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John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« on: Saturday 16 November 13 20:36 GMT (UK) »
John and Euphemia emigrated to canada just after 1900 with their family.
They are shown living in Kildonan, Manitoba in the 1911 Census.
John's father was my was my Great Grandfather and i'm struggling back in
Scotland to find the family of John snr, i have a few idea's but nothing concrete
to go on, hoping someone may be able to help.

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 16 November 13 20:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi

1916  the family are at 22, Springfield, Manitoba.

John Wither  53 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1904. Labaourer. Railway.
Euphemia Wither  51 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1904.
David Wither  21 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1904. Soldier.
Andrew Wither  14 Born Scotland. Immigrated 1904.
Arthur Wither  7 Born 1909 Manitoba.

Arthurs birth record :- Arthur George Malcolm Wither. Born 25 th November 1908 - R.M. of Kildonan, Manitoba, Canada. Mother :- Euphemia Andrew.

There are a couple of anc trees which say :-

Robert Wither 3 Aug 1829 in Wigtownshire, Scotland and died 7 Apr 1900 in  Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Marriage 25th January 1858 to Grace McCubbin - Born Feb 1836 in New Luce, Wigtownshire, Scotland   and died  15 Nov 1898 in  Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire.

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 16 November 13 21:05 GMT (UK) »
1921 Selkirk Manitoba.

John Wither  60 Born Scotland. Farmer.
Adupiama Wither  57
Carrick Wither  23 Born Scotland. Farmer.
Andrew Wither  20 Born Scotland.Farmer.
Arthur Wither  22 (age should read 12 years)  Born Manitoba No Occupation.

Is this a possibility :- John Wither - 21 May 1861 - Newluce Wigtownshire. Parents Robert Wither and Grace McCubbin

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQNX-273

 

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 16 November 13 21:07 GMT (UK) »
FIND A GRAVE - Carrick Wither. 1899 - 1954

Burial:-  Clovis Cemetery  Clovis Fresno County California.

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US Naturalization  Carrick George Wither born 9th May 1899 Ardrossan Ayrshire Scotland - Southern District, Central Division, Los Angeles, California, District Court 24 November 1936. Wife Helen. Children :- Helen and John. Arrived USA 1922. Married 6 th April 1925 Los Angeles California.

Helen was Helen Wilma McKinney/Wither - 20 Sep 1906 California and died 27 Jan 1988 Fresno California. Mothers Maiden Surname  :- Greve

FIND A GRAVE

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Marriage :- https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8NZ-DH3

1930 Census :- https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XC8T-PX7
1940 Census :- https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K9QF-65J


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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 16 November 13 21:51 GMT (UK) »
Obituary for Margaret Wither died May 24, 2004 , the wife of David Andrew Wither who died 1943.

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David born 5 th march 1896 was a Staff Sergeant - Veterans' Guard Of Canada - H.40077
Burial:- Elmwood Cemetery Winnipeg Canada. Grave 1 Lot 291  Section 3 A. Died Lethbridge Alberta in an automobile accident.

Marriage of David and Margaret Catherine Cook 10/5/1922 -  http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/Query.php

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 16 November 13 22:10 GMT (UK) »
Marriage of Andrew James Wither to Gladys Fannie Blocksidge - 26/6/1929 Siglunes, Manitoba, Canada

http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/Query.php

Canada Voters List 1968 showed Andrew and Gladys - 837 Sherburn Street. Winnipeg Manitoba.

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 16 November 13 22:23 GMT (UK) »
Gladys Fanny (Blocksidge) Wither is listed in the  Daily Times Obituary Index.

Gladys Fanny (BLOCKSIDGE) Wither 94 years -  Birmingham ENG - Winnipeg MB; Winnipeg F-P  2000-7-11

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 16 November 13 22:29 GMT (UK) »
Canada Voters List 1969 shows Arthur Wither (retired)  and Mrs Margaret Wither (Housewife) - 360 Martin Avenue. Selkirk. Mantioba.

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Re: John wither and Euphemia Andrew
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 16 November 13 22:55 GMT (UK) »
Son of Carrick and Helen Wither - John William Wither - Born 16 Feb 1932 Died 22 Sep 2009
Last Residence 93710  Fresno, Fresno, California.  SSN was issued in California (Before 1951)

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