Agnes Dale Melvin

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195170
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Funeral of Agnes Melvin - A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Agnes D. Melvin, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, and the scene was extremely touching as the last sad rites were performed. The Watson factory closed down, as well as a number of other business places, and the gathering included representatives from most of the families of the village. The services were in charge of Rev. G. I. Stephenson, while the following young men acted as pallbearers: Messrs. A. Blancher, R. Bain, J. Wright, G. Johnson, L. Nickerson and H. Dennis. The floral tributes were magnificent and bore silent testimony to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Among those sending contributions were: Female employees, Hecker-H-O Co.; male-employees, Hecker-H-O Co.; head. office, Hecker-H-O Co.; Bowling Club; Watson Co. employees; C.O.F.; B & B employees of C. P. R.; teachers and pupils, Ayr Con. school ; Ladies' Aid and Young People's Society, Methodist United church ; Ayr News staff ; as well as many from friends, relatives and neighbors.

The Ayr News Sep 24 1925 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341849
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman Moulder - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ALBERT R. MELVIN
Death Takes Watson's Foreman Moulder

Following at stroke he sustained while dressing early Monday morning. Albert Robertson Melvin died Wednesday evening. September 22, at 8 o'clock. lie had been in failing health for some years past.

Deceased. who was in his 70th year, was born in Stratford, being a son of the late David Lees Melvin and Mary Hoggarth. He came to Ayr from Tavistock with his parents when 10 years old, and here he received his schooling.

He was a moulder by trade, learning the business With the John Watson Mfg. Co. With the exception of a short time in Preston and St. George. he remained with the Watson Company here until his demise. becoming foreman of the moulding shop following the death of Samuel Thomas some 30 years ago. In June. 1913, he was a victim of an explosion and fire at the gas-house of the company, which put him to bed for 15 months, and from the effects of which he never fully recovered.

Familiarly known as "Dad" and "Narrow." he was an enthusiastic bowler some years ago and an ardent sports fan, having a special fondness for hockey, lacrosse and baseball. He was a member of the Ayr School Board for several years some time back. He was an officer of the Canadian Order of Foresters and an adherent of Knox United Church. In politics, he was a Liberal.

In the fall of 1898 he married Jean Cuthbertson. youngest daughter of the late Hugh Cuthbertson and Agnes Dale, who predeceased him August 13, 1931. A daughter, Agnes, died in September, 1925.

Besides three sons, Hugh and Albert, at home, and David, Toronto, he is survived by a sister. Mrs. Sara Macdonald of Brantford, the last remaining member of a large family. It might be noted that Albert Melvin was the third member of his family to die within The past nine months, the others being a sister, Mrs. Jen Anderson, at Beachville in December, 1942. and a brother. David Lees Melvin. in St. Thomas in April last.

The Funeral

The funeral, which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: J. C. Swan, Wm. Woolsey. Chas. A. Bain, Arthur Underwood. E H. Freer and J. C. Kyle. The floral tributes

The Ayr News Sep 30 1943 pg 1

Albert married Jean Armour Cuthbertson 23 Nov 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of Hugh P. Cuthbertson and Agnes Dale) was born 13 Feb 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Aug 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Cuthbertson
• Name: Jean Armour Melvin
• Name: Jennie Cuthbertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341850
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. A. R. Melvin

The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Thursday morning at five o'clock of Mrs. Albert R. Melvin, in her 59th year, following an illness of several weeks duration. Some three weeks ago, she had been removed to the hospital for treatment, and, following a major operation on Monday, survived but a few days. Deceased, whose maiden name was Jean Armour Cuthbertson, was born in Ayr, where she spent practically her entire lifetime. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition, her time and attention were mainly occupied in looking after the needs of her home and family, where her presence will be sadly missed. She was also highly esteemed as a friend and neighbor and her sudden passing will be much regretted. Deceased was for many years a faithful member of the former Methodist Church and, subsequently, Knox United Church. She was married some 33 years ago to Albert R. Melvin who, together with the following three sons, survives: Hugh, David of Walkerville and Albert. Four brothers also survive, viz.: William, London; John, Collinsville, Ill.; Thomas D., Toronto, and David, Ayr. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery and was attended by many relatives, friends and neighbors. The many beautiful floral tributes included offerings from the Staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Walkerville; C. P. R. Bridge and Building Gang, employees of the John Watson Mfg. Co., Ayr Bowling Club, Canadian Order of Foresters, Women's Institute, as well as from relatives and friends. Rev. J. W. Currie had charge of the services, while the pallbearers were: J. C. Swan, J. E. Urquhart, Dr. A. R. Robertson, J. W. Henderson, R. F. McGrogan and William Woolsey.

The Ayr News Aug 30 1931 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338689
• Residence: 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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I am researching the Melvin family a generation or two back from the David Lees Melvin (b 1833, Riccarton, Ayrshire) mentioned on your website. Specifically, I am trying to trace a sibling of his father (James Melvin b 1799) named Annie. It seems that she had a liaison with one of my ancestors, James Humphrey, and gave birth to an illegitimate son James in the mid 1820s. She died soon thereafter. Her child was originally (in the 1841 census) named James Melvin, but changed that (by the time of the 1851 census) to James Humphrey. If you know of anyone researching the Melvin, Lees or Humphrey families back in Ayrshire, I would love to share information with them.

Best regards, John Humphrey, Toronto email 2015

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Died in Ayr, on Friday, Dec. 16th, 1904, at 11.15 a. m., David Lees Melvin, aged 71 years. The Funeral will take place Sunday, Dec. 18th, at 2.30 p. m., from Piper Street to Ayr Cemetery.

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David married Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Hopkin 2 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 5 Nov 1839, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened 10 Jan 1841, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland; died 4 Sep 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1914, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Melvin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338690
• Residence: 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Friday, September 4, at 2.40 o'clock a.m. Mary Hogarth Relict of the late David Melvin In her 75th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Bruce street, on Sunday, September 6, at 3 o'clock p.m., to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Mrs. David Melvin - Another old and highly respected resident of Ayr passed away Friday in the person of Mary Hogarth, relict of the late Hugh Melvin. Mrs. Melvin was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on November 5th, 1839, and after her arrival in this country, was married to Mr. David Melvin, in Ayr, in 1860, by the late Rev. Mr. Ritchie. Mrs. Melvin leaves behind her a family of eight, consisting of four sons: James of North Battleford; John and David of Galt; Albert of Ayr also four daughters: Mrs. James Hoggarth, Wolverton; Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Beachville; Miss Lottie, Toronto; Mrs. D. MacDonald, Ayr, to all of whom the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to Ayr cemetery and was largely attended by her friends and acquaintances, who deeply mourn her loss.

The Ayr News Sep 10 1914 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341802
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. U. of Scotland
• Occupation: 1864, Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker manufacturer & dealer in boots & shoes
• Residence: 1864, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died At Ayr, on Thursday, 22nd December, at 10 o'clock p.m., Hugh Cuthbertson, Aged 74 years, 11 months and 25 days. Funeral Will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, Swan Street, to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Ayr, Dec.23, 1898.

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Hugh married Agnes Dale 12 May 1849, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of William Dale) was born 28 Feb 1833, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire Co., Scotland; died 20 Jul 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jul 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Cuthbertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341803
• Immigration: 1849, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. U. of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Passing of Of Au Old Resident - By the death of Mrs. Hugh Cuthbertson, which event took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. A. Melvin, Ayr, on July 20, the community loses one of its oldest and most highly esteemed residents. The deceased, whose maiden name was Agnes Dale, was born at Kaman, Scotland, in 1832 and was therefore in her 73rd year. In 1849 she married Mr. Cuthbertson, who predeceased her nearly seven years. They came to Canada the same year, settling in Ayr about New Year's, 1850. Fifty-five years ago the village was in its infancy and the surrounding country was principally bush land and but sparsely settled. The Paris road had not then been opened and a small Grist mill occupied the site where the big foundry now stands. Here they hewed out a home for themselves and raised a family of nine sons and two daughters - four of whom are deceased, viz., Mrs. Wm. Stuart, George, Hugh and Adam. Of the surviving members of the family William is in London, Ont.; John at Albany, Missouri; Robert, David and Mrs. A. Melvin, in Ayr; James at Vancouver, B. C., and Thomas at Aylmer, Ont. A consistent member of the Methodist church, Mrs. Cuthbertson was also an active member in her early days, occupying for some time the position of president of the Ladies' Aid Society. As a wife and mother she was exemplary in every respect and held the love and esteem of all with whom she came in contact. Up to 1887 she enjoyed excellent health, but a severe attack of typhoid fever left many ills to be combated in later years. The funeral on Saturday, July 22, was very largely attended, interment being made in the beautiful cemetery close by. The pallbearers were four sons, William, Robert, Thomas and David, and two sons-in-law, Wm. Stewart and Albert Melvin.

The Ayr News Aug 3 1905 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341804
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1864, Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

George married Jean Armour 6 Apr 1814, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland. Jean was born 1797, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire Co., Scotland; died 17 Nov 1877, Wyoming, Plympton Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Cuthbertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341805
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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