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

Minota Elizabeth Richmond

Female 1906 - 1974  (68 years)


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  • Name Minota Elizabeth Richmond 
    Born 26 Jan 1906  Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Minota Elizabeth Thomson 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340272 
    Died 31 Dec 1974  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 4 Jan 1975  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I340272  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father William Dickie Richmond,   b. 4 Apr 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1951, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Jessie Ann Hallman,   b. 26 Dec 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 1936, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married 4 Oct 1893  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F47722  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Perry "Perry" Thomson,   b. 27 Apr 1906, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1966, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Children 
     1. Barabara Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Thomson,   b. 1932, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 May 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     2. James W. Thomson,   b. 1934,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F248403  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. J. Perry Thomson Passes

      Washington community was saddened Tuesday, December 31st when word came that Mrs. J. Perry Thomson entered into peaceful eternal rest at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital. Mrs. Thomson was one of the community's well known and respected citizens who devoted her life to her family, church and community. The former Minota E. Richmond. she was born at Washington on January 27, 1906 and had been a lifelong resident. She was a daughter of the late William Richmond and Jessie Hallman. Mrs. Thomson received her education at Washington PLblic School, Plattsville High School and O.A.C. in Guelph. She married J. Perry Thomson and the couple farmed the Thomson homestead on the 12th concession of Blenheim until Mr. Thomson's death in 1966. In 1968 the farm was sold to Community Farm of the Brethren and Mrs. Thomson moved into a new home at "Brae-Heid" the Richmond homestead. Washington. A life time member of Washington United Church, she dedicated much time to the church and its organizations. Mrs. Thomson held various executive positions in both the church and United Church Women. In addition, she worked with the Sunday School and was a past superintendent. Other interests included curling, she was a member of Ayr Curling Club: Canadian Cancer Society, she was chairman of the annual canvass for the area for many years; and member of Plattsville and District Senior Citizens. Mrs. Thomson had a great interest in community affairs. To go along with this, she and Mrs. Reg Schrane combined to record many current and past events and they were known as area historians. Mrs. Thomson also served for the past few years as correspondent for the Ayr News. Beloved mother of Bette (Mrs. Robert Bullock) and William, both of Plattsville; Cayce (Mrs. Garnet Carmichael) of Drumbo; Mrs. Kaye Swan, Toronto and Ian at home. Grandchildren Kevin, Calvin, Karen, Christine Thomson and David and Janet Bullock. Beloved sister of Willson Richmond of Plattsville and Jessie (Mrs. Oliver Hill) of Simcoe. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a sister Hilda (Mrs. I. G. Martin) in 1926 and a brother Ross Richmond in 1973. A memorial service was held Saturday, January 4 at 2: 00 p.m. at Washington United Church. As a tribute to the esteem in which Mrs. Thomson was held, the church was filled for the service. Rev. H. D. Pillen officiated and organist was Mrs. Gary Gibbons, a niece. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


      The Ayr News Jan 9 1975 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Minota Elizabeth Richmond Date of Birth: 26 Jan 1906 Gender: Female Birth Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada Father's name: William Richmond Mother's name: Jessie Hallman

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      In Loving memory of/ Thomson
      [A] Perry/ 1906 - 1966 [B] Minota/ 1906 - 1974

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: William Richmond Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1869 Birth Place: Canada Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1893 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: James Richmond Mother: Barbara Richmond Spouse: Jessie A Hallman Spouse's Age: 20 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1873 Spouse Birth Place: Canada Spouse Father: Elias Hallman Spouse Mother: Polly Hallman

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Jan 1906 - Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Dec 1974 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 4 Jan 1975 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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