George Henry Ashby

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Died:
On October 5, 2005, George Ashby, age 94, pass-ed away at the Bengough Health Centre. George Henry Ashby was born August 15, 1911, at McTaggart, Saskatchewan. He was the son of Susan Marie (Matchett) and Henry George Ashby. In 1912 the family moved to farm south of Bengough. Times were hard in those days and the family all helped in what ever way they could. They farmed with horses, milked cows and fed pigs to help his parents. There were no telephones and no power in those days and just coal oil lamps and lanterns. In 1937 his father passed away, George the only remaining son in the area, took over the responsibility of the farm. In 1943, George married Isabella Harriet Start. To this marriage of Isabella, three children were born Shirley, David and Lynette.
In 1931 George became a member of the Church of Christ and was baptized into the church and has been faithful to his Lord. In 1936, George was chosen from his congregation to perform weddings and funerals. George was honoured to perform marriages in the district, something he had never thought possible. On April 16, 1977, George lost his wife Isabella with cancer. His son David continued to farm the home place. George continued to live on the farm until the fall of 1980 when he moved into Bengough. Through friends of his, George got in touch with a widow, Dorothy, living in Alibion, Idaho. They were married on June 23, 1984 at Rupert, Idaho and started a new life together in Bengough.
Predeceased by his parents, his first wife Isabella in 1977, his second wife Dorothy in 1998, one sister Myrel Grozell and three brothers Lawrence, Edgar and Roy, he is survived by three children: Shirley (Dennis) Mack of Calgary, Alta., David (Debra) Ashby of Bengough, Sk., and Lynette McClure (friend of Dale) of St. Albert, Alta., son-in-law Roy McClure of Calgary, Alta.; seven grandchildren: Cory, Kelly and Marnie-Jo Mack (fiance Steve); Nigel and Kayla McClure, Shane and Jenna Ashby; two step-children Keith (Harriet) Ames of Casper, Wyoming; Kenneth (Elma) Ames of Albion, Idaho; four step-grandchildren: Ken (Jamie) Ames, Gayle (Greg) Andress, Cecilia (Tom) Timmons, Brian (Janet) Ames; twelve step-great-grandchildren, six step-great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service was held in Bengough Community Hall, Bengough, Sask., on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Roy Bailey officiated. Honourary Pallbearers were "All Those Who Shared in George's Life". Pallbearers were Allan Hoag, Ken Hagen, Barry Kemp, Doyle Kemp, Keith Cairns, and Grant Mills. Music Ministry was provided by The Church of Christ directed by Wendell Bailey. Congregation Hymns were "All The Way My Savior Leads Me", "Earth Holds No Treasures" and "The Sands Have Been Washed". Donations in memory of George can be made to the Bengough Twilight Centennial Home Auxiliary. Interment took place at the Bengough Cemetery. Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan

George married Isabella Harriet Start on 1 Dec 1943 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. Isabella was born on 4 Aug 1914 in Harptree, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 16 Apr 1977 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Shirley Ann Ashby
2. David George Ashby
3. Lynette Isabelle Ashby

George married Dorothy Newbold on 23 Jun 1984 in Rupert, Idaho, USA. Dorothy was born on 8 Nov 1912 in Albion, Cassia, Idaho, USA; died on 16 Jun 1998 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Albion, Cassia, Idaho, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Susan Marie Matchett. Susan (daughter of Lachlan Matchett and Margaret McKeich) was born on 25 Nov 1874 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died in 1954 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
name: Susan Matchett
gender: Female
birth date: 25 Nov 1874
birthplace: Laxton, Victoria, Ontario
father's name: Lauchlin Matchett
mother's name: Margret Mckeith

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Married:
1901 census Canada
Carden, Victoria North, Ontario
ASHBY Henry m head married Jul 6 1873 27 Ont rural English Meth farmer
ASHBY Susan f wife married Nov 25 1874 26 Ont rural Scotch Meth
ASHBY Myrel D. f dtr single Jul 28 1900 8/12 Ont rural English Meth

1916 census Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Self Henry Ashby M 41y Ontario
Wife Susan Ashby F 40y Ontario
Daughter Myrel Ashby F 15y Ontario
Son Lawrence Ashby M 8y Ontario
Son George Ashby M 4y Saskatchewan
Son Roy Ashby M 2y Saskatchewan
Sister-in-law Margeret Matchett F 45y Ontario

Notes:

name: Lauchlin Matchet
event: Census
event date: 1861
gender: Male
age: 22
birthplace: South End, Argyleshire
record type: Vessel
registration district: Shipping At Sea And In Ports Abroad
county: Shipping At Sea And In Ports Abroad

Lachlan married Margaret McKeich on 19 Dec 1865. Margaret (daughter of Alexander McKeich and Margaret Beith) was born on 15 Aug 1836 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 23 Aug 1836 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Jan 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
1871 census Canada
Digby & Laxton & Longford, Victoria North, Ontario, Canada
Matchet Lachan 33 born Scotland Seaman
Matchet Margaret 31 born Scotland
Matchet Alexander 4 born Ontario
Matchet Catherine 3 born Ontario
Matchet Margaret 2 born Ontario
Matchet Flora 6/12 born Ontario

1881 census Canada
Digby & Laxton & Longford, Victoria North, Ontario, Canada
Lachlen Matchett M 45y Scotland farmer
Marget Matchett F 39y Scotland
Alexander Matchett M 14y Ontario
Cathrine Matchett F 13y Ontario
Marget Matchett F 11y Ontario
Flora Matchett F 10y Ontario
Willam Matchett M 9y Ontario
Susan Matchett F 7y Ontario
John Matchett M 5y Ontario
Lachlen Matchett M 3y Ontario

1891 census Canada
Longford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada
MATCHETT Margaret f 44 - - Scotland farmer
MATCHETT Alexander m 23 - son Ontario farmer
MATCHETT Katie f 22 - dtr Ontario
MATCHETT Maggie f 20 - dtr Ontario
MATCHETT Flora f 18 - dtr Ontario
MATCHETT William m 17 - son Ontario
MATCHETT Susan f 16 - dtr Ontario
MATCHETT Johnie m 13 - son Ontario
MATCHETT Lachlan m 12 - son Ontario

1901 census Canada
Laxton, Victoria North, Ontario, Canada
Matchett Margaret F Head W May 1858 50 born Scotland immigrated 1860
Matchett Alexander M Son S Dec 1867 33 born Ontario
Matchett Maggie F Daughter S Feb 1870 30 born Ontario
Matchett John M Son S May 1878 23 Born Ontario
Matchett Laughlin M Son S Dec 1880 21 Born Ontario

1911 census Canada
Regina Saskatchewan
Margaret Matchett Mother, Widow, Nov 1843 Scotland
John Matchett Head Single born May 1880 ontario farmer
Margaret Matchett sister single born June 1878 Ontario

Other Events:

• Alias: Mitchell

Notes:

William Matchard appears in the Register of Poor for Campbeltown, entry 407. He was aged 53 then and born in Ireland. He was a stone-breaker and suffering from influenza and received 2/6d a week. He and his wife Margaret Mathieson were living in Harvey's Lane, Campbeltown, when he was registered on 11/12/1866. They had two sons living with them, James (12) and Joseph (9).

William married Catherine McIsaac on 4 Jun 1833 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Catherine (daughter of Murdoch McIsaac and Margaret McKeich) was born on 10 Dec 1810 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1823; shoemaker

Alexander married Margaret Beith on 25 Nov 1823 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of John Beith) was born on 16 Apr 1801 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 17 May 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]