Isabel M. Wrigley

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178284

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76561
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1880, Shiawasseetown, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States

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Prominent Retired Farmer Expires Soon After Moving to This City

Archibald Wrigley, one of the most prominent and successful farmers in the county, died at his home on North Ball Street at 8 o'clock last night, after an illness that had confined him to his bed for the past eight weeks. Despite the length of his illness, hope for his recovery was entertained until Sunday morning. Neuritis was the cause of his passing.

Mr. Wrigley was born in Waterloo township, near Galt, Ont., on April 11, 1845. He grew to manhood there and on December 28, 1869, was united in marriage to Miss Eunice Ball at Marshall, Mich. The bridal couple returned to Waterloo township where they lived until 1879. In that year they came to Shiawassee county and purchased a farm southeast of Corunna. There they made their home until this spring, when on May 18, they moved to their new home on Ball street to enjoy the fruits of their years of labor in well earned rest. Hardly had they become settled in their new home, however, before Mr. Wrigley began to fail and eight weeks ago was ordered to his bed.

The death of Mr. Wrigley marks the passing of a man who stood for all that was good and noble in life. He became converted when young and throughout the years of his well rounded life, he has remained steadfast to the tenets of his religion and practiced them in his daily life. He was advocate of prohibition in the days when to advocate temperance was to be termed a crank, but his firm belief in the principle was not daunted and he lived to see prohibition grow until it swept the entire country.

He was greatly devoted to his family and home, and with his passing, he leaves his widow and children, a heritage more valued than gold, the memory of a man who was not only a husband and a father, but a companion and a guide, whose daily life was so clean and noble as to be an inspiration. To al who knew him, his name was synonymous with integrity and uprightness.

The deceased always found time, despite his many duties on the farm, to take a keen interest and an active part in community affairs, and was to be found in the front rank of every movement for civic betterment. He had for many years been an active worker in the grange as well as in the farmers' club.

Mr. Wrigley is survived by his widow and six children. The children are: Rawson Wrigley, Minneapolis; Sylvanus Wrigley, Shiawassee twp; Mrs. Lilah Jeffrey at home; Mrs. Mabel Deifendorf, Chicago; Mrs. J. W. Dingwall, Oakland Calif; and Miss June Wrigley at home.
He also leaves one brother, Joseph Wrigley of Ayr Ont., and one sister, Miss Maggie WRIGLEY, of the same place.

The funeral services for Mr. Wrigley will be held at the home, 622 North Ball Street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Dunning Idle will officiate and burial will take place at Oak Hill cemetery.


Owosso Newspaper

Archibald — Eunice Ball. Eunice was born 6 Apr 1850, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eunice Wrigley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178281

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• Interesting: pioneer, story, military
• Military: 1837 rebellion
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58441
• Controversy: 25 Jan 1838, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Died, In Ayr, on Monday, June 10th, 1889, at 9: 30 o'clock p.m., Sylvanus F. Wrigley, in the 75th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, June 12th, services to be conducted at 11 o'clock a.m., at his late residence, whence it will proceed to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, June 11th, 1889^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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Many who for the last time shook hands with this gentleman at the close of the last Insurance meeting in Ayr could not but think of the words - "I'm wearing awa', Jean". He had been a sufferer for years from chronic rheumatism and although his life was spared past the allotted span of man's life, yet were his days for many years but those of patient suffering. Mr. Wrigley was born near Manchester, England, and came with his family to Canada in 1826. His father took up the farm in Dumfries now known as "Wrigley's Corners" on which Mr. Joseph Wrigley, late Reeve of North Dumfries, Warden of the County, and now clerk of the Township, resides. There he spent over fifty years of his life, discharging during that time many positions of trust and responsibility, having held the position of of Tax Collector of the Township for nearly twenty years. About twelve years ago, Mr. Wrigley retired from his farm, to Ayr, where he has since resided, enjoying as well as his ailments would allow, the rest he had so well earned.

In 1844 he married Miss Isabella Stoddard, who survives him. This lady he met after his release from jail in Hamilton, he having been incarcerated for a supposed participation in the McKenzie rebellion of 1837. Strangely enough, Mr. Wrigley and a friend were entrapped into sleeping on board the "Caroline" the night she was attacked and sent over the Falls. However, Mr. Wrigley was released on bail, without trial, and no further action was taken against him. Thier family consisted of three sons and two daughters, viz: Mr. Archibald Wrigley of Michigan; Mr. George Wrigley now publisher of the Drumbo Record, and Mr. Joseph Wrigley to whom we have before referred; Miss Margaret Wrigley; his second daughter having died last year. Mr. Wrigley was interred in the beautiful cemetery in Ayr on Wednesday last, his remains being followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of his old friends.

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Controversy:
Jailed in Hamilton after being taken aboard the ship "The Caroline", freed March 31 (Rebellion of 1837).

Sylvanus married Isabella Stoddard 16 Feb 1844, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario. Isabella was born 20 Feb 1824, , New York State, USA; died 22 Jan 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jan 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Name: Isabella Wrigley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58440
• Immigration: 1827, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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469. In Memoriam.". Died/ In Ayr, on Sunday, January 22, 1905, at 7.30 A.M.,/ Isabella Stoddard,/ Relict of the late Sylvanus F. Wrigley,/ Aged 84 Years./ The Funeral/ will take place on Tuesday afternoon, January/ 24, at 2.30 o'clock, from her late residence/ in Ayr, to Ayr Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Isabella Stoddard From: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Accession Number: X.961.196.001

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The death occurred in Ayr on Sunday morning of Isabella Stoddar, relict of the late Sylvanus Wrigley, at the ripe old age of 84 years. The deceased was a native of New York state and came when only a child to this country. The family took up land between Galt and Glenmorris in North Dumfries, and have lived in the township, with the exception of a few years in Ayr, continuously. The husband, Sylvanus Wrigley, a sturdy pioneer, who died some years ago, was one of the best known and most highly esteemed farmers in the district. For seventeen years he ably filled the office of collector of the township. The Late Mrs. Wrigley was a consistent member of the Baptist denomination. She was a lady of quiet, unassuming demeanor, but possessed rare faculties of mind and qualities of disposition which earned for her the admiration and love of a wide circle. She was kind and charitable, a good neighbour, an admirable wife and the devoted mother of five children, of whom four are alive: Archibald of Corunna Michigan; George of Winnipeg, the well-known newspaper man formerly editor of the 'Farmers Sun', Toronto; Joseph, the respected township clerk; and Margaret, the daughter at home. The fifth, a daughter, Annie, passed away twenty years ago. All who enjoyed the acquaintance of the deceased lady unite in speaking her praises and the universal sentiment is the she has gone to enjoy well-earned rest and reward, after of life of true and exemplary womanhood. The funeral took place to Ayr cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.


The Ayr News 26 Jan 1905

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76628

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In 1826 the family settled in a part Dumfries twp known as "Wrigleys Corners", having been in NY state for a few years previous (1819-1826). The farm at Wrigley's Corners passed first to his son Sylvanus and then to his grandson Joseph until it was sold to a Russell Bannister in 1921. "In 1834 a tiny log school was built near the Seventh Con Rd, but it is said formal schooling was carried on in the home of the first Joseph Wrigley even before that." (From: Our Yesterdays) In 1854 this log school burned, and was replaced by a red brick building that was constructed on a half-acre plot of land purchased from the Wrigley family. It survived for one hundred years. This was U.S.S. No. 16 at Wrigley's Corners.
In the 1840's Joseph & Ann moved to Michigan state with son George and daughter Sarah, and their families. Joseph died in 1854 (12 July) and the age on his tombstone is 75 years, 11 months. He and Ann are buried in Alton, Vergennes Co., Michigan. Ann died in 1864 (31 Aug) an the age on her tombstone reads 78 years, 6 months, 9 days

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Joseph — Ann Fearns. Ann was born Abt 1778; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Wrigley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76629