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John Elwood MacLeod 1894–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1894

Birth Location: Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1983

Death Location: Denmark, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John MacLeod

Mother: Isabella MacKenzie

Spouse(s): Margaret Kennedy

Children(s): Roland MacLeod

The story of John Elwood MacLeod began in 1894 in Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1901, John Elwood MacLeod resided in Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1917, John Elwood MacLeod resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. John Elwood MacLeod married Margaret Mackay Kennedy, and had children including Catherine Shirley Macleod, Marilyn Marie Macleod, Roland Burns Macleod. John Elwood MacLeod passed away in 1983 in Denmark, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of John Elwood MacLeod began in 1894 in Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1901, John Elwood MacLeod resided in Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1917, John Elwood MacLeod resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • John Elwood MacLeod married Margaret Mackay Kennedy, and had children including Catherine Shirley Macleod, Marilyn Marie Macleod, Roland Burns Macleod.
  • John Elwood MacLeod passed away in 1983 in Denmark, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John MacLeod's Ancestors

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John MacLeod
1894–1983
Birth Place: Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John William MacLeod
1856–1923
River Inhabitant, Nova Scotia
Isabella (F) MacKenzie
1874–
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John MacLeod's Descendants

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John (Elwood) MacLeod (30 May 1894–1983) m. Margaret (MacKay) Kennedy (7 May 1903–1979)
  1. 1. Roland (Burns) MacLeod 1925–2007 m. Margaret (Anne) MacLeod 1931–1993

John MacLeod's Timeline

5 Records

1894
30 May 1894
Birth of John Elwood MacLeod in Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 7
John Elwood MacLeod resided here in Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1917
1917-1918
Age 23
John Elwood MacLeod resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 27
John Elwood MacLeod resided here in Waughs River 10, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Waughs River 10, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1983
1983
Age 89
Death of John Elwood MacLeod
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1894
    Event Place: Denmark, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1910
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503829; Draft Board: 47
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family No: 102
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: Waugh´s River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 6
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Waughs River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family No: 102

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503829; Draft Board: 47

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Waughs River 10, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: Waugh´s River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1983
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denmark, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

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