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

Helen Carswell

Female - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Helen Carswell (daughter of Rev. David Carswell and Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406223


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. David Carswell was born 3 Sep 1865, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171091567
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339453

    Notes:

    Rev. David Carswell

    Funeral service for Rev. David Carswell, Toronto, who passed away recently, was held last Wednesday from that city, with temporary entombment in Ayr Memorial Chapel. Rev. Carswell, who was in his 91st year, lived in Glenmorris as a young man. He was a former member of the church in that community, and was closely associated with its activities. He entered the ministry and as a clergyman was beloved of all who knew him in pastoral charges in Ontario and Manitoba. After retiring from active ministry he was assistant pastor of College Street United Church, Toronto. He married Jean Patterson of Ayr, who predeceased him many years ago, as did a son, Gordon, and a daughter. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. (Jean) Moon and Mrs. M. (Helen) Shultz, both of Toronto, and two grandsons, William Moon and John Shutz, Toronto, and his cousins, Misses Mary and Kate Carswell and Bruce Carswell, Glenmorris, and Mrs. John Murray, St. George.

    The Ayr News Mar 15 1956 pg 7

    David married Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson 24 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of William Patterson and Jane "Jeannie" Anderson) was born 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson was born 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Patterson and Jane "Jeannie" Anderson); died 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171091634
    • Name: Jean Murray "Jennie" Carswell
    • Name: Jennie Patterson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339454
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Passing of Mrs. (Rev.) Carswell - A Great Church Worker Succumbs Practically in Harness

    An esteemed native of, Ayr in the person of Mrs. (Rev.) David Carswell of McKillop passed away suddenly late Friday night at her home near Seaforth, aged 51 years. She was a great worker in the church and had presided at a meeting of ladies that afternoon, when she was stricken with apoplexy, thus practically dieing in the harness. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Wm. Patterson of Ayr. She was born and married here, the later event taking place on Oct. 24, 1894. Her husband is a native of Glenmorris, where his relatives still reside. Mr. Carswell has been pastor of the Presbyterian Church in McKillop for about 15 years, during which time the deceased by her devotion and personal worth in every good work gained the esteem of the entire community and wielded a far reaching influence. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters: Jean, a teacher, and Helen, a second-year undergraduate of the University of Toronto, and one son, Gordon; also her father, Mr. Patterson, two sisters and two brothers, viz., Mrs. A. Dudman of Savanah, Georgia, Mrs. John Alan, Galt, Robt. G. Patterson, London, and Wm. T. Patterson, Winnipeg. The funeral service in McKillop on Monday was very largely attended, including about a dozen ministers. Among the latter were Revs. G. Hamilton, T. H. Brown, J.S. Hogg, S. McLean, D. Johnston, R.A. Lawdy, H. Moyer, G. Telfold, W.D. McIntosh and Robt. Ross. Rev. Dr. Larkin of Seaforth had charge of the service. Interment was made at Ayr on Monday afternoon, where the service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers here were Messrs. Jas. G. Fair, A.G. Watson, J.W. Henderson, Ed. Whitson, J.C. Kyle and John Allan (Galt). Among the friends from a distance who attended the last sad rites were the following: Mr. and Mrs. John Carswell and the Misses Elizabeth, Mary and Kate Carswell of Glenmorris; Mr. and Mrs. John Murray and Mr. and Mrs. John Allan of Galt; Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Patterson and son Cameron of London. Two elders of Carswell's church, Messrs. Carbill and Scarlett, accompanied himself and family.

    Ayr News - May 1, 1919, pg 1

    Children:
    1. Jean Carswell died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Helen Carswell died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Gordon Patterson Carswell was born 6 Apr 1905, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Feb 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William Patterson was born 6 Dec 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Adam Patterson and Mary Gladstone); died 25 Aug 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622048
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339456
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1862, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - house
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1919, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    His Death Almost Tragic in its Suddenness

    On Monday forenoon an old resident in the person of Mr. William Patterson was suddenly stricken with heart failure and as suddenly passed from life onto death. He had been complaining for some time, but was still going about when the summons came. Mr. Patterson was born in Galt in 1830 and was in his 80th year. Nearly all his life was spent in Ayr. He was a wood-worker and builder, one of his last jobs in the latter one being the construction of a residence in Toronto for the late William Hab?. In politics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church. Of a quiet, unassuming disposition, he made many friends and was esteemed a good citizen. He married in 1853, his bride being Jennie Anderson, daughter of the late Walter And4erson. She predeceased him some years. The family comprised five sons and four daughters. The survivors are: Mrs. Dudman, Savanah; Mrs. Jno. Allan, Galt; William, Winnipeg, and Robert, London. Funeral today, Thursday, at 3 p.m. from his late residence, Swan Street.

    The Ayr News Aug 28 1919 pg 8

    William married Jane "Jeannie" Anderson 24 Apr 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Walter Anderson and Mary Anderson) was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Jane "Jeannie" Anderson was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Walter Anderson and Mary Anderson); died 18 Nov 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622066
    • Name: Jane "Jeannie" Patterson
    • Name: Jeannie Anderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339457
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In Ayr, Ont., on Sabbath, November 18th, 1900, at 2 o'clock, a.m., Jeannie Anderson, Beloved wife of Wm. Patterson, Sr., in her 56th year, The Funeral Will take place from the family residence Walter Street, on Tuesday, Nov. 20th, at 1.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. "He giveth his beloved sleep."

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Mary A. Patterson was born 1863, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1903, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Thompson Patterson was born 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1920, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    3. 3. Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson was born 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Eliza Davidson Patterson was born 24 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Walter Cameron Patterson was born 13 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1908, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Robert G. Patterson was born 3 May 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Apr 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ada M. D. Patterson was born 10 Oct 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1940; was buried , McAllister Cemetery, , Montgomery Co., Georgia, USA.
    8. Maude Ethel Patterson was born 18 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Adam Patterson was born Abt 1790, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Occupation: blacksmth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130139

    Adam — Mary Gladstone. Mary was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Mary Gladstone was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Mary Patterson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129362

    Children:
    1. Margaret Patterson was born Abt 1820, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adam Patterson was born Abt 1820, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth "Eliza" Patterson was born 16 Sep 1835, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 13 Jul 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. William Patterson was born 6 Dec 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert Gladstone Patterson was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Walter Anderson was born 18 Mar 1820, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland (son of Cameron Anderson and Agnes Turnbull); died 14 Apr 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159977201
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57779
    • Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Plymouth Brethren
    • Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died In Ayr, Ont., on Friday, April, 14, 1911 at 6.45 o'clock a.m., Walter Anderson in his 92nd year.

    Funeral Card

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    Died In Ayr, Ont. on Friday, April 14, 1911, at 6.45 o'clock a.m., Walter Anderson, in his 92nd year. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday, 16th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, Piper St., to the Ayr cemetery for interment.

    Funeral Card

    Walter — Mary Anderson. Mary (daughter of James Anderson and Jane Murray) was born 30 Jan 1822, , Scotland; died 12 Dec 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Anderson was born 30 Jan 1822, , Scotland (daughter of James Anderson and Jane Murray); died 12 Dec 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159977217
    • Name: Mary Anderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57780
    • Immigration: 1840, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; P;ymouth Brethren

    Children:
    1. 7. Jane "Jeannie" Anderson was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Cameron Anderson was born 22 Dec 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1891; was buried , Union Cemetery, Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States.
    3. Agnes "Aggie" Anderson was born 27 May 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1917; was buried , Lauder Cemetery, Lauder, , Manitoba, Canada.
    4. James Anderson was born 20 Jun 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1930, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Windsor Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario.
    5. Elizabeth "Bessie" Anderson was born 22 Aug 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1936, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Robert F. Anderson was born 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Margaret "Maggie" Anderson was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Mary Ann Anderson was born 8 Dec 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried 23 May 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jessie Anderson was born 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1942, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    10. Fergus A. Anderson was born 27 Jul 1865, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Dec 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Thomas Anderson was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1910; was buried , Stewart, , British Columbia, Canada.