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Walter Rutherford[1]

Male 1837 - 1921  (83 years)


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  • Name Walter Rutherford 
    Born 14 Feb 1837  Cheviot Hills, Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Christened 13 Mar 1837  Birdhope, Craig, Northumberland, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Gender Male 
    Birth Cheviot Hills, Ayrshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27473704 
    Immigration 1850  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Immigration 1850  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Occupation 1869  North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    farmer 
    Occupation 1885  North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    farmer 
    Occupation 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1921  North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    farmer 
    Residence 1921  North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-73811 
    Died 10 Jan 1921  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4, 11] 
    Cause: sudden heart failure & bad cold on lungs for a few days broncitis 
    Buried 12 Jan 1921  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 6] 
    Person ID I73811  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family Janet Williamson,   b. 29 Jan 1846, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 10 Nov 1869  Jarvis, Walpole Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 12] 
    Children 
     1. Christian Ann "Christy" Rutherford,   b. 21 Sep 1870, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1962  (Age 91 years)
     2. Elizabeth Rutherford,   b. 21 Mar 1873, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1935, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
     3. Jane Rutherford,   b. 20 Jan 1875, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1954, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Mary Rutherford,   b. 27 Apr 1877, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     5. Robert Rutherford,   b. 20 Feb 1881, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 1958  (Age 76 years)
     6. James Rutherford,   b. 4 Aug 1885, North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mar 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F19208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • In Memoriam Died In North Dumfries, on Monday, January 10th, 1921, at 8.30 a.m. Walter Rutherford In his 84th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 36, Con. 10, North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Jan. 12th, at 2 p.m., to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

      Funeral Card

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      Demise of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rutherford - Married About 50 Years, and In Death They Were Not Long Divided

      There passed away within a week of each other an aged couple in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rutherford, lot 36 con. 10, North Dumfries, who had lived together for half a century and in death were not long divided. Mrs. Rutherford was the first to cross into the great unknown, her death occurring on Tuesday Jan. 4th, the husband, following on Monday, Jan. 10th. Both had attained a good age, the wife being in her 76th year and Mr. Rutherford in his 84th. Theirs had been the simple, unostentatious life, and the attachment which existed between them was evidence of years of tender companionship. Mrs. Rutherford was Williamson, her birth place being Oneida Township. The husband was born at Cheviot Hills, Scotland, and came to Canada at the age of 8. He had been about 30 years on the farm on which he died. He was the last close of kin on his side of the house. Both were members of Knox United Church, Ayr, and in politics were Conservative. The family comprises four daughters and two sons, viz.: Mrs. A. Dryden, Galt; Mrs. G. Wallace, and Mrs. W. Little, North Dumfries; Elizabeth at home; Robert and James at home. Mrs. Rutherford leaves three brothers and three sisters. They are: James Williamson, Wayside, Georgia; David Williamson, Manitoulin Island; Andrew Williamson, North Dumfries; Mrs. And. Nichol, North Dumfries; Mrs. G. Hodgson, and Mrs. G. McDonald, Manitoulin Island. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery on Jan 6 and Jan. 12 respectively. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wesley Snyder, Thos. Sheard, John Hodgson, And. Nichol, Jas. King and W. Gemmell. The same gentlemen acted in both cases, with the exception that yesterday M. And. Williamson was substituted for Mr. Hodgson, and Mr. Alex. Edgar for Mr. Sheard. Rev. Mr. Brown conducted both services.

      The Ayr News Jan 13 1921 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S2556] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), Obituary of Walter Rutherford and Janet Williamson - 13 Jan 1921, pg 1.

    2. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-5 Page 10.

    3. [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 11.

    4. [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 32953 (1921), Walter Rutherford.
      Walter Rutherford, b. 16 Feb 1838 Scotland Border, d. 10 jan 1921 North Dumfries. s/o John Rutherford (b. Scotland) & Christine Neil (b. Scotland) cause: sudden heart failure & bad cold on lungs for a few days broncitis

    5. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 33.

    6. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Rutherford/ Walter Rutherford/ born In Scotland, Feb. 14, 1838/ died Jan. 10, 1921/ Jannet Williamson his wife/ born In Haldiman Co. Jan. 29, 1846/ died Jan. 4, 1921/ Elizabeth Rutherford/ born Mar. 21, 1873/ died Aug. 28, 1935/ Robert Rutherford/ born Feb. 20, 1881/ Died Jan. 8, 1958.
      [Back/West] Gladys Jean dau. of/ Jas. & Beatrice Rutherford/ 1926 - 1928

    7. [S2302] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 (Ancestry.com).
      Name:Walter Rutherford
      Gender:Male
      Birth Date:14 Feb 1837
      Baptism Date:13 Mar 1837
      Baptism Place:Presbyterian,Birdhope Craig,Northumberland,England
      Father:John Rutherford
      Mother:Christian Nichol

    8. [S2485] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News, The Ayr News Jan 13 1921 pg 1.

    9. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate (1869), Rutherford-Williamson.
      Walter Rutherford, farmer North Cayuga, Birth Place: England Age: 32 Estimated birth year: abt 1837 Father Name: John Rutherford Mother Name: Christina Rutherford Spouse Name: Janet Williamson, residence Oneida, Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Place: Oneida Spouse Father Name: James Williamson Spouse Mother Name: Ann Williamson Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1869 Marriage Location: Haldimand, Jarvis

    10. [S655] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, birth certificate 10069 (1885), James Rutherford.
      James Rutherford Date of Birth: 4 Aug 1885 Gender: Male Birth County: Haldimand Father's name: Walter Rutherford, farmer of North Rutherford Mother's name: James Williamson

    11. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: Walter Rutherford Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1838 Birth Place: Border, Scotland Age at Death: 83 Death Date: 10 Jan 1921 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    12. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Walter Rutherford Age: 32 Birth Date: abt 1837 Birth Place: England Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1869 Marriage County or District: Haldimand Father: John Rutherford Mother: Christina Rutherford Spouse: Janet Williamson Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1845 Spouse Birth Place: Oneida Spouse Father: James Williamson Spouse Mother: Ann Williamson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Feb 1837 - Cheviot Hills, Ayrshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBirth - - Cheviot Hills, Ayrshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1850 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1850 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1869 - North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1885 - North Cayuga Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1921 - North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1921 - North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: sudden heart failure & bad cold on lungs for a few days broncitis - 10 Jan 1921 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Jan 1921 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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