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

Janet Douglas "Jeannie" Edgar

Female 1869 - 1905  (35 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Janet Douglas "Jeannie" Edgar was born 15 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Edgar and Katherine Kirkwood Deans); died 22 Jun 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jun 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211831352
    • Name: Janet Douglas "Jeannie" Morton
    • Name: Jeannie B. Edgar
    • Name: Jennie Douglas Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72860
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, June 22nd, 1905, at 7.30 a.m., Jeannie D. Edgar, Beloved wife of Robert Morton, in her 36th year. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, lot 38 con. 7, North Dumfries, on Saturday, June 24th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

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    Death of Mrs. Robert Morton
    - The entire community was very much depressed last Thursday by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Robert Morton, who succumbed to pernicious anemia after an illness, of about 4 months, during most of which time she was under the parental roof and had good medical attendance and the care of a loving mother and sister. As each week or month passed by, the great hope prevailed that her former good health would carry her through. During all those weeks she was never heard to complain, but was cheerful and always pleased to see her many friends. The deceased whose maiden name was Jeannie D. Edgar, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Edgar, North Dumfries. Six years ago last November she became the wife of Mr. Robert Morton, and was happily domiciled in a pleasant home on the out skirts of the village. Respected and loved by a wide circle of relatives and friends, her death in the prime of womanhood, aged scarcely, 36 years, was a severe shock to all. The funeral took place from her father's residence on Saturday afternoon and was very largely attended, about 125 vehicles being in the long procession as the cortege wended its way to the beautiful Ayr cemetery, only a short distance from the home now left disconsolate. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev John Thomson, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Nixon and Grant, and were more than usually impressive. A wealth of beautiful floral tributes attested, to some extent at least the love of those whose sorrow is practically inexpressible. Besides her sorrowing husband, father and mother she leaves an only sister and two brothers - Allan in South Dumfries and William at home. The News joins a host of friends in extending sympathy to the sorely bereaved relatives.

    The Ayr News Jun 29 1905 pg 8

    Janet married Robert Morton 23 Nov 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of William Morton and Elizabeth Mitchell) was born 29 Jan 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1948, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Edgar was born Aug 1835, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland (son of James Edgar and Jean Douglas Wallace); died 5 May 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287640P
    • Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1905, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    William married Katherine Kirkwood Deans 27 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Mathew Deans and Mary Connell) was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Katherine Kirkwood Deans was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Mathew Deans and Mary Connell); died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Deans
    • Name: Katherine Kirkwood Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72730P
    • Residence: 1861, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
    • 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

    Children:
    1. James Allan "Allan" Edgar was born CALC 4 Dec 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1930, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Matthew Wallace Edgar was born CALC 22 Mar 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jane Douglas Edgar was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Janet Douglas "Jeannie" Edgar was born 15 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jun 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Edgar was born 16 Jun 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1953, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Thomas Edgar was born 2 Aug 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1956, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 May 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James EdgarJames Edgar was born 1796, , Scotland (son of Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hogg); died 22 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1873, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190714398
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78496P
    • Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ensign
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1877, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In North Dumfries, near Ayr, this (Saturday) morning, at 6 o'clock. James Edgar, Aged 77 Years. Funeral, on Tuesday, the 25th inst., at one o'clock P.M., from his late residence, Lot 38, 7th Con., to the Burying Ground one mile east of Ayr. North Dumfries, March 22nd, 1873.

    Funeral Card

    James married Jean Douglas Wallace 28 Jul 1821, Girvan, , Ayr, Scotland. Jean (daughter of John Hogg Wallace and Helen Douglas) was born 16 May 1798, Mosside, AYR, Scotland; was christened 18 May 1798, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland; died 23 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1884, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jean Douglas WallaceJean Douglas Wallace was born 16 May 1798, Mosside, AYR, Scotland; was christened 18 May 1798, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland (daughter of John Hogg Wallace and Helen Douglas); died 23 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1884, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190714452
    • Name: Jean Douglas Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78565
    • Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1884, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, near Ayr, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 3 o'clock P.M., Jane Wallace, Relict of the late James Edgar, Aged 86 Years, 7 Months. Funeral On Friday, 26th inst., at 11 o'clock, A.M., from her late residence, Lot 38, 7th Con., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. North Dumfries, Dec. 23, 1884.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Thomas Edgar was born 13 Oct 1823, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 20 Sep 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Helen Edgar was born 29 Mar 1825, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 9 Sep 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Edgar was born 14 Jul 1826, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 7 Aug 1907, Salem, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Aug 1907, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ann Edgar was born 1828, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Edgar was born 14 Feb 1828, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 9 Nov 1908, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Nov 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Edgar was born 7 Jun 1830, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened , Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1 Oct 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1894, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alexander "Sandy" Edgar was born 27 Mar 1832, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 1 Apr 1832, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1 Apr 1915, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Gorrie Public Cemetery, Gorrie, Huron Co., Ontario.
    8. James Edgar was born 29 Apr 1834, Crossroads, Ayshire, Scotland; died 27 Apr 1912, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. 2. William Edgar was born Aug 1835, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 5 May 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Jane Edgar was born 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1914, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Helen Edgar was born 26 Oct 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 May 1912, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Mathew Deans was born 1787, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 24 Apr 1876, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162389601
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33526

    Mathew — Mary Connell. Mary was born 1805, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Connell was born 1805, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Deans
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33527

    Notes:

    Died, on Sunday, the 6th instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., Mrs. Matthew Deans, Aged 71 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, the 8th Instant, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, Keg Lane, to the place of Interment, Paris Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. South Dumfries, May 7, 1877.

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Richard Deans was born 28 Nov 1829, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland; died 4 May 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Deans was born 17 Dec 1835, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland; died 9 May 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
    3. Agnes Deans was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Katherine Kirkwood Deans was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Deans was born 18 Sep 1843, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1889, , Branch Co., Michigan; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
    6. William Deans was born 13 Jan 1846, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas Edgar was born CA 1768; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178188

    Thomas — Elizabeth Hogg. Elizabeth was born CA 1768; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Hogg was born CA 1768; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211265

    Children:
    1. John Edgar was born 1792, Straiton, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 14 Oct 1792, Straiton, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. James Edgar was born 1796, , Scotland; died 22 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1873, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Hogg Wallace was born CA 1769; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261894060
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211270

    John — Helen Douglas. Helen was born 4 Jun 1770, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland; died 10 May 1840; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Helen Douglas was born 4 Jun 1770, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland; died 10 May 1840; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261894040
    • Name: Helen Wallace
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211269
    • Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.

    Children:
    1. 5. Jean Douglas Wallace was born 16 May 1798, Mosside, AYR, Scotland; was christened 18 May 1798, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland; died 23 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1884, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hugh Wallace was born 5 Jul 1800, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 2 Mar 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Sarah Wallace was born CALC 15 Aug 1804, , Scotland; died 20 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 1886, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Helen Wallace was born 1812, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1841; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.