William Harkness

ID # 7112, (1841-1922)
FatherWilliam Harkness (1813-1911)
MotherMary McClelland (1813-1886)
BirthWilliam Harkness was born on 28 August 1841 at Scotland. 
BaptismHe was baptized on 10 October 1841 at Kirkmaiden by Drummore, Wigtown, Scotland. 
MarriageHe married Agnes McCrea
MarriageHe married Betsy Clark
DeathHe died on 3 May 1922 at North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Co., at age 80. 
BurialHe was buried on 5 May 1922 at Glen Morris Cemetery. 
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William Harkness
Christening Date: 10 Oct 1841
Christening Place: Kirkmaiden by Drummore, Wigtown, Scotland
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1841
Parents William Harkness and Mary McClelland.

The 1901 census at North Dumfries Township shows William's birth as 28 August 1842. His death registration shows his birth as Feby 1837. His birth and Christening record shows his date of birth as 28 August, 1841, which will no doubt be correct, especially as the names of his parents are confirmed on his death registration.

Death reg. 032568-22 North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Co.
William Harkness died on May 3, 1922, on lot 18, concession 7. Widowed. Farmer. Age 84 yrs., 9 months. Born Scotland Feby 1837.
26 years residence at place of death.
Parents William Harkness and Mary McLellan. both born Scotland.
Physician Dr. Ward Woolner. Informant James Harkness, RR4, Galt, son.
Burial Glenmorris on May 5th, 1922. 

Child of William Harkness and Agnes McCrea

Children of William Harkness and Betsy Clark

Last Edited2 Jul 2019