1882 - 1976 (94 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Margaret Henderson Aitken was born on 25 Jan 1882 in Fallside, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Feb 1976 in Western Suburbs Hospital, Burwood, NSW, Australia. Other Events:
- _UID: 4EB0E03486F14AA3B7F5D34FB0CEDE36D65A
- Residence: 1891, Newlands, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Residence: 1901, Glenend Farm, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 25 Jun 1912; farmers daughter
- Residence: 25 Jun 1912, Glenend Farm, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Emigration: 9 Jul 1913, London, England
- Residence: 9 Feb 1976, Rostherne Avenue, Croydon, NSW, Australia
Notes:
After their first child, Margaret, was born and died a few days after the birth, they emigrated to Australia.
Initially they resided at Cowra, NSW, later moving to Ungarie, NSW.
Margaret was an accomplished pianist and her obituary says she held a D.Mus.
Her obituary states, in part, "she bravely faced the challenge of life in a new land where she raised a large family many miles from medical aid and other amenities. Although virtually isolated from World affairs she inherited her family's interest in international matters and politics."
The obituary writer falsely, claims an association with Robert Aitken, the astronomer and Director of the Lick Observatory, California. There is no connection.
At the time of Margaret's death in the Western Suburbs Hospital she was residing with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr & Mrs Forsyth, at Rostherne Avenue, Croydon, NSW.
Emigration:
Departed onboard the Wilcannia for Australia
Margaret married Alexander McDuff Crerar on 25 Jun 1912 in St Michaels Hotel, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Alexander (son of Margaret MacGregor Crerar) was born on 11 Jul 1888 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 9 Aug 1975 in Condobolin, NSW, Australia; was buried in 1975 in Condobolin, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Margaret Dobie Reid Crerar
was born on 28 Apr 1913 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 17 May 1913 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
- 3. Alexander McGregor Crerar
was born on 4 Jul 1914 in Cowra, NSW, Australia; died on 14 May 2006 in West Wyalong Hospital, NSW, Australia.
- 4. James Aitken Crerar
was born in 1915; died on 11 Dec 1915.
- 5. Living
- 6. Ann Mason Crerar
was born on 16 May 1919 in Cowra, NSW, Australia; died on 26 May 1984.
- 7. Jane Dobbie Crerar
was born on 12 Jan 1922 in Cowra, NSW, Australia; died on 14 May 2003 in Calga, NSW, Australia; was buried in Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW, Australia.
- 8. Living
- 9. Marie Reilly Crerar
was born on 1 Aug 1924; died on 12 Jun 1944.
- 10. Living
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Generation: 2
2. | Margaret Dobie Reid Crerar (1.Margaret1) was born on 28 Apr 1913 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 17 May 1913 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: 2C2CA61323E54E85AD93051403A9A80AA3E3
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3. | Alexander McGregor Crerar (1.Margaret1) was born on 4 Jul 1914 in Cowra, NSW, Australia; died on 14 May 2006 in West Wyalong Hospital, NSW, Australia. Other Events:
- Military Service: Service Number - NX88202
- _UID: 3A5107E57EF544C6813E5506FCBB59486660
Notes:
As a child he had very limited schooling doing most of his school work by correspondence.
Farmed all his life in western New South Wales battling drought and pest plagues.
During WWII, in 1940, he was serving with the 8/8th Anti Aircraft Battery where he held the rank of Gun Specialist and he was a specialist in gas identification. By 1944 he served as a Private with the 2nd/24-9th Infantry Division on the island of Morotai.
He was a champion shot and enjoyed his membership of the Ungarie Rifle Club.
In 1955 his shooting team won the Sargard Shield when Mac was the top scorer
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Jane Dobbie Crerar (1.Margaret1) was born on 12 Jan 1922 in Cowra, NSW, Australia; died on 14 May 2003 in Calga, NSW, Australia; was buried in Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW, Australia. Other Events:
- _UID: 895726BA1EED40BB831FAE3D97285C5CCAF7
Notes:
Jane,also known as Jean, died at her own home.
Jane married Lawrence Charles Ausburn on 22 Nov 1947 in Petersham Presbyterian Church, Petersham, NSW, Australia. Lawrence was born on 26 Sep 1925 in Auburn, NSW, Australia; died on 17 Dec 1989 in Calga, NSW, Australia; was buried in Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Marie Reilly Crerar (1.Margaret1) was born on 1 Aug 1924; died on 12 Jun 1944. Other Events:
- _UID: 02FEB1F58A664E02B07DDE2C37932EC3D8C8
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Generation: 3
Generation: 4
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