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

John Paterson

Male Cal 1914 - 1929  (~ 15 years)


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  • Name John Paterson 
    Born CALC 14 May 1914  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-351474 
    Died 25 Jul 1929  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Cause: Cause: Brain Abscess (14 days) 
    Buried 28 Jul 1929  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I351474  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father John Paterson,   b. 7 Jul 1888, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Helen Mcgregor,   b. 22 Sep 1885, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1959  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 14 Aug 1912  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F251751  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • John Paterson

      Citizens of Preston are genuinely grieved to learn of the death of John Paterson, older son son of Mr. and Mrs. John Paterson, 929 Vine street, last evening. The desceased lad, who had been in his 16 year, died from an abscess of the brain. Some months ago he had an operation for nose trouble, which finally apparently cleared up. About five weeks ago, the illnes which proved fatal, attacked him.Three weeks ago he was removed to the Galt Hospital, where he was dangerously ill. Tuesday he was taken to the Toronto general Hospital, for an operation, which was deamed his only possable chance of recovery. Following the operation, Wednesday, he remained unconscious and passed away yesterday afternoon, about 4.30 o'clock. The desceased was born in Preston, May 24, 1914 and attended the Central Public school. He had just completed his first year at the Galt collegiate institute, where he was one of the most popular students. He belonged to the cadets and took an active interest in all sports. He attended the local United church. Besides his parents, one younger bother, Harold servives. Rev. H. D. Moyer, will conduct the funeral services Sunday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock at the late residence. Later interment, will follow in Preston Cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record 26 Jul 1929 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      In Memory Of/ John Paterson/ July 7, 1888 ?June 5, 1963/ Helen Mcgregor/ Beloved Wife Of/ John Paterson/ Sept. 22, 1885- Mar. 27, 1959/ John Beloved Son Of/ John & Helen Paterson/ Died July 25, 1929 ?Aged 15 Years/ "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"/ Doreen/ Mcpherson 1924 ?1998/ Harold Paterson/ 1925 ?1985/ Paterson./ [Footstones] Jack/ Mother/ Father

    2. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:John Paterson Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1914 Birth Place:Preston, Ontario Age at Death:15 Death Date:25 Jul 1929 Death Place:York, Ontario, Canada

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:John Paterson Age:24 Birth Date:abt 1888 Marriage Date:14 Aug 1912 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Jno Paterson Mother:Jessie C Lawson Spouse:Helen McGregor Spouse's Age:26 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1886 Spouse Father:Thos Annan McGregor Spouse Mother:Ellen Fraser

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 14 May 1914 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Brain Abscess (14 days) - 25 Jul 1929 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 28 Jul 1929 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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