Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Dr. William McDonald

Male 1870 - 1924  (54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dr. William McDonald was born 19 Jul 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William McDonald and Isabella Turnbull); died 12 Aug 1924, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162536567
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104827
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Student
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1899, Kemble, , Ontario, Canada; physician
    • Residence: 1905, Sydenham Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1908, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1918, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William McDonald was born 1835, Strathaven, , Lanark, Scotland; died 3 Oct 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187707562
    • Interesting: construction
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104825
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stonecutter
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Marble Cutter

    Notes:

    Death of Mr. Wm. McDonald

    The illness under which this well-known townsman has been suffering for some months, terminated fatally on Sabbath afternoon last at a few minutes after 5 o'clock. Mr. McDonald was well-known, not only in Galt, but throughout Ontario, having been engaged in large public works in various parts. He was recognized as an authority on anything appertaining to his trade (that of a stone-cutter) and was foreman at the building of the piers of the International Bridge at Buffalo, and was also engaged on the work on the Welland Canal, and several bridges on the Grand Trunk. Mr. McDonald had also large business connections in the county of Huron, where his father resided. Since he became a resident of Galt, he showed himself to be a good citizen, and occupied a seat at the Council Board for at least one term. He was in the 52nd year of his age at the time of his death. His funeral took place on Tuesday.

    Galt Reporter Oct 8 1886 pg 1

    William married Isabella Turnbull 6 Jan 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1900, Sydenham Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Turnbull was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1900, Sydenham Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187707573
    • Name: Elizabeth Turnbull
    • Name: Isabella McDonald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104826
    • Residence: 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 1. Dr. William McDonald was born 19 Jul 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1924, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry McDonald was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Ellen McDonald was born 5 Aug 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1945, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1945, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Dr. Robert Turnbull McDonald was born 5 Apr 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Edward McDonald was born 7 Jan 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George Arthur "Arthur" McDonald was born 20 May 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.