James Edwin Dance

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195704
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died At his home in Ayr, on Tuesday, November 22, 1955 James E. Dance In his 55th year. The Funeral Resting at his late residence until noon on Thursday, November 24. Funeral service will be held at 2.30 p.m. from Knox United Church, Ayr. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Passing of James E. Dance - Following an illness of six months, the death occurred at his home in Ayr on Tuesday of James E. Dance, in his 55th year. He was born in the township of Blenheim, being a son of the late James Dance and Janet Hall. As a young man Mr., Dance went to Western Canada, where he carried on his trade as a barber at Sovereign, Sask., and Barons, Alta. In 1929 he was united in marriage to Oliver Ruth Cunningham of Sovereign, Sask. The family removed back to Ontario in 1934, where they resided on the farm of Mr. Dance, on the 7th concession of Blenheim. In 1945 they removed to their present residence at Ayr. Here he had been manager at the turnip waxing plant of the Ayr Feed and Supply until April, when he was forced to give up his work on account of ill health. Mr. Dance was a devoted member of Knox United Church, where he served on the board of managers for several years. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition, he was highly esteemed by a host of friends and acquaintances for his many fine qualities of heart and head. - The Survivors - Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Glenn of Ayr, and two daughters, Faye and Ruth at home; also by his stepmother, Mrs. James Dance, Ayr. Also surviving are two grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by five brothers and four sisters, as follows: Wallace of Blenheim; Norman, Paris; John, Ayr; William and Robert, Brantford; Isobel (Mrs. Thomas Gibson), Webster, N.Y.; Marion, Ayr; Mae (Mrs. Max Miles), Galt, and Jean (Mrs. Richard Oliver), Toronto. Mr. Dance is resting at his late residence until Thursday noon. The Funeral - The funeral will take place from Knox United Church, Ayr, on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 2.30 p.m., with interments in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 24 1955 pg 2

James married Olive Ruth Cunningham 1929. Olive was born 5 Oct 1899, Tara, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Faye Dance
2. Glenn E. Dance was born 14 Nov 1930; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Ruth Margaret Dance was born 23 Aug 1938; died 15 Apr 2013; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195701
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teaming?
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of James Dance

Well-Known Resident of Blenheim Township was Prominent in Municipal Affairs

James Dance, one of the most respected and highly esteemed residents of Blenheim township, passed away in Galt Hospital on Wednesday, May 21, in his 78^th year, following a lingering illness.

Mr. Dance was a former member of the Blenheim Township Council for a period of six years, serving as a councillor for 2 years, deputy-reeve for 2 years and reeve for a similar period. He was a public-spirited citizen and took part in many projects for the improvement of the community in which he resided.

Mr. Dance was born in Ayr and resided practically all of his life-time in Blenheim township, living on the home farm since 1882. He was a valued member of Knox United Church, Ayr.

Surviving, besides his wife are: six sons, Wallace, Norman, James, John, William and Robert; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gibson (Isabel) of Webster, N.Y.; Mrs. Max Miles (Mae) of Galt and Mrs. Richard Oliver (Jean) of Toronto; and one step-daughter, Miss Marion Hall, at home.

The Funeral

The funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon from his late residence, concession 6, Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery, was very largely attended. There were many beautiful floral tributes.

The services were in charge of Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr. The beautiful hymn, "What a Friend we have in Jesus", was sung by Rev. Mr. Steed and Mrs. Steed.

The pallbearers were the six sons, while those who acted as flower-bearers were: James Kyle, John McVittie, Roy Elmes, George Stockton, Stewart Hamilton and John A. Kennedy.

The Ayr News May 29 1947 pg 12

James married Janet Dodds Hall 16 Sep 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Hall and Isabella Elliott) was born 16 Aug 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1910, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Sep 1910, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: James Dance
• Name: Janet Dance
• Name: Janet Dodds Dance
• Name: Jennet Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73300
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1910, Lot 2, Con. 6, Blenheim, Ontario, Canada

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There passed away at her home, lot 2, con. 6, Blenheim on Friday morning, Sept. 16, a very estimable lady in the person of Mrs. James Dance, after a short illness of only about a week. - Mrs. Dance, whose maiden name was Janet Hall, was the eldest daughter of Walter and Isabelle Hall, Ayr, and was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who deeply sympathize with her sorely bereaved husband and family. The deceased, who was married in Blenheim in 1896 by the Rev. J. S. Hardie, the then pastor of Stanley-st. church, Ayr, was in her 37^th year, and strangely enough the day of her death was the 14^th anniversary of her wedding day, and the 13^th anniversary of her eldest son's birthday. She is the third member of Mr. and Mrs. Hall's family that has entered into eternal rest within a period of slightly over two years - the others being Mrs. John R. Easton of Paris, and Mr. John D. Hall of Ayr. Mrs. Dance leaves a family of five - four boys and one girl. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to Ayr cemetery, followed thence by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. The services at the home and the grave were conducted by Rev. D. I. Ellison. The pallbearers were Messrs. James and William Scott, Charles Rafferty, Alex. Kennedy, Murdo McRae and Sheldon Stockton.

Ayr News 22 Sep 1910

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Died in Blenheim, on Friday, Septem. 16, 1910, at 8.15 o'clock a. m., Janet Hall beloved wife of James Dance, in her 37th year. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Lot 2, Con. 6, on Sunday Sept. 18, 10, at 3 p. m., to Ayr Cemetery

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195707
• Immigration: 1844, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1878, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 03, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer - retired
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Old Pioneer Gone - Late Ephraim Dance Lived in this District for 75 Years - With the passing of Ephraim Dance on Sunday, Blenheim township loses one of its oldest residents. Mr. Dance was born in England 87 years ago and came to Canada with his parents when but a lad of 10 years of age and settled at St. George. He removed to the farm of the late Thomas Marshall, North Dumfries, two years later, and had lived in this vicinity ever since he had resided on the farm on which he died for the past 40 years. He continued to lead an active life up to within a few weeks of his demise, which was hastened by a stroke. Of a quiet and friendly disposition, he had many fine qualities, and was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He was a former member of Stanley Street Church, and for many years was a member of the Board of Managers. In his boyhood days he attended the old Shantz school at Reidsville and was the only male survivor of a large group of ex-pupils who had their photos taken at the Reidsville Reunion 33 years ago. In politics he was a life-long Liberal. He is survived by one son, Reeve James Dance, of Blenheim township. Also by 5 grandsons and 5 granddaughters. His life's partner, whose maiden name was Agnes Wallace, predeceased him 32 years ago. The funeral, which was largely attended took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 25 1929 pg 8

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Died in Blenheim Township, on Sunday, July 21, 1929 Ephraim Dance in his 88th years. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 2, Con. 6, Blenheim, on Tuesday, July 23rd, at 2.30 o'clock p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Ephraim married Agnes Wallace 8 Apr 1868, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John D. Wallace and Agnes Smith) was born 1847, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Dance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112729
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112603
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer = odd jobs
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Walter married Isabella Elliott 3 Oct 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of David Elliott and Janet Dodds) was born Oct 1851, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 30 Nov 1851, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 19 Apr 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Hall
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251488
• Immigration: 1853, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: J. D. Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75484
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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In South Dumfries, on Friday, the 9th of December, at 9 o'clock, p.m., John D. Wallace, aged 60 years.

Galt Reporter Dec 16 1870 pg 3

John — Agnes Smith. Agnes was born 1809, , Scotland; died 19 Aug 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1878, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75485
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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Died, In Township of Blenheim, this (Monday) morning, at a quarter past 6 o'clock, Agnes Smith, Relict of the late John D. Wallace, Aged 68 Years. Funeral. On Wednesday afternoon, 21st August, at Two o'clock, from the Residence of her Son-in-law, Ephraim Dance, Lot No. 3, Concession 8, to Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Blenheim, August 19th, 1878.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78802
• Residence: 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In North Dumfries, near Ayr, on the 21st instant, John Hall, Aged 76 Years. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, the 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock noon, from his late residence, to the place of interment, one mile east of Ayr. North Dumfries, Nov. 22, 1871.1a

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John married Robina Wilison 28 Mar 1845, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario. Robina was born 1808, , Scotland; died 19 Jul 1895, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Robina Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78803
• Residence: 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Blenheim, on Friday evening, July 19th, 1895, at 9.30 P.M., Robena Willison, Relict of the late John Hall, In her 86th year. The Funeral Will take place on Sabbath, the 21st inst, at 3 o'clock, P.M., from the residence of her son in law, Henry Currie, Lot 3, Con 9, Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend^.1a

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61877
• Residence: 1851, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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In Memoriam// Died/ In Blenheim, on Saturday, Dec./ 30th, 1905, at 6.30 a.m.,/ David Elliott, Sr.,/ in his 77th year.// The Funeral/ Will take place from his late/ residence, Lot 4, Con. 9, Blenheim,/ on/ Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please/ accept this intimation.

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David married Janet Dodds 27 Jul 1851, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland. Janet was born 22 Oct 1829, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 29 Dec 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251477
• Residence: 1851, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Loving Memory Died In Ayr, on Thursday, December 29th, 1921, at 1 o'clock, p.m. Janet Dodds Relict of the late David Elliott In her 93rd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Colquhoun Street. on Saturday, December 31st, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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