Lydia Eck

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• Name: Lydia Lundy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89093
• Residence: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Lydia — Dr. John Bostwick Lundy. John was born 23 Jan 1826, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89094
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Interesting: medical
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143121

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Frank Bostwick Lundy (1860-1910)
Physician and surgeon.

Born at Galt, Ontario on 12 January 1860, son of John Bostwick Lundy and Lydia Eck, brother of John Edgar Lundy , he obtained his medical training at Trinity Medical School, Toronto, and received his license in 1880. He moved to Manitoba and was entered in the first register of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba in 1882. He was a member of the Masons and the IOOF . He practised in Portage la Prairie until his death on 26 December 1910. Burial took place in Galt, Ontario.


Pioneers and Early Citizens of Manitoba

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DR. FRANK BARTWICK LUNDY, of Portage la Prairie, died suddenly at his home on December 26th, 1910. Dr. Lundy was born in Sheffield county, Ontario, in 1860, and received his early education at Galt. He began his medical studies in 1877 at Trinity College, Toronto, and graduated from that institution in 1880. After his post-graduate work, Dr. Lundy began practice in Dungannon, Ontario, where he remained until 1882, when he went to Portage la Prairie. There he practised until his death. Dr. Lundy was the eldest son of the late Dr. L. B. Lundy, of Galt, and a brother of Dr. J. E. Lundy, of Portage la Prairie.


The Canadian Medical Journal Association 1911 February; 1(2): 190\endash 191.

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• Interesting: life story
• Name: Nellie E. Graham
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63077
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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AN INTERVIEW WITH A SENIOR CITIZEN, MRS. J. Y. GRAHAM

By Carol Dunnett

A most rewarding experience for me during recent months was making the acquaintance of Mrs. Nellie Graham, widow of James Young Graham who was well-known in Galt for many years. Mrs. Graham, who will celebrate her 96th birthday on March 14, 1958, now resides at Preston Springs where she delights all those who come in contact with her with tales of her interesting family and the early history of this section of the country.

Born in Sheffield, Ontario, in 1862, Nellie Lundy Graham was the daughter of the late Dr. J. B. Lundy and Lydia Eck Lundy. Dr. Lundy was born in Whitchurch township near Newmarket, the son of Isaac and Kezia Bostwick Lundy. Isaac Lundy was a stern old Quaker from Pennsylvania who settled at Newmarket. It was the custom in those days for the head of the family to decide the future occupation of his children and Isaac had decreed that John B. should assume his responsibility on the farm. However, John B. revolted against the idea since it had always been his dream that one day he should become a doctor. Thus it was that he left home without his staid old father's permission, determined to start his career by teaching school. After attending Rockwood Academy and later Toronto Medical School, he married one of his former pupils, Miss Lydia Eck, and settled in Sheffield where he practised medicine in the old home located on the property presently owned by Dr. Seaton. This home was later burned, charred beyond recognition, and all the surrounding growth completely destroyed.

Mrs. Graham, recalling the old stone school at Sheffield, is pleased that it still stands. She remembers many trips through the "Toll Gate" at the intersection of Concession St. and the Hamilton Highway, then known as the "Macadamized Road."

In 1878 Dr. Lundy moved his family to Galt, to the Date residence on North Water St. In 1881 fire destroyed this house but they were able to save most of the furniture since the fire burned slowly. The "Tassie Boys" having come to watch the fire and make an attempt at helping, had a gay time parading down to Main St. with blackened faces. The wreckage and property were sold to Thomas Todd who rebuilt it and added a strip of land on each side. It is now occupied by his grandson, M. Milne Todd.

Of interest to many readers will be the marriages of two of Mrs. Graham's sisters. Kezia became the wife of F. G. Hughes, a dentist; Dorita, known as "Dete," the first wife of the late Dr. J. S. Wardlaw. Two brothers followed in their father's footsteps, Frank, a bachelor, becoming well-known in the field of medicine in Manitoba while Edgar married and also practised in Portage La Prairie. Dr. Edgar's son, Frank, is a medical doctor in Calgary.

In 1886 Nellie Lundy married James Young Graham, whose grandfather, Thomas Graham, emigrated from Ecclefechan, Scotland, in a sailing vessel around 1800. Thomas' wife, nee Carlyle (a cousin of the famous Thomas Carlyle), and eight children began the trip with him but Mrs. Graham became ill and passed away at Ellis Island.

The eldest son, William, at 18 years of age worked as a carpenter, later as a contractor for many of the old stone buildings in Galt, notably the City Hall and the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Brown. This residence, next door to First United Church, was owned and occupied for many years by Dr. Leslie King.

Thomas Graham was buried in the ground now known as High Park but his remains were later removed to the St. Andrew's St. cemetery. His tombstone with inscription is in the pergola there.

James Young Graham, son of William Graham, was apprenticed for three years to Henry Miller, the druggist. He opened his own drug store on Main St. in part of the location now occupied byWoolworth's store but later sold the business to Thomas McLelland and moved to the opposite side of the street.

The Graham family all belonged to Knox's Presbyterian Church, under Dr. J. K. Smith, first minister of the new church. James Graham was secretary of the Board of Managers for a time before his death in 1902. Mrs. Graham recalls that a series of revival meetings which drew large crowds, were held in the new Knox's church. As a result of these meetings First Church lost many of its members to Knox's. When the union of the churches took place many years after her husband's death, Mrs. Graham transferred her membership to First United Church.

As a bride Mrs. Graham was taken to her first home on Oak St., the property of which ran through to Spruce St. where the Narrow Fabrics factory now stands. John N. MacKendrick's old home was next door. In 1886 the property on McNaughton St. where the late Mr. MacKendrick built his new home was just a cow pasture. The grass was very poor but when remarks were made to this effect the MacKendrick's promptly reminded the speaker to consider the beautiful view of Galt which the cow had from her lofty height.

The Graham home which still stands had three stories at the back and 1 1/2 stories at the front and faced Spruce St. In this home Nellie and James Graham reared four daughters and one son. Isabel died at the age of 36. Christine became Mrs. George Lethbridge and now resides in London. George Lethbridge was the organist at Knox's church for several years. Jean married C. S. Evans, a son of W. E. Evans, a former master at the G.C.I. They live in Chatham. Evelyn married Harold Phin, a son of James P. Phin, once prominent citizen of Hespeler. She passed away in 1936. Dr. William Lundy Graham interned in Toronto General Hospital and in New York, later practising in Toronto. He was on the medical staff at Camp Borden until the end the second World War and has since retired. He did not marry.

After Mr. Graham's death, Mrs. Graham sold her property to Percy Fitch who represented the Narrow Fabrics Co. She then moved to 107 Wellington St., staying there until her children were out on their own, when she moved to Whitby where her daughter, Mrs. Phin, resided. She made her home with the Phins for 20 years after which she lived briefly in London, Ontario. Seven years ago she came to Preston Springs where she feels the ties of the past are much closer to her. Her love for the United Church has remained strong in her heart throughout the years, and, since coming to Preston she has become again a member at First United Church in Galt. While she is not able to attend services she welcomes a visit from Dr. Faichney periodically, and keeps up with the church's activities through the press.

Blessed with a clear mind and her eyesight, she takes a keen interest in the affairs of the community. The last of her generation, she is delighted with the news she receives about her grandchildren, most of whom have continued to favor medicine and science. The influence of her father, the well-known and beloved J. B. Lundy, who showed his determination to conquer at an early age, has been evident in the lives of her own children and grandchildren. Once again the combination of Pennsylvania and Scottish stock has contributed much to the growth and welfare of our local community and has continued to spread out to the east and to the west coast as the descendants of Isaac Lundy and Thomas Graham leave the mark of their sojourn here.

Forty-Fifth Annual Volume [1957] of the Waterloo Historical Society

Nellie married James Young Graham 5 Oct 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Graham and Isabella Laughton Young) was born 20 Mar 1854, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kesie Lundy
• Name: Kezia Lundy
• Name: Laura Kezia Hughes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65618
• Residence: 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Laura married Dr. Frank G. Hughes 7 Jun 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frank (son of George Hughes and Arminta Hawke) was born 5 Dec 1854, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346755
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146960015
• Name: Dorita Eloise Wardlaw
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104153

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MRS. WARDLAW'S DEATH

We deeply regret that we are called upon this week to announce the death of Mrs. (Dr.) Wardlaw, to whose serious illness reference was made in our last issue. Surrounded by her sorrowing relatives and friends, she quietly and peacefully passed away on Sabbath at noon, commending herself and all her dear ones to her Saviour and leaving messages for some of them who were unable to be present. It is just a little over two years since Mrs. Wardlaw's marriage and now after a severe illness, Inflammatory rheumatism and heart disease, of five weeks duration, borne with the utmost patience and Christian resignation, she has been taken home. As most of our readers are aware, the deceased was the youngest daughter of Dr. J. B. Lundy, late of Sheffield and Galt and now living in Preston and a sister of Mrs. F. G. Hughes and Mrs. J. Y. Graham, Galt. To the sorrowing husband, parents and friends, we extend the heart felt sympathy of the entire community in this their time of sorrow and trial. The funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. J. Porteous and Rev. J. Ridley, warm personal friends of the deceased, took place on Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock and were very largely attended.

The Weekly Reformer 27 Oct 1893 pg 1

Dorita married Dr. James Sime Wardlaw 5 Aug 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of John Wardlaw and Mary Ann Davidson) was born 29 Aug 1851, Tillicoultry, , Clackmannan, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1935, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346756
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Edgar Lundy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104154
• Occupation: 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor

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John Edgar Lundy (1875-?)
Physician and surgeon.

Born Sheffield, Ontario, 7 October 1875, son of John Bostwick and Lydia Lundy, brother of Frank Bostwick Lundy . Educated public school, College Institute, Galt, Ontario; Toronto University, Toronto, Ontario; Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland; Vienna. Began practice of medicine in Preston, Ontario, 1898. Moved to Manitoba, 1900. Director, Lake Manitou Sanitorium, Watrous, Saskatchewan; Medical Examiner, Mutual Life of Canada; Canada Life; Confederation Life; National Life; Great West; Sun; Crown; Aetna; British Empire; London and Lancashire Company General Hospital Surgeon, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway; Medical Officer Indian Dept.; Surgeon Canadian Pacific Railway Medical Officer 18^th Mounted Rifles. Married Agnes Duncan Barnett, 1904; has one son and one daughter. Club and Societies: Portage; AF & AM , IOOF . Recreation: shooting. Liberal; Anglican. Address: 205 Lorne Avenue, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

In 1911, Lundy practiced in the Newman Building, corner Saskatchewan and Main Streets, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Who's Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, 1911. C. W. Parker, editor. Canadian Press Association, Vancouver.

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Memorable Manitobans: John Edgar Lundy (1875-1913)
Physician and surgeon.

Born at Sheffield, Ontario on 7 October 1875, son of John Bostwick Lundy and Lydia Lundy, brother of Frank Bostwick Lundy, he was educated at the Sheffield public school, Galt College Institute, University of Toronto University, University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and in Vienna. He began a medical practice at Preston, Ontario in 1898 and moved to Manitoba in 1900, practicing in the Newman Building at the corner of Saskatchewan and Main Streets in Portage la Prairie. He was Director of the Lake Manitou Sanitorium at Watrous, Saskatchewan, a Medical Examiner for several companies, general hospital surgeon for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway, and Medical Officer to the Indian Department and the 18th Mounted Rifles. In 1904, he married Agnes Duncan Barnett (?-?) and they had one son and one daughter. He was a member of the Portage Club, AF & AM, IOOF, Liberal party, and Anglican church. In 1911, his address was 205 Lorne Avenue, Portage la Prairie. He died of tuberculosis at Portage la Prairie on 27 April 1913 and was buried at Galt, Ontario.

Sources:
Death registration, Manitoba Vital Statistics.

"Dr. J. E. Lundy dies at Portage," Winnipeg Telegram, 28 April 1913. [Manitoba Legislative Library, Biographical Scrapbook B5]

"Funeral of late Dr. Lundy," Winnipeg Telegram, 30 April 1913. [Manitoba Legislative Library, Biographical Scrapbook B5]

Who's Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, edited by C. W. Parker, Vancouver: Canadian Press Association, 1911.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 29 January 2017

Goldsborough, G. (2019). Memorable Manitobans: John Edgar Lundy (1875-1913). Mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 8 June 2019, from https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/lundy_je.shtml

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• Name: Christine T. Lethbridge
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55662
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Christine — George Lethbridge. George was born Abt 1887; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61346
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Evelyn Phin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212031
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Evelyn — Harold Percy Phin. Harold (son of Warden James Philip Phin, JP and Charlotte "Lottie" Roberts) was born 26 Feb 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61348

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• Name: Jean C. Evans
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61349
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jean — C. S. Evans. C. was born Abt 1892; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61350
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65619

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• Name: Kate Hughes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65620
• Residence: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65621