May Lovett Baker

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• Military: WW2 - field investigator for the American Red Cross
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57746
• 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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Mae Lovett Baker Passes in Farrell, Pa. - Funeral service was conducted at Ayr Cemetery on Saturday for the late Miss Mae Lovett Baker, 82, who passed away in Farrell, Pa. Rev. Herbert Bull officiated. The late Miss Baker was born in Ayr, a daughter of the late Thomas Baker and Georgina Appleby. Her father was a partner in the former well-known Baker & McColl general store which was located on the site of the post office. The family resided in the home now occupied by Dr. G. Lynne-Davies. After disposing of his interest in the store, Mr. Baker and family moved to Paris. The late Miss Baker was a professional nurse and served for many years in industry in Farrell, Pa., before retiring in 1955. During World War II she was a field investigator for the American Red Cross. A sister, Margaret, served as a nurse in World War I, and died shortly after her return from overseas.

The Ayr News Jul 21 1960 pg 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36034
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Merchant

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Thomas Baker Dies at Paris

A former prominent and highly esteemed resident of this village, in the person of Thomas Baker, died in Paris on Thursday night in his 68th year. He had been an invalid for the past three years from heart trouble. Mr. Baker was born in Ayr and was a son of the late William Baker, who settled here in 1846, and who conducted a large general merchandizing business, being succeeded by his son and Mr. David McColl. The deceased withdrew from the business quite a few years since and went on the road for a time, but continued to make his home in Ayr up to ten years ago when he went to Paris. In 1873 he married Miss Georgina Appleby, who with two daughters survives, together with one sister, Mrs. D. McColl of this village. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, when interment was made in the family plot at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 31 1917 pg 1

Thomas married Georgiana Appleby 11 Jun 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Georgiana (daughter of James A. Appleby and Eliza Ellis) was born 23 Sep 1850, , New York State, USA; died 2 Jun 1934, Farrell, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried 5 Jun 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Georgiana Baker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38909
• Residence: 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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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Death of Mrs. Baker Former Resident of Ayr Passes In Farrell, Pennsylvania

The death occurred, after an illness of a month's duration, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 2nd, of Mrs. Thomas Baker, a former well-known and highly esteemed resident of Ayr. Deceased came to Ayr some sixty years ago and married the late Thomas Baker, a son of William Baker, pioneer merchant of Ayr from 1844 on. The family lived in Ayr for some forty years, subsequently moving to Paris, where Mr. Baker died. The late Mrs. Baker resided in Paris for ten years, moving theme to Farrell, Pa., where she took up residence with her daughter, Miss Mae Baker. During her residence in Ayr, the late Mrs. Baker was always actively interested in community work, and took a great interest in music. For a number of years she was organist and choir leader of Stanley Street Church. A daughter, Miss Mae Baker, is the only surviving member of the family. An older daughter, Margaret, was a nurse for 18 months overseas, but died two months after her return. Her remains are buried in the Ayr Cemetery. The funeral took place upon the arrival of the morning train at Paris on Tuesday, interment being made in the Ayr Cemetery. A short service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Mr. Cocks, pastor of the An Church, Paris. The pallbearers were: John Hall, Mr. Smoke, jr., Mr. Robinson and Mr. Crooks of Paris; 0. T. Scott of Caledonia and Mr. Patten of Toronto.

The Ayr News Jun 7 1934 pg 9

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• Interesting: business, life story,
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138669P
• Business: 1846, William Baker - General Merchant, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; William Baker - general merchant
• Historic Building: 1860, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr Ice House
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Merchant
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Business: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; dealer in dry-goods, groceries, crockery & hardware
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• 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; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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In 1846 Daniel Manley's mill was built, William Baker's store was established and John Watson's foundry constructed with Watson's Dam its power reservoir. These three key businesses played large roles in Ayr's early success as did the coming of the Credit Valley Railway in 1879.

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William Baker, General Merchant, Northumberland Street - In a town of the size of Ayr the carrying on of a trade in general merchandise is of great importance, and constitutes the principal feature in the mercantile resources of a town not yet dignified into a city. Foremost among those engaged in such a trade here is Mr. William Baker. This gentleman commenced business in 1846, having since built up a splendid trade, which is now by far the largest of its kind carried on in Ayr. Mr. Baker carries a complete line of groceries, of fine quality, country produce, all kinds of garden and agricultural seeds. A large and general stock of hardware is carried, paints and oils; as also of dry goods and boots and shoes. The stock is of excellent quality throughout, and being bought on the most favorable terms, special advantages are afforded to the customer. A specialty is made by this house in the exporting of first-class dairy butter. The large trade carried on by Mr. Baker is constantly increasing, as this house is in a position to offer inducements to the customer which no other house in Ayr can. Mr. Baker, who is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, came out to Canada in 1846, having commenced business almost immediately after his arrival. He is an energetic and thorough man of business, and he is widely known in this community, and is held in high esteem, his business career having been unblemished.

Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

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In affectionate remembrance of William Baker who died April 17th, 1891 aged 72 years.

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Died, In Ayr, on Friday, 17th of April. William Baker, Aged 72 years and 2 months. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, 20th inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Northumberland St., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, April 17th, 1891

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William — Margaret McColl. Margaret was born 1815, , Scotland; died 10 Apr 1863, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Baker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42424P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38910

James — Eliza Ellis. Eliza was born 12 Dec 1825, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Appleby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40722