Emmerson Ward Faus

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340837

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Emmerson Faus

South Dumfries Township native, Emmerson Ward Faus, died at the Willett Hospital, Paris on Monday, June 5th, 1995, in his 83rd year. Mr. Faus resided and farmed at RR 2, Paris for his entire life. He was predeceased by his parents, the late Nettie Carruthers and the late Joseph Faus. He will be missed by friends, Keith Disher, his wife, Donna and their family, of Paris. At the request of Mr. Faus, there will be no funeral service. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Arrangements by Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris.

The Ayr News 7 Jun 1995 pg 14

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340835

Joseph married Nettie Carruthers 30 Dec 1909, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Nettie (daughter of Robert Carruthers and Elizabeth Theresa Sherman) was born 16 Aug 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1947, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nettie Faus
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340836
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died At her residence in South Dumfries, on Sunday, November 16, 1947 Nettie Carruthers Beloved wife of Joseph Faus, Jr., in her 65th year. The Funeral Will be held from the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, on Thursday, November 20. Service at 2 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Mrs. Joseph Faus, Jr.

The death occurred at her residence in South Dumfries township on Sunday of Nettie Carruthers, beloved wife of Joseph Faus, Jr., in her 65^th year.

Mrs. Faus was born in Ayr, being a daughter of the late Robert Carutthers and Elizabeth Sherman. Here she resided until her marriage to Mr. Faus 37 years ago, when she removed, with her husband, to South Dumfries.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, William, Brantford and Emerson, at home; a sister, Mrs. James Elliott, Toronto, and a brother, John Carruthers, South Dumfries.

The funeral will take place from the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 20 1947 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341670
• Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter at peg factory
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Robert married Elizabeth Theresa Sherman 5 Dec 1871, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of William Sherman and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson) was born 8 Apr 1853, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Theresa Carruthers
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289974
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Charwoman

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Found Dead in Her Bed by Grandson on Wednesday Night

It was with something of a shock that residents of the village learned on Wednesday evening, August 3rd, that Mrs. Elizabeth Carruthers, Northumberland street, had been found dead in her bed.

Mrs. Carruthers, who was in her 86th year had not been noticed around her home by the neighbors, and about 6.00 p.m. her grandson, Joseph Wismer, Jr., and a neighbor, J. M. Hunt, forced their way into the house through a window. It was then learned that Mrs. Carruthers had passed away,

Born at Greenfield, a daughter of William Sherman and Elizabeth Robson. Mrs. Carruthers had lived in Ayr and vicinity during the whole period of her long lifetime. She attended Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends and nelghbors, She had been ill with heart trouble for a number of years and was the last member of one of the early families in this community.

She is survived by the following family: Mrs. Joseph Wismer (Elizabeth), Ayr; Mrs. James Elliott (Mary), Toronto; Mrs. Joseph Faus, Jr. (Nettie,. South Dumfries; Mrs. J. R. Wood (Jean), Toronto, and John, Ayr. Her husband. Robert Carruthers, predeceased her 23 years ago.

The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. During the absence of Rev. J. W. Currie, the services were in charge of Mr. Jackson of Wolverton. A number of friends and relatives were present from outside points, and the floral tributes were beautiful.

The Ayr News Aug 11 1938 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249044
• Occupation: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; sawyer
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Walter — Elizabeth Elliott. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Elliott and Mary Donaldson) was born 1 Nov 1816, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 29 Jan 1892, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Carruthers
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249055
• Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Occupation: well digger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119071
• Birth: CALC 8 Nov 1816
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Greenfield, on Monday, Dec. 8th, 1884, at 7 o'clock, P.M., William Sherman, Aged 68 Years, 1 Month and 22 Days. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, Greenfield, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Greenfield, Dec. 9th, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

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William — Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson. Elizabeth (daughter of William Robson and Mary Simpson) was born 13 Jul 1813, Newcastle, England; died 27 Feb 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betsy Sherman
• Name: Elizabeth "Betsy" Sherman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249268
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian