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

William Kempthorne

Male Cal 1859 - 1927  (~ 67 years)


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  • Name William Kempthorne 
    Born CALC 2 Jun 1859  , England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Church of England 
    Residence 1898  Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-153703 
    Died 21 May 1927  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Cause: Cause: Bronchial Asthma (10 years) - Myocarditis (1 year) 
    Buried 24 May 1927  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I153703  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father John Kempthorne,   b. 1830, , Cornwall, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1900, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Frances A. "Fanny" Cornish,   b. 1837, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 28 Mar 1858  Kilkhampton, , Cornwall, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F25822  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Isabel Patterson,   b. 20 Dec 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1926, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 19 Mar 1884  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Children 
     1. Jean Kempthorne,   b. 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1955, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     2. Isabel Kempthorne,   b. 27 Nov 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Aug 1946, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     3. Evelyn May "Eva" Kempthorne,   b. 1892,   d. 25 Sep 1976, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     4. John Murray Patterson "Murray" Kempthorne,   b. 26 Oct 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Mar 1969, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F248447  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • William Kempthorne

      The death occurred at Washington on Saturday of William Kempthorne, in his 68th year, after an illness of some three weeks. Deceased had resided at Washington for about 29 years, prior to which time he had lived for many years in the Ayr district. He was a man of sterling character, who was much respected by a wide circle of friends and neighbors. His wife, whose maiden name was Isabella Patterson, predeceased him about one year ago. The following 3 daughters and 1 son survive: Mrs. Leslie Baker, Detroit, Mrs. Floyd Smith, Cainsville; and Miss Jean and Murray, at home. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News May 26 1927 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S570] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 77.

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] At Rest/ William Kempthorne/ 1859 - 1927/ Isabel Patterson/ wife of/ Wm. Kempthorne/ 1863 - 1926/ Isabelle Kempthorne Baker/ 1890 - 1946/ Kempthorne
      [Back/West] Kathryn Isabella Kempthorne/ 1934 - 1958/ Eva May Kempthorne Smith/ 1892 - 1976

    3. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: William Kempthorne Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1860 Birth Place: England Age at Death: 67 Death Date: 21 May 1927 Death Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada

    4. [S2198] England, Select marriages, 1538-1973.
      Name:John Kempthorn
      Gender:Male
      Age:29
      Birth Date:1829
      Marriage Date:28 Mar 1858
      Marriage Place:Kilkhampton,Cornwall,England
      Father:John Kempthorn
      Spouse:Fanny Ann Cornish
      Name:John Kempthorn
      Gender:Male
      Age:29
      Birth Date:1829
      Marriage Date:28 Mar 1858
      Marriage Place:Kilkhampton,Cornwall,England
      Father:John Kempthorn
      Spouse:Fanny Ann Cornish
      Age:19
      Birth Date:1839
      Father:Thomas
      FHL Film Number:254464, 897356

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Wm Kempthorne Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1860 Birth Place: England Marriage Date: 19 Mar 1884 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: John Kempthorne Mother: Fanny Anne Cornish Kempthorne Spouse: Isabella Patterson Spouse's Age: 22 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1862 Spouse Birth Place: Waterloo Township Spouse Father: John Patterson Spouse Mother: Jane Hegg

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 2 Jun 1859 - , England 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 MapsMarried - 19 Mar 1884 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1898 - Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Bronchial Asthma (10 years) - Myocarditis (1 year) - 21 May 1927 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 24 May 1927 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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