James Edward WHYTE, from UK to USA 1899-1920

[*Sandra*]

There is an Obituary in the Milton Times for Enid (Whyte) Chapman  aged 79 years of Milton and Chatham, died at home Jan. 18 2011 (survived by 2 living brothers) One Obituary Notice has photograph.

Born in Pawtucket, R.I., on June 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Campbell Whyte and Dorothy Andrew Whyte. She graduated from Rhode Island’s Cumberland High School, studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and went on to earn her R.N. degree from the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. etc etc 

Burial -  Milton Cemetery  - Milton Norfolk County Massachusetts,

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0di5/

Sandra

[JonathanC]

Thanks for all that Sandra.  As ever you have been a great help.

[shellyesq]

I found a bunch of tidbits on the family in the Fort Wayne newspapers.  One of the more notable (and tragic) entries - "Donald Stewart Whyte, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. James Edward Whyte, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the family residence, 43 Swinney avenue, at the age of 21 days.  Death was due to inanition.  Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon."  From the  Fort Wayne Sentinal from 3 Aug. 1900.

Also, in 1912, there's a mention of James E. Whyte's sister Mrs. Allan Menzies visiting them, and her husband was listed as a professor.

[*Sandra*]

Also, in 1912, there's a mention of James E. Whyte's sister Mrs. Allan Menzies visiting them, and her husband was listed as a professor.

Hi Jonathan,

With reference to the piece Shelly posted above - Alan W C Menzies born about 1878 travelled Glasgow top New York on the Caledonian 30 th March 1908. Also travelling was Mrs Mary Menzied aged 28 years from Dundee.
Alan was a Lecturer - the address in Scotland was given as :- 12 Smith Avenue. Hillhead. Glasgow. They were  going to 5831 Munroe Avennue. Illinois. Chicago.

The couple appear Ingleside Avenue.  Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois in 1910

Allan W G Menzies   32 Born Scotland. Marriage 1 for 2 years. Immigrated 1908. AL. Instructor. Chemistry ?
Mary I Menzies    30 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1908. Had 0 children.

The "W" is Wlfred.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

1920 the couple are in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey with a daughter.

Alan  C Menzies   42 Immigrated 1908. PA. Professor. University.
Mary A Menzies   39 Immigrated 1908. PA
Elizabeth G C Menzies   4 yrs and 6 mths. Born New Jersey.

Still in Princeton. New Jersey in 1930

Alan W C Menzies   52 Married at 30 yrs. Immigrated 1908. AL
Mary O Menzies   50 Married at 28 yrs. Immigrated 1908. AL
Elizabeth G C Menzies   14 Born NJ

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

UK Incoming Passenger List shows Alan W C Menzies. Born about 1878 and aged 47 years arriving Glasgow on the SS Assyria 25 February 1925 with Mary Isabella Menzies and Elizabeth Grant Menzies.



Alan W C Menzies. Born about 1878 Edinburgh. Scotland and aged 47 years travels Cherbourg. France to New York arriving 30 th September 1925 on the SS Orbita. Mary aged 45 years and Elizabeth 9 yrs were travelling with him. Going home to 187 Prospect Avenue. Princeton. New Jersey.

WW2 Draft  - Alan Wilfrid Cranbrook Menzies.  Born 31 July 1877 Edinburgh. Scotland

Residence: Princeton  Kingston Road. Mercer, New Jersey. Wife Mrs Mary I Menzies of the same address. Employer:- Princeton University.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Elizabeth Grant Menzies travels Lonton to New York on the Americam Merchant 23 September 1929 going to 187 Prospect Avenue. Princeton. New Jersey. Elizabeth was born 24 June 1915

Elizabeth G. Menzies
Born 24 June 1915 and died 12 January 2003
Last Residence:   08540  Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, United States of America
SSN was issued in New Jersey (Before 1951)

Family also show on a Canadian Passenger List 29 September 1931 travelling Leith. Scotland to Montreal. Canada.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Alan W. Menzies
Born 31 July 1877 died 15 September 1966
Last Residence: 08540  Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey.
SSN was issued in New Jersey (1963)

Sandra

[JonathanC]

Many thanks for all the information.