James Edward Whitson

1873 - 1949  (75 years)

• Name	James Edward Whitson
  Born	19 Aug 1873	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Miller
  Residence	1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-289982
  Died	10 Apr 1949	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Buried	13 Apr 1949	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I289982	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Thomas Whitson,   b. CALC 15 Jun 1840,   d. 28 Mar 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 83 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Gladstone,   b. 9 Aug 1843, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1918  (Age 74 years)
  Married	25 Nov 1868	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Family ID	F15058	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Bell "Betsy" Wilson,   b. 22 Feb 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 May 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F248598	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  James Edward Whitson Dies Following a protracted period of ill health, James Edward Whitson, a lifelong resident of this village, was removed by death at his home on Stanley Street on Sunday evening. He was in his 75th year. The late Mr. Whitson was born in Ayr in the house now occupied by Harold Charles, St. Andrews Avenue, a son of Thomas Whitson and Elizabeth Gladstone. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Whitson was employed in the carpenter shop of the John Watson Mfg. Co. Ltd., for nearly half a century - many years as foreman - before retiring in 1947. He was an enthusiastic supporter of sports in Ayr, and was an active member of the Ayr Curling Club for many years. In recognition of his lengthy membership, he was made a life member of the club. In later years, Mr. Whitson was a regular attendant at softball games in Victoria Park during the summer months. By faith, Mr. Whitson was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. He was a long-term member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Betsy Belle Wilson, is one sister, Mrs. John C. Kyle (Florence) of Ayr. The funeral took place from his late residence, Stanley Street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. J. McKeown conducted the last rites. Masonic Service A Masonic service was conducted at the residence on Tuesday evening under the direction of Wor. Bro. R. L. Anderson, with a large body of members of Ayr lodge in attendance. Members of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., also attended in a body to pay last respects to a former valued member. The Ayr News Apr 14 1949 pg 12

  
  

• Sources

  [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 19. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration. Name: James Edward Whitson Date of Birth: 19 Aug 1873 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Thomas Whitson Mother's name: Eliza Gladstones [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/East] Wilson/ Adam Wilson/ 1838 - 1908/ his wife/ Betsy Davidson/ 1838 - 1918/ Agnes McIntyre Wilson/ wife of Alexander C. Minty/ 1869 - 1913/ Adam Somerville Wilson/ 1878 - 1935/ Janet McWilliam Wilson/ 1867 - 1953 [A] Janet [B] Mother [C] Adam [D] Father [E] Agnes [Back/West] James Edward Whitson/ 1874 - 1949/ his wife/ Betsy Bell Wilson/ 1876 - 1960/ Isabel Wilson Minty/ daughter of Alexander Minty/ and Agnes Wilson/ wife of Norman W. Zinn/ 1908 - 1982 [F] Edward [G] Betsy [H] Isabel [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Thomas Whitson, 25, res. Ayr, b. Canada, son of James & Mary (Scott), married 25 Nov. 1868 Eliza Gladstone, 25, res. Ayr, b. Canada, daughter of Robert & Wilhelmina (Nicol)

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 19 Aug 1873 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Miller - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 10 Apr 1949 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 13 Apr 1949 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth