John Soutar

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97980
• Residence: 1853, Caputh, , Perth, Scotland
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Trackman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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DIED AT BRANCHTON

Mr. John Soutar the well known G. T. R. Section foreman for the past 30 years, at Branchton, was seized with inflammation of the bowels, on Saturday last and after enduring much suffering, died on Monday morning. Deceased was a valued employee of the company and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a family consisting of his widow, three sons and four daughters. One son is baggage-master at the C. P. R. station, Galt, another a section foreman, for the same company and the third is employed at Cowan & Co's Foundry. Two of his daughters, also reside in Galt and the others at Branchton. Deceased was a lifelong Liberal of the staunchest stripe and was a member of the old St. Andrew's church, on the hill. He was 61 years old.

The Dumfries Reformer 26 Nov 1891 pg 1

John married Helen Stirton 30 Nov 1853, Caputh, , Perth, Scotland. Helen was born 8 Sep 1826, , Scotland; died 19 Feb 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret McLaughlin Soutar was born 16 Aug 1854, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Dec 1924, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. John Soutar was born 12 May 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Jul 1857, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1918, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
3. Jemina Georgiana Soutar was born 17 Jul 1860; was christened 30 Sep 1860, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. James Soutar was born 27 Apr 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Jul 1862, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Ellen Stirton Soutar was born 12 Jan 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Jul 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Jessie Soutar was born 12 Jan 1865, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. William Soutar was born 3 Oct 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Dec 1866, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1928, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
8. Ellen Soutar was born 20 Feb 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Jul 1869, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Robert Soutar was born 28 Mar 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 May 1871, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1872; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.