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Steele Caldwell Murdoch 1837–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1837

Birth Location: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 12 Apr 1917

Death Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Murdoch

Mother: Mary Caldwell

Spouse(s): Sarah Cuthbertson, Catherine MacDonald

Children(s): Sarah Murdoch, Steele Murdoch, Jennet Murdoch, Liza Murdoch, Maud Murdoch, Margaret Murdoch, William Murdoch, Catherine Murdoch, Mary Murdoch, John Murdoch

In 1837, Steele Caldwell Murdoch entered the world in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Murdoch And Mary Caldwell. Steele Caldwell Murdoch married Catherine Kate Macdonald, Sarah Cuthbertson, and had children including Catherine Murdoch, Jennet Johannes Murdoch, John C Murdoch, Liza Proctor Murdoch, Margaret Maggie Murdoch, Mary Ann Minnie Murdoch, Maud Mae Murdoch, Sarah Murdoch, Steele Caldwell Murdoch, William Murdoch. Steele Caldwell Murdoch passed away in 1917 in Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Steele Caldwell Murdoch entered the world in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Murdoch And Mary Caldwell.
  • Steele Caldwell Murdoch married Catherine Kate Macdonald, Sarah Cuthbertson, and had children including Catherine Murdoch, Jennet Johannes Murdoch, John C Murdoch, Liza Proctor Murdoch, Margaret Maggie Murdoch, Mary Ann Minnie Murdoch, Maud Mae Murdoch, Sarah Murdoch, Steele Caldwell Murdoch, William Murdoch.
  • Steele Caldwell Murdoch passed away in 1917 in Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Murdoch
1795–1854
Birth Location: Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Mary Caldwell
1805–1886
Birth Location: Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Cuthbertson
1837–1861
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Catherine MacDonald
1842–1902
Birth Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Children(s)

Sarah Murdoch
1861–1895
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Steele Murdoch
1871–1933
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Jennet Murdoch
1867–1882
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Liza Murdoch
1877–1966
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Maud Murdoch
1881–1949
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Margaret Murdoch
1879–1957
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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William Murdoch
1874–1945
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Catherine Murdoch
1876–1915
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Mary Murdoch
1871–1954
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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John Murdoch
1866–1932
Birth Location: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
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Steele Murdoch's Ancestors

Self
Steele Murdoch
1837–1917
Birth Place: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
John Murdoch
1795–1854
Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Mary Caldwell
1805–1886
Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William (Steele) Caldwell
1783–1843
Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Jamieson
1786–1874
Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Jamieson
1754–1798
Mary Glover
1755–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Glover
1733–
Jean Thomson
1728–

Steele Murdoch's Descendants

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Steele (Caldwell) Murdoch (24 Jun 1837–12 Apr 1917) m. Sarah Cuthbertson (1837–24 Mar 1861) m. Catherine ((Kate)) MacDonald (20 July 1842–27 Jan 1902)
  1. 1. Sarah Murdoch 1861–1895 m. Robert (Grieves) Dryden 1854–1938
    1. 1. Mary (Swan) Dryden 1888–1929 m. Ronald Gilchrist 1883–1954
      1. 1. James (Ronald) Gilchrist 1918–2000 m. Rebecca (Lillian "Reba") Austin 1924–2015
      2. 2. Sarah (Jean) Gilchrist 1915–1941
      3. 3. Rena (Dryden) Gilchrist 1917–2016 m. Victor Virgin 1911–1991
        1. 1. Ronald Virgin 1949–2016
      4. 4. Mary (Helen) Gilchrist 1919–2014 m. Frank (George) Tien 1911–1999
      5. 5. Robert (Murdoch "Bob") Gilchrist 1922–2000
      6. 6. Murray (Spence) Gilchrist 1927–2010
      7. 7. Margaret (Janet "Janie") Gilchrist 1925–
    2. 2. Arthur (James) Dryden 1888–1897
    3. 3. Steele (Murdoch) Dryden 1889–1961 m. Edith (Lucille) Austin 1894–1985
      1. 1. Ian (Murdoch) Dryden 1921–1977 m. Althea (Noreen) Burton 1914–2008 m. Edith (Nell) Wright 1919–1972
      2. 2. Austin (A.) Dryden 1923–1994 m. Rose (E) Spencer 1923–1976
      3. 3. Robert (Keith "Keith") Dryden 1926–2016 m. Lenore (Imo) McDougall 1920–1966
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann "Beth") Dryden 1925–1977 m. Ray Stroth 1915–2010
      5. 5. Mary (Eileen "Eileen") Dryden 1931–2005
    4. 4. Albert Dryden 1883–1965 m. Millicent ("Millie") Evans 1884–1952
      1. 1. Emily (Elizabeth "Bessie") Dryden 1906–1966 m. Lemert (Roland) Smith 1903–1976
        1. 1. Alverna ("June") Smith 1927–2004 m. John (Thomas) Dokken 1926–1995
        2. 2. Roderick (Lemert) Smith 1929–1958 m. Joan Amantea –2002
        3. 3. Marion (Lorena Joyce) Smith 1926–1995 m. George Zuffa 1925–1984
        4. 4. Frances (Millicent) Smith 1938–2017 m. Jack Clarke 1937–2012
      2. 2. Grace (Isabel) Dryden 1909–1995 m. James (Herman) Alexander 1904–1985
        1. 1. Lorna (Mae) Alexander 1940–1941
        2. 2. Shirley (Anne Grace) Alexander 1932–1995 m. Gino (Francisco) Bianchini 1935–2001
        3. 3. Glen (Howard) Alexander 1947–2007
      3. 3. Albert (Gerald) Dryden 1911–1993
      4. 4. Daniel (Evans "Dan") Dryden 1913–1983 m. Edna (Annie) Coulthard 1917–2013
        1. 1. Garry (Laverne) Dryden 1941–1973
      5. 5. Margaret (Agnes "Peggie") Dryden 1918–1969 m. Rudolf Smolik 1905–1985
        1. 1. John (David) Smolik 1950–1990
      6. 6. John (Robert 'Jack') Dryden 1920–1944
      7. 7. David (Lloyd George) Dryden 1925–2001
    5. 5. James (Roy) Dryden 1891–1967 m. Emma (Ruth) McKechnie 1896–1956
      1. 1. June (Fern) Dryden 1930–2013 m. Andrew (William) Letwin 1924–1982
      2. 2. Mary (Margaret) Dryden 1916–
      3. 3. Robert Dryden 1914–
      4. 4. Marian (Murdoch) Dryden 1933–2010 m. Virgil (Willard) Pladsen 1926–2009
      5. 5. Eleanor Dryden 1915–
      6. 6. William Dryden 1919–
    6. 6. Samuel Dryden 1890–
    7. 7. William (Taylor) Dryden 1893–1894
  2. 2. Steele (Caldwell) Murdoch 1871–1933 m. Catherine (Emma) Grummett 1876–1943
    1. 1. Jean Murdoch 1919–2011
    2. 2. Emma (Maud) Murdoch 1915–1936
    3. 3. Margaret (Catherine) Murdoch 1912–1983 m. Hector (M) Hamilton 1912–1983
    4. 4. Steele (Caldwell) Murdoch 1915–1969
    5. 5. Laura Murdoch 1914–
  3. 3. Jennet (Johannes) Murdoch 1867–1882
  4. 4. Liza (Proctor) Murdoch 1877–1966 m. Robert (Valens) MacKenzie 1870–1943
    1. 1. Steele (Caldwell) MacKenzie 1900–1967 m. Marjorie (Louise) Stumpf 1899–1975
      1. 1. Mary (Joan) McKenzie 1929–2014
      2. 2. Marjorie ("Jean") McKenzie 1926–2021
    2. 2. Peter (Stuart "Stuart") MacKenzie 1907–1983
  5. 5. Maud (Mae) Murdoch 1881–1949
  6. 6. Margaret ((Maggie)) Murdoch 1879–1957
  7. 7. William Murdoch 1874–1945
  8. 8. Catherine Murdoch 1876–1915
  9. 9. Mary (Ann (Minnie)) Murdoch 1871–1954 m. David (Clendening) Taylor 1863–1938
  10. 10. John (C.) Murdoch 1866–1932

Steele Murdoch's Timeline

14 Records

1837
24 Jun 1837
Birth of Steele Caldwell Murdoch in Mansfield, Ayrshire, Scotland
Mansfield, Ayrshire, Scotland
1837
24 Jun 1837
Birth of Steele Caldwell Murdoch in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1837
02 Jul 1837
Steele Caldwell Murdoch was baptized in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1837
1837
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 4
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 14
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 24
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Ashfield, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Ashfield, Huron, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 34
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Kinloss
Kinloss
1881
1881
Age 44
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 54
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 64
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 74
Steele Caldwell Murdoch resided here in Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1917
12 Apr 1917
Age 80
Death of Steele Caldwell Murdoch in Kintail, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Kintail, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1917
12 Apr 1917
Age 80
Death of Steele Caldwell Murdoch in Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1837
    Event Place: Mansfield, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] North Dakota, U.S., Naturalizations, 1873-1952, The State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; North Dakota, Naturalizations, 1873-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1837
    Event Place: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1837
    Event Place: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: New Cumnock; ED: 1; Page: 34; Line: 890; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Ochiltree; ED: 3; Page: 2; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1851_137; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1854; Page Number: 300

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1855
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 55 - Lucknow, part, Bruce South, Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Ashfield, Huron, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1035-1036

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Kinloss
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Lucknow, Bruce South, Ontario; Roll: C_13275; Page: 21; Family No: 109

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Mar 1881
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, U.S., Naturalizations, 1873-1952, The State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; North Dakota, Naturalizations, 1873-1952

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Cass, Cass, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, U.S., Naturalizations, 1873-1952, The State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; North Dakota, Naturalizations, 1873-1952

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Llucknow, Bruce West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6329; Family No: 93

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Lucknow (Village), Bruce (West/Ouest), Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 30

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 55 - Lucknow, part, Bruce South, Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 32

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Kintail, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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