MCCORMICK

[KIRSTIEMAC]

Hello,

I am looking for more information about my Great Grandfather ARCHIBALD MCCORMICK

here's what I know

B- 22nd August 1896- bladnoch, wigtownshire (have record)
M- 11th August 1921- dumfries, to Mary Ellen Griffin (have record)
Father- John McCormick
Mother- Mary Pierce
Children- 7, 2 girls and 4 boys survived. a twin of first born girl died. Of those children, Robin John MccCormick (changed spelling to MacCormack later on) was born in 1923.

Unknowns

Archibald's death- Scotland? England? I'm told around 1970.
Story in the family is that he left Ellen and went to Canada?

I have found records of an Archibald travelling to canada with an Isabella- he had a sister called isabella, but no idea if they would have travelled together, I am guessing no way of finding out.

Military-

I believe he was in the RFA and also the 6th Reserve Brigade RFA (possibly not separate things I am not good with military things), and his service number was 651218. I think he was discharged due to injury, I'd love to know more about his military life. 

I have been told he ended up in a military hospital and was nursed by Ellen, hence how they met. They seemed to go to Scotland to be married, and then return to the south of england as their children were all born in the salisbury/wiltshire area.

I can't find Archibald again after the marriage in 1921, did he go to Canada, did he not? if so who with? did he come back? how do I find out? I have trawled Ancestry but it's like he doesn't exist.

I wonder if anyone could help me.

thank you in advance

Kirstie

[rosie17]

Hi Kristie and welcome to rootschat I have seen the immigration records for Archibald and Isabella and I don't think she is her sister .Looks like she is his wife ? I have found his death he died 12 Feb 1966 Buittle Kirkcudbrighshire his date of birth -8/1896 his father John McCormick mother Mary Anne Irving .He is down as a widower ( Isabella ) his brother William McCormick registered  the death .Once you have made a few posts you will be able to send me a private message and I can forward the certificate to you .

Rosie

[rosie17]

England & Scotland Cemetery Record
No 60 Section T lair 3
Kirkcudbright
John McCormick 16 Nov 1927
Archibald McCormick intered 15/2/1966

Rosie

[rosie17]

Your information was right about the Canada connection
Probate record 8 November 1966 London
Archibald McCormick died 12 February 1966 Buittle Parish Kirkudbright gives two addresses 120 ,Riefield Road Eltham London and 2826 Bayview Ave Willowdale Canada
Probate brother William McCormick retired civil servant (£ 88 )

Rosie

[KIRSTIEMAC]

Wow! Thank you.

I have also dug up some info. He did marry Isabella, in Lambeth in 1947, they flew to New York shortly after.
They did trips back and forth in 1953 and 1957, address in Toronto onslow crescent. Couple of Addresses in London, found electoral roles 1946 and 1947, she was mckinna. She was married to an Edward mckinna and widowed before she married Archibald. Address listed on passenger lists when they visited, Overton rd Brixton.
I can’t him coming home, but found her death and gravestone, Toronto
1963.
I’m now imagining the “story” next stop his army records!
Thank you so so much 😊

[rosie17]

Canada findagrave Westminster Memorial park Toronto Canada

Isabella McCormick
1897-1963
Beloved wife of Archibald McCormick

Just need to find another marriage ?

Rosie

[KIRSTIEMAC]

I found the marriage, just waiting for moderator to approve my reply 😊.

[Kiltaglassan]

Welcome to RootsChat 

Here's the link to rosie17's FindaGrave find.

Canada findagrave Westminster Memorial park Toronto Canada

Isabella McCormick
1897-1963
Beloved wife of Archibald McCormick

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149920259/isabella-mccormick#view-photo=125240768
https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/201/UNCEM_1437437601792.jpg

[rosie17]

I think this could be a possible marriage ?
Archibald McCormick
Isabella McKinna
1947
Lambeth

Rosie