William John McDonald

ID # 4181, (1869-)
BaptismWilliam John McDonald was baptized in 1869 at Esquesing Twp., Halton County. 
MarriageHe married Nelly Maw, daughter of Mark Maw and Sarah Gamble, on 12 March 1890 at Brampton, Peel County.
Mrge reg. 009531-90 Brampton, Peel Co.
William John McDonald, 21, bachelor, engine driver, Presbyterian. Born Esquesing, residing Georgetown. Parents Alexander McDonald and Elizabeth Burnside.
Nellie Marion 'Man', 22, spinster, Congregationalist. Born and residing Georgetown. Parents Mark 'Man', and Sarah Gamble.
Witnesses George Gandier and Sophier, both of Brampton.
On March 12, 1890, at Brampton, by Alfred Gandier.

The registering clerk evidently had a problem with the clergyman's handwriting. Unquestionably, Nellie was the daughter of Mark Maw and Sarah Gamble. Nelly's correct name may have been more like Ellen Maria Maw.
 
Last Edited27 Jan 2017