John Angus McLean

     John Angus McLean was born on Saturday, 16 April 1887 at Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Alex McLean at Paisley, Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. He was recorded as: McLean, John, male, 4, son, born Ontario, both parents born Ontario, Presbyterian. He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Nancy Hebner at Chesley, Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: McLean, John, male, white, son, single, born 16 Apr 1887 in Ontario, age 14, of German origin, Canadian, Presbyterian, attended school for 10 months, able to read, write and speak English. He began military service on 10 January 1918 at Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada, when he was drafted under the Military Service Act and became regimental #3314040. He was living at 136 Queenston St., St. Catherines, born April 6, 1886 in Paisley, Ontario. He was single, Presbyterian, munitions worker, and listed his mother, Nancy McLean of Chesley, Ontario as his next of kin. He passed his medical examination at St. Catherines on October 19, 1917 and was described as being 5' 6" tall, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. For distinguishing marks he had burn on right shoulder and left leg. He and Rose Florence Stockwell were married by Reverend R. L. Sherman on Monday, 22 September 1924 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was 29, bachelor, Electrician, Presbyterian, living at 74 Melbourne St., Toronto. She was 33, widow, surname was Ayoub, housekeeper, Baptist, living in Wheatley. They were both able to read and write. The marriage was performed by an Anglican minister.