Fenton Family Photos
Alexander Fenton - Military
Alexander Fenton (1886-1976) was already a member of the Canadian Army and agreed to go overseas to fight in WWI. According to original commission document, he was given the rank of Lieutenant in the Canadian Militia in June 1916, the rank of Captain (specialty in Quarter Master) November 1920 (had already received M.B.E.; also noted as Esquire), in the 17th Duke of Yorks Royal Canadian Hussars. According to documents, he left service as Major.
The first photo is the earliest known photo of Alexander. The photo was obtained from a descendant of Donald & Amy McDonald, who were given three books - and presumably this picture - by Alexander in 1944-45. However, the photo must have been taken much earlier, likely sometime in 1914. He signed the photo as "Colonel"; no military records have been found to show that rank but Alexander's daughter believed he was promoted on the battlefield. (The McDonalds appear to be cousins of Alexander's). The second and third photo were taken sometime during World War I.
The first photo is the earliest known photo of Alexander. The photo was obtained from a descendant of Donald & Amy McDonald, who were given three books - and presumably this picture - by Alexander in 1944-45. However, the photo must have been taken much earlier, likely sometime in 1914. He signed the photo as "Colonel"; no military records have been found to show that rank but Alexander's daughter believed he was promoted on the battlefield. (The McDonalds appear to be cousins of Alexander's). The second and third photo were taken sometime during World War I.
Other Fenton Family Photos
Alexander Fenton and his family
Farmland in Logie Buchan in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - believed to be the Scott family farm,
ancestors of Alexander Fenton on his mother's side
Joseph Fenton, Alexander's paternal grandfather, was a sheep dealer and also owned a farm at some point. Waukmill in Logie Buchan was that farm and Joseph's son, Robert Wright Fenton, laster managed it.
There is a family story that the Fenton farm was lost in a card game. I'm not sure if this story is true but various members of the Fenton family left Scotland for Canada between 1900 and 1912.
Photographed by Jean Fenton Lee while on a trip there with her daughter, Kathryn Lee
ancestors of Alexander Fenton on his mother's side
Joseph Fenton, Alexander's paternal grandfather, was a sheep dealer and also owned a farm at some point. Waukmill in Logie Buchan was that farm and Joseph's son, Robert Wright Fenton, laster managed it.
There is a family story that the Fenton farm was lost in a card game. I'm not sure if this story is true but various members of the Fenton family left Scotland for Canada between 1900 and 1912.
Photographed by Jean Fenton Lee while on a trip there with her daughter, Kathryn Lee
Logie Buchan Churchyard in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jean's father Alexander Fenton was born in Logie Buchan and his family lived there for a time.
It is not known whether any Fenton or other ancestors are buried here.
Photographed by Jean Fenton Lee while on a trip there with her daughter, Kathryn Lee
Jean's father Alexander Fenton was born in Logie Buchan and his family lived there for a time.
It is not known whether any Fenton or other ancestors are buried here.
Photographed by Jean Fenton Lee while on a trip there with her daughter, Kathryn Lee
Fenton Ancestors
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Unknown Family Photos
These photos were in the possession of Jean Fenton Lee who believes they are Fenton ancestors but it is possible that they could be Scott or Jaffrey relatives.
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