William Richmond

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52812379
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195040
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1917, Grey St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Demise of William Richmond - An aged and respected resident of the community, in the person of Mr. William Richmond, passed away early yesterday (Wednesday) morning after a few weeks illness, much to the regret of a wide circle of friends. The deceased, who was in his 77th year, was born on the farm within a mile of where he died, moving into Ayr about seven years ago. A little over half a century ago he married Elizabeth Thomson, who survives. In religion he was a Presbyterian and an elder in the Church here for many years. He was also a staunch Liberal and a good type of Canadian citizen. The family comprised eight, seven of whom survive. They are: Miss Annie at home; Elizabeth at Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Marshall, William and John at Silver, Stream, Sask.; Bella at Galt, and James with the army at the front. Several brothers and sisters also survive. The funeral takes place at 2: 30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) to the Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 19 1917 pg 10

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Died in Ayr, on Wednesday, Apriil 18th, 1917, at 1 o'clock a. m. William Richmond in his 77th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Grey Street, on Friday, April 20, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

William married Elizabeth Thomson 4 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John W. Thomson and Janet McCormick) was born Feb 1842, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Jessie M. Richmond was born 20 Dec 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Annie Richmond was born 30 May 1870, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jan 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Elizabeth Jane Richmond was born 13 Jan 1872, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Mary Christina Richmond was born 2 Mar 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Maggie Richmond was born CALC 9 Jan 1878, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1881, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
6. Isabella "Bella" Richmond was born 9 Jan 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. William Richmond was born 29 May 1880, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
8. John Thompson Richmond was born 24 Sep 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1937, Victoria, British Columbia.
9. James Richmond was born 24 Sep 1885, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52762582
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139014
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died In South Dumfries, on Saturday, March 8th, at 3.30 P.M., Wm. Richmond, Sr., In the 70th Year of His Age. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 11th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. South Dumfries, March 10th, 1879.

\bWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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William Richmond is reported to have been born in Dyke Field Farm, Mauchlin, Ayrshire, Scotland, documentation needed.

William — Ann Dickie. Ann (daughter of William Dickie and Jane McHoul) was born CALC 30 Sep 1808, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 31 May 1892, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52762905
• Name: Ann Richmond
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139028

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Died, In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, May 31st., 1892, at 11.50 a.m. Ann Dickie, Relict of the late Wm. Richmond, aged 83 years and 8 months. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of Wm. Richmond, lot 33, con. 6, South Dumfries, on Thursday, at two p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. May 31, 1892.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195611928
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143535
• Residence: 1817, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

William married Jane McHoul 28 Dec 1808, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland. Jane was born 20 Mar 1789, Tarbolton, , Ayr, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1854, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195611963
• Name: Jane Dickie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143538
• Residence: 1817, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

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DICKIE, JEAN (Nee Mahoul(?))

At the Township of Puslinch, in the County of Wellington, on the 20^th April 1854. Wife of William Dickie. Formerly of the parish of Mouchline in the County of Ayr, Scotland.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark