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Bertha M. Mathison

Female 1891 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bertha M. Mathison was born 22 Feb 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Annie Dryden Mathison); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73257


Generation: 2

  1. 3.  Annie Dryden Mathison was born 17 Aug 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William A. Mathison and Louisa Thorburn Rae); died 2 Sep 1944, Madden, Alberta; was buried , Crossfield Cemetery, Crossfield, Alberta.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110457528
    • Name: Annie Dryden Vance
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132442
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. 1. Bertha M. Mathison was born 22 Feb 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William A. Mathison was born 8 Oct 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Matheson, son of John Mathison and Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham); died 21 Dec 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55670976
    • Name: William A. Matheson
    • Name: William A. Mathieson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73252P
    • Birth: 20 Dec 1842, 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
    • Occupation: 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1873, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Notes:

    Oldest Resident Passes

    William A. Mathison Passes in His 91st Year

    Ayr's oldest resident, in the person of William A. Mathison, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex. Fraser, Galt, on Tuesday, in his 91st year, after an illness of
    only two days. Deceased was born at Reidsville, of pioneer parents, and had lived the
    whole of his long lifetime in this vicinity, where he followed the occupation of farming. Mr. Mathison was known to practically everyone in this district where he was highly
    esteemed for his exemplary habits and other good qualities. He was superintendent of Reidsville Sabbath School for a number of years, and was a member of Stanley Street
    Church, later Joining Knox United when the two churches amalgamated. He was married 66 years ago in January to Louise Rae, Alps road, who survives him. Mrs. Mathison is now 85 years of age. He is also survived by the following family of six sons and three daughters: John and Thomas of Galt, Robert and James of Ayr, Edward of Orillia, Walter of Gleischen, Alta.; Mrs. Alex. Fraser, Galt; Mrs. James Scott, Ayr, and Mrs. Vance, Samson, Alta. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Louise, are deceased.
    The funeral will take place from the home of his son, James Mathison, Jedburgh, to the Ayr Cemetery on Friday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock.

    The Ayr News Dec 22 1932 pg 1

    William married Louisa Thorburn Rae 26 Jan 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of William Rae and Mary Ann Dryden) was born 20 Aug 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Louisa Thorburn Rae was born 20 Aug 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Rae and Mary Ann Dryden); died 22 Mar 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55671209
    • Name: Louisa Thorburn Mathison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73253P
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In 86th Year


    Mrs. William Mathison Succumbed to Stroke on Wednesday Last

    One of Ayr's oldest residents in the person of Louisa Rae, relict of the late Wm. A. Mathison, passed away at her home at Jedburgh on Wednesday afternoon of last week, in her 86th year. Deceased suffered a stroke the same morning at 7 o'clock, but prior to this had been enjoying her usual good health. Her husband predeceased her about three months ago. The late Mrs. Mathison was born on the farm on the Alps road and had lived in this neighborhood all her life. Her parents, W. Rae and Anne Dryden were born in Scotland and on coming to Canada settled near Reidsville. Deceased was married in 1866, afterwards living on a farm three miles from where she was born. Mr. and Mrs. Mathison celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary here in 1926. She came to Ayr to live about 20 years ago. She was the youngest member of her family and attained a greater age than any of her brothers or sisters. Her husband was the second youngest of his family and lived to a greater age than any of the other members. She was a Presbyterian, being a member of the former Stanley Street Church here. Surviving are three daughters and son, viz.: Mrs. J. Vance, Madden, Alberta; Mrs. A. Fraser, Galt; Mrs. J. M. Scott, RR 2 Ayr; John, of Galt; Thomas of Galt; Walter of Gleichen, Alberta; Edward of Orillia, and Robert and James of Ayr. The funeral took place from her late home at Jedburgh to the Ayr Cemetery on Friday afternoon, and was largely attended. Rev. J. W. Currie, of Knox United Church, conducted the services. The pallbearers were: John and Thomas of Galt, Edward of Orillia, and Robert and James of Ayr, all sons of deceased, and Harold Scott of Woodstock, a grandson.

    The Ayr News Mar 30 1933 pg 1

    Children:
    1. 3. Annie Dryden Mathison was born 17 Aug 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1944, Madden, Alberta; was buried , Crossfield Cemetery, Crossfield, Alberta.
    2. Agnes Elizabeth Jane Mathison was born 15 Mar 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John A. Mathison was born 8 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1952.
    4. William Robert "Robert" Mathison was born 29 Apr 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Agnes Cunningham Mathison was born 30 Apr 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Thomas George "Tom" Mathison was born NVO 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alexander Walter "Walter" Mathison was born 1 Oct 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Gleischen, Alberta, Canada.
    8. Agnes Elizabeth Jan Mathison was born 15 Mar 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1965, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. James Andrew Mathison was born 13 May 1881, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Jan 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Norman Meldrum Mathison was born 12 Jan 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1928, Irma, Alberta.
    11. Edward Mathison was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Albert Edward Mathison was born 9 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1976, Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.
    13. Herbert Ingles Mathison was born CALC 22 Apr 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Catharine Isabella "Katie" Mathison was born 10 Sep 1888, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1966, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Martha Mathison was born Feb 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    16. Mary Louisa Mathison was born 16 Jan 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1898, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Mathison was born 4 Oct 1794, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (son of Alexander Mathieson and Isabel Grey); died 3 Jun 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188413848
    • Name: John Mathieson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153498P
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    DIED,

    At his residence, 9th Concession of North Dumfries, at a quarter to Two o'clock, on Monday, the 3rd of June,

    Mr. John Mathison,

    Aged 72 years. The Funeral will take place on Wednesday the 5th of June, at Two o'clock, PP. \endash M... from his late residence.

    3 Jun 1868

    _____

    John was a possible brother of Andrew G. Mathieson

    John married Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham 4 Nov 1821, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland. Agnes was born 16 Dec 1803, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 2 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham was born 16 Dec 1803, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 2 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189087682
    • Name: Agnes "Nancy" Mathison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135452
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice.

    DIED, IN NORTH DUMFRIES, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd, at 10 o'clock/ AGNES CUNNINGHAM, Relict of the late John Mathison, Aged 7 years, 4 months, 16 days.

    The funeral will take place on Saturday, 5th ins, at 2 'clock p. m. from her late residence, 9th Con North Dumfries, to the place of interment, Cedar Creek Cemetery

    Friends and acquaintances exspectfully invited.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Alexander Mathison was born 26 Nov 1822, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 8 Jun 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Agnes Mathieson was born 12 Apr 1824, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1 Nov 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Walter Mathison was born 26 Nov 1825, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1 Mar 1910, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, United States.
    4. George Matheson was born 12 May 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 May 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Thomas Mathieson was born 18 Jan 1839, Aberdeen (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margaret Mathieson was born 3 Dec 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1920, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. William A. Mathison was born 8 Oct 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catherine Mathison was born 16 Jun 1844, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1930, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Feb 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John Mathieson was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  William Rae was born 1803, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 1 Dec 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142075518
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33173
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    William — Mary Ann Dryden. Mary (daughter of Andrew Dryden and Janet Cairns) was born 12 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 28 Jan 1804, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 11 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Ann Dryden was born 12 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 28 Jan 1804, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland (daughter of Andrew Dryden and Janet Cairns); died 11 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64075066
    • Name: Ann Dryden
    • Name: Mary Ann Rae
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33213
    • 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; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, yesterday (Sabbath) morning at half-past eight o'clock, Ann Dryden, widow of the late William Rae. Aged 86 Years and 6 Months. Funeral, To-Morrow, (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her son, John Rae, two miles west of Township Hall, to Mount View Cemetery, Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, May 12th, 1890.


    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Rae
    2. Janet Rae was born 4 Aug 1826, , Scotland; died 5 Oct 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas Rae was born CA 1834; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Rae was born 24 Jul 1834, , Scotland; died 15 Feb 1918, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert Rae was born 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1900, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Ann Rae was born 1839, , Scotland; died 19 Mar 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Agnes Rae was born 10 Oct 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Rae was born 23 Dec 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1911, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Louisa Thorburn Rae was born 20 Aug 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Andrew Rae was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. William Rae was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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