Joseph Elvie "Ellery" Dykeman

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• Interesting: accident
• Name: Ellery Joseph Dykeman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101225
• Misfortune: 1889; train accident
• Residence: 1889, St. Andrew's St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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The Late Accident

The adjourned inquest into the death of Ellery Dykeman, was resumed on Friday evening last. Messrs. J. McCallum, Wm. Scott and J. McAuslan were examined as to speed at which the train was going when the accident occurred. The tenor of the evidence was that the rate of speed was more than the statutory allowance. Mr. E. Gerrard, in his evidence, said he had called to the boy that the train was coming, but did not think that he heard him. After a short deliberation, the jury returned the following verdict: -

"We find that Ellery J. Dykeman came to his death on Wednesday, October 23, by the wagon in which he was seated being struck by locomotive No. 727, attached to the train known as No. 5, while crossing the track of the Grand Trunk Railway in Bruce street, Galt. The shock of the collision of the locomotive with the wagon threw him violently out, and caused injuries which resulted in his death. We further find that at the time of the accident the train was running at a higher rate of speed than is allowed by stature, or was consistent with public safety, and we believe that the position of the buildings at the crossing were the accident occurred renders it an exceeding dangerous one, which out to be protected either by gates or by the employment of a watchman, and we further find that said Elllery J. Dykeman was not contributory to his own death by any carelessness on his part." This rider was added to verdict - "The jury would respectfully ask the officials of the G.T.R. to take all the circumstances surrounding this sad accident into consideration, and to take advantage of this case to refute the old adage that "corporations have no souls" by dealing promptly and generously with the poor widowed mother, who has by this unfortunate occurrence been deprived of her oldest son and the main support."

Galt Reporter Nov 8 1889 pg 1

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Fatal Railway Accident - A Boy Meets His Death At The Bruce Street Crossing

A very sad and fatal accident happened on Wednesday forenoon, at the crossing of the G.T.R. on Bruce street, near the Stockwell mills, by which Ellery J. Dykeman, a boy aged about 16 years, eldest son of Mrs. A. Dykeman, St. Andrew's St., lost his life. The youth was driving Mr. George Laird's delivery wagon, and in crossing the track, (going from Hawthorne St.,) at the place mentioned, was struck by the 11:09 express going south. The horse having just cleared the track escaped without injury, the wagon was carried along by the train for about 20 yards and thrown up against a freight car standing on the mill siding, the contents of the vehicle being strewed promiscuously along the track. The driver (Dykeman) was thrown about 15 years, lighting upon his head on the east side of the track. Assistance was promptly at hand and he was carried into the house of Mr. James McAuslan, nearby, medical aid summoned, and everything possible done to restore him to consciousness, but all to no purpose, as he succumbed to his injuries about half an hour after the accident. The boy, we think, must have been struck by the engine, as the mere fact of him being thrown that distance to the ground, could hardly account for the nature and extent of all his injuries. They were mainly on the left side of body and consisted of fracture of the skull and jaw, ribs staved in and piercing left lung, compound fracture of the thigh, and the left ear nearly torn out.

Young Dykeman was a trustworthy boy, had been in his late position for over two years, and was the chief support of his widowed mother, who was well-nigh distracted on receiving intelligence of the fatality.

The crossing where the accident occurred is a very dangerous one, as people going from Hawthorne street, east along Bruce, cannot, on account of the Stockwell mill building, see a train coming from the north, and the noise of the mill running prevents them hearing it.

Galt Reporter Oct 25 1889 pg 1

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In Galt, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 1889, Ellery J. Dykeman, eldest son of the late Alfred Dykeman, in his 17th year.

Funeral, today (Friday), 25th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from his mother's residence, St. Andrew's Street, to Mount View Cemetery.

Galt Reporter Oct 25 1889 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101223
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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Death of Alfred Dykeman - The death of this gentleman took place in Galt on Monday last, after a severe illness of some three or four weeks. Mr. Dykeman, was a steady, industrious man and a good citizen, and it is with regret that we record his death at the early age of 32 years. During his illness he was cared for by the Oddfellows of the Galt Lodge, of which he was a member, and was buried by his brethren on Friday, the band of the Lodge playing the "Dead March." Mr. Dykeman leaves a widow and three small children to lament his loss, and in addition to the assistance given by the Oddfellows we are pleased t learn that a handsome sum has been contributed throughout the town to aid her in her severe bereavement. We are pleased to see the sympathy of the many friends of the family taking this practical form.

Galt Reporter Oct 7 1881 pg 8

Alfred — Melissa Eleanor Teeple. Melissa was born 14 Jun 1849, Rockton, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 15 Nov 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melissa Eleanor Dykeman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66068
• Residence: 1889, St. Andrew's St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79582
• Residence: 1848, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

George married Matilda Orilla Main 18 Jan 1848, Gore District, Ontario. Matilda (daughter of Adam Main and Margaret Wedge) was born 30 Apr 1826, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Orilla Dykeman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79583
• Residence: 1848, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-516

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In Beverly, 9th Con., on the 4th of Oct., Mr. Adam Main, farmer, aged 86 years.

Galt Reporter Oct 14 1870 pg 3

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Adam Main b 1786 and Margaret Wedge had 9 children
1. John Main b Dec 14 1814
2. David Main buried in Sheffield cemetery
3. Alfred Main buried in Sheffield cemetery
4. Mary Ann Main
5. Polly Main
6. Matilida Main, who married Joseph Dykman
7. Charlotte Main
8. Elizabeth Main
9. George Main

Adam — Margaret Wedge. Margaret was born 1790, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Oct 1874, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Main
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37288