Thomas Cleland
ID # 6089, (1843-1900)
| Birth | Thomas Cleland was born in 1843 at Scotland. |
| Marriage | He married Melissa M. Burrows, daughter of Joseph Burrows and Charlotte Ribble, on 17 November 1875 at Galt, Waterloo Co., Ontario. Mrge reg. 011109-76 Galt, Waterloo Co. Thomas Cleland, 35, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. Born Scotland, residing Beverly. Parents James and Jennet Cleland. Melissa M. Burrows, 21, spinster, Presbyterian. Born Dumfries, residing Galt. Parents Joseph and Charlotte Burrows. Witnesses William illeg., Beverly, and Mary McCully, Galt. On 17 November, 1875, at Galt, by Rev. D. Smyth. |
| Death | He died on 16 May 1900 at Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co.. |
| Burial | He was buried at Section 4, Mountview Cemetery, Galt, Waterloo Co.. |
| Note | Death reg. 028742-00 Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co. Thomas Cleland died May 16, 1900. Age 57-10/12. Residence concession 6, lot 14. Farmer. Born Scotland. United Brethren. Physician and informant Dr. Manes. Per information on his marriage registration, the parents of Thomas were James and Jennet Cleland. The transcription of Kirkwall Cemetery shows James and Janet buried there. Buried next to them are William McClure and Isabella Preston. Of course, some years after the passing of Thomas, William McClure married Melissa Burrows Cleland. Obviously, the families knew each other. |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2018 |