Daniel Alexander Morton

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290067
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Name: R. T. Morton
• Occupation: 32 Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290064
• Business: 1876, R. T. Morton - General Merchant, Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo, Ontario
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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R.T. Morton, Dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishings, Stanley Street - Among the commercial resources of Ayr, none is of greater importance than that represented in groceries and dry goods. Everywhere these staple articles constitute most important features of the commercial fabric of cities and towns, and those engaged in business must possess energy, ability and tact. Prominent among those carrying on a trade in these lines is Mr. R.T. Morton. This gentleman commenced business in 1876, having since built up a splendid trade, which ranks among the largest and fines of its kind in Ayr. Mr. Morton carries a complete line of groceries of excellent quality, a general and complete stock of dry goods, as also of gents' furnishings. The whole stock is of excellent quality throughout, and being purchased on the most favorable terms, this gentleman is in a position to offer special inducements to the customer. It goes without saying, therefore, that the large trade carried on is constantly increasing. Mr. Morton is an energetic and thorough man of business, honorable and upright in all his dealings. He is widely known and is held in high esteem in the community. He has devoted a portion of his time to public affairs, and is at present a member of the Board of School Trustees.

Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

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Died At Ayr, Ontario, on Tuesday, May 1st, 1900, at 5.50, P.M. Robert T. Morton in the 53rd year of his age, The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Friday, May 4th, at 2.30, P.M., to the Ayr Cemetery. "Asleep in Jesus."

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Robert married Alice Louise Torrey 1 Aug 1876, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States. Alice was born 19 Apr 1850, Brooklyn, New York, USA.; died 20 Jun 1916, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 1916, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: all family died before her.
• Name: Alice Louise Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290065
• Immigration: 1876, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Passing of Mrs. R. To Morton - Once again the hand of Death has been busy in our little community. This time a well-known resident in the person of Mrs. R. T. Morton answered the call, the summons coming about three o'clock on Tuesday morning. The deceased, who was in her 67th year, had been ill at intervals for some years, so that her final taking off was not unexpected. She was an American by birth, her home being in New York State, where she was united in marriage with the fate R. T. Morton, and came to Ayr as a bride some 40 years since. Her husband and three sons (the entire family) predeceased her. Mrs. Morton was for many years a staunch member of Stanley-st. church and a worker both in the church and the Sunday school. She was also prominent in the social circle and will be very much missed in the community. Dr. Wm. Lovett and Mr. C. K. Morton are brothers-in-law of the deceased. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) from her late residence, Stanley Street, to the Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 22 1916 pg 1