William "Willie" Holdaway

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58282

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Died, In Ayr, on Sabbath, Sept. 24th, at 8.30, A.M., William Holdaway, Son of Edward Holdaway, Aged eight months and nine days. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 26th 1893, at 4 o'clock, P.M., from his Father's residence Jedburgh, Ayr, to the place of interment, Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195638P
• Residence: 1871, Houghton, Kings Somborne, , Hampshire, England
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1880, , Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baotist

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Funeral of Edward Holdaway - The funeral of the late Edward Holdaway, which took place on Friday afternoon, was largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were in charge of Rev. R. E. Railton, while the following acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Robt. Barnett, John Cochrane, Harold Plumstead, Morley Showers, James Lunn and Robert Morton. Deceased, whose death occurred on Wednesday morning of last week, had been ill about five weeks, a paralytic stroke being the immediate cause of his demise. He was born in Hampshire, England, and came to Ayr about forty-seven years ago, where he had resided ever since. Shortly after coming to Canada, he married Alice Buckborough of near Paris, who survives him, along with one son, Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. Murray Gillespie, both of Ayr. The deceased was employed on the C. P. R. Section and with the Railway Cement workers for a great many years and was always highly thought of by his fellow employees. He was an attendant of the Methodist Church and had attained the age of 80 years and 21 days.

The Ayr News Dec 4 1924 pg 1

Edward married Sarah Alice Buckborough 2 Jul 1884, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario. Sarah was born 17 Jul 1856, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Mar 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: lost sight
• Name: Alice Buckborough
• Name: Sarah Alice Holdaway
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195639P
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baotist

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One of Oldest Citizens Passes

Ayr lost one of its oldest residents on Saturday morning with the passing of Mrs. Sarah Alice Holdaway, in her 93rd year, a resident of this village for the past 65 years. The late Mrs. Holdaway was born in Drumbo, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Buckborough, and for many years lived with the family at the old toll gate at Keg Lane, where Mr. Buckborough tended the gate. Following her marriage to the late Edward Holdaway, she had resided in this community for her remaining life's span, latterly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Murray Gilespie, where she passed away. About 20 years ago, Mrs. Holdaway lost her sight, but this disability did not prevent her from performing her usual household tasks, which she continued until only a short time ago. She had maintained good health up until this winter when she suffered an attack of flu, the effects of which resulted in her death. The late Mrs. Holdaway was a member of the former Methodist Church here, and at the time of church union joined Knox United Church. She was the last surviving member of a family noted for their longevity. One sister, Mrs. Walter Patten (Charlotte) of Drumbo, who died several years ago, had reached the century milestone in life, while other members had lived to well over 90 years of age. Surviving are one son, Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. Murray Gillespie (Mary), both of Ayr. There are 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

The Funeral

The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were Albert Wood, H. Freer, James C. Swan, Leo Hadley, J. C. Kyle and Arthur Underwood.

The Ayr News Mar 24 1949 pg 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58283
• Residence: 1871, Houghton, Kings Somborne, , Hampshire, England
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

William married Sarah Jane Goddard 22 Mar 1856, Mottisfont, , Hampshire, England. Sarah was born 16 Sep 1836, Mottisfont, , Hampshire, England; died 24 Aug 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Aug 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Jane Holdaway
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120638
• Residence: 1856, Mottisfont, , Hampshire, England
• Residence: 1871, Houghton, Kings Somborne, , Hampshire, England
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passing of Aged Mother

In Ayr, on Sunday, Aug. 24th, 1919, at 10: 45 p.m., Sarah Goddard, relict of the late William Holdaway, in her 83rd year. The deceased had been in declining health since fracturing a hip bone about six months ago. She was born and married in England, coming to Ayr about 10 years ago, and had lived here ever since, being a witness of the many changes incident to that long period. She was of a retiring disposition and above all a motherly woman. In religion she was a Methodist. Her husband predeceased her 23 years. The family comprised seven children (two sons an five daughters). They are: Mrs. Harry Whitehorn and George in Hamilton; Edward, Mrs. Robert Elliott, Mrs. N. Walton, and Mrs. Jas. Chesney, Ayr, and Mrs. James Collins, Paris. The funeral took place on Tuesday from the residence of Mr. Walton, Swan-st., to the Ayr cemetery, rev. Mr. Todd conducting the service. The pallbearers were six grand sons, viz.: Henry Elliott, Harold Chesney, William Walton, Charles Holdaway, William Holdaway and Harry Whitehorn.

The Ayr News Aug 28 1919 pg 8