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

Elma Jane King

Female 1893 - 1998  (105 years)


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  • Name Elma Jane King 
    Born 10 Jul 1893  Dresden, Kent Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Elma Jane Ritchie 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339042 
    Died 27 Dec 1998  Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 28 Dec 1998  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I339042  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family John P. Ritchie,   b. 1880,   d. 1952  (Age 72 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F247935  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. John P. Ritchie

      Former Ayr resident Elma Jane Ritchie passed away at St. Andrews Residence, Chatham on Sunday, December 27, 1998. She was in her 106th year. Born in Dresden, she was a daughter of Thomas King and Victoria Dolson. For many years Mrs. Ritchie had served as choir leader and organist at Knox United Church. She also taught piano. She moved from Ayr in 1963. Predeceased by her husband John P. Ritchie in 1952. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service and interment at Ayr Cemetery on December 29th. Rev. Carol Lawrence of Plattsville United Church officiated.

      The Ayr News 6 Jan 1999 pg 10

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Elma Jane Hing Date of Birth: 10 Jul 1893 Gender: Female Birth Place: Kent, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Thomas Hing Mother's name: Sielona Eugene Dolsen

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Ritchie/ In Loving memory of/ John P. Ritchie/ 1880-1952/ His wife/ Elma J. King/ 1893 - 1998

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Jul 1893 - Dresden, Kent Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Dec 1998 - Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 28 Dec 1998 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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