James Scrimger

1802 - 1895  (92 years)

• Name	James Scrimger
  Born	9 Dec 1802	Logierait, , Perth, Scotland   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Christened	12 Dec 1802	Logierait, , Perth, Scotland   [6]
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	story, pioneer
  Occupation	1851	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Toll Gate Keeper
  Residence	1851	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Presbyterian
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	United Presbyterian
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Lot 5 Con 11
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Presbyterian
  Occupation	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Presbyterian Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-139698
  Died	8 Sep 1895	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 5]
  	Cause: old age
  Buried	Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I139698	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	William Scrimger,   b. 1760, Blairgowrie, , Perth, Scotland ,   d. 21 Feb 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Janet MacFarlane,   b. 1776, Logierait, , Perth, Scotland ,   d. 19 Apr 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F3071	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jane M. Keachie,   b. 1811, Florida, Orange, New York, United States ,   d. 6 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Children	1. Margaret Scrimger,   b. 1831, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1886  (Age 55 years)   2. Agnes Scrimger,   b. 1832, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. William Scrimger,   b. 1834, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. William J. Scrimger,   b. 1834, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1899  (Age 65 years)   5. Christina (?) Scrimger,   b. 1838, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Ann Scrimger,   b. CALC 18 Apr 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 May 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 36 years)   7. Freeman Scrimger,   b. 1 Feb 1856, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F29080	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Mr. JAS. SCRIMGER, One of the Oldest Pioneers of Dumfries, Passes Away, Aged 92 Years. Another old resident of Dumfries, has passed away in the person of Mr. Jas. Scrimger, whose death occurred on Sunday morning at a few minutes past 12 o'clock, at his residence near the Toll Galt, on the Stone Road. The deceased in addition to being one of the oldest, if not the oldest person in the county, was one of its first settlers, he having first taken up his residence here nearly seventy years ago. The few who knew Dumfries in that distant time, have been, almost without an exception, called long since to join the great majority and the death of the late Mr. Scrimger severs one of the last links that connect the past, with the present. The deceased, who was one of a family of twelve, was born in Invernessshire, Scotland, in the year 1803. When he was about four years of age, the family left the old land and emigrated to the United States, settling in Johnston, N. Y. Some seven years later they removed, this time going to Caledonia, in the same state. This continued to be the home of the deceased, until he reached manhood, when, in the year, 1825, he, accompanied by the other members of the family, came to Canada, finally taking up land in and around where Galt now stands. Shortly after leaving the States, he was married to Miss Jane Keachie, of Dumfries, who predeceased her husband some twelve years. The farm on which the deceased originally settled, is now known as the McMillan Farm. After residing on the place for a number of years, he sold the farm and shortly afterwards, became keeper of the Toll Gate, which position he filled for a number of years. He then removed to his farm, adjoining the Toll Gate and here the remainder of his life was passed. Eight children were born to deceased, but of the one son and three daughters, who grew to manhood and womanhood, only the son, William, survives him. His brother and sister, who are still living, are William, of Cobourg, Ont. and Mrs. A. G.Y. McPherson, who, resides with her son, Mr. Malcolm McPherson, East River Road. In politics, the late Mr. Scrimger was a staunch Reformer and although never taking an active part in political matters, he always evinced interest in the welfare or his party. In religion, he was a Presbyterian. Although having past through many years; of trial, hardship and trouble, the deceased was, as far as health was concerned, a well man up to a few days before his death. Two weeks prior to his demise, Scrimger walked to town and the many friends who saw him on that occasion hoped, from his hale appearance, that he would be spared for some time to come, notwithstanding his great age. As a man, the deceased was respected by all and his death, although occurring long after the allotted span of three score years and ten was past, will be learned with regret by many. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, near the toll gate, to Mt. View cemetery. The Weekly Reformer 12 Sep 1895 pg 6

  
  

• Sources

  [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 60. [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link . James Scerimger/ 1802-1895/ his wife/ Jane M. Keachie/ 1811-1883/ Margaret Scrimger/ wife of Steart Smith/ 1831-1886/ James Smith/ 1860-1878/ Scrimger [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 1, Pg. 33. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 8 Page 62. [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate. James Scrimger Gender: Male Age: 92 Birth Date: abt 1803 Birth Place: Scotland Death Date: 8 Sep 1895 Death Place: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Cause of Death: Old Age #017685 [S1609] Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, FHL microfilm 1,040,125. James Scrymgour GenderMale Christening Date12 Dec 1802 Christening PlaceLOGIERAIT,PERTH,SCOTLAND Birth Date09 Dec 1802 Father's NameWilliam Scrymgour Mother's NameJanet Macfarlane [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Sect. 1 Page 21.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 9 Dec 1802 - Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Christened - 12 Dec 1802 - Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Occupation - Toll Gate Keeper - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lot 5 Con 11 - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian Canada - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: old age - 8 Sep 1895 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth