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

Maude Edgar

Female - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maude Edgar (daughter of James Allan "Allan" Edgar and Christena McCormick); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224831
    • Residence: 1938, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Allan "Allan" Edgar was born CALC 4 Dec 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Edgar and Katherine Kirkwood Deans); died 18 Sep 1930, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Allan Edgar
    • Occupation: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117763
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Funeral of Allan Edgar

    The funeral of the late James Allan Edgar of Paris, whose death occurred on Thursday, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The service in Paris was conducted by Rev. W. F. McConnell, while Rev. J. W. Currie of Ayr officiated at graveside. The funeral was held under the auspices of the I. 0. 0. R., many members of the order being in attendance. The pallbearers were: John Cochrane, Matthew Deans, Allan Scott, Paris; Alex. Edgar, Robert Edgar, Gorrie, and Geo. D. Black, Ayr. The late Mr. Edgar, who was in his 89th year, was born on the farm now owned by William T. Edgar, two miles south-west of Ayr. He engaged in farming the greater part of his life, retiring to Paris a number of years ago. Besides his wife, he is survived by four children: Wallace, Strathclair, Man.; John, south of Paris; James, Paris, and Morton, London. One brother and one sister, William T. Edgar and Miss Mary Edgar, south-west of Ayr, also survive.

    The Ayr News Sep 25 1930 pg 1


    Occupation:
    Threshing machine owned by Allan Edgar, while on his brother William T. Edgar's farm. Men in the photograph Allan Egard, Murdo McRae, Wallace Edgar, Morton Guthrie, John Edgar and Hunter Cassady.

    James married Christena McCormick 1 Jul 1908, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Christena was born 1872, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Christena McCormick was born 1872, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christena Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340071
    • Misfortune: 1938; found dead 1 month after death
    • Residence: 1938, 51 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. J. Allan Edgar Passes - Funeral service for Mrs. James A. Edgar, late of 51 McNaughton St., Galt, was held Friday from the T. Little & Son Ltd. Funeral Home, Galt, to Ayr Cemetery for interment. Rev. Dr. J. D. Smart officiated and the pallbearers were Harry Taylor, William, Morton and James Edgar, Morton Guthrie and Angus, Ainslie. The late Mrs. Edgar was found dead in bed the previous Wednesday when police broke into the house following information from neighbors. Coroner Jas. McQueen considered she had probably been dead for a month. A daughter, Miss Maud McCormick, Eramosa Rd., was notified. The family formerly lived in South Dumfries on the farm later occupied by Thompson Kilgour.

    The Ayr News Jun 23 1938

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    EDGAR, CHRISTINE "CHRISTY" (Nee McCormick)

    The body of Mrs. Christine Edgar, 72 year old widow, was found in her home, 51 McNaughton St. in Galt, on Wednesday, June 15, 1938. Mrs. Edgar had not been seen since May 13 and a sister, Mrs. Harry Taylor, living a few doors away, thought she was in the country visiting relatives. Yesterday, she learned differently and her husband notified police, who forced an entrance. Her body was in bed, attired in night clothes. Coroner McQueen said he believed she had been dead a month, having passed away in her sleep. A daughter, Miss Maude McCormick, lives near Guelph.

    -Information from Knox Presbyterian Church of Crieff baptism records: B. Jan. 15, 1864, daughter of Angus McCormick and Barbara Blair, residing on the Gore of Puslinch.

    -Information from the marriage certificate: On July 1, 1908, she married James Allan Edgar.

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

    Children:
    1. 1. Maude Edgar died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Edgar was born Aug 1835, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland (son of James Edgar and Jean Douglas Wallace); died 5 May 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287640P
    • Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1905, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    William married Katherine Kirkwood Deans 27 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Mathew Deans and Mary Connell) was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Katherine Kirkwood Deans was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Mathew Deans and Mary Connell); died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Deans
    • Name: Katherine Kirkwood Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72730P
    • Residence: 1861, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 2. James Allan "Allan" Edgar was born CALC 4 Dec 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1930, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Matthew Wallace Edgar was born CALC 22 Mar 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jane Douglas Edgar was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Janet Douglas "Jeannie" Edgar was born 15 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jun 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Edgar was born 16 Jun 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1953, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Thomas Edgar was born 2 Aug 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1956, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 May 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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.

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    • 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. 9.  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.

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    • 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. 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. 4. 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.

  3. 10.  Mathew Deans was born 1787, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 24 Apr 1876, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162389601
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33526

    Mathew — Mary Connell. Mary was born 1805, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Connell was born 1805, , Renfrewshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162389615
    • Name: Mary Deans
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33527

    Notes:

    Died, on Sunday, the 6th instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., Mrs. Matthew Deans, Aged 71 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, the 8th Instant, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, Keg Lane, to the place of Interment, Paris Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. South Dumfries, May 7, 1877.

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Richard Deans was born 28 Nov 1829, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland; died 4 May 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Deans was born 17 Dec 1835, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland; died 9 May 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
    3. Agnes Deans was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Katherine Kirkwood Deans was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Deans was born 18 Sep 1843, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1889, , Branch Co., Michigan; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
    6. William Deans was born 13 Jan 1846, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.