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

James Alexander "Alex" McLeod

Male 1905 - 1986  (81 years)


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  • Name James Alexander "Alex" McLeod 
    Born 20 Jan 1905  St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1974  Water St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1986  43 Myrtle Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-195061 
    Died 10 Nov 1986  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I195061  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Alexander Taylor "Alex" McLeod,   b. 1879, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 May 1959, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Margaret Ann Robertson,   b. 2 Sep 1878, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Feb 1961, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 23 Dec 1903  , Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F186747  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elspeth Mary "Elsie" Harrison,   b. 1 Sep 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1974, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F247674  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • McLEOD, James Alex

      Passed away on Monday, November 10, 1986, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Alex McLeod of 43 Myrtle Avenue, Cambridge in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Elspet Harrison and dear brother of Mrs. Agnes Tomblin of Paris, Mrs. Janet (Jean) Harrison and Alice (Mrs. Jim Runstedler) both of Cambridge. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. McLeod was predeceased by two brothers, William and Donald. Born in St. George, Ontario on January 20, 1905 and has been a resident of Cambridge, since 1976. Formerly of Ayr. Retired caretaker of the Ayr Cemetery. Former fire chief of Ayr and a mail carrier, for 31 years. Resting at Courts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, where the family will receive friends, on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral and Committal Services, will be held from the funeral home chapel, on Wednesday November 12, at 1: 30. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

      Cambridge Reporter 1986

  • Sources 
    1. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 5.

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Flat marker] McLeod/ James/ Alex/ 1905 - 1986/ Elspeth/ Harrison/ 1911 - 1974

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Alexander McLeod Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1878 Birth Place: Stayner, Ontario Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1903 Marriage County or District: Simcoe Father: Alex McLeod Mother: Minnie Taylor Spouse: Margaret Anne Robertson Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1878 Spouse Birth Place: Stayner, Ontario Spouse Father: William Robertson Spouse Mother: Alice Robertson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Jan 1905 - St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1974 - Water St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1986 - 43 Myrtle Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Nov 1986 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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