Mary Wight Laurie

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• Name: Mary Wight Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339174

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Mrs. Mary Robson

Former Blenheim Township resident, Mary Wight Laurie Robson died at the Willett Hospital, Paris on Sunday, October 10th, 1999. She was in her 86th year. A daughter of the late Andrew Elliott Laurie and Ellen Rodger, Mary was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. She farmed for 44 years on the 9th Concession of Blenheim Township with her husband, the late Charles Robson (1986). Mary is survived by her daughters, Anne and her husband Fred Loree of Ayr and Carol and her husband Bob Yule of Drumbo; eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and by her sister, Agnes and her husband Ken McLean of Guelph. As well as her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister Elizabeth MacMillan and brother Roger Laurie. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13, 1999, Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 13 Oct 1999 pg 11

Mary — Charles Addison Robson. Charles (son of Murdo McRae "Mac" Robson and Helen Eliz Laing) was born 17 Feb 1910, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 10 Jun 1986, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jun 1986, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Carol Robson
2. Anne E. Robson was born 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339247
• Residence: 1957, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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Passing of Andrew E. Laurie

Andrew E. Laurie, one of the prominent farmers of the district, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, at 1.30 a.m. at his home on Concession 9, Blenheim Township, one mile west of Ayr, in his and year. - Well Known and Highly Esteemed - Mr. Laurie had been ill for about a month, but had ceased farming operations about seven years ago, owing to indifferent health. He was a gentleman of the old school and was known and esteemed by a wide acquaintanceship. - Spent Lifetime on Home Farm - Mr. Laurie was born, and had resided all of his lifetime, on the farm on which he passed away. He was a son of Andrew Laurie, an original Scottish pioneer, and Mary Wight. Mr. Laurie was a valued member of Knox United Church, and was a member of the Ayr Cemetery Company executive for many years. - Those Who Survive - Surviving are one son and three daughters, as follows: A. Roger Laurie, Con. 5, South Dumfries; Mrs. Leroy McMillan (Elizabeth) and Mrs. Charles Robson (Mary) of Blenheim Township, and Mrs. Gordon Hounslow (Agnes) of Galt. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William T. Edgar, Ayr, and Mrs. Nellie Robson, Windsor. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence on Monday to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 23 1857 pg 15

Andrew married Ellen Rodger 16 May 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan) was born 21 Apr 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1947, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Laurie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339248

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Died In Blenheim Township, on Thursday, September 25, 1947 Ellen Rodger Beloved wife of Andrew E. Laurie, in her 67th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, 9th Concession, Blenheim, on Saturday, September 27th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Mrs. Andrew E. Laurie - The death occurred on Thursday morning at her home, 9th concession of Blenheim, of Mrs. Andrew E. Laurie, a lifelong resident of the community, in her 67th year. She had been in indifferent health for some time, but her passing came as a distinct shock to a wide circle of close friends and neighbors. The late Mrs. Laurie, whose maiden name was Ellen Rodger, was born in Blenheim Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rodger. She was a member of Knox United Church. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Rodger, of near St. George, and three daughters, Elizabeth, at home; Mrs. Charles Robson (Mary) Blenheim township, and Mrs. Gordon Hounslow ( Agnes ) of Brantford. One sister, Miss Agnes Rodger, of Detroit, Mich., also survives.

The Funeral

The funeral service was held at her late residence on Saturday afternoon, interment being made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. A. Steed conducted the service. Many beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony of the esteem in which the late Mrs. Laurie was held in the community. During the service, Mrs. F. P. Holman and Mrs. N. R. Morton sang the hymn, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." The pallbearers were: Andrew G. Laurie, John W. Currie, Norman R. Morton, James Welsh, J. Morton Guthrie and George W. Black.

The Ayr News Oct 2 1947 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339242

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In Memoriam Died In Blenheim, on Thursday, April 14th, 1904, at 9.30 o'clock, A.M., Andrew Laurie, sr., in his 67th year, The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Saturday, April 16th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery: Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Andrew married Mary Wight 1874. Mary was born Apr 1849, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 16 Nov 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Nov 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Laurie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339243
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, Sr. - The death took place on Friday last, at her home here, of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, after a lingering illness terminating …?... nee Mary Wight, was born at Hawick, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of five years, settling near Galt. She was united in marriage with the late Andrew Laurie in the year 1874 and settled on the farm in Blenheim now occupied by her son, Mr. A. E. Laurie. Deceased resided on the family homestead until the death of her husband, 19 years ago, subsequently removing to Ayr, where she lived 17 years. At death she was in her 75th year. Mrs. Laurie was of a quiet, home-loving nature, devoted to her family, and was a good, kind neighbor and friend. In religion she was a Presbyterian, a member of Knox United Church, and was a woman of high Christian ideals. She lived her years amongst us one of the God-fearing, faithful pioneers of our community. The family comprises Mr. A. E. Laurie, Blenheim; Mrs. Robson, Detroit; Mrs. W. T. Edgar, North Dumfries; Jessie at Galt, and Mary at home. The funeral took place on Monday, to the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service, in which he was assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jno. L. Black, And. Baptie (Guelph), Adam Lockie (Galt), Robt. Laurie (Princeton), J. W. Hunt, A. G. Laurie (Blenheim).

The Ayr News Nov 22 1923 pg 1

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Died in Blenheim on Monday, January 7th, 1901. at 10:45, p. m. John Rodger in his 79th year: the funeral will take place on Thursday Jan. 10 at 1:30 p. m. from his late residence, lot 3 con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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John married Helen "Ellen" Cowan 4 Jun 1865, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 1 Apr 1836, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 7 Apr 1836, Old Luce, Wigtownshire Co., Scotland; died 15 Nov 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Cowan
• Name: Helen "Ellen" Rodger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338721

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Died in Blenheim on Friday, Nov. 15, 1901 at 10 a. m., Ellen Cowan, relect of the late John Rodger in the 66th year of her age. The funeral will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 o'clock p. m., from her late residence lot 3, con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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John — Margaret Burton. Margaret was born CA 1787; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Rodger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107603