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John Muir 1878–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1878

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 1964

Death Location: St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Henry Muir

Mother: Agnes Watson

Spouse(s): Susan Elgie

Children(s): Susan Muir, John Muir, William Muir

The story of John Muir began in 1878 in Ontario. In 1921, John Muir resided in East Nissouri, East Nissouri Township, Oxford Nort. In 1931, John Muir resided in Nissouri East, Ontario, Canada. John Muir married Susan H Elgie, and had children including John Douglas Muir, Susan Agnes Muir, William Henry Harry Muir. John Muir passed away in 1964 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of John Muir began in 1878 in Ontario.
  • In 1921, John Muir resided in East Nissouri, East Nissouri Township, Oxford Nort.
  • In 1931, John Muir resided in Nissouri East, Ontario, Canada.
  • John Muir married Susan H Elgie, and had children including John Douglas Muir, Susan Agnes Muir, William Henry Harry Muir.
  • John Muir passed away in 1964 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Muir's Ancestors

Self
John Muir
1878–1964
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
Henry Muir
1850–1941
Dalhousie Township, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Agnes Watson
1857–1930
dalhousie, township, lanark, city, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John Muir
1812–1898
Kirkfieldbank, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Anne Barrie
1818–1903
Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
James (D) Watson
1817–1906
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire County, Scotland
Mary (Ann Dalhousie) Park
1821–1874
dalhousie, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Muir
1779–1867
Susanna McMillan
1779–1861
James Barrie
1795–1836
Ann Martin
1796–1884
James Watson
1789–1878
Janet Gurwood
1795–1872
Alexander Park
1785–1857
Mary Mcdonald
1801–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Muir
1733–1816
Mary Scoular
1739–1786
Alexander Watson
1761–1813
Margaret Stirret
1766–
James Watson
1744–1828
Grizel Baillie
1748–1828
Andrew Park
1747–1855
Anne Paterson
1750–
Donald McDonald
1769–
Mary Henderson
1766–

John Muir's Descendants

1.
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John Muir (12 Sep 1878–1964) m. Susan (H) Elgie (abt 1880–12 Jul 1944)
  1. 1. Susan (Agnes) Muir 1914–2010
  2. 2. John (Douglas) Muir 1917–2007
  3. 3. William (Henry "Harry") Muir 1920–2010 m. Olive (Joyce) Walz 1922–2013

John Muir's Timeline

4 Records

1878
12 Sep 1878
Birth of John Muir in Ontario
Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 43
John Muir resided here in East Nissouri, East Nissouri Township, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
East Nissouri, East Nissouri Township, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 53
John Muir resided here in Nissouri East, Ontario, Canada
Nissouri East, Ontario, Canada
1964
1964
Age 86
Death of John Muir
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1878
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 142
    [2] Ontario, Canada Births, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 35; Record Group: Rg 80-2
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 77; Census Place: East Nissouri Township, Oxford North, Ontario; Page Number: 4
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27285; Census Place: Oxford North, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: East Nissouri, East Nissouri Township, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 77; Census Place: East Nissouri Township, Oxford North, Ontario; Page Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Nissouri East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27285; Census Place: Oxford North, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1964
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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