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

Richard Waldie Bell

Male 1875 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Waldie Bell was born 19 Sep 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Richard Bell and Isabella Henderson); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67890
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist

    Richard married Mary Louisa Cooper 26 Jun 1907, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jabez Cooper and Maria Darbe) was born 16 Nov 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Bell was born 31 May 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 May 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Bell and Martha Waldie); died 19 Dec 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76102
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Screw Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Machinist
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Richard married Isabella Henderson 31 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of James Hall Henderson and Mary Irwine, daughter of James Hall Henderson and Mary Henderson) was born CALC 13 Aug 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1930, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Nov 1930, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Henderson was born CALC 13 Aug 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Hall Henderson and Mary Irwine, daughter of James Hall Henderson and Mary Henderson); died 31 Oct 1930, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Nov 1930, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Bell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76214
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Mary Henderson Bell was born 28 Aug 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 26 Jun 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1951, Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Martha Waldie Bell was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Robert Waldie Bell was born 26 Mar 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 May 1865, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Bell was born 26 Feb 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Bell was born Abt 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. James Hall Bell was born 8 Aug 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1925; was buried , Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Agnes Scott Henderson Bell was born 31 Jul 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1946; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Bell was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 1. Richard Waldie Bell was born 19 Sep 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. George Bell was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Peter George Bell was born 9 Jul 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Nelly Bell was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Helen Isabel Bell was born 2 Jun 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1963; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Marion Adella Bell was born 18 Jun 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Bell was born CALC 28 Oct 1796, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died 29 Jan 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262124862
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113755
    • Immigration: 1832, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farner
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    BELL - In Galt, on Jan. 29th, John Bell, aged 93 years, 3 months and 1 day

    The Dumfries Reformer Feb 6 1890

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    DEATH OF A PIONEER

    Mr. John Bell, one of the pioneers of North Dumfries, and for the past few years a resident of Galt, passed away on Jan. 29th, in his 94th year. Mr. Bell had been in good health until within a week or so before his death, when he was attacked with influenza. The deceased was a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland and emigrated to this country in 1832, taking up land in the Cedar Creek district, where he continued to reside until a few years ago, when he removed to Galt. The deceased was twice married. By his first wife, he had three children, Messrs; Richard and William Bell, of Galt and Mrs. Alex. Hunter of Michigan. The fruits of his second union were five sons and four daughters, Messrs; John, Robert and George Bell of Blenheim. Messrs; Thomas and Andrew Bell of Galt; Mrs. Andrew Oliver of Rolland, Manitoba; Mrs. Robert MoMeechan of Glenelg; Mrs. Rose of Toronto and Miss Joan Bell of Galt.

    The Dumfries Reformer 6 Feb 1890 pg 1

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    Died, In Galt, this (Wednesday) morning, at one o'clock, John Bell, Aged 93 Years, 3 Months and 1 Day. Funeral, On Friday afternoon, 31st inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Victoria Avenue, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Galt, January 29, 1890.

    Funeral Card

    John — Martha Waldie. Martha (daughter of William Waldie and Margaret Blythe) was born 24 Dec 1802, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Waldie was born 24 Dec 1802, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (daughter of William Waldie and Margaret Blythe); died 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Armstrong
    • Name: Martha Bell
    • Name: Nellie Waldie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133694

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Bell was born 31 May 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 May 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William B. Bell was born 28 Dec 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jun 1922, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Helen "Ellen" Bell was born 26 Aug 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1918; was buried , Riverside Cem., McBain, Missaukee, Michigan, United States.

  3. 6.  James Hall Henderson was born 1811, , Scotland; died Bef 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-457001
    • Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurseryman
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    James — Mary Henderson. Mary was born 1809, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 1 Dec 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Henderson was born 1809, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 1 Dec 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Henderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133692
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Children:
    1. William Henderson was born CALC 16 Aug 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Henderson was born 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Henderson was born 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Nancy Henderson was born Jul 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Isabella Henderson was born CALC 13 Aug 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1930, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Nov 1930, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Thomas Henderson was born 15 Oct 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1935, Mimico, York Co., Ontario; was buried 15 Jun 1935, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Robert Henderson was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1927, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Nancy Henderson was born 1 Oct 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Peter George Henderson was born 5 Aug 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1830, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  William Waldie was born CALC 9 Apr 1773, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 9 Jan 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91183826
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155394

    Notes:

    " 'This is to certify that William Waldie and his wife Isabel Crozier, natives of the parish of Yarrow County of Selkirk, North Britain -- have resided in my neighborhood since their birth, that they are most respectable, honest, and industrious people and being now on the point of immigration, I wish to recommend them particularly to the protection and assistance of the well desposed during their passage from here to Upper Canada.

    Given under my hand and seal at Thirlstane County of Selkirk this 4th day of May, 1831. Mapier J. P. '

    This is a copy of the original letter sent with the Waldies when they came to Canada in 1831.

    From the Plattsville Echoes, 1967:

    William — Margaret Blythe. Margaret was born CA 1775; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Margaret Blythe was born CA 1775; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Waldie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182369

    Children:
    1. William Waldie was born 14 Jul 1800, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 7 Jun 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 5. Martha Waldie was born 24 Dec 1802, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.