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Section 1 - McLennan Family Roots

Vocabulary
precocious
maternal
befriend
acquaintance
literary
philosophical
tutelage
familiarities

Short Answer Questions
1. Who was the first member of the McLennan family to come to North America? What was his relationship to JS McLennan?
2. Name the places Hugh McLennan lived after he left the family home.
3. How many children were born to Hugh and Isabella McLennan?
4. Where did JS McLennan attend high school and university? Name the school and university.
5. What award did JS win at the completion of his university education?

True or False
1. ____ The first members of the McLennan family to come to North America settled in Quebec.
2. ____ John Stewart McLennan's grandfather John was a school master.
3. ____ Hugh McLennan married Isabella.
4. ____ Hugh McLennan was given a farm in Loch Garry, Ontario, near Kingston.
5. ____ At one time Hugh McLennan ran a pork and bacon business.
6. ____ Hugh McLennan became wealthy as a grain exporter.

Additional Question
Trace your family tree showing the names of family members.

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Write a brief history of your family, similar to the McLennan family history. In your history include names of family members and any facts you think are interesting or special.

Teacher's Answer Key


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