John Pringle Wyllie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126415
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telephone Operator
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery man - stable
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of John P. Willie - Although not unexpected, the news of the death of John P. Wyllie came as a great shock to the community on Thursday afternoon last. Deceased was a son of the late John Wyllie, and was in his 45th year. He had been ill for about six months with an internal trouble and suffered much pain, which was borne with great patience. He was born in Ayr and lived here nearly all his life, and was one of the most popular members of the community, being highly respected and beloved by everyone. In his younger days he was quite an athlete and was a well-known hockey player and curler, being a member of the Ayr Hockey team that competed in the finals with Kingston, for the champion ship of Ontario some years ago. He was a former chief of the Ayr Fire Brigade and a member of Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F. and of Ayr Lodge A.F. and A.M. Besides his mother he is survived by one brother, Robt. P. Wyllie of Oakland, California. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, to Ayr cemetery and was one of the most largely attended that has ever taken place in this village.

The Ayr News Mar 5 1914 pg 3

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• Occupation: 44 Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bank manager and Postmaster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58518
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dep. Postmaster
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk 4th Division Court
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; druggist
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; photographer
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Druggist
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Manager, Postmaster

John married Margaret Pringle Sep 1856. Margaret (daughter of John Pringle and Jane Laidlaw) was born 5 Nov 1836, Eildon, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland; died 3 Oct 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Oct 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Wyllie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58519
• Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
• Immigration: 1863, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Wyllie One of Ayr's Oldest Residents Called to Her Reward

The death occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, at 1 am, after an illness of a few weeks, of one of Ayr's oldest and most respected citizens in the person of Mrs. John Wyllie, in her 86th year. Deceased had been stricken with a slight stroke a couple of weeks ago, followed by an attack of pneumonia, and the end was not unexpected.

Mrs. Wyllie was a lady of many sterling qualities, and was much beloved by a wide circle of friends for her bright and cheerful disposition, and her readiness to assist in time of need.

Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Pringle, was born in Eldon, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, in November, 1836, and came to Ayr with her parents in 1852. In September, 1856, she was united in marriage with the last John Wyllie, who held the position of postmaster here for many years, up to the time of his demise about 15 years ago.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and always took a deep interest in all branches of church work.

Deceased is survived by one son, Mr. R.P. Wyllie, Oakland, Cal., as well as a number of more distant relatives in Ayr and vicinity. The funeral will take place today, (Thursday), at 3 pm to Ayr Cemetery.

Ayr News Oct 5 1922 pg 1

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• 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

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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.

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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]

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• 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

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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^.


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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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126420

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Ayr, March 13th, 1868. Sir: You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of John Pringle, Sen., Ayr, Who died on Friday the 13th instant, Aged 69 years. to the place of interment, Knox's Church Burying Ground, on Sabbath the 15th at half past one o'clock, P.M. Robert Pringle.


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John — Jane Laidlaw. Jane was born 1799, , Scotland; died 4 Sep 1881, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Sep 1881, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Pringle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126419
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202872

John — Mary Wyllie. Mary was born 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Becket
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205772