George Douglas

1839 - 1916  (77 years)

• Name	George Douglas
  Birth	28 Jul 1839	Gerston, Halkirk, Scotland
  Gender	Male
  Death	21 Oct 1916	Acton, Esquesing, Halton, Ontario
  Person ID	I101593	First tree
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020

  
  

  Father	George Douglas,   b. 1806, Cathness, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Janet Mill,   b. Jan-Mar 1811, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	24 Jun 1831	Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
  Family ID	F748	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Manson,   b. 24 May 1839   d. 25 Nov 1903, Acton, Esquesing, Halton, Ontario (Age 64 years)
  Marriage	6 Dec 1862	Thurso, Scotland
  Children	1. Alexandria Douglas,   b. 11 Jan 1863   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Donald Douglas,   b. 1 Jun 1868, Caithness, Scotland d. 29 Dec 1907, Nassagaweya, Halton, Ontario (Age 39 years)   3. Janet Douglas,   b. 6 Jul 1869   d. Yes, date unknown   4. William Douglas,   b. 9 Sep 1873   d. Yes, date unknown   5. James Douglas,   b. 26 May 1881   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F756	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	24 Jan 2013

  
  

• Notes

  Douglas, George, News appeared in Acton Free Press, 26 Oct 1916, page 3,column 3 OBITUARY GEORGE DOUGLAS In the death of George Douglas last Saturday evening Esquesingtownship lost one of nature's noblemen. He was a man who enjoyed thehighest esteem of the neighborhood. True as steel, God-fearing andupright he was a friend and neighbor worth having. He was a son of Scotiaand was born in Caithnessshire in 1838. He came to Canada when a youngman of thirty-three with his wife and family of little ones in 1862. Hiswife was Margaret Manson, and for over forty years she was his faithfulhelpmeet and shared with him the hardships and struggles of pioneer dayswhen their farm was uncleared and little improved. Upon arrival in Canadaa few months were spent in Streetsville, but in 1873 Mr. Douglas came toEsquesing and worked for a number of years at Smith's Mills. The propertyon which the mills stood later came into his hands, and the finefarmestead, lot 18, con. 1, is the outcome. Mrs. Douglas passed away 13years ago. Alexandrina, Jessie, Bessie, William and James survive. MissBella Manson, a maiden sister of the mother, has been a valued friend andhelper in the home. Mr. Douglas had a serious illness nine years ago andfor the past five years has never had good health. Since June he hasgradually declined, but only for ten days prior to his death was heconfined to bed. He was a member of Knox Church and enjoyed its serviceswhen able to attend. He was also a member of Ivanhoe Camp, of the Sons ofScotland, and was the Camp's piper for many years. He loved the Scottishmusic and cheered many a Scottish heart with his playing of the pipes.The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon to Fairview Cemetery and wasattended by a large concourse of people. Rev. J. C. Wilson B.A.,officiated.