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Alexander Edgar

Male 1860 - 1940  (80 years)


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  • Name Alexander Edgar 
    Possessions 1840  Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Homestead 
    • Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953
    Born 27 Apr 1860  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Free Church 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    C. Presb. 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-132022P 
    Died 1 Oct 1940  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9] 
    Buried 3 Oct 1940  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9] 
    Person ID I132022  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 

    Father Thomas Edgar,   b. 13 Oct 1823, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Hall,   b. 12 Nov 1831, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 May 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Family ID F34608  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Gray,   b. 9 Feb 1854, , Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 25 Mar 1885  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 10] 
    Children 
     1. Mabel Marion Adelaa Edgar,   b. 1883,   d. 1884  (Age 1 years)
     2. Mabel Grace Edgar,   b. 21 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     3. Thomas McKenzie Edgar,   b. 5 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1980, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
     4. William Gray Edgar,   b. 27 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     5. Elizabeth Hutchinson Edgar,   b. 26 May 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Oct 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 
    Family ID F19065  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of Alexander Edgar

      The death occurred at his home in Galt on Tuesday morning of Alexander Edgar, in his 81st year. He was a son of the late Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall, who came over from Ayrshire and Selkirkshire, Scotland. Deceased was born and lived nearly 70 years on the homestead near Ayr. A successful farmer and stockman, he was elected a director of the Provincial Plowmen's Association at its inauguration, and was at the time of his demise an honorary director of the local association. He was for 25 years connected with the township board of health, and was also the oldest member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., Ayr, being made the recipient of the 50-year Jewel some years ago. Mr. Edgar was deeply concerned in matters of his church. being in the Session of Knox Presbyterian Church. Ayr, some 20 years and later in Knox's Church, Galt, and his heart was in all movements tending to the welfare of the community in which he lived.

      He was married in 1885 to the late Mary Gray, who as a child came over from Ayrshire, Scotland, with her parents. Mrs. Edgar predeceased her husband 15 years ago. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, T. McKenzie, at Detroit; William G. on the homestead, and Elizabeth H., at home. Where are also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the T. Little & Son Funeral Parlors, adjacent to his late residence., at 2.30 p.m. today (Thursday), with interment in the family plot at the Ayr Cemetery.


      The Ayr News Oct 3 1940 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S1003] Property - ON, Waterloo - Century Farm Folder - Doon Heritage Crossroads collection, Application of Century Farm Designation - Hubert Yantzi.

    2. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-4 Page 7.

    3. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 67.

    4. [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 10.

    5. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 7 Page 56.

    6. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 28.

    7. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 72.

    8. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      James Edgar/ 1852 - 1916/ Jessie Hope his wife/ 1856 - 1917/ Helen Anderson/ Feb. - Aug. 1881/ Marion Adella/ 1883 - 1884/ daughters/ Alexander Edgar/ 1860 - 1940/ Mary Gray his wife/ 1854 - 1925/ Mabel Grace daughter/ Feb. - Aug. 1886/ Elizabeth Hutchinson/ 1895-1975

    9. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Thomas Edgar/ 1823 - 1899/ his wife/ Marion Manson/ 1823 - 1853/ William son/ 1853 - 1854/ his wife/ Elizabeth Hall/ 1831 - 1898/ Marion daughter/ 1856 - 1864/ John McKenzie son/ 1858 - 1864/ Edgar
      [Left/South] James Edgar/ 1852 - 1916/ Jessie Hope his wife/ 1856 - 1917/ Helen Anderson/ Feb. - Aug. 1881/ Marion Adella/ 1883 - 1884/ daughters/ Alexander Edgar/ 1860 - 1940/ Mary Gray his wife/ 1854 - 1925/ Mabel Grace daughter/ Feb. - Aug. 1886/ Elizabeth Hutchinson/ 1895-1975
      [Back/West] William Edgar/ 1835 - 1906/ his wife/ Kathryn Kirkwood Deans/ 1839 - 1916/ son/ Matthew Wallace/ 1867 - 1886/ daughter/ Mary/ 1873 - 1953/ Edgar
      [Right/North] James Edgar/ 1796 - 1873/ his wife/ Jean Douglas Wallace/ 1798 - 1884/ daughter/ Helen/ 1825 - 1839/ Edgar
      [A] Marion/ died 29 Dec./ 1853/ aged 31 Y'r
      [B] Marion/ died 12 Oct./ 1864/ aged 8 Y'rs/ 7 Mo
      [C] Mabel G./ died/ 27th Aug. 1886/ aged/ 6 Mos. 6 Ds
      [D] Thomas Edgar/ born/ Oct. 13, 1823/ died/ Sept. 20, 1899
      [E] Elizabeth Hall/ born/ Nov. 12, 1831/ died/ May 13, 1898
      [F] Ellen A./ died 31st Aug. 1881/ aged/ 7 months
      [G] William/ died 10th Aug./ 1854/ aged 8 Mo's.
      [H] John McKenzie/ died 24th Oct./ 1864/ aged 6 Y'rs 5 Mo's
      [I] M. Adella Edgar/ died 20th July/ 1884/ aged 1 Y'r 4 Mo. 3 D's
      [J] Jessie Hope/ 1856-1917
      [K] James Edgar/ 1852 - 1916
      [L] Elizabeth/ 1895 - 1975

    10. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Alexander Edgar Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1860 Birth Place: North Dumfries Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1885 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Thomas Edgar Mother: Elizabeth Hall Spouse: Mary Gray Spouse's Age: 30 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1855 Spouse Birth Place: Scotland Spouse Father: Adam Gray Spouse Mother: Sarah Gray

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Apr 1860 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Free Church - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Mar 1885 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1 Oct 1940 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 3 Oct 1940 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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