Jean Davidson Atkin

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• Name: Jean Davidson Stauffer
• Name: Jeannie Aitkin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63032
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saleslady, Jewellery Store
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jean — Clive Bowman Stauffer. Clive (son of Joseph B. Stauffer and Magdalena "Lena" Clemens) was born 13 Jun 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1946; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Richard Clive Stauffer was born 2 Jan 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1988, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: George Turnbull Aitkin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-420341
• Occupation: 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; saddler
• Occupation: 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; harness maker
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1892, Cameron St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Aitkin, George

It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of one of our best citizens, Mr. George Aitkin, which took place on Saturday evening, at the family residence, on Cameron St. Mr. Aitkin was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxfordshire, Scotland, in 1860. He came to Canada and settled in Galt about 1880 and worked for some time for Saunders & Cranston, at the harness-making business, after which he bought out Mr. R. Murray, who moved away, but who returned again and they entered into a partnership, which they continued until Mr. Artkin's health became bad and he sold out to Mr. Murray. Of late years he has been employed in the office, (when his health permitted) of Mr. F. G. Allenby. He was married in 1884 to Miss Nellie Dunn, daughter of Mr. J. P. Dunn, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who survives him, together with three children, two girls and a boy, aged six, four and one year. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was followed to the grave by a large number friends and relatives.

The Dumfries Reformer 30 Sep 1892 pg 1

George married Ellen Pringle Scott "Nellie" Dunn 14 Feb 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born 16 Aug 1862, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1937, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1937, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Pringle Scott "Nellie" Aitken
• Name: Nellie Dunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221244
• Residence: 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1892, Cameron St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker, at Home
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1916, 113 West Main St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: CA 1916, 113 West Main St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, 15 Oak St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: George Aikin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63028
• Residence: 1855, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1860, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Occupation: 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; builder / mason
• Residence: 1886, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MR. GEORGE AITKEN. When Paul, amid the storm of the Mediterranean Sea and the great consternation of the two hundred and seventy-six souls on board the ship with him, took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and when he had broken it, began to eat. That act, a truly sacramental act, had greater effect on the voyagers than all his preaching; it gave them courage and confidence to do the same." Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat." This illustrates the power of example, the influence that flows out of a small, simple, natural action done in the clear light of God's face; an act in which heaven and earth meet together in proper relationship, and the life of the godly man is full of sacramental action. There is in it all a clear recognition of God, and a blessing of God for His mercies, and an acknowledgment of God's presence that exalts, and purifies, and ennobles the lowliest life. Life in God and with God is always beautiful and worthy and influential. Mr. Aitken s life was of that character. He was born in Alton, near Hawick, Scotland, in the year 1826. He had that supreme privilege in life, a godly upbringing in a strict Presbyterian home; this left its mark on him which was never effaced. He married in Scotland, and came with his family to this country in 1883, from that sweet and lovely spot, so well named, Lilliesleaf. He brought with him to this land all those excellent qualities which belong to the great and influential middle class of Scotland, who are religiously trained, and whose moral culture is of the strictest sort. Indeed, the pure moral character is regarded as the legitimate outcome of a real Christian faith, and no man is sooner discredited there than the man who plays loosely with moral principle. Mr. Aitken was one who exemplified in his life the strength of a scriptural faith, and the sweet composure of a well-grounded confidence in God. In Scotland he was a member of the Established Church at Lilliesleaf, and such was the respect entertained toward him that he was chosen by the congregation to serve them in the office of the Elder, which testified to their appreciation of his godly character, and his consistent religious life. That, in a Presbyterian community, is one of the best degrees a man can attain. He was also Clerk of Session. He was by trade a stonemason, and built his own house here of the grey granite which enters so largely into our enduring structures. He was not spared long to his family and the church here, for he was called home in 1886. But he was long enough with us to leave the impress of his Christian life upon our hearts. He was upright, sedate, serious; a man of consistent godly character; he kept his own way, and minded his own business. His world lay largely within the sphere of his own home, where, if a man does his duty faithfully, he does most for the world at large. His conduct was a course of sacramental acts like that of the great Apostle on the ship in the storm-vexed sea; and the godly influence of his life and his home shone in the character of his son, George, while he lived, and in his daughters, Esther and Margaret, also, who were exemplary Christians and abode in the truth. They were all worthy and honored members of the Church, beloved and respected by all who knew them; and when they died, they died in the faith of their father s Saviour, and in the peace of their father s God. They are there in the New Jerusalem, united and at home for evermore, inheriting the promises.

Ebenezer: A History of the Central Presbyterian Church, Galt, Ontario, with brief sketches of some of its members who have passed on the the other side, The Rev. James A. R. Dickson

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Tombstone in Scotland - Lilliesleaf, Scotland

In Memory of George Aitkin, builder, who died in Galt, Ontario, 23rd Sept. 1886 aged 60 years

George married Elizabeth "Betsy" Turnbull 15 Jun 1855, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 10 Feb 1829, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland; died 6 Feb 1908; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betsy Turnbull
• Name: Elizabeth "Betsy" Aitken
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63027
• Residence: 1855, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1860, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
• Immigration: 1883
• Residence: 1886, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1897, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada