Donald McKeracher

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65926
• Immigration: 1856, , Canada
• Immigration: 1858, , Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1888, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Donald McKeracher

On Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, there passed away a well known and highly respected citizen, in the person of Donald McKeracher, in his 70th year. The late Mr. McKeracher came to this country from his native land of Scotland, with his parents at the early age of ten years and after stopping fur a short time at the then small town of Hamilton, journeyed by horse and wagons to Puslinch township, where they settled near, Aberfoyle. After the death of his parents, he sold the old homestead and removed to Guelph, thence to Galt, where he was in the employ of the Coldie-McCulloch Company, for nearly twelve years. In December 1901, the deceased moved with his family to Preston, where he has resided ever since. Owing to illness and general breakdown, he was forced to retire from his employment with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company, a little over nine years ago, The deceased who was a member of the Presbyterian church, was formerly an active worker in the Ancient Order of Foresters, Guelph, as well as the Sons of Scotland, Galt. He leases to mourn his loss, a sorrowing wife, three sons and one daughter; Duncan of Toronto, Alexander of Quebec City, Matthew and Miss Jean at home, The funeral will be held from his late home, Duke St., East, to Preston Cemetery, at 3: 00 this Friday afternoon.

Galt Reporter 1918

Family Photograph:
Donald McKearcher (1848-1918), his 2nd wife Marion and all his children. From left to right: sitting on the floor is Harry Alexander McCaig, behind him is his sister Hannah Elizabeth Jean; seated is my great-grandfather Donald; standing beside him is my great-uncle Donald Soutar (2nd son with 1st wife Betsy); beside him is Donald's 2nd wife Marion; in front of her and also seated is my grandfather Robert Duncan (Donald's 1st son with wife Betsy); and finally seated on the floor is James Mathew.

Image from Kathy Sinclair 2012

Donald married Marion S. Dickson 4 Jan 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Joseph Dickson and Jane Smith) was born 8 Sep 1856, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Hannah Elizabeth Jean "Jean" McKeracher was born 12 Jan 1889, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1977, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Harry Alexander McCaig McKeracher was born 18 Mar 1891, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. James Mathew "Mat" McKeracher was born 7 Sep 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Donald married Betsey Douglas 30 Mar 1881, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario. Betsey was born 3 Jun 1860, Colvend, , Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died 1886; was buried , Crown Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Duncan "Duncan" McKeracher was born 10 Feb 1882, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1944; was buried , Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
2. Donald Soutar McKeracher was born 15 Feb 1883, Aberfoyle, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1913, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Residence: Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348556

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COCKBURN, ELIZABETH (Nee McKeracher)

At her late residence, lot 17, concession 9, Puslinch, on Monday, June 20, 1932, after a somewhat lingering illness, aged 75 years, 6 months. Wife of John A. Cockburn. Of a strong physical frame in her younger days, she was seldom sick until about two and a half years ago, when she began to decline, since which time she had been in failing health. She was born in Scotland on November 26, 1856, coming to Canada with her parents the late Duncan McKeracher and Elizabeth Souter, when 2 years of age. A short time after their arrival here, the family settled on lot 21, concession 9, Puslinch. On March 16, 1888, she married John Cockburn of the same township and settled on lot 20, concession 9, purchasing lot 17 in 1891, where she has since resided. Although of a quiet and retiring disposition, her home was ever open to a host of friends and neighbours, her hospitality knew no bounds and many a happy day was enjoyed by those employed on the farm or in the farm home, as well as by church organizations and Sunday Schools. On March 16, 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Cockburn celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, when a very large number of friends assembled to convey their congratulations. She was a devoted member of Duff's Presbyterian Church and latterly, of the United Church in Aberfoyle, where she took an active interest in all the work of the congregation, being a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. Surviving are her husband, five sons and one daughter: H. A. of Guelph; J. M. and E. S., at home; W. M. of Carp; A. B. of Barrie; and Mrs. E. H. Taylor of Alberta; also one sister, Mrs. John Douglas of Liberty Corners, NJ. Funeral from the above address on Wed., June 22 at 2 to Crown Cemetery. This funeral was one of the most largely attended which has taken place in Puslinch. The service was in charge of her pastor, Rev. Mann of Aberfoyle United Church, assisted by Rev. John Little of Rockwood, Rev. W. A. Bradley D. D., of Guelph, Rev. P. Mathieson of Morriston, and Rev. H. A. Graham of Guelph, and the choir of the church. Pallbearers were five sons, H. A., J. M., E. S., W. M., A. B., and one nephew, R. D. McKeracher. Floral tributes were from the staff of Barrie Collegiate Institute; Miss Hinds of the Department of Agriculture, Carp, ON; Aberfoyle United Church; the Aberfoyle Baseball Club; the Aberfoyle Progressive Club; the Community Club; the employees of Commercial Bodies of Guelph; the Laura Secord employees of Guelph; the Aberfoyle Farmer's Club; as well as from friends in the locality, Toronto, Hamilton, Preston, Kitchener and Elora.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Duncan — Elizabeth Soutar. Elizabeth was born CA 1818, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth McKeracher
• Residence: Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348557