1862 - 1939 (76 years)
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Name |
William Manson |
Born |
14 Oct 1862 |
Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
Gender |
Male |
Business |
Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Ayr Rural Telephone Company |
Club Membership |
Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Independent Order of Odd Fellows |
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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 |
councillor - Ayr |
FindAGrave |
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171840107 |
Interesting |
politics, business, insurance |
Residence |
1871 |
North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [6] |
Presbyterian |
Occupation |
1881 |
North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] |
Farmer Son |
Residence |
1881 |
North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] |
C. Presbyterian |
Residence |
1891 |
North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [4] |
Presbyterian |
Occupation |
1901 |
North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Farmer |
Occupation |
1911 |
Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [3] |
Farmer |
Residence |
North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Residence |
1911 |
Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [3] |
Presbyterian |
Residence |
1933 |
Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Eby ID Number |
Waterloo-72737 |
Died |
12 Jun 1939 |
Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [5] |
Buried |
14 Jun 1939 |
Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [5] |
Person ID |
I72737 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
30 Sep 2024 |
Father |
Adam Manson, b. 27 Oct 1828, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland , d. 15 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 41 years) |
Mother |
Mary Guthrie, b. 17 Sep 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 25 Oct 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 71 years) |
Married |
14 Dec 1858 |
, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [7, 8] |
Family ID |
F27479 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Elizabeth Gourlay, b. 13 Mar 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada , d. 16 Feb 1944, East Whitby Township, Ontario Co., Ontario (Age 83 years) |
Married |
18 Mar 1885 |
Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada [4, 9] |
Children |
| 1. Adam Wyllie "Wyllie" Manson, b. 5 Oct 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 14 Dec 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 26 years) |
| 2. Gladys Armstrong Manson, b. 13 Oct 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 26 Jun 1986, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 91 years) |
| 3. Jean Guthrie Manson, b. 13 Dec 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 27 Aug 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (Age 84 years) |
| 4. Mary Edna Manson, b. 15 Aug 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 11 Apr 1987, Oshawa, Ontario Co., Ontario (Age 89 years) |
| 5. Bessie Wilbur Manson, b. 11 Apr 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 25 Jun 1933, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (Age 34 years) |
| 6. Stella Magdalene Manson, b. Jun 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown |
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Last Modified |
1 Oct 2024 |
Family ID |
F18984 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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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
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Sources |
- [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-4 Page 1.
- [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 4.
- [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 17.
- [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 1 Page 14.
- [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.
- [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Sect. 2 Page 9.
- [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)
- [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
- [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
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Event Map |
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| Born - 14 Oct 1862 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada |
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| Business - Ayr Rural Telephone Company - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Club Membership - Independent Order of Odd Fellows - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Elected Office - councillor - Ayr - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - Presbyterian - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Farmer Son - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Married - 18 Mar 1885 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - Presbyterian - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Farmer - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - - North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - 1933 - Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died - 12 Jun 1939 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Buried - 14 Jun 1939 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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