The Jardine family of Hespeler, Ont. originated in Scotland, near Glasgow. William Jordan, (Jardine), collier, married Catherine Bell in 1814. Andrew Bell Jardine, their son, a machinist, married Isabella Dawson in 1844 and came to Canada from Scotland ca. 1854. He and his family moved from Toronto to Hespeler, Ont. ca. 1862 to start a foundry business. This was A.B. Jardine Co. Ltd., one of the pioneer industries of the area, which Andrew owned in partnership with other family members including James Jardine, Peter Jardine and James Dawson.
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This documents consists of two separate dated statements: "Kilbride, 14 June, 1814. William Jordan and Catherine Bell both in this parish have, on the three preceding Sabbaths, been regularly proclaimed in this church and no objections offered. Thomas Bryce, Sess. Clks [here the handwriting changes] This 15 of June 1814. The above parties were joined in marriage at Glasgow by J.M. Lockhart Minr.