Private Thomas Mitchell Gemmell

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• Interesting: military, misfortune
• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341444
• Misfortune: 1945; killed in WW1

Notes:

Killed By Shell

Particulars Received Concerning the Death in Action of T. M. Gemmell

M. S. Gemmell, 9th concession of North Dumfries, has received the following letter concerning his son, Thomas Mitchell Gemmell, 21 years of age, who was killed in action on the Western front on February 26. The letter was written by Major C. F. Richardson, North Shore (N.B.) Regt., B Company, the unit to which Tommy was attached:- "Dear Mr. Gemmell: It is with deep regret and sympathy that I write to you regarding the death of your son, Tom. He had been my driver for some few months and I got attached to him. He used to drive me everywhere and was always a real gentleman, and a young man to be well proud of. He was very cool and deliberate in all his actions and thought, and was one of the most popular men in my Company.

"We had taken a small village: near the Rhine on the 26th of February, and the next day Tom was walking outside the Company's H.Q. when a shell landed close by him. His left leg was taken off above the knee and he was knocked unconscious from the blast and shock. We took him immediately to the R.A.P. and he died on the way there.

"It is very hard to understand why these things have to happen, but, if we remember that he has not died in vain and that he died fighting for a cause we know is right and true and his memory will always live in the memory of all nations and it will be closely remembered by those of us who knew him so well.

"If at any time you wish to write and if there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to write.

"Tom was buried in a Canadian Military Cemetery near a small village called Keppelu and had a military funeral."

The Ayr News May 3 1945 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341442
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1945, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

M. S. Gemmell Passes

Matthew Stevenson Gemmell of Eventide Home, Galt, passed away Thursday, November 14th. He was in his 92nd year. Born in Ayr December 14, 1882, Mr. Gemmell was a son of the late William Gemmell and Margaret Mitchell. he farmed near Ayr most of his life. After retirement he resided in Toronto for 15 years, moving back to Ayr eight years ago and then to Galt four years ago. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Predeceased by wife, the former Irene Currie in 1939, he is survived by two sons including Robert of Cambridge; one brother, James of Ayr; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also predeceased by son Thomas; one brother John; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Mrs. George Smye, and Miss Bessie Gemmell. Funeral service was held from Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, on Saturday. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were four nephews, George and Lloyd Smye, Keith Gemmel!, and Gilbert Gemmel!, Tom Robson and Harley Stager.

The Ayr News Nov 21 1974 pg 6b

Matthew married Irene Isabella Currie 17 Sep 1919, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irene (daughter of James Currie and Mary Brown) was born 17 Feb 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1939, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene Isabella Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341443
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1945, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. M. S. Gemmell Passes

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mrs. Matthew S. Gemmell, North Dumfries, in her 42nd year. The former Irene Isabella Currie, she was born in North Dumfries, being a daughter of the late James Currie and Mary Brown. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons: James William, Thomas Mitchell and Robert Erie, all at home; also three brothers, William, Thomas and Erle Currie, North Dumfries. Burial will be made in Ayr Cemetery on Friday.

The Ayr News Aug 22 1968 pg 6 (the section called 29 years ago)

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339901
• Residence: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1913, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death of Gemmell - The death occurred in North Dumfries on Thursday, Dec. 26, of William Gemmell in his 83rd year. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, where the deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community and for a time was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling. Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village. For the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he died. He was a member of Knox United Church. About 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with a brother, Andrew of Southampton, and a daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren.
The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Smye, David Gemmell and Matthew Gemmel, Ripley.

The Ayr News Dec 31 1964 pg 7 Section called 29 years ago

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Death of William Gemmell - Well-Known North Dumfries Farmer Passes in 83rd Year - The death occurred at his residence, lot 34, concession 9, North Dumfries, on Thursday, Dec. 26th, of William Gemmell, in his 83rd year, after an illness of one month of heart trouble. Deceased was born in Ayr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, then known as the Queen's Bush, which was being opened for settlement at that time, and there deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community, where he had since resided. For a time he was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village, but for the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he passed away. He was a Liberal in politics, a member of Knox United Church, and a good friend and neighbor. Almost 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with one brother, Andrew of Southampton, and the following daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors at the funeral which took place on Monday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton .Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Srnye, David Gemmell, and Matthew Gemmell, Ripley.

The Ayr News Jan 2 1936 pg 1

William married Margaret Mitchell 8 Mar 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Clark Mitchell and Margaret Baird) was born 7 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Oct 1857, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Mitchell
• Name: Margaret Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339902
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. William Gemmell

One of the oldest, residents of the village, Mrs. William Gemmell, Northumberland street, passed away early Tuesday morning, in her 91st year.

Mrs. Gemmell, whose maiden name was Margaret Mitchell, was born on the Mitchell homestead, north of Ayr, which is at present occupied by Wallace Thibideau. She was a daughter of the late Margaret Baird and John Mitchell. She resided on the home practically all of her lifetime until coming to Ayr about five years ago.

Mrs. Gemmell was a member of Knox United Church and took a deep interest in the work of the congregation. Her husband, the late William Gemmell, predeceased her many years ago.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Ayr; three sons, M. Stephen Gemmell of Toronto, John W. Gemmell of Paris, and James O. Gemmell of Ayr; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Margaret Mrs. George Smye, and Bessie Elizabeth Gemmell predeceased her.

The funeral will take place this Thursday, aftemoon at two o'clock from her late residence, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Dec 18 1947 pg 19

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55662768
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339263
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Atheist
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1917, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

In Memoriam Died In Galt Hospital, on Monday, May 21st, 1917, at 1 o'clock p.m. James Currie In his 48th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 23, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Thursday, May 24th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of James Currie

another well-known and respected resident of North Dumfries has passed to that bourne from whence no traveler ere returns. On Monday afternoon Mr. James Currie deposed the bar in his 48th year. He had been ill for some time from ulcer in the stomach, death ensuing in Galt Hospital. He was a quiet, unassuming man, a Reformer in politics and an adherent of Knox Church, Ayr. His widow was formerly Miss Mary Brown. Four of a family also survive three sons and a daughter - William, Thomas, Erle and Irene, all at home. The funeral will take place today (Thursday) from his late residence, of 23, conc. 9, when interment will be made in the Ayr cemetery, where repose the remains of the deceased's father and mother and brothers and sisters, the late Mr. Currie being the sole survivor of his family. He was a good husband, father and neighbor, and much sympathy will be extended to the family in their sore bereavement.

The Ayr News May 24 1917 pg 10

James married Mary Brown 13 Dec 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Brown and Margaret Goodfellow) was born 31 Mar 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1930, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339264
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Died In North Dumfries, on Friday, March 21, 1930, at 4.30 o'clock p.m., Mary Brown Widow of the late James Currie, in her 59th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot 24, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Monday, March 24, at 1 o'clock p.m., to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Mrs. James Currie

An esteemed resident of North Dumfries passed away on Friday afternoon in the person of Mary Brown, widow of the late James Currie, in her 59th year. Deceased had been in poor health for some time and her demise was not unexpected. Mrs. Currie was born on the farm on which she died and was much respected by a large acquaintanceship for her many fine qualities. She is survived by the following three sons and one daughter: William, Thomas, Erie and Mrs. Stephen Gemmell, all of North Dumfries. Two brothers, John G. and James T. Brown of Carberry, Man., also survive. Her husband predeceased her some 13 years ago. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended.

The Ayr News Mar 27 1930 pg 10

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113845
• Residence: 1847, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Matthew — Mary Stevenson. Mary was born 1819, , Scotland; died 30 Jan 1901, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113846
• Residence: 1847, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339898
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• 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
• Retired: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1903, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died in North Dumfries, on Friday, May 29th, 1903, at 4.30 o'clock a. m. John C. Mitchell in the 80th year of his age. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, lot 34, concession 9 North Dumfries on Monday, June 1st at 2.30 o'clock p. m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

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John married Margaret Baird 27 Jul 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Baird and Christina Clark) was born Feb 1824, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 10 Jul 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339899
• Residence: 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339624
• Residence: 1875, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, In Dumfries, on Monday, 5th July, at one o'clock, p.m., William Currie, Aged 31 Years Funeral, On Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the Residence of James Brown, Lot 24, 9th Con., to the Burying-Ground one mile East of Ayr. Dumfries, July 6th, 1875.

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William — Hannah Brown. Hannah (daughter of James Brown and Jane Dryden) was born CALC 16 Aug 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339625
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Infidel
• Residence: 1875, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Atheist
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker

Notes:

MRS. WILLIAM CURRIE

At 12 o'clock noon, on Saturday, Hannah Brown, relict of the late Win. Currie, passed away at the age of 50 years and 4 months, after suffering from a malady the medical gentlemen were unable to determine. Deceased was a daughter of the late James Brown and was born in North Dumfries. In 1868 or 69 she was married to William Currie, who died in 1875. She was a kind mother and very highly respected by her friends and neighbors and leaves one son, James, who resides in North Dumfries. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, to Ayr cemetery and was very largely attended.

The Weekly Reformer 22 Dec 1893 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337877
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Infidel
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian Canada

Thomas married Margaret Goodfellow Apr 1870, , Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Goodfellow and Mary Sudden) was born CALC 12 Jan 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1880, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Goodfellow
• Name: Margaret Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337878
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Notes:

Died, Yesterday (Tuesday) Morning, at 10 Minutes to 10 o'clock, Margaret Goodfellow, Wife of Thomas Brown, Aged 30 Years and 9 Months. Funeral To-Morrow, (Thursday,) at 12 o'clock, noon, from the Residence of her Husband, Church Street, to the Cemetery one mile east of Ayr. Galt, Oct.13th, 1880.

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