Joseph Francis Tennant

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Joseph Francis Tennant

Birth
6 Jul 1848
Joseph Francis TENNANT was born on 6 Jul 1848 in Newcastle under Lyne Staffordshire England.
Who's Who in Manitoba 1911 says Born Newcastle on Tyne England July 6 1848
1901 census says Dec. 25,1849
Cemetery records say
TENNANT, Joseph F....Dec. 25,1848--May 27,1925
Birth
15 Apr 1858
Laurie A HUTCHESON was born in 1860 in USA. (daughter of William P Hutcheson and Ruth A Mark (Mack))  Laurie A Hutcheson was born on April 15, 1858 in USA-Ill. She immigrated in 1872
Immigration and Military
1866
The 1901 census says he immigrated in 1866
He served in the military in 1866. at the age of 18 he was with the 1st Ontario Rifles, No 1 Company
with regimental no 9. This giving him the nickname TIX T for Tennant and lX for 9. In 1866 he saw active service on the fenian raids.
Military
1870
In 1870 he came to Fort Garry now Winnipeg with the Red River Expedition and saw active service again with the Fenian raids of 1870-71 In the Bryce Papers (Man Prov. Archives letter 22 Feb 1982) listed as member of Wolseley's Red River Expeditionary Force. Address is given as Gretna Man.
Census
1871

London Middelsex Ontario. Official date Apr. 2, 1871. 1871 Census Ontario District no 10 London Sub district Wara....

TENNANT Sex Age Birthplace Religion Origin
Thomas M 53 England R Catholic English Labourer
Catherine F 50 Ireland R Catholic Irish
Thomas M 25 E Indies R Catholic English Marble Cutter
Joseph M 21 England R Catholic English Blacksmith
WARREN Thomas M 22 England C of England English Tinsmith
TENNANT
Thomas M 8 Ont. R Catholic English
Annie F 3 Ireland R Catholic English...

Ontario to Manitoba
1871
He was a Blacksmith in 1871 in London Middelsex Ont. Canada.
Most of the Expeditionary forces at Winnipeg disbanded in 1871 He was a putting up telegraph poles for a new line to connect with USA in 1871. He was a Land guide scout in 1871.  .
1872  He was on International boundry line commission
Emerson
1874
He was a Justice of the Peace in 1874 in Emerson Man. Canada. Name on two petitions to Lieut.-Gov. Alexander Morris from residents of Emerson he signs as a Justice of the Peace
married
1879
He was married to Laurie HUTCHESON (daughter of William P HUTCHESON and Ruth A Mark (Mack)) in 1879 in Canada-Manitoba-Emerson.
1879 Mar.7 1879
Mr. J.F. Tennant was the sucessfull bidder for the lease of the ferry across the Red River opposite Emerson(West Lynne)
daughter
1 Apr 1880
Ida May TENNANT was born in 1880
April 1, 1880
News items
1880
He was a Livery; Park in 1880 in Emerson Man. Canada.
He resided West Lynne in 1880 in Emerson Man. Canada.
Oct 23 1880
Msr. J.F. Tennant has gone to visit her parent at Grand Forks. Mr. J.F. Tennant has removed his residence to West Lynne and is building a
dwelling house on 2nd Ave near the coulee
Nov 20 1880
Mr. J.F. Tennant lost one of his valuable horses, from distemper
Dec 11 1880
Mr. J.F. Tennant's property in West Lynne on 1st St erected 1879-1880 and cost residence $2500, cottage $100 and stable $500
Census
1881
1881 census Manitoba taken 4 Apr 1881 in West Lynne Man. Canada.
1881 Morris East ED 184 page 76 household #346
Tennant Sex age birthplace Religion Origin Occupation
Joseph M 31 England Catholic English Journalist
Laura A F 21 USA Presb English
Ida M F 1 Man Catholic English
son
 3 June1881
Claude TENNANT was born on 3 Jun 1881 in Emerson Man. Canada.
 Jun 3 1881
on the 3rd of June the wife of J.F. Tennant Esq. editor of the WestLynne Times gave birth to a son
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1881 He was a Publisher West Lynne West Times ; Lynne in 1881 in Emerson Man. Canada.6
He was elected as school trustee for the Dufferin Catholic School District on 12 Feb 1881 in Emerson Man. Canada.
He was a Land Guide Scout on 6 May 1881 in Emerson Man. Canada.
Feb 12 1881
Mr. J.F. Tennant was elected school trustee for the Dufferin Catholic School District
Apr 2 1881
Mr. J.F. Tennant visited Winnipeg on Thursday returning home to-day
Apr 29 1881
Mr. J.F. Tennant has established a passenger ferry service at the foot of Brydges Ave.
May 6 1881
Mr. J.F. Tennant has been appointed Land Guide by the Minister of the Interior
Jun 3 1881
on the 3rd of June the wife of J.F. Tennant Esq. editor of the West Lynne Times gave birth to a son
1882 Jan 6 1882
The Gateway Express says J.F. Tennant Esq. was defeated by Mr. Bissonette in the Montcalm Municipal Contest for Wardenship by 53
votes
Feb 3 1882
Last Friday evening a surprise party visited the residence of Mr. J.F. Tennant and spent a very enjoyable evening
Feb 24 1882
Notice: During the temporary absence of Mr Mills J.F. Tennant assumes the responsibilities and duties of the Custom Officier in West Lynn. Parties crossing the line must report to him.
Mar 10 1882
Mr. J.F. Tennant leaves for the Turtle Mountains and the Souris on Monday next. He will be absent about four weeks.
Mar 10 1882
Mr. J.F. Tennant went to Winnipeg on Monday summoned as a Grand Juror.
Mar 17 1882
Mr. J.F. Tennant of this journal left for the Souris country. He will be gone about two weeks during which time he will locate a number of settlers.
Apr 7 1882
Mr. J.F. Tennant contemplates putting up a large building on Brydges Ave to be used as a hotel. Plans are now being prepared.
Apr 7 1882
Mr. J.F. Tennant returned from his Western trip on Friday last.
Apr 7 1882
Mrs W P Hutcheson was in town this week on a visit to her daughter Mrs J F Tennant
May 19 1882
A zinc trunk floated away from the residence of J.F. Tennant , the trunk evidently went up the coulee and has been picked up by someone. A reward will be given for its recovery
Jun 30 1882
Elected by acclamation Joseph Frances Tennant
Jul 7 1882
Workmen are now employed on the new office for the West Lynne Times situated on Second St. and J F Tennant will also let the contract this week for a new store to be built on the corner of Second St and Brydges Ave.
Jul 21 1882
The buildings removed by the flood have been again placed in position. The large feed and sale stables of J.F. Tennant have been placed on
the corner of Brydges Ave. & Second St., it will be converted into a store.
Aug 23 1882
Servant girl is wanted, good wages, apply Mrs J.F. Tennant
Oct 27 1882
Messrs H & J F Tennant disposed of several lots this week on Goshen Ave. adjoining the H B Co's mill for a good round sum
Nov 3 1882
Robert Johnson has rented the small stable owned by J F Tennant on First St.
Dec 29 1882
Without trying to sell the calf before it is born, one might say, according to the telegrams received from Mayor Tennant, now at Ottawa as a delegate in this town that West Lynne is at last sure to have railway communications with station and freight sheds of her own.
Dec 29 1882
Mator Tennant is expected back from Ottawa tomorrow. Then all aboard for the Junction and all points North,South East & West.
He was elected as first Mayor of West Lynne between Jul 1882 and Jul 1883 in Emerson Man. Canada.
daughter
23 Nov 1884
Nora Tennant
Last Name: Tennant
First Name: Norah
Date Of Birth: 11/23/1883
Place Of Birth: Emerson
Sex: F
Registration Number: 1884,005585

Emerson International
Born TENNANT - on the 23 inst. the wife of Ald. J.F.Tennant of a daughter Nov 22 1883
Ald. Tennant was absent from the meeting of the town council to-day.The following note received this afternoon explains the matter. "another vote in ward 1, provided you allow female sufferage, it is a girl, J F Tennant
 
1883 May 25 1883
Mayor Tennant left for Pembina Crossing on Monday last where his wife and family are. A letter from her states that his baby was very sick from the measles.
Jun 1 1883
Mayor Tennant has sprained an ankle and has to call a cane to his aid.
Jun 22 1883
Mayor Tennant went up to the capital on Wed. morning's train to attend the proper drawing up of the city charter.
Nov 22 1883
Emerson International
Born TENNANT - on the 23 inst. the wife of Ald. J.F.Tennant of a daughter
Nov 22 1883
Ald. Tennant was absent from the meeting of the town council to-day. The following note received this afternoon explains the matter. "another vote in ward 1, provided you allow female sufferage, it is a girl, J F Tennant
1884 Sep 11 1884
It is reported that Ald. J F Tennant has been appointed on the customs staff here, vice Harry Parr resigned, Mr. Tennant will make a good officer, and his appointment will be approved by nearly everybody. We congratulate "Joe" on his good luck.
He was a Customs Officier; Goschen Ave on 11 Sep 1884 in Emerson Man. Canada.

 

1883
1884??
Nora TENNANT was born on 23 Nov 1884 in Emerson Man. Canada. She was baptized on 2 Dec 1884 in Emerson Man. Canada.18 Baptism of Nora Tennant child of Joseph Francis Tennant and Laura Hutchison born 23 November 1884 and baptized 2 December 1884 at Emerson Manitoba according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. G.L. Cloutier
Sponsors John Hardman & Annie Tennant
son
20 Aug 1885
William Hutcheson (Buster) TENNANT
was born on 20 Aug 1885.

Last Name: Tennant
First Name: William Hutcheson
Date Of Birth: 08/20/1885
Place Of Birth: Emerson
Sex: M
Registration Number: 1885,004754

Birth TENNANT - At Emerson on Thursday 20 inst., the wife of Mr J F Tennant a son.

1885 Aug 20 1885
Birth TENNANT - At Emerson on Thursday 20 inst., the wife of Mr J F Tennant a son.
Oct 15 1885
Ald. Tennant's declaration that he is not interested in the Times either directly or indirectly, will be taken for what it is worth by the ratepayers of Emerson, the most of whom know the facts. It is well known that the Tennant Bros, Harry and J F own the Times plant and that they furnished it to the Burnham party in hope of making something out of the arrangement.
1886 May 13 1886
Mr J F Tennant of the Customs staff went to Winnipeg Monday for the purpose of appearing before the Civil Service Examiner for examinations.
Sep 30 1886
Mrs J F Tennant & family left this morning for St. John D.T. where they will spend a few weeks with the family of Mr W P Hutcheson Mrs Tennant's father.
Nov 11 1886
The civil service examinations took place in Winnipeg on Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday of this week at Manitoba College before Prof. Hart. there were 26 candidates up, among whom was our townsman Mr J F Tennant
Dec 16 1886
Mr J F Tennant of HMC has been confined to his house for some days with an attack of quinsey. We are pleased to hear he is again able to get around.
Dec 30 1886
We are pleased to see Mr J F Tennant who for the past two weeks has been confined to his home from a serious attack of quinsey, able to be up and about again.
daughter
28 May 1888
Myrtle Catherine TENNANT was born on 28 May 1888 in Emerson Man. Father Joseph(Customs Officier) Mother Laura Alta Hutcheson

Last Name: Tennant
First Name: Myrtle Catherine
Date Of Birth: 05/28/1888
Place Of Birth: West Lynne
Sex: F
Registration Number: 1888,005625

Born TENNANT at West Lynne on Sunday May 29 the wife of J F Tennant HMC of a daughter
Jun 14 1888
Born at West Lynne on May 28 the wife of J F Tennant HMC of a daughter

1888 May 31 1888
Born TENNANT at West Lynne on Sunday May 29 the wife of J F Tennant HMC of a daughter
Jun 14 1888
Born at West Lynne on May 28 the wife of J F Tennant HMC of a daughter
Sep 28 1888
Mr J F Tennant of the Emerson Customs staff has been appointed to the position at Gretna, vacated by the departure of Collector Leslie. He visited Gretna Tuesday to be introduced to his new position, but he has not yet assumed the duties of the office being still engaged at the CPR station
He was a Customs Officer in 1888 in Emerson Man. Canada.
He was an appointed Collector of Customs at Gretna on 28 Sep 1888 in Gretna Manitoba Canada.
1889 Feb 21 1889
Contractor Elijah Bucknam moved the frame building in West Lynne formerly used as a Customs Office to Gretna last Thursday where collector Tennant will utilize it for a dwelling house.
He was a special correspondant for a number of newspapers after 1889.
1890 Oct 1890
J F Tennant Justice of the peace
He was a Justice of the peace in 1890 in Gretna Manitoba Canada.
He was an Immigration Agent about 1890
son died
1890
Claude TENNANT born on 3 Jun 1881 in Emerson Man. Canada.
died 26 of Mar or Apr 1890 or 1891

Given Names: Claude
Date Of Death: 04/26/1891
Age: 10
Units Of Age: Years Sex: M
Place Of Death: Rhineland
Registration Number: 1891,002200

He was buried Neche City Cemetery--Fenced Lot TENNANT
TENNANT, Claude....June 3,1824--Mar. 26,1890

daughter
6 Dec 1891
Edith P Tennant was born on December 6, 1891 in Canada-Manitoba
Edith P TENNANT was born on 22 Nov 1883 in Emerson Man. Canada. Nov 22 1883
1891  Census in 1891 in Gretna Manitoba Canada. MUST GET.
1891 Jun 4 1891
Mr Joseph Tennant who has been at Banff and British Columbia for the past three weeks returned to Gretna on Friday last, fully restored to health.
1892 May 12 1892
Mr Joe Tennant & Mr Penner of Gretna were in town yesterday
son
16 June 1894
Reginald Donovan TENNANT was born on 16 Jun 1894 in Gretna Manitoba Canada.
daughter
30 Sept 1896
Dorothy Madeline Tennant

Last Name: Tennant
First Name: Dorothy Magdale
Date Of Birth: 09/30/1896
Place Of Birth: Gretna
Sex: F
Registration Number: 1896,21017396
Registration Date: 06/01/1959

Census
1901
census in 1901 in Canada-Manitoba-Lisgar-Rhineland. 1901
Rhineland Lisgar District, Manitoba
Div 16 Page 4 Famil 27 entry 1-9
Film T-6432
Surname GivenName Rel. to Head B.day B. Mth B. Yr Bplace Immig
Tennent Joseph head 25 Dec 1849 England 1866
Tennent Laura H. wife 15 Apr 1858 United States 1872
Tennent May daughter 1 Apr 1890(80?)Man
Tennent Nora daughter 23 Nov 1884 Man
Tennent William son 20 Aug 1886 Man
Tennent Myrtel daughter 28 May 1888 Man
Tennent Edith daughter 6 Dec 1891 Man
Tennent Reginald son 16 Jun 1894 Man
Tennent Dorothy daughter 30 Sep 1896 Man
Census 1906 census in 1906 in Canada-Manitoba-Lisgar
Lisgar District 8, subdistrict 1
Page 15 House 102 Post Office Gretna line23-32
Berlin Street
Surname GivenName Rel. sex M.status age B.place Immig
Tennant J F head  m m 56 England 1863
Laura H. wife f m 46 United States 1873
I. M. daughter  f s 26 Can
Nora daughter f s 23 Can
W. H. son  m s 21 Can
Myrtel daughter f s 18 Can
Edith daughter f s 14 Can
Reginald son m s 12 Can
Dorothy daughter f s 9 Can
1911 He Mentioned Who's Who and Why in Western Canada in 1911. Tennant Joseph Francis P. M. Provincial Immigration agent and County Court clerk Gretna. Born Newcastle on Tyne England July 6 1848, son of Thomas and Catherine Tennant. Came to Fort Garry (now Winnipeg) with Red River Expedition, 1870 (medal and one bar) saw active service Fenian Raid 1870.1871. Engaged as a land guide scout 1871: Dominion Government Land Guide for a number of years and served on the International Boundry Commission 1872-1874. and made over the last of the stock from that commission to the RNWMP, Dufferin on their organization in their first camp in the West. Dominion government Customs collector on International Boundry for a number of years. In 1911 in the employ of the provincial gov't as Immigration agent also county Court Clerk and Police Magistrate. Author of Provincial Immigration Pamphlets Nos 1 2 and 3. Special correspondent for a number of newspapers. Held office as Councillor and Mayor of West Lynne; Councillor for Morris Rural Municipality and City of Emerson. Married Laura Alta. Hutcheson Emerson Manitoba 1879; has two sons and five daughters. Societies: K of C; A.O.U.W. Conservative; Roman Catholic. Address Gretna Man.
1912 He was living in 1912 in Gretna Manitoba Canada. He resided Gretna in 1913 in Gretna Manitoba Canada.
 
son
died
4 Dec 1915
Reginald Donovan TENNANT  born on 16 Jun 1894 in Gretna Manitoba Canada.died on 4 Dec 1915 in France.
Author
1920
He was an Author of Rough Times commemorating 50th anniversary of Red River Exped in 1920.
1925 Army and Navy Veterans Honor Memory of Comrade
Members of the Winnipeg unit army and Navy Veterans, attended, last night, Thomson's undertaking parlors to pay their last respects to their departed comrade, J. F. Tennant, who died at Yorkton Tuesday morning. Meeting at the temporary headquarters of the association, Plymouth block, the members about 50 in number, paraded to the undertaking parlors amd included the following officers and old timers of the association: W. J. LeCappelain president, Morris Jones first vice president, J. W. Forbes second vice president, W. J. Tupper K.C. and J.H. Holman past presidents, G. R. Maxwell secretary-treasurer, J. Hay, H. Hubbell, C. Stewart, J. Fahey, E. Browne-Wilkinson, Col. J Lightfoot, Capt D. M. Bruce, C. Betts, E. W. Low, S. Pearson. E. Wardell, Frank Thould and E. Patton.
The remains were taken last night by C.P.R. to Gretna and interment will be made at Neche, North Dakota.
J. H. Holman will act as one of the pall bearers, representing the Army and Navy Vets.

Unfortunately there is no date on this clip

Burial
1925
He died if it was a Tuesday as said over then it would have been 26 of May not 27 in Yorkton Sask. Canada.
He died on 27 May 1925 and buried in Neche Pembina N. Dakota USA. CEMETERIES OF NORTH DAKOTA Pembina County Volume 23, pg 16:Neche City Cemetery--Fenced Lot TENNANT
TENNANT, Joseph F....Dec. 25,1848--May 27,1925
Death
27 Feb 1935
Laurie A HUTCHESON was reported to have died about 1935 in Winnipeg and at emerson