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William Milroy

Male 1830 - 1903  (~ 72 years)


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  1. 1.  William Milroy was born Jun 1830, Little's Corners, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Milroy and Jane McCarlie); died 2 Feb 1903, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193617482
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72696
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1903, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 16, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    WM. MILROY'S DEATH

    One of the Oldest Residents of These Parts - Born at Little's Corners 73 Years Ago

    In the death of William Milroy on Monday, Dumfries lost one of its oldest residents and it was after an illness of only 10 days. The deceased contracted a cold some weeks ago from which pneumonia resulted.

    The late Mr. Milroy was born on his father's farm near Little's Corners 73 years ago. He spent his boyhood there. When he married Mary Ann Harvey he purchased the farm in Dumfries, lot 16, concession 10. Here he lived until his death. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church almost from that church's inception. He was a Reformer in politics.

    His wife and six children survive: Mrs. J. Scott, Mrs. W. Douglas, John Milroy, William Milroy, Jas. Milroy, Ella Milroy, all of whom are of Galt. His surviving brothers and sisters are John, Alex, Mrs. Alex McBean and Mrs Angus McBean.

    The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence to Mount View Cemettery. Rev. Mr. Knowles will conduct the funeral services.

    FEBRUARY 3, 1903

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    In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Monday morning, February 2nd, 1903, at 10.45 o'clock, William Milroy, In his 74th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 16, 10th Concession, North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, at 2 o'clock P.M., for Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. N. Dumfries, Feb. 2nd, 1903.

    Funeral Card

    William married Mary Ann Harvie 14 Feb 1867, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander Harvie and Catharine Campbell) was born 3 Sep 1840, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Catherine Ann Milroy was born 11 May 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jane McKennly "Jennie C." Milroy was born 25 Jan 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1960, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Apr 1960, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John A. Milroy was born 27 Aug 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Hume Andrew Milroy was born 2 Mar 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1969; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maggie Jeanetta Milroy was born 11 Jan 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. James Augustus Milroy was born 22 Jan 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    William married Margaret Dickie 9 May 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Robert Dickie and Ann Roxburgh) was born 12 Oct 1840, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland; was christened , Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland; died 13 Oct 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John MilroyJohn Milroy was born 1794, , Scotland; died 19 Feb 1869, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Family Photograph: John Milroy & Jane McCarlie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74329
    • Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died At the residence of Mr. McCormack, 10th Con., Beverly, from the effects of an accident, on Friday, 19th Feb., at 4 P.M., John Milroy, Sr., of Dumfries, Aged 74 Years. Funeral Will take place on Monday, 22nd inst., at 2 O'clock, p.m., from his late Residence, 10th Con., Dumfries, to the Eastern Cemetery, Galt. Dumfries, February 20th, 1869.

    City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

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    John is reported to have been born in in Portpatrick, Wigtownshire, Scotland, documentation needed.

    John — Jane McCarlie. Jane was born CALC 27 May 1801, , Scotland; died 27 Apr 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Jane McCarlieJane McCarlie was born CALC 27 May 1801, , Scotland; died 27 Apr 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Family Photograph: John Milroy & Jane McCarlie
    • Name: Jane Milroy
    • Residence: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86874
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Galt
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Presbyterian of North America

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, this (Wednesday) morning, at a quarter to 4 o'clock, Jane Milroy, Relict of the late John Milroy, Aged 79 Years and 11 Months. Funeral, On Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her late Residence, 4th Lot, 10th Concession, to Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, April 27th, 1881.


    City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

    Children:
    1. Jessie Jane "Jane" Milroy was born 4 Aug 1824, , Scotland; died 9 Feb 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Thomas Milroy was born 6 Nov 1826, , Scotland; died 2 Jan 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. William Milroy was born Jun 1830, Little's Corners, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1903, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Milroy was born 12 Dec 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1903, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alexander Milroy was born 12 Jun 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. James Milroy was born 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1891, Little's Corners, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Thomas McKeachie Milroy was born 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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