James Robert "Robert" Black

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• Name: Robert Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73086

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190846195
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341290

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JOHN L BLACK

Death Takes Prominent Member Of Former Stanley Street Church - Was Clerk of the Session

John L. Black, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this community, passed quietly away at his home, 9th concession of Blenheim, this (Wednesday) morning, in his 87th year. Mr. Black was born in Ayr, but for the past 80 years had resided on the farm on which he died. This farm is known as the Black homestead, having been settled by his grandfather, James Black, who came from Howick, Scotland.

Mr. Black was a Bible student with a deep knowledge of the scriptures, and for many years he was superintendent of the former Townline Sabbath School. He was also one of the most valued members of the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder and acted as clerk of the Session, sang in the choir and worked in the Sabbath School. He was later an elder in Knox United Church.

He was well known as a writer, and composer of poetry, and the articles from his pen which appeared in tho Ayr News from time to time were read with much interest. In addition to his duties on the farm, Mr. Black was also a land surveyor and looked after much of the work in this section.

Mr. Black, who was the last member of his family, was esteemed as a gentleman of the old school, and his many sterling qualities endeared him to all with whom he came in contact He was a good friend and neighbor and was always willing to lend assistance in time of need.

His wife, whose maiden name was Annie Bueglas, predeceased him in 1907. He is survived by the following three sons: Robert, Calgary; Scott, Detroit, and George R., at home. At time of going to press, funeral arrangements had not yet been completed.


The Ayr News Jun 12 1941 pg 4

John married Annie Bueglass 26 Oct 1882, Ashfield Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. Annie was born 1854, , England; died 27 Oct 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Oct 1907, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341291

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In Memoriam Died, In Blenheim, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 1907, at 6 o'clock p.m., Annie Bueglass, Beloved wife of John L. Black, In her 54th Year. The Funeral Will take place from her husband's residence, Lot 1, Con. 8, Blenheim, on Wednesday, Oct. 30th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27924

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Died, On Thursday evening, April 15th, 1875, James Black, P.L.S., Aged 61 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, on Monday, the 19th inst., at 2 o'clock, P.M., from the residence of Robert Black, Blenheim, to the place of interment, Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Robert Black. Blenheim, April 16th, 1875.


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

James — Janet Scott. Janet was born 1809, , Scotland; died 19 May 1857, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58743

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27915

James married Margaret "Peggy" Liddle 31 Mar 1811, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born 1786; died 27 Oct 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Oct 1869, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret "Peggy" Black
• Name: Peggy Liddle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27916

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Died, On Wednesday, the 27th October, 1869, Margaret Liddle, Widow of the Late James Black, Blenheim, Aged 83 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral which will take place on Saturday, the 30th Instant, at 11 o'clock, A.M., from the residence of her Son, Robert Black, to the place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Robert Black. Blenheim, October 27th, 1869.

From: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Accession Number: X.961.089.001