Margaret Cleland Watson

F, b. circa 1872, d. 15 May 1962
FatherGilbert Watson
MotherAgnes Dunlop Alexander b. c 1837
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Married NameHer married name was Gardner. 
Birth*Margaret Cleland Watson was born circa 1872 at Scotland.1,2,3,4  
Marriage*She married William Gardner, son of George Gardner and Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, on 15 August 1894 at Scotland.5 
ResidenceMargaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner lived circa 1895 at 52 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.6 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner was born on 18 May 1895 at 52 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.6 
Birth of SonHer son George Dalziel Gardner was born circa 1898 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.1,2,3 
ResidenceMargaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner lived between 1899 and 1909 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.7,1,8,9,10,11,12,13 
Birth of SonHer son Gilbert Watson Gardner was born on 2 May 1899 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.7 
Census*Margaret Cleland Gardner appeared on the census of 1901 as the wife of William Gardner at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.1 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Janet Robertson Gardner was born on 12 April 1901 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.8,4 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Margaret Watson Gardner was born on 22 August 1903 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.9 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Annie Craig Gardner was born on 7 November 1906 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.10 
Birth of SonHer son William Johnston Gardner was born on 27 June 1908 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.12,11 
OccupationMargaret Cleland Gardner took over the hatter and clothier business in October 1908 at 52 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, owned by her husband, William Gardner after he went to America. At that time, Margaret called a meeting of his creditors, who agreed to accept a settlement of 4 shillings per pound on his debts.14 
Death of SonHer son William Johnston Gardner died on 25 November 1908 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.12 
Birth of SonHer son William Alexander Gardner was born on 29 December 1909 at 8 Storey Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.2,3,13 
Emigration*Margaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner emigrated on 19 May 1910 from Liverpool, Lancashire, England, departing aboard the Allan Line steamship Corsican.15
Immigration*Margaret Cleland Gardner and William Gardner immigrated on 27 May 1910 to Canada.3,2,4 
Occupation*Margaret Cleland Watson was a waitress in a lunch store circa 1911 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 1911 as the wife of William Gardner at 168 Clinton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2 
ResidenceMargaret Cleland Gardner and William Gardner lived between 1911 and 1912 at 168 Clinton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2,5 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Lillian Mary Gardner was born on 26 April 1912 at 168 Clinton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.5,4 
Birth of SonHer son James Blackie Gardner was born on 10 November 1913 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.4 
Residence*Margaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner lived circa 1920 at 376 Concord Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, along with Janet Robertson Gardner and Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner.16 
Property-Purchase*Margaret Cleland Gardner purchased 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , on 31 July 1920 from Margaret Leslie for $3200.17,18  
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner married James Hillis, son of James Hillis and Isabella Boyd, on 18 August 1920 at College Street Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.19,16 
Marriage of SonHer son George Dalziel Gardner married Dorothy Frances Mathews on 20 October 1920 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusMargaret Cleland Gardner appeared on the census of 1921 as the wife of William Gardner at 2012 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.20 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Janet Robertson Gardner married William Robert Campbell, son of Colin Campbell and Mary Shaw, on 20 September 1922 at Kew Beach Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.21,22 
(Administrator) ProbateMargaret Cleland Gardner was the administrator of Agnes Dunlop Alexander's estate on 24 January 1923 at Surrogate Court, York, Ontario, Canada; $8,700.23 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Gardner purchased Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue (later 160 Hammersmith Avenue), Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 25 January 1923 and 1 May 1924 for $2,500 bearing an interest rate of 10%.24,25,26 
Mortgage*She mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 25 January 1923 and 1 May 1924 to Walter Pritchard for a loan of $2500 bearing an interest of 10%. William Gardner guaranteed the repayment of this loan.17,27,28 
(Grantee) Property-TransferMargaret Cleland Gardner was transferred the ownership of Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue (later 160 Hammersmith Avenue), Toronto, Ontario, Canada , on 27 January 1923 from the estate of Agnes Dunlop Watson.24,29 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Watson mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 22 October 1923 and 18 December 1923 for a loan of $1000 bearing an interest of 10%.17,30,31 
MortgageShe mortgaged Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue (later 160 Hammersmith Avenue), Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 22 October 1923 and 18 December 1923 to Patrick Hartnet for a loan of $1,000 bearing an interest rate of 10%.32,33,34 
Marriage of SonHer son Gilbert Watson Gardner married Mary McCracken Shaw Campbell, daughter of Colin Campbell and Mary Shaw, on 1 January 1924 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.35 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Watson mortgaged Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue (later 160 Hammersmith Avenue), Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 29 March 1924 and 25 January 1926 to John A. MacEachern for a loan of $2,500 bearing an interest rate of 7%. John A. MacEachern transferred this mortgage to Edith D. Atkinson on 03 Apr 1924. This mortgage was transferred to the new owner when Margaret Cleland Watson sold the property on 25 Jan 1926.24,36,37 
MortgageShe mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 29 March 1924 and 24 March 1926 to John A. MacEachern for a loan of $1000 bearing an interest rate of 7%. John A. MacEachern assigned this mortgage to the Montreal Trust Company, Trustee on 07 Apr 1924.17,38,39,40 
Property-SellMargaret Cleland Watson sold Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue (later 160 Hammersmith Avenue), Toronto, Ontario, Canada , on 25 January 1926 to William S. Lesperance for $8,500.24,41 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Watson mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 9 March 1926 and 9 March 1949 to Independent Order of Foresters for a loan of $2700 bearing interest of 6-1/2%. This mortgage was assumed by Guido Moreal when he purchased the property in 1943.39,42,43 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Watson mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 30 March 1926 and 30 November 1943 to Robert Irving for a loan of $1000 bearing an interest of 12%. Robert Irving assigned this mortgage the next day (31 Mar 1926) to the Montreal Trust Company.39,44,45,46 
MortgageMargaret Cleland Watson mortgaged 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , between 1 February 1927 and 31 January 1944 to Elizabeth J. McDonald for a loan of $1000 bearing an interest rate of 8%.39,47,48 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Margaret Watson Gardner married George Roderick Mason on 19 September 1928 at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.49 
ResidenceMargaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner lived between 1930 and 1931 at 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .50,51,4 
Death of SonHer son William Alexander Gardner died on 20 February 1930 at Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.51 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Annie Craig Gardner married George Forbes, son of George Forbes, on 4 June 1930 at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.50 
CensusMargaret Cleland Gardner appeared on the census of 1931 as the wife of William Gardner at 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .4 
Marriage of SonHer son James Blackie Gardner married Mary Helen Drohan, daughter of Austin J. Drohan, on 1 July 1940 at St. Anthony's Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.52 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Janet Robertson Gardner married Arthur Berryman Vincent on 14 June 1941. 
Property-Sell*Margaret Cleland Watson sold 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada , on 16 December 1943 to Guido Moreal for $4200.53,39 
Property-PurchaseWilliam Gardner and Margaret Cleland Watson purchased 426 Rogers Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada , on 2 May 1944 from Sarah English for $2100.54,55  
Event-Misc*Margaret Cleland Watson and William Gardner celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary circa 15 August 1944 at Malloney's Art Gallaries, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.56 
(Mortgagee) MortgageMargaret Cleland Gardner loaned $3,000 bearing an interest of 5% per annum to Reginald Lewis Biggs and Lillian Mary Gardner between 16 August 1944 and 23 January 1954 and received a mortgage of 15 Juliet Crescent, York, Ontario, Canada , as security.57,58 
Marriage of DaughterHer daughter Lillian Mary Gardner married Reginald Lewis Biggs, son of Ernest William Biggs and Daisy Gertrude Levings, on 4 September 1944 at Patterson Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.59 
Property-Purchase*William Gardner and Margaret Cleland Gardner purchased 280 Caledonia Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada , on 23 July 1947 from Rachel Violet Bulgin and Baxter Jones Bulgin for $3,794.60,61  
Death of SpouseHer husband William Gardner died on 15 January 1954 at 280 Caledonia Road, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada .62,63,64 
Event-Misc*Margaret Cleland Watson celebrated her 90th birthday on 20 January 1962 at War Amputatees Club, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.65 
Death*She died on 15 May 1962.63,64  

Family

William Gardner b. 24 Jan 1870, d. 15 Jan 1954
Marriage*She married William Gardner, son of George Gardner and Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, on 15 August 1894 at Scotland.5 
Children
Last Edited24 May 2025

Citations

  1. [S43] 1901 census of England, Lancashire, Barrow in Furness, p. 52, William Gardner; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 12 August 2010); citing PRO RG13/4011, folio 30.
  2. [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.
  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. [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.
  5. [S941] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-, Lillian Mary Gardner registration no. 005372 (1912); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 19 September 2011); citing microfilm MS 929, roll 224, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  6. [S188] England, birth certificate for Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner, born 18 May 1895; citing 8e/872/52, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S189] England, birth certificate for Gilbert Watson Gardner, born 02 May 1899; citing 8e/864/296, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  8. [S180] England, birth certificate for Janet Robertson Gardner, born 12 April 1901; citing 8e/795/290, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  9. [S198] England, birth certificate for Margaret Watson Gardner, born 22 August 1903; citing 8e/832/250, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  10. [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.
  11. [S184] England, birth certificate for William Johnston Gardner, born 27 June 1908; citing 8e/809/280, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  12. [S175] England, death certificate for William Johnston Gardner, died 25 November 1908; citing 8e/569/60, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  13. [S194] England, birth certificate for William Alexander Gardner, born 29 December 1909; citing 8e/729/408, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  14. [S1750] Cumbria, England, BA - Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Barrow Borough Council) - 1867-1994, C - Town Clerk's Department - 1867-1985, 8 - Bankruptcy Papers - 1889-1927, BA/C/8/98, Margaret Gardner, Hatter, April 1910; Cumbria Archive Service.
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  18. [S3398] Toronto, Ontario, Deed of Land, instrument no. WH10541, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1920), Margaret Leslie to Margaret Watson Gardner, 31 Jul 1920; "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).
  19. [S76] "WEDDINGS Hillis - Gardner," The Toronto Star, 20 August 1920, p. 10, col. 2; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 29 August 2010).

    WEDDINGS

    HILLIS - GARDNER

    College Street Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. when Agnes Alexander, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardner, 376 Concord avenue, was united in marriage with James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hillis, Belfast, Ireland.  The bride, who was given away by her father, wore white duchesse satin and georgette, and an embroidered veil surmounted by a crown of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The duties of the bridesmaid were gracefully performed by Miss Nettie Gardner, sister of the bride, who wore a becoming dress of pale blue taffeta with large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Wm. Hillis, the ceremony being performed by Rev. E. A. Earchman, B.A.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.  Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. Hillis left for their honeymoon, the bride traveling in a navy blue tailored suit with hat to match.

  20. [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.
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  22. [S103] "Social Notices - Weddings: Campbell - Gardner," The Toronto Daily Star, 21 September 1922, p. 18; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 4 September 2010).

    SOCIAL NOTICES – WEDDINGS

    CAMPBELL - GARDNER

    The marriage took place at the Kew Beach Presbyterian Church of Miss Nettie Gardner of Queenslie, 38 Hammersmith Avenue, Toronto, to William R. Campbell, of the editorial staff of the Globe.  The ministers officiating were:  Rev. R. B. Cochrane of College Street Presbyterian and Rev. J. A. Cranston, of Kew Beach Presbyterian churches.  The bride was charming in white Canton crepe, point lace, with veil to match and carried a bouquet of American beauty roses.  Miss Rita Gardner, a sister, was bridesmaid and Lillian, another sister, flower girl.  Mr. J. W. Gardner, a brother, acted as best man.  The happy couple left last night for border cities and on their return will live at 13 Hammersmith Avenue.

  23. [S3492] "York County Surrogate Court Records," unpaginated, estate file no. 46533, Agnes Watson, Letters of Administration granted 24 Jan 1923; imaged, "Ontario Court of Probate and Surrogate Court Records: Wills and Estate Files - A Pathfinder," finding aid only [micorfilm ordered through inter-library loan], Archives of Ontario (http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efile.aspx : accessed 27 Jul 2023), unknown file reference; citing MS 584, Reel 1694 held by the Archives of Ontario.
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  25. [S3421] Toronto, Ontario, Charge or Mortgage, instrument no. LT178920, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1923), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to Walter Pritchard, 25 Jan 1923; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  26. [S3422] Toronto, Ontario, Cessation of Charge, instrument no. LT198694, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1924), Walter Pritchard to Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner, 01 May 1924; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  27. [S3402] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH16325, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1923), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to Walter Pritchard, 25 Jan 1923; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  28. [S3403] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH19344, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1924), Walter Pritchard to Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner, 01 May 1924; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  29. [S3420] Toronto, Ontario, Transmission of Interest, instrument no. LT178919, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1923), the estate of Agnes Watson to Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner, 27 Jan 1923; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  30. [S3407] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH18195, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1923), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to Patrick Hartnet, 22 Oct 1923; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  31. [S3408] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH19343, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1923), Patrick Hartnet to Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner, 18 Dec 1923; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  32. [S3418] Toronto, Ontario, Transfer of Freehold Land with Release of Dower, instrument no. LT163295, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1921), Frederick A. Smith and Rose Smith to Agnes Watson, 02 Dec 1921; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 07 Jul 2023).
  33. [S3423] Toronto, Ontario, Charge or Mortgage, instrument no. LT190960, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1923), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to Patrick Hartnet, 22 Oct 1923; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 09 Jul 2023).
  34. [S3424] Toronto, Ontario, Cessation of Charge, instrument no. LT198695, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1924), Patrick Hartnet to Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner, 18 Dec 1923; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 09 Jul 2023).
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  36. [S3425] Toronto, Ontario, Charge or Mortgage, instrument no. LT196997, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1924), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to John A. MacEachern, 29 Mar 1924; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  37. [S3426] Toronto, Ontario, Transfer of Charge or Mortgage, instrument no. LT196998, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1924), John A. MacEachern to Edith D. Atkinson, 03 Apr 1924; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  38. [S3413] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH19032, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1924), Margaret Watson Gardner to John A. MacEachern, 29 Mar 1924; "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 06 Jul 2023).
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  40. [S3414] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH23662, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1926), Montreal Trust Company Trustee to Margaret Watson Gardner, 24 Mar 1926; "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 06 Jul 2023).
  41. [S3427] Toronto, Ontario, Transfer of Freehold Land, instrument no. LT222611, Parcel 1272, Section "S" (1926), Margaret Clelland Watson Gardner to William S. Lesperance, 25 Jan 1926; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "METRO TORONTO (66 & 64) (80)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 08 Jul 2023).
  42. [S3409] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH23581, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1926), Margaret Watson Gardner to The Independent Order of Foresters, 09 Mar 1926; "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 06 Jul 2023).
  43. [S3410] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH63797, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1949), The Independent Order of Foresters to Guido Moreal, 09 Mar 1949; "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 06 Jul 2023).
  44. [S3404] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH23641, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1926), Margaret Watson Gardner to Robert Irving, 30 Mar 1926; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  45. [S3405] Toronto, Ontario, Assignment of Mortgage, instrument no. WH23642, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1926), Robert Irving to Montreal Trust Company, 31 Mar 1926; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  46. [S3406] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH51676, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1944), Montreal Trust Company to Margaret Watson Gardner, 30 Nov 1943; "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 05 Jul 2023).
  47. [S3415] Toronto, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. WH25339, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1927), Margaret C. W. Gardiner to Elizabeth J. McDonald, 01 Feb 1927; "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 06 Jul 2023).
  48. [S3416] Toronto, Ontario, Discharge of Mortgage, instrument no. WH51675, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1944), Alexander McDonald [administrator of the estate of Elizabeth J. McDonald] to Margaret C. W. Gardiner, 31 Jan 1944; "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 06 Jul 2023).
  49. [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.

  50. [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.

  51. [S134] "DEATHS - GARDNER," The Toronto Daily Star, 21 February 1930, p. 34, col. 1; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 12 september 2010).

    DEATHS

    GARDNER – At Western Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 1930, William, dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner, in his 21st year.

    Funeral from the parents’ residence, 237 Laughton avenue, Saturday, February 22, at 3:30 o’clock.  Interment Prospect Cemetery.

    Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England papers please copy.

  52. [S138] "GARDNER - DROHAN," Toronto Daily Star, 4 July 1940, p. 26, col. 5; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 19 September 2010).

    GARDNER – DROHAN

    Palm ferns and tall standards of roses and peonies decorated St. Anthony’s church for the marriage Monday morning of Mary Helen Drohan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin J. Drohan, to James B. Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner.  Msgr. J. J. McGrand officiated.  Miss K. Kennedy played the wedding music.  During the signing of the register Mrs. J. Nevins sang.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory slipper satin made period design with sweetheart neckline and bouffant skirt extending into a long train.  Her ivory fingertip veil with scalloped edge and shirred halo was caught with orange blossoms.  She carried a cascade bouquet of roses and bouvardia.  Margaret Drohan, sister of the bride, maid of honor, wore a gown of forget-me-not blue triple sheer with matching hat and carried a colonial nosegay of roses and forget-me-nots.  The bridesmaids, Miss Helen Donovan and Miss Marjorie Diemert, wore gowns of blush pink triple sheer with matching hats and carried colonial nosegays.  Joseph Campbell was best man.  The ushers were Joseph LeMoine and Walter Danaher.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Savarin where the bride’s mother received wearing a gown of navy blue French crepe with large white picture hat and corsage of roses and bouvardia.  The groom’s mother, who also received, was in navy blue triple sheer over flowered satin with corsage of roses and bouvardia.  The couple then left on a wedding trip to the Laurentians, the bride travelling in a gray two-piece frock with matching accessories, rose dust coat with platinum fox collar.  On their return they will reside in Mimico.  The nuptial mass was served by John Drohan, of St. Augustine’s seminary, brother of the bride, and Frank Manley.

  53. [S3400] Toronto, Ontario, Deed of Land, instrument no. WH51677, Part of Lot 6, Plan 1657 (1944), Margaret Watson Gardiner to Guido Moreal, 16 Dec 1943; "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).
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    Governor-General Congratulates W. Gardner, Wife, Wed 50 Years

    When Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner, Rogers Rd., were honoured at a social evening held in Malloney’s Art Galleries, to mark the golden anniversary of their marriage, 14 congratulatory cables and telegrams were read, including messages from the Governor-General of Canada, David Kirkwood, M.P., British House of Commons, Cpl. William Hillis, R.C.A.F., overseas, and Kenneth Hillis, R.C.A.F., Calgary, grandsons.

    George Gardner proposed a toast to the health of the bride of 50 years, to which her husband replied.  Gilbert Gardner presented the celebrants with a purse of money, on behalf of the family.  Gordon Campbell presented his grandparents with a basket of 50 yellow roses, carried by Jean Marie Mason and Barbara Ann Forbes.  The flowers came from the 17 grandchildren.  Rev. J. C. Herbison spoke, and Joan Gardner sang a song composed for the occasion by her mother, Mrs. Gilbert Gardner.  Colin Campbell sang, accompanied by Pat Boal.

    Others present included:  Mr. and Mrs. James Hillis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. George Mason, Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. David Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boal, Miss Lillian Gardner, Reginald Biggs, Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs. J. C. Herbison, L.A.C. and Mrs. George Gardner, Mrs. Colin Campbell, Mrs. Gilbert Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Alexander.

    The following day, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner greeted many friends at a reception held in the home of their eldest daughter, Mrs. James Hillis, Earnscliffe Rd.  Mrs. George Gardner and Mrs. Gilbert Gardner poured tea in the afternoon.  Miss Lillian Gardner assisted in looking after the guests.  The following grandchildren assisted in the evening:  Margaret Hillis, Peggy, Dorothy and Audrey Gardner, Margaret Campbell and Joan Gardner.

  57. [S4139] Township of York, Ontario, Mortgage, instrument no. CY281315, Part of Lots 845-846, Plan 2008 (1944), Reginald Lewis Biggs and Lillian Mary Gardner to Margaret Cleland Gardner, 16 Aug 1944; "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 06 Dec 2023).
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    BIGGS - GARDNER

    Patterson Presbyterian church was the scene of a pretty wedding Sept. 4, when Lillian Mary Gardner, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner, Rogers Rd., became the bride of Reginald Lewis Biggs, formerly of London, England.  Rev. J. C. Herbison officiated; Miss Pat Boal played wedding music; Mrs. Gilbert W. Gardner, the bride’s sister-in-law, sang.  The church was decorated with palms, ferns and gladioli.  The bride, given away by her father, wore an ivory satin gown with fingertip veil, and carried a cascade of pink roses and white heather in the form of a horseshoe sent from Edinburgh, Scotland.  The bridal attendants, Miss Betty Fisher and Miss Ann Newall, were gowned alike in delphinium blue crepe with matching hats.  They carried colonial bouquets of red roses, delphinium and white heather.  W. Taylor was best man; ushers were Douglas and Gordon Campbell, the bride’s nephews.  At a reception in Malloney’s Art Galleries, the bride’s mother received wearing a black lace dress, matching accessories and corsage of crimson roses.  Assisting was Mrs. W. Taylor wearing lime green crepe dress, black accessories and corsage of pink roses and delphinium.  For the wedding trip to points north, the bride donned a chartreuse crepe dress, navy accessories, stone marten furs and corsage of pink roses.  The couple will live on Juliet Cres., Toronto.

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    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.

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