Robert Cochrane "Bob" Ritchie

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• Occupation: RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338692

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Robert (Bob) Ritchie

Life-long area resident Robert (Bob) Cochrane Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, died suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd, 1998. He was in his 77th year. Born in North Dumfries Township, he was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Grace Cochrane and Thomas Irving Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was a former employee of Wabco Ltd., Paris and farmed for many years at RR 3, Ayr. He was a lifetime member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children, Karen and John MacLeod of Paris, Marlene and Jim Miller of Baden, Pat and Glen Kahle of Kitchener, David, Doug and Ann, Mary and John DeMeer, all of Paris and Richard and Nadine of Brantford. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and by his sister Betty Vanderlip of Paris and his brother Grant Ritchie of Ayr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Marshall. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Saturday, October 24th with Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Flower bearers were Erin MacLeod and Dana Ritchie. Pallbearers were Ian MacLeod, Sean Ritchie, Ryan and Ethan Miller, Schuyler DeMeer and Neil Vanderlip.

The Ayr News 28 Oct 1998 pg 12

Robert married Dorothy Irene Kinzie 7 Jul 1951, , Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Isaiah S. Kinzie and Sylvia Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Patricia "Pat" Ritchie
2. David Ritchie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73057
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Thomas I. Ritchie Passes - A member of one of this district's pioneer farming families, Thomas Irving Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford on Thursday, October 30th. He was 85. Born in North Dumfries, Mr. Ritchie had farmed in the area all his life; over 50 years on the Ayr-Paris Road. He was a member of the Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving besides his wife, the former Grace Cochrane, are two sons, Robert of RR 3, Ayr and Grant of Ayr; a daughter Mrs. Earl (Betty) Vanderlip of RR 2, Paris; also 13 grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Marshall. Funeral service was held Saturday at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bert Sayles, John T. Kennedy, Thomas Burtch, Wilbur Guthrie, Donald Cochrane and Norman Perriman. Flower bearers were Brian and David, Ritchie and Donald Vanderlip.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1975 pg 9

Thomas married Mabel Grace "Grace" Cochrane 6 Oct 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mabel (daughter of Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall) was born 3 Mar 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 May 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Grace "Grace" Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338265

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Mrs. Thomas Ritchie

Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Telfer Place, Paris and formerly of RR 2. Paris, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford, on Wednesday, May 9th. She was in her 94th year. Born in South Dumfries Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall. Mrs. Ritchie was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Wife of the late Thomas Ritchie. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Dorothy of Paris, Betty and her husband Earl Vanderlip of RR 2, Paris and Grant of Ayr. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son, Marshall; sister, Margaret Gunn and brothers, Ernest, Marshall and Robert Cochrane. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service was conducted by. Rev. George Saunders of Ayr on Friday afternoon. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 16 1990 pg 16

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73053P
• Birth: CALC 2 Apr 1854
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Pressbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m. Robert Ritchie In his 70th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, lot 26, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9th, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Demise of Robert Ritchie - Long-Time Resident Passes Away In His 70th Year

Died, in North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m., Robert Ritchie, in his 70th year. To live practically the allotted span of life in one community is an achievement experienced by a small percentage of people - a percentage greatly exceeded, on the other hand, by the number who roam the wide world ever and seldom settle n on place for any extended length of time. The subject of the memoirs was born in Blenheim township, only a few miles from where he died, and spent the intervening years on the farm now occupied by his son William, where he led a quiet, unassuming life, intent only on successfully pursuing his honorable calling as a tiller of the soil. In religion Mr. Ritchie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Conservative - latterly becoming allied with the U.F.O. movement. He was well and favorably known throughout the section, and will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. A few years ago the decreased purchased a residence in Ayr, with the intention of spending his declining years in the village which he had been expand almost from its inception, but fate willed it otherwise and Mr. Ritchie ended his days in the township in which he spent his youth and manhood. His wife, a sister, Mrs. Henry Guthrie, Paris, three sons and a daughter survive him. The family comprises William on the homestead, Mary at home, Thomas in South Dumfries, and albert at home. The funeral took place on Saturday when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the last rites. The pallbearers were Messrs. John McLeod, Walter Scott, Wm. Riddell, David Gemmell, and Mathison and Robert Morton.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1924 pg 1

Robert married Janet Renwick 25 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Renwick and Margaret Preston) was born May 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1938, Wroxeter, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Ritchie
• Name: Jennet Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73054P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Robert Ritchie - Native of North Dumfries Dies in Wroxeter in Her 86th Year

The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Adams, Wroxeter, on Sunday night of a former well-known and highly-respected resident of North Dumfries township in the person of Janet Renwick, widow of the late Robert Ritchie, in her 86th year. Her demise followed an illness of only two or three days. Mrs. Ritchie was born a short distance east of Ayr in North Dumfries township. After her marriage, she resided for some 35 or 40 years on the farm now occupied by her son, William. Since the death of her husband, about 15 or 16 years ago, she had made her home with different members of her family. In her younger days, she was a faithful attendant of Stanley Street Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ritchie is survived by the following family: William, North Dumfries; Mrs. John Adams, Wroxeter; Thomas, South Dumfries, and Albert, North Dumfries. The funeral will take place to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Dec 29 1938 pg 10

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Funeral of Mrs. R. Ritchie

Services Held at Wroxeter Tuesday and Ayr Thursday

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Robert Ritchie were held first at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. John Adams, Wroxeter, Ont., on Tuesday Dec. 27th at 8 p.m. this service was conducted by Rev. A. M. Grant of Wroxeter United Church. Two of the deceased's favourite hymns, "O god of Bethel" and "I t the Hills" were sung and a very fine address was delivered.

The second service was held at the residence of her son, Mr. Thomas /Ritchie, South Dumfries, Thursday at 2 p.m. This was conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie of Ayr who took as his theme the 23rd psalm and in the course of his fine address paid high tribute to the fine qualities of the deceased.

Interment took place in the Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were J.W. Currie, David Gemmell, and Jas. R. Henderson of Ayr, John and Jackson Clark of Bright, and Robert Guthrie of Paris.

Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, who accompanied the body from Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Didman and Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Smith of Jerseyville, Messrs. Jackson and John Clark and Miss Mary Clark of Bright, Mrs. w. Brown, Mrs. Robert Barrie and Mrs. William Hall of Galt.

Ayr News Jan 5 1939 pg 3

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• Interesting: story, agriculture
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113741
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Thy Will Be Done Died In South Dumfries, on Wednesday, February 6th, 1918. at 2 p.m. Robert Cochrane Aged 59 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Con. 7, South Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Heaven is Our Home" Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of a Prominent Farmer
Robert Cochrane Summoned After Brief Illness

The community was sensibly shocked on Wednesday, Feb. 6, when it was learned that Mr. Robert Cochrane had been suddenly called from time to eternity. About a week previously he had attended a sale and became thoroughly chilled. On Saturday, however, he was in Paris, but the next day was stricken with acute inflammatory rheumatism. The disease made rapid progress, and although everything possibly was done to check it the effort proved futile. Mr. Cochrane was one of the most prominent agriculturists in the entire section, owning and cultivating one of the richest and best tilled farms in the province, frequently taking prizes on his products and in the field competition. As a horseman, stockbreeder and exhibitor, he also figured conspicuously, and in recent years was frequently called upon by the Department of Agriculture to act in the capacity of a judge, his decisions giving general satisfaction. From this it will be seen that in the demise of Mr. Cochrane the profession of Agriculture loses one of its leading exponents, the Church a faithful apostle, the community a worthy citizen, and the family a kind, indulgent father and husband. The deceased was still, ordinarily speaking, good for many years of usefulness, being yet under the sixty year mark, but Providence ruled otherwise, and many were the sincere friends who followed his remains to their last resting place with bowed heads and a keen sense of sorrow. He was married in 1881 to Christena Marshall, who survives, together with the following family: Ernest of Bright, Marshall of Galt, Robbie, Margaret and Grace at home. Two brothers and a sister also survive, viz.: James of Edmonton and John and Margaret of Ayr. As a sport Mr. Cochrane was an enthusiastic hunter, also a curler, being tankard skip for years, and winning a number of cups in quoit pitching contests. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted jointly by Rev. J.J. Brown and Dr. Thomson. Following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. John A. Manson, Albert Gillespie, Thos. Easton, John Easton, Paul Maeder and Wm. Manson.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1918 pg 1

Robert married Christina Marshall 18 Apr 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jun 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69623

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 27, 1944, at 1.15 p.m. Christina Marshall Widow of the late Robert Cochrane, in her 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, South Dumfries, on Thursday, June 29th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art." Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Lifelong Resident Passes

Mrs. Robert Cochrane, South of Ayr, Was Member of Pioneer Family

A lifelong resident of this community passed away on Tuesday at noon in the person of Mrs. Robert Cochrane, one mile south of Ayr, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Cochrane, whose maiden name was Christina Marshall, was a daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nicoll, Scottish pioneers. She was born on the Marshall homestead, now occupied by Clifford Faus, and had resided in South Dumfries township during the whole of her long lifetime. She was a member of Knox United Church, but, owing to the condition of her health, was unable to participate in the activities of church and other organizations for many years past. Mrs. Cochrane, whose husband predeceased her many years ago, is survived by the following family: Ernest Cochrane, Blenheim; A. Marshall Cochrane, Ayr; Mrs. Charles Gunn and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, South Dumfries, and Robert Cochrane, Ayr. Also surviving are one brother, Anthony Marshall, LeaCross, Sask., and 18 grandchildren. The funeral will take place from her late residence to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Jun 29 1944 pg 10

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MRS. CHRISTINA COCHRANE
By Record Correspondent

AYR. June 28. Mrs. Christina Cochrane, widow of Robert Cochrane, died early yesterday afternoon at her home, Lot 23, Fifth Concession of South Dumfries. She was 81 years of age. Mrs. Cochrane had been, troubled with arthritis fon many years. She attended Know United Church.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall, Surviving are three sons, Ernest of Blenheim Township, Albert and Robert of Ayr: two daughters, (Margaret) Mrs. Charles Gunn, Ayr, and (Mable) Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Paris, and one brother, Anton Marshall Leacross, Sask. Two brothers and four sisters predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Thursday with public service at the residence at 2:30. Interment will be made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R A. Steed will conduct the services. The remains will rest at the home after Thursday noon.

Kitchener Record 28 Jun 1944, Wed Page 17

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159789
• Residence: 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Robert married Esther Clark 17 Dec 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Walter Clark and Esther Jackson) was born 1832, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Clark
• Name: Esther Hall
• Name: Esther Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73069
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69161
• Residence: 1840, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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A-1-47 Walter Rennrick: Administration to the Estate of Walter Rennrick, formerly of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman, deceased, granted and issued to his widow Margareth the 21 November 1854, on her making proof that her said husband hath died intestate on or about the 8^th September next before, and on her giving bond and surety, herself and in the persons of John B. Hall, of the same place, Miller, and George Oliver, of same place, Yeoman, each in the sum of £500/-. The inventory of the chattels and goods left by said deceased, amounting to £281/10/-

Died 8 September 1854
Letters Granted 21 November 1854
Inventory £281/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Walter married Margaret Preston 8 Dec 1837, Southdean, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born CALC 12 May 1818, , Scotland; died 16 Jan 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72676
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1892, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 27, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Saturday, Jan. 16th, 1892, at 9: 30 o'clock, Margaret Preston Relict of the late Walter Renwick, aged 73 years, 8 mos., and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place from her son's residence lot 27, con. 8, to new cemetery, Ayr, on Tuesday, 19th, inst., at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, January 16, 1892.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57885
• Immigration: 1855, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Toll Road Profiter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Samuel — Christina Turner. Christina was born 3 Apr 1827, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 15 Aug 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57886
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338811

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, October 5, 1897, at 6: 40 a.m. Peter Marshall Aged 70 years and five months. The funeral will leave the family residence, Seventh Concession, on Thursday, October 7, at 2: 30 p.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend. [Also in folded card form - same information]

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Peter — Margaret Nichol. Margaret was born CALC 22 Sep 1823, , Scotland; died 22 May 1899, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338812

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In Memoriam Died At the family residence, South Dumfries, on Monday, May 22, 1899, at 1 a.m., Margaret Nichol, Relict of the late Peter Marshall, aged 75 years and 8 months. Funeral From the family residence 7th Con, S. Dumfries, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 24, to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. So happy they lived, and now, late in life's evening, They both have retired, and together they sleep; Yet far, far away, where no fond heart is grieving, They dwell in a home bright, holy and sweet. Dear Mother will weep for our Father no more, She's found him again on Heaven's beautiful shore^.

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