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

Cymanthia Jane Laird

Female 1852 - 1928  (76 years)


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  • Name Cymanthia Jane Laird 
    Born 10 Dec 1852  Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148467928 
    Residence 1861  Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-96058 
    Died 15 Dec 1928  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I96058  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father James Laird,   b. 31 Jan 1827, , Donegal, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 1893, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Eleanor "Ellen" Torrance,   b. 1831, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 30 years) 
    Married 23 Dec 1851 
    Family ID F26279  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Passed Away In Toronto

      After suffering from a stroke for the last two years, Mrs. William Ainlay passed away Saturday morning last at her home 51 Margueretta Street, Toronto. Deceased was born in Haysville 76 years ago being a daughter of the late James Laird. When a young girl the family. moved to Brussels, and on Dec. 12th, 1875, Cymanthia Jane Laird was united in marriage to William Anilay, who died 6 years ago. The family resided in Brussels until 23 years ago when they moved to Toronto. Deceased is survived by her two sons, William L., of Niagara Falls, and Roy V., of Toronto, who has cared for his mother through all her sickness. The late Mrs. Ainlay is also survived by her step-mother, Mrs. James Laird in Detroit, and 7 brothers, S. W. Laird in Lacombe, Alta., J. A. of Desbarats, Algoma; S. H. James, J. W., and Harry all of Detroit, and Hilton in St. Thomas; and three sisters, Mrs. Constable, London; Mrs. Meldoo, Detroit; and Mrs. Calder of Beaverton. A service was held at the home in Toronto on Sunday evening, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Hanna, an old Morris Township, boy, and the body was brought to Brussels on Monday for burial, A Service was held in Melville Church, and the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Fowler, pastor of the church. Interment was made in the family plot in Brussel cemetery. The pallbearers were: A.C. Backer, L. Eekmier, J. Wilton, N. F. Gerry, J. Olver and K. Ferguson. Among the relatives who attended the funeral were her two sons, and S. H., J. W. and Harry Laird all of Detroit, and Mrs. Janet Ainlay and two daughters, Mrs. Kearns and Mrs. Copland, all of Harriston. The family feel very grateful to Dr. Wm. Graham, now of Toronto, and former well known doctor in Brussels for his many calls on their mother, during her long illness. The bereaved have the symapthy of a large circle of friends in Brussels

  • Sources 
    1. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Cymanthia Jane Ainley, b. 10 Dec 1852 Haysville, d. 15 dec 1928 Toronto, buried Brussels s/o James Laird and Ellen Torrance

    2. [S2433] Census - Canada - 1861, Canada, Ontario, Perth, Elma - Div 5 pg 3.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Dec 1852 - Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1861 - Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Dec 1928 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
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