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James Thomson

Male 1825 - 1886  (61 years)


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  • Name James Thomson 
    Born 1825  , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154156758 
    Occupation 1852  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    farmer 
    Occupation 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    U. C. 
    Occupation 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    C. Presb. 
    Residence 1879  Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Historic Building Abt 1880  263 Plains Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    double buff brick 
    Interesting story 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Presbyteriian 
    Residence 1886  Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 34, Waterloo County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-169118 
    Died 13 Aug 1886  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I169118  Generations
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2024 

    Father Alexander Thomson,   b. CALC 10 Jul 1798, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 1879, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 81 years) 
    Mother Margaret Richardson,   b. CALC 8 Dec 1795, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 1877, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 81 years) 
    Family ID F33736  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Brodie,   b. 1830, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Mar 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Children 
     1. Alexander Thomson,   b. 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Jane Thomson,   b. 10 May 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     3. Margaret Thomson,   b. 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Mary Thomson,   b. 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Charlotte Thomson,   b. 10 Feb 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Aug 1870  (Age 14 years)
     6. George Brodie Thomson,   b. 8 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Aug 1954, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
     7. Jessie Thomson,   b. 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Elizabeth Thomson,   b. 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Isabelle Violet Thomson,   b. 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Mar 1921, Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     10. Charles James Thomson,   b. 11 Jun 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2024 
    Family ID F8152  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of Mr. James Thompson, of Strasburg

      The announcement that this well-known resident passed away on Friday morning last, will not take our readers by surprise. From the time the terrible nature of his injury was discovered, it was known that his fate was sealed and that while he might linger for a few days - indeed, the wonderful strength of his constitution lengthened his life beyond the expectancy of his medical attendants - the result was certain. Medical aid was comparatively useless. The fracture of the spine was inward, so that operating was out of the question, and all that laid in their power was to mitigate his sufferings somewhat.

      Mr. Thompson was a very old resident of Waterloo. Probably in this section there has not been a man more generally known and respected. Of a shrewd turn of mind, he possessed a wide knowledge which enabled him to take a prudent part in the discussion of almost any question; his caustic speech and happy, witty illustrations, frequently stripping the folly of an opponent's argument or turning his shaft aside harmless. Through industry he had acquired a very handsome and valuable property. He leaves a widow and three sons and six daughters, viz.: - Mr. Alex Thomson, of Michigan; Mr. George Thomson, of North Dumfries; Charles, living on the homestead; Mrs. Lawrason, of North Dumfries; Mrs. Duncan Robinson, of Wingham; Mrs. Tillie, of Luther; Mrs. Walter Brydon, of California; and Misses Lizzie and Isabella, living with their mother and brother on the farm.

      Mr. Thomson was the son of the late Mr. Alex Thomson, of near Roseville, North Dumfries. Of his brothers and sisters there are living Messrs. Robert and Joseph Thomson of Roseville; Mr. John Thomson, and Mr. T. W. Thomson, Division Court Clerk, Fergus.

      His funeral on Sabbath afternoon last, from his late residence to Doon cemetery was very largely attended by residents from all parts of this and adjacent counties, there being 112 teams containing those attending. Rev. Mr. Tait, of Berlin, in the absence of Rev. Mr. Haigh, of Hespeler, who was unwell, officiated at the impressive ceremonies at the residence, Rev. Mr. Haigh joining at the cemetery.

      Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

      __________

      In Waterloo, on Friday, 13th inst., at half-past 12 o'clock, noon, James Thomson, in his 61st year.

      Galt Reporter Aug 20 1886 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 3.
      James THOMSON Farmer Birthplace: Scotland Age 26 United Secession
      Margaret THOMSON Birthplace: Canada Age 21 United Secession
      Jane THOMSON Birthplace: Canada Age 5 United Secession
      Alexander THOMSON Birthplace: Canada Age 4 United Secession
      Marghet THOMSON Birthplace: Canada Age 1 United Secession

    2. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 3 Page 1.

    3. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 79.

    4. [S1946] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861 (South Division), Div. 2 Page 16.

    5. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 3.

    6. [S793] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Galt Reporter (1846-1973), "Obituary of Alex Thomson," 19 sep 1879, p. 2.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1825 - , Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - U. C. - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1879 - Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyteriian - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Aug 1886 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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