Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Margaret Christina Cochrane

Female 1894 - 1966  (72 years)


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  • Name Margaret Christina Cochrane 
    Born 5 Aug 1894  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Margaret Christina Gunn 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-338330 
    Died 8 Aug 1966  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 10 Aug 1966  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I338330  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Robert Cochrane,   b. CALC 20 Nov 1858, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1918, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 59 years) 
    Mother Christina Marshall,   b. 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 18 Apr 1888  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F18961  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charles John Gunn,   b. 15 Jan 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Oct 1974, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F247640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. Charles Gunn Passes

      A lifelong resident of the community, Mrs. Charles Gunn passed away at her home on Swan St; Ayr, on Monday. She was 72 years of age The former Margaret Christina Cochrane, she was born on the Cochrane homestead, just south of Ayr, now occupied by Alden M. Cochrane. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. She had been a resident of the village for many years, and was a valued member of Knox United Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are a sister, Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert of Ayr. She was predeceased by a brother, Marshall. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at 3.30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Aug 11 1966 pg 9

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Margaret Christina Cochrane Date of Birth: 5 Aug 1894 Gender: Female Birth Place: Brant, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Robert Cochrane Mother's name: Christina Marshall

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] G/ Alexander Gunn/ died Sept. 21, 1903/ aged 48 years/ Louisa Myers/ his beloved wife/ died Apr. 14, 1941/ aged 80 years/ Janet Myers/ died Apr. 12, 1945/ aged 86 years/ Gunn
      [Back/West] C/ Margaret G. Cochrane/ 1894 - 1966/ beloved wife of/ Charles J. Gunn/ 1890 - 1974 [A] Father [B] wife

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Christina Marshall Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1863 Birth Place: South Dumfius Marriage Date: 18 Apr 1888 Marriage County or District: Brant Father: Peter Marshall Mother: Mary Marshall Spouse: Robert Cochrane Spouse's Age: 29 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1859 Spouse Birth Place: South Dumfries Spouse Father: Samuel Cochrane Spouse Mother: Christian Cochrane

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Aug 1894 - South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Aug 1966 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 10 Aug 1966 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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