William Bell

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195676
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339791
• Occupation: 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; thrusher
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Thrusher
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Galt Hospital, on Monday, July 17, 1939 John Walter Bell In his 74th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Northumberland Street, Ayr, on Wednesday, July 19th, at 2.30 p.m. (Standard Time). Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Resting at Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, until Tuesday, July 18th, at 10.00 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Death of John W. Bell

John Walter Bell, a lifelong resident of this district, passed away Monday morning in Galt Hospital in his 74th year. He was born in North Dumfries Township, being a son of the late William and Magdalene Bell, and for the greater part of his life lived in this village. For over 30 years he was employed with the bridge and building department of the Canadian Pacific Railway, retiring eight years ago. Mr. Bell was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, Ayr. His wife, the former Margaret Fraser, predeceased him September 16, 1935. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Howard R. Beattie (Ruby), London; a son William Toronto; four brothers, James T, and Walter G., Ayr; Alexander of Galt and William, St. George; and one sister, Mrs. C. Conochie, Galt. Two brothers, Robert and Richard died many years ago. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery this (Wed.) afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 20 1939

John married Margaret "Maggie" Fraser 12 Jan 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Fraser and Margaret) was born 13 Mar 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Sep 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Bell
• Name: Margaret Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339792
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. John W. Bell - The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 15th. of Margaret Fraser, beloved wife of John Walter Bell, of Ayr. She was in her 68th year and had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary Fraser and was born a few miles east of the village, where she had spent the greater part of her life. The late Mrs. Bell, a devoted wife and mother, was a member of Knox United Church and had retained her usual kindly interest in her church and the affairs of the community throughout the period of her lengthy illness. Surviving are: Her husband, John W. Bell; one son, William, Toronto; one daughter, Mrs. H. R. Beattie, London; one brother, John B. Fraser of Glenmorris; two sisters, Mrs. E. Fairbairn of St. Catharines and Mrs. George Cadwell of Drumbo. An infant daughter predeceased Mrs. Bell some years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock at her late residence, Northumberland Street, Ayr. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: W. Manson, J. Cochrane, H. Rutherford, G. Smye, J. Gordon and J. Myers.

The Ayr News Sep 19 1935 pg 6

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234766
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Retired: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Town
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1922, 86 Rose St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died In Galt, on Saturday, June 17th, 1922 at 9.30 o'clock, p.m. William B. Bell in his 81st year The Funeral will take place from his late residence, 86 Rose Street, on Tuesday, June 20th, at 2.30 p.m. to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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William married Magdalene Brown 15 Jan 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalene (daughter of James Brown and Jane) was born 29 Apr 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline Brown
• Name: Magdalene Bell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-424308
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Galt, on Saturday, October 22, 1921 at 3.00 a.m. Magdelene Brown (Beloved wife of William B. Bell) In her 78th year The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, 86 Rose street, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 24th, at 2.30 0'clock, to Mount View Cemetery Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95135

William — Margaret. Margaret was born Abt 1838, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95167

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113755
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farner
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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BELL - In Galt, on Jan. 29th, John Bell, aged 93 years, 3 months and 1 day

The Dumfries Reformer Feb 6 1890

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DEATH OF A PIONEER

Mr. John Bell, one of the pioneers of North Dumfries, and for the past few years a resident of Galt, passed away on Jan. 29th, in his 94th year. Mr. Bell had been in good health until within a week or so before his death, when he was attacked with influenza. The deceased was a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland and emigrated to this country in 1832, taking up land in the Cedar Creek district, where he continued to reside until a few years ago, when he removed to Galt. The deceased was twice married. By his first wife, he had three children, Messrs; Richard and William Bell, of Galt and Mrs. Alex. Hunter of Michigan. The fruits of his second union were five sons and four daughters, Messrs; John, Robert and George Bell of Blenheim. Messrs; Thomas and Andrew Bell of Galt; Mrs. Andrew Oliver of Rolland, Manitoba; Mrs. Robert MoMeechan of Glenelg; Mrs. Rose of Toronto and Miss Joan Bell of Galt.

The Dumfries Reformer 6 Feb 1890 pg 1

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Died, In Galt, this (Wednesday) morning, at one o'clock, John Bell, Aged 93 Years, 3 Months and 1 Day. Funeral, On Friday afternoon, 31st inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Victoria Avenue, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Galt, January 29, 1890.

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John — Martha Waldie. Martha (daughter of William Waldie and Margaret Blythe) was born 24 Dec 1802, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Armstrong
• Name: Martha Bell
• Name: Nellie Waldie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133694

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127797

James — Jane. Jane was born Abt 1815, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127798