James Edgar

1834 - 1912  (77 years)

• Name	James Edgar
  Born	29 Apr 1834	Crossroads, Ayshire, Scotland   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	26 Jul 1836	New York City, New York, USA.   [2]
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Carpenter
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Free Church
  Employer	1864	Watson's Foundry, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	wood-worker
  Interesting	story, politics, public service, insurance
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-251771
  Died	27 Apr 1912	Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
  	Cause: Heart Disease 2 years - Asthenia several weeks
  Person ID	I251771	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

  Father	James Edgar,   b. 1796, , Scotland ,   d. 22 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Jean Douglas Wallace,   b. 16 May 1798, Mosside, AYR, Scotland ,   d. 23 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)
  Married	28 Jul 1821	Girvan, , Ayr, Scotland   [4]
  Family ID	F27332	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Agnes Black,   b. 1837, , Scotland ,   d. 7 Jan 1908, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)
  Children	1. Robert Black,   b. 1853, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. James Edgar,   b. 1856, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 May 2025
  Family ID	F228386	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Death of James Edgar, Sr. - A Pioneer of Huron County and a Former Resident of Ayr James Edgar, sr., one of Huron's pioneers, died on April 27, at his late home, Criagalee farm, lot 10, con. 5, Howick. Mr. Edgar was born in the town of Crossroads, Ayrshire, Scotland, April 29th, 1834. He came to Ayr, Ontario, and was connected for some time with the late John Watson, agricultural implement manufacturer. Fifty-five years ago he married Miss Agnes Black, who predeceased him four years ago. In 1869 he moved to the above farm, which has been his home ever since. He was always active in public affairs, was a Justice of the Peace, a director of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Company and held the office of president for twenty-three years. He was a Liberal in politics. The funeral was conducted by the Fordwick Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and was largely attended. Six sons and one daughter survive: Rev. J. D., McLennon, Ontario; Thos. S. Man.; John G., Sask.; W. A., Edmonton; Hugh and Robt. At home; Mrs. Cochran, Man. Mr. John Black of Ayr and Mr. Robt. Black of Wroxeter are brothers-in-law; Mrs. C. K. Morton, Ayr, a niece. The Ayr News May 16 1912 pg 8

  
  

• Sources

  [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 2 Page 18. [S2480] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 [Ancestry.com], Arrival Date: 26 Jul 1836 Port of Departure: Greenock, Scotland Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Glide. Jas Edgar Age: 40 - farmer Jean 39 Thomas 12 Hellen 11 Elizabeth 9 Ann 7 Mary 6 John 4 Alex 2 James 1 Mrs. Wallace 64 Sarah 35 Helen 22 [S330] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1864 - County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for 1864, pg 72, 76. wood-worker, Watson's Foundry. [S1788] Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910. MARRIAGE: 'James Edgar in the Parish of Girvan & Jean Wallace in this parish have given in their names for proclamation in order to their marriage July 28 1821' Film No. 1041339 Image 385

  
  

• Event Map

  Immigration - 26 Jul 1836 - New York City, New York, USA. Occupation - Carpenter - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Free Church - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Employer - wood-worker - 1864 - Watson's Foundry, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Heart Disease 2 years - Asthenia several weeks - 27 Apr 1912 - Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth