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

Ethel Kessell

Female 1887 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ethel Kessell was born 10 Mar 1887, , USA (daughter of Kessell and Isabella Wallace); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91968
    • Immigration: 1887


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Kessell was born Abt 1856; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91946

    Isabella Wallace. Isabella (daughter of John Gillespie Wallace and Jeanette "Janet" Simpson) was born 2 Oct 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Wallace was born 2 Oct 1856, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Gillespie Wallace and Jeanette "Janet" Simpson); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Bella Wallace
    • Name: Isabella Kessell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91935
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Children:
    1. Norman Kessell was born 8 Feb 1886, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Ethel Kessell was born 10 Mar 1887, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Gillespie Wallace was born 15 Dec 1834, , Ontario, Canada (son of Hugh Wallace and Isabella Gillespie); died 10 Oct 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1912, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: , USA
    • Birth: , New York State, USA
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187822826
    • House: 1940 Fischer-Hallman, Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91901
    • Residence: 1852, , New York State, USA; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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 Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1912, 16 John St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In Galt, on Thursday, Oct. 10th, 1912, at 4 o'clock p. m., John Wallace, Aged 79 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 16 John St., on Monday afternoon, 14th inst., at 2. 30 o'clock, to Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    House:
    Probably built a house at this location.

    John — Jeanette "Janet" Simpson. Jeanette (daughter of George Simpson and Chloe Ann Randall) was born 28 Jan 1835, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1921, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Jeanette "Janet" SimpsonJeanette "Janet" Simpson was born 28 Jan 1835, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Simpson and Chloe Ann Randall); died 9 Feb 1921, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187822857
    • Name: Jeanette "Janet" Wallace
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91912
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Annie Randall Wallace was born 29 Oct 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1916, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Isabella Wallace was born 2 Oct 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hugh Simpson Wallace was born 6 May 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Alexander R. "Allie" Wallace was born 4 Dec 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1929, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
    5. Alexander Wallace was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Archibald Wallace was born CALC 14 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1867, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jane Wallace was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. John J. Wallace was born 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jean Lake Wallace was born 29 Jun 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Albert Wallace was born 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Norman Wallace was born 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Hugh Wallace was born 5 Jul 1800, , Ayrshire, Scotland (son of John Hogg Wallace and Helen Douglas); died 2 Mar 1884, 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/187822442
    • Occupation: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139918
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    Death of Hugh Wallace, Esq.

    To the long roll of departed heroes of this section we add today the name of Hugh Wallace, of Elloralie, North Dumfries, who entered on his well-earned rest on Friday evening last, aged 84 years.

    When words are written at the close of a life like this they can but feebly express the scenes and vicissitudes through which it passed. The deceased was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and from almost childhood was thrown upon his own resources, being at a very early age apprenticed to the blacksmithing trade. Mastering the details of that business, and at the same time acquiring a very fair education by personal effort - for the making of a living left little time for any schooling - as a young man Mr. Wallace found himself a journeyman blacksmith, working at his trade until he married. The desire to improve his fortunes made him eagerly cast his eyes toward the available lands which afforded scope for the emigrant. In 1832 the die was cast, and in that year he landed on American shores, only there to be greeted with the terrible misfortune of losing his young wife by cholera, which was then raging. For two years thereafter he resided with his child, who is now Mrs. Andrew Landreth, in New York State; but the Township of North Dumfries was in the market, and with its adjacent Townships of Waterloo and Wilmot was attracting a good deal of attention. Turning westward, Mr. Wallace decided upon first visiting this section, and in these days of railways it is difficult of credence that at that time he made the whole distance by driving. On arriving here, he soon selected the land out of which he hewed the valuable homestead where for so many years of his later life he enjoyed more than the usual comforts of a green old age. While clearing and bringing under cultivation the land he had purchased, Mr. Wallace never gave up the trade he had learned at home, and soon got up a little shop wherein, when business called or when outdoor pursuit could not be followed, the busy clang of the hammer, wielded by an arm now powerless, could be heard. During this interval he married the lady who still survives him, a sister of the late Mr. Robert Gillespie, by whom he had seven children, viz.: - Mr. John Wallace, of Waterloo; Mr. James Wallace, of North Dumfries, living near the homestead; Mr. William Wallace, residing on the homestead; Mrs. Wiffler and Miss Wallace, residing with him at the time of his death; and Mrs. John Meikle and Mrs. Peter Hay, of Galt, all of whom worthily reflect in their lives the example set them in integrity, industry and Christian rectitude.

    To think of "Dickie Settlement" and this old familiar face gone, is sad to many in this section. So closely identified with its history, every foot of progress bearing testimony to his industry, frugality and intelligence; the kindest of neighbors and most forgiving of opponents; strict in the higher duties and observances of the Presbyterian body to which he belonged and cordial in its support and progress, a life like this at its close conveys its own lesson of good while it leaves behind a blank.

    Galt Reporter Mar 7 1884 pg 1

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    Died, At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday evening, 29th February, at half-past nine, Hugh Wallace In the 84th year of his age. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Tuesday, March 4th, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., to the Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. N.Dumfries, March 1st, 1884.

    Funeral Card


    Death:
    Tombstone Reads 29 Feb 1884

    Occupation:
    Mr. Wallace never gave up the trade he had learned at home, and soon got up a little shop wherein, when business called or when outdoor pursuit could not be followed, the busy clang of the hammer, wielded by an arm now powerless, could be heard

    Hugh married Isabella Gillespie , New York State, USA. Isabella (daughter of Adam Gillespie and Isabell Colvil) was born 4 Jun 1808, Coylton, , Ayr, Scotland; died 9 Oct 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1885, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Isabella Gillespie was born 4 Jun 1808, Coylton, , Ayr, Scotland (daughter of Adam Gillespie and Isabell Colvil); died 9 Oct 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1885, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Wallace
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139919
    • Immigration: 1832, , New York State, USA
    • 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
    • Residence: 1885, Dickie Settlement, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday, 9th October, at 11.30 P.M., Isabella Gillespie, Relict of the late Hugh Wallace, In her 77th Year. Funeral On Monday afternoon, Oct. 12th, at a quarter past 3, from her late residence to Galt Cemetery Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, Oct. 10, 1885.

    City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

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    At Ellerslie, North Dumfries, on Friday 9th October, at 11:30 p.m., Isabella Gillespie, relict of the late Hugh Wallace, in her 77th year.

    Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

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    Passed Away


    After many months of gradual decay, Mrs. Hugh Wallace, of "Dickie Settlement," widow of the late Hugh Wallace, died on Friday night last in her 77th year. The history of this family is so well known in this section that but few words are necessary now. Mrs. Wallace was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to York State in 1832, in company with her brother, the late John Gillespie. There she was married to her late husband and in 1834, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Gillespie came to this Township, the lands selected being those upon which the rest of their days were spent, their married life extending over a period of fifty years. Of their family there are left Mr. John Wallace, of Waterloo; Mr. James Wallace, residing on his farm close to the Homestead; Mr. Wm. Wallace, residing on the Homestead, as do also two daughters, Mrs. Wifller and Miss Wallace; Mrs. John Meidle, residing with her husband and family on a contiguous farm; and Mrs. Peter Hay, of Galt.

    Mrs. Wallace's funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the assemblage of relatives and friends being very large.

    Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

    Children:
    1. 6. John Gillespie Wallace was born 15 Dec 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1912, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Wallace was born 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. James Wallace was born 10 Feb 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1904, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isabella Wallace was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jean Wallace was born 10 Jul 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Wallace was born 22 Nov 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Wallace was born 9 Jul 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Sarah Wallace was born CALC 21 Jan 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Bella Wallace was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  George Simpson was born Abt 1800; died Abt 1835.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33134

    George — Chloe Ann Randall. Chloe was born 1804, , USA; died 9 Jan 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Chloe Ann Randall was born 1804, , USA; died 9 Jan 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ann Randall
    • Name: Chloe Ann Hunter
    • Name: Chloe Ann Simpson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33131
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: Bef 1861, Little's Corners, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Children:
    1. George Simpson was born 1824, , USA; died 6 Aug 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Jeanette "Janet" Simpson was born 28 Jan 1835, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1921, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.