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William Cairns 1844–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1844

Birth Location: King, On

Death Date: 21 Aug 1914

Death Location: Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Cairns

Mother: Margaret Malloy

Spouse(s): Ellen Cairns, Ellen Watson

Children(s): Hannah Cairns, Jean Cairns

The story of William Cairns began in 1844 in King, On. In 1861, William Cairns resided in York, Canada West, Canada. In 1871, William Cairns resided in Ontario, Canada. William Cairns married Ellen Cairns, Ellen Watson, and had children including Hannah Cairns, Jean Isabelle Cairns. William Cairns passed away in 1914 in Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Cairns began in 1844 in King, On.
  • In 1861, William Cairns resided in York, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1871, William Cairns resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • William Cairns married Ellen Cairns, Ellen Watson, and had children including Hannah Cairns, Jean Isabelle Cairns.
  • William Cairns passed away in 1914 in Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cairns
1799–1879
Birth Location: Campbeltown, Argyll, Argyleshire, Scotland
JC
Margaret Malloy
1808–1888
Birth Location: Argyll, Argyleshire, Scotland
MM

Spouses(s)

Ellen Cairns
–1901
Birth Location: –
EC
Ellen Watson
1854–1912
Birth Location: King Twp., Ontario
EW

Children(s)

Hannah Cairns
1883–
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
HC
Jean Cairns
1898–1962
Birth Location: King, York, Ontario, Canada
JC

William Cairns's Ancestors

Self
William Cairns
1844–1914
Birth Place: King, On
Parents
John Cairns
1799–1879
Campbeltown, Argyll, Argyleshire, Scotland
Margaret Malloy
1808–1888
Argyll, Argyleshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Neil Malloy
1765–1845
Killean Kilchenzie Parish, Argyll, , Scotland
Isabella Watson
1765–1858
, , , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1735–
Jean Nicol
1735–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cairns's Descendants

1.
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William Cairns (7 May 1844–21 Aug 1914) m. Ellen Cairns (–20 August 1901) m. Ellen Watson (1854–11 Jan 1912)
  1. 1. Hannah Cairns 1883–
  2. 2. Jean (Isabelle) Cairns 1898–1962 m. Harry (Russelll) Robbins 1897–1983
    1. 1. Gilbert Robbins 1923–
    2. 2. Ellen Robbins 1924–1944
    3. 3. Harold (Leslie) Robbins 1920–1962
    4. 4. Patricia (Mary Eileen) Robbins 1926–2020 m. George (Elwood) Liddicoat 1926–1983
      1. 1. Donna (Jean) Liddicoat 1947–2023
      2. 2. Harold (Elwood) Liddicoat 1946–2022 m. Faith (Willamena) Gradwell 1946–2014

William Cairns's Timeline

8 Records

1844
7 May 1844
Birth of William Cairns in King, On
King, On
1861
1861
Age 17
William Cairns resided here in York, Canada West, Canada
York, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 27
William Cairns resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 37
William Cairns resided here in York North, Ontario, Canada
York North, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 47
William Cairns resided here in York North, Ontario, Canada
York North, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 57
William Cairns resided here in King, York (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
King, York (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 67
William Cairns resided here in Welland, Ontario, Canada
Welland, Ontario, Canada
1914
21 Aug 1914
Age 70
Death of William Cairns in Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1844
    Event Place: King, On
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1088
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada
    [5] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
    [6] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
    [7] 1901 Census of Canada
    [8] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Roll: MS935_196.
    [9] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 52 - Port Elgin, part, Bruce North, Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 29
    [10] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 39 - Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 37

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: York, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1088

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: York North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: York North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: King, York (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Welland, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 52 - Port Elgin, part, Bruce North, Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 29
    [2] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 39 - Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 37

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Roll: MS935_196.
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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