Waterloo Region Generations
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James Alexander Patterson

Male 1911 - 1934  (22 years)


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  • Name James Alexander Patterson 
    Born 6 Jul 1911  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-338608 
    Died 21 Mar 1934  Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Cause: Cause: Suicide by Laceration of Throat 
    Buried 23 Mar 1934  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I338608  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father William Hogg Patterson,   b. 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1939, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Jane Petrie,   b. Nov 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1930, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 56 years) 
    Married 23 Mar 1904  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F247757  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Late James A. Patterson - Funeral Took Place to Ayr Cemetery on Friday - The sudden death occurred at Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday, March 24 of James Alexander Patterson, in his 23rd year. Deceased had shown much improvement in health until suddenly taken ill one week previous to his death. He was born in Blenheim township, and since last September was a student at Albert College, Belleville, where he was held in high esteem by his teachers and was popular with his fellow students. He was always of a cheerful and friendly disposition, and very energetic in whatever work he attempted. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his father, William H. Patterson of Blenheim township, and one brother, the Rev. J. W. Patterson, of Inverary, Ontario. The funeral took place from his father's residence on Friday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery, the services being conducted by the Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church. The pallbearers were: John Welsh, Walter Barrie, Jr., Cameron Edgar, Rodger Laurie, Robert Robertson and George Smye, Jr. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were those from: The Faculty and Staff of Albert College, Belleville; the Student Body, Albert College: Inverary United Church, Latimer United Church, Inverary L.O.L. 336.

      The Ayr News Mar 29 1934 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] William H. Patterson/ died May 3, 1939 - In his 68th year/ Jane Petrie/ wife of/ Wm. H. Patterson/ died Nov. 21, 1930 - In Her 56th year/ James A. Patterson/ died Mar. 21, 1934 - In his 23rd year/ Rev. Dr. John W. Patterson/ died Dec. 6, 1978 - In his 72nd year/ His wife/ Inez W. Browning/ Died Sept. 23, 2003 - in her 95 year.
      [A] Elizabeth
      [Right/North] Nellie Patterson/ died Nov. 18, 1929/ aged 64 years.
      [Back/West] John Patterson/ died Nov. 14, 1904/ aged 73 years 11 months/ Jane Hogg/ wife of/ John Patterson/ died Oct. 1, 1902, aged 73 years/ Annie Patterson/ died Apr. 8, 1912, In Her 55th year/ Patterson
      [Left/South] Elizabeth,/ died Mar. 8, 1875,/ aged 8 years 7 Ms./ Isabella,/ died April 19, 1861, aged 4 years 3 Ms./ Bessie,/ died April 22, 1861,/ aged 1 year 10 Ms./ children of/ John & Jane Patterson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Jul 1911 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Suicide by Laceration of Throat - 21 Mar 1934 - Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 23 Mar 1934 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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