William Metherell Littlejohn Genealogy and Family History Notes
England and Wales, Civil Registration View
Name: William Metherell Littlejohns
Year of Registration: 1849
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Tavistock
County: Cornwall, Devon
Volume: 9
Page: 469
United Kingdom Census 1851 - View Census
1851 Census - As Enumerated, County Devonshire
Marystow, 1884 298 5 Page 07467
Census Place: Marystow Tavist
Address: Holster Yard
Household: 1
Surname: Littlejohn
Forename: William
Relationship to Head; Son
Marital Status:
Age: 1
Gender: M
Occupation:
Where Born: CO: Devon Parish: Marystow
Family number: 901324
1871 Census of Canada
film C9980, 52 Victoria Co S, B-1 Ops Township,
Page 47, Line 12, Dwelling 169, Family 169, 15 April 1871
Littlejohn
Humphrey Male, 45, married, Farmer
Harriet Female, 46, married
Ascot Male, 23, Farmer
William Male, 21, Farmer
John Male, 19, Farmer
Ann C? Female, 17
Henry? Male, 15
Mellissa Female 11
Emanuel Male 9
Sam’l Male 7
James Male 6
Thomas Male 4
Albert Male 2
Thomy Male, 8/12 Aug
View Marriage Record # 018571
Name: William Littlejohn
Birth Place: England
Age: 28
Father Name: Humphrey Littlejohn
Mother Name: Harriet Littlejohn
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850
Spouse Name: Katie Ann McLeod
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse Birth Place: Cambridge
Spouse Father Name: Neil McLeod
Spouse Mother Name : Sarah McLeod
Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1878
Marriage Place: Victoria
Marriage County: Victoria
1881 Census of Canada View Census
William Littlejohn
Male
Other Information:
Birth Year <1851>
Birthplace England
Age 30
Occupation Farm Laborer
Marital Status M
Ethnic Origin English
Head of Household William Littlejohn
Religion Presbyterian
Source Information:
Census Place Fenelon, Victoria North, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375879
NA Film Number C-13243
District 130
Sub-district B
Division 2
Page Number 49
Household Number 204
1885 Dakota Territory Census Records:
Name: Littlejohn, Wm.
Age: 35
Relationship:
Occupation: Farmer
County: Pembina
Town:
ED: 02-034-35
Rel
Occupation Farmer
Nativity
Address
City
County Pembina
Pembina county, ND, BLM Records -
"L" Surnames
Name Littlejohns William
Meridian 05
TWP 161N
Range 052 W
Section 032
Acreage 160
Type 251101
Casetype PA
DOCID 2018
Date 05/02/1890
1900 United States Federal Census - View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 116
Series: T623
Roll: 1230
Page: 148
Enumerated Fifth June 1900
1. 36
2. 37
3. Name: Littlejohn, William
4. Relationship to head: Head
5. Color or race: W
6. Sex: M
7. Month and Year of Birth: Sept 1849
8. Age at last birthday: 50
9. Single or Married: M
10. Number of years married: 21
11. Mother of how many children:
12. Number of living children:
13. Place of birth: England
14: Fathers place of birth: England
15: Mothers place of birth: England
16. Year of immigration: 1982
17. Number of years in the United States: 18
18. Naturalization: NA
19: Occupation: Farmer
20: Months not employed: 0
21: Attended school:
22. Can read: Yes
23: Can write: Yes
24. Can speak English: Yes
25: Owned or rented: O
26. Owned free or mortgaged: M
27: Farm or home: F
28: Number of farm schedule: 7
Also in same house in 1900 McLeod, Robert J, Servant, W, M, b. Apr 1870, age 30, birth place Canada Sc.
Littlejohn Brothers 1906
Back row: James, Samuel, Albert, Thornley
Front Row: Emanuel, William, Arscott (In photo), John
Missing is Henry who lived in Ontario and Thomas who passed away in 1893
1910 United States Federal Census - View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 146
Series: T624
Roll: 1145
Page: 251
Enumerated 29th April 1910
1. 101
2. 101
3. Name: Littlejohn, William
4. Relationship to the head of the household: Head
5. Gender: M
6. Race: W
7. Age at last birthday: 60
8. Single or Married: M
9. Number of years married: 29
10. Mother of how many children:
11. Number of children living:
12. Place of birth: Eng English
13. Place of birth of Father: Eng English
14. Place of birth of Mother: Eng English
15. Year of immigration: 1884
16. Naturalized or Alien: NA
17. Able to speak English: English
18. Trade or profession: Farmer
19. General nature of industry: Home Farm
20. Employer or employee on Account: Emp
21. Out of work on April 15, 1910:
22. Number of weeks out of work during 1909:
23. Able to read: Yes
24. Able to write: Yes
25. Attended school:
26. Own or rent home: O
27. Owned or free of mortgage: M
28. Farm or home: F
29. Number of farm schedule: 66
30. Whether a survivor of the Union or Confederate Army or Navy:
31. Whether blind (both eyes):
32. Deaf and dumb:
1920 United States Federal Census - View Census
1920 U.S. Census • North Dakota • Pembina • Midland • ED# 96
Littlejohn, William
Age: 70
Year: 1920
Birthplace: England
Roll: T625_1338
Race: White
Page: 1B
State: North Dakota
ED: 96
County: Pembina
Image: 0236
Township: Midland
Littlejohn: Bill and Kate
Around 1881, William Metheral and his wife, Catherine McLeod and their children Harriett and Neil, born in Lindsay, Ontario, migrated from Valentia and Little Britain, eleven miles from Lindsay, to settle in St Vincent, Minnesota where William worked at the Old Fort in Pembina.
In March of 1882, Bill and Kate moved to the Emanuel Littlejohn Homestead, three miles east of Glasston, North Dakota: S.E. 4 Sec.4, Twp., Midland, 160, Range 52 W. This property is now owned by and the home of Bert Olson. It is here that Sara Jane Littlejohn was born on March 8, 1884.
Shortly thereafter, they moved to the William Metheral Homestead: S.E. 4, Sec.32, Twp, 161, N. Range 52 W. Carlisle Twp. This property is now owned by William Vistade. The following children were born here:
-Ida Lillian - October 8, 1886
-Margaret Sophia - August 20, 1890
-John Wesley - January 20, 1893
About 1895, Bill and Kate moved to a property located about one mile west of here, which they purchased: Sec.6, Twp. 160 N., Range 52 W., Midland. This property is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lane. Mrs Lane ( Irene) is the granddaughter of Emanuel Littlejohn. Born here were:
-Hughie Albert - January 2, 1896
-Rachel Melvina - March 8, 1897
-Rozena May - February 10, 1898
- William Roscoe - January 3, 1902
When Bill and Kate first came to the Glasston area, farming was done with the help of oxen. Their oxen were named Old Buck and Bright. The feet of the oxen would become sore from burned stubble worked under their hooves, so leather boots were made to protect their feet.
Later farming was done using horses. Some of the horses were named Fanny, Charlie, Old George, Sis, Floss and Kate. The Littlejohns had two dogs, Collie and Darkey.
When the Littlejohns first settled at Glasston there were no schools. For a while Hattie and Neil stayed with Uncle Arscott near Bowsmont. In 1903 Hughie started school at the Nevens School. Later Littlejohn School was built and known as School District # 89.
For a number of years Kate's brother, Neil McLeod, lived with them and helped with the farming. One day, about 1900, eight horses on two binders ran away with Neil McLeod and another farmer, George Wilker. Neil was taken to Winnipeg for treatment by Kate. His injury resulted in the amputation of his right leg.
In December of 1910, just before Christmas, Kate and her brother, Neil, went to Lindsay to spend Christmas with their father, John McLeod, sisters Annie and Christine and brothers Hughie, John and Norman. Kate and Neil returned to Glasston March 4, 1911. Kate contacted phenomena and passed away March 11, 1911. She was buried from the Methodist Church in Glasston; Reverend Newlove was the Pastor. Road conditions were so terrible that burial took place in the Glasston Cemetery and the body was later moved to the St. Thomas Cemetery.
Her death left Bill with Billie, just nine years old, Rachal, Rose, Wes and Hughie still all at home. Neil, Hattie, Sara, Ida and Maggie were all married and had left home. Wes, Hughie and their father continued to farm until 1922, when they sold the farm to the Miller Brothers.
As the years went by, Dad became more crippled and in due time the rest of the family married and went out on their own.
The Littlejohn Book of Memories and Records
By L. Mae Littlejohn
Seattle, Washington
William Littlejohn Family
Humphrey Littlejohn and Harriet Metheral were born and raised in Devonshire, England. They were married in 1847 and became the parents of ten sons and three daughters: Arscott, William, John. Ann, Henry (Harry), Mary Jane, Emanuel, Melissa, Samuel, James, Thomas, Albert and Thornley. They immigrated to Lindsay, Ontario, in 1856. Nine of the sons married and immigrated to the Glasston area. Later Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn moved to Glasston. He died in 1899 and she passed away in 1895 at Glasston.
William married Catherine McLeod in 1878 at Lindsay, Ontario. They lived on a farm east of Glasston. They had fourteen children: Neil, Harriet Ann, Sarah, Ida, Margaret, Wesley, Hughie, Rachel, Rosezena, William. Jr., who grew to adulthood in Glasston; William Sanford, Alice Maude, Thornley and an infant who all died in infancy.
Neil married Mary Booth and moved to Perth, North Dakota. He later moved to Sherwood where their four children, Ida, Katheryn, Velma and Earl, grew up. Neil died at Billings, Montana, in 1970, at the age of 91. After his retirement, he spent a great deal of time with his sister, Mrs. Joe Ray, at Glasston.
Harriet married George Long in 1902 at Cavalier. They farmed in the Glasston - Hamilton area all of their married life. Mr. Long passed away in 1941, after which Mrs. Long moved to Seattle. They had two Children: Myrtle (Mrs. Harold Hart) and Joe Long of Seattle, Washington. They had two grandchildren. Mrs. Long died in 1968.
Sarah married Sidney Peasley. They farmed at Glasston for a time, but later moved to Minneapolis. After their retirement they moved to Seattle, Washington. She died in 1971.
Ida married Samuel Booth. They moved to Perth, North Dakota, where some of their children still live. They had eight children. Ida passed away in 1927, leaving a family of small children.
Margaret (Maggie) married Otto Freiheit of Hensel. They lived in the Hamilton and Neche areas until 1929 when they moved to Dickinson. In the early 1940's they moved to Seattle. They had four children: Frances, Hazel, Opal and Stanley, who all live in the Seattle area. She passed away in 1949
Wesley married Florence Campbell and farmed south of Hamilton. He later moved to Saskatchewan where he farmed. In the 1930's he moved to Devils Lake where he married Bessie Lehr. He died at Devils Lake in 1969.
Hughie married Mae MacFarland of Greenbush. Minnesota. They lived in the Glasston - St. Thomas area until the early 1940's when they moved to Seattle. At one time they operated a barber and beauty shop in Hamilton. They had two daughters, Joy and Barythe, and seven grandchildren. He died in 1972.
Rachel married Leslie Chambers. They lived at Neche, North Dakota, where he was a rural mail Carrier. They had four children, Russell, Elaine, Phyllis and Fern. Rachel passed away in 1961.
Rosezena married Joseph Ray at Gretna, Manitoba, in 1917. They lived on their farm at Glasston until Mrs. Ray moved to Cavalier in 1968. Mr. Ray died in 1953. They had seven children: Norman and Grace (Mrs Lavern Renwick) of Cavalier; Roberta (Mrs. John Prier) of St. Paul, Minnesota; Roscoe (who died at age 6 months); Gloria (Mrs. Richard Hinkle) of Elk River, Minnesota; Raymond of Renton, Washington; and Percy of Lynwood, Washington. They have 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Rosezena is the only surviving member of her family.
William Jr., Married Stella Schmerer of Rock Lake, North Dakota. They farmed in many areas of the Red River Valley, but later moved to Seattle where he died in 1971. They had three children: Percy, Sasah Ann and Donna.
Catherine McLeod Littlejohn died of Pneumonia in 1911 at Glasston. William continued to live with family members after they grew up, until he died in 1926 at Neche.
Submitted by Grace Renwick to local history book
Page 146
Death of Wm. Littlejohn.
On Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o,clock, William Littlejohn passed away at the age of 77 years. His death occurred in the home of his daughter here, Mrs. O. E. Freihert., was due to acute indigestion with which he had been more or less afflicted with for some time. A short funeral service was held Wednesday noon at the house, the remains being then taken to St. Thomas, where services were conducted in the Methodist church by Rev. Cawthorne.
Mr. Littlejohn was born in Devonshire, England, and located in Canada in 1856. In 1878 he united in marriage to Katherine McCleod, and to which union fourteen children were born, four dying in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn settled near Glasston in 1882, where his wife passed away in March 1911.
Mr. Littlejohn was well and favorably known to central Pembina county. He leaves surviving the following sons and daughters; Mrs. Geo. Long, Hamilton; Mrs S. Plasley, Minneapolis; Mrs. S. Booth, Perth, ND; Mrs O. E. Freihert and L. A. Chambers, Neche; Mrs J. Ray, Glasston; Hugh and Wm of Hamilton. He is also survived by eight brothers, four of whom were present at the funeral.
The Neche Chronotype
Friday, November 19, 1926
North Dakota Death Index
Certificate # 26003116
Name (Last, First Middle) Littlejohn, William
Date of Death 11/14/1926
County of Death North Dakota
Gender Male
Age 77 Years
Date of Birth 09/09/1849
State of Residence North Dakota
County of Residence Pembina
Index states date of birth 09/09/1849
More About William Metherell Littlejohn:
Burial: 17 November 1926, St. Thomas City Cemetery, St. Thomas, Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America
Cause of Death: accute indigestion
Known As: "Bill"
Religion: Methodist
Immigration to the Canada: 1856
Immigration to the USA: 1882 according to 1900 census. 1884 according to 1910 census.
Census images and headstone photo sent by Myrna.
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Ethnic Origin English
Head of Household William Littlejohn
Religion Presbyterian
Source Information:
Census Place Fenelon, Victoria North, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375879
NA Film Number C-13243
District 130
Sub-district B
Division 2
Page Number 49
Household Number 204
1885 Dakota Territory Census Records:
Name: Littlejohn, Wm.
Age: 35
Relationship:
Occupation: Farmer
County: Pembina
Town:
ED: 02-034-35
Rel
Occupation Farmer
Nativity
Address
City
County Pembina
Pembina county, ND, BLM Records -
"L" Surnames
Name Littlejohns William
Meridian 05
TWP 161N
Range 052 W
Section 032
Acreage 160
Type 251101
Casetype PA
DOCID 2018
Date 05/02/1890
1900 United States Federal Census - View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 116
Series: T623
Roll: 1230
Page: 148
Enumerated Fifth June 1900
1. 36
2. 37
3. Name: Littlejohn, William
4. Relationship to head: Head
5. Color or race: W
6. Sex: M
7. Month and Year of Birth: Sept 1849
8. Age at last birthday: 50
9. Single or Married: M
10. Number of years married: 21
11. Mother of how many children:
12. Number of living children:
13. Place of birth: England
14: Fathers place of birth: England
15: Mothers place of birth: England
16. Year of immigration: 1982
17. Number of years in the United States: 18
18. Naturalization: NA
19: Occupation: Farmer
20: Months not employed: 0
21: Attended school:
22. Can read: Yes
23: Can write: Yes
24. Can speak English: Yes
25: Owned or rented: O
26. Owned free or mortgaged: M
27: Farm or home: F
28: Number of farm schedule: 7
Also in same house in 1900 McLeod, Robert J, Servant, W, M, b. Apr 1870, age 30, birth place Canada Sc.
Littlejohn Brothers 1906
Back row: James, Samuel, Albert, Thornley
Front Row: Emanuel, William, Arscott (In photo), John
Missing is Henry who lived in Ontario and Thomas who passed away in 1893
1910 United States Federal Census - View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 146
Series: T624
Roll: 1145
Page: 251
Enumerated 29th April 1910
1. 101
2. 101
3. Name: Littlejohn, William
4. Relationship to the head of the household: Head
5. Gender: M
6. Race: W
7. Age at last birthday: 60
8. Single or Married: M
9. Number of years married: 29
10. Mother of how many children:
11. Number of children living:
12. Place of birth: Eng English
13. Place of birth of Father: Eng English
14. Place of birth of Mother: Eng English
15. Year of immigration: 1884
16. Naturalized or Alien: NA
17. Able to speak English: English
18. Trade or profession: Farmer
19. General nature of industry: Home Farm
20. Employer or employee on Account: Emp
21. Out of work on April 15, 1910:
22. Number of weeks out of work during 1909:
23. Able to read: Yes
24. Able to write: Yes
25. Attended school:
26. Own or rent home: O
27. Owned or free of mortgage: M
28. Farm or home: F
29. Number of farm schedule: 66
30. Whether a survivor of the Union or Confederate Army or Navy:
31. Whether blind (both eyes):
32. Deaf and dumb:
1920 United States Federal Census - View Census
1920 U.S. Census • North Dakota • Pembina • Midland • ED# 96
Littlejohn, William
Age: 70
Year: 1920
Birthplace: England
Roll: T625_1338
Race: White
Page: 1B
State: North Dakota
ED: 96
County: Pembina
Image: 0236
Township: Midland
Littlejohn: Bill and Kate
Around 1881, William Metheral and his wife, Catherine McLeod and their children Harriett and Neil, born in Lindsay, Ontario, migrated from Valentia and Little Britain, eleven miles from Lindsay, to settle in St Vincent, Minnesota where William worked at the Old Fort in Pembina.
In March of 1882, Bill and Kate moved to the Emanuel Littlejohn Homestead, three miles east of Glasston, North Dakota: S.E. 4 Sec.4, Twp., Midland, 160, Range 52 W. This property is now owned by and the home of Bert Olson. It is here that Sara Jane Littlejohn was born on March 8, 1884.
Shortly thereafter, they moved to the William Metheral Homestead: S.E. 4, Sec.32, Twp, 161, N. Range 52 W. Carlisle Twp. This property is now owned by William Vistade. The following children were born here:
-Ida Lillian - October 8, 1886
-Margaret Sophia - August 20, 1890
-John Wesley - January 20, 1893
About 1895, Bill and Kate moved to a property located about one mile west of here, which they purchased: Sec.6, Twp. 160 N., Range 52 W., Midland. This property is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lane. Mrs Lane ( Irene) is the granddaughter of Emanuel Littlejohn. Born here were:
-Hughie Albert - January 2, 1896
-Rachel Melvina - March 8, 1897
-Rozena May - February 10, 1898
- William Roscoe - January 3, 1902
When Bill and Kate first came to the Glasston area, farming was done with the help of oxen. Their oxen were named Old Buck and Bright. The feet of the oxen would become sore from burned stubble worked under their hooves, so leather boots were made to protect their feet.
Later farming was done using horses. Some of the horses were named Fanny, Charlie, Old George, Sis, Floss and Kate. The Littlejohns had two dogs, Collie and Darkey.
When the Littlejohns first settled at Glasston there were no schools. For a while Hattie and Neil stayed with Uncle Arscott near Bowsmont. In 1903 Hughie started school at the Nevens School. Later Littlejohn School was built and known as School District # 89.
For a number of years Kate's brother, Neil McLeod, lived with them and helped with the farming. One day, about 1900, eight horses on two binders ran away with Neil McLeod and another farmer, George Wilker. Neil was taken to Winnipeg for treatment by Kate. His injury resulted in the amputation of his right leg.
In December of 1910, just before Christmas, Kate and her brother, Neil, went to Lindsay to spend Christmas with their father, John McLeod, sisters Annie and Christine and brothers Hughie, John and Norman. Kate and Neil returned to Glasston March 4, 1911. Kate contacted phenomena and passed away March 11, 1911. She was buried from the Methodist Church in Glasston; Reverend Newlove was the Pastor. Road conditions were so terrible that burial took place in the Glasston Cemetery and the body was later moved to the St. Thomas Cemetery.
Her death left Bill with Billie, just nine years old, Rachal, Rose, Wes and Hughie still all at home. Neil, Hattie, Sara, Ida and Maggie were all married and had left home. Wes, Hughie and their father continued to farm until 1922, when they sold the farm to the Miller Brothers.
As the years went by, Dad became more crippled and in due time the rest of the family married and went out on their own.
The Littlejohn Book of Memories and Records
By L. Mae Littlejohn
Seattle, Washington
William Littlejohn Family
Humphrey Littlejohn and Harriet Metheral were born and raised in Devonshire, England. They were married in 1847 and became the parents of ten sons and three daughters: Arscott, William, John. Ann, Henry (Harry), Mary Jane, Emanuel, Melissa, Samuel, James, Thomas, Albert and Thornley. They immigrated to Lindsay, Ontario, in 1856. Nine of the sons married and immigrated to the Glasston area. Later Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn moved to Glasston. He died in 1899 and she passed away in 1895 at Glasston.
William married Catherine McLeod in 1878 at Lindsay, Ontario. They lived on a farm east of Glasston. They had fourteen children: Neil, Harriet Ann, Sarah, Ida, Margaret, Wesley, Hughie, Rachel, Rosezena, William. Jr., who grew to adulthood in Glasston; William Sanford, Alice Maude, Thornley and an infant who all died in infancy.
Neil married Mary Booth and moved to Perth, North Dakota. He later moved to Sherwood where their four children, Ida, Katheryn, Velma and Earl, grew up. Neil died at Billings, Montana, in 1970, at the age of 91. After his retirement, he spent a great deal of time with his sister, Mrs. Joe Ray, at Glasston.
Harriet married George Long in 1902 at Cavalier. They farmed in the Glasston - Hamilton area all of their married life. Mr. Long passed away in 1941, after which Mrs. Long moved to Seattle. They had two Children: Myrtle (Mrs. Harold Hart) and Joe Long of Seattle, Washington. They had two grandchildren. Mrs. Long died in 1968.
Sarah married Sidney Peasley. They farmed at Glasston for a time, but later moved to Minneapolis. After their retirement they moved to Seattle, Washington. She died in 1971.
Ida married Samuel Booth. They moved to Perth, North Dakota, where some of their children still live. They had eight children. Ida passed away in 1927, leaving a family of small children.
Margaret (Maggie) married Otto Freiheit of Hensel. They lived in the Hamilton and Neche areas until 1929 when they moved to Dickinson. In the early 1940's they moved to Seattle. They had four children: Frances, Hazel, Opal and Stanley, who all live in the Seattle area. She passed away in 1949
Wesley married Florence Campbell and farmed south of Hamilton. He later moved to Saskatchewan where he farmed. In the 1930's he moved to Devils Lake where he married Bessie Lehr. He died at Devils Lake in 1969.
Hughie married Mae MacFarland of Greenbush. Minnesota. They lived in the Glasston - St. Thomas area until the early 1940's when they moved to Seattle. At one time they operated a barber and beauty shop in Hamilton. They had two daughters, Joy and Barythe, and seven grandchildren. He died in 1972.
Rachel married Leslie Chambers. They lived at Neche, North Dakota, where he was a rural mail Carrier. They had four children, Russell, Elaine, Phyllis and Fern. Rachel passed away in 1961.
Rosezena married Joseph Ray at Gretna, Manitoba, in 1917. They lived on their farm at Glasston until Mrs. Ray moved to Cavalier in 1968. Mr. Ray died in 1953. They had seven children: Norman and Grace (Mrs Lavern Renwick) of Cavalier; Roberta (Mrs. John Prier) of St. Paul, Minnesota; Roscoe (who died at age 6 months); Gloria (Mrs. Richard Hinkle) of Elk River, Minnesota; Raymond of Renton, Washington; and Percy of Lynwood, Washington. They have 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Rosezena is the only surviving member of her family.
William Jr., Married Stella Schmerer of Rock Lake, North Dakota. They farmed in many areas of the Red River Valley, but later moved to Seattle where he died in 1971. They had three children: Percy, Sasah Ann and Donna.
Catherine McLeod Littlejohn died of Pneumonia in 1911 at Glasston. William continued to live with family members after they grew up, until he died in 1926 at Neche.
Submitted by Grace Renwick to local history book
Page 146
Death of Wm. Littlejohn.
On Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o,clock, William Littlejohn passed away at the age of 77 years. His death occurred in the home of his daughter here, Mrs. O. E. Freihert., was due to acute indigestion with which he had been more or less afflicted with for some time. A short funeral service was held Wednesday noon at the house, the remains being then taken to St. Thomas, where services were conducted in the Methodist church by Rev. Cawthorne.
Mr. Littlejohn was born in Devonshire, England, and located in Canada in 1856. In 1878 he united in marriage to Katherine McCleod, and to which union fourteen children were born, four dying in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn settled near Glasston in 1882, where his wife passed away in March 1911.
Mr. Littlejohn was well and favorably known to central Pembina county. He leaves surviving the following sons and daughters; Mrs. Geo. Long, Hamilton; Mrs S. Plasley, Minneapolis; Mrs. S. Booth, Perth, ND; Mrs O. E. Freihert and L. A. Chambers, Neche; Mrs J. Ray, Glasston; Hugh and Wm of Hamilton. He is also survived by eight brothers, four of whom were present at the funeral.
The Neche Chronotype
Friday, November 19, 1926
North Dakota Death Index
Certificate # 26003116
Name (Last, First Middle) Littlejohn, William
Date of Death 11/14/1926
County of Death North Dakota
Gender Male
Age 77 Years
Date of Birth 09/09/1849
State of Residence North Dakota
County of Residence Pembina
Index states date of birth 09/09/1849
More About William Metherell Littlejohn:
Burial: 17 November 1926, St. Thomas City Cemetery, St. Thomas, Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America
Cause of Death: accute indigestion
Known As: "Bill"
Religion: Methodist
Immigration to the Canada: 1856
Immigration to the USA: 1882 according to 1900 census. 1884 according to 1910 census.
Census images and headstone photo sent by Myrna.
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You can email me at Looking4Kin
gmail.com with Littlejohn Genealogy in subject line
All contents of this site are Copyright © Looking 4 Kin Genealogy Links & Chat http://www.looking4kin.com . All rights Reserved. The copyright of material submitted by others remains with the submitter.