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Duncan Dewar

Male 1840 - 1912  (72 years)


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  • Name Duncan Dewar 
    Born 8 Jan 1840  Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174256643 
    Residence 1841  Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Immigration 1842  [4] 
    Residence 1851  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Servant 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Free Church 
    Occupation 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Retired 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Income 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-296525P 
    Died 22 Jul 1912  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Buried Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Person ID I296525  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father James Dewar,   b. 26 May 1797, , Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 May 1873  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Margaret McDonald,   b. 23 Dec 1803, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1875  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 27 Dec 1828  Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Family ID F237619  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine "Kit" McGillawee,   b. 5 Dec 1874, Hampstead, North Easthope Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Mar 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 9 Jan 1895  Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
     1. James Alexander Dewar,   b. 3 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1983  (Age 86 years)
     2. Archibald Anderson "Anderson" Dewar,   b. 3 Jul 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F13482  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ERESIDENT OF THE COUNTY 70 YEARS
      Duncan Dewar of Welles- ley Passes Away--Well Known and Highly Respected


      The funeral was held this afternoon in the village of Wellesley of an aged and highly respected resident of that place, when Mr. Duncan Dewar, aged 72 years, was laid to rest.

      On Monday last, death Mr. Dewar from the village, removed where he has resided for many years Before moving to Wellesley Mr. Dewar lived practically his life all on the Dewar homestead. Third line. When two years old. he was taken there with his parents from Scotland, who were early pioneers of the county, his whole life since being spent in the county. He has a large relationship among old families, being related to Robinsons, McGillowees and the McDonalds.

      Mr. Dewar was prominent in municipal life. He was a staunch Reformer. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being closely associated with that church at both the Third line and in the village. He was one of the most highly reisdents of the village.

      He was an enthusiastic bowler, and will be remembered by many of the Berlin club. Always an ardent bowler, when illness seized him. some years ago, he was made hororary member of the club.

      A widow and two sons survive him, besides one brother, Thomas, on the old homestead. Another brother Peter, predeceased him about twenty years ago.

      Burial took place this afternoon at the Zion Presbyterian cemetery, which occupies a position on one corner the old Dewar homestead.

      The Berlin News Record Thu, Jul 25, 1912 Page 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 Page 19.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Catherine McGillawee Born: North East Hope, Perth, CO, Ont Age: 21 Father: Archibald McGillawee Mother: Grace McDonald Born: abt 1874 Spouse: Duncan Dewar Age: 55 born: Perthshire Scotland Father: James Dewar Mother: Margaret McDonald married 9 Jan 1895 married: Perth

    3. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 4 Page 12.

    4. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 11 page 13.

    5. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Div. 7 Page 35.

    6. [S242] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1851, Div. 3 Page 8.

    7. [S710] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Freeborn Zion Presbyterian CC#4543 Internet Link.
      DEWAR / Duncan Dewar / born Jan. 8, 1840 / died July 22, 1912 / Gone but not forgotten / his wife / Catherine McGillawee / Dec. 5, 1874 - Mar. 4, 1962

    8. [S2534] aaaWellesley Township 1871, Section 2 Page 21.

    9. [S1527] Census - Scotland - 1841, Parish: Logierait; ED: 5; Page: 9; Line: 610; Year: 1841.
      James Dewar 40 b. Perthshire, Scotland, occ. blacksmith
      Margaret 35
      Peter 8
      Thomas B. 3
      Duncan 1

    10. [S2181] Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910.
      James Dewar Gender: Male Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1828 Marriage Place: Logierait,Perth,Scotland Spouse: Margaret Macdonald FHL Film Number: 1040382

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Jan 1840 - Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1841 - Logierait, , Perth, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1851 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Servant - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Free Church - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lot 11 Con. 3 Wellesley Township - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Jan 1895 - Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRetired - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Income - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jul 1912 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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