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Generation: 1

1. Bill Girvan

Generation: 2

William Alward Harrison Girvan was born 24 Mar 1916, Lobster Cove, , Quebec, Canada (son of John William Girvan and Lydia R Strang); died 3 Oct 1990, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Misc: 5 boys and 3 girls
AltBirth: CA 1916, Owhes Gaspe, , Quebec, Canada
Census: 1 Jun 1921, York, Gaspe, Quebec, Canada; Address:
5 in 1921 census
Occupation: Sep 1946, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; proprietor Crown Hotel

William married Thelma Rae MacKinnon 11 Sep 1946, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada. Thelma was born 21 Feb 1926, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Nov 2010, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Thelma Rae MacKinnon was born 21 Feb 1926, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Nov 2010, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: Sep 1946, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; clerk
Misc: Nov 2010; fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren
Obituary: Nov 2010, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada

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Obituary:

Obituary

In Memory of Thelma Rae (MacKinnon) Girvan
February 21, 1926 - November 26, 2010 Obituary
Girvan, Thelma Rae - Passed away peacefully at the Campbellton Village Nursing Home, on November 26 in her 85th year. Born in 1926, she was the daughter of William and Della McKinnon and beloved wife of the late William Alward Girvan.
Mother of Bill Girvan (Vi) of BC, Donna Englehart (Mike) of ON, Bruce Girvan (Clara) of AB, Richard Girvan (Martina) of Campbellton, Gordon Girvan (Shirley) of AB, Della Hefford (Dave) of AB and Darla McKeil (Dan) of AB. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and one brother, Everett McKinnon (Theresa) of Tide Head. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Gary Girvan in 1956; and sisters, Bernice Leggett and Joyce Fraser.
A lifelong resident of Campbellton, Rae was very active in the community. She was an active member of the United Church prior to her illness and was a former member of the UCW as well as a Sunday school teacher. She was a Life Member of the Campbellton Branch # 19 of the Ladies Auxiliary, and held many positions, including President. She and Dad also ran the Legion Bingo for a number of years. She was also an active member of the Campbellton Branch of the Eastern Star as well as the Rebecca Lodge of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association (L.O.B.A.) until ill health prevented active participation.
Funeral services will be held from Maher's Funeral Chapel, 64 Lansdowne St., Campbellton on Wednesday December 1, 2010 with Rev. Cheryl MacDonald officiating. Visitation will be held at Maher's Funeral Home, 33 lansdowne St., Campbellton on Tuesday November 30 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Pallbearers, Albert Englehart, Michael Englehart, Mark Englehart, John Arnault, Steven Roussie and Dave Hefford.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Soldiers Memorial Villa, the Campbellton Regional Hospital and the Village Nursing Home for their care of our mother over the past few years.
Arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Children:

1. Bill Girvan
Donna Girvan
Bruce Girvan
Gary John Girvan was born 20 Jan 1953, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; died 15 May 1956, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
Richard Girvan
Gordon Girvan
Della Girvan
Darla Girvan

Generation: 3

John William Girvan was born CA 1872, Richibucto, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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AltBirth: Rexton, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation: Oct 1902, Tracadie, , New Brunswick, Canada; millwright
Occupation: Nov 1903; mill hand
Occupation: Jun 1921, York, Gaspe, Quebec, Canada; mill wright in lumber mill
Census: 1 Jun 1921, York, Gaspe, Quebec, Canada

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Census:
49 in 1921 census

John married Lydia R Strang 29 Oct 1902, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Gordon Thomas Strang and Mary Ann MacDonald) was born 6 Apr 1880, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 May 1940, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 30 May 1940, Rural Cemetery, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lydia R Strang was born 6 Apr 1880, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Gordon Thomas Strang and Mary Ann MacDonald); died 28 May 1940, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 30 May 1940, Rural Cemetery, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Census: 1 Jun 1921, York, Gaspe, Quebec, Canada

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Census:
41 in 1921 census

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Married:
he 29, she 22

Children:

Stella Elizabeth Jane Girvan was born 13 Nov 1903, Tracadie, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Marion Bertha Katherine Girvan was born 24 Nov 1904, Shelia, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1982, Port Hope, , Ontario, Canada.
Gordon Girvan was born 1905; died 1906.
Mary Ann Girvan was born 9 Sep 1907, Price Settlement, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1977, Port Hope, , Ontario, Canada.
Norma Inez Girvan was born 5 Oct 1911, Loggieville, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died May 1980, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
John A Girvan was born CA 1915, , , Quebec, Canada.
2. William Alward Harrison Girvan was born 24 Mar 1916, Lobster Cove, , Quebec, Canada; died 3 Oct 1990, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
Alden Everleigh Girvan
Richard Arthur Girvan

Generation: 4

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Gordon Thomas Strang was born CA 1850, Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada (son of Jacob Strang and Lydia Rix); died 19 Nov 1915, Price Settlement, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Riverside and Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Residence: Chatham, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation: Nov 1915, Price Settlement, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
AltDeath: 15 Nov 1916

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!ID=ST79

NAME:Gordon Strang - BOK0012 PARN:Jacob and Lydia (Rix) Strang BD:1853 WIF:Mary Ann McDoul LIVED:Chatham, NB

Died:
aged 65 years

Gordon married Mary Ann MacDonald 20 Jan 1875. Mary was born Abt 1857, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Mary Ann MacDonald was born Abt 1857, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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AltBirth: Abt 1853

Children:

Ellen Jane Strang was born 1874; died Yes, date unknown.
Jacob Ross Strang was born 30 Nov 1875, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Dec 1961; was buried , Old Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Hannah Robertson Strang was born 1876; died 1 Apr 1956, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Riverside and Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Rosalia Strang was born Abt Aug 1879; died 20 Oct 1881; was buried , Riverside and Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.
5. Lydia R Strang was born 6 Apr 1880, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 May 1940, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 30 May 1940, Rural Cemetery, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
Mary Charlotte Strang was born 1 Mar 1882, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1975, Campbellton, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
Christine Strang was born 16 Jun 1884, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Ephriam A Strang was born 1888; died 26 Mar 1912; was buried , Riverside and Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Ronald Arnold Strang was born 25 Apr 1889, Alnwick Parish, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Riverside and Stymiest Cemetery, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.