George Alexander Guthrie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340341
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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George A. Guthrie

Sudden Passing of Widely Known Greenfield Resident Comes As a Shock

While walking from his residence down to his mailbox for the mail on Monday about 12.30 noon, George Alexander Guthrie of Greenfield suddenly collapsed and expired. He had not been in the best of health for some time but appeared to be on the road to recovery. Born on the Guthrie homestead, Greenfield road, a son of David Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton, Scottish pioneers, he had lived all his life in this district. Mr. Guthrie was in his 79th year, and was the last member of the Guthrie family of eight sons and two daughters. In his early years, he occupied the farm now owned by John J. Hodgson, at the C.P.R. depot. He then removed to the farm, 1-1/2 miles west of New Dundee on the Blenheim road, now occupied by his son, William; and 19 years ago came to Greenfield where he took over the old Goldie farm. Mr. Guthrie was known far and wide for his many fine qualities. His was a cheerful disposition and his company was always desirable. He was a lifelong member of Knox United church. Mr. Guthrie was married twice. His first wife, whose maiden name was Barbara Hall, predeceased him 35 years ago. By this union there were three children: William Guthrie, Blenheim; Mrs. Ernest Coleman, Galt, and Miss Barbara, Toronto. He subsequently married Estella Alberta Toman, who survives him, along with two sons, Hugh of Blenheim and James, at home. There are also nine grandchildren. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at, 2.30 o'clock from his late residence to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 11 1944 pg 1

George married Barbara Hall 18 Jan 1896, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of William Hall and Elizabeth Young) was born CALC 8 Feb 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. William Hall Guthrie was born 5 Apr 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Dec 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Estelle Morton Guthrie was born 8 Feb 1903; died 28 Nov 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Barbara H. Guthrie was born 17 Apr 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Aug 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

George married Estella Alberta "Alberta" Toman 18 Dec 1912, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Estella (daughter of Aaron H. Toman and Samantha Hammacher) was born 31 Dec 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1951, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. St. Elmo Hugh "Hugh" Guthrie was born 18 May 1913, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Feb 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. James Wade Guthrie was born 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1990, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55777706
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340077
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• 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
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1899, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Memoriam Died. In North Dumfries, on Sabbath, March 12th, 1899, at 11 o'clock. A.M., David Guthrie, Aged 77 Years and 3 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, Lot 33, Con. 9, North Dumfries, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

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David — Catherine "Katie" Morton. Catherine (daughter of Robert Morton and Janet Jamieson) was born 23 Jan 1825, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 3 Feb 1825, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; died 14 Apr 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Apr 1906, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine "Katie" Guthrie
• Name: Katie Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340078
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In the death of Catherine Morton, wife of the late David Guthrie, which event occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall, Ayr, on the afternoon of April 14, the community loses another pioneer who was widely known and highly esteemed throughout the section. The deceased, who was in her 82nd year, was born near Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, came to Canada with her parents in 1842, at the age of 17 years, settling in Ayr, and three years later was married to Mr. Guthrie, who, predeceased her by some years. They settled on the farm now occupied by her, son Thomas in North Dumfries, which, with the exception of an occasional visit among different members of her family continued to be her home, and from there her remains were conveyed to their last resting place in the Ayr cemetery. A large family survives, the members of which are - David in Superior, Neb., Robert in Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Wm. Marshall, Ayr, John D , Ayr, Mrs. C. H. Gerbig, Ayr, William in Ingersoll, Ont., James in Superior, Neb., George at New Dundee and Thomas on the homestead North Dumfries. The funeral on April 16 was attended by a large number of friends, the services being conducted by the deceased's pastor, Rev. John Thomson. Thus one by one, the old settlers are passing so that bourne from whence no traveler ere returns.

The Ayr News Apr 26 1906 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251411
• Residence: 1818, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

Robert married Janet Jamieson 29 Jun 1807, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland. Janet was born 1782, , Scotland; died 8 Nov 1867; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251409
• Residence: 1818, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church