Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry

Jeanie McLea

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 14 Jan 1873 - Montreal, Québec, Canada ⁴⁰⁰³ Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Residence: 66 St. Denis St., 8 Jan 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)
• Census: 1881 Canadian Census - Household of John B. McLea, St. Antoine Dist., Montreal, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Household Member)
• Religion: Presbyterian, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Member)
• Residence: 152 Dorchester St., 6 Dec 1887, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)

Parents

Father: John Brine McLea ¹⁴¹ ^,427 Mother: Phoebe Maria Currie ²³

Jeanie Catherine McLea

Sex: F
AKA: Jane Catherine McLea ⁵³² ^,2526, Jean McLea ¹⁷², Jessie McLea, Jeanie Catherine Prowse
Individual Information

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1833 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵³² ^,2526 Christening: 25 Oct 1833 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵³² ^,2526 Death: 28 Aug 1899 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 65) ²³ ^,983 Burial: 29 Aug 1899 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³ ^,362 ^,4003 Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 1825, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Living: 1862.

Parents

Father: Hon. Kenneth McLea Jr. ¹⁴¹ ^,2524 Mother: Elizabeth Brine ¹⁴¹

Spouses and Children

1. *Robert Henry Prowse ¹⁴¹ ^,172 ^,983 Marriage: 22 Jun 1853 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁴¹ Children: 1. Living 2. Kenneth Robert Prowse 3. James Mclea Prowse 4. Ida Edith Coventry Prowse

Notes
General:

140213 from NGB:

Jane Catharine McLEA Kenneth & Elizabeth BRINE b Sep 4 1833 bap Oct 25 1833

Jeannie S. McLea

Sex: F
AKA: Jean McLea ⁶⁵⁷⁶
Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1858 - United States of America ³¹⁴⁰ ^,6576 Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Census: 1871 England & Wales Census Household of Kenneth McLea [sic], 1871, London, Greater London, England. (Household Member)
• Residence: 9 North Villas, St. Pancras, 1871, London, Greater London, England. (Occupant)
• Arrival: Kenneth McLea, wife and 2 daughters arriving on OTTAWA, 11 Oct 1871, Québec, Québec, Canada. (Travelling together)
• Residence: According to letter from her sister, Sarah Rendell Carter to their niece, Ada Rendell Durant, 20 Jul 1874, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)
• Census: Household of Kenneth McLea, 1881, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Household Member)

Parents

Father: Kenneth McLea ¹⁰ ^,2988 ^,3136 Mother: Mary Lucretia Rendell Carter ¹⁰ ^,2203

John McLea

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1802 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ⁴⁵⁴⁶ Christening: Death: 21 Jan 1833 - Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina ( at age 30) ⁵⁵⁸³ Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 4 Aug 1802, Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.
• Alt. Birth: Cir 1803, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.

Parents

Father: Kenneth McLea Sr. ⁴³⁰⁹ Mother: Jean McVicar ⁴³⁰⁹

Notes
General:

160621 from FamilySearch:

John McLea
Vital • Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Document Information

Cite this Record
"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTNL-7PP : 11 February 2020), John McLea, .

NameJohn McLea
SexMale
Christening PlaceGreenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Christening Place (Original)Middle or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
Birth Date4 Aug 1802
BirthplaceMiddle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
Father's NameKennet McLea
Father's SexMale
Mother's NameJane McViccar
Mother's SexFemale
John McLea's Parents and Siblings
Kennet McLea
Father
M

Jane McViccar
Mother
F

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John Mclea
Male
1802– Deceased
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1802– Deceased
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John Brine McLea

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1835 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴²⁷ ^,532 Christening: 19 Feb 1835 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴²⁷ ^,532 Death: Mar 1917 - Montreal, Québec, Canada ( at age 82) ⁶⁵⁷⁷ Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Occupation: Merchant, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Birth: Jean Carter Stirling research notes, 27 Jan 1835, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Birth: 27 Jan 1836, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Membership: Inducted as a member of the St. John's Lodge, Freemasons, 6 Jun 1856, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. John B. Mc Lea
in the England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921

England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921
Name:John B. Mc Lea
Gender:Male
Initiation Date:6 Jun 1856
First Payment Year on Register:1856
Year Range:1837-1862
Lodge:St Johns Lodge
Lodge Location:St John's Newfoundland
Lodge Number:844
Folio Number:156.
• Court: Member of a Grand Jury, 20 May 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. St. John's Petty Jury and Grand Jury Lists – 20 May 1858, 20 October 1858, 30 October 1858, 20 November 1858, 30 November 1858, and 13 December 1858.
• Occupation: Merchant, Water St., 20 May 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Court: Member of a Grand Jury, 20 Oct 1860, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Juror)
• Occupation: Merchant, Water St., 20 Oct 1860, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Court: Supreme Court – Petition of John Brine McLea, 20 Nov 1860, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Posted by Edward Chafe on Newfoundlanders and Genealogy on July 15, 2020:

The petitioner and his co-partner Kenneth McLea supplied William House of Gooseberry Island in Bonavista Bay for fishing during last winter. The balance of his account is £ 86/2/10. The petitioner believes that William House is insolvent and unable to pay his creditors. J. B. McLea asks the Court to appoint a provisional trustee to oversee William House's estate.
• Court: Case against Edward F. Haberlin for an attempt to sell gold watch the property of John B. McLea, 1861-1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. From Edward Chafe on Newfoundlanders and Genealogy, July 16, 2020:

Supreme Court, spring 1862 – The plight of young Edward Francis Haberlin. On the 14 November 1861 the petitioner was committed to the gaol for the theft of a gold watch he found on the ground which was the property of Mr. John B. McLea. Edward F. Haberlin has been in the gaol for six months with no prospect of a trial. He is used to fresh air and exercise, and he feels that his life will not be long if he remains in the gaol indefinitely.
• Living: Mentioned in his father's will, 1862.
• Occupation: Merchant, 379 Water St., Between 1864 and 1865, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. McLEA. John B., merchant, 379 Water St
. Robert P., merchant, 379 Water
LEA
. Kenneth, merchant, 159 Water St. house: Cathedral St., nr. Duckworth.

.
• Immigration: From Newfoundland, 1865, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Occupation: Merchant, 1865, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Immigration: from Newfoundland, Between 1866 and 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Residence: 66 St. Denis St., 8 Jan 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Census: 1881 Canadian Census - Household of John B. McLea, St. Antoine Dist., Montreal, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada. John B. Mc Lea
Canada Census, 1881
Name:
John B. Mc Lea
•
Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1881
•
Event Place:
Montreal, Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
•
Event Place (Original):
St-Antoine Ward, Montreal (City), Quebec, Canada
District Number:
90
Sex:
Male
Age:
46
Marital Status:
Married
Nationality:
Scotch
Race:
Scottish
Occupation:
Merchant
Religion:
C. Presp
Birth Date:
1835
•
Birthplace:
Newfoundland
•
Head of Household Name:
John B. Mc Lea
Family Number:
114
Volume:
15
HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
John B. Mc LeaMale46Newfoundland
Phoebe Mc LeaFemale48Newfoundland
Kenneth Mc LeaMale21Newfoundland
Rozalie Mc LeaFemale13Quebec
Donald Mc LeaMale11Quebec
Lizzie Mc LeaFemale9Quebec
Jeanie Mc LeaFemale8Quebec
Ernest Mc LeaMale5Quebec
Bridget MarkeyFemale21Quebec
Mary WilliamsFemale17Quebec.
• Occupation: Merchant, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Religion: Presbyterian, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Residence: 152 Dorchester St., 6 Dec 1887, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Census: 1901 Census Household of John B. McRae, Montreal, 1901, Montreal, Québec, Canada. John B. Mclea
Canada Census, 1901
Name:
John B. Mclea
Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
31 Mar 1901
Event Place:
Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada
Sex:
Male
Age:
65
Marital Status:
Married
Nationality:
Canadian
Ethnicity:
Scotch
Religion:
Presbyterian
Birth Year (Estimated):
1836
Birthplace:
Nf
Immigration Year:
1865
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Head
HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
John B. McleaHeadMale65Nf
Phebe McleaWifeFemale66Nf
Rosalie McleaDaughterFemale33Qc
Donald McleaSonMale31Qc
Phebe McleaDaughterFemale29Qc
Ernest McleaSonMale25Qc
Eleda EricksonDomesticFemale17Sweden

NB: It is possible that the daughter Phebe who appears on the 1901 Census but not the 1881 Census is the same child who was named Lizzie on the 1881 Census who does not appear on the 1901 Census.
• Occupation: Commercial Merchant, 1901, Montreal, Québec, Canada.

Parents

Father: Hon. Kenneth McLea Jr. ¹⁴¹ ^,2524 Mother: Elizabeth Brine ¹⁴¹

Spouses and Children

1. *Phoebe Maria Currie ²³ Marriage: 9 Jun 1859 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷⁰
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Rev. Donald McRae, 9 Jun 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Marriage: From Jean Carter Stirling research notes, 14 Jun 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 150621:

Note that Jean has accidentally used the date of the appearance of the notice of marriage in the newspaper as her date of the marriage..
• Minister/Priest: Rev. McRae, 14 Jun 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 150621:

Note that Jean has accidentally used the date of the appearance of the notice of marriage in the newspaper as her date of the marriage.. Marriage Notes

140312 from NGB: CURRIE - MCLEA Gazette June 14, 1859 (Tuesday) Married. On Thursday morning, the 9^th instant, at St. Andrew's Kirk, by the Rev. Donald McRae, John B. McLea, Esq., of this town, merchant, to Phoebe, daughter of the late John Currie, Esq., of Harbour Grace.

150621:

Note that Jean has accidentally used the date of the appearance of the notice of marriage in the newspaper as her date of the marriage.
Children: 1. Kenneth McLea 2. James Robert McLea 3. Elizabeth Julianna McLea 4. Robert Paton McLea 5. Rosalie McLea 6. Donald McLea 7. Phebe McLea 8. Lizzie McLea 9. Jeanie McLea 10. Ernest McLea

Notes
General:

111109 from NGB: John Brine McLEA Kenneth & Elizabeth BRINE b Jan 29 1835 bap Feb 19 1835

171012: Signed a petition against confederation with Canada in 1866 according to story in Newfoundland Ancestor this month by Lynn Fogwill.

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150621 from Jean Carter Stirling's research notes:

JOHN BRINE MCLEA27/1/1835
Bapt. 19/2/1835, Vol.26B, PANL
Carter Journal 1/9/1850, Ferryland: "John McLea,
son of Kenneth McLea, slept at my house." (15 yrs old)
= 14/6/1859 at the Kirk, by Rev. McRae
Phoebe Currie, dau. Late John Currie, Hr. Grace
[Between 1866 & 1873, they moved to Montreal]
Their children:
1.James Robert McLea Died of scarlatina186129/11/1866
2.Elizabeth Juliana McLea186413/12/1866
Died of scarlatina & diphtheria
3.Robert P. McLea28/11/1865
= 6/12/1887, at Montreal
Annette Wetzlar, dau. D.V. Wetzlar Esq.
152 Dorchester St., Mtl. (Nsppr)
Their child:
a) daughter 8/1/1889
Bom 152 Dorchester, Montreal
4.Daughter born 66 St. Denis St., Montreal14/1/1873

Kenneth McLea

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1860 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³ Christening: Death: 28 Oct 1890 - Montreal, Québec, Canada ( at age 30) ²³ Burial: 3 Nov 1890 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³ ^,3092 Cause of Death: Fever
Events
• Immigration: From Newfoundland, 1865, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Witness)
• Immigration: from Newfoundland, Between 1866 and 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Witness)
• Residence: 66 St. Denis St., 8 Jan 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)
• Census: 1881 Canadian Census - Household of John B. McLea, St. Antoine Dist., Montreal, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Household Member)
• Occupation: Clerk, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
• Religion: Presbyterian, 1881, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Member)
• Residence: 152 Dorchester St., 6 Dec 1887, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)

Parents

Father: John Brine McLea ¹⁴¹ ^,427 Mother: Phoebe Maria Currie ²³

Notes
General:

100621 from FindAGrave:

Kenneth John McLea
BIRTH23 Apr 1860
St. John's, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
DEATH28 Oct 1890 (aged 30)
BURIAL
General Protestant Cemetery
St. John's, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
MEMORIAL ID199486495 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 0
Son of John Brine McLea & Phebe Elizabeth Currie, grandson of Kenneth McLea (on this same monument) & Elizabeth Brine McLea (nearby monument).

Inscription
Eldest & Beloved Son of John & Phebe McLea.

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The Presbyterian church records show this which is undoubtedly the same person though the date is wrong:

MCLEA, Kennethat Mtl (fever) Age 2819 Sep. 1890 ²³

Kenneth McLea

Sex: M
AKA: Kenneth Mac Lea
Individual Information

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1819 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ²⁵²⁴ Christening: Death: Between Apr and Jun 1916 - Warwick, Warwickshire, England ⁶⁵⁷⁸ Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: From Scotland's People, 25 Jan 1806, Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.
• Alt. Birth: Cir 1817, Scotland.
• Alt. Birth: Cir 1820, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Kenith McLea
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963
Name:Kenith McLea
Gender:Male
Age:32
Birth Date:abt 1820
Departure Place:Liverpool, England
Arrival Date:28 May 1852
Arrival Place:Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship:Cambria.
• Alt. Birth: Cir 1820, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. Kenneth McLea
In 1911 England & Wales Census
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NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Greenock, Renfrewshire
ResidenceApr 2 1911
4. Southfields Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Age91
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Shipowner
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishEastbourneSeriesRG14
Registration districtEastbourne, EastbournePiece4838
CountySussexEnum. District26
CountryEnglandFamily118
DateApr 2 1911Line1
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea91
DaughterMary E H McLea56
DaughterSarah J McLea53
ServantAnnie Walker40
ServantLizzie Tomsett30.
• Alt. Birth: 1821, New York, New York, New York, United States of America.
• Arrival: 1848, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Kenneth McLea
in the U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Name:Kenneth McLea
Arrival year:1848
Arrival Place:Newfoundland, Canada
Primary Immigrant:McLea, Kenneth
Source Publication Code:1640.10.6
Annotation:Date and port of arrival, date and place of settlement, or date and place of mention in the New World. Date and/or place of birth, date and/or place of death, place of origin, port of embarkation, name of ship, occupation, and other genealogical informati
Source Bibliography:DOBSON, DAVID. Scots in the USA and Canada. Baltimore: Clearfield Co. Part Two, 2001. 103p.
Household Members:
NameRelation
Kenneth McLea.
• Interesting: Attempted suicide when his uninsured premises were destroyed by fire., Bef 13 Mar 1848, Baltimore, Baltimore (City), Maryland, United States of America.
• Appointment: Member of Grand Jury, 23 Apr 1849, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Merchant, Water St., 23 Apr 1849, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Departure: En Route to New York as a newly married couple, 21 Apr 1852, St. John's, Newfoundland. "Steamer" passed South - Mary & M^r M^cLea onboard her.
• Residence: 6 May 1852, New York, New York, New York, United States of America.
• Arrival: Arriving from Liverpool on CAMBRIA, perhaps from their honeymoon, 28 May 1852, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America. Kenith McLea
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963
Name:Kenith McLea
Gender:Male
Age:32
Birth Date:abt 1820
Departure Place:Liverpool, England
Arrival Date:28 May 1852
Arrival Place:Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship:Cambria.
• Occupation: Merchant, 28 May 1852. Kenith McLea
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963
Name:Kenith McLea
Gender:Male
Age:32
Birth Date:abt 1820
Departure Place:Liverpool, England
Arrival Date:28 May 1852
Arrival Place:Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship:Cambria.
• Court: Supreme Court – Petition of John Brine McLea, 20 Nov 1860, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Witness)
• Arrival: Husband, wife and one daughter on AMERICA from Liverpool/Queenstown, 12 Feb 1862, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America. Kenneth McLea
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963
Name:Kenneth McLea
Gender:Male
Age:42
Birth Date:abt 1820
Departure Place:Queenstown Ireland and Liverpool England, Ireland and Liverpool England
Arrival Date:12 Feb 1862
Arrival Place:Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship:America.
• Occupation: Merchant, 12 Feb 1862.
• Appointment: Church Warden, Anglican Cathedral, 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Merchant, Cathedral Hill, 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: 91 Water St., 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Occupant)
• Residence: Cathedral Hill, 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Merchant, 159 Water St. house: Cathedral St., nr. Duckworth., Between 1864 and 1865, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. McLEA. John B., merchant, 379 Water St
. Robert P., merchant, 379 Water
LEA
. Kenneth, merchant, 159 Water St. house: Cathedral St., nr. Duckworth.

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• Census: 1871 England & Wales Census Household of Kenneth McLea [sic], 1871, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1871 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1871
North Villas, St Pancras, London-Middlesex, England
Age51
WifeMary L R M McLea
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Jeanie S McLea
Census
ParishSt PancrasSeriesRG10Page82
CountyLondon-MiddlesexPiece0235Family264
CountryEnglandRegistrar's districtKentish TownLine9
Date1871Superintendent registrar's districtSt PancrasImage52
Enum. District5
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea51
WifeMary L R M McLea46
DaughterMary E H McLea16
DaughterJeanie S McLea13
ServantAlice Sharp17.
• Occupation: Commission Merchant, 1871, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1871 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1871
North Villas, St Pancras, London-Middlesex, England
Age51
WifeMary L R M McLea
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Jeanie S McLea
Census
ParishSt PancrasSeriesRG10Page82
CountyLondon-MiddlesexPiece0235Family264
CountryEnglandRegistrar's districtKentish TownLine9
Date1871Superintendent registrar's districtSt PancrasImage52
Enum. District5
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea51
WifeMary L R M McLea46
DaughterMary E H McLea16
DaughterJeanie S McLea13
ServantAlice Sharp17.
• Residence: 9 North Villas, St. Pancras, 1871, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1871 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1871
North Villas, St Pancras, London-Middlesex, England
Age51
WifeMary L R M McLea
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Jeanie S McLea
Census
ParishSt PancrasSeriesRG10Page82
CountyLondon-MiddlesexPiece0235Family264
CountryEnglandRegistrar's districtKentish TownLine9
Date1871Superintendent registrar's districtSt PancrasImage52
Enum. District5
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea51
WifeMary L R M McLea46
DaughterMary E H McLea16
DaughterJeanie S McLea13
ServantAlice Sharp17.
• Arrival: Kenneth McLea, wife and 2 daughters arriving on OTTAWA, 11 Oct 1871, Québec, Québec, Canada. The voyage began in Glasgow but it appears from the names of the passengers that they all embarked in St. John's.
• Property: Lease from Dr. John Richardson, 17 Jul 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada. Save Print Share
Kenneth McLea
in the Quebec, Canada, Notarial Records, 1637-1935
Name:Kenneth McLea
Record Type:Bail (Lease)
Notarial Date:17 juil. 1873 (17 Jul 1873)
Notarial Place:Montréal, Québec (Quebec), Canada
Notary:Charles Cushing
Notarial Act Number:3058
Record Description:Lease
Participants:
Name
John Richardson
Kenneth McLea
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• Residence: According to letter from her sister, Sarah Rendell Carter to their niece, Ada Rendell Durant, 20 Jul 1874, Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Occupant)
• Residence: According to letter from Sarah Rendell Carter to niece, Ada Rendell Durant, 20 Jul 1874, Montreal, Québec, Canada. The letter was transcribed by Jean Carter Stirling and a copy of that transcription was given to me by Jean in 2014.
• Census: Household of Kenneth McLea, 1881, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kenneth McLea
in the 1881 Census of Canada
Name:Kenneth McLea
Gender:Male
Marital status:Married
Age:64
Birth Year:1817
Birthplace:Scotland
Religion:Church of England
Nationality:Scotch (Scotish)
Occupation:Broker
Province:Nova Scotia
District Number:9
District:Halifax City
Sub-District Number:A
Subdistrict:Ward 1
Division:1
Household Members:
NameAge
Kenneth McLea64
Mary McLea55
Mary McLea26
Jean McLea23
Cath. Matheson20.
• Occupation: Broker, 1881, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kenneth McLea
in the 1881 Census of Canada
Name:Kenneth McLea
Gender:Male
Marital status:Married
Age:64
Birth Year:1817
Birthplace:Scotland
Religion:Church of England
Nationality:Scotch (Scotish)
Occupation:Broker
Province:Nova Scotia
District Number:9
District:Halifax City
Sub-District Number:A
Subdistrict:Ward 1
Division:1
Household Members:
NameAge
Kenneth McLea64
Mary McLea55
Mary McLea26
Jean McLea23
Cath. Matheson20.
• Census: 1891 England Census Household of Kenneth McLea, 22 Queens Mansions, Victoria St, St Margeret & St John Evangelist , Westminster, 1891, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1891 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1891
22 Queens Mansions, Victoria St, St Margeret & St John Evangelist Westminster, London, England
Age71
Marital statusMarried
OccupationAmerican Land Railway Agent
Inhabited1
WifeMary L R McLea
ChildrenMay E McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishSt Margeret & St John Evangelist WestminsterSeriesRG12
Municipal wardWard No 2Piece82
Ecclesiastical districtSt Andrew Part ofEnumerated byWilliam Samuel Mores
Parlamentary boroughWestminsterEnum. District7
Registration districtSt George Hanover Square, St Margaret WestminsterPage149
CountyLondonFamily94
CountryEnglandLine14
Date1891Image15
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea71
WifeMary L R McLea66
DaughterMay E McLea36
DaughterSarah J McLea32
ServantMartha Harris20
.
• Occupation: American Land Railway Agent, 1891, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1891 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1891
22 Queens Mansions, Victoria St, St Margeret & St John Evangelist Westminster, London, England
Age71
Marital statusMarried
OccupationAmerican Land Railway Agent
Inhabited1
WifeMary L R McLea
ChildrenMay E McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishSt Margeret & St John Evangelist WestminsterSeriesRG12
Municipal wardWard No 2Piece82
Ecclesiastical districtSt Andrew Part ofEnumerated byWilliam Samuel Mores
Parlamentary boroughWestminsterEnum. District7
Registration districtSt George Hanover Square, St Margaret WestminsterPage149
CountyLondonFamily94
CountryEnglandLine14
Date1891Image15
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea71
WifeMary L R McLea66
DaughterMay E McLea36
DaughterSarah J McLea32
ServantMartha Harris20
.
• Residence: 22 Queens Mansions, Victoria St, St Margeret & St John Evangelist Westminster, 1891, London, Greater London, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1891 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1891
22 Queens Mansions, Victoria St, St Margeret & St John Evangelist Westminster, London, England
Age71
Marital statusMarried
OccupationAmerican Land Railway Agent
Inhabited1
WifeMary L R McLea
ChildrenMay E McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishSt Margeret & St John Evangelist WestminsterSeriesRG12
Municipal wardWard No 2Piece82
Ecclesiastical districtSt Andrew Part ofEnumerated byWilliam Samuel Mores
Parlamentary boroughWestminsterEnum. District7
Registration districtSt George Hanover Square, St Margaret WestminsterPage149
CountyLondonFamily94
CountryEnglandLine14
Date1891Image15
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea71
WifeMary L R McLea66
DaughterMay E McLea36
DaughterSarah J McLea32
ServantMartha Harris20
.
• Census: Household of Kenneth McLea, Retired Widower, 2 Park Place, 1901, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1901 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1901
2 Park Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Age81
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Merchant & Shipowener
Working at homeNo
Inhabited1
ChildrenMary McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishCheltenhamSeriesRG13
Municipal wardMiddle WardPiece2464
Municipal boroughCheltenhamEnumerated byFrancis A Stephens
Ecclesiastical districtSt Jame'sEnum. District40
Parlamentary boroughCheltenhamPage138
Registration districtCheltenham, CheltenhamFamily17
CountyGloucestershireLine26
CountryEnglandImage3
Date1901
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea81
DaughterMary McLea46
DaughterSarah J McLea43
ServantEmily Moselay24
.
• Occupation: Retired Merchant and Ship Owner, 1901, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1901 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1901
2 Park Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Age81
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Merchant & Shipowener
Working at homeNo
Inhabited1
ChildrenMary McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishCheltenhamSeriesRG13
Municipal wardMiddle WardPiece2464
Municipal boroughCheltenhamEnumerated byFrancis A Stephens
Ecclesiastical districtSt Jame'sEnum. District40
Parlamentary boroughCheltenhamPage138
Registration districtCheltenham, CheltenhamFamily17
CountyGloucestershireLine26
CountryEnglandImage3
Date1901
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea81
DaughterMary McLea46
DaughterSarah J McLea43
ServantEmily Moselay24.
• Residence: 2 Park Place, 1901, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1901 England & Wales Census
NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Scotland
Residence1901
2 Park Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Age81
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Merchant & Shipowener
Working at homeNo
Inhabited1
ChildrenMary McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishCheltenhamSeriesRG13
Municipal wardMiddle WardPiece2464
Municipal boroughCheltenhamEnumerated byFrancis A Stephens
Ecclesiastical districtSt Jame'sEnum. District40
Parlamentary boroughCheltenhamPage138
Registration districtCheltenham, CheltenhamFamily17
CountyGloucestershireLine26
CountryEnglandImage3
Date1901
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea81
DaughterMary McLea46
DaughterSarah J McLea43
ServantEmily Moselay24.
• Census: 1911 England Census Household of Kenneth McLea, 4. Southfields Road,, 1911, Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1911 England & Wales Census
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NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Greenock, Renfrewshire
ResidenceApr 2 1911
4. Southfields Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Age91
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Shipowner
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishEastbourneSeriesRG14
Registration districtEastbourne, EastbournePiece4838
CountySussexEnum. District26
CountryEnglandFamily118
DateApr 2 1911Line1
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea91
DaughterMary E H McLea56
DaughterSarah J McLea53
ServantAnnie Walker40
ServantLizzie Tomsett30
.
• Occupation: Retired Ship Owner, 1911, Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1911 England & Wales Census
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NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Greenock, Renfrewshire
ResidenceApr 2 1911
4. Southfields Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Age91
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Shipowner
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishEastbourneSeriesRG14
Registration districtEastbourne, EastbournePiece4838
CountySussexEnum. District26
CountryEnglandFamily118
DateApr 2 1911Line1
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea91
DaughterMary E H McLea56
DaughterSarah J McLea53
ServantAnnie Walker40
ServantLizzie Tomsett30.
• Residence: 4 Southfields Rd., 1911, Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Kenneth McLea
In 1911 England & Wales Census
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NameKenneth McLea
GenderMale
BirthCirca 1820
Greenock, Renfrewshire
ResidenceApr 2 1911
4. Southfields Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Age91
Marital statusWidower
OccupationRetired Shipowner
ChildrenMary E H McLea
Sarah J McLea
Census
ParishEastbourneSeriesRG14
Registration districtEastbourne, EastbournePiece4838
CountySussexEnum. District26
CountryEnglandFamily118
DateApr 2 1911Line1
Household

RELATION TO HEADNAMEAGE
HeadKenneth McLea91
DaughterMary E H McLea56
DaughterSarah J McLea53
ServantAnnie Walker40
ServantLizzie Tomsett30.

Parents

Father: Daniel McLea ⁵⁵⁸³ Mother: Jeanie Houston ⁵⁴⁷⁸

Spouses and Children

1. *Mary Lucretia Rendell Carter ¹⁰ ^,2203 Marriage: 6 May 1852 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁴¹ ^,2511 ^,2988 ^,3137 ^,3138
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Rev. H.H. Hamilton, 6 May 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Witnesses: Robert Carter, Jane H. Carter, Mary Ann Carter, James Henry Carter, 6 May 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Children: 1. Mary E. H. McLea 2. Jeannie S. McLea 3. Sarah Jane McLea

Notes
General:

17/12/02: This surname is abbreviated M'Lea in Gert Crosbie's records of newspaper accounts. I'm not sure if that was just her idiosyncracy or if that in fact was the accepted practice.

010621:

I cannot be absolutely certain that the 1881 Halifax Census applies to this family but since it shows that he was born in Scotland and his wife in Newfoundland it seems on balance that it probably is they.

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Jean Carter Stirling's notes

Robert Carter's diary: 1847 (Feb) Kenneth McLea Jr came here (Ferryland ) from
St. John's by land --- left for St.John's overland.

(March) rec'd letters announcing the melancholy intelligence of the attempts of Kenneth McLea Jr. on his own life in Baltimore, and his property there being destroyed by fire, uninsured --

Notes of Ada Rendell who spent 10 years in New York (1863-1873) most of them
with her first cousin, Kenneth McLea's wife & family," until they moved to
Paris."

Letters from Sarah (Rendell) Carter in her later years,St.John's:
20 Jul 1874: Mrs. McLea (Sarah's dau Mary) and family in Montreal, Mrs. John
McLea and her family are in Topsail for a trip.
16 Aug 1876:Mr.&Mrs.McLea, Mary & Jeanne are in Montreal

Letter from Bob McLea, NY: 20 Feb 1877 I expect Mr McLea on Thurs. The whole
family are likely to go to Baltimore to live.

(Sarah) - 10 Mar 1877 Kenneth McLea is a great traveller, in the States this
winter, here on his way from London to Montreal.

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070621:

There is continuing uncertainty as regards to the relationship, if any, between this man, who came to Newfoundland from the US after leaving Glasgow, and the two Kenneth McLea's (father and son) who were already in St. John's before his arrival. His name was spelled Mac Lea on the marriage record. That may have been an error on the minister's part. Or Kenneth may have revised the spelling of his surname to conform with the standard then in use in St. John's. It seems he stuck with McLea wherever he travelled after that.

In her research notes, Jean Carter Stirling recorded in 2012 that she too was unable to make the connection, if there was one, between the Kenneth McLea or MacLea who married Mary Lucretia Rendell Carter and the other men of that name then living in Newfoundland.

Here are some more of the items she extracted from Robert Carter's diaries that peraint to this Kenneth McLea/Maclea:

St. John's Newspapers G, C, May 1852
MCLEA - CARTER
"Married 6^th May, 1852 Mary Lucretia Rendell Carter to Kenneth McLea (of New York) at
Ferryland."

Robert Carter's Journals (1832 - 1852) tell us this Kenneth McLea lived and worked in Baltimore, and visited them in Ferryland Feb. 1845,1-4 July 1845,13-25 Mar. 1846, July 1846. A fire on an uninsured property in Baltimore caused Kenneth McLea's attempted suicide there, 13 Mar. 1848.

July 20,1874 - Sara writes Ada "Eliza is still living in Carbonear - Fanny and all her family in London - Mary and her family in Montreal - James still in New Brunswick.."

From the story of Ada Rendell, written (without listed sources) by one of her descendants: 1862 - at the age of 20, Ada (born St. John's, 1842) had an invitation from her father's niece, Mary McLea, to come and live with her family in New York City. Ada stayed in N.Y. 10 years, and not long after that, the McLea family moved to Paris

Ada's life is another whole story, but one of her descendants sent me typed copies of various letters that tell us a Robert B. McLea lived in New York and worked with the firm of Person, Harriman & Co. with offices also in Paris, Lyon, & Zurich. He handles Ada's money, and sends it on to her when he receives it from George Rendell in St. John's.'

Aug. 16, 1876 - Robert B. McLea says "Mr. & Mrs. McLea, Mary & Jeanie are in Montreal & well. ..my family are at the beach enjoying the sea air."

Feb. 20, 1877 - R.B. McLea says "I expect Mr. McLea on Thursday. The whole family are likely to go to Baltimore to live. Mrs. Robt B. and Robt K.[ his son, no doubt] are well...."

Feb. 21,1877 ...Robert B. McLea says "Mr. McLea arrived last night & is on his way to Baltimore where I think the family are going to live in future. I seldom if ever hear any news from Newfoundland"

March 10,1877 - Sarah Carter tells Ada "Kenneth McLea spent a week here about a month ago on his way back from London to Montreal. He is a great traveler. He has traveled a great deal in the States this winter....James ins married in New Brunswick etc etc - Kenneth went to see them when he went back..."

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150621:
I searched Scotland's People for anyone who might fit the bill of this Kenneth MacLea or Mac Lea born between 1800 and 1820. Only two names showed up and one of them seems to me to be too early. But that does not mean the other is our man because we don't really know that he was from Scotland. He came to Newfoundland from the US and may have been born there of Scottish parents. Anyway, here is the information for future reference:

SurnameForenameParents/ Other DetailsGenderDateParish NumberRefParishImage View
MACLEA
KENNETH
JOHN MAC LEA REBECCA MKENZIE
M
25/06/1803
062/
10 179
Dingwall

And

MACLEA
KENNETH
DONALD MACLEA/MARION MACDONALD FR233 (FR233)
M
19/01/1817
058/
10 227
Applecross

The latter is the more likely of the two. I paid 6 credits for a copy of his birth record which is to be found in the media folder.

Hon. Kenneth McLea Jr.

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1800 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ⁶⁵⁷⁹ Christening: 8 Aug 1800 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ⁶⁵⁷⁹ Death: 27 Jun 1862 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 61) ⁶⁵⁸⁰ Burial: After 27 Jun 1862 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³ Cause of Death:
Events
• Residence: Richmond Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Birth: 8 Aug 1800, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. From Scotlland's People, 150621:

MCLAY
KENNETH
KENNETH MCLAY JANE MCVICCAR FR624 (FR624)
M
08/08/1800
564/1
30 102
Greenock New or Middle.
• Alt. Birth: 5 Aug 1800, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.
• Alt. Birth: 1804, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.
• Occupation: Representative of J and W Stewart in St. John's and Greenock, Between 1828 and 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Owner: Sole owner of schooner JOHN & WILLIAM, 1835, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Court: Coady, James and John a.t.s McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston at 1835 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 29 Oct 1835 and 4 Nov 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover 14.18 currency. Plaintiff appears by THomas Congdon, his attorney. Judgement by default and execution entered.
• Court: Coady, James and John v McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston at 1835 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 29 Oct 1835 and 4 Nov 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover 35.15 balance owing. Defendant admits £29.13. but denies claim for rent. Plaintiff agrees to bring separate action in ejectment to establish title. Judgement £29.14 by admission.
• Court: McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston v James Walsh at 1835 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 29 Oct 1835 and 4 Nov 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action in ejectment to recover possession of premises in Admiral's Cove, Fermeuse. Plaintiff appears by Thomas Congdon, Defendant in person. Petty Jury gives verdict for Plaintiff and damages of £1.0.0.
• Owner: Owner of the schooner PHOENIX (1821), 1836, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Owner: Sole owner of the schooner PHOENIX, Cir 1836, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Court: Aylward, John and James a.t.s. McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston at 1836 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 1 Nov 1836 and 10 Nov 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Plaintiffs appear by attorney Thomas Congdon and Defendants in person. Continued.
• Court: Aylward, John and James a.t.s. McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston at 1837 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 3 Nov 1837 and 10 Nov 1837, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Plaintiffs appear by attorney Thomas Congdon and Defendants in person. Continued from last term. Parties appear and indicate matter is settled.
• Court: Aylward, John and James a.t.s. McLea, Kenneth and James Grieve, Trustees to Estate of Congdon and Preston at 1837 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 3 Nov 1837 and 10 Nov 1837, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Ejectment to recover piece of ground at Admiral's Cove, Fermeuse. Plaintiffs appear by Attorney, Thomas Congdon. Petty Jury, Richard Gorman, foreman. Verdict, not guilty.
• Election: Vice-President, Newfoundland Scottish Society, 5 Jan 1841, St. John's, Newfoundland. Blaine Dooley Post on Newfoundlanders and Genealogy, 210224, from the Star and Advocate.
• Election: Electors supporting the nomination (failed) of Thomas Bennett for the 3rd General Assembly, 6 Oct 1842, St. John's, Newfoundland. As published in Star and Newfoundland Advocate, 6 Oct. 1842. Posted on Facebook by Blaine Dooley from DAI, 230224

Included amongst others:
Kenneth McLea
Nicholas Mudge
Walter Grieve
Monier W. Hutchings
William Grieve
Peter Rogerson
Thomas Duder
James McLarty
Henry Simms
C. T. Bowring
Nicholas Stabb
Samuel Prowse
Gilbert Clapp, Jr.
John M. Rendell
Andrew McCoubrey, Sr.
John W. McCoubrey
James Clift, Sr.
Thomas W. Gaden
.
• Owner: Owner of the schooner PHOENIX (1840), 1844-1854, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Second vessel of this name purchased by Kenneth McLea.
• Residence: Richmond Hill Cottage, Shaw St., After Jun 1848, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. According to a letter to the editor by Suzanne Sexty in 2011, after Kenneth McLea died his heirs sold Richmond Hill to Rev. George Bond, brother of Sir Robert Bond.
• Court: Grand Jury Member - Merchant - Water St., 20 Apr 1852, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Court: Grand Jury Member - Merchant - Water St., 20 May 1852, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Merchant; Owner Kenneth McLea and Sons, Between 1858 and 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Interesting: Business Premises attacked by Catholic mob during election, 29 Apr 1861, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Shots were fired on the mob by terrified employees but there was no report of injuries sustained.

McLea had stood for election to the Legislative Assembly that year but withdrew after these attacks.
• Appointment: Member of Legislative Council, 2 May 1861, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. According to "A Gift of Heritage", the 1861 election resulted in a riot in which three people were shot to death on Water St. McLea died the following year and and his business went bankrupt resulting in the family having to sell the property known as "Richmond Hill".
• Will: Probated, 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. According to "A Gift of Heritage", the 1861 election resulted in a riot in which three people were shot to death on Water St. McLea died the following year and and his business went bankrupt resulting in the family having to sell the property known as "Richmond Hill".

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Will of Kenneth McLea from Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 470 to 472 probate year 1862 In re Kenneth McLea deceased. The last will and testament of me Kenneth McLea of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland Merchant. I hereby revoke all former wills and codicils by me made and appoint John Brien McLea of St. John's aforesaid Merchant, Matthew William Walbank of the same place Barrister at law and Thomas R. Smith also of St. John's Merchant, to be the executors of this my last will. First It is my will and desire that all the monies which I shall have embarked in the trade carried on by myself and sons as Merchants under the style of "Kenneth McLea & Sons" shall remain in the hands of my surviving partners for a period not exceeding four years next after my decease subject to the payment of interest for the same at the rate of five pounds per centrum per annum payable by my said partners yearly and every year until my capital shall have been paid to my said executors provided always that if my said partners shall feel disposed to pay the same or any part thereof at any time before the expiration of the said period they shall be at liberty so to do and I desire that the interest arising out of my said capital invested as aforesaid shall be equally divided amongst all my children annually share and share alike. Secondly It is my will and desire that so soon as my said executors shall have realized my said capital so invested as aforesaid they hold the same upon the following trusts viz. in trust to divide the same share and share alike amongst my said executor John B. McLea and his brothers James J. McLea and Robert P. McLea and his sisters Elizabeth Jane, Jeanie Catherine and Catherine Harriet and in case of the predecease of any or either of them leaving lawful issue the share of such child or children shall go to his her or their issue in equal proportions and that the foregoing bequests to my daughters above named shall be held by them independent of any present or future husband or husbands and not subject to his or their debts or control. Thirdly, I give devise and bequeath unto my said executors all the profits and monies which shall accrue to me out of and arising from the said trade from and after the first day of January last and up to the time of my decease or a term equal thereto upon trust to divide the same between my said daughters share and share alike and in case of the predecease of any of them leaving lawful issue the share or shares of such deceased daughter or daughters to be divided equally amongst her or their issue and I will that my said daughters hold the last mentioned legacy independent of any present or future husband or husbands and not subject to his or their debts or controul. Fourthly, I give devise and bequeath to my mother-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Brine the annual sum of fifty pounds to be paid to her in each and every year during her natural life. Lastly. All the rest and residue of my estate and effects of whatever nature or kind soever and wheresoever situate I give unto my said executors upon trust to divide amongst my executor John B. McLea and his said brothers and sisters share and share alike the sisters to hold their shares independent of any present or future husband and not to be subject to his or their debts liabilities or controul. And in case of the predecease of any of my said children leaving lawful issue then the share of such child or children to be paid to his her or their issue in equal proportions. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at St. John's aforesaid this eleventh day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty one. Ken McLea (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the testator Kenneth McLea as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, Angus McInnes, Thos. Winsborrow. Certified correct, D. M. Browning Registrar
.
• Alt. Death: 27 Jun 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Died on a business trip.
• Alt. Death: From Jean Carter Stirling's McLea file, 27 Jun 1862, Richmond, London, Surrey, England.
He apparently died on a business trip.
• Alt. Burial: After 27 Jun 1862, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. 150621:

I cannot say for sure if his body was actually taken there for burial with his wife but there is mention of him made on a monument there:

In memory of KENNETH McLEA, Merchant St. John's Newfoundland d there 27th Jun. 1862 at 62

This suggests he did not die in Richmond, England but rather in St. John's, where his house was named Richmond Hill leading to the confusion. In which case he is more likely buried in St. John's.

The source of the above information is:

Scotland registers & records Image
Publication: Greenock Cemetery, Inverclyde Monumental Inscriptions
Coverage: 1846-2011
County: -
Image number: 1157
Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory: Parish Registers
Collections from: Scotland, United Kingdom

The monument in the General Protestant cemetery seems to make it clear he both died and was buried in St. John's despite the contradictory information on this subject floating around:

From FindAGrave:

Kenneth McLea
BIRTH5 Aug 1800
Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
DEATH27 Jun 1862 (aged 61)
St. John's, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
BURIAL
General Protestant Cemetery
St. John's, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
MEMORIAL ID199486231 · View Source

Inscription
Sacred to the memory of Kenneth McLea, a native of Greenock, Scotland,
A merchant & member of the Legislative Council of St John's, Newfoundland,
Who died here 27th June 1862, Aged 61 years.
In him this community lost a high minded & intelligent man of business, the poor a constant benefactor, the Church of Scotland a firm & liberal supporter he having laid the foundation stone of the first church & manse erected in Newfoundland;
And his family & relatives a warm-hearted & truly affectionate father & friend, a man whose word was ever his bond.
He rose to a foremost place among the merchants of this city through the divine blessing upon his sagacity, attention to business, & the respect he won for himself.
And his death was a cause of well-founded & lasting regret to all classes & in every department of life.

Parents

Father: Kenneth McLea Sr. ⁴³⁰⁹ Mother: Jean McVicar ⁴³⁰⁹

Spouses and Children

1. Mary Coughlan ³⁸¹⁹ Marriage: Children: 1. Robert B. Mac Lea 2. *Elizabeth Brine ¹⁴¹ Marriage: 12 Sep 1829 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸¹ ^,532 ^,2524
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Frederic H. Carrington, A.B., 12 Sep 1829, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Witnesses: Elizabeth Winter, John Sinclair, 12 Sep 1829, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

140213 from NGB:

Sep 12 1829 St. Johns Kenneth McLEA, bach, Greenock Elizabeth BRINE, spin, St Johns Elizabeth Winter, John Sinclair

From Matrimonial History - Old time Marriages of the Leading Citizens of St. John's - by James Murphy

The Hon. Kenneth McLEA, a Scotchman and a prominent merchant, married a daughter of John BRINE, Esq., merchant. Mr. McLea died in 1862.
Children: 1. Kenneth John McLea Jr. 2. Elizabeth Jane McLea 3. Jeanie Catherine McLea 4. John Brine McLea 5. Catherine Harriet McLea 6. James Stewart McLea 7. Robert Paton McLea

Notes
General:

RICHMOND HILL (see image in scrapbook)

One of the first of the large, impressive residences built in the West End for the merchant families of St. John's, "Richmond Hill", remains today one of the least altered and best surviving examples of 19th century domestic architecture in the city. The house, at the foot of Shaw Street, is situated on land near the Crossroads in Riverhead purchased in 1848 by the Hon. Kenneth McLea, a merchant of St. John's. A large portion of the city had been burnt ina great fire two years earlier and numbers of men engaged in the building trades came out from England to help in reconstruction. Among them was the Scottish builder-architect, Gilbert Browning, who was engaged by Kenneth McLea to design and build "Richmond Hill". The Hon. Kenneth McLea was a candidate for St. John's West in the election of 1861 and his candidature resulted in an election riot in which three people were shot to death on Water Street. He died a year later at Richmond Hill, England. After his death his business went bankrupt and the family sold the property. Thirty years after he designed and built the house, Gilbert Browning,purchased "Richmond Hill" as his own family residence. After the rebuilding of the city he settled in Newfoundland and became a prominent businessman. His most successful venture was a biscuit factory near theCrossroads still carried on under the name of Browning-Harvey. Gilbert Browning died on a business trip to Glasgow in 1882 but the house remained in the hands of the Browning family until 1930. Since then it has changed ownership three times.

Transcribed from: A Gift of Heritage. Historic Architecture of St. John's. Newfoundland Historic Trust. Robinson-Blackmore. St. John's, Newfoundland. 1975

261106: George LeMessurier's family tree suggests he was a Lieut. (Volunteers) 1812, presumably implying in the War of 1812. Seems unlikely considering his presumed age. It also suggests he was an unsuccessful candidate for office in St. John's in 1861, the year of the Riot, but then it has a note to verify this.

140312 from Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador online at Centre for Newfoundland Studies:

MCLEA, KENNETH (1800-1862). Merchant. Born Greenock, Scotland, McLea was for many years a merchant in St. John's, but is probably best known for the "McLea election" in 1861, when he withdrew as a Conservative candidate in St. John's West after a riot which damaged his business premises. McLea first came to St. John's in 1828 as agent for the Greenock firm of J. and W. Stewart. By 1850 he was a partner in the firm and moved to Scotland, but in the late 1850s he returned to Newfoundland and established his own trading firm, K. McLea and Sons. After the 1861 election he was appointed to the Legislative Council. He died in June of the next year while on business in England. His firm continued in the Newfoundland trade under the management of his sons until it was declared insolvent in 1867. P.K. Devine ([1936]), Keith Matthews (1980), DNLB (1990).

140312 from NGB Wills:

Will of Kenneth McLea from Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 470 to 472 probate year 1862 In re Kenneth McLea deceased.
The last will and testament of me Kenneth McLea of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland Merchant. I hereby revoke all former wills and codicils by me made and appoint John Brien McLea of St. John's aforesaid Merchant, Matthew William Walbank of the same place Barrister at law and Thomas R. Smith also of St. John's Merchant, to be the executors of this my last will. First It is my will and desire that all the monies which I shall have embarked in the trade carried on by myself and sons as Merchants under the style of "Kenneth McLea & Sons" shall remain in the hands of my surviving partners for a period not exceeding four years next after my decease subject to the payment of interest for the same at the rate of five pounds per centrum per annum payable by my said partners yearly and every year until my capital shall have been paid to my said executors provided always that if my said partners shall feel disposed to pay the same or any part thereof at any time before the expiration of the said period they shall be at liberty so to do and I desire that the interest arising out of my said capital invested as aforesaid shall be equally divided amongst all my children annually share and share alike. Secondly It is my will and desire that so soon as my said executors shall have realized my said capital so invested as aforesaid they hold the same upon the following trusts viz. in trust to divide the same share and share alike amongst my said executor John B. McLea and his brothers James J. McLea and Robert P. McLea and his sisters Elizabeth Jane, Jeanie Catherine and Catherine Harriet and in case of the predecease of any or either of them leaving lawful issue the share of such child or children shall go to his her or their issue in equal proportions and that the foregoing bequests to my daughters above named shall be held by them independent of any present or future husband or husbands and not subject to his or their debts or control. Thirdly, I give devise and bequeath unto my said executors all the profits and monies which shall accrue to me out of and arising from the said trade from and after the first day of January last and up to the time of my decease or a term equal thereto upon trust to divide the same between my said daughters share and share alike and in case of the predecease of any of them leaving lawful issue the share or shares of such deceased daughter or daughters to be divided equally amongst her or their issue and I will that my said daughters hold the last mentioned legacy independent of any present or future husband or husbands and not subject to his or their debts or controul. Fourthly, I give devise and bequeath to my mother-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Brine the annual sum of fifty pounds to be paid to her in each and every year during her natural life. Lastly. All the rest and residue of my estate and effects of whatever nature or kind soever and wheresoever situate I give unto my said executors upon trust to divide amongst my executor John B. McLea and his said brothers and sisters share and share alike the sisters to hold their shares independent of any present or future husband and not to be subject to his or their debts liabilities or controul. And in case of the predecease of any of my said children leaving lawful issue then the share of such child or children to be paid to his her or their issue in equal proportions. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at St. John's aforesaid this eleventh day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty one. Ken McLea (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the testator Kenneth McLea as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, Angus McInnes, Thos. Winsborrow. Certified correct, D. M. Browning Registrar

140312 from NGB -- GRANTS INDEX VOLUME 1-7

801 1 35 June 23, 1849 McLea Kenneth 3 2 27 Arundel Cottage Road, St. John's

300513 from Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography:

MCLEA, KENNETH (1800-1862). b Greenock, Scotland; established business on own account 1858?; d Richmond Hill, England 27 June. McLea came to St John's in 1828 as agent for the firm of J. and W. Stewart and was for many years chief Newfoundland representative of that firm. He became a partner in the 1850s, moving to the main office in Greenock, but returned to Newfoundland to commence trading under his own name. In 1861 McLea was nominated as a Conservative candidate in St John's West, but withdrew from the contest after extensive damage to his business premises by supporters of Liberal candidates Thomas Talbot, Henry Renouf and John Casey (an incident which came to be known as the "McLea Election"). After Conservative leader Hugh W. Hoyles secured a majority he appointed McLea to the Legislative Council, but McLea died shortly thereafter while on business in England. RHC (Robert H. Cuff, Principal author)

130714:

Excerpt from: Riots and Religion in Newfoundland by David Dawe:
Pages 192-193
In the electoral district of St. John's West, Kenneth McLea and an independent Roman Catholic named Barron were among five candidates seeking nomination for three available seats. Urged by their priests, local Catholics were pressured to vote Liberal. In a public pronouncement, the merchant supporters of McLea and Barron were declared "arbitrary oppressors" of the people. Posters nailed up throughout the city asked, "Will you patronize this cold, blood-thirsty crew, who have, the blood of the innocent Catholic electors on their guilty hands?" The answer became clear during nomination, when dozens of stick-wielding men chased McLea's supporters from the hustings, then turned on his premises. In a desperate attempt to save the property from being destroyed, those sheltered inside warned they would open fire if attacked. Ignoring the angry shouts of the defenders, some of the excited mob scaled the gates and fences, while others hurled stones through windows and doors. The men inside made good their threat, and fired several pistol shots that wounded some of the mob. The scene, as ugly as it was, could have been much worse, had a company of troops from Fort William and two or three Catholic priests not arrived in the nick of time.
McLea had likely prepared his people for such an assault, for he clearly understood Newfoundland politics. Twenty years earlier he had been severely beaten during the campaign of his fellow Scotsman, James Douglas. Now a successful merchant with substantial holdings, he no doubt intended to protect his property. One Catholic newspaper, The Record, expressed its opinion that the actions of McLea's men had been premeditated. This accusation was followed with some inflammatory rhetoric: "Mr. McLea and his cowardly band of murderers read for the people of St. John's a lesson which shall never be forgotten; blood is upon that cowardly band; that blood will be remembered!" The indiscriminate use of the word "murderers" by the editor, Thomas Talbot, when in truth no one had died in the incident, was abhorrent, and further incited the masses.
And later on page 203 in regard to an attack on the Colonial Building:
Taking advantage of this distraction, three government members attempted their own getaway, but someone in the crowd observed them. Two were chased back inside, while the unfortunate Kenneth McLea was pursued up Military Road. Pummelled with sticks and stones, he finally found refuge inside the home of his rival, R. J. Parsons.

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010621:
There are literally dozens of vessels shown as being owned by Kenneth McLea or Kenneth McLea Jr., Merchant of St. John's on Ancestry.com under the heading Canada, Seafarers of the Atlantic Provinces, 1789-1935. I suspect that he was both Kenneth McLea and Kenneth Mclea Jr. because his son of the same name died at 18 and his father's name was also Kenneth so would have been Kenneth McLea Sr. However, I have never thought before that the older gentleman ever came to Newfoundland.

150621:
Enid O'Brien informed me that Richmond Hill House or Cottage was one of several historical properties to be destroyed by developers in recent years in St. John's whilst the city and province turned a blind eye and a deaf ear. Richmond Hill fell to the wrecking ball in 2017, while Quinnipiac, the home of Preston Emerson at 25 Winter Ave. also was destroyed by the developer who bought it in 2015. The fact that his home was named Richmond Hill has evidently led to erroneous reports that his death occurred at Richmond Hill in London while he was on a business trip there (see Jean Carter Stirling's research notes below). This error was perpetuated in print and online by an article on him published in both the Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography by researchers who should have known better (see above).

150621:
Here are Jean Carter Stirling's research notes on Kenneth McLea-Elizabeth Brine and family:
KENNETH MCLEA = ELIZABETH BRINE

BomDied
Kenneth McLea, Merchant180027/06/1862
Bom Greenoch, Scotland - died Richmond Hill, England
[while on business there - Dict. Nf Biog.]
Came to St. John's 1828 as agent J & W Stewart
1848, June he purchased land in West end of St. John's
built a house which he called Richmond Hill Cottage
In 1861 nominated as cand. St. John's W., withdrew due to
vandalism of his business property by opp. Party supporters
Appointed to Leg. Council by Hugh Hoyles, but died soon after.
Will abstract: Vol.2, Folio 470,1861 06 11. (Confed. Bldg)
Kenneth McLea of St. John's, merchant. Mother-in-law
Elizabeth Brine, Daughters Elizabeth Jane,
Jeanie Catherine, and Catherine Harriet.

= 12/709/ 1829, St. John the Bapt. C of E by Rev. Carrington
Elizabeth Brine, dau. John & Eliz. Brine181017/8/1854
b. St. John's, died Greenoch, Scotland, Bur. there
Stone in Gen. Protestant Cemetery, St. John's:
"Elizabeth Brine wife of Mr. Kenneth McLea
formerly merchant here
who died at Greenoch 17^th August 1854 in her 45^th year -
Far from her native land, she sleeps immured. By
strangers honoured, by strangers mourned."
Their children:
Kenneth John McLea
Elizabeth Jane McLea
Jane (Jeanie) Catherine McLea
John Brine McLea
Catherine Harriet McLea
James Stewart McLea
Robert Paton McLea

Kenneth McLea Sr.

Sex: M
AKA: Kenneth Maclea ⁶⁵⁶⁶, Kennet McLea ⁴⁵⁴⁶
Individual Information

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1755 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ⁴³⁰⁹ Christening: Death: 31 Mar 1838 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ( at age 82) ⁵⁵⁸³ Burial: After 31 Mar 1838 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ⁵⁵⁸³ Cause of Death:
Events
• Occupation: Shipmaster, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. From FindMypast 150621:

Scotland Monumental Inscriptions Transcription

First name(s)Kenneth
Last nameMcLea
Birth year1755
Birth date? ? 1755
Death year1838
Death date31 Mar 1838
Age83
InscriptionKenneth McLEA shipmaster 31.3.1838 83, wife Jean McVICAR 18.10.1843 76, sons Daniel 22.7.1844 48, John died Buenos Ayres 21.1.1833 30, daughter Catherine died St . Johns Newfoundland 22.3.1866 57
CemeteryGreenock Inverkip Street Burial Ground
PlaceGreenock
CountyRenfrewshire
CountryScotland
Record setScotland Monumental Inscriptions
CategoryBirth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
SubcategoryParish Burials
Collections fromUnited Kingdom, Scotland
Â© Scottish Genealogy Society.

Spouses and Children

1. *Jean McVicar ⁴³⁰⁹ Marriage: 11 Jul 1788 - Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland ²⁵²⁴ ^,6581 Marriage Notes

170621 from Ancestry.com family tree:

Source citation for Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561 - 1910
Citation details
Citation information
Detail
Name: Kenneth Mclea Gender: Male Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1788 Marriage Place: Middle Or New Parish,Greenock,Renfrew,Scotland Spouse: Jean Mcviccar FHL Film Number: 1041069, 0102058
Source information
Title
Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561 - 1910
Repository information
No repository specified for this source.
Children: 1. Archibald McLea 2. Duncan McLea 3. Agnes McLea 4. Daniel McLea 5. Jean McLea 6. Hon. Kenneth McLea Jr. 7. John McLea 8. Neil McLea 9. Catherine McLea

Notes
General:

150621:

This from Jean Carter Stirling's research notes suggest there was another son who came to Canada but perhaps not to Newfoundland:

A McLea family in Greenoch had at least three children who emigrated to this side of the water:
Kenneth McLea came to St. John's - see below.
Catherine McLea, b. 1809, died unmarried in St. John's. Funeral from 259 Duckworth St., Buried General Protestant Cemetery.
A male McLea, who possibly went to Montreal or even New York.

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And this confirmation and additional information from the Scottish Genealogical Societyt:

Scotland Monumental Inscriptions Transcription
Print
First name(s)Kenneth
Last nameMcLea
Birth year1755
Birth date? ? 1755
Death year1838
Death date31 Mar 1838
Age83
InscriptionKenneth McLEA shipmaster 31.3.1838 83, wife Jean McVICAR 18.10.1843 76, sons Daniel 22.7.1844 48, John died Buenos Ayres 21.1.1833 30, daughter Catherine died St . Johns Newfoundland 22.3.1866 57
CemeteryGreenock Inverkip Street Burial Ground
PlaceGreenock
CountyRenfrewshire
CountryScotland
Record setScotland Monumental Inscriptions
CategoryBirth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
SubcategoryParish Burials
Collections fromUnited Kingdom, Scotland
Â© Scottish Genealogy Society

Kenneth John McLea Jr.

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1830 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵³² ^,2526 ^,6582 Christening: 15 Aug 1830 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵³² ^,2526 ^,6582 Death: 19 Jul 1848 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 18) ⁶⁵⁸³ ^,6584 ^,6585 Burial: After 19 Jul 1848 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²⁵²⁵ Cause of Death: Drowned in pleasure boating accident in the harbour
Events
• Minister/Priest: Frederic H. Carrington, A.B., 15 Aug 1830, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Census: 1841 Scotland Census Household of Jane McLea, Widow, Hamilton Street, Greenock, 1841, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. (Household Member)

Parents

Father: Hon. Kenneth McLea Jr. ¹⁴¹ ^,2524 Mother: Elizabeth Brine ¹⁴¹

Notes
General:

040718:
I received a notification from MyHeritage of a Record Match they had found for a Kenneth J. McLea who, according to the New York Herald - Aug 4 1848, drowned in a Newfoundland harbour in that year when a boat in which he was one of four passengers went down with the other victim named as Thomas P. Hall. Clearly this is not the same man, yet I do not know of any other man of that name in Newfoundland at that time. For now nothing more than a curiosity but maybe the connecting facts will emerge later so I had added the newspaper article to the media folder.

310521:
NB: This incident is also recorded in the Journals of Robert Carter on Thursday the 20th of July 1848.

It seems certain that the Kenneth MacLea [sic] who married Mary Lucretia Rendeall Carter was not this person. So I am disconnecting these two as a couple and will endeavour to figure out who her husband in fact was.
Medical:

Courier \endash
22 July 1848 Kenneth John McLea Water Street, St. John's drowned while in pleasure boat son of Kenneth McLea, Esq., of Greenock, and Elizabeth Brine aged 18 years ⁶⁵⁸⁶

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