Mary DOUGLAS

George Alec WOOD

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Rachel KIDD (1868-1967)

Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West

George Alec Wood 1858-1925

Notes:

Second oldest Son of John and Mary Wood, George Alec was born at the Farmsteas at Glenallen, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, of Scottish parents.

George came West with a friend at age 24 to Brandon , Manitoba where he worked for short time in Livery Barn. In those day a Livery Barn a depot where people would leave their horses for grooming and storage. He later took job as a Teamster (Horse and wagon Driver) during the Riel Rebellion, then went to British Columbia, Canada to work for the Canadian Pacific R.R. building the railway thru the Rocky Mountains near Kicking Horse Pass. B.C.

He returned to Brandon, Manitoba, a farm purchasing, equipment and distribution center, to reclaim his old job in the Livery Barn. George met a Mr. R.S.H. Robinson and rented the Robinson farm where he remained several years. George met the love of his life, Rachael Kidd of Oak River, Manitoba, the couple were married at her parents home farm at Oak River.

George's Marriage Certificate reports his residence at the time of marriage as Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada, age 26 years, occupation Farmer, and religion Presbyterian.

During his years at the Robinson Farm George and Rachael had 5 children, John, Ollie, Percy, Lillie and Gordon twins, all attending Whitewater school. He later purchased 320 acres of land, E 1/2 15-5-23, where the Family built thier first home.

In 1887 they moved to new house on Sections SW 1/4 23-5-23, SW 1/4 22-5-23, NW 1/4 11-5-23 and the children attended the Chain Lakes School District nearby. The youngest Daughter Mary and Son James Melville were born here.

The Family had their fair share of tragety with the oldest Son John passing away at age 13 with pneumonia. Son Gordon passed away in May, 1930 due to an accident involving his automobile and carbon monoxide poisoning.

George broke all the land with help of his Sons and acquired more land ; he later purchased W 1/2 15-5-23 where son Ollie spent most of his farming years. George was a very kind and giving person not only to his family but had a keen interest in his community and people, he was a Trustee on the Chain Lakes School Board for many years. Being Presbyterian established church services in the Chain Lakes School on Sunday afternoons for many years. He was an ardent supporter of all activities taking place in the community, and one of the most successful Farmers in the Southern Manitiba area.

He acquired and developed his land, utilizing the most current and modern mechanical techniques for the maximum production of grains and reproduction of live-stock.

George had a Brother John S. Wood of Pense, Saskachewan . and a Sister Mrs. Ellen Wood Cosford of Star City, Sask.

A Letter of Feb. 25, 1891 from Mary Wood, Glenallan, to John S. Wood, Pense, Saskachewan: makes reference to a visit of Son George Alec Wood to the Home Farm at Glenallan, noting a very pleasant time with the Family, neighbors and friends, and so glad to see him and how difficult it was saying good bye again! She also noted that George was returning home to Hartney via Owasso, Michigan where he planned to visit his Brother James M. Wood, and his Sister Mary Jane in Detroit, Michigan. Mary reported very little change in him, only got a little bald! He seems to be doing very well. He has bought a quarter section along one side of where he is. He is going to put in 200 acres of wheat this year. They have got the railway into Hartney so he can get two trips a day. His wife wrote him two letters. She seems to be a nice woman."

Letter of Jan. 15, 1892 from Mary Wood, Glenallan, to John S. Wood, Pense:

"reference I had a letter from George not very long ago. He writes very often to us. He sent a Xmas gift to your Father and me."

Loved and respected by his family George passed away at home at age 67 years of heart trouble. The funeral was held on a Wednesday at home with the Mulvey L.O.L. in charge of funeral arrangements and was interned in the Family Plot at Riverside Cemetery at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada

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Sources:

A series of personal letters from George's Mother Mary Douglas Wood of

Glenallan, Ontario to her Sons who moved to the West, George Alec of Hartney, Manitoba and John S. of Pense, Saskachewan.

Maintoba Family Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Marriage Certificate

Researched, and Edited by Grandson, Kenneth M. Wright, of Fallbrook, California,, January 25, 1994.

George Alec Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, compiled and published by the Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981. Printed by Derksen Printer, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.

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Second oldest son of John and Mary Wood, George Alec was born at the farmstead at Glenallen, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, of Scottish parents.

George came west with a friend at age 24 to Brandon, Manitoba where he worked for a short time in Livery Barn. In those days a livery Barn a depot where people would leave their horses for grooming and storage. He later took a job as a teamster ( horse and wagon driver) during the Riel Rebellion, then went to British Columbia Canada to work for the Canadian Pacific Rail Road building the railway thru the Rocky Mountains near Kicking Horse Pass, B.C..

He returned to Brandon Manitoba a farm purchasing, equipment and distribution center, to reclaim his old job in the livery barn. George met a Mr. R.S.H.Robinson and rented the Robinson farm where he remained for several years. George met the love of his life, Rachael Kidd of Oak River, Manitoba, the couple were married at her parents home farm at Oak River.

George's marraige certificate reports his residence at the time of marraige as Whitewater, Manitoba Canada, age 26 years, occupation farmer, and religion as Presbyterian.

During his years at the Robinson farm George and Rachael had 5 children, John, Ollie, Percy, Lilly and Gordon twins, all attending Whitewater school. He later purchased 320 acres of land E1/2 15-5-23, where the family built their first home.

In 1887 they moved to a new house on sections sw1/4 23-5-23, sw1/4 22-5-23, nw1/4 11-5-23 and the children attended the Chain Lakes School District nearby. The youngest daughter Mary and son James Melville were born here.

The family had their fair share of tradgedy with the oldest son John passing away at age 13 with pneumonia. Son Gordon passed away in May 1930 due to an accident involving his automobile and carbon monoxide poisoning.

George broke all the land with the help of his sons and acquired more land; he later purchased w1/2 15-5-23 where his son Ollie spent most of his farming years. George was a very kind anf giving person not only to his family but had a keen interest in his communtiy and people, he was a Trustee on the Chain lakes School Board for many years. Being Presbyterian established church services in the Chain Lakes School on Sunday afternoons for many years. He was an ardent supporter of all activities taking place in the community and one of the most successful farmers in the Southern Manitoba area.

He acquired and developed his land, utilizing the most current and modern mechanical techniques for the maximum production of grains and reproduction of live-stock.

George had a brother John S. Wood of Pense, Saskachewan and a sister Mrs. Ellen Cosford of Star City, Saskachewan.

A letter of Feb. 25, 1891 from Mary Wood, Glenallan, to John S. Wood, Pense, Saskachewan; makes reference to a visit of son George Alec Wood to the home farm at Glenallan, noting a very pleasant time with the family, neighbours and friends, and so glad to see him and how difficult it was saying goodbye again! She also noted that George was returning home to Hartney via Owasso, Michigan where he planned to visit his brother James M. Wood, and his sister Mary Jane in Detroit, Michigan. Mary reported very little change in him only he got a little bald! He seems to be doing very well. He has bought a quarter section along one side of where he is. He is going to put in 200 acres of wheat this year. They have got the railway into Hartney so he can get two trips a day. His wife wrote him two letters. She seems to be a nice woman.

Letter of Jan 15, 1892 from Mary Wood, Glenallan to John S. Wood, Pense; "reference I had a letter from George not very long ago. He writes very often to us. He sent Christmas gift to your father an me."

Loved and respected by his family George passed away at home at age 67 years of heart trouble. The funeral was held on a Wednesday at home with the Mulvey L.O.L. in charge of funeral arrangements and was interned in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery at Hartney, Manitoba Canada.

as noted on 1916 census.