Thomas G. Walker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124109
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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NEW HAMBURG - Thomas G. Walker, 88, of Huron Rd., RR 2, New Hamburg, died Thursday at his home after a long illness. Born in Wilmot Township May 29, 1864 he was a son of the late Thomas Walker and Maria Illingworth. He farmed on the Huron Rd. for many years but has lived retired for some time at his Cedar Lawn home. An Anglican, Mr. Walker was warden of Christ Church, Haysville, until the church was closed. Mr. Walker was honorary president of the New Hamburg Turf Club. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. George Veitch of RR 2, New Hamburg. The body will rest at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Saturday at 1 p.m. when it will be taken to St. James Anglican Church, Huron Rd. for service Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Rev. D.D. Jones of London, Ont., officiating

Kitchener-Waterloo Record - May 1, 1953

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• Residence: Wilmot Township - Concession 2 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85721
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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WaIker, Thomas. - Came to Canada from Lincolnshire, England, in 1832 at the age of 8, accompanying his father and mother, being their only child. Joseph Walker, the father, immediately took up the 200 acres where Mrs. Thos. Walker now resides, but merely held the title until his son, Thomas, of this sketch, was of age to work it and which he commenced to do about 1845. In 1854 he was married to Maria Illingworth, who still survives at the ripe age of 80 years. Nine children were born to them: Sarah, Mrs. T. B. Puddicombe, William, deceased, Henry of Haysville, Joseph S., Barrister, of London, Annie M., Mrs. Geo. Veitch, Plattsville, Thos. G., on the homestead, Ida E., Mrs. John McCallum, Shakespeare, Fred J., of Stratford, Clara I., at home. The house has been the scene of much hospitality in which both Mr. and Mrs. Walker delighted.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

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Died, Near Haysville, on Friday, February 17th, 1882 Thomas Walker, Aged 58 Years, 2 Months and 1 Day. The Funeral will take place, on Monday, February 20th, at 2 o'clock p.m. to St. James' Cemetery, Huron Road. Haysville, Febr. 18th, 1882.

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Thomas married Maria Illingworth 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of William Illingworth and Ann Ferguson) was born 23 Mar 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Walker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85720
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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Mrs. Maria Walker - The death occurred at her home Cedar Lawn, on the Huron Road, Wilmot, of Mrs. Maria Walker, widow of the late Thomas Walker, at the advanced age of 91 years, 10 months and 23 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late William Illingworth, who emigrated to Canada in the early twenties from Yorkshire, England. The late Mrs. Walker was born in Wilmot on the Huron Road and spent her whole life in that community. She was a valued member of the Anglican Church of this Parish and was greatly beloved by all. She was married in 1854 to Thomas Walker, who predeceased her 44years ago. A family of six children are left to mourn her demise, namely, Mrs. George Veitch, Woodstock, Mrs. J.M. McCallum, Ottawa, Henry G. Walker, Huron Road, Fred J. Walker, Leamington, and Thomas and Clara Walker, at home, three of the family predeceased her, Mrs. Thomas B. Puddicombe, of Haysville, Joseph Walker, of London, and William Walker, of California. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. William Kerr, Huron Road. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from her late home to St. James' Church and Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Jan 8 1926 pg 1

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Died At Cedar Lawn, Wilmot, on Friday, January 1st, 1926 Maria Illingworth Beloved Widow of the late Thomas Walker In her ninety-second year. Funeral Will take place from her late residence on Monday, Jamuary 4th, at two o'clock p.m., to St. James' Church and Cemetery.

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Lived with Henry and Elizabeth Puddicombe.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-374308

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WaIker, Thomas. - Came to Canada from Lincolnshire, England, in 1832 at the age of 8, accompanying his father and mother, being their only child. Joseph Walker, the father, immediately took up the 200 acres where Mrs. Thos. Walker now resides, but merely held the title until his son, Thomas, of this sketch, was of age to work it and which he commenced to do about 1845. In 1854 he was married to Maria Illingworth, who still survives at the ripe age of 80 years. Nine children were born to them: Sarah, Mrs. T. B. Puddicombe, William, deceased, Henry of Haysville, Joseph S., Barrister, of London, Annie M., Mrs. Geo. Veitch, Plattsville, Thos. G., on the homestead, Ida E., Mrs. John McCallum, Shakespeare, Fred J., of Stratford, Clara I., at home. The house has been the scene of much hospitality in which both Mr. and Mrs. Walker delighted.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

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• Name: William Illingsworth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30970
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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Died/ At his residence, Huron Road,/ Wilmot, on Tuesday, June/ the 16^th, 1891,/ William Illingworth,/ Aged 84 years, 10 Months and/ 10 days/ Funeral/ will leave his late residence on/ Friday, the 19^th inst., at 2 o'clock/ p. m. for St. James Cemetery/ Friends and Acquaintances/ please accept this intimation.

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ILLINGWORTH, Wm. - Arrived in Canada from Yorkshire, England, about 1823, remaining for a time in Waterloo Township, in the meantime taking title to the farm on which John Gingerich now resides at Zurbrigg's Corners. He saw and assisted at the commencement of the Huron Road, which extends from Hamilton to Goderich, and remained with the surveying party until it was finished, clearing his farm in the intervals. He married Annie Ferguson, of Paisley, Scotland, a sister of Mrs. Malcolm Allen. Margaret, Mrs. James Cochrane, Wingham, deceased, Maria, Mrs. Thomas Walker, Huron Road, Martha, Mrs. Samuel Mark, Sarah Ann, Mrs. Wm. Smith, deceased, Hannah, Mrs. Wm. Kerr, Jane, spinster, deceased and William, deceased, were the children. He died in 1891 and is buried at St. James'. He was a strong supporter of the Church and bequeathed a sum of money at his death to the Parish, the interest on which materially assists the cause.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

William — Ann Ferguson. Ann (daughter of John? Ferguson) was born 1806, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Illingworth
• Name: Annie Ferguson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37331
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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Died. In Wilmot, on the 18th inst., Ann, beloved wife of William Illingworth Aged 75 Years The Funeral will leave the residence of deceased on Wednesday, 20th inst., at 1 o'clock P.M. for St. James' Cemetary [sic] on Huron Road, Wilmot. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Wilmot, Decbr. 18th, 1882.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178846