George Cochrane

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174486
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alden — Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Hands. Elizabeth was born 7 Aug 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Cochrane
• Occupation: school teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174485

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174492
• Residence: CA 1918, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ernest married Margaret Wallace Black 29 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Douglas Black and Mary Smith Guthrie) was born 21 May 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Wallace Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174495
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Margaret Cochrane

At her residence, Piper St., Ayr, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 1972, in her 82nd year, Margaret Wallace Black, beloved wife of Earnest A. Cochrane and dear mother of Mrs. Leslie (Mary) Donovan of Kitchener, Alden of Ayr, George, Mississauga and John of Brantford; sister of Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary Black, both of Ayr; eight grandchildren. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 11 Jury St., Paris, where service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m., interment in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Feb 1972 pg 23

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113741
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Thy Will Be Done Died In South Dumfries, on Wednesday, February 6th, 1918. at 2 p.m. Robert Cochrane Aged 59 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Con. 7, South Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Heaven is Our Home" Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of a Prominent Farmer
Robert Cochrane Summoned After Brief Illness

The community was sensibly shocked on Wednesday, Feb. 6, when it was learned that Mr. Robert Cochrane had been suddenly called from time to eternity. About a week previously he had attended a sale and became thoroughly chilled. On Saturday, however, he was in Paris, but the next day was stricken with acute inflammatory rheumatism. The disease made rapid progress, and although everything possibly was done to check it the effort proved futile. Mr. Cochrane was one of the most prominent agriculturists in the entire section, owning and cultivating one of the richest and best tilled farms in the province, frequently taking prizes on his products and in the field competition. As a horseman, stockbreeder and exhibitor, he also figured conspicuously, and in recent years was frequently called upon by the Department of Agriculture to act in the capacity of a judge, his decisions giving general satisfaction. From this it will be seen that in the demise of Mr. Cochrane the profession of Agriculture loses one of its leading exponents, the Church a faithful apostle, the community a worthy citizen, and the family a kind, indulgent father and husband. The deceased was still, ordinarily speaking, good for many years of usefulness, being yet under the sixty year mark, but Providence ruled otherwise, and many were the sincere friends who followed his remains to their last resting place with bowed heads and a keen sense of sorrow. He was married in 1881 to Christena Marshall, who survives, together with the following family: Ernest of Bright, Marshall of Galt, Robbie, Margaret and Grace at home. Two brothers and a sister also survive, viz.: James of Edmonton and John and Margaret of Ayr. As a sport Mr. Cochrane was an enthusiastic hunter, also a curler, being tankard skip for years, and winning a number of cups in quoit pitching contests. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted jointly by Rev. J.J. Brown and Dr. Thomson. Following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. John A. Manson, Albert Gillespie, Thos. Easton, John Easton, Paul Maeder and Wm. Manson.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1918 pg 1

Robert married Christina Marshall 18 Apr 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jun 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69623

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 27, 1944, at 1.15 p.m. Christina Marshall Widow of the late Robert Cochrane, in her 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, South Dumfries, on Thursday, June 29th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art." Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Lifelong Resident Passes

Mrs. Robert Cochrane, South of Ayr, Was Member of Pioneer Family

A lifelong resident of this community passed away on Tuesday at noon in the person of Mrs. Robert Cochrane, one mile south of Ayr, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Cochrane, whose maiden name was Christina Marshall, was a daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nicoll, Scottish pioneers. She was born on the Marshall homestead, now occupied by Clifford Faus, and had resided in South Dumfries township during the whole of her long lifetime. She was a member of Knox United Church, but, owing to the condition of her health, was unable to participate in the activities of church and other organizations for many years past. Mrs. Cochrane, whose husband predeceased her many years ago, is survived by the following family: Ernest Cochrane, Blenheim; A. Marshall Cochrane, Ayr; Mrs. Charles Gunn and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, South Dumfries, and Robert Cochrane, Ayr. Also surviving are one brother, Anthony Marshall, LeaCross, Sask., and 18 grandchildren. The funeral will take place from her late residence to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Jun 29 1944 pg 10

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MRS. CHRISTINA COCHRANE
By Record Correspondent

AYR. June 28. Mrs. Christina Cochrane, widow of Robert Cochrane, died early yesterday afternoon at her home, Lot 23, Fifth Concession of South Dumfries. She was 81 years of age. Mrs. Cochrane had been, troubled with arthritis fon many years. She attended Know United Church.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall, Surviving are three sons, Ernest of Blenheim Township, Albert and Robert of Ayr: two daughters, (Margaret) Mrs. Charles Gunn, Ayr, and (Mable) Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Paris, and one brother, Anton Marshall Leacross, Sask. Two brothers and four sisters predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Thursday with public service at the residence at 2:30. Interment will be made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R A. Steed will conduct the services. The remains will rest at the home after Thursday noon.

Kitchener Record 28 Jun 1944, Wed Page 17

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Died At "Wilton Farm," on Friday, May 6, 1949, at 12.30 a.m. George Douglas Black In his 89th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 8, Blenheim, on Monday, May 9th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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George D. Black
By Record Correspondent

AYR, May 6.-A lifelong resident of the district, George Douglas Black, 88, died today in the house where he was born, "Wilton Farm."
Mr. Black was born March 26, 1861, son of the late George and Mary Edgar Black, who came from Scotland. He was a member of Knox United Church:

He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Guthrie. They were married at Ayr March 9, 1887. Also surviving are three daughters, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary and Mrs. E. A. (Margaret) Cochrane, Ayr district.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, May 06, 1949 Page 7

George married Mary Smith Guthrie 9 Mar 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton) was born 1867, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1951, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jan 1951, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Smith Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87951

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Mrs. George D. Black Passes - A life dedicated to her family and God ended on Monday when death claimed Mary Smith Guthrie, widow of George D. Black, at her home on "Wilton Farm," Blenheim townline. The late Mrs. Black had been in indifferent health for some time and eventually succumbed to pneumonia following a fall in her home. Mrs. Black was a lifelong resident of the community and, in her prolonged span of nearly 84 years, she was a sterling example of the fine Scottish characteristics of Christian living and devoted motherhood. A daughter of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton, she was born on the farm now owned by her son-in-law, Ernest Cochrane, on the 9th concession. Her father was a Scottish pioneer in the district and her mother, though born near Ayr, originated from the same hardy race. These forebears could be best described as patriarchal families, for their descendants branched out through this community until they now number in the scores. In 1887 she was married to George D. Black, who predeceased her, a year and a half ago. The wedding took place at the farm home now owned by William Kinnaird, Jr., directly across the road from the farm where the couple spent the remainder of their days. This union was blessed with one son, George Inglis, who passed away a few years ago, and three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Cochrane (Margaret), Misses Elizabeth and Mary, residing at home. Working together and living the joys and disappointments of life together, Mr. and Mrs. Black found the years slipped by only too rapidly. But it was a divine blessing that two people so extremely happy should not soon be parted, and they enjoyed the singular distinction of celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary before Mr. Black's death. Originally Mrs. Black was a devout Presbyterian, one of the foremost members of Stanley Street Church in Ayr, but transferred her membership to Knox United when church union was consummated. Her intense interest in the missionary work of the church found an outlet in the Woman's Missionary Society, where her sustained efforts were rewarded with a life membership in the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary. In social life, she turned to the Ayr Women's Institute which benefited for many years by her unceasing efforts toward its advancement. For the most part, however, Mrs. Black found her life fulfilled in the home, and it was here that she could be found by her neighbors, happily regulating the tenor of her domain. By way of diversion, Mrs. Black became a profound reader and could ably discuss the works of many of the masters. In her death, the community mourns the loss of a woman whose every action bespoke the sterling qualities of the Scottish people who pioneered this district\emdash kindness, integrity, ambition, Christianity and determination. All of these virtues were component parts of Mrs. Black's character, and the impression left by her way of living is indelibly stamped in the minds of her scores of friends and neighbors as an example well followed. Besides three daughters, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. David B, Scott, Galt, and a brother, Morton Guthrie, Ayr. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held from her late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon, with service conducted by Rev. W. D. Goodger. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 18 1951 pg 2