Dr. David Lewis Walmsley

1840 - 1911  (70 years)

• Name	David Lewis Walmsley
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	10 May 1840	Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Birth	Green Oak, Livingston, Michigan, United States
  Occupation	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Teacher
  Residence	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Protestant (CE)
  Building	1867	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	David L. Walmsley M. D.
  	from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867
  		1867 Advertisement Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94327955
  Occupation	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Doctor of Medicine
  Residence	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	R. Presb.
  Occupation	1873	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Physician - Doctor - Dr.
  Occupation	1881	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Physician - Doctor - Dr.
  Invention	1899	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
  	Tooth Brush
  		Tooth Brush and Powder Rack
  Name	D. L. Walmsley  [9]
  Occupation	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States   [4]
  	doctor
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-81493
  Died	22 Jan 1911	South Lyon, Oakland, Michigan, USA   [2, 4, 10]
  Buried	Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 4]
  Person ID	I81493	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	John Walmsley,   b. 6 May 1811, , England ,   d. 18 Apr 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 63 years)
  Mother	Jane,   b. 14 May 1809, , England ,   d. 18 Feb 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)
  Married	1834  [11]
  Family ID	F21203	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Catherine Davidson,   b. 1848, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Sep 1943, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 95 years)
  Married	15 Oct 1873	Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Children	1. John Lewis Walmsley,   b. 16 Mar 1877,   d. 24 Mar 1879  (Age 2 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F21204	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Grace Allan,   b. 21 Aug 1840, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Jul 1872, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 31 years)
  Married	3 Aug 1865	Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada   [12]
  Children	1. Lillie Henrietta Walmsley,   b. 1864, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Feb 1962, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 98 years)   2. Nellie Walmsley,   b. 1866, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Anetta C. J. "Nettie" Walmsley,   b. 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Charles Thomas Franklin Walmsley,   b. 6 Jun 1869, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Mar 1937, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States  (Age 67 years)   5. Maud Walmsley,   b. 12 Apr 1871, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Nov 1873  (Age 2 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F21205	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Death of Dr. Wamsley [sic] The death of D. D. E. Walmsley, a former resident of Waterloo Co., occurred at South Lyon, Mich., on Sunday, Jan 22nd , at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 12 days. The funeral took place at Elmira on Wednesday morning from the G. T. R. station to the Union Cemetery for interment. The late Dr. Walmsley was born in Waterloo County. He first taught school, afterwards entering the medical profession. He practiced his profession for about forty years. For a score of years he has been a resident of Detroit. Before moving to that city he resided at Elmira for nearly 20 years. He was well and favorably known in this county, and a wide circle of friends will regret to learn of his death. He was twice married, and is survived by his wife and three children, viz: Mrs. Menger, Mrs. White and Charles, of Chicago. Chronicle-Telegraph [Waterloo], Thursday, January 26, 1911, pg 9 _____________________ How The Vickerage Got its Name The spelling of the name of the house reflects its builder as you will see from the following history. Lot 146, the land where the houses known as 86 and 90 Moir Street now stand, was first recorded in 1859, owned by Charles Allan of Elmira. It appears to be one of about 25 lots he owned. The Lot seems to have been vacant, at least with no dwelling, until after his death in 1868. At that point, Charles Scott made an agreement with Grace Walmsley, Charles Allan's daughter, and her husband David Lewis Walmsley, to purchase Lot 146 for $180 to be paid over a period of four years. It would appear that Charles Scott did not meet his obligation because, in 1872, Thomas Vickers purchased Lot 146 from the Walmsleys for $175. Through the 1870s, Vickers acquired other lots around the original lot. Was there already a building on that lot in 1872? We don't know that yet and we may never know. The assessment records for the years between 1868 and 1890 were lost and the deeds are very hard to read. The Vickerage a Bed and Breakfast Elora, Ontario, https://www.thevickerage.com _______________________ Be it known that we, David Lewis Walmsley and Catherine Walmsley, citizens of the United States residing at Detroit, in the county of Wayne adn State of Michigan, have invented and produced a new and original Design for a Tooth Brush and Powder Rack; and we do declare the following the following the be a full, clearn and exact description of the same... United States Patent Office Patent number: D31028 Filing date: 18 May 1899 Issue date: Jun 1899 ____________________ Elmira was incorporated into a village. The first municipal officers were John Ratz, reeve; August Blatz, John Ruppel, Henry Dunke, Henry Winger, councilors; John Ruppel, clerk. The assessor was D. Levan while Dr.Walmsley was Medical Officer of Health. Population was said to be 760. ___________________ WALMSLEY, DAVID LEWIS was born in Waterloo county in 1840. He died in Detroit on January 22, 1911. He was married twice, his first wife with whom he had three children died in 1872, and his second wife survived him. Following his preliminary education he taught school before entering Victoria University where he graduated in 1866. He settled in Elmira to begin thirty years of practice in that village. His card in the Canadisch Volksblatt in February 1866 said that his residence and office were in the house where Dr. Ghent had resided. In addition to his practice he had an apothecary shop, and his advertisements are found in local newspapers. In a letter to the Canada Lancet complaining about lack of protection against quacks under the Medical Act he saidi "I am pested by one of these gullers of the public." He did not identify the quack concerned. On August 3, 1892, the Deutsche Zeitung announced: Mr. Walmsley, M. D. has sold his apothecary business to his local colleague Dr. Ullyot and intends, as we have heard, to remove to Detroit. On September 15, the Berliner Journal said: Dr. W. W. Geikie of Toronto is the successor of Dr. Walmsley in Elmira. In Detroit he practised as a specialist, the field unknown, and retired in 1910. He died of a heart condition in 1911. and was survived by his widow and the three children of his first wife . Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986 ______________ Death of Dr. Wamsley Word was received here Monday that Dr. D.L. Walmsley, had died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Wm. Menger, at Blue Island, Chicago., Dr. Wamsley was many years a citizen of Elmira where he practiced medicine many years ago. Later he associated himself with Dr. Lutz. The firm did a medical and drug business for some years. When Dr. Lutz left the partnership. Mr. A. Werner became partner in the drug business which was continued under the firm name of Walmsley & Werner, until some 29 years ago when Mr. Werner commenced business on his own account. Later Dr. Walmsley disposed of the drug business. In 1891 he was succeeded in his medical practice by Dr. Geikie. He then moved to Detroit where he be came interested in a manufacturing concern at the same time. continuing in the practice of medicine, Feeling the infirmities of old age asserting themselves, he disposed of his practice a year or so ago with a view of retiring. While visiting his daughter Mrs. Wm. Menger at Blue Island he fell victim of heart failure and expired rather suddenly.. Deceased leaves a widow (his second wife) a son (Charles) and a daughter. During his residence at Elmira he enjoyed the respect of his fellow citizens to a high degree. He was successful in business and will be gratefully remembered by many of his patients who owe much to his skill as a medical practioner. Later, Dr. Walmsley died at New Lyon, Michigan, and not at Blue Island, as reported. His remains were brought to Elmira where they were interred Wednesday forenoon.

  
  

• Sources

  [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 4 Pg 21. David WALMSLEY Birthplace: USA Age 12 Sweborgian b. 10-May [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link. D.L. Walmsley/ Died Jan. 22,1911/ Aged 70 Yrs. 8 Mos.12 Dys./ Catherine/ Davidson/ His Beloved Wife/ Died Sept. 20, 1943/ Aged 94 Yrs./ Walmsley [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 4. [S607] News - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - Waterloo Chronicle Telegraph (1899- ), "Death of Dr. Wamsley," January 26, 1911, p. 9. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 12255 (1873), Walmsley-Davidson. David Lewis Walmsley Birth Place: Philadelphia Us Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1840 Father Name: John Walmsley Mother Name: Jane Walmsley Spouse Name: Catherine Davidson Spouse's Age: 26 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847 Spouse Birth Place: Eramosa Spouse Father Name: John Alexr Davidson Spouse Mother Name: Catherine Davidson Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1873 Marriage Place: Wellington, Eramosa [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 52. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 7 Page 43. [S1668] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1867 - Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867, pg 81. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 25 Jul 1872. Grace Walmsley died 15 Jul 1872 wife of Dr. D.L., in Elmira, 32 yrs. [S2999] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929. NameDavid Lewis Walmsley GenderMale Age70 RaceWhite Birth Date1840 Death Date22 Jan 1911 Death PlaceGreen Oak, Livingston, Michigan, USA FatherJohn Walmsley MotherJane Fallerrol [S1887] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861 (North Division), Div 3 Page 14. [S55] Vit - ON, Wellington - Wellington County Marriage Register 1858-1869. David Walmsley Born: Unites States Res: Elmira Age: 25 Father: John Walmsley Mother: Jane Born: 1840 Spouse: Grace Allan Age: 24 born: Nichol Township Res: Elora Township Born: 1841 Father: Charles Allan Mother: Grace married 3 Aug 1865

  
  

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  Born - 10 May 1840 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Birth - - Green Oak, Livingston, Michigan, United States Occupation - Teacher - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Protestant (CE) - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 3 Aug 1865 - Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Building - David L. Walmsley M. D. - 1867 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor of Medicine - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - R. Presb. - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physician - Doctor - Dr. - 1873 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Oct 1873 - Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physician - Doctor - Dr. - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Invention - Tooth Brush - 1899 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Occupation - doctor - - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Died - 22 Jan 1911 - South Lyon, Oakland, Michigan, USA Buried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth