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

Alice Georgina Meldrum

Female 1878 - 1960  (82 years)


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  • Name Alice Georgina Meldrum 
    Born 22 Oct 1878  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58155P 
    Died 15 Dec 1960  Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    Buried 17 Dec 1960  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    Person ID I58155  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    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  [7
    Family ID F15005  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Miss Alice Georgena Meldrum - After a lengthy illness, Miss Alice Meldrum passed away at the Bellview Private Hospital in Burford on Thursday, December 15th. Miss Meldrum was born in Ayr, a daughter of the late Dr. Norman Meldrurn and Mrs. Meldrum. In her younger days she was active in different organizations in the village. She was a member of Knox United Church and for many years sang in the choir. She was particularly interested in the young people's society, and directed many of the plays that were produced. She did social service work in Toronto and was superintendent of "Tweedsmuir House" for several years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fergus Anderson of Guelph. A brother, Dr. William Meldrum of Norwich, passed away a number of years ago. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral took place from Knox United Church, Ayr, on Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. W. V. Buchanan conducted the service. Pallbearers were: Dr. G. E. D. Wilson, N. H. Bennett, W. G. Hall, R. N. Baxter, G. S. Dalrymple and R. E. Lovett.

      The Ayr News Dec 22 1960 pg 4

  • 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. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 11.

    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. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Alice Georgena Meldrum Date of Birth: 22 Oct 1878 Gender: Female Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: N W Meldrum Mother's name: Joanna Sutherland

    6. [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]

    7. [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

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Oct 1878 - AYR, 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 MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 17 Dec 1960 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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