Jack Swan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195383
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Case maker - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James — Margaret Rankin Marshall. Margaret (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret "Maggie" Oliver) was born 14 Nov 1887, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1966, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Rankin Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195531
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music teacher
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24887P
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

George married Jane Ford Currie 19 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Currie and Agnes L. Pringle) was born CALC 21 Apr 1851, , Scotland; died 7 Nov 1931, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Ford Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24888P
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Jane Swan

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Marshall, Roseville, on Saturday of Mrs. Jane Swan of Ayr in her 81st year. She was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her family when about two years old. The family first settled in a log cabin which stood at the end of Wm. G. Hall's lane, and later removed to a farm north of the village. Mrs. Swan attended the Reidsville school which was at that time situated on the farm now occupied by Menno Shantz. She was married 60 years ago and with her husband resided on the 10th and 5th concessions of Blenheim for many years. They removed to Ayr 45 years ago, where her husband predeceased her in 1908. She was a member of Knox United Church. Mrs. Swan is survived by the following family: Mrs. John Falland, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Roseville; Mrs. Isabella Veitch, Galt; George and James Swan, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1931

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143088
• Residence: 1910, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Memoriam Died, In Ayr, on Monday, Oct.17, 1910, at 2.30 a.m., Peter Marshall, Aged 50 Years, 2 Months and 18 Days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Northumberland St., on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1910, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Demise of Peter Marshall - In the death of Mr. Peter Marshall, which unlooked for event occurred early Monday morning at his home, Northumberland St., Ayr, the community loses another life-long, well-known and highly esteemed citizen. The deceased, who was in his 51st year, had been ill for some time, and had retired from his occupation as a farmer, but he had been improving in health up to a few days before his death, so that his sudden passing came as a shock to the community. He was born in the adjoining township of Blenheim, and lived there all his life until coming to Ayr last spring. Like many of the successful tillers of the soil in this section, Mr. Marshall adhered closely to his calling, seldom taking much interest in political or municipal affairs. He, however, identified himself with the Reform party, and in religion was a Presbyterian - a member of Stanley-St. Church and an ex-office bearer. His partner in life, whose maiden name was Maggie Oliver, survives, together with five children - three sons and two daughters, namely, Anthony, Leslie, Chester, Margaret and Belle, all of whom are at home. Three brothers and three sisters also survive. They are - Stephen, Blenheim; Anthony, Calgary; Ralph, Winnipeg; Maggie, Ayr; Mrs. E. Deans, Paris, and Mrs. Geo. Dickie, London. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Ayr cemetery by a large number of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by Deceased's pastor, Rev. D. I. Ellison. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Thos. Hall, Cameron Marshall, W. A. Ramsay, T. O. Scott, Wm. Manson and George Gourlay (Paris). Mr. Marshall was an Oddfellow and the members of the Order here attended the obsequies in a body. The cortege was the largest ween in Ayr in some time.

The Ayr News Oct 20 1910 pg 8

Peter married Margaret "Maggie" Oliver 27 Jan 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Oliver and Margaret Rankin) was born CALC 17 Mar 1861, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1917, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1917, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195530P
• Residence: 1910, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boarding House Proprietor
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of Mrs. Marshall

Another Long-Time Resident Crosses the Great Divide

Time and death are constantly making inroads on the ranks of the early settlers. This week we are called upon to chronicle the demise of a lady who, although not old in years, was born in the district and had resided here or in the immediate vicinity for over half a century. Mrs. Peter A. Marshall (nee Maggie Oliver), passed away on Thursday evening after a somewhat extended and very painful illness \endash deeply regretted by a wide circle of relatives and friends. She was born in Blandford nearly 56 years ago, and was married to Mr. Marshall in 1886, afterwards residing on a farm near here until they moved into the village of Ayr about eight years since, her husband dying some six years ago. The subject of this brief obituary was a staunch Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church and very active in Ladies' Aid work. She was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Five children survive to mourn the loss of a loving mother, Mrs. Jas. C. Swain resides in Ayer, Anthony at St. Mary's, Bella at Galt, Leslie in Toronto, and Chester in Ayr. A sister, Catherine, also lives here, and two brothers also survive: John in Vancouver, B. C., and Wm. in Carberry, Man. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, when the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Ayr cemetery. The deceased's pastor, Rev. J. J. Brown, conducted the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. Hall, Jas. Hall, John Anderson, Matthew Deans, Geo. Landreth and R. Carrick.

The Ayr News Feb 22 1917 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122522

George — Agnes Ness. Agnes was born Abt 1811, Of, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122566

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• Firsts: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; first coal yard in Ayr
• Interesting: life story, business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57993
• Immigration: 1833, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Directory: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Con 3 at Ayr
• 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: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coal Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in South Dumfries, on Monday, June 20th, 1921, at 5 o'clock, p. m. John Currie in his 96th year. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son-in-law, Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Wednesday, June 22, at 2.30 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery

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Passing of John Currie
Lived Upwards of 90 Years in This Community

This week we have to chronicle the passing of the oldest resident of the community in the person of John Currie, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Monday, June 20th, at the ripe age of over 95 years. The deceased was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and came to Canada at the age of four years, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Stephen Gemmell, afterwards locating at different periods on several other farms in the locality.

Over 40 years ago Mr. Currie discontinued farming and moved into Ayr, where he started a coal yard, being the first coal merchant in the village. During the time he was farming, he also did a lot of teaming between here and Hamilton, and other points from lake to lake.

To have lived upwards of 90 years in one community falls to the lot of few men. The changes he witnessed in that long period can probably be better imagined than described. Suffice it that in his early days the country was in a crude state. There were no railroads and in fact very few and very indifferent roads of any kind. The forests were the rendezvous of Indians, wolves, bears and highway men, and the whole country was passing through the throes of a rebellion. He successfully weathered all these adverse conditions and prospered as the country developed.

Mr. Currie was a Reformer in politics and a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of Knox United Church. His partner in life was Agnes Pringle, who predeceased him some years. A family of five were born to them - two of whom, Isabell and William, have passed on before.

Those living are Mrs. Geo. Swan, sr., Ayr; Mrs. Margaret Bell, Galt; and Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries. A brother and sister, Peter Currie and Mrs. Christie (Toronto), also survive. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery yesterday, the funeral being very largely attended. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services, and the pallbearers were principally grandchildren, viz., Currie Smuck, John, Ewart and James Bell, Robert Smuck and George H. Lawrence.

The Ayr News Jun 23 1921 pg 1

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John — Agnes L. Pringle. Agnes (daughter of John Pringle and Jane Laidlaw) was born 1832, , Scotland; died 19 Aug 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1885, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128291
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At Ayr, on Wednesday morning, at 10.30 o'clock, Agnes Pringle, Wife of John Currie, Aged 53 Years. Funeral, Will take place on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her Husband's residence, St. Andrew St., to the New Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, August 19th, 1885


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• Business: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; directory - Insurance Company
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161383

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Died, In Blenheim, on Saturday, September 9th, at 7.30 o'clock P.M., Anthony Marshall Sr. Aged 76 Years and 5 Months. Funeral, Will take place from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 13, Blenheim, on Monday the 11th Inst., at two o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, Sept. 9th, 1893.

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Anthony — Isabella Hall. Isabella (daughter of Andrew Hall and Isabella Oliver) was born CALC 7 Apr 1821, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 3 Oct 1889, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Oct 1889, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174159

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Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, October 3rd, at 8: 40 o'clock a.m., Isabella Hall, Beloved wife of Anthony Marshall, Aged 69 Years, 5 Mos. & 26 Days. The Funeral Will take place from her husband's residence, Lot 1, Con. 13, Blenheim, on Saturday, 5th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, Oct. 3rd, 1889.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195536

John — Margaret Rankin. Margaret was born Abt 1824, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Oliver
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143196