Annie Craig Gardner

F, b. 7 November 1906, d. 11 November 1995
FatherWilliam Gardner b. 24 Jan 1870, d. 15 Jan 1954
MotherMargaret Cleland Watson b. c 1872, d. 15 May 1962
RelationshipGrandaunt of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Married NameHer married name was Forbes. 
Birth*Annie Craig Gardner was born on 7 November 1906 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.1  
(Emigrant) EmigrationShe emigrated with William Gardner and Margaret Cleland Watson on 19 May 1910 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.2
(Immigrant) ImmigrationAnnie Craig Gardner immigrated with William Gardner and Margaret Cleland Gardner on 27 May 1910 at Canada.3,4,5 
(Daughter) CensusAnnie Craig Gardner appeared on the census of 1911 as the daughter of William Gardner at 168 Clinton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.4 
(Daughter) CensusAnnie Craig Gardner appeared on the census of 1921 as the daughter of William Gardner at 2012 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.6 
(Bridesmaid) MarriageAnnie Craig Gardner was a bridesmaid at the wedding of George Roderick Mason and Margaret Watson Gardner on 19 September 1928 at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.7 
Marriage*Annie Craig Gardner married George Forbes, son of George Forbes, on 4 June 1930 at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included Lillian Mary Gardner, Margaret Isobel Hillis and Margaret Shaw Campbell.8 
Death of FatherHer father William Gardner died on 15 January 1954 at 280 Caledonia Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada .9,10,11 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Barbara Anne Forbes married James Harold Parsons on 8 December 1956 at Willowdale Presbyterian Church, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.12 
Marriage of SonHer son William Gardner Forbes married Nancy Corrine Crawford, daughter of John Crawford, on 16 April 1960 at Fairlawn United Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.13 
Death of MotherHer mother Margaret Cleland Watson died on 15 May 1962.10,11 
(Releasor) Property-SellAgnes Dunlop Alexander Hillis, Gilbert Watson Gardner, Janet Robertson (Gardner) Vincent, Margaret Watson Mason, Annie Craig Forbes, James Blackie Gardner and Lillian Mary (Gardner) Biggs permited the sale of 280 Caledonia Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada , on 18 April 1963 by George Dalziel Gardner to Harry Silverman for $8500.14,10 
(Releasor) Property-SellAgnes Dunlop Alexander Hillis, Gilbert Watson Gardner, Janet Robertson (Gardner) Vincent, Margaret Watson Mason, Annie Craig Forbes, James Blackie Gardner and Lillian Mary (Gardner) Biggs permited the sale of 426 Rogers Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada , on 18 April 1963 by George Dalziel Gardner to Harry Silverman for $7000.15,11 
Death*Annie Craig Gardner died on 11 November 1995 at Versa Care, Markham, Ontario, Canada, at age 89.16 

Family

George Forbes
Marriage*She married George Forbes, son of George Forbes, on 4 June 1930 at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included Lillian Mary Gardner, Margaret Isobel Hillis and Margaret Shaw Campbell.8 
Children
  • Barbara Anne Forbes
  • William Gardner Forbes
  • George Craig Forbes
Last Edited6 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. [S186] England, birth certificate for Annie Craig Gardner, born 7 November 1906; citing 8e/773/377, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S74] Manifest, Corsican, May 1910, p. 4, William Gardiner; digital images, Findmypast.co.uk (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 17 August 2010), Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960.
  3. [S73] Manifest, Corsican, May 1910, p. 7 (handwritten), line 16, Wm Gardner; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 August 2010), Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  4. [S72] 1911 census of Canada, Toronto West, Ontario, population schedule, district 128, subdistrict 12, p. 5, dwelling 41, family 43, William Gardner; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 17 August 2010); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-20403.
  5. [S4008] 1931 census of Canada, Toronto-High Park, Ontario, population schedule, district 157, subdistrict 33, p. 5, dwelling 39, family 56, William Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 Oct 2023); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  6. [S1749] 1921 census of Canada, York East, Ontario, population schedule, district 142, subdistrict 35, p. 14, dwelling 4, family 4, William Gardner; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 07 Dec 2021); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  7. [S115] "Weddings, MASON - GARDNER," The Toronto Daily Star, 27 September 1928, p. 30, col. 3; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 6 September 2010).

    WEDDINGS

    MASON - GARDNER

    A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. David’s Presbyterian church when Margaret Watson (Rita), third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner, Laughton Ave., was untied in marriage to Mr. George R. Mason, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mason of Edinburgh, Scotland.  Rev. N. Stevenson officiated.  The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of white pussy willow crepe with bridal veil surmounted with wreath of orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white roses, lily of the valley and white heather (the latter being sent specially from Scotland for the happy event).  Miss Annie C. Gardner, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a dress of coral and silver taffeta with black picture hat and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and baby’s breath.  Mr. George Forbes ably assisted the bridegroom as groomsman.  Miss Ross provided the wedding music and Mr. A. J. Cooper (blinded war veteran), sang “For You Alone” during the signing of the register.  A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride’s parents, Laughton Ave.  Later in the day the happy couple left for a short trip.  On their return they will reside at 90 Ashburnham Ave.

  8. [S126] "Weddings: FORBES - GARDNER," The Toronto Daily Star, 12 June 1930, p. 28, col. 5; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 8 Sep 2010).

    Weddings

    FORBES - GARDNER

    A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. David’s Presbyterian church, Harvie Ave., when Annie Craig, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardner, was united in marriage to Mr. George Forbes, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes, Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, Scotland, Rev. N. L. Stevenson officiating.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory silk lace with wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley.  Miss Lillian Mary, sister of the bride, was a charming bridesmaid, attired in mauve mohair and bouquet of talisman roses with streamers of wide gold ribbon and wore a gold and amethyst ring, the gift of the groom.  The two small flower girls, Margaret Hillis and Margaret Campbell, nieces of the bride, were dressed in Nile green crepe de chine and carried baskets of pink sweet peas and rosebuds and wore gold signet rings, gifts from the groom.  The duties of the groomsman were ably carried out by Mr. W. E. Prentice of Belleville.  Miss Ross supplied the wedding music and during the signing of the register Mr. J. Greiveson sang “My World.”  After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, 237 Laughton Ave.  Later in the evening the couple left for Montreal and on their return will make their home at 133 Caledonia Rd.

  9. [S146] "DEATHS - GARDNER, William," Toronto Daily Star, 15 January 1954, p. 37, col. 5; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 22 September 2010).

    DEATHS

    GARDNER, William – At his late residence 280 Caledonia Rd. on Jan. 15, 1954, William Gardner in his 84th year, beloved husband of Margaret Watson, and dear father of George, Gilbert, Jim, Agnes (Mrs. James Hillis), Nettie (Mrs. A. Vincent), Rita (Mrs. Geo. Mason), Annie (Mrs. G. Forbes) and Lillian (Mrs. R. Biggs).  Resting at the Jerrett funeral chapel, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (near Dufferin) for service Monday 3 p.m.  Interment Prospect cemetery.

  10. [S3394] City of York, Ontario, Deed, instrument no. CY483504, Part of Lots 150-151, Plan 1726 (1963), George Dalziel Gardner to Harry Silverman, 18 Apr 1963; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (LRO 80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 03 Jul 2023).
  11. [S3397] City of York, Ontario, Deed, instrument no. CY483506, Lot 141, Plan 1813 (1963), George Dalziel Gardner to Harry Silverman, 18 Apr 1963; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (LRO 80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 04 Jul 2023).
  12. [S127] "PARSONS - FORBES," Toronto Daily Star, 8 December 1956, p. 29, col. 3; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 8 September 2010).

    PARSONS - FORBES

    Willowdale, Dec. 8 – Rev. Alexander McLean officiated in Willowdale Presbyterian church for the marriage of Barbara Anne Forbes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes, to James Harold Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parsons.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of chalk white Italian lily of valley brocade with a picture neckline and bouffant skirt falling into a cathedral train.  A bandeau of sequins and pearls held her veil of tulle illusion and she carried gardenias, pink roses and stephanotis. Matron of honor was Mrs. Jeanne Marie Huffman and bridesmaids were Judy Field, Kay Stinson and Sandra Parsons.  Mary Lou Biggs and Dorothy Lisk were junior bridesmaids.  They wore long velvet dresses of rust green and autumn gold with matching feather headbands and carried yellow and bronze mums.  The groomsman was Douglas Parsons and ushers were Donald Evans, Dave Todd and Bill Forbes.  Receiving at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country club, the bride wore peacock blue taffeta with a corsage of pink roses and the groom’s mother assisted in plum taffeta with pink carnations.

  13. [S129] "[Untitled]," Toronto Daily Star, 13 April 1960, p. 69, col. 2; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 11 September 2010).

    Nancy Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, will become the bride of William Forbes on April 16 in Fairlawn United church.

  14. [S3393] City of York, Ontario, Abstract/Parcel Register, Book 2588 [PLAN 1726; LOT 108 TO 190], Part of Lots 150-151, Plan 1726; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (LRO 80)" > "Historical Books" > "Plan 1726", digital images, ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 02 Jul 2023), image 143-157 of 344.
  15. [S3396] City of York, Ontario, Abstract/Parcel Register, Book 2621 [PLAN 1813; LOT 95 TO 150], Lot 141, Plan 1813; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (LRO 80)" > "Historical Books" > "Plan 1813, Lot 141", digital images, ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 03 Jul 2023), image 283-285 of 320.
  16. [S135] "DEATHS - FORBES, Annie Craig," The Toronto Star, 14 November 1995, p. C10, col. 3; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 13 September 2010).

    DEATHS

    FORBES, Annie Craig – At Versa Care Markham on Saturday, November 11, 1995, in her 89th year.  Wife of the late George Forbes.  Dear mother of Barbara Ann, Bill and George.  Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 6.  Dear sister of Lillian Biggs of London, Ontario, and Nettie Vincent of Whitby, Ontario.  Friends will be received at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N. (Hwy. 48), Markham on Monday from 7-9 p.m.  Service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m.  Private family interment at Westminster Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.