Duncan Dewar

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-296525P
• Residence: 1841, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland
• Immigration: 1842
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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ERESIDENT OF THE COUNTY 70 YEARS
Duncan Dewar of Welles- ley Passes Away--Well Known and Highly Respected


The funeral was held this afternoon in the village of Wellesley of an aged and highly respected resident of that place, when Mr. Duncan Dewar, aged 72 years, was laid to rest.

On Monday last, death Mr. Dewar from the village, removed where he has resided for many years Before moving to Wellesley Mr. Dewar lived practically his life all on the Dewar homestead. Third line. When two years old. he was taken there with his parents from Scotland, who were early pioneers of the county, his whole life since being spent in the county. He has a large relationship among old families, being related to Robinsons, McGillowees and the McDonalds.

Mr. Dewar was prominent in municipal life. He was a staunch Reformer. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being closely associated with that church at both the Third line and in the village. He was one of the most highly reisdents of the village.

He was an enthusiastic bowler, and will be remembered by many of the Berlin club. Always an ardent bowler, when illness seized him. some years ago, he was made hororary member of the club.

A widow and two sons survive him, besides one brother, Thomas, on the old homestead. Another brother Peter, predeceased him about twenty years ago.

Burial took place this afternoon at the Zion Presbyterian cemetery, which occupies a position on one corner the old Dewar homestead.

The Berlin News Record Thu, Jul 25, 1912 Page 1

Duncan married Catherine "Kit" McGillawee 9 Jan 1895, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Catherine (daughter of Archibald McGillawee and Grace McDonald) was born 5 Dec 1874, Hampstead, North Easthope Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. James Alexander Dewar was born 3 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Archibald Anderson "Anderson" Dewar was born 3 Jul 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-296521P
• Residence: 1828, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland
• Occupation: 1841, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James married Margaret McDonald 27 Dec 1828, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland. Margaret was born 23 Dec 1803, , Scotland; died 23 Aug 1875; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Dewar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-296522
• Residence: 1828, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland
• Residence: 1841, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian