Catharine Waddell1

F, #52021, b. circa 1832
Father*Thomas Waddell2 b. 29 Aug 1802, d. 29 Dec 1858
Mother*Mary Gairdner2 b. 10 Apr 1812, d. 5 Aug 1886
Last Edited15 Jan 2026
     She was born circa 1832, Scotland.2
     Cath'rn Waddell was found on a passenger list for the ship "John Hale" with her parents Tho's and Mary dated 16 May 1835 departing from, bound for New York. Mary's sister, Cath'rn Gardiner was also travelling with them. On this passenger list, many given names had superscript endings which I have indicated with an appostophe, for example "Tho's."3

Citations

  1. [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Mary Waddell, Maiden Name: Gairdner, Age: 74y, Cemetery: Lawrence / Waddell, Clarke Twp., ON, Canada, Comment: Mary is buried here., Notes: Wife of Thomas Waddell. Mother of David, Catharine and Robina Waddell and Jane Bigham.. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots.
  2. [S15967] "Emigration of the children of Thomas Gairdner & Catherine Hutchison", 8 Sep 2025, Robin and Margaret McEwen-King (Scotland), to Rick Moffat (Mesa, Arizona), 1835 on the. 16th of May the Waddell family are listed among
    the passengers going on board the ship John Hale (Burthen
    367 tons - carrying 165 passengers) at Greenock, Scotland.
    They arrive in New York on the the 8th of July 1835. A
    voyage of 433 days - for comparison see the Renwick journey
    in 1833 below.
    Passenger list shows - Thos Waddell (age 32, Farmer) Former
    place and residence Shotts with 7 boxes for personal use for
    the family. Mary Waddell (Age 23), Cathrn Waddell (age 3),
    Jane Waddell (Age 1) and Cathrn Gardiner sic (Age 19 ,
    former place Lanark).
    See Passenger List - lines 116 to 120, Waddell family plus Cathrn Gardiner; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Hereinafter cited as "Emigration - children T. Gairdner & C. Hutchison."
  3. [S15967] Robin and Margaret McEwen-King, "Emigration - children T. Gairdner & C. Hutchison", 1835 on the. 16th of May the Waddell family are listed among
    the passengers going on board the ship John Hale (Burthen
    367 tons - carrying 165 passengers) at Greenock, Scotland.
    They arrive in New York on the the 8th of July 1835. A
    voyage of 433 days - for comparison see the Renwick journey
    in 1833 below.
    Passenger list shows - Thos Waddell (age 32, Farmer) Former
    place and residence Shotts with 7 boxes for personal use for
    the family. Mary Waddell (Age 23), Cathrn Waddell (age 3),
    Jane Waddell (Age 1) and Cathrn Gardiner sic (Age 19 ,
    former place Lanark).
    See Passenger List - lines 116 to 120, Waddell family plus Cathrin Gardiner.

Jane Waddell1,2,3

F, #52022, b. 28 May 1834, d. 10 April 1862
Father*Thomas Waddell1,2 b. 29 Aug 1802, d. 29 Dec 1858
Mother*Mary Gairdner1,2 b. 10 Apr 1812, d. 5 Aug 1886
Last Edited19 Jan 2026
     She was born on 28 May 1834, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,2 Jane married George Bigham in 1856.1,3
     Jane Waddell died on 10 April 1862, Orono, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.1 She was buried at Lawrence / Waddell Cemetery, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada.1,4
     She was found on a passenger list for the ship "John Hale" with her parents Tho's and Mary dated 16 May 1835 departing from, bound for New York. Mary's sister, Cath'rn Gardiner was also travelling with them. On this passenger list, many given names had superscript endings which I have indicated with an appostophe, for example "Tho's."5
     George and Jane Bigham appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), enumerated 13 January 1861, described as a farmer. Their daughter Mary Elizabeth was listed as living with them. His inferred parents, James and Elizabeth Bigham, both aged 65, were included in this inferred household.Note that age is given as the next birthday, and households were not explicitly identified.3

Family

George Bigham b. c 1834
Children

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Lawrence Cemetery: Jane Jack (sic) Bigham née Waddell
    Grave marker transcription:
    (older marker)
    In Memory Of     Jane
    Wife of George Bigham
    Who died     Apr. 10, 1862     Aged 28 Y'rs
    Also an infant son
    Beneath this stone lie sleeping here,
    A tender Mother and an infant dear
    Great is the loss that I sustain,
    But hope in Heaven to meet again.
    (Second, shared marker)
    In Memory Of
    Catharine     Died March 2, 1861     Aged 19 Years
    Robina     Died July 1, 1847     Aged 2 Years
    Jane     wife of George Bigham
    Died April 10, 1862     Aged 28 Years
    Daughtsers of Thomas & Mary G. Waddell.
  2. [S15967] "Emigration of the children of Thomas Gairdner & Catherine Hutchison", 8 Sep 2025, Robin and Margaret McEwen-King (Scotland), to Rick Moffat (Mesa, Arizona), 1835 on the. 16th of May the Waddell family are listed among
    the passengers going on board the ship John Hale (Burthen
    367 tons - carrying 165 passengers) at Greenock, Scotland.
    They arrive in New York on the the 8th of July 1835. A
    voyage of 433 days - for comparison see the Renwick journey
    in 1833 below.
    Passenger list shows - Thos Waddell (age 32, Farmer) Former
    place and residence Shotts with 7 boxes for personal use for
    the family. Mary Waddell (Age 23), Cathrn Waddell (age 3),
    Jane Waddell (Age 1) and Cathrn Gardiner sic (Age 19 ,
    former place Lanark).
    See Passenger List - lines 116 to 120, Waddell family plus Cathrn Gardiner; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Hereinafter cited as "Emigration - children T. Gairdner & C. Hutchison."
  3. [S16294] George Bigham household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page: 31; Lines: 5 to 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1016-1017, George Bigham, 27, Inferred Head, Jane Bigham, 26, Inferred Wife, Mary Elizabeth Bigham, 4, Inferred daughter, James Bigham, 65, Inferred Father, Elizabeth Bigham, 65, Inferred Mother.
  4. [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, She has two records in the Cemsearch database: 17LAWRE39^1 and 17LAWRI^4. I have inquired to see if the information can be merged (17 Jan 2026). Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots.
  5. [S15967] Robin and Margaret McEwen-King, "Emigration - children T. Gairdner & C. Hutchison", 1835 on the. 16th of May the Waddell family are listed among
    the passengers going on board the ship John Hale (Burthen
    367 tons - carrying 165 passengers) at Greenock, Scotland.
    They arrive in New York on the the 8th of July 1835. A
    voyage of 433 days - for comparison see the Renwick journey
    in 1833 below.
    Passenger list shows - Thos Waddell (age 32, Farmer) Former
    place and residence Shotts with 7 boxes for personal use for
    the family. Mary Waddell (Age 23), Cathrn Waddell (age 3),
    Jane Waddell (Age 1) and Cathrn Gardiner sic (Age 19 ,
    former place Lanark).
    See Passenger List - lines 116 to 120, Waddell family plus Cathrin Gardiner.
  6. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Mary Elizabeth Borland; Death: 19 May 1929, Western Hospital, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Death Age: 72 10 22, Birth Date: 27 Jun 1856, Birth Place: Clarke Twnshp, Cause of Death: Concussion of Brain, Occupation: N/A, Marital Status: M (married), Parents: George Bigham & Jane Waddell (both born Durham County), Informant: C. B. Borland, husband, Burial: 22 May 1929, Orono, Ont., Registration #: 004351.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Orono Cemetery: Mary Elizabeth Borland née Bigham
    Grave marker transcription:.
  8. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Lawrence Cemetery: Infant Son Bigham
    Grave marker transcription:
    In Memory Of     Jane
    Wife of George Bigham
    Who died     Apr. 10, 1862     Aged 28 Y'rs
    Also an infant son.

Wilbur Nowlin1

M, #52023
Father*Thomas Hargitt Nowlin1 b. 18 Aug 1846, d. 11 Sep 1915
Mother*Zeruiah Mericle1 b. 12 Oct 1851, d. 30 Nov 1937
Last Edited13 Sep 2025
     In the obituary of Zerniah (sic) Nowlin who died 30 November 1937, her son, Wilbur Nowlin was listed as a survivor.1

Citations

  1. [S15794] Mrs. Zerniah Nowlin Rites Thurs. At Bright, The Journal-Press, Aurora, Indiana, 02 Dec 1937, Page 4, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Zerniah (sic) Nowlin nee Mericle. Hereinafter cited as The Journal-Press.

Flora Nowlin1

F, #52024
Father*Thomas Hargitt Nowlin1 b. 18 Aug 1846, d. 11 Sep 1915
Mother*Zeruiah Mericle1 b. 12 Oct 1851, d. 30 Nov 1937
Last Edited13 Sep 2025
     In the obituary of Zerniah (sic) Nowlin who died 30 November 1937, her daughter, Flora Markland of Rush County, was listed as a survivor.1

Citations

  1. [S15794] Mrs. Zerniah Nowlin Rites Thurs. At Bright, The Journal-Press, Aurora, Indiana, 02 Dec 1937, Page 4, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Zerniah (sic) Nowlin nee Mericle. Hereinafter cited as The Journal-Press.

Charles Nowlin1

M, #52025
Father*Thomas Hargitt Nowlin1 b. 18 Aug 1846, d. 11 Sep 1915
Mother*Zeruiah Mericle1 b. 12 Oct 1851, d. 30 Nov 1937
Last Edited13 Sep 2025
     In the obituary of Zerniah (sic) Nowlin who died 30 November 1937, her son, Charles Nowlin was listed as predeceased.1

Citations

  1. [S15794] Mrs. Zerniah Nowlin Rites Thurs. At Bright, The Journal-Press, Aurora, Indiana, 02 Dec 1937, Page 4, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Zerniah (sic) Nowlin nee Mericle. Hereinafter cited as The Journal-Press.

Evelyn Florence Burton1

F, #52034, b. 1903 or 1904, d. 24 June 1965
Last Edited15 Sep 2025
     She was born in 1903 or 1904, USA.1,2 Evelyn married Robert Melvin Argue on 11 July 1923 at Metropolitan church, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,2
     Evelyn Florence Burton died on 24 June 1965, Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Evelyn Florence Argue.
Survived by her husband, Melvin Argue. Survivor(s): Kenneth Argue and Bill Dickson.1
Evelyn Florence Burton was buried on 28 June 1965 at Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 12 July 1923 :
ARGUE-BURTON.
     A pretty wedding ceremony was performed in the Metropolitan church, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when Miss Evelyn Burton, daughter of J. N. Burton, formerly of Moose Jaw, now of Sacramento, Calif., became the bride of Melvin Argue, of Rouleau. The bride was charming in gown of Mayflower pink gondeauro crepe, with picture hat to match, and carrying a bouquet of sweet heart roses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. W. Avison, and the couple weer (sic) attended by Miss Pearl Heron, of Moose Jaw, and Earl Argue, brother of the groom. The newly married couple left in the evening for Winnipeg, and on their return will reside at Rouleau.3

     Robert M. and Evelyn F. Argue appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of RM of Bratt's Lake No. 129, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1931. Robert was described as a farmer on his own grain farm.2
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared, 25 June 1965.1
     In the obituary of Robert Melvin Argue, who died 1 February 1981, his first wife, Evelyn Argue, was listed as predeceased.5
     In the obituary of Kenneth Burton Argue who died 18 May 2015, his parents, Melvin Argue and Evelyn Argue were listed or implied as predeceased.6
     In the obituary of Lynn Dickson who died 28 September 2018, her grandparents, Melvin Argue and Evelyn Argue were listed or implied as predeceased.7

Family

Robert Melvin Argue b. 10 Jun 1900, d. 1 Feb 1981
Marriage*Evelyn married Robert Melvin Argue on 11 July 1923 at Metropolitan church, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S15975] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 25 Jun 1965, Page 28, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn Florence ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S15981] Robert M Argue household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bratt's Lake, Weyburn, Saskatchewan; Page: 4; Family: 34, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27345, Robert M Argue, 30, Head, Evelyn F Argue, 27, Wife, Gwendolyn Argue, 5, Daughter, Kenneth Argue, 4, Son.
  3. [S15972] Weddings: Argue—Burton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 12 Jul 1923, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Argue - Burton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  4. [S15975] Leader-Post, 25 Jun 1965, Page 28, column 1, Obituary: Robert (Melvin) ARGUE.
  5. [S15974] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 02 Feb 1981, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert (Melvin) ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  6. [S15976] Obituaries: Argue, Kenneth Burton, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, 22 May 2015 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Kenneth Burton ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Calgary Herald.
  7. [S15979] Obituaries: Diskson, Lynn (Delee), The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 13 Oct 2018, Paage B11, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lynn "Delee" DICKSON. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.

William Dickson1

M, #52037
Last Edited15 Sep 2025
     He was commonly known as Bill Dickson.2
     In the obituary of Evelyn Florence Argue who died 24 June 1965, her son-in-law, Bill Dickson, of Regina, was listed as a survivor.3
     In the obituary of Robert Melvin Argue who died 1 February 1981, his son-in-law, Bill Dickson, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Lynn Dickson who died 28 September 2018, her father, William Dickson, was listed or implied as predeceased.1

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S15979] Obituaries: Diskson, Lynn (Delee), The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 13 Oct 2018, Paage B11, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lynn "Delee" DICKSON. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S15974] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 02 Feb 1981, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert (Melvin) ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S15975] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 25 Jun 1965, Page 28, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn Florence ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.

Kenneth Burton Argue1

M, #52038, b. 6 May 1927, d. 18 May 2015
Father*Robert Melvin Argue2,3 b. 10 Jun 1900, d. 1 Feb 1981
Mother*Evelyn Florence Burton2,3 b. 1903 or 1904, d. 24 Jun 1965
Relationship4th cousin of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited15 Sep 2025
     He was born on 6 May 1927, Rouleau, RM of Redburn No. 130, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,3 Kenneth married Lyla (?)2 Kenneth married Ceridwin Caroline Ware.1
     Kenneth Burton Argue died on 18 May 2015, Alberta, Canada at age 88.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Kenneth Burton Argue.
Predeceased by his wife, Lyla Argue and Ceridwin Caroline Argue. Predeceased by his parents: Melvin Argue and Evelyn Argue.1
Kenneth Burton Argue was buried circa 23 May 2015.1
     He was commonly known as Ken Argue.2 Kenneth Burton appeared 1n the 1931 Canadian Census of RM of Bratt's Lake No. 129, Saskatchewan, in the household of Robert M. Argue and Evelyn F. Argue.3
     In the obituary of Evelyn Florence Argue who died 24 June 1965, her son, Kenneth Argue, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Robert Melvin Argue who died 1 February 1981, his son, Ken Argue, was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of Ceridwin Caroline Argue who died 15 October 2005, her husband, Ken Argue, was listed as a survivor.5

Family 1

Lyla (?) d. 1984
Marriage*Kenneth married Lyla (?)2 

Family 2

Ceridwin Caroline Ware b. c 1924, d. 15 Oct 2005
Marriage*Kenneth married Ceridwin Caroline Ware.1 

Citations

  1. [S15976] Obituaries: Argue, Kenneth Burton, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, 22 May 2015 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Kenneth Burton ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Calgary Herald.
  2. [S15974] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 02 Feb 1981, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert (Melvin) ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S15981] Robert M Argue household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bratt's Lake, Weyburn, Saskatchewan; Page: 4; Family: 34, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27345, Robert M Argue, 30, Head, Evelyn F Argue, 27, Wife, Gwendolyn Argue, 5, Daughter, Kenneth Argue, 4, Son.
  4. [S15975] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 25 Jun 1965, Page 28, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn Florence ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  5. [S15977] Obituaries: Argue, Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer, Alberta, 20 Oct 2005, Page 25, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Cerid Caroline Argue. Hereinafter cited as Red Deer Advocate.

Lyla (?)1

F, #52039, d. 1984
Last Edited15 Sep 2025
     Lyla married Kenneth Burton Argue.1
     Lyla (?) died in 1984.2
     In the obituary of Robert Melvin Argue who died 1 February 1981, his daughter-in-law, Lyla Argue, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Kenneth Burton Argue, who died 18 May 2015, his first wife, Lyla Argue, was listed as predeceased.2

Family

Kenneth Burton Argue b. 6 May 1927, d. 18 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S15974] Death Notice: Argue, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 02 Feb 1981, Page 33, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert (Melvin) ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S15976] Obituaries: Argue, Kenneth Burton, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, 22 May 2015 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Kenneth Burton ARGUE. Hereinafter cited as Calgary Herald.