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Sarah Elizabeth Bishop

Female 1840 - 1923  (83 years)


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  • Name Sarah Elizabeth Bishop 
    Born 16 Jan 1840  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171953222 
    Interesting pioneer, story 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    United Presbyterian 
    Public Service 1864  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    W. L. G. of International Organization of Good Templars 
    Name Sarah Elizabeth Watson 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Baptist 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Baptist 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58618 
    Died 24 Jun 1923  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6, 12] 
    Cause: Cause: Cancer of Rectum (months) 
    Buried 26 Jun 1923  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 10] 
    Person ID I58618  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father James Bishop,   b. 1807, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1839  (Age 32 years) 
    Mother Mary Haggart,   b. 1810, , New York State, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Family ID F228389  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Gibb Watson,   b. 15 Nov 1841, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1915, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 7 Aug 1867  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 13] 
    Children 
     1. Archibald Gibb "Archie" Watson,   b. 11 Jun 1868, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1941, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Mary Etta Watson,   b. 18 Mar 1871, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     3. Janet Edith Watson,   b. 9 Nov 1872, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1945  (Age 72 years)
     4. Anna Bella Stock Watson,   b. 16 Feb 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Aug 1896  (Age 20 years)
     5. Jessie Murray Watson,   b. 10 Jan 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Oct 1949, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     6. William Dolman Watson,   b. 10 Jan 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F15126  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • It is the intention of Mrs. Jas. G. Watson to give up house keeping and she intends disposing of her household effects by auction sale on Saturday, Nov. 6th. Mrs. Watson expects to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Hamilton, Toronto.

      The Ayr News, Ayr, Ont., Thursday, Oct. 28, 1915

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      ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GONE
      Mrs. James G. Watson Crosses the River of Death

      One by one the old residents of this section are silently passing over the Jordan "to that bourne from whence no traveller e'er returns." This week it is our sorrowful duty to add the name of Mrs. James G. Watson to the list of those who have "gone before", who having passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 24, after a short illness, deeply regretted by her family and a wide circle of acquaintances. Mrs. Watson was a pioneer, having been born in the township of North Dumfries in 1840, nearly 84 years ago, when the country was comparatively new and the struggle was not as easy as it is to-day. Her maiden name was Sarah Elizabeth Bishop. In 1867, she was united in marriage with the late James Gibb Watson, just after his return from participating in the American Civil War. All deceased's life was spent in and about Ayr, except for a period of about 12 years in New York State. Since her husband's death a few years ago she spent her time with different members of the family-at the Coast, Manitoba and Ontario. In religion she adhered to the Presbyterian Church. Essentially a home body, she devoted particular attention to her household duties and the interests of her family. The sons and daughters who survive are: Archie G., Ayr: William, Vancouver, B.C.: Mrs. George Hamilton, Toronto: Mrs. R. Harmer, Princeton, and Mrs. E.S. Strachan, Ayr. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Ayr cemetery; Rev. J.J. Brown officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomson and Rev. Pallbearers--Walter and John Ferguson, Howard Cant, Jno A. Manson, A.E. and Jno. W. Watson.

      The Ayr News, Ayr, Ont., Thursday June 28, 1923

      ________________________

      Died In Ayr, Ontario, on Sunday, June 24th, 1923, at 5 o'clock p.m. Sarah Elizabeth Bishop Widow of the late James Gibb Watson In her 84th year. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her son, Archie G. Watson, corner Bruce and Walter Streets, on Tuesday, June 26, at 3 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 2.

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Sarah E. Bishop Born: Dumfries Res: Ayr Age: 27 Father: James Bishop Mother: Mary Haggert Born: 1840 Spouse: James G. Watson Age: 25 born: Glasgow Scotland Res: Ayr Born: 1842 Father: Archibald Watson Mother: Janet Gibb married 7 Aug 1867 married: Ayr

    3. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Watson/ (I. O. O. F. Insignia)/ James Gibb Watson/ 1841 - 1915/ his wife/ Sarah Elizabeth Bishop/ 1840 - 1923/ Janet Edith Watson/ wife of/ Robert Harmer/ 1873 - 1945

    4. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 54.

    5. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 8.

    6. [S619] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), "Another Old Resident Gone," 28 Jun 1923.

    7. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 2 Page 18.

    8. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 28.

    9. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 87.

    10. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Watson/ [I.O.O.F. Insignia]/ James Gibb Watson/ 1841 - 1915/ his wife/ Sarah Elizabeth Bishop/ 1840 - 1923/ Janet Edith Watson/ wife of/ Robert Harmer/ 1873 - 1945
      [Back/West] Edward S. Strachan/ 1877 - 1957/ his wife/ Jessie M. Watson/ 1878 - 1949/ Stuart W. Strachan/ 1914 - 2007/ Sarah G. Strachan/ 1910 - 1996

    11. [S330] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1864 - County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for 1864.

    12. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: Sarah Elizabeth Watson Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1840 Birth Place: Canada Age at Death: 83 Death Date: 24 Jun 1923 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    13. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: James G Watson Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1842 Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland Marriage Date: 7 Aug 1867 Marriage Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Archibald Watson Mother: Janet Gibb Spouse: Sarah E Bishop Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1840 Spouse Birth Place: Dumfries Spouse Residence: Ayrshire, Scotland Spouse Father: James Bishop Spouse Mother: Mary Haggert Residence: Ayrshire, Scotland

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Jan 1840 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPublic Service - W. L. G. of International Organization of Good Templars - 1864 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Aug 1867 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Baptist - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Baptist - 1891 - 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: Cancer of Rectum (months) - 24 Jun 1923 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 26 Jun 1923 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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