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

William John McRuer

Male 1891 - 1970  (79 years)


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  • Name William John McRuer 
    Born 4 Feb 1891  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1970  Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339760 
    Died 21 Nov 1970  Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 23 Nov 1970  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I339760  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father William McRuer,   b. CALC 21 Jun 1854, Lachute, Argenteuil Co., Quebec Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1931, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Gillam,   b. 1857, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1919, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 5 Apr 1882  North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F248213  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dora Cochrane,   b. 20 Jul 1899, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1984, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Children 
     1. Dorothy E. McRuer,   b. 16 Aug 1937,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248214  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • W. J. McRuer Passes

      William J. McRuer, Piper Street, Ayr, died in Willett Hospital, Paris on Saturday. He was in his 80th year. He was born in South Dumfries Township, a son of the late William McRuer and Elizabeth Gillam. He farmed all his life in the township, south of Ayr, prior to moving to the village two and one-half years ago. Mr. McRuer had been an active member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Cochrane; a daughter, Mrs. John Dorothy Henderson, RR 3, Ayr; a grandson, Jeffrey Henderson; and a brother, Robert McRuer, RR 3, Ayr. Mr. McRuer was predeceased by three sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Rachel McRae, Mrs. Wylie Jessie Guthrie; Mrs. Morton Elizabeth Hall. Funeral service was conducted Monday from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, by Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church. Ayr. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harvey Brown, Robert Perry. Keith Hall, Cordon McRuer, Douglas Hall and Neil McRae.

      The Ayr News Nov 26 1970 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: William John Mc Ruen Date of Birth: 4 Feb 1891 Gender: Male Birth Place: Brant, Ontario, Canada Father's name: William Mc Ruen Mother's name: Elisabeth Gellies

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      McRuer/ In Loving memory of/ William J. McRuer/ Feb. 4, 1891 - Nov. 21, 1970/ his wife/ Dora Cochrane/ July 20, 1899 - Feb. 14, 1984/ John A. Henderson/ Feb. 6, 1932 - Oct. 24, 2009/ His wife Dorothy E. McRuer/ Aug. 16, 1937 - /
      [Back/West] McRuer/ In Loving memory of/ Robert A. McRuer/ Aug. 18, 1897 - Feb. 3, 1988/ his wife/ Marion M. Lillico/ June 27, 1906 - Jan. 21, 1961/ son/ Donald William McRuer/ July 6, 1930 - Feb. 20, 1981/ at Rest

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Elizabeth Gillam Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1858 Birth Place: North Norwich Marriage Date: 5 Apr 1882 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: Johna Gillam Mother: Rachel Gillam Spouse: William McKeur Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1855 Spouse Birth Place: Argantreul Quebec Spouse Father: John McKeur Spouse Mother: Janet McKeur

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Feb 1891 - South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1970 - Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 23 Nov 1970 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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