Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Janet Whitson Bell

Female 1868 - 1945  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Janet Whitson Bell was born 25 Aug 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Bell, Jr. and Isabella Sudden); died 25 Dec 1945, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66473
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Bell, Jr. was born 18 Apr 1833, Morebattle, , Roxburgh, Scotland (son of William Bell and Janet Whitson); died 21 Jul 1911, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133737
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1865
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

    William married Isabella Sudden 31 Oct 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Thomas Sudden and Jane Aitchison) was born Aug 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Sudden was born Aug 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Sudden and Jane Aitchison); died 21 Jun 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Bell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133746
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Children:
    1. William John Bell was born 20 Aug 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 4 Oct 1863, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1939, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    2. Jane Ann Bell was born 15 Jul 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1865, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1942, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Janet Whitson Bell was born 25 Aug 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1945, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jane Hume Bell was born 25 Apr 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Whitson Bell was born 31 Aug 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1951, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Bell was born 1799, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Sep 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104198
    • Immigration: 1857, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    Notes:

    Death of Mr. Wm. Bell

    This old and well-known resident of Galt died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. John Gourlay, on Sabbath evening last. Some few days previously the old gentleman was seized with paralysis while sitting in front of the house, and although he rallied so far as to recover consciousness to a certain extent the shock was too severe for one of his age, and he gradually sand until he passed to his rest on the evening mentioned.

    Mr. Bell was a native of Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and came to Canada in 1857. He at once took up his residence in Galt, where he has resided continually ever since. He was a quiet, unassuming citizen, full of old-time memories of his beloved Scotland, and during his long residence in Galt never made an enemy. He leaves a large family, of whom Mr. John Bell resides in Winnipeg; Andrew in Manitoba, near Winnipeg; William and Adam in Galt; Mrs. Fenwick in Toronto; and Mrs. Gourlay and Miss Elsie Bell in Galt. The deceased gentleman was aged 82 years and 6 months at the time of his death. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, a large number of mourners attending, notwithstanding the inclement weather, to show the last token of respect to their old friend.

    Galt Reporter Sep 11 1885 pg 1

    William — Janet Whitson. Janet was born 12 Oct 1806, Fairnington, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 23 Mar 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Janet Whitson was born 12 Oct 1806, Fairnington, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 23 Mar 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janet Bell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110165
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Children:
    1. John Bell was born 13 Aug 1832, , Scotland; died 14 Feb 1896, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    2. 2. William Bell, Jr. was born 18 Apr 1833, Morebattle, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 21 Jul 1911, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Adam Bell was born 12 Apr 1838, Morebattle, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 15 Nov 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Andrew White Bell was born 1840, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 Aug 1911, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    5. Euphemia Jane Bell was born 1841, Morebattle, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 30 Jan 1900, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elsie Bell was born CALC 25 Feb 1842, , Scotland; died 21 Apr 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1925, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alice Bell was born 4 Feb 1844, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Jane Bell was born 23 Aug 1844, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 3 Apr 1917, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.

  3. 6.  Thomas Sudden was born 1807, , England (son of Robert Sudden, Sen. and Elizabeth Foster); died 30 May 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1877, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155821
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Notes:

    We regret this week to announce the death, of Mr. Thos. Sudden, which occurred at his residence, Sprague's Road, on Wednesday night last. Deceased, was one of our oldest and most respected residents having come to this country from Northumberland, in 1831. He settled at once on the farm he occupied at the time of his death, and was one of the numerous settlers to whom the Township of Dumfries now owes so much. The funeral is on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock.

    Galt Reporter - Jun 1, 1877, pg 2

    Thomas — Jane Aitchison. Jane was born 1806, , England; died 25 Jul 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Jane Aitchison was born 1806, , England; died 25 Jul 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jane Sudden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155825
    • Residence: 1861, , Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Notes:

    Died, This (Friday) morning at 20 minutes past 10 o'clock, At the residence of her Son, William Sudden, Sprague's Road, Jane Aitchison, Relict of the late Thos. Sudden, Aged 72 Years. Funeral, To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock, from the Residence of her Son, to Galt Cemetery. North Dumfries, July 25th, 1879.


    Funeral Card

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    On Friday morning, 25th ult., at 20 minutes past 10 o'clock, at the residence of her son, William Sudden, Sprague's Road, Jane Aitchison, relict of the late Thos. Sudden, aged 72 years.

    Galt Reporter 1 Aug 1879 pg 3

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Sudden was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Esther Sudden was born 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Robert Sudden was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1864, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States.
    4. Andrew Sudden was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 1890; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. James Sudden was born 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1922, Fresno, Fresno, California, USA.
    6. 3. Isabella Sudden was born Aug 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Sudden was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Thomas Sudden was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. William Sudden was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 1899; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Robert Sudden, Sen. was born 1774, , Scotland (son of Robert Sudden and Isobel Grey); died 5 Sep 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 20, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 20, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131219

    Notes:

    Land:
    East Part

    Land:
    North East Part

    Robert — Elizabeth Foster. Elizabeth was born 20 Mar 1771, Wooler, , Northumberland, England; died 24 Feb 1846, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth Foster was born 20 Mar 1771, Wooler, , Northumberland, England; died 24 Feb 1846, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Sudden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131220

    Children:
    1. James Sudden was born 1800, , Scotland; died 16 Jun 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Thomas Sudden was born 1807, , England; died 30 May 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1877, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Robert Sudden, Jr. was born CA 1807, , Scotland; died CA 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isabella Sudden was born 1809, , England; died 2 Mar 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Mar 1881, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Sudden was born CALC 30 Mar 1813, , Northumberland, England; died 30 Nov 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.