Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Jessie Waters McKay Matheson

Female 1888 - 1960  (72 years)


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  • Name Jessie Waters McKay Matheson 
    Born 21 May 1888  Exeter, Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339112 
    Died 7 Aug 1960  St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 10 Aug 1960  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I339112  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John Matheson,   b. 1843, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Janet Waters McKay,   b. 1853, McGillivray Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1933, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 21 Jun 1877  McGillivray Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F247966  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Miss Jessie Matheson Passes - Miss Jessie Matheson, 71, a former resident of the 10th concession of Blenheim, died in St. Thomas on Sunday. She was born on a farm on the 10th concession now owned by J. W. Maus, which was operated for many years by her brother, the late Law Matheson. Miss Matheson left this community close to 30 years ago. Surviving is one brother, Alex, of Davenport, Iowa. Funeral service was conducted today (Wednesday) at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor by Rev. S. L. Tose of St. Paul's United Church, Paris. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Aug 11 1960 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Jessie Water McKay Date of Birth: 21 May 1888 Gender: Female Birth Place: Huron, Ontario, Canada Father's name: John Matheson Mother's name: Jenet Waters McKay

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Matheson/ In Loving memory of/ John Matheson/ 1843 - 1906/ his beloved wife/ Janet Waters McKay/ 1853 - 1933/ William James Law - son/ 1883 - 1954/ Jessie Waters daughter/ 1888 - 1960/ at Rest

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: John Matheson Age: 32 Birth Date: abt 1845 Birth Place: Scotland Marriage Date: 21 Jun 1877 Marriage County or District: Middlesex Father: James Matheson Mother: Margaret Williamson Spouse :Janet W MacKay Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1853 Spouse Birth Place: Mcgillivray Spouse Father: Alexander Mackay Spouse Mother: Ann Waters

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 May 1888 - Exeter, Huron Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Aug 1960 - St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 10 Aug 1960 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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