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

Selina Crawford Acheson

Female 1864 - 1941  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Selina Crawford Acheson was born 30 Sep 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Nov 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Robert Acheson and Selina Strain); died 1941; was buried , Armstrong, , British Columbia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Selina Crawford Adair
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27624
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

    Selina married Alexander Adair 21 Jun 1899, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of John McNeil Adair and Elizabeth Keachie) was born 12 Mar 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 May 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Robert Acheson was born 1823, Killycairn, Armagh, Ireland (son of Thomas Acheson); died 26 Mar 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188743615
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27620
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Church Membership: 1864, United Presbyterian Church, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister
    • Occupation: 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister of United Presbyterian Church
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; minister

    Notes:

    Mr. Strang's successor as Minister of the United Presbyterian Church in Galt, was the Rev. Robert Acheson, of Galena, Illinois. He was inducted on the 17th June, 1858, and continued pastor of the Church until the year 1873-a period of 15 years. On his leaving his charge in Galt, Mr. Acheson was presented with a purse containing $500 and a most flattering address. His family also received presents. He is now pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at Stamford, near Niagara Falls.

    Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young, 1880 Toronto: Hunter, Rose Pg 85

    Robert — Selina Strain. Selina was born 9 Sep 1835, , Ireland; died 16 Feb 1913, Armstrong, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Selina Strain was born 9 Sep 1835, , Ireland; died 16 Feb 1913, Armstrong, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188743699
    • Name: Selina Acheson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114131
    • Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Dr. George Acheson, Brigadier General was born 23 Aug 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Oct 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1929, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Belinda Anne Acheson was born 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 May 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1927; was buried , Armstrong, , British Columbia, Canada.
    3. 1. Selina Crawford Acheson was born 30 Sep 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Nov 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Armstrong, , British Columbia, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Acheson was born CA 1780, , Ireland; died 1849, , Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138285

    Children:
    1. John Acheson was born CA 1805, Of, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Rev. Robert Acheson was born 1823, Killycairn, Armagh, Ireland; died 26 Mar 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.