Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Adam Lillico Lewis

Male 1877 - 1941  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Adam Lillico Lewis was born 21 May 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of George Delano Lewis and Isabella Linton); died 14 Oct 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Oct 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341255
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyteriaan
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1940, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Adam L. Lewis - Word has been received here of the death on Tuesday afternoon of Adam L. Lewis, Toronto, president of the South Press Ltd., Toronto and a native of Ayr. He had been in failing health for some time. The funeral will take place on Friday with service at the family residence, 100 Kilbarry Rd., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Oct 16 1941 pg 8


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Delano Lewis was born 1852, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA; died 14 Jun 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115486
    • Occupation: 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; teacher
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Agent
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    George D. Lewis - The funeral took place to Ayr cemetery on Saturday afternoon of the late George D. Lewis of Toronto, whose death occurred on Thursday, in his 76th year. He was a former principal of Ayr Public School, and will be well and favorably remembered by numerous of his old pupils. After leaving here, he lived in Orangeville for many years, being a former mayor of that town. Deceased was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Isobel Linton, he is survived by two sons, Adam L., vice-president of Southam Press, and. J. L., of Sinclair-Valentine, both of Toronto, and two daughters, Mrs. Spencer of Winnipeg and Mrs., Head of New York.

    The Ayr News Jun 21 1929 pg 3

    George married Isabella Linton 12 Aug 1874, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Adam Linton and Margaret Aitken) was born 4 Sep 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 7 Jun 1938, Glen Rock, New Jersey, USA.; was buried 9 Jun 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Linton was born 4 Sep 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland (daughter of Adam Linton and Margaret Aitken); died 7 Jun 1938, Glen Rock, New Jersey, USA.; was buried 9 Jun 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabella Lewis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115487
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    MRS. GEORGE D. LEWIS

    The death occurred in Glen Rock, N.J., on Tuesday. June 7, of Isabella Linton, widow of the late George D. Lewis. a former principal of the Ayr Public School. Mrs. Lewis was the mother of Adam L. and J. L. Lewis, now of Toronto. and Mrs. H. S. Head and Mrs. R. J. Spencer. One daughter is in Winnipeg and the other resides in New Jersey. Mrs. Lewis, who was in her 83rd year. was also an aunt of Miss Jean Linton, Galt. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Thursday morning at 11.30.


    The Ayr News Jun 16 1938 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Margaret Eva "Maggie" Lewis was born 28 Jun 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1962, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Adam Lillico Lewis was born 21 May 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Oct 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Frank Seath Lewis was born 23 Sep 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1925, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.
    4. Joseph Linton Lewis was born 4 Mar 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jessie George Lewis was born 26 Dec 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Adam Linton was born 1808, , Scotland; died 14 Dec 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176151
    • Residence: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Adam — Margaret Aitken. Margaret was born 7 Jan 1812, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 31 May 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Margaret Aitken was born 7 Jan 1812, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 31 May 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Linton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176153

    Children:
    1. Esther Linton was born 5 Feb 1840, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 31 Aug 1915, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Andrew Linton was born 9 Nov 1848, , Scotland; died 29 Dec 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. William "Scotty" Linton was born 30 Mar 1849, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 28 Jun 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Janet Linton was born CALC 5 Apr 1854, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 5 Jan 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Isabella Linton was born 4 Sep 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 7 Jun 1938, Glen Rock, New Jersey, USA.; was buried 9 Jun 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.