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George McFarquhar

Birth	:	8 May 1861 Oshawa, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	5 May 1935 Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Fort Macleod, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.7306500, -113.3882000
Plot	:	Section A Block 14 N1/2 Lot 2
Description	:	Parents John W McFarquhar 1832–1923 Harriet Rush 1841–1906 =========== 1911 CANADA CENSUS ame: Geo McFarquar Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 50 Birth Date: May 1861 Birth Place: Ontario Relation to Head of House: Head Race or Tribe: English Province: Alberta District: MacLeod District Number: 3 Sub-district: 30 - MacLeod Sub-District Number: 30 Place of Habitation: Macleod Household Members: Name Age Geo McFarquar 50 Emily McFarquar 40 Percy McFarquar 17 Edith McFarquar 15 Helen McFarquar 15 Henry McFarquar 12 Edward McFarquar 2 Jean McFarquar 2 =========================== The Echo - Pincher Creek newspaper - report of death... Read More	Parents John W McFarquhar 1832–1923 Harriet Rush 1841–1906 =========== 1911 CANADA CENSUS ame: Geo McFarquar Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 50 Birth Date: May 1861 Birth Place: Ontario Relation to Head of House: Head Race or Tribe: English Province: Alberta District: MacLeod District Number: 3 Sub-district: 30 - MacLeod Sub-District Number: 30 Place of Habitation: Macleod Household Members: Name Age Geo McFarquar 50 Emily McFarquar 40 Percy McFarquar 17 Edith McFarquar 15 Helen McFarquar 15 Henry McFarquar 12 Edward McFarquar 2 Jean McFarquar 2 =========================== The Echo - Pincher Creek newspaper - report of death and funeral. May 9 1935 issue - death notice - well known old-timer of Macleod ======= Lethbridge Herald May 7, 1935 Geo. McFarquhar, Macleod Pioneer, Called Suddenly Former Resident of Lethbridge Dies Following Operation—; Funeral Thursday (From Our Own Correspondent) MACLEOD, May 7.—The sudden death of George McFarquhar, one of the early pioneers of Macleod, was received as a shock by the many friends in Macleod and district when it was learned of his passing in Calgary on Sunday evening. In fact it was unknown by many of the townspeople that he had been in ill health. Mr. McFarquhar underwent a major operation at the General hospital, Calgary, on Saturday, but he did not rally from the operation, and passed away, about 6 o'clock Sunday evening. The deceased was horn at Oshawa, Ont.. on Mar 8. 1861, and was thus in his 74th year. He came here in 1884 from Fort Benton, Mont., where he spent three years in the contracting business. He spent about five years in Lethbridge, returning here and purchasing the contracting, wagon making, furniture and undertaking business of D. J. Quaill. He sold to Gardiner & Cattle Bros. In 1905 and after farming for three years, established a contracting and undertaking business. In 1891 he was married in Lethbridge to Miss Emily Rosaine, who predeceased him on January 7, 1926. By this marriage there were four daughters and two sons: Mrs. H. C. Winter and P. A. McFarquhar of Macleod; Mrs. B. O. Pinnell ot Calgary, Mrs. G. V. Richardson and Miss Irene McFarquhar of Vancouver, and E. F McFarquhar of Barrhead. In 1928 he was married to Mima Emslie of Toronto, Ont., survives him. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister. They are John McFarquhar of Calgary, James, William, Charles and Frank of Toronto, and Mrs. J G, Sully, also of Toronto. , During his residence in Macleod he has taken a keen interest town affairs, in the earlier days being; a member of the town council for about 3 years and also the school board for 3 years. He has been a member of the hospital board for the past six years. He was also a member of the board of managers of Andrew's Presbyterian church, from which church he will be buried on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. ========= Lethbridge Herald May 11, 1935 Funeral Of Late Geo. McFarquhar Macleod Church Crowded For Service— Many Old Timers Present (From Our Own Correspondent) MACLEOD, May 10—On Thursday afternoon, St. Andrews Presbyterian church was crowded with sympathizing friends, while a number stood outside, when funeral services for the late Geo. McFarquhar, who passed away at the Calgary General hospital on Sunday, May 5th, were held. The funeral service was under the direction of the Alberta Lodge No. 3, A.F. and AM. Rev. P. O. McCrae conducted the service at the church and the last rites of the Masonic Order were given at the graveside by Bro. A. H. N. Kennedy. Friends and acquaintances from many parts of Southern Alberta Including Lethbridge, Granum, Claresholm, Spring Point, Standoff and Cardston arranged to be present at the funeral and the large attendance and the many beautiful floral tributes testified the high respect in which he was held. Rev. McCrae mentioned that he did not have the honor of knowing the deceased as well as many of the older citizens of the town, but his reputation was such that he stood high in the estimation of the people. He mentioned that he had always been faithful in his services as a church member and his support had always been strong. He could always be depended on as one to assist in anything and everything for the forward advancement of the Presbyterian church of which he had been a member and officer for many years. He had always been a friend to those who came to him in need, and he will be greatly missed by his many friends in Alberta, especially in the district or Macleod. During his long residence here he has been known as an upright, honorable gentleman, with a pleasing personality, and he has enjoyed an unusual degree of popularity. A large choir assisted In the rendering of two hymns, and Mrs. P. Cutler sang beautifully-, as a solo, "The Ninety and Nine." The pallbearers were W. G. Andrews, J. Webb, C. W. Stevens, S. Pedersen of the Masonic Order; H. W. Bright, representing the Southern Alberta Old Timers' Association and Fred Thaell. Among the relatives present at, the funeral were Mrs. Geo. McFarquhar, Macleod; John McFarquhar, and Mrs. R. Clarke, Calgary; Edward McFarquhar, Barrhead; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. McFarquhar. Macleod; Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Pinnett, Calgary; Mr, and Mrs. Roy McFarquhar. Airdrie; Harold McFarquhar. Turner Valley; Wm. McFarquhar, Didsbury; Mr & Mrs A.T.. Rosaine, and Mrs. E. Taylor of Drumheller; Mr. and Mrs. C. Rosaine and Mr. and Mrs. O. Rosaine, Macleod.

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Where is George McFarquhar's memorial?
George McFarquhar's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Fort Macleod, Claresholm Census Division, Canada.
When did George McFarquhar death?
George McFarquhar death on 5 May 1935 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the George McFarquhar's memorial?
Latitude: 49.7306500
Longitude: -113.3882000

Family Members:

Spouse

Emily A. “Emma” Rosaine McFarquhar

(1871 - 1926)

Children

Percy Alexander “Tobe” McFarquhar

(1893 - 1967)

Frank McFarquhar

(1897 - 1897)

Flowers:

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