Andrew S. Elliott

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74456
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 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
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Andrew Elliott, a son of a Scottish immigrant to North Dumfries Township, was a great reader, which helped to prepare him to be a particularly competent lecturer on agricultural subjects.

He was an expert in livestock judging and judged in many parts of Canada and the United States. Greatly interested in Farmers' Institutes, he lectured for them in every province and twelve American states.

Elliott retired from farming in 1904 but continued judging livestock and lecturing until 1920. He also supervised twelve demonstration farms in Eastern Canada for the Dominion Department of Agriculture. A number of wealthy New England farmers commissioned him to go to Great Britain to purchase purebred sheep to improve their flocks.

He was an active member of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society for forty years, a member of the Kirk Session of Knox Presbyterian Church, Galt and a staunch Liberal.

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Andrew married Mary Common 12 Feb 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Common and Margaret Dixon) was born 15 Jun 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Elliott
• Name: Margaret M. "Maggie" Duffett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66282
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Margaret married Herbert Duffett 22 Oct 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herbert was born 11 Jul 1856, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1920, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 1920, Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Township, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Spragues Road, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74465
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Elliott was born in North Dumfries Township. He took over the family farm in 1904 and was well known as a breeder of Clydesdale horses and Tamworth hogs.

He was educated at Stone School, S.S. No. 19, Galt Collegiate Institute, and the Ontario Agricultural College and became a Farmer's Institute lecturer, and a livestock judge at fairs throughout Canada. During 1913-14 he was a member of a Board of Adjudicators appointed to assess damage to crops caused by smelters at Sudbury.

As a member of North Dumfries Township Council and reeve in 1921 he ran for Parliament and served for South Waterloo from 1921 to 1925, representing a Farmer-Labour coalition formed in protest against the Union Government which had survived the World War I.

In an executive capacity he served the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union (1924), the South Waterloo Liberal Association, the Central Dumfries Farmers Club and the North Dumfries Plowmen's Association. He was also a member of the Galt Suburban Roads Commission.

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William married Eva Amanda Croll 12 Apr 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of John Alexander Croll and Catherine Ada "Kate" Carroll) was born 4 Mar 1869, Clinton, Bruce Co., Ontario; died 1952; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287686
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Cuts Down a Bright Young Life - Terribly Sudden Death of Miss Effie Elliott, of North Dumfries.

Surprise and regret were freely expressed here Thursday, when it was announced that Miss Effie Elliott, of North Dumfries, had died at an early hour, that morning. Few, if any, were aware that she was ill and indeed, it could scarcely be said that she was ill at all. Deceased attended church twice on Sunday and was as bright, happy and healthy looking as usual and little thought they who conversed with the young lady that day, that the form then so full of life would so soon be still and cold in death. On Tuesday afternoon she complained of feeling ill and a physician was summoed, but he did not think that her condition was serious. On Wednesday, she was progressing favorably and continued to do so throughout the day. About 7 o'clock in the evening, Mr. Wm. Elliott, brother of deceased, left for town to meet his father, who has been addressing Farmers Institute meetings, in Eastern Ontario for the past three weeks and was to arrive on the 9: 35 C.P.R. train. When he left home the sister was apparently so much better that he did not think It necessary to call and see the doctor then in town. When father and son arrived home, about 11 p.m., the sick girl was no worse, although there was a look about her the father did not like. She was somewhat restless, but suffered no pain. Occasionally she would ask to be turned, apparently not being able to turn herself. Shortly after 3 o'clock, she asked her father to change her position, which he did. A few moments afterwards, she told him he had better send for the doctor. Mr. Wm. Elliott was immediately aroused, but before he got away the bright young life had gone out. She passed quietly and peacefully away, at 3.20 a.m., conscious to the last. When the physicians arrived they, of course, could not do anything. They ascribe death to a rupture of some sort. Effie R. Elliott was the second daughter of Mr. Andrew Elliott and was aged only 22 years and 3 months. She was a particularly bright young lady, possessed of a kindly and lovable disposition, one of the most popular ladies in the community and a general favorite with all with whom she came in contact. Her early and terribly sudden death will be sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her death is the first break in the family. Deceased was Secretary of Waterloo County W.C.T.U., having been appointed to that position at the last annual meeting. The funerai of the late Effie Elliott, daughter of Mr. Andrew Elliott, took place on Christmas afternoon from her father's residence, to Mount View cemetery. The deceased was exceedingly popular and the number of people who followed the cortege to the graveyard was very large, an eloquent tribute to the memory of the young lady who had been cut down, while yet in the spring time of life. Funerals never tend to make one merry, but such a one as the above is productive of real sorrow. The late Effie Elliott was a Joyous and light-hearted girl and her demise was so sudden and untimely, that but few knew she was ill before the intelligence came of her death. The gloom that has been cast by the sad event is only too real and It will be long before the effects of the shock which it caused to the feelings of. those who knew her ceases to be felt. Rev. Dr. Jackson conducted the services and peculiarly solemn and impressive they were. The floral tributes were very beautIful. Wreaths and bouquets of snow white flowers, the color most appropriate. bore silent testimony to the general grief. The pall-bearers were Messrs. George Telfer, Robert Elliott, Paul Nelson, James Cowan, William Hunter and Thomas Chisholm.

The Weekly Reformer 30 Dec 1896 pg 4

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Died. In North Dumfries, this (Thursday) morning, at 3.20 o'clock, Effie R. Elliott, Daughter of Andrew Elliott, Aged 22 years and 3 months. The Funeral Will take place at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon, from her father's residence, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, Dec. 24th, 1896.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74463
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74458
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Birth:
Tombstone Reads 1879

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• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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• Name: Jennie Bell Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287688
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In Hagersville, this (Saturday) morning, Jennie Bell, Daughter of Andrew Elliott, West Dumfries, Aged 16 years and two months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence at 2 o'clock, Monday afternoon, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Galt, July 24th, 1897.

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• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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• Name: Idaletta Grace "Ida" Anderson
• Name: Idelette Grace Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74459
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Birth:
Tombstone Reads 1884

Idaletta married Thomas Vair Anderson 24 Jun 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of John Anderson and Joan Vair) was born 16 Jun 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Jun 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice M. Thompson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-424642
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Alice — B. C. Thompson. [Group Sheet]

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Walter married Agnes Isabel Rothney 1940, Sherbrooke, , Québec, Canada. Agnes was born 1914; died 11 Oct 1999, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: R. R. #7 Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74467P
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3134572
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #Waterloo-74467P
• Military: 1918, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; Enlistment WW1
• Public Service: 1973, Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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Hugh C. Elliott was born on February 7, 1899, and operated the family farm in North Dumfries Township which had been settled by his grandfather in 1832.

After attending the Galt Collegiate Institute, he graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College with a B.S.A. degree. In 1918-19, he was in the advance party of the 16^th Field Company, Canadian Engineers, C.E.F., Siberia in Vladivostok.

He was active in the municipal affairs of North Dumfries serving as Clerk and Treasurer from 1933 to 1971, secretary-treasurer
of the Area School Board from 1946 to 1952, and of the High School District Board from 1929 to 1967. In 1945, he was President of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society and the Secretary-Treasurer from 1946 to 1952, as well as being a charter director of Doon Pioneer Village.

His experience in municipal affairs, farming and his concern for conservation work led to various offices on the Grand Valley Conservation Authority from 1966 to 1974, and was appointed to the G.R.C.A. Honour Roll in 1976

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Hugh C. Elliott

A North Dumfries Township clerk-treasurer for nearly four decades, Hugh Croll Elliott, passed away Friday, March 17, 1995 at Telfer Place, Paris. He was in his 97th year. Born in Galt, Mr. Elliott was a son of the late William Elliott and Eva Croll. Until 1989 he lived on the land in North Dumfries Township that had been settled by his great-grandfather in 1832. He served with the advance party of the 16th Field Company, Canadian Engineers, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Vladivostok, Siberia, 1918-1919. Graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, 1923 with a B.S.A. degree. Mr. Elliott was clerk and treasurer of North Dumfries Township from 1933-1971. He was secretary-treasurer of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society 1946-1952; secretary-treasurer of the Grand Valley Conservation Authority 1952-1963 and served on the executive committees of the G.V.CA., the Grand River Conservation Authority and the board of directors of Doon Pioneer Village. In 1967, Mr. Elliott was awarded the Canadian Centennial medal for municipal service. Predeceased by his first wife, Jean Barrie and an infant daughter Mary. He is survived by his wife Irene Fink; daughters Janet and her husband Edward Buckley of Ithaca, New York and Helen and her husband Ken-neth Hollidge of Kitchener; stepdaughter Patricia and her husband Reynold Scharf of Cayley, Alberta; nine grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. According to Mr. Elliott's wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at Knox's (Galt) Presbyterian Church, Queen's Square, Cambridge today (Wednesday) at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. Linda Ewing officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Little's Funeral Home, Cambridge.

The Ayr News 22 Mar 1995 pg 15

Hugh married Joan Aitchison Barrie 18 Dec 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joan (daughter of Reeve George Redpath Barrie and Mary Carrick) was born 18 Oct 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Feb 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Hugh — Irene Fink. [Group Sheet]

Janet — Edward Buckley. [Group Sheet]

Helen — Kenneth Hollidge. [Group Sheet]

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