William Easton

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• Residence: 1920, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario

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Death Of William Easton

Highly-Esteemed Resident. of Blenheim Township Passes Away in Woodstock Hospital

The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock of William Easton, 10th concession of Blenheim, in his 74th year. Mr. Easton had been in poor health for several months and was removed to the hospital on Friday.

He was born on the Easton homestead, one mile south of Ayr, now owned by his brother, John Easton, being a son of Alexander and Jeannie Kyle early pioneers who came from Roxboroughshire, Scotland

Mr. Easton resided on his farm on the tenth concession from practically half a century, having taken over the property more than 49 years ago. He was a gentleman of the old school and was highly regarded as a good friend and neighbor by all those with whom he came in contact. Mr. Easton was a valued member of Willis United Church, Drumbo.

He is survived by four brothers, as follows: John and Arthur, South Dumfries; Thomas and George, Ayr.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, 10th concession of Blenheim, on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Oct 5 1939 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195367
• Residence: 1909, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in Ayr, on Saturday, Dec. 4th 1909 at 12.30 o'clock a. m. Thomas Easton, in his 80th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Manley St. on Monday, Dec. 6, 09, at 2 pm. m. to Ayr Cemetery

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Death of Thomas Easton

Thomas Easton, the subject of this brief sketch, passed away early Saturday morning, after an illness which confined him to his home for same months past. He was in his 80th year and had been a resident of the neighboring township of South Dumfries for the greater part of his life. Born in Scotland, where he received part of his education, he came to Canada about the year 1840, just after the Mackenzie rebellion, and settled in the township of South Dumfries, where he finished his schooling and grew to manhood, and where he spent a long and useful life, moving to Ayr some two years ago. Of the changes witnessed by Mr. Easton during this long period it is not necessary to write at length. Suffice it to say that from a sparcely settled primeval forest to a prosperous agricultural community was a long stride, necessitating great patience and much arduous labor. In this wonderful transition the deceased was an active unit and a personal force in every battle for the betterment of the community and the country at large. A man of good sound judgment and strong convictions, he was not easily swayed from the even tenor of a well-defined course, wielding a ready pen in his advocacy of temperance and moral reform, or the denounciation of vice in any form. In politics he was a Reformer, and in religion a Presbyterian, being a consistent, member of Knox church. Early in life he was united in marriage with Mary Richmond, who survives, together with a grown up family, the members of which are-Alexander in Brantford; William on the 10th con. of Blenheim; George near Washington; Arthur in South Dumfries; Annie (Mrs. J. S. Clark) in Ayr; Thomas in North Dumfries, and John on the homestead, South Dumfries. The funeral on Monday to Ayr cemetery was very largely attended, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. John Thomson, assisted by Rev. D. I. Ellison. The pallbearers were the deceased's six sons.

The Ayr News Dec 9 1909 pg 8

Thomas married Mary Richmond 31 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Richmond and Ann Dickie) was born CALC 25 Jan 1839, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Mar 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Easton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195368
• Immigration: 1839, , 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. Thos. Easton
Resided in Ayr and Vicinity for Upwards of Four Score Years

In the death of Mrs. Thomas Easton, which event occurred at her residence, Manley Street, Ayr, on Thursday, March 18th, 1920, at 5 p.m., this community loses one of its most highly esteemed pioneers, in her 82nd year. Mary Richmond (her maiden name) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of one month, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Albert Gillespie. In 1863, she was married to Thomas Easton and took up residence on the Easton homestead, a short distance from her old home. Here she resided continuously until 12 years ago, when she and her husband retired from the more strenuous activities of life and moved to Ayr, Mr. Easton surviving his retirement only about two years. Mrs. Easton was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church and a regular attendant at the services, taking a deep and intelligent interest in everything relating to the interests of the congregation and the community at large. A devoted wife and mother, her memory will ever be a green spot in the recollection of her family, and a wide circle of friends will join with them in mourning the departure of one who was sincerely loved and esteemed for her many excellent qualities of head and heart. All the members of the family, one daughter and six sons survive. They are: Alexander, New Durham; William, Bright; George, Washington; Thomas, Ayr; John and Arthur on old homestead, and Mrs. John Clark at home. Several brothers also survive. They are: James, Richmond, Galt; Rev. John M. Richmond, Ormand, Florida and Mr. Matthew Richmond, Iowa. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended, the pallbearers being deceased's six sons. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services which was assisted by Rev. Dr. John Thomson, who was Mrs. Easton's pastor for a period of nearly 40 years.

The Ayr News Mar 25 1920 pg 1

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• Occupation: , Scotland; shepherd
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153785
• Immigration: 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, At his residence, South Dumfries, on Friday the 20th of December, at 4 o'clock, P.M., Mr. Alexander Easton, aged 83 years. You are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of the said Alexander Easton, Which will take place at 12 o'clock, noon, on Monday the 23rd of December, from his late residence to the place of interment, Stanley street Church Burying Ground, Ayr. [no year given - Tombstone inscription - Dec 20, 1867]

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Passing of Annie Easton

Of the various kinds of people who are being laid to rest in our village cemetery, the most interesting now are the old pioneers, and Miss Annie Easton, who was buried here on Monday afternoon, is a prominent one in this class, a factor in her case being her age, which was 93 years, having been born in 1838. She was born near Copse Holm in Roxburghshire, Scotland, and came with her father and mother ? about 1840. The family settled on the farm, now owned by and being next east of Mr. Albert Gillespie's about 2 miles southeast of Ayr, this place, ever since, . being known as the "Easton Homestead". When the family settled on their Canadian home, it comprised the father, Alexander Easton, the mother whose maiden name was Jane Kyle, their sons, William, Andrew, Thomas, George and Robert, and their daughters, Jane and Annie. William went to Australia during the late fifties, George died early in life, and Jane became Mrs. W. Gladstone and went to Missouri about the year 1870. Miss Annie continued to dwell at home and cared for her aged parents until they died, then for a time made her home with her brother Andrew on the 10th Concession of Blenheim. When her sister-in-law died, she returned to the old home and took care of the family, and continued to dwell with her brother Robert till he died, since then she has made her home with her two nieces, Mrs. W. Nichol and Mrs. J. P. McCammon, of Paris. During her long stay near Ayr she was a member of Stanley St. Church, and after going to Paris, belonged to the Presbyterian Church there, and in her daily life lived and acted the kind of Christian that she professed to be. Her father had been a shepherd in Scotland, and like most men of his class; was a God-fearing man and his home was ruled by gentleness, kindness and sympathy for others. These are the influences that made Miss Easton, so valuable to her young relatives and friends by her serenity, gentleness and kindness of disposition. The funeral on Monday was largely attended, the services being in charge of Rev. Dr. McKenzie of Paris. The pall bearers were Messrs. Walter Nichol; J. McCammon, and Andrew, George, William and Arthur Easton.

The Ayr News Jun 24 1926 pg 1

Alexander — Jeannie Kyle. Jeannie was born 1793, , Scotland; died 23 Feb 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Feb 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jeannie Easton
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Died At her late residence, South Dumfries, on Monday, the 23rd February, at 10 A.M., Mrs. Alexander Easton, In the 80th year of her age. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, the 26th inst., at 11 o'clock A.M., to the place of interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, Feb'y 24, 1874.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139014
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died In South Dumfries, on Saturday, March 8th, at 3.30 P.M., Wm. Richmond, Sr., In the 70th Year of His Age. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 11th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. South Dumfries, March 10th, 1879.

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William Richmond is reported to have been born in Dyke Field Farm, Mauchlin, Ayrshire, Scotland, documentation needed.

William — Ann Dickie. Ann (daughter of William Dickie and Jane McHoul) was born CALC 30 Sep 1808, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 31 May 1892, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Richmond
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139028

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Died, In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, May 31st., 1892, at 11.50 a.m. Ann Dickie, Relict of the late Wm. Richmond, aged 83 years and 8 months. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of Wm. Richmond, lot 33, con. 6, South Dumfries, on Thursday, at two p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. May 31, 1892.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143535
• Residence: 1817, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

William married Jane McHoul 28 Dec 1808, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland. Jane was born 20 Mar 1789, Tarbolton, , Ayr, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1854, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Dickie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143538
• Residence: 1817, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland

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DICKIE, JEAN (Nee Mahoul(?))

At the Township of Puslinch, in the County of Wellington, on the 20^th April 1854. Wife of William Dickie. Formerly of the parish of Mouchline in the County of Ayr, Scotland.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark