Mowbrays in Canada
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MOWBRAYS IN CANADA British Child-Emigrants Scheme, 1870-1930 William Mowbray, aged 13, came on SS Scandinavia; left Liverpool 21-5-1874 for Quebec; in Miss Macphersons party destination Toronto,Ontario. Charles E. Mowbray, aged 14, came on SS Sarmetian(?); left Liverpool via Londonderry in Dr.Barnardo’s party in 1888, destination Quebec. Lily Mowbray, aged 11, and Annie Mowbray, 10, came on SS Labrador in 1898, in Dr.Barnardo’s party to Peterborough, Ontario. Thomas James Argue(!) Mowbray, aged 13, born England, came on Numidian in 1901; left Liverpool 18-7-1901, with Dr.Barnardo’s party, destination Quebec (the final destinations of members of this party were all over Canada – Toronto,Winnipeg,Russell[Manitoba] and Peterborough[Ontario]) Edith Mowbray, aged 11, came on SS Mongolia in 1910, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the Middemans(?) party. John Mulberry aged 11, and T.Mulberry (male) aged 11, arrived together on ‘SS Monogonalia’ at Quebec 1894. Going to Winnipeg, Manitoba with Rev Mr Greep. Emigrants to Canada 1925-1935 1925(arrived): Mary Jane (aged 50), Robert(20), Frederick(19) and Isabella(4) Mowbray – all “British(born?)” – at Quebec, on ‘Athens/Athenia’, 6-9-1925. Glen Mowbray (38) – ‘Canadian’ – arrived at Halifax, N.S. on ‘Pittsburgh’ William Mowbray(50) [and Kathleen(35)?] arrived on ‘Minedriver(?). Both ‘Canadian’ 1926: Douglas S. Mowbray (16); ‘English’, arrived at Quebec on 25th July. 1927: James Mowbray (26), ‘Scottish’, arrived at St.John, New Brunswick, on ‘Montrose’ John Mowbray (23). `Scottish', arrived at Quebec on `Montcalm' May Mowbray (34), `English', arrived at Quebec on `Alamna' John Mowbray (36), `Irish', arrived at Halifax, N.S. 1928: Albert N. Mowbray (14), `English', arrived at Que bec on `Montcalm' Charles Mowbray (27), `Irish', arrived at Quebec. 1929: George S.R.Mowbray (32); Kathleen E.(8); and Barbara M.(7)Mowbray,all `Scottish', arrived Quebec on `Lacratia'(?) Kathleen A. Mowbray (29), `English', arrived on `Lacreta ia'(?) [same party as last?] Robert A.G.Mowbray (48), `Scottish', arrived at Quebec on `Metzamo' Kathleen Mowbray (19), `Scottish', arrived at Quebec on `Athenia' Samuel J Mulberry (31) `Irish', arrived at Quebec Earlier Records of Immigrants (a) Those arriving at Quebec City 1865-1869- Andrew Mowbray, aged 21, arrived 23-6-1865 on `United Kingdom' Andrew Mowbray, aged 20, arrived 26-9-1865 on `Moravian' James Mowbray, aged 27, a miner, single, `Scottish',embarked at Glasgow 25 th May 1865 on SS `St.George', bound for Quebec and Montreal, via Kingston. (b) from Daniel O'Connell in `Generation' ± (New Brunswick Genealogical Society, March 1987, p.8) Chri.(age13);Ephemia (11);Mary(16),and Robert (25) Moobery arrived Quebec 1832. (c) A list from the Internet (early 2001) Robert Mowbray, living 1877, native of Scotland; in Elgin County. John Mowbray, living 1877, native of USA; in Ontario Co., Ontario. Hugh Mowbray, living 1879, native of Ireland; in Huron Co., Ontario. Hugh Mowbery, aged 78 in 1901. Immigrant to Canada in 1833. In Pickering,Ontario. Nancy Mowbery, aged 74 in 1901, Immigrant to Canada in 1840. In Pickering. Matilda Mowbray, aged 81 in 1901, immigrant to Canada in 1833. In Pickering,Ont. Gertrude Mowbray, aged 25 in 1901, born outside Canada. Immigrant in 1901 to Quebec; in Sheffield County. Martha Mowbray, aged 75 in 1901, born England. In Ontario province. Thomas Mowbray, aged 66 in 1901. Immigrant to Canada in 1870; in Toronto City. Emma Mowbray, aged 55 in 1901. Immigrant to Canada in 1870; in Toronto City. Charles F. Mowbray, aged 39 in 1901. Immigrant to Canada in 1870; in Toronto City. Albert Mowbray, born 1913. To Canada 1928 with boys brought by British Immigration Co. Canadian Military who died in World Wars One and Two: Alexander McKenzie Mowbray, died 1-10-1942. Flt.Sgt.R.C.A.F. Grave at Kiel, Germany. Cyril McLellan Mowbray, aged 18 of Saskatchewan Rgt; only son of Lt.Col. J.A.C.Mowbray and Sadie of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grave at Ypres,Belgium. Frederick David Mowbray, died 18-8-1945, aged 40, of R.C.Ordnance Corps, son of David K and Mary Jane Mowbray. Husband of Mary Mowbray of Largs, Ayrshire,Scotland. John Mowbray, died 27-5-1916 aged 22, of Saskatchewan Rgt., son of Peter Mowbray of Ioca, British Columbia. Husband of Mrs.N.Davis(fly.Mowbray) 1480 Lincoln Ave, Winnipeg. Joseph Mowbray, died 17-8-1917, aged 28, Sgt. in Saskatchewan Rgt., son of Mr. And Mrs.Joseph Mowbray of Hunterham Cottage,Lochmaben, Dumfreishire, Scotland. James Eastwood Mowbray, died 3-6-1916, private soldier in 52nd Btn. Manitoba Rgt.; grave at Ypres. John Roy Mowbray, died 1-12-1942 aged 23, R.C.A.F., son of Roy V. and Eva Mowbray of Brooklin,Ontario. Wilbur Mowbray, died 9-6-1944, aged 23 in R.C.Artillery, son of Ralph , stepson of Edna Mowbray of Lascombe, Alberta. William Noah Mowbrey, died 22-9-1916 aged 34, in Manitoba Rgt., son of Thomas Mowbrey, 3 North Cottages, Compton Square, Highbury, London. Canadian Soldiers in World War One Cyril McLellan Mowbray Ernest George Mowbray Frederick R Mowbray George Frederick Mowbray George Stewart Robertson Mowbray Henry Dickson Mowbray Hugh Ralph Mowbray J Mowbray James Eastwood Mowbray James N Mowbray John Mowbray John Mowbray John Arthur Clark Mowbray Joseph Wilson Mowbray Morrison(?) Mowbray Oraville Mowbray Perry George Mowbray Peter Alan Mowbray William Mowbray NEW BRUNSWICK Land Petitions 1800-1906 19-9-1818. The Petition of Andrew Crawford and Robert Moobery, both born in Ireland, and emigrated to this Country a short time since. Andrew Crawford is married and has a family, and Robert Moobery is single. They desire to become permanent settlers and are informed of a tract of vacant wilderness land adjoining lands granted to Stephen Crawford, to the Westward, in the parish of Springfield and Norton in Kings County. Andrew Crawford prays for 500 acres and Robert Moobery for 300 acres. On 19-9-1818 before Benjamin B Crawford Justice of the Peace for Kings Co, both petitioners appeared and made oaths that the above is true. (Robert signs “Robert Moobry”) Land Grants Index 1765-1900 5-2-1855 in Carleton Co. Thomas Mowbray. 100 acres. Book 44, gt.6706. 13-1-1886 in Victoria Co. Wm.Douglas Mowbray & Horatio A.Mowbray. 100 acres each. Book 121, grants 20,655 and 20,657. Carleton County Marraiges 1832 – 1887 29th July 1884. John Mowbray of Woodstock & Carrie Marston of Woodstock. Kingston (Kings Co.) Cemetery: Forrest W. Mowbray of Whitehead, died 17-10-1906 aged 37 Mary Ann, wife of Hugh Mowbray of Whitehead, died 20-3-1911, aged 74 Hugh Mowbray of Whitehead died 14-2-1914, aged 78 Robert Mowbray of Whitehead, died 6-11-1933, aged 64. New Brunswick Marriages 1887-1926 (from Internet 10-10-2001) 6-6-1889. St.John Co. John C. Mowbray and Jennie Rogers. 24-6-1901. St.John Co. Joseph Hazen Mowbray and Mary Louise McVane. 4-5-1910. Westmoreland Co. William J. Mowbray and Gertrude J. Sears. 16-11-1916. Victoria Co. Forest C. Mowbray and Alexandra S…. Winter. 24-9-1924. St.John Co. Walter Douglas Mowbray and Florence Mary Rossiter. (also some females, not given here) Births 1890-1906? 25th June 1890 ? St.John. Ella Sarah, dau. John C.Mobray & Fanny Rogers 6th January 1893 St.John: Walter Douglas, son of John C. & Jessie L.Mowbray 9th June 1896 St.John: George William, son of (as last) 1865 Directory James E. Mowbray, laborer, Portland, St.John County. 1851 Census of Kingston Abigail Mowbray Widow 49 Born New Brunswick. Loyalist. Robert C.Mowbray Son 28 Born New Brunswick John W.Mowbray Son 18 Born New Brunswicj Hugh Mowbray Son 16 Born New Brunswick James E.Mowbray Son 14 Born New Brunswick. 1861(December) Census of Kingston. Robert Mobury. 38. Native. Farmer. Episcopalian. Jane Mobury 29 wife Robert Mobury 7 son George Mobury 2 son (next door)- Hugh Mobury 25 Native Jane Mobury 19 Abigail Mobury 50 Mother 1871 Census of Kingston Hugh Moberry 33 Farmer Born New Brunswick. Irish origin. Mary J.Moberry 29 English origin. Wellington Moberry 8(male) Irish origin. Hazen Moberry 5(male) Irish origin Deforest Moberry 2(male) Irish origin. 1871 Census of Woodstock, Dist.#3, Carleton county Thomas Mowbra 72 farmer Born Ireland Irish Ann do 67 do do do John do 14 do New Brunswick 1881 Census of ward 3 Portland (St John's county) Robert C.Mowbray 58 Labourer Born New Brunswick, Irish origin Jane do 48 do do do English do George do 19 shoecutter do do do Irish do John C. do 17 cabinet maker do do do do do 1881 Census of ward 2 Portland (St.John's county) James Mowbray 26 sailor Born New Brunswick. Irish origin Susanna do 26 do do do do do Alice do 6 do do do do do Ida do 2 do do do do do Clara do 2m do do do do do 1881 Census of Kingston Hugh Mowbray 46 farmer Born New Brunswick Irish origin Jane do 36 do do do do do Wellington do 16 carpenter do do do do do Hazen do 14 do do do do do Deforest do 12 do do do do do Robert do 9 do do do do do 1891 census of Woodstock, Div.2 (Carleton County) John Mowbray 30 farmer Born New Brunswick. Fa. + mo. born Ireland Carrie do 22 wife do do do Frank N. do 6 son do do do Annie M. do 5 dau do do do Elizabeth do 3 dau do do do Robert L. do 2 son do do do Emma P. do 6m do do do 1901 Census of Victoria District: William D.