Victoria Lawrason

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• Name: Victoria McCausland
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-433809
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher

Victoria — A. G. McCausland. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113360
• Residence: 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Wesley Lawrason was born in 1835 at Dumfries Twp., Gore District, Upper Canada,

He married Jane Thomson on 26 October 1865 at Waterloo County.

The marriage registration as entered into the registration book, is smudged and difficult to read. Where clear, it is obvious that the clerk had a problem with the ministers handwriting. Still, and with the available evidence, it is copied here as it appears on the page:

Return of Marriages Solemnized by M. MacKenzie, a Minister of the Canada Presbyterian Church for the year unto the 31st December AD 1865 Win W. Lamason 27, residing Waterloo, born 5 Dumfries. Father Wim. Lamason. Mother's name not given. Jane Thomson residing Waterloo, bom Watertoo Tp. Parents Jas Thomson and Mary Gavin. Witnesses names are smudged, but one appears to be a Thomson (possibly M.), a resident of Waterloo, and perhaps another Thomson, resident Dumfries. Oct. 26, 1865.

Some of this information is problematic, but the marriage of daughter Victoria shows her parentage as Wesley Lawrason and Jane Thomson. Victoria and her husband are buried with Wellington Lawrason and his wife at Mountview in Galt. Wellington was executor for the will of his aunt, Mary Lawrason Thomson, and she refers to him as her nephew. The evidence suggests that Mary's brother's full name was William Wesley Lawrason, Lamason, as it appears in the marriage registratration seems to be a handwriting problem on the part of the clergyman,

Also, given the available evidence, the name Wm. which is shown as the groom's father must be taken as a clerical mistake.

The above clergyman, M. McKenzie, was evidently Malcolm McKenzie. According to Donald A. McKenzie, in his Obituaries from Canadian Presbyterian Periodicals, 1872- 1896, Global Heritage Press, page 166, Malcolm McKenzie became the minister at Doon and Hespeler in Waterloo County in February of 1862. 13 Jan 2019 Copyright © 2010-2022 by Faye West & Robert Coleman

William Wesley Lawrason (no date) Coleman, Lawrason, Buchanan, Jones, Misener, Vrooman - William Wesley Lawrason. Available at: https://www.fayewest.ca/colemanjones/p3114.htm (Accessed: 22 October 2023).

William married Jane Thomson 26 Oct 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James Thomson and Margaret Brodie) was born 10 May 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Lawrason
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40281
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169118
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1879, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: Abt 1880, 263 Plains Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; double buff brick
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteriian
• Residence: 1886, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 34, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Death of Mr. James Thompson, of Strasburg

The announcement that this well-known resident passed away on Friday morning last, will not take our readers by surprise. From the time the terrible nature of his injury was discovered, it was known that his fate was sealed and that while he might linger for a few days - indeed, the wonderful strength of his constitution lengthened his life beyond the expectancy of his medical attendants - the result was certain. Medical aid was comparatively useless. The fracture of the spine was inward, so that operating was out of the question, and all that laid in their power was to mitigate his sufferings somewhat.

Mr. Thompson was a very old resident of Waterloo. Probably in this section there has not been a man more generally known and respected. Of a shrewd turn of mind, he possessed a wide knowledge which enabled him to take a prudent part in the discussion of almost any question; his caustic speech and happy, witty illustrations, frequently stripping the folly of an opponent's argument or turning his shaft aside harmless. Through industry he had acquired a very handsome and valuable property. He leaves a widow and three sons and six daughters, viz.: - Mr. Alex Thomson, of Michigan; Mr. George Thomson, of North Dumfries; Charles, living on the homestead; Mrs. Lawrason, of North Dumfries; Mrs. Duncan Robinson, of Wingham; Mrs. Tillie, of Luther; Mrs. Walter Brydon, of California; and Misses Lizzie and Isabella, living with their mother and brother on the farm.

Mr. Thomson was the son of the late Mr. Alex Thomson, of near Roseville, North Dumfries. Of his brothers and sisters there are living Messrs. Robert and Joseph Thomson of Roseville; Mr. John Thomson, and Mr. T. W. Thomson, Division Court Clerk, Fergus.

His funeral on Sabbath afternoon last, from his late residence to Doon cemetery was very largely attended by residents from all parts of this and adjacent counties, there being 112 teams containing those attending. Rev. Mr. Tait, of Berlin, in the absence of Rev. Mr. Haigh, of Hespeler, who was unwell, officiated at the impressive ceremonies at the residence, Rev. Mr. Haigh joining at the cemetery.

Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

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In Waterloo, on Friday, 13th inst., at half-past 12 o'clock, noon, James Thomson, in his 61st year.

Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

James — Margaret Brodie. Margaret was born 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35218
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. C.
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Memoriam Died Near Strasburg, on Sunday, March 20th, 1910 at 3 o'clock,a.m. Margaret Brodie relict of the late James Thomson in her 80th year. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, March 22nd, at one o'clock p.m., from her late residence, near Strasburg, to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135526
• Immigration: 1833, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In Roseville, N. Dumfries, on Saturday morning, 13th inst., at 10 minutes to 1 o'clock, Alexander Thomson, Aged 81 Years, 2 Months & 3 Days. The funeral Will take place on Tuesday forenoon, at 10 o'clock a.m., from his late residence, Roseville, to Ayr Cemetery. Roseville, September 13th, 1879.


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Obituary - After some time of illness, Mr. Alex Thomson, of Roseville, has passed to his rest. Deceased was a native of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, emigrating to this country in 1833. After his arrival here, he spent a few years in Montreal, then in 1836 moved out on the farm he so long occupied in North Dumfries, near the village of Roseville. Patient industry hewed out there a very fine homestead, and with his family he reaped the benefit of his labors for many years, ultimately retiring about six years ago from active life, removing into Roseville, where he spent the last years of his life. He was very much respected in this section. His long residence here made him widely known, and we are glad to say that he deservedly obtained and retained the respect and friendship of those with whom he associated. His aged partner in life died about two years ago, and of his family there are living five sons and two daughters, viz.: Mr. Robt. Thomson, near Roseville; Mr. James Thomson, near Strasburg, Waterloo; Mr. Joseph Thomson, of New Dundee; Mr. Thomas W. Thomson, of Fergus; Mr. John Thomson, of Seaforth; Mrs. John Henderson, Elora; and Mrs. Robt. Walker, of Roseville. The deceased was interred in the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday forenoon last, the funeral being attended by a very large number of his old friends.

Galt Reporter Sep 19 1879 pg 2

Alexander — Margaret Richardson. Margaret was born CALC 8 Dec 1795, , Scotland; died 26 May 1877, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135525
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In Roseville, N. Dumfries, on Saturday morning, the 26th inst., at 5 o'clock Margaret Richardson, Beloved Wife of Alexander Thomson, Sen., Aged 81 years, 5 Months and 18 Days. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral on Tuesday next, the 29th inst., at 1 o'clock P.M., from her Husband's Residence, Roseville, to the place of interment, Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Roseville, May 26th, 1877.


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