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

Jeannie Wight Laurie

Female 1883 - 1960  (76 years)


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  • Name Jeannie Wight Laurie 
    Born 19 Dec 1883  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Jeannie Wight Edgar 
    Residence 1960  Bute St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339727 
    Died 29 Aug 1960  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 31 Aug 1960  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I339727  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family William Thomas Edgar,   b. 2 Aug 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 May 1956, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 23 Dec 1908  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Kathryn Edgar
     2. Mary Edgar
     3. Cameron Laurie Edgar,   b. 28 Jan 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 2001, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248199  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 

    • Mrs. William T. Edgar Passes

      A lifelong resident of this district, Mrs. William T. Edgar, 76, passed away at K-W Hospital on Monday following a lengthy illness. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight, who were among the early residents of the area. She lived for many years on The Hill Farm on the Townline, now owned by her son, Cameron, before coming with her husband to Ayr. Mr. Edgar passed away four years ago. Mrs. Edgar was a valued member of Knox United Church and in earlier years was active in the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. She was the last surviving member of her faintly, being, predeceased by a brother and three sisters. Surviving are a son, Cameron, RR 3, Ayr, two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Curnoe (Mary) of Islington and Mrs. John MacLellan (Kathryn) of Windsor. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at her late residence, Bute St., conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Sep 1 1960 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Jane Wight Date of Birth: 19 Dec 1883 Gender: Female Birth Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Andrew Laurie Mother's name: Mary Wight

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Edgar/ In Loving memory of/ William Thomas Edgar/ Aug. 2, 1877 - May 23, 1956/ Jeannie Wight Laurie his wife/ Dec. 19, 1883 - Aug. 29, 1960/ Cameron Laurie Edgar/ Jan. 28. 1912 - Aug. 30. 2001/ His wife/ Margaret Eleanor Telfer/ Jan. 26. 1917 - May 27. 1994/ Bruce Telfer Edgar/ beloved son of Cameron & Margaret Edgar/ Jan. 23, 1952 - Jan. 27, 1952/ beloved daughter/ Sheila/ Jean Edgar May/ 26th 1953 - Oct. 17, 1970

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: William Thomas Edgar Age: 31 Birth Date: abt 1877 Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1908 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: William Edgar Mother: Catherine K Deans Edgar Spouse: Jeannie Wight Laurie Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1883 Spouse Father: Andrew Laurie Spouse Mother: Mary Wight

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Dec 1883 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 23 Dec 1908 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1960 - Bute St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Aug 1960 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 31 Aug 1960 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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