William Richmond

Cal 1840 - 1917  (~ 76 years)

• Name	William Richmond
  Born	CALC 24 May 1840	South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52812379
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	C. Presb.
  Occupation	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Income
  Residence	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Presbyterian
  Residence	1917	Grey St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-195040
  Died	18 Apr 1917	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Cause: Cause: Harding of Arteries (months) - Heart Troubles (3 days)
  Buried	20 Apr 1917	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I195040	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	William Richmond,   b. 1808, , England ,   d. 8 Mar 1879, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Ann Dickie,   b. CALC 30 Sep 1808, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland ,   d. 31 May 1892, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 83 years)
  Family ID	F32934	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Thomson,   b. Feb 1842, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Mar 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 76 years)
  Married	4 Jan 1867	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Children	1. Jessie M. Richmond,   b. 20 Dec 1867, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Feb 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 34 years)   2. Annie Richmond,   b. 30 May 1870, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Jan 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   3. Elizabeth Jane Richmond,   b. 13 Jan 1872, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Mary Christina Richmond,   b. 2 Mar 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Maggie Richmond,   b. CALC 9 Jan 1878, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Dec 1881, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 3 years)   6. Isabella "Bella" Richmond,   b. 9 Jan 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. William Richmond,   b. 29 May 1880, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. John Thompson Richmond,   b. 24 Sep 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Dec 1937, Victoria, British Columbia  (Age 54 years)   9. James Richmond,   b. 24 Sep 1885, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F186741	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Demise of William Richmond - An aged and respected resident of the community, in the person of Mr. William Richmond, passed away early yesterday (Wednesday) morning after a few weeks illness, much to the regret of a wide circle of friends. The deceased, who was in his 77th year, was born on the farm within a mile of where he died, moving into Ayr about seven years ago. A little over half a century ago he married Elizabeth Thomson, who survives. In religion he was a Presbyterian and an elder in the Church here for many years. He was also a staunch Liberal and a good type of Canadian citizen. The family comprised eight, seven of whom survive. They are: Miss Annie at home; Elizabeth at Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Marshall, William and John at Silver, Stream, Sask.; Bella at Galt, and James with the army at the front. Several brothers and sisters also survive. The funeral takes place at 2: 30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) to the Ayr cemetery. The Ayr News Apr 19 1917 pg 10 ______________________ Died in Ayr, on Wednesday, Apriil 18th, 1917, at 1 o'clock a. m. William Richmond in his 77th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Grey Street, on Friday, April 20, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery. Funeral Card

  
  

• Sources

  [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 4. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Page 53. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/Northeast] Maggie,/ dau. of William & Elizabeth/ Richmond Jr./ died Dec. 9th 1881/ aged 3 Yrs & 11 months/ William Richmond/ 1840 - 1917/ his wife/ Elizabeth Thomson/ 1842 - 1918/ Annie Richmond/ born May 3, 1870/ died Jan. 9, 1948/ Richmond [Left/Southeast] In memory of/ William Richmond, Sen./ who died/ March 8th, 1879;/ aged 70 years/ also his wife/ Ann Dickie/ died May 31, 1892,/ aged 83 Yrs, 8 Mo./ Martindale, Galt [Back/Southwest] James Richmond/ died Jan. 25, 1925/ In his 82nd year/ Barbara Young/ his beloved wife/ died July 9, 1936/ In Her 93rd year/ at Rest [Right/Northwest] Helen L. Richmond/ beloved wife of/ George W. Webster/ Aug. 26, 1888 - Feb. 3, 1964/ Elizabeth Y. Richmond/ March 13, 1879 - Jan. 24, 1956/ Hilda Dickie/ Richmond/ wife of/ Israel G. Martin/ died Mar. 31, 1926/ Helen Marie/ Infant daughter [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: William Richmond Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1842 Birth Place: South Dumfries Marriage Date: 4 Jan 1867 Marriage Location: Galt Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: William Mother: Anne Spouse: Elizabeth Thomson Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1842 Spouse Birth Place: Puslinch Spouse Residence: Dumfries Spouse Father: John Spouse Mother: Janet Residence: South Dumfries

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - CALC 24 May 1840 - South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Married - 4 Jan 1867 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Income - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1917 - Grey St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: Harding of Arteries (months) - Heart Troubles (3 days) - 18 Apr 1917 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 20 Apr 1917 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth