Marjorie Robertson Middlemiss

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• Name: Marjorie Robertson Brown
• Name: Marjory Middlemiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64084
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Marjorie — Egeston Livingston Cameron Brown. Egeston was born Mar 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — . [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Stevens Brown was born 3 Dec 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Birth: Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64082
• Birth: 20 May 1837, , Scotland
• Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

Notes:

MR. ROBERT MIDDLEMISS was an esteemed Elder of the congregation for many years. He was also Superintendent of the Sunday School for a time. While the proof sheets of this volume were being read he was called away (December 1st, 1903). He had been seriously ill for nearly a year. While in health he was faithful in the discharge of his duty, regularly in his place at church and at the weekly prayer-meeting, and taking always a deep interest in the prosperity of the congregation. The handsome set of pulpit chairs was his gift to the new church. He was a good, godly, upright man, consistent and conscientious, retiring, and loving most the quiet and undemonstrative ways of the olden time. He was staid and staunch and sterling. We miss much these men of mark, and mourn their loss here, while we cannot but re-joice that they have safely arrived at home.

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 Pg 371

Robert married Margaret Dalgleish 30 Nov 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Dalgleish and Margaret Barrie) was born 17 Jan 1849, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Middlemiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64083
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Recipes: 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Currant Catsup
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Recipes:
CURRANT CATSUP.

Four pounds nice full ripe currants, one-half pound sugar, one tablespoonful ground cinnamon, cloves and pepper, one tablespoonful salt, one pint vinegar; stew the currants and sugar until quite thick, then add the other ingredients. Bottle for use.

CURE FOR CHILBLAINS

Bathe the feet in hot water, dry thoroughly before the fire, then rub with the following as long as possible. Take a piece of butter the size of a walnut with as much salt as can be worked into it. One or two applications will generally cure the worst cases.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Margaret Taylor and Frances McNaught, The New Galt Cook Book (Revised Edition (Toronto, Ontario: McLeod & Allen, 1898).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55832

Peter — Janet Robertson. Janet was born Abt 1807, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Middlemiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55849

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55850
• Residence: 1848, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason Builder
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian Church
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

MR. THOMAS DALGLIESH was the brother of James Dalgliesh, but not so prominent in the activities of church life as he was. James, being Session Clerk and Representative Elder, was thrown more into the stream of public life, and lived more in the eye of the church. But Thomas was no less a strong man of marked personality. He was a member of the congregation from the beginning, and an Elder from March, 1858, till his death, fulfilling all the duties of the office with faithfulness to the church and honor and praise to himself. He was a fine example of the Christian of former days, full of theological knowledge, well read in the history of the Church, familiar with the famous men of the past through their biographies, and cherishing the memories of bygone times as a precious possession. He was a thoughtful man and delighted in reading the best books, and Review articles of the first class, in which there was something to give the mind healthy exercise, calling forth its powers and making it strong. He loved the old divines, Boston, Erskine, Lawson and the "Marrow of Modern Divinity." He often spoke of Boston's "Crook in the Lot" approvingly. The Life of Dr. Lawson, of Selkirk, was a favorite biography. It was to him a real refreshment to converse a while on the great movements of the times, whether political or religious.

The Rev. Walter Inglis, of Ayr, calling at the manse, would often end up an interesting conversation with "Weel, I ll awa tae my auld howf " this was to Thomas Dalgliesh's, where he usually stayed when visiting Galt They were kindred spirits and loved largely the same things with the same fervor One of the distinctive notes of the old Scotch life is the unique place given to the Church and the ministry. These are not so subordinated that they lose all significance; the very opposite, they are lifted into the light and made conspicuous. They are ruling elements in the life. Hence the love for and the respect paid to the minister. Hence the truly Old Testament feeling about the house of God: " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem." Often I have heard Mr. Dalgliesh speak of the time he went to church in the early days, near Ayr, and sat on rough boards set on the ends of logs, and no stove heating the house, even in the midst of winter. Yet, he affirmed, they never felt cold. Ah, I imagine it was a case like that recorded in the Gospel: Did not our hearts burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us the Scriptures ?" The Word was precious in those days. It was heard only occasionally and was greatly desired and prized. He would often, too, compare the former days with these latter ones and mark the changes that had come. The rise of temperance feeling he thought specially significant. "I have seen a pail full of whiskey in the grocery store, and at the end of the rigs on the field that was being harvested, and at a barn raising. I have seen it stand there with a tin cup to dip it out with and take a drink, and nobody thought anything of it then; but now that has gone. It could hardly be done now. Ah, sir, the world moves! "And no doubt it does. But how long shall men be under the necessity of fighting that blighting curse, the drink traffic, ere it is driven from the earth? How long?

Mr. Dalgliesh had lived a toilsome life and when sickness came it quickly subdued the once powerful frame and laid him low. He sank slowly, growing gradually weaker till he slept his last sleep, and a good man was missed from among us.

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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THE first settlers of Dumfries were generally of a superior class. With few exceptions, they had received a good education at the Parochial Schools of their native land, and many of them brought with them to Canada a thirst for knowledge which even the necessities of bush life could not eradicate. This led to very early endeavours to combine instruction with amusement during their leisure hours.

It will surprise many to learn, however, that as early as 1834, when clearings were but few and far between, and when the wolf and bear were not unfrequent visitors, that a Debating society was in full blast during the winter evenings. Such was the fact„ however, and long and excit-ing were the discussions which took place.

The scene of these intellectual combats was the home Mr. John Reid, after whom the clachan of Reidsville has been called, and who only passed away to his rest a few months ago. The members of the society were Messrs.John Black, John Reid, Thomas and James Dalgliesh, William Veitch, Alex. Turnbull, Thomas Ritchie, William Hastie, Andrew Mathieson, James Cunningham, Andrew Elliott, John Currie, John Johnston, George Cunningham, Alex. Beckett, James Oliver, Thomas Cleghorn, and occasionally a few others. A majority of these gentlemen still survive, and the mere recital of their names will awaken in the minds of those acquainted with them, many pleasing, and possibly some sad, reminiscences of the past.

It is needless to say that this Society was an exceedingly vigorous one, and that the questions discussed were characteristic of the time. Among them were the following:
(1) Which is most benefit to mankind, Agriculture or Commerce ?
(2) Whether is the profane man or the hypocrite most injury to society?
(3) Which is the most destructive element, fire or water?
(4) Whether does wood or iron most benefit mankind ? and
(5) Would a ship made of iron sink or swim?

The debates upon these and similar subjects, which, in the absence of candles, sometimes took place by the light of burning pine knots, were characterised by deep interest and not a little talent, and, to use the language of one of the participants: "Nothing could exceed the enjoyment of these gatherings."

The annual dinner of the Debaters was an occasion never to be forgotten. It was also held at Mr. Reid's house, but the viands were provided by the members of the Society generally. It could not boast of the cuisine of Delmonico, nor of bills of fare in French and perfume. It was considered, however, a veritable feast at that time. The Society unitedly purchased a sheep. That was the first step. From this was made soup, a haggis-the oat-meal for which had to be brought from a drug store in Dundas and roast and boiled joints. Add to this description, a few " cakes of the period," and you have the dinner, gastronomically considered, in all its glory

It was, however, "the feast of reason and flow of soul" which followed, that gave the occasion its princi-pal attraction. The speeches-the songs-the hilarity-can be better imagined than described. As an illustration of the mirthful spirit which prevailed, it may be mentioned that, on one occasion, whilst ladling out huge platefuls of the steaming haggis, John Black, the chairman, vigorously recited Burns' address to that famous dish:

"Fair, fa your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin' race;
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe or thairm,
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm."

Nothing could better illustrate the character of the early settlers of Dumfries than efforts at intellectual improvement under such formidable difficulties. It is not too much to say of them, that no part of Canada has been settled by a class of men of greater physical and mental energy. "None but Lowland Scotchmen would ever have cleared North Dumfries," is a remark which has frequently been made. This may be an exaggeration. But those who remember how heavily timbered, how stony and how swampy its rugged hills and valleys were forty years ago, will readily admit, that only the highest courage, and most indomitable energy and perseverance, could have made the township what it is today in the same space of time. Had their work to be done over again, could a magician's wand once more make Dumfries the tangled forest it was when this history began, we venture to say their descendants would never undertake to perform it!

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young, 1880 Toronto: Hunter, Rose

Thomas married Margaret Barrie 3 Mar 1848, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Barrie and Margaret Turnbull) was born 1827, , Scotland; died 24 Feb 1904; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Dalgleish
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55851
• Residence: 1848, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian Church
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Recipes: 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Recipes: 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shepherd's Pie

Notes:

Recipes:
KIDNEY SOUP.

MRS. T. DALGLEISH.

One beef kidney cut in small pieces, butter size of a walnut, one and a half tablespoonfuls rice flour wet with water, and one quart of cold water, one tablespoonful of tomato catsup, one tablespoonful of Worcester sauce, pepper and salt to taste. Boil one and a half hours. Brown the kidney with butter.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Margaret Taylor and Frances McNaught, The New Galt Cook Book (Revised Edition (Toronto, Ontario: McLeod & Allen, 1898).

Recipes:
SHEPHERD'S PIE.

MRS. T. DALGLEISH.

Chop cold beef fine, moisten well with water, season to taste. Put in a deep dish, cover with nice potatoes. Bake in the oven twenty minutes. If desired a small onion may be added.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Margaret Taylor and Frances McNaught, The New Galt Cook Book (Revised Edition (Toronto, Ontario: McLeod & Allen, 1898)

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42711
• Epidemic: 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Robert — Elspeth Hogg. Elspeth was born 1774, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 23 Aug 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elspeth Dalgleish
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42712
• Epidemic: 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227377700
• Historic Building: 46 Crest Court, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138895
• Residence: 1815, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Immigration: 1829, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 13, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 14, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 15, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

George married Margaret Turnbull 8 Oct 1814, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Margaret was born 1793, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Sep 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Name: Margaret Barrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138893
• Residence: 1815, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Immigration: 1829, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

Notes:

In Galt, on Tuesday, Sept. 4th, at 1'clock pm, Margaret, relict of the late George Barrie, in her 91st year.

Galt Reporter Sep 7 1883 pg 1

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Death of Mrs. George Barrie

Last week the Reporter contained a sort notice of the death of Mrs. James Cowan, and therein was mentioned that of the old folks who remained to us the most prominent were Mrs. George Barrie and Mrs. David Potter. Today we are called upon to record the death of one of these two in the person of Mrs. George Barrie, who passed quietly away on Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, pm. Mrs. Barrie was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and was married there, emigrating to Canada, with her husband, in 1829, in company with the last James Cowan and his wife, the lady whose death was announced last week and Walter Cowan and wife, both long since dead. They all took up land at once, Mr. Barrie the homestead now occupied by the youngest of his children, Mr. Alexander Barrie; James Cowan the homestead now occupied by Mr. Thos. Cowan; and Walter Cowan the homestead now occupied by Mr. Wm. Cowan. For a time, while a house was being built on his land, Mr. Barrie occupied a house on the top of "Dickson's" hill, but as soon as ever his own house was read the family moved into it and there laid the foundation by industry of the fine properties now owned by the sons, Mr. Robert Barrie, now retired and living in Galt; Mr. Walter Barrie, residing near Ayr; Mr. John Barrie, residing on the farm just north of the homestead; and Mr. George Barrie, residing on the farm almost adjoining to the west, and the homestead now occupied by Mr. Alexander Barrie. The father, Mr. George Barrie, died in 1863. Himself and wife the descendants of the sturdy Scottish race who made Scotland revered, they have left behind them a family which is a household word in this section, for besides the sons enumerated there are yet living three daughters, viz, Mrs. Hugh Morton, now residing with her husband in Galt; Mrs. John Cavers, of North Dumfries; and Mrs. Thos. Dalgleish, of Galt. For convenience in attending church

Mrs. Barrie was a prominent member of Knox Church

she came about a year ago to reside with Mrs. Dalgleish, in Galt. A little more than ten days ago the deceased lady was attacked with inflammation of the bowels; and although at times it appeared as if she might throw off the attack her strength became so much reduced that, after severe suffering, she gently closed her eyes to this world at the hour mentioned on Tuesday. Mrs. Barrie was in the 92nd year of her age, was a woman of strong Christian affections, and in the early days of Dumfries took a leading part in all that fell to the lot of a pioneer's wife.

Galt Reporter Sep 7 1883 pg 1

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Died, In Galt, on Tuesday, Sept.4th, at 1 o'clock p.m., Margaret, Relict of the late George Barrie, In her 91st year. Funeral On Thursday, 6th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., from the residence of Mr. Thos. Dalgleish to the Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Galt, Sept. 4th, 1883.

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