Barbara Babcock

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339634

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George H. Babcock

George Hamilton Babcock of William Street, Ayr passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday, February 4th. He was in his 95th year. Born in Drayton, he was a son of the late George Newton Babcock and Mary Grace Hamilton. Mr. Babcock was a self-employed mining engineer and prospector. Husband of the late Elizabeth M. Morton; dear father of George Jr. and his wife Colombe of Massey, John and his wife Joan of B.C., Barbara and her husband Harold (Bob) Beechey of Paris, Peggy of Ayr and Betty and her husband Les Pettigrew of Ayr. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grand-children. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 1: 30 p.m. Rev. George Saunders of Ayr will officiate. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 6 Feb 1991 pg 14

George married Elizabeth Mary Morton 26 Dec 1925, Walkerville, Sandwich South Twp., Essex Co., Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of John Morton and Mary Ellen "Ellen" McFadden) was born 18 Feb 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1989, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1989, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Mary Babcock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58248
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1989, William St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. George Babcock

A lifelong resident of this community, Mrs. George Babcock of William Street, Ayr, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 6th. She was in her 93rd year. Born in Wolverton, she was a daughter of the late Mary Ellen McFadden and John Morton. She was a life member of Ayr Women's Institute and long-time member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Beloved wife of George Babcock; dear mother of George Jr. and his wife Colombe of Massey, John and his wife Joan of British Columbia, Barbara and Harold (Bob) Beechey of Paris; Peggy of Ayr and Betty and her husband Les Pettigrew of Ayr. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where service was held on Friday afternoon. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 14 Jun 1989 pg 13

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199111
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John married Mary Ellen "Ellen" McFadden 28 May 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 10 Dec 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Nov 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ellen "Ellen" Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58245
• Residence: 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. M. E. Morton

Native of Blenheim Township Passes In Her 77th year.

The many dear friends of Mrs. Morton will mourn with deep feelings of sorrow deep regret at her passing beyond the bourn whence no traveller ere returns.

Mrs. Morton passed on after nine days' illness from heart trouble on November 4th at her home on Northumberland street. She will be very much missed from Ayr and community and from church and gatherings of the better class. A mother in Israel, walking ever •with her Lord and Master, she went about doing good. A kindly, refined, comforting, Christian lady, held, in the highest respect and esteem, beloved by all now gone to be forever with her Lord and Saviour, and loved ones gone before, in the Glory that eye hath not seen.

Mrs. Morton was born near Drumbo, in the township of Blenheim, 76 years ago and lived in this community, near Ayr, practically all her life. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McFadden.. She was married to John Morton in 1885. The children of this union were: Norman, Margaret and Elizabeth, all of whom, with seven grandchildren, and a sister and brother, are left to mourn the passing of one of God's own dearest and best.

The funeral, in charge of Messrs. Ball and Son, was largely attended; and took place on Saturday, November 7th, at 3.30 p.m., from the Morton farm homestead to the Ayr Cemetery. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the funeral service.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1936 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117589
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pressbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Funeral Notice. Died, At his residence, Smith Creek Farm, near Ayr, on Friday, 10th inst., at 8 P.M., Robert Morton, in his 69th Year. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral, on Monday, the 13th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence to the place of interment, Ayr Cemetery. June 11th, 1881. Recorder Print, Ayr.

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Robert — Mary Smith. Mary was born 1809, , Scotland; died 20 Apr 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1883, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Morton
• Name: Mary Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117650
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1884, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 29, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Funeral Notice. Died, on Friday, 20th inst., at 2 o'clock A.M.., Mary Smith, Relict of the late Robert Morton aged 77 years. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on Monday the 23rd inst., at 2 p.m., from her late residence to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Ayr, April 20th, 1883. Recorder Print, Ayr.


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On Friday, 20th inst., at 2 o'clock, a.m., at Ayr, Mary Smith, relict of the late Robt. Morton, aged 77 years.

Galt Reporter Apr 27 1883 pg 8