Waterloo Region Generations
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Margaret Findlater

Female 1834 - 1914  (79 years)


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  • Name Margaret Findlater 
    Immigration 1834  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Born 26 Dec 1834  , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Gender Female 
    Interesting story, pioneer 
    Immigration 1843  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Name Margaret Manson 
    Occupation 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    United Presbyterian 
    Residence 1862  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    C. Presb. 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1914  North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1914  North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-72763 
    Died 4 Jul 1914  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 10
    Cause: Cause: Inflammation of Bowels 
    Buried 7 Jul 1914  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9
    Person ID I72763  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father George Findlater,   b. CALC 4 Nov 1803, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Lyons,   b. 1804, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 26 Jan 1830  Inverurie, , Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Family ID F38997  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Henry Manson,   b. 28 Jun 1826, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 12 Feb 1862  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 8, 12
    Children 
     1. William G. Manson,   b. 1865, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Robert Henry Manson,   b. 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jul 1919, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
     3. Elizabeth Jane "Bessie" Manson,   b. 11 Apr 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
     4. Adam Lyon "Lyon" Manson,   b. 27 Sep 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1932, Phoenix, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     5. John Alexander Manson,   b. 4 Apr 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jan 1969, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F18987  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of Mrs. Henry Manson - Regret was experienced b a wide circle of friends in this locality on Sunday morning, when it became known that Mrs. Henry Manson, one of the most beloved and respected citizens of North Dumfries had passed away late Saturday evening. Deceased had only been ill for a short period and, although in her 81st year, she was still active and her demise was unexpected. Born in Scotland, Mrs. Manson came to America with her parents when less than a year old. After living in the United States for seven years, the family moved to Canada and located on the old homestead to the south-east of Ayr now occupied by her brother, John Findlater. On her marriage to the late Henry Manson, who predeceased her 12 years ago, she removed to her late residence, lot 23, concession 7, North Dumfries, where she lived until her death. Mrs. Manson was one of the oldest members of Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and always took an active part in church work. She was of a kindly and moving disposition and, as one of the pioneers of the district, exerted a large influence on the growing generation, which helped to make the Township of North Dumfries one of the most substantial and progressive in Ontario today. There survive her one daughter and four sons: Miss Bessie, at home; William, in Missouri; Robert, in Nebraska; Lyon, in California and Joh, at home. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Pipe, of California; Mrs. John Renwick, of Clifford; William of Belmore; Alexander, of Wingham and John, on the homestead. The funeral, which took place Tuesday afternoon to Ayr cemetery was very largely attended, many friends and relatives from a distance being present of tender their last respects. Among the relatives present were: William Manson, Missouri; Robert Manson, Nebraska; Mrs. John Renwick, Clifford; Wm. Findlater, Belmore; Alex, Findlater, Wingham. The services were in charge of Rev. Mr. Pettigrew of Glenmorris and Rev. W. M. Grant of Ayr. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wm. Guthrie, Henry Guthrie, Robt. Cochrane, James Hall, Robt. Morton and A. G. Watson.

      The Ayr News Jul 9 1914 pg 6

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      Died in North Dumfries, on Saturday July 4th, 1914 Margaret Findlater wife of the late Henry Manson in her 81st year. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Lot 33 concession, 7 North Dumfries on Tuesday, July 7th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 16.

    2. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-4 Page 1.

    3. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 6.

    4. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Henry Manson/ 1826 - 1901/ Margaret FIndlater/ his wife/ 1834 - 1914/ Natives of Scotland/ Manson

    5. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 3 Page 29.

    6. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 8.

    7. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Page 31.

    8. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Manson Henry,- 35, res. Dumfries, b. Scotland, s/o & Jane (Key), married 12 Feb 1862. Margaret Fonlater, 28, res. Dumfries, b. Scotland, d/o George & Elizabeth (Lyon)

    9. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] John A. Manson/ 1874 - 1969/ Ethel Anderson/ his wife/ 1882 - 1962

      [Right/North] Robert H. Manson/ 1867 - 1919/ Mary A. Johns/ wife of/ R. H. Manson/ 1871 - 1906

      [Back/West] Henry Manson/ 1826 - 1901/ Margaret Findlater/ his wife/ 1834 - 1914/ Natives of Scotland/ Manson

      [Left/South] Elizabeth Jane/ daughter of/ Henry and Margaret/ Manson/ 1869 - 1964

    10. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: Margeret Manson Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1834 Birth Place: Scotland Age at Death: 80 Death Date: 4 Jul 1914 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    11. [S27] International Genealogical Index - Extracted Church Records, Parish registers for Inverurie, 1609-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Inverurie (Aberdeenshire), film 993192.
      George Findlater married 26 Jan 1850 Inverurie, Aberdeen, Scotand to Elizabeth Lyon

    12. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Henry Manson Age: 35 Birth Date: abt 1827 Birth Place: Scotland Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1862 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: William Mother: Jane Key Spouse: Margaret Forlestor Spouse's Age: 28 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1834 Spouse Birth Place: Scotland Spouse Residence: Dumfries Township Spouse Father: George Spouse Mother: Elizabeth Lyon Residence: Dumfries Township


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    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1834 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Dec 1834 - , Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1843 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1862 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 Feb 1862 - , 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 MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - 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 MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1914 - North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1914 - North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Inflammation of Bowels - 4 Jul 1914 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 7 Jul 1914 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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