William Manson

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• Name: Wyllie Manson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199247
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Epidemic: 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Influenza
• Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Wyllie Manson

Long ago we had exhausted the triple adjective phrase sad, sadder, saddest, in describing the inroads of Influenza and still those pathetic words continue to apply with increased significance.

Of all the sad cases in this community which we have been called upon to report in connection with the prevailing epidemic, perhaps the saddest so far occurred on Saturday, when a young newly married man in the person of Adam Wyllie Manson, who had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, was snatched from a sphere of usefulness in which he gave promise of more than average aptitude.

Though his case was viewed with alarm from the first, the outcome was in the nature of a shock, and the deepest sympathy of the entire community goes out to the disconsolate bride, father, mother and sisters.

Deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manson of Ayr, who had just transferred their homestead to Wyllie and moved into town. Under the circumstances his death creates a situation that will be difficult to adjust. What the solution will be time alone will determine.

Wyllie Manson, who was in his 27th year, was born on the farm on which he died. Two months before his death he married Miss Ella Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marshall.

From his boyhood the deceased was prominent in Sabbath school work, and at the time of his death was sec.-Treas. Of Knox United Sunday school, and was also an enthusiastic worker in other departments of the Church of which he was a consistent member. He was interested in agriculture and prominent n the Junior Farmers' club. In athletic sports he gave most attention to bowling and hockey.

Besides his wife, father and mother, the deceased is survived by five sisters. They are - Gladys, teacher at Plattsville, (who is ill with "Flu"), Bessie, St. Catharine's, Jean, Mary, Edna, and Stella, at home. The funeral, which took place to the Ayr cemetery on Monday, was well attended, and a wealth of beautiful flowers attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. J.J. Brown conducted the service, assisted by Rev. D. (?), Toronto, formerly pastor of Stanley St. Church, Ayr. The pallbearers were Messrs. Rolland Maeder, Filshie Cuthbertson, John Edgar, Wm. Marshall, David Hall and Alex Gourlay.

Ayr News Dec 19 1918 pg 1.

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Died In North Dumfries, on Saturday, December 14th, 1918, at 6 p. m. Adam Wyllie Manson In his 27th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 36, Con. 7, North Dumfries, on Monday, December 16th, at 2 o'clock p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Adam married Elspeth Oliver "Ella" Marshall 7 Oct 1918, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elspeth (daughter of Stephen Marshall and Euphemia Jane "Jennie" Scott) was born 19 Mar 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1976, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ella Marshall
• Name: Elspeth Oliver "Ella" Gladstone
• Name: Elspeth Oliver "Ella" Manson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142491
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr Rural Telephone Company
• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
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• Interesting: politics, business, insurance
• Residence: North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72737
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• 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
• Residence: 1933, Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Manson - Ayr

William Manson 70, well-known resident of this district and manager of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company, died early Monday at the Galt Hospital. He underwent an operation four weeks ago. Mr. Manson was a life-long resident of this district. He was born on the Kenneth McKenzie farm on the 10th concession of Blenheim, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson. Both his parents were born in this country of pioneer parents. He was married to Elizabeth Gourlay in 1885. Following his marriage he lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year and then moved to the farm now owned by Earl Sharpe, south of the village. He lived there for 32 years. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Manson came to Ayr where he occupied a prominent place, ever since in civic life. He was one of the founders of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company 30 years ago. He was one of the men active in the establishment of rural mail service in this district. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past ten years he had been on R.R. 1, Ayr. Mr. Manson was a councillor for three years and a director of the Ayr Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 14 years. Surviving are his widow, and four daughters.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

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William Manson Passes

Following an operation some four weeks ago, the death occurred in Galt Hospital on Monday of William Manson, age 77 years. He was born on the farm now owned by Kenneth McKenzie, 10th concession of Blenheim, being the eldest son of Adam Manson and Mary Guthrie, natives of Scotland. He was married March 18, 1885, to Elizabeth Gourlay, second daughter of Andrew and Jane Gourlay. Rev. Dr. John Thomson, minister of Knox Church, Ayr, was the officiating clergyman. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 18, 1935. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Manson lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year. They then moved to the farm now owned by Erie Sharp, where they resided for 32 years, retiring to Ayr 21 years ago. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past 10 years he was courier on RR 1. He was manager of the Ayr Rural Company for 29 years. He was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, serving at different periods as Noble Grand and District Deputy Grand Master. Mr. Manson was a member of Knox United Church and Parks Committee and a director of the Ayr Cemetery Company and Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He was also a member of Ayr Council for a three year term. In all, Mr. Manson had truly led an active and useful life, in which he gave freely of his time and talents to the community. Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters: Mrs. David Hall, Blenheim Twp.; Mrs. S. D. Rendall, Toronto; Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Oshawa, and Mrs. R. B. Hill, Toronto; and two brothers, James of Ayr and David of Inglewood, Calif. He was predeceased by a son, Wyllie, and a daughter, Bessie W. Manson. The funeral took place from Knox United Church this (Wed.) afternoon following a short private service at his late residence. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 15 1939

William married Elizabeth Gourlay 18 Mar 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong) was born 13 Mar 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1944, East Whitby Township, Ontario Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Manson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72738
• Occupation: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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
• Residence: 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1933, Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142723
• Residence: 1919, Grey St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death Of Stephen Marshall

One of Ayr's Oldest and Most Esteemed Residents Passes in His 83rd Year

One of the oldest and most esteemed residents of our village passed away at 11 o'clock Tuesday evening in the person of Stephen Marshall, in his 83rd year. Mr. Marshall had been in failing health for several months, but took to his bed only two weeks ago. He was born on the Marshall homestead, 13th concession of Blenheim, now owned by his son, William, being the son of Anthony Marshall and Isabel Hall, who were pioneer settlers from Scotland. After his marriage he farmed in South Dumfries for several years and then removed to the Kingsborough farm, Townline, where he spent ten years. The family then went back to the home farm, 13th of Blenheim, where the next twenty years were spent. They came to Ayr 21 years ago and took up residence on Grey street. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1933. Mr. Marshall was a member of the former Stanley Street Church and after union, was a valued member of Knox United congregation, where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He was one of the oldest members of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and a member of the Ayr Cemetery Company Board. In politics, he was a staunch Liberal. While engaged in farming, he was for many years a director of Drumbo Fair Agricultural Society and also served on the Perry's Corners school board. Mr. Marshall was widely known throughout this section and was much respected as a good friend and neighbor. Besides his sorrowing wife, whose maiden name was Jennie Scott, he is survived by the following children: J. A. Marshall, Calgary Wm. S. Marshall, Blenheim; Mrs. Robert Gladstone, North Dumfries; Lovett Marshall, Yorkton, Sask., and Mrs. Harold Foote, Toronto. His oldest son, Roy, died in Calgary four years ago, while another son, Howard, of the 111th Batt., was killed overseas in 1918. One sister, Margaret Marshall, of Galt, also survives. The funeral will take place from his late residence to Ayr Cemetery on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Oct 19 1939 pg 8

Stephen married Euphemia Jane "Jennie" Scott 19 Dec 1883, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Euphemia (daughter of Alexander Scott and Elspeth Oliver) was born 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1960, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jul 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Euphemia Jane "Jennie" Marshall
• Name: Jennie Scott
• Residence: Grey St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142821
• Residence: 1949, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Stephen Marshall Passes in 96th Year

Mrs. Stephen Marshall, one of Ayr's oldest residents, died at Willett Hospital, Paris, early Sunday morning in her 96th year. She had been in ill health for the past few months. Mrs. Marshall, the former Jennie Scott, was born on the farm on the Townline now owned by Allie Scott. Her parents were the late Alexander Scott and Elspeth Oliver. Some 77 years ago she married Stephen Marshall and they took up farming on the original Marshall homestead on the 13th concession of Blenheim, now owned by Marshall Lewis. About 42 years ago the couple retired to live in Ayr. An adherent of Knox United Church, Mrs. Marshall took an active part in the Woman's Association. She was a past president and life member of the Ayr Women's Institute. Mrs. Marshall was predeceased by her husband in 1939 and also by three sons Roy, Howard and William. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. H. D (Gladys) Foote, Toronto, and Mrs. Robert (Ella) Gladstone, Ayr; two sons, Jay of Calgary, Alta., and Lovett of Yorkton, Sask.; 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan, was held at the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, on Tuesday with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Irvin Seyler, John C. Fried, William Gray, William Gladstone, Milton Thomas and Brian Foote, Toronto.

The Ayr News Jul 14 1960 pg 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64316
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday, July 15, Adam Manson, Aged 41 Years and 9 Months. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, from his late residence, at Two o'clock To-morrow afternoon, Sabbath, 19th [changed to 17th] instant, to the place of Interment in Stanley Street Cemetery, Ayr. Yours respectfully, Mrs. Manson. North Dumfries, July 16th, 1870.


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Adam married Mary Guthrie 14 Dec 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David Guthrie and Margaret Wyllie) was born 17 Sep 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Oct 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Manson
• Name: Mary Patterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57992
• Residence: 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Wednesday, Oct. 25th 1905, at 10 o'clock, a. m., Mary Patterson, In her 72nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, St. Andrew's St., On Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery, Friends and acquintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of Mrs. Patterson.

The death took place rather suddenly yesterday (Wednesday) morning of Mrs. Simon Patterson, St. Andrew's st., at the age of 71 years. The deceased had been in failing health for some time and for the past week or two was quite ill from a complication of troubles. She was born on the 10th con. of North Dumfries, within a mile of Ayr, and had lived in the township all her life up to six years ago, when she took up residence in Ayr. Her maiden name was Mary Guthrie, and she had been twice married, her first husband being the late Adam. Manson, who predeceased her about 33 years. Mr. Patterson passed away anout four years ago. The family comprise. three sons and one daughter. They are Mrs. J. W. Cochrane, Glenboro, Man., Wni. Manson, North Dumfries, David Manson, Atcheson, Kansas. and James Manson, Souris, Man. Two brothers. survive, viz., Robert Guthrie, Blenheim, Ad John Guthrie, South Dumfries, who ware the first seitlers here 72 years ago. Mrs. Patterson was a consistent member of Staniey st. church for 54 years, and was the first child baptised in the church after its organization The funeral has not yet been arranged as an effort is now being made to get the friends all home

The Ayr News Oct 26 1905 pg 8

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• Name: Andrew Gourley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287616P
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 30th, at 10.30 o'clock p.m. Andrew Gourley, Aged 62 years and 6 months. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 1 1-2 miles west of Ayr (Slabtown) on Thursday July 2nd, at 2 o'clock p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, July 1st, 1891.

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Andrew — Jane Armstrong. Jane (daughter of John Armstrong and Jane McDowell) was born 23 Apr 1837, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland; was christened 27 May 1838, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland; died 3 Oct 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Oct 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Gourlay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194836
• Birth: 15 Apr 1838, Minnigaff, , Kirkcudbrightshire [formerly Wigtownshire], Scotland
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Demise of Mrs. Gourlay, Sr.

Died in Ayr, on Monday, Oct. 3, 1921, at 4: 30 o'clock am, Jane Armstrong, relict of the late Andrew Gourlay, in her 85th year. The deceased, who had been in failing health for some years dropped off quite suddenly. She was well and favorably known in the community, and deep regret will be felt among a large circle of sincere friends and relatives.

Born in Wigtonshire, Scotland, where she was also married, herself and husband came to Canada some 65 years ago, settling at Richwood and about 20 years later, after Mr. Gourlay's death, moved to Ayr, where she continued to reside until her demise. She was a Presbyterian and a faithful member of Knox United Church; also a worker in the Ladies' Aid Society. Outside of these activities, she devoted nearly all her time to the interests of her home and family, of whom there were 14 children, and 13 survive her - one, Alice, having lost her life in a railway wreck near Paris some years ago. The surviving members comprise five daughters and eight sons. They are - Mrs. Wm. Waugh, Innerkip; Mrs. Wm. Manson, Ayr; Mrs. Murdo Lillico, Blenheim; Mrs. E.S. Boddy, Portage Laprarie; Jessie, John and Robert at home; Thomas, William and James, in Manitoba; George in Paris; Peter near Ayr, and Alexander in Toronto.

Five sisters and two brothers are also living. Mrs. Peter Rodger resides in Greenfield; Mrs. John Ross and Mrs. Wm. Muir in Paris, and Thomas Armstrong in Woodstock. Another sister and another brother are in Australia. The funeral, which was private, took place from her late residence, Swan St., yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, Rev. Mr. Brown and Dr. Tomson officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. L. Black, G.D. Black, D. Lillico, J. Ennis, N. Walton, and Jas. Dennis.

Ayr News Oct 6 1921 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161383

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Died, In Blenheim, on Saturday, September 9th, at 7.30 o'clock P.M., Anthony Marshall Sr. Aged 76 Years and 5 Months. Funeral, Will take place from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 13, Blenheim, on Monday the 11th Inst., at two o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, Sept. 9th, 1893.

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Anthony — Isabella Hall. Isabella (daughter of Andrew Hall and Isabella Oliver) was born CALC 7 Apr 1821, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 3 Oct 1889, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Oct 1889, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174159

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Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, October 3rd, at 8: 40 o'clock a.m., Isabella Hall, Beloved wife of Anthony Marshall, Aged 69 Years, 5 Mos. & 26 Days. The Funeral Will take place from her husband's residence, Lot 1, Con. 13, Blenheim, on Saturday, 5th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, Oct. 3rd, 1889.

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Died, at his residence, Blenheim on Saturday, March 23, Alexander Scott, Aged 90 years and 19 days, The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 1 Concession 4, Blenheim on Tuesday March 26, at 2 o'clock p. m. to the Ayr cemetery

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Alexander — Elspeth Oliver. Elspeth (daughter of George Oliver and Mary Rutherford) was born 19 Jul 1822, , Scotland; died 15 Aug 1912, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1912, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elspeth Scott
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Passing of a Great Grandmother

On Thursday last there passed to her reward one of the pioneer settlers of this district in the person of Mrs. Alex. Scott of Blenheim, who had attained the ripe age of 90 years. The deceased, whose maiden name was Elspeth Oliver, was born in Scotland and came to Canada at the age of 11, settling with her parents on the Old Oliver farm just east of the village. Ayr was then a mere hamlet and the whole countryside was a little better than a howling wilderness. The changes she witnessed during 80 years residence in a young and constantly developing country can possibly be better imagined than described. Suffice it that she was not only an eyewitness but a participant in the development of the country and had the honor of living to be a great-grandmother. In early womanhood she was united in marriage with the late Alex Scott, who predeceased her 11 years, at the age of 90. To them four sons and three daughters were born, all of whom survive, viz., Mrs. Geo. Henderson, San Francisco, Cali.; George and James, South Dumfries; William and Mrs. Stephen Marshall, Blenheim; Mrs. E. Elkington, Paris, and Thomas O., Ayr. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Peter Hope, Ayr, and Mrs. Geo. Hope, Brantford. Two brothers and a sister predeceased her - Thomas of Manitoba, William of Ayr and Mrs. Geo. Ausbrook of Paris Plains. The funeral took place on Sunday, interment being made in the Ayr cemetery. Deceased was a member of Stanley-st. church, Ayr, and the services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Anderson, assisted by Rev. .Mr. Grant and Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers were grandchildren - viz., E. R. Scott, Galt; Wm. Marshall, Blenheim; Bert Scott and Scotty Elkington, Paris; Leslie Kelly, Paris Plains, and John McGill, Burford.

The Ayr News Aug 22 1912 pg 8