James Cox Aikins married Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset on June 5, 1845. She was the only daughter of John Somerset, Esquire, of Toronto. She was a founder and the first president of the Women's Hospital Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was a founder of the Christian Woman's Union of Winnipeg. The couple had three sons and two surviving daughters. Mary Elizabeth Jane died May 25, 1899. One of the couple's sons, also named James, served as Lt. Governor of Manitoba in the early 20th century.
AIKINS (Eakins), JAMES COX, farmer, politician, office holder, and capitalist; b. 30 March 1823 in Toronto Township, Upper Canada, son of James Eakins and Ann Cox; brother of William Thomas*; m. 5 June 1845 Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset in Toronto, and they had five daughters and three sons, including Sir James Albert Manning and William Henry Beaufort; d. 6 Aug. 1904 in Toronto.
another AIKINS Baby (boy) b.Jun 30 1889 d.Jun 30 1889 24 12,13,14,15 Casket listed
AIKINS, The Hon. James Cox, P.C.
Father: James AIKINS b: 1780 in County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland
Mother: Ann COX b: 1791 in Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Years of Service: 8468 Days (23 years, 2 months, 7 days)
Minister Portfolio Term (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Inland Revenue 1880.11.08 - 1882.05.22
Secretary of State of Canada 1878.10.19 - 1880.11.07
Secretary of State for the Provinces (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Secretary of State of Canada 1869.12.08 - 1873.11.057
strong work ethic & assiduous attention to detail were recognized in his election as a bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba in May 1880. Served until his death and held office as secretary (1883–85), treasurer (1885–88), and president (1889–91). He was appointed a dominion QC{Queen's Council} on 3 Nov. 1884.
Aikins was the first lieutenant-governor to occupy the ‘Government House’ on Kennedy Street. Indeed, he and his wife furnished the new residence with $15,000 from the federal government.
On 29 June 1914 Aikins had been created knight bachelor as a reward for his exemplary work in law and in the community.
three sons and two surviving daughters
After establishing himself in his profession in Winnipeg, Aikins had married Mary Bertha, the daughter of Archibald Woodbury McLelan*, federal minister of marine and fisheries. One of their sons, James Cox (Jamie), died when he was only six; the other, Gordon Harold, succeeded his father as head of the law firm. The marriage ended in divorce in 1892. Seven years later he married Mary French Colby, a granddaughter of Moses French Colby*.
Mary Jane Aikins Graham
Jane Somerset Aikins
Emma Frances Aikins Forster m. JWL Forster
James Albert Manning Aikins
Series contains a memorial book containing copies of newspaper reports, deeds, triutes, statements and correspondence bearing on the life and career of J. C. Aikins together with some photographs and newspaper clippings, 1834-1956; correspondence between members of his family, 1871-1921; genealogical information and wills of J. C. Aikins, his father and his wife, 1855-1904.
Textual records 90: Open
Archival reference no. R4034-0-4-E
Former archival reference no. MG27-ID1
Following the expiration of his term in office, Aikins returned to Toronto where he took up residence at 29 Wellesley Street East, Toronto and in 1894 was appointed a trustee of the Toronto General Burying Grounds (now Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries), a position he held until 1904. James Cox Aikins died at his Wellesley Street home on August 6, 1904.
AIKINS (Eakins), JAMES COX, farmer, politician, office holder, and capitalist; b. 30 March 1823 in Toronto Township, Upper Canada, son of James Eakins and Ann Cox; brother of William Thomas*; m. 5 June 1845 Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset in Toronto, and they had five daughters and three sons, including Sir James Albert Manning and William Henry Beaufort; d. 6 Aug. 1904 in Toronto.
another AIKINS Baby (boy) b.Jun 30 1889 d.Jun 30 1889 24 12,13,14,15 Casket listed
AIKINS, The Hon. James Cox, P.C.
Father: James AIKINS b: 1780 in County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland
Mother: Ann COX b: 1791 in Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Years of Service: 8468 Days (23 years, 2 months, 7 days)
Minister Portfolio Term (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Inland Revenue 1880.11.08 - 1882.05.22
Secretary of State of Canada 1878.10.19 - 1880.11.07
Secretary of State for the Provinces (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Secretary of State of Canada 1869.12.08 - 1873.11.057
strong work ethic & assiduous attention to detail were recognized in his election as a bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba in May 1880. Served until his death and held office as secretary (1883–85), treasurer (1885–88), and president (1889–91). He was appointed a dominion QC{Queen's Council} on 3 Nov. 1884.
Aikins was the first lieutenant-governor to occupy the ‘Government House’ on Kennedy Street. Indeed, he and his wife furnished the new residence with $15,000 from the federal government.
On 29 June 1914 Aikins had been created knight bachelor as a reward for his exemplary work in law and in the community.
three sons and two surviving daughters
After establishing himself in his profession in Winnipeg, Aikins had married Mary Bertha, the daughter of Archibald Woodbury McLelan*, federal minister of marine and fisheries. One of their sons, James Cox (Jamie), died when he was only six; the other, Gordon Harold, succeeded his father as head of the law firm. The marriage ended in divorce in 1892. Seven years later he married Mary French Colby, a granddaughter of Moses French Colby*.
Mary Jane Aikins Graham
Jane Somerset Aikins
Emma Frances Aikins Forster m. JWL Forster
James Albert Manning Aikins
Series contains a memorial book containing copies of newspaper reports, deeds, triutes, statements and correspondence bearing on the life and career of J. C. Aikins together with some photographs and newspaper clippings, 1834-1956; correspondence between members of his family, 1871-1921; genealogical information and wills of J. C. Aikins, his father and his wife, 1855-1904.
Textual records 90: Open
Archival reference no. R4034-0-4-E
Former archival reference no. MG27-ID1
Following the expiration of his term in office, Aikins returned to Toronto where he took up residence at 29 Wellesley Street East, Toronto and in 1894 was appointed a trustee of the Toronto General Burying Grounds (now Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries), a position he held until 1904. James Cox Aikins died at his Wellesley Street home on August 6, 1904.
James Cox Aikins married Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset on June 5, 1845. She was the only daughter of John Somerset, Esquire, of Toronto. She was a founder and the first president of the Women's Hospital Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was a founder of the Christian Woman's Union of Winnipeg. The couple had three sons and two surviving daughters. Mary Elizabeth Jane died May 25, 1899. One of the couple's sons, also named James, served as Lt. Governor of Manitoba in the early 20th century.
AIKINS (Eakins), JAMES COX, farmer, politician, office holder, and capitalist; b. 30 March 1823 in Toronto Township, Upper Canada, son of James Eakins and Ann Cox; brother of William Thomas*; m. 5 June 1845 Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset in Toronto, and they had five daughters and three sons, including Sir James Albert Manning and William Henry Beaufort; d. 6 Aug. 1904 in Toronto.
another AIKINS Baby (boy) b.Jun 30 1889 d.Jun 30 1889 24 12,13,14,15 Casket listed
AIKINS, The Hon. James Cox, P.C.
Father: James AIKINS b: 1780 in County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland
Mother: Ann COX b: 1791 in Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Years of Service: 8468 Days (23 years, 2 months, 7 days)
Minister Portfolio Term (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Inland Revenue 1880.11.08 - 1882.05.22
Secretary of State of Canada 1878.10.19 - 1880.11.07
Secretary of State for the Provinces (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Secretary of State of Canada 1869.12.08 - 1873.11.057
strong work ethic & assiduous attention to detail were recognized in his election as a bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba in May 1880. Served until his death and held office as secretary (1883–85), treasurer (1885–88), and president (1889–91). He was appointed a dominion QC{Queen's Council} on 3 Nov. 1884.
Aikins was the first lieutenant-governor to occupy the ‘Government House’ on Kennedy Street. Indeed, he and his wife furnished the new residence with $15,000 from the federal government.
On 29 June 1914 Aikins had been created knight bachelor as a reward for his exemplary work in law and in the community.
three sons and two surviving daughters
After establishing himself in his profession in Winnipeg, Aikins had married Mary Bertha, the daughter of Archibald Woodbury McLelan*, federal minister of marine and fisheries. One of their sons, James Cox (Jamie), died when he was only six; the other, Gordon Harold, succeeded his father as head of the law firm. The marriage ended in divorce in 1892. Seven years later he married Mary French Colby, a granddaughter of Moses French Colby*.
Mary Jane Aikins Graham
Jane Somerset Aikins
Emma Frances Aikins Forster m. JWL Forster
James Albert Manning Aikins
Series contains a memorial book containing copies of newspaper reports, deeds, triutes, statements and correspondence bearing on the life and career of J. C. Aikins together with some photographs and newspaper clippings, 1834-1956; correspondence between members of his family, 1871-1921; genealogical information and wills of J. C. Aikins, his father and his wife, 1855-1904.
Textual records 90: Open
Archival reference no. R4034-0-4-E
Former archival reference no. MG27-ID1
Following the expiration of his term in office, Aikins returned to Toronto where he took up residence at 29 Wellesley Street East, Toronto and in 1894 was appointed a trustee of the Toronto General Burying Grounds (now Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries), a position he held until 1904. James Cox Aikins died at his Wellesley Street home on August 6, 1904.
AIKINS (Eakins), JAMES COX, farmer, politician, office holder, and capitalist; b. 30 March 1823 in Toronto Township, Upper Canada, son of James Eakins and Ann Cox; brother of William Thomas*; m. 5 June 1845 Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset in Toronto, and they had five daughters and three sons, including Sir James Albert Manning and William Henry Beaufort; d. 6 Aug. 1904 in Toronto.
another AIKINS Baby (boy) b.Jun 30 1889 d.Jun 30 1889 24 12,13,14,15 Casket listed
AIKINS, The Hon. James Cox, P.C.
Father: James AIKINS b: 1780 in County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland
Mother: Ann COX b: 1791 in Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Years of Service: 8468 Days (23 years, 2 months, 7 days)
Minister Portfolio Term (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Inland Revenue 1880.11.08 - 1882.05.22
Secretary of State of Canada 1878.10.19 - 1880.11.07
Secretary of State for the Provinces (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (acting) 1873.05.07 - 1873.06.13
Secretary of State of Canada 1869.12.08 - 1873.11.057
strong work ethic & assiduous attention to detail were recognized in his election as a bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba in May 1880. Served until his death and held office as secretary (1883–85), treasurer (1885–88), and president (1889–91). He was appointed a dominion QC{Queen's Council} on 3 Nov. 1884.
Aikins was the first lieutenant-governor to occupy the ‘Government House’ on Kennedy Street. Indeed, he and his wife furnished the new residence with $15,000 from the federal government.
On 29 June 1914 Aikins had been created knight bachelor as a reward for his exemplary work in law and in the community.
three sons and two surviving daughters
After establishing himself in his profession in Winnipeg, Aikins had married Mary Bertha, the daughter of Archibald Woodbury McLelan*, federal minister of marine and fisheries. One of their sons, James Cox (Jamie), died when he was only six; the other, Gordon Harold, succeeded his father as head of the law firm. The marriage ended in divorce in 1892. Seven years later he married Mary French Colby, a granddaughter of Moses French Colby*.
Mary Jane Aikins Graham
Jane Somerset Aikins
Emma Frances Aikins Forster m. JWL Forster
James Albert Manning Aikins
Series contains a memorial book containing copies of newspaper reports, deeds, triutes, statements and correspondence bearing on the life and career of J. C. Aikins together with some photographs and newspaper clippings, 1834-1956; correspondence between members of his family, 1871-1921; genealogical information and wills of J. C. Aikins, his father and his wife, 1855-1904.
Textual records 90: Open
Archival reference no. R4034-0-4-E
Former archival reference no. MG27-ID1
Following the expiration of his term in office, Aikins returned to Toronto where he took up residence at 29 Wellesley Street East, Toronto and in 1894 was appointed a trustee of the Toronto General Burying Grounds (now Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries), a position he held until 1904. James Cox Aikins died at his Wellesley Street home on August 6, 1904.
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