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

George R. Black

Male 1886 - 1946  (59 years)


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  • Name George R. Black 
    Born 18 May 1886  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190847151 
    Misfortune suicide 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-341295 
    Died 12 Mar 1946  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 16 Mar 1946  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I341295  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John L. Black,   b. 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jun 1941, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Annie Bueglass,   b. 1854, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Oct 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Married 26 Oct 1882  Ashfield Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F248777  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • George R. Black Passes

      Well Known Blenheim Farmer Was Found Dead In Car Was Former Hockey Player


      George R. Black, well known Blenheim township farmer, was found dead in his car on his farm on Tuesday morning.

      Mr. Black, who was in his 60th year, was a son of the late Annie Bueglas and John L. Black and was born on the farm, on the 9th concession, on which he passed away. He was unmarried. Of a kindly generous disposition, Mr. Black had many friends who will regret to learn of his sudden demise. He was a member of Knox United Church.

      In former years, Mr, Black was a valued member of Ayr O. H. A. hockey teams.

      Surviving are two brothers, Robert Black of Calgary and J. Scott Black of Santa Monica, Calif.

      The funeral will take place from his late residence, 9th concession of Blenheim, on Saturday, March 16th, at 2.30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery. The remains are resting at the W. O. Ball Funeral parlor until Saturday morning.

      The Ayr News Mar 14 1946 pg 4

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] B/ In Loving memory/ of/ James S. Black/ 1838 - 1910/ also his wife/ Margaret Muir/ 1843 - 1910/ Christina Kennedy/ wife of/ James S. Black/ 1849 - 1894/ also their Five Infant children/ Black [Left/South] In Loving memory of/ William B./ Black/ 2nd Lieut. R. A. F./ died Oct. 10, 1923/ aged 29 years/ son of/ John L. & Annie/ Black/ George R./ Black/ 1886 - 1946/ + [Legion Cross]
      [Back/West] In Loving memory of/ John L. Black/ 1855 - 1941/ Annie Bueglass/ wife of/ John L. Black/ 1854 - 1907/ Also their infant children/ Annie, 1892, Thomas M. 1894/ Black

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: John Black Age: 28 Birth Date: abt 1854 Birth Place: Co Oxford Ontario Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1882 Marriage County or District: Bruce Father: James Black Mother: Janet Black Spouse: Annie Duglass Spouse's Age: 28 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1854 Spouse Birth Place: England Spouse Father: Ralph Duglass Spouse Mother: Isabella Duglass

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 May 1886 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Mar 1946 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 16 Mar 1946 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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