Elmer Currie "Currie" Smuck

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• Name: Currie Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338468

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The Ayr News Feb 19 1959

Elmer married Isabel "Belle" Hall 29 Dec 1920, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabel (daughter of Reeve James William Hall and Mary Jane Deans) was born 16 May 1896, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1990, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118576
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

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Death of Robert Smuck - Well-Known South Dumfries Farmer Passed Away on Saturday - Robert Smuck, well-known and highly respected farmer of South Dumfries township, passed away on Saturday morning at 7.15 o'clock, death being due to the effects of a stroke which he sustained a little over a week previous to his demise. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smuck, and was born on the farm on which he died. The late Mr. Smuck, who was 71 years of age, had been in failing health for a number of years, suffering a slight stroke two years ago. Of a genial, kind hearted disposition, he was much esteemed by a wide circle of friends, many of whom had enjoyed the warm hospitality of a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smuck in days gone by. Deceased was a member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and attended Knox United Church. He is survived by one son, Currie, his wife having predeceased him almost two years ago. Also surviving are three sisters, viz.: Mrs. George Cross, Mrs. Crandall and Miss Adelia Smuck, all of Preston. The funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon from his late residence, lot 35, concession 5, South Dumfries, to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended by friends and relatives, including a number from Paris, Preston and other out-of-town points. During the service at the residence Alex Plumstead sang, "No Night There." Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: G. H. Lawrence, Ayr; John Bell, Galt; James Bell, Toronto; clayton Cross and Norman Crandall, Preston; and William Hall, Brantford.

The Ayr News Oct 1 1936 pg 1

Robert married Agnes Currie 17 Mar 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Currie and Agnes L. Pringle, daughter of John Currie and Agnes L. Pringle) was born 20 Jun 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290093
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Post O Clerk
• 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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Death of Mrs. Smuck

Expired Suddenly on Tuesday Afternoon While Visiting at Preston

Death came suddenly to Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries, on Tuesday afternoon while visiting at the home of her sister-in-law. Mrs. George Cross, Preston. Accompanied by her son, Currie, she had motored to that town for a short visit on Tuesday morning. While returning to the home of Mrs. Cross after being down town, she complained of a sudden heart attack and had to be assisted the remaining 50 yards to the residence. Medical assistance was quickly summoned, but to no avail, death resulting in a few moments. Mrs. Smuck, whose maiden name was Agnes Currie, was a daughter of the late John Currie. She was born on the farm now occupied by A. W. Snyder, and after her marriage 39 years ago went to reside on the farm of her husband three miles south of Ayr. She was a member of Knox United Church and took an active part in the different women's organizations of the congregation, taking a particular interest in the affairs of the Kate M. Thomson mission auxiliary. She will be greatly missed in the social life of the community, where her pleasing personality won for her a host of warm friends. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by one son, Currie; also by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Bell, of Ayr. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 6 1934 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58522
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper - Commerical Hotel

Jacob — Louesa Maria Tackebury. Louesa was born 29 Jun 1836, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louesa Maria Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58523
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Death of Mrs. Smuck, Sr. - We have this week to chronicle the demise of Mrs. Smuck, widow of the late Jacob Smuck, which event occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Cross, St. Andrew's ave., at 6.30 on Saturday evening, after a long and severe illness. The decreased, whose maiden name was Louesa M. Tackebury, was born in South Dumfries in the year 1836. In 1861 she was united in marriage with Mr. Smuck, who predeceased her by six years last March. In 1874 Mr. and Mrs. Smuck moved to Ayr, where the deceased resided continuously for a period of 34 years. she is survived by a family of four sons and three daughters, viz., William, of the Commercial House, Ayr; Adelia, Ayr; Robert, South Dumfries; Ela (Mrs. Geo. W. Cross), Ayr; Walter A., Edmonton, Alta.; Charles, (druggist) Toronto; Bertha (Mrs. Chas. W. Crandall), Colborne. A sister, Mrs. Geo. Howell, Paris, also survives. The deceased was an adherent of Knox church. She was devoted to the interests of her family, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, was quite largely attended, a great many citizens paying their last tribute of respect to an old and respected resident. Among the floral tributes to her memory were a wreath of roses, carnations and lily of the valley, from Mr. Daniel Miller, Woodstock; a wreath of roses and carnations from Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smuck, Toronto; a spray from Mr. Louis Maus and family, Paris; a spray, roses and carnations, from the family; and a wreath from Messrs. Geo and Peter Bernhardt of Galt and Preston. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. Anderson, H. Gmelin, W. e. Gammon, C. McGeorge, R. S. Armstrong and Ed. Meggs. The services were conducted by Rev. John Thomson, assisted by Rev. D I. Ellison, interment being made in the Ayr cemetery. All the members of the family were present to participate in the last sad rites.

The Ayr News Dec 10 1908 pg 8

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• Firsts: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; first coal yard in Ayr
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57993
• Immigration: 1833, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Directory: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Con 3 at Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coal Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in South Dumfries, on Monday, June 20th, 1921, at 5 o'clock, p. m. John Currie in his 96th year. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son-in-law, Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Wednesday, June 22, at 2.30 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery

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Passing of John Currie
Lived Upwards of 90 Years in This Community

This week we have to chronicle the passing of the oldest resident of the community in the person of John Currie, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Monday, June 20th, at the ripe age of over 95 years. The deceased was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and came to Canada at the age of four years, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Stephen Gemmell, afterwards locating at different periods on several other farms in the locality.

Over 40 years ago Mr. Currie discontinued farming and moved into Ayr, where he started a coal yard, being the first coal merchant in the village. During the time he was farming, he also did a lot of teaming between here and Hamilton, and other points from lake to lake.

To have lived upwards of 90 years in one community falls to the lot of few men. The changes he witnessed in that long period can probably be better imagined than described. Suffice it that in his early days the country was in a crude state. There were no railroads and in fact very few and very indifferent roads of any kind. The forests were the rendezvous of Indians, wolves, bears and highway men, and the whole country was passing through the throes of a rebellion. He successfully weathered all these adverse conditions and prospered as the country developed.

Mr. Currie was a Reformer in politics and a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of Knox United Church. His partner in life was Agnes Pringle, who predeceased him some years. A family of five were born to them - two of whom, Isabell and William, have passed on before.

Those living are Mrs. Geo. Swan, sr., Ayr; Mrs. Margaret Bell, Galt; and Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries. A brother and sister, Peter Currie and Mrs. Christie (Toronto), also survive. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery yesterday, the funeral being very largely attended. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services, and the pallbearers were principally grandchildren, viz., Currie Smuck, John, Ewart and James Bell, Robert Smuck and George H. Lawrence.

The Ayr News Jun 23 1921 pg 1

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John — Agnes L. Pringle. Agnes (daughter of John Pringle and Jane Laidlaw) was born 1832, , Scotland; died 19 Aug 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1885, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128291
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At Ayr, on Wednesday morning, at 10.30 o'clock, Agnes Pringle, Wife of John Currie, Aged 53 Years. Funeral, Will take place on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her Husband's residence, St. Andrew St., to the New Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, August 19th, 1885


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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10741
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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Died, On Thursday the 26th inst., Mr. William Currie, Sen. - the funeral will take place, on Saturday, 28th inst., at eleven o'clock, a.m. from his late residence, Lot. No. 34, 9th Concession, North Dumfries, to the place of interment.

Funeral Card - March 27, 1857

William — Margaret Jackson. Margaret was born 1801, , Scotland; died 9 Oct 1882, Ayr, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was buried 11 Oct 1882, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92812
• 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, at Ayr, on Monday, Oct. 9th, at 9 o'clock P.M., In her 80th year. Margaret Jackson, Relict of the late Wm. Currie, The Funeral will take place on Wednesday, the 11th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from her daughter Mrs. Christie's residence, Stanley-Street, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Ayr, Oct. 10th, 1882. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126420

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Ayr, March 13th, 1868. Sir: You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of John Pringle, Sen., Ayr, Who died on Friday the 13th instant, Aged 69 years. to the place of interment, Knox's Church Burying Ground, on Sabbath the 15th at half past one o'clock, P.M. Robert Pringle.


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John — Jane Laidlaw. Jane was born 1799, , Scotland; died 4 Sep 1881, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Sep 1881, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Pringle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126419
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian