James McDonald

1854 - 1907  (53 years)

• Name	James McDonald
  Born	24 Jan 1854	North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Business	1906	Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	shoe store
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-210704
  Died	2 Dec 1907	Parkhill, McGillivary Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Hampstead Cemetery, Hampstead, Perth Co., Ontario
  Person ID	I210704	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Family	Grace Robertson,   b. 1 May 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 May 1940, Mount Royal, , Quebec, Canada  (Age 81 years)
  Children	1. James Harvey McDonald,   b. 22 Feb 1883, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F58102	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Sudden Death of James McDonald We regret to record in this weeks issue, the death of James McDonald, Parkhill, which occurred in a very sudden manner at his home on Monday morning last. Born on lot 17, con. 12, North Easthope, in January 1854, deceased was therefore 53 years of age. He was for many years a prominent and successful farmer, after which he moved to Wellesley and engaged in the implement business for a time. In September 1906 he opened a shoe store in the village and conducted same until April last, when, having bought out Mr. Redy's shoe store in Parkhill, he took up his residence at that place. During the short time he has been here he has worked up a good business, and won the esteem of all. Deceased was one of a family of nine, five sisters and three brothers, all living, and leaves a wife and three children,-Harvey, Maud and Alma. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in polities a loyal liberal. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. and I. O. F. orders. Two years ago when in Toronto he was struck over the heart with a piece of flying brick from a dynamite explosion, and the result of this has at various times given him trouble. The funeral will take place today (Thursday) from his brother John's residence at two o'clock, p.m., to Hampstead cemetery. Much regret will be felt by the person of Wellesley and district at the sudden death of deceased, who was so well known and highly esteemed in this vicinity. His bereaved relatives will have the sympathy of the entire community. Wellesley Maple Leaf, December 5, 1907 Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

  
  

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  Born - 24 Jan 1854 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Business - shoe store - 1906 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 2 Dec 1907 - Parkhill, McGillivary Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Hampstead Cemetery, Hampstead, Perth Co., Ontario  = Link to Google Earth