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Margaret May DALLISON

Margaret May DALLISON

Female 1894 - 1970  (75 years)

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  • Name Margaret May DALLISON  [1, 2, 3
    Birth 29 Dec 1894  Derby, , Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    _UID EB9DA92C74D141E781458376204202BBA8C1 
    Residence 1901  Derby, , Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1 Back 33 Parker St 
    1901 Census Catherine DALLISON nee McNALTY and Family.jpg
    1901 Census Catherine DALLISON nee McNALTY and Family.jpg
    Occupation 1911  Birkby, , Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    General Servant (Domestic) 
    1911 Census Margaret Dallison.jpg
    1911 Census Margaret Dallison.jpg
    Residence 1911  Birkby, , Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Hill Top 
    • In the home of Thomas Phillips
    1911 Census Margaret Dallison.jpg
    1911 Census Margaret Dallison.jpg
    Occupation 31 Dec 1917  London, , Greater London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Staff Langham Hotel, Portland Place 
    Residence 31 Dec 1917  London, , Greater London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Langham Hotel, Portland Place 
    Residence 26 Mar 1918  Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    The Gardens Frensham Hall 
    Immigration 30 Dec 1918  Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
      Vessel: Carmania
    Carmania
    Carmania
    Ship Name: Carmania
    Years in service: 1905-
    Funnels: 2
    Masts: 2
    Shipping Line: Cunard
    Ship Description: Built by John Brown & CO., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 19,566. Dimensions: 650' x 72' (678' o.l.). Triple-screw, 18 1/2 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels.
    History: Navigating bridge 60 feet above water line and 90 feet from keel. First Cunarder to be fitted with steam turbines. A faster ship than her sister, which had reciprocating engines. Attained 20.4 knots during her trials. Passengers: 300 first, 350 second, 1,100 third. Converted to armed merchant cruiser in 1914. Engaged the armed German liner Cap Trafalgar off Trinidad Island, September 14, 1914, and after many shots had been fired the Hamburg-American liner was sunk. The Carmania had received 79 shell holes, but the damage was not severe enough to prevent her making port for repairs. In December 1918 she was placed back in trans-Atlantic service. Sold to British shipbreakers in November 1932. Sister ship: Caronia.
    Residence 1919  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    1502 Queen Stree West 
    1502 and 1500  Queen Street West Toronto.jpg
    1502 and 1500 Queen Street West Toronto.jpg
    Residence 15 Feb 1919  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    1502 Queen Street West 
    1502 and 1500  Queen Street West Toronto.jpg
    1502 and 1500 Queen Street West Toronto.jpg
    Residence 1921  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    1500 Queen Street West 
    1921 Canadian Census George John Watson and Family.jpg
    1921 Canadian Census George John Watson and Family.jpg
    Residence 1931  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    141 Galley Ave 
    Residence 1970  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    101 Humber Blvd 
    Obituary 31 Aug 1970  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Toronto Star 
    • WATSON, Margaret - On Monday, August 31, 1970, at her home, 101 Humber Blvs, Margaret Dallison beloved wife of the late George john Watson, loved mother of Mrs. G Fuller (Rive), London; Mrs G Polley (Betty), Mrs J, Turner (Catherine), Mrs E. Paine (Marguerite), Mars Peter Slavin (Marjory) and Robert W. Watson. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St W. Funeral Service 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
    Residence London, , Greater London, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence Haslemere, , Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    "The Gardens" Frensham Hall 
    • During the war while George John was serving in England
    Residence Shottermill, , Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Ormonde House, Lion Lane 
    • The Ormonde House seems to have been a hotel, listed in the military documents as in Surrey it seems to be in Sussex.
    Death 31 Aug 1970  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 10
    • 101 Humber Blvd, Apt 509 - aged 75 Years 8 Months 2 Days (Book of Rememberance)
    Margaret May WATSON nee DALLISON Death Certificate.jpg
    Margaret May WATSON nee DALLISON Death Certificate.jpg
    Burial 2 Sep 1970  Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    • Section "U" - Lot S
    George John Margaret May Marjorie Mariah WATSON and Carol VARCOE nee TURNER Grave.jpg
    George John Margaret May Marjorie Mariah WATSON and Carol VARCOE nee TURNER Grave.jpg
    View from street, there is no stone
    Person ID I2174  Ryeland Family Tree
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2024 

    Father John William Robert DALLISON,   b. 27 May 1871, Wolaston, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1919, Stockton, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Catherine MCNALTY,   b. 1876, Derby, , Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1954, Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 9 Jun 1894  St John's Church, Derby, , Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12
    • 1. Name Catherine McNALTY Year 1894 married at Derby St.John Spouse name John William DALLISON Reg. Office 394 Register Entry SJ/03/243
    Family ID F712  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family George John WATSON,   b. 26 Sep 1889, Tamworth, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Sep 1950, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 30 Nov 1917  Marylebone, , Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Married during the war

      Marylebone 1a 1520
    Children 
     1. Marjorie Maria WATSON,   b. 28 May 1918, Farnham, , Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1996, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     2. Bettina Mae WATSON, UE,   b. 23 Oct 1920, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 2019, Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years)
     3. Rive Georgina WATSON,   b. 26 Apr 1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 2002, Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     4. Beryl Marguerite WATSON,   b. 1924, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Dec 2021, Stouffville, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years)
     5. Robert William WATSON,   b. 1925, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Dec 2006, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     6. Catherine Edna WATSON,   b. 16 Nov 1928, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 2020 (Age 91 years)
    Family ID F613  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2014 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Dec 1894 - Derby, , Derbyshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1 Back 33 Parker St - 1901 - Derby, , Derbyshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - General Servant (Domestic) - 1911 - Birkby, , Yorkshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Hill Top - 1911 - Birkby, , Yorkshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 Nov 1917 - Marylebone, , Middlesex, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Staff Langham Hotel, Portland Place - 31 Dec 1917 - London, , Greater London, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Langham Hotel, Portland Place - 31 Dec 1917 - London, , Greater London, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - The Gardens Frensham Hall - 26 Mar 1918 - Surrey, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 30 Dec 1918 - Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1502 Queen Stree West - 1919 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1502 Queen Street West - 15 Feb 1919 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1500 Queen Street West - 1921 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 141 Galley Ave - 1931 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 101 Humber Blvd - 1970 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Toronto Star - 31 Aug 1970 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - London, , Greater London, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - "The Gardens" Frensham Hall - - Haslemere, , Surrey, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Ormonde House, Lion Lane - - Shottermill, , Sussex, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 31 Aug 1970 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 2 Sep 1970 - Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Margaret May Dallison.jpg
    Margaret May Dallison.jpg
    Margaret May WATSON nee DALLISON 1914 - CROP.jpg
    Margaret May WATSON nee DALLISON 1914 - CROP.jpg
    Ethel and Margaret Dallison.jpg
    Ethel and Margaret Dallison.jpg
    Margaret Dallison and Bob.jpg
    Margaret Dallison and Bob.jpg
    1921 Canadian Census George John Watson and Family.jpg
    1921 Canadian Census George John Watson and Family.jpg

  • Notes 
    • Maggie in 1901 Census

      Births Mar 1895 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallison Margaret May Derby 7b 581

      Betty remembers that her mother used to read a lot of books, particularly romance novels set in France and named her daughters after characters in those books.

  • Sources 
    1. [S83] Interview with Bettina May Polley.

    2. [S32] 1901 British Census.

    3. [S661] Bettina Mae WATSON's Birth Certificate.

    4. [S16] 1911 British Census.

    5. [S88] Library and Archives Canada, George John Watson's Military Records.

    6. [S634] Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935Ancestry.ca, Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.

    7. [S652] 1921 Canadian Census.

    8. [S1256] Ancestry.com, 1931 Canadian Census.

    9. [S665] Toronto Star, (Toronto Star).

    10. [S668] Margaret Watson nee Dalison Book of Rememberance.

    11. [S5] Free BMD.

    12. [S105] John William Dallison & Catherine McNalty.


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