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

Elizabeth "Betsy" Turnbull

Female 1829 - 1908  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth "Betsy" Turnbull was born 10 Feb 1829, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland; died 6 Feb 1908; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betsy Turnbull
    • Name: Elizabeth "Betsy" Aitken
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63027
    • Residence: 1855, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Residence: 1860, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Immigration: 1883
    • Residence: 1886, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1897, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth married George Aitken 15 Jun 1855, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland. George was born 1826, Alton, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 23 Sep 1886, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Or Scotland; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Potter "Maggie" Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Oct 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Esther Turnbull Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Apr 1858, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 8 Apr 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. George Turnbull Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1861, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 24 Sep 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1892, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Robert Turnbull Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1862, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 10 May 1935, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Thomas Turnbull Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1869, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1952; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Elizabeth — Aitken. was born Abt 1820; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Robert Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 8. Thomas Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 9. Margaret Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Potter "Maggie" Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 11 Apr 1856, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Oct 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172812
    • Residence: 1897, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  2. 3.  Esther Turnbull Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 2 Apr 1858, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 8 Apr 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40430
    • Residence: 1886, Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Thursday morning, 8th April, 1886, at 8:10 o'clock, Esther Turnbull, daughter of George and Betsy Aitkin, aged 28 years and 6 days.

    Funeral, on Saturday, 10th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from her father's residence, Ann St., (Gilholm's Survey), to Galt Cemetery.

    Galt Reporter Apr 9 1886 pg 8


  3. 4.  George Turnbull Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 2 Mar 1861, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 24 Sep 1892, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1892, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George Turnbull Aitkin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-420341
    • Occupation: 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; saddler
    • Occupation: 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; harness maker
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1892, Cameron St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Aitkin, George

    It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of one of our best citizens, Mr. George Aitkin, which took place on Saturday evening, at the family residence, on Cameron St. Mr. Aitkin was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxfordshire, Scotland, in 1860. He came to Canada and settled in Galt about 1880 and worked for some time for Saunders & Cranston, at the harness-making business, after which he bought out Mr. R. Murray, who moved away, but who returned again and they entered into a partnership, which they continued until Mr. Artkin's health became bad and he sold out to Mr. Murray. Of late years he has been employed in the office, (when his health permitted) of Mr. F. G. Allenby. He was married in 1884 to Miss Nellie Dunn, daughter of Mr. J. P. Dunn, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who survives him, together with three children, two girls and a boy, aged six, four and one year. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was followed to the grave by a large number friends and relatives.

    The Dumfries Reformer 30 Sep 1892 pg 1

    George married Ellen Pringle Scott "Nellie" Dunn 14 Feb 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born 16 Aug 1862, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1937, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1937, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Jean Davidson Atkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jun 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1970; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Elizabeth Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Aug 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 12. Lieutenant George James Aitken  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1968; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Robert Turnbull Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 Jul 1862, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 10 May 1935, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63029
    • Immigration: 1883, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1886, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker
    • Ordained: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Robert — Helen Spalding. Helen (daughter of John Spalding and Catherine Michie) was born 21 Jan 1870, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. George Spaulding Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1992, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    2. 14. Robert Bruce Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Thomas Turnbull Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 28 Sep 1869, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1952; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63030
    • Immigration: 1883, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Agent
    • Occupation: 1903, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; agent
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Thomas married Edith Helen Scrimger 10 Dec 1903, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of William R. Scrimger and Melissa Lucinda Anderson) was born CALC 3 Feb 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Jan 1930, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. William Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.  Robert Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-332566
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  7. 8.  Thomas Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-332567
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Post Office Clerk
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  8. 9.  Margaret Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-332568
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Jean Davidson Atkin Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 Jun 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1970; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Davidson Stauffer
    • Name: Jeannie Aitkin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63032
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saleslady, Jewellery Store
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Jean — Clive Bowman Stauffer. Clive (son of Joseph B. Stauffer and Magdalena "Lena" Clemens) was born 13 Jun 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1946; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Richard Clive Stauffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1988, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 11.  Elizabeth Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 26 Jul 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Aug 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lizzie Aitken
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67623
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  3. 12.  Lieutenant George James AitkenLieutenant George James Aitken Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 5 Oct 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1968; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 29th Regiment - 111th Battalion
    • Military: WW1, Lieutenant, 29th Regiment / 111th Battalion
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-354274
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 11 May 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; WW1
    • Occupation: 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; insurance clerk
    • Misfortune: 17 Feb 1968; killed in car accident along with spouse

    Notes:

    Military:
    Aitkin, George James Lieutenant. Was attached to 29th Regiment and enlisted with the 111th Battalion at Galt, May 11, 1916. He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Nellie Pringle Aitkin, 113 West Main St. S., Galt. Presbyterian.1a

    1aKitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One

    George married Jessie Helen McMurtry 6 Jun 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of William John McMurtry and Jessie Dickie Carrick) was born 20 Mar 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1968; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  George Spaulding Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Jan 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1992, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Wesley United Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208813
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1992, 18 Christopher Dr., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    AITKIN - George S. of 18 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, at the Hamilton General Hospital, on Wednesday, August 12th, 1992 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Velma Jean (Smith) Aitkin, dear brother of Bruce and his wife Marion Aitkin of Cambridge. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. George had lived most of his life in Cambridge, and was a life member of the Kiwanis Club of Cambridge, a member of the Probus Club, the Senior Men's Coffee Club at the Y.M.C.A., and he was a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a long time member of Wesley United Church. A Memorial Service will be held from the Corbett Funeral Home Chapel, 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge, on Friday, August 14th, 1992 at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. E. MacDonald officiating. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.


    Cambridge Reporter 13 Aug 1992

    George — Velma Jean Smith. Velma (daughter of William Allen Smith and Mabel Hunter) was born 22 Dec 1909; died 28 Jan 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Robert Bruce Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born May 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Name: Bruce Aitkin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208814
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    AITKIN, Robert Bruce - After a long illness at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday December 10, 1995 in his 86th year. Bruce Aitkin of Cambridge-Galt, beloved husband of Marion Aitkin (nee Barrie), dear father of Eleanor Matte and her husband Dennis of Orangeville, Helen Aitkin of Fergus, George Aitkin of Cambridge, Lois Cherry and her husband Nik of Rockwood and Robert Aitkin of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Anthony, Barrie, Owen, Robin, Allison, Emily, Carla, Cherin, and Lilian. Dear brother of the late George Spalding Aitkin (1992). Bruce Aitkin was a retired employee of the Post Office, a veteran of W.W.II, a life time member and elder of Central Presbyterian Church and actively involved in the Church Choir. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. A Service of Remembrance will be conducted at Central Presbyterian Church, Queen's Square, on Wednesday December 13, 1995 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Angus Sutherland officiating. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances to Central Presbyterian Church-Preservation Fund, Queen's Square, Cambridge N1S 1H4 or the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation - Palliative Care, 700 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge N1R 9Z9 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Little's Funeral Home, 223 Main Street East, Cambridge (623-1290).

    Cambridge Reporter 11 Dec 1895

    Robert — Marion G. Barrie. Marion (daughter of William Carrick Barrie and Agnes King) was born 1919; died 17 May 2013, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Eleanor Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Helen Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. George Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Lois Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 21. Robert Aitkin  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  William Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Jun 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207121
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Richard Clive Stauffer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jean3, 4.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 2 Jan 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1988, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: military, business
    • Military: WW2
    • Name: R. C. Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-414372

    Notes:

    "Richard Clive Stauffer was born in Galt on Jan. 2, 1922, the son of Clive Bowman Stauffer and Jean Davidson Aitkin. Mr. Stauffer joined the Highland Light Infantry of Canada in 1940, attaining the rank first of Lieutenant and, later, of Captain. He led his troops in the D-Day landing in Normandy and 4 weeks later was seriously wounded during the successful 12 hour battle for the French town of Buronon July 8, 1944. In 1953 Mr. Stauffer purchased the assets of T. A. Rutherford and Son Fuels and changed the company name to Stauffer Fuels. In 1956 Mr. Stauffer's company amalgamated with Galt Fuel and Supply Co.Ltd. to create Stauffer Quality Fuels Ltd. In 1960 another amalgamation took place, this time with Roos Fuels Company Ltd. to form Stauffer-Roos Fuels which was located at 101 Ainslie St. S. Mr. Stauffer died at Saugeen Memorial Hospital in Southampton on Sept. 22, 1988 and is buried in Mount View Cemetery."

    Cambridge Mosaic

    Richard — Catherine Isabelle "Isabelle" Scott. Catherine (daughter of Emerson Dean "Dean" Scott and Anna Jessie Wilhelmina "Ann" Hood) was born 17 Feb 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2018, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Peter George Stauffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1953, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 2004, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 17.  Eleanor Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (14.Robert3, 5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  3. 18.  Helen Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (14.Robert3, 5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  4. 19.  George Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (14.Robert3, 5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  5. 20.  Lois Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (14.Robert3, 5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  6. 21.  Robert Aitkin Descendancy chart to this point (14.Robert3, 5.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)