Seeking McGregor Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  

519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca  

McGREGOR

Gregor McGregor 1769-1847    m.  Mary Menzies 1794-1881

 from Loch Tay, Killin Auchmore Estate, Scotland

settled   Conc 12 LA SW

buried in Pioneer Cemetery New Glasgow ON     

Gregor McGregor in 1815 is listed as a labourer with family of Dunn from Callander, County Perth Scotland (may be a child of Duncan and Janet McGregor).  This from passenger list on board a boat in New Brunswick. 

Father- Duncan McGregor  1742-1786   Mother- Janet McFarlane  1751-

They arrived to New York 1812.  Gregor and Mary were married 1814 in Montgomery New York. 

Their children-

Duncan 1815-1871 born in Montgomery New York,

John 1816-1867  married Agnes Laurie 1826-1908,

Janet 1818-1887 born in Aldborough Elgin County Ontario,

Catherine 1820-1871 born in Aldborough Elgin County Ontario.

Donald McGregor