Walter Ford^[1]

Cal 1830 - 1879  (~ 49 years)

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  Walter Ford from Ancestry Public Member Trees 2014

  
  

• Name	Walter Ford
  Born	CALC 1 May 1830	Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland   [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1852	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Laborer
  Residence	1852	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Free Church
  Residence	1859	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Laborer
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Free Church
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-72035P
  Died	22 Jun 1879	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Cause: cancer
  Buried	Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I72035	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Father	John Ford,   b. 1792, , Roxburghshire, Scotland ,   d. 28 May 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Margaret Young,   b. 1799, , Scotland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	19 Jan 1827	Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland   [6]
  Family ID	F44238	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Agnes Hogg,   b. 1834, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Mar 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 28 years)
  Married	24 Feb 1859	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Children	1. Margaret Ford,   b. 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1931  (Age 72 years)   2. Catherine Beatrice "Kate" Ford,   b. 22 Oct 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 May 1942  (Age 81 years)   3. Agnes Ford,   b. 1861, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Mar 1946  (Age 85 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F44294	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Death of Mr. Walter Ford It was known to most of this gentleman's friends that the disease under which he suffered was such as to preclude all hope of recovery, and that it was only a question of time as to when he would be called away. During the last two weeks, we are glad to say, he was spared much suffering, and when the end came on Sunday afternoon last he passed quietly and gently away. Long a resident of Dumfries and Galt, of an honest, kindly nature, during the life granted to him he made many warm friends, friends who parted with him with the deepest regret when he left Galt last year to engage in business in Joliette, with Mr. Slater, but who then looked forward to many happy visits in which they could talk over the events of the past here and renew the feelings of respect and affection which they entertained for him. But it was not to be. An all-wise Providence had decreed that his life of usefulness should be brought to a close, and this strong, hearty man, who left us scarcely a year ago in the enjoyment of what appeared perfect health, carried then with him the germs of a disease which once developed meant death. The first symptoms of the disease were of so little importance that Mr. Ford almost disregarded them, but as they became more troublesome he consulted medical aid, the result being that the small growth was cut out. This gave temporary relief, but in a short time the swelling commenced again, and becoming alarmed, Mr. Ford consulted leading physicians in Chicago, receiving from them the terrible announcement that his disease was cancer, and that the best medical aid could do but little for him. Becoming worse, he made up his mind to come back to Galt, and therefore disposed of his business in Joliette, arriving back amongst us about two months ago, even then but a wreck of the stalwart man who left us so short a time before. His residence here was comforting to him, but the disease speedily accomplished its work, and was we have said, on Sunday afternoon last he yielded up his spirit. Originally a farmer, Mr. Ford some years ago joined with Messrs. George Hogg and Robert Gilholm in the Saw Mill business in Galt, carrying that on very successfully. With them he carried on also for some time the Oatmeal Mill, until that property was destroyed by fire. He was also connected with a Hub and Spoke Factory in St. Clair, Michigan, having there as partners Messrs. Joel B. Smith and Mellroy. We cannot close these few lines without bearing our testimony to the private worth of our departed friend, and tendering our sincere sympathy to his family and relatives. His funeral took place on Tuesday last, and the remains were attended to their last resting place by a very large number of his friends. Galt Reporter Jun 27 1879 pg 2

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. William Hogg Born: North Dumfries Age: 23 Father: George Hogg Mother: Isabella Scott Born: abt 1858 Spouse: Katie B Ford Age: 20 born: North Dumfries Father: Walter Ford Mother: Agnes Hogg married 30 Sep 1881 married: Waterloo, Galt [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 3 Page 16. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 6 Page 49. [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link . Walter Ford/ died 22nd June 1879/ aged 49 y'rs 1 mo/ and 21 days/ also his wife/ Agnes Hogg/ died 3rd March 1862/ aged 27 y'rs/ Ford Alex G. Habbick/ 1858-1934/ Margaret Ford/ wife of/ Alex G. Habbick/ 1859-1931/ Ethel A Habbick/ 1881-1950 / Habbick/ Hurd & Roberts/ Hamilton [S14] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Chronicle (1856-1860), 1 Mar 1859. 24 Feb 1859 Near Galt, at the residence of the Bride's mother, on Friday, by the Rev. John Bayne, D. D., Mr. Walter Ford, to Miss Agnes Hogg, both of Dumfries [S1788] Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910. Name:John Ford Gender:Male Marriage Date:19 Jan 1827 Marriage Place:Yetholm,Roxburgh,Scotland Spouse:Margaret Young FHL Film Number:1067954

  
  

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  Born - CALC 1 May 1830 - Yetholm, , Roxburgh, Scotland Occupation - Laborer - 1852 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Free Church - 1852 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1859 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 24 Feb 1859 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Laborer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Free Church - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: cancer - 22 Jun 1879 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth