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George Aitken[1]
1826 - 1886 (60 years)
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Name George Aitken Born 1826 Alton, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland 
[2, 3] Gender Male Name George Aikin Residence 1855 Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland [4] Residence 1860 Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland [5] Occupation 1866 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] builder / mason Residence 1886 Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Eby ID Number Waterloo-63028 Died 23 Sep 1886 Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Or Scotland [2, 3] Cause: Phthisis pumonalis? four months Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [3] Person ID I63028 Generations Last Modified 6 Apr 2024
Family Elizabeth "Betsy" Turnbull, b. 10 Feb 1829, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland , d. 6 Feb 1908 (Age 78 years) Married 15 Jun 1855 Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland [4] Children 1. Margaret Potter "Maggie" Aitkin, b. 11 Apr 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland , d. 4 Oct 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 41 years)2. Esther Turnbull Aitken, b. 2 Apr 1858, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland , d. 8 Apr 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 28 years)3. George Turnbull Aitken, b. 2 Mar 1861, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland , d. 24 Sep 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 31 years)4. Robert Turnbull Aitkin, b. 18 Jul 1862, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland , d. 10 May 1935, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 72 years)5. Thomas Turnbull Aitkin, b. 28 Sep 1869, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland , d. 20 Apr 1952 (Age 82 years)Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 Family ID F16452 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Tombstone in Scotland
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Notes - MR. GEORGE AITKEN. When Paul, amid the storm of the Mediterranean Sea and the great consternation of the two hundred and seventy-six souls on board the ship with him, took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and when he had broken it, began to eat. That act, a truly sacramental act, had greater effect on the voyagers than all his preaching; it gave them courage and confidence to do the same." Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat." This illustrates the power of example, the influence that flows out of a small, simple, natural action done in the clear light of God's face; an act in which heaven and earth meet together in proper relationship, and the life of the godly man is full of sacramental action. There is in it all a clear recognition of God, and a blessing of God for His mercies, and an acknowledgment of God's presence that exalts, and purifies, and ennobles the lowliest life. Life in God and with God is always beautiful and worthy and influential. Mr. Aitken s life was of that character. He was born in Alton, near Hawick, Scotland, in the year 1826. He had that supreme privilege in life, a godly upbringing in a strict Presbyterian home; this left its mark on him which was never effaced. He married in Scotland, and came with his family to this country in 1883, from that sweet and lovely spot, so well named, Lilliesleaf. He brought with him to this land all those excellent qualities which belong to the great and influential middle class of Scotland, who are religiously trained, and whose moral culture is of the strictest sort. Indeed, the pure moral character is regarded as the legitimate outcome of a real Christian faith, and no man is sooner discredited there than the man who plays loosely with moral principle. Mr. Aitken was one who exemplified in his life the strength of a scriptural faith, and the sweet composure of a well-grounded confidence in God. In Scotland he was a member of the Established Church at Lilliesleaf, and such was the respect entertained toward him that he was chosen by the congregation to serve them in the office of the Elder, which testified to their appreciation of his godly character, and his consistent religious life. That, in a Presbyterian community, is one of the best degrees a man can attain. He was also Clerk of Session. He was by trade a stonemason, and built his own house here of the grey granite which enters so largely into our enduring structures. He was not spared long to his family and the church here, for he was called home in 1886. But he was long enough with us to leave the impress of his Christian life upon our hearts. He was upright, sedate, serious; a man of consistent godly character; he kept his own way, and minded his own business. His world lay largely within the sphere of his own home, where, if a man does his duty faithfully, he does most for the world at large. His conduct was a course of sacramental acts like that of the great Apostle on the ship in the storm-vexed sea; and the godly influence of his life and his home shone in the character of his son, George, while he lived, and in his daughters, Esther and Margaret, also, who were exemplary Christians and abode in the truth. They were all worthy and honored members of the Church, beloved and respected by all who knew them; and when they died, they died in the faith of their father s Saviour, and in the peace of their father s God. They are there in the New Jerusalem, united and at home for evermore, inheriting the promises.
Ebenezer: A History of the Central Presbyterian Church, Galt, Ontario, with brief sketches of some of its members who have passed on the the other side, The Rev. James A. R. Dickson
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Tombstone in Scotland - Lilliesleaf, Scotland
In Memory of George Aitkin, builder, who died in Galt, Ontario, 23rd Sept. 1886 aged 60 years
- MR. GEORGE AITKEN. When Paul, amid the storm of the Mediterranean Sea and the great consternation of the two hundred and seventy-six souls on board the ship with him, took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and when he had broken it, began to eat. That act, a truly sacramental act, had greater effect on the voyagers than all his preaching; it gave them courage and confidence to do the same." Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat." This illustrates the power of example, the influence that flows out of a small, simple, natural action done in the clear light of God's face; an act in which heaven and earth meet together in proper relationship, and the life of the godly man is full of sacramental action. There is in it all a clear recognition of God, and a blessing of God for His mercies, and an acknowledgment of God's presence that exalts, and purifies, and ennobles the lowliest life. Life in God and with God is always beautiful and worthy and influential. Mr. Aitken s life was of that character. He was born in Alton, near Hawick, Scotland, in the year 1826. He had that supreme privilege in life, a godly upbringing in a strict Presbyterian home; this left its mark on him which was never effaced. He married in Scotland, and came with his family to this country in 1883, from that sweet and lovely spot, so well named, Lilliesleaf. He brought with him to this land all those excellent qualities which belong to the great and influential middle class of Scotland, who are religiously trained, and whose moral culture is of the strictest sort. Indeed, the pure moral character is regarded as the legitimate outcome of a real Christian faith, and no man is sooner discredited there than the man who plays loosely with moral principle. Mr. Aitken was one who exemplified in his life the strength of a scriptural faith, and the sweet composure of a well-grounded confidence in God. In Scotland he was a member of the Established Church at Lilliesleaf, and such was the respect entertained toward him that he was chosen by the congregation to serve them in the office of the Elder, which testified to their appreciation of his godly character, and his consistent religious life. That, in a Presbyterian community, is one of the best degrees a man can attain. He was also Clerk of Session. He was by trade a stonemason, and built his own house here of the grey granite which enters so largely into our enduring structures. He was not spared long to his family and the church here, for he was called home in 1886. But he was long enough with us to leave the impress of his Christian life upon our hearts. He was upright, sedate, serious; a man of consistent godly character; he kept his own way, and minded his own business. His world lay largely within the sphere of his own home, where, if a man does his duty faithfully, he does most for the world at large. His conduct was a course of sacramental acts like that of the great Apostle on the ship in the storm-vexed sea; and the godly influence of his life and his home shone in the character of his son, George, while he lived, and in his daughters, Esther and Margaret, also, who were exemplary Christians and abode in the truth. They were all worthy and honored members of the Church, beloved and respected by all who knew them; and when they died, they died in the faith of their father s Saviour, and in the peace of their father s God. They are there in the New Jerusalem, united and at home for evermore, inheriting the promises.
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Sources - [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 11635 (1885), Aitken-Dunn.
George AITKEN, 24, saddler, b. Lilliesleaf Scotland, res. Galt, s/o George & Elizabeth married Nellie P. S. DUNN, 23, b. Sarnia, res. Galt, d/o James & Jennie, witn: George TAYLOR & Maggie P. AITKEN both of Galt, 14 February 1885 in Galt. - [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 18300 (1886), George Aikin Sen.
George Aitkin Sen., d. 23 Sep 1886 Galt, age 60 b. Scotland, occ. mason, cause: Phthisis pumonalis? four months - [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link .
[E] In loving remembrance/ of/ George AITKIN who died/ Sept. 23, 1886/ aged 60 years/ his wife/ Elizabeth TURNBULL/ born Feb. 10, 1829/ died Feb. 6, 1908/ Natives of/ Roxburghshire, Scotland/ [verse]/ Scott & Martindale, Galt - [S1788] Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910, Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M11795-1 System Origin: Scotland-ODM GS Film number: 6035516.
George Aitken married Betsy Turnbull 15 Jun 1855 Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh, Scotland - [S1609] Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C11795-1 System Origin: Scotland-ODM GS Film number: 6035516.
George Aitkin, b. 2 Mar 1860 Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh, Scotland s/o George Aitkin & Elizabeth Turnbull
- [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 11635 (1885), Aitken-Dunn.
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Event Map 
Born - 1826 - Alton, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland 
Residence - 1855 - Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland Married - 15 Jun 1855 - Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland Residence - 1860 - Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland 
Occupation - builder / mason - 1866 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Residence - 1886 - Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Died - Cause: Phthisis pumonalis? four months - 23 Sep 1886 - Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Or Scotland 
Buried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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