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

Jane Beattie

Female 1813 - 1885  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jane Beattie was born 1813, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 3 Feb 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Laidlaw
    • Name: Jane Sproat
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29742
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Notes:

    Very Sudden Death

    While sitting in her chair on Tuesday afternoon last Mrs. John Sprout was suddenly seized by a stroke of paralysis or heart disease. She was just able to walk from the chair to the lounge when she lay down and in a few ? she was dead. The deceased lady was the widow of the late William Laidlaw, contracting her second marriage with our old town-man, Mr. John Sproat, a few years ago. She was very much respected in this locality and will be much missed by a large circle of friends. Messrs. William and Walter Laidlaw, sons by her first marriage, are prominent residents of Galt Mr. Gideon Laidlaw, the other son being a resident of the neighboring town of Berlin. She also has her two daughters - Mrs. Cressman, of Goderich, and Mrs. William Smith, of Guelph. Some year or two ago Mrs. Sproat suffered from an attack of paralysis from which she never fully recovered, although able to go about and there can be little doubt that her death on Friday was caused by a second attack of the same disease.

    Galt Reporter Feb 6 1885 pg 1

    Jane married William W. Laidlaw 22 Apr 1831, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland. William was born 1807, , Scotland; died 28 Jun 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William W. Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1832, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Janet Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1833, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1847; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Agnes Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1838, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Walter Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1840, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Jane "Jennie" Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Gideon Beattie Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1906, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Jane married John Sproat 25 Aug 1876, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of Andrew Sproat and Janet Robson) was born 1794, Ankrem, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 1 Sep 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William W. Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 20 Jul 1832, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: business, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2093.2
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Historic Building: 1862, 97 Concession St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone house
    • Residence: 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

    Notes:

    MR. WILLIAM LAIDLAW. Sympathy is not only the sweetness of life, but it is also one of its chief supports; it doubles the strength of the soul because it adds that of another soul to it. Paul loved sympathy, and greatly appreciated that of the Roman Christians, who, Luke says, when they " heard of us, came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the three taverns, whom, when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage." Our Lord loved sympathy, and felt acutely the want of it. How strongly that feeling is expressed in that question: "What! Could ye not watch with me one hour?" These human hearts of ours must have sympathy or die. Sympathy was Mr. Laidlaw s distinctive quality; he carried in him a heart full of kind, intelligent sympathy. Cheerful and happy, he was ever ready to say something to encourage one in his work, and he never failed to do that. He eschewed anything that had a tendency to discourage; he believed in shedding light rather than gathering darkness.

    He prized very highly his place in the company of God's people, and enjoyed the services of God's house, and was thoughtfully attentive to strangers; and this last excellence of char acter is a rare quality among Presbyterians, and yet it is one that is most advantageous to the prosperity of the Church. How much congre gations lose for the lack of it, and how much they gain that possess it! It is a golden virtue in a congregation; it is a bond that is very strong and not easily broken; it makes men feel at home at once, and at home, too, in God's house, where all are on an equality. Mr. Laid- law always had an open heart, and an open hand to extend a gracious and kindly welcome to strangers. One word as to his personal appearance as it lives in our memory. He had a high color on his cheek, a bright, twinkling eye, an open countenance, and a slight nervous stutter when he spoke. He had as another distinguishing element in his character a twin grace to sympathy, namely, kindness. On one occasion he heard that Mrs. Dickson would like a lap-board for sewing purposes, and he made her one and came and presented it to her. That gift was bestowed many years ago, and it is still kept in grateful memory of the giver, and is now doubly dear, for both giver and receiver are no longer with us. Business carried Mr. Laidlaw often from home to other towns and cities, and while away he was sure to find out where the weekly prayer-meeting was held, and go to it; and also where the church choir practiced for Sunday services, and meet with them, as he had a great love for music. Everything pertain ing to the house of God and the prosperity of the cause of Christ he took a deep and lively interest in. It was a real joy to him to see the Church advancing, and overtaking the work entrusted to it. One great trial that came into his life was the death of his son, George Arnot, a young man of excellent disposition, and many fine qualities. This left a blank which could not be filled, but through it poured spiritual influences which wrought upon heart and spirit alike, refining the nature and elevating the thoughts Godward.

    What a marvellous leverage God has in the removal of a loved one! Thereby he lifts up the soul, fills it with considerations unthought of before, changes it through and through, and moulds it to a new life; so that God's greatest mercies often mingle with our greatest miseries, and out of our most trying sorrows come God's richest sunshine and satisfaction. He empties earth that He may furnish heaven with inhabitants, who give the celestial city a large human interest, and a mighty attractive force. He draws us upward, and " Nearer my God, to Thee " be comes more than a prayer-song, it becomes an experience.

    Ebenezer: A History of the Central Presbyterian Church, Galt, Ontario, with brief sketches of some of its members who have passed on the the other side, The Rev. James A. R. Dickson

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    William Laidlaw was born on a farm on the Roseville road in July 1832, the son of William Laidlaw, Sr. Mr. Laidlaw was described as "an energetic industrious citizen who spent long years in the manufacturing business". In 1864 he was in partnership with his brother Walter in the operation of a sash, door and planing factory under the name William & Walter Laidlaw. In 1878 Mr. Laidlaw acquired an interest in the firm of Cant, Gourlay & Co., manufacturers of wood working machinery. A few years later he was a partner in the new firm of Cant, Laidlaw & Co., later known as Cant Bros. & Co. Mr. Laidlaw retired from manufacturing in 1885 to become a salesman for a number of enterprises including the Peter Hay Knife Works of Galt. Mr. Laidlaw died on December 9, 1894 and is buried in Mount View Cemetery.


    Cambridge Mosaic, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge

    Historic Building:
    This 2 story stone house was probably constructed by and for William Laidlaw in about 1862 when William took out a mortgage for the property.

    William married Agnes Common 5 Mar 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Andrew Common and Elizabeth "Betsy" Cairns) was born 1834, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    William married Euphemia Patterson 25 Jul 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Euphemia (daughter of George Patterson and Margaret Hutton) was born 1 May 1836, Bowden, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 29 May 1836, Bowden, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 12 Dec 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Jane Beatty Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 4 May 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. George Arnot Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 19 Jun 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. James Harvey Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1922, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Janet Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 1833, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1847; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262722533
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119152


  3. 4.  Agnes Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 1838, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2093.1
    • Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1856, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist

    Agnes married Moses Cressman 26 Dec 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Joseph Cressman and Barbara Biehn) was born 17 Dec 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Jane Beatty "Jennie Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1881, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 12. Geraldine Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 13. Linda Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1941; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 14. William Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1868, Of Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1868.
    5. 15. Joseph Bean Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 16. George Allan "Allan" Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Nov 1874, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Walter Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 8 Apr 1840, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248749639
    • Misfortune: Killed
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65032
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    The Galt Reporter says a rumour is current that a young man named Walter Laidlaw, who lately left Galt, and had been residing, for some time in Texas, was killed there shortly after the war broke out. It is said that he refused to enlist under the southern banner, and was stabbed for refusing.

    The Christian Guardian 8 Nov 1861, pg 3

    Walter married Elizabeth Ann Hambly 5 Jul 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Charles Hambly and Jane Grills) was born 24 Jul 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1929, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Dec 1929, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Lizzie Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 6.  Jane "Jennie" Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane "Jennie" Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254050
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jane married William Rutherford Smith 6 Nov 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1834, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Margaret Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jul 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 19. Peter Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1866, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1928, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 20. William Laidlaw Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1872, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 21. Jean McKenzie Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1878, Lindsay, Ops Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.  Gideon Beattie Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 9 Jun 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1906, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.1
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mechanic
    • Occupation: 1873; boiler maker
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boiler Maker
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada; machinist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boiler Maker

    Gideon married Jane Ann "Jennie" Huber 22 Jan 1870, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Samuel S. Huber and Mary Tuerk) was born 1 May 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1929, Kinistino, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Child Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Charles Walter Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1873, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1953, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    3. 24. Ettie Irene Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 25. Henry Albert "Harry" Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1875, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    5. 26. Florence Maude Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 27. Lorne Nelson Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1946, Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, , Saskatchewan.
    7. 28. Gladys Jessie Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1890, , Manitoba, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 29. Genevieve H. "Jennie" Laidlaw  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1890, , Manitoba, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Jane Beatty Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Jane1) was born CALC 4 May 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22343

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Tuesday evening, the 4th inst., Jane Beatty, youngest daughter of William Laidlaw, jr., aged 14 months and 8 days.

    Galt Reporter Jul 7 1865 pg 3


  2. 9.  George Arnot Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Jane1) was born CALC 19 Jun 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100688P
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Turner

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Friday afternoon, 30th ult., at half-past 4 o'clock, George Arnott, eldest son of William W. Laidlaw, aged 15 years, 3 months and 11 days.

    Galt Reporter Oct 7 1881 pg 1 Part 1

    A Sad Death - The death on Friday last of Mr. George A. Laidlaw, eldest son of Mr. Wm. W. Laidlaw, of this town, was a peculiarly heavy blow on a happy and mated family. The young man had only been ailing since the Monday previous, and appeared to be doing well until Thursday afternoon, when delirium set in, and about 4 o'clock on Friday he breathed his last. The deceased was employed in the machine works of Cant, Gourlay & Co., in which his father is a partner, and was universally respected by all who knew him. His parents have the earnest sympathy of their many friends extended to them.

    Galt Reporter Oct 7 1881 pg 1 Part 2


  3. 10.  James Harvey Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Jane1) was born 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1922, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100689
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1890, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; jeweller


  4. 11.  Jane Beatty "Jennie Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1881, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jennie Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2094
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist

    Notes:

    Jennie Cressman, "the eldest, died aged 24 years."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


  5. 12.  Geraldine Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 19 May 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Geraldine Saunders
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2096
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; milliner

    Notes:

    Geraldine Cressman, "is married to Alexander Saunders, manager of the Goderich Organ Factory, and resides at Goderich, Ontario."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Geraldine — Alexander Saunders. Alexander was born 4 Nov 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. William F. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Feb 1885, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 31. Charles W. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Oct 1886, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 32. Walter L. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Apr 1889, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 33. Josie G. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Dec 1891, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 34. Florence A. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1894, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 35. Agnes J. Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jan 1897, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 13.  Linda Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 17 Sep 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1941; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Linda Oliver
    • Name: Selenda Cressman
    • Name: Selinda Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2097
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyeyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Linda Cressman, "is married to Andrew Oliver. They reside in the town of Galt."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Linda married Andrew Oliver 17 Dec 1884, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Jane Oliver, son of Thomas Oliver and Jane) was born 21 Feb 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1946, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1946, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Thomas Cressman Oliver  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 37. Minnie Oliver  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 19 Dec 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 38. Alexander Sanders Oliver  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  William Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 7 Feb 1868, Of Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1868.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2095

    Notes:

    William Cressman, "the second child, died an infant."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


  8. 15.  Joseph Bean Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2098

    Notes:

    Joseph Bean Cressman, "is in the Canadian North West Territory where he is engaged in the merchant tailoring business. He is unmarried."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


  9. 16.  George Allan "Allan" Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 29 Nov 1874, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Allan Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2099

    Notes:

    Allan Cressman, "the youngest son of Mr. M. Cressman, is learning the drug business. He is with Mr. F. Jordan, chemist and druggist, Goderich, Ontario."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


  10. 17.  Lizzie Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (5.Walter2, 1.Jane1) was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-335539
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  11. 18.  Margaret Smith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jane2, 1.Jane1) was born 20 May 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jul 1864, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116444


  12. 19.  Peter Smith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jane2, 1.Jane1) was born 11 Feb 1866, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1928, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116446


  13. 20.  William Laidlaw Smith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jane2, 1.Jane1) was born 13 Aug 1872, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147864


  14. 21.  Jean McKenzie Smith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jane2, 1.Jane1) was born 28 May 1878, Lindsay, Ops Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147372


  15. 22.  Child Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1)

  16. 23.  Charles Walter Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 18 Jun 1873, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1953, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.2
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada


  17. 24.  Ettie Irene Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 4 Oct 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.5
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada


  18. 25.  Henry Albert "Harry" Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 26 Jan 1875, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.4
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada


  19. 26.  Florence Maude Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 3 Apr 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.3
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada


  20. 27.  Lorne Nelson Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 2 Feb 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1946, Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, , Saskatchewan.

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    • Occupation: barrister
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.6
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada

    Notes:

    WHEREAS a petition has been presented praying for the incorporation of a company to construct and operate a railway as hereinafter set forth, and it is expedient to grant the prayer of the said petition; Therefore His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta, enacts as follows:

    1. Lorne Nelson Laidlaw, of the City of Medicine Hat, in the Province of Alberta, solicitor; Charles Stewart Blanchard, of the same place, solicitor; James W. Dempsey, of the same place, solicitor; Herbert Oliver Knowles, of the same place, solicitor; and G. Fred H. Long, of the same place, solicitor, together with such other persons as become shareholders in the company hereby incorporated, are hereby constituted a body corporate under the name of "The Red Deer Valley Railway Company" (hereinafter called "the company").

    2. The head office of the company shall be in the City of Medicine Hat, in the Province of Alberta, or at such other place as the directors of the company may by by-law prescribe.

    3. The several clauses of The Railway Act of Alberta shall be and the same are hereby incorporated with and shall be deemed to be part of this Act and shall apply to the said company and to the railway to be constructed by them, excepting so far as the same may be inconsistent with the express enactments hereof, and the expression "this Act" when used herein shall be understood to include the clauses of the said Railway Act as aforesaid.

    4. The company may lay out, construct and operate a railway of the gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, from a point at or near the Town of Princess, in the Province of Alberta, on the line of railway of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in a generally north-westerly direction along the valley of the Red Deer River" to a point in township twenty-nine (29), range twenty (20), west of the fourth meridian, in the Province of Alberta, on the line of railway of the Canadian Northern Railway Company, with branches extending in a generally northeasterly direction from the said line along the valley of Berry Creek, a distance of not over twenty miles, and from the said line along the valley of Bull Pound Creek, a distance of not over twenty miles, and from the said line along the valley of Willow Creek, a distance of not over twenty miles, and from the said line along the valley of Michichi Creek, a distance of not over twenty miles, and a branch running in a generally westerly direction from the said line along the valley of Mitj win Creek to a point at or near Gem, thence south-westerly to a point at or near Bassano.

    5. The persons mentioned by name in the first section of this Act are hereby constituted provisional directors of the said company.

    6. The capital stock of the company shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), and may be called up by the directors from time to time, as they deem necessary, but no one call shall exceed ten per cent. on the share subscribed.

    7. The annual general meeting of the shareholders shall be held on the first Tuesday in April in each year.

    8. At such meeting the subscribers for the capital stock assembled, who have paid all calls due on their shares, shall choose five persons to be directors of the company, one or more of whom may be paid directors of the company.

    9. The company may issue bonds, debentures or other securities to the extent of twenty thousand dollars per mile of the railway and branches, and such bonds, debentures or other securities may be issued only in proportion to the length of railway constructed or under contract to be constructed.

    10. The company may enter into an agreement with another company or companies for conveying or leasing to such company or companies the railway of the company hereby incorporated, in whole or in part, or any rights or powers acquired- under this Act, as also the surveys, plans, works, plant, material, machinery and other property to it belonging, or for an amalgamation with such company or companies, on such terms and conditions as are agreed upon and subject to such restrictions as to the directors seem fit; provided that such agreement has been first sanctioned by two-thirds of the votes at a special general meeting of the shareholders duly called for the purpose of considering the same, at which meeting shareholders representing at least two-thirds in value of the stock are present in person or represented by proxy, and that such agreement has also received the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

    11. The company shall, at all stations upon their railway, always permit the loading of grain into cars from farmers' vehicles or flat warehouses, subject to reasonable regulations to be made by the said company, and shall at all reasonable times afford proper facilities therefor.

    12. The company agrees to afford all reasonable facilities to any other railway company for the receiving and forwarding and delivery of traffic upon and from the line of railway belonging to or worked by such companies respectively, and the company shall not make or give undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to or in favour of any particular person or company or any particular description of traffic in any respect whatsoever, nor shall the company subject any particular person or company or any particular description of traffic, to any undue or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage what- soever, and the said company shall afford all due and reasonable facilities for receiving and forwarding by its railways all the traffic arriving by such other railway or railways without any unreasonable delay, and without any such preference or advantage or prejudice or disadvantage as aforesaid, so that no obstruction is presented to the public desirous of using such railways as a continuous line of communication and so that all reasonable accommodation by means of the railways of the several companies is at all times afforded to, the public in that behalf, and any agreement made between the company and any other company or companies contrary to this agreement shall be null and void.

    13. The construction of the railway hereby authorized shall be commenced within two years and shall be completed within five years from the date of the coming into force of this Act.

    14. The company shall also have power for the purposes of its undertaking to construct and operate an electric telegraph line or lines along the said railway, and to construct and maintain such bridges as shall be necessary or convenient for the use of said railway, not being bridges over any navigable river or rivers, unless such bridge or bridges over such navigable rivers or waters has or have been authorized by the Governor General in Council.

    15. Provided, however, that nothing contained in this Act shall or will be construed as conferring on the company any right or power to operate a telegraph line, other than for the purpose of the company's internal business, or any right or power tà transact a public telephone business without express power or permission having first been obtained from the Minister of Railways and Telephones.

    An Act to incorporate The Red Deer Valley Railway Company. (Assented to April 5, 1917.)

    An Act to incorporate The Red Deer Valley Railway Company, SA 1917 c 56

    Annual Statutes of Alberta


  21. 28.  Gladys Jessie Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 9 Oct 1890, , Manitoba, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.7
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada


  22. 29.  Genevieve H. "Jennie" Laidlaw Descendancy chart to this point (7.Gideon2, 1.Jane1) was born 9 Oct 1890, , Manitoba, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3986.8
    • Residence: 1891, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada



Generation: 4

  1. 30.  William F. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 25 Feb 1885, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24650


  2. 31.  Charles W. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 12 Oct 1886, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24651


  3. 32.  Walter L. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 19 Apr 1889, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24652


  4. 33.  Josie G. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 10 Dec 1891, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24653


  5. 34.  Florence A. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 14 Jul 1894, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24654


  6. 35.  Agnes J. Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (12.Geraldine3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 1 Jan 1897, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24655


  7. 36.  Thomas Cressman Oliver Descendancy chart to this point (13.Linda3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 15 Apr 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65536
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  8. 37.  Minnie Oliver Descendancy chart to this point (13.Linda3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born CALC 19 Dec 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-362491
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  9. 38.  Alexander Sanders Oliver Descendancy chart to this point (13.Linda3, 4.Agnes2, 1.Jane1) was born 15 Mar 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65547
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian