See also
Husband:
George Alec WOOD (1858-1925)
Wife:
Rachel KIDD (1868-1967)
Children:
Marriage:
Nov 15, 1887
Oakriver, Manitoba, Canada
Name:
George Alec WOOD
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Father (2):
Mother (2):
Birth:
Nov 11, 1858
Residence:
1891 (age 32-33)
Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada1
Residence:
1901 (age 42-43)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 47-48)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 52-53)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Occupation:
1911 (age 52-53)
farmer4
Residence:
1916 (age 57-58)
Manitoba, Canada5
Occupation:
1916 (age 57-58)
Farmer; Manitoba, Canada5
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 62)
Cameron Municipality, Souris, Manitoba, Canada6
Death:
Dec 8, 1925 (age 67)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Burial:
Dec 11, 1925
Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Manitoba, Canada
Rsrch. Note:
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.
Nationality:
Scotch5
as noted on 1916 census.
Rachel KIDD
Name:
Rachel KIDD
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
Mar 6, 1868
Residence:
1871 (age 2-3)
Tossorontio, Simcoe South, Ontario, Canada7
Residence:
1881 (age 12-13)
Manitoba Extension, Manitoba, Canada
Address: Western Extension
Residence:
1891 (age 22-23)
Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada1
Residence:
May 8, 1896 (age 28)
R. M. of Winchester, Manitoba, Canada
Residence:
1901 (age 32-33)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
Jan 31, 1904 (age 35)
R. M. of Cameron, Manitoba, Canada
Residence:
1906 (age 37-38)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 42-43)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Residence:
1916 (age 47-48)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada5
Address: Cannon
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 53)
Cameron Municipality, Souris, Manitoba, Canada6
Death:
Aug 1, 1967 (age 99)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada9
Burial:
aft Aug 1, 1967
Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Manitoba, Canada
Rsrch. Note:
Rachael Kidd 1868-1967
Notes:
Born in Lisle, a small village between the towns of Alliston and Creemore, Simcoe County, Ontario of Irish parents Joseph and Elizabeth Cole Kidd.
Rachael's Marrage Certificate reports at the time of marrage her birth place as Sec. 6-14-22, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada age 20 years and religion as Espiscopalian.
Rachael's Parents, Joseph Kidd and Elizabeth Cole are reported to be born in Belfast, Ireland, and came to Manitoba from Ontario in the early 1880's by way of rail with a carload of effects, then to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then to St. Boniface, Manitoba;. the Family then traveled by covered wagon following the river trails to Oak River, ( a village about 25 miles N.W. of Hartney) Manitoba where they began homesteading.
The Family arrived in the month of September, so had to build a sod house before winter set in to house the Family from a very cold winter.
Rachael met George Alec in Brandon, a distribution/purchasing center for Farmers in the area, and the couple married at her Family home in Oak River.
The newly weds then moved to the Robinson Farm in the Whitewater District that George had been renting and farming.
Rachael and George had a total of 8 children Daughter Lillie and and Son Gordon being twins. They spent most of their life on their Homestead Farm near Hartney, Manitoba, raising their Family and farming their land.
Her Son Percy and Wife Annie worked the old Homestead for many years finally purchasing the farm wherein Rachael near retirement years retired to a very comforable home in the city of Winnipeg; she later relocated to Vancouver, B.C. to live with her Daughter Mary Wood Hurshman until she passed away in August 1967 at 99 years 4 mths. of age.
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Sources:
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.
Name:
John Thomas WOOD
Sex:
Male
Birth:
Aug 6, 1888
Residence:
1891 (age 2-3)
Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada1
Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence:
1901 (age 12-13)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Death:
May 9, 1902 (age 13)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Cause: of pneumonia
Death:
May 9, 1902 (age 13)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Died (2):
May 9, 1902 (age 13)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Burial:
May 11, 1902
Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Manitoba, Canada
References:
Name:
Oliver Douglas WOOD
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
Jul 11, 1890
Residence:
1891 (age 0-1)
Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada1
Residence:
1901 (age 10-11)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 15-16)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 20-21)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Death:
Feb 2, 1966 (age 75)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Burial:
Feb 6, 1966
Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Manitoba, Canada
Rsrch. Note:
The second Son of George Alec and Rachel Kidd Wood....lived most of his life farming the land in the Municipality of Cameron, Township 5, Range 23, some 5 miles South of Hartney,on the West Half of 15-5-23,which he purchased from George Sutherland, and resided there until he and his Family retired to Hartney in 1957.
Ollie received his education at the Chain Lakes School, and upon graduation took up farming.He was a hard working Farmer, as were all of his neighbors, and he took great pride in his farm and his livestock.He operated a mixed farm consisting of cattle, horses, pigs and poultry,had a real love for his horses and kept them will fed and groomed.
His crops consisted of wheat, barley and oats, some of these crops being used as feed for livestockand some sold to the grain elevator.Although he only had a half section of land, he made a good living off the land.Now many farmers in Manitoba have at leastfour sections or more of land.Ollie's Brother PercyWood farmed the old homestead on the adjacent half section and as was the custom of the times,they and other neighboring farmers collectivelyworked together at harvest time taking off the crops.
Ollie was very outgoing and loved to visit;he was never too busy for a friendly chat with one of his neighbors across the fence;was a very caring and thoughtful individual , going to the aid of anyone who needed help and alwaysassisting a friend in need. This was a traitthat was always mentioned byanyone who knew Ollie!
Ollie was united in marriage to Edythe Caroline Dunning, the Daughter of James and Marguerite Morrison Dunning of Dand, Manitoba on December 16, 1936.Ollie and Edythe had two children, Daughter Marion Margrite and a Son who died at birth.
He was a loyal Member of the United Church of Hartney, and after retirement enjoyed living in this quaint little town of Hartney, Manitoba, howeverhe and his Wife Edythe moved to Winnipeg in 1964, where he lived out his life and passed away on February 2, 1966.He is buried in the Wood Family Plot in Harney.
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Sources:
Reported and Edited byWife, Edythe Caroline Dunning Wood, and Daughter, Marion Wood Aitken, of Hartney, Manitoba, Canada,January 25, 1995.
Oliver Douglas 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.
Name:
George Percy WOOD
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
Jun 8, 1892
Residence:
1901 (age 8-9)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 13-14)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 18-19)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Residence:
c. 1916 (age 23-24)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada5
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 28)
Cameron Municipality, Souris, Manitoba, Canada6
Death:
Apr 4, 1966 (age 73)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burial:
Apr 7, 1966
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Rsrch. Note:
8 Aug 2012: Added name during research for George Alec Wood on Ancestry.com during research on grice Family Tree.
Birth and Death information from Ancestry, Need Citations
References:
Name:
Lillie Bernice WOOD
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
May 8, 1896
Nationality:
Canadian, born to Canadian parents and spoke English14
Residence:
1901 (age 4-5)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 9-10)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 14-15)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Education:
to the 10th grade15
Residence:
1916 (age 19-20)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada5
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 25)
Winchester, Souris, Manitoba, Canada13
Immigration:
May 16, 1922 (age 26)
to from Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada to Detroit, Michigan17
Immigration:
1924 (age 27-28)14
Residence:
1930 (age 33-34)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan14
Address: 18924 Riverview Avenue
Residence:
1931 (age 34-35)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan17
Naturalisation:
Sep 9, 1931 (age 35)17
Residence:
1935 (age 38-39)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan15
Physical Description:
1937 (age 40-41)
light complexion, brown eyes and grey hair, 5 feet four inches tall and 148 pounds17
Arrival:
May 13, 1937 (age 41)
Detroit, Michigan18
arrived on the train
Residence:
Apr 1, 1940 (age 43)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States15
Residence:
California17
Residence:
1951 (age 54-55)
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan16
Residence:
1952 (age 55-56)
California17
Residence:
1954 (age 57-58)
Reseda, California17
Address: 18900 Runnymede St.
Death:
Mar 21, 1983 (age 86)
Burial:
Apr 1, 1983
Chatsworth, California12
Address: Oakwood Memorial Park
Rsrch. Note:
Lillie Bernice Wood 1896-1983
Notes:
Born on the home farm at Hartney, Mn. Canada and educated in schools there where she later met husband Clarence Wright who lived on the Wright Homestead located near Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada.
Lillie was a wonderful person, beautiful Mother and Grandmother to her family, loyal, honest and sincere loving person, great cook and immaculate house- keeper. She was a good business woman able to manage a household budget and provided an outstanding family environment.
Enduring great hardship during the 1929 depression in the USA and Canada, the family lost a beautiful home and possessions located in the western area of Detroit, Michigan.
Lillie held the Family together and was a great inspiration to her Husband and Family in maintaining their mental and spiritual attitudes toward a better future. through her love, trust, perseverence and patience.
In 1951 Lillie and Clarence relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California where Clarence re-entered the retail service station business where he had extensive previous experience.
The couple later purchased a home at Reseda, California where they lived our their life, enjoying their beautiful home, her rose garden and their grandchildren who lived nearby.
Lillie was loved by her friends and neighbors in the community and was a wonderful grandmother and inspiration to many of the families and children in her community, in addition to her own family members.
By Ken Wright
Sources:
Lillie Bernice Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, compliled by Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981
Kenneth M. Wright, Son May 15th., 1994 at Fallbrook, California.
http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/w/r/i/Kenneth-Wright-Menifee/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0480.html
Lillie Bernice Wood 1896-1983
(Oldest Daughter of George & Rachel Kidd Wood
& Twin to Gordon Raymond Wood)
Notes:
Born on the home farm at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada and educated in schools there where she later met husband Clarence Wright who lived on the Wright Homestead located near Deloraine, some 10 miles to the South.
Lillie was a wonderful person, beautiful Mother and Grandmother to her family, loyal, honest and sincere loving person, great cook and immaculate house- keeper.She was a good business woman able to manage a household budgetand provided an outstanding family environment.
Lillie's first love was cooking and homemaking, and loved to prepare delicious meals for a Family gathering; the Family also looked forward to these many occasions at the Wright Residence where Family Members would so greatly enjoy Lillie's gourmet delights.Lillie had a somewhat reserved personality, however immediately accepted neighbors and friends and everyone loved Lillie.
Enduring great hardship during the 1929 depression in the USA and Canada, the Family lost a beautiful home and possessions located in the western area of Detroit, Michigan.
Lillieheld the Family together andwas a great inspiration to her Husband and Family in maintaining their mental and spiritual attitudes toward a better future through her love, trust, perseverance and patience.
In 1951 Lillie and Clarence relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California where Clarence reentered the Retail Service Station business where he had extensive previous experience.
The couple later purchased a home at Reseda, California where they lived out their life, enjoying their beautiful home,Lillie,herrosegarden and their Grandchildren who lived nearby.
Lillie was loved by her friends and neighbors in the community and was a wonderful Grandmother and inspiration to many of the familiesand children in the area in addition to her own Family Members.
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Sources:
Lillie Bernice Wood & Family: A Century of Living, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, 1882-1982, compiled by Hartney & District Historical Committee, 1981.
Family History by Kenneth M. Wright, SonMay 15th., 1994 at Fallbrook, California.
More About <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b>:
Burial: April 01, 1983, Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California.
Burial (2): Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 3&4 No. 4901.
Died: March 21, 1983, Newport Beach, California.
More About <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b> and <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b>:
Marriage: November 28, 1917, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada.
<i> </i>Marriage Notes for <b>Lillie Bernice Wood</b> and <b>Clarence Graham Wright</b>:
Clarence Graham Wright: married Lillie Bernice Wood on November 28, 1917, at the home of John Wright, Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada, witnesses John Couling and Lilian Wright, officiating Minister Rev. W. Stanley Owen.
Source:
Clarence Graham Wright: Marriage Certificate: Registered at Deloraine, Manitoba, Canada dated 11/17/1917.
Burial (2):
Section Elm, Lot 2450 Spaces 34 North 4901
Name:
Gordon R. WOOD
Sex:
Male
Birth:
May 8, 1896
Burial:
May 11, 1896
Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Manitoba, Canada
Residence:
1901 (age 4-5)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 9-10)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 14-15)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Residence:
c. 1916 (age 19-20)
5, 23, 1, Cannon5
Death:
May 15, 1930 (age 34)
Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
Rsrch. Note:
8 Aug 2012: Added name during research for George Alec Wood on Ancestry.com during research on grice Family Tree.
Birth and Death information from Ancestry, need citations
Name:
Mary Elizabeth WOOD
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
Jun 8, 1897
Residence:
1901 (age 3-4)
Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2
Residence:
1906 (age 8-9)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Residence:
1911 (age 13-14)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Death:
btw 1911 and 1991 (age 13-94)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Residence:
1916 (age 18-19)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada5
Rsrch. Note:
Youngest Daughter of George Alec and Rachel Kidd Wood, born on the farmstead near Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, Mary received her education at local schools.Met and married Alfred Hurshman, had one Daughter, Georgia and lived most of her life in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Mary and her Husband Alfred retired to Vancouver, B.C., and after her Husband died, her Mother Rachel lived with her for many years in a very nice Condominium apartment overlooking the City of Vancouver.In her later years Kenneth Wright her Nephew had many pleasant visits with Mary while on business in Vancouver.
Mary was a very pleasant person, kind of quiet and reserved, very hospitable, and an excellent home maker, Wife and Mother.
Sources: Recollections of Kenneth M. Wright, in October 1995, at Fallbrook, California.
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.
Name:
James Melville WOOD
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
Jan 31, 1904
Residence:
1906 (age 1-2)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada3
Address: Townships 4, 5, 6 In Ranges 23, 24 West
Relation to Head of House: Son; Marital Status: Single
Residence:
1911 (age 6-7)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada4
Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence:
1916 (age 11-12)
Souris, Manitoba, Canada5
Residence:
Jun 1, 1921 (age 17)
Cameron Municipality, Souris, Manitoba, Canada6
Death:
Rsrch. Note:
8 Aug 2012: Added name during research for George Alec Wood on Ancestry.com during research on grice Family Tree.
14 July 2014 Added Birth date
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.
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Second oldest Son of John and Mary Wood, George Alec was born at the Farmstead atGlenallen, 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 days a Livery Barn was a depot where people would leave their horses for grooming and storage.He later took a job as aTeamster (Horse and wagon Driver)during the Riel Rebellion, then went to British Columbia, Canadato 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 theLivery Barn. George met a Mr.R.S.H. Robinson and rented the Robinson farmwhere he remained several years. George met the love of his life,Rachael Kidd of Oak River, Manitoba and the couple were married at her parents home farm at Oak River, Manitoba. George's Marriage Certificate reports his residence at the time of marriage asWhitewater, Manitoba, Canada, age 26 years, occupation Farmer, and religion Presbyterian.During hisyears at the Robinson Farm George and Rachaelhad 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 Familybuilt their first home.In 1887 they movedto a new house onSections SW 1/4 23-5-23, SW 1/4 22-5-23, NW 1/4 11-5-23 andthe 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 tragedy 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 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 George 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 Manitobaarea.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 ofPense, Saskatchewan . and a Sister Mrs. Ellen Wood Cosford ofStar City, Sask.A Letter of Feb. 25, 1891 from Mary Wood, Glenallan, to John S. Wood, Pense, Saskatchewan: makes reference to a visit of Son George Alec Wood to the Home Farm at Glenallan, noting a very pleasant time with theFamily, neighbors and friends; Mother Wood was so glad to see him and expressedhow difficult it wassaying good bye again! She also noted that George was returning home to Hartney via Owasso, Michigan where he planned tovisit 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:" 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 andwas internedin the Family Plot at Riverside Cemetery at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada(sc)Sources:A series of personal letters from George's Mother Mary Douglas Wood ofGlenallan, Ontario to her Sons who moved to the West,George Alec of Hartney, Manitoba and John S. of Pense, Saskatchewan.Manitoba Family Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Marriage CertificateResearched, and Edited byGrandson,Kenneth M. Wright, ofFallbrook, 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.More About <b>George Alexander Wood</b>:Burial: December 11, 1925, Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Man., Canada.Died: December 08, 1925, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.More About <b>George Alexander Wood</b> and <b>Rachel Kidd</b>:Marriage: November 15, 1887, OakRiver, Manitoba, Canada.Children of <b>George Alexander Wood</b> and <b>Rachel Kidd</b> are:John Thomas Wood, b. August 06, 1888, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. May 09, 1902, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+Oliver Douglas Wood, b. July 11, 1890, Brandon, Whitewate Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. February 02, 1966, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.George Percy Wood, b. June 08, 1892, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. April 04, 1966, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Gordon Raymond Wood, b. May 08, 1896, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. May 15, 1930, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+Lillie Bernice Wood, b. May 08, 1896, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, d. March 21, 1983, NewPort Beach, Ca..+Mary Elizabeth Wood, b. June 08, 1897, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+James Melville Wood, b. January 31, 1904, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.
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Second oldest Son of John and Mary Wood, George Alec was born at the Farmstead atGlenallen, 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 days a Livery Barn was a depot where people would leave their horses for grooming and storage.He later took a job as aTeamster (Horse and wagon Driver)during the Riel Rebellion, then went to British Columbia, Canadato 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 theLivery Barn. George met a Mr.R.S.H. Robinson and rented the Robinson farmwhere he remained several years. George met the love of his life,Rachael Kidd of Oak River, Manitoba and the couple were married at her parents home farm at Oak River, Manitoba. George's Marriage Certificate reports his residence at the time of marriage asWhitewater, Manitoba, Canada, age 26 years, occupation Farmer, and religion Presbyterian.During hisyears at the Robinson Farm George and Rachaelhad 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 Familybuilt their first home.In 1887 they movedto a new house onSections SW 1/4 23-5-23, SW 1/4 22-5-23, NW 1/4 11-5-23 andthe 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 tragedy 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 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 George 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 Manitobaarea.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 ofPense, Saskatchewan . and a Sister Mrs. Ellen Wood Cosford ofStar City, Sask.A Letter of Feb. 25, 1891 from Mary Wood, Glenallan, to John S. Wood, Pense, Saskatchewan: makes reference to a visit of Son George Alec Wood to the Home Farm at Glenallan, noting a very pleasant time with theFamily, neighbors and friends; Mother Wood was so glad to see him and expressedhow difficult it wassaying good bye again! She also noted that George was returning home to Hartney via Owasso, Michigan where he planned tovisit 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:" 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 andwas internedin the Family Plot at Riverside Cemetery at Hartney, Manitoba, Canada(sc)Sources:A series of personal letters from George's Mother Mary Douglas Wood ofGlenallan, Ontario to her Sons who moved to the West,George Alec of Hartney, Manitoba and John S. of Pense, Saskatchewan.Manitoba Family Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Marriage CertificateResearched, and Edited byGrandson,Kenneth M. Wright, ofFallbrook, 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.More About <b>George Alexander Wood</b>:Burial: December 11, 1925, Riverside Cemetery, Harntney, Man., Canada.Died: December 08, 1925, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.More About <b>George Alexander Wood</b> and <b>Rachel Kidd</b>:Marriage: November 15, 1887, OakRiver, Manitoba, Canada.Children of <b>George Alexander Wood</b> and <b>Rachel Kidd</b> are:John Thomas Wood, b. August 06, 1888, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. May 09, 1902, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+Oliver Douglas Wood, b. July 11, 1890, Brandon, Whitewate Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. February 02, 1966, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.George Percy Wood, b. June 08, 1892, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. April 04, 1966, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Gordon Raymond Wood, b. May 08, 1896, Brandon, Whitewater Dist., Manitoba, Canada, d. May 15, 1930, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+Lillie Bernice Wood, b. May 08, 1896, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada, d. March 21, 1983, NewPort Beach, Ca..+Mary Elizabeth Wood, b. June 08, 1897, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.+James Melville Wood, b. January 31, 1904, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada.
1891 Census of Canada, Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, population, Whitewater, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, p.47, 270, George Wood; Microfilm reels: T-6290 to T-6427.
1901 Census of Canada, Manitoba, Canada, population, Cameron, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, p.5, 35, George Woods; Series RG31-C-1.
Manitoba, Canada, 1906 Canada Census , p.22, 170, George Wood; Series RG31-C-1.
1911 Census of Canada, Souris, Manitoba, Canada, population, p.5, Souris, Manitoba, George Woods; Series RG31-C-1.
1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Souris, Manitoba, Canada, population, Souris, Manitoba, Canada, p.13, 230, George Woods; Record Group 31-C-1.
1921 Census of Canada, Canada, Manitoba, population, Souris, Manitoba, Canada, p.2, 14, George Alec Wood;
1871 Census of Canada, Tossorontio, Simcoe South, Ontario, Canada, Schedule NO. 1. Nominal Return of the Living, District 41; South Simcoe, p.32, 102, Joseph Kidd; RG31-C-1.
1881 Census of Canada, Manitoba, Canada, population, Western Extension, Manitoba, p.16, 123, Joseph Kidd; Statistics Canada Fonds, Record Group 31-C-1. LAC microfilm C-13162 to C-13286.
Death: British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990, August 1, 1967, Ancestry.com, Rachel Wood.
Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.). Lillie Wright. Ancestry.com.
California Death Index 1940-1997, ( State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.). Lillie Bernice Wright. Ancestry.com.
U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600's - Current, (Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/). Ancestry.com.
1921 Census of Canada, Souris, Manitoba, Canada, population, Census Place: 27, p.11, 107, Clarence Wright; Series RG31.
1930 United States Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, population, Enumeration District: 0879, p.30A, 2, Clarence Wright; FHL microfilm: 2340806.
1940 United States Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, population, Enumeration District: 84-1625B, p.5B, 40, Clarence Wright; National Archives and Records Adminstration Film m-t0627.
Indiana, Steuben County. Steuben Circuit Court, marriage application (February 23, 1951), Ted R. Crane and Marjorie B. Dietz;
Petition for Naturalization: Lillie Bernice Wright (Wood), August 11, 1954; Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009 (NAI Number: 594890); Record Group Number: 21: Petitions, 1954 (Box 0480); National Archives and Records Administration, Riverside, CA.
"Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954," database online, Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1963 (www.ancestry.com: accessed December 6, 2021), Lillie Bernice Wood; citing Selected Passenger and Crew Lists and Manifests. The National Archives at Washington, D.C.