Bill Campbell Family and History
The Genealogy of the Campbell Family
Margaret Jane Armstrong
1857 - 1934 (77 years)1. Margaret Jane Armstrong was born on 18 Dec 1857 in Markdale, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Dec 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 4
Notes:
From William Armstrong and his Descendants:
"Margaret Armstrong was the second daughter of William and Margaret Armstrong
and was born and raised in Markdale. She was married to Nathaniel Campbell and
the couple resided for some time in Flesherton where Mr. Campbell carried on
operations in the woolen mill business, and subsequently at Wiarton, Thornbury
and Barrie. While residing in the latter place, Mr. Campbell decided to take
up farming in the Canadian West and settled at Alsask, Saskatchewan, where his
family joined him after the completion of settlement duties. After the death
of Mr. Campbell in 1926, the family moved to Calgary where they resided until
Mrs. Campbell's death.
"Mrs. Campbell was a lifelong Methodist, and later member of the United Church.
She died at the home of her daughter, Nathella, Mrs. M. L. Seller, at Edmonton
when on a visit at Christmas. 'Her qualities of mind and heart endeared her to
husband, children, sisters, and brothers.'"
According to Margaret (Seller) Minogue, Margaret Jane died of pneumonia at the
age of 76, and is buried in Edmonton Cemetery.
The City of Edmonton cemetery web page
(http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/co
mm_services/rec_facilities/cemeteries/search.html) lists four Margaret
Campbells; the one buried Dec 21, 1935 is the only possible match. Dec 21 is
reasonable, but 1935 is two years late - maybe a transcription error.
Maggie Campbell's Birthday Book indicates her birthday was Dec 18, year not
specified.
Age in censuses: 1871 - 13, 1881 - 23, 1901 - 43. These ages suggest 1857 as
the year of birth. Also consistent with marriage record (see below).
1901 Census states she was born Dec 1856; but this is impossible if her sister
Elizabeth's birthdate is correct.
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Headstone (see notes for Nathaniel) says "Margaret Jane 1857-1934".
Obituary is in The Edmonton Journal of December 20,1934 - states she died Dec
19, 1934, and lists children Helen of Calgary, Mrs. M.L. Seller of Edmonton,
J. Herbert of Calgary, N. Mervin of Edmonton and Wilfred A. of Rochester, N.Y.
[This thanks to Cheryl Maxwell - I haven't seen the obit myself.]
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Margaret (Seller) Minogue has a vase or bowl inscribed "To M.J.C. from N.C.,
Sept 15, 1879".
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Marriage record (FHC reel 1869504, record no. 003142):
Bridegroom: Nathaniel Campbell
Age: 26
Residence when married: Erin Village, ON
Place of birth: Erin Village, ON
bachelor when married
Profession: Woolen Manufacturer
Religion: Methodist
Names of parents: Peter and Sophia Campbell
Bride: Margaret Jane Armstrong
Age: 21
Residence when married: Glenelg
Place of birth: Glenelg
spinster when married
Religion: Methodist
Names of parents: William and Margaret Armstrong
Witnesses:
Thomas Bates of Charlston[sic], Ont.
Elizabeth Armstrong of Glenelg
Date and place of marriage:
15th September 1879, Glenelg
Married by J. Anderson, minister.
Married by license.
!DEATH: Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 24; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H019 Dec 1933.
!DEATH: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Cheryl Maxwell, from obituary in
Edmonton Journal, 20 Dec, 1934.
!BURIAL: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) MinogueMargaret married Nathaniel Campbell on 15 Sep 1879 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Nathaniel was born on 12 Feb 1853 in Erin, Ontario, Canada; died in 1926 in Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Wilfred A. 'Fred' Campbell was born on 15 Aug 1880 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Elizabeth Elna Campbell was born on 31 Dec 1881 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1886 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Annie Hilda Campbell was born on 26 Dec 1883 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1887 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Nathaniel Mervin Campbell was born on 24 Aug 1888 in Markdale, Ontario, Canada; died in 1988.
- 6. John Herbert 'Bert' Campbell was born on 10 Mar 1892 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Sep 1967 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- 7. Margaret Nathella Sophia Campbell was born on 5 Nov 1894 in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Apr 1988 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- 8. Helen Octavia Campbell was born on 11 Aug 1897 in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada; died between 1979 and 1988; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Wilfred A. 'Fred' Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 15 Aug 1880 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Rochester, New York, USA
Notes:
1881 Census age 8 mo., with notation 'Aug.' presumably indicating month of
birth. Name is 'Wilfred' on the census, not 'Frederick' as given in 'William
Armstrong and His Descendants'.
Date of birth and middle initial A. are taken from the index to Ontario births,
registration number 008440, registration year 1880. Birth record should be on
reel 1845398 at the Family History Center.
Not listed with Nathaniel Campbell in 1901 census, so probably had left home by
then.
There is no Wilfred Campbell born in 1880 in the US Social Security Death
Index, suggesting that he may have died before 1962, when the computerization
of records began.
!NOTE: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) Minogue, Sep 2001.Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
3. Elizabeth Elna Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 31 Dec 1881 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1886 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Ontario, Canada. Notes:
!BURIAL: Flesherton Cemetery Transcriptions; ; ; plot 349, page 17; ; Headstone
reads:
"Campbell Elizabeth Elna d Apr 6 1886 age 4 yrs 3 m 6 dys"
Info provided by Ida King
Nathaniel and Margaret J. Campbell are named as parents on the headstone.4. Annie Hilda Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 26 Dec 1883 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1887 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery, Flesherton, Ontario, Canada. Notes:
!BURIAL: Flesherton Cemetery Transcriptions; ; ; plot 349, page 17; ; Headstone
reads:
"Campbell Annie Hilda d Jan 28 1887 age 3yrs 1 m 2 dys"
Info provided by Ida King.
Nathaniel and Margaret J. Campbell are named as parents on the headstone.5. Nathaniel Mervin Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 24 Aug 1888 in Markdale, Ontario, Canada; died in 1988. Notes:
May be spelled 'Mervyn'.
Known as Mervin. First name, place and date of birth taken from index to
Ontario births - registration number 011791, registration year 1888. Birth
record should be on FHC reel 1845890.
!DEATH: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Roberta Demott-Friberg, 20 Oct 2001.6. John Herbert 'Bert' Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 10 Mar 1892 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Sep 1967 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Notes:
William Armstrong and his Descendants (1979), p. 50:
"John Herbert Campbell was born in Toronto, Ont., and received his education at
Barrie, Ont. He worked as chief clerk for the Canadian Railway Company. Bert
nade his home in Barrie and Gravenhurst, Ontario, and in Alsask, Saskatchewan,
and in Calgary, Lethbridge, and Edmonton, in Alberta. He enjoyed the hobbies
of painting and golf. In 1934 Bert Campbell married Margaret Dudgeon Grieve.
"Margaret D. Grieve was born in 1902 in Glasgow, Scotland. She has four
sisters and one brother. Margaret Campbell has always enjoyed sewing and
handwork.
"Bert and Margaret had two daughters, Joyce and Audrey. John Herbert Campbell
passed away in September, 1967, at Edmonton, Alberta. Margaret now makes her
home in Calgary, Alberta."
1901 census gives birth as March, 1891, in Toronto.
Index of Ontario births gives birth date as 10 Mar 1892. Registration number
is 901249, registration year 1931. Birth record should be on reel 1887236; not
yet known why birth was registered so late.
!BIRTH: Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 24; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0
!DEATH: Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 50; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0
!MARRIAGE:Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and
His Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 50; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0John married Margaret Dudgeon Grieve on 30 Jul 1934 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Margaret was born in 1902 in Glasgow, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. A.H. Campbell
- 11. J.M. Campbell
7. Margaret Nathella Sophia Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 5 Nov 1894 in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Apr 1988 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Notes:
She was referred to as 'Nathella' from birth - apparently never used
'Margaret'. The name 'Sophia' was pronounced with a long 'i' - "Sof-eye-a" -
but she did not like the name and dropped it in adulthood.
!NOTE: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) Minogue, Sep 2001.
!BURIAL: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) MinogueMargaret married Melville Leigh Seller on 10 Dec 1920. Melville was born on 11 Oct 1884 in Union Road, Prince Edward Island; died on 18 Oct 1953 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. L.H. Seller
- 13. M. Seller
- 14. D. Seller
- 15. M.E. Seller
- 16. Joan Seller was born on 21 Mar 1929; died on 15 Sep 1997.
- 17. Donna Kathleen 'Kay' Seller was born on 5 Sep 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Sep 1997 in Poulsbo, Washington, USA.
8. Helen Octavia Campbell (1.Margaret1) was born on 11 Aug 1897 in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada; died between 1979 and 1988; was buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1979, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Notes:
Never married. Mom remembers her middle name as 'Octavia'. She is buried on
top of her mother, Margaret Jane, in the same grave, in Edmonton Cemetery.
Evidently still alive in 1979, when "William Armstrong and His Descendants" was
published. Roberta DeMott-Friberg says she died before 1988.
Place of birth is assumed, since Nathella was born in Thornbury in 1894, and
the Campbells were still there in the 1901 census.
!BIRTH: Margaret Christina Campbell Comley's birthday book; ; ; ; ; From
Roberta DeMott-Friberg, Sep 16, 2000. Margaret Comley is her grandmother.
Listed as "CAMPBELL, Helen O. 1897 8-11"
!BURIAL: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) Minogue
Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 24; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0
Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 24; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0
Generation: 3
9. Malcolm Campbell (2.Wilfred2, 1.Margaret1) Notes:
Adopted.
!NOTE: Personal communication; ; ; ; ; Margaret (Seller) Minogue10. A.H. Campbell (6.John2, 1.Margaret1) A.H. married H. Young [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
11. J.M. Campbell (6.John2, 1.Margaret1) J.M. married G.R. Moore [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. C. Moore
- 23. J. Moore
- 24. Stuart Moore was born on 14 Jan 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; died on 20 Jan 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
12. L.H. Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: C. Ogden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Linda Seller
Family/Spouse: M. Hirst. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: E. Horrill. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. M. Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: P. Davies. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
14. D. Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) 15. M.E. Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) M.E. married L.E. Minogue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. E.E. Minogue
- 35. K.P. Minogue
- 36. R.N. Minogue
- 37. N.M. Minogue
16. Joan Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 21 Mar 1929; died on 15 Sep 1997. Family/Spouse: Roy McMahen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. L. McMahen
17. Donna Kathleen 'Kay' Seller (7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 5 Sep 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Sep 1997 in Poulsbo, Washington, USA. Donna married R. Higgins [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. M. Higgins
- 40. J. Higgins
- 41. L. Higgins
- 42. S. Higgins
- 43. J. Higgins
Generation: 4
18. S. Young (10.A.H.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: C. McIntyre. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. J. McIntyre
- 45. K. McIntyre
19. C. Young (10.A.H.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) 20. B. Young (10.A.H.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: C. Nishiyama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. I. Young (10.A.H.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) 22. C. Moore (11.J.M.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: B. Kilgannon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. J. Moore (11.J.M.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) 24. Stuart Moore (11.J.M.3, 6.John2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 14 Jan 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; died on 20 Jan 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Notes:
!BIRTH: Herbert K. Armstrong, Phyllis E. Armstrong, William Armstrong and His
Descendants, 1846 - 1979; ; ; p. 64; , Walter Harris Memorial Library,
(Markdale Public Library), 75 Walker St., Markdale, ON, N0C 1H025. Linda Seller (12.L.H.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) 26. D. Seller (12.L.H.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
27. R. Seller (12.L.H.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. D.
28. L. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: J. Quilley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. R. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: M. Sedor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
30. D. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: T. Norris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. P. Davies-Norris
31. N. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: S. Miller. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
32. P. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: J. Beiswanger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
33. J. Davies (13.M.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: D. James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. M. Davies-James
- 61. C. Davies-James
34. E.E. Minogue (15.M.E.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: T. Tarling. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. R.E.M. Tarling
E.E. married B. Racine [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. K.P. Minogue (15.M.E.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: D.A. Brown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. R.N. Minogue (15.M.E.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) R.N. married P.M. Hogan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 63. K.P. Minogue
- 64. S.R. Minogue
37. N.M. Minogue (15.M.E.3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: D. Popovich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
N.M. married R.B. McConnell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
38. L. McMahen (16.Joan3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. A. McMahen
- 66. J. McMahen
39. M. Higgins (17.Donna3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) 40. J. Higgins (17.Donna3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: S. Helme. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Alexandra Helme
41. L. Higgins (17.Donna3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: J. Salstrom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. S. Higgins (17.Donna3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: F. Timlake. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 68. Jordan Timlake
43. J. Higgins (17.Donna3, 7.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. Reece