Jessie Robson Hall

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Jessie R. Hall Passes

The death occurred in Western Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday of Miss Jessie Robson Hall, a native of the Plattsville district, in her 71st year. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall, she was born on the farm now owned by her brother, David Hall, just east of Plattsville. She graduated as a dietitian from MacDonald Institute, Guelph. and held positions in this capacity in several centres. Following her parents' retirement from the farm, she lived with them in the house on Piper street, Ayr, now owned by Dr. G. E. D. Wilson. She later lived with the Ray Hall and Alfred Wright families for a few years in the same residence. She had been in failing health for some years, and latterly lived in Toronto. Surviving are two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Alfred Wright, Islington; Mrs. David McDonald, New Dundee; Ray Hall, Galt, and David Hall, RR 4, Bright. The Funeral The funeral service was held Tuesday at the David Hall residence, conducted. by Rev. R. D. Thompson, Ayr. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews: Douglas Hall, Robert Hall and Hugh Hall of RR 4, Bright; Basil Hall, Hamilton; Nor-man Wright, Lorne Park, and Cameron McDonald, New Dundee.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1957 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156059P

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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62426P
• 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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• Name: Agnes Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67536P

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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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75486
• 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
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75487
• 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148378
• Occupation: 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Andrew's possible christening: Smailholm Parish Ref No 805-00 Page 56. 1 Feb 1791; Thomas Hall and Margaret Wight had a son baptized Andrew Christened 2 Feb 1791 [This needs further research to confirm this Andrew is the same as Andrew in Blenheim Township]

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In Blenheim, on Friday evening, the 9th inst., Andrew Hall, Sr., aged 77 years.

Galt Reporter Jul 23 1869 pg 2

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Description: Will for Andrew Hall:

I Andrew Hall of the township of Blenheim in the county of Oxford and Province of Canada yeoman being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last wills and testaments and all writings testamentary by me at any time heretoformade. My will is first that my funeral charges and just debts shall be paid by my executrix and executor hereinafter named. I give and devise to my dearly beloved wife Isabella Hall the East Room and the two bedrooms adjoining and belonging thereto in the dwelling house wherein I now dwell situate and being on lot number six in the thirteenth concession of the said township of Blenheim together with sufficient furniture to furnish the same comfortably and her boarrd and feed for for the term of her natural life and also one cow and four sheep and keep for the same. I also give and devise to my said wife an annuity or clear yearly sum of eighty dollars to be paid yearly in lieu of dower out of my real estate. I give and bequeath unto each of my sons Thomas Hall Stephen Hall and Andrew Hall the sum of one dollar to be paid to them immediately after my decease by my executor and executrix hereinafter named. I give and bequeath unto each of my daughters Jane Perry wife of George Perry and Isabella Marshall wife of Anthony Marshall the sum of one dollar to be paid to them immediately after my decease by my executor and executrix hereinafter named. I give and bequeath unto each of my grandchildren Isabella, Jane and Agnes Brown children of my daughter Margaret deceased who was in her lifetime wife of Martin Brown now also deceased the sum of one dollar to be paid to them immediately after my decease by my executor and executrix hereinafter named. I give and devise to my son William Hall the homestead and farm whereon I now reside containing one hundred and fifty acres more or less being part of number six in the thirteenth concession of the said township of Blenheim and also all my stock farming implements farm produce and all other my personal estate and effects not hereinbefore bequeathed of which I may be possessed at the time of my decease which remains after payment of my funeral charges debts and testamentary expenses to hold to him his heirs and assigns forever subject nevertheless to the above mentioned devise of the East Room and two bedrooms with furniture for the same to my wife and subject also to the payment of the above mentioned annuity to my said wife. And further it is my wish and desire that my sons Thomas and Stephen Hall shall help and assist my son Andrew Hall And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said son William Hall to be executor and my said wife Isabella to be the executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I the said Andrew Hall have to this my last will and testament contained on these two sheets of paper set my hand and seal as follows to the first sheet I have subscribed my name and to this the last sheet I have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty five. Signed sealed published and declared by the said Andrew Hall as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of each other, Thomas M Anderson of Ayr in the county of Waterloo accountant and John ? Anderson of the same place teacher.

Source: Hand copied by Dianne Scoles, of Winnipeg CAN from films on Ontario Probate Records stored at LDS Library in SLC

Andrew — Isabella Oliver. Isabella (daughter of Oliver) was born 1794, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 14 May 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 May 1872, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148379
• Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died, In Blenheim, on Tuesday morning, the 14th Inst., Isabella, Widow of the Late Mr. Andrew Hall, Aged 77 Years. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral, which will take place on Thursday, the 16th Inst., at 10 o'clock, A.M., from her late residence, Lot 6th, 13th Concession, Blenheim, to the place of interment, Stanley St. Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Blenheim, 14th May, 1872.


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It is possible that Isabella was born 27 Jan 1795 in Westerkirk, Dumfries, Scotland daughter of Francis Oliver & Agnes Johnstoune married May 1791. Family stories link her to a brother Robert [b. Mar 1792 Westerkirk, Dumfries, Scotland] who died in North Oxford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58638
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday the 17th inst, at 9 A.M., John Robson Sen., Aged 80 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, the 19th Inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, near Ayr, to the place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground. Ayr, October 17th, 1876.

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John is reported to been born in Ridlees, Parish of Elsdon, County of Northumberland, England, the son of William Robson & Ann Riddell, documentation needed.

John — Isabella Laurie. Isabella was born CALC 3 Jul 1811, , Scotland; died 11 Jan 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58639
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, Near Ayr, on Monday evening, at 12 o'clock, Isabella, Wife of John Robson, Sen., Aged 63 Years, 6 Months and 8 Days. Funeral. On Thursday, the 14th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her Husband's Residence, to the Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Ayr, Jan. 12th, 1875.

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On Monday evening, the 19th inst., Mrs John Robson, wife of John Robson, senr. also departed, in her 64th year. Up to the last few months Mrs Robson had enjoyed good health, but since then she has gradually failed, breathing her last at 12 o'clock on Monday evening. An amiable, chrtstian woman, a good wife and loving mother, she leaves behind her a host of friends.

Galt Reporter Jan 15 1875 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158724
• Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251411
• Residence: 1818, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

Robert married Janet Jamieson 29 Jun 1807, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland. Janet was born 1782, , Scotland; died 8 Nov 1867; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251409
• Residence: 1818, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church