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Elizabeth “Liz” <I>Mulberry</I> McIntosh

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Elizabeth “Liz” Mulberry McIntosh

Birth
Derry Cross Roads, County Kerry, Ireland
Death
17 Oct 1960 (aged 88–89)
Saskatchewan, Canada
Burial
Rocanville, Melville Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada Add to Map
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Annie 'ELIZABETH' MULBERRY McINTOSH was born to:

JAMES MULBERRY (Ireland)
ANNE ELIZABETH 'Thomasina' BARNETT

IRISH MULBERRY SIBLINGS:

1. JANE MULBERRY Circa 1847 (Married William Johnston-Remained in U.K.)
2. JOHN MULBERRY Circa 1852(Dates unknown-Remained in U.K.)
3. THOMAS BARNETT MULBERRY (1858-1884)
4. ISABELLA MULBERRY 1860-1928 (Married Rev. James B. Cody)
5. MARY MULBERRY (Circa 1861 - 1920)
6. JAMES THOMSON MULBERRY (1863-1938)
7. CHRISTIANA MULBERRY 1865-1895 (Married Robert Johnston
8. DAVID MULBERRY (1869-1958)
9. ANNIE 'ELIZABETH' MULBERRY (1871-1960) (Married Peter McIntosh)

She was born in Ireland in 1871, and immigrated with her family to Rapid City, Manitoba in 1882. Her father James Mulberry passed away from an illness thought to be dysentery while awaiting passage on the ship. She traveled aboard a ship on the Allan Steamship Line called the 'Polynesian', or 'The Rolling Polly'. Along with her was with her mother Thomasina Mulberry, Uncle Dave Mulberry, sister Mary Mulberry, brother David Mulberry and sister Christiana Mulberry Johnston and her husband Robert Johnston. There were three family members who had already immigrated to Canada in 1878, those being her oldest brother Thomas Barnett Mulberry, sister Isabella Mulberry and brother James Thomson Mulberry. The ship came to port in Portland, Maine. From there the family went by train through the United States and north via Winnipeg to Brandon, Manitoba.

When they arrived in Brandon, the family who already lived in Canada met them with a sleigh and team of horses. They were taken to Rapid City where Tom, James T. and Isabella Mulberry were living. Liz was just 11 years old when she arrived in Canada. It was a very cold winter and little Lizzie said she had never seen so much snow in her whole life!

While the family lived in Rapid City, brother Tom died of what was most likely appendicitis. Uncle Dave Mulberry also died as he was trying to hitch up a team of horses to take Tom to the doctor. The team of horses crowded and trampled him. He passed away a few days later. Manitoba Vital Statistics records show that both men died in April of 1883. After Tom's death, Grandma Thomasina 'Annie' Elizabeth Mulberry was able to take over her son's homestead, which was not a common event in those days. There is a probate file which documents this record.

In 1887 Liz and her family moved to the Qu'Appelle Valley. Liz taught school in Spy Hill. She was not a teacher, but the person hired to teach was unable to be there and Liz taught for a while until a teacher could be secured. The children called her 'Little Miss Mulberry'.


'LIZ' married PETER J. McINTOSH in 1890. Pete was from Stratford, Ontario. He came to Saskatchewan with another man named 'Charlie Salkeld' in 1883, and lived in the Rocanville, Saskatchewan area. They settled on the property at NE 18-17-31, close to Perth School. Liz became know as 'Mrs. Mac'. Liz and Pete boarded teachers for over 40 years in their home. If there was a storm and the children couldn't get back to their homes from school, they stayed with 'Mrs. Mac' until their parents could reach them. It is said that she kept a watchful eye over everyone.

Liz and Peter McIntosh had two children:

MARGARET 'Maggie' McINTOSH (1892-1948)
DAVID MULBERRY McINTOSH (1897-1976)

Maggie McIntosh married Francis McKeon. David remained a bachelor. Neither of Liz's children had any children of their own. Liz's brother Dave Mulberry lived with the McIntosh family during the summers, as his own wife passed away in 1932.

Pete was a 'fire-lighter' for the Perth School for 20 years. He was a very good violin and fiddle player and was the entertainment at house parties. He passed away in 1939 on New Year's day at 82 years of age. Liz lived until 1960 and was 89 at her death. Her son Dave never married and he lived with her until she passed away.


Credits: Information researched by Maureen Mulberry. Sources in part from family history handed down by Vernon and Ena Mulberry, and Lorne Mulberry, as well as excerpts from two historical books; 'The Spy Hill Story', and
'Where the Prairie Lily Blows', which is a history of the Rocanville District and area.

NEWSPAPER OBITUARY:
October 17, 1960
WOMAN PASSES at age of 89
Rocanville (Special) -
A long-time resident of the Perth District,
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth McIntosh died at the age of 89.
Born Annie Mulberry in Ireland, she came to Canada as a child and her family settled at Spy Hill. She married David McIntosh and for over 70 years has resided in the Rocanville District.
In spite of her age, Mrs. McIntosh took an active interest in affairs around her: she cast her ballot at the provincial election in June.
The last surviving member of a large family, she was predeceased by her husband and one daughter.
Surviving is one son, David.


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Annie 'ELIZABETH' MULBERRY McINTOSH was born to:

JAMES MULBERRY (Ireland)
ANNE ELIZABETH 'Thomasina' BARNETT

IRISH MULBERRY SIBLINGS:

1. JANE MULBERRY Circa 1847 (Married William Johnston-Remained in U.K.)
2. JOHN MULBERRY Circa 1852(Dates unknown-Remained in U.K.)
3. THOMAS BARNETT MULBERRY (1858-1884)
4. ISABELLA MULBERRY 1860-1928 (Married Rev. James B. Cody)
5. MARY MULBERRY (Circa 1861 - 1920)
6. JAMES THOMSON MULBERRY (1863-1938)
7. CHRISTIANA MULBERRY 1865-1895 (Married Robert Johnston
8. DAVID MULBERRY (1869-1958)
9. ANNIE 'ELIZABETH' MULBERRY (1871-1960) (Married Peter McIntosh)

She was born in Ireland in 1871, and immigrated with her family to Rapid City, Manitoba in 1882. Her father James Mulberry passed away from an illness thought to be dysentery while awaiting passage on the ship. She traveled aboard a ship on the Allan Steamship Line called the 'Polynesian', or 'The Rolling Polly'. Along with her was with her mother Thomasina Mulberry, Uncle Dave Mulberry, sister Mary Mulberry, brother David Mulberry and sister Christiana Mulberry Johnston and her husband Robert Johnston. There were three family members who had already immigrated to Canada in 1878, those being her oldest brother Thomas Barnett Mulberry, sister Isabella Mulberry and brother James Thomson Mulberry. The ship came to port in Portland, Maine. From there the family went by train through the United States and north via Winnipeg to Brandon, Manitoba.

When they arrived in Brandon, the family who already lived in Canada met them with a sleigh and team of horses. They were taken to Rapid City where Tom, James T. and Isabella Mulberry were living. Liz was just 11 years old when she arrived in Canada. It was a very cold winter and little Lizzie said she had never seen so much snow in her whole life!

While the family lived in Rapid City, brother Tom died of what was most likely appendicitis. Uncle Dave Mulberry also died as he was trying to hitch up a team of horses to take Tom to the doctor. The team of horses crowded and trampled him. He passed away a few days later. Manitoba Vital Statistics records show that both men died in April of 1883. After Tom's death, Grandma Thomasina 'Annie' Elizabeth Mulberry was able to take over her son's homestead, which was not a common event in those days. There is a probate file which documents this record.

In 1887 Liz and her family moved to the Qu'Appelle Valley. Liz taught school in Spy Hill. She was not a teacher, but the person hired to teach was unable to be there and Liz taught for a while until a teacher could be secured. The children called her 'Little Miss Mulberry'.


'LIZ' married PETER J. McINTOSH in 1890. Pete was from Stratford, Ontario. He came to Saskatchewan with another man named 'Charlie Salkeld' in 1883, and lived in the Rocanville, Saskatchewan area. They settled on the property at NE 18-17-31, close to Perth School. Liz became know as 'Mrs. Mac'. Liz and Pete boarded teachers for over 40 years in their home. If there was a storm and the children couldn't get back to their homes from school, they stayed with 'Mrs. Mac' until their parents could reach them. It is said that she kept a watchful eye over everyone.

Liz and Peter McIntosh had two children:

MARGARET 'Maggie' McINTOSH (1892-1948)
DAVID MULBERRY McINTOSH (1897-1976)

Maggie McIntosh married Francis McKeon. David remained a bachelor. Neither of Liz's children had any children of their own. Liz's brother Dave Mulberry lived with the McIntosh family during the summers, as his own wife passed away in 1932.

Pete was a 'fire-lighter' for the Perth School for 20 years. He was a very good violin and fiddle player and was the entertainment at house parties. He passed away in 1939 on New Year's day at 82 years of age. Liz lived until 1960 and was 89 at her death. Her son Dave never married and he lived with her until she passed away.


Credits: Information researched by Maureen Mulberry. Sources in part from family history handed down by Vernon and Ena Mulberry, and Lorne Mulberry, as well as excerpts from two historical books; 'The Spy Hill Story', and
'Where the Prairie Lily Blows', which is a history of the Rocanville District and area.

NEWSPAPER OBITUARY:
October 17, 1960
WOMAN PASSES at age of 89
Rocanville (Special) -
A long-time resident of the Perth District,
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth McIntosh died at the age of 89.
Born Annie Mulberry in Ireland, she came to Canada as a child and her family settled at Spy Hill. She married David McIntosh and for over 70 years has resided in the Rocanville District.
In spite of her age, Mrs. McIntosh took an active interest in affairs around her: she cast her ballot at the provincial election in June.
The last surviving member of a large family, she was predeceased by her husband and one daughter.
Surviving is one son, David.


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