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Elizabeth Elliot "Bessie Ford

Elizabeth Elliot "Bessie Ford

Female 1882 - 1983  (101 years)

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  1. 1.  Elizabeth Elliot "Bessie FordElizabeth Elliot "Bessie Ford was born 27 Sep 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Ford and Elizabeth Miller); died 14 Dec 1983, 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/187517360
    • Name: Bessie Ford
    • Name: Elizabeth Elliot "Bessie Wright
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72510
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1983, RR4, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    North Dumfries' oldest resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott (Bessie) Wright of RR 4, Galt passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 1983. She was in her 102nd year. The former Bessie Ford, she was born on the Greenfield Road on September 27, 1882. A daughter of the late John Ford and Elizabeth Miller. She lived all her life on Greenfield Road. A member of Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge and a life member of Central Dumfries Women's Institute. Predeceased by her husband Thomas Peter Wright on May 3, 1960. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Viola) Gaston of RR 4, Cambridge; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Ethel) McCabe of Cambridge, Mrs. Albert (Mary) Amies of Guelph and Mrs. Emerson (Ida) Harkness of Glen Morris. Also surviving are two grandsons, Peter and Richard Schramm. Predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral service and commital were held from the Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Cambridge on Saturday, December 17th. Interment in Mount View Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 21 Dec 1983 pg 11

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    WRIGHT, Elizabeth Elliott (Bessie) - Of RR 4, Cambridge, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1983, in her 102nd year, Bessie Ford.

    Beloved wife of the late Thomas Peter Wright; dear mother of Viola (Mrs. Fred Gaston) of RR 4, Cambridge; dear sister of Ethel (Mrs. Joseph McCabe) of Cambridge, Mary (Mrs. Albert Amies) of Guelph and Ida (Mrs. Emerson Harkness) of Glen Morris. Also survived by two grandsons, Peter and Richard Schramm. Predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.

    Resting at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral and committal service will be held from the funeral home chapel on Satur- day, Dec. 17 at 12:30p.m. Interment Mount View cemetery, Cambridge.

    As expressions of sympathy, dona- tions may be made to the Ontario Heart Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Dec 1983, Thu Page 81

    Elizabeth married Thomas Peter "Tom" Wright 8 Dec 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 18 Oct 1882, , Dundee, Scotland; died 3 May 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Viola Elizabeth Wright was born 16 May 1923; died 16 Jun 2013, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John FordJohn Ford was born 2 Mar 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Ford and Elizabeth Elliott); died 22 May 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187517145
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72508
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • 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; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1910, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 18, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In North Dumfries, on Sunday, May 22nd, 1910 at 7.30 p.m. John Ford In his 52nd year The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 25th, inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Concession 9, Lot 18, North Dumfries Township, to Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation


    City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

    John married Elizabeth Miller 5 Jan 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 10 Mar 1858, , USA; died 5 Apr 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 1933, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth MillerElizabeth Miller was born 10 Mar 1858, , USA; died 5 Apr 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 1933, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187517179
    • Name: Elizabeth Ford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72509
    • Immigration: 1860, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 1. Elizabeth Elliot "Bessie Ford was born 27 Sep 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret May "Maggie" Ford was born 18 May 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1973; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Robert Miller Ford was born 10 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1954, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jun 1954, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George James Ford was born 28 Aug 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ford was born 27 Nov 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ella Ford was born 23 Dec 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ethel Jane Ford was born 14 Jun 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1983; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Radford Ford was born 6 Sep 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Ida Ford was born Jul 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert FordRobert Ford was born 5 Aug 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 20 Dec 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland (son of John Ford and Margaret Young); died 6 May 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179592984
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123792
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 09 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.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday evening, 6th inst., at 7.45 o'clock, Robert Ford, In his 71st year. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot,19, Concession 9, North Dumfries, on Monday afternoon, May 9th, at 2 o'clock, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, May 7th, 1898. God is our refuge and our strength, In straits a present aid; Therefore, although the earth remove, We will not be afraid.

    Funeral Card

    Robert — Elizabeth Elliott. Elizabeth (daughter of William Elliott and Elizabeth Brown) was born CALC 4 Mar 1832, , Scotland; died 4 Feb 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth ElliottElizabeth Elliott was born CALC 4 Mar 1832, , Scotland (daughter of William Elliott and Elizabeth Brown); died 4 Feb 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179593094
    • Name: Elizabeth Ford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73100P
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Notes:

    Died/ In North Dumfries, this (Friday) morn/ ing, at 8.20 O'Clock/ Elizabeth Elliott/ Beloved wife of Robert Ford,/ aged 48 years and 11 months/ The funeral/ Will take place from her late residence/ on Monday forenoon, 7th inst., at 11/ o'clock to the Galt Cemetery. / Friends and acquaintances are respect/ fully invited to attend/ North Dumfries, Feb. 4, 1881

    Funeral Card

    _______________


    In North Dumfries, on the 4th inst., Elizabeth Elliott, wife of Mr. Robert Ford, aged 48 years and 11 months.

    Galt Reporter Feb 11 1881 pg 8

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Ford was born CALC 27 Aug 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. John Ford was born 2 Mar 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Ford was born 1792, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 May 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155780
    • Residence: 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Land: 1833, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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 09 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Land:
    John and Margaret Ford bought from William Dickson the south half of Lot 19, Concession 9, North Dumfries. It was 100 acres for 100 pounds,10 shillings($4.00 per acre).

    John married Margaret Young 19 Jan 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born 1799, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret YoungMargaret Young was born 1799, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Ford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155785
    • Residence: 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Children:
    1. William Ford was born 1826, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Robert Ford was born 5 Aug 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 20 Dec 1827, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 6 May 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Walter Ford was born CALC 1 May 1830, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 22 Jun 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Helen Ford was born 15 Oct 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. James Ford was born 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1922, Rockwood, , Manitoba, Canada.

  3. 10.  William Elliott was born 1797, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 15 Dec 1870, 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/179592926
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249676
    • Immigration: 1833, , Canada
    • Residence: 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Thursday, 15th Dec., Mr. William Elliot, aged 73 years and 5 months.

    Galt Reporter Dec 23 1870 pg 3

    William — Elizabeth Brown. Elizabeth was born 1807, , Scotland; died 13 Mar 1848; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Brown was born 1807, , Scotland; died 13 Mar 1848; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91180839
    • Name: Elizabeth Elliott
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249677

    Notes:

    It has been reported but not confirmed that Elizabeth's parents were Archibald Brown and Janet McGilchrist, documentation needed.

    Children:
    1. Andrew Elliott was born 1829; died 3 Apr 1856; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Elizabeth Elliott was born CALC 4 Mar 1832, , Scotland; died 4 Feb 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Elliott was born 1834; died 21 Jan 1846; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George Elliott was born 12 Jun 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1910, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Elliott was born 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1902, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Eleanor Elliott was born 1839; died 17 May 1845; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Elliott was born 4 Apr 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1918, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario.
    8. Thomas Elliott was born 1844; died 1845; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Thomas Elliott, II was born 11 Mar 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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