FINDLAY BERNARR "BURR" McKENZIE (1911-1971)
Findlay Bernarr “Burr” McKENZIE was born on July 17, 1911 in Mapleton (Old England), son of Charlotte Christine LYONS & Hubert Douglas McKENZIE (1882-1970). ** MORE ABOUT HUBERT DOUGLAS McKENZIE
Burr was a descendant of Angelique MALOTTE (Ojibwe) & Roderick McKENZIE (1772-1859) from the Parish of Assynt in Scotland, long time Chief Trader at Ile a la Crosse with the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). ** MORE ABOUT RODERICK McKENZIE
In the Census of 1916, Burr (age 1) was recorded with his parents in the Netley Creek (now Chalet Beach) area. The McKENZIE family ultimately made their home on Mackenzie Road in Mapleton (Old England).
Marriage to Mary BALE
On Apr 8, 1935 Burr married Mary Margaret BALE. Mary was born May 20, 1915 at Elrose, Saskatchewan, daughter of Margaret RITCHIE and Richard BALE (1879-1950). The BALE family (Mary had 4 brothers and a sister) moved to Selkirk.
On Feb 14, 1936 their first child, William Bruce “Billy Bruce”, was born.
Locations of the Old and the new Mapleton School and some families of note during the mid-1900’s
Burr worked at the Manitoba Rolling Mills (MRM) and all of his children attended the Old Mapleton School.
In 1960 Son Richard (Dick) married Ellen GILLESPIE, daughter of Clara FAVEL and Henry GILLESPIE (1900-1969).
In 1969 Burr’s mother (Christina) died and in 1970 his father (Douglas McKENZIE) died; both buried St Clements Cemetery, Mapleton.
Son Billy Bruce married Heather LARSEN, daughter of Eileen GRACE(?) & Emil LARSEN (1910-?)
Burr McKENZIE Dies
On Nov 12, 1971 Findlay Bernarr (Burr) McKENZIE died at the Winnipeg General Hospital
Mary worked for Selkirk Home Care and the Betel Home until retiring in 1979.
Mary Dies
On Feb 1, 1996, Mary McKENZIE died at the age of 80.
Some Family Pictures
Left: Dick and grandson – Center: Merle and granddaughter “Deeny”
Jun 17, 2017 at Everett Still’s 65th Wedding/ 90th Bbirtday Tea
Please post comments & queries as this link: DISCUSSIONS about MARY & BURR McKENZIE FAMILY
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