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

Mary Florence Armstrong

Female 1890 - 1983  (93 years)


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  • Name Mary Florence Armstrong 
    Born 20 Apr 1890  Jerseyville, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Female 
    Name Mary Florence Watkins 
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Saleslady - Dug store 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-341709 
    Died 14 May 1983  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Buried 17 May 1983  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I341709  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Warden - Reeve Robert Scott Armstrong,   b. CALC 2 Feb 1850, Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1929, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 79 years) 
    Mother Barbara Ellen Watson,   b. 20 Feb 1858, Orono, Durham Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 23 Jan 1878  Newcastle, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Family ID F248794  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William John Watkins,   b. 1880, Devonport, Devon Co., England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jul 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 27 Jun 1928  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248928  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mary Florence Watkins

      Mrs. Mary Florence Watkins of Victoria Lodge, Ayr passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 1983. She was in her 94th year. Born in Ancaster Township, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Ellen Armstrong. Mrs. Watkins was a life-long member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr and organist at the church for fifty years. She was also a member of the Ayr Women's Institute and the Ayr Horticultural Society for over fifty years and held the office of secretary in both organizations. Wife of the late William J. Watkins. She is survived by her nephews Lloyd Henderson of Ayr and Stewart Henderson of Montreal; also several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at Christ Anglican Church, Ayr on Tuesday, May 17th at 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Johnson officiating. Visitation was at Kipp's Funeral Home, Paris. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News 18 May 1983 pg 11

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 7.

    2. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Mary Florence Armstrong Born: 20 Apr 1890 County: Wentworth Father: Robert S Armstrong Mother: Barbara Watson

    3. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 4.

    4. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Mary Florence Armstrong Date of Birth: 20 Apr 1890 Gender: Female Birth Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Robert S Armstrong Mother's name: Barbara Watson

    5. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Watkins/ William J./ 1880 - 1968/ Mary F./ 1890 - 1983/ In Loving memory

    6. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Barbara Watson Born: Orono Age: 20 Father: John Watson Mother: Barbara Watson Born: abt 1858 Spouse: Robert S Armstong Age: 27 born: Ancaster Father: Walter Armstrong Mother: Joanna Armstrong married 23 Jan 1878 married: Durham, Newcastle

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Barbara Watson Age: 20 Birth Date: abt 1858 Birth Place: Orono Marriage Date: 23 Jan 1878 Marriage County or District: Durham Father: John Watson Mother: Barbara Watson Spouse: Robert S Armstrong Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1851 Spouse Birth Place: Ancaster, Ontario Spouse Father: Walter Armstrong Spouse Mother: Joanna Armstrong


    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: William John Watkins Age: 48 Birth Date: abt 1880 Birth Place: Devonport England Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1928 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Wm Adam Watkins Mother: Bombay Jane Bray Spouse: Mary Florence Armstrong Spouse's Age: 38 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1890 Spouse Birth Place: Jerseyville Ontario Spouse Father: Robt Scots Armstrong Spouse Mother: Barbara Beatson

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Apr 1890 - Jerseyville, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saleslady - Dug store - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Jun 1928 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 May 1983 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 17 May 1983 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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