Andrew Grant (abt. 1842 - 1898)

Born about 18 May 1842 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Died Jun 1898 at about age 56 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

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Biography

This profile is part of the Grant Name Study.

Andrew Grant migrated from Scotland, UK to Canada.

Andrew was born about 1843 to Archibald Grant and Christina McFarlane in Glasgow. In about that same year, the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal.

After his father passed away in 1858, Andrew took over his father's painting and glazing business. He's listed as head of household in the 1861 census and took out an advertisement in the 1868 Montreal City Directory.

By 1881, Andrew was married with a child and living as a painter in Selkirk, Manitoba. Andrew joined the Ancient Landmark Lodge of Manitoba. In 1884, his daughter passed away and is buried in Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery.

In 1898, Andrew passed away in Portage La Prairie. He is buried in Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery.

Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), 17 February 1894, Saturday, page 5

KNOX CHURCH RE-OPENING.

What Has Been Done In Improving the Edifice Lately.

The reopening of Knox church after the extensive repairs and improvements which have been made will take place tomorrow. The opening services will be specially attractive, Mr. David Boss, the choirmaster, having prepared an extensive programme of music, consisting of several solos, duets and anthems.

Knox church people have always taken a pride in the handsome auditorium of their church, which holds upwards of 1,200 people. It is, as a well known gentleman from Toronto said, "one of the finest auditoriums west of Montreal." The necessary repairs that were being made to the gallery of the church suggested to the managers of the church the making of the improvements that have been for some time in contemplation, viz., the receiling of the church. A contract was awarded to Mr. S. B. Ritchie for this work, and in the four weeks in which the church has been closed the work has been vigorously pushed forward. The ceiling, finished in wood, varnished in its natural color and corresponding to the other parts of the church, is a thing of beauty and well worth a visit. The walls have all been retinted in a rich terra cotta and the heavy cornices cream color, make a beautiful blending. This part of the work has been done by Mr. Andrew Grant. The improvements made will it is said be of much service in improving the acoustic properties of the auditorium, and the choir are rejoicing in the addition it will give to their much appreciated efforts to render excellent music for the congregation. Everything about the church has been put in good order, and the congregation of Knox church, one of the oldest and most influential in the city, are to be congratulated on the pleasant surroundings in which they will now find themselves.

Winnipeg Tribune, 9 Jun 1898, Thursday, page 8

From Portage la Prairie comes news of the death of Mr. Andrew Grant, formerly of the firm of Hamilton & Grant, painters, etc., of this city. Mr. Grant has suffered a great deal from cancer during the past two years, and was scarcely ever able to attend to business. Deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. The remains are being brought to Winnipeg for interment, and the funeral will take place to Kildonan cemetery. Mr. Grant was a member of the Masonic order.

Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), 10 Jun 1898, Friday, page 8

Andrew Grant, a well known resident of Manitoba, passed away at Portage la Prairie this week. Deceased had been ailing for several years. He was formerly of the firm of Hamilton & Grant, painters, this city, and also resided for some time at Morden. The remains will be interred at Kidonan cemetery.

1861 Canadian Census in Montreal's St Jacques Ward:

• Andrw Grant 18 Painter born in Glasgow Scotland
• Christ. 50 widowed born in Glasgow Scotland
• Ellen 22 born in Glasgow Scotland
• Ann 20 born in Glasgow Scotland
• Arch 16 born Montreal
• Matilda 6 born Montreal

1868 Montreal Directory:

• Andrew Grant, Painter and Glazier, 50 St Antoine

1881 Canadian Census in Selkirk, Manitoba:

• Andrew Grant 38 Painter born Scotland
• wife Mary A 29 born US
• daughter Henrietta 1 born Manitoba

Sources

• 1842 Baptism in Glasgow gives parents as Archibald Grant and Christina McFarlan [1]
• 1861 Canadian Census [2]
• 1868 Montreal Directory [3]
• 1881 Canadian Census [4]
• Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), 17 February 1894, Saturday, page 5
• Winnipeg Tribune, 9 Jun 1898, Thursday, page 8
• Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg), 10 Jun 1898, Friday, page 8