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Alexander Edgar

Male 1860 - 1940  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alexander Edgar was born 27 Apr 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall); died 1 Oct 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434770
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132022P
    • Possessions: 1840, Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • 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; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Alexander Edgar

    The death occurred at his home in Galt on Tuesday morning of Alexander Edgar, in his 81st year. He was a son of the late Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall, who came over from Ayrshire and Selkirkshire, Scotland. Deceased was born and lived nearly 70 years on the homestead near Ayr. A successful farmer and stockman, he was elected a director of the Provincial Plowmen's Association at its inauguration, and was at the time of his demise an honorary director of the local association. He was for 25 years connected with the township board of health, and was also the oldest member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., Ayr, being made the recipient of the 50-year Jewel some years ago. Mr. Edgar was deeply concerned in matters of his church. being in the Session of Knox Presbyterian Church. Ayr, some 20 years and later in Knox's Church, Galt, and his heart was in all movements tending to the welfare of the community in which he lived.

    He was married in 1885 to the late Mary Gray, who as a child came over from Ayrshire, Scotland, with her parents. Mrs. Edgar predeceased her husband 15 years ago. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, T. McKenzie, at Detroit; William G. on the homestead, and Elizabeth H., at home. Where are also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the T. Little & Son Funeral Parlors, adjacent to his late residence., at 2.30 p.m. today (Thursday), with interment in the family plot at the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Oct 3 1940 pg 3

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

    Alexander married Mary Gray 25 Mar 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adam Gray and Sarah Hutchison) was born 9 Feb 1854, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Mabel Marion Adelaa Edgar was born 1883; died 1884; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mabel Grace Edgar was born 21 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas McKenzie Edgar was born 5 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1980, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried 31 Dec 1980, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Gray Edgar was born 27 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Feb 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Hutchinson Edgar was born 26 May 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Edgar was born 13 Oct 1823, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland (son of James Edgar and Jean Douglas Wallace); died 20 Sep 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191276953
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124972P
    • Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Possessions: 1840, Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • 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; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1888, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In the Village of Ayr on Wednesday afternoon, September 20th, 1899, at 3 o'clock, Thomas Edgar, In his 76th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence Bute Street, on Saturday, September 23rd, at 2 o'clock, p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend.

    Funeral Card

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

    Thomas — Elizabeth Hall. Elizabeth was born 12 Nov 1831, , Scotland; died 13 May 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 May 1898, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Hall was born 12 Nov 1831, , Scotland; died 13 May 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 May 1898, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191277584
    • Name: Elizabeth Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124997P
    • 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
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died in Ayr, Friday morning, May 13th., at 1 o'clock. Elizabeth Hall Wife of Thomas Edgar, in her 67th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence Bute street, on Monday May 16th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend. [no year given - tombstone: 1898]

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. James Edgar was born 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Marion Edgar was born 2 Mar 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 May 1856, Knox Presbyterian Church, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1864, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John McKenzie Edgar was born CALC 24 May 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1864, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Alexander Edgar was born 27 Apr 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Agnes Elizabeth Edgar was born 28 Apr 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1927, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1927, 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 2. 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. 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.


Generation: 4

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

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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.


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