Allie Hay

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-335100
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Business: Galt Machine Knife Works, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: 43 Victoria Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Peter Hay Knife Works
• Employer: Goldie & McCulloch Co. Limited Foundry, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Employer: James Warnock Co. Galt Edge Tool Works, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Interesting: business,
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67597
• Immigration: 1857, , Canada
• Immigration: 1857, , Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knife Maker
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Business: 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Galt Machine Knife Works
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peter Hay was born in Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland 1 Mar 1835 and immigrated to Canada in 1857. He lived in Montreal for 4 years, coming to Galt in 1861. He first worked as a foreman in the Goldie & McCulloch Co. foundry staying 8 years. Then worked for the Jas. Warnock Co. Galt Edge Tool Works where he added a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing of fine cutting edge tools. In 1882 he started his own business the Peter Hay Knight Works which he ran for 25 years.

Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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Galt Machine Knife Works

Among the many industries for which Galt is noted none have contributed more than the Galt Machine Knife Works, owned by Peter Hay. His manufactory has become a household word to the users of all kinds of machine knives, planers, moulding, shingle, tennon and mitre knives. In all parts of the Dominion where knives are used they are to be found. Mr. Hay's patronage is well deserved, wide as it is, as nothing inferior to the best is turned out. As a citizen he enjoys the confidence of his townsmen and is highly esteemed.

Jubilee Souvenir of Galt 1897

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Peter Hay, Manufacturer of Machine Knives - The business conducted by Mr. Peter Hay is one of the many specialties in which the manufacturing industries of Galt abound. The business was established four years ago, and since its inception has made remarkable progress, the trade now extending throughout the entire Dominion. Mr. Hay manufactures all kinds of machine knives, for wood-working machines, leather splitting, paper cutting, etc. The quality of steel used by him is of the best, and the tempering and finish are unexcelled. His reputation in this respect throughout the Dominion is unexcelled. The premises occupied by him are 75x75 feet in dimensions and 2 stories in height, substantially built of stone, where employment is furnished to twelve competent and skillful workmen. For running the machinery there is a twenty-five horse power engine and one boiler. Mr. Hay is the only manufacturer in this line of goods west of Montreal, and his trade in consequence is very extensive throughout Ontario and the west. Mr. Hay is a native of Scotland, and inherits all the genuine traits of character inherent in the Scottish nature. He is a gentleman held in high esteem in the community.


Industries of Canada, historical and commercial sketches, Hamilton and environs: its prominent places and people: representative merchants and manufacturers: its improvements, progress and enterprise (1886)

Peter — Elizabeth Wallace. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Wallace and Isabella Gillespie) was born 9 Jul 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Hay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67598
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74292

George — Ann Morrison. Ann was born Abt 1800, of, Lauder, , Berwick, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Hay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78818

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187822442
• Occupation: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139918
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries 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

Notes:

Death of Hugh Wallace, Esq.

To the long roll of departed heroes of this section we add today the name of Hugh Wallace, of Elloralie, North Dumfries, who entered on his well-earned rest on Friday evening last, aged 84 years.

When words are written at the close of a life like this they can but feebly express the scenes and vicissitudes through which it passed. The deceased was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and from almost childhood was thrown upon his own resources, being at a very early age apprenticed to the blacksmithing trade. Mastering the details of that business, and at the same time acquiring a very fair education by personal effort - for the making of a living left little time for any schooling - as a young man Mr. Wallace found himself a journeyman blacksmith, working at his trade until he married. The desire to improve his fortunes made him eagerly cast his eyes toward the available lands which afforded scope for the emigrant. In 1832 the die was cast, and in that year he landed on American shores, only there to be greeted with the terrible misfortune of losing his young wife by cholera, which was then raging. For two years thereafter he resided with his child, who is now Mrs. Andrew Landreth, in New York State; but the Township of North Dumfries was in the market, and with its adjacent Townships of Waterloo and Wilmot was attracting a good deal of attention. Turning westward, Mr. Wallace decided upon first visiting this section, and in these days of railways it is difficult of credence that at that time he made the whole distance by driving. On arriving here, he soon selected the land out of which he hewed the valuable homestead where for so many years of his later life he enjoyed more than the usual comforts of a green old age. While clearing and bringing under cultivation the land he had purchased, Mr. Wallace never gave up the trade he had learned at home, and soon got up a little shop wherein, when business called or when outdoor pursuit could not be followed, the busy clang of the hammer, wielded by an arm now powerless, could be heard. During this interval he married the lady who still survives him, a sister of the late Mr. Robert Gillespie, by whom he had seven children, viz.: - Mr. John Wallace, of Waterloo; Mr. James Wallace, of North Dumfries, living near the homestead; Mr. William Wallace, residing on the homestead; Mrs. Wiffler and Miss Wallace, residing with him at the time of his death; and Mrs. John Meikle and Mrs. Peter Hay, of Galt, all of whom worthily reflect in their lives the example set them in integrity, industry and Christian rectitude.

To think of "Dickie Settlement" and this old familiar face gone, is sad to many in this section. So closely identified with its history, every foot of progress bearing testimony to his industry, frugality and intelligence; the kindest of neighbors and most forgiving of opponents; strict in the higher duties and observances of the Presbyterian body to which he belonged and cordial in its support and progress, a life like this at its close conveys its own lesson of good while it leaves behind a blank.

Galt Reporter Mar 7 1884 pg 1

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Died, At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday evening, 29th February, at half-past nine, Hugh Wallace In the 84th year of his age. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Tuesday, March 4th, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., to the Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. N.Dumfries, March 1st, 1884.

Funeral Card

Death:
Tombstone Reads 29 Feb 1884

Occupation:
Mr. Wallace never gave up the trade he had learned at home, and soon got up a little shop wherein, when business called or when outdoor pursuit could not be followed, the busy clang of the hammer, wielded by an arm now powerless, could be heard

Hugh married Isabella Gillespie , New York State, USA. Isabella (daughter of Adam Gillespie and Isabell Colvil) was born 4 Jun 1808, Coylton, , Ayr, Scotland; died 9 Oct 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1885, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139919
• Immigration: 1832, , New York State, USA
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1885, Dickie Settlement, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday, 9th October, at 11.30 P.M., Isabella Gillespie, Relict of the late Hugh Wallace, In her 77th Year. Funeral On Monday afternoon, Oct. 12th, at a quarter past 3, from her late residence to Galt Cemetery Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, Oct. 10, 1885.

City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

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At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday 9th October, at 11:30 p.m., Isabella Gillespie, relict of the late Hugh Wallace, in her 77th year.

Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

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Passed Away

After many months of gradual decay, Mrs. Hugh Wallace, of "Dickie Settlement," widow of the late Hugh Wallace, died on Friday night last in her 77th year. The history of this family is so well known in this section that but few words are necessary now. Mrs. Wallace was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to York State in 1832, in company with her brother, the late John Gillespie. There she was married to her late husband and in 1834, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Gillespie came to this Township, the lands selected being those upon which the rest of their days were spent, their married life extending over a period of fifty years. Of their family there are left Mr. John Wallace, of Waterloo; Mr. James Wallace, residing on his farm close to the Homestead; Mr. Wm. Wallace, residing on the Homestead, as do also two daughters, Mrs. Wifller and Miss Wallace; Mrs. John Meidle, residing with her husband and family on a contiguous farm; and Mrs. Peter Hay, of Galt.

Mrs. Wallace's funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the assemblage of relatives and friends being very large.

Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211270

John — Helen Douglas. Helen was born 4 Jun 1770, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland; died 10 May 1840; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211269
• Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213426

Adam — Isabell Colvil. Isabell was born 11 Jan 1778, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabell Gillespie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213427