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

Gordon Patterson Carswell[1]

Male 1905 - 1930  (24 years)


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  • Name Gordon Patterson Carswell 
    Born 6 Apr 1905  Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339455 
    Died 14 Feb 1930  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Cause: Cause: Acute Cardiac Failure 
    Buried 17 Feb 1930  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I339455  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Rev. David Carswell,   b. 3 Sep 1865, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Mar 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson,   b. 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Married 24 Oct 1895  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Family ID F248097  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of G. P. Carswell

      Gordon Patterson Carswell, an employee in the accounting branch of the Waterworks Department at the City Hall, Toronto, collapsed and died just as he arrived inside the door of his home at 68 Hillsdale Avenue West on Friday night. He left his office at the close of the day's business apparently in his customary health. Deceased was born at Seaforth, Ont., and was in his 24th year. He was the son of Rev. D. Carswell, well-known retired United Church minister and elder in College Street United Church, where deceased was a popular member of the choir, being deputy bass soloist, under the leadership of Ald. D. C. Macgregor. He is survived by his father and two sisters; one a Vice-Principal in a Toronto school, and the other living at London, Ont. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on the arrival of the morning train on Monday. The services were in charge of Rev. Dr. Wilson, pastor of College Street United Church, Toronto, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Curried of Ayr. The pallbearer's were Erle Sharp, A. G. Watson, W. R Anderson, Ayr; John Allan, Galt; Cameron Patterson, Gordon Kerr, Toronto, and W. J. Moon, Stevensville.

      The Ayr News Feb 20 1930 pg 8

  • Sources 
    1. [S2556] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), Obituary of Jean Murray Patterson - Carswell - 1 May 1919, pg 1.

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Carswell/ In Loving memory of/ Reverend David Carswell/ Sept. 3, 1865 - Mar. 4, 1956/ Jean Murray Patterson/ wife of Rev. D. Carswell/ Nov. 21, 1867 - Apr. 26, 1919/ their son Gordon Patterson/ Apr. 6, 1905 - Feb. 14, 1930

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Rev David Carswell Age: 29 Birth Date: abt 1866 Birth Place: Glenmorris Ontario Marriage Date: 24 Oct 1895 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: David Carswell Mother: Maggie Reid Spouse: Jane M Patterson Spouse's Age: 26 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1869 Spouse Birth Place: Arp Ont Spouse Father: William Patterson Patterson Spouse Mother: Anderson Patterson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Apr 1905 - Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Acute Cardiac Failure - 14 Feb 1930 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 17 Feb 1930 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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