James William Henderson

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• Interesting: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; public service, life story, business, sports
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58101
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Blacksmith
• 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
• Occupation: 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Town Clerk

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James W. Henderson, 85, Passed Away Friday

The Ayr community was saddened by the loss of one of its oldest and most respected citizens on Friday night in the death of James William Henderson, in his 86th year. The late Mr. Henderson was born in this village and spent his long lifespan here, where he developed many friends among several generations.

With his passing, the family name, originated here by his father, Richard Henderson, passes with him. He was the last surviving descendant of this pioneer Scotsman who skillfully shod horses in the days when Ayr was young. Variously a blacksmith, livery operator and an official in the old Hilborn hockey stick factory in former years, Mr. Henderson lived retired during the latter part of his life. From his gracious residence on Northumberland street, he walked down town every day for the mail, until recently, and never failed to pass the time of day with the old friends he encountered. It must have been a matter of great personal satisfaction to Mr. Henderson that he was never forgotten by natives of Ayr who returned to visit after having left this village in years gone by. Always they called on him to reminisce on the days long before the turn of the century, when men of Mr. Henderson's generation were developing this village.

A son of Richard Henderson and Margaret Hope, the deceased learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop, next door to the Henderson residence, where Sherk Sales & Service is now located. Later he was associated in a thriving livery stable business with the late John Wyllie, directly across the street on what is now the Hugh Clark property. Some years later Mr. Henderson accepted a ranking position with the Hilborn company, situated on the present site of Greenwood Park, which he retained until the factory ceased operating about 25 years ago.

In younger life Mr. Henderson was an athlete of note, indulging in most of the team sports which emblazoned the name of Ayr across the sporting scene in the '80's and '90's. He excelled in hockey and soccer in that lively era when players started and finished the game without substitution. As time passed along, he became interested in curling and bowling and for years was a member of both local clubs. His popularity in social and fraternal circles was indicated by the fact that he was a member of both the Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was also a member of the Paris chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He attended the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and, following union, Knox United Church. On Sunday evening members of Ayr Lodge paid last respects at Masonic rites held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Wor. Bro. John Kanmacher.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The profusion of floral offerings bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Henderson was held in the community. Pallbearers were: G. S. Dalrymple, James Swan, R. E. Maeder, George H. Lawrence, James D. Patterson and John H. Dance. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 6 1955 pg 9

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• Interesting: business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58096
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millwright
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

James W. Henderson, 85, Passed Away Friday

The Ayr community was saddened, by the loss of one of its oldest and most respected ettlarms on Friday night in the death of James William Henderson, in his 80th year. The Mr. Henderson was born in this village and spent his long lifespan here where he developed many friends among several generations.

With his passing, the family name originated here by his father, Richard Henderson, passes with him. He was the last surviving descendant of this pioneer Scotsman who skillfully shod horses in the days when Ayr was young.

Variously a blacksmith, livery operator and an official in the old Hilborn hockey stick factory in former years, Mr. Henderson lived retired during the latter part of his life From his gracious residence on Northumberland street, he walked down town every day for the mail until recently, and never failed to pass the time of day with the old friends he encountered.

It must have been a matter of great personal satisfaction to Mr. Henderson that he was never forgotten by natives of Ayr who returned to visit after having left this village in years gone by Always they called on him to reminisce on the days long before the turn of the century, when men Mr. Henderson's generation were developing this village.

A son of Richard Henderson and Margaret Hope, the deceased learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop next door to the Henderson residence, where Sherk Sales & vice is now located. Later he was associated in a thriving livery stable business with the late John Wyllie, directly across the street on what is now the Hugh Clark property. Some years later Mr. Henderson accepted a ranking position with the Hilborn company, situated on the present site of Greenwood Park, which he retained until the factory ceased operating about 25 years ago.

In younger life Mr. Henderson was an athlete of note, indulging in most of the team sports which emblazoned , the name of Ayr across the sporting scene in the 80s and 90's He excelled in hockey and soccer in that lively era when players started and finished the game without substitution. As time passed along, he became interested in curling and bowling and for years was a member of both local clubs.

His popularity in social and fraternal circles was indicated by the fact that he member of both the Aru Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was also a member of the Paris chapter, Royal Arch Masons.

He attended the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and and following union, Knox United Church.

On Sunday evening members of Ayr Lodge paid last respects at Masonic rites held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Wor Bro John Kanmacher.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, conducted to Rev J. W. Currie. The profusion of floral offerings bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Henderson was held in the community.

Pallbearers were G. S. Dalrympie, James Swan, R. E. Maeder, George H. Lawrence, James D. Patterson and John H. Dance Interment made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 6 Oct 1955

Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

Richard married Margaret V. Hope 26 May 1856, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born 19 Mar 1833, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 25 Jul 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jul 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret V. Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58097
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• 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, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1918, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

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Another Old Resident gone
The Passing of Mrs. Richard Henderson

This week we are called upon to chronicle the death of several old residents, one of whom is Mrs. Richard Henderson, who resided here continuously for 62 years. She passed away on Thursday afternoon, July 25, in her 80th year.

Born in Kirk Jetholm, Roxburghshire, Scotland, she came to Ayr just after marriage in 1856, the maiden name being Margaret Hope. In her earlier days she was a consistent member of Stanley Street Presbyterian Church, but had been an invalid for many years and about two months ago sustained a fractured hip. Among the older residents she was widely known and highly esteemed. Her husband predeceased her five years. The members of the family who survive are: Jas. W., town clerk, Margaret and Elizabeth at home, Mrs. Fry, Chesley, and T.A., mgr. National Drug and Chemical Co, Toronto.

The funeral took place on Saturday, when interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Brown, assisted by Re . Dr. Thompson. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. McGeorge, J. R. Folsetter, t. O. Scott, W. A. Ramsay, J. Q. Reid and J. G. Watson.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1918 pg 8

Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251500
• Occupation: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland; blacksmith
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland

John — Christian Hope. Christian was born 1805, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died Bef 1861. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christian Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58102
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856