John W. Currie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338290
• Residence: 1921, Forgan, Saskatchewan
• Residence: 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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John W. Currie Passes in 92nd Year

John W. Currie of Paris passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris, on Saturday, April 19th. He was in his 92nd year. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Currie, he was the last surviving member of his family. He was born on the 9th concession of Blenheim on the farm now owned by Donald L. Robson, and was educated at Townline School. In 1916 he married the former Annie Elizabeth I.illico and they homesteaded for several years at Glamis, Saskatchewan. They returned to Ayr and in later years moved to Paris. Mr. Currie was an avid sportsman, enjoying lawn bowling and curling; he had been a former member of Ayr and Paris Curling Clubs. He was a member of Paris Presbyterian Church. Surviving besides his wife are several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Tuesday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 24 1975 pg 9

John married Annie Elizabeth Lillico 16 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Douglas Lillico and Catherine Douglas) was born 5 Feb 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1976, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 May 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338292
• Occupation: 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Henry Currie Passes

The death occurred in Saskatoon on Thursday of Henry Currie in his 89th year. Deceased was born in the township of Blenheim, his father, the late James Currie, being one of the early settlers in that section. The death of Mr. Currie removes the last of a family of twelve. He farmed in Blenheim until 24 years ago, when he went West with his family. He was located at Glamis, Sask., for many years and later removed to Saskatoon. He was a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of the former Stanley Street Church here. He is survived by two daughters and three sons, his wife having predeceased him nine years ago: Mrs. Thomas Rose, Newdale, Man.; Mrs. F. M. Campbell, Glamis, Sask.; James H. Currie, Glamis; R. Ernest Currie, Saskatoon, and John W. Currie, Ayr. The funeral took place from the residence of his son, John W. Currie, Ayr, on Wednesday to the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. Patterson Hall, pastor of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, assisted by David Gowdy, student minister of the Ayr Presbyterian Congregation, was in charge of the services. The pallbearers were: John L. Black, Geo. D. Black, J. J. Brown, David Rodger, A. G. Laurie and A. E. Laurie.

The Ayr News Jul 14 1960 pg 3 from 29 years ago.

Henry married Agnes Hall 31 Jan 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Hall and Robina Wilison) was born 1846, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1922, Forgan, Saskatchewan; was buried 1 May 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338293
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died At Forgan, Sask., Tuesday, April 25, 1922 Agnes Hall Beloved wife of Henry Currie In her 76th year. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her brother, Walter Hall, Bruce St., Ayr, on Monday, May 1, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Death of Mrs. Henry Currie - Another well-known former resident of this section, in the person of Mrs. Henry Currie of Forgan, Sask., has been gathered to her fathers, she having passed to the Great Beyond on April 25, in her 76th year. The deceased, whose maiden name was Agnes Hall, was born in South Dumfries, a few miles from Ayr, and after her marriage with Mr. Currie nearly 50 years ago, resided in Blenheim until they removed to Saskatchewan. This was 15 years ago, and it is worthy of remark that the 15 years was exact to a day and almost to an hour between the time of entraining for the West and the arrival here of the corpse for interment in the Ayr cemetery. Mrs. Currie was a woman whose chief interest in life was wrapped up in the moral and spiritual welfare of her family. She was a Presbyterian, a regular attendant at religious service, and active in good works. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following family: Mrs. Thos. Rose, Newdale, Man.; Mrs. F. M. Campbell, James, John and Ernest, all of Forgan. A brother, Mr. Walter Hall of Ayr, also survives. The husband and son Ernest accompanied the remains, which arrived here on Sunday evening, the funeral taking place on Monday. The service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Brown. The local pallbearers were Messrs. John L. Black, Douglas Lillico, J. D. Brown, And. E. Laurie, Geo. D. Black and A . G Lurie.

The Ayr News May 4 1922 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338296

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Died. On Tuesday, the 2nd inst., at 9 o'clock, A.M., James Currie, Aged 80 years. You are respectfully requested to attend the funeral, which will take place on Friday the 5th inst., at 11 o'clock, A.M., from his late residence, 10th Concession of Blenheim, to the place of interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr.


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James — Margaret Beattie. Margaret was born 1801, , Scotland; died 7 Apr 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338297

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78802
• Residence: 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In North Dumfries, near Ayr, on the 21st instant, John Hall, Aged 76 Years. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, the 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock noon, from his late residence, to the place of interment, one mile east of Ayr. North Dumfries, Nov. 22, 1871.1a

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John married Robina Wilison 28 Mar 1845, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario. Robina was born 1808, , Scotland; died 19 Jul 1895, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Robina Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78803
• Residence: 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Blenheim, on Friday evening, July 19th, 1895, at 9.30 P.M., Robena Willison, Relict of the late John Hall, In her 86th year. The Funeral Will take place on Sabbath, the 21st inst, at 3 o'clock, P.M., from the residence of her son in law, Henry Currie, Lot 3, Con 9, Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend^.1a

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John — Isobel Grieve. Isobel was born CA 1760, of, Selkirk, , Selkirk, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isobel Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67257