John Laird

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-399033
• Misfortune: 19 Jul 1831, Gulf of St. Lawrence, , Canada; shipwrecked on the "Lady Sherbrooke", lost his wife, three children, two brothers and three sisters
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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AN OLD LANDMARK GONE.

Mr. John Laird, who died at his residence in Haysville, on the 22nd inst., at the ripe age of 80 years, was in many respects a remarkable man. His was indeed an eventful life. He was a good specimen of the pioneers of Canada these men who have made this country what it is. He was born near Letterkenny, County of Donegal, Ireland, on the 26th of December, 1798. He left Londonderry for Quebec on the ill-fated ship " Lady Sherbrooke," commanded by Capt. Gamble. The ship was wrecked on Bird Island, off the coast of Newfoundland. Out of 350 passengers 27 souls were saved. The Captain was afterwards tried and condemned to be hanged for wrecking the vessel for the insurance money. Mr. Laird was taken off the rocks by a coal vessel, having lost his wife, three children, two brothers and three sisters, and everything else, even to his very hat. He worked his way to New York, where he got employment in a hat establishment.

At the request of the late R. Hays, Esq. whose sister he afterwards married, he came to Ingersoll and took up a farm. Here he took a job of chopping, and had to purchase an axe on credit but with indomitable perseverance he set to work to hew himself out a home in the wilds of Canada. With the intention of still pushing his fortune he came to Wilmot in the year 1836, along with Mr. Hays the founder of Haysville. Here he took up a farm and prospered in worldly matter, but another affliction overtook him. He was deprived of the partner of his toils and trials. He was again alone in the world, having no children alive, but his unwavering determination bore him through his solitary life.

After a length of time, happening to visit Ingersoll, he got introduced to, the family of Henry Crotty, Esq., whose daughter he afterwards married, and by her he had one son and three daughters. He son is Joseph A. Laird, Esq., Deputy-Reeve of Wilmot, and his eldest daughter, who passed away five years ago, was the wife of Mr. John S. Brown, of McKillop, County of Huron. The next eldest is Mrs. Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth, the youngest being Mrs. H. Davis, of Wingham. he last great bereavement of his life, and the hardest trial of all, was the loss of the mother of his family, the aged partner of his declining years.. This happened three months before his own demise. Life had now no charms for him. He longed to follow. His wish was gratified he was attacked with gangrene and passed calmly away after a few days respected and regretted by all who knew him. Huron Expositor.

Galt Reporter 10 Jan 1879 pg 3

Misfortune:
"The worst disaster of the early nineteenth century was the wreck of the Lady Sherbrooke (1831) at Cape Ray with the loss of 239 persons"

Outrageous Seas. (2016). Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2016, from https://books.google.ca/books?id=shWPE-0vzVEC&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35&dq=%22lady+sherbrooke%22+ship+wrecked&source=bl&ots=xrW-W0NzqR&sig=oKPi7vg0XU38-OfX2-TD9cgvcw8&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiD7aPAyIfPAhWMNT4KHSfuCY4Q6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=%22lady%20sherbrooke%22%20ship%20wrecked&f=false

John — Esther Hays. Esther (daughter of Hays) was born Between 1801 and 1802, , Donegal, Ireland; died 11 Jan 1841; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Mrs. John Laird Bef 1831, , Ireland. Mrs. was born CA 1800, , Ireland; died 19 Jul 1831, Gulf of St. Lawrence, , Canada. [Group Sheet]

John — Rebecca Crotty. Rebecca (daughter of Henry Crotty, Esq) was born 1808, , Limerick Co., Ireland; died 17 Sep 1878, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105573P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1874, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

Maria married John Smith Brown 24 Mar 1869, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1838, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 8 Oct 1914, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harpurhey Presbyterian Cemetery, Harpurhey, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Campbell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105574
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Jane — Dr. John L. Campbell. John (son of Duncan Campbell and Mary Jane Casemore) was born 30 Jun 1852, Missiner Township, , Ontario; died 16 Dec 1929, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of New Hamburg
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244850127
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31068P
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Marriage Contract: Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Business: 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joseph A. Laird - Merchant and Buyer, Shippier of all kinds of Grain, Flour, Seeds, etc.
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper

Joseph married Agnes Matilda Plumb 25 Jan 1871, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Robert Plum and Ruth Sangster) was born 4 Feb 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1934, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fanny Laird
• Name: Frances "Fanny" Davis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105575
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Frances married Henry Davis 19 Nov 1869, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Rev. William Davis and Mary Ann Reade) was born 4 Jun 1843, , Ireland; died 29 May 1922, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216496

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167666

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123530P
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1901, Irvin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died: at Berlin, on Tuesday, October 15th, 1901, Ruth R. Laird, Dearly beloved daughter of Mrs. J.A. Laird. The Funeral: Will take place from her mother's residence, Irvin Street, Berlin, on Friday, Oct. 18th, at 11 o'clock, a.m., to St. George's Church, New Hamburg, thence to New Hamburg Cemetery for interment, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card
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The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Laird, Irvin street, will regret to learn of the death of her daughter, Miss Ruth Laird, who has been an invalid for several years, which took place on Tuesday evening. Although suffering great pain she bore it with true Christian fortitude and her death, while not unexpected, will be sincerely regretted. The members of the family were present at the time of her death. The funeral will take place on Friday morning from her mother's residence on Irvin street to the depot, when the remains will be taken to New Hamburg on the 10.59 train for burial.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 17 Oct 1901, p. 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123531
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123532
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31071