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Jane "Jennie" "Jean" Carruthers

Female 1883 - 1941  (58 years)


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  1. 1.  Jane "Jennie" "Jean" Carruthers was born 23 Jan 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Carruthers and Elizabeth Theresa Sherman); died 15 May 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jennie Carruthers
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289978
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    DEATH OF MRS. WOOD

    The death occurred in Toronto on Thursday morning of Jean Carruthers, widow of the late John Wood, after an illness of some seven weeks of heart trouble. Mrs. Wood was born in Ayr, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carruthers. She is survived by the following sisters and brother; Mrs. Joseph Wismer, Ayr; Mrs. James Elliott, Toronto; Mrs. Joseph Faus, Jr., and John Carruthers.

    Ayr News 22 May 1941 pf 8


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Carruthers was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada (son of Walter Carruthers and Elizabeth Elliott); died 7 Aug 1916; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341670
    • Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter at peg factory
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Robert married Elizabeth Theresa Sherman 5 Dec 1871, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of William Sherman and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson) was born 8 Apr 1853, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Theresa Sherman was born 8 Apr 1853, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Sherman and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson); died 2 Aug 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Theresa Carruthers
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289974
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Charwoman

    Notes:

    Found Dead in Her Bed by Grandson on Wednesday Night

    It was with something of a shock that residents of the village learned on Wednesday evening, August 3rd, that Mrs. Elizabeth Carruthers, Northumberland street, had been found dead in her bed.

    Mrs. Carruthers, who was in her 86th year had not been noticed around her home by the neighbors, and about 6.00 p.m. her grandson, Joseph Wismer, Jr., and a neighbor, J. M. Hunt, forced their way into the house through a window. It was then learned that Mrs. Carruthers had passed away,

    Born at Greenfield, a daughter of William Sherman and Elizabeth Robson. Mrs. Carruthers had lived in Ayr and vicinity during the whole period of her long lifetime. She attended Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends and nelghbors, She had been ill with heart trouble for a number of years and was the last member of one of the early families in this community.

    She is survived by the following family: Mrs. Joseph Wismer (Elizabeth), Ayr; Mrs. James Elliott (Mary), Toronto; Mrs. Joseph Faus, Jr. (Nettie,. South Dumfries; Mrs. J. R. Wood (Jean), Toronto, and John, Ayr. Her husband. Robert Carruthers, predeceased her 23 years ago.

    The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. During the absence of Rev. J. W. Currie, the services were in charge of Mr. Jackson of Wolverton. A number of friends and relatives were present from outside points, and the floral tributes were beautiful.

    The Ayr News Aug 11 1938 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Carruthers was born 1 Nov 1872, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Helen "Mayme" Carruthers was born 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Carruthers was born 13 Jan 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Jane "Jennie" "Jean" Carruthers was born 23 Jan 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Nettie Carruthers was born 16 Aug 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1947, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Walter Carruthers was born 1813, , Scotland; died 17 Jan 1896, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249044
    • Occupation: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; sawyer
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Walter — Elizabeth Elliott. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Elliott and Mary Donaldson) was born 1 Nov 1816, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 29 Jan 1892, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Elliott was born 1 Nov 1816, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Elliott and Mary Donaldson); died 29 Jan 1892, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Carruthers
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249055
    • Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. William Carruthers was born 1834, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Thomas Carruthers was born 1837, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Francis Carruthers was born 1840, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. Robert Carruthers was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1916; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Charles Carruthers was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Walter Carruthers was born 1853, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elizabeth Carruthers was born 1860, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Agnes Carruthers was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  William Sherman was born CALC 8 Nov 1816, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: well digger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249267
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    William — Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson. Elizabeth (daughter of William Robson and Mary Simpson) was born 13 Jul 1813, , England; died 27 Feb 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson was born 13 Jul 1813, , England (daughter of William Robson and Mary Simpson); died 27 Feb 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betsy Sherman
    • Name: Elizabeth "Betsy" Sherman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249268
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. William Sherman was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John T. Sherman was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Elizabeth Theresa Sherman was born 8 Apr 1853, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Sherman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Elliott was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary Sherman was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Thomas Elliott was born 1793, , Scotland; died Bef 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107780
    • Occupation: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; weaver

    Thomas married Mary Donaldson 26 Apr 1816, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland. Mary was born 12 Jan 1796, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died 2 Oct 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Mary Donaldson was born 12 Jan 1796, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died 2 Oct 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Elliott
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107781
    • Residence: 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Elliott was born 1 Nov 1816, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 29 Jan 1892, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.
    2. William Elliott was born 22 Nov 1818, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 19 Jan 1902, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. George Elliott was born 23 Jan 1823, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 9 Jul 1888, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jane Elliott was born 1825, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1864; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David Elliott was born 25 Dec 1829, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 30 Dec 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1906, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Elliott was born 22 Apr 1830, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died 2 Apr 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. James Elliott was born 15 Jan 1831, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 7 Jun 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Wilhelmina Elliott was born CALC 28 Feb 1834, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 6 Jun 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancy Elliott was born 1836, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Agnes "Nancy" Elliott was born 1837, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 28 Feb 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  William Robson was born 1780, Northumberland, England (son of Robson); died 25 Aug 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337894
    • 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 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    William — Mary Simpson. Mary was born 1783; died 9 Feb 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Simpson was born 1783; died 9 Feb 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337895

    Children:
    1. James Robson was born CALC 31 Dec 1809, , England; died 19 Nov 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson was born 13 Jul 1813, , England; died 27 Feb 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Robson was born 1817; died 28 Apr 1854, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Robson was born 1820, , England; died Bef 1901.
    5. Thomas Robson was born Abt 1830, , England; died Bef 1881.
    6. Mary Robson was born CA 1830, , England; died 1859.
    7. William Robson was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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