Margaret J. Kirkland1,2

Family Chart
ID# 14050, (1884 - 1972)
FatherJames Kirkland3,4,5 (24 Aug 1843 - )
MotherMary Jane Taylor3,6,7 (Mar 1848 - 27 Feb 1917)

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Mar 1884, Cumberland, Ontario, Canada8,9,10,11
Marriage: 24 Dec 1906, Nipissing, Ontario, Frederick Legree (2 Dec 1879 - 8 Sep 1959)12,13,14
Death: 30 Dec 1972, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan15,11
Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan16

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Narrative:

     17 Margaret J. Kirkland was born on 6 Mar 1884 in Cumberland, Ontario, Canada.8,9,10,11
     She appeared on the 1891 Census of Buckingham, Ottawa Co., Quebec, in the household of her parents James Kirkland and Mary Jane Taylor.4 She appeared on the 1901 Census of Buckingham Twp, Labelle, Quebec, in the household of her parents.5
     Margaret married Frederick Legree, son of Charles Legree and Catherine Bovin, on 24 Dec 1906 in Nipissing, Ontario.12,13,14
     Margaret and Frederick appeared on the 1911 Census of Cobalt, Nipissing, in Ontario, at 11 Cobalt St.. Their son Wilburn was listed as living with them.18
     Margaret and Frederick, and their sons Wilburn and Homer, immigrated to the United States in 1919.19,20 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at 1527 Lyon St., enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Wilburn and Homer were listed as living with them, as was Daniel Bradley, an auto engineer, age 57, also from Canada.19
     Margaret and Frederick appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at 3523 Alexander St., enumerated 19 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $3,500, and did not own a radio. Their children Wilburn, Homer and Kathryn were listed as living with them.20 She was listed as a "fresh air matron" at a grade school.21
     Margaret and Frederick appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,500. Their children Homer and Kathryn were listed as living with them, They reported that they had all lived in the same city in 1935.22
     Margaret and Frederick appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.23
     Her husband died on 8 Sep 1959.24
     Margaret died on 30 Dec 1972 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 88.15,11 She was buried in Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.16

Children:
     Children with Frederick Legree:

Citations

  1. [S3738] James Kirkland household, Third Census of Canada, 1891, Ottawa, Quebec, Buckingham, shows name as Margret J. Kerkland.
  2. [S3721] Frederick Legree and Margrette Kirkland, return of marriages, shows name as Margrette Kirkland, father's surname as Kirkland, and mother's surname as Taylor.
  3. [S3721] Frederick Legree and Margrette Kirkland, return of marriages.
  4. [S3738] James Kirkland household, Third Census of Canada, 1891, Ottawa, Quebec, Buckingham.
  5. [S3739] James Kirkland household, Fourth Census of Canada, 1901, Labelle, Quebeck, Buckingham.
  6. [S3738] James Kirkland household, Third Census of Canada, 1891, Ottawa, Quebec, Buckingham, shows the girl as daughter of Marey's husband.
  7. [S3739] James Kirkland household, Fourth Census of Canada, 1901, Labelle, Quebeck, Buckingham, shows the girl as daughter of Jane's husband.
  8. [S878] "Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996," Ancestry.com, record for Margaret J Legree, shows date.
  9. [S3739] James Kirkland household, Fourth Census of Canada, 1901, Labelle, Quebeck, Buckingham, shows month, year, age 17, and province.
  10. [S3722] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Nipissing, Ontario, Cobalt, shows month, year, age 27, and province.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 128286984, Margaret T Legree, shows date.
  12. [S3721] Frederick Legree and Margrette Kirkland, return of marriages, shows date and town.
  13. [S3722] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Nipissing, Ontario, Cobalt, shows married.
  14. [S3723] Frederick Legree household, 1930 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows married, with his first marriage at age 27 and hers at 22.
  15. [S878] "Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996," Ancestry.com, record for Margaret J Legree, shows date, city, and county.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 128286984, Margaret T Legree.
  17. [S54] Pound, Glabe Family, pg 24.
  18. [S3722] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Nipissing, Ontario, Cobalt.
  19. [S3720] Fred Legree household, 1920 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan.
  20. [S3723] Frederick Legree household, 1930 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan.
  21. [S3723] Frederick Legree household, 1930 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows occupation as fresh air matron, industry as grade school.
  22. [S3724] Fred Legree household, 1940 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan.
  23. [S13181] Frederick Legree household, 1950 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan.
  24. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 128286971, Frederick Legree, shows date.
  25. [S3722] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Nipissing, Ontario, Cobalt, shows him as the son of her husband.
  26. [S3720] Fred Legree household, 1920 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows him as the son of her husband.
  27. [S3723] Frederick Legree household, 1930 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows him as the son of her husband.
  28. [S3723] Frederick Legree household, 1930 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows the girl as daughter of Margaret's husband.
  29. [S3724] Fred Legree household, 1940 U.S. Census, Genesee Co., Michigan, shows the girl as daughter of Margaret's husband.
  30. [S3725] The Flint Journal, 27 Mar 2011.