Mary Belle Douglas

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• Name: Mary Belle Dunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58171

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Mrs. F. H. Dunn Passes

Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Bell Douglas) of Windsor passed away July 24th after a lengthy illness. She was in her 82nd year. She was born in Ayr, only daughter of the late Adam Douglas and Margaret Lake. She was predeceased by her only brother Clare of Ayr in 1961. Survived by her husband Francis Dunn; daughters Ruth (Mrs. H. Wellington) of Windsor, and Mary Frances (Mrs. R. Barber) of Berkley, Michigan and one son Douglas of Markham; also 10 grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Walter Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor. Committal service and burial at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 10 1977 pg 8

Mary — Frances Henry Dunn. Frances was born 31 Jan 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1982; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58169
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Death Of Adam Douglas

Sudden Passing of Prominent Citizen, Aged 80 Years


Adam Douglas, one of the most prominent and highly esteemed residents of this community, passed away in Galt Hospital on Monday morning at 2.30 o'clock. He was stricken with a heart attack on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was taken to the hospital at 8 o' clock. Mr. Douglas was born at OrchardviIle, Grey County, midway between Mount Forest and Durham, 80 years ago. He came to Ayr 50 years ago and worked for three years with John D. Moore, North Dumfries, He was also employed by James Robson, Ayr, for a year and a half, after which he worked at the Goldie Flour Mills, Greenfield, for a period of 20 years. In 1909, he commenced farming operations on the Fergus Anderson farm, 10th concession of Blenheim. He sold out in 1920 and came to Ayr to reside. Mr. Douglas was a former member of the board of managers of Knox Church, and latterly was a member of the board of managers of the Ayr Presbyterian Congregation. Surviving are one son, Clare, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Belle) of Walkervllle, and five grandchildren. His wife, Margaret W. Lake, predeceased him June 29, 1931. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. James D. Smart, Pastor of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, while the pallbearers were: Wm. R. Bain, George Easton, Wm. G. Edgar, J. J. Hodgdon, A. G. Laurie, and Harry Hatch, Paris.

The Ayr News May 15 1941 pg 1

Adam married Margaret Winter "Maggie" Lake 6 Jun 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Lake and Mary Taylor) was born 21 Aug 1862, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Lake
• Name: Margaret Winter "Maggie" Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58170
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Adam Douglas - The death occurred, after a lingering illness, on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, of Mrs. Adam Douglas, a highly esteemed resident of this village. Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Lake, was born near Glenmorris, her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lake, being among the early settlers in that section. She was married some 37 years ago and settled with her husband in Ayr. They later removed to a farm in Blenheim for a period of 11 years, after which they returned to Ayr some 11 years ago. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in the different women's organizations of the congregation. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Clare, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn of Walkerville; also by two sisters and three brothers, viz.: Mrs. James Cowan and Mrs. A. McPhail, Galt James Lake, Galt; Thomas Lake, Cedar Creek, and Andrew Lake, Puslinch. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended. Friends were present from near and far, including the following distant points, viz.: Detroit, Wingham, Hamilton, London, Mount Forest and Burford. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. Patterson Hall of Galt, assisted by Rev. W. F. McConnell of Paris and Mr. Dowdy of Ayr. During the service Rev. Hall sang the solo, "There is a Green Hill," with much feeling. At the graveside the service was jointly conducted by Rev. John Taylor of India, a cousin of the deceased, who is at present home on furlough, and Rev. Taylor Munro of Kitchener. The pallbearers were: Andrew Taylor and William Taylor, Paris; Andrew G. Laurie, Andrew E. Laurie, William Bain and George Eaton. The funeral service was carried out is expressly desired by the deceased.

The Ayr News Jun 25 1931 pg 15

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Died in Ayr, on Saturday, June 20, 1931 at 4 p. m. Margaret Lake Beloved wife of Adam Douglas. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Ayr, on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 2 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58173

Adam — Mary Murray. Mary (daughter of David Murray and Ellen Stoddart) was born 14 Jun 1836, Newcastleton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Nov 1915, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156163

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240430809
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137261P
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 01 E., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 01, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

In Memoriam Died, In North Dumfries, on Sunday, October 16th, at 4:30 p.m., James Lake, Sr., in his seventy-third year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, East River Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, at 2:30 p.m., to Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, Oct. 17th, 1898.

Funeral Card

James married Mary Taylor 26 Nov 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 1840, , New York State, USA; died 21 Feb 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240430842
• Name: Mary Lake
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137275P
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127376

David — Ellen Stoddart. Ellen was born 3 May 1806, Wood, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 24 Nov 1888, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Murray
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127377

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145151

Notes:

A friend has handed in the following as the dates when the families mentioned arrived in Dumfries : 1820-David Thornton ; 1823-John Lockie, Henry Aussam and George Stoddard ; 1824-John Mackenzie, the Moffats and Andrew Lake..

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

Andrew married Agnes Moffat 11 May 1817, Crailing, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Thomas Moffatt and Mary S. Shiel) was born 1797, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 11 Apr 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Lake
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145165P
• Immigration: 1814, , Canada
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

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Agnes was supposedly the daughter of Thomas Moffat and Mary S. Shiel of Highton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, documentation needed.

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In Galt, on the 11th April, Agnes, relict of the late Andrew Lake, aged 73 years. the deceased emigrated from Roxburghshire, Scotland, about 55 years ago, and resided most of the time since in this neighborhood. She was a kind mother, a consistent Christian, and a universally respected neighbor.

Galt Reporter Apr 14 1871 pg 4