Our Family History
Margaret McKeich
1836 - 1912 (75 years)1. Margaret McKeich 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. Margaret married Lachlan Matchett on 19 Dec 1865. Lachlan (son of William Matchett and Catherine McIsaac) was born on 22 May 1835 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 16 Jun 1835 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Jun 1888 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eldon, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Alexander Matchett was born about 1866 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 3. Catherine Matchett was born on 14 Nov 1867 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 4. Margaret Matchett was born about 1869 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 5. Floria Matchett was born on 9 Oct 1871 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 6. William Matchett was born on 27 Feb 1872 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jun 1892 in Longford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Susan Marie Matchett was born on 25 Nov 1874 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died in 1954 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- 8. John Matchett was born on 3 May 1876 in Longford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 9. Lachlan Matchett was born on 22 Dec 1877 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1968 in Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Alexander Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born about 1866 in Ontario, Canada; and died. 3. Catherine Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 14 Nov 1867 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died. Catherine married William Ashby on 17 Nov 1897 in Lindsay, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Clara Verna Ashby was born on 27 Oct 1902 in Carden, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died.
4. Margaret Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born about 1869 in Ontario, Canada; and died. 5. Floria Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 9 Oct 1871 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died. Other Events:
- Alias: Florence
Notes:
Birth:
name: Floria Matchett
event: Birth
event date: 09 Oct 1871
event place: Laxton Township, Victoria, Ontario
gender: Female
father: Lauchlin Matchett
mother: Margret Keith
(Victoria Co)Floria married Andrew Noble on 23 Aug 1893 in Kinmount, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. William Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 27 Feb 1872 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jun 1892 in Longford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. Notes:
Birth:
name: William Matchett
event: Birth
event date: 27 Feb 1872
event place: Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada
gender: Male
father: Lauchlin Matchett
mother: Margaret Keith
Died:
name: William Matchett
event: Death
event date: 03 Jun 1892
event place: Laxton Digley And Longford, Ontario, Canada
gender: Male
age: 19
estimated birth year: 1873
7. Susan Marie Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 25 Nov 1874 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died in 1954 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes:
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
Family/Spouse: Henry George Ashby. Henry was born on 6 Jul 1873 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1937 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Edgar Ashby
- 12. Myrel D. Ashby was born on 28 Jul 1900 in Carden, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 13. George Henry Ashby was born on 15 Aug 1911 in McTaggart, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Oct 2005 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 13 Oct 2005 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- 14. Laurence Ashby was born about 1912 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 15. Roy Ashby was born about 1914 in Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
8. John Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 3 May 1876 in Longford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died. Notes:
Birth:
name: John Matchett
gender: Male
birth date: 03 May 1876
birthplace: Longford, Victoria, Ontario
father's name: Lauchlin Matchett
mother's name: Margaret Mckeith
9. Lachlan Matchett (1.Margaret1) was born on 22 Dec 1877 in Laxton, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1968 in Canada. Notes:
Birth:
name: Lauchlin Matchett
gender: Male
birth date: 22 Dec 1877
birthplace: Laxton & Digby & Longford, Victoria, Ontario
name note: Lachlan
father's name: Lauchlin Matchett
mother's name: Margarett Mckeith
Lachlan married Lucy Ann Ashby on 12 Oct 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Zella Irene Myrtle Matchett was born on 2 Feb 1906 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
- 17. Margaret Eileen Mary Matchett was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
- 18. Hazel Maurine Matchett was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1990 in Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- 19. Walker Matchett was born about 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
- 20. Wilfred Matchett was born in 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1997 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Generation: 3
10. Clara Verna Ashby (3.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 27 Oct 1902 in Carden, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died. Notes:
Birth:
name: Clara Verna Ashby
gender: Female
birth date: 27 Oct 1902
birthplace: Carden, Victoria, Ontario, Canada
father's name: William Ashby
mother's name: Catherine Matchett
11. Edgar Ashby (7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) 12. Myrel D. Ashby (7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 28 Jul 1900 in Carden, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; and died. Family/Spouse: Grozel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. George Henry Ashby (7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 15 Aug 1911 in McTaggart, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Oct 2005 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 13 Oct 2005 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes:
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]
Children:
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]
14. Laurence Ashby (7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1912 in Ontario, Canada; and died. 15. Roy Ashby (7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1914 in Saskatchewan, Canada; and died. 16. Zella Irene Myrtle Matchett (9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 2 Feb 1906 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died. 17. Margaret Eileen Mary Matchett (9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died. 18. Hazel Maurine Matchett (9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1990 in Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes:
Died:
Hazel's parents were Lachlan & Lucy (Ashby) Matchett. In 1936, Hazel married Johnnie Monson. They raised their family on the farm south of Milestone. Family: Elaine, Maurine & Jim. Later, Hazel & John moved into Milestone. Interred in Milesone Cemetery.
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Hazel married Johnnie C. Monson in 1936 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Johnnie was born in 1902; died in 1989 in Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Elaine Monson
- 25. Maureen Monson
- 26. Jim Monson
19. Walker Matchett (9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada; and died. 20. Wilfred Matchett (9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born in 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1997 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada. Family/Spouse: Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Jean Matchett died on 5 Dec 1938 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- 28. Jack Matchett
- 29. Joyce Matchett
- 30. Mamie Matchett was born on 20 Jun 1932 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 26 Jul 2008 in British Columbia, Canada.
Generation: 4
21. Shirley Ann Ashby (13.George3, 7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Dennis Jerome Mack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Cory Dennis Mack
- 32. Kelly Dean Mack
- 33. Marnie-Jo Mack
22. David George Ashby (13.George3, 7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Debra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Shane Ashby
- 35. Jenna Ashby
23. Lynette Isabelle Ashby (13.George3, 7.Susan2, 1.Margaret1) Lynette married Roy Geoffrey McClure in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Lynette married Dale Maybroda in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Elaine Monson (18.Hazel3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) 25. Maureen Monson (18.Hazel3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) 26. Jim Monson (18.Hazel3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) 27. Jean Matchett (20.Wilfred3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) died on 5 Dec 1938 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada. 28. Jack Matchett (20.Wilfred3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Muriel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Joyce Matchett (20.Wilfred3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Bob Kotowich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Mamie Matchett (20.Wilfred3, 9.Lachlan2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 20 Jun 1932 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 26 Jul 2008 in British Columbia, Canada. Notes:
Died:
ROBERTS Mamie Passed away peacefully in Surrey on Saturday July 26, 2008.
She was born in Saskatchewan June 20, 1932. Mamie will be lovingly
remembered by her mother Jean Matchett, daughter Drell (Marcus) Bell their
children Kayson and Tyra, son Tyler Roberts, brother Jack (Muriel) Matchett
and their family, brother in law Bud (Ruth) Roberts and their family,
brother-in-law Bob Kotowich and his family. Predeceased by her husband Bill,
also by her long time partner Wilf Shaver, father Wilfred Matchett and her
sister Joyce Kotowich. Mamie will always be remembered as an outgoing,
social, energetic person who will be missed by many family and friends. A
celebration of Mamie's life will be held at the club house of Glenwood
Village 7156-121st St., Surrey on Saturday August 9 between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Heart and
Stoke Foundation. Fraser Heights Chapel 604-589-2559
Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from 8/2/2008 - 8/3/2008
Family/Spouse: Bill Roberts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Drell Roberts
- 39. Tyler Roberts