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James Cavers

Male 1808 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Cavers was born CA 1808, Robertson Parish, Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68490
    • Occupation: 1851, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; general labourer

    James married Jane Boyle 28 Nov 1825, Cavers, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Jane was born CA 1808, Cavery Parish, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jane Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1826, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 1 Jul 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Margaret Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was christened 30 Apr 1829, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Isabella Colthread Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 20 Feb 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 9 Mar 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 23 Jun 1916, Minto Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Joannah "Janet" Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1834, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 21 Dec 1834, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Walter Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Aug 1841, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Jul 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jane Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 27 Sep 1826, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 1 Jul 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Waldie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68487
    • Residence: 1851, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Jane — George Waldie. George was born 5 Jun 1827, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 27 Apr 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was christened 30 Apr 1829, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68495


  3. 4.  Isabella Colthread Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born CALC 20 Feb 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 9 Mar 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 23 Jun 1916, Minto Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236560118
    • Name: Isabella Colthread Cowan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68493
    • Residence: 1851, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Isabella married James Cowan 16 Jul 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Scott Cowan and Ann Mathison) was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1891; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. James Scott Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 8. Jeannie Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Joannah "Janet" Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1834, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 21 Dec 1834, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68494
    • Residence: 1851, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland


  5. 6.  Walter Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 3 Aug 1841, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Jul 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67362
    • Residence: 1851, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Immigration: 1860, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1865, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Worker
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteian
    • Retired: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Walter married Rebekah Wilkinson 6 Feb 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebekah (daughter of Sal Wilkinson and Catherine Bain) was born 1 Jun 1838, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 13 May 1909; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Jane Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 10. Catharine Baird Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Jan 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 11. Elizabeth Jane Bole Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Jun 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 12. Rebecca Jemima Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Mar 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1953; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 13. James John Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 14. Walter D. Cavers  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  James Scott Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Isabella2, 1.James1) was born 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236560153
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276262
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1914, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; hog commisioner


  2. 8.  Jeannie Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Isabella2, 1.James1) was born Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276263
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.


  3. 9.  Jane Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138793
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada


  4. 10.  Catharine Baird Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 6 Dec 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Jan 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katie Cavers
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138797
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada


  5. 11.  Elizabeth Jane Bole Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 8 Jun 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Jun 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Jane Bole Avery
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138798
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1899, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth married Charles Avery 13 Dec 1899, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born 1871, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Rebecca Jemima Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 12 Jan 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Mar 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1953; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Jemima Mellis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138800
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Church 1 St. Andrew'S Presbyterian Incomplete 1848-1861, Church 2 United Presbyterian Church Galt 1857 1870 , Church 3 St. Andrew'S Presbyterian Baptisms 1861 1874 , Church 4 Union Church 1870 1880 , Church 5 Central Presbyterian Church 1880 1904 To Be Put Into Introduction. Make Correction To 307 Area.

    Rebecca married Frederick Clark Mellis 9 Mar 1906, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick (son of Thomas Mellis and Julia Clark) was born 9 Mar 1872, , Scotland; died 27 Apr 1909; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Rebecca Clark Mellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1907, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Thomas Frederick "Fred" Mellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 1986, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 13.  James John Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138802
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1922, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada


  8. 14.  Walter D. Cavers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 12 Jun 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67366
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Undertaker Assistant, Furniture
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Rebecca Clark Mellis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Rebecca3, 6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 7 Jan 1907, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222311
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  2. 16.  Thomas Frederick "Fred" Mellis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Rebecca3, 6.Walter2, 1.James1) was born 26 Apr 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 1986, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222312
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    MELLIS, Thomas Frederick "Fred"

    Passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday, November 10, 1986, in his 78th year. Fred Mellis of 51 Crombie Street. Beloved husband of Elsie Woodison. Dear father of Barbara (Mrs. William Thomson) and Gayle (Mrs. Charles Coldham) both of Cambridge. Predeceased by one sister. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Mr. Mellis was born in Galt, April 26th, 1909 and was a retired employee of Babcock & Wilcox, employed for over 40 years. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, where the family will receive friends, on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services, will be held from the funeral home chapel, on Wednesday, November 12, 1986, at 3: 30 p.m. Interment Mount View Cemetery.

    Cambridge Reporter 1986

    Thomas — Elsie Winnifred Woodison. Elsie (daughter of James Woodison and Emily Louisa Halliday) was born 13 Jun 1912, Egham, , Surrey, England; died 26 Sep 2001; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Barbara Mellis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Gayle Mellis  Descendancy chart to this point


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