Waterloo Region Generations
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George Alexander Guthrie

Male 1866 - 1944  (78 years)


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  • Name George Alexander Guthrie 
    Born 1866  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211831928 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    C. Presb. 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer Son 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    C. Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340341 
    Died 8 May 1944  Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried 11 May 1944  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I340341  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father David Guthrie,   b. CALC 9 Mar 1822, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Mar 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Mother Catherine "Katie" Morton,   b. 23 Jan 1825, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Family ID F248333  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Barbara Hall,   b. CALC 8 Feb 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 41 years) 
    Married 18 Jan 1896  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. William Hall Guthrie,   b. 5 Apr 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Dec 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     2. Estelle Morton Guthrie,   b. 8 Feb 1903,   d. 28 Nov 1948  (Age 45 years)
     3. Barbara H. Guthrie,   b. 17 Apr 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Aug 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Estella Alberta "Alberta" Toman,   b. 31 Dec 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Apr 1951, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 18 Dec 1912  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Children 
     1. St. Elmo Hugh "Hugh" Guthrie,   b. 18 May 1913, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     2. James Wade Guthrie,   b. 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1990, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248426  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • George A. Guthrie

      Sudden Passing of Widely Known Greenfield Resident Comes As a Shock


      While walking from his residence down to his mailbox for the mail on Monday about 12.30 noon, George Alexander Guthrie of Greenfield suddenly collapsed and expired. He had not been in the best of health for some time but appeared to be on the road to recovery. Born on the Guthrie homestead, Greenfield road, a son of David Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton, Scottish pioneers, he had lived all his life in this district. Mr. Guthrie was in his 79th year, and was the last member of the Guthrie family of eight sons and two daughters. In his early years, he occupied the farm now owned by John J. Hodgson, at the C.P.R. depot. He then removed to the farm, 1-1/2 miles west of New Dundee on the Blenheim road, now occupied by his son, William; and 19 years ago came to Greenfield where he took over the old Goldie farm. Mr. Guthrie was known far and wide for his many fine qualities. His was a cheerful disposition and his company was always desirable. He was a lifelong member of Knox United church. Mr. Guthrie was married twice. His first wife, whose maiden name was Barbara Hall, predeceased him 35 years ago. By this union there were three children: William Guthrie, Blenheim; Mrs. Ernest Coleman, Galt, and Miss Barbara, Toronto. He subsequently married Estella Alberta Toman, who survives him, along with two sons, Hugh of Blenheim and James, at home. There are also nine grandchildren. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at, 2.30 o'clock from his late residence to the Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News May 11 1944 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 56.

    2. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Page 60.

    3. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Guthrie
      [A] Hugh Guthrie/ 1913 - 1988/ Husband of/ Ruth E. Letson [B] Ruth E. Letson/ 1913-2002/ Wife of Hugh Guthrie [C] Husband/ James Wade/ Guthrie/ 1916-1990 [D] Wife/ Doretha Sherwood/ Guthrie/ 1915- / [E] Barbara H. dau. of/ George & Barbara/ Guthrie/ 1909-1947 [F] Estella A. Toman/ 1892 - 1951/ wife of/ George A. Guthrie [G] George A. Guthrie/ 1866 - 1944

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: George A Guthrie Age: 30 Birth Date: abt 1866 Birth Place: North Dumfries Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1896 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: David Guthrie Mother: Catherine Morton Spouse: Barbara Hall Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1869 Spouse Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Spouse Father: Wm Hall Spouse Mother: Elizabeth Young

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: George Alexander Guthrie Age: 46 Birth Date: abt 1866 Marriage Date: 18 Dec 1912 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: David Guthrie Mother: Catherine Morton Spouse: Estella Alberta Toman Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1891 Spouse Father: Aaron Toman Spouse Mother: Samatha Hamacher

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1866 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Jan 1896 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Dec 1912 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 May 1944 - Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 11 May 1944 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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