John Walter Bell: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

John Walter Bell was born 13 Oct 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339791
Occupation: 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; thrusher
Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Thrusher
Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Gravel pit
Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Died In Galt Hospital, on Monday, July 17, 1939 John Walter Bell In his 74th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Northumberland Street, Ayr, on Wednesday, July 19th, at 2.30 p.m. (Standard Time). Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Resting at Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, until Tuesday, July 18th, at 10.00 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Card

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Death of John W. Bell

John Walter Bell, a lifelong resident of this district, passed away Monday morning in Galt Hospital in his 74th year. He was born in North Dumfries Township, being a son of the late William and Magdalene Bell, and for the greater part of his life lived in this village. For over 30 years he was employed with the bridge and building department of the Canadian Pacific Railway, retiring eight years ago. Mr. Bell was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, Ayr. His wife, the former Margaret Fraser, predeceased him September 16, 1935. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Howard R. Beattie (Ruby), London; a son William Toronto; four brothers, James T, and Walter G., Ayr; Alexander of Galt and William, St. George; and one sister, Mrs. C. Conochie, Galt. Two brothers, Robert and Richard died many years ago. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery this (Wed.) afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 20 1939

John married Margaret "Maggie" Fraser 12 Jan 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Fraser and Margaret) was born 13 Mar 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Sep 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Mary M. Bell was born 13 Dec 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Ruby Jane Bell was born 9 Oct 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. William Bell was born Dec 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

2.	Mary M. Bell (1.John¹) was born 13 Dec 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339793

3.	Ruby Jane Bell (1.John¹) was born 9 Oct 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58385 Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

4.	William Bell (1.John¹) was born Dec 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195676 Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian