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William Manson

Male 1862 - 1939  (76 years)


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  • Name William Manson 
    Born 14 Oct 1862  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Business Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ayr Rural Telephone Company 
    Club Membership Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Independent Order of Odd Fellows 
    Ayr, Ontario - Independent Order of Odd Fellows    		 Ayr, Ontario - Independent Order of Odd Fellows
    Left to right top row

    Charlies Rafferty, George Gourley, Dr. McClury, Duncan Fair, M. Lillico, Jack McVittie, William Manson, George Stuart, John R. Hall, Jack Fair, Thomas Brown, Frank Boulton




    Sitting
    H. Player, Sandy McDonald, Bob Gourlay, George Hamilton, Alex Watson, W. E. Gammon, Jim Bowie, Charles Boulton, Ed Whitson, H. Gemelin, James Hall, Jack Watson, James Bell David Bowie and James Fair.
    Elected Office Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    councillor - Ayr 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171840107 
    Interesting politics, business, insurance 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer Son 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Residence North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1911  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Presbyterian 
    Residence 1933  Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-72737 
    Died 12 Jun 1939  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried 14 Jun 1939  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I72737  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Adam Manson,   b. 27 Oct 1828, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years) 
    Mother Mary Guthrie,   b. 17 Sep 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Oct 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 14 Dec 1858  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8] 
    Family ID F27479  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Gourlay,   b. 13 Mar 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Feb 1944, East Whitby Township, Ontario Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 18 Mar 1885  Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9] 
    Children 
     1. Adam Wyllie "Wyllie" Manson,   b. 5 Oct 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Dec 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 26 years)
     2. Gladys Armstrong Manson,   b. 13 Oct 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jun 1986, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     3. Jean Guthrie Manson,   b. 13 Dec 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     4. Mary Edna Manson,   b. 15 Aug 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1987, Oshawa, Ontario Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     5. Bessie Wilbur Manson,   b. 11 Apr 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jun 1933, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 34 years)
     6. Stella Magdalene Manson,   b. Jun 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F18984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • William Manson - Ayr

      William Manson 70, well-known resident of this district and manager of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company, died early Monday at the Galt Hospital. He underwent an operation four weeks ago. Mr. Manson was a life-long resident of this district. He was born on the Kenneth McKenzie farm on the 10th concession of Blenheim, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson. Both his parents were born in this country of pioneer parents. He was married to Elizabeth Gourlay in 1885. Following his marriage he lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year and then moved to the farm now owned by Earl Sharpe, south of the village. He lived there for 32 years. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Manson came to Ayr where he occupied a prominent place, ever since in civic life. He was one of the founders of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company 30 years ago. He was one of the men active in the establishment of rural mail service in this district. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past ten years he had been on R.R. 1, Ayr. Mr. Manson was a councillor for three years and a director of the Ayr Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 14 years. Surviving are his widow, and four daughters.

      The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

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      William Manson Passes

      Following an operation some four weeks ago, the death occurred in Galt Hospital on Monday of William Manson, age 77 years. He was born on the farm now owned by Kenneth McKenzie, 10th concession of Blenheim, being the eldest son of Adam Manson and Mary Guthrie, natives of Scotland. He was married March 18, 1885, to Elizabeth Gourlay, second daughter of Andrew and Jane Gourlay. Rev. Dr. John Thomson, minister of Knox Church, Ayr, was the officiating clergyman. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 18, 1935. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Manson lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year. They then moved to the farm now owned by Erie Sharp, where they resided for 32 years, retiring to Ayr 21 years ago. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past 10 years he was courier on RR 1. He was manager of the Ayr Rural Company for 29 years. He was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, serving at different periods as Noble Grand and District Deputy Grand Master. Mr. Manson was a member of Knox United Church and Parks Committee and a director of the Ayr Cemetery Company and Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He was also a member of Ayr Council for a three year term. In all, Mr. Manson had truly led an active and useful life, in which he gave freely of his time and talents to the community. Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters: Mrs. David Hall, Blenheim Twp.; Mrs. S. D. Rendall, Toronto; Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Oshawa, and Mrs. R. B. Hill, Toronto; and two brothers, James of Ayr and David of Inglewood, Calif. He was predeceased by a son, Wyllie, and a daughter, Bessie W. Manson. The funeral took place from Knox United Church this (Wed.) afternoon following a short private service at his late residence. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Jun 15 1939

  • Sources 
    1. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-4 Page 1.

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

    3. [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 17.

    4. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 14.

    5. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Manson/ William Manson/ Oct. 14, 1862 - June 12, 1939/ Elizabeth Gourlay his beloved wife/ Mar. 13, 1860 - Feb. 16, 1944/ Adam Wyllie/ only son of/ Wm. & Elizabeth Manson/ Oct. 5, 1892 - Dec. 14, 1918/ also their daughter/ Bessie W. Manson R. N./ Apr. 11, 1899 - June 25, 1933
      [Left/South] James Manson/ 1869 - 1952/ Baby Hall/ 1921
      [Back/West] Manson/ Adam Manson/ born 1828 died 1870/ his wife Mary Guthrie/ died Oct. 25, 1905/ aged 72 years/ Simon Patterson/ born 1840 died 1901.

    6. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Sect. 2 Page 9.

    7. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Manson Adam, , res. N Dumfries, , s/o William & Jean (Kay), married 14 Dec 1858 Mary Guthrie, , res. Ayr, . , d/o & Margaret (Wylie)

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Adam Manson Marriage Date: 14 Dec 1858 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: William Mother: Jean Kay Spouse: Mary Guthrie Spouse Residence: Ayr Spouse Mother: Margaret Wylie Residence: North Dumfries

    9. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: William Manson Age: 21 Birth Date: abt 1864 Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1885 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: Adam Manson Mother: Mary Guthrie Spouse: Elizabeth Gourley Spouse's Age: 26 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1859 Spouse Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Spouse Father: Andrew Gourley Spouse Mother: Jane Armstrong

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Oct 1862 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - Ayr Rural Telephone Company - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsClub Membership - Independent Order of Odd Fellows - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Ayr - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1881 - 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 MapsMarried - 18 Mar 1885 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1933 - Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Jun 1939 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Jun 1939 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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