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

Louisa Mears

Female 1845 - 1920  (74 years)


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  • Name Louisa Mears 
    Born 24 Jun 1845  , Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Immigration 1884  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Immigration 1884  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Name Louisa Williams 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Methodist 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-57883 
    Died 20 Feb 1920  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Cause: Bronchitis 10 days-Myocarditis 7 days 
    Buried 22 Feb 1920  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Person ID I57883  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Henry "Harry" Williams,   b. 12 Dec 1850, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Children 
     1. Annie Williams,   b. Jan 1872, Exeter, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Feb 1957, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 85 years)
     2. Bessie Louisa Williams,   b. 20 Oct 1875, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Oct 1961, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     3. Jessie Williams,   b. 1881, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Alice Laura Williams,   b. 27 Feb 1888, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Rev. John Williams,   b. CA 1890,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F14943  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of Mrs. Harry Williams
      Died, in Ayr, on Friday, Feb 20th, 1920, at 10 o'clock a.m., Louisa Mears beloved wife of Harry Williams, in her 77th year. Mrs. Williams had been ill only a few weeks, her trouble being bronchitis and a weak heart. She was born in Devonshire, Eng., and was also married in the old land. The family came here 35 years ago. Mrs. Williams devoted her time and energy to the interests of her husband children. In religion she was originally a member of the Church of England, but latterly a Methodist. Besides her husband, a son and four daughters survive. They are; Rev. John Williams, Chicago, Mrs. Jas. H. Dennie, Ayr, Mrs. W N. Snyder, North Dumfries, Mrs. N M?, Detroit, and Mrs. Chas B?, Akron, O. The funeral took place on Sunday, when interment was made in the Ayyr cemetery.

      Ayr News Feb 26 1920 pg 8

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 5.

    2. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 2.

    3. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 12.

    4. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      At Rest/ Henry Williams/ died March 10, 1920/ his wife/ Louisa Mears/ died Feb. 20, 1920/ Williams/ D. Miller, Woodstock [monument maker]

    5. [S2485] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News, Obituary of Mrs. Harry Williams - Feb 26 1920 pg 8.

    6. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: Louisa Williams Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1844 Birth Place: England Age at Death: 76 Death Date: 20 Feb 1920 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Jun 1845 - , Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1884 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1884 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Bronchitis 10 days-Myocarditis 7 days - 20 Feb 1920 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 22 Feb 1920 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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