Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2009

THE HONOURABLE ALEXANDER LESLIE, ACTING CLAN CHIEF 2008 has been a fascinating, challenging and exciting year for me, and there have been some exciting developments within the Clan Leslie Society. Prominent amongst these is the news that an agreement has been reached to start a Clan Leslie Collection at the University of Guelph Library, thanks in very large part to the energy and effort of William Leslie. Also during the year many Leslies attended many gatherings and met kinsmen they did not know, and renewed old friendships. 2009 promises to be as exciting - with the Homecoming Festival to be held in Edinburgh in July. Advertising on the television has already started, and plans are afoot. When you read this I will be finalising our own plans as the Clan Leslie Charitable Trust and will let you know what we will be doing early next year. Alex Leslie, Acting Chief

SAN ANTONIO HIGHLAND GAMES, APRIL 4-5. Frank and Lynne Leslie will host a CLSI tent at the 11th annual San Antonio Highland Games, April 4-5. This event is held at the Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes, Texas. The Festival Grounds are northwest of San Antonio. Website http://sahga.net/index.htm From Loop 1604, take highway 16 (Bandera Highway) to the northwest toward Helotes and turn left on Leslie Road. Leslie Road was named for Andrew Jackson Leslie. Born about 1815, the son of John W. Leslie and his wife Jane McElwee, he came to Texas from Humphreys County, Tennessee. He came to the Republic of Texas in 1836, and on March 1st. joined Miller's Brigade (Captain Clifton's Company) Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged the following June in San Antonio. (The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836.) He later served in several campaigns as a citizen soldier and was captured on September 11, 1842 with Captain Chauncey Johnson's San Antonio Company by Mexican General Adrian Woll who had invaded Texas. The prisoners were marched to Mexico and incarcerated in Perote Prison near Veracruz. Andrew Jackson Leslie was in a group of thirty who were released in March 1844. Texas awarded him a tract of land near Helotes, just west of San Antonio where he lived until his death on February 6, 1885. He was buried under an oak tree overlooking Helotes Creek. He never married and left no children. In his will, he left everything to his nephew, Sam G. Leslie. The Fair Grounds in Helotes where the San Antonio Scottish Festival has been held in the past is on Leslie Road. There will be a Clan Leslie Society tent at the 7th annual Scottish-Irish Faire at the Horseshoe Complex on Interstate 20 (I-20) in Midland Texas March 14th -15th. Again, the tent hosts will be Frank and Lynne Leslie. The hours for this event will be 10 AM to 10 PM Saturday, March 14th and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, March 15th. Frank and Lynne Leslie will also host a CLSI tent at the 23rd annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games scheduled for June 6-7, 2009. Once again this event will be held at the Maverick Stadium, University of Texas at Arlington Campus, Arlington, Texas. This is the largest Scottish event in Texas with an average of over 50,000 visitors and 60 clan tents each year. The entertainment is probably the best in the North America. You can visit their website at www.texasscottishfestival.com/index . Mark your calendar and plan to come on out and join us for some fun and to celebrate our shared Scottish heritage! David Leslie White

MISSOURI TARTAN DAY, APRIL 3-5, 2009 Visit the Clan Leslie tent at the Missouri Tartan Day Festivities April 3-5, 2009, Frontier Park, St. Charles, Missouri. Laura Messing and Janet Leslie Pyatt will host the Clan Leslie tent at this year’s Missouri Tartan Day Festivities. The MTDF is the ONLY Scottish festival in the St. Louis area and showcases Scottish culture through music, dance, food, storytelling and variety of interactive activities. Sample traditional Scottish fare from one of the many vendors, or enjoy the sounds of pipers as they stroll the grounds of beautiful Frontier Park. Be sure to stop by the Clan Leslie tent for refreshments and to meet other Leslies in the area. Admission to this event is FREE. For more schedules, directions and general information, visit the MTDF web site at: www.motartanday.com.

THE RURAL HILL SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND LOCH NORMAN HIGHLAND GAMES CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, APRIL 17-19 2009 Hello Fellow CLSI Members and Friends, come join us at The Scottish Festival and Highland Games which will include Children's activities, Genealogy search, Celtic Music during the day and a Saturday night Celtic Jam and Concert, National Sanctioned competition in Highland Dancing, Athletics and in Piping and Drumming, with over 90+ Scottish Clans being represented. Come visit our Historical Encampment, and try out our Climbing Wall, Battle Axe throwing, and don’t forget the retail and food vendors and more. Admission is $20 for adults and $7.00 for Children ages 5-17. On Friday night April 17, 2009 we will have the calling of the Clans which is a site to behold; this ceremony is a special event where we can show our pride with loud cheers and laughter. Saturday April 18, 2009 you will see the big burly guys throwing the caber and competing in professional and amateur competitions as well as many pipe and drum bands showing you there stuff. This also includes the Saturday night Celtic Jam and Concert. The Saturday night Jam and Concert ticket individually is $10 per person. The admission on Sunday, April 19, 2009, is $10 for adults and $7.00 for Children ages 5-17. Come join us at the CLSI tent and share your stories and heritage with other members. Clan hospitality tent will be available to members. Hope to see you there since this will be the home of the 2010 CLSI Gathering. There will be a Clan Leslie Tent Sponsored by Paul Aulbach and Don Abernathy You can contact us by email at [email protected]

APRIL 16-18, 2010 CLAN LESLIE GATHERING Clan Leslie will be the Honored Clan in the Rural Hill Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games and be honored in the parades and reception dinner. Paul Aulbach

CLAN LESLIE WEB SITE http://www.clanlesliesociety.org/ The new Website is up and running. It is smaller than previous one but we are still working on it, so it will get bigger. Anybody who has anything to sell can now get it posted on the website. Logan Leslie is still putting poems on the site so we would like some stories from the members. Statistics for Members Information. Total number of viewers in 3 years, 18,438 Highest month of viewers, 542 on January 2008 Highest viewers in one day, 22 on Wed 14 Jan 09 Lowest viewers in one day 2, on Thursday 25 Dec 08 Top search word to find site, Leslie.

DONATIONS OF CLSI PUBLICATIONS We were very pleased to receive a large donation of documents from Ruth G. Dittman of St. Petersburg, Florida. The donation included over 30 issues of our Grip Fast newsletter, membership rosters from the 1990s, several issues of The Griffin, and five issues of our Journal. Ruth was previously the Convenor for the Northeast Region. David Leslie White

2009 HOMECOMING SCOTLAND LESLIE GATHERING JULY 25 & 26, HOLYROOD PARK, EDINBURGH There will be a Leslie Tent in Holyrood Park and there is a contingent of Leslies and Abernathy’s who have their Homecoming Passports and will be marching in the Parade on the Royal Mile. Brian Lesslie has made arrangements at the Innkeeper’s Lodge in Perth and is arranging transportation to and from Edinburgh. Some of the group are planning a trip to Rosslyn Chapel to see the Bartholomew, Queen Margaret, carving.

FAMILY HISTORY EXCHANGE (A NEW FEATURE) Hello William I am attaching three generations of my Leslie family, starting with my great great grandfather Alexander Leslie, who was the first immigrant to in 1832. I like your suggestion of "Family History Exchange" or Searching for Family Connections". I think either one would be suitable. I would appreciate receiving feedback from anyone who has any family connections. Regards, Marlene Strudwick in British Columbia [email protected]

Descendants of Alexander Leslie Generation No. 1 1. Alexander4 Leslie (George Jr. (or Lesly)3, William2 Lesly, George1 Leslie was born Abt. 1787 in Stornoway, Lewis, Scotland, and died 16 Apr 1871 in Souris, P. E. I.. He married (Jean) Jane Elspeth Stephen 03 Jan 1818 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of John Stephen and Mary Sutherland. She was born 1793 in Nettley Camps, Southampton, England, and died 29 Nov 1868 in Souris, P.E.I. Children of Alexander Leslie and (Jean) Stephen are: 2 i. George Leslie5 Leslie, born 20 Oct 1818 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock, Scotland; died 03 Sep 1821 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock,Scotland. 3 ii. Alexander Leslie, born 17 Feb 1820 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock, Scotland; died Dec 1873 in Souris West, P. E. I..Burial: Union Cemetery, Souris West, P. E. I. 4 iii. (Lillias) Lily Elizabeth Leslie, born 18 Jun 1821 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock, Scotland; died Jan 1850. She married John Knight. 04 Nov 1845 in Souris, P. E. I.; born 1812 in New Brunswick; died 02 Apr 1875. Burial: Bay Fortune U. C. Cemetery, P.E.I. + 5 iv. William Leslie, born 05 Jul 1823 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock, Scotland; died 27 May 1907 in Charnwood, P. E. I.. + 6 v. John Stephen Leslie, born 04 Jun 1825 in Inverness (Beauly Parish), Kilwinnock, Scotland; died 22 Sep 1886 in Souris West, P. E. I.. + 7 vi. Andrew Conan Leslie, born 10 Aug 1828 in Conan Parish, Strathpeffer, Scotland; died 28 Apr 1902 in Souris, P. E. I.. 8 vii. Philip Leslie, born 20 May 1830 in Uig on the Isle of Skye OR Stornaway, Scotland; died 18 Apr 1867. Burial: United Church Cemetery, Bay Fortune, P. E. I. + 9 viii. James Reid Leslie, born 02 Feb 1832 in Stornoway, Scotland; died 28 May 1905 in P. E. I.. + 10 ix. Norman Leslie, born 29 Nov 1833 in Charlottetown, P. E. I.; died 12 Mar 1872 in Souris, P.E.I.. 11 x. Rachel Leslie, born 13 Sep 1836 in Souris, P. E. I.; died 22 Feb 1837 in Souris, P. E. I.. 12 xi. Malcolm Leslie, born 09 Apr 1838 in Souris, P. E. I.; died 29 Mar 1876 in Souris West, P. E. I.. Generation No. 2 5. William5 Leslie was born 05 Jul 1823 in Beauly Parish, Kilwinnock, Scotland, and died 27 May 1907 in Charnwood, P. E. I.. He married Margaret Ellen MacDonald 04 Jan 1855 in Souris, P. E. I. daughter of Donald MacDonald and Catherine McIntyre. She was born 10 Jul 1833 in P.E.I., and died 08 Dec 1904 in Harmony P. E. I Children of William Leslie and Margaret MacDonald are: 13 i. Cassie6 Leslie, born 1835 in P. E. I.; died 1911 in P. E. I.. + 14 ii. Alexander George Leslie, born 23 Apr 1856 in P. E. I.; died 09 Feb 1935 in P. E. I.. 15 iii. Lilly Elizabeth Leslie, born 15 Sep 1858 in P. E. I.. + 16 iv. Norman Rothes Leslie, born June 5, 1860; died Aug 1951 in , SK. + 17 v. Donald Charles Leslie, born 03 Apr 1862 in P. E. I.; died 08 Jun 1931 in Cupar, Sask + 18 vi. Rachael Jane Leslie, born 1865 in Souris, P. E. I.; died in Saskatoon, SK. 19 vii. Elizabeth Ann Leslie, born 16 Jan 1866 in P. E. I.; died 02 Sep 1936 in farm south of Cupar, Sask.. She married (1) Michael Dwyer Abt. 1886 in Prince Edward Island. She married (2) James Alexander Murray Abt. 1900 in Cupar, SK; born 18 Jul 1877 in Drayton, Ont.; died 24 Aug 1929 in Cupar, SK. She married (3) Daniel McGurk Abt. 1930 in Cupar, SK. She had no children. 20 viii. (Cassie) Mary Catherine Leslie born 1869 in P. E. I.; died in P. E. I.. + 21 ix. John Philip Leslie, born 12 Apr 1869 in Souris, P. E. I.; died 25 Nov 1899 in Souris,P. E. I.. + 22 x. Josiah Peter Leslie, born 27 Apr 1873 in P. E. I.; died 01 Nov 1965 in Ottawa, Ont.. + 23 xi. Augusta Isabella Leslie, born 23 Mar 1876 in King's County, P.E.I.; died 03 Mar 1966 in , Sask.. + 24 xii. Flora Minialis Leslie, born 23 Mar 1876 in King's County, P.E.I.; died 25 Aug 1940 in Souris, P. E. I.. 6. John Stephen5 Leslie was born 04 Jun 1825 in Inverness (Beauly Parish), Kilwinnock, Scotland, and died 22 Sep 1886 in Souris West, P. E. I.. He married Jane. Occupation: Mariner/farmer Children of John Leslie and Jane are: 25 i. Martha6 Leslie, born 1860. 26 ii. Lilly Leslie, born 1878. 7. Andrew Conan5 Leslie was born 10 Aug 1828 in Conan Parish, Strathpeffer, Scotland, and died 28 Apr 1902 in Souris, P. E. I.. He married Susan Perkins 13 Oct 1856 in P. E. I., daughter of Thomas Perkins and Mary Bowden. She was born 20 Feb 1835 in Chepstow, P.E.I., and died 17 Dec 1925 in Morell, P. E. I..Burial: Union Cemetery, Souris West, P. E. I. Children of Andrew Leslie and Susan Perkins are: 27 i. Lillie6 Leslie, born 18 Aug 1857; died 12 Oct 1859 in Souris, P.E.I..Burial: Bay Fortune United Church Cemetery, P. E. I. + 28 ii. George Leslie, born 23 Jul 1859 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 05 Apr 1941 in Morell, P.E.I.. 29 iii. John Leslie, born 23 Jul 1859 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 20 Mar 1905 in Souris West, P. E. I. Burial: Union Cemetery, Souris West, P. E. I. + 30 iv. Elisabeth Leslie, born 06 Nov 1861 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 06 Feb 1929 in Salt Lake City. + 31 v. Priscilla Leslie, born 10 Aug 1864 in Gowan Brae, P.E.I.; died 03 Jan 1915 in Souris West, P.E.I. + 32 vi. Mary Harlow (May) Leslie, born 11 Nov 1867 in Gowan Brae, P.E.I.; died 26 Feb 1937 in Dartmouth, N. S. 9. James Reid5 Leslie was born 02 Feb 1832 in Stornoway, Scotland, and died 28 May 1905 in P. E. I. He married Emily Perkins 01 Jan 1865 in Souris West, P. E. I., She was born 14 Dec 1840 in Souris West, P.E.I., and died 1901 in P. E. I. Both were buried in Union Cemetery, Bay Fortune. Children of James Leslie and Emily Perkins are: + 34 i. Ida6 Leslie, born 1867 in Kings County, P.E.I.; died 15 Jul 1907 in Charlottetown, P.E.I. 35 ii. George Havelock Leslie, born 03 May 1869 in Souris. + 36 iii. Emily Perkins Leslie, born 10 Aug 1873 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 18 Apr 1902 in Eglington - 37 iv. Dr. Howard Alexander Leslie, born 13 May 1877 in Souris; died 16 Jan 1922 in Buena Vista Bay, Newfoundland. 38 v. Ethel Leslie, born Abt. 1880. + 39 vi. Amelia Leslie, born 28 Aug 1880 in Souris, P. E. I.. 10. Norman5 Leslie was born 29 Nov 1833 in Charlottetown, P. E. I., and died 12 Mar 1872 in Souris, P.E.I. He married Mary McDonald. Burial: Bay Fortune United Church, P. E. I.

Generation No. 3 14. Alexander George6 Leslie was born 23 Apr 1856 in P. E. I., and died 09 Feb 1935 in P. E. I.. He married (1) Margaret Agnes Mullally 12 Feb 1889. He married (2) Sarah Jane McPhee. Child of Alexander Leslie and Margaret Mullally is: 41 i. Francis Joseph7 Leslie, born 20 Nov 1889. Children of Alexander Leslie and Sarah McPhee are: 42 i. Mary Agnes7 Leslie, born 19 May 1893 in PEI; died 1948 in Edmonton, AB 43 ii. Harold (Harry) Leslie, born 05 Sep 1895 in Souris Line Road, P.E.I.; died 31 Jan 1987 in Souris. 44 iii. Margaret Ellenor (Ellie) Leslie, born 07 May 1896; died 1972 in Detroit, Michigan. 45 iv. Lilian Elizabeth Leslie, born 24 Aug 1898 in Souris Line Road, P. E. I.; died 27 May 1973 46 v. Anistatia Jane Leslie, born 28 Aug 1900 in P. E. I.; died 1977 in Boston, Mass 47 vi. Marion Leslie, born 1903 in P. E. I.; died 1990 in Mass., U. S. A. 48 vii. Charles Leslie, born 01 Jun 1907 in Souris Line Road, P. E. I.; died 20 Apr 1992 in P. E. I 49 viii. Matthias Leslie, born 1908 in P. E. I.; died 05 Nov 1995 in Vancouver, B. C. 50 ix. George Alexander (Big George) Leslie, born 02 Mar 1909 in Souris Line Road, P. E. I.; died 18 Sep 1985 in Charlottetown, P.E.I. 51 x. Bernard Joseph Leslie, born 07 Jun 1910 in Souris, P. E. I.; died 19 Oct 1984 in Souris, P. E. I.. 52 xi. Cecelia Leslie, born 07 Jun 1910 in P. E. I.; died 1934 P. E. I. 16. Norman Rothes6 Leslie was born 03 Jun 1859 in Priest Pond, P. E. I. and died Aug 1951 in Saskatoon, SK. He married (1) Mary Julie (May) McMahon 31 Oct 1886 in Brandon, MB. He married (2) Anastasia McPhee 12 Feb 1917 in Souris, P.E.I Children of Norman Leslie and Mary McMahon are: 53 i. William James7 Leslie, born 03 Aug 1887 in , SK; died 18 Aug 1967 in B. C. 54 ii. George Thomas Leslie, born 16 Sep 1888 in Lebret, SK; died 26 Apr 1956 in Prince Albert, SK. 55 iii. (Maggie) Margaret Mary Leslie, born 13 Dec 1889 in Fort Qu'Appelle, N.W.T.; died 20 Dec 1979 in Saskatoon, SK. 56 iv. Annie Agnes Leslie, born 14 Mar 1891; died 04 Apr 1916. 57 v. (Minnie) Mary Ellen Leslie, born 08 Feb 1893; died 1957. 58 vi. (Lilly) Mary Lillian Leslie, born 22 Nov 1894 in Lebret, SK; 59 vii. (Lizzie) Mary Elizabeth Leslie, born 22 Nov 1894 in Lebret, SK; died 1972 in Tacoma, WA. 60 viii. Susan Elva Leslie, born 27 May 1896 in Lebret, SK; died 14 Nov 1988 in Green Meadows, P.E.I.. 61 ix. Ida Jane Leslie, born 26 May 1898; died 1984. 62 x. John Joshua (Josh) Leslie, born 09 Mar 1900; died 06 Feb 1980 in Edmonton, AB. 63 xi. Donald Joseph (Spike) Leslie, born 18 Apr 1902 in Cupar, SK; died 29 Mar 1943 in Vancouver. 64 xii. Catherine Matilda Leslie, born 28 Dec 1903; died 31 Mar 1999 in Regina, SK. 65 xiii. Philip Andrew Leslie, born 10 Jan 1906 in , SK; died 15 Feb 1966 in Vancouver, B. C. 66 xiv. Lucy Agnes Leslie, born 30 Aug 1908; died 14 Nov 1981 67 xv. Allan Stuart Leslie, born 11 Jul 1910 in Cupar, Sask.; died 23 Nov 1991 in Burnaby, B. C Children of Norman Leslie and Anastasia McPhee are: 69 i. (Mickey) Annie Mae7 Leslie, born 02 Jan 1918 in Cupar, SK; died 13 May 2001 in Edmonton, AB. 70 ii. Norman Joseph Leslie, born 25 Jul 1919 in Cupar, SK. 17. Donald Charles6 Leslie was born 03 Apr 1862 in P. E. I., and died 08 Jun 1931 in Cupar, Sask. He married Mary Rice. She was born in Fairfield, P.E.I.. Children of Donald Leslie and Mary Rice are: 71 i. Norman Francis7 Leslie, born 18 Aug 1893. 72 ii. (Cassie) Catherine Violet Leslie, born 14 May 1900 73 iii. Baby Leslie. 74 iv. Cassie Leslie. 18. Rachael Jane6 Leslie was born 1865 in Souris, P. E. I., and died in Saskatoon, SK. She married (1) Matthias Hanning He died in Souris, P. E. I. She married (2) James Bonnie Abt. 1907. Child of Rachael Leslie and Matthias Hanning is: 75 i. (Pearl) Margaret Ruphina7 Hanning, born Abt. 1895; died 11 Jul 1982 in Regina, SK. Child of Rachael Leslie and James Bonnie is: 76 i. Joseph7 Bonnie. 21. John Philip6 Leslie was born 12 Apr 1869 in Souris, P. E. I., and died 25 Nov 1899 in Souris. Children of John Leslie and Barbara White are: 77 i. Aden7 Leslie. 78 ii. Allan Oswald Leslie, born 11 Dec 1898 in Souris, P.E.I.; died 09 Mar 1899 in Souris, P.E.I.. 22. Josiah Peter6 Leslie was born 27 Apr 1873 in P. E. I., and died 01 Nov 1965 in Ottawa, Ont. He married Mary Matilda McDougall 26 Feb 1903 in P. E. I Children of Josiah Leslie and Mary McDougall are: 79 i. Margaret Isabelle7 Leslie, born 01 Aug 1904; died in infancy of typhoid fever. 80 ii. Irenoeus William Leslie, born 28 Jun 1905; died in infancy. 81 iii. Archibald Gregory (Archie) Leslie, born 10 May 1908. 82 iv. Francis James (Frank) Leslie, born 10 Oct 1910 in Saskatoon, SK; died 1996. 83 v. Lorne Augustine Leslie, born 28 May 1913; died 27 Apr 1978. 84 vi. Mary Genevieve Leslie, born 10 Sep 1921 85 vii. Regis Norman Leslie, born 15 Jun 1923; died 14 Jul 1959. 23. Augusta Isabella6 Leslie was born 23 Mar 1876 in King's County, P.E.I., and died 03 Mar 1966 in Weyburn, Sask.. She married John Meehan 25 Nov 1903, Lebret, Sask.. Children of Augusta Leslie and John Meehan are: 86 i. William Robert7 Meehan, born 12 Nov 1904 in Loon Creek, Sask.; died Apr 1905 in Cupar, SK 87 ii. Cordula Alice Meehan born 22 Oct 1905 in Loon Creek, Sask.; died 16 Mar 1993 in Regina SK. 88 iii. Gerald Joseph Meehan, born 07 Dec 1906 in Cupar, Sask.; died 11 Oct 1982 in Cupar, Sask.. 89 iv. Anne Eusebia Meehan, born 14 Aug 1909 in Cupar, SK; died 05 Mar 2003 in Cupar, SK 90 v. Dinnis Redmond Meehan, born 04 Jan 1911 in Cupar, Sask.; died 19 Jun 1969 in Sintaluta, Sask.. 91 vi. (Molly) Mary Jane Meehan, born 07 Jul 1912 in Cupar, Sask.; died 16 Jul 2005 in Regina, SK. . 24. Flora Minialis6 Leslie was born 23 Mar 1876 in King's County, P.E.I., and died 25 Aug 1940 in Souris, P. E. I.. She married James A . MacDonald 03 Nov 1895. Children of Flora Leslie and (Big MacDonald are: 93 i. Reggie (Officer)7 MacDonald, born 28 Sep 1896 in P. E. I.; died 10 Sep 1969 in Boston, MA. 94 ii. Viola MacDonald, born 1898 in Red House, P.E.I.; died 1929 in Red House, P.E.I.. 95 iii. Margaret Pearle (Officer) MacDonald, born 02 Apr 1901 in Red House, P. E. I.; died 09 Jan 1983 in Charlottetown, P. E. I 96 iv. Augusta (Gussie Officer) MacDonald, born 26 Oct 1905 in Red House, P. E. I.; died 26 Sep 1993 in Little Pond, P. E. I.. 97 v. Leslie Bernard (Officer) MacDonald, born 1907 in Red House; died 1907 in Red House. 98 vi. John James MacDonald, born 12 Jan 1909 in Red House, P. E. I.; died 13 Jul 1993 in Souris, PEI 28. George6 Leslie was born 23 Jul 1859 in Souris West, P. E. I., and died 05 Apr 1941 in Morell, P.E.I.. He married Josephine Fairchild 31 Jan 1888. Children of George Leslie and Josephine Fairchild are: 99 i. George Walter7 Leslie, born 03 Mar 1889 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 16 Oct 1918 in Charlottetown, P. E. I. 100 ii. Percy Douglas Leslie, born 08 May 1891 in Souris West, P.E.I.; died 16 Mar 1955 in , SK. 101 iii. Mary Harlow Leslie, born 25 Aug 1893 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 28 Apr 1962 in Sherwood, P. E. I.. Burial: Midgell Cemetery 102 iv. John Fairchild Leslie, born 25 Aug 1893 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 09 Apr 1917 in Vimy Ridge - killed in action - WW1 - age 23. 103 v. Isobel Leslie, born 05 Jul 1895 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 23 May 1954 in Charlottetown. 104 vi. Joseph Powell Leslie, born 10 Aug 1897 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 16 Oct 1980 in Calgary, AB. 105 vii. Ann Bowden Leslie, born 10 Aug 1897 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 18 Dec 1956 in Charlottetown, P.E.I. 106 viii. Elspeth Stephens Leslie, born 05 Dec 1899 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 21 Nov 1984 in Guelph, Ont.. 107 ix. Andrew Perkins Leslie, born 24 Sep 1902 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 01 Jan 1981 in Guelph, Ont.. 108 x. James Alexander Leslie, born 25 Aug 1906 in Souris West, P. E. I.; died 27 Jun 1969 in Toronto,. 109 xi. Howard Malcolm Leslie, born 05 Jul 1909 in Morell, P.E.I.; died 08 May 1916 in Morell, P.E.I.- 30. Elisabeth6 Leslie was born 06 Nov 1861 in Souris West, P. E. I., and died 06 Feb 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Malcolm McInnis. Children of Elisabeth Leslie and Malcolm McInnis are: 110 i. Leslie7 McInnis. 111 ii. Eugene McInnis born 09 Feb 1895 in Oregon; died Nov 1963 in Baltimore, MD. 112 iii. Mabel McInnis, born Abt. 1896 in Oregon; died in Portland, OR. 113 iv. Ruth McInnis, born 31 Jul 1893 in Oregon; died 14 Jan 1954 in San Francisco, CA. 31. Priscilla6 Leslie was born 10 Aug 1864 in Gowan Brae, P.E.I., and died 03 Jan 1915 in Souris West, P.E.I.. She married Dr. John Herbert Read Hooper 01 Sep 1891 in Souris East, P.E.I.. 32. Mary Harlow (May)6 Leslie (Andrew Conan5, Alexander4, George Jr. (or Lesly)3, William2 Lesly, George1 Leslie) was born 11 Nov 1867 in Gowan Brae, P.E.I., and died 26 Feb 1937 in Dartmouth, N. S.. She married Charles P. Knight 22 Sep 1887 in Souris East, P.E.I., son of John Knight and Amelia Leslie. He was born 1853, and died 03 Jul 1894. Children of Mary Leslie and Charles Knight are: 115 i. Lilian7 Knight, died in Dartmouth, N. S. She married W. A. C. (Gibb) Gilbert. 116 ii. Amy June Knight, born 22 Jun 1890; died 25 Nov 1908. 117 iii. Bessie Pennfield Knight, born 12 Nov 1893; died 22 Mar 1977 in Edmonton, AB. 34. Ida6 Leslie was born 1867 in Kings County, P.E.I., and died 15 Jul 1907 in Charlottetown,P.E.I.. She married Henry Havelock McFarlane 16 Jun 1891 in Souris East, P.E.I. Children of Ida Leslie and Henry McFarlane are: 118 i. William Havelock7 McFarlane, born 1892; died 1913. 119 ii. James McFarlane, born 1893; died 1894. 120 iii. Ann Lyle MacFarlane, born 05 Jan 1895 in P. E. I.; died 1972 in Montreal, QUE. 121 iv. Emily Leslie McFarlane, born 09 Jan 1896; died 08 Dec 1904. She married William Underhay. 122 v. John Henry McFarlane, born 1900 in P. E. I.; died 1900. 123 vi. Constance Ida McFarlane, born 05 Dec 1904 in Charlottetown, P.E.I.; died Sep 2000 in Halifax, N. S 124 vii. Dora Isabelle McFarlane, born 1906; died 1906. 125 viii. Lyle McFarlane McFarlane. 126 ix. William McFarlane. 36. Emily Perkins6 Leslie (James Reid5, Alexander4, George Jr. (or Lesly)3, William2 Lesly, George1 Leslie) was born 10 Aug 1873 in Souris West, P. E. I., and died 18 Apr 1902 in Eglington. Children of Emily Leslie and William Underhay are: 127 i. William Underhay7 born 1898 in Eglington, P.E.I.; died 1898 in Eglington.. 128 ii. John Reid Underhay, born 14 Sep 1899 in Eglington, P.E.I.; died 1984 in Souris Line Road,PEI. 129 iii. Henry Edward Underhay, born 1900 in Eglington; died 1900. 130 iv. Emily Leslie Underhay, born 18 Apr 1902 in Eglington, P.E.I.; died 27 Jan 1999 in Souris, P.E.I.. 39. Amelia6 Leslie was born 28 Aug 1880 in Souris, P. E. I.. She married William Duncan Curry 13 Sep 1910. Child of Amelia Leslie and William Curry is: 131 i. Leslie7 Curry, died 1952. Contact Marlene Strudwick if you see any family connections above. [email protected]

CLAN LESLIE SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS UPDATE This is the third issue of the Grip Fast Online, sent to members for whom we have an email address. This is an expanded service of publications to keep the members informed and allow more opportunities for members to share their stories and contribute to the work of the Clan Leslie Society International. Please use this online newsletter to give us your views and to share your Leslie (Abernathy, Carney, Moore, Lang, etc) stories. The plan is to keep this letter informal.

Grip Fast. Issues are planned for January, April, July and October. Grip Fast Online. Issues will normally be November, December, February, March, June and August. The Journal. The Journal will be published annually at the end of the summer when the reports of Games and Gatherings have been completed. Note: It is extremely important that those hosting tents at games and family gatherings send pictures and short reports of these events to the Editor, William Leslie at [email protected] The Griffin. The Griffin will be published annually.

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Acting Chief of Clan Leslie Alexander Leslie [email protected] Boreland House, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2LN Scotland Commissioner to the USA Robert E. Leslie 814-773-4842 [email protected] 612 No. Maple Ave., Ridgway, PA, 15853-9756, USA CLAN LESLIE SOCIETY ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS 2008 – 2009 CLAN LESLIE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL TITLE NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL Chieftain Bob (Robert C.) Bailey 6113 El Toro Court, San Jose, 408-224-1190 [email protected] CA, 95123, USA Vice Chieftain David Leslie White 7313 Old Mill Run, Fort Worth, 817-346-3333 [email protected] TX, 76133, USA Secretary-Registrar Leslie K. Seich PO Box 845, Jackson, 732-370-5105 [email protected] NJ, 08527, USA Treasurer Linda Flowers 302 SW 3rd, Tuttle, 405-381-3577 [email protected] OK, 73089, USA Council Donald K. Abernathy 525 East St, Albemarle, 704-982-8253 [email protected] NC, 28001, USA Council Rebecca Dobias 10 Lakeview Drive, Carlyle, 618-594-8273 [email protected] IL, 62231, USA Council Joan Leslie Eike 1227 Route 17C, Barton, 607-565-4437 [email protected] NY, 13734, USA Council Samantha Leslie Gray 61 Robinson Avenue, Glen Cove, 516-676-5719 [email protected] ANPC NY, 11542-2944, USA Council Reuben Leslie 12203 Antoinette Place, Austin, 512-837-6181 [email protected] TX, 78727-5334, USA Council Laura Messing 1107 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, 314- 781-5481 [email protected] MO, 63139, USA 2008 – 2009 CLAN LESLIE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL APPOINTED OFFICERS CASSOC Delegate Fred Leslie 3 Durie St., Toronto, 416-763-2586 [email protected] ON, Canada, M6S 3E5 Chaplain Rev. Samantha Gray, 61 Robinson Ave, Glen Cove, 516-676-5719 [email protected] ANPC NY, 11542, USA Fiddler Anne Leslie 6024 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, 703-960-0095 [email protected] VA, 22310, USA Genealogist Joan Leslie Eike See above Herald Susan C. Abernethy 5643 Limerick Av, San Diego, 858-576-8293 [email protected] CA, 92117-1526, USA Historian Timothy W. Leslie 3800 Horizon Pl., Fort Worth, 817-764-0244 [email protected] TX, 76133 Justiciar Vacant Piper Vacant Publications William Leslie, 82 Tecumseth St., Orillia, 705-326-6791 [email protected] Grip Fast Editor ON, Canada, L3V 1Y2 Journal David L. White, Laura Messing, Elsie Montgomery, Griffin Publications Committee Quartermaster Peter M Leslie 3930 Knowles Road, Wenatchee, 206-890-3053 [email protected] WA, 98801, USA Webmaster Brian Lesslie Jr. 109 Nimmo Ave., 01738 560687 [email protected] Perth, PW1 2PV, Scotland REGIONAL CONVENORS Canada Vacant Central Region Laura Messing 1107 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, 314- 781-5481 [email protected] MO, 63139, USA Europe/Asia Brian Lesslie, Sr. 4 Albany Terr., 07138 563050 [email protected] Perth, PH1 2BD Scotland Mountain US Vacant North East US John Aulerich 16 Mount Hygeia Rd, Foster, 401-351-4017 [email protected] RI, 02825-1435, USA Pacific NW US Vacant Pacific SW US Vacant BRANCH PRESIDENTS South East US Timothy R. Sering 2000 Enon Road 828-874-2550 [email protected] Valdese, NC 28690, USA South West US David Leslie White 7313 Old Mill Run, Fort Worth, 817-346-3333 [email protected] TX, 76133, USA