James Nichol

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185113196/roy-nichol
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198884
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Roy Nichol

Roy Nichol of RR 6, Galt, died Sunday at South Waterloo Hospital in Galt. He was 67.

Born in Ayr April 24, 1902, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs Andrew Nichol and had lived in St. Catharines before moving to the Galt district.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jessie Brash, in 1960; and two sons, Roy and Thomas. Surviving are five sons, Donald, James and Douglas, all at home, William of Galt, and Gary of Preston; four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Molner of Brantford, Mrs. Gordon (Jessie) Wilkinson of Preston, Mrs. Clare (Isabel) Watson of Galt and Mrs. Norman (Doreen) McCoy of Dundas; one brother, David of Detroit; and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Mary Greives of Detroit and Mrs. Belle Stark of Fort Erie.

Funeral services were held yesterday.

New Hamburg Independent, April 16, 1969

Roy married Jessie Lockie Brash 23 May 1927, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada. Jessie was born 10 Apr 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1960; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie Lockie Nichol
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196477

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• Family Photograph: Isabella Williamson and Andrew Nichol
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73789P
• Occupation: 1885, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Andrew Nichol Passes

Well Known Resident of North Dumfries Township Died on Tuesday In 80th Year

A well known resident of North Dumfries passed away on Tuesday evening at his home on Ayr - Roseville Road in the person of Andrew Nichol, in his 80th year. He had been ill for about 6 weeks. Mr. Nichol was born at Oneida, and had resided on the farm on which he died for the past 58 years.

He was the last member of his family and is survived by the following family of eleven children: James, Klowna, B.C. William, of Thorndale; Mrs. Howard Grieve (Florence), Detroit; Mrs. Walter Grieve (Mary), Detroit ; Mrs. William Murray (Jane), Cayuga; Andrew, at home; Mrs. Charles Cook (Elizabeth), Hayward, Cal.; Mrs. David Stark (Isabella), Fort Erie North; Roy. Ayr; Edward, Ayr; David, Ayr. His wife, whose maiden name was Isabella Williamson, predeceased him 14 years ago. The funeral will take place to Ayr Cemetery on Friday at 2 p. m.


The Ayr News May 22 1941 pg 5

Family Photograph:
from Sherry Williamson 2011

Andrew married Isabella Williamson 7 Oct 1885, Dufferin, Haldimand Co., Ontario. Isabella (daughter of James Williamson and Anne Calder) was born 16 Apr 1867, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 17 Apr 1927, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Apr 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Nichol
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73790P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Andrew Nichol

The death occurred on Sunday of Mrs. Andrew Nichol, North Dumfries Township, aged 60 years and 1 day. Deceased had been ill for several years, and her demise was not unexpected. She was born in the County of Haldimand, coming to this section when quite young. She was married 41 years ago last October and had resided on the farm on which she died for 38 years. Of a kind and loving disposition she was much esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who will regret to learn of her passing. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by the following 13 children: James, Viewfield, Sask.; William, Nissouri; Mrs. Howard Grieve, Detroit; Mrs. Walter Grieve, Detroit; Mrs. William Murray, Buffalo; Andrew, at home; Mrs. Charles D. Cook, Oakland, Cal.; Mrs. D. Stark, Bridgeburg; Roy, at home; Edward, Detroit; Mabel, Myrtle and David, at home. She is also survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters, viz.: Andrew Williamson, North Dumfries; James Williamson, of Florida; Mrs. George Hodgson and Mrs. George McDonald, Manitoulin Island.

The Ayr News Apr 21 1927 pg 6

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-88528

Walter — Sarah Elgie. Sarah was born Abt 1830, Of, Oneida Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Nichol
• Eby ID Number: dnf-88944

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58748
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Tuesday, October 26, 1897, at 1: 45 p.m. James Williamson Sr. Aged 80 Years, 9 Months and 26 Days. The funeral will leave his late residence, 9th Concession, Thursday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m., to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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James Williamson. Sr's. Death

Jas. Williamson, Sr., one of the longest and best known residents of North Dumfries, died at his late residence in Reidsville, on, the afternoon of Oct. 26th, In his 81st year. The deceased had not enjoyed the best of health these last few years, the malady from which he suffered being dropsy, though not taken down by it until these last few months, during which time he gradually sank, until his death, passing peacefully; away. The late James Williamson was a native of Greenock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He came to this country In 1834, landed at Quebec, where he remained for two years. From there he journeyed up the St. Lawrence to Kingston and onward up the lake to Toronto and Hamilton. Inquiring for work on his way, but finding none he started inland and reached Cayuga and Caledonia, which were but saw mills at that time, but still meet with the same result. He started for Galt and obtained work in what was then known as the Galt Cut, in which he labored from start to finish. He was present at Galt's first Agricultural Fair, which was held below the lower bridge. Here he met one Mr. Baird, who engaged him to do some chopping of heavy timber, though unused with an axe he soon became an expert woodsman and many were the sturdy oaks that fell before his keen blade. A year or so later he became a farmer on his own account and about this time he was married to Annie Calder, the youngest daughter of James Calder, who survives him. He leaves a family of eleven, of which seven are living. They are: James, David, Mrs. George Hodgson and Mrs. Geo. McDonald, on the Manitoulin Island and Andrew, Mrs. Andrew Nichol and Mrs. Walter Rutherford, of North Dumfries. The deceased was a successful farmer, living almost continuously with-in a mile and a half of Ayr. He took a great interest in political matters, being a pronounced Reformer. In religion he was a Presbyterian. He took a great delight in reading and repeating the Psalms and was well versed In Scottish history and a great lover of Burn's poems. He was a man of sterling Integrity and straight forwardness In business matters and had a wide circle of intimate friends. His wife will have the sympathy of the community in her her bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence In Cedar Creek, to the Cedar Greek cemetery.

The Weekly Reformer 11 Nov 1897 pg 12

James — Anne Calder. Anne (daughter of James Calder and Janet McIntosh) was born 8 Mar 1824, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland; was christened 27 Mar 1824, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland; died 28 Dec 1911, Carnarvon Township, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario; was buried , Mindemoya Cemetery, Mindemoya, Mantioulin Island, , Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anne Williamson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88527
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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WILLIAMSON, ANN

On Manitoulin Island, on Dec 28, Ann Caulder, widow of the late James Williamson, mother of Mr. And. Williamson, North Dumfries and daughter of the late James Caulder, formerly of Ayr, in her 89th year.

The Ayr News 11 Jan 1912 pg 1