James Laird

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115902217
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100398
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

James married Eleanor "Ellen" Torrance 23 Dec 1851. Eleanor was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148467928
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96058
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202216
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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MRS. FRANCES CONSTABLE DIED IN WINDSOR TODAY

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Constable, former resident of London, died today at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. F. P. Leushner, 219 Josephine avenue, Windsor. She. was in her 84th year.

Born at Hagersville [Haysville], Ontario, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Laird, Mrs. Constable had resided in this city for many years. She had lived in Windsor during the past four months.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. E. DuVal, city, and Mrs. Leushner, of Windsor; two sons, D. L. Constable, Toronto, and L. E. Constable, of Niagara Falls, N.Y.

The remains will be brought by train to London tomorrow and will rest at the A. L. Chapman funeral home until Monday morning. Funeral rites will be held in Centennial United Church Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. G. N. Hazen and Rev. W. B. Craw will officiate. Interment will be in Seaforth Cemetery.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94271074
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202217
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1882, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; cheesemaker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202218
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada