Elizabeth Helen Hall: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Elizabeth Helen Hall was born 1867, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Hall and Margaret Hunter); died 10 Dec 1953, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Dec 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339536
Residence: 1953, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Miss Elizabeth Hall Passes

One of Ayr's oldest and most respected citizens, Elizabeth Helen Hall died at her home on Northumberland street on Thursday, in her 87th year. She had been in failing health for a number of years. The late Miss Hall was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, on the farm now owned by George Strickler, a daughter of James Hall and Margaret Hunter, Scottish pioneers. She moved to Ayr with her sister Mill Agnes Hall, in 1929, taking up residence on Northumberland street. Her sister predeceased her in 1940. Miss Hall was keenly interested in church work and community organizations. She was a valued member of Knox United Church and for years worked with the Women's Missionary Society. The Ayr Women's Hospital Aid Association and the Horticultural Society also benefitted from Miss Hall's membership. She was the last surviving member of the family.

The Funeral

The funeral took place from her late residence on Saturday afternoon, with Rev. W. D. Goodger conducting the service. The pallbearers wee: Frank Scott, Wm. G. Edgar, George Smye, George Stockton, John McDonald and James D. Patterson. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 17 1953 pg 17

Generation: 2

James Hall was born CALC 2 Sep 1834, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 12 Apr 1911, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1911, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339516

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Passing of a Blenheim Pioneer - In the death of James Hall, which event took place at his resident, Blenheim, on April 12, that township loses another of its pioneers and the last in that section. The deceased, who was in his 77th year, spent about 50 years on the farm on which he died and made of it an ideal home. He was widely known and highly respected, being a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church at Drumbo. His wife predeceased him some years. The member of the family surviving are McKenzie, Robert, Elizabeth and Agnes on the homestead, John at Plattsville and Mrs. John Brown of Ayr. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery on Good Friday, the remains being followed to their last resting place by a large circle of friends. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomson.

The Ayr News Apr 20 1911 pg 6

James married Margaret Hunter 5 Dec 1861, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Hunter and Elizabeth B. McLeish) was born CALC 23 Dec 1841, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died 8 Jul 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Margaret Hunter was born CALC 23 Dec 1841, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario (daughter of James Hunter and Elizabeth B. McLeish); died 8 Jul 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Margaret Hall
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339517

Children:

John Richard Hall was born 24 Oct 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Dec 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
1. Elizabeth Helen Hall was born 1867, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1953, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Dec 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Agnes Brown Hall was born 1867, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1940, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Mar 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Catherine Isabella Hall was born 16 Nov 1870, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
James McKenzie "McKenzie" Hall was born 7 Jan 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Robert Wesley Hall was born 4 Oct 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1913, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

James Hunter was born CALC 8 Sep 1816, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 10 Mar 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195481P

James — Elizabeth B. McLeish. Elizabeth was born CALC 26 May 1819, of, Ontario; died 2 Sep 1896; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth B. McLeish was born CALC 26 May 1819, of, Ontario; died 2 Sep 1896; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Elizabeth B. Hunter
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64835P

Children:

3. Margaret Hunter was born CALC 23 Dec 1841, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died 8 Jul 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Agnes Hunter was born CALC 2 Dec 1855; died 18 Dec 1863, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Mary Hunter was born CALC 1 Jan 1858, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth Hunter was born CALC 13 Nov 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died May 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 May 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.