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George McCartney

Male 1834 - 1912  (77 years)


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  • Name George McCartney 
    Born 22 Sep 1834  Tarbolton, , Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1851  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Immigration 1851  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Occupation 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Laborer 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Evangelical Union 
    Land - Directory 1864  North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Occupation 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    C. Presb. 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1901  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer - retired 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339857 
    Died 27 Mar 1912  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Cause: Cause: Influenza (3 weeks) 
    Buried 29 Mar 1912  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Person ID I339857  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Hugh McCartney,   b. 1786, , Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Mother Janet Crawford,   b. 1790, , Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Apr 1866, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 1815  [4] 
    Family ID F248251  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Margaret Murray,   b. CALC 25 Sep 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Oct 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 49 years) 
    Married 6 May 1874  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 12] 
    Children 
     1. Hugh McCartney,   b. 28 Apr 1876, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Annie Finlayson McCartney,   b. 21 Aug 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 1900, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 20 years)
     3. Janet Crawford McCartney,   b. 26 May 1883, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jul 1975, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248252  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Ellen Hood Murray,   b. 29 May 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1926, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 12 May 1896  Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248253  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Died/ In Ayr, on Thursday, July 29th, 1926, at/ 4 o'clock p.m./ Ellen Murray/ Widow of the late George McCartney/ in her 83rd year.// The Funeral/ Will take place from her late residence,/ Scott Street, on Saturday, July 31st, at/ 3 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

      Funeral Card

      ________________

      Another Pioneer Gone

      By the death yesterday of Mr. Geo. McCartney this section loses another of the early pioneers, who first settled in the township of North Dumfries 61 years ago, at the age of 16 years. He was born in Scotland in the year 1834. In religion he was a staunch Presbyterian, while adhering to the Conservative party politically. He was widely known throughout the section and highly respected as a man of honor and integrity. He leaves a widow, son & daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral will take place form his late residence, Ayr, on Friday afternoon to the Ayr cemetery.

      The Ayr News Mar 28 1912 pg 8

  • Sources 
    1. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-4 Page 1.

    2. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 2.

    3. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 4.

    4. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 3 Page 29.

    5. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 7.

    6. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Page 43.

    7. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front right] In memory of/ George McCartney/ died Mar. 27, 1912/ In his 78th year/ Margaret Murray/ beloved wife of/ George McCartney/ who died Oct. 27, 1891/ aged 49 years & 1 Mo./ Gone but not Forgotten/ also his wife/ Ellen Murray/ 1843 - 1926/ McCartney
      [Front left] In memory of/ Annie F. McCartney/ died July 16, 1900/ In Her 21st year/ Janet C. McCartney/ 1883 - 1975
      [Back right] In memory of/ Hugh McCartney/ who died/ Jan. 8' 1875/ aged 88 years/ also his wife/ Janet Crawford/ died April 20' 1866/ aged 75 years./ Natives of/ Ayrshire Scotland/ also their Dau/ Isabella McCartney/ died March 17, 1907/ In Her 69th year
      [Back left] In memory of/ Jane McCartney/ died Dec. 5, 1910/ In Her 86th year/ John McCartney/ died Feb. 17' 1911/ In his 91st year
      [A] John [B] Jane

    8. [S1609] Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, George Mccartney, 22 Sep 1834; citing , Tarbolton, Ayr, Scotland, reference - 2:15HM8B0; FHL microfilm 1,041,472.
      George Mccartney
      GenderMale
      Christening Place, TARBOLTON, AYR, SCOTLAND
      Birth Date22 Sep 1834
      Birthplace, Tarbolton, Ayr, Scotland
      Father's NameHugh Mccartney
      Mother's NameJanet Crawford

    9. [S330] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1864 - County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for 1864.

    10. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901.

    11. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: George McCartney Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1835 Birth Place: Scotland Age at Death: 77 Death Date: 27 Mar 1912 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    12. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Margaret Murray Age: 30 Birth Date: abt 1844 Birth Place: North Dumfries Marriage Date: 6 May 1874 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: John Murray Mother: Ann Finlayson Spouse: George McCartney Spouse's Age: 38 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1836 Spouse Birth Place: Tarbolton Ayrshire Scot Spouse Father: Hugh McCartney Spouse Mother: Janet Crawford

    13. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Ellen H Murray Age: 51 Birth Date: abt 1845 Birth Place: Ontario Marriage Date: 12 May 1896 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: John Murray Mother: Elizabeth Murray Spouse: George McCartney Spouse's Age: 60 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1836 Spouse Birth Place: Scotland Spouse Father: Hugh McCartney Spouse Mother: Janet McCartney

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Sep 1834 - Tarbolton, , Ayr, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1851 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1851 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical Union - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand - Directory - 1864 - North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 May 1874 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 May 1896 - Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - retired - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Influenza (3 weeks) - 27 Mar 1912 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 29 Mar 1912 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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