Agnes Ford

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• Name: Agnes Hogg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105097

Agnes — George Hogg. George (son of George Hogg and Isabella Scott) was born 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72035P
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Notes:

Death of Mr. Walter Ford

It was known to most of this gentleman's friends that the disease under which he suffered was such as to preclude all hope of recovery, and that it was only a question of time as to when he would be called away. During the last two weeks, we are glad to say, he was spared much suffering, and when the end came on Sunday afternoon last he passed quietly and gently away. Long a resident of Dumfries and Galt, of an honest, kindly nature, during the life granted to him he made many warm friends, friends who parted with him with the deepest regret when he left Galt last year to engage in business in Joliette, with Mr. Slater, but who then looked forward to many happy visits in which they could talk over the events of the past here and renew the feelings of respect and affection which they entertained for him. But it was not to be. An all-wise Providence had decreed that his life of usefulness should be brought to a close, and this strong, hearty man, who left us scarcely a year ago in the enjoyment of what appeared perfect health, carried then with him the germs of a disease which once developed meant death. The first symptoms of the disease were of so little importance that Mr. Ford almost disregarded them, but as they became more troublesome he consulted medical aid, the result being that the small growth was cut out. This gave temporary relief, but in a short time the swelling commenced again, and becoming alarmed, Mr. Ford consulted leading physicians in Chicago, receiving from them the terrible announcement that his disease was cancer, and that the best medical aid could do but little for him. Becoming worse, he made up his mind to come back to Galt, and therefore disposed of his business in Joliette, arriving back amongst us about two months ago, even then but a wreck of the stalwart man who left us so short a time before. His residence here was comforting to him, but the disease speedily accomplished its work, and was we have said, on Sunday afternoon last he yielded up his spirit.

Originally a farmer, Mr. Ford some years ago joined with Messrs. George Hogg and Robert Gilholm in the Saw Mill business in Galt, carrying that on very successfully. With them he carried on also for some time the Oatmeal Mill, until that property was destroyed by fire. He was also connected with a Hub and Spoke Factory in St. Clair, Michigan, having there as partners Messrs. Joel B. Smith and Mellroy.

We cannot close these few lines without bearing our testimony to the private worth of our departed friend, and tendering our sincere sympathy to his family and relatives. His funeral took place on Tuesday last, and the remains were attended to their last resting place by a very large number of his friends.

Galt Reporter Jun 27 1879 pg 2

Walter married Agnes Hogg 24 Feb 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Francis Hogg and Margaret Brydon) was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Ford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222416P
• Residence: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155780
• Residence: 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Land: 1833, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Land:
John and Margaret Ford bought from William Dickson the south half of Lot 19, Concession 9, North Dumfries. It was 100 acres for 100 pounds,10 shillings($4.00 per acre).

John married Margaret Young 19 Jan 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born 1799, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155785
• Residence: 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Historic Building: 142 West River Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68122P
• Residence: 1816, Thirlestane, Parish of Ettrick, Selkirk, Scotland

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The men who took the most prominent part in organizing the first library in the village were: Rev. Dr. Bayne, Alexander Burnet, James Cowan, John Gowinlock, William Trotter, H. G. Barlow, James Harris, Andrew Elliott, Francis McElroy, Francis Hogg, Andrew Moscrip and Walter H. Benn. These men have long since passed away, but they all did good work in their day in laying the foundations of a progressive and moral community; to the older generation of Galtonians their names call up a crowd of memories of the days that are no more.

First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society, Berlin 1913, pg 17

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Many of the principal settlers of Dumfries came in about 1830. We learn from Mr. William Cowan, River Road, that the following well-known Dumfries families all sailed in the "Argus" of Workington, England, on the 3rd June, 1829: those of Francis Hogg, Walter Cowan, James Cowan, George Barrie and Hector Rennelson. The voyage was only nine weeks and two days!

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

Francis married Margaret Brydon 19 Apr 1816, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland. Margaret was born 1794, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 15 Jul 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Hogg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68123P
• Residence: 1816, Ettrickhouse, Parish of Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland