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Harold George "Harry" Ashton

Male 1927 - 1986  (59 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harold George "Harry" Ashton was born 1927 (son of Private George Harold Ashton and Clara Jane Elvin); died 3 Dec 1986, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176789
    • Residence: 1978, Medley, , Alberta, Canada

    Notes:

    ASHTON, Harold George

    Passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, 1986, at Grand Centre, Alberta, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Jean Whitfield. Dear father of Kevin of Grand Centre. Survived by one sister Mrs. Tom (Audrey) Mercer of Cambridge, 2 nephews, five grand-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and one brother, John.

    Cambridge Reporter 1986


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Private George Harold Ashton was born 19 Apr 1892, Beverly, Yorkshire, England; died 23 Jan 1965, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 29th Regiment / 71st Battalion
    • Residence: , England
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158088P
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 29th Regiment, Service #127677
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 29th Regiment / 71st Battalion
    • Residence: CA 1916, 28 Henry St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, 67 Stanley St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GEORGE H. ASHTON

    A resident of Galt, for the past 55 years, George Harold Ashton of 67 Stanley Street, died Saturday, at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, in his 75 year. Born at Beverly, Yorkshire England, on April 19, 1890, he was the son of the late John Ashton and Annie Lowthrope Ashton. Mr. Ashton came to Galt from England, in 1910. He retired in 1958 with 45 years service with Babcock-Wilcox and Goldie McCulloch Company. A veteran of World War One, Mr. Ashton enlisted with the 71st Battalion and transferred while overseas to the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders. The late Mr. Ashton was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and a member of The Sons of England Lodge. Surviving are his wife the former Clara Elvin; a daughter, Mrs. Tom (Audrey) Mercer, of Galt; two sons, John of Galt and Corporal Harold Ashton, RCE, London and three grandchildren. Also surviving are a niece, Mrs. Audrey White of Galt and three nephews, (two of whom are in England); the third, Ronald Scutcher lives in Guelph. A sister predeceased. Resting at the funeral home of Coutts and Son, 96 St. Andrews Street, for funeral service Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Mount View Cemetery.

    Galt Reporter 1965

    George married Clara Jane Elvin 15 Jun 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Frederick George "George" Elvin and Agnes Cochrane Dickieson) was born 14 Mar 1897, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Jane Elvin was born 14 Mar 1897, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Frederick George "George" Elvin and Agnes Cochrane Dickieson); died 10 May 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clara Jane Ashton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74010
    • Residence: 1965, 67 Stanley St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Clara Jane Ashton formerly of 62 Stanley St. in Cambridge (Galt), at Hilltop Manor, on Wednesday, May 10, 1978, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Ashton was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge and a former member of the first Galt Scout Mothers Association. Predeceased by her husband, George Ashton (1965). Survived by a daughter, Audrey (Mrs. Tom Mercer) of Cambridge; two sons, John of Cambridge; Harold of Medley, AB; a brother, Robert Elvin of Alberta; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Service at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home on Saturday at 2: 30. Interment Mount View Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. John R. Ashton was born 19 Apr 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1984; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Audrey Ashton was born 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Dec 2015, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Harold George "Harry" Ashton was born 1927; died 3 Dec 1986, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Grand Centre, , Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Frederick George "George" Elvin was born 17 Aug 1863, London, England; died 29 Jul 1937, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: accident, life story
    • Name: George Elvin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74002
    • Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1896, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 01, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Misfortune: 1937; accident - horse

    Notes:

    George Elvin, Greenfield Road, Dies Following Accident

    The death occurred at his home on the Greenfield road, three miles northeast of Ayr, late Thursday afternoon, following an accident, of Frederick George Elvin, aged 74 years. Mr. Elvin was backing his team to hitch them to the binder when one of the horses caught its foot in a groundhog hole and fell, giving him a severe jolt and knocking him to the ground. The shock, along with a heart condition from which, he had been suffering, proved too much for Mr. Elvin and his death resulted in the course of some 30 minutes. Born in England, Mr. Elvin came to Canada, alone, at the age of 11. Upon reaching this country, he was employed as a farm hand north of Kingston. He later moved to Hamilton, where he was married in 1887. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to a farm in Puslinch Township. While living there, Mr. Elvin occupied the position of town foreman at Galt for 18 years. Surviving him are four sons and four daughters: William J., who resides on a neighboring farm; Robert, Reidsville; Morley G., Galt; Frederick G., Guelph; Mrs. Wm. McConnell, Galt; Mrs. George Ashton, Galt; Mrs. Stewart McConnell, Galt, and Miss Annadale at home. One brother in the United States and 12 grandchildren also survive. The funeral took place Saturday to Mount View Cemetery, Galt, with Rev. J. J. Lowe of Central Presbyterian Church conducting the services. The pallbearers were: James R. Henderson James M. Scott, David Gemmell, Norman G. McLeod, Thomas Currie and Robert Barrie.

    The Ayr News 5 Aug 1937

    Frederick married Agnes Cochrane Dickieson Aug 1887. Agnes (daughter of James Dickieson and Jane Dickson, daughter of Alexander "Alex" Dickieson and Jane Dickson) was born 11 Jul 1866, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1933; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Agnes Cochrane Dickieson was born 11 Jul 1866, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Dickieson and Jane Dickson, daughter of Alexander "Alex" Dickieson and Jane Dickson); died 1933; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Cochrane Elvin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74003
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Alexander Elvin was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. George Alexander Dickieson Elvin was born 16 Aug 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William James Elvin was born 25 Nov 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jun 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1972, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Agnes Elizabeth "Bessie" Elvin was born 2 Jan 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 May 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robert Elvin was born 11 Mar 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 May 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Clara Jane Elvin was born 14 Mar 1897, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Morley Grills Elvin was born 14 Mar 1897; was christened 30 May 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1958, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Janet Mary Welsh "May" Elvin was born 6 May 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Oct 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Annabelle Elvin was born 19 Oct 1903, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Frederick George Elvin was born 22 Sep 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Alexander "Alex" Dickieson was born 1821, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 3 Feb 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106067
    • Residence: 1864, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    DICKIESON, ALEXANDER

    We regret to learn of the death, quite suddenly, of Mr. Dickieson of North Dumfries, close to the Puslinch Townline. He had not been very well for some months but he and his friends thought his illness was not of a serious nature. On Tuesday morning, January 18, 1887, he arose and took some breakfast but shortly after grew faint and passed away. The cause of death is supposed to have been from weakness of the heart or apoplexy. Mr. Dickieson was a very worthy, quiet man. He carried on farming extensively in Eramosa for some years, moving to North Dumfries about five years ago. He leaves a widow and quite a large family.

    -Information from the death certificate: Born in Scotland. Aged 65 years.

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Alexander married Jane Dickson 21 Jan 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James Hall Dickson and Hannah Murdoch) was born 15 Mar 1828, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 13 Jul 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Jane Dickson was born 15 Mar 1828, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (daughter of James Hall Dickson and Hannah Murdoch); died 13 Jul 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Dickieson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106069
    • Immigration: 1856
    • Immigration: 1856, , Canada
    • Residence: 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    DICKIESON, JANE

    There died in Galt, on Monday, July 13, 1908 at 1: 30 p. m. in her 81st year. Relict of Alexander Dickieson. She came to Galt with her parents, brothers and sisters from Edinburgh, Scotland in the year 1856. She also lived in Puslinch for some time, from where she was married, the second time to the late A. Dickieson of Eramosa. Mrs. Dickieson removed from Eramosa to North Dumfries in 1890. She resided on the homestead with her youngest daughter, Mrs. G. E. Elvin.

    -Information from the marriage certificate of Agnes C. Dickieson: Married Frederick G. Elvin.

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Children:
    1. Marion Dickieson was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Agnes Cochrane Dickieson was born 11 Jul 1866, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1933; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. James Dickieson was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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