Rev. Duncan McRuer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58132

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Death of Rev. D. McRuer

The News has received word of the death in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Saturday, Dec. 10th, 1933, of Rev. Duncan McRuer, a native of Ayr, at the age of 69. Deceased was a son of the late Rev. Duncan McRuer, who had charge of Knox Church, Ayr, until 1870, when he left for the United States. He was followed in the pastorate by the late Rev. Dr. John Thomson, who took charge in 1871. Rev. Mr. McRuer, whose death occurred on Dec. 10th, is survived by his widow and one daughter, Esther. His younger brother, Donald, died suddenly of heart trouble two months ago at Phoenix, Arizona. His elder brother, John, whom some of the older Ayr residents will remember, died at Kansas City, Mo., in July, 1921.

The Ayr News Jan 18 1934 pg 1

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• Occupation: 92 Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister
• Occupation: Knox Presbyterian Church, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111234
• Occupation: 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister of Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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In March, 1853, the year following the separation of Waterloo county from the union with Wellington and Grey, the first meeting of the Board of Public Instruction for this county was held in Berlin. The local superintendents constituted the Board. They were Rev. James Sims, chairman; Alexander Allan, M.A., Secretary; Martin Rudolf, Otto Klotz and John Caven. The Board held five meetings that year, three of them for the examination of teachers. There were 63 certificates granted at the three meetings, of which 15 were renewals of certificates previously obtained at Guelph. At this time and for some years afterwards it was the practice of the Board to grant very few certificates for a longer period than two years, while a number were valid for only six months and some even for only three months.

These Local Superintendents and their successors in office, who administered and directed the educational affairs of this county from 1853 to 1871, when the office was abolished, have not, in the opinion of the writer, received from the public the credit for their work to which they were entitled. They were all educated, broad-minded, unselfish men, ever ready and willing to assist and advise the teacher and explain the almost unexplainable school law to the trustees. The obstacles which they were continually encountering, in the performance of their duties, were many and difficult.
In this connection special mention is due Rev. James Sims Local Superintendent for Wellesley for twelve years and chairman of the Board of Public Instruction for eight Messrs. Robert Brydon, Otto Klotz, Henry Liersch, James Colquhoun, Rev. Duncan McRuer, Rev. Geo. Cuthbertson, Rev. James Boyd, Henry F. J. Jackson and Isaac L. Bowman.

First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society 1913

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Death of Rev. Dr. McRuer

A telegraphic message arrived here last week, announcing the sudden and unexpected death, on the 18th inst., of the Rev. Duncan McRuer, at his home at Union Grove, Gentry County, Missouri. This intelligence will be received with profound regret by many n this vicinity, to whom the rev. gentleman was well-known as a pastor, who for 27 years was in charge of Knox Church, Ayr. We have been able to glean a few facts about the deceased, which may be of interest to our readers. Mr. McRuer left Ayr about 16 years ago, in company with Walter and William Gladstone, John and Hugh Wallace, and Robert Pringle. These, together with others form Canada, formed quite a Canadian Colony, most of whom were warm friends of Mr. McRuer, and had been at one time or another members of his congregation in Ayr. Mr. McRuer turned his attention to farming, and owned a large farm in a very fine section of that country. He had no stated ministry, but preached at three stations, necessitating continually considerable travel form one to the other. These duties he fulfilled faithfully up to his death. In fact, he had just concluded a three weeks series of meetings before his sad and sudden taking off. He had returned home only a short time, when, as he was sitting talking to his family, he fell from his chair and expired. Although his health had been failing for some time, there was nothing in his appearance which indicated that his end was so near. Deceased was born in Luchute, Quebec, where his brother, James still lives. Mr. John McRuer, of South Dumfries, is also a brother. MR. McRuer was in good circumstances. He was ..

The Ayr Recorder Dec 30 1886 pg 1

Duncan — Mary Torance. Mary was born 1833, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary McRuer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111622
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172551

John — Mary McIntyre. Mary was born 1796, , Perthshire, Scotland; died 1867, Lachute, Argenteuil Co., Quebec. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary McRuer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172552