Elsie Veronica CRUICKSHANK [1892]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1916 - , Victoria, Australia 2298 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: William Henry CRUICKSHANK 2 [317] (1891-1964) Mother: Ada Mary TORMEY [349] (Abt 1895-1975)Emily Ada CRUICKSHANK [337]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1886 - Bealiba, Vic, Australia 2299 Christening: Death: 17 Jul 1964 - Crowlands, Ararat, Victoria, Australia 2300,2301,2302 Burial: 19 Jul 1964 - Crowlands, Ararat, Victoria, Australia 2301
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) Mother: Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863-1903)
Spouses and Children
1. *Valentine Edward HALL [357] (15 Feb 1886 - 11 Aug 1965) Marriage: 18 Mar 1908 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 2303 Status: Children: 1. Muriel Gunther HALL 2301 [9534] (1908-1989) (Foster) (Father: not biological ) (Mother: not biological ) 2. Reginald Charles HALL [395] (1910-1968) 3. William Bryant HALL 2301 [9533] (1910-1970) 4. Iris Lillian HALL [396] (1912-2002) 5. Edward Valentine HALL [8127] (1914-1990) 6. Arthur John HALL 2301 [9535] (1919-1921)Emma May CRUICKSHANK [7046]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1913 - Murchison, WA, Australia 2304,2305 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: George CRUICKSHANK [385] (1878-1949) Mother: Amy TODD [299] (1883-1971)Ernest Charles CRUICKSHANK [341]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1895 - Talbot & Amherst, Vic, Australia 2306 Christening: Death: 1895 - Talbot, Vic, Australia 2307 Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) Mother: Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863-1903)Florence Madelin CRUICKSHANK [340]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1893 - Talbot, Vic, Australia 2309 Christening: Death: 15 Apr 1955 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) Mother: Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863-1903)
Spouses and Children
1. *Charles DELLAR [1859] (9 Mar 1893 - 19 Jan 1985) Marriage: 1913 Status: Children: 1. Charles Henry DELLAR [1860] (1913-1977) 2. Ruby Edna DELLAR [1862] (1914-1987) 3. Lithgow James DELLAR 1764 [1864] (1918-1987) 4. George DELLAR [1866] (1921-1996) 5. Leo Alfred DELLAR [1868] (1924-2002)
Notes
General:
REF: VIC BDM b. 1893/35636 information on Florence and children supplied by The Late R & C Cruickshank Vic.
Francis James CRUICKSHANK [9541]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1898 - Witchipool, Victoria, Australia 306 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert Warren CRUICKSHANK [8850] (1865-1946) Mother: Susan OAKLEY [8851] (1864-1949)
Spouses and Children
1. *Florence HILLS [9948] (1900 - ) 2310 Marriage: 1928 - , Victoria, Australia 2310 Status:George CRUICKSHANK [65]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1856 - Amherst, Vic, Australia 2311 Christening: Death: 1856 - Amherst, Vic, Australia 2312,2313 Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)
Notes
General:
age at death is given as 9 months
George CRUICKSHANK [5488]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1828 - Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 2315 Christening: 15 Oct 1828 - St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 2314 Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [752] (Abt 1799- ) Mother: Ann HAY [753] (Abt 1799- )
Notes
General:
George's father's occupation was given as Hosier. Witnesses to the baptism were George Hay and Susan Hay.
George CRUICKSHANK 2 [278]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1865 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2316 Christening: Death: 1 Jul 1934 - Essendon, Vic, Australia 2317 Burial: 2 Jul 1934 - Fawkner, Victoria, Australia 2317
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ellen Eliza BURSILL [298] (1865 - ) Marriage: 1894 1493,1494 Status: Children: 1. Myrtle Florence CRUICKSHANK [391] (1897-1942) 2. Mary BAKER [12247]George CRUICKSHANK [385]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1878 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2318 Christening: Death: 1949 - Coolgardie, WA, Australia Burial:
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) Mother: Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] (Cir 1851-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Amy TODD [299] (1883 - 1971) Marriage: 1904 2319 Status: Children: 1. Amy CRUICKSHANK [393] (1907- ) 2. Vera CRUICKSHANK [394] (1909- ) 3. Emma May CRUICKSHANK [7046] (1913- ) 4. William Charles CRUICKSHANK [11964] (1915- ) 5. George Garfield CRUICKSHANK [11965] (1915- ) 6. Jack CRUICKSHANK [11945] (1917- ) 7. Kathlyn Ellen CRUICKSHANK [7047] (1920-1990) 8. Norma J CRUICKSHANK [11966] (1924- )
Notes
General:
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1954) Wed 5 Jan 1949 Page 4 Family Notices
DEATHS
CRUICKSHANK.- A tribute to the memory of George, dearly beloved brother-in-law and uncle of May, Norma, Joy and Fay.
CRUICKSHANK. - A tribute to the memory of our dear uncle, George, who passed away January 3.
-Inserted by Mary, Henry and Glenice
FUNERAL NOTICES
CRUICKSHANK.- The friends of the late George Cruickshank, of 126 Egan street, Kalgoorlie, loved husband of Amy, loved father of Amy, Vera, Emma, George, Jack, Kathleen and Norman ; are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. The cortege will leave W. Strother's Private Chapel, 18 Hannan street, Kalgoorlie, on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock.
- W. Strother, Funeral Director, Kalgoorlie, Boulder and Coolgardie. 'Phone K327.
George CRUICKSHANK [9536]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1829 - , Victoria, Australia 306 Christening: Death: Bef 1917 Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth ARMSTRONG [9537] (1833 - 1917) 306 Marriage: 1862 - , Victoria, Australia 307 Status: Children: 1. Deborah Jane CRUIKSHANK 307 [9949] (1863-1914) 2. Robert Warren CRUICKSHANK [8850] (1865-1946) 3. George CRUICKSHANK 307 [9950] (1868-1952) 4. William James CRUIKSHANK 307 [9951] (1872- ) 5. John Alexander CRUIKSHANK 307 [9952] (1878-1879)George CRUICKSHANK [9950]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1868 - Pleasant Creek, Vic, Australia 307 Christening: Death: 1952 - Wangaratta, Vic, Australia 307 Burial:
Parents
Father: George CRUICKSHANK [9536] (1829-Bef 1917) 306 Mother: Elizabeth ARMSTRONG [9537] (1833-1917) 306
Notes
General:
George Cruikshank Jnr was a Councillor at some stage.
George Garfield CRUICKSHANK [11965]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1915 - Murchison, WA, Australia 2320 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: George CRUICKSHANK [385] (1878-1949) Mother: Amy TODD [299] (1883-1971)Hanora CRUICKSHANK [386]
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Sex: FAKA: Norah CRUICKSHANK
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1882 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 2321 Christening: Death: 1932 - Perth, WA, Australia 2322,2323 Burial:
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) Mother: Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] (Cir 1851-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Frederick HENDY [7063] (1882 - 1950) Marriage: 2 Jul 1906 - , WA, Australia 2324,2325,2326 Status: Divorced - 1920
Notes
General:
The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924) Tue 20 Apr 1920 Page 4 METEOROLOGICAL.
Divorce Cases. - Two divorce cases are set down for hearing at the next sitting, of the Ballarat. Supreme Court.
Frederick Hendy will petition for a divorce from Norah Hendy, and Edith Olive Robertson will ask for a dissolution of her marriage with William Henry Robertson. In both cases desertion is stated as the ground of the petition.
The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924) Fri 11 Jun 1920 Page 3 A HUSBAND'S PETITION.
A HUSBAND'S PETITION.
DECREE NISI GRANTED.
Frederick Hendy petitioned for a divorce from his wife North Hendy, on the grounds of desertion.
Mr M. Lazarus appeared for the petitioner. The respondent was not represented.
Frederick Hendy returned soldier, living in Talbot street; Ballarat east, said, he married the respondent, at Kalgoorlie (W .A.),on the 2nd July, 1906. They lived in the West until he went to the war, and when in England he saw in a newspaper cutting his wife's name in connection with, some divorce proceedings. On his return to Australia he came to his mother's house in Ballarat and wrote to his wife, who was still in Kalgoorlie and invited her to come over and see if they could come to some arrangement. He received a reply from his wife saying she would not go to his people's. place as they might go against her but if he would send her £25 she would come across and if they did not come to any arrangement it would be a holiday for her. He next wrote and told her he was going to Adelaide where he would meet her, and would pay her fare if they could not come to an arrangement and he had not heard from her since. A decree nisi was grant.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 20 Oct 1932 Page 1 Family Notices
HENDY. - On October 17, at Perth, Nora Hendy,
dearly beloved daughter of Mrs. A. Cruickshank, loving sister of Jim, George, Alex, Harry and Bob, Ada (Mrs. Kirby), Mary (Mrs. Harris); aged 48 years. Privately interred by Messrs. Gibb and Co. in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. At rest.
The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Mon 17 Oct 1932 Page 2 WOMAN GASSED
HOME EDITION
WOMAN GASSED
Dead With Head in Oven
Smelling gas fumes coming from an adjoining flat early today, John Layton, occupant of a flat in Hay-street, Perth, opened the door to find the room full of gas, and the occupant of the flat, Mrs. Nora Hendy (48), sitting on a, chair apparently dead, with her head almost in the oven. The gas jet was turned on. A doctor arrived and pronounced life extinct.
The police were informed by the occupants of neighboring flats that Mrs. Hendy had expressed her intention of taking her life. .She left a letter for her sister, a resident of South-street, Fremantle. An inquest will be held.
The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Fri 4 Nov 1932 Page 1 HEAD IN GAS OVEN
HEAD IN GAS
OVEN
Woman Suicides in Flat
A finding that Nora Hendy caused her own death by gas poisoning on October 17, was returned by the Coroner (Mr. T. Y. A. Lang, P.M.) today. Mrs. Hendy was found dead in her Hay-street flat with her head on a gas stove, and the jet turned on. Medical evidence showed that, death had been caused by gas poisoning. A sister of Mrs. Hendy said that deceased, who was a barmaid, had been subject to despondency through having been unemployed for some time.
SHOCK FOR NEIGHBOR
Mrs. Elizabeth Roe, occupant of a flat adjoining Mrs. Hehdy's, said that on October 14 Mrs. Hendy received news
concerning a friend which upset her greatly. For several days Mrs. Hendy who said that if she had a revolver she would kill herself, was not left alone. On the morning of October 17, when witness knocked at Mrs. Hendy's door, she noticed a strong smell of gas. With her husband and another man witness went into the flat arid saw Mrs. Hendy, clad in pyjamas, sitting with her head on the gas stove, and a rug over her head and shoulders. The gas jet was turned on. Mrs. Hendy was dead.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 5 Nov 1932 Page 13 GENERAL NEWS.
At the Perth Courthouse yesterday; the Coroner (Mr. T. Y. A. Lang, P.M.) conducted an inquiry into the death of Nora Hendy (48), an ex-barmaid, who was found dead in a lodging house in Hay-street on October 17.- She was seated on a chair in her pyjamas, with her head on a gas oven. It was stated that deceased, who was a native of Victoria, had been depressed just prior to her death owing to the fact that she had been unemployed for 15 months. The Coroner found that deceased came by her death from gas poisoning, by her own wilful act. Sergeant Lynes assisted the Coroner.
Ian Gault CRUICKSHANK [4424]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Alfred Raymond CRUICKSHANK [324] (1910-1979) Mother: Mavis Jean [—?—] [4423] ( - )Ivan CRUICKSHANK [7058]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 18 May 1915 - Boulder, WA, Australia 2327 Christening: Death: 1 Aug 1983 - Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia 704 Burial:
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [7055] (1880-1946) Mother: Mary Jane BARNES [7056] ( -1932)
Notes
General:
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Fri 29 May 1936 Page 3 A LADY'S LETTER.
On Saturday night, May 16, a few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cruickshank, junr., to congratulate Ivan Cruickshank on attaining his majority. A very pleasant evening was spent with community singing, music and play ing bobs. The music was supplied by Mr. Jack Moyle (banjoline) and Jack Ryan (accordion), and Miss Cath. Ryan gave a pretty exhibition of the Dutch Clog, while Master W. Cruickshank gave several songs, Miss Nell Reid, recitations, and Mr. Arthur Plint and Bert Reid, humorous songs. A bobs competition was won by Miss D. Edwards and Mr. Bert Reid. A dainty supper was served and the hand some- two-tier birthday cake (made by Mrs. Moyle and iced by Mr. A. Moyle) was cut by the guest of honour. Mr. A.. Cruickshank, junr-., made a few remarks wishing his brother 'many happy returns,' and also presented the prizes for the bobs. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Cruickshank, senr., Mr and Mrs W. Reid,.Junr., Mr. and Mrs. A. Cruickshank, junr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Reid junr., Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. Moyle; Misses Edna, Eileen and Ella Cruickshank, : Nell Reid, Dot Edwards, Cath. Ryan ; Messrs. Ivan Cruickshank, Arthur Plint, Rex Rolston, Jack Moyle, John Ryan, Bill and Harry Cruickshank and Les Reid.
Jack CRUICKSHANK [7111]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Shane Bradley CRUICKSHANK [1885] Mother: Tania [—?—] [7110] ( - ) 98Jack CRUICKSHANK [11945]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1917 - Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia 2328 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: George CRUICKSHANK [385] (1878-1949) Mother: Amy TODD [299] (1883-1971)James CRUICKSHANK [56]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1830 - Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Christening: Death: 28 Jan 1890 - Bealiba, Vic, Australia 2329 Burial: 30 Jan 1890 - Bealiba, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [752] (Abt 1799- ) Mother: Ann HAY [753] (Abt 1799- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833 - 28 Aug 1913) Marriage: 18 Apr 1850 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2330 Status: Children: 1. Margaret Anne CRUICKSHANK [362] (1851-1935) 2. Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) 3. Susannah CRUICKSHANK [30] (1854-1927) 4. George CRUICKSHANK [65] (1856-1856) 5. James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) 6. Sarah CRUICKSHANK [361] (Abt 1860-1936) 7. John CRUICKSHANK 2331 [67] (Abt 1862-1863) 8. Unnamed M CRUICKSHANK [754] (Abt 1863-1863) 9. George CRUICKSHANK 2 [278] (1865-1934) 10. William Henry CRUICKSHANK 1 [279] (1866-1937) 11. Elizabeth CRUICKSHANK [280] (1869-1963) 12. Mary CRUICKSHANK [281] (1872-1913) 13. Dennis CRUICKSHANK [282] (1876- ) 14. Angelina CRUICKSHANK [283] (1880-1880)
Notes
General:
James Cruickshank's father was said to be a Hosier. Witnesses at his christening were George Hay and Henry Cruickshank, also a hosier, James occupation recorded as carter.
Witnesses to James and Sarah's marriage were James Henery (?), and James Sweetman.
James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1858 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2332 Christening: Death: 27 Jun 1939 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 2333 Burial: 28 Jun 1939 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863 - 1903) Marriage: 1880 - Carngham, Vic, Australia 2334 Status: Children: 1. Albert George CRUICKSHANK [335] (1881-1881) 2. James Henry CRUICKSHANK [336] (1883-1903) 3. Emily Ada CRUICKSHANK [337] (1886-1964) 4. Alice May CRUICKSHANK [338] (1888-1966) 5. Lillian Ida CRUICKSHANK [359] (1890-1966) 6. Eileen Gladys CRUICKSHANK [339] (1892-1957) 7. Florence Madelin CRUICKSHANK 2308 [340] (1893-1955) 8. Ernest Charles CRUICKSHANK [341] (1895-1895) 9. Elsie Tainton CRUICKSHANK [342] (1900-1979)
Notes
General:
miner
James CRUICKSHANK [752]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1799 2335 Christening: Death: Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Ann HAY [753] (Abt 1799 - ) Marriage: Status: Children: 1. George CRUICKSHANK 2314 [5488] (1828- ) 2. James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) 3. John Davies CRUICKSHANK 2314 [8174] (1838- )
Notes
General:
in May 2017 I was contacted by a Gord Cruikshank from Canada saying that he wondered if his James and this James both born abt 1799 were one in the same as their family had information that at least one sibling came to Australia. On checking Michael Jones and Gord Cruikshank's DNA, there is a definite match between the 2, estimated at 5.1 cousins and 12.6 cM's over 1 segment. If this relationship proves to be correct, this information has been extracted from Gord.c's Rootsweb tree.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jgcruiks&id=I138&style=TEXT
Father: George CRUICKSHANK b: 6 JUN 1739 in Ellon Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Mother: Jean MILNE
Marriage 1 Jane Isobel (Jean) STEWART b: ABT NOV 1775 in Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland c: 4 NOV 1775 in Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland
Married: 7 AUG 1790 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
Children
1. Alexander CRUICKSHANK b: 3 NOV 1810 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 7 NOV 1810 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
2. Ann CRUICKSHANK b: 17 MAR 1802 in Long Hill, Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 17 MAR 1802 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
3. George CRUICKSHANK b: ABT OCT 1792 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 2 NOV 1792 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
4. Jean CRUICKSHANK b: ABT FEB 1794 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 10 FEB 1794 in Gordonsburn, Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
5. Charles CRUICKSHANK b: ABT OCT 1797 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 13 OCT 1797 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
6. (Lewis) CRUICKSHANK b: ABT JAN 1797 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
7. Isabella CRUICKSHANK b: 17 JAN 1808 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 10 FEB 1808 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
8. Margaret CRUICKSHANK b: ABT JUL 1805 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 28 JUL 1805 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
9. CRUICKSHANK b: ABT OCT 1799 in Scotland c: 2 OCT 1799
10. Janet CRUICKSHANK b: ABT OCT 1799 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 2 OCT 1799 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
11. Elizabeth CRUICKSHANK b: ABT NOV 1798 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 11 NOV 1798 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
12. Alexr #1 CRUICKSHANK b: ABT APR 1796 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 15 APR 1796 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
13. Helen CRUICKSHANK b: ABT APR 1796 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland c: 15 APR 1796 in Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland
14. John CRUICKSHANK b: ABT 1793
15. William CRUICKSHANK b: ABT 1805
Tue 20/06/2017 2:03 PM
Hi again, Coral.
I believe we can safely confirm this as a [DNA] match.
I just spoke to a third cousin who has done no research but inherited information from his Aunt Effie (a granddaughter of James' brother Alexander).
These notes state that one of Alexander's brothers, possibly Lewis or his twin, went to Australia.
I know Lewis settled in Ontario, Canada and that his twin Charles reportedly died in 1814.
However, James was also a twin to Janet who died in 1816
Gord Cruickshank
The Cruickshank Descendants
As time goes on it is hoped that the stories of our various ancestors and their descendants will be documented and added to this site. All related individuals or friends are asked to help. Forward any documents, information, pictures, or stories you may have - don't forget yourself, your spouse, your parents, or your children. Send to historian@cruikshank.ca
From Gord Cruikshank's website which has not been updated for some time but interesting regardless.
http://www.cruikshank.ca/#links
http://www.cruikshank.ca/The%20Cruickshank%20Descendants.htm
In 1790 George Cruickshank (1765-1842) married Jean/Jane Stewart (1776- 1854) in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The couple lived in Gordonsburn (Longhill) where they had fifteen (known) children including two or more sets of twins. At least two of their children emigrated to Canada.
Their youngest, Alexander (1810-1869), appears to have been the first to arrive in Upper Canada - somewhere between 1835 and 1839. He eventually settled in Lower Canada near what is now Brennan's Hill, near Low, in Gatineau, Quebec. He married Elizabeth McKinzie in Scotland in two separate ceremonies. The first was in December 1833 in her home parish of Drainie, Moray, Scotland. The second was in January 1834 in his parents home parish of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Family history states that Elizabeth was a cousin of "the rebel" William Lyon MacKenzie who was the leader of the Upper Canada Rebellion in the late 1830's. We know from census records that Alex and Betsy had children born in Upper Canada around 1839 to 1841. There is some speculation that it was the connection to the rebel that resulted in the decision to move to Lower Canada. In the 1851 census he appears as a pioneer blacksmith with 400 acres. Most of Alexander's descendants dropped the middle 'C' in the name and spell it Cruikshank.
Alexander's nephew, James, appears to be the second to arrive, around 1850. James was the first descendant to marry in Canada - he married Anne Wallace at St James Cathedral in St. Andrews, Ontario in November 1852. James founded the Cruickshank Carriage Works in Weston, reportedly had an undertakers establishment, was the first Justice of the Peace for Weston, and was also the town's first librarian.
James' father, Lewis/Louis Cruickshank (1797 - 18…) followed his son in 1855 with several more of his children. While some of his children remained in Scotland others brought spouses and families to Canada.
Another of Lewis' sons, George eventually moved to Heathcote, Ontario near Georgian Bay. Like his brother James, he founded a carriage works and also operated as an undertaker. He was secretary to the school board and was also the Postmaster for the area.
The descendants of these individuals have varied stories. Some became doctors, some teachers, some were priests. One is even reported to have stolen a car from the front of Union Station in Ottawa. Turns out it belonged to C.D. Howe , a prominent Canadian politician in the cabinet of PM William Lyon MacKenzie King - who was the grandson of "the rebel ". 2336,2337
James CRUICKSHANK [382]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1877 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2338 Christening: Death: 1942 - Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia 2339 Burial:
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) Mother: Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] (Cir 1851-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Emily COSSTICK [383] (13 Feb 1876 - 29 Oct 1964) Marriage: 25 Feb 1897 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 2039 Status: Children: 1. Leonard Ivan CRUICKSHANK [2102] (Cir 1893-1955) 2. Mary Cosstick CRUICKSHANK 1496 [2134] (1896-1896) 3. Norah CRUICKSHANK 2010 [2103] (1900-1968)
Notes
General:
Kalgoorlie WA
James had 3 children, Leonard, Mary and Norah all born in Victoria. James is buried at the Kalgoorlie Cemetery WA. Following his death, his wife Emily returned to Victoria to her sisters. Info supplied by Marion Boyd from her research into the Cosstick family.
Kalgoorlie Miner Newspaper Thursday July 23 1942 DEATHS CRUICKSHANK - On July 21, at the Government Hospital, James, dearly beloved husband of Emily, brother and brother-in-law of Harry and May (Davyhurst) loved Uncle of Jack (R.A.A.F.), Harry and Belle (Goongarrie), May and Henry (Goongarrie), Jim (A.I.F.), Norma, Joy and Fay. R.I.P.
CRUICKSHANK - on July 21 at Government Hospital, dearly beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of George, Amy and family.
FUNERAL NOTICE CRUICKSHANK - The friends of the late James Cruickshank of Goongarrie, loving husband of Emily, fond father, father-in-law and grandfather of Mr and Mrs Leonard Cruickshank, Greenbushes; Mr and Mrs P Pickering and family, Picadilly Street, Kalgoorlie; brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Mr and Mrs George Cruickshank and family, Egan Street, Kalgoorlie;Mr and Mrs Alick Cruickshank and family of Richardson Street Boulder; Mr and Mrs Harry Cruickshank and family, Davyhurst; Mr and Mrs Robert Cruickshank and family, Daglish; Mr and Mrs J Kirkby and family
Fremantle; Mr and Mrs G Harris, Daglish, are respectfully informed that his remains will be removed from W. Strother's Mortuary Chapel 18 Hannah Street Kalgoorlie, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at 2.30 o'clock for interment in the Anglican portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery - W. Strother, Funeral Director, Kalgoorlie Boulder and Coolgardie, phone 227.
Information on death supplied by Marion Boyd researching Cosstick family
James Henry CRUICKSHANK 2 [1891]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1914 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: William Henry CRUICKSHANK 2 [317] (1891-1964) Mother: Ada Mary TORMEY [349] (Abt 1895-1975)James Henry CRUICKSHANK [336]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1883 - Adelaide Lead, Vic, Australia 2340 Christening: Death: 1903 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 2341 Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) Mother: Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863-1903)Jane CRUICKSHANK [384]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1875 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2342 Christening: Death: 1875 - , Victoria, Australia 2343 Burial:
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) Mother: Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] (Cir 1851-1934)
Notes
General:
died aged 3 months.
Jaycen Lorne Dean CRUICKSHANK [1889]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Ronald John CRUICKSHANK [1877] (1948-2013) Mother: Christine Lorna WALLACE [1878] (1949-2015) 2280
Spouses and Children
1. *Kerry [—?—] [3844] ( - ) Marriage: Status:Jill Anne CRUICKSHANK [4426]
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Alfred Raymond CRUICKSHANK [324] (1910-1979) Mother: Mavis Jean [—?—] [4423] ( - )John CRUICKSHANK [67]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1862 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia Christening: Death: 6 Apr 1863 - Harrisons Hill Nr Carisb, Vic, Australia Burial: 8 Apr 1863 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)John Alexander CRUICKSHANK [9544]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1903 - Rupanyup, Vic, Australia 306 Christening: Death: 1903 - Rupanyup, Vic, Australia 306 Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert Warren CRUICKSHANK [8850] (1865-1946) Mother: Susan OAKLEY [8851] (1864-1949)John Davies CRUICKSHANK [8174]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1838 2314 Christening: 20 Jan 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England 2314 Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [752] (Abt 1799- ) Mother: Ann HAY [753] (Abt 1799- )
Notes
General:
This child came from Family search - not sure if it is correct child for this family - requires further verification
John Roland CRUICKSHANK [1894]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1918 Christening: Death: 1 Jan 2000 2344 Burial:
Parents
Father: Roddie CRUICKSHANK [318] (1892-1982) Mother: Ruby Pearl FISK [350] (1896-1935)
Spouses and Children
1. *Freda Mary BURN [7043] (Abt 1920 - ) Marriage: 1946 1483,1484 Status: Children: 1. Ronald John CRUICKSHANK [7044] 2. Alan Roderick CRUICKSHANK 1483 [7045] (Abt 1950-2002)Joyce Meryl CRUICKSHANK [1896]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1920 - Oakleigh, Vic, Australia 2345 Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: Lesley Keeble CRUICKSHANK [319] (1894-1953) Mother: Minnie SCHELLENBERGER [351] (1893-1972)June Marie CRUICKSHANK [1857]
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Albert CRUICKSHANK [355] (1896-1956) 2260 Mother: Ivy Gladys Marie KNAPE [1855] (1903-1991)Karen Lee CRUICKSHANK [1884]
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Kevin Charles CRUICKSHANK [1881] Mother: Kay MANNERS [1882]Kate CRUICKSHANK [388]
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Sex: FAKA: Catherine Sarah ANDREWS, Sarah ANDREWS, Jean CRAGGHILL, Catherine Sarah CRUICKSHANK, Sarah CRUICKSHANK
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1887 - Adelaide Lead, Vic, Australia 2346 Christening: Death: 2 Nov 1923 - , QLD, Australia 2347,2348,2349 Burial: 3 Nov 1923 - Toowong, Qld, Australia 275
Parents
Father: Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365] (1852-1917) Mother: Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] (Cir 1851-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Benjamin Francis ANDREWS [7052] (8 Dec 1883 - 1945) Marriage: 1905 - Perth, WA, Australia 272 Status: Children: 1. Dorothy May ANDREWS [7051] (Abt 1908- ) 2. Willliam Francis ANDREWS [7053] (Abt 1909- ) 3. Robert Alexander ANDREWS [8847] (Abt 1911- ) 2. Thomas CRAGGHILL [7054] ( - ) 2157 Marriage: Status:
Notes
General:
Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954) Sun 13 Aug 1905 Page 14 Matrimonial Market
Matrimonial Market
The following marriages are notified to take place on an early date ;
Benjamin Francis Andrews to Sarah Cruikshank (Perth).
The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Sat 3 Nov 1923 Page 6 Family Notices
CRAGGHILL.-The Funeral of the late -Mrs. JEAN CRAGGHILL will move from the Funeral Parlour, Stanley-street. South Brisbane THIS (Saturday), FORENOON, at 10 o'clock, to the Toowong Cemetery
FOEEY, CREMIN, LTD., Undertakers, Telephone 1986
Kathlyn Ellen CRUICKSHANK [7047]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1920 - Murchison, WA, Australia 2350 Christening: Death: 17 Oct 1990 - Embleton, WA, Australia 704 Burial:
Parents
Father: George CRUICKSHANK [385] (1878-1949) Mother: Amy TODD [299] (1883-1971)
Spouses and Children
1. *Reginald Ellis PEAK [7064] (1917 - 1978) Marriage: 1947 - , WA, Australia 2351 Status:
Notes
General:
had at least two children
Kenneth Frederick CRUICKSHANK [356]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1928 - Oakleigh, Vic, Australia Christening: Death: 1928 - Oakleigh, Vic, Australia 2352 Burial:
Parents
Father: Lesley Keeble CRUICKSHANK [319] (1894-1953) Mother: Minnie SCHELLENBERGER [351] (1893-1972)Kenneth John CRUICKSHANK [11968]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1922 - Perth, WA, Australia 2353 Christening: Death: 1977 Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert CRUICKSHANK [7062] (1894-1945) 312 Mother: Minnie May BRIGGS [11967] (1893-1950)Kevin Charles CRUICKSHANK [1881]
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Albert Charles CRUICKSHANK [1856] (1920-2011) 2263 Mother: Beryl SHAW [1879] (1922-2011)
Spouses and Children
1. *Kay MANNERS [1882] Children: 1. Karen Lee CRUICKSHANK [1884] 2. Shane Bradley CRUICKSHANK [1885] 2. Janet [—?—] [1883] ( - ) Marriage: Status: Children: 1. Nathan Charles CRUICKSHANK [1886] 2. Bradley CRUICKSHANK [1887]Leonard Ivan CRUICKSHANK [2102]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1893 Christening: Death: 23 Nov 1955 - Blackwood, WA, Australia 1496 Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [382] (1877-1942) Mother: Emily COSSTICK [383] (1876-1964)
Spouses and Children
1. *Esther Agnes RAPER [7065] ( - 1953) Marriage: 28 Mar 1916 - Bunbury, WA, Australia 1496,2354,2355 Status: Children: 1. Rae CRUICKSHANK [7066]Lesley Keeble CRUICKSHANK [319]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1894 - Adelaide Lead, Vic, Australia 2356 Christening: Death: 1953 - West Footscray, Vic, Australia 2357 Burial: 4 Feb 1953 - Footscray, Vic, Australia 2358Events
• Alt. Death: 31 Jan 1953, Footscray, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: William Henry CRUICKSHANK 1 [279] (1866-1937) Mother: Minnie Ann RICHARDS [286] (Abt 1870-1942)
Spouses and Children
1. *Minnie SCHELLENBERGER [351] (1 Nov 1893 - 9 Oct 1972) Marriage: 1915 2359 Status: Children: 1. Leslie George CRUICKSHANK [1895] (1916-1985) 2. Joyce Meryl CRUICKSHANK [1896] (1920- ) 3. Kenneth Frederick CRUICKSHANK [356] (1928-1928)Leslie George CRUICKSHANK [1895]
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1916 - , Victoria, Australia 2360 Christening: Death: 1985 - Footscray, Vic, Australia 2361 Burial:
Parents
Father: Lesley Keeble CRUICKSHANK [319] (1894-1953) Mother: Minnie SCHELLENBERGER [351] (1893-1972)Lillian Ida CRUICKSHANK [359]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1890 - Bealiba, Vic, Australia 2362 Christening: Death: 1966 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK Jnr [66] (1858-1939) Mother: Emily Ann LUCAS [328] (1863-1903)
Spouses and Children
1. *Alfred Theodore THATCHER [360] (1884 - 1953) Marriage: 1909 - , Victoria, Australia 2363,2364 Status: Children: 1. Alfred Theodore THATCHER [399] (1909-1935) 2. Charles Henry THATCHER [400] (1910-1977) 3. Mildred Amelia THATCHER [401] (1912- ) 4. Henry James THATCHER 1573 [4288] (1914-1976) 5. Percy William THATCHER 1573 [4289] (1919-1980)Lyla Ethel CRUICKSHANK [325]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1912 - Hotham West, Vic, Australia 2365 Christening: Death: 1914 - Hotham West, Vic, Australia 2366 Burial: 8 Jun 1914 - Coburg, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: William Henry CRUICKSHANK 1 [279] (1866-1937) Mother: Minnie Ann RICHARDS [286] (Abt 1870-1942)Margaret Anne CRUICKSHANK [362]
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1851 - , SA, Australia 2367 Christening: Death: 8 May 1935 - Albert Park, Vic, Australia 2368 Burial: 9 May 1935 - Fawkner, Victoria, Australia
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Patrick CUMMINS [363] (29 May 1842 - 12 Dec 1899) Marriage: 27 May 1869 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2369 Status: Children: 1. Ellen CUMMINS [367] (1870-1929) 2. Mary Ann CUMMINS [368] (1871-1948) 3. Dennis CUMMINS [370] (1872-1953) 4. Patrick CUMMINS 2nd [375] (1874-1956) 5. Sarah CUMMINS 2370 [376] (1876-1959) 6. Michael Henry CUMMINS 2371 [372] (1878-1948) 7. Margaret Anne CUMMINS [377] (1880- ) 8. Robert CUMMINS 2372 [379] (1880-1963) 9. Alice Louisa CUMMINS [378] (1882-1921) 10. Elizabeth Jane CUMMINS [380] (1885-1938) 2. Patrick SPAIN [364] (1856 - 1937) Marriage: 1906 - , Victoria, Australia Status:
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General:
b. on bap said to be .8.1.1851
Mary CRUICKSHANK [281]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1872 - Carisbrook, Vic, Australia 2373 Christening: Death: 1913 - Melbourne East, Vic, Australia 2374 Burial:
Parents
Father: James CRUICKSHANK [56] (1830-1890) Mother: Sarah ECCLES [55] (Abt 1833-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *James Bayley DOUGLAS [301] (Abt 1875 - 1902) Marriage: 1897 2375 Status: Children: 1. Martha May DOUGLAS [411] (1898-1899) 2. James Alexander DOUGLAS [412] (1899- ) 3. John William DOUGLAS [413] (1900- ) 4. Dorothy DOUGLAS [414] (1901-1902)
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