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Mary Isabella Brown

Female 1878 - 1958  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Isabella Brown was born 26 May 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Brown and Isabella Smith); died 20 May 1958, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Isabella Morton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73753
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Robert Morton Passes

    The death occurred in Paris Nursing Home on Tuesday of Mrs. Robert Morton, a lifelong resident of this district, in her 80th year. In failing health for some time, she had been moved from her home here to Paris at the first of the week. The former Mary Isabella Brown, she was born in Reidsville district, a daughter of the late Isabella Smith and James Brown. Following her marriage, they farmed for many years on the place east of Ayr now owned by Jack George, before retiring into this village. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. Mrs. Morton was a valued member and regular attendant of Knox United Church while her health permitted. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Hannah Brown of Ayr, Mrs. Ed. Shouldice (Margaret), North Dumfries, and Mrs. Alex Eddington (Jane) of Wolseley, Sask. Three brothers, James, William and Robert Brown, predeceased her.

    The Funeral

    The funeral will be held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Saturday at 2.30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News May 22 1958 pg 2

    Mary married Robert Morton 14 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of William Morton and Elizabeth Mitchell) was born 29 Jan 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1948, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Brown was born CALC 30 Oct 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of James Brown and Jane Dryden); died 19 Nov 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1890, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171230776
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73752
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Infidel
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1890, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, 19th inst., at 12: 30 o'clock, Jas. Brown Jr., Aged 42 Years and 20 Days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 28, 10th Concession North Dumfries, on Friday, 21st inst., at 1: 30 o'clock p.m., to the old Cemetery one mile east of Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, Nov. 19th, 1890.

    Funeral Card

    James — Isabella Smith. Isabella (daughter of William Smith and Whillane) was born 12 Aug 1856, Ashkirk, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 19 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella Smith was born 12 Aug 1856, Ashkirk, , Selkirk, Scotland (daughter of William Smith and Whillane); died 19 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Brown
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73751
    • Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Sunday, Sept. 19th, 1926, at 10.45 a.m. Isabella Smith Widow of the late James Brown in her 71st year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot 28, Con. 10, North Dumfries, on Wednesday, September 22, at 2 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation1

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    Children:
    1. James Smith Brown was born 19 Sep 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1927, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Mar 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jane Brown was born 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Mary Isabella Brown was born 26 May 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1958, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Brown was born 29 Aug 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1950, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert John Brown was born 10 Apr 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1951, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Apr 1951, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Hannah Rachel Brown was born 9 Nov 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jan 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Margaret Louisa Brown was born 16 Oct 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jun 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Brown was born CALC 20 Apr 1809, , Roxburghshire, Scotland (son of James Brown and Mary); died 6 May 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 May 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133222
    • Residence: 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 25, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 26, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Infidel
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1875, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Atheist
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker

    Notes:

    Death of Mr. James Brown

    The late Mr. James Brown was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, near Hawick. He came to this country in 1834, in June, and settled on his farm in North Dumfries, which was then all bush, and passed through all the hardships common to early settlers. In the early days of the settlement of this section of the Province, some of the more enterprising farmers engaged in teaming between Galt and Dundas and Hamilton, over the Dundas & Waterloo Macadamized Road. Among these were Mr. Brown, Messrs. Thomas Chisholm, William Hall, David Guthrie, D. McFeiggan, and many others. Much of the traffic at one time as far back a Stratford, and even Goderich, had to pass over this road to the head waters of Lake Ontario at the places also mentioned.

    Mr. Brown first began with one horse, and brought oatmeal from Fergus to Galt, but gradually improved his position by his energy and industry, until he had four teams constantly going between Galt and Hamilton. He was always fond of good horses, and old residents will remember his famous chestnut race-horse Plenipo, which he used to run occasionally on what was then known as the Preston Lane, being the road leading from this side of Preston up towards Speedsville. It was about the only place smooth enough to run on in those days. One day a couple of Yankees arrived in Galt with two running horses, and stumped Mr. B. to run Plenipo. He promptly accepted, and the whole country for miles around was excited over the matter. There was an immense turnout on the race day and great excitement. Plenipo had been very fast, and had won a great many races; but he was no longer young, and had not been in training sufficiently long enough for the race, and the Yankee horse won, much to the surprise and discomfiture of the large crowd present, many of whom had come to regard Plenipo as a horse that could hardly be beaten in a short race. Mr. Brown must have continued teaming on the Macadamized road through the dreary, dismal Beverly swamp for about twenty years, and was quite successful.

    The teaming closed in 1854, when the railway was opened to Galt. During most of this time he was a Presbyterian, but about the close of his teaming days, he became strongly impressed with what was then known as Morrisonianism, which was the teaching of the Rev. Dr. Morrison of Scotland, who favored a mild form of Arminianism as opposed to the Calvinistic view, of the Atonement. In this, as in everything else he took up, he advocated the Morrisonian view with intense energy and zeal; going about for a time with his Bible in his hand among his Presbyterian friends, endeavoring to prove to them that the Morrisonian view was the correct one. Later on he came to adopt religious views entirely un-Orthodox, and these he continued to hold until his death.

    Mr. Brown devoted much time and means to stock-raising, and as a breeder he was most successful. His herd of Shorthorns was known far and wide. He carried on farming operations till quite recently, when failing health compelled him to dispose of his farm and stock, and retire from active pursuits. He was possessed of a kindly, genial disposition, and was strictly honorable in his dealings with his fellow-men.

    Deceased was married to Jane Dryden, sister of Messrs. Jas. and Walter K. Dryden, who passed away some ten years ago. Their family consisted of six sons and six daughters, of whom, two sons and two daughters, are dead.

    The surviving family are: Mrs. Scroggie, Galt; Mrs. John Fraser, Mrs. Currie, North Dumfries; Mrs. William Bell, South Dumfries; Andrew, Preston; Thomas, South Dumfries; Alexander and Walter, North Dumfries. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, to the old Ayr Cemetery, being attended by a large concourse of friends. The oration was delivered by Mr. Wm. Algie of Alton.


    The Dumfries Reformer May 12 1892 pg 1

    James married Jane Dryden 1830. Jane (daughter of Andrew Dryden and Janet Cairns) was born 13 Oct 1813, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Apr 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jane Dryden was born 13 Oct 1813, , Roxburghshire, Scotland (daughter of Andrew Dryden and Janet Cairns); died 6 Apr 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jane Brown
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144542
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Infidel
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Atheist
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker

    Children:
    1. Janet Brown was born CALC 14 Dec 1831, , Scotland; died 17 Feb 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Andrew Brown was born 1835, , Scotland; died 14 Nov 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Nov 1910, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Brown was born Mar 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Oct 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jane Brown was born 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalen Brown was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Brown was born CALC 16 Aug 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. James Brown was born CALC 30 Oct 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1890, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Thomas Brown was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1893, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Alexander Brown was born 15 Aug 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1928, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Dec 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. William Brown was born 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Adam Brown was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Walter Brown was born 25 Mar 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Smith was born Abt 1826, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105741

    William — Whillane. was born Abt 1826, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Whillane was born Abt 1826, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105764

    Children:
    1. 3. Isabella Smith was born 12 Aug 1856, Ashkirk, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 19 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Brown was born CA 1780; died Bef 1861.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256053

    James — Mary. Mary was born CALC 19 May 1779, , Scotland; died 19 Nov 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary was born CALC 19 May 1779, , Scotland; died 19 Nov 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Brown
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256052
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Sunday last, Mary Brown, mother of Mr. James Brown, of Dumfries, aged 92 years and 6 months.

    Galt Reporter Nov 17 1871 pg 2

    Children:
    1. 4. James Brown was born CALC 20 Apr 1809, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 May 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Andrew Dryden was born 1775, , Scotland; died 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68139
    • Residence: 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland

    Andrew married Janet Cairns 21 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Janet (daughter of John Cairns and Elizabeth Thornburn) was born 1783, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Janet Cairns was born 1783, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland (daughter of John Cairns and Elizabeth Thornburn); died 18 Mar 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janet Dryden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68138
    • Residence: 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Immigration: Abt 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Children:
    1. Robert Dryden died Bef 1879.
    2. Mary Ann Dryden was born 12 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 28 Jan 1804, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 11 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas Dryden was born CALC 31 Jan 1806, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 18 Feb 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Dryden was born CALC 28 May 1808, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 Sep 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Jane Dryden was born 13 Oct 1813, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Apr 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Andrew Dryden was born CALC 30 Sep 1817, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 21 Jan 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1879, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William K. Dryden was born CALC 15 May 1820, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 21 Jan 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. James Dryden was born 22 Oct 1822, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1894; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Walter Ker Dryden was born 10 Mar 1827, , Scotland; died 16 Feb 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1913, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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