William Alexander Burness1,2

#101, b. 27 January 1868, d. 21 December 1887
     William Alexander Burness was born on 27 January 1868 in Boghead, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.2 He was the son of William Burness and Jane Duguid.2,1,3,4 He died on 21 December 1887 in Dee Bank, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 19.1
     William Alexander Burness (son, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Dee Bank, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.3 William Alexander Burness (son, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 8 Deebank, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.4

Citations

  1. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  2. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  3. 1871 Scottish Census, Aberdeenshire.
  4. 1881 Scottish Census, Aberdeenshire.

Jane Burness1

#102, b. 14 April 1866, d. 10 June 1884
     Jane Burness was born on 14 April 1866 in Woodside of Arbeadie, Banchory-Ternan, Kincardineshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Burness and Jane Duguid.1,2,3 She died on 10 June 1884 in 4 Dee Bank, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 18.2
     Jane Burness (daughter, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Dee Bank, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.3
     Jeannie Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Public School, Ballater, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a general domestic servant, aged 14, to Isabella Anderson, elementary teacher.4

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  2. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  3. 1871 Scottish Census, Aberdeenshire.
  4. 1881 Scottish Census, Aberdeenshire.

Edward Burness1

#103, b. 30 December 1873
     Edward Burness was born on 30 December 1873 in Ontario, Canada.2 He was the son of Alexander Burness and Elizabeth Emily Belcher.3,4,5
     Egerton Burness (age 7) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.3 E. Burness (age 17) was enumerated in the census on 15 April 1891 in London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of A. Burness.4
     Edward Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, as a commercial traveller, age 27.2 Egerton Burness (son, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1911 in 348 Piccadilly Street, London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness. He was a pianos commercial traveller.5
     Edward Burness was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1921 in 23 Classic Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, age 37.6

Citations

  1. London City and Middlesex Directory.
  2. 1901 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  3. 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  4. 1891 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  5. 1911 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  6. 1921 Canadian Census, Ontario.

Edith Marion Burness1

#104, b. 14 July 1876, d. 4 October 1945
     Edith Marion Burness was born on 14 July 1876 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada.2 She was the daughter of Alexander Burness and Elizabeth Emily Belcher.2,1,3,4,5,6,7,8 She married Frederick Watson Pook on 8 February 1921 in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada.1 She died on 4 October 1945 in London, Ontario, Canada, at age 69.3,9 She was buried in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.9
     Edith Burness (age 4) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.4 Edith Burness (age 14) was enumerated in the census on 15 April 1891 in London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of A. Burness.5 Edith Burness (daughter, age 21) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.6 Edith Burness (daughter, age 25) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1911 in 348 Piccadilly Street, London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.7 Edith Pook (wife, age 27) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1921 in 65 Curtis Street, St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Frederick Pook.8

Citations

  1. Marriage Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  2. Birth Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  3. Death Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  4. 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  5. 1891 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  6. 1901 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  7. 1911 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  8. 1921 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  9. Gravestone, Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Florence Margaret Burness1

#105, b. 9 July 1879, d. 9 September 1966
     Florence Margaret Burness was born on 9 July 1879 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Burness and Elizabeth Emily Belcher.1,2,3,4,5,6 She married Arthur James Ayearst on 31 August 1935 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2,7,8,9 She died on 9 September 1966 in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, at age 87.10,8 She was buried in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.10,8
     Florence Burness (age 2) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.3 Florence Burness (age 10) was enumerated in the census on 15 April 1891 in London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of A. Burness.4 Florence Burness (daughter, age 18) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.5 Florence Burness (daughter, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1911 in 348 Piccadilly Street, London, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Alexander Burness.6
     Obituary: Mrs. Florence E. Ayearst died Friday evening in St Thomas after a lengthy illness. She was the last member of her family. Born at Walkerton, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Emily Burness. Prior to comong to St Thomas to reside with her sister, the late Mrs. Edith Pook, Mrs. Ayearst had resided for several years in Toronto and Detroit, Mich. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church. Her husband Arthur J. Ayearst died in 1937. At rest at the Williams Funeral Home to Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, where a graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock.8

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  2. Marriage Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  3. 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  4. 1891 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  5. 1901 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  6. 1911 Canadian Census, Ontario.
  7. Death Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  8. St. Thomas Times-Journal, unknown location.
  9. West Avenue Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario.
  10. Gravestone, Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Frederick Watson Pook1

#106, b. 1 November 1874, d. 24 February 1934
     Frederick Watson Pook was born on 1 November 1874 in London, Ontario, Canada.2 He married Isabella Smith on 31 October 1899 in Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada.1 He married Edith Marion Burness, daughter of Alexander Burness and Elizabeth Emily Belcher, on 8 February 1921 in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada.1 He died on 24 February 1934 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada, at age 59.2 He was buried in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
     Frederick Pook was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1921 in 65 Curtis Street, St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, as a conductor, age 45 with Edith Pook, William Pook, Edward Pook and Alexander Burness in his household.3

Citations

  1. Marriage Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  2. Death Registration, Archives of Ontario.
  3. 1921 Canadian Census, Ontario.

Margaret Burness1

#107, b. 23 June 1878, d. 30 October 1964
     Margaret Burness was born on 23 June 1878 in 23 Victoria Street, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Robert Burness and Marion Brown.1,2,3,4,5 She married Neil Stewart Cunningham on 2 October 1903 in Helenslea, Craigmore, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland.2,6,7 She died on 30 October 1964 in 235 Third Street, Wynberg, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, at age 86.7
     Margaret Burness (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 23 Victoria Street, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, in the household of Robert Burness.3 Margaret Burness (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 23 Battery Place, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, in the household of Robert Burness.4 Margaret Burness (daughter, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in Helenslea, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, in the household of Robert Burness.5 Margaret B. Cunningham (wife, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 23 Carlyle Drive, Crookston, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the household of Neil S. Cunningham.8
     She and Mabel Alexander Burness Cunningham emigrated on 1 February 1935 from Natal, South Africa.9

Child of Margaret Burness and Neil Stewart Cunningham

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  2. Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  3. 1881 Scottish Census, Bute.
  4. 1891 Scottish Census, Bute.
  5. 1901 Scottish Census, Bute.
  6. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  7. Death Notice, National Archives, Republic of South Africa.
  8. 1911 Scottish Census, Renfrewshire.
  9. British Out-Going Passengers 1890-1960.

Neil Stewart Cunningham1

#108, b. 28 January 1879, d. 30 August 1934
     Neil Stewart Cunningham was born on 28 January 1879 in 21 Gallowgate Street, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland.2 He married Margaret Burness, daughter of Robert Burness and Marion Brown, on 2 October 1903 in Helenslea, Craigmore, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland.1,3,4 He died on 30 August 1934 in Craigmore, Ayr Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, at age 55.3
     Neil S. Cunningham (son, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 21 Galloway Street, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, in the household of James Cunningham.5
     Neil S. Cunningham was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 23 Carlyle Drive, Crookston, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, as a commercial traveler (chocolate), age 32, with Margaret B. Cunningham and Mabel A. B. Cunningham in his household.6

Child of Neil Stewart Cunningham and Margaret Burness

Citations

  1. Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  2. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  3. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  4. Death Notice, National Archives, Republic of South Africa.
  5. 1881 Scottish Census, Bute.
  6. 1911 Scottish Census, Renfrewshire.

Henry Deas1

#109, b. circa 1839, d. 19 July 1873
     Henry Deas was born circa 1839 in Orwell, Kinross-shire, Scotland.2,3 He was the son of Henry Deas and Catherine Boag.1,4,2 He married Ann Vallance Martin on 18 March 1864 in Milnathort, Orwell, Kinross-shire, Scotland.1,4 He married Margaret Davidson, daughter of William Davidson and Janet Hay, on 28 February 1873 in Newfargie House, Arngask, Fife, Scotland.1,4,5 He died on 19 July 1873 in Damhead [now Glenfarg], Arngask, Fife, Scotland.4
     Henry Deas (son, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Damhead [now Glenfarg], Arngask, Fife, Scotland, in the household of Henry Deas.2 Henry Deas (cousin, age 21) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 92 Burnside Street, Glasgow, Scotland, in the household of William Lennox. He was a wright.6
     Henry Deas was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Damhead [now Glenfarg], Arngask, Fife, Scotland, as a joiner, age 31 with Eliza Murray Deas, Henry Deas, James Murray Deas and Marion Martin in his household.3

Children of Henry Deas and Ann Vallance Martin

Child of Henry Deas and Margaret Davidson

Citations

  1. Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  2. 1851 Scottish Census, Fife.
  3. 1871 Scottish Census, Fife.
  4. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  5. Gravestone, Bellie Cemetery, Bellie, Moray, Scotland.
  6. 1861 Scottish Census, Lanarkshire.
  7. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  8. Death Registration, Saskatchewan Health Department, Vital Statistics Office.

Margaret Davidson1

#110, b. 10 October 1841, d. 3 November 1910
     Margaret Davidson was born on 10 October 1841 in Fochabers, Bellie, Moray, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Davidson and Janet Hay.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 She was baptized on 11 October 1841 in Bellie, Moray, Scotland.1 She married Henry Deas, son of Henry Deas and Catherine Boag, on 28 February 1873 in Newfargie House, Arngask, Fife, Scotland.2,3,9 She died on 3 November 1910 in Brontwood, North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, at age 69.3
     Margaret Davidson (daughter, age 9) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, in the household of William Davidson.5
     Margaret Davidson was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Moss Street, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, as a nurse, age 19.10
     Margaret Davidson was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Newfargie House, Arngask, Fife, Scotland, as a housemaid age 28 with James Humeson and Mary MacMillan in her household.11 Margaret Deas (daughter, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in South Row, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, in the household of William Davidson.6 Margaret Deas (daughter, age 49) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in South Row, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, in the household of Janet Davidson.7 Margaret Deas (daughter age 59) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in South Row, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, in the household of Janet Davidson. She was a laundress.8

Child of Margaret Davidson and Henry Deas

Citations

  1. OPR Bellie.
  2. Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  3. Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  4. The Moray Burial Ground Research Group, Bellie Churchyard.
  5. 1851 Scottish Census, Moray.
  6. 1881 Scottish Census, Moray.
  7. 1891 Scottish Census, Moray.
  8. 1901 Scottish Census, Moray.
  9. Gravestone, Bellie Cemetery, Bellie, Moray, Scotland.
  10. 1861 Scottish Census, Banffshire.
  11. 1871 Scottish Census, Fife.
  12. Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
  13. Death Registration, Saskatchewan Health Department, Vital Statistics Office.