Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of Mary Catherine* “Kate” RICHARDSON (183) & James Clemens McALISTER
346. Harold Richardson McALISTER (Mary Catherine* “Kate” RICHARDSON7, Lewis Richard6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1) . Born on 19 Aug 1895 in Galt, Dumfries North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Harold Richardson died in Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1970; he was 74.

- 1895 Ontario, Canada Births, 1858-1913
Name: Harold Mcalister Richardson
Date of Birth: 19 Aug 1895
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Father's name: James Clemens McAlister
Mother's name: Mary Catherine Richardson
No 1 - 039177, Waterloo County Dumfries North Div
Born Aug 19 1895, Harold Richardson mcAlister, male, Parents James Clemens McAlister, Physician and Mary Catherine Richardson
Informant: James McAllister, Galf. Registered Jan 4 1896. Dr Acheson

- 1901 Canada census, living in Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant North 127, Ontario - Jerseyville
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James Mcalister 38 - M, W, head, M, 27 Nov 1862, 38, Ont u, Irish, Physician OA
Catherine Mcalister 37 - F, W, wife, M, 22 Feb 1864, 37, Ont r, English,
Harold R Mcalister 5 - M, W, son, S, 19 Aug 1895, 5, Ont u, Irish
Reta Mcalister 3 - F, W, dau, S, 11 Aug 1897, 3, Ont r?, Irish
Helen D Mcalister 2 - F, W, dau, S, 20 Mar 1899, 2, Ont r, Irish
Year: 1901; Census Place: Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant (north/nord), Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 32

- 1911 Canada census, living in Wentworth 135, Ontario - Ancaster Tp 19-3 - June 16
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James E [C?] Mc Alister 46 - M, head, M, Nov 1864, 46, O, Irish, physician OA, LI $3000 @ $66
Catherine Mc Alister 44 - F, wife, M, Feb 1867, 44, O, English
R Harold Mc Alister 15 - M, son, S, Aug 1895, 15, O, Irish
Reta Mc Alister 13 - F, dau, S, Aug 1897, 13, O, Irish
Helen Dorothy Mc Alister 12 - dau, S, March 1899, 12, O, Irish
James Bernard Mary [KIng?] Mc Alister 8 - M, son, S, Oct 1902, 8, O, Irish
Year: 1911; Census Place: 1, Wentworth, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 132

- 1917 Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Name: Harold Richerdson Mcalister - teacher, not married
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1896
Birth Location: Galt, Ontario, Canada
Residence: Holden, Alta, Canada, Nac
Relative: Mary K Mcalister - res Strathroy Ontario
Relationship: Mother
Regiment Number: 2109899
Enlisted: 10 April 1917
Description: age 21 yrs 8 mo.; 5 ft 6 3/4 “, chest 331/2 - 37”, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, scar under R Eye, C of E. Physical exam Calgary AB

- 1917 Alberta, Canada, Homestead Records, 1870-1930 - Application for Entry for a Homestead #3909352
Name: Harold Richardson McAlister - prev occup: School Teacher
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birth Country: Canada
Application Date: 5 May 1917
Homestead Place: Alberta, Canada
Residence Year: 1917
Residence Place: Holden, Alberta, Canada
File Number: 3909352
Coordinates: SE
Section: 2
Township: 57
Range: 8
Meridian: 4
Paid $10 cash May 5 1917, Edmonton AB
Alberta Homestead Records. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Letter from Militia and Defence, Calgary, Alberta, May 15 1917:
“This is to certify that #2109899, Private, Harold Richardson McAlister enlisted with the AMC Training Depot No 13 for overseas service on 9-5-17. He reported for duty on that date and is now quarted at Victoria Park Barracks, Calgary Alberta.”
A 2nd letter says he was SOS 6-4-19, Demob. Toronto. Llatest address: 74 Beechwood Ave Hamilton ON.

- 1921 Canada census, living at 74 Beechwood, Hamilton, Wentworth 141, Ontario
Name Age - owns single, brick 6-room house; All Canada, Meth
Mary McAllister 57 - head, F, Wd, 57, Ont England Ireland, English, none
Harold McAllister 27 - son, M, S, 27, Ont Ont Ont, Irish -, 8 mo school
Rita McAllister 23 - dau, F, 2S?, 23, Ont Ont Ont, Irish, Stenographer worker
Bernard McAllister 18 - son, M, S, 18, Ont Ont Ont, Irish, 8 mo school
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 98; Census Place: Hamilton (City), Wentworth, Ontario; Page Number: 15

- 1925 Michigan Passenger and Crew Lists, 1903-1965
Name: Harold R McAllister - male, physician
Arrival Date: 30 Jun 1925
Port of Arrival: Port Huron, Michigan
Last Resided: Hamilton: Canada
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1895
Birth Location: Galt, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
Nationality: Canada
Record Type: Card
Description: 5’ 61/2”, Fr complexion, Lt Bro hair, blue eye, Canadian, Irish
Distination: Culver Ohio - Culver Military Academy for 2 years, Post Grad Course. Head tax status C.N 4787
Relative in Canada: Mother Mary K, 74 Beechwood Ave.
Traveling by C.N #5
Notes on back of card: Abandoned domicile August 1928? or 1925?
Non Quota CIV #2526 issued at Hamilton Ont June 29.25
Sec 4-(c) act of 1924
ALSO
Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1963 [same info]
Harold Richardson married Margaret Morton “Peg” GODARD . Born on 13 Oct 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Margaret Morton “Peg” died in Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in Oct 2004; she was 88.

From other researchers:
- Margaret Morton Godard, daughter of Harry Daville Godard 1884-1930 and Ann Morton 1887-1956.
- Sister of Robert Morton Godard 1918-2005, and Donald Morton Godard 1920-1976
- 3 husbands listed: Charles Francis Agro 1915- (married 11 July 1979 Hamilton ON), Hallet Powis “Bing” Kelley (married 14 Feb 1986 Hamilton ON), and Harold Richardson McAlister 1895-1970 (1st husband, had 1 son and 2 daughters)
They had one child:
i.
M McALISTER
347. Reta McALISTER (Mary Catherine* “Kate” RICHARDSON7, Lewis Richard6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1) . Born on 11 Aug 1897 in Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada. Reta died in Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1966; she was 68.

- 1897 Ontario, Canada Births, 1858-1913
Name: Reta McAllester
Date of Birth: 11 Aug 1897
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Father's name: James Clemens McAllester
Mother's name: Mary Cuttis Richardson
Archives of Ontario; Series: MS929; Reel: 140
Wentworth County Ontario; McAllister Reta, F, Augt 11 1897, father McAllister James Clemens; mother Richardson Mary Catha

- 1901 Canada census, living in Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant North 127, Ontario - Jerseyville
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James Mcalister 38 - M, W, head, M, 27 Nov 1862, 38, Ont u, Irish, Physician OA
Catherine Mcalister 37 - F, W, wife, M, 22 Feb 1864, 37, Ont r, English,
Harold R Mcalister 5 - M, W, son, S, 19 Aug 1893, 5, Ont u, Irish
Reta Mcalister 3 - F, W, dau, S, 11 Aug 1897, 3, Ont r?, Irish
Helen D Mcalister 2 - F, W, dau, S, 20 Mar 1899, 2, Ont r, Irish
Year: 1901; Census Place: Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant (north/nord), Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 32

- 1911 Canada census, living in Wentworth 135, Ontario - Ancaster Tp 19-3 - June 16
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James E [C?] Mc Alister 46 - M, head, M, Nov 1864, 46, O, Irish, physician OA, LI $3000 @ $66
Catherine Mc Alister 44 - F, wife, M, Feb 1867, 44, O, English
R Harold Mc Alister 15 - M, son, S, Aug 1895, 15, O, Irish
Reta Mc Alister 13 - F, dau, S, Aug 1897, 13, O, Irish
Helen Dorothy Mc Alister 12 - dau, S, March 1899, 12, O, Irish
James Bernard Mary [KIng?] Mc Alister 8 - M, son, S, Oct 1902, 8, O, Irish
Year: 1911; Census Place: 1, Wentworth, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 132

- 1921 Canada census, living at 74 Beechwood, Hamilton, Wentworth 141, Ontario
Name Age - owns single, brick 6-room house; All Canada, Meth
Mary McAllister 57 - head, F, Wd, 57, Ont England Ireland, English, none
Harold McAllister 27 - son, M, S, 27, Ont Ont Ont, Irish -, 8 mo school
Rita McAllister 23 - dau, F, 2S?, 23, Ont Ont Ont, Irish, Stenographer worker
Bernard McAllister 18 - son, M, S, 18, Ont Ont Ont, Irish, 8 mo school
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 98; Census Place: Hamilton (City), Wentworth, Ontario; Page Number: 15

At least 8 entries in various voters list, including:
- 1945 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Miss Reta McAlister
Gender: Female
Occupation: Secretary
Year: 1945
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Electoral District: Hamilton East
Living at 216 St Clair Boulevard:
McAlister, Mrs M K - 247
McAlister, Miss Reta, secretary - 248

- 1965 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Miss Ret McAlister
Gender: Female
Occupation: A
Year: 1965
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Electoral District: Hamilton East
Living at 216 St Clair Boulevard
McAlister, Miss Reta, executive secretary - 202
348. Helen Dorothy McALISTER (Mary Catherine* “Kate” RICHARDSON7, Lewis Richard6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 20 Mar 1899 in Jerseyville, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada. Helen Dorothy died in Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada, on 21 Oct 1914; she was 15.

- 1899 Ontario, Canada Births, 1858-1913
Name: Helen Dorothy McAlester
Date of Birth: 20 Mar 1899
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Father's name: James Clement McAlester
Mother's name: Mary Catherine Richardson
Pg 216, 1899, Westworth County, Ontario, Line 148
McAlister Helen Dorothy, F, Mar 20 1899, James Clement McAlister & Mary Cathrine Richardson


- 1901 Canada census, living in Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant North 127, Ontario - Jerseyville
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James Mcalister 38 - M, W, head, M, 27 Nov 1862, 38, Ont u, Irish, Physician OA
Catherine Mcalister 37 - F, W, wife, M, 22 Feb 1864, 37, Ont r, English,
Harold R Mcalister 5 - M, W, son, S, 19 Aug 1893, 5, Ont u, Irish
Reta Mcalister 3 - F, W, dau, S, 11 Aug 1897, 3, Ont r?, Irish
Helen D Mcalister 2 - F, W, dau, S, 20 Mar 1899, 2, Ont r, Irish
Year: 1901; Census Place: Ancaster, Wentworth & Brant (north/nord), Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 32

- 1911 Canada census, living in Wentworth 135, Ontario - Ancaster Tp 19-3 - June 16
Name Age - all Canadian, Methodist
James E [C?] Mc Alister 46 - M, head, M, Nov 1864, 46, O, Irish, physician OA, LI $3000 @ $66
Catherine Mc Alister 44 - F, wife, M, Feb 1867, 44, O, English
R Harold Mc Alister 15 - M, son, S, Aug 1895, 15, O, Irish
Reta Mc Alister 13 - F, dau, S, Aug 1897, 13, O, Irish
Helen Dorothy Mc Alister 12 - dau, S, March 1899, 12, O, Irish
James Bernard Mary [KIng?] Mc Alister 8 - M, son, S, Oct 1902, 8, O, Irish
Year: 1911; Census Place: 1, Wentworth, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 132

- 1914 Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938, 1943-1944, and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Name: Helen Dorothy McAlester
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Birth Date: abt 1899
Birth Place: Jerreyvill Wenthurith Co [Jerseyvill Wenthwith Co]
Death Date: 21 Oct 1914
Death Place: Middlesex, Ontario, Canada - Strathroy Div
Pg 493, 021698, Helen Dorothy McAlister, female, while, 15 yrs 7 mth 1 day. Died Oct 21st 1914, Shathrey Ont, student, single, father J R McAlister, COD appendititis [sic] (one week), Physician F J Bateman. Informant J C McAlister Strathrey Ont.
(Living) married Dorothy A.

- 1965 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: James Bernard McAlister
Occupation: Unit Manager
Year: 1965
Location: York; Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Electoral District: York-Scarborough
Living at 167 Beachwood Avenue:
McAlister, James Bernard, unit manager - 23
McAlister, Mrs Dorothy A - 24
McAlister, Miss D Corinne, bookkeeper - 25
They had one child:
i.
D Corinne McALISTER
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