Ross MacPherson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301843
• Residence: 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Ross — Margaret Krueger. Margaret was born 1918; died 15 Jul 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Marion MacPherson
2. William MacPherson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301841
• Residence: 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father in law's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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DUNCAN MacPHERSON

Duncan MacPherson, well-known local farmer, died suddenly on Sunday morning, at his home, R.R. 1, Wallenstein. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander MacPherson, he was 64 years old. Mr. MacPherson had a stroke last Thursday.

He lived on the farmed where he was born on May 29, 1882. Thirty-two years ago he married the former Cassie Bryden at Galt.

He leaves besides his wife, one son Ross at home; two brothers, Dr. A. D. MacPherson, Waterford; John MacPherson, Galt; and three sisters, Mrs. John Voll of Wallenstein; Mrs. Frederick Voll of Carthage; and Mrs. Andrew Fowler of Bareau, Michigan. One son, William, was killed overseas while serving with the R.C.A.F., during World War II.

The funeral was held on Tuesday from the late residence to Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira. Burial was made in the Elmira cemetery with Rev. C. L. Mitchell officiating.

Duncan married Cassie May Bryden 24 Feb 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cassie (daughter of William T. Bryden and Harriet Bright Williamson) was born 20 Feb 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1957, RR1, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cassie May MacPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301842
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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MRS. CASSIE MACPHERSON

Mrs. Cassie May MacPherson died at her home, RR 1, Wallenstein, Saturday. She was 75.

She was born Feb. 20, 1881, in Galt the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bryden.

She is survived by a son, Ross, RR 1, Wallenstein and a brother, Robert Bryden of Galt. One son, William was killed in the Second World War serving with the RCAF. Her husband, Duncan MacPherson died in 1947. Also surviving are two grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted Monday, at 2:30 p.m., at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, where the body rested. Rev. W. McCleary officiated. Interment was in Elmira Cemetery.

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• Name: Alex McPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276472
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Alexander married Margaret Sim 3 Feb 1874, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret McPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106427

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: William Brydon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91619
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Immigration: 1890, , Canada
• 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, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Harriet Bright Williamson 6 Dec 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Robert Williamson and Katherine Williamson) was born 17 Oct 1852, , Scotland; died 19 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harriet Bright Bryden
• Name: Harriet W. Williamson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74696
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Directory: Wellesley Township - East Concession 14 Lot 13, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276360
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Duncan — Jane Dunn. Jane was born CALC 10 Aug 1798, , Scotland; died 10 Apr 1878; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane McPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276439
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: James Brydon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91524
• Residence: 1839, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1892, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 12, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Died, In Waterloo Township, this (Thursday) morning, at 1:15 o'clock, James Bryden, Sr., In his 82nd Year. Funeral, On Saturday afternoon, 13th inst., at 1 o'clock, from his late residence, lot 12, Beasley Block, Wilmot To wn Line, to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Waterloo Township, Feb. 11, 1892.

Funeral Card

James married Mary Tillie 24 May 1839, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland. Mary was born 1817, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 26 Feb 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bryden
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91551
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

Notes:

Mrs. James Brydon - This old and respected resident of Waterloo died on Monday morning last, after a long and painful illness. The deceased lady was born in Scotland and married there, coming to Canada in 1842, settling in Waterloo, 40 years ago, on the farm where she died. Her family consisted of ten children, seven sons and three daughters, the first bread by death in the family occurring when Mr. John Brydon met with the lamentable accident by the run-away team in Galt about three years ago. The other members of the family are Mr. James Brydon, of Puslinch, Mr. Francis Brydon, of Hanover, Mr. William Brydon, Blair Road, Mr. Robert Brydon, of Guelph township, and the two younger sons, who with three daughters are residing on the homestead.

The respect in which the family is held bears the strongest testimony to the worth of the lady of whom we write. Occupying a position of prominence they hold the esteem of the community, and are deservedly regarded with feelings of confidence. The sympathy of the community for them and the aged father who has lost his partner in life, is heartily accorded.

The funeral on Wednesday was very numerously attended. Mrs. Brydon was interred in Doon cemetery.

Galt Reporter Mar 2 1883 pg 1

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Died, In Waterloo Township, this (Monday) morning, at 8 o'clock, Mary, Wife of James Bryden, Sr., Aged 65 Years. Funeral, On Wednesday, 28th inst., at 1 o'clock, P.M., from the Residence of her husband, Lot No. 3, on Wilmot Town Line, to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Waterloo Township, February 26th, 1883.

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• Interesting: story, mason
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148359
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Death of Mr. Robert Williamson, of Beverly, Clyde Road.

The first paragraphs which detailed the injury to this well-known resident, must have prepared the public for the announcement which reached the town on Sabbath morning last, that at an early hour that morning, he had breathed his last, and that once more, in the dispensation of an all-wise Maker, a useful, valuable, honorable life, had been closed.

Mr. Williamson was born in Cromarty, Rossshire, Scotland, in the year 1822. In early life he learned the trade of a stone-cutter, and also studied architecture. Mastering much of the details, he received an appointment under the British Government, and while holding that appointment, was superintendent of the erection of the national monument to Sir Walter Scott, and the renovation and re-erection of several of the Cathedrals in Scotland, now historical, and monuments of the early builders art and the powers of the early Churches. Mr. Williamson was cousin and also brother-in-law of the world-famed geologist and writer, Hugh Miller, and from his intercourse with him undoubtedly arose in Mr. Williamson's mind that thirst for reading and information which through his afterlife characterized him. In the pursuit of his occupation he necessarily travelled much through Scotland and became almost, in himself, a history of its old records and its eminent men, and from the Press to the Bench or Pulpit, there was not a prominent man of those days with whom Mr. Williamson was not familiar, and one of the powers of his mind was the retentiveness with which he cold depict their powers and peculiarities. He threw himself with all his power into the discussion which led to the establishment of the Free Church of Scotland, and through the columns of the Witness, of which Hugh Miller was editor, contributed much that aided the great Church revolution and founded the powerful Presbyterian Free Church throughout the land. There was a coterie of strong minds engaged on this great question, Rev. Dr. Guthrie, Hugh Miller, Mr. Williamson, and a host of the leading liberal minds of the day. They fought for enfranchisement and they succeeded.

In 1854, with his family, Mr. Williamson came to Canada, his health necessitating his adopting a new life. He first came to Galt, where he left his family for a short time while he looked about for a location. Deciding to settle in the Township of Arthur, near the village of Kenilworth, he purchased land there, on which he remained for about three years. He soon became a man of mark there, and was frequently pressed to accept municipal honors, but while willing to give advice to those who filled these offices and render them every assistance in the discharge of their duties, he refused further public life. He was appointed a Magistrate and frequently served as arbitrator in the disputes natural to the early life of a township, and was selected once or twice as an expert to investigate municipal accounts, but his ambitions ended with these. Leaving Arthur, he purchased in Eramosa, pursuing there the same quiet life, only that in the support of his beloved religious views he took a prominent part in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church there and was elected an elder, a position which he held until he again removed to a farm he purchased near Mount Forest. Leaving there after a few years, he purchased the "Barnes" farm near Kossuth, where with his family, he resided for about fifteen years, and it was while resident there that he assumed the prominent position which he afterwards held in the political and agricultural history of this county. A few years ago he sold this farm and for a time retired, but the old desires were strong with him and he was never contented off the land which was not his own, and opportunity offering, by the retirement of Mr. Robert Turnbull to Galt, he purchased from that gentleman the valuable farm on which he was destined to end his days.

Before he left for Canada, he was married to a half-sister of Hugh Miller's. they spent forty-one years of married life together, and had as children six daughters and two sons. Three of their daughters are married, viz.: - Mrs. Wm. Brydon, of the Blair road; Mrs. George Bailey, of near Paisley, and Mrs. George McCulloch, of Mount forest. His two sons, Walter and Hugh, with their three unmarried daughters, resided with their parents on the farm.

The death of one so widely and so deservedly respected by all who knew him, caused widespread regret, and his funeral, which took place on Tuesday, to Mount View Cemetery, was largely attended, many coming from long distances to pay their last tribute of respect to one who in life had been their almost more than friend.

Galt Reporter Oct 26 1888 pg 1

Robert — Katherine Williamson. Katherine was born 12 Feb 1822, Cromarty, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was christened 4 Mar 1822, Cromarty, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died 7 Dec 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine Williamson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148361
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Katherine was half sister of Hugh Miller from her mother's first marriage.

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Hugh Miller. (2019). En.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 20 July 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Miller

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Geologist, evangelical journalist and writer

Hugh Miller was apprenticed as a stonemason - an occupation which stimulated his interest in geology. He went on to edit the evangelical newspaper 'The Witness' and to produce many publications including 'Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland' (1835), 'The Old Red Sandstone' (1841) on fossils found in the Cromarty area and his autobiography 'My Schools and Schoolmasters' (1854).

His 6,500 fossils formed the basis of the National Museum of Scotland's collection. The National Library of Scotland holds the main body of his original manuscripts (some 13 bound volumes) on deposit from the National Trust for Scotland....

Hugh Miller (1802-1856) | National Records of Scotland. (2019). Nrscotland.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2019, from https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/learning/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-a-z/miller-hugh