Alfred Bayne Geikie

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• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26327

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26323
• Residence: 1862, 15372 Yonge St., Aurora, Ontario; Hilliary House designated home
• Residence: 1878, 113 Bond St., Toronto, Ontario
• Occupation: 1885, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1885, 255 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Doctor
• Residence: 1917, King St. Elmira, Ontario

Notes:

Dr. Walter Wodehouse Geikie is the oldest son of Dean Geikie of Trinity Medical College, Toronto. He was born in Aurora, Ont. He attended Dr. Tassie's school at Galt in 1867, and the Newmarket Grammar School, and the U.C. College. He is a graduate of Trinity Medical College (1876). After graduation he settled at Bright, Ont., then returned to Toronto, where he practised until he came to Elmira, as successor to Dr. Walmsley in 1892. He enjoys the confidence of the people and has a good practice.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Local News: Dean Geikie, of Trinity Medical College, Toronto, spent a few days with his son, Dr. Geikie, here, last week.


Elmira Signet 30 Aug 1900 pg 1 Col. 2

Residence:
The historical significance of Hillary House is based on the careers of four prominent physicians who lived there and who served the community of Aurora with distinction. The house derives its name from the last family of physicians, Dr. Robert William Hillary and later his son, Dr. Robert Michael Hillary and their descendents. The Hillarys served their community from 1876 to 1993. Family members preserved their photographs and memorabilia, contributing to the preservation of Aurora's history.

Dr. Walter Bayne Geikie was the first of the four physicians to live in what was then known as The Manor. The deed for the house registers a transfer in 1861 of about four acres of land from Jane Irwin, wife of Robert P. Irwin, to Dr. Walter Bayne Geikie. Dr. Geikie then hired an architect, possibly a local man, Henry Harris, to design his new home and practice. While he was waiting to occupy his new home Dr. Geikie rented a cottage located across the street from The Manor from Charles Doan. It must have been interesting for the doctor to watch his new home taking shape. Construction was completed in 1862 and on November 26th of that year, Dr. Geikie moved into his new residence and practice.

Dr. Geikie was a prominent figure in Aurora. The Edinburgh born Scotsman (b.1830), educated in Toronto and Philadelphia, set up practice in Aurora in 1855. When not developing his large and successful practice, he lectured at the Mechanics' Institute and helped to found the town's Choral Society. He also lectured in medicine at the medical school of Victoria College. In The Doctors of 72 Yonge Street North, Michael Wills writes: "By 1869 his responsibilities in the two chairs of Medicine and Clinical Medicine made commuting so tedious that Dr. Geikie moved to Toronto. Here he became famous as a medical educator, serving as Dean of Trinity Medical College for 32 years until its amalgamation with the University of Toronto Medical School in 1903. He was also a churchman, president of the Toronto City Mission, a member of the Presbyterian Hymnal Committee and for 65 years a member of the Upper Canada Bible Society. He died in January of 1917."<sup>1a

1a</sup>Aurora.ca 2011

Walter married Lucy Ellwyn Thompson 3 May 1876, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Lucy was born 23 Jul 1859, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucy Ellwyn Geikie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26324
• Residence: 1876, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1885, 255 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
• Residence: 1917, King St. Elmira, Ontario

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Geikie - At Elmira, March 21st, Lucy Elwin, beloved wife of Dr. W. W. Geikie. Funeral on Friday, March 23rd, from the Union Station, Toronto, to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, on arrival of the morning C.P.R. train from Elmira.

Elmira Signet Mar 22 1917