Edward McKerral

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Died:
St Thomas Times Journal 22 April 1930
Edward McKerrall, age 90, son of late Mr. & Mrs. Dougald McKerrall, 20 Apr 1930

Edward married Elizabeth McKean on 3 Jul 1867 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas McKean and Agnes McAlester) was born on 18 Dec 1842 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Mar 1918 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
McKERRALL, Edward, of Harwlch, 26, born in Argyleshire, Scotland, son of Dougal McKERRALL and Jane BRECKINRIDGE, to Elizabeth McKEAN of Chatham Township, 24, born in Argyleshlre, Scotland, daughter of Thomas McKEAN and Agnes McALLISTER, 3 July 1867. Witnessed by Peter McKERRALL and Maggie McKEAN, both of Chatham Township

1881 censis Canada
Harwich, Kent, Ontario
Edward MC KERSAL M M 42 Scottish Scotland Occ: Farmer
Elizabeth MC KERSAL F M 38 Scottish Scotland
Dugold MC KERSAL M 12 Scottish O
Eada MC KERSAL F 10 Scottish O
Edward MC KERSAL M 7 Scottish O
Ethel MC KERSAL F 4 Scottish O
Mary HASKIN F 21 English England Occ: Servant

1901 census Canada
Harwich, Kent, Ontario
McKerrall Ed. M Head M Mar 27 1839 62
McKerrall Elizabeth F Wife M Nov 17 1842 58
McKerrall Dugald D. M Son S Aug 9 1868 32
McKerrall Ada I. F Daughter S Jun 6 1870 30
McKerrall Edward B. M Son S Jan 30 1874 27
McKerrall Ethel J. F Daughter S May 19 1879 23

1911 census Canada
Harwich, Kent, Ontario West
McKerral Edward M Head M Mar 1839 72 1901
McKerral Elizabeth F M Nov 1842 68 1901
McKerral Ada B. F Daughter S Jun 1870 40

1. Dugald McKerral was born on 9 Aug 1868 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Sep 1906 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
2. Ada Bell McKerral was born on 6 Jun 1870 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Aug 1927 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.
3. Edward McKerral was born on 30 Jan 1874 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; and died.
4. Ethel Jean McKerral was born on 19 May 1877 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; and died.

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JOHN McKERRALL, one of the well known and substantial citizens of Chatham, is a worthy representative of one of the pioneer families of County Kent, one which brought from Scotland the habits of industry and thrift which are necessary contributions to the prosperity of any community.
John McKerrall, the grandfather of the above named John McKerrall, was born in South End, Argyllshire, Scotland, and there married a daughter of the McNaughton family. They became the parents of these children: Hugh; John; Peter; Jennette, who married John McKay, and is now deceased; Katherine, who became Mrs. Donald McCorvie and is now deceased; and Dougald, who was the father of the subject of this sketch. The father died in Scotland, and his widow accompanied some of her children to Kent County, about 1828, and they settled in what is now the township of Chatham. This pioneer mother died there in 1835.
Dougald McKerrall was the eldest son, and was born in Argyllshire, Scotland, October 9th, 1792, and he died in Chatham, Ontario, April 6th, 1880. In 1817 he was married to Jane Breckenridge, who was born February 6th, 1797, in Argyllshire, and died in February 1872. In 1850 they came to Ontario and followed farming in the township of Chatham for many years. Their son Peter now owns and resides on the old homestead, located about eight miles from the city of Chatham. To Dougald McKerrall and wife were born these children: Hugh, born October 16th, 1821, resides on Victoria avenue, Chatham; Margaret, born January 1st, 1825, married Alexander Ralston, and now resides in the State of Illinois; John, born October 29th, 1826; Jennette, born November 12th, 1832, became Mrs. Brodie, and is now deceased; Jane, born May 25th, 1837, became Mrs. McCoig, and is deceased; and Edward, born March 27th, 1839, is a well-to-do farmer in Harwich township near the City of Chatham. Hugh Breckenridge, the maternal grandfather of this family died in Scotland and his widow some years later, in the State of Ohio.
In 1848, John Kerrall, the subject of this sketch, preceding his parents to Ontario, settled in what is now known as Scotch Settlement, in Chatham township. In 1849, in parternship with his brother-in-law, Alexander Ralston, he purchased 100 acres of land in that township, this property now being owned by his brother Peter. Later he sold his interest to his partner, and, in 1854, moved to Chatham, at which time, the beautiful and stately Victoria avenue was a cow pasture. Mr. McKerrall purchased a lot at the north-east end of the Fifth street bridge, and there carried on business for twenty-six years. About 1880 he retired from active life, built his comfortable residence on Victoria avenue, and there enjoys the evening of life surrounded by the comforts provided by his years of industry.
In 1856 Mr. McKerrall was married (first) to Miss Mary McLean, who died on March 3, 1860. Four children were born to this union, of whom only Jane, the wife of James Holmes, Esq., survives. In 1862 Mr. McKerrall married Jane Paxton, who was born in 1838, to whom two children were born, one of these being deceased, and the other John A., a merchant in Chatham. For several years Mr. McKerrall has been an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in this city, and is held in universal esteem. In politics he is of the Liberal faith.

Dugald married Jean Breakenridge on 17 Jan 1817 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Jean was born on 9 Oct 1797 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Jan 1872 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret McNaughton on 2 Aug 1790 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of Dugald McNaughton) was born on 14 Jul 1769 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1835 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Alias: McNachtane

Notes:

Married:
John McKerrall in Brunerican and Margaret McNachtane in Gartvaye

1792 census Duke of Argyll
Brunerican
Hugh McKerrall 70
Mary McCoag 61
Neil McKerrall 24
Catherine McKerrall 22
Hugh McKerrall 19
John McKerrall 26
Margaret McNachtane 21
Nicoll McKay 31
Elizabeth McKerrall 36
John McKay 6
Hugh McKay 4
Neil McKay 1
Marrion McKay 24
Janet McLarty 30

JOHN McKERRALL, one of the well known and substantial citizens of Chatham, is a worthy representative of one of the pioneer families of County Kent, one which brought from Scotland the habits of industry and thrift which are necessary contributions to the prosperity of any community.
John McKerrall, the grandfather of the above named John McKerrall, was born in South End, Argyllshire, Scotland, and there married a daughter of the McNaughton family. They became the parents of these children: Hugh; John; Peter; Jennette, who married John McKay, and is now deceased; Katherine, who became Mrs. Donald McCorvie and is now deceased; and Dougald, who was the father of the subject of this sketch. The father died in Scotland, and his widow accompanied some of her children to Kent County, about 1828, and they settled in what is now the township of Chatham. This pioneer mother died there in 1835.
Dougald McKerrall was the eldest son, and was born in Argyllshire, Scotland, October 9th, 1792, and he died in Chatham, Ontario, April 6th, 1880. In 1817 he was married to Jane Breckenridge, who was born February 6th, 1797, in Argyllshire, and died in February 1872. In 1850 they came to Ontario and followed farming in the township of Chatham for many years. Their son Peter now owns and resides on the old homestead, located about eight miles from the city of Chatham. To Dougald McKerrall and wife were born these children: Hugh, born October 16th, 1821, resides on Victoria avenue, Chatham; Margaret, born January 1st, 1825, married Alexander Ralston, and now resides in the State of Illinois; John, born October 29th, 1826; Jennette, born November 12th, 1832, became Mrs. Brodie, and is now deceased; Jane, born May 25th, 1837, became Mrs. McCoig, and is deceased; and Edward, born March 27th, 1839, is a well-to-do farmer in Harwich township near the City of Chatham. Hugh Breckenridge, the maternal grandfather of this family died in Scotland and his widow some years later, in the State of Ohio.
In 1848, John Kerrall, the subject of this sketch, preceding his parents to Ontario, settled in what is now known as Scotch Settlement, in Chatham township. In 1849, in parternship with his brother-in-law, Alexander Ralston, he purchased 100 acres of land in that township, this property now being owned by his brother Peter. Later he sold his interest to his partner, and, in 1854, moved to Chatham, at which time, the beautiful and stately Victoria avenue was a cow pasture. Mr. McKerrall purchased a lot at the north-east end of the Fifth street bridge, and there carried on business for twenty-six years. About 1880 he retired from active life, built his comfortable residence on Victoria avenue, and there enjoys the evening of life surrounded by the comforts provided by his years of industry.
In 1856 Mr. McKerrall was married (first) to Miss Mary McLean, who died on March 3, 1860. Four children were born to this union, of whom only Jane, the wife of James Holmes, Esq., survives. In 1862 Mr. McKerrall married Jane Paxton, who was born in 1838, to whom two children were born, one of these being deceased, and the other John A., a merchant in Chatham. For several years Mr. McKerrall has been an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in this city, and is held in universal esteem. In politics he is of the Liberal faith.

Hugh married Mary McCoag. Mary was born about 1726 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Mar 1796 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
1792 census Duke of Argyll
Brunerican
Hugh McKerrall 70
Mary McCoag 61
Neil McKerrall 24
Catherine McKerrall 22
Hugh McKerrall 19
John McKerrall 26
Margaret McNachtane 21
Nicoll McKay 31
Elizabeth McKerrall 36
John McKay 6
Hugh McKay 4
Neil McKay 1
Marrion McKay 24
Janet McLarty 30

Other Events:

• Alias: McNachtane