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James Ryerson

Male 1847 - 1937  (89 years)


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  • Name James Ryerson 
    Born 9 Oct 1847  , Norfolk Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92888958 
    Interesting military, civil war 
    Occupation 1885  Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    carpenter 
    Occupation 1901  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    United States Consulate 
    Occupation 1911  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    United States Consul 
    Residence 1911  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Anglican 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-63738 
    Died 14 May 1937  Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Cause: Arteriosclerosis - Heart Troubles - Pneumonia 
    Buried 17 May 1937  Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I63738  Generations
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 

    Family 1 Martha Almeda Egan,   b. 4 Nov 1865, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1955  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 6 Oct 1882  Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. George Charles Ryerson,   b. 29 Jul 1883, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 1968  (Age 85 years)
     2. James Samuel "Samuel" Ryerson,   b. 8 Apr 1885, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1940  (Age 55 years)
     3. William Edward Ryerson,   b. 12 Oct 1886, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Laura Ryerson,   b. 30 Jul 1890, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Jem(?) A. Ryerson,   b. 17 Apr 1893, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Anna H. Ryerson,   b. 12 Sep 1894, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F16647  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Meda Egan,   b. Nov 1845, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. William Ryerson,   b. Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Laura Ryerson,   b. Jul 1890, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Jesse Ryerson,   b. Apr 1894, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Helen Anna "Anna" Ryerson,   b. Sep 1895, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F190143  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JAMES RYERSON

      James Ryerson, who passed away last Friday at his home in Glen Morris, was believed to be the last surviving Civil War veteran in that district. He was wounded in the Civil War. Appointed U. S. Consul in Galt, he served there for thirty-three years, then retired to live in Glen Morris, He was born in Norfolk County, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Seth Ryerson. Had he lived until October he would have been ninety-one years of age. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Galt, and a member of Crescent Lodge, I. O. O. F., Hamilton. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon in Galt. Rev. J. W. McDonald of St. George's Church, Hamilton, and Rev. M. C. Gandier, Glen Morris, were in charge of the services. The palibearers were James Harkness and Galt Baird, Glen Morris, William and Frank Wilkie, Guelph. and William and John Edyt, Hamilton.

      The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario May 19 1937

  • Sources 
    1. [S259] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1901, Galt (Town/Ville) C-7 Page 12.

    2. [S572] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1911, Div. 17 Page 11.

    3. [S2598] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Trinity Anglican Cemetery Internet Link.
      RYERSON/ In loving memory of/ James RYERSON/ Oct. 9, 1847 - May 14, 1937/ his wife/ Martha A. EGAN/ Nov. 4, 1865 - June 17, 1955/ George G. RYERSON/ July 29, 1883 - Aug. 30, 1968/ J. Samuel RYERSON/ Apr. 8, 1885 - July 12, 1940/ At rest/ [repaired, stainless steel brackets]

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Henry John Ruthig Born: North East Hope Age: 23 Born: abt 1851 Father: Valentine Ruthig Mother: Margareth Zinkan Spouse: Margarethe Gerth Age: 18 Born: abt 1856 born: North East Hope Perth CO Ontario Father: John Gerth Mother: Barbara Scheck married 31 Mar 1874 married: Waterloo, Wilmot

    5. [S2491] aaa Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 009297 (1937).
      Name:James Ryerson Gender:Male Age:90 Birth Date:abt 1847 Birth Place:Ontario Until Yrold Death Date:14 May 1937 Death Place:Brant, Ontario, Canada Father:Seth Ryerson Mother:Annie Owens

    6. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate.
      Name:Martha Almeda Egan Age:18 Birth Year:abt 1864 Birth Place:Hamilton Marriage Date:6 Oct 1882 Marriage Place:Wentworth, Ontario, Canada Father:Edward Egan Mother:Helen Egan Spouse:James Ryerson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Oct 1847 - , Norfolk Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Oct 1882 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - carpenter - 1885 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - United States Consulate - 1901 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - United States Consul - 1911 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1911 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Arteriosclerosis - Heart Troubles - Pneumonia - 14 May 1937 - Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 17 May 1937 - Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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