Jennie Estelle Veitch

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• Name: Jennie Estelle Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94810
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jennie married Albert George "Bud" Ritchie 24 May 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Robert Ritchie and Janet Renwick) was born 5 May 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1963, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Female Ritchie was born 24 Apr 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Apr 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Eleanor Mary Ritchie was born 8 Oct 1932, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 2011, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94766P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Elected Office: 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden of the County of Waterloo

Notes:

ROBERT J. VEITCH

Former Warden of Waterloo County Passes in His 79th Year

The death occurred in Galt, Hospital on Monday of Robert J. Veitch, in his 79th year, after an illness of some two months. Mr. Veitch farmed for many years two miles northeast of Roseville, on the Waterloo Dumfries townline and was known far and wide for his many qualities. He was a member of the Waterloo township council for a number of years, acting in the capacity of both councillor and reeve. He also served a term as warden of Waterloo County Council. Mr.. Veitch was born near Roseville on a farm now owned by Floyd Becker and he was the last member of a pioneer family of 13 children. He was prominent in agricultural circles in the district, being a member of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society and also the North Dumfries Plowmen's Association. He was a Presbyterian in religion and for many years had. been a member of the session of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt.. After leaving the farm Mr. Veitch lived in Galt for a few years and some five or six years ago went to reside at the home of his brother-in-law, John Milroy, Cedar Creek.

Galt Reporter 1943

Robert married Margaret Ann McAllister 8 Jan 1890, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William McAllister and Janet Richardson) was born 7 Jun 1868, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1924; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ann Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94777
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195172923
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140327
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• 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; Church of Scotland
• 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
• Residence: 1888, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday, June 29, at 2.30 A.M., James Veitch, Sr., Aged 66 Years The Funeral will take place on Sunday, July 1st, at 3.00 p.m., from his late residence, lot 39, concession 12, North Dumfries, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, June 30, 1888^.1a

1aWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

James married Mary Ann Hastie 20 Mar 1846, Gore District, Ontario. Mary (daughter of James Hastie and Jane Aitchison) was born 14 Aug 1824, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland; was christened 26 Aug 1824, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 10 Feb 1899, 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 Ann Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140328
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyerian

Notes:

In Memoriam In loving memory of Mary Ann Hastie, Relict of the late James Veitch. Died, Feb. 10th 1899. Aged 74 Years, 6 Months. For God's the Lord's a son [sic] and shield: He'll grace and glory give; And will with hold no good from them That uprightly do live. Psalm 84, 11.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90667
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Janet Richardson 27 Jun 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Thomas Richardson, Esq and Christina Anderson) was born 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet McAllister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87833
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145357

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" Many of the principal settlers of Dumfries came in about 1830. We earn from Mr. William Cowan, River Road, that the following well-known Dumfries families all sailed in the "Argus" of Workington, England, on the 3rd 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 Land-reth, 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 Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

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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

William married Catharine Inglis 29 Jan 1807, Saint Boswells, , Roxburghshire, Scotland. Catharine was born 1786; died 11 Jun 1854, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Veitch
• _FSFTID: I30893
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349013

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At Ayr, on the 11th inst., Mrs. Catharine Yeitch, aged 68 years.

Dumfries Reformer 5 Jul 1854 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140333

James — Jane Aitchison. Jane was born 1782, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died Oct 1858, 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: Jane Hastie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147321

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99831
• 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; United Presbyterian
• 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

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Waterloo, on Tuesday, June 13th, 1882 at 6, o'clock P.M.., William McAllister, Aged 85 Years. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, the 15th inst., at 1 p.m., from his late residence, lot No 11, Beasley Block, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Waterloo, June 14, 1882 Recorder Print, Ayr.

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William — Jane Thompson. Jane was born 1805, , Ireland; died 1 Sep 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1883, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane McAllister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103184
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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Funeral Notice. Died, In North Dumfries, on Saturday, 1st of September, 1883, at 9 o'clock, A.M., Jane Thompson, Relict of the Late William McAllister, Aged 82 years. The funeral will take place on Monday, September 3rd inst., at 3 o'clock, p.m., from the residence of her son-in-law, Arthur Hogg, Lot 31, Concession 8 , to the place of interment, New Cemetery. Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, Sept. 1st, 1883.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82687
• Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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Died, In Waterloo Township, on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 12: 30 o'clock, Thos. Richardson, Aged 82 Years and 9 Months. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 2 miles north of Roseville, on Thursday, 25th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Waterloo, Dec. 23rd, 1890

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Thomas — Christina Anderson. Christina was born 1808, St. Marys, Selkirk, Scotland; died 12 Aug 1862; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Richardson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87385