Douglas Gemmell Hall

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Douglas Gemmel Hall

Douglas Gemmel Hall of RR 4, Bright, passed away on Friday, June 11th, 1982 at Woodstock General Hospital in his 63rd year. Dear brother of Mrs. Russell (Jean) Farncombe of Galt and Mrs. David (Edith) Mulinder of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Hall, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Tew, Robert G. Hall, Mrs. William (Eleanor) Robblee. Mr. Hall lived and farmed all his life on the farm, Hwy. 97 established by great-grandfather Thomas Hall. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, St. Andrews St., Galt, for service on June 14th at 2 p.m. Rev. George Saunders officiating. Burial was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 16 Jun 1982 pg 11

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Morton Hall (By Chronicle Correspondent)

PLATTSVILLE-The death of Morton Hall occurred at his home Lot 15, Blenheim, Monday, June 4th. He was 57 years of age. Mr. Hall was a well known farmer in this district and was also president of the North Blenheim Mutual Fire Insurance Co. He attended Knox United Church, Ayr and was member of the Plattsville Curling Club.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Hall, two sons, Douglas of the C.I.T.C., Kemptville, and Robert at home; three daughters, Ruth, Elinor and Edith at home and Jean of Woodstock. There are two brothers, Ray M. Hall, Galt, and David Hall, Plattsville, and three sisters, Miss Jessie R. Hall, Mrs. A. J. Hall, Islington and Mrs. David McDonald, New Dundee.

The funeral was held on Thursday, June 7th from the family home with interment at the Ayr Cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Jun 1945

Morton — Elizabeth Hay McRuer. Elizabeth (daughter of William McRuer and Elizabeth Gillam) was born 1893, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1940, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Morton Hall

Highly-Esteemed Resident of Blenheim Township Passes to Her Reward

The death occurred on Monday evening at the family residence, 13th concession of Blenheim, a short distance east of Plattsville, of Mrs. Morton Hall after being unwell for a period of one year.

Mrs. Hall, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hay McRuer, was born on the 5th concession of South Dumfries. being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McRuer. She was a valued member of Knox United Church. Ayr, and was known and highly regarded by a host of friends.

Besides her sorrowing husband, Mrs. Hall is survived by six children, as follows: Ruth. Douglas, Jean. Robert Eleanor and Edith; also by one sister and two brothers: Mrs. Jessie Guthrie. Ayr; Wm. J. McRuer, 6th concession of South Dumfries, and Robert A. McRuer, Townline.

The funeral will take place this Thursday 1 afternoon at 2.30 o'ciock from the family residence to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 2 1940 pg 8

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Andrew married Jane "Jennie" Gemmell 11 Jun 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Gemmell and Janet M. Morton) was born CALC 8 Mar 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane "Jennie" Hall
• Name: Jeannie Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156056P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Mrs. Andrew Hall

The death occurred suddenly in Ayr on Monday of Jane Gemmell, widow of the late Andrew Hall, in her 74th year. Mrs. Hall was born in North Dumfries Township, on the farm now occupied by Dave Gemmell, and her parents were among the early pioneers of this section. After her marriage she removed to her husband's farm, on the 13th Concession of Blenheim, where they resided for many years, removing to Ayr about eleven years ago. She was a life-long, faithful member of Knox United Church, and was much interested in the work of the various women's organizations of the congregation. Deceased was a lady of many fine qualities and will be greatly missed by numerous friends and relatives in the community. Her husband predeceased her 1-1/2 years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. L. Robson, Ayr, and the following six children: Miss Jessie R. Hall, at home; Mrs. A. J. Wright, Montreal; Mrs. David McDonald, New Dundee; Morton and Dave Hall, Blenheim, and Ray Hall, Galt. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

The Ayr News Oct 29 1931 pg 1

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Died in Blenheim Township, on Saturday, June 27, 1931, at 11.20 a. m. William McRuer aged 77 years. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 33, Con. 5 South Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 30th, at 2.30 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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William McRue

Death Claims Prominent South Dumfries Farmer

The death occurred on Saturday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Morton Hall, Blenheim township, of William McRuer, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of South Dumfries, aged exactly 77 years, his demise having occurred on his birthday. He was born at Lachute, Quebec, and when a lad of eleven came to Ayr with his family and settled on a farm one-half mile west of the White School. The family was induced to remove to this section on account of an uncle of the deceased, Rev. Duncan McRuer, pastor of Knox Church, being located here. Deceased was married in 1882 to Elizabeth Gillow of Norwich, who predeceased him in 1919. He was a lifelong and valued member of Knox United Church and was a member of the Session for many years. He is survived by the following two sons and two daughters: William J., Robert A., Mrs. Wyllie Guthrie and Mrs. Morton Hall.

The Ayr News Jul 2 1931 pg 1

William married Elizabeth Gillam 5 Apr 1882, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born 1857, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Jan 1919, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth McRuer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339762
• Epidemic: 1919; spanish influenza

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Passing of Mrs. Wm. McRuer - Here and there throughout the country that terrible scourge, the Spanish Influenza, is still claiming its victims. On Tuesday morning another well-known and highly esteemed resident of this community, in the person of Mrs. William McRuer, was called after about ten days illness. The death took place at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wyllie Guthrie, near Paris. While nursing the "flu" patients in the family, both at home and at Mr. Guthrie's, she contracted the disease, but was thought to be recovering when a relapse set in and in her run-down condition she was unable to rally. The deceased was a very estimable woman, and a wide circle of friends will sincerely regret her demise. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Gilliam. She was born in North Norwich tp., Oxford County, over 61 years ago, and was married on April 5, 1882. She was a member of Knox United Church in Ayr and a worker in church organizations. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters and two sons, viz.: Mrs. (Rev.) Andrew McRae, Gobles; Mrs. W. Guthrie, Paris; Mrs. Morton Hall, Blenheim; Wm. John and Robt. Alex, at home. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorely bereaved husband and family. The funeral takes place from her late residence, lot 31, con. 5, South Dumfries, today (Thursday), at 2:30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 23 1919 pg 1

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• Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died, In Blenheim, on Tuesday, August 6th, 1889, at 2 a.m., Thomas Hall, Aged 62 years, 9 months and 7 days. The Funeral Will leave his late residence, Lot 15, Con. 13, Blenheim, on Thursday, August 8th, At 1 p.m., and proceed to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

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DEATH OF MR. THOMAS HALL. - News of the death of this well known resident of Blenheim will be a surprise to many of our readers. Mr. Hall was in Ayr about three weeks ago and to a casual observer would appear to have been in his usual health. It appears, however, that he had been ailing for a year past, being afflicted with kidney and urinary troubles, and of late gradually sank until on Tuesday morning! about 2 o'clock he breathed his last. Thomas Hall was the eldest son of the late Andrew Hall of Blenheim. He was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, and came with his parents to Canada in 1834, when about eight years of age. The family settled upon the homestead now occupied by Mr. Wm. Hall and it may be said that the deceased remained almost within sight of the old home farm until his death. Some 36 or 37 years ago Mr. Hall was married to Agnes Robson, daughter of the late John Robson of Ayr, a most estimable lady, who survives him. By her he had nine children,only one of whom died before him, a daughter who passed away at a tender age. Those remaining are, Andrew and John, both prosperous farmers on concession 12, Blenheim; Agnes, wife of Mr. John Maus, S. Dumfries, and Isabella, Thomas, Jennie, Alexander and Oliver, who reside at the family home, lot 15, con. 13, Blenheim, Mr. Hall was in his younger days a most energetic worker. His business was always carefully conducted, with the result that early in life he had acquired a competency. Wealth accumulated with him and for years he had been considered one of the most opulent residents of the wealthy township of Blenheim. His friend, Isaac Master, M. P. P., who was in town on Tuesday, in speaking of him said he looked upon Mr. Hall as having been one of the most thorough business men in the community. He was not slow to extend a helping hand to those in need and, we believe, not a few have been tided over a serious business crisis by funds advanced by Thomas Hall. Undoubtedly he will leave a place in the community which will be hard to fill. But in the home from which he has gone only those who have there been intimately associated by the most tender ties can tell what a void his death has left. And the bereavement will be the more keenly felt from the fact that death has been long unknown in the home, and comparatively little known in the more immediate circle of relatives. Mr. Hall was a brother of Messrs. Stephen, Andrew and Wm. Hall and Mrs. Anthony Marshall of Blenheim, and Mrs. Sheriff Perry of Woodstock, and one of his brothers informs us that his is the first death in the family for 37 years. The deceased had attained the age of nearly 63 years, The widow and family have the warm condolence of many friends in their sad loss. This (Thursday) afternoon the last sad rites will be observed, the funeral taking place to the new cemetery, Ayr.

Thomas — Agnes Robson. Agnes (daughter of John Robson and Isabella Laurie) was born 18 Oct 1833, , Scotland; died 17 Nov 1912, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Nov 1912, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Hall - At Plattsville, on Nov. 17, Agnes Robson, widow of the late Thomas Hall, in her 80th year. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. C. Mitchell, Mrs. McRae and Messrs. Walter and M. Robson. Interment was made in Ayr on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 21 1912 pg 8

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• Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GEMMILL An accident occurred in West Dumfries on Friday, the 17th ultimo, to Mr. John Gemmill, which we regret to state has terminated fatally. It appears that Mr. Gemmill was returning from Ayr on the afternoon in question with a yoke of oxen attached to a sleigh, and that by some means or other, he must have fallen off the sleigh, and received the injury from which he died. No person was with him at the time, and it was only the arrival of the oxen without Mr. Gemmill that aroused the fears of the family. His brother immediately set out in search of him, and discovered him lying on the side of the road a short distance from Ayr. He was immediately carried home and medical assistance procured, when it was found that his leg was broken in three places, and that he was otherwise injured. It was at one time hoped that his limb might be saved, but unfavourable symptoms set in, and his medical attendants, Drs. McGeorge and Caw, considered that amputation of the leg was the only chance to save his life. This was accordingly performed, but Mr. Gemmill never rallied, and expired on Saturday last. His funeral took place on Monday. Mr. Gemmill was well known in Galt and vicinity and was formerly employed in the foundry of Messrs Lutz and Company.

Hamilton Spectator 3 Mar 1860

John — Janet M. Morton. Janet (daughter of Robert Morton and Janet Jamieson) was born Nov 1816, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 2 Dec 1816, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; died 13 May 1903, 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 M. Gemmell
• Name: Janet M. Smith
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• Immigration: 1840, , Canada
• Immigration: 1840, , Canada
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died in South Dumfries on Friday, April 9, 1915 John McRuer in his 90th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Concession 6, South Dumfries, on Monday, April 12, 1915, at 2. o'clock p. m. to Ayr Cemetery.

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John — Janet Drew. Janet was born 30 Mar 1828, Lachute, Argenteuil Co., Quebec; died 21 Dec 1904, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1904, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet McRuer
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Death of Mrs. McRuer - The death took place in South Dumfries on Wednesday, 21st, of an estimable early settler, in the person of Mrs. John McRuer, at the age of 70, years. Deceased, whose maiden name was Janet Drew, was born at La Chute, Quebec, and came to South Dumfries in 1866. She was a consistent member of Knox church, Ayr, and highly respected wherever known. Her husband and three sons and a daughter survive, one son, James having died 18 years ago. The living children are John in Blenheim, Willian in South Dumfries, Duncan, and Mrs. Janet Kingsburgh, the latter in Ayr. The funeral takes place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Dec 22 1904 pg 7

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Died in South Dumfries, on Wednesday, December 21st 1904 Janet Drew, beloved wife of Mr. John McRuer aged 76 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of deceased's husband, Lot 34, Con. 6 South Dumfries on Friday Dec. 23, 1904 at 2 p. m. for Ayr Cemetery.

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