Individual Details
ORVILLE E. MCQUOID
(6 Jul 1887 - 16 Oct 1968)
Beacon
Feb 5/1903
Terrible Accident
William McQuoid Accidentally Shot by His Son
On Sunday Mr. William McQuoid, manager of Sir William Van Horne's farm on Minister's Island, was accidentally shot by his son Orville. The son was handling a small rifle-the same weapon that killed Fletcher Denley some years ago. By some mischance the lad's clothing caught on the hammer and the gun was exploded, the shot penetrating the stomach of his father who was standing nearby. The wounded man walked to his home unaided and Drs. Gove and Wade were hastily summoned. They probed for the bullet but were unable to find it. A surgical operation was considered necessary. Dr. Atherton, of Fredericton, was sent for, and when he arrived on Monday the bullet was successfully removed. The wound is a very serious one and it is feared the injured man cannot recover. He has a strong constitution and this may help to pull him through. Great sympathy is felt for the family, and particular for the young lad, who was the innocent cause of the accident.
At last accounts the injured man was holding his own and the physicians were feeling a little encouragement. A trained nurse arrived from Fredericton yesterday.
Moved to Winnipeg. Reported visiting St. John from "the West" July 1916. Obit says worked for Business Systems Ltd. in Winnipeg for 47 years, died Oct. 16, 1968. Past Master of Lodge #114.
Feb 5/1903
Terrible Accident
William McQuoid Accidentally Shot by His Son
On Sunday Mr. William McQuoid, manager of Sir William Van Horne's farm on Minister's Island, was accidentally shot by his son Orville. The son was handling a small rifle-the same weapon that killed Fletcher Denley some years ago. By some mischance the lad's clothing caught on the hammer and the gun was exploded, the shot penetrating the stomach of his father who was standing nearby. The wounded man walked to his home unaided and Drs. Gove and Wade were hastily summoned. They probed for the bullet but were unable to find it. A surgical operation was considered necessary. Dr. Atherton, of Fredericton, was sent for, and when he arrived on Monday the bullet was successfully removed. The wound is a very serious one and it is feared the injured man cannot recover. He has a strong constitution and this may help to pull him through. Great sympathy is felt for the family, and particular for the young lad, who was the innocent cause of the accident.
At last accounts the injured man was holding his own and the physicians were feeling a little encouragement. A trained nurse arrived from Fredericton yesterday.
Moved to Winnipeg. Reported visiting St. John from "the West" July 1916. Obit says worked for Business Systems Ltd. in Winnipeg for 47 years, died Oct. 16, 1968. Past Master of Lodge #114.
Events
| Birth | 6 Jul 1887 | Saint Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick |  | ||
| Baptism | 11 Sep 1887 | | |||
| Death | 16 Oct 1968 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | | ||
| Marriage | OCTEVIA E. _____ |
Families
| Spouse | OCTEVIA E. _____ ( - 1979) |
| Child | MARGARET LILLIAN "MARGO" MCQUOID ( - 2001) |
| Father | WILLIAM JAMES MCQUOID (1860 - 1946) |
| Mother | AMANDA EMERETTA MCFARLANE (1859 - 1929) |
| Sibling | LILITH MABEL MCQUOID (1883 - 1959) |
| Sibling | AUBRIA ADELL (O'DELL) MCQUOID (1886 - 1959) |
| Sibling | MELVIN COLMIN MCQUOID ( - 1959) |
| Sibling | CLAUDE LORAINE MCQUOID (1890 - 1890) |
| Sibling | HENRY OWEN MCQUOID (1892 - 1970) |
| Sibling | CHARLES LOREN MCQUOID (1894 - 1916) |
| Sibling | FRASER RAYMOND MCQUOID (1896 - 1917) |
| Sibling | WILLIAM JAMES "JIM" MCQUOID JR. (1898 - 1968) |
| Sibling | WARREN HUBERT VINCENT "SLICK" MCQUOID (1900 - 1987) |
| Sibling | HOPE MCQUOID (1902 - 1975) |
Endnotes
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