Rachel Jane Woolsey

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• Name: Rachel Jane Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195100
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1876, , Canada
• Residence: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Chisholm Scott Dies at 86 - One of Ayr's oldest residents, Mrs. Chisholm Scott, died at Galt General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 20th, aged 86 years. the former Rachel Woolsey, she was born in Belfast, Ireland, coming to this country as an infant with her parents. The family lived in Mitchell for a few years before coming to Ayr, where she had resided for three-quarters of a century. She was a member of Knox Untied Church. During her long life in this village Mrs. Scott was always noted and respected for her quiet manner which bespoke gentility. Besides the immediate family, her loss will be keenly felt by neighbors and friends who could always count on her for a kind work and a helping hand. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Thompson Kilgour (Sarah) of New Hamburg, and a brother, Joseph H. Woolsey of Brantford. Her husband predeceased her a number of years ago. - The Funeral - The funeral was held from the W. O Ball Funeral Parlor on Tuesday, with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Burial took place in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: John Armstrong, George Keachie, Wm. G. Hall, Gordon S. Dalrymple, Clulow (Bud) Kilgour, New Hamburg, and George Bowman, Acton.

The Ayr News Feb 25 1953 pg 15

Rachel married Andrew Chisholm "Chisholm" Scott 31 Oct 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Andrew Scott and Elizabeth "Eliza" Patterson) was born Dec 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1939, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Mar 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58642

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Death of Mr. Woolsey

The community was sensibly shocked on learning of the death of Mr. Joseph Woolsey, sr., which sad termination of a brief illness took place at his residence, Stanley St., at 8.45 on Sunday evening, March 18. The deceased was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1850. At the age of 24 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Clulow of the same county, and together they set out for America, tarrying at Mitchell, Ont., for about seven years, and coming to Ayr in 1881, where they have since resided continuously. A steady and industrious mechanic, Mr. Woolsey sought and found employment with the John Watson Mfg. Co'y, a position which he held for nearly a quarter of a century. Of a quiet, unobtrusive disposition, he was sincerely esteemed and respected. In politics he was a Conservative and in religion a member of the Church of England, as well as a member of the Royal Templars. To Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey were born six children, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Chisholm Scott, Benjamin and William of Ayr, Mrs. Thompson Kilgour and Joseph of Brantford, and Miss Minnie at home. The news joins a wide circle of friends to extending sincere sympathy to the sorely bereaved family. The funeral took place to the Ayr cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was quite largely attended the large foundry.

The Ayr News Mar 22 1906 pg 8

Joseph married Elizabeth Clulow 1867, , Armagh Co., Ireland. Elizabeth (daughter of James Clulow and Rachael Campbell) was born 7 Apr 1849, Portadown, Armagh Co., Northern Ireland; died 14 Jul 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jul 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Woolsey
• Residence: Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195098
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Demise of Mrs. Woolsey, Sr. - In her 76th Year, 42 of Which Were Spent in Ayr - In Ayr's Centennial year and on the eve as it were of the date set for public recognition of the event, there passed away in the person of Mrs. Joseph Woolsey, Sr., a resident who had spent 42 years in the community, where she reared a large family, was well known and highly esteemed. The deceased, who closed this life at 4.45 on Monday morning, had been ill for some time and had suffered two strokes, one on Nov. 8 and the other on July 4. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Clulow. She was born in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland, and was in her 76th year. Deceased was united in marriage with Joseph Woolsey in 1867, and came to Canada six years later, settling in Mitchell, Ont. In 1882 the family came to Ayr, where Mrs. Woolsey had resided ever since, her husband predeceasing her 18 years. The family comprises six children, between whom and their mother there was a bond of affection that rendered separation most trying. The personnel of the family is as follows: Mrs. Chislolm Scott, Jas. Benj., Wm. J., Mrs. Thompson Kilgour, all of Ayr, Joseph, Jr., of Brantford, and Mrs. John Taylor of Pittsburg, Pa. Two sisters and a brother also survive. They are: Mrs. W. D. Cuthbertson and Miss Rachel Clulow of London and John Clulow of Stratford. All the children were present at the bedside when deceased calmly and peacefully passed on before. Mrs. Woolsey was a Methodist, and was of a sweet tempered, jovial disposition, a woman whose friendship was sincere and lasting. The funeral took place from her late residence, Stanley Street, to the Ayr cemetery yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. ? The pallbearers were Messrs. John Anderson, R. S. Armstrong, G. W. Dawson, H. Roy Graham, H. Harding and J. W. Hunt.

The Ayr News Jul 17 1924 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195064

James — Rachael Campbell. Rachael was born CA 1825, of, Portadown, Armagh Co., Northern Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachael Clulow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195065