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Edward J. Whitson

Male 1873 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Edward J. Whitson was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Whitson and Elizabeth Gladstone); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58376
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Whitson was born CALC 15 Jun 1840 (son of James Whitson and Mary Scott); died 28 Mar 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179372008
    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58342P
    • Birth: 11 Jun 1841, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1868, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • 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; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Oldest Native Resident Gone - Demise of Mr. Thomas Whitson After Short Illness - In this year of grace we celebrate its 100th anniversary and the Sunday last the …?... Ayr cemetery the remains of the ...?... native-born citizen in the person of Thomas Whitson who passed away the …?... Friday, in his 84th year. It is regrettable, of course, that Mr. Whitson's lease of life did not extend beyond the date of the proposed celebration …?... August, but while man proposes, …?...poses. For nearly 84 years he was an eye-witness of the growth and material advancement of the village where he spent all his life, and was …?... with all the manifold events pertaining to the community, thus constitutes an encyclopedia of first-hand knowledge concerning local affairs, and would have ranked as the oldest native born citizen in the coming Centennial. The deceased, who had been ill only a couple months, had enjoyed good health practically all his life and took a deep interest in mundane affairs almost to the last. He was an enthusiastic curler, and a few years ago was elected an honorary member of the local club. He was also a keen horseman and for a long series of years was …?... master at the horse shows and fall fairs in the district. In politics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian. As a citizen, he evinced concern in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. His activities in …?... naturally resulted in a wide acquaintance among men of affairs, while his ?banity and marked affability entitled him to the esteem and respect which was his. For a great many years he was in the employ of The John Watson Manufacturing Co. He married …?... Elizabeth Gladstone …?... The family …?... three daughters and one son. They are: Mrs. Jno. Melvin, Galt; Mrs. J. C. Kyle, Ayr, and Mary and Edward at home. A sister, Mrs. James Dockburn?, Hamilton, also survive. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the services, and the …?... long friends acting as pallbearers: Messrs. W. E. Gammon, Wm. Nicoll, A. G. Watson, Wm. Manson, A. E. Watson and Wm. Landreth.

    The Ayr News Apr 3 1924 pg 1

    Thomas married Elizabeth Gladstone 25 Nov 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born 9 Aug 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 1918; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Gladstone was born 9 Aug 1843, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol); died 1918; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179372027
    • Name: Eliza
    • Name: Elizabeth Whitson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58353P
    • Residence: 1868, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    At the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday the 25th ult., by the Rev. D. McRuar, Mr. Thomas Whitson, to Miss Eliza Gladstone, both of Ayr.

    Galt Reporter Dec 4 1868 pg 3

    Children:
    1. Eliza N. "Minnie" Whitson was born 7 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ellen S. Whitson was born 7 Jan 1872, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. James Edward Whitson was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1949, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Edward J. Whitson was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robert Gladstone Whitson was born 17 Jan 1877, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Florence Jane Whitson was born 30 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Whitson was born Abt 1825, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58650

    James — Mary Scott. Mary was born CALC 21 Dec 1818, , Scotland; died 23 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Scott was born CALC 21 Dec 1818, , Scotland; died 23 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Whitson
    • Name: Mary Whitson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58651
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice. Died, In Ayr, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1884, at 6 o'clock, A.M., Mary Scott, Relict of the late James Whitson, Aged 65 years, 1 month, 2 days. The funeral will take place on Friday, the 25th instant, at 1 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, and proceed to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, January 23rd, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Robert Whitson was born 1839, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1897, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1897, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Whitson was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Thomas Whitson was born CALC 15 Jun 1840; died 28 Mar 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Whitson was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Barbara Whitson was born CALC 29 Jul 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1877, Nithville, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; was buried 11 Sep 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margaret P. Whitson was born 26 Jul 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Robert Gladstone was born 16 Nov 1812, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland (son of William Gladstone and Elizabeth Davidson); died 2 Oct 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1898, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122856
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Retired: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died In Nithvale, at 11 o'clock on Sunday morning, October 2nd, 1898, Robert Gladstone, In his 86th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Nithvale, at Two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, 4th instant, for the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

    Funeral Card

    Robert — Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol. Wilhelmine was born 1812, , Scotland; died 28 Mar 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol was born 1812, , Scotland; died 28 Mar 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mina Nichol
    • Name: Wilhelmine "Mina" Gladstone
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123027
    • Divorce: Bef 1861; Divorce
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Margaret Gladstone was born 1834, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. William Gladstone was born Abt Feb 1839, , Scotland; died 13 Jun 1840, Atlantic Ocean; was buried , Atlantic Ocean.
    3. Jane Gladstone was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Elizabeth Gladstone was born 9 Aug 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 1918; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William Gladstone was born CALC 31 Aug 1845, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1915, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1915, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Hatt Gladstone was born 1850, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Eliza Gladstone was born 9 Aug 1843, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  William Gladstone was born 1793, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Feb 1872, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1872, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95946053
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123049
    • Immigration: 1840, New York City, New York, USA.
    • 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; Retired Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, At his Residence, Nithvale, on Tuesday Evening, the 6th Feb., 1872, at half past 11 o'clock, Mr. William Gladstones, Sr., Aged 78 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of the said Mr. William Gladstones, my father, which will take place at 1 O'Clock, p.m., on Friday, the 9th Inst., from his late residence to the place of Interment, in Ayr. Yours Respectfully, Robert Gladstones.

    Funeral Card

    William — Elizabeth Davidson. Elizabeth was born 1791, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 Jun 1883, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1883, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth Davidson was born 1791, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 Jun 1883, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1883, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95946126
    • Name: Elizabeth Gladstone
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124678
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyerian

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice. Died, At Nithvale, on Thursday, June 28th, at 8 o'clock, A.M., In her 91st year, Elizabeth Davidson, Relict of the late Wm. Gladstone. The funeral will take place on Saturday, 30th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her son's residence, at Nithvale, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Nithvale, June 28th, 1883. Recorder Print, Ayr.

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. 6. Robert Gladstone was born 16 Nov 1812, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 2 Oct 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1898, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Walter Gladstone was born 1816, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 22 Oct 1882, , Worth Co., Missouri; was buried , Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Worth, Worth, Missouri, United States.
    3. James Gladstone was born 1821, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 16 Feb 1908, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Feb 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret Gladstone was born CALC 3 Aug 1825, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 3 May 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catharine "Kitty" "Katie" Gladstone was born CALC 1 Aug 1827, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 1 Nov 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Nov 1876, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Chisholm Gladstone was born Between 5 Dec 1828 and 1831, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1903; was buried , Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Worth, Worth, Missouri, United States.


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