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Albert Robertson Melvin

Male 1874 - 1943  (69 years)


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  • Name Albert Robertson Melvin 
    Born 20 Feb 1874  Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
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    Occupation 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Iron Moulder 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Iron Moulder 
    Occupation 1905  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Moulder 
    Thomas Watson's Foundry    		 Thomas Watson's Foundry
    Tweedsmuir Ayr, Volume 5
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Foreman Moulder - Foundry 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Methodist 
    Residence 1938  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-341849 
    Died 22 Sep 1943  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried 25 Sep 1943  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I341849  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father David Lees Melvin,   b. 10 May 1833, Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Hopkin,   b. 5 Nov 1839, , Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 2 Nov 1860  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Family ID F247791  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jean Armour Cuthbertson,   b. 13 Feb 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 23 Nov 1898  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 7] 
    Children 
     1. Hugh Leslie "Hughie" Melvin,   b. 22 Jun 1899, St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     2. David Lee Melvin,   b. 29 Oct 1900, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Albert Robertson "Slack" Melvin,   b. 20 Oct 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     4. Agnes Dale Melvin,   b. 12 Jan 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1925, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F248984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ALBERT R. MELVIN
      Death Takes Watson's Foreman Moulder

      Following at stroke he sustained while dressing early Monday morning. Albert Robertson Melvin died Wednesday evening. September 22, at 8 o'clock. lie had been in failing health for some years past.

      Deceased. who was in his 70th year, was born in Stratford, being a son of the late David Lees Melvin and Mary Hoggarth. He came to Ayr from Tavistock with his parents when 10 years old, and here he received his schooling.

      He was a moulder by trade, learning the business With the John Watson Mfg. Co. With the exception of a short time in Preston and St. George. he remained with the Watson Company here until his demise. becoming foreman of the moulding shop following the death of Samuel Thomas some 30 years ago. In June. 1913, he was a victim of an explosion and fire at the gas-house of the company, which put him to bed for 15 months, and from the effects of which he never fully recovered.

      Familiarly known as "Dad" and "Narrow." he was an enthusiastic bowler some years ago and an ardent sports fan, having a special fondness for hockey, lacrosse and baseball. He was a member of the Ayr School Board for several years some time back. He was an officer of the Canadian Order of Foresters and an adherent of Knox United Church. In politics, he was a Liberal.

      In the fall of 1898 he married Jean Cuthbertson. youngest daughter of the late Hugh Cuthbertson and Agnes Dale, who predeceased him August 13, 1931. A daughter, Agnes, died in September, 1925.

      Besides three sons, Hugh and Albert, at home, and David, Toronto, he is survived by a sister. Mrs. Sara Macdonald of Brantford, the last remaining member of a large family. It might be noted that Albert Melvin was the third member of his family to die within The past nine months, the others being a sister, Mrs. Jen Anderson, at Beachville in December, 1942. and a brother. David Lees Melvin. in St. Thomas in April last.

      The Funeral

      The funeral, which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: J. C. Swan, Wm. Woolsey. Chas. A. Bain, Arthur Underwood. E H. Freer and J. C. Kyle. The floral tributes

      The Ayr News Sep 30 1943 pg 1

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

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Jean Cuthbertson Born: Ayr Age: 25 Father: Hugh Cuthbertson Mother: Agnes Date Born: abt 1873 Spouse: Albert Melvin Age: 24 born: Stratford Father: David Melvin Mother: Mary Hogarth married 23 Nov 1898 married: Waterloo

    3. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 7.

    4. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 1.

    5. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Melvin/ In Loving memory of/ Albert R. Melvin/ died Sept. 22, 1943 - In his 70th year/ his wife/ Jean A. Cuthbertson/ died Aug. 13, 1931 In Her 59th year/ Agnes Dale/ died Sept. 13, 1925 In Her 22nd year/ at Rest [A] Agnes D. Melvin 1904 - 1925

    6. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      David Melvin, 24, res. Blenheim, b. Scotland, son of James and Agnes (Lees), married 2 Nov 1860 Mary Hopkin, 20, res. Ayr, b. Scotland, daughter of John and Mary (Hogarth)

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Albert Melvin Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1874 Birth Place: Stratford, Ontario Marriage Date: 23 Nov 1898 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: David Melvin Mother: Mary Hogarth Spouse: Jean Cuthbertson Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1873 Spouse Birth Place: Ayr Spouse Father: Hugh Cuthbertson Spouse Mother: Agnes Date

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Feb 1874 - Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Iron Moulder - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 23 Nov 1898 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Iron Moulder - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Moulder - 1905 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Foreman Moulder - Foundry - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1938 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Sep 1943 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 25 Sep 1943 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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