Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

James Kersell[1]

Male 1817 - 1864  (47 years)


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  • Name James Kersell 
    Born 1817  , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1852  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    farmer 
    Residence 1852  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    U. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Farmer 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    United Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-129246 
    Died 10 Aug 1864  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Buried Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I129246  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 

    Family Mary Jane Cranston,   b. 26 Jan 1826, Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 1903, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Children 
     1. Robert Kersell,   b. 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1871, Virginia City, Storey, Nevada, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 24 years)
     2. James Kersell,   b. 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Oct 1918, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     3. Adam Cranston Kersell,   b. Jun 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1913, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 58 years)
     4. Alexander Kersell,   b. 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Helen Kersell,   b. 6 Jul 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1908, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
     6. Andrew Kersell,   b. CALC 6 Nov 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Apr 1932, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 73 years)
     7. Margaret Kersell,   b. 14 Dec 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1930, San Mateo, San Mateo, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     8. Jessie Kersell,   b. 25 May 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1937, Burlingame, San Mateo, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F32060  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Died, In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, the 10th Instant, at 5.10 o'clock, p.m., James Kersell, Esq., Aged 47 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Friday next, at 2 o'clock, p.m., from His Late Residence to the Place of Interment. North Dumfries, August 10th, 1864.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      James Kersel (farmer of North Dumfries) Born: North Dumfries Age: 27 Est. Birth: abt 1850 Father: James Kersel Mother: Mary married Bella Beattie Age:: 28 Est. Birth: abt 1849 Born: Puslinch Father: William Beattie Mother: Isabella Beattie married 31 Dec 1877 Marriage Place: Waterloo Township

    2. [S529] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - Cedar Creek CC#4490 Internet Link.
      In memory of/ James KERSELL/ who died/ August 10, 1864/ aged 47 years/ We would have wished to him stay/ But the voice of God has called him away.

    3. [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div 3 Pg 3.
      James Kersell Farmer Scotland U Presbyterian 34
      Mrs. Kersell Scotland U Presbyterian 26
      Robert Kersell Canada U Presbyterian 4
      James Kersell Canada U Presbyterian 1

    4. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 7 Page 55.

    5. [S31] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Dumfries Reformer (1850-1892), 17 Aug 1864.
      Kersall, James died 10 Aug 1864 In North Dumfries. Age 47.

    6. [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div 3 Pg 3.

    7. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 15.

    8. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 17.

    9. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Sec. 1 Page 85.

    10. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Sec. 1 Page 115.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1817 - , Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1852 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - U. Presbyterian - 1852 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Aug 1864 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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