Margaret Esther Kyle

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• Name: Margaret Esther Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341337

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Mrs. David Brown

A life-long resident of Ayr district Mrs. David Brown of RR 3, Bright, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 8th. She was in her 78th year. The former Margaret Esther Kyle, she was a daughter of the late James Kyle and Jean Black, and was born on the Kyle home farm, RR 1, Drumbo. Mrs. Brown was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and formerly active in the United Church Women. She was a teacher, having taught at the Lower Tenth and Greenfield Schools. Wife of the late David Brown; dear mother of Edith, at home, Barbara of Toronto, Douglas and daughter-in-law Arlene of Salmon Arm, B.C. Loving grandmother of Gary, Jacalyn and Jennifer; dear sister of Helen Baxter of Ayr; and Jean of RR 1, Drumbo; and Hector Kyle. Predeceased by brother Harold and sister Edith. A family funeral and committal service was held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Friday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 16 Jun 1982 pg 11

Margaret — David Hall Brown. David (son of Douglas Brown and Isabella Barbara Hall) was born 15 Jul 1898, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1980, RR3, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret Edith Brown was born 20 Feb 1929; died 3 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Barbara Gordon Brown was born 1933, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1996, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 May 1996, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. James Douglas Brown was born 1935; died 1984; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Business: Spring Valley Dairy
• Interesting: dairy, business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338931

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James H. Kyle Passes

One of the district's best-known farmers and a pioneer dairyman, James Kingsburgh Kyle died at his home on the 7th Concession on Friday. He was in his 86th year. A son of the late George Kyle and Margaret Kingsburgh Kyle, he was born in the district where he spent his entire life-time. Spring Valley Farm, with its broad expanse of rolling acres, was a familiar name in the district, and the fine Jersey herd owned by Mr. Kyle made an excellent record in the dairy field. Years ago he took over the Spring Valley Dairy in Paris as a family enterprise and it was operated by his son Hector up until a few years ago. The dairy supplied milk to Ayr, Paris and much of the outlying district, and gained an excellent reputation for its product - particularly the Jersey milk. The herd at Spring Valley Farm supplied a major part of the milk. The late Mr. Kyle took a deep interest in agricultural affairs in his younger years, and was associated with various organizations working toward the improvement of the farmers' lot. He was a popular figure in social circles and an outstanding hunter and angler. Mr. Kyle was one of the founders of the Hardy Bay Hunt Club which has been hunting deer annually on the French River for many years. His skill and knowledge in this sport were recognized by his companions who enjoyed his company on these trips up until only a few years ago. The late Mr. Kyle was a most interesting conversationalist in his quiet-spoken way. His topics were always well spiced with a native dry wit which was signaled by the approaching jolly smile. He was a valued member of Knox United Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David Brown (Esther), RR 3, Bright; Mrs. Richard Baxter (Helen), RR 3, Bright, and Miss Jean, at home; also a son, Hector of Ayr. Several grandchildren survive as well. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Black, in 1953; by a son, Harold in 1952, and by a daughter Edith, many years ago.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday with entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Rev. W. V. Buchanan officiated. The pallbearers were Spencer Elmes, Cameron Edgar, John Nunan and Kingsburgh Kyle, all of the district; Douglas Black of Paris and Ted Muma of Ancaster.

The Ayr News Feb 27 1964 pg 4

James married Jean Edgar "Jennie" Black 24 Dec 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of James Edgar Black and Margaret Guthrie) was born 25 Nov 1881, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Oct 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Edgar "Jennie" Kyle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338932

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Passing of Mrs. James K. Kyle

A lifelong resident of this district, Mrs. James K. Kyle of Spring Valley Farm, Drumbo, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, in her 72nd year.

She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James E. Black. South Dumfries. The late Mrs. Kyle was known to a wide circle of friends and was greatly admired for her homemaking qualities and devotion to 'her family.

She was an active member of Knox United Church, Ayr, the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary W.M.S., and the Blenheim - Dumfries Farm Women's Club. Mrs. Kyle was also a well-known horticulturist.

Surviving, besides her husband, are one son, Hector, Ayr; three daughters, Mrs. David Brown and Mrs. Richard Baxter, both of R.R. 3, Bright, and Jean, at home; and five brothers, George W. Black, Paris; Lloyd, Kincardine; G. T., Hamilton, and Robert J. and J. Marr, Strathclair, Manitoba; and 11 grandchildren.

The funeral service was held this (Wednesday) afternoon at the family residence with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Oct 8 1953 15

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Died. In Ayr, 10.30 A.M. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1898, George Kyle, In the 75th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Ayr, on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 2 P.M., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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George married Margaret Kingsburgh 9 Jun 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Kingsburgh and Jane Gordon) was born 19 Dec 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Kyle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57832
• 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126391

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Died In Blenheim, on Monday, September 25th, 1922, at 4.45 o'clock, p.m. James Black In his 68th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, South half of Lot 2, Con. 8, Blenheim, on Thursday, Sept. 28th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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The Death of James Black

There died on Monday, Sept 25,1922, at his late residence, lot No. 2, in the 8th concession of the township of Blenheim, after a severe, lingering illness of nearly two years, James Black, son of the late George Black, Sr., in his 68th year. The deceased was of a quiet, unassuming, kind and friendly nature, and in return was beloved by a host of friends, as was attested by the many who visited him in sympathy during his long and unrelenting, fatal illness. Mr. Black lived all his life in the vicinity of Ayr, on the farm on which he died and on the adjoining farm, except for a few years on the Paris Plains. In the early eighties Mr. Black was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Guthrie, who predeceased him 36 years ago. By this union there were 3 sons and 1 daughter, viz.: George W. of Paris; Robert J. and Marr, of Strathclair, Man., and Mrs. James Kyle near Ayr, all of whom are left to mourn their sad loss. In later life Mr. Black remarried, being united in wedlock with Miss Janet Rodger, who, together with their 2 sons, Glendon and Lloyd, now mourn the passing of a kind and loving father. Mr. George D. Black, an only brother, is also one of the sorrowing mourners, along with a large circle of relatives and keenly the deep sense of their loss in the removal by death of a kind friend and neighbor. The funeral takes place today, (Thursday) at 2: 30 p. m., to Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 28 1922 pg 8

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Funeral of Late James Black

The funeral of the late James Black took place on Thursday last to the Ayr cemetery, the remains being accompanied to their last resting place by a large number of friends and relatives. The services were in charge of Rev. J. Brown, pastor of the deceased, while the following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. John L. Black, Robert Black, Wroxeter; Alex. Edgar, Wroxeter; Alex. Edgar, Ayr; Henry Guthrie Paris Plains; Jas. Allan Edgar, Paris. Among those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Edgar and Mrs. Jas. Edgar, Wroxeter; Mr. Jas. Edgar, Gorrie; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McClement, Howick; Mr. Henderson, Mr. Nairn, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Edgar, Galt; Dr. Mitchell and daughter, Drumbo.

The Ayr News Oct 4 1922 pg 1

James married Margaret Guthrie 1 Jun 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126401

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Died, In Paris Plains, on Friday, February 5th, at 8 o'clock A.M., Margaret Guthrie, Beloved Wife of James Black, Aged 29 Years, 9 Months and 2 Days. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral on Sabbath, the 7th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, Lot 30, 4th Con., South Dumfries, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. South Dumfries, Feb.5, 1886.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116161

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Died At his residence, Lot No. 26, 4th Concession, South Dumfries, on Thursday, the 29th Instant, at 3.30 P.M., James Kingsburgh, Sr., Aged 80 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Saturday, the 1st of May, at 1 o'clock, P.M., to the place of interment, Knox's Church Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, April 30th, 1875.


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James — Jane Gordon. Jane was born 1804, , Scotland; died 20 May 1889; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Kingsburgh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116455
• Death: 9 Jun 1889, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; : Cause: Old Age

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Died, In South Dumfries, on Sabbath, June 9th, at 10: 30 o'clock a.m., Jane Gordon, Relict of the Late James Kingsburgh, Aged 84 Years. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot No. 36, Concession 4, South Dumfries, on Tuesday, the 11th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. South Dumfries, June 9th, 1889^.1a

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Died. At Wilton Farm, Blenheim, on Sabbath, March 5th, 1899, at 4 o'clock, P.M., George Black, Sr., In the 83rd year of his age. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, March 8th, at two o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 8, Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

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George married Mary Edgar 1854. Mary (daughter of James Edgar and Jean Douglas Wallace) was born 14 Feb 1828, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 9 Nov 1908, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Nov 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51230
• Immigration: 26 Jul 1836, New York City, New York, USA.

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The Passing of Mrs. Geo. Black, Sr.

Another of the early pioneers has passed away n the person of Mrs. George Black, sr., who departed this life, after an illness of several months, from heart trouble and dropsy, on Monday morning, the 9th of November, 1908, in the 81st year of her age. When quite young she came from Scotland to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar, and other members of the family, in or about the year 1886. They resided for a short time in the Dickie settlement, and removed, in the course of a year or so to the family homestead, known as the "Hill" farm, some two miles west of Ayr. Here many of the trials incident to pioneer times were met and overcome, and many of the happy scenes of home life, too sacred for pen and ink, were passed, while they tarried together within the golden gates of time. The deceased was the fourth of a family of ten brothers and sisters, of whom four survive, viz.: Alexander and James of the township of Howick, Mrs. Thomas Black of Elora, and Mrs. William Elliott of Ayr. In 1854, the subject of our sketch, whose family name was Mary Edgar, was united in marriage to George Black of the township of Blenheim, who predeceased her some nine years. the union proved a happy one, resultant in long life and harmony, the building up of a beautiful home, the enjoyment of the esteem and confidence of friends and neighbors far and near, and the benign blessing of a loving Heavenly Father. Two sons were born of this union, James and George, and who survive their mother and with their children and grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of one dear to all, and whose heart was bound up in love for home and children. Busy in life and buoyant in spirit, she held a prominent place in the hearts of all those who knew her, and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. She was famed for her superior domestic qualities and in unwearied deeds of kindness her handiwork excelled. Deceased was a member of Stanley St. Church and will be missed from her place of worship there, and from homes where she was often wont to visit in welcome, winning friendship. To the sorrowing sons and relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy n this their season of great grief. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., from her late residence to the Ayr cemetery, was very largely attended, the services being conducted by her pastor, the Rev. D. I. Ellison.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1908 pg 8

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• Immigration: 1834, , Canada

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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.

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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]

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• Name: Jane Guthrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340296

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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.]

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