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John G. Alison

Male 1875 - 1949  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  John G. Alison was born 27 Nov 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Reeve Thomas Alison and Susan Grills); died 18 Jan 1949, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - North Dumfries
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74296
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Occupation: 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; butcher
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    JOHN ALISON A lifelong resident of Galt and district passed away early today in the person of John Alison, 51 Cambridge street, in. his 74th year. He had been in poor health in recent years. Mr. Alison was born in Galt and was a son of the late Thomas Alison. He was associated in the butcher business and later as a drover for most of his life. Some years ago Mr. Alison served on the North Dumfries township council and was a member of the Galt Suburban Roads Commission at the time of his death. He was a past president of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society and an honorary director of the society. He was a life member of Galt Lodge A.F. and A.M. and a member of Knox's Presbyterian church. He was predeceased by a brother, William and a sister, Mrs. George Hancock. Surviving are his wife the former Mary Lockie, one daughter, Mrs. J. M. McGrigor and one son John at home; two sisters, Miss Mary Alison , and Mrs. Wm. Birss, both of Galt. and one granddaughter, Miss Nora) McGrigor of Galt. Friends are being received at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home., 39 Grand avenue north where the funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. with interment in Mount View Cemetery.

    John married Mary Lockie 6 Nov 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Lockie and Annie Scott) was born 15 Jun 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1972. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Nora Seel Alison was born 27 Aug 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Scott "Jack" Alison was born 13 Jul 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Reeve Thomas AlisonReeve Thomas Alison was born 11 Nov 1850, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland (son of John Alison and Annie Nesbitt); died 11 May 1927, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 May 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48856
    • Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1866, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Elected Office: 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Elected Office: 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - North Dumfries
    • Elected Office: 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - North Dumfries
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Elected Office:
    Years on local council: Reeve 1907-1910
    Years on Waterloo County Council: 1907 1908 1909 1910

    Thomas married Susan Grills 28 Dec 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susan (daughter of William Grills and Mary Ann Littlejohns) was born CALC 3 Dec 1850, , England; died 4 Aug 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susan Grills was born CALC 3 Dec 1850, , England (daughter of William Grills and Mary Ann Littlejohns); died 4 Aug 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susan Alison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100665P
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C.
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist
    • Residence: 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. John G. Alison was born 27 Nov 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1949, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Allison was born Jul 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1957; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Ann Alison was born 14 Jul 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1957; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maude Allison was born 21 Jun 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Reeve William Grills Alison was born 7 Dec 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1945.
    6. Marie? Alison was born Sep 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Annie Nesbitt Alison was born 7 Sep 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Alison was born 1823, , Scotland; died Bef 1901.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113899
    • Residence: 1848, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1857, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    John — Annie Nesbitt. Annie was born 7 Jan 1831, , Scotland; died 9 Sep 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Annie Nesbitt was born 7 Jan 1831, , Scotland; died 9 Sep 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Alison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48854
    • Immigration: 1866, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Saturday, September 9, 1905 at 8 o'clock P.M. Annie Nesbett Widow of the late John Alison in her 75th year The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, 12th inst., at 2.30 o'clock from the residence of her son, Thos. Alison, North Dumfries to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Margaret "Maggie" Alison was born Sep 1848, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Reeve Thomas Alison was born 11 Nov 1850, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 May 1927, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 May 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Alison, Jr. was born 22 Aug 1852, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died 12 Jul 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Marion Stoddart Alison was born 24 Dec 1854, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; was christened 13 Nov 1854, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Annie Alison was born 21 Mar 1856, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Charles Edward Alison was born 19 Oct 1857, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Nov 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Marion Alison was born 21 Aug 1862, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died 1941; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Alison was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Jeanie "Jennie" Alison was born 30 May 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Peter Alison was born 5 Jul 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Grills was born 1813, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; was christened 6 Jun 1813, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England (son of William Grills and Mary Vanstone); died 19 Apr 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240248993
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23346
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C.
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Saturday afternoon. April 19th, at 20 minutes to 4 o'clock. William Gills, in the 65th year of his age. His end was peace.

    Galt Reporter 25 Apr 1879 pg 3

    William — Mary Ann Littlejohns. Mary was born 17 Mar 1817, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Ann Littlejohns was born 17 Mar 1817, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Grills
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24904
    • Immigration: 1850
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C.
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Listed as a Grandma of Edmund and Thomason Snell.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Grills was born 14 Nov 1842, , Devonshire, England; died 23 Sep 1910, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Thomisin Grills was born 1848, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Jane Grills was born 8 Jan 1848, , Devonshire, England; died 25 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Thomason "Tammy" Grills was born 10 Aug 1848, , Cornwall, England; died 27 Mar 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Susan Grills was born CALC 3 Dec 1850, , England; died 4 Aug 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah A. Grills was born CALC 1 Jun 1853, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Grills was born 2 Oct 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Grills was born 18 May 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1909; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  William Grills was born Abt 1775, of, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134429

    William married Mary Vanstone 24 Dec 1794, West Putford, , Devonshire, England. Mary was born Abt 1775, of, West Putford, Devon, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Mary Vanstone was born Abt 1775, of, West Putford, Devon, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Grills
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134430

    Children:
    1. Thomas Grills was born 1809, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; was christened 6 Aug 1809, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; died 14 Oct 1873; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. William Grills was born 1813, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; was christened 6 Jun 1813, Bradworthy, Devonshire, England; died 19 Apr 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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