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John Gillespie

Male 1843 - 1932  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Gillespie was born 14 Dec 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1932, RR5, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 28 Jun 1932, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72439
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John married Jennie Taylor Apr 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of Andrew Taylor and Margaret Scott) was born 10 Jul 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Marie Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1957; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. John Albert "Albert" Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1954, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Andrew T. Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Warden William Howard Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1968, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Mary Jennie Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1977; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Robert S. Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Aug 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Thomas Stewart Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Lillian Smith Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1975; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Marie Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 8 Mar 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1957; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maggie Gillespie
    • Name: Margaret Marie Telfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136971
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Margaret married Robert Shiel Telfer 5 Oct 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Thomas Telfer and Helen Tait) was born 23 Nov 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 Jul 1880, Central Presbyterian Church, Galt(Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1953; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  John Albert "Albert" Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 28 Apr 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1954, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: accident, railway, life story
    • Occupation: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Director of the Ayr Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co.
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72443
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Misfortune: 17 Mar 1954, near, Toronto, York Co., Ontario; killed in train accident

    Notes:

    J. Albert Gillespie, 72, prominent South Dumfries farmer, was killed this (Wednesday) morning when the crack C.P.R. diesel passenger stream-lined "Dayliner" was derailed at Dixie, near Toronto. Mr. Gillespie was aboard the train en route to Toronto to attend a Mutual Fire Underwriters' convention in his capacity as a director of the Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

    A. C. Becker

    Injured Another director of the Ayr company, A. C. Becker, Roseville, was injured in the accident but, according to hospital reports this (Wednesday) afternoon, his condition is not serious.


    R. G. Bailey, Member of Group

    R. G. Bailey, RR 6, Galt, also a director, was believed by his wife to have been aboard the train, but he was not listed in the casualty list compiled by the Toronto Star.


    Miss Laurie Maus, company secretary-treasurer, who is attending the convention, left Monday night, instead of today, in order that she could spend Tuesday on other business in Toronto.

    Two Directors Travel C.N.R.

    Directors William D. Foulds and Chester Lovett, of the Paris district, also left for the convention this morning, but travelled by C.N.R. out of Paris.

    Train Strikes Truck

    According to information supplied by Toronto newsmen, the Dayliner, which consists only of two steel constructed passenger coaches, struck a truck at the Dixie crossing about 10 a.m. while travelling at a high speed. The tremendous impact derailed the train, leaving a twisted mass of steel along the right-of-way. Preliminary investigation revealed only one man dead, and others injured.

    Highly Respected Resident

    Mr. Gillespie, a highly respected member of the community, was born in North Dumfries, on the farm now occupied by his brother, William H. Gillespie He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie. He moved to South Dumfries, two miles south of Ayr, more than years ago, where he became established as a very successful farmer. The late Mr. Gillespie was a valued member of Knox United Church, Ayr, where he was a member of the session and also the board of trustees. He had been on the board of directors of the Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company for many years, serving in several offices, including the presidency. Surviving are three sons, Robert J. of Hamilton, George T. of North Dumfries and Hugh at home; a daughter, Jenette, also at home, and several grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters, as follows: W. H. Gillespie and Mrs. R. G. Ford, North Dumfries; Andrew Gillespie, Fort William; Mrs. Robert Teller and Mrs. Lillian Culham, Galt.


    The Ayr News Mar 18 1954 pg 2

    John married Mary Carrick 5 Apr 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Robert John Carrick and Mary Ann Stalker) was born 16 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1952, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Jennette Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Robert John "Bob" Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1999, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 12. George Thomas Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 2008, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 May 2008, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 13. Hugh C. Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Andrew T. Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 30 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72444
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 5.  Warden William Howard Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 24 Jul 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1968, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: public service
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72445
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Elected Office: 1946, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo

    Notes:

    William H. Gillespie Passes

    William Howard Gillespie, RR.5, East River Road, Galt, died Thursday at his homestead farm, Rose Vega. He was 81. Mr. Gillespie was born on the farm where he died. He had resided there all his life. He was a member of First United Church, Galt, where he served as church elder for many years; at present he was an honorary elder. He was warden of Waterloo County in 1946 and had served as reeve of North Dumfries Township 1945-46. He had also served on the township council and was past president of South Waterloo Agricultural Society. He was the original chairman of the agricultural division of the Galt Board of Trade and was township representative on the Galt High School Board. He was also past president of the North Dumfries Plowmen's Association and also of the South Dumfries Farmers Club. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jean Isabel. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Ford; one son, John H. of RR 5, Galt; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Eleanor) Hilborn, of RR 5, Galt, and Mrs. John (Mary) Leeds of Guelph; two sisters, Mrs. R. G. (Mary) Ford, RR 4 Galt, and Mrs. Lillian Culham of Galt, and seven grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted Sunday with interment in Mount View Cemetery, Galt.

    The Ayr News Jul 18 1968 pg 9

    William married Elizabeth Campbell "Lizzie" Ford 9 Oct 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Ford and Mary Jane Campbell) was born 14 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1974; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Mary Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Jean Isabel "Isabel" Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1918, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 16. Eleanor Eileen Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 2005, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 17. John Howard "Jack" Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2010, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Mary Jennie Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 13 Jul 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1977; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Jennie Ford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72446P
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Mary married Robert G. Ford 3 Apr 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Robert Ford and Mary Jane Campbell) was born 4 Sep 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1980, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1980, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Margery Evelyn Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 2003, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 19. Marion Jean Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 20. Robert E. Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1925; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Robert S. Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 28 Aug 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72447
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1,
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant


  7. 8.  Thomas Stewart Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 13 Jul 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72448


  8. 9.  Lillian Smith Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 31 Aug 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1975; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lillian Smith Culham
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72449

    Lillian married James Leslie Hill Culham 23 Mar 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James was born 1900, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Jennette Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1)

  2. 11.  Robert John "Bob" Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 10 Oct 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1999, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341450
    • Residence: 1952, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Robert Gillespie

    Robert John (Bob) Gillespie (B.A., Sc. P. Eng.) passed away at the Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, on September 14, 1999. He was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen; father of Joan of Toronto, Paul and his wife Sherry of Toronto; and Ronald of Hamilton. Predeceased by daughter Carol Anne. Son of the late John Albert and Mary Gillespie of Ayr. Brother of George Gillespie and his wife Margaret of Ayr and Jennette Gillespie of Toronto. Brother of the late Hugh and Jean Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was retired from Canadian Oxygen Ltd. and was well known in the welding industry, having served in Toronto, Windsor and Hamilton for a period of over 40 years. He was an active member of St. Stephen on-the-Mount Anglican Church and served on the church council for several years. Funeral service was held Friday, September 17th at St. Stephen on-the-Mount Anglican Church. Cremation followed. Interment later, in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 22 Sep 1999 pg 12

    Robert — Kathleen Patricia "Kay" Holdsworth. Kathleen was born 17 Mar 1914; died 17 May 2004, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Carol Ann Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1943; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  George Thomas Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 2008, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 May 2008, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341453

    Notes:

    GILLESPIE, George Thomas - At Hamilton General Hospital, as a result of an accident, on Saturday, May 10, 2008, a lifelong and respected farmer of Ayr, in his 88th year. Beloved husband to the late Margaret Stoltz (2002); loved father to Anne Douglas (Larry) of Oakville, John (Mary) of RR 3, Ayr, and Jane Stoltz (Keith) of Listowel; cherished grandfather to Lorna (Steve), Graeme, Amy (Marty), Aidan (Alice), Aaron (Laura), Andrew, Melissa, Cameron, and Emily and great-grandfather to Brock. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, J. Albert Gillespie and the former Mary Carrick; his brothers, Robert and Hugh and a sister, Jennette. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Tuesday, May 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St., Ayr) on Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Hagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Knox United Church Renovation Project would be appreciated. Online condolences and/or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp, 519-632 8228.

    The Waterloo Region REcord May 12 2008

    George — Margaret Helen Stoltz. Margaret was born , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 2002, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Nov 2002, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Hugh C. Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 22 Aug 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341372
    • Residence: 1973, RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Hugh C. Gillespie Passes

    A well-known district man, Hugh C. Gillespie, RR 3, Ayr, passed away in K-W Hospital on Sunday. Mr. Gillespie, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, was born and lived all his life on the Gillespie home farm just south of Ayr. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving besides his wife, the former Jean Keith, Is a son Keith, at home; a sister Jennette of Toronto; and brother a Robert of Hamilton and George of RR 3, Ayr. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D.E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Maus, Arthur Faus, Alden Cochrane, Bill Little, Jim Leonard, and Bruce Robinson. Flower bearers were John and Ronald Gillespie, Ross Marshall, Edward Irwin, Bill Poll and Tom Keith.


    The Ayr News Aug 30 1973 pg 1

    Hugh — Jean Irene Keith. Jean was born 27 Dec 1922, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1991, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Keith Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 14.  Mary Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.John1)

    Mary — John Leeds. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Jean Isabel "Isabel" Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.John1) was born 28 Dec 1918, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-419372


  7. 16.  Eleanor Eileen Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.John1) was born 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 2005, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleanor Eileen Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-415214

    Notes:

    HILBORN, Eleanor Eileen

    Peacefully, on Friday, May 27, 2005, at People Care Centre, Tavistock, Eleanor Hilborn formerly of New Hamburg. She was born in North Dumfries Township, 84 years ago, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Ford) Gillespie. Eleanor was a member of the New Apostolic Church, New Hamburg, a member of the 39 Plus Club, New Hamburg, a member of the Haysville Sunshine Club and a life member of the Laura Rose Women's Institute, Cambridge. She enjoyed quilting as her hobby. Beloved wife of Roy Elton Hilborn, who predeceased her August 29, 1994. Loving mother of Anne & Bruce Catton of Paris. Ever remembered by her grandchildren, Scott and Tyler; and her great-granddaughter Jasmine. Dear sister of John (Jack) & Audrey Gillespie of Cambridge, and Mary Leeds of R. R. # 5, Guelph. Predeceased by her son, Donald James in 1972 and a sister Isabel and a brother-in-law, John Leeds. Friends & relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Sunday, from 2-5 p.m. and where the funeral service will be held, on Monday, May 30, 2005, at 2 p.m., with Michael Chapman officiating. Burial at a later date, in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge.

    The Record 28 May 2005 pg B7

    Eleanor married Roy Elton Hilborn 18 Oct 1944. Roy (son of James Hilborn and Mabel Shiry) was born 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1994, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1994, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Anne Elizabeth Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Donald James Hilborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1947, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1972, RR5, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 11 Jan 1972, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 17.  John Howard "Jack" Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.John1) was born 15 Mar 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2010, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-419399

    Notes:

    GILLESPIE, John "Jack" Howard

    Passed away peacefully, at Stirling Heights Long Term Care Centre, Cambridge, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Audrey Knapp. Loving father of Brian and his wife Pam of Cambridge, Helen Martin and her husband Dennis of West Montrose and Sandra Cressman and her husband Keith of Elora. Also survived by his loving grandchildren; Kyle, Katrina, Angela, Lauren, Emma, Shannon and Tracey. Survived by his sister, Mary Leeds of Elora and predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth Gillespie and his sister Eleanor Hillborn. Jack was born in Galt, on March 15, 1930 and had lived in the area all his life. An active member of First United Church and his community. Jack was a Holstein Judge, under the Rose Vega prefix, he was the recipient of two Master Breeder Shields, President of Ontario Holstein, and President of United Breeders' Director on the National Holstein Board. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Friday, September 3, 2010, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010, followed by a Memorial Service at First United Church, 15 Wellington Street, Cambridge, at 2: 30 p.m.

    Waterloo Region Record 3 Sep 2010

    John — Audrey Jane Knapp. Audrey was born 19 Mar 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Brian Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Helen Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. Sandra Gillespie  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 18.  Margery Evelyn Ford Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 2003, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margery Evelyn Perry
    • Name: Margery Evelyn Rutherford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340483

    Notes:

    Margery Perry

    Margery Evelyn Perry passed away peacefully at Park Lane Terrace, Paris, on Wednesday, March 19, 2003.

    Margery was the daughter of Robert G. and Mary (Gillespie) Ford, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her first husband, John K. Rutherford in 1952 and her second husband, Fred W. Perry in 1981.

    Survived by her sister, Marion Edgar, and her brother, Robert E. Ford and Marion; nieces and nephews: Jean Fraser, Larry Ford, Nancy Zincone, Carole and Lyle Edgar; great-nieces and nephews: Leanne McComb, Julie Firminger, Scott and Ryan Ford, Rachel, Clair and Michael Zincone and Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily Forte and Joan Edgar; great-great-nieces and nephews: Megan and Logan McComb and Tacoma and Trey Firminger; stepdaughter Pauline Williamson and stepsons: Jim, Jack and Frank Perry.

    Margery grew up on the family farm in North Dumfries, and after John Rutherford's death, trained as a Registered Nursing Assistant and was employed at the Galt Memorial Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1986. For 31 years she enjoyed nursing. Her retirement years have been spent at Marsdale Retirement Home.

    Mrs. Perry rested at Corbett Funeral Home, Cambridge where the funeral service was held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1: 00 pm, Rev. Merritt officiating.

    Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Mar 26 2003 pg 10

    Margery — John Knox Rutherford. John (son of Robert Henderson Rutherford and Elvina Georgine "Vina" Gress) was born 1918; died 1952; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Margery — Fred W. Perry. Fred was born 1898; died 1981; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 19.  Marion Jean Ford Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 30 Oct 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marion Jean Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340185
    • Residence: 1997, Alps Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    EDGAR, Marion Jean - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2006, at Lisaard House after a brief battle with cancer. She was in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Alexander Edgar who predeceased her in 1997. Loving mother to Carol of Ottawa and Lyle and his wife Donna of Ayr. Beloved grandmother of Greg, Rose, Mamie, Sarah and Emily Forte and special grandmother of Joanie Edgar. She is also survived by her brother Robert Ford and his wife Marian of Cambridge; her in-laws, Jean and William Stager of Oakville, Dorothy and Clifford Scott of Chatham, Dr. Hugh and Margaret Edgar of London and Bob McLeod and Mary Ovington of Woodstock. Aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Robert G. and Mary Ford; her sister Margery Perry, and in-laws, John Rutherford, Fred Perry, Robert Edgar and his wife Jeanette and Marjorie McLeod. Marion grew up on the Ford farm, Greenfield Road and spent 49 years on the Edgar farm on Alps Road before moving to the Village Condominiums in Ayr. She was very active in many areas including Knox United Church, the Ladies Bowling League and various cards clubs. She was a dear friend and supporter of many. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 (today) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. John McCauley officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Lisaard house would be greatly appreciated by her family (cards available from the funeral home) Wm. KIPP 442-3061.

    The Waterloo Region Record Jan 3 2006

    Marion — Alexander McAllister "Alex" Edgar. Alexander (son of William Gray Edgar and Alice Mae "Mae" Veitch) was born 9 Mar 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Carol Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Lyle Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 20.  Robert E. Ford Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 2 Aug 1925; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-419502

    Robert — Marion Joyce Edworthy. Marion was born 21 Apr 1925; died 24 May 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Jean Elizabeth Ford  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 31. Larry Ford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Nancy Ford  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Carol Ann Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Robert3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born 30 Oct 1943; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341452


  2. 22.  Keith Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Hugh3, 3.John2, 1.John1)

  3. 23.  Anne Elizabeth Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (16.Eleanor3, 5.William2, 1.John1)

    Anne — Bruce Catton. [Group Sheet]

    Anne — Ryan Whittier. [Group Sheet]


  4. 24.  Donald James Hilborn Descendancy chart to this point (16.Eleanor3, 5.William2, 1.John1) was born 1947, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1972, RR5, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 11 Jan 1972, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-415216

    Notes:

    Donald James Hilborn

    Passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 1972, at his residence, Route 5, Galt, Donald James Hilborn, in his 25th year. Dear son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hilborn of Route 5, Galt; dear grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth Gillespie of Route 5, Galt and dear brother of Anne (Mrs. Ryan Whittier) of Sheffield. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew St., Galt, where funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. Interment, Mount View cemetery, Galt.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Jan 1972 pg 23


  5. 25.  Brian Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.William2, 1.John1)

  6. 26.  Helen Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.William2, 1.John1)

    Helen — Dennis Martin. [Group Sheet]


  7. 27.  Sandra Gillespie Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.William2, 1.John1)

    Sandra — Keith Cressman. [Group Sheet]


  8. 28.  Carol Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (19.Marion3, 6.Mary2, 1.John1)

  9. 29.  Lyle Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (19.Marion3, 6.Mary2, 1.John1)

  10. 30.  Jean Elizabeth Ford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Robert3, 6.Mary2, 1.John1) died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Elizabeth Fraser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340237

    Jean — Kenneth Donald Fraser. Kenneth died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 31.  Larry Ford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Robert3, 6.Mary2, 1.John1)

  12. 32.  Nancy Ford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Robert3, 6.Mary2, 1.John1)

    Nancy — Dean Zincone. [Group Sheet]



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