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Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario. |
John Kay
1820 - 1901 (81 years)
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Name John Kay Born 1820 , Scotland 
[1, 2, 3] Gender Male Occupation 1861 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [3] Watchmaker Residence 1861 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [4] Free Church Occupation 1871 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] Watchmaker Residence 1871 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] C. Presbyterian Occupation 1881 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Watch Maker Eby ID Number Waterloo-99835 Died 1901 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Person ID I99835 Generations Last Modified 12 May 2024
Family Margaret Cavan, b. 12 Jun 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland , d. 1908, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States (Age 81 years) Children 1. John Kay, b. 17 Feb 1850, Stranraer, Wigtown, Scotland , d. Yes, date unknown2. Duncan Kay, b. 1852, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown3. James Kay, b. 1855, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown4. David C. Kay, b. 1 Aug 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown5. Grace D. Kay, b. 1862, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown6. Robert Kay, b. 1864, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown7. William M. Kay, b. 1866, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown8. Peter Kay, b. 1867, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown9. Charles Douglas Kay, b. 5 Aug 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 21 Sep 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 0 years)Last Modified 13 May 2024 Family ID F25722 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - John Kay, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Main Street - A little over half a century ago the inhabitants of Galt thought more about what they could get to eat, and how best to be sheltered from the rain and snow, as also what warm and strong clothing they could get to wear, than they did about the luxuries of life; but these days have passed away, and from out the primeval forest a town has arisen - the Manchester of Canada. For its size, there is no town or city in the Dominion that equals Galt for prosperity or the thrift of its people. Now they can afford to invest in watches and jewellery and other luxuries, and on this account there are several first-class stores in this line, principal among which is that conducted by Mr. John Kay, which is located on Main Street. This well-known house was established 30 years ago in a comparatively small way; but as the town grew it grew with it, its business increasing year by year, until now a large trade is conducted in both town and country. The stock carried is handsome and well selected, consisting of gold and silver watches and chains, clocks, wedding and keeper rings, brooches, and all other articles usually to be found in a first-class jewellery store. Watch repairing is made a specialty. Employment is given to three able assistants. The premises occupied are 20x40 feet in dimensions, and are tastefully fitted up, well displaying the elegant stock carried. Mr. Kay is a native of Scotland, but has resided in Galt since his early days. He is well identified with public matters, and is held in the highest regard in the community.
Industries of Canada, historical and commercial sketches, Hamilton and environs: its prominent places and people: representative merchants and manufacturers: its improvements, progress and enterprise (1886)
- John Kay, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Main Street - A little over half a century ago the inhabitants of Galt thought more about what they could get to eat, and how best to be sheltered from the rain and snow, as also what warm and strong clothing they could get to wear, than they did about the luxuries of life; but these days have passed away, and from out the primeval forest a town has arisen - the Manchester of Canada. For its size, there is no town or city in the Dominion that equals Galt for prosperity or the thrift of its people. Now they can afford to invest in watches and jewellery and other luxuries, and on this account there are several first-class stores in this line, principal among which is that conducted by Mr. John Kay, which is located on Main Street. This well-known house was established 30 years ago in a comparatively small way; but as the town grew it grew with it, its business increasing year by year, until now a large trade is conducted in both town and country. The stock carried is handsome and well selected, consisting of gold and silver watches and chains, clocks, wedding and keeper rings, brooches, and all other articles usually to be found in a first-class jewellery store. Watch repairing is made a specialty. Employment is given to three able assistants. The premises occupied are 20x40 feet in dimensions, and are tastefully fitted up, well displaying the elegant stock carried. Mr. Kay is a native of Scotland, but has resided in Galt since his early days. He is well identified with public matters, and is held in the highest regard in the community.
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Born - 1820 - , Scotland 
Occupation - Watchmaker - 1861 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Free Church - 1861 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Watchmaker - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Watch Maker - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Died - 1901 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States = Link to Google Earth
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