Walter Veitch

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53640
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1912, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Esteemed Citizen Dies in 79th Year

Walter Veitch Lived in Winterbourne 56 Years.

Death claimed one of Winterbourne's outstanding citizens on Friday evening last, in the person of Mr. Walter Veitch at the age of 78. He had been in ill health for some two years following a slight stroke, a more pronounced one being the cause of death. Mr. Veitch was born December 6, 1856 near Roseville, North Dumfries, the son of the late Mr. James Veitch and Mary Ann Hastee Veitch, both natives of Scotland and was the seventh of a family of thirteen children, the only surviving one being Mr. Robert Veitch of Roseville. Mr. Walter Veitch moved to Winterbourne in 1879 and settled on Riverside farm. He married Miss Mary Duncan of Winterbourne in 1882. Of this union eight children were born. Mr. Veitch was always keenly interested in church and community work and in politics was a staunch Liberal. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the old Homestead, "Riverside". A large throng of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last respects. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Stewart of Elmira and Rev. A. M. Hamilton of Guelph, a former minister of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Veitch served in capacity of Kirk elder for so many years. The caskethearers were: Douglas and Jack Burnett, Leo Seidewand, Bill Duncan. Melvin and Ralph Veitch. Surviving are Mrs. Veitch, Ann (Mrs. James Burnett) of Winterbourne. Flora (Mrs. Charles MacBride) New York, Gertrude (Mrs. (Dr.) Cryden) New York, William on the homestead Winterbourne, and Dr. Hugh Veitch of Toronto. There are 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandildren. Two daughters predeceased Mr. Veitch a few years ago, Jean and Janet (Mrs. John Pirie); also a child in infancy. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Veitch and family.

Waterloo Chronicle 26 Sep 1935 pg 5

Walter married Mary Duncan 12 Feb 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Duncan and Janet Adamson) was born 2 Mar 1859, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1936, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Sep 1936, Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Veitch was born , Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1884; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Janet Elizabeth Veitch was born 7 Apr 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1916; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Annie Hastie Veitch was born 16 May 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Jennie Hamilton Veitch was born 5 Jun 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. William G. Veitch was born 21 Sep 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1973, , Florida, USA; was buried , Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
6. Dr. Hugh D. Veitch was born 7 Feb 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1944; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Flora Veitch was born 11 Apr 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
8. Gertrude Veitch was born Sep 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140327
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• 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.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1888, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday, June 29, at 2.30 A.M., James Veitch, Sr., Aged 66 Years The Funeral will take place on Sunday, July 1st, at 3.00 p.m., from his late residence, lot 39, concession 12, North Dumfries, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, June 30, 1888^.1a

1aWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

James married Mary Ann Hastie 20 Mar 1846, Gore District, Ontario. Mary (daughter of James Hastie and Jane Aitchison) was born 14 Aug 1824, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland; was christened 26 Aug 1824, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 10 Feb 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140328
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyerian

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In Memoriam In loving memory of Mary Ann Hastie, Relict of the late James Veitch. Died, Feb. 10th 1899. Aged 74 Years, 6 Months. For God's the Lord's a son [sic] and shield: He'll grace and glory give; And will with hold no good from them That uprightly do live. Psalm 84, 11.

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" Many of the principal settlers of Dumfries came in about 1830. We earn from Mr. William Cowan, River Road, that the following well-known Dumfries families all sailed in the "Argus" of Workington, England, on the 3rd June, 1829: those of Francis Hogg, Walter Cowan, James Cowan, George Barrie and Hector Rennelson. The voyage was only nine weeks and two days!
The families of the following persons also came out together by the "Sarah Mary Ann," of Maryport, England, in April, 1831: George Land-reth, James Bunyan, Thomas Adams, John Kerr, David Brown, Adam Kersell, Robert Cranston, James and Walter Deans, John, Thomas and William Henderson, John and William Veitch, Robert Laidlaw (father of James Laidlaw M.P.P.), Paisley Block ; James Little and Robert Aitkin, Blue Lake, and James Davidson, Keg Lane, near Paris. With possibly one exception, all these families were from Roxburghshire, Scotland. Voyage - five weeks and four days.

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

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THE first settlers of Dumfries were generally of a superior class. With few exceptions, they had received a good education at the Parochial Schools of their native land, and many of them brought with them to Canada a thirst for knowledge which even the necessities of bush life could not eradicate. This led to very early endeavours to combine instruction with amusement during their leisure hours.

It will surprise many to learn, however, that as early as 1834, when clearings were but few and far between, and when the wolf and bear were not unfrequent visitors, that a Debating society was in full blast during the winter evenings. Such was the fact„ however, and long and excit-ing were the discussions which took place.

The scene of these intellectual combats was the home Mr. John Reid, after whom the clachan of Reidsville has been called, and who only passed away to his rest a few months ago. The members of the society were Messrs.John Black, John Reid, Thomas and James Dalgliesh, William Veitch, Alex. Turnbull, Thomas Ritchie, William Hastie, Andrew Mathieson, James Cunningham, Andrew Elliott, John Currie, John Johnston, George Cunningham, Alex. Beckett, James Oliver, Thomas Cleghorn, and occasionally a few others. A majority of these gentlemen still survive, and the mere recital of their names will awaken in the minds of those acquainted with them, many pleasing, and possibly some sad, reminiscences of the past.

It is needless to say that this Society was an exceedingly vigorous one, and that the questions discussed were characteristic of the time. Among them were the following:
(1) Which is most benefit to mankind, Agriculture or Commerce ?
(2) Whether is the profane man or the hypocrite most injury to society?
(3) Which is the most destructive element, fire or water?
(4) Whether does wood or iron most benefit mankind ? and
(5) Would a ship made of iron sink or swim?

The debates upon these and similar subjects, which, in the absence of candles, sometimes took place by the light of burning pine knots, were characterised by deep interest and not a little talent, and, to use the language of one of the participants: "Nothing could exceed the enjoyment of these gatherings."

The annual dinner of the Debaters was an occasion never to be forgotten. It was also held at Mr. Reid's house, but the viands were provided by the members of the Society generally. It could not boast of the cuisine of Delmonico, nor of bills of fare in French and perfume. It was considered, however, a veritable feast at that time. The Society unitedly purchased a sheep. That was the first step. From this was made soup, a haggis-the oat-meal for which had to be brought from a drug store in Dundas and roast and boiled joints. Add to this description, a few " cakes of the period," and you have the dinner, gastronomically considered, in all its glory

It was, however, "the feast of reason and flow of soul" which followed, that gave the occasion its princi-pal attraction. The speeches-the songs-the hilarity-can be better imagined than described. As an illustration of the mirthful spirit which prevailed, it may be mentioned that, on one occasion, whilst ladling out huge platefuls of the steaming haggis, John Black, the chairman, vigorously recited Burns' address to that famous dish:

"Fair, fa your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin' race;
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe or thairm,
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm."

Nothing could better illustrate the character of the early settlers of Dumfries than efforts at intellectual improvement under such formidable difficulties. It is not too much to say of them, that no part of Canada has been settled by a class of men of greater physical and mental energy. "None but Lowland Scotchmen would ever have cleared North Dumfries," is a remark which has frequently been made. This may be an exaggeration. But those who remember how heavily timbered, how stony and how swampy its rugged hills and valleys were forty years ago, will readily admit, that only the highest courage, and most indomitable energy and perseverance, could have made the township what it is today in the same space of time. Had their work to be done over again, could a magician's wand once more make Dumfries the tangled forest it was when this history began, we venture to say their descendants would never undertake to perform it!

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

William married Catharine Inglis 29 Jan 1807, Saint Boswells, , Roxburghshire, Scotland. Catharine was born 1786; died 11 Jun 1854, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Veitch
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349013

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At Ayr, on the 11th inst., Mrs. Catharine Yeitch, aged 68 years.

Dumfries Reformer 5 Jul 1854 pg 3

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James — Jane Aitchison. Jane was born 1782, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died Oct 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Hastie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147321