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Thomas McMillan

Male Cal 1819 - 1886  (~ 67 years)


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  • Name Thomas McMillan 
    Born CALC 28 Feb 1819  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Business 1849  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Union Hotel 
    Interesting military, story, public service, military 
    Military 1837 rebellion fenian raids 
    • He was present at the burning of Montgomery's tavern, near Toronto, and also at Niagara Falls when the steamer Caroline was cut out by the loyalists and sent over the falls. Even as late as the year 1866, when the Fenians made their raid on Canada, our old friend showed his spirit by being the first to volunteer as a member of the "home guard" for this town and he retained that position until the collapse of that outrageous "invasion."
    Occupation 1852  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    inn keeper 
    Occupation 1871  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Seedsman 
    Residence 1871  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Church of England 
    Occupation 1881  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Merchant 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-102421 
    Died 29 Oct 1886  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7] 
    Cause: Cancer of Stomach 6 months 
    Buried Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Person ID I102421  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father McMillan,   b. CA 1790,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Catharine,   b. 1795,   d. 1 Apr 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Family ID F16655  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jane Terry,   b. CALC 16 May 1814, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 83 years) 
    Children 
     1. Catherine Ann McMillan,   b. 1839, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Muriah McMillan,   b. 1841, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Richard H. T. McMillan,   b. 5 Apr 1846, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jul 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Mary Jane McMillan,   b. 21 Feb 1848, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1922, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     5. Lizzie McMillan,   b. 1 Jul 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Apr 1901, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
     6. Maggie McMillan,   b. 1876, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F26306  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of Mr. Thomas McMillan

      Once again our pen is taken in hand to chronicle the passing away of one of Galt's oldest and most respected citizens - Mr. Thomas McMillan. A few weeks ago, as mentioned in these columns at the time, Mr. McMillan was taken ill with an internal complaint which afterwards developed into cancer of the stomach; and although at times he rallied so greatly as to lead to the hope that he would overcome his ailment, and ever remained patient and happy in the midst of his sufferings, the disease gradually progressed until on Wednesday night of last week he experienced a serious attack of hemorrhage, and from that time gradually sand until he calmly passed to his eternal rest shortly after midnight on Thursday.

      Mr. McMillan was born in Toronto, then "Little York," in the year 1819, being consequently 67 years of age at the time of his death. When very young, his parents removed first to Kingston, Ont., and then to Waterdown, N.Y.; but in the year 1834 they removed to Hamilton, where the subject of this notice learned the trade of a tailor. In the year 1840 he was married to Miss Terry - daughter of Capt. Terry, of that city - who has been all that a true helpmate should be all the long years that have passes, and who still survives him. About the year 1845 Mr. McMillan removed from Hamilton to the neighboring village of Preston, believing that there was an opening in his trade there; but the result was not satisfactory, and he shortly afterward returned to the Ambitious city. For the second time, however, he again returned to Preston, where he took up one of the hotels, and many of our older readers will yet bear in mind the pleasure of a walk to the old hostelries in Preston, and the kindly welcome certain to be received from the worthy host and hostess. In the year 1849, Mr. McMillan thought he saw a better opening in Galt, and during that year removed to the then village and assumed control of the Union Hotel.

      During all the years that have since elapsed, and in all his various pursuits, Mr. McMillan has been a respected resident of the town. Of a quiet, and somewhat retiring disposition, it was only those who knew him intimately could recognize the sterling worth of his character, and the true love of everything manly which actuated him. Of late years Mr. McMillan has been best known as the proprietor of the seed and tobacco store on Main street; and while his death leaves a blank in the town that will exist for many a long day, the news of it will be received with deep regret in whatever spot an old Galtonian may have pitched his tend.

      As we have said, Mr. McMillan was married in 1840 to Miss Terry of Hamilton, who still survives him - in fact, it is worthy of mention that his own death is the first break in his family. By this union there was a family of four daughters and one son, all still living in Galt, viz.: - Mrs. A. McGregor, Mrs. A. Cranston, Mrs. D. Simpson, Miss Lizzie and the son Richard. The latter has been his father's assistant for many years, and had himself occupied responsible positions in the town, having been Chief of the Fire Brigade up to a short time ago.

      In early life, Mr. McMillan had a taste for military duty and joined the loyalist forces when they were called out to suppress the rebellion in '37. He was present at the burning of Montgomery's tavern, near Toronto, and also at Niagara Falls when the steamer Caroline was cut out by the loyalists and sent over the falls. Even as late as the year 1866, when the Fenians made their raid on Canada, our old friend showed his spirit by being the first to volunteer as a member of the "home guard" for this town and he retained that position until the collapse of that outrageous "invasion."

      The funeral of Mr. McMillan took place on Sabbath afternoon last, and was one of the largest ever held in the town. Very many friends were present from Hamilton, Toronto, Guelph, Waterloo, Berlin, and other distant places, while we may say that every family in the town was present. The floral decoration were numerous and beautiful, comprising of cross from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter, Hamilton; hand boquet, Mrs. John Kay, Galt; anchor, the Misses McMillan, same road; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, Hamilton; cut flowers, Mrs. R. Jaffray, town; wreath, Mrs. D. Howell; cross, Mrs. John Cherry; wreath, Miss Bessie Macindoe; wreath, Miss Tilly; everlastings, Mrs. John Wells; anchor, Mrs. Dr. Vardon; wreath, his son. The services at the church and in the cemetery were most impressively read by Rev. Mr. Ridley, the choir rendering some appropriate music in the church; and as the solemn words "dust to dust," "ashes to ashes," fell from the lips of the Rev. gentlemen at the grave, there were many with whom memory was busy, and before whose eyes passed as n a flash the shadow of days that can never, never more return.

      Galt Reporter Nov 5 1886 pg 1

      ________________________

      In Galt, on Friday morning, 29th October, 1886, at 12: 15 o'clock, Thomas McMillan, aged 67 years and 8 months.

      Galt Reporter Nov 5 1886 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 2 Page 1.

    2. [S313] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1851, Div 1 Pg 3.
      Thomas MCMILLIN Inn Keeper Toronto Presbyterian 33
      Jane MCMILLIN England EP 37
      Catherine Ann MCMILLIN F EP 12
      Muriah MCMILLIN F EP 10
      Richard MCMILLIN F EP 6
      Mary Jane MCMILLIN F EP 4
      Richard CAMBELL Shoemaker Ireland EP 24 not a member of the family
      John FOWLER Contractor England EP 40 not a member of the family
      John WRIGHT clerk Scotland EP 26 not a member of the family
      B LINTON clerk Scotland EP 20 not a member of the family
      Issac LUMLEY Clothier England JU 24 not a member of the family
      Mrs. GREENEWAY Lady England JU 28 not a member of the family
      William GREENEWAY Wilmot JU 1 not a member of the family
      Elisabeth LINCH Labourer Ireland RC 20 not a member of the family
      Jennet GOWEN Labourer Scotland Presbyterian 17 not a member of the family
      Christinia GOWEN Labourer Scotland Presbyterian 13 not a member of the family
      Mariah YATES Labourer Ireland Presbyterian 18 not a member of the family
      Richard HORE Bar Keeper England EP 20 not a member of the family
      Nicolas KINNEY Hostler Ireland RC 45 not a member of the family
      L.B. STARR Engineer USA Presbyterian 35 not a member of the family
      Andrew MOULTIS Contractor Scotland Presbyterian 35 not a member of the family
      Robert DICKIE Clerk Scotland EP 28 not a member of the family
      Samuel MILLER Drugist Upper Canada EP 27 not a member of the family
      John MOFFAT Tailor Scotland Presbyterian 22 not a member of the family
      James WARNOCK Clerk Scotland Presbyterian 25 not a member of the family

    3. [S570] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 1.

    4. [S2598] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Trinity Anglican Cemetery Internet Link.
      [South] In memory of/ Thomas Taylor/ SIMPSON/ died at Ottawa Ont./ Feb. 28th 1908/ aged/ 30 years & 11 months/ Ethel Terry/ SIMPSON/ wife of/ Frank R. JEFFREY/ 1879 - 1960/ SIMPSON/
      [Southwest] In memory of/ Lizzie/ daughter of/ Thomas & Jane/ McMILLAN/ died at Brooklyn N. Y./ April 7th 1901/ in her 44th year/ Richard H. T. McMILLAN/ died July 20th, 1925/ aged 79 years/
      [Northwest] In memory of/ Thomas McMILLAN/ who died/ October 29th 1886/ aged 67 years/ and 8 months/ his wife/ Jane TERRY/ died/ December 16th 1897/ aged 83 years/ and 7 months/ McMILLAN/
      [Northeast] In memory of/ David Simpson/ A native of Glasgow/ Scotland/ who died/ Sept. 5th 1879/ aged 30 years & 5 months/ his wife/ Mary Jane McMILLAN/ died Jan. 3rd 1922/ in her 74th year/

    5. [S313] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1851, Div 1 Pg 3.

    6. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Sec. 1 Page 11.

    7. [S2491] aaa Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 018311 (1886).
      Name:Thomas McMillan Gender:Male Age:68 Birth Date:abt 1818 Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario Death Date:29 Oct 1886 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 28 Feb 1819 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - Union Hotel - 1849 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - inn keeper - 1852 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Seedsman - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Church of England - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Merchant - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cancer of Stomach 6 months - 29 Oct 1886 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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