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Robert E. Guthrie

Male 1885 - 1961  (75 years)


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  1. 1.  Robert E. Guthrie was born 26 Apr 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Henry Guthrie and Esther Ritchie); died 11 Jan 1961, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jan 1961, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340304

    Notes:

    Robert E. Guthrie Passes

    The death occurred at Willett Hospital, Paris, this (Wednesday) Morning of Robert E. Guthrie, of Paris, in his 76th year. The late Mr. Guthrie moved to Paris about five years ago after farming for many years on the place now owned, by his son, Wilbur Guthrie, near Paris. He was born in Blenheim Township, a son of the late Henry Guthrie and Esther Ritchie. Mr. Guthrie was a valued member and a former elder of St. Paul's United Church, Paris. Surviving besides, his wife, the former Margaret Smith, are two daughters, Ruth, at home, and Mrs. J. H. (Dora) Carson, Mt. Pleasant; a son, Wilbur, RR 2, Paris; three sisters, Mrs. Theo (Mary) Sayles, RR2 Paris; Mr. Thomas (Jean) Kelley and Miss Margaret Guthrie, both of Ayr. Seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jan 12 1961 pg 2

    Robert — Margaret N. Smith. Margaret was born 1884, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1967, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ruth Isabelle "Isabelle" Guthrie was born 1915, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 May 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Henry Guthrie was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson); died 20 Oct 1945, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55768396
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340302

    Notes:

    Henry Guthrie Passes

    Native of South Dumfries Township Was in His 85th Year-Prominent Farmer

    Robert Henry Guthrie, a highly-esteemed and respected resident of South Dumfries township, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, October 20th, in his 85th year. Mr. Guthrie was born on the 9th concession of Blenheim township, being a son of Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson, Scottish pioneers.

    In his early twenties, he settled on the farm in South Dumfries where he had since resided. He was always keenly interested in agriculture and operated his farm successfully for some sixty years.

    Mr. Guthrie was a man of strong, upright character, always upholding the best interests of his country and the community in which he lived.

    He was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, and prior to church union was a member of the session of the Presbyterian Church for a period of thirty years. He also was a teacher and superintendent of the Paris Plains Sunday School for a number of years.

    Mrs. Guthrie, whose maiden name was Esther Ritchie, predeceased him in 1932.

    He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Murdo McRae; one son, Robert E. Guthrie, and four daughters, Mrs. John Kyle, Mrs. Thomas Kelley, Mrs. Theodore Sayles, and Miss Margaret, at home; also fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

    The funeral services, which were largely attended, took place Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, Crystal Spring Farm, 4th concession of South Dumfries, with interment being made in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. M. Geiger, B.A., conducted the services and brought messages of comfort to the bereaved. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Wilbur Guthrie, Robert, Clarence and Thomas Sayles, Kingsburgh and Robert Kyle.

    The Ayr News Oct 25 1945 pg 12

    Robert married Esther Ritchie 2 Nov 1883, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Robert Ritchie and Esther Clark) was born 1 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1932, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Esther Ritchie was born 1 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Ritchie and Esther Clark); died 9 Jan 1932, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55768479
    • Name: Esther Guthrie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340303

    Notes:

    Funeral of Mrs. Guthrie

    The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon of the late Mrs. Robert Henry Guthrie of South Dumfries, whose death occurred on Saturday. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilson, pastor of the United Church, Paris, and the pallbearers were as follows: John Clark. Blenheim; Walter Clark, Ayr; Thomas Ritchie, Roy Guthrie, South Dumfries; Murdo McRae and Geo. Wm. Black, Paris. Deceased, whose maiden name was Esther Ritchie, was born near Washington and had lived in this district all of her lifetime. She was in her 80th year. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and four daughters, viz.: Robert E. Guthrie, Paris; Mrs. John Kyle, near Drumbo; Mrs. T. Kelly and Mrs. T. Sayles, Paris, and Miss Margaret, at home.

    The Ayr News Jan 14 1932 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Bessie Guthrie was born 17 Feb 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1949; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Robert E. Guthrie was born 26 Apr 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1961, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jan 1961, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jean Guthrie was born 1 Oct 1887, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1972; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret Guthrie was born 12 Jan 1891, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Agnes Guthrie was born 7 Jul 1892, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1974, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Guthrie was born CALC 18 Apr 1824, , Scotland (son of David Guthrie and Margaret Wyllie); died 22 Sep 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1916, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55765634
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72469
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada

    Notes:

    Died In Blenheim, on Friday, September 22, 1916 at 2.40 p.m., Robert Guthrie Aged 92 years and 5 months The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 2, Con. 9, Blenheim, on Monday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Robert — Jane Manson. Jane was born 1829, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 8 Nov 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jane Manson was born 1829, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 8 Nov 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55766109
    • Name: Jane Guthrie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340296

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice. Died, In Blenheim, on Wednesday, Nov. 8th, at 11 o'clock A.M., Jane Manson, Wife of Mr. Robert Guthrie, In her 52nd Year. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral on Friday, the 10th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, Lot 2, Con. 8, Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Blenheim, Nov. 9th, 1882. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. William Guthrie was born 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1914, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret Guthrie was born CALC 3 May 1856, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1886, Paris Plains, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Feb 1886, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David Guthrie was born CALC 24 Jun 1858, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jul 1884, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Robert Henry Guthrie was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1945, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John George Guthrie was born CALC 6 Jan 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Oct 1890, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jane Guthrie was born 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Marion Agnes Guthrie was born 9 Dec 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1956, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Aug 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. James Adam Guthrie was born CALC 28 Oct 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1928, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Robert Ritchie was born 30 Oct 1818, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland; was christened 12 Feb 1820, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland (son of James Ritchie and Charlotte Nicol); died 2 Jan 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  4. 7.  Esther Clark was born 1832, , Scotland (daughter of Walter Clark and Esther Jackson); died Yes, date unknown.

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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

    Children:
    1. James Hope Ritchie was born 1844, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1917, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Sep 1917, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Esther Ritchie was born 1 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1932, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Robert Ritchie was born 13 Mar 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Guthrie was born 1790, , Scotland; died 28 Oct 1834, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55765264
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34365P
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada

    Notes:

    David died apparently when the well he was digging on his farm caved in on him.

    David and his wife possibly were married 6 Nov 1819 in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland.

    David — Margaret Wyllie. Margaret was born 1794, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 22 Nov 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Wyllie was born 1794, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 22 Nov 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55662708
    • Name: Margaret Calder
    • Name: Margaret Guthrie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126761P
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice Died, In Blenheim, on Saturday, Nov.22nd, 1884, at 10.30 o'clock P.M., Margaret Wyllie, Relict of the late James Calder, In her 90th year. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, on Monday, the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m, from her son Robert Guthrie's residence, Lot 2nd, Con. 8th, Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Blenheim, Nov. 23, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. 4. Robert Guthrie was born CALC 18 Apr 1824, , Scotland; died 22 Sep 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1916, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Guthrie was born CALC 18 May 1832, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 23 Aug 1913, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Aug 1913, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Guthrie was born 17 Sep 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Oct 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  James Ritchie was born 1785, of, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland; died Feb 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130318

    James married Charlotte Nicol 15 Jan 1808, Gattanside, Melrose, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Charlotte was born CA 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Charlotte Nicol was born CA 1785; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charlotte Ritchie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154996

    Children:
    1. Thomas Ritchie was born 1812, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland; died 30 Jun 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Robert Ritchie was born 30 Oct 1818, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland; was christened 12 Feb 1820, Traquair, , Peebles, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Ritchie was born CALC 15 Jun 1826, , Scotland; died 25 May 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1891, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Walter Clark was born Abt 1789; died Bef 1861.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130317

    Walter — Esther Jackson. Esther was born CALC 13 May 1790, , Scotland; died 13 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Esther Jackson was born CALC 13 May 1790, , Scotland; died 13 Nov 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262240065
    • Name: Esther Clark
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130312
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Prebyterian
    • Residence: 1884, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice. Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 o'clock P.M., Esther Jackson, Relict of the late Walter Clark, Aged 94 Years and 6 Months The funeral will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from her son's residence, Lot 30, Con. 9th, North Dumfries, to the place of interment, Old Burying Ground, one mile east of Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, November 14th, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Walter Clark was born 1 Dec 1819, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Sep 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 1907, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Clark was born 1814, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1900, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Esther Clark was born 1832, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.


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