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James Aaron Peer

Birth	:	26 Feb 1826 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	26 Feb 1914 Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.3176689, -79.8148880
Description	:	The Gazette, Burlington, Ontario, Wed. Mar. 4, 1914-- Ended His Life - Aaron Peer Shot Himself Last Thursday Morning - On Thurs. morning last, the citizens of this village were shocked to learn that Mr. Aaron Peer, a well-known resident, who resided with his son Mr. Aaron Peer , Jr, Hurd Ave., had shot himself in the head with a revolver, death being instantaneous. He was 88 years of age. Mr. Peer had been ill for the past two months, but was able to be up around the house at times. On Thurs. morning he arose earlier than... Read More	The Gazette, Burlington, Ontario, Wed. Mar. 4, 1914-- Ended His Life - Aaron Peer Shot Himself Last Thursday Morning - On Thurs. morning last, the citizens of this village were shocked to learn that Mr. Aaron Peer, a well-known resident, who resided with his son Mr. Aaron Peer , Jr, Hurd Ave., had shot himself in the head with a revolver, death being instantaneous. He was 88 years of age. Mr. Peer had been ill for the past two months, but was able to be up around the house at times. On Thurs. morning he arose earlier than usual and came down and had his breakfast with the family. About 9:15, Mrs. Peer was hanging out some clothes in the yard and her husband was talking to Mr. Wm. Simons, when they heard a shot in the house. They all rushed into the house and upstaris to the father's bedroom where they found him lying on the floor breathing his last. A smoking revolver was in his hand. The old gentlemen had apparently sat down on the floor before a looking glass and placing the revolver to his head, pulled the trigger, the bullet penetrating his skull just below the ear. Dr. Peart was hastily summoned, but life was extinct when he arrived. He communicated with Coroner Dr. Speers, who after learning the circumstances, deemed an inquest unnecessary. It is thought Mr. Peer's illness caused his mental derangement, which resulted in his tragic end, as he was always of a jovial disposition. The late Mr. Peer was born in Beverly Township, and when a young man, moved to Nassageway Township, where he lived for a great many years. About twelve years ago he came to Burlington with his son and has resided here almost continuously ever since. For his age, he was a man of wonderful vitality, and up to the time of his sickness, worked every day. He is survived by five sons: Edward of Kilbride, John of Moffat, William, Aaron and George of Burlington and three daughters: Mrs. George Humphries of Toronto, Mrs. W.D. Tapp of Los Angeles, CA, and Mrs. William Rossin of North Dakota. The funeral took place on Sat. afternoon at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. A. Andrews officiated, and his five sons and Mr. Harmon McArthur of Kilbride acted as pall-bearers.

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James Aaron Peer's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
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James Aaron Peer death on 26 Feb 1914 in Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 43.3176689
Longitude: -79.8148880

Family Members:

Spouse

Children

William James Peer

(1856 - 1936)

Edward Wilford Peer

(1862 - 1946)

Elizabeth Matilda “Lila” Peer Rossin

(1870 - 1943)

John Henry Peer

(1872 - 1947)

George Philip Peer

(1874 - 1939)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.3176689, -79.8148880

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Coordinate: 43.3076300, -79.8939600

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Coordinate: 43.3754830, -79.8411230

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Coordinate: 43.3753500, -79.8433000

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Coordinate: 43.3373490, -79.8970480

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Coordinate: 43.2972570, -79.9056460

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