Thomas Gairdner1

M, #47741, b. 1767, d. 1840
Last Edited3 Sep 2025
     He was born in 1767.2 Thomas married Catherine Hutchison.1,3,2
     Thomas Gairdner died in 1840, Scotland.2
     
Thomas Gairdner left a will (known as a settlement) leaving legacies to his children: Thomas Gairdner, John Alexander, John (sic) Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine and noting that other children have had their share on 6 January 1840.

     (an unknown value.)4

Family

Catherine Hutchison b. c 1782, d. 28 Sep 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., John Alexander Gairdner, ; Baptized: 28 May 1810, Baptism Date: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland; Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother:Catharine Hutchison.
  2. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, Thomas GAIRDNER Christina POLLOCK Family
    ...Father
    Thomas GAIRDNER (1767-1840)
    Mother
    Catherine HUTCHISON (1782-1852. Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages."
  3. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Catherine Gairdner, Birth Date: 10 Sep 1816, Baptized: 23 Sep 1816, Baptism Place: Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catherine Hutchison.
  4. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
    "His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
    (Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
    There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.

    His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient

    NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers."
  5. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Thomas Gairdner, Birth Date: 22 Jul 1808, Baptized: 19 Aug 1808, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
  6. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, In response to my message including the obituary link for Christina Gairdner, Robin/Margaret responded that the tThomas Gairdner referenced was the son of Thomas Gairdner and Catherine Hutchison who were already in my database.
  7. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Mary Gairdner, Birth Date: 10 Apr 1812, Baptized: 12 May 1812, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
  8. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Beatrice Gairdner, Birth Date: 13 Jun 1814, Baptized: 07 Jul 1814, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Katrine Hutchison.
  9. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: James Archibald Gairdiner, Birth Date: 17 Feb 1819, Baptized: 12 Mar 1819, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdiner, Mother: Katren Hutchisen.
  10. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: David Gairdner, Birth Date: 04 Jul 1821, Baptized: 06 Aug 1821, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catherine Hutchison.
  11. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Robert Hutchison Gairdner, Birth Date: 11 Apr 1823, Birth Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Christian Hutchison.

Verna Gekill1,2

F, #47742, b. 1919, d. 26 July 2012
Father*John Gekill1,2 b. 1867, d. 5 Apr 1950
Mother*Harriet Elizabeth May1,2 b. 10 Nov 1879, d. 21 Nov 1929
Last Edited28 Apr 2023
     She was born in 1919, Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.3,2
     Verna Gekill died on 26 July 2012 at Meaford Long Term Care Centre, Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.3
     Verna Gekill was buried on 30 July 2012 at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario Canada.3
     Verna Gekill appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, John and Elizabeth Gekill.2
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Gekill who died 21 November 1929, her daughter, Verna Gekill at home, was listed as a survivor.4 Shewas Maid of Honor in the marriage of Amos Heslip andMarjory Grace Gekill on 17 October 1936.4
     In the obituary of John Gekill who died 5 April 1950, his daughter, Verna Gekill, at home in Thornbury, was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Hazel Irene Shaw who died 3 November 1975, her sister, Verna Gekill, of Thombury, was listed as a survivor.5

Citations

  1. [S13773] Thornbury Man, John Gekill, 83, Dies Wednesday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 06 Apr 1950, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  2. [S13777] John Gekill household, 02 J un 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood (township) Grey North, Ontario; Page: 1 & 2; Family: 12, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery: Verna Mildred Gekill.
  4. [S13774] Mrs. John Gekill DIed On Thursday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, The Sun Times, Page 5, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elizabeth Gekill nee May. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  5. [S1578] Susan Kennedy, online Susan Kennedy Family, Susan Kennedy (Ajax, Ontario), downloaded viewed Dec 2007, Susan Kennedy added this obituary to her family tree on Ancestry.com:.

Alexander Hamilton1,2,3

M, #47743, b. 23 December 1843, d. 30 July 1922
Father*Alexander Hamilton4
Mother*Jane (?)4
Last Edited1 May 2023
     He was born on 23 December 1843, Onondaga Twp., Brant County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.1,2,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1845 at Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada, since he was age 46 in the 1891 census.7 Alexander married Catherine Hutchinson Renwick on 15 October 1876, Port Hope, Onondaga Twp., Brant County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,7,5,6
     Alexander Hamilton died on 30 July 1922, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada at age 78 according to Ontario Death Registration 004720.3 The informant on his death registration was his cousin, Dr. John Hunter.3
     Alexander Hamilton was buried on 1 August 1922 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario Canada.3
     He was graduated in 1870 at University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.8
     Alexan and Cathrine Hamilton appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Port Hope, Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881, described as a Doctor. Their son Edwin A. was listed as living with them.5
     Alex and Katherina Hamilton appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, enumerated 8 April 1891, described as a Physician. Their son Alexander was listed as living with them.7
     Alexander and Kate H. Hamilton appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Physician. Their son Edwin A. was listed as living with them.2
     Alexander Hamilton and Catherine Hamilton appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, enumerated 8 June 1911, described as a Physician and a Presbyterian. Their son Alexander Edwin was listed as living with them.6 Alex Hamilton was the physician named on the death registration of Alex Edwin Hamilton on 26 March 1912.9

Family

Catherine Hutchinson Renwick b. 11 Apr 1847, d. 18 Feb 1917
Marriage*Alexander married Catherine Hutchinson Renwick on 15 October 1876, Port Hope, Onondaga Twp., Brant County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,7,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Alexander Hamilton (32) & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick (); Marriage: 15 Oct 1876, Durham, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Alexander & Jane Hamilton, Bride's Parents: , Registration #:.
  2. [S13791] Alexander Hamilton household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario; Page 9, Family No. 91, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  3. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Alexander Hamilton; Death: 30 Jul 1922, York, Ontario, Canada, Age: 78, Birth Date: abt 1844, Canada, Cause of Death: Apparently Cerebral Hemorrhage, Informant: Dr. John Hunter, Burial: Park Lawn, Registration #: 004720.
  4. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Alexander Hamilton (32) & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick (28); Marriage: 15 Oct 1876, Durham, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Alexander & Jane Hamilton, Bride's Parents: William Renwick & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick , Groom's Birthplace: , Bride's Birth Place: Clarke, Ontario, Registration #: 007128.
  5. [S13793] Alexan. Hamilton household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Port Hope, Durham East, Ontario; Page: 56; Family: 273, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C_13241.
  6. [S13794] Alexander Hamilton household, 08 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 6, Toronto Yest, Toronto, Ontario; Page 10, Family No: 108, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  7. [S13792] Alexander Hamilton household, 08 Apr 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, St. Patrick's ward, Toronto (city), Ontario; Page: 11; Family No: 53, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6372.
  8. [S3498] Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7833, Alexander Hamilton, Birth Date: 23 Dec 1843, Birth Place: Cataract, ON Ontario, Canada, Death Date: 30 Jul 1922, Death Place: Toronto, ON Ontario, Canada, JAMA Citation: 69:1259, Licenses: ON Ontario, 1871, Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto: Trinity Univ., 1870, (G), Practice Dates Places: Toronto, ON Ontario, Canada, 1871, Practice Specialities: Toronto, ON Ontario, Canada, 1871, Type Practice: Allopath. Hereinafter cited as Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929.
  9. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1940", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Alex Edwin Hamilton; Death: 26 Mar 1912, York, Ontario, Canada, Age: 33, Birth Date: abt 1879, Toronto, Ontario, Cause of Death: Pernicious Anemia, ; Informant: A. H. Niles, Registration #: 002645, He was a tracher. His physician was his father, Alex Hamilton, of the same address.
  10. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Alexander Edwin Hamilton, Birth: 16 Feb 1879, Durham, Durham, Ontario, Canada; Parents: Alexander Hamilton and Catherine Hutchinson Ranwic, Registration #: 020586. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.

Alexander Hamilton1

M, #47744
Last Edited27 Apr 2023
     Alexander married Jane (?)1

Family

Jane (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Alexander Hamilton (32) & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick (28); Marriage: 15 Oct 1876, Durham, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Alexander & Jane Hamilton, Bride's Parents: William Renwick & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick , Groom's Birthplace: , Bride's Birth Place: Clarke, Ontario, Registration #: 007128.

Jane (?)1

F, #47745
Last Edited27 Apr 2023
     Jane married Alexander Hamilton.1

Family

Alexander Hamilton
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Alexander Hamilton (32) & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick (28); Marriage: 15 Oct 1876, Durham, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Alexander & Jane Hamilton, Bride's Parents: William Renwick & Catherine Hutchinson Renwick , Groom's Birthplace: , Bride's Birth Place: Clarke, Ontario, Registration #: 007128.

Catherine Hutchison1,2

F, #47746, b. circa 1782, d. 28 September 1852
Last Edited3 Sep 2025
     She was born circa 1782, Scotland.3,2,4 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1786 at Lanarkshire, Scotland, since she was about 55 in the 1841 census.5 Catherine married Thomas Gairdner.6,1,2
     Catherine Hutchison died on 28 September 1852, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.3,2
     She was also known as Katrine Hutchison.7 She was also known as Catharine Hutchison.8
     Catherin appeared on the 1841 British Census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and she was listed as Independent.5,9
      appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Thomas Gairdner.4
     Research notes (29 August 2025):
I have contacted CemSearch for contact infor for the Clarke museum. I woud like to get a transcript of her gravemarker since it is difficult to read in the online photo.10

Family

Thomas Gairdner b. 1767, d. 1840
Marriage*Catherine married Thomas Gairdner.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., Catherine Gairdner, Birth Date: 10 Sep 1816, Baptized: 23 Sep 1816, Baptism Place: Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catherine Hutchison.
  2. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, Thomas GAIRDNER Christina POLLOCK Family
    ...Father
    Thomas GAIRDNER (1767-1840)
    Mother
    Catherine HUTCHISON (1782-1852. Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages."
  3. [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Catharine Gairdner, Maiden Name: Hutchison, Age: 70y, Cemetery: Lawrence / Waddell, Clarke Twp., ON, Canada, Comment: Catharine is buried here., Notes: Wife of Thomas Gairdner of Mid-Memphlar Lanark Scotland. Believed misspelled for Nemphlar, Lanark.
    Grave marker transcription:
    ...Catharine Hutchison...Scotland
    Sept 28, 1852     Aged 70 Years. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots.
  4. [S15920] Thomas Gairdner household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-11718, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, Servant, Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  5. [S15875] Thomas Gardiner household, 06 June 1841 Scotland Census, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, General Register Office for Scotland, Mr Thomas Gardiner, 30, Catherin Gardiner, 55, David Gardiner, 15, Catherin Davie, 2, Mary Frazer, 15, Elizabeth Wilson, 20.
  6. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: John Alexander Gairdner, ; Baptized: 28 May 1810, Baptism Date: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland; Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother:Catharine Hutchison.
  7. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Beatrice Gairdner, Birth Date: 13 Jun 1814, Baptized: 07 Jul 1814, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Katrine Hutchison.
  8. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: John Alexander Gairdner, Birth Date: 19 Apr 1810, Baptized: 28 May 1810, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
  9. [S15876] Dictionaries of the Scots Language , DSL Online, Dictionaries of the Scots Language; cited as "Dictionaries of the Scots Language., Definition of Portioner.
  10. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  11. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Thomas Gairdner, Birth Date: 22 Jul 1808, Baptized: 19 Aug 1808, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
  12. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, In response to my message including the obituary link for Christina Gairdner, Robin/Margaret responded that the tThomas Gairdner referenced was the son of Thomas Gairdner and Catherine Hutchison who were already in my database.
  13. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Mary Gairdner, Birth Date: 10 Apr 1812, Baptized: 12 May 1812, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
  14. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
    "His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
    (Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
    There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.

    His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient

    NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers."
  15. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: James Archibald Gairdiner, Birth Date: 17 Feb 1819, Baptized: 12 Mar 1819, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdiner, Mother: Katren Hutchisen.
  16. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: David Gairdner, Birth Date: 04 Jul 1821, Baptized: 06 Aug 1821, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catherine Hutchison.
  17. [S15920] 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, (Servant), Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  18. [S6741] "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", online Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950: Robert Hutchison Gairdner, Birth Date: 11 Apr 1823, Birth Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Christian Hutchison.

David Gairdner1,2,3

M, #47747, b. 4 July 1821, d. 10 July 1879
Father*Thomas Gairdner2 b. 1767, d. 1840
Mother*Catherine Hutchison2,4,3 b. c 1782, d. 28 Sep 1852
Last Edited3 Sep 2025
     He was born on 4 July 1821, Scotland.2,3 He was baptized on 6 August 1821 at Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1826 at Lanarkshire, Scotland, since he was about age 15 in the 1841 census.4 David married Rebecca White, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.5,1
     David Gairdner died on 10 July 1879, Ontario, Canada at age 58. I have been unable to find his Ontario Death Registration.6
     David Gairdner was buried at Kincardine Cemetery, Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario Canada.1,6
     David was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.7
     David appeared on the 1841 British Census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and he was listed as an Ap Joiner (apprentice joiner.)4,8
     David appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and he was listed as a merchant, living at Manvers.9

Family

Rebecca White b. 1822 or 1823, d. 13 Mar 1881
Marriage*David married Rebecca White, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.5,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Kincardine Cemetery: David GAIRDNER
    Grave marker transcription:
    Sacred To The Memory
    David Gairdner     Died     July 10, 1879     Aged 58 years...
    Native of ... Scotland
    Also     Rebecca     His Wife
    Died     March 13, 1881     Aged 57 Years. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario.
  2. [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., David Gairdner, Birth Date: 04 Jul 1821, Baptized: 06 Aug 1821, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catherine Hutchison.
  3. [S15920] Thomas Gairdner household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-11718, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, (Servant), Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  4. [S15875] Thomas Gardiner household, 06 June 1841 Scotland Census, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, General Register Office for Scotland, Mr Thomas Gardiner, 30, Catherin Gardiner, 55, David Gardiner, 15, Catherin Davie, 2, Mary Frazer, 15, Elizabeth Wilson, 20.
  5. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Robert Hutchison Gardner (26) & Jane C Sinclair (23); Marriage: 23 Jun 1880, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: David Gardner & Rebecca White, Bride's Parents: James Sinclair & Ellen Brown, Groom's Birthplace: Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Registration #: 001535.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Kincardine Cemetery: David Gairdner
    Grave marker transcription:
    Sacred To The Memory
    David Gairdner     Died     July 10, 1879     Aged 58 years...
    Native of ... Scotland.
  7. [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
    "His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
    (Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
    There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.

    His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient

    NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers". Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages."
  8. [S15876] Dictionaries of the Scots Language , DSL Online, Dictionaries of the Scots Language; cited as "Dictionaries of the Scots Language., Definition of Portioner.
  9. [S15920] 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, Servant, Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  10. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Robert Hutchison Gardner (26) & Jane C Sinclair (23); Marriage: 23 Jun 1880, Tiverton, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: David Gardner & Rebecca White, Bride's Parents: James Sinclair & Ellen Brown, Groom's Birthplace: , Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Registration #: 001535. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  11. [S7219] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952 (Publisher: Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan), Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; "Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan. NOTE: no images of the original documents are included in this database"; cited as "Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952., Robert H Gardner, Death Date: 18 Apr 1902, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, Death Age: 49 3 17, Birth Date: 01 Jan 1853, Birth Place: Canada, Father: David Gairdner (sic) (born Scotland), Mother: Rebecca White (born unknown), Occupation: Night Watchman, Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Axilla - one year, Informant: Jane Gardner, of the address where he died, File Number: 1672, Marital Status: Married, Spouse: Jane Gardner, Burial: 20 APr, 1902, Woodmen.

Rebecca White1,2,3

F, #47748, b. 1822 or 1823, d. 13 March 1881
Last Edited2 Sep 2025
     She was born in 1822 or 1823, England since she was 29 in the 1851 census.4 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1824 at England.1,3 Rebecca married David Gairdner, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.2,5
     Rebecca White died on 13 March 1881.3 The informant on her death registration was her son, Robert Gardner.1
     Rebecca appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and she was listed as a merchant, living at Manvers.6

Family

David Gairdner b. 4 Jul 1821, d. 10 Jul 1879
Child

Citations

  1. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Rebecca Gardner; Death: Mar 1881, Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, Death Age: 57, Birth Date: abt 1824, Birth Place: England, Cause of Death: Inflamtaion, Occupation: Housewife, Marital Status: N/A, Informant: Robert Gardner, Kincardine, Burial: N/A, Registration #: 001877.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Robert Hutchison Gardner (26) & Jane C Sinclair (23); Marriage: 23 Jun 1880, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: David Gardner & Rebecca White, Bride's Parents: James Sinclair & Ellen Brown, Groom's Birthplace: Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Registration #: 001535.
  3. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Kincardine Cemetery: Rebecca GAIRDNER née White
    Grave marker transcription:
    Sacred To The Memory
    David Gairdner     Died     July 10, 1879     Aged 58 years...
    Native of ... Scotland
    Also     Rebecca     His Wife
    Died     March 13, 1881     Aged 57 Years. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario.
  4. [S15920] Thomas Gairdner household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-11718, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, (Servant), Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  5. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Kincardine Cemetery: David GAIRDNER
    Grave marker transcription:
    Sacred To The Memory
    David Gairdner     Died     July 10, 1879     Aged 58 years...
    Native of ... Scotland
    Also     Rebecca     His Wife
    Died     March 13, 1881     Aged 57 Years.
  6. [S15920] 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, Servant, Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
  7. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Robert Hutchison Gardner (26) & Jane C Sinclair (23); Marriage: 23 Jun 1880, Tiverton, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: David Gardner & Rebecca White, Bride's Parents: James Sinclair & Ellen Brown, Groom's Birthplace: , Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Registration #: 001535. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  8. [S7219] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952 (Publisher: Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan), Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; "Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan. NOTE: no images of the original documents are included in this database"; cited as "Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952., Robert H Gardner, Death Date: 18 Apr 1902, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, Death Age: 49 3 17, Birth Date: 01 Jan 1853, Birth Place: Canada, Father: David Gairdner (sic) (born Scotland), Mother: Rebecca White (born unknown), Occupation: Night Watchman, Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Axilla - one year, Informant: Jane Gardner, of the address where he died, File Number: 1672, Marital Status: Married, Spouse: Jane Gardner, Burial: 20 APr, 1902, Woodmen.

Amos E. Heslip1

M, #47749, b. 1914, d. 2002
Last Edited12 Mar 2025
     He was born in 1914.1 Amos married Marjory Grace Gekill, at the Heathcote United parsonage, on 17 October 1936, Heathcote, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.2,3,4
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as the late Mrs. John Gekill. The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Verna Gekill and Kenneth Feighen (sic).4

     Amos E. Heslip was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario Canada.1
     Amos E. Heslip died in 2002.1
     The following article appeared in the Owen Sound, Ontario The Sun Times, 22 October 1936 :
Heslip-Gekill
     CLARKSBURG, Oct. 22. - A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnized at the Heathcote United parsonage on Saturday at 1.30 o'clock p.m., the Rev. Thomas R. White officiating, when Miss Marjory Grace Gekill, younger daughter of Mr. John and the late Mrs. Gekill, became the bride of Mr. Amos Heslip, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heslip, all of Collingwood township. The bridesmaid was the bride's sister, Miss Verna Gekill, and the groom was supported by Mr. Kenneth Feighen.
     After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Heslip left by motor for Huron County on their honeymoon. On return they will reside at Lorre In Collingwood township.5

Family

Marjory Grace Gekill b. 28 Jun 1915, d. 2002

Citations

  1. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Thornbury & Clarksburg Union Cemetery: Amos E. Heslip. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario.
  2. [S13773] Thornbury Man, John Gekill, 83, Dies Wednesday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 06 Apr 1950, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  3. [S13775] Obituaries: Mrs. Roy Shaw, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 05 Nov 1975, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Hazel Irene Shaw nee Gekill, 72. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  4. [S13774] Mrs. John Gekill DIed On Thursday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, The Sun Times, Page 5, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elizabeth Gekill nee May. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  5. [S13776] Weddings: Heslip - Gekill, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 22 Oct 1936, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Heslip - Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.