Ann Margaret Meldrum

1875 - 1962  (87 years)

• Name	Ann Margaret Meldrum
  Born	19 Jan 1875	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Female
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191295989
  Name	Ann Margaret Anderson
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Residence	1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Occupation	1901	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Teacher
  Residence	Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-114076
  Died	7 Aug 1962	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5]
  Buried	9 Aug 1962	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5]
  Person ID	I114076	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Dr. Norman William Meldrum,   b. 7 Jan 1847, Badenoch, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Oct 1925, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Joanna Sutherland,   b. 12 Nov 1846, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario ,   d. 18 Apr 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)
  Married	28 Dec 1870	, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Family ID	F15005	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Fergus A. Anderson,   b. 27 Jul 1865, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Dec 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Married	14 Sep 1904	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Children	1. James Anderson   2. William Matheson Anderson,   b. 18 Jun 1905, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Norman Anderson,   b. 17 Jul 1908, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Walter Fergus Anderson,   b. 26 Sep 1910, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Alice Margaret Anderson,   b. 1912,   d. 10 Jul 1998, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F32607	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Mrs. Fergus Anderson Passes A native of Ayr and one of its much-loved residents, Mrs. W. Fergus Anderson passed away in the K-W Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in her 88th year. Although in failing health, she had been confined to hospital only since the previous Friday. The former Anna Margaret Meldrum, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Norman Meldrum and his wife, Joan Sutherland, both prominent citizens in Ayr's early days. She graduated from Normal School after completing her education here and subsequently taught at Roseville, the White School and Embro. She was married in 1904 to W. Fergus Anderson, an Ayr native son. They moved immediately to Winnipeg, where Mr. Anderson was chief clerk with the Canadian Northern Railway. A family of five was born in this city. In 1919 they moved to Toronto at the time of the amalgamation of the Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk into the GNR system. Mr. Anderson was made auditor of freight receipts for the entire system. When he retired in 1924 the family returned to Ayr. Mr. Anderson passed away in 1935 and Mrs. Anderson remained here in the large home on Northumberland St., which was formerly owned by her parents and bore the distinctive name "Melbrae". Mrs. Anderson was a member of Knox Church here and was very active in its work. She was a life member of the WMS (now the UCW) and evinced her deep interest in the children of the congregation by serving for many years as superintendent of the Cradle Roll. Mrs. Anderson was proud of her Scottish ancestry and retained a deep interest in Scottish tradition and lore throughout her life. In early years she studied Scottish dancing under Professor Moon and proved her skill by winning a number of medals. In later life she imparted her knowledge of Highland dancing and music to many of the younger folk of the community. Mrs. Anderson never missed the annual Highland games at Embro until failing health prevented her attendance. Mrs. Anderson, whom several generations recall as having "one of the kindest faces and gentlest smiles," was popular in all social circles and took a deep interest in community affairs. She approached them all with an attitude of calmness and serenity which few persons are fortunate enough to possess. She will be deeply missed by all in the community. Surviving are four sons and a daughter: William, Norman and James of Toronto; Walter of Ottawa and Mrs. J. A. W. Bell (Alice) of Guelph. Nine grandchildren also survive. The Funeral Funeral service was held on Thursday at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. H. A. Bagnall of Dublin St., United Church, Guelph (in the absence of Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan). Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Dr. G. E. D. Wilson, Robert E. Lovett, N. H. Bennett and G. S. Dalrymple, all of Ayr; Richard Baxter, RR 3, Bright, and Walter I. Reid, Galt. The Ayr News Aug 16 1962 pg 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 9. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 5. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 28. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/West] M/ Norman W. Meldrum M. D./ died Oct. 2, 1925/ Joan Sutherland/ wife of Norman W. Meldrum, M. D./ died April 18, 1916/ and their children/ Mary Alena/ George Gordon/ Bertha Christine/ Souls of the Righteous In the Hand of God/ Meldrum [Right/North] Fergus A./ Anderson/ 1865-1935/ His wife/ Anna M./ Meldrum/ 1875-1962 [Back/East] Maude Rebecca Maclean/ wife of Wm. N. Meldrum M. B./ died Dec. 31, 1914/ William N. Meldrum M. B. 1873 - 1951/ Lieut. Norman S. Meldrum son/ 1909 - 1941/ Alice GeorgIna Meldrum/ 1878 - 1960/ [veteran's Poppy] [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191295989. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: Joanna Sutherland Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1846 Birth Place: Ontario Marriage Date: 28 Dec 1870 Marriage County or District: Perth Father: George Sutherland Mother: Mary McKay Spouse: Norman Wm Meldrum Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1846 Spouse Birth Place: Ontario Spouse Father: William Meldrum Spouse Mother: Anna McLean [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: Fergus Anderson Age: 39 Birth Date: abt 1865 Birth Place: North Dumfield Marriage Date: 14 Sep 1904 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Walter Anderson Mother: Mary Anderson Spouse: Anna Margaret Mildrum Spouse's Age: 29 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1875 Spouse Birth Place: Ayr Spouse Father: Norman W Mildrum Spouse Mother: Joan Sutherland Mildrum

  
  

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  Born - 19 Jan 1875 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Teacher - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - - Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 14 Sep 1904 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 7 Aug 1962 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 9 Aug 1962 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth