Jessie Isabelle "Isabelle" Lillico

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• Name: Jessie Isabelle "Isabelle" Main
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171848

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Mrs. Clifford T. Main

The death occurred suddenly in Woodstock Hospital on Monday at 8 p.m., of Jessie Isabelle Lillico, beloved wife of Clifford T. Main, 10th Concession of Blenheim, aged thirty years. Deceased was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murdo Lillico, and was born and had resided all her lifetime on the farm now occupied by her husband. She was of a bright, cheerful disposition and made hosts of friends, all of whom will greatly regret her untimely demise. She was a member of Knox United Church and took an active interest in the work of the church, being a member of the choir, and also several of the women's organizations. She was also a member of the Women's Institute. Her husband and parents will have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes place to the Ayr Cemetery (this Thursday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Feb 18 1932 pg 10

Jessie — Clifford Thompson Main. Clifford was born 12 Oct 1895, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171847

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MURDO McRAE LILLICO

Community Loses Prominent and Public-spirited Citizen in His. 78th year

After an illness of a few weeks; there passed away on Friday, January 21st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deans Cochrane, Murdo McRae Lillico, in his 78th year.

Born in Blenheim township, a son of the late Robert Lillico and Isabelle McRae, He farmed where Hugh Guthrie now resides until removing to Ayr some six years ago..

A lifelong member of Knox United Church, serving in various branches of the work, he was a member of Session and acted as clerk of that body for many years.

Mr. Lillico belonged to Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.P., and was a director of Ayr Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company for over 30 years.

Surviving is his widow, the former Margaret Gourlay a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Main (Isabelle), having predeceased him some 12 years. Also surviving is sister, Miss Elizabeth Lillico, Blenheim. township.

The Funeral

The funeral took place Monday, January 24th, with a private service at the house at 1: 30 attended by close relatives, At the church, members of the Session met as a body and acted as flower bearers. Vernon Ventham. kindly sang "The City and the Foursquare" Rev. R. A. Steed conducted the services assisted by Rev. Richard D. D., of Toronto and Rev. J. W. Currie. The pallbearers were: P. L. Gourlay, Murdo McRae, J. W. Maus, F. R. McGrogan, Hugh Guthrie and Richard Baxter. Internment took place in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 27 1944 pg 1

Murdo married Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Gourlay 28 Dec 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong) was born 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1947, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Aug 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287622
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Hamilton, on Sunday, August 17 1947 Margaret Gourlay Widow of Murdo Lillico, in her 80th year. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her brother, Alexander Gourlay, Piper Street, Ayr, on Wednesday, August 20th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Mrs. Murdo Lillico

Native of Blenheim Township Passes in Her 80th year

The death took place in Hamilton on Sunday, August 17, after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Murdo Lillico, in her 80th year.

Mrs. Lillico, whose maiden name was Margaret Helen Gourlay, was a daughter of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong. She was born in Blenheim Township. After her marriage to Mr. Lillico, she resided on the 11th concession, on the groom's farm, now owned by Hugh Guthrie. She and her husband moved to Ayr and resided here until her husband's death three years ago, when she was removed to Hamilton Hospital. A daughter, Mrs. Clifford Main, predeceased her a number of years ago.

She was a member of Knox United Church: also of the King's Daughters' Auxiliary and the Women's Association.

Surviving are two sisters. Mrs. E. S. Boddy, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and Miss Jessie, Ayr, and four brothers, George D; Gourlay, Paris; James A. Gourlay Willow Bunch, Sask.; Peter L. Gourlay and Alex Gourlay. Ayr.

The funeral took place this (Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 from the residence of her brother. Alex Gourlay, to the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Aug 21 1947

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In Memoriam. Died In Ayr, on Sunday, March 3, at 11 o'clock, a.m., Robert Lillico, In his 70th year. the Funeral Will take place on Wednesday March 6th, at 2: 30 P.M., from Knox Church, Ayr, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Robert — Isabella "Bella" McRae. Isabella (daughter of Murdo McRae and Ann McPherson) was born CALC 26 Nov 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Jul 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella "Bella" Lillico
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Died, In Blenheim, on Sabbath evening, the 26th inst., at 6 o'clock, Isabella, Beloved wife of Robert Lillico, Aged 34 years and 8 months. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., at ten o'clock. a.m., from her husband's residence, Lot 5, 11th Concession, Blenheim, to the place of interment, at Knox Church Burying-ground, Ayr. Blenheim, July 27th, 1874.

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• Name: Andrew Gourley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287616P
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 30th, at 10.30 o'clock p.m. Andrew Gourley, Aged 62 years and 6 months. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 1 1-2 miles west of Ayr (Slabtown) on Thursday July 2nd, at 2 o'clock p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, July 1st, 1891.

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Andrew — Jane Armstrong. Jane (daughter of John Armstrong and Jane McDowell) was born 23 Apr 1837, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland; was christened 27 May 1838, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland; died 3 Oct 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Oct 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Gourlay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194836
• Birth: 15 Apr 1838, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Demise of Mrs. Gourlay, Sr.

Died in Ayr, on Monday, Oct. 3, 1921, at 4: 30 o'clock am, Jane Armstrong, relict of the late Andrew Gourlay, in her 85th year. The deceased, who had been in failing health for some years dropped off quite suddenly. She was well and favorably known in the community, and deep regret will be felt among a large circle of sincere friends and relatives.

Born in Wigtonshire, Scotland, where she was also married, herself and husband came to Canada some 65 years ago, settling at Richwood and about 20 years later, after Mr. Gourlay's death, moved to Ayr, where she continued to reside until her demise. She was a Presbyterian and a faithful member of Knox United Church; also a worker in the Ladies' Aid Society. Outside of these activities, she devoted nearly all her time to the interests of her home and family, of whom there were 14 children, and 13 survive her - one, Alice, having lost her life in a railway wreck near Paris some years ago. The surviving members comprise five daughters and eight sons. They are - Mrs. Wm. Waugh, Innerkip; Mrs. Wm. Manson, Ayr; Mrs. Murdo Lillico, Blenheim; Mrs. E.S. Boddy, Portage Laprarie; Jessie, John and Robert at home; Thomas, William and James, in Manitoba; George in Paris; Peter near Ayr, and Alexander in Toronto.

Five sisters and two brothers are also living. Mrs. Peter Rodger resides in Greenfield; Mrs. John Ross and Mrs. Wm. Muir in Paris, and Thomas Armstrong in Woodstock. Another sister and another brother are in Australia. The funeral, which was private, took place from her late residence, Swan St., yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, Rev. Mr. Brown and Dr. Tomson officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. L. Black, G.D. Black, D. Lillico, J. Ennis, N. Walton, and Jas. Dennis.

Ayr News Oct 6 1921 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111902
• Residence: 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland

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Died, In the Township of Blenheim, on Wednesday, the 16th instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., Douglas Lillico, Sr., Aged 76 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, which will take place on Saturday, the 19th inst., at two o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, 11th Concession of Blenheim to the place of interment, (Knox's Church Burying Ground, Ayr.) Blenheim, March 17, 1870.

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Douglas married Elizabeth Taylor 22 Jul 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 15 Jul 1800, , Scotland; died 1 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Dec 1881, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111903
• Residence: 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, December 1st, at 10 o'clock A.M., Elizabeth Taylor, Relict of the late Douglas Lillico, Aged 80 Years, 4 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 1 o'clock, p.m., from the residence of her son, James Lillico, lot 7, concession 11, Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. December 1, 1881. Recorder Print, Ayr.

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• Name: Murdoch McRae
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44163P
• Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada

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ANDREW McRAE, farmer, South Dumfries, was born where he now resides, 30th Nov., 1848, and is a son of Murdoch and Ann McRae, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to Canada in 1835, and settled on the farm above mentioned, which consists of 100 acres of well improved land. The father died 22nd March, 1861, and the mother on 30th August, 1877. Andrew, our subject was married 29th Sept., 1871, to Isabella Robinson, who was born in the County of Waterloo, in May, 1847. She was a daughter of John and Isabella Robinson, the former of whom was a native of England, and the latter of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. McRae, who are members of the Presbyterian Church, were born two boys and two girls, viz., Isabella Y., Murdoch and Ann (twins), and John D. Mr. McRae has a substantial common school education, and has been so far blessed with prosperity in life. He has a nice comfortable home, and is happy with his little family gathered around him in peace and love.

\bThe history of the county of Brant, Ontario: containing a history of the county: its township, cities, towns, schools, J. H. Beers & Co. Warner, Beers & Co.

Murdo married Ann McPherson 27 May 1835, Croy & Dalcross Parish, Inverness, Scotland. Ann was born CALC 30 Dec 1806, , Scotland; died 30 Aug 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann McRae
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44235P
• Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada

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Died, In South Dumfries, on the 30th Instant, at 4 A.M., Ann McPherson, Relict of the late Murdo McRae, Aged 70 Years and 8 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, the 31st instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, Lot No. 36, Sixth Concession, South Dumfries, to the place of interment, Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, August 30, 1877.


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John — Jane McDowell. Jane was born Abt 1808, of, Minnigaff, , Wigtown, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41084