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Note for: Alexander Sandy Pinkerton, 25 OCT 1858 - 2 DEC 1921 Index

Burial:
     Date:   24 DEC 1921
     Place:   Douglas Hill, Greenock Township, Bruce County, Ontario

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     1. Ontario Death, Bruce, Greenock:#008838: DEATH 2 December 1921 Pinkerton, Alexander Male, racial origin - Canadian, (unable to read if married or widowed) 63 years, 2 months, 20 days of age b Canada occ'n farmer, all his life length of residence in place of death 63years; in Ontario 63 years father: Henry Pinkerton, b Ontario; mother: _____ McKee, b Ontario name of informant- David Pinkerton residence - Pinkerton relation to deceased - brother place of burial - Douglas Hill undertaker - Jos D. Schuett, of Cargill, Ont. cause of death - accident date of death Dec 22, 1921 date of burial Dec 24 1921 Primary cause of death- broken bone in neck: contributory cause of death - accident: name of physician - J.G. Bricker, of Cargill.

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Note for: Albert Pinkerton, 26 MAR 1862 - 1918 Index

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     1. 1901 Canada Censu: Ontario, Bruce East Dist no 48, Greenock Sub Dist d4, Page 10:
Line 47, Family 104, Pinkerton, Albert, Male, White, Head, Married, Born 26 Mar, 1862, Age 38, Born Ontario, Ethic Background Irish, Citizenship Canadian, Religion Presby, Gen Merchant.
Line 48, Family 104, Pinkerton, Jennet, Female, White, Wife, Married, Born 20 Oct, 1873, Age27, Born Ontario, Ethic Background Scotch, Citizenship Canadian, Religion Presby.
Line 49, Family 104, Pinkerton, Gordon L, Male, White, Son, Single, Born 4 May, 1896, Age 4, Born Ontario, Ethic Background Irish, Citizenship Canadian, Religion Presby.
Line 50, Family 104, Pinkerton, Mytle A, Female, White, Daughter, Single, Born 14 Nov, 1898, Age 2, Born Ontario, Ethic Background Irish, Citizenship Canadian, Religion Presby.
Page 11, Line 1, Family 104, Pinkerton, Harvey A, Male, White, Son, Single, Born 1 April, 1900, Age 1, Born Ontario, Ethic Background Irish, Citizenship Canadian, Religion Presby.

2. Postmaster from 1912 to 1918 as follows:
Name of office: Pinkerton
Federal Electoral District: Bruce (Ontario)
Dates: Establishment
re-openings Closings
1860-07-01 1969-02-28
    Postmaster Information:
Name of postmaster Military status Date of birth Date of appointment Date of vacancy Cause of vacancy
Mathew Pinkerton 1860-07-01 1866-11-24 Resignation
Samuel A. King 1868-10-01 1885-05-18 Resignation
Robert Keyes 1885-07-01 1891-07-11 Resignation
R.W. Geary 1891-08-01 1898-03-26 Resignation
J.B. Campbell 1898-05-01 1912-05-18 Resignation
Albert Pinkerton 1912-05-28 1918 Death
Mrs. Janet Pinkerton 1918-05-30 1925-01-05 Resignation
Herbert Leroy Cramm 1898-05-18 1925-02-16 1965-05-17 Retirement

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Note for: Isabelle Helena Pinkerton, 1875 - 15 DEC 1959 Index

Alias: /Lena/

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1. Obituary: Mrs James Douglas Passes Suddenly. HEPWORTH - Mrs. James Douglas a native of Pinkerton and a resident of Hepworth for the past 40 years, died suddenly on Saturaday, while visiting her niece, Mrs. ben Clark, in Vonore, Tenn. Mrs Douglas was in her eighties. Mrs. Douglas was the former Helena Pinkerton, daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pinkerton. Following her marriage to James Douglas she and her husband came to Hepworth. Her husband predeceased her 15 years ago. Mrs. Douglas is survived by two nieces in Vonore, Tenn and two nephews in Toronto. The late Mrs. Douglas was a member of the Anglican Church in Hepworth.

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Note for: George Edgar Pinkerton, 15 APR 1877 - 23 JAN 1943 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Mountain View Cemetary, Vancouver

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     1. George Edgar Pinkerton Obituary (15 Apr 1877 - 23 Jan 1943), Source: Vancouver Sun, Date: , Location: British Columbia, Canada, Transcripton: Geoff Pinkerton:
PINKERTON - Jan. 23, 1943, George Edgar Pinkerton of 828 E. 32nd Ave. Survived by his loving wife, one son, George E., RCAF; one sister Mrs. I. Douglas, Ontario. Funeral service Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 3:45 p.m. from Mt. Pleasant Undertaking Co., to Mountain View Cemetery, Rev. G. G. Hacker officiating.

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Note for: William Elphick, BEF 1880 - Index

Alias: /Bill/

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Note for: Janet Fraser McLennan, 20 OCT 1873 - 1945 Index

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1. Postmaster from 1918 to 1925 as follows:
Name of office: Pinkerton
Federal Electoral District: Bruce (Ontario)
Dates: Establishment
re-openings Closings
1860-07-01 1969-02-28
Postmaster Information:
Name of postmaster Military status Date of birth Date of appointment Date of vacancy Cause of vacancy
Mathew Pinkerton 1860-07-01 1866-11-24 Resignation
Samuel A. King 1868-10-01 1885-05-18 Resignation
Robert Keyes 1885-07-01 1891-07-11 Resignation
R.W. Geary 1891-08-01 1898-03-26 Resignation
J.B. Campbell 1898-05-01 1912-05-18 Resignation
Albert Pinkerton 1912-05-28 1918 Death
Mrs. Janet Pinkerton 1918-05-30 1925-01-05 Resignation
Herbert Leroy Cramm 1898-05-18 1925-02-16 1965-05-17 Retirement

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Note for: Myrtle Aileen Pinkerton, 14 NOV 1898 - 6 AUG 1982 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Douglas Hill Cemetery, Eden Grove, Ontario, Canada

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     1. Walkerton Aug 12, 1982 - Aillen Connell Was Widely Travelled
    Myrtle Aileen Connell passed away in the Bruce County Hospital after a short illness on August 6th, in her 84th year.

She was born in Pinkerton in 1898, the eldest daughter of Albert and Janet Pinkerton.

Aileen's childhood and early youth were spent in the village which bears her family name. She attended public school at S.S. No. 5, the old stone school west of Pinkerton. She went to High School in Walkerton, and graduated from Stratford Normal School in 1918.

At this point her father having died, Aileen returned to Pinkerton to assist her mother in running the family business, the Pinkerton General Store.

In 1923 she married Thomas Gordon Connell, the CNR Agent at Pinkerton Station (which was actually located in the nearby village of Eden Grove). They lived in Eden Grove untill 1929.

Over the next two decades Gordon, Aileen and family moved several times to other railway postings. They resided in Ayton until 1937, In Ripley until 1943, and then moved to Elmira. During this period Aileen's two children were born, Jim in Eden Grove and Kathryn in Ayton (Hanover Hospital).

Gordon Connell died in 1943 shortly after moving to Elmira. Since her family was now growing up, Aileen began a second career in the business world, which lasted until 1968. She held a series of clerical and payroll positions with several companies in Ontario and abroad.

During the 1950's, she discovered the pleasures of international travel. She journeyed to the British Isles and toured extensively through England, Scotland, Ireland and later France and Italy. She found employment in London, England, and worked there for about two years. SHe then travelled to South Africa, wheere she again explored the country and eventually found a job.

During many of these travels, she was accomanied by her daughter, Kathryn, who also had the urge to see the world. By 1959, however she was ready to return to Canada. Now an experienced traveller, she came back via a cargo boat, which visited Durban Mauritius, Capetown, the Congo, and crossed the Atlantic to Montreal.

Aileen then re-established a home in her favorite spot, the village of Pinkerton. She purchased and renovated the little white house which for many years had been the home of the McCormacks, - "Mrs. Mac" and Jennie. She continued to work in Toronto and used her Pinkerton home as a week-end retreat.

In 1968, having reached her 70th year, Aileen attempted a new career, - retirement. In many ways, this was the happiest period of her life. She made her home in Pinkerton and participated in community affairs. In addition she returned to South Africa every second winter to visit her daughter and son-in-law, and her grandchildren, James and Keith Abbott.

In all, she travelled the long flight to Jahannesburg seven times in these years, and completed her last such journey, though even in failing health, at the age of 81.

Finally and reluctantly she spent the last year and a half of her life in Union Villa Retirement Home in Unionville, Ont.

Death came during a final visit to her home in Pinkerton. Services were held August 9th at Tanner and Pearson Funeral Home in Walkerton, with interment at Douglas Hill Cemetery, Eden Grove.

Aileen had a long and gratifying life. She had many friends at home and overseas. She will sadly be missed by those who knew her.

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Note for: Jessie Marie Pinkerton, 1902 - 26 JUL 1987 Index

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1. Obituary: MARIE PINKERTON - Miss Marie Pinkerton of Pinkerton died on Sunday, July 26, 1987 at the County of Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton. She was 85. Dear sister of Alberta Scott of Walkerton, Gordon and Elwood of Pinkerton. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinkerton, one sister and three brothers. Family received friends at the Tanner and Pearson Funeral Home, Walkerton, where funeral and comittal services were held on Tuesday, July 28. Rev William McKaig officiated. interment in Douglas Hill Cemetery, Brant Township.

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Note for: Everett Stanley Pinkerton, 1906 - 21 DEC 1986 Index

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1. Obituary: EVERETT PINKERTON - Everett Pinkerton of Pinkerton, died at the County of Bruce General Hospital, Wlakerton on Sunday December 21, 1986. he was in his 80. Dear brother of Marie Pinkerton, Elwood and Gordon, all of Pinkerton, and Alberta Scott of Walkerton; dear Uncle of Kathryn Abbott of South Africa, Jim Connell of Toronto and Jim Scott of Cambridge. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinkerton; one sister Aileen (Mrs. Gordon Connell), two brothers Harvey, Roland. Family received friends at the Tanner and Pearson Funeral Home, Walkerton, where funeral and committal services were held on Tuesday December 23. Rev. William McKaig officiated. Spring interment in Douglas Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Pinkerton United Church would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.

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Note for: Harold Pinkerton, 8 FEB 1892 - 9 MAR 1959 Index

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1. Obituary published in Pinkerton - Harold Pinkerton Dies At Edmonton
PINKERTON - Word was received here recently of the sudden death of Harold Pinkerton in Edmonton, Alta. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Pinkerton and was in his 67th year.

Mr Pinkerton went overseas in 1914 with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles and was later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. He moved to Edmonton in 1925 and resided there until his death.

He leaves to mourn his wife, one daughter, Patricia and a brother Lloyd Pinkerton.

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Note for: Amy Kathleen Pinkerton, 19 DEC 1894 - 1 FEB 1979 Index

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1. Obituary Feb 1, 1979: PINKERTON - Former Resident Passes Away. Word was received last week of the passing of a former resident in the person of Kathleen Pinkerton, Mrs (Rev) James Gale of Ridgeway. Kathleen was a daughter of David and Jessie Pinkerton and spent her early years in the Village. She married Jim Gale, son of a former pastor, Rev. R. M. Gale, minister of the Presbyterian Church 1914 -18. Jim followed in the steps of his father and studued for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church and after union, the United Church of Canada. He held many Pastorates and at the time of his retirement, was the minister of the historic United Church in Ridgeway with its memorial to the soldiers of the war with the United States in 1812 - 1814. Kathleen like to recall her early years when her father's clydedale drank the container of homeade lemonade they had prepared for the Sunday School Picnic. At the time of her death, Kathleen was 85 years of age. On her last visit to the Village Sister Scholastica (Agnes Knox) recalled that a trio attending the local school - Agnes Knox, Nellie Donnelly and Kathleen, all had connections with the religious way of life. Agnes and Nellie entered Catholic Orders, and Kathleen as a ministers wife helped him serve the United Church. She is survived by Hugh, now retired at Inverhuron, Bill of Port Colborne, and Marion of Ridgeway. Also by a sister Jennie (Mrs. Don Maclennan of Corunna, and a brother Lloyd of this village. Harold Birrell is a nephew, and Marie Campbell of Walkerton is a niece. To the bereaved we extend sincere sympathy in the loss of sister and aunt.

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Note for: David Lloyd Pinkerton, 7 JUL 1899 - 29 MAY 1983 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Douglas Hill Cemetery, Eden Grove, Ontario, Canada

Individual Note:
     1.Funeral Announcement - PINKERTON - Lloyd; suddenly on Sunday, May 29th 1983 in his 84th year. Lloyd Pinkerton of Pinkerton. Beloved husband of the former Christina Robinson, dear father of Peggy (Mrs. Curtis Johnson) of Palgrave, Jim at home, Chuck and Bob, both of Georgetown and Bill at home. Also survived by twelve grandchildren, four great gradchildren and preseceased by one son Jack. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Funeral Home Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen Street South in Paisley after 2:00 pm Monday. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday at 2:00pm. Interment Douglas Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Knox Memorial United Church, Pinkerton would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Dunedin No845 I.O.O.F. of Glammis, will hold a Memorial Service in the Funeral Home this evening at 8:00pm.