Grace Murray Anderson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339134
• Residence: 1955, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103368
• Public Service: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 1st vice-pres, of Farmers & Mech. Institute

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died in Blenheim o Tuesday, May 19, 1909 at 12 o'clock noon, Fergus Anderson in his 88th year. The Funeral will take place from his late residence Lot 2, Con. 9, Blenheim on Thursday May 21, at 2.30 p. m., to Ayr Cemetery.

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Passing of Fergus Anderson

A Prominent Pioneer Goes to His Reward

This week we are called upon to record the death of one of the early pioneers of this section, in the person of Fergus Anderson, who passed away at noon on Tuesday, May 19, in his 88th year. Of Scottish birth, first seeing the light of day at the foothills of Chieviot, where his father followed the honorable calling of a shepherd, he came to Canada with his parents in 1840, and had resided on the farm on which he died ever since. The family

comprised four brothers and two sisters, viz., Fergus, Fenwick, Robert, Jane (Mrs. Orr) and Mary (Mrs. Walter Anderson), all of whom are now deceased except Mrs. Anderson. The subject of this brief sketch was one of the oldest, most widely known and highly respected of the early pioneers, and had witnessed the passing of nearly all his associates. In religion he was a Presbyterian and in politics followed the bent of his own inclination. It was in church affairs, however, that he figured most prominently, uniting with Stanley St. Church in the year 1841, a fact which probably gave him precedence in church membership throughout the whole of the Paris Presbytery. In 1858 he was elected an elder, a position held by his father before him, and remained in that connection until death severed the tie. He was also clerk of session for a number of years, and always discharged his duties acceptably. Deceased was twice married, uniting with Mary Black in the early forties. His partner predeceased him 33 years.
Three years later he married Jane Barrie, who, with two daughters, Grace and Mary, survive to mourn their loss. Mr. Anderson was a kind neighbor and a man of great force of character. He had travelled some in his earlier days and being a close observer was able to converse with marked intelligence and deep interest. The funeral, which takes place to Ayr cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon, will doubtless be very largely attended. The pall-bearers selected are all old friends and neighbors, viz., Messrs. Walter Murray, Chas. Muma, Jas. Lillico, J. S. Black, A. E. Laurie and J. L. Black.

The Ayr News May 21 1908 pg 8

Fergus married Jane Barrie 20 Feb 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Walter Barrie and Grace McCubbin) was born 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1917, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Anderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-250255
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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Died in California - Demise of Mrs. Fergus Anderson, Formerly of Ayr - the many friends of Mrs. Fergus Anderson will regret very much to learn of her death, which sad event took place at her late residence in Los Angeles, Cali., on the 27th of Jan'y. Her daughter, Miss Grace Anderson, is, at time of writing, enroute to Ayr to have deceased interred in the home town burying ground here. Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of the late Walter Barrie of North Dumfries. She was joined in wedlock with the late Fergus Anderson about 40 years ago and resided on the farm now owned by Mr. Adam Douglas, where they continued to live until Mr. Anderson's death nine years since. Subsequently the widow and two daughters, Grace and Mary, moved to Los Angeles, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Grace visiting here last summer and fall. From that time the deceased began to fail in health. She was about 70 years of age. Besides the daughters there also survive two brothers, Walter and Robert, and three sisters, Mrs. Eustace Walker, Edmonton, Alta., and Misses Margaret and Bessie, California. The funeral will take place from Mr. O. T. Ball's undertaking parlors, after the arrival of the Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit train at Ayr. The pall bearers selected are Messrs. C. McGeorge, J. L. Black, Geo. Black, A. E. Laurie, A. G. Laurie, and A. E. Scott.

The Ayr News Feb 1 1917 pg 10

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James — Jane Murray. Jane was born CA 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Anderson
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130228
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1890, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Sabbath, 13th April, at 2: 15 o'clock p.m., Walter Barrie, Sr., Aged 71 Years, 11 Months & 26 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, April 15th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, Lot 28, Con. 8, North Dumfries, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, April 13th, 1890^.

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Walter married Grace McCubbin 1841. Grace was born 4 Aug 1829, , Scotland; died 31 Aug 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Barrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130229
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• 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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The many friends of Mr. Walter Barrie, North Dumfries, will regret to learn of the death of his beloved partner in life, which took place at the family residence on Saturday last. Mrs. Barrie has been an invalid for some time, so that her death was not unexpected. Notwithstanding the heavy rain storm on Monday, the funeral of the decease lady on that day was largely attended.

Galt Reporter Aug 28 1885 pg 1

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• Historic Building: 46 Crest Court, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138895
• Residence: 1815, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Immigration: 1829, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 13, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 14, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 15, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

George married Margaret Turnbull 8 Oct 1814, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Margaret was born 1793, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Sep 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Barrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138893
• Residence: 1815, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Immigration: 1829, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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In Galt, on Tuesday, Sept. 4th, at 1'clock pm, Margaret, relict of the late George Barrie, in her 91st year.

Galt Reporter Sep 7 1883 pg 1

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Death of Mrs. George Barrie

Last week the Reporter contained a sort notice of the death of Mrs. James Cowan, and therein was mentioned that of the old folks who remained to us the most prominent were Mrs. George Barrie and Mrs. David Potter. Today we are called upon to record the death of one of these two in the person of Mrs. George Barrie, who passed quietly away on Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, pm. Mrs. Barrie was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and was married there, emigrating to Canada, with her husband, in 1829, in company with the last James Cowan and his wife, the lady whose death was announced last week and Walter Cowan and wife, both long since dead. They all took up land at once, Mr. Barrie the homestead now occupied by the youngest of his children, Mr. Alexander Barrie; James Cowan the homestead now occupied by Mr. Thos. Cowan; and Walter Cowan the homestead now occupied by Mr. Wm. Cowan. For a time, while a house was being built on his land, Mr. Barrie occupied a house on the top of "Dickson's" hill, but as soon as ever his own house was read the family moved into it and there laid the foundation by industry of the fine properties now owned by the sons, Mr. Robert Barrie, now retired and living in Galt; Mr. Walter Barrie, residing near Ayr; Mr. John Barrie, residing on the farm just north of the homestead; and Mr. George Barrie, residing on the farm almost adjoining to the west, and the homestead now occupied by Mr. Alexander Barrie. The father, Mr. George Barrie, died in 1863. Himself and wife the descendants of the sturdy Scottish race who made Scotland revered, they have left behind them a family which is a household word in this section, for besides the sons enumerated there are yet living three daughters, viz, Mrs. Hugh Morton, now residing with her husband in Galt; Mrs. John Cavers, of North Dumfries; and Mrs. Thos. Dalgleish, of Galt. For convenience in attending church

Mrs. Barrie was a prominent member of Knox Church

she came about a year ago to reside with Mrs. Dalgleish, in Galt. A little more than ten days ago the deceased lady was attacked with inflammation of the bowels; and although at times it appeared as if she might throw off the attack her strength became so much reduced that, after severe suffering, she gently closed her eyes to this world at the hour mentioned on Tuesday. Mrs. Barrie was in the 92nd year of her age, was a woman of strong Christian affections, and in the early days of Dumfries took a leading part in all that fell to the lot of a pioneer's wife.

Galt Reporter Sep 7 1883 pg 1

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Died, In Galt, on Tuesday, Sept.4th, at 1 o'clock p.m., Margaret, Relict of the late George Barrie, In her 91st year. Funeral On Thursday, 6th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., from the residence of Mr. Thos. Dalgleish to the Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Galt, Sept. 4th, 1883.

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