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May 25 2004 Hugh McLennan Audio is distorted by background noise and difficult to hear/inaudible at times. Born: Montreal, Quebec, Oct 22nd 1927. Eldest of two children. Younger sister Elizabeth passed away several years prior to the interview. She had 3 children. Father: William Durie McLennan, born in Montreal on Nov 24th, 1889. Youngest of 3 (2 older sisters). Worked as an architect. Also worked with the Canadian Field Artillery. Paternal Grandfather: Also William. From a large family.…

February 10 2012 Margaret (Peggy) Maryanne Askew (née Gillies, b. 1943 in Sidney, NS) is the only child of Donald John Jones Gillies (b. 1901 on St. Kilda) and Lillian Gilmore (b. 1911 in Turriff, Scotland). As the youngest of five boys, Peggy's father grew up on the island of St. Kilda, collecting eggs and birds on the island's cliffs, one of the many jobs necessary to stay alive. The soldiers stationed on the island during the First World War intrigued many of the young people with stories…

Jan 11 2012 Laurie Hamilton Anderson (b.1947 in Glasgow) is the youngest of five children (three sisters and one brother). His father, David Vernon Anderson (b.1910/1911 (approx.) in Glasgow), was one of eight children. Although never in active service, David was in the army in the Second World War (his brother died in service). An employee of Scottish Legal Life Assurance Company, he also served as the superintendent of the first non-sectarian youth club in inner city Glasgow. He spent his…

George L. Morgan July 14 2011 Born: George Lambie Morgan, June 3, 1927 in Troon, Ayreshire, Scotland. One of 11 siblings (3rd youngest). Five girls were born first, followed by 6 boys. Father: Walter John Morgan. Born in London, England in 1893, passed in 1934. Was in the Army for a time and also a sailor. Served in the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War. Before the War, he was a cabin boy. He was a "jack of all trades", but was unable to care for 11 children after his wife passed.…

Hal Senyk Nov. 10 2012 Born: Anthony Harold "Hal" Senyk, March 4th 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Youngest of 3 siblings. Siblings: Older sister was a Highland Dancer, which is how he became involved in bagpiping. His brother was not involved in Scottish dance or music. Sister became involved in dance through their maternal grandmother, and took lessons from Liz Merrimen. Hal also took dance lessons starting from age 5. Attended Lord Nelson School for primary years. The family moved to Montreal…