Waterloo Region Generations
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David Saunders

Male 1841 - 1915  (73 years)


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  • Name David Saunders 
    Born 15 Sep 1841  Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1842  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Immigration 1842  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 1851  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1851  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1861  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Harness Maker 
    Residence 1861  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Free Church 
    Residence 1864  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Occupation 1871  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Saddler 
    Residence 1871  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1881  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Saddler 
    Business 1887  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    David Sanders Harness and Saddlery 
    1887 Directory
    1887 Directory
    Occupation 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Harness Maker 
    Residence 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Harness Maker 
    Occupation 1911  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Saddler, Shop 
    Residence 1911  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1915  27 Bond St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-66996 
    Died 3 Feb 1915  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Person ID I66996  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father James Saunders,   b. 1805, Lockerbie, , Dumfries, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Feb 1874, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Margaret Blacklock,   b. 1807, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Family ID F40327  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Emma MacDonald,   b. 10 Aug 1842, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1943  (Age 101 years) 
    Married 25 Mar 1864  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 12
    Children 
     1. John J. Saunders,   b. 22 Mar 1865, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Margaret Saunders,   b. 1869, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. William H. Saunders,   b. 29 Sep 1875, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Lorne Saunders,   b. 1877, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Florence C. Saunders,   b. 6 Aug 1878, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Effie A. Saunders,   b. 29 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. David Saunders,   b. 29 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1927  (Age 44 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F17476  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Emma MacDonald,   d. 27 Oct 1926 
    Children 
     1. Effie A. Saunders,   d. 4 Sep 1943
     2. David Saunders,   b. 29 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1927  (Age 44 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F277346  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • David Saunders, Saddlery and Harness, Main Street - The house whose name heads this article has earned the distinction of being an energetic, reliable and conscientious concern for manufacturing first-class harness, etc., the policy being conducted in accordance with the old maxim, that "what is worth doing at all is worth doing well," and as a consequence has built up a trade that not only includes the town of Galt, but the surrounding country as well. The business was founded eight years ago, and since its inception it has steadily increased in reputation and extent, until to0day it has an enviable name for the high quality of goods manufactured. The premises occupied are 22x50 feet in dimensions and two stories in height. Five skilled workmen are given employment in turning out the very best description of single and double harness and saddles, which for elegance, style and lightness, durability and general excellence, are not to be excelled here or elsewhere. In addition to manufacturing, Mr. Saunders carries in stock a full assortment of whips, horse blankets, curry-combs, brushes, and all other necessary stable accessories. Mr. Saunders is a native of Scotland, and has resided in this country for 43 years, and is an energetic, enterprising and persevering business man, and one held in high esteem in the community for his many excellent social and business qualities.

      Industries of Canada, historical and commercial sketches, Hamilton and environs: its prominent places and people: representative merchants and manufacturers: its improvements, progress and enterprise (1886)

  • Sources 
    1. [S259] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1901, Galt (Town/Ville) C-2 Page 9.

    2. [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 1 Page 19.

    3. [S570] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 83.

    4. [S570] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 45.

    5. [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 1, Pg. 27.

    6. [S572] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1911, Galt 1911 Div. 14 Page 13.

    7. [S1838] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1861, Galt 1861 Div. 1 Page 10.

    8. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Section 2 Page 79.

    9. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      David Sanders, 22, res. Galt, b. Scotland, son of James and Margaret, married 25 Mar 1864 Emma McDonald, 20, res. Galt, b. Scotland, daughter of John and Margaret

    10. [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link .
      [East] In memory of/ David SAUNDERS/ died Feb. 3, 1915/ in his 74th year/ Emma MacDONALD/ his wife/ died Oct. 27, 1926 in her 84th year/ Effie their dau./ born June 29, 1880/ died Sept. 4, 1943/ SAUNDERS/
      [West] David SAUNDERS/ 1882-1927/

    11. [S2190] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1864-1950.
      Name:David Sanders
      Gender:Male
      Birth Date:16 Sep 1841
      Birth Place:, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland
      Baptism Place:, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland
      Father:James Sanders
      Mother:Margaret Blacklock
      FHL Film Number:1067958
      Reference ID:2:160X2XF

    12. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Section 2 Page 80.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Sep 1841 - Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1842 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1842 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker - 1861 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Free Church - 1861 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1864 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Mar 1864 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saddler - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saddler - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - David Sanders Harness and Saddlery - 1887 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker - 1901 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saddler, Shop - 1911 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1915 - 27 Bond St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 Feb 1915 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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