Margaret Effie Henderson

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• Name: Margaret Effie Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57810

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Ayr Native Passes - Word has been received of the sudden passing of Mrs. Earl Wilfong of Verdun, Quebec, a former resident of Ayr. The former Margaret Henderson, Mrs. Wilfong was born in Ayr, the daughter of the late Thomas Henderson and Elizabeth Little, and attended school in this community. After her marriage to Earl Wilfong of Hespeler, the couple moved to Montreal and then to Verdun. Besides her husband, she is survived by ten children: Archie (Rev. A. Wilfong), Kathleen (Mrs. J. Brawley), Elaine (Mrs. M. Allan), Irene (Mrs. B. T. Rust), Lillian (Mrs. W. Woods), Grace (Mrs. A. M. Jordan), Clifford, Helen (Mrs. H. Cake), Ralph and Alan. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. J. Wood of Hamilton, Ontario, a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. Henderson of Ayr, and 19 grandchildren. The funeral was held on Friday, April 19, with interment in Rideau Memorial Gardens.

The Ayr News Apr 25 1968 pg 9

Margaret married Sylvester Earle Wildfong 8 Mar 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sylvester (son of Nathaniel H. Wildfong and Sophia Frickey) was born 18 Sep 1892; died 12 Feb 1972. [Group Sheet]

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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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• 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

Notes:

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.

^{Funeral Card}

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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• Interesting: life story, pioneer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131019
• Immigration: 1831, , Canada
• Residence: 1831, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1842, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Antiburgher
• 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; Presbyterian Canada

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"The families of the following persons also came out together by the 'Sarah Mary Ann,' of Maryport, England, in April 1831: George Landreth, James Bunyan, Thomas Adams, John Kerr, David Brown, Adam Kersell, Robert Cranston, James and Walter Deans, John, Thomas and William Henderson, John and William Veitch, Robert Laidlaw (father of James Laidlaw M.P.P.), Paisley Block; James Little and Robert Aitkin, Blue Lake, and James Davidson, Keg Lane, near Paris. With possibly one exception, all these families were from Roxburghshire, Scotland. Voyage - five weeks and four days.

Young, The Hon. James M. Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of North Dumfries . Toronto: Hunter, Rose and Company, 1880; footnotes, pgs 60-61)

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday, July 29th, 1889, at 5 o'clock p.m., Thomas Henderson, Sr., Aged 92 Years, 11 Months and 17 Days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot No. 30, 11th Concession, N. Dumfries, on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, July 30th, 1889^.

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A Pioneer Gone:

The passing at his home on Concession 11, North Dumfries, on Monday last, one who has been known in this vicinity for more than fifty - eight years. Thomas Henderson was born on the farm known as Abbot-Ruel in Roxburghshire, Scotland. In January 1829, at the age of 33 years, he married Miss Janet Henderson, who, though of the same name, was not a blood-relation. Of this union were born twelve children, eight of whom are still living. In the year 1831, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson came to Canada to make their home. On May 26th of that year they arrived in Galt, which was then a small village. Shortly afterwards they moved to the farm now occupied by Mr. R. Cochrane, North Dumfries. Remaining there a short time they next took the farm now in the possession of Mr. Wm. Morton, whence they went to the farm where Mr. Henderson ended his days, Lot 30, 11th Concession, settling there April 2nd 1842. Amongst those who came to this country about the same time as the deceased was his brother John Henderson; Thomas Adams, who served under Lord Nelson; James Davidson of Keg Lane; Robert Cranston; David Brown; John Kerr and John Mathison. Of these, we are informed that the first four named came in the same vessel with him. All have passed over to the great majority, some of them being laid to rest many years ago. So far as is known Mr. Henderson was the last remaining of the heroic old pioneers of North Dumfries, who endured much hardship and many privations that they might leave to those following, the fair heritage they now possess. All honour to such man, the memories of whose noble deeds cannot be too highly cherished by their descendants. Some 15 years ago Mr. Henderson gave up the management of the farm, his son John, with whom he has since resided, succeeding him. up to within five days of his death, he was able to move about the house, although the once robust form had failed. He has attained the patriarchal age of 93 years. His aged partner in life's joys and sorrows has the sympathy of a large circles of relatives and friends. Although 83, Mrs. Henderson is yet quite active and so lightly has time passed over her that she retains the natural colour of her hair much more than some of their children. Thier surviving children are Mrs. Chas. Rodgers of Wawanash Township, William of Ayr; James of Reidsville; Mrs. T. Mathison, of Strasburg; Thomas C., of Ayr; Mrs. James Henry, of Egremont Township; John, on the homestead and Robert E. living on Concession 10, North Dumfries. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday, to Cedar Creek cemetery was largely attended.

The Ayr Record 1 Aug 1889

Thomas married Janet Henderson 16 Jan 1829, Southdean, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Janet was born 1809, , Scotland; died 23 Mar 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Henderson
• Name: Janet Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131908
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Antiburgher
• 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; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1898, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Although 83, Mrs. Henderson is yet quite active and so lightly has time passed over her that she retains the natural colour of her hair much more than some of their children

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There is a conflict is Janet's maiden name. Her husband's obituary indicates that it is Henderson her son John's death registration indicates Scott.

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Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday March 23rd, 1898 at, 3.25 a.m., Janet Henderson, Relict of the late Thomas Henderson, Sr., aged 90 years. Funeral The funeral will leave her late residence Lot 30, Con. 11 , N. Dumfries on Friday, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the Cedar Creek cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend

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Two other children of John Little and Elizabeth (Betsy) Clark who did not come with them to Canada:
James, b. 10 August 1826 Sandbed, Yarrow, Selkirkshire (also recorded in the Parish record of Yarrow) and Margaret who was born about 1820 in Caddonfoot Selkirk according to census records. Margaret stayed in Scotland with her husband William Grieve and run the Cross Keys Inn in Ettrickbridge. James immmigrated to New Orleans in 1847 according to census entry and died there 5 April 1910

John married Elizabeth Clark 20 Dec 1818, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland. Elizabeth was born CALC 30 Apr 1797, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 31 Mar 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Apr 1876, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betty Clark
• Name: Elizabeth Little
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139917
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1876, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Died, At Lot No. 9, Beans' Tract, Township of Waterloo, on Friday, March 31st, at 8: 30 o'clock, P.M. Elizabeth Clark, Relict of the late John Little, Native of Selkirkshire, Scotland, Aged 78 Years, 11 Months. You are respectfully requested to attend the funeral on Monday, the 3rd inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of George Hislop, to the place of interment, Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Waterloo Township, April 1, 1876.

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• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

Walter married Elizabeth Marshall 9 Jul 1831, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 10 Nov 1811, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 13 Aug 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Hutson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129832
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1889, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday, August 13th, 1889, at ten minutes to two, a.m., Elizabeth Marshall, Relict of the late Walter Hutson, native of Selkirkshire, Scotland, aged 77 years, 9 months and 3 days. Funeral Will take place from her late residence Lot 36, Concession 12, on Thursday the 15th inst., at two o'clock, p.m., to the Cemetery east from Roseville. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, August 13th, 1889^.

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