Stewart E. Henderson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341369

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• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elva, Manitoba, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57808
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 222nd Overseas Battalion, Service #292321
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 46th Battalion / 4th Battalion

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Snowstorm

One of Ayr's best known citizens, whose familiar, cheerful greeting was known to hundreds, passed away on Thursday with the tragic death of John, W. Henderson, aged 67 years

Car Bogged During Storm

Mr. Henderson was driving Mrs. A. Wyllie Watson and her niece, Mrs. Robert Lovett, to Kitchener that afternoon when the car became bogged down about three miles south of Kitchener during a blinding snowfall. Mr. Henderson accepted a ride in a newspaper delivery car to the nearby farm of Andrew Filsinger, and walked up the lane to the barn.

Unaware of Destination

The car's occupants waited nearly two hours for Mr. Henderson's return, unaware of where he had gone to seek assistance. Eventually, they were taken to Roseville by a passing motorist and contacted Mr. Lovett.

Found in Root Cellar

The process of tracing the delivery man required some time, and when the proper farm was located a search of the premises revealed Mr. Henderson's body in the root cellar. Mr. Henderson had apparently gone through the root cellar door, which opened from the exterior, and fallen down the two steps. Another nearby door would have led him into the barn proper.

Died of Seizure

An autopsy performed the following day revealed that Mr. Henderson had died of natural causes, probably a seizure resulting from the exertion of walking through the snow-filled lane.

A Native of Ayr

A native of Ayr, he was born in the residence now occupied by Mrs. Josiah Wainwright, a son of the late Thomas Henderson and Elizabeth Little. The family name is etched in the history of this village, his parental grandparents having been residents here in the early days.

Served During World War I

Early in life Mr. Henderson went West, and when World War I broke out he enlisted in the army. He served four years overseas with the 46th Battalion, and during this conflict lost a brother, William Stewart, killed in action. Mr. Henderson had a keen recollection of his army service, of which he was justifiably proud, and spoke authoritatively of the actions in which he was engaged.

Reputation for Reliability

For many years he was employed with the John Watson Mfg. Co. in the capacity of caretaker, and also tended several other buildings and residences in the village. He gained for himself the reputation of a conscientious and reliable employee which he retained throughout his lifetime. Last summer he suffered an illness which forced him to give up most of his positions. Mr. Henderson was a valued member of Knox United Church.

The Survivors

Surviving, besides his wife, the former Eva Myrtle Armstrong, are two sons, Lloyd at home and Stewart of Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wilfong of Montreal and Mrs. J. R. Wood, Preston.

Largely Attended Funeral

The largely attended funeral held from Knox United Church on Monday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. R. D. Thompson. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: John E. Ennis, Lorne R. Eamer, Arthur Underwood, Robert E. Lovett, George Edgar and R. Bruce Carswell.

The Ayr News Mar 15 1956 pg 2

John married Eva Myrtle Armstrong 10 Apr 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Warden - Reeve Robert Scott Armstrong and Barbara Ellen Watson) was born 5 Aug 1888, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 9 Mar 1981, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Mar 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Myrtle Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57999
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. John Henderson

One of Ayr's oldest residents, Mrs. John Henderson of Main Street, passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris on Monday, March 9th. She was in her 93rd year. Born in Ayr, she was the former Eva Myrtle Armstrong, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong. Predeceased by her husband and brother John Armstrong, Mrs. Henderson is survived by two sons Lloyd of Ayr and Stewart of Montreal, and a sister Mrs. William (Mary) Watkins of Ayr. Private funeral service will be held from the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, today (Wed.) at 3: 30. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. An Eastern Star service was held Tuesday evening.

The Ayr News 11 Mar 1981 pg 11

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HENDERSON, Eva - At the Willett Hospital, Paris, Ont., on Monday, March 9, 1981, in her 93rd year, Eva Myrtle Armstrong, wife of the late John Henderson, of Ayr.

Dear mother of Lloyd of Ayr and Stewart of Montreal.

Friends were received at the William Kipp Funeral Home Grand River Street North Paris, Ont., Tuesday afternoon and evening. Private service was held on Wednesday at 3:30 pm. Interment in the Ayr cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Mar 18 1981 pg 28

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57804
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Sunday, October 5th, 1919, at 1.45 a.m., Thomas Henderson, in his 64th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Bruce Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Thomas married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little 17 Feb 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Little and Elizabeth Hutson) was born 16 Oct 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jun 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Henderson
• Name: Lizzie Little
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57805
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Thomas Henderson - The death occurred in Preston on Friday, June 24th at 5 o'clock a.m. of Elizabeth Little, widow of the late Thomas Henderson, in her 69th year. Deceased was born just north of Roseville and had resided in the village since her marriage some 44 years ago, her husband predeceasing her in 1920. She had been in failing health for some time and had only removed to Preston a few weeks ago to reside with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Wood. Of a quiet unassuming disposition, Mrs. Henderson made many sincere friends, who will be grieved t learn of her passing. She leaves to mourn their loss two daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. J. R. Wood, Preston; Mrs. Earl Wilfong, Verdun, Que.; and Mr. John W. Henderson, Ayr. The following 2 brothers and 5 sisters also survive: Walter, William, Mrs. William Bunyan and Mrs. William Abra, Roseville; Mrs. M. Byers, Hanover; Miss Mary Little and Mrs. Henry Wolfe, Ayr. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. John W. Henderson, Stanley Street, to the Ayr Cemetery and was largely attended. Rev. J. W. Currie had charge of the services and the pallbearers were as follows: Messrs. William Nicoll, William House, J. E. Urquhart, George Johnson, A. B. Laurie and John H. Myers.

The Ayr News Jun 30 1927 pg 1

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• Name: R. S. Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341351
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Liveryman
• Elected Office: 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Ayr
• Elected Office: 1910, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Ayr
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery man - Livery stable
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Ayr
• Elected Office: 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo

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Robert came from Ancaster in 1894 and bought the old livery barn at the back of the Queen's hotel. Later in 1899 he purchased the building across from the Old Commercial Hotel on Stanley Street and was in business there until 1924 when his son took over.

Elected Office:
Years on local council: 1907, 1910-11
Councillor; 1919-21 Reeve
Years on Waterloo County Council; 1919 1920 1921 Warden

Robert married Barbara Ellen Watson 23 Jan 1878, Newcastle, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 20 Feb 1858, Orono, Durham Co., Ontario; died 29 Jan 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Ellen Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341352
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Armstrong - Following a short illness of pneumonia, the death occurred on Sunday morning at 3.30 o'clock of Mrs. Robert S. Armstrong, in her 70th year. She was born in Orono, Durham County, and married on January 23rd, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong had arranged to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on January the 23rd of this year, but owing to Mrs. Armstrong falling ill, the celebration was not held. Deceased came to Ayr with her husband 34 years ago, and was highly esteemed for her many fine qualities by practically everyone in the community. She attended the Anglican Church, and was always ready to lend assistance in any worthy cause. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and two daughters, as follows: John E., Mrs. John Henderson and Miss Mary, all of Ayr. Four sisters also survive, viz.: Mrs. John Sleep, Carsonville, Mich.; Mrs. George Sheriff, Toronto; Mrs. James Patton, Toronto; and Miss Bella Watson, Orono. The funeral, which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, was largely attended. The services were in charge of Rev M r. Dobson, and the following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. George Brown, Pt. Nelson; Willard Ingram, Mitchel, William Leithead, William Manson, Murdo Lillico and Walter Clark.

The Ayr News Feb 2 1928 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234464
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Antiburgher
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr.
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - odd jobs
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prebyterian

William — Margaret Dalgleish. Margaret was born 1832, , Scotland; died Bef 1901. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127755
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140284
• 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; Presbyterian Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, Nov. 5th, at 5: 30 A.M., John Little, aged 61 Years. The Funeral will take place on Saturday, 7th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, to the place of interment, Doon Cemetery Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited North Dumfries, November 5, 1885.

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John married Elizabeth Hutson 5 Mar 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Walter Hutson and Elizabeth Marshall) was born 8 Jun 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Little
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73270
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prebyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In Ayr, on Thursday, June 19th, 1919, at 12 o'clock, noon, Elizabeth Hutson Beloved wife of the late John Little In her 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Hall Street, Ayr, on Saturday, June 21, at 3.30 p.m., new time, to the Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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