William Robert Ritchie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73055
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death Of Francis (Frank) Powell

A well-known Ayr resident for over half a century, Francis (Frank) Powell died at his home on Piper St. on Saturday in his 79th year. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Powell was a native of the Hatchley district. He came to Ayr as a youth and was employed for some time at the David McCaul Creamery, which was located in the building on the south side of the laneway which runs alongside the present post office. Following his marriage to Ethel Ronald, who predeceased him many years ago, they moved to Brantford for a period, and then returned to Ayr to reside in the house where Mr. Powell spent the remainder of his life. He was at one time employed at the former Hecker-H-O plant in Greenfield, but for many years had lived retired. The late Mr. Powell was an ardent angler and a keen follower of local and national sports. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David Richardson (Ileen) in California and Mrs. Robert Hyndman (Frances) of Aldergrove, B.C.; two brothers, William of Brantford and Ben of Hatchley. Two sisters also survive. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 11 1964 pg 4

William married Janet Lawson Riddell 14 Apr 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of William Scott Riddell and Margaret Young Sudden) was born 14 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1975, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73053P
• Birth: CALC 2 Apr 1854
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Pressbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m. Robert Ritchie In his 70th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, lot 26, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9th, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Demise of Robert Ritchie - Long-Time Resident Passes Away In His 70th Year

Died, in North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m., Robert Ritchie, in his 70th year. To live practically the allotted span of life in one community is an achievement experienced by a small percentage of people - a percentage greatly exceeded, on the other hand, by the number who roam the wide world ever and seldom settle n on place for any extended length of time. The subject of the memoirs was born in Blenheim township, only a few miles from where he died, and spent the intervening years on the farm now occupied by his son William, where he led a quiet, unassuming life, intent only on successfully pursuing his honorable calling as a tiller of the soil. In religion Mr. Ritchie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Conservative - latterly becoming allied with the U.F.O. movement. He was well and favorably known throughout the section, and will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. A few years ago the decreased purchased a residence in Ayr, with the intention of spending his declining years in the village which he had been expand almost from its inception, but fate willed it otherwise and Mr. Ritchie ended his days in the township in which he spent his youth and manhood. His wife, a sister, Mrs. Henry Guthrie, Paris, three sons and a daughter survive him. The family comprises William on the homestead, Mary at home, Thomas in South Dumfries, and albert at home. The funeral took place on Saturday when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the last rites. The pallbearers were Messrs. John McLeod, Walter Scott, Wm. Riddell, David Gemmell, and Mathison and Robert Morton.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1924 pg 1

Robert married Janet Renwick 25 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Renwick and Margaret Preston) was born May 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1938, Wroxeter, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Ritchie
• Name: Jennet Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73054P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Robert Ritchie - Native of North Dumfries Dies in Wroxeter in Her 86th Year

The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Adams, Wroxeter, on Sunday night of a former well-known and highly-respected resident of North Dumfries township in the person of Janet Renwick, widow of the late Robert Ritchie, in her 86th year. Her demise followed an illness of only two or three days. Mrs. Ritchie was born a short distance east of Ayr in North Dumfries township. After her marriage, she resided for some 35 or 40 years on the farm now occupied by her son, William. Since the death of her husband, about 15 or 16 years ago, she had made her home with different members of her family. In her younger days, she was a faithful attendant of Stanley Street Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ritchie is survived by the following family: William, North Dumfries; Mrs. John Adams, Wroxeter; Thomas, South Dumfries, and Albert, North Dumfries. The funeral will take place to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Dec 29 1938 pg 10

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Funeral of Mrs. R. Ritchie

Services Held at Wroxeter Tuesday and Ayr Thursday

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Robert Ritchie were held first at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. John Adams, Wroxeter, Ont., on Tuesday Dec. 27th at 8 p.m. this service was conducted by Rev. A. M. Grant of Wroxeter United Church. Two of the deceased's favourite hymns, "O god of Bethel" and "I t the Hills" were sung and a very fine address was delivered.

The second service was held at the residence of her son, Mr. Thomas /Ritchie, South Dumfries, Thursday at 2 p.m. This was conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie of Ayr who took as his theme the 23rd psalm and in the course of his fine address paid high tribute to the fine qualities of the deceased.

Interment took place in the Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were J.W. Currie, David Gemmell, and Jas. R. Henderson of Ayr, John and Jackson Clark of Bright, and Robert Guthrie of Paris.

Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, who accompanied the body from Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Didman and Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Smith of Jerseyville, Messrs. Jackson and John Clark and Miss Mary Clark of Bright, Mrs. w. Brown, Mrs. Robert Barrie and Mrs. William Hall of Galt.

Ayr News Jan 5 1939 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159789
• Residence: 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Robert married Esther Clark 17 Dec 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Walter Clark and Esther Jackson) was born 1832, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Clark
• Name: Esther Hall
• Name: Esther Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73069
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69161
• Residence: 1840, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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A-1-47 Walter Rennrick: Administration to the Estate of Walter Rennrick, formerly of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman, deceased, granted and issued to his widow Margareth the 21 November 1854, on her making proof that her said husband hath died intestate on or about the 8^th September next before, and on her giving bond and surety, herself and in the persons of John B. Hall, of the same place, Miller, and George Oliver, of same place, Yeoman, each in the sum of £500/-. The inventory of the chattels and goods left by said deceased, amounting to £281/10/-

Died 8 September 1854
Letters Granted 21 November 1854
Inventory £281/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Walter married Margaret Preston 8 Dec 1837, Southdean, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born CALC 12 May 1818, , Scotland; died 16 Jan 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72676
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1892, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 27, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Saturday, Jan. 16th, 1892, at 9: 30 o'clock, Margaret Preston Relict of the late Walter Renwick, aged 73 years, 8 mos., and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place from her son's residence lot 27, con. 8, to new cemetery, Ayr, on Tuesday, 19th, inst., at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, January 16, 1892.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130318

James married Charlotte Nicol 15 Jan 1808, Gattanside, Melrose, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Charlotte was born CA 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charlotte Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154996

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130317

Walter — Esther Jackson. Esther was born CALC 13 May 1790, , Scotland; died 13 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Clark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130312
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Prebyterian
• Residence: 1884, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Funeral Notice. Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 o'clock P.M., Esther Jackson, Relict of the late Walter Clark, Aged 94 Years and 6 Months The funeral will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from her son's residence, Lot 30, Con. 9th, North Dumfries, to the place of interment, Old Burying Ground, one mile east of Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, November 14th, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72723