Williamina Thorburn Mair and Hector McDonald

[RunKitty]

So Hector (1896-1986) and Freda are definitely a different pair from the Hector (d 1973) and Freddie (Winnifred) in the Jan 1974 obit.

RK

[polarbear]

Hector McDonald, age 24, born Dunkeld Scotland, arrived in St John NB Canada 13 Apr 1924 on the Marburn. He was enroute to Mr Skinner in Dropmore Manitoba.

PB

[RunKitty]

There is a very interesting article about Hector, his life and career - on the occasion of his retirement in 1964.  Photo included.  Winnipeg Tribune Dec 30, 1964, page 26.  The article says he had a son (not named) who died at Dieppe. 

RK

[*Sandra*]

Probably not

I found another short note about the 5th edition of his book coming out in 1977.  It gives Hector's dates as 1889-1973.  It also says that he studied at the botanical gardens in Edinburgh before coming to Canada in 1924.   He wrote AND illustrated the book  .  Very talented man

RK

macdonald hector - native manitoba plants in bog bush and prairie ...

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01pi2/

Maybe a free trial might get you the article below RK referred to.


Russell Banner Newspaper Archives, Aug 4, 1977, p. 4 - newspaperarchive.com › ... › 1977 › August 4, 1977
4 Aug 1977 - Hector MacDonald (1889-1973) studied at the Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh. After coming to Canada in 1924, he joined the Winnipeg Parks ...

Sandra

[Jessie 46]

Many thanks everyone for all this information your help is much appreciated .


Jessie

[isabelw]

Hector MacDonald did indeed work for F.L. Skinner at Dropmore and from there went to Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.  I am one of the daughters of Frank Skinner and Jessie I am just curious what your connection to Hector and Minnie is.