Lieut. Norman Sutherland Meldrum

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• Military: WW2 - A former member of the Oxford Rifles, of Woodstock, deceased joined the Elgin Regiment in May, 1940
• Misfortune: suicide
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340117

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TRAGIC OCCURRENCE

Friends here learned with regret of the sudden passing. of Lieut F. Norman Meldrum of the Elgin Regiment, whose death occurred in the washroom of a pullman coach of a special holiday train from the Maritimes as it passed through Drummondville, Quebec, Sunday morning en route to Montreal. Lieut Meldrum, who was a frequent Ayr visitor Some years ago, was on his way to his home in Norwich.

Funeral Of Lieut. Meldrum

Following service at his home in Norwich, the remains of the late Lieut. Norman Sutherland Meidrum of the Elgin Regiment, whose death occurred Sunday morning, were brought to Ayr Cemetery for burial on Friday afternoon. It was a military funeral and present were fellow officers of the deceased and members of his platoon. Major Cox, chaplain of the Elgin Regiment, was in charge of the service at the house and the last rites at the graveside. Two buglers sounded the Last Post. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends.

The Ayr News Jan 1 1942 pg 3

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Soldier-Horseman Found Dead On Train

Trained Two Derby Winners At New Hamburg

Lieut. S. Norman Meldrum of the Elgin Regiment was found dead in a Pullman coach of a special holiday train from the Maritimes passing through Drummondville, Que. The deceased, about 32 years of age, had a ticket for Norwich, Ont, his home. The body was taken from the train in Montreal. A former member of the Oxford Rifles, of Woodstock, deceased joined the Elgin Regiment in May, 1940. A son of Dr. W. N. Meldrum and the late Mrs. Meldrum, he was born at New Durham, going to Norwich while a young lad. He received his early education at Norwich after which he studied medicine at the University of Toronto for two years. Prior to the war he was engaged in training his father's stable of standard bred horses and spent several seasons in New Hamburg training Sir Esme and Dillon Mc, Derby winners. Besides his father, he leaves to mourn his loss a stepmother, two half-sisters, Miss Ruth Meldrum, Toronto, Miss Mary Meldrum, at home as well as a half-brother, David Meldrum, also at home. A military funeral service was held at Norwich, with burial at Ayr, Ont.

New Hamburg Independent, January 9, 1942

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58151P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student

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Dr. W. N. Meldrum Passes In Norwich

Dr. William Norman Meldrum, 77, one of the best known physicians of the Norwich district for 33 years and one of Canada's most widely known harness racing men,. died at his home in Norwich on Thursday, May 17th.

He was born in Stratford, a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Norman W. Meldrum of Ayr. He was educated in the Ayr Public School, Galt Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto Medical School, where he graduated in 1903, and for two years lectured there and continued his Studies.

In 1905 he commenced practice at New Durham and in 1918 purchased the practice of Dr. Phillips in Norwich, where he practised until February of this year.

Lover of Harness Racing

He was always a lover of harness racing, and his first outstanding racer was Hal Abbe 2.03 1/4 His next was Sir Esme 2.04 1/2. In later years his best, horse was Dillon Mac 2.02 1/2, other, being San Abbess 2.081/2, Union Maid 2.10, Gentry Lad 2.12. He raised Jean Argot - dam, Dillon Flicka 2.08.3/4. In 1938 he won the Canadian Pacing Derby with Sir Esme, and repeated in 1939 with Dillon Mac. With Dillon Mac, he won the free-for-all trophy at Goderich, going the mile in 2.06, a record still unbeaten. in 1944 he won the three-year-old Futurity with Dillon Mac, Jr.

In appreciation of the honors he brought, to Norwich and district, the local community centre was named Dillon Park.

He was an ardent chess player, taking part in many a contest.

For 25 years Dr. Meldrum had provided a $50 scholarship for the Norwich High School.

Member Ayr Masonic Lodge

He was a former member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ayr, a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I. O. O. F

Surviving, besides his wife, the former Muriel Orth, R.N., are one son, David, and two daughters, Ruth and Mary, all at home; and two sisters, Miss Alice Meldrum and Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Ayr. Another son, Norman, passed away during World War II.

The Funeral

The funeral service was held from the family residence on Sunday at 2.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. M. Kitely and Rev. J. C. Hood, interment being made in Norwich Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Meldrum MacKay, Harrington; John Bell, Ayr; William and Norman Anderson, Toronto; Russell Orth, Burgessville, and K. A. Bish, Norwich.

The Ayr News May 24 1951 pg 1

William — Maude Rebecca MacLean. Maude was born CALC 30 Jun 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1914, New Durham, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maude Rebecca Meldrum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340119

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• Interesting: medical, life story,
• Name: N. W. Meldrum
• Name: William Norman Meldrum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114065P
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physician - Doctor - Dr.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1890, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physician - Doctor - Dr.
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physician - Doctor - Dr.
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Norman William Meldrum born in Badenoch, Wellington Co., Ontario. He attended schools in Stratford (High School) and the Toronto Normal School. He taught school himself for a time, afterwhich he studied medicine and graduated from the Toronto School of Medcine in 1873, he received the Starr Gold Medal.

He first advertised in the Dumfries Reformer in 1874 as a Doctor.

Dr. Meldrum, Ayr, Ontario
Graduate and Gold Medallist, Toronto University
Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Office and Residence (Dr. Bingham's old stand)
Ayr, Ont. 17 May 1874


Practising in Ayr for almost 40 years until a stroke in 1914 retired him. He was an invalid until 1925 whe he died on October 23, 1925. In the early part of his life he was active in sports, particually tennis and later in life was a lawn bowler. He attended Knox Presbyterian Church and was a talented musician.

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In Memoriam Died, In Ayr, on Friday, October 2nd, 1925, at 11.30 o'clock, p.m. Norman W. Meldrum, M.D. In his 79th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, "Melbrae," on Monday, October 5th, at 3 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. (Please omit flowers.) Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Card of Norman W. Meldrum

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MELDRUM, REV. William (d.), was b. in Scot., 1806. He was a graduate of Aberdeen University. In 1839 he emigrated from Inverness, Scot., to Canada, coming to Puslinch in response to a call to minister to the Presbyterian church, which had just been established, he being the first resident Presbyterian minister in the township of Puslinch. There had been 100 acres reserved for church and school purposes on which a small log church had been built. Soon after Mr. Meldrum came to Puslinch, he purchased the right of a squatter to 100 acres of land on lot 33, con. 8, and there set. The late Mr. Meldrum was a man of strong personality, as well as being very zealous and active. These qualities made him not only an important factor in the establishment of the Presbyterian church in Puslinch but also in the secular affaires of the pioneer settlement. In 1845 he m. Ann McLean, dau. of Peter McLean. Mr. Meldrum remained in Puslinch until 1852, when he received a call to Vaughan, York Co., where he remained five years. He then became the Presbyterian minister in West Zorra, where he remained until 1871, when he retired to Morriston, and in 1879 moved to his homestead near that village. He d. in 1889, at the ripe age of 83 years. His widow survives him, and lives at Morriston. Issue: Dr. Norman W., graduate of Toronto University, medical branch, who is now practising at Ayr, Ont.; Mrs. (Rev.) James Stewart, Dr. Peter G., also graduate of the Toronto University, medical branch, and Edinburgh, and practising at Whitby, Ont.; Mrs. Alex Marshall, Mich.; Miss Anna P., in Toronto; Dr. John A., Belmont, Ont.; Mrs. C. A. Lemen, in Detroit; George J., Elizabeth, and Alexander D., B.A., barrister in Sudbury.

George J., m. Gertrude, dau. of Robert Watt, of Kincardine. Issue: Anna G. and Elma L. He owns the Meldrum homestead in Puslinch, known as "Melbank, " which contains 100 acres, and on which he resides, He also owns 100 acres in the Gore of Puslinch, lot 33. In politics he is a Liberal, and has always taken an active interest in political matters, and has been President of the Township Liberal Association. He was Councillor four years, and elected Reeve of Puslinch Tp. in 1905, which he later resigned, and was appointed Township Clerk. He is also Secretary of the Puslinch Agr. Society.

Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906

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Dr. Meldrum Passes - Was Prominent Resident of Ayr for Fifty-one Years - Dr. Norman W. Meldrum, a resident of Ayr for the past fifty-one years, passed away here on Friday night, in his 79th year, after an lingering illness. For a period of 40 years he was one of the most prominent and successful physicians of the district, being well and favorably known by a host of friends. He was stricken with a paralytic stroke 11 years ago, from the effects of which he never recovered, and until the time of his death was confined to his room. Deceased was born in Badenoch, Wellington County, in 1847 and was of Highland Scotch parentage, being the eldest son of the Rev. William and Anne McLean Meldrum. Upon graduating from the Stratford Grammar school, he entered the Toronto Normal school. During his teaching career he married Joan Sutherland of West Zorra, who predeceased him by nine years. About 1870 he returned to Toronto to study medicine at the Toronto Medical School and won the distinction and highest honors that could then be attained by graduating as a Starr gold medalist. In 1874 the doctor opened a medical practice in Ayr and during the 40 years he practiced here, he came in contact with all classes of people, creating a wide circle of friends who will greatly mourn the loss of one of Ayr's most respected citizens. He was a great lover of children and took an interest in all educational matters, being school trustee for many years. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian church and up to the time of his illness, took great interest in church affairs. …?... he was an active member of the Masonic order, and as …?... He was also an …?... and the older residence will remember the entertainment he helped to provide along this line, in cooperation with Rev. Dr. Thomson, and members of the Reid and Baxter families. He is survived by one son and two daughters: Dr. William N. of Norwich, Mrs. W. F. Anderson, and Miss Alice at home; also seven grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn their loss, three brothers and two sisters: Fr. John A. of Weston, George J. of Guelph, Alex. D. of Parry Sound, Miss Anna P. of Toronto and Miss Elizabeth M. of Saskatoon. The funeral took place from his late residence, Northumberland Street to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. John Goldie, A. R. Robertson, W. A. Ramsay, John Q. Reid, J. W. Henderson, Robert Cuthbertson, A. L. Easton and James Lovett.

The Ayr News Oct 8 1925 pg 1


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Norman married Joanna Sutherland 28 Dec 1870, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Joanna was born 12 Nov 1846, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 18 Apr 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Sutherland
• Name: Joanna Meldrum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58150
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian