Margaret then married Robert John (Red Bob) Buchanan Dec.10,1883 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
Margaret Matilda Buchanan
In Memorium
Buchanan
In loving memory of our mother, Margaret Matilda Buchanan, who passed away May 1st, 1953.
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Resting were no shadows fall
Our dear mother awaits us all,
And God will link the broken chain
As one by one we meet again.
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Lovingly remembered by her family, Isabell, Hazel, Doug and Ed.
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Born at Elma, Ontario in 1860 [could be 1866?], she came to the Rosedale district north of Neepawa before the town was born. They farmed until their retirement to Neepawa, in 1927. Mr. Buchanan died in 1927.
One of her hobbies in later life was the making of quilts for her family, and during the past year, she pieced quilt tops for each of her 27 grandchildren. For the past 10 years she has made her home with her daughter here, Mrs. W. Hunter. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and of the LOBA.
She is survived by three sons, Russell and Edward, Neepawa, and Douglas, Arden; two daughters, Mrs. W. Hunter, Neepawa, and Mrs. William Griffith, Keyes, Manitoba, 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
CARD OF THANKS [Margaret Matilda Buchanan]
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from relatives, neighbors and friends during our great bereavement in the loss of our dear mother and grandmother. We especially thank Dr. Chochinov and nurses of the District Memorial Hospital, Rev. Anderson and choir of Knox Presbyterian Church, the pallbearers and members of the LOBA Lodge, Mr. Jack Whites Funeral Home and everyone who was so kind and helpful in any way. -The Buchanan family and grandchildren.
Pioneer Marks 90th Birthday [Margaret Matilda Buchanan]
Mrs. Margaret M. Buchanan, a pioneer of Neepawa in 1878 and a resident of the district for the past 72 years, celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, July 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Hunter, in town.
Mrs. Buchanan enjoys exceptionally good health and occupies her time making quilts and crocheting So far this year she has made up five quilts and embroidered two bedspreads.
Born Margaret M. Buchanan at Listowel, Ont, on July 18, 1860, a daughter of Bessie and James Buchanan, she came to the Souris district in 1877. The following year she moved to Neepawa, travelling via Carberry by stage coach.
She married Robert Buchanan and they homesteaded in the Rosedale district for many years. Mr. Buchanan died in 1927 and Mrs. Buchanan moved to Neepawa to reside.
Eight children were born of this marriage, six of whom are living. Three sons, Russell, Stanley and Edward. reside at Neepawa, and another son, Douglas, at Arden. A daughter, Mrs. Walter Hunter, resides in Neepawa and another daughter, Mrs. W. Griffith, at Arden.
Mrs. Buchanan has 28 grandchildren, 21. great - grandchildren
Margaret then married Robert John (Red Bob) Buchanan Dec.10,1883 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
Margaret Matilda Buchanan
In Memorium
Buchanan
In loving memory of our mother, Margaret Matilda Buchanan, who passed away May 1st, 1953.
-
Resting were no shadows fall
Our dear mother awaits us all,
And God will link the broken chain
As one by one we meet again.
-
Lovingly remembered by her family, Isabell, Hazel, Doug and Ed.
-
Born at Elma, Ontario in 1860 [could be 1866?], she came to the Rosedale district north of Neepawa before the town was born. They farmed until their retirement to Neepawa, in 1927. Mr. Buchanan died in 1927.
One of her hobbies in later life was the making of quilts for her family, and during the past year, she pieced quilt tops for each of her 27 grandchildren. For the past 10 years she has made her home with her daughter here, Mrs. W. Hunter. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and of the LOBA.
She is survived by three sons, Russell and Edward, Neepawa, and Douglas, Arden; two daughters, Mrs. W. Hunter, Neepawa, and Mrs. William Griffith, Keyes, Manitoba, 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
CARD OF THANKS [Margaret Matilda Buchanan]
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from relatives, neighbors and friends during our great bereavement in the loss of our dear mother and grandmother. We especially thank Dr. Chochinov and nurses of the District Memorial Hospital, Rev. Anderson and choir of Knox Presbyterian Church, the pallbearers and members of the LOBA Lodge, Mr. Jack Whites Funeral Home and everyone who was so kind and helpful in any way. -The Buchanan family and grandchildren.
Pioneer Marks 90th Birthday [Margaret Matilda Buchanan]
Mrs. Margaret M. Buchanan, a pioneer of Neepawa in 1878 and a resident of the district for the past 72 years, celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, July 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Hunter, in town.
Mrs. Buchanan enjoys exceptionally good health and occupies her time making quilts and crocheting So far this year she has made up five quilts and embroidered two bedspreads.
Born Margaret M. Buchanan at Listowel, Ont, on July 18, 1860, a daughter of Bessie and James Buchanan, she came to the Souris district in 1877. The following year she moved to Neepawa, travelling via Carberry by stage coach.
She married Robert Buchanan and they homesteaded in the Rosedale district for many years. Mr. Buchanan died in 1927 and Mrs. Buchanan moved to Neepawa to reside.
Eight children were born of this marriage, six of whom are living. Three sons, Russell, Stanley and Edward. reside at Neepawa, and another son, Douglas, at Arden. A daughter, Mrs. Walter Hunter, resides in Neepawa and another daughter, Mrs. W. Griffith, at Arden.
Mrs. Buchanan has 28 grandchildren, 21. great - grandchildren
Family Members
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John James Buchanan
1884–1918
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Isabella Buchanan Hunter
1886–1965
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William Russell Buchanan
1888–1957
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Elizabeth Jane Buchanan Livingstone
1893–1918
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Percy Douglas "Doug" Buchanan
1896–1960
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Stanley Buchanan
1899–1951
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Stanley Harold Buchanan
1899–1951
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Hazel Margaret Buchanan Griffith
1901–1990
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Robert Edward Buchanan
1903–1960
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