Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

James Linton

Male 1811 - 1888  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Linton was born 1811, , Scotland; died 3 Oct 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171209877
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129624
    • Residence: 1849, Gattanside, Melrose, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1888, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 11 o'clock A.M., James Linton, Aged 76 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, 5th inst., at 10 a.m., from his late residence, Lot 33, Con. 10, to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, Oct. 3, 1888.1a

    1aWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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    It is reported that James was married previously to a Mary Milne (married 25 Feb 1832 Bervie, Kincardine, Scotland) and that Alexander was their son.

    James married Jessie Simpson 2 Apr 1849, Gattanside, Melrose, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Jessie was born CALC 27 Sep 1824, , Scotland; died 27 Apr 1903, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Apr 1903, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alexander Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1844, , Scotland; died 9 Jul 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jul 1909, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Adam Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. John Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1930, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Mary Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Brussels United Cemetery, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario.
    5. 6. Isabella Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1916, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1948, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Apr 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Edward Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1954, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1954, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 12 Dec 1844, , Scotland; died 9 Jul 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jul 1909, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Alex Linton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73842
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1909, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday, July 9, 1909, at 1.30 p.m., Alexander Linton, In his 63rd Year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 33, Con. 10 , North Dumfries, on Sunday, July 11, '09, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card


  2. 3.  Adam Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234898
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian


  3. 4.  John Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1930, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276127
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John married Anna M. Bauer 1 Jan 1875, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Anna was born CALC 4 Jul 1855, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1885; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Sydney James Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1953, New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada.
    2. 10. George Henry Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 11. Amelia Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 12. Lydia Ann Linton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1883; died 27 Oct 1884; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    John married Susan Mitchell 5 Nov 1891, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. Susan (daughter of John Mitchell and Elizabeth Ware) was born 5 May 1850, , Devonshire, England; died 20 Feb 1921; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Mary Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Brussels United Cemetery, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Forsyth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276128
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Mary married Alexander Forsyth 19 Nov 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander was born 1844, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Isabella Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 31 Aug 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1916, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Thompson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276129
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Isabella married Joseph Henry Thompson 4 Apr 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Joseph Thompson and Catherine) was born 17 Jul 1862, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Jessie Elizabeth Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Dec 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Feb 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Elizabeth Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1948, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Apr 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203053073
    • Name: Elizabeth Landreth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130099
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Adam Landreth Passes - The death occurred at the Western Hospital, Toronto, on Thursday, April 15, of Elizabeth Linton, widow of Dr. Adam Landreth, V S., aged 83 years. Mrs. Landreth was born on a farm near Reidsville, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Linton. After her marriage she lived in Bright, Ont., where her husband was a veterinary surgeon. Dr. Landreth passed away some 46 years ago. The late Mrs. Landreth had made her home in Toronto for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Jessie, of Toronto, and three sons, George and James of Neilberg, Sask., and William of Stratford. Funeral service was held in Toronto on Sunday evening with interment in the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon.

    The Ayr News Apr 22 1948 pg 10

    Elizabeth married Dr. Adam Landreth 25 Oct 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of George Landreth and Janet Douglas) was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1902, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Jessie Landreth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 15. John Ruskin Landreth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1900, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 12 May 1903, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Edward Linton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 11 Apr 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1954, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1954, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338267
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

    Notes:

    Died At his home, 6th Concession of Blenheim, on Sunday, June 6, 1954 Edward Linton aged 76 years. The Funeral Will take place from the Wilson Funeral Chapel, Drumbo, on Wednesday, June 9th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Edward married Euphemia Barbara Wilton 31 May 1911, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Euphemia (daughter of Jacob J. Wilton and Euphemia "Fanny" Simpson) was born 6 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1948, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Sydney James Linton Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.James1) was born 27 Nov 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1953, New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116881


  2. 10.  George Henry Linton Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.James1) was born 31 May 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116882


  3. 11.  Amelia Linton Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.James1) was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25336


  4. 12.  Lydia Ann Linton Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.James1) was born 10 Mar 1883; died 27 Oct 1884; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-6373


  5. 13.  Jessie Elizabeth Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (6.Isabella2, 1.James1) was born 11 Dec 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Feb 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Misfortune: died young
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57735

    Notes:

    Death of Jessie Thompson - On Monday last the community was very much pained to learn of the death from pneumonia of a bright little girl in the person of Jessie Elizabeth, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson, at the age of eight years and two months. She attended the Public School, being one of Miss McLean's pupils, and was an apt scholar, with a sweet, sunny disposition. She was naturally the idol of the home and much sympathy is expressed for the sorely bereaved parents. The funeral took place to Ayr cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the pallbearers being Masters Reg Maeder, Norman Hall, Owen Comerford, C. Watson, Clarence McLean and Geo. Shibley. A beautiful floral anchor from the school testified to the esteem in which Jessie was held by both teachers and school mates.

    The Ayr News Feb 23 1905


  6. 14.  Jessie Landreth Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born 21 Jan 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jessie Stirling
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338747

    Jessie — Stirling. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  John Ruskin Landreth Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born 23 Jan 1900, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 12 May 1903, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338746