Descendants of
John Meikle and Mary Hoatson

John Meikle I, b. 28-Nov-1770 in Loudoun Parish, Ayr, SCT, d. 26-Jun-1857 in SS Montreal, St. Lawrence River.
He married Mary Hoatson, married 1793 in Glasgow, Scotland, b. 1772 in Argyleshire, Scotland, d. 1848 in Glasgow, Scotland.
John Meikle was one of the five children of James Meikle and Janet Young. I have traced the descendants of only one of his brothers, (James Meikle married Grizal Watson, 5 December 1794 in Muirkirk, Ayr, Scotland).
John Meikle died along with his son Thomas and 251 other people, in the SS Montreal disaster. See more about this disaster.
1. John Meikle II, b. 19-May-1794 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 29-Aug-1877 in Lachute, Que., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery, occupation Postmaster, Lachute, Que. The Canadian Almanac, 1857 lists John Meikle as postmaster of Lachute, Que.
   He married Jane Greenshields, married 5-Feb-1821 in Glasgow, Scotland, b. 20-Jun-1797 in Glasgow, Scotland, (daughter of William Greenshields and Jean Black) d. 20-Jun-1870 in Lachute, Que., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery.
   1. John Meikle III, b. 7-Dec-1821 in Glasgow, Scotland, baptized 31-Dec-1821 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 5-Feb-1896 in Smiths Falls, Ont., buried in Merrickville, Ont.; Union Cemetery., occupation 1853 - 1871 Postmaster & gen merchant. Born at No. 6 St. Andrew Lane, Glasgow, according to entry on parents' marriage certificate.
      He married Elizabeth Barron, married 1-Oct-1846 in Lachute, Que., (see witness 1, 2) b. __-Feb-1822 in Lachute, Que., (daughter of William Barron and Ann McGillavray) d. 14-Nov-1891 in Merrickville, Ont., buried 16-Nov-1891 in Merrickville, Ont.; Union Cemetery.
   2. William Meikle, b. 6-Nov-1824 in Glasgow, Scotland, baptized 6-Dec-1824 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 20-Jun-1896 in Lachute, Que., occupation Postmaster, gen. merchant, occupation 1881 Conveyancer. Born at No 7 Charlotte Street, Glasgow, according to entry on back of parents' marriage certificate. Age given as 49 in the 1881 census, making birth year 1832.
      He married (1) Theodorah (Dora) Lovell, married 30 Sep 1847 in Montreal, Que., (see witness 3, 4, 5) b. 25 Oct 1822 in Montreal, Que., (daughter of Robert Lovell and Jane Beasly) baptized 4 Nov 1822 in Montreal, Que.; Christ Church Cathedral, (see witness 6, 7, 8) d. 31 Oct 1849 in Wolford, ON.Theodorah: The name "Theodorah" appears in John Lovell Meikle's baptismal record. However it is spelled "Theodora" in her own baptismal record.
      He married (2) Olive Ann Roche, married 23-May-1850 in Parish of Wolford, Ont., b. about 1827, (daughter of William Roche and Anna Eliza Pearson). Olive: "Ann" from 1851 Wolford Tsp. census, also approx birth date. Age given as 44 in 1881 census, making birth year 1837.
   3. George Lockhart Meikle, b. 4-Sep-1826 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 29-Apr-1900 in Lachute, Que., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery, occupation 1881 Merchant, occupation 1875 - 1886 Postmaster of Lachute, Que. Born at No 41 Charlotte St., Glasgow, according to entry on back of parents' marriage certificate. Can. Almanacs 1875 to 1886 list Geo. L. Meikle as postmaster of Lachute, Que.
      He married Jessie Walker, married 16-Jun-1856 in Lachute, Que., b. 1836 in Lachute, Que., (daughter of James Walker and Margaret --?--) d. 14-Apr-1883 in Lachute, Que., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery.
   4. Robert Greenshields Meikle, b. 29-Sep-1831 in Lachute, Que., baptized 5-Nov-1831 in Lachute, Que., d. 9-Apr-1901 in Smiths Falls, Ont., occupation MPP, banker at Lachute. MPP for Argenteuil in the Quebec Legislature cir. 1878. In the 1871 census, St. Jerusalem, Page 66, Family 235, Robert is listed as lliving with John Meikle, age 76 and Margaret Todd, age 4. In the 1881 census he is living with the family of James D. Wells and Mary J.G. (Meikle) Wells (Ste Jerusalem, Dist 96 SubDist A Page 24 Family 121).
      He married Allison McKay, married 8-Sep-1886 in Ottawa, Ont., b. 19-May-1851 in Bytown, Upper Canada, (daughter of Thomas McKay and Margaret McFarlane) d. 18-Apr-1935 in Ottawa, Ont.
   5. Thomas Barron Meikle, b. 19-Oct-1833 in Lachute, Que., baptized 15-Nov-1833 in Lachute, Que., d. 6 Jul 1917 in Carman, MB, buried in Carman, MB; Greenwood Cemetery, occupation Merchant.
      He married Anna Cavie Howard, married __-Apr-1866 in St. Andrews E., Que., b. 1837 in England, d. 1935, buried in Carman, MB; Greenwood Cemetery.
   6. Mary Jane Greenshields Meikle, b. 26-Jul-1836 in Lachute, Que., baptized 18-Aug-1836 in Lachute, Que., d. 18-Dec-1887 in Brampton, Ont., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery.
      She married James Douglas Wells, married 16-Jun-1858 in Lachute, Que., b. about 1839 in Ontario, occupation Insurance manager.
   7. Marion Young Meikle, b. 25-May-1838 in Lachute, Que., baptized 20-Jun-1838 in Lachute, Que., d. 9-Apr-1842 in Lachute, Que., buried 12-Apr-1842 in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery. Burial witnesses were Margaret Young, Jean Greenshields, John Meikle, with Rev. Archibald Henderson officiating. Service was in the Presbyterian Church in St. Andrews East. Entry on parents' marriage certificate gives birth date of 25-May-1838, but age at death given as "1 year 10 months and a half"; in National Archives microfilm C-2905.
   8. Sanciana Meikle, b. 25-Jan-1841 in Lachute, Que., d. 30-Jan-1841 in Lachute, Que., buried in Lachute, Que.; Protestant Cemetery. Louise Gilroy has birth 20-Jan-1844, death 15-Jun-1844, per cemetery stone.
2. William Meikle, b. in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, baptized 14-Oct-1798 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 1865 in Glasgow, Scotland, occupation Manufacturer.
   He married Margret Duncan, married 2-Feb-1822 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, b. 1801, d. __-Jan-1845 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland.
   1. Mary Scott Meikle, b. 1824 in Glasgow, Scotland, d.1910 in Morrisburg, Ont.
      She married William Fulton, married 19-Sep-1861 in Dunbarton Row, Glasgow, Scotland, d. in Glasgow, Scotland.
   2. Isabella C. Meikle, b. in Glasgow, Scotland, baptized 7-Oct-1827.
      She married Henry Recce, married 1-Jan-1873 in Bonhill, Dunbarton.
   3. William Duncan Meikle, b. 16-Aug-1829 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 20-Oct-1919 in Morrisburg, Ont., buried in Morrisburg, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, occupation Merchant.
      He married Georgina Jane McWilliams, married 26-Jan-1863 in Quebec City, PQ, b. 18-Aug-1836 in Quebec City, PQ, d. 4-Nov-1920 in Morrisburg, Ont.
   4. George Duncan Meikle, b. 2-Apr-1834 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, occupation Master watchmaker. (Duncan Meikle has "George C. Meikle")
      He married Martha Black, married 23-Jun-1869 in Hutcheson Parish, Glasgow, Scotland.
   5. John (Jack) Hoatson Meikle, b. __-Apr-1839 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 22-Aug-1911 in Morrisburg, Ont., occupation Merchant. Louise Gilroy says he went to Morrisburg about 1857. She provided the "Jack". He is listed as living with family of brother William Meikle in 1871 census.
3. Elizabeth Meikle, b. 1800 in Glasgow, Scotland, d. 1801 in Glasgow, Scotland. Died age 1.
4. Mary Ann Meikle, b. in Glasgow, Scotland, d. in Glasgow, Scotland. Died at age 2.
5. Mary Meikle, b. in Glasgow, Scotland, d. in Glasgow, Scotland. Died when a few weeks old.
6. George Meikle, b. 13-Jul-1803 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 1840 in Orleans, P.Q., occupation 1835 Tavern Keeper. Married at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Quebec City.
   He married Leah Rickarby or Rickaby, married 26-Sep-1829 in Quebec City, PQ.
   1. Margaret Meikle, b. 24 Jan 1835 in Quebec City, QC, baptized 20 Feb 1835 in Quebec City, QC.
   2. Jemima Meikle, b. 3 Oct 1830 in Quebec City, QC, baptized 18 Dec 1830 in Quebec City, QC.
7. Robert Meikle, b. 10-Apr-1807 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, d. aft 1847 in Southern USA?. Meikle family Bible says he went to southern USA in 1847 and was not heard of again.
   Note: there is a Robert Meichel, wife and 8 children listed in Ont. 1861 census, St. Vincent Twp. Page 21, Reel C-1028. Stated age of 52 would make his birth year 1809. This is one possible connection.
8. Mary Meikle, b. in Glasgow, Scotland, baptized 11-Jun-1809.
   She married William Hunter, married 8-Jul-1833 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, b. 1810 in Scotland, d. aft 1871 in Toronto?, occupation Druggist. William: Bob Meikle (?) had marriage date Feb. 8.
   1. Mary Hoatson Hunter, b. 13-Apr-1834 in Barony, Lanark, SCT, d. 1861/1871 in Toronto, Ont.
   2. David Hunter, b. 6-Dec-1835 in Barony, Lanark, SCT, d. aft 1871 in Toronto?, occupation Tinsmith.
   3. Mary Ann Hunter, b.1844 in Scotland, d. aft 1871 in Toronto?.
   4. Jessie H(oatson) Hunter, b. 1849 in Scotland, d. aft 1871 in Toronto?.
9. Thomas Meikle, b. 1811 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 26-Jun-1857 in SS Montreal, St. Lawrence River, buried in St. Andrews E., Que., occupation Postmaster, merchant. Louise Gilroy says he is buried in Carillon, Que. Marriage witnesses: Peter Henderson, Mary Cameron. Married by Rev. Archibald Henderson, Presbyterian.
   He married Margaret Wood or Woods, married 27-May-1846 in St. Andrews E., Que., b. 1820 in Cavan, Ireland, (daughter of John Wood and Eliza Morton Leslie) d. 26-Sep-1898 in Mount Forest, Ont., buried in Carillon, Que.Margaret: Margaret's name may be "Woods", as the handwriting in the church registry is quite florid, but as her name appears several times in the registry as a witness, it usually appears as "Wood".
   1. John Meikle, b. 1846. Died in infancy.
   2. Mary Hoatson Meikle, b. 26-Nov-1847 in St. Andrews E., Que., baptized 25-Feb-1848 in St. Andrews E., Que., d. __-___-1883 in Hespeler, Ont.
      She married Robert H. McIntyre, married 1870 in Quebec, b. 25-Nov-1837 in Quebec, d. 4-Jan-1904 in Hespeler, Ont., occupation Medical doctor.
   3. Margaret Young Meikle, b. 27-Dec-1849 in St. Andrews E., Que., baptized 28-Mar-1850 in St. Andrews E., Que.
      She married Henry J. Giles, b.1847 in Quebec, (son of Henry Giles and Henriette Hooker) occupation Merchant.
   4. Jane Meikle, b. 1850 in St. Andrews E., Que. Died in infancy.
   5. Jeannie Greenshields Meikle, b. 5-Sep-1854 in St. Andrews E., Que., d. 14-Sep-1914 in Montreal, Que., buried in Montreal, Que.; Mount Royal Cemetery. Residence in 1901 was 17 Arglye Ave., Montreal (Louise Gilroy).
      She married Thomas Barrington, married 13-Jun-1877 in St. Andrews E., Que., b. 27-Apr-1854 in Montreal, Que., (son of George Barrington and Isabella Dow) d. 26-Jul-1884 in Montreal, Que., buried in Montreal, Que.; Mount Royal Cemetery.Thomas: Owner of family business - George Barrington & Son, Trunk & Valise Manufacturer. Residence July 1884 was 44 Victoria St., Montreal. (all per Louise Gilroy).
   6. Kate Meikle, b. 30 Jan 1855 in St. Andrews E., Que., d. 5-Mar-1936 in Montreal, Que.
   7. Thomas David Meikle, Dr., b. 5-May-1857 in St. Andrews E., Que., d. 1935 in Mount Forest, Ont., occupation Medical doctor.
      He married Helen Martha MacMartin, married __-Jun-1889 in St. Andrews E., Que., b. 13-Apr-1864 in St. Andrews E., Que., (daughter of Martin MacMartin and Ruby Rainboth).
Witnesses :
1. Thomas Barron
   
2. John Meikle II
   
3. John Gibson
   
4. Robert Lovell
   
5. John Lovell
   
6. William Ball
   
7. Theodorah Miller
   
8. Flora Lovell