Margaret Swan

Margaret — Patrick McGlynn. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181113
• Residence: 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1989, 11 Elliott St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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George Robert Swan

Of 41 Elliott Street, Galt, a native of Ayr, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 14th. He was in his 76th year. Born in Ayr where he received his education, he was a son of the late George Swan and Agnes Irwin. He enlisted with the H.L.I. prior to World War II and saw action in Holland during the war. Following the war he took up residence in Galt and was employed for 40 years within the lumber business, with Reid Lumber, which later became New Life Lumber, in Galt. He retired seven years ago. Mr. Swan was a member of St. Ambrose R.C. Church and the H.L.I. Association. Beloved husband of Louise (Urbach) Swan and dear father of Sister Celeste S.S.N.D. of Grassy Narrows, Ontario, Peter and his wife Susanne of Cambridge and Margaret (Mrs. Patrick McGlynn) of Corbeil, Ontario. Also survived by four grandchildren Rebecca, Liam, Ryan and Jason. Predeceased by a brother, Moir and two sisters, Agnes Fluelling and Isabel Pelton. Resting at the Corbett Funeral Home, Galt. Mass of Christian Burial, was held from St. Ambrose R.C. Church, on Saturday, June 17th. Interment in Mount View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Swan, Jason Swan, Murray Freiburger, Elwood Shaw, Peter McQueenie and Harry Merrall.

Ayr News 21 Jun 1989 pg 15

George — Louise Urbach. [Group Sheet]

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• Honoured: Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swan Street in Ayr named for him
• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195382
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Member of Pioneer Family, George Swan, Sr., Passes

A native of Ayr district and a lifelong resident of this community, George Swan, Sr., passed away ion K-W Hospital on Saturday morning in his 84th year. He had been hospitalized for two weeks, and was progressing favorably when he succumbed to a heart attack. The late Mr. Swan was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim on September 28, 1881, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan. At the age of five years he moved with the family to Manley St., Ayr. He entered Ayr Public School on the first day it opened, having previously attended classes in the church basement. Mr. Swan was a member of one of the early pioneer families here. His grandfather, also George Swan, came to Ayr in the 1830's from Quebec City, by way of Ancaster and built a home on Griffin's Hill on Swan St. The street bears his name. The late Mr. Swan was employed by the CPR for 37 years, retiring at the age of 65 after suffering a serious fall. He was a Presbyterian by faith and at one time sang in the choir of the former Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Swan was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, and one of the prized possessions was a 50 year membership jewel which he received some years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. G. Fluelling (Agnes) of Windsor and Mrs. R. Pelton (Isobel) of Port Credit, two sons, George of Galt and Moir of Ayr, a brother, James of Ayr, and eight grandchildren. His wife, the former Agnes Irwin, predeceased him in 1922.

The Funeral

An Oddfellow service was held at Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, on Sunday evening, attended by members of Dolman Lodge, Ayr, and Oddfellows from Galt. Murray F. Smith, Ayr, assisted in conducting the ceremony. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Andrew Denholm of Paris. Entombment was made in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers were: C. F. Buck, Dr. I. H. Caulfield, Erb Clark and Jack Brown of Ayr, Balfour Johnston of Paris, and Lloyd Johnston of Galt.

The Ayr News Jan 21 1965 pg 2

George married Agnes Moir Irwin 26 Oct 1910, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born CALC 18 Apr 1884, , Scotland; died 24 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Moir Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195384
• Immigration: 1908, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Sudden Death of Mrs. Geo. Swan, Jr. - The trite but solemn adage, "In the midst of life we are in death," was once more verified in this community when, on Tuesday forenoon, Jan. 24, Mrs. Geo. Swan, Jr., suddenly succumbed to heart failure. She had been going about her household duties that morning as usual, but after going up stairs suddenly collapsed, and passed away before medical aid reached her. It was known that she had chronic heart trouble, but was perfectly well when the fatal attack came. Deceased, whose maiden name was Agnes Irwin, was born in Scotland of Irish parents 38 years ago, and came direct to Ayr 14 years since, marrying a couple of years later. She was a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church, and was devoted to the interests of her little family, the eldest of whom is aged 10 years and the youngest 17 mos. Besides her husband there are four children - Agnes, George, Moir and Isabel - and a brother, William Irwin of Flint, Mich. The sorely bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral takes place at 3 o'clock today.

The Ayr News Jan 26 1922 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24887P
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

George married Jane Ford Currie 19 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Currie and Agnes L. Pringle) was born CALC 21 Apr 1851, , Scotland; died 7 Nov 1931, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: life story
• Name: Jane Ford Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24888P
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, 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. Jane Swan

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Marshall, Roseville, on Saturday of Mrs. Jane Swan of Ayr in her 81st year. She was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her family when about two years old. The family first settled in a log cabin which stood at the end of Wm. G. Hall's lane, and later removed to a farm north of the village. Mrs. Swan attended the Reidsville school which was at that time situated on the farm now occupied by Menno Shantz. She was married 60 years ago and with her husband resided on the 10th and 5th concessions of Blenheim for many years. They removed to Ayr 45 years ago, where her husband predeceased her in 1908. She was a member of Knox United Church. Mrs. Swan is survived by the following family: Mrs. John Falland, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Roseville; Mrs. Isabella Veitch, Galt; George and James Swan, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1931