Jean Breakenridge

Jean married Dugald McKerrall on 17 Jan 1817 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Dugald (son of John McKerrall and Margaret McNaughton) was born on 6 Oct 1792 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Apr 1880 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
name: Hugh Mckerrall
event: Death
event date: 30 May 1904
event place: Chatham, Kent, Ontario
gender: Male
age: 83
estimated birth year: 1821

Hugh married Mary McTavish on 4 Apr 1850 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Duncan McTavish and Isabella Breakenridge) was born on 10 Nov 1825 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Jul 1918 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McVicar Cemetery, Chatham, Kent, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

John married Mary McLean on 10 May 1853 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 29 Mar 1833 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jane Ann Paxton on 16 Jan 1862 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Jane was born about 1839 in Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married Thomas Brodie on 18 Feb 1859 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born on 24 Mar 1827 in Perthshire, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married John McCoig on 22 Nov 1861 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John McCoig and Catherine McNaughton) was born on 3 Feb 1830 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 9 Feb 1830 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Dec 1911 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PETER McKERRALL, a successful general farmer of Chatham township, resides on Lot 16, 5

Died:
name: Peter Mckerrail
event: Death
event date: 11 Apr 1930
event place: Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada
gender: Male
age: 92
father: Dugald Mckerrall
mother: Jane Breckenridge

St Thomas Times Journal 15 April 1930
Peter McKerral, 93

Peter married Isabella Edgar Young on 31 Mar 1875 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born about 1842 in Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

Other Events:

• Alias: Jennie

Notes:

Died:
name: Jennie Currie
event: Death
event date: 05 Oct 1936
event place: Chatham, , Ontario
age: 79
estimated birth year: 1857
father: Hugh Mckerrall
mother: Mary Mctavish

Jane married Donald Currie on 9 Jun 1880 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Donald was born in Jan 1846 in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Feb 1919 in Mount Forest, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Jacob French on 16 Dec 1875 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Jacob was born on 9 Jul 1848 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 1921 in Montville, Medina, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
name: Isabella Charlotte Holwell
event: Death
event date: 27 Jun 1930
event place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
street address: 1371 W. 93rd St., 8 Ward
gender: Female
death age: 62y 5m 5d
marital status: Married
race: White
occupation: Housewife
birth date: 22 Jan 1868
birthplace: Chatham Park, Canada
estimated birth year: 1868
burial date: 30 Jun 1930
cemetery: West Park
father: Hugh Mckerrell
father's birthplace: Scotland
mother: Unknown
mother's birthplace: Unknown
spouse: John L. Holwell
Informant Howell John


Buried:
Holwell: Isabelle C., beloved wife of John L., mother of Mrs. J. B. Frey and Harold M., died Friday at 3:15 a. m. St. John's Hospital. Remains at and Funeral from F. G. Nickels & Son Funeral Home, 3134 West Boulevard, Monday. June 30, at 2 p. m.

Isabella married John L. Howell on 28 Dec 1887 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. John was born on 1 Aug 1860 in Exeter, Huron, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Dec 1931 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA; was buried on 21 Dec 1931 in West Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1911 census Canada
Chatham, Kent West, Ontario
McWha Sidney H. M Head M Mar 1862 49
McWha Lena F Wife M Oct 1872 38
McWha Bernece F Daughter S Apr 1893 18
McWha Douglas M Son S Sep 1895 15
McKerrall Mary F Mother-in-law W Oct 1826 84
McKerrall Ella F Sister-in-law S May 1870

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Died:
name: John Mckerrall
event: Death
event date: 08 Jul 1924
event place: Windsor, Essex, Ontario
gender: Male
age: 54
father: Hugh Mckerrall
mother: Mary Mctavish

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Died:
name: Lena Mckerrall Mcwha
event: Death
event date: 25 Sep 1930
event place: Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio
residence: Chatham, Ont.
street address: 3110 Coleridge Rd.
gender: Female
death age: 58y 11m 4d
marital status: Widowed
race: white
occupation: Retired
birth date: 20 Oct 1871
birthplace: Canada
estimated birth year: 1872
burial date: 27 Sep 1930
burial place: Catham, Ont.
father: Hugh Mckerrall
father's birthplace: Scotland
mother: Mary Mctavish
mother's birthplace: Scotland
spouse: Sidney Mcwha

St Thomas Times Journal 29 September 1930
Mrs. Lena McWha, widow of Sidney McWha, daughter of late Hugh McKerrall of Chatham Township, died at Cleveland, Ohio

Lena married Sidney Herbert McWha on 25 Mar 1891 in Dresden, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Sidney was born about 1861 in Appleton Wisconsin USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jenny McMillen on 31 Oct 1900 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Jenny was born about 1878 in Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dougal married Catherine Taylor on 19 Apr 1900 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born about 1870 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
name: Dougald D. Mckerrall
event: Death
event date: 17 Sep 1906
event place: Chatham, Kent, Ontario
gender: Male
age: 38
estimated birth year: 1868

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Died:
name: Ada Bell Mckerrall
event: Death
event date: 31 Aug 1927
event place: Chatham
gender: Female
Born 06 Jun 1870 Harwich Twp
age: 57
father: Edward Mckerrall
mother: Elizabeth Mckean
06 Jun 1870 Harwich Twp

Ethel married Edward Mitchell Breckenridge on 22 Dec 1909 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Edward was born about 1870 in Rockford, Illinois, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married John Whitaker Lawrence on 26 Sep 1925 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. John was born about 1879 in Bourbon, Indiana, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]