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Dr. William Norman Meldrum

Male 1873 - 1951  (78 years)


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  • Name William Norman Meldrum 
    Prefix Dr. 
    Born 17 May 1873  Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Interesting medical, sports 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Student 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58151P 
    Died 17 May 1951  Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 7] 
    Buried 20 May 1951  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 7] 
    Person ID I340118  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Dr. Norman William Meldrum,   b. 7 Jan 1847, Badenoch, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Oct 1925, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Joanna Sutherland,   b. 12 Nov 1846, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Apr 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 28 Dec 1870  , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Family ID F15005  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maude Rebecca MacLean,   b. CALC 30 Jun 1877, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Dec 1914, New Durham, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 37 years) 
    Children 
     1. Lieut. Norman Sutherland Meldrum,   b. 25 Jan 1909, New Durham, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1941, Drummondville, Quebec Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 32 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248349  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Dr. W. N. Meldrum Passes In Norwich

      Dr. William Norman Meldrum, 77, one of the best known physicians of the Norwich district for 33 years and one of Canada's most widely known harness racing men,. died at his home in Norwich on Thursday, May 17th.

      He was born in Stratford, a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Norman W. Meldrum of Ayr. He was educated in the Ayr Public School, Galt Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto Medical School, where he graduated in 1903, and for two years lectured there and continued his Studies.

      In 1905 he commenced practice at New Durham and in 1918 purchased the practice of Dr. Phillips in Norwich, where he practised until February of this year.

      Lover of Harness Racing

      He was always a lover of harness racing, and his first outstanding racer was Hal Abbe 2.03 1/4 His next was Sir Esme 2.04 1/2. In later years his best, horse was Dillon Mac 2.02 1/2, other, being San Abbess 2.081/2, Union Maid 2.10, Gentry Lad 2.12. He raised Jean Argot - dam, Dillon Flicka 2.08.3/4. In 1938 he won the Canadian Pacing Derby with Sir Esme, and repeated in 1939 with Dillon Mac. With Dillon Mac, he won the free-for-all trophy at Goderich, going the mile in 2.06, a record still unbeaten. in 1944 he won the three-year-old Futurity with Dillon Mac, Jr.

      In appreciation of the honors he brought, to Norwich and district, the local community centre was named Dillon Park.

      He was an ardent chess player, taking part in many a contest.

      For 25 years Dr. Meldrum had provided a $50 scholarship for the Norwich High School.

      Member Ayr Masonic Lodge

      He was a former member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ayr, a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I. O. O. F

      Surviving, besides his wife, the former Muriel Orth, R.N., are one son, David, and two daughters, Ruth and Mary, all at home; and two sisters, Miss Alice Meldrum and Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Ayr. Another son, Norman, passed away during World War II.

      The Funeral

      The funeral service was held from the family residence on Sunday at 2.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. M. Kitely and Rev. J. C. Hood, interment being made in Norwich Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Meldrum MacKay, Harrington; John Bell, Ayr; William and Norman Anderson, Toronto; Russell Orth, Burgessville, and K. A. Bish, Norwich.

      The Ayr News May 24 1951 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 9.

    2. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 5.

    3. [S80] News - ON, Elgin, St. Thomas - St. Thomas Times Journal, 18 May 1951 pg 6 c 3.
      Died - Dr William N. Meldrum, 77 years, May 17, son of Dr Norman W. Meldrum

    4. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Maude Rebecca Maclean/ wife of Wm. N. Meldrum M. B. / died Dec. 31, 1914/ William N. Meldrum M. B. 1873 - 1951/ Lieut. Norman S. Meldrum son/ 1909 - 1941/ Alice GeorgIna Meldrum/ 1878 - 1960/ (Veteran' S Cross)

    5. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 28.

    6. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Norman Sutherland Meldrum Date of Birth: 25 Jan 1909 Gender: Male Birth Place: Brant, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Wm Norman Meldrum Mother's name: Maude Rebecca McLean

    7. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/West] M/ Norman W. Meldrum M. D./ died Oct. 2, 1925/ Joan Sutherland/ wife of Norman W. Meldrum, M. D./ died April 18, 1916/ and their children/ Mary Alena/ George Gordon/ Bertha Christine/ Souls of the Righteous In the Hand of God/ Meldrum
      [Right/North] Fergus A./ Anderson/ 1865-1935/ His wife/ Anna M./ Meldrum/ 1875-1962
      [Back/East] Maude Rebecca Maclean/ wife of Wm. N. Meldrum M. B./ died Dec. 31, 1914/ William N. Meldrum M. B. 1873 - 1951/ Lieut. Norman S. Meldrum son/ 1909 - 1941/ Alice GeorgIna Meldrum/ 1878 - 1960/ [veteran's Poppy]

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Joanna Sutherland Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1846 Birth Place: Ontario Marriage Date: 28 Dec 1870 Marriage County or District: Perth Father: George Sutherland Mother: Mary McKay Spouse: Norman Wm Meldrum Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1846 Spouse Birth Place: Ontario Spouse Father: William Meldrum Spouse Mother: Anna McLean

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 May 1873 - Stratford, Perth Co., 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 MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Student - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 May 1951 - Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 20 May 1951 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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