Walter Idington

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145226
• Residence: 1870, 2045 Speedsville, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Waterloo Township, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 29th, at 8.15 o'clock, Walter Idington, Aged 36 Years. Funeral On Friday, 1st December, at 1 o'clock p.m., from his late residence to Galt Cemetery Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Waterloo Township, Nov. 29, 1882.

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IDINGTON, WALTER

In Waterloo Township, on Wednesday morning at 8: 15, November 29^th 1882, aged 36 years. The funeral took place on Fri., Dec. 1^st at 1 from his residence to Galt Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark - Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Walter married Marion Eskdale 17 Oct 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Thomas Eskdale and Marion Shaw) was born 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Idington was born 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Marion Idington was born 22 May 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1970; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Walterina Idington was born 8 Jan 1883, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103730
• Residence: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1884, West Main St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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IDINGTON, PETER

Peacefully, at his residence at West Main Street in Galt, on Monday afternoon at 4: 30, April 23, 1895, aged 89 years. One of the first settlers in this district, one of those hardy pioneers to whom is due the honour of having reclaimed this great and fertile country from the wilderness. He was one of a family of eight, born in Westruther, Mains, Berwickshire, Scotland. During his younger days, he was employed in a bank. Emigrating in the fall of 1833, he travelled through Nova Scotia, part of New Brunswick and New York State, finally settling and taking up land in Puslinch, near the Brock Road. When about 27 years of age, he came to Canada with the intention of seeing what prospects the new country offered. Apparently, he was delighted with this, then, wild and wooded land, as within one year the entire family, with the exception of the only brother, emigrated and settled in Canada. In 1839, he married Catharine Stewart, who predeceased her husband by eleven years. Puslinch continued to be their home for some fourteen years, when they removed to a farm in Waterloo County, near Fisher's Mills, on which they resided until 1875, when they retired from farming and took up their residence in Galt, which continued to be their home until their death. His son, Walter remained on the farm. Mr. Idington was an exceptionally strong and vigorous man and even in his old age, did not suffer from ill health until about a year ago, when he was stricken with paralysis in his left side, thus was unable to walk. This affliction, combined with age, was the cause of his death. Two sisters survive: Mrs. David Allan of Guelph and Mrs. McNaughton of Woodstock. He had a family of three sons and one daughter, of whom one son and one daughter are living, John Idington, Q. C. of Stratford and Miss Idington, who resided with her father. Alexander died when quite young and Walter about thirteen years ago. During his younger days, he was employed in a bank. Mr. Idington was a school trustee for years and a life-long supporter of the Liberal party. He was one who was never afraid to acknowledge his convictions. Knox Church loses one of its most consistent members and strongest supporters. His body was interred in Mount View Cemetery on Thursday afternoon.

-Information from the death certificate: Informant - Jane Idington.

-Information from Badenoch 1832-1967: In 1848, Peter Idington obtained lot 36, rear of concession 8 (Badenoch area) from the Crown.

-Information from the transcription of Crown Cemetery: John Idington, who died Oct. 1, 1846, at age 80 years and his wife Margaret Johnstone, who died Mar. 7, 1856, at age 75 years, are buried here. Probably the father of Peter Idington.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark - Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Peter — Catherine Stewart. Catherine was born 1810, , Perthshire, Scotland; died 12 Jul 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Idington
• Residence: Presbyterian
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103731
• Residence: 1884, West Main St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Galt, on Saturday morning, 12th inst., at 2 o'clock, Catherine Stewart, beloved wife of Peter Idington, in her 75th year.

Galt Reporter Jul 18 1884 pg 1

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Death of Mrs. Idington - When we referred to the serious illness of this lady last week, it was felt that in all human probability the announcement of her death would not be long delayed; and so it has turned out. Mrs. Idington expired at the residence of her husband, West Main street, on Saturday morning last. The deceased lady was widely known in Galt and the township of Waterloo, and was universally respected. Her aged partner in life is left to mourn her loss, together with one son, Mr. John Idington, of Stratford, and one daughter, Miss Idington, of Galt. She was in the 75th year of her age.

Galt Reporter Jul 18 1884 pg 1

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IDINGTON, ALEXANDER

Two sons of Peter and Catherine Idington, Alexander and Walter, died of consumption, the former some ten or twelve years ago (1872-1874).

IDINGTON, CATHERINE (Nee Stewart)

The Galt Reformer says: Mrs. Peter Idington, to whose serious illness we referred in our last issue, succumbed on Saturday morning, 12^th July 1884, in the 75^th year of her age. Mrs. Idington emigrated from Edinburgh, Scotland, to this country in 1834, in company with her brothers, who settled in the township of Flamborough but afterwards removed to the Western States, where they died several years ago. In 1839, she married Peter Idington, who had emigrated from Berwickshire, Scotland in 1833 and settled in the township of Puslinch. They resided in that township until about 1853, when they removed to the neighbourhood of Hespeler, in the township of Waterloo. Four or five years ago, they removed to Galt, leaving their youngest son, Walter, on the farm. Mrs. Idington was much respected by all who knew her. She leaves her aged partner, one son and one daughter - John Idington, Q. C. of Stratford and Miss Idington of Galt. Two sons, Alexander and Walter, died of consumption, the former some ten or twelve years ago, the latter two years ago. Mrs. Idington was sister-in-law to David Allan of Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Allan and Colonel Higinbotham attended the funeral on Tuesday.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark - Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231508