John Erskine was a bank clerk and real estate broker. He was living at 980 Denman Street in the 1911 Canada census.
He was born on September 22, 1880, in Ashburnham Village, near Peterborough, Ontario. His father was John Erskine (1837-1887), who was a merchant. His mother was Annie McFarlane (about 1840-1917).
John’s father died in Ashburnham in 1887. In 1891, John was living in Ashburnham with his mother.
By 1901, John was living in at 90 Carleton Street, in Toronto, Ontario, along with his aunt, Jessie Scott. John was working as a clerk for the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
![John Erskine - The Toronto City Directory 1902, by Might Directories Limited, page 485, [edited image] https://archive.org/stream/torontodirec190200midiuoft#page/n458/mode/1up](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/john-erskine-toronto-directory-1901-page-485.jpg)
| 1907 | 2037 Pendrell Street |
| 1908 | 1934 Barclay Street |
| 1909 to1911 | 1890 Georgia Street |
From 1910 to 1911, he was a real estate and insurance broker with Hubert Blake McBain (1882-1950), who was also from the Peterborough area in Ontario.
On April 26, 1911, in Vancouver, John married Ada Eleanor Jenkinson. She was born in London, England, on August 28, 1885. Her father was John Jenkinson. Her mother was Lilla Roche.
By 1912, John was an independent financial agent, with his office in the Bank of Ottawa building at 602 West Hastings Street.
In 1913, John and Ada moved to 1768 Barclay Street, where they stayed until 1928. They later lived on the West Side of Vancouver.
In 1916, John worked for the Dominion Trust Company. By 1917, he was back with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, where he stayed until he retired about 1939.
Ada died in Vancouver on January 8, 1957.
John died in Vancouver on February 20, 1966.
John and Ada had the following children.
John Francis Erskine
John Francis Erskine was born in Vancouver about 1912. He married Sonja Talbot Wentworth Wood.
In 1970, John was appointed as a commissioner for taking affidavits in British Columbia. He was a trust officer with the Royal Trust Company in Vancouver.
John was living in Sidney, British Columbia in 1985. He died on January 23, 2003.
James Scott Erskine
James Scott Erskine was born in Vancouver on November 26, 1913. He served with the British Airborne Division during the Second World War. He received the Coronation Medal in 1953.
James married Audrey Mary Moon, who was born in Vancouver on March 1, 1920. Her father was Oliver Moon (1884-1955). Her mother was Betsy Angus (1891-1965)
About 1953, James and Audrey moved to Chilliwack, British Columbia. James worked as a technical administrative officer for the Canadian Forces. He was also an active amateur radio operator.
James died in Chilliwack on June 15, 1985.
Audrey died in Chilliwack on November 13, 2004.
Sources
“Ashburnham, Scotch Village In 1858,” Peterborough Examiner, October 3, 1958, page 14; http://armourheightsreunion.timetraces.com/past/Ashburnham_Ex_1958/ashburnham_feature_1958.htm. “One hundred years ago Ashburnham was incorporated as a village. Forty-five years later, on Dec. 18, 1903, a proclamation was issued which formally announced the union of Peterborough and Ashburnham into the City of Peterborough.”
John and Annie Erskine (parents of John Erskine)
“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKZ7-PZK : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine, 03 Jun 1887; citing Ashburnham, Peterborough, Ontario, yr 1887 cn 13529, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,853,486.
“Canada Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWG9-Y3M : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Erskine, Ashburnham, Peterborough East, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148165; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1891/pdf/30953_148165-00223.pdf.
“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKWS-48G : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Erskine, 05 May 1917; citing Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, 025919, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,862,687.
John Erskine
“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKWS-48G : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Erskine, 05 May 1917; citing Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, 025919, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,862,687.
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMDM-9YC : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine, 22 Sep 1880; citing Ashburnham, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, registration number ; FHL microfilm 1,845,400.
“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVX5-6N1 : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine in household of Alex McFarlane, Ashburnham, Peterborough East, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 47; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13240, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,876 http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e328/e008178154.pdf; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e328/e008178155.pdf
“Canada Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWG9-Y3Q : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine, Ashburnham, Peterborough East, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148165; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1891/pdf/30953_148165-00223.pdf.
“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHGX-B6C : accessed 7 May 2015), John Erskine in household of Jessie Scott, A, Toronto (centre) (city/cité), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=104757&highlight=19&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+John+W+Erskine; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1901/z/z003/pdf/z000104874.pdf.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDDQ-WLZ : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine and Ada Eleanor Jenkinson, 26 Apr 1911; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11375, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,703.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MPZC : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63731&highlight=21&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+John+Erskine; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940108.pdf.
1921 Canada Census, John Erskine, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 3; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTR-Y2J : accessed 6 May 2015), John Erskine, 20 Feb 1966; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13276, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,800.
John Erskine, death notice, Vancouver Sun, February 21, 1966, page 31; Vancouver Province, February 22, 1966, page 2: “Erskine – Passed away February 20, 1966, John Erskine, of 5818 Alma Road. Survived by 2 sons, John F., Vancouver; James S., Chilliwack; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister, Miss A.M. Erskine, Peterborough, Ont. Funeral service Tuesday at 3 p.m., in Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple Street, Rev. G.D. Kelly officiating. Cremation, Garden Chapel, Ocean View.”
Ada Eleanor Jenkinson (wife of John Erskine)
Ada Eleanor Erskine, death notice, Vancouver Sun, January 9, 1957, page 30; Vancouver Province, January 9, 1957, page 34: “Erskine – Passed away in hospital, January 8, 1957, Ada Eleanor, beloved wife of John Erskine, 5951 Blenheim St., also survived by 2 sons, John F., Vancouver; James S., Chilliwack; one sister, Mrs. B. Dunell, North Vancouver. Funeral Service, Thursday, at 1 p.m., from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 37th and Larch, Professor F.A. Peake officiating. No flowers by request. Simmons and McBride, Broadway at Maple St. Funeral directors in charge.”
Ada Eleanor Erskine, obituary, Chilliwack Progress, January 16, 1957, page 5, http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/77113045/?terms=john%2Bfrancis%2Berskine: “Mrs. Ada Eleanor Erskine, mother of a Chilliwack resident, died in Vancouver January 8. Funeral service will take place tomorrow at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican church, 37th and Larch, Vancouver. Prof. F.A. Peake will officiate. The wife of John Erskine, 5951 Blenheim street, is also survived by two sons, John F., Vancouver and James S., Chilliwack; one sister, Mrs. B. Dunell, North Vancouver.”
Lilla Florence Jenkinson (sister of Ada Eleanor Jenkinson)
“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JSDM-6BD : accessed 7 May 2015), Bernard Dunell, 01 Nov 1881; citing , reference 213; FHL microfilm 2,193,296.
“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XGR1-56V : accessed 7 May 2015), Bernard Dunell, 15 Aug 1940; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Northport, Washington,, line , NARA microfilm publication Imusawa1917a, roll 082625, NARA record group 85, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5T-PS8 : accessed 7 May 2015), Bernard Dunell, 26 Jun 1948; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13197, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,481.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTX-727 : accessed 7 May 2015), Lilla Florence Dunell, 07 Mar 1963; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13261, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,503.
John Francis Erskine (son of John Erskine)
British Columbia Order in Council 1414/1970, http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/arch_oic/arc_oic/1414_1970; Appointment of John Francis Erskine as commissioner for taking affidavits in British Columbia.
John Francis Erskine, death notice, Victoria Times Colonist, Jan. 26, 2003; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=john-erskine&pid=157464439: “Erskine, John Francis passed away on January 23, 2003, survived by his wife of 55 years, Sonia. Predeceased by his son Ian, he will be missed by his grandson Lucas Erskine of Port Alberni, and his daughter Jane Whittleton and her family of Sechelt. No service by request. Private arrangements have been made and flowers are gratefully declined.”
British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number: 1989-09-001603, Ian Wentworth Erskine; date of death: January 24, 1989; place of death: Victoria; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=3580ba30-4166-43a7-9635-fa8ce0e80d76; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=111544f5-9bb8-41e8-bdcd-05bb2854e9dc.
James Scott Erskine (son of John Erskine)
“Officials Honored with Queen’s Medal,” , Chilliwack Progress, October 21, 1953, page 1, http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/77105977/?terms=james%2Berskine
James Scott Erskine, death notice, Chilliwack Progress, June 19, 1985, page 8A, http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/80799927/?terms=james%2Berskine
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLP5-P7Y : accessed 6 May 2015), Oliver Moon, 08 Dec 1955; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13226, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,987. [Father of Audrey Moon.]
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLT5-ZJ7 : accessed 6 May 2015), Betsy Moon, 19 Aug 1965; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13273, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,797. [Mother of Audrey Moon.]
Audrey Mary Erskine, death notice, Chilliwack Progress, November 19, 2004, page 52, http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/82827090/?terms=audrey%2Berskine
Mary Erskine (sister of John Erskine)
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMQ3-X9Z : accessed 6 May 2015), Mary Erskine, 30 Apr 1877; citing Ashburnham, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, registration number ; FHL microfilm 1,845,213.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKMR-66TC : accessed 6 May 2015), Mark Stanley Burnham and Mary Frances Erskine, 04 Aug 1926; citing registration , Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm.
Annie Macfarlane Erskine (sister of John Erskine)
“Ontario, Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLTZ-R72 : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Macfarlane Erskine, 27 Aug 1878; citing Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,845,218.
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMQC-CZG : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Macfarlane Erskine, 27 Aug 1878; citing Ashburnham, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, registration number ; FHL microfilm 1,845,218.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLY1-XPJ : accessed 6 May 2015), Annie Mcfarlane Erskine, 16 May 1968; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13289, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,942.
Hubert Blake McBain (real estate broker in Vancouver)
Hubert Blake McBain, (1882 – 1950) http://www.gooderham-worts.ca/getperson.php?personID=I1794&tree=G1
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMD4-FXS : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert Blake Mcbain, 15 Feb 1882; citing Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, registration number ; FHL microfilm 1,845,582.
“Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F22V-TFS : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert Blake Mcbain, 15 Feb 1882; citing Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, 15 Feb 1882, reference 388; FHL microfilm 1,845,582.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8F-P7S : accessed 6 May 2015), Herbert Blake Mc Bain and Doris Leslie Clute, 12 Apr 1910; citing New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11382, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,975.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ1-C3K : accessed 6 May 2015), Templin Morris Powers Potts and Dorris Leslie Mcbain, 17 Sep 1922; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13743, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,225.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLP8-R7C : accessed 6 May 2015), Templin Morris Powers-Potts, 12 Feb 1948; citing Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13196, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,480.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRC-NV5 : accessed 6 May 2015), Doris Leslie Powers Potts, 10 Feb 1953; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13214, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,863.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD7-HNT : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert Blake Mcbain and Doris Abbott, 21 Apr 1920; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B12904, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,873.
“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XP77-GMF : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert B Mcbain, 24 Apr 1923; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Detroit, Michigan,, line 27, NARA microfilm publication M1464, roll 461, NARA record group 85, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
“Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8MM-ZH1 : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert B Mcbain, 28 Mar 1923; citing NARA microfilm publication M1478 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,490,505.
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY23-43X : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert Blake Mcbain, ; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,266,059.
“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-FZ6Y : accessed 6 May 2015), Hubert Blake McBain, 1950; Burial, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Brookside Cemetery; citing record ID 111556222, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111556222.
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