Robert K. Wyllie: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

1.	Robert K. Wyllie was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Wyllie and Jane Kennedy); died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125689 Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Generation: 2

William Wyllie was born 1845, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Wyllie, Esq and Jean L. "Jeannie" Beckett); died 30 Mar 1918, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125380
Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
Occupation: 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; clerk
Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Druggist
Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Death of William Wyllie - Mr. William Wyllie, who had been ill for some time, died at 4 o'clock, Saturday, March 30th, at his residence St. Johns Rd., Toronto. Mr. Wyllie was 72 years of age and had been a resident of West Toronto since 1885. He was born at Ayr, where he conducted a drug store for some time and was very highly esteemed in his home town. On going to West Toronto he started a drug business. He kept a diary of Toronto Junction suburb doings and his interesting notations are still in the possession of the family. Mr. Wyllie was a Presbyterian and was one of the founders of Victoria Presbyterian Church in West Toronto, and of which he was secretary for many years. He is survived by Mrs. Wyllie, a daughter (Mrs. McEachern) and a son (Robert) who has been overseas for two years. The funeral service was held at the family residence, on Monday night and on Tuesday the remains were brought here and interred in the Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 4 1918 pg 8

William married Jane Kennedy 7 Jan 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane was born 1846, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jane Kennedy was born 1846, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Name: Jane Wyllie
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125384
Residence: 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Demise of Mrs. Wm. Wyllie - The death occurred in Toronto on Monday of Mrs. Jane Wyllie, widow of the late William Wyllie, in her 80th year. Deceased lived in Ayr for a great many years where her husband conducted a drug business in the store now occupied by Bennett's hardware. The family removed to Toronto some thirty years ago but Mrs. Wyllie made frequent visits to Ayr where she was well-known and held in great esteem by many of the older residents. (Note: Last 1 or 2 sentences are not legible because of damaged image.)

The Ayr News Apr 2 1925 pg 1

Children:

Jennie Beckett Wyllie was born 24 Jun 1873, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1897, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Aug 1897, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
James Alfred Wyllie was born 10 Jul 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1909, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 May 1909, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Norman William Wyllie was born 16 Mar 1877, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1901, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
1. Robert K. Wyllie was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 3

Robert Wyllie, Esq was born 1802, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland; died 30 Sep 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55814552
Occupation: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
Occupation: 24 Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40762
Historic Building: CA 1845, 10 Water St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Creek Cottage
Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
Business: 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent for Marriage Licenses, and Agent for Canada Life Assurance & Western Insurance Co of Toronto
Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Post Master
Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
Death: 5 Sep 1876

Notes:

Died At his residence, "Creek Cottage," in the Village of Ayr, on Thursday, the 30th Instant, at 4.30 P.M., Robert Wyllie, Esq., Aged 71 Years. Funeral. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral, on Sabbath, the 3rd Instant, at One o'clock P.M., from his late residence to the place of interment, one and a half miles east of Ayr. Ayr, September 30, 1875.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Historic Building:
Constructed in the 1840's by Robert Wyllie. One story clapboard house. Other later owners were Robert Guthrie and Agnes McMillan. Designated building 4 Nov 1985 By-Law 848-85

Robert — Jean L. "Jeannie" Beckett. Jean (daughter of John Becket and Mary Wyllie) was born 1806, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland; died 2 Feb 1874, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Feb 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jean L. "Jeannie" Beckett was born 1806, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland (daughter of John Becket and Mary Wyllie); died 2 Feb 1874, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Feb 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55814651
Interesting: gave the village of Ayr its name
Name: Jean L. "Jeannie" Wyllie
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40989
Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Died, At her residence, "Creek Cottage," in the Village of Ayr, on Monday the 2nd inst., at 10: 30, P.M. Mrs. Robt. Wyllie, Aged 68 Years. Funeral, You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on Thursday, the 5th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from her late residence to the place of interment, one and one-half miles east of Ayr. Ayr, Feb. 3rd, 1874^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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At her residence, Creek Cottage, in Ayr, Mrs. Robert Wyllie, aged 68 years.

Galt Reporter Feb 6 1874 pg 3

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...John Wyllie was born in 1835 in Canada and married Margaret Pringle of Scotland. Together they had three children, Robert, Jane and John. They lived in a one storey house accompanied by a ¼ acre of land. It was John's mother that was given credit for naming Ayr based upon the many immigrants from Ayrshire. Mentioning it to her husband Robert, who pronounced it as the name of his new established post office in 1840, she had founded the name that continues to exist today...

The Postmaster's Son: John Wyllie: A man of great influence in the history of Ayr By Rachel Morgan Redshaw, Historical Researcher of the North Dumfries Municipal Heritage Committee

Children:

John Wyllie was born 12 Aug 1835, , Scotland; died 21 Dec 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Robert Wyllie was born 1840, Of, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1859, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. William Wyllie was born 1845, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1918, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth J. Wyllie was born 1851, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Alexander Wyllie was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 4

10.	John Becket was born Abt 1760, of, Kilwinning, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1843. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202872 John — Mary Wyllie. Mary was born 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

11.

Mary Wyllie was born 1780; died Yes, date unknown.

Other Events:

Name: Mary Becket
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205772

Children:

Elizabeth Becket was born 1801, Of, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1880, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Jean L. "Jeannie" Beckett was born 1806, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland; died 2 Feb 1874, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Feb 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.