James Livingston, MP

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• Business: Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baden Linseed Oil Works
• Historic Building: 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, Ontario; Castle Kilbride home of James Livingston
• Interesting: business, story, politics
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77451P
• Residence: 1841, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; flax dresser
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flax Dresser
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flax Manufacturer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; linseed and oil flax manufacturer
• Elected Office: 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Oil Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Website: 2007; wikipedia

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James Livingston was born in East Kilbride. Scotland, November 29,1838. He was educated at the same place, and came to Canada in 1856. Mr. Livingston is a merchant, but has for several years been largely interested in the cultivation of flax and the manufacturing of linseed oil. He married in June, 1861, Miss Louisa Liersch of Baden. He has been Reeve of the Township of Wilmot. In 1879 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for South Waterloo, and resigned in May, 1882. At the general election of 1882 he was first elected to the House of Commons, and was re-elected at the general elections of 1887, 1891 and 1896. A Reformer. Baden, O.

Personnel of the Senate and House of Commons, Eighth Parliament of Canada Elected June 23, 1896, Portraits and Biographies of the Members, Montreal, John Lovell & son 1898, pg 151

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JAMES LIVINGSTON, M.P.P., of Baden, is a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1838. Receiving a parish education, and spending some time at his father's trade of weaving, he came to Canada, and after a year spent in Mornington, Perth County, he entered the employ of Messrs. M. B. & J. S. Perrine, of Conestogo, where he was several years engaged as foreman in their flax manufacturing establishment. In 1865, in company with his elder brother John, he commenced flax growing at Wellesley Village, from which their business extended, until now they cultivate about 3,000 acres of that plant annually in different parts of the county. For the past seven years these gentlemen have carried on flax and linseed oil manufacturing at Baden, of which village they own the major part. The subject of our sketch has taken a very conspicuous part in public affairs as well, and during several terms has presided as Reeve of Wilmot. In June, 1879, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature for South Waterloo, as the candidate of the Liberal party, since which time he has held the seat in that body, discharging its duties with a degree of ability highly complimentary to himself and satisfactory to his constituents.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsell & Co., Toronto, Ont. 1881

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Death of Mr. James Livingston

The death of Mr. James Livingston ex M.P. for South Waterloo, occurred at his home in Baden on Thursday last, April 15^th, after an illness of a few days' duration, in his 82nd year.

The late Mr. Livingston was one of Canada's pioneer flax growers and linseed oil manufacturers.

He was born in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on November 27^th, 1858, and came to Canada in his early manhood, working in the flax industry for a number of years In 1865, in company with his elder brother, John, he commenced flax growing in Wellesley, from which their business extended until they were cultivating from 3,000 to 3,500 acres in flax in different parts of the country, and manufacturing oil at Baden.

In addition to being President of the Dominion Linseed Oil Co., the late Mr. Livingston was interested in the Yale Flax Co., in Michigan. He took a keen interest in the public affairs of the Township of Wilmot, and of the county. He was reeve for some years, during which he was member of the County Council. In June of 1878, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature for South Waterloo, and resigned in 1880 to become a candidate for the Dominion House. He opposed the late Senator S. Merner, of New Hamburg, whom he defeated, and held the seat until 1900, when he retired.

Besides his industrial and political activities, the late Mr. Livingston was interested in various financial institutions, being a director for many years of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co., president of the Yale State Bank and director of five others in the State of Michigan. He was also president of the A H. Hart Co., of New York.

The deceased is survived by two sons and three daughters, namely; John P., Baden; H. P., Toronto, Mrs. James McColl, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Aulay Morrison, Vancouver, and Miss Alice, Colorado Springs. Mrs. Livingston predeceased her husband sixteen years ago.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Baden cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 23, 1920

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A Fine House

The magnificent house of Mr. James Livingstone, Baden, is rapidly approaching completion. It will be, when fully completed, a marvel of beauty and convenience- large rooms, tastefully decorated in fresco work, and with hot and cold running water in all the rooms, bath rooms, steam-heating apparatus, gas fixtures etc. it will be the finest and most comfortable residence in the County. The only thing to be regretted about it is its exceeding plainness outside, no hint being given to the observer of the grandeur, within, though that to some would be a charm. A side- tower, in our opinion, have added greatly to its beauty, and helped to harmonize the external with the internal. It is a great wonder the owner ever would have erected such a residence where he has. One would have thought he would have chosen a larger town with its social, educational, and religious advantages, as the site for such a home- Berlin for instance. It would be so easy to live here and to go to and from business etc. But the owner knows his business best. We only throw out the hint the "any other man" may not make what we consider a great mistake.

Berlin Daily News August 14, 1878

Website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Kilbride

James married Louise Sophia Liersch 10 Jun 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Liersch and Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard) was born 14 Apr 1840, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa McColl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121177
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, , Saint Clair Co., Michigan

Louisa married James McColl 31 Jul 1889, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James was born 1859, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Morrison
• Name: Lizzie Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121178
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Elizabeth married Aulay MacAulay Morrison 18 Jul 1900, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aulay was born 15 Jun 1863, Baddeck, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93295P
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86224
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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DIED AT BADEN

Rebecca, Daughter of Mr. James Livingston, M. P., Passes Away

The sad news was received in town on Saturday, of the death of Miss Rebecca, third daughter of Mr. Jas. Livingston, the popular and esteemed M.P. for South Waterloo. The deceased young lady passed away at a few minutes after twelve o'clock, Friday evening. For about a year and a half she had been ailing from a lingering illness and during the past few weeks suffered much pain. Miss Livingston was in the 27th year of her age. She was an amiable young lady, of an affectionate disposition and her untimely demise will be received by the many friends of the family, in all parts of the county, with very great regret. Miss Livingston, in addition to her numerous good qualities, possessed a bright mind. She studied for some years at the Brantford Ladies' College, of which institution she was an honored graduate. Owing to the extreme illness of his daughter during the past few weeks and the uncertainty of her life. Mr. Livingston, M.P., has been prevented from attending regularly to his parliamentary duties and all friends will extend their sympathy. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, to the Baden cemetery and was one of the largest ever seen in Baden.

The Weekly Reformer 4 Jul 1895 pg 3

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• Name: Agnes E. Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86225P
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Agnes — J. A. Becker. J. was born 1865, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Helen Bricker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86230P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Barbara — Chester Irwin Bricker. Chester (son of John Bricker and Hannah Rosenberger) was born 1866, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77453P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86231P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77454P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Secretary & Tresurer, Oil Mill
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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John P. Livingston Dies at Baden

A prominent and life-long resident of Baden, Mr. John P. (Jack) Livingston, passed away at his home in Baden on Tuesday afternoon, aged 72 years. He had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was a son of the late James J. Livingston and Louisa Liersch, and was born at Baden on December 23, 1876. For many years he was associated with the Dominion Linseed Oil Company, Ltd., which was founded by his father. He was secretary-treasurer and manager of the Baden branch of the company and retired some years ago. Mr. Livingston was a member of the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce, the K-W Rotary Club and of the I.O.O.F. He was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, named after the family in tribute to their generous contributions. He donated the camp site for the Presbyterian camp located at Baden and was a director of the administrative board of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Mr. Livingston was interested in sports, particularly hockey and baseball, which he liberally supported, and he also helped to establish the Baden Band. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. Mr. Livingston was married to Miss Laura E. Holwell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Holwell of Baden, who predeceased him in 1939. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harris (Laura Louise) Veitch, Baden, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon with service at Livingston Presbyterian Church at 2: 30 o'clock. Rev. F. G. Stewart will officiate and internment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden.

New Hamburg independent, February 4, 1949

John married Laura Emma Margaret Holwell 30 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Frederick Holwell and Barbara Ernst) was born 23 Aug 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Philip Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77455
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper

Henry — Blanche Isabella Freeman. Blanche (daughter of Daniel Freeman and Josephine Reinhardt) was born 9 Feb 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77456
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77457
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Laura Louis Barbara Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86288P

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VEITCH, Mrs. Laura Louise On Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, at K-W Hospital, Laura Louise Veitch, of RR 3, Ayr and formerly of Castle Kilbride, Baden. She was born in Wilmot township, 70 years ago, a daughter of the late John Livingston and the former Laura Holwell. She was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, where she had been a member of the Ladies Aid and had played the organ in prior years; a member of the Kidney Foundation; was one of the founders and co-director of Wilmot Township Civil Defence and had a great love of reading and music. Beloved wife of Harris (Hap) Dunsmore Veitch, whom she married March 17, 1942; dear mother of James and his wife Lynda of Waterloo, Barbara and her husband John Goemans of RR 2, Gormley, Sherry and her husband Tom Pearson of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Lindsay Veitch and Jennifer and Laura Pearson. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m., on Saturday and until Monday, Sept. 12, 1988, at noon, when transfer will be made to Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, for service at 2 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Lois Cooke Johnson officiating. Interment to follow in Fairmount cemetery,Baden.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 sep 1988 pg B13

Laura married Sergeant Pilot Harris Carlton Dunsmore "Hap" Veitch 17 Mar 1942. Harris was born 27 Dec 1918, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — Lynda. [Group Sheet]

Sherry — Tom Pearson. [Group Sheet]