John Bower1

M, #52689, b. 6 November 1847
Pedigree
Last Edited9 Apr 2026
     John married Isabella (?)1
     He was born on 6 November 1847, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.1
     John and Isabella Bower appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Orangeville, Ontario, enumerated 30 March 1901, described as a farmer. Their son John E. was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Dorthea F., Elizabeth M., Ida M. and Chester A.1

Family

Isabella (?) b. 4 Apr 1850
Child

Citations

  1. [S16488] John Bower household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Orangeville (town) Wellingtn center, Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 26, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6504, John Bower (53, Head), Isabella Bower (50, Wife), Dorthea F Bower (29, Daughter), John E Bower (24, Son), Elizabeth M Bower (20, Daughter), Ida M Bower (18, Daughter), Chester A Bower (14, Son).

Isabella (?)1

F, #52690, b. 4 April 1850
Pedigree
Last Edited9 Apr 2026
     Isabella married John Bower.1
     She was born on 4 April 1850, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.1
     John and Isabella Bower appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Orangeville, Ontario, enumerated 30 March 1901, described as a farmer. Their son John E. was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Dorthea F., Elizabeth M., Ida M. and Chester A.1

Family

John Bower b. 6 Nov 1847
Child

Citations

  1. [S16488] John Bower household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Orangeville (town) Wellingtn center, Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 26, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6504, John Bower (53, Head), Isabella Bower (50, Wife), Dorthea F Bower (29, Daughter), John E Bower (24, Son), Elizabeth M Bower (20, Daughter), Ida M Bower (18, Daughter), Chester A Bower (14, Son).

Mary McLaren1,2

F, #52691, b. circa November 1820, d. 25 July 1896
Pedigree
Father*James McLaren3,4
Mother*Catherine (?)4,1,2 b. 1796 or 1797, d. 25 May 1884
Last Edited15 Apr 2026
     She was born circa November 1820, Perthshire, Scotland.4,1,2 She was baptized on 23 November 1820 at Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.4
     Mary McLaren died on 25 July 1896 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Death Registration 017748.5,6
     Mary McLaren appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Robert McLaren.2
     Mary McLaren appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of Robert McLaren and Mary McLaren.1

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S16490] Robert McLaren household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Horton, Renfrew South, Ontario; Page: 5; Family No: 20, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13234, Robert McLaren (54), Mary McLaren (45), John McLaren (14), Robert Airth McLaren (12), Donald A. McLaren (9), William D. McLaren (2), Catherine McLaren (85), Mary McLaren (60).
  2. [S16494] Robert McLaren household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Horton Twp., Renfrew, Canada West; Page 23, lines 6 to 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1070, Inferred household: Robt McLaren (34), Catherine McLaren (65), Mary McLaren (36), Wm Dickson (13), Malcolm McLaren (21).
  3. [S185] Rick Moffat, Assumption, Since Robert's mother, Catherine, was included in his household in the 1881 census, then presumably Mary was his older his sister.
  4. [S16073] Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms, 1615-1854 (Publisher: Church of Scotland), Ancestry.com, Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms, 1615-1854; "Original data: Old Parish Registers. Scotland: Church of Scotland. Images not included"; cited as "Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms., Mary McLaren, Baptism Date: 23 Nov 1820, Baptism Place: Balquhidder, Perth, Scotland, Father: James McLaren, Mother: Catarine McLaren, Volume Number: 365/1, Record Number: 3846212.
  5. [S185] Rick Moffat, Assumption, I assume this is the Mary McLaren who married Thomas Dickson, and the mother of William McLaren Dickson.
  6. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Mary McLaren; Death: 25 Jul 1896, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Death Age: 75, Birth Date: abt 1821, Birth Place: Perthshire, Scotland, Cause of Death: General Debility, Occupation: N/A, Marital Status: Widow, Informant: S. H? Murphy, M.S., Burial: N/A, Registration #: 017748.
  7. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Wm McLaren Dickson (73) & Agnes Ballentyne Dickson (57); Marriage: 15 Nov 1920, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren, Bride's Parents: Wm Dickson & Margaret H Macdonald Dickson, Groom's Birthplace: Horton, Bride's Birth Place: Birkton, Ontario, Groom's Occupation: Book-keeperRegistration #: 011254.

Robert Vean McLaren1,2,3

M, #52692, b. 7 September 1907
Pedigree
Father*William Duncan McLaren1,2,4 b. 17 Nov 1878, d. 27 Jul 1953
Mother*Annie Isabel McVean1,2,4 b. 13 Jul 1878
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited14 Apr 2026
     He was born on 7 September 1907, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 041510.1,2,3,4 Robert married Kathleen Jean Smith on 10 December 1943, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.5,6
     Robert Vean appeared 1n the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of William McLaren and Annie McLaren.4
     Robert Vean McLaren appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba in the household of his parents, William and Annie Isabel McVean.2
     The following article appeared in the Washington, District of Columbia Evening star, 2 December 1943 :
Marriage License Applications
     Under D. C. law, couples must apply for a marriage license on one day, wait three full days and receive their license on the fifth day. Sundays, and holidays are counted as other days...Robert McLaren, 36, 1825 New Hampshire ave. n.w.,and Kathleen Smith. 32. 4610 16th st. n.w...7

Family

Kathleen Jean Smith b. 1911

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Robert Vean McLaren, Birth: 07 Sep 1907, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Gender: Male, Parents: William McLaren (printer) and Anna Bell McVean, Registration #: 041510. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S16495] William Duncan McLaren household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba; Page: 47; Family: 539, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 29, William Duncan McLaren (42, Head), Anni Isabel McLaren (42, Wife), Majory Stewart McLaren (15, Daughter), Robert Vean McLaren (13, Son).
  3. [S16496] District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953 (Publisher: Clerk of the Superior Court, Records Office, Washington D.C), Ancestry.com, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953; "This collection consists of county marriage records from various counties in the District of Columbia"; cited as "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records., Robert Vean McLaren , Age: 36, Birth Date: abt 1907 and Kathleen Jean Smith, Age: 32, Birth Date: abt 1911, Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA.
  4. [S16499] William McLaren household, 15 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 18; Family: 176, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), William McLaren (32, Head), Annie McLaren (32, Wife), Robert McLaren (3, St? son), Marjorie McLaren (5, Daughter)
    Note that ancestry.com transcribe's Robert's relationship to William as Grandson. The legibility of this entry is ambigous. I read it as "St son". At age 32, William and Annie were too young to be grandparents of a 3 year old.
  5. [S16498] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings, 1921-1990 (Publisher: D.C. Public Library), Ancestry.com, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings, 1921-1990; "This collection contains marriage registers compiled by the District of Columbia Marriage Bureau between 1921 and 1990."; cited as "Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings., Robert V McLaren & Kathleen J Smith, Marriage Date: 01 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Remark: this appears to be the date of their marriage license application.
  6. [S16496] "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records", online District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953: Robert Vean McLaren , Age: 36, Birth Date: abt 1907 and Kathleen Jean Smith, Age: 32, Birth Date: abt 1911, Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA. Note: this appears to record the date of their marriage.
  7. [S16497] Marriage License Applications, Evening star, Washington, District of Columbia, 02 Dec 1943, Page 27, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage License Applications: McLaren - Smith. Hereinafter cited as Evening star.

Kathleen Jean Smith1

F, #52693, b. 1911
Pedigree
Last Edited11 Apr 2026
     She was born in 1911.1 Kathleen married Robert Vean McLaren on 10 December 1943, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.2,3
     The following article appeared in the Washington, District of Columbia Evening star, 2 December 1943 :
Marriage License Applications
     Under D. C. law, couples must apply for a marriage license on one day, wait three full days and receive their license on the fifth day. Sundays, and holidays are counted as other days...Robert McLaren, 36, 1825 New Hampshire ave. n.w.,and Kathleen Smith. 32. 4610 16th st. n.w...4

Family

Robert Vean McLaren b. 7 Sep 1907

Citations

  1. [S16496] District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953 (Publisher: Clerk of the Superior Court, Records Office, Washington D.C), Ancestry.com, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953; "This collection consists of county marriage records from various counties in the District of Columbia"; cited as "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records., Robert Vean McLaren , Age: 36, Birth Date: abt 1907 and Kathleen Jean Smith, Age: 32, Birth Date: abt 1911, Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA.
  2. [S16498] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings, 1921-1990 (Publisher: D.C. Public Library), Ancestry.com, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings, 1921-1990; "This collection contains marriage registers compiled by the District of Columbia Marriage Bureau between 1921 and 1990."; cited as "Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Bureau Listings., Robert V McLaren & Kathleen J Smith, Marriage Date: 01 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Remark: this appears to be the date of their marriage license application.
  3. [S16496] "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records", online District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953: Robert Vean McLaren , Age: 36, Birth Date: abt 1907 and Kathleen Jean Smith, Age: 32, Birth Date: abt 1911, Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1943, Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA. Note: this appears to record the date of their marriage.
  4. [S16497] Marriage License Applications, Evening star, Washington, District of Columbia, 02 Dec 1943, Page 27, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage License Applications: McLaren - Smith. Hereinafter cited as Evening star.

William McLaren Dickson1

M, #52695, b. 12 July 1847, d. 25 June 1922
Pedigree
Mother*Mary McLaren1 b. c Nov 1820, d. 25 Jul 1896
Last Edited14 Apr 2026
     He was born on 12 July 1847, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada according to his death registration.1,2 William married Agnes Ballentyne Dickson on 15 November 1920, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.3
     William McLaren Dickson died on 25 June 1922 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada at age 74 according to Ontario Death Registration 028689.2
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario 27 June 1922:
DICKSON
     At Renfrew, Ont., Sunday, June 25, 1922, W. M. Dickson, formerly of 145 Third Ave.,Ottawa, in his 76th year. Masonic funeral at Renfrew Tuesday, June 27, 1922.4

Family

Agnes Ballentyne Dickson b. c 1863

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Wm McLaren Dickson (73) & Agnes Ballentyne Dickson (57); Marriage: 15 Nov 1920, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren, Bride's Parents: Wm Dickson & Margaret H Macdonald Dickson, Groom's Birthplace: Horton, Bride's Birth Place: Birkton, Ontario, Groom's Occupation: Book-keeperRegistration #: 011254.
  2. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: William McLaren Dickson; Death: 25 Jun 1922, Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Death Age: 74 11? 12, Birth Date: 12 Jul 1847, Birth Place: Tp of Horton, Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Small Intestines, Last Occupation: On C.P.R. Pension list from 1908 to 1922, Former Occupation: Station Agent (C.P.R.) in Renfrew1884 - 1908, Marital Status: Married, Informant: Mrs. W. M. Dickson, wife of Renfrew, Burial: 27 Jun 1922, Thompson Hill, Horton Tp., Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren (both born in Scotland), Registration #: 028689.
  3. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Wm McLaren Dickson (73, widower) & Agnes Ballentyne Dickson (57, spinster); Marriage: 15 Nov 1920, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren, Bride's Parents: Wm Dickson & Margaret H Macdonald Dickson, Groom's Birthplace: Horton, Bride's Birth Place: Birkton, Ontario, Groom's Occupation: Book-keeperRegistration #: 011254.
  4. [S16504] Died: Dickson, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 27 Jun 1922, Page 3, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: W. M. DICKSON. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.

Agnes Ballentyne Dickson1

F, #52696, b. circa 1863
Pedigree
Last Edited13 Apr 2026
     She was born circa 1863, Kirkton, Perth County and Huron County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.1 Agnes married William McLaren Dickson on 15 November 1920, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.2

Family

William McLaren Dickson b. 12 Jul 1847, d. 25 Jun 1922

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Wm McLaren Dickson (73) & Agnes Ballentyne Dickson (57); Marriage: 15 Nov 1920, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren, Bride's Parents: Wm Dickson & Margaret H Macdonald Dickson, Groom's Birthplace: Horton, Bride's Birth Place: Birkton, Ontario, Groom's Occupation: Book-keeperRegistration #: 011254.
  2. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Wm McLaren Dickson (73, widower) & Agnes Ballentyne Dickson (57, spinster); Marriage: 15 Nov 1920, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Thomas Dickson & Mary McLaren, Bride's Parents: Wm Dickson & Margaret H Macdonald Dickson, Groom's Birthplace: Horton, Bride's Birth Place: Birkton, Ontario, Groom's Occupation: Book-keeperRegistration #: 011254.