Georgina Helen Thomson

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Funeral On Tuesday
Librarian, Author Dies in Hospital

Funeral service will be Tuesday for Miss Georgina Helen Thomson, scholar, historian, librarian, author of recently published Crocus in Meadowlard Country, who died Saturday at 71.

Her book, published last week deals with the southern Alberta Parkland area where she was raised.

She died in Holy Cross Hospital after a lengthy illness.

She lived in Calgary for 40 years.

MANY ORGANIZATIONS

She was a member of organizations ranging from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Friends of the Indian, a group devoted to protecting and fostering the traditions and Alberta Indians.

Born in Galt, Ont., of Scottish parents, she travelled west with them in 1904 to settle the Thomson homestead at Parkland. When a public school opened in that Prairie country she attended it, then moved to Calgary and a year of high school. Four months in Normal School ended with a move back home and a six-year teaching career.

In 1919, she graduated from the University of Alberta with first class honors in English and two gold medals. Later she secured her MA.
She went directly into high school teaching at both Vermilion and Calgary. After 3 years she joined the Calgary Public Library staff, then began a 14? year career that ended with her retirement after 30 years in charge of the reference department.

She declared once it was "the most rewarding job in Calgary" and enjoyed working with people from all walks, many of whom looked up her as a mother, aunt, confidant.

MAIN SPEAKER

She was named in 1955 to be the main speaker at Alberta's 50th jubilee celebrations in Parkland. The same year, then mayor of Calgary, Donald H. Mackay presented to her a citation "for distinguished and exceptional public service in the field of arts and letter."

She was a charter member of the Calgary University Women's Club and at one time or another a member of Calgary Women's ??? Club, instrumental in campaigning for the first library in Calgary, Calgary Branch, Alberta Historical Society, Book Club, Mount Royal College Educational Club.

She lived in recent years with her widowed sister, Mrs. War?? Chadd? Linton, 3012 5A St. S.W.

She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. John ? (Ethel) Wilson, Parkland, one brother, D. James Thomson, Seattle, ? nieces and nephews and ? grand-nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Tuesday ?? in Jacques Funeral home, ??? officiating. Burial will be at Burnsland Cemetery.

From the Calgary Herald, December 23, 1963

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146275
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

George — Helen Wilson. Helen (daughter of Alexander Wilson and Agnes Brown) was born 4 Apr 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1937, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139987
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America

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Elderly Woman Dies After Fall From Back Step

Coming from the back step of her home at 323 Scarboro avenue about 4 p.m. yesterday, Mrs. Helen Thomson, 79, was rushed to the General Hospital in Starr's ambulance, but died about 5:30 p.m. the result of a badly fracture pelvis and shock, received in the fall.
Born in Galt, Ontario, Mrs. Thomson came west to Parkland in 1904 to farm with her husband, whom she married 57 years ago. She had lived in Calgary since 1918. She was formerly a member of Knox United and at the time of her death was a member of Scarboro Avenue United church. She was a graduate of Tassie Grammar school in Galt, and of the Toronto Normal school, and taught school for three years prior to her marriage.

Surviving are her husband, George B. Thomson, five daughters, Mrs. W.C. Magee of California; Mrs. John G. Wilson and Mrs. Walter G. Hawk of Parkland, Mrs. Warwick Linton and Miss Georgina Helen Thomson, both of Calgary; a brother, David B. Wilson; 17 grandchildren and .....great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Jacques funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. D. Robert Paton, of Scarboro Avenue Church officiating. Interment will be in Burnsland.

The Calgary Daily Herald, Thursday, May 13, 1937, page 13

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169118
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1879, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: Abt 1880, 263 Plains Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; double buff brick
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteriian
• Residence: 1886, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 34, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Death of Mr. James Thompson, of Strasburg

The announcement that this well-known resident passed away on Friday morning last, will not take our readers by surprise. From the time the terrible nature of his injury was discovered, it was known that his fate was sealed and that while he might linger for a few days - indeed, the wonderful strength of his constitution lengthened his life beyond the expectancy of his medical attendants - the result was certain. Medical aid was comparatively useless. The fracture of the spine was inward, so that operating was out of the question, and all that laid in their power was to mitigate his sufferings somewhat.

Mr. Thompson was a very old resident of Waterloo. Probably in this section there has not been a man more generally known and respected. Of a shrewd turn of mind, he possessed a wide knowledge which enabled him to take a prudent part in the discussion of almost any question; his caustic speech and happy, witty illustrations, frequently stripping the folly of an opponent's argument or turning his shaft aside harmless. Through industry he had acquired a very handsome and valuable property. He leaves a widow and three sons and six daughters, viz.: - Mr. Alex Thomson, of Michigan; Mr. George Thomson, of North Dumfries; Charles, living on the homestead; Mrs. Lawrason, of North Dumfries; Mrs. Duncan Robinson, of Wingham; Mrs. Tillie, of Luther; Mrs. Walter Brydon, of California; and Misses Lizzie and Isabella, living with their mother and brother on the farm.

Mr. Thomson was the son of the late Mr. Alex Thomson, of near Roseville, North Dumfries. Of his brothers and sisters there are living Messrs. Robert and Joseph Thomson of Roseville; Mr. John Thomson, and Mr. T. W. Thomson, Division Court Clerk, Fergus.

His funeral on Sabbath afternoon last, from his late residence to Doon cemetery was very largely attended by residents from all parts of this and adjacent counties, there being 112 teams containing those attending. Rev. Mr. Tait, of Berlin, in the absence of Rev. Mr. Haigh, of Hespeler, who was unwell, officiated at the impressive ceremonies at the residence, Rev. Mr. Haigh joining at the cemetery.

Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

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In Waterloo, on Friday, 13th inst., at half-past 12 o'clock, noon, James Thomson, in his 61st year.

Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

James — Margaret Brodie. Margaret was born 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35218
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Memoriam Died Near Strasburg, on Sunday, March 20th, 1910 at 3 o'clock,a.m. Margaret Brodie relict of the late James Thomson in her 80th year. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, March 22nd, at one o'clock p.m., from her late residence, near Strasburg, to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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• Name: Alex Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74659
• Immigration: 1830, , Canada
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America
• Residence: 1890, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 22, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1903, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 22, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Loving Memory Died On Thursday, Nov. 5th, 1903, At 9 o'clock, p.m., Alexander Wilson, Aged 77 years, 2 weeks and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Lot 22, Concession 12, North Dumfries, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Alexander married Agnes Brown 22 Jan 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of David Brown and Elizabeth Scott) was born 1826, , Scotland; died 5 Aug 1890, Dickie Settlement, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139985
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America

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Died, In North Dumfries, Dickie Settlement, this (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock, Agnes Brown, Wife of Alexander Wilson, Aged 64 Years, 1 Month and 20 Days. Funeral, On Thursday afternoon, 7th inst., at two o'clock, from the residence of her husband, Lot 22, Con. 12, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, August 5th, 1890.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135526
• Immigration: 1833, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In Roseville, N. Dumfries, on Saturday morning, 13th inst., at 10 minutes to 1 o'clock, Alexander Thomson, Aged 81 Years, 2 Months & 3 Days. The funeral Will take place on Tuesday forenoon, at 10 o'clock a.m., from his late residence, Roseville, to Ayr Cemetery. Roseville, September 13th, 1879.


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Obituary - After some time of illness, Mr. Alex Thomson, of Roseville, has passed to his rest. Deceased was a native of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, emigrating to this country in 1833. After his arrival here, he spent a few years in Montreal, then in 1836 moved out on the farm he so long occupied in North Dumfries, near the village of Roseville. Patient industry hewed out there a very fine homestead, and with his family he reaped the benefit of his labors for many years, ultimately retiring about six years ago from active life, removing into Roseville, where he spent the last years of his life. He was very much respected in this section. His long residence here made him widely known, and we are glad to say that he deservedly obtained and retained the respect and friendship of those with whom he associated. His aged partner in life died about two years ago, and of his family there are living five sons and two daughters, viz.: Mr. Robt. Thomson, near Roseville; Mr. James Thomson, near Strasburg, Waterloo; Mr. Joseph Thomson, of New Dundee; Mr. Thomas W. Thomson, of Fergus; Mr. John Thomson, of Seaforth; Mrs. John Henderson, Elora; and Mrs. Robt. Walker, of Roseville. The deceased was interred in the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday forenoon last, the funeral being attended by a very large number of his old friends.

Galt Reporter Sep 19 1879 pg 2

Alexander — Margaret Richardson. Margaret was born CALC 8 Dec 1795, , Scotland; died 26 May 1877, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135525
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In Roseville, N. Dumfries, on Saturday morning, the 26th inst., at 5 o'clock Margaret Richardson, Beloved Wife of Alexander Thomson, Sen., Aged 81 years, 5 Months and 18 Days. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral on Tuesday next, the 29th inst., at 1 o'clock P.M., from her Husband's Residence, Roseville, to the place of interment, Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Roseville, May 26th, 1877.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73682P
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

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Died, Last night, (Monday), 11th October, at six o'clock P.M., at the residence of his son, James Wilson, Lot 25, 10th Concession, North Dumfries, Robert Lundie Wilson, Aged 73 Years and 7 Months. Funeral, On Wednesday, October 13th, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from the Residence of his Son, Lot No. 25, 10th Con., North Dumfries, to the Cedar Creek Burying Ground. North Dumfries, October 12th, 1875.


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Robert — Mary Crow. Mary was born 1794, , Scotland; died 28 Feb 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122168P
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

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• Possessions: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 26, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 2224 Cedar Creek Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; his log house called "Primside Hill"
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-1455
• Immigration: Abt 1831, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

Notes:

"Many of the principal settlers of Dumfries came in about 1830. We learn from Mr. William Cowan, River Road, that the following well-known Dumfries families all sailed in the "Argus" of Workington, England, on the 3^rd June, 1829: those of Francis Hogg, Walter Cowan, James Cowan, George Barrie and Hector Rennelson. The voyage was only nine weeks and two days!

"The families of the following persons also came out together by the 'Sarah Mary Ann,' of Maryport, England, in April 1831: George Landreth, James Bunyan, Thomas Adams, John Kerr, David Brown, Adam Kersell, Robert Cranston, James and Walter Deans, John, Thomas and William Henderson, John and William Veitch, Robert Laidlaw (father of James Laidlaw M.P.P.), Paisley Block; James Little and Robert Aitkin, Blue Lake, and James Davidson, Keg Lane, near Paris. With possibly one exception, all these families were from Roxburghshire, Scotland. Voyage - five weeks and four days.

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of North Dumfries. Toronto: Hunter, Rose and Company, 1880; footnotes, pgs 60-61, by The Hon. James M. Young

Residence:
This house was dismantled in 2009 and was located at 2224 Cedar Creek Rd., Cambridge, Ontario and moved to 15 Welsh Dr., Ayr, Ontario

David — Elizabeth Scott. Elizabeth was born CALC 7 Nov 1790, , Scotland; died 21 Jul 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42120
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
• Residence: 1878, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 22, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, At "Primside Hill," on Sabbath evening, July 21st, at half-past ten o'clock, Elizabeth Scott, Relict of the late David Brown, of Cedar Creek, Aged 87 Years and 8 Months. Funeral, On Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 4 o'clock, P.M., from the Residence of her Son-in-law (Mr. Alex. Wilson,) Lot 22, 12th Con., North Dumfries, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. North Dumfries, July 22nd, 1878.

Funeral Card of Elizabeth Scott

Residence:
Here home was called "Primside Hill" and the log house was moved in 2008.