Stonewall Argus, 9 Aug 1933
Death of Mrs. Norquay Aged 91 Years
Was Widow of Fifth Premier of Manitoba -- Funeral yesterday
Manitoba lost one of its most distinguished pioneer women Saturday evening when Mrs. Elizabeth Setter Norquay, widow of Hon. John Norquay, fifth premier of the province, died at "Dun Allister," St. Andrews at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. McAllister.
Mrs. Norquay had reached the age of 91 years and six months, and had been ill since last April.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the service being held at St. John's Cathedral, at 3 o'clock, and burial made in the family plot at St John's cemetery.
Born at Park's Creek, now Parkdale, on the banks of the Red River February 2nd, 1842, Mrs. Norquay was the daughter of George Setter and Isabella Kennedy, a descendant of a long line of Red River and Saskatchewan pioneers, who came to this country from the Orkneys in the 18th century.
Her great-great-grandfather was killed in 1714 at Rocky Mountain House, and his widow and daughter were carried off by Indians, later being rescued and brought to the Red River. These stirring events occurred almost 100 years before the Selkirk settlers began to arrive from the Orkney Islands, whence the Setter family had also come.
As a child, Mrs. Norquay attended school in the parsonage at St. Andrews, under Mrs. Cochrane, wife of the famous Archdeacon Cochrane. She was married to Mr. Norquay on June 2nd, 1862, at Portage la Prairie.
For the past forty-four years, since the death of her distinguished husband, Mrs. Norquay had lived a retired life, but in her early days she passed through the most exciting and epochal period of the history of Manitoba.
She was an honorary member of the Women's Canadian Club, the honor having been extended to her at a notable gathering a few years ago.
Mrs. Norquay is survived by five sons: Thomas, in Arizona; John G. St. Andrews; Alex, Edmonton, Alta.; Dr. Horace C., Battleford; and Andrew J., Saskatoon. There is one surviving daughter, Mrs. J. E. McAlister, St. Andrews. Two other daughters Isabella and Ada T. Norquay died some time ago. There are twelve grand-children.
Excerpt from funeral account, 9 Aug 1933, Winnipeg Free Press:
"Burial was made in the family plot, beside the grave of her husband, who for many years ruled the destiny of the province."
Death of Mrs. Norquay Aged 91 Years
Was Widow of Fifth Premier of Manitoba -- Funeral yesterday
Manitoba lost one of its most distinguished pioneer women Saturday evening when Mrs. Elizabeth Setter Norquay, widow of Hon. John Norquay, fifth premier of the province, died at "Dun Allister," St. Andrews at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. McAllister.
Mrs. Norquay had reached the age of 91 years and six months, and had been ill since last April.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the service being held at St. John's Cathedral, at 3 o'clock, and burial made in the family plot at St John's cemetery.
Born at Park's Creek, now Parkdale, on the banks of the Red River February 2nd, 1842, Mrs. Norquay was the daughter of George Setter and Isabella Kennedy, a descendant of a long line of Red River and Saskatchewan pioneers, who came to this country from the Orkneys in the 18th century.
Her great-great-grandfather was killed in 1714 at Rocky Mountain House, and his widow and daughter were carried off by Indians, later being rescued and brought to the Red River. These stirring events occurred almost 100 years before the Selkirk settlers began to arrive from the Orkney Islands, whence the Setter family had also come.
As a child, Mrs. Norquay attended school in the parsonage at St. Andrews, under Mrs. Cochrane, wife of the famous Archdeacon Cochrane. She was married to Mr. Norquay on June 2nd, 1862, at Portage la Prairie.
For the past forty-four years, since the death of her distinguished husband, Mrs. Norquay had lived a retired life, but in her early days she passed through the most exciting and epochal period of the history of Manitoba.
She was an honorary member of the Women's Canadian Club, the honor having been extended to her at a notable gathering a few years ago.
Mrs. Norquay is survived by five sons: Thomas, in Arizona; John G. St. Andrews; Alex, Edmonton, Alta.; Dr. Horace C., Battleford; and Andrew J., Saskatoon. There is one surviving daughter, Mrs. J. E. McAlister, St. Andrews. Two other daughters Isabella and Ada T. Norquay died some time ago. There are twelve grand-children.
Excerpt from funeral account, 9 Aug 1933, Winnipeg Free Press:
"Burial was made in the family plot, beside the grave of her husband, who for many years ruled the destiny of the province."
Stonewall Argus, 9 Aug 1933
Death of Mrs. Norquay Aged 91 Years
Was Widow of Fifth Premier of Manitoba -- Funeral yesterday
Manitoba lost one of its most distinguished pioneer women Saturday evening when Mrs. Elizabeth Setter Norquay, widow of Hon. John Norquay, fifth premier of the province, died at "Dun Allister," St. Andrews at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. McAllister.
Mrs. Norquay had reached the age of 91 years and six months, and had been ill since last April.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the service being held at St. John's Cathedral, at 3 o'clock, and burial made in the family plot at St John's cemetery.
Born at Park's Creek, now Parkdale, on the banks of the Red River February 2nd, 1842, Mrs. Norquay was the daughter of George Setter and Isabella Kennedy, a descendant of a long line of Red River and Saskatchewan pioneers, who came to this country from the Orkneys in the 18th century.
Her great-great-grandfather was killed in 1714 at Rocky Mountain House, and his widow and daughter were carried off by Indians, later being rescued and brought to the Red River. These stirring events occurred almost 100 years before the Selkirk settlers began to arrive from the Orkney Islands, whence the Setter family had also come.
As a child, Mrs. Norquay attended school in the parsonage at St. Andrews, under Mrs. Cochrane, wife of the famous Archdeacon Cochrane. She was married to Mr. Norquay on June 2nd, 1862, at Portage la Prairie.
For the past forty-four years, since the death of her distinguished husband, Mrs. Norquay had lived a retired life, but in her early days she passed through the most exciting and epochal period of the history of Manitoba.
She was an honorary member of the Women's Canadian Club, the honor having been extended to her at a notable gathering a few years ago.
Mrs. Norquay is survived by five sons: Thomas, in Arizona; John G. St. Andrews; Alex, Edmonton, Alta.; Dr. Horace C., Battleford; and Andrew J., Saskatoon. There is one surviving daughter, Mrs. J. E. McAlister, St. Andrews. Two other daughters Isabella and Ada T. Norquay died some time ago. There are twelve grand-children.
Excerpt from funeral account, 9 Aug 1933, Winnipeg Free Press:
"Burial was made in the family plot, beside the grave of her husband, who for many years ruled the destiny of the province."
Death of Mrs. Norquay Aged 91 Years
Was Widow of Fifth Premier of Manitoba -- Funeral yesterday
Manitoba lost one of its most distinguished pioneer women Saturday evening when Mrs. Elizabeth Setter Norquay, widow of Hon. John Norquay, fifth premier of the province, died at "Dun Allister," St. Andrews at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. McAllister.
Mrs. Norquay had reached the age of 91 years and six months, and had been ill since last April.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the service being held at St. John's Cathedral, at 3 o'clock, and burial made in the family plot at St John's cemetery.
Born at Park's Creek, now Parkdale, on the banks of the Red River February 2nd, 1842, Mrs. Norquay was the daughter of George Setter and Isabella Kennedy, a descendant of a long line of Red River and Saskatchewan pioneers, who came to this country from the Orkneys in the 18th century.
Her great-great-grandfather was killed in 1714 at Rocky Mountain House, and his widow and daughter were carried off by Indians, later being rescued and brought to the Red River. These stirring events occurred almost 100 years before the Selkirk settlers began to arrive from the Orkney Islands, whence the Setter family had also come.
As a child, Mrs. Norquay attended school in the parsonage at St. Andrews, under Mrs. Cochrane, wife of the famous Archdeacon Cochrane. She was married to Mr. Norquay on June 2nd, 1862, at Portage la Prairie.
For the past forty-four years, since the death of her distinguished husband, Mrs. Norquay had lived a retired life, but in her early days she passed through the most exciting and epochal period of the history of Manitoba.
She was an honorary member of the Women's Canadian Club, the honor having been extended to her at a notable gathering a few years ago.
Mrs. Norquay is survived by five sons: Thomas, in Arizona; John G. St. Andrews; Alex, Edmonton, Alta.; Dr. Horace C., Battleford; and Andrew J., Saskatoon. There is one surviving daughter, Mrs. J. E. McAlister, St. Andrews. Two other daughters Isabella and Ada T. Norquay died some time ago. There are twelve grand-children.
Excerpt from funeral account, 9 Aug 1933, Winnipeg Free Press:
"Burial was made in the family plot, beside the grave of her husband, who for many years ruled the destiny of the province."
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