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John H. Little

Male 1866 - 1922  (56 years)


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  • Name John H. Little 
    Born 30 Aug 1866  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    C. Presb. 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Presbyterian Canada 
    Occupation 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Tailor 
    Occupation 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Teamster 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1891  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Carpenter - Foundry 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58397 
    Died 2 Sep 1922  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Cause: Cause: Electric Shock from Hydro Wires 
    Buried 4 Sep 1922  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Person ID I58397  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father John Little,   b. 6 Dec 1823, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Hutson,   b. 8 Jun 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jun 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 5 Mar 1858  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Family ID F19092  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Annie Byers,   b. 7 Mar 1867, Hampden, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 5 Aug 1888  Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 11] 
    Children 
     1. John Henry Little,   b. 1889, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. James "Jim" Little,   b. 19 Apr 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     3. William Harvey Little,   b. 1892,   d. 1917  (Age 25 years)
     4. Amelia Harriet Little,   b. 12 Sep 1893, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Sep 1929, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
     5. Walter Michael Little,   b. 16 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1968  (Age 72 years)
     6. Wilfred Duffield Little,   b. 2 Jul 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1972  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F15071  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • John H. Little Electrocuted
      Supt. Of Local Hydro System Killed While Working on Lines.

      The community was deeply shocked on Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock when the word went forth that John H. Little had been electrocuted. Deceased, along with his son, Wilfred, and Mr. Wm. Hawes, was making some alterations to the Hydro lines in the vicinity of the Methodist Church when the accident occurred. Mr. Little was up a pole cutting in on a 110 volt wire, during which operation he received a slight shock. This caused him to jerk back, throwing him against a high power wire, from which received a shock of 2,200 volts. Seeing him pitch forward onto the wire his son rushed on the ladder to his assistance, but his efforts proved futile and after murmuring the words, "I'm killed, fellows." The stricken man expired.

      Of a genial, warm hearted disposition deceased was one of the most popular and highly esteemed residents of the village and the place he occupied in the community will be extremely had to fill. Born on the town line, between Roseville and Blair, 56 years ago, he followed the trade of carpenter coming to Ayr some 32 years ago. During that time he had filled many offices in the gift of the municipality, including that of Chief Constable for 20 years; Chief Engineer of the Fire Brigade; Health Inspector and other minor positions. For a number of years he had also acted as County Constable.

      About 6 years ago he was appointed local Hydro Superintendent, succeeding the late Wesley Ball, who was also electrocuted. During this period he had acted as a painstaking and efficient official, ever ready and willing to accommodate those who required his services.

      He was an employee of the Watson Company for a long number of years, but for the last couple of years had worked at Hilborn ?. Deceased was a Presbyterian in religion and a member of the C.O. United Workmen.

      He was married some 35 years ago to Anne Byers of Hampden, who along with the following children, survive to mourn the loss of the faithful husband and a kind and loving father: Mrs. W. Winterberg, Detroit; John, Toronto; James, Walter and Wilfred, Ayr. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Walter and William, Blair; Mrs. Moses Abra, Roseville; Mrs. Thos. Henderson, Mary and Anne, Ayr; Mrs. Henry Wolfe, ?ville and Mrs. Byers, Hanover.

      The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, when a large concourse of people were present to pay their last respects to a good friend and neighbor. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, including large wreaths from the Hilborn employees and village council. Rev. J. J. Brown officiated and the pallbearers were Messrs. Ben Woolsey, Geo. Cress, J.W. Henderson, Jas. Bell, Alex Murray and A. B. Laurie.

      Ayr News Sep 7 1922 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 13.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      John H Little Born: North Dumfries Ontario Age: 23 Father: Jonn Little Mother: Elizabeth Hudson Born: abt 1865 Spouse: Barbara A Byers Age: 21 born: Normanby Ont Father: Henry Byers Mother: Amelia H Ann Carr married 5 Aug 1888 married: Grey, Normanby

    3. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 33.

    4. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 15.

    5. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 40.

    6. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 37.

    7. [S1800] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1891, Sec. 1 Page 36.

    8. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] L/ John H. Little/ 1865 - 1922/ Barbara Ann Byers/ his wife/ 1867 - 1942/
      [Back/West] Little/ In memory of loving parents/ Wilfred D. Little Sr./ 1903 - 1972/ His wife/ Dorothy C. Bolser/ 1904 - 1987/ William Harvey/ 1892 - 1917
      [A] Mother

    9. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: John H Little Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1866 Birth Place: Ontario Age at Death: 56 Death Date: 2 Sep 1922 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    10. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      John Little Born: Scotland Res: North Dumfries Spouse: Elizabeth Hutson born: Ontario Res: North Dumfries married 5 Mar 1858 county: Waterloo

    11. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: John H Little Age: 23 Birth Date: abt 1865 Birth Place: North Dumfries Ontario Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1888 Marriage County or District: Grey Father: Jonn Little Mother: Elizabeth Hudson Spouse: Barbara A Byers Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1867 Spouse Birth Place: Normanby Ont Spouse Father: Henry Byers Spouse Mother: Amelia H Ann Carr Byers

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Aug 1866 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian Canada - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 5 Aug 1888 - Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Tailor - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Teamster - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1891 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carpenter - Foundry - 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 MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Electric Shock from Hydro Wires - 2 Sep 1922 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 4 Sep 1922 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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