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

William Patterson

Male 1839 - 1919  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Patterson was born 6 Dec 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622048
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339456
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1862, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - house
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1919, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    His Death Almost Tragic in its Suddenness

    On Monday forenoon an old resident in the person of Mr. William Patterson was suddenly stricken with heart failure and as suddenly passed from life onto death. He had been complaining for some time, but was still going about when the summons came. Mr. Patterson was born in Galt in 1830 and was in his 80th year. Nearly all his life was spent in Ayr. He was a wood-worker and builder, one of his last jobs in the latter one being the construction of a residence in Toronto for the late William Hab?. In politics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church. Of a quiet, unassuming disposition, he made many friends and was esteemed a good citizen. He married in 1853, his bride being Jennie Anderson, daughter of the late Walter And4erson. She predeceased him some years. The family comprised five sons and four daughters. The survivors are: Mrs. Dudman, Savanah; Mrs. Jno. Allan, Galt; William, Winnipeg, and Robert, London. Funeral today, Thursday, at 3 p.m. from his late residence, Swan Street.

    The Ayr News Aug 28 1919 pg 8

    William married Jane "Jeannie" Anderson 24 Apr 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Walter Anderson and Mary Anderson) was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary A. Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1863, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1903, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. William Thompson Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1920, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    3. 4. Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Eliza Davidson Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Walter Cameron Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1908, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Robert G. Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Apr 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Ada M. D. Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1940; was buried , McAllister Cemetery, , Montgomery Co., Georgia, USA.
    8. 9. Maude Ethel Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary A. Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 1863, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1903, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary A. Hamilton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340781
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Mary married Charles B. Hamilton 27 Apr 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born Abt 1860, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  William Thompson Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1920, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122867559
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129356
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian


  3. 4.  Jean Murray "Jennie" Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 21 Nov 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1919, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jean Murray "Jennie" Carswell
    • Name: Jennie Patterson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339454
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Passing of Mrs. (Rev.) Carswell - A Great Church Worker Succumbs Practically in Harness

    An esteemed native of, Ayr in the person of Mrs. (Rev.) David Carswell of McKillop passed away suddenly late Friday night at her home near Seaforth, aged 51 years. She was a great worker in the church and had presided at a meeting of ladies that afternoon, when she was stricken with apoplexy, thus practically dieing in the harness. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Wm. Patterson of Ayr. She was born and married here, the later event taking place on Oct. 24, 1894. Her husband is a native of Glenmorris, where his relatives still reside. Mr. Carswell has been pastor of the Presbyterian Church in McKillop for about 15 years, during which time the deceased by her devotion and personal worth in every good work gained the esteem of the entire community and wielded a far reaching influence. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters: Jean, a teacher, and Helen, a second-year undergraduate of the University of Toronto, and one son, Gordon; also her father, Mr. Patterson, two sisters and two brothers, viz., Mrs. A. Dudman of Savanah, Georgia, Mrs. John Alan, Galt, Robt. G. Patterson, London, and Wm. T. Patterson, Winnipeg. The funeral service in McKillop on Monday was very largely attended, including about a dozen ministers. Among the latter were Revs. G. Hamilton, T. H. Brown, J.S. Hogg, S. McLean, D. Johnston, R.A. Lawdy, H. Moyer, G. Telfold, W.D. McIntosh and Robt. Ross. Rev. Dr. Larkin of Seaforth had charge of the service. Interment was made at Ayr on Monday afternoon, where the service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers here were Messrs. Jas. G. Fair, A.G. Watson, J.W. Henderson, Ed. Whitson, J.C. Kyle and John Allan (Galt). Among the friends from a distance who attended the last sad rites were the following: Mr. and Mrs. John Carswell and the Misses Elizabeth, Mary and Kate Carswell of Glenmorris; Mr. and Mrs. John Murray and Mr. and Mrs. John Allan of Galt; Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Patterson and son Cameron of London. Two elders of Carswell's church, Messrs. Carbill and Scarlett, accompanied himself and family.

    Ayr News - May 1, 1919, pg 1

    Jean married Rev. David Carswell 24 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David was born 3 Sep 1865, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Jean Carswell  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 11. Helen Carswell  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 12. Gordon Patterson Carswell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1905, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Feb 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Eliza Davidson Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 24 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622084
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340890
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Notes:

    Died, In Ayr, on the 29th January, 1875, at 10.30 o'clock, A.M., Eliza Davidson, Third daughter of Wm. Patterson, Aged 4 Years, 6 Months, and 5 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday, the 31st Instant, at Two O'Clock, P.M., from my Residence, to the Place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground. Yours Truly, William Patterson. Ayr, January 29th, 1875.


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies


  5. 6.  Walter Cameron Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 13 Mar 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1908, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622101
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340891
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Walter Patterson

    The death took place at Toronto on Monday of Walter C. Patterson, second son of Mr. Wm. Patterson, Walter St., Ayr, aged 35 years. The deceased had been ill for some months with Bright's Disease, and his end was not unexpected. He was a millwright by trade and a first-class mechanic. For seventeen years he held a prominent position with the Wm. And J. G. Greey firm, Toronto, who valued his services very highly and showed their appreciation by deeds of kindness all through his illness. A widow (nee Miss Eva Johnston of Toronto) survives, also his father, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to Ayr cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. D. I. Ellison. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Robt. Anderson, Ed Whitson, Robt. Scott, John Allan, Chisholm Scott and Thos. Johnston. Among the friends from a distance who were here attending the funeral were: Rev. and Mrs. David Carswell of McKillop; Mr. Wm. Patterson, Belleville; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Patterson, Detroit, Mich., and Mr. Thos. Johnston, Toronto.

    The Ayr News May 28 1908 pg 8


  6. 7.  Robert G. Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 3 May 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Apr 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56622202
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340777
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seed Traveler

    Notes:

    Death of R. G. Patterson - The sudden passing in Toronto on Sunday of Robert G. Patterson proved a great shock to his many Ayr friends and acquaintances. Deceased was a native of this village, being a son of the late William Patterson, and was 54 years of age. He was a traveler for the Rennie Seed Company for many years and never missed an opportunity of visiting the village of his birth where he was much esteemed. He last visited Ayr some three or four weeks ago when he appeared to be in poor health, caused, it is said, by injuries he received in a train wreck some months ago. Besides his widow and one son, Cameron, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Allan, Galt, and Mrs. C. McAllister, in the Southern States. There are also a number of more distant relatives in this community. The funeral took place by motor from Toronto on Tuesday to the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Apr 17 1930 pg 1

    Robert married Eva May Clements 16 Sep 1903, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Eva was born 12 Aug 1881, Chatham, Kent, England; died 22 Jul 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jul 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Cameron Clement Patterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1906; died 14 Mar 1978; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Ada M. D. Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 10 Oct 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1940; was buried , McAllister Cemetery, , Montgomery Co., Georgia, USA.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101223273
    • Name: Ada M. D. Dudman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58431
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyuterian

    Ada — Thomas Dudman. Thomas was born 1854; died 4 Jun 1913; was buried , Laurel Grove Cemetery, North Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Maude Ethel Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 18 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maude Ethel Allan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58442
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner Apprentice
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1944, East River Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. John E. Allan - Daughter of the Late William Patterson Passes in Her 61st Year - the death occurred Friday morning at her home on the East River road, Galt, of Maude Ethel Patterson, wife of John Edward Allan, in her 61st year. Mrs. Allan, who was devoted to her home and her family, was the mother of Mrs. George Denison, Ninth Concession, Galt, and Mrs. Harold Lough, R.N., Waterloo. The late Mrs. Allan was the youngest daughter of the late William and Jeannet Patterson of Ayr. She was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church and was active in the work of the Women's Missionary Society, of which she was an honorary life member. She was also a former Home Helpers secretary for the Guelph Presbyterial. She was a lover of flowers and her flower garden was admired and enjoyed by many who passed by her home. Besides her husband and two daughters, she leaves a small grandson, Jackie Lough, whose father is now serving with the Highland Light Infantry in France. Three brothers and five sisters predeceased her. The fune4ral took place from the T. Little and Son Ltd. Funeral Home, Galt, on Monday afternoon, interment being made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Oct 26 1944 pg 1

    Maude — John Edward Allan. John (son of Adam Allan, son of Adam Allan and Margaret Carberry) was born 14 Dec 1884, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario; died 4 Nov 1950, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Nov 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. G. T. Allan  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Ruth Carburg Allan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 16. Jean Patterson Allan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914; died 1987; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Jean Carswell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jean2, 1.William1) died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406222


  2. 11.  Helen Carswell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jean2, 1.William1) died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406223


  3. 12.  Gordon Patterson Carswell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jean2, 1.William1) was born 6 Apr 1905, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Feb 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339455

    Notes:

    Death of G. P. Carswell

    Gordon Patterson Carswell, an employee in the accounting branch of the Waterworks Department at the City Hall, Toronto, collapsed and died just as he arrived inside the door of his home at 68 Hillsdale Avenue West on Friday night. He left his office at the close of the day's business apparently in his customary health. Deceased was born at Seaforth, Ont., and was in his 24th year. He was the son of Rev. D. Carswell, well-known retired United Church minister and elder in College Street United Church, where deceased was a popular member of the choir, being deputy bass soloist, under the leadership of Ald. D. C. Macgregor. He is survived by his father and two sisters; one a Vice-Principal in a Toronto school, and the other living at London, Ont. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on the arrival of the morning train on Monday. The services were in charge of Rev. Dr. Wilson, pastor of College Street United Church, Toronto, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Curried of Ayr. The pallbearer's were Erle Sharp, A. G. Watson, W. R Anderson, Ayr; John Allan, Galt; Cameron Patterson, Gordon Kerr, Toronto, and W. J. Moon, Stevensville.

    The Ayr News Feb 20 1930 pg 8


  4. 13.  Cameron Clement Patterson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.William1) was born 1906; died 14 Mar 1978; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340779


  5. 14.  G. T. Allan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude2, 1.William1)

  6. 15.  Ruth Carburg Allan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude2, 1.William1) was born Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Ruth Carburg Denison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194908
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ruth — George Denison. [Group Sheet]


  7. 16.  Jean Patterson Allan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude2, 1.William1) was born 1914; died 1987; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104926182
    • Name: Jean Patterson Lough
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157601
    • Residence: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jean — Harold Percy Lough. Harold (son of Thomas Henry Lough and Augusta Marie Dunkel) was born 1918; died 15 Mar 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]