Thomas Lynch

1817 - 1888  (71 years)

• Name	Thomas Lynch
  Born	1817	, Westmeath, Ireland   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	1840	, Canada   [4]
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Teamster
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Roman Catholic
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Teamster
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	R. Catholic
  Occupation	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Roman Catholic
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-303572
  Died	20 Jul 1888	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I303572	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

  Father	Lynch,   b. Abt 1780, of, Westmeath, Ireland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F22839	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Ellen,   b. 1816, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Bef 1881  (Age < 64 years)
  Children	1. Bridget Lynch,   b. 1837, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. John Lynch,   b. 1839, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Ellen Lynch,   b. 1847, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Annie Lynch,   b. 20 Mar 1848, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Feb 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 81 years)   5. Elizabeth Lynch,   b. CALC 9 Jun 1848, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Apr 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 24 years)   6. Mary Lynch,   b. 27 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Thomas Lynch,   b. 11 Nov 1856, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Nicholas Lynch,   b. 1858, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F8015	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Marcella "Marsila" White,   b. 1821, , Ireland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	, Westmeath, Ireland   [4]
  Children	1. Mary Lynch,   b. 1846, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Elizabeth Lynch,   b. CALC 9 Jun 1848, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Apr 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 24 years)   3. Ann Lynch,   b. 1853, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Geo Lynch,   b. 1853, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Thomas Lynch,   b. 1854, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Nicholas Lynch,   b. 1858, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F239194	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  DEATH OF THOMAS LYNCH - The subject of this notice died last Friday, at the advanced age of three score and one years. He was born in Ireland, in the county of Westmeath, in the year 1817. After receiving a fair education, he engaged in the occupation of gardener, which employment he continued till he was 23 years old. Bent on seeing more of the world, he along with some others emigrated to Canada, and arrived in Ayr in the year 1840. A year later he rented the farm now occupied by Mr. John Bell, of Blenheim, and as an adjunct to his farm resources, he took jobs of chopping, and logging whenever offered. Continuing this work for five years, he found himself possessed of a little money, a log house and several acres under crop, but not being content with the quiet solitude of being alone, a restless instinct led him to indulge in vague thoughts and dreamy regrets of one he left at home. His resolution was soon definitely taken, and a few hasty preparations made, he started for the home of his fathers. Meeting with Marsila White, with whom he had a former and intimate acquaintance, he explained his desire. His proposition met with a hearty approval, and the sanction of her parents being obtained, they were married soon after his arrival. In the following spring accompanied by his wife, his father and his brother, Patrick, he again came to Canada, and settled on his bush farm. After clearing 75 acres his lease expired. He then commenced teaming for D. Manly. In this capacity he was shown many marks of attention by William Baker, who entrusted him with carrying valuable parcels to and from Paris station. On the completion of the CPR to Ayr, the teaming between Ayr and Paris was entirely cut off. He then began delivering merchandise to the various stores of the village. This he continued to do until a few years ago, when he retired from active life. The deceased was bred a Catholic, yet it was pleasing to see the candor of his Christian conduct to others of an opposite faith. Like the old patriarch, his tone of spirit was "let there be no strife between thee and me, for we are brethren." Some pen, as expressive as his wit, must here after commemorate a character so truly respected and thoroughly beloved by all who could boast of his friendship or who enjoyed his intimacy Galt Reporter Jul 27 1888 pg 4

  
  

• Sources

  [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 28. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 2 Page 9. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Page 38. [S793] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Galt Reporter (1846-1973), "Obituary of Thomas Lynch," Jul 27 1888, p. 4.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1817 - , Westmeath, Ireland Immigration - 1840 - , Canada Occupation - Teamster - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Teamster - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - R. Catholic - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 20 Jul 1888 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - - , Westmeath, Ireland  = Link to Google Earth