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• Name: Janet McEwan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115444

Janet — Walter McEwan. Walter was born 1791; died 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: life
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72982
• Immigration: 1842, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Death of One of Ayr's Oldest Residents

Mr. Andrew McEwan, who, for some years past, had figured as one of Ayr's, oldest residents, passed away at 5 a. m. on Thursday morning, at the ripe age of 96 years. Up to within the last couple of years he retained his mental and physical vigor remarkably well, and indeed, except for a week or ten days before the end came, he experienced very little illness or physical incapacity. Always of a robust constitution, and a man who delighted living the simple life, eschewing everything pertaining to riotous living, his years were increased away beyond the ordinary span of life, and even when lying on his bier he presented the appearance of a vigorous man reposing in restful sleep. The deceased was born at Neilston, Scotland, in 1814 and came to Canada at the age of about 28 years, settling in the neighboring township of Blenheim, where he followed the occupation of a farmer for some years. Later he was engaged as bookkeeper with the Goldie Milling Co. for a quarter of a century, but of late years had lived retired, having made a competence for himself and family. A Scotchman by birth, he was naturally a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. He was also widely read and a deep thinker. A large family survives, the deceased having been twice married. Two of his eldest daughters - Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Armstrong - reside in England, and two others - Mrs. Robert Anderson and Miss Francis - in Vancouver, B. C.; Miss Jessie in Chicago and Mrs. A. McCosh at Sharon, N. D.; Walter at Galt, John A. in Toronto and Miss Annie at home. A brother, Mr. Walter McEwan, sr., resides at Vancouver and a sister, Mrs. Annie Corsan, at Ottawa. The sons and one daughter, Miss Jessie, were home for the funeral, which was postponed from Saturday to Sunday to admit of the latter reaching here in time. Rev. John Thomson, who was deceased's pastor for a period of nearly 40 years, conducted the services. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, the pallbearers being old friends of the late Mr. McEwan, Messrs.: John G. Watson, C. McGeorge, Henry Elliott, J. L. Black, D. McColl and James Malone.

The Ayr News Dec 22 1910 pg 8

Andrew — Jane Hutchison. Jane was born 3 Apr 1839, Ohio; died 15 Jan 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Jean Goldie 5 Feb 1847, , Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of John Goldie and Margaret Ballantyne Smith) was born 12 Apr 1827, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened 27 Apr 1827, Ayr, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 1862, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Craig Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341560

Elizabeth — John Lillico. John (son of Douglas Lillico and Elizabeth Taylor) was born 31 May 1822, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 24 Apr 1908, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119549
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72986
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119815
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340948

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McEWAN, John Andrew

At the Preston Springs Garden, Cambridge, Saturday, Oct. 27, 1973, John Andrew McEwan, beloved husband of the late Gertrude Rutherford; dear father of Ewan McEwan of Conquest, Sask., in his 97th year. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner Queen and Argyle Sts., Preston Cambridge, where funeral and committal services will be conducted Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Oct 1973 pg 25

John married Gertrude May Rutherford 9 Mar 1914, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Gertrude was born 29 Mar 1886, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340957

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• Name: Margaret Hunter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249302
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Margaret married Thomas Hunter 7 Sep 1880, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 1832, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114773

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Died, in North Dumfries, on Tuesday, 26th inst., at 10 o'clock, A.M., John McEwan, aged 19 years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, which will take place on Thursday, 28th Sept., at Two o'clock, p.m., from his Father's residence, "Greenfield Mills," to the place of interment, Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Ayr, September 26th, 1871.


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• Name: Elizabeth J. Anderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98122
• Residence: 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth married Robert F. Anderson 22 Apr 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Walter Anderson and Mary Anderson) was born 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119548
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341567

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• Name: Janet Craig Davidson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340964

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Albert O. Nickerson Highly Esteemed Ayr Resident Dies in Simcoe

The death occurred in Simcoe on Thursday morning of Albert O. Nickerson of Ayr, in his 72nd year. Mr. Nickerson had been ill for several months and went to Simcoe to visit relatives several weeks ago with the hope that a change would improve his condition. He became gradually weaker, however, and passed quietly away on Thursday. He was born in Simcoe and came to Ayr some 44 years ago. For a period of 35 years he was employed as a moulder and blacksmith with the Hilborn Company and for the past seven years had acted as night watchman at the factory of the Hecker-H-0 Company, Limited. Deceased was well- known as an athlete and sportsman. In his younger days he was a proficient boxer and physical instructor. He also enjoyed skating and even of late years always managed to spend at least one night each winter at the skating rink. He was also a skillful angler and hunter. He was a charter member of Waterford Lodge, I.0.0.F., having joined that organization 48 years ago. In addition, he was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the United Church and, prior to the union, was one of the most valued members of the local Methodist Church, being a member of the Quarterly Board and Board of Trustees for many years. He was a man of many esteemable qualities and was highly respected by a host of friends. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Anderson, he is survived by two sons, Wellington and Laidlaw. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Walter Scott, Jefferson, ? Indiana, Mrs. Mae Nickerson and E. F. Nickerson, Simcoe, and R. W. Nickerson, New York. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday and was very largely attended. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the services at the cemetery were jointly in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, the Masonic order and the I.O.O.F. Members of the two lodges marched to the cemetery in a body. At the graveside the impressive Masonic ritual was carried out under the direction of Wor. Bro. Robt. L. Anderson, a brother-in-law of the deceased, while the members of the I.O.O.F. filed solemnly passed the casket and each deposited a sprig of evergreen. The floral tributes were beautiful. The pallbearers were A R. Melvin, Ben Woolsey, Jas. G. Fair, Joseph Gordon, M. A. Cochrane and A. G. Brohman. Those present at the funeral from out included: Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Nickerson, Misses Jean and Clara Belle Nickerson, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Mae White, Mr. and Mrs. Rae White, Mr. Beemer and Percy Carter, all of Simcoe; Thomas Laidlaw and Mrs. Ericson, Galt Mrs. Kenny, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Brantford; Win. Hilborn, Guelph; T. Muir Anderson, Guelph; R. G. Lindsay and family. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Showers and family and Mrs. Showers, Sr., of Paris.

The Ayr News Aug 9 1931 pg 1

Janet — Henry Davidson. Henry (son of Richard Davidson and Jane Oliphant) was born 10 Jan 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Aug 1901, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341566

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341561

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341568

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341564

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Walter A. Lillico Passes - Drumbo - The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on Thursday of a well-known resident of the district in the person of Walter Alexander Lillico in his 76th year. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lillie and was born on the homestead where he died, 11/2 miles north of Drumbo. He was a farmer all his life. He was a former member of the Drumbo Agricultural Society board and also the United Church board. He was the last of a large family. Surviving is his widow, Mary McLaren. There were no children. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery co Saturday.

The Ayr News Aug 22 1968 pg 6

Walter married Mary McLaren 3 Feb 1904, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James McLaren and Margaret Isabel Stuart) was born 25 Nov 1863, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1953; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Ann Isabella "Annie" Klosz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341562

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Mrs. William Kloss Passes

The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on July 5th of Annie Lillico, wife of William Kloss, 9th concession of Blenheim, in her 69th year. She was born in Blenheim and had lived in that township all of her lifetime. She was an active member of Willis United Church, Drumbo, and held a life membership in the WMS. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. Richardson (Margaret) of Toronto and Mrs. M. Cuthbertson (Grace) of Bright; one stepson, John of Drumbo; one stepdaughter, Mrs. G. Strickler, Bright; one brother, Walter on the homestead, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Bickerton, Winnipeg, Man. The funeral, which was private, took place to Ayr Cemetery on Friday. Rev. Dr. J. E. Hogg conducted the services, assisted by her nephew, Prof. Richard Davidson of Emmanuel College, Toronto. Pallbearers were: Hartley Bawtinheimer, Cecil Doxsee, John Clark, George Hamilton, Alfred Rutherford and Wm. Johnson.

The Ayr News Jul 11 1939

Jane married William Henry Klosz 7 Jun 1910, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1880, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1967, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 May 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340705

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Church Leader Passes
Rev. Richard Davidson. Ph.D., D.D., Was Native of This Community
Suffering a heart seizure, Rev, Richard Davidson, Ph.D., D.D., principal emeritus, Emmanuel College, and president of the Toronto Conference, United Church of Canada, died Thursday morning at his home, 120 Madison avenue, Toronto. Apparently in his usual health Wednesday. Dr. Davidson engaged in preparations for the conference which opened Monday, May 29.

Retiring a year ago as principal of Emmanuel College, he had assumed work in the Old Testament Department of Victoria College.

Dr. Davidson was born in Blenheim township, near Ayr, 68 years ago. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto and Knox College; took postgraduate work in Toronto and Berlin, and taught on the staffs of Trinity College, Montreal Presbyterian College, University College and Knox College. At the time of Church Union in 1925, he was appointed to the staff of Emanuel College, Victoria University. He became principal 12 years ago.

He was prominent in ecumenical circles and at the time of his death was president of the North American section of the Ecumenical Council. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Montreal Theological College and Queen's University. A member of Westminster Central United Church. he was recently moderator of the congregation.

Surviving are his widow, Edith Mary Northwood Davidson; two sons, Flt. Lieut. Rev. Richard Davidson, chaplain in the R.C.A.F., and FR. Lieut. Craig Davidson, R.CA.F., Headquarters Staff, Ottawa; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley Flinn and Mrs. William Omand, both of Toronto. Two brothers, John Lilllco Davidson, Bright, and Henry Rufus Davidson, Ayr, and a sister. Janet Craig Davidson, Toronto, also survive.

The Funeral

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Following a service held in Westminster-Central Church. Toronto. at 2 o'clock, the cortege proceeded to Ayr. A service was held at the graveside at 5 o'clock. in charge of Chancellor W. T. Brown of Victoria University, Toronto, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie and Rev. R. A. Steed of Knox United Church, Ayr. The pallbearers were three nephews, Richard Davidson, Richard Barrie, Walter IL Barrie, and J. W. Lillico, Walter A. Barrie and Richard Baxter.


The Ayr News Jun 1 1944 pg 1

Richard married Edith Mary Northwood 20 Jun 1906, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada. Edith was born 1879, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Bessie" Barrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338627

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Mrs. Walter Barrie

The sudden death of Mrs. Walter A Barrie at Galt Hospital on Friday came as a distinct shock to her many friends. Deceased had been ill only a short time and was taken to Galt Hospital for treatment just a day or two before her demise. She was born on the 11th Con. of Blenheim 50 years ago and had always resided in that township, living on the 10th Concession since her marriage some 24 years ago. She was a woman of estimable character and was highly thought of by a large acquaintanceship. Deceased was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, viz: Walter, Richard and Douglas, all at home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Henry Davidson, Blenheim; three brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson, Toronto; John L. Davidson, Bright, and Rufus Davidson, Blenheim; one sister, Craig Davidson, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1929 pg 1

Elizabeth married Walter Alexander Barrie 15 Mar 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of William Barrie and Margaret Lillico) was born 1877, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 27 Apr 1952, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340966

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340965

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Miss Janet Craig Davidson Passes - A well-known former resident of this community, Miss Janet Craig Davidson passed away on Tuesday evening at Hillcrest Convalescent Home, Toronto. She was born on the 11th concession of Blenheim, a daughter of the late Henry Davidson and Janet Lillico. She resided in that vicinity for many years prior to moving to Toronto some 30 years ago. While at Ayr she was a valued member of Knox United Church and of several of the women's organizations in the church. Surviving is a brother, Henry Rufus Davidson of Wilmot Valley, PEI. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ollie Davidson and Mrs. Walter (Bessie) Barrie, and two brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson and Lillico Davidson. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from the Turner and Porter Chapel, 436 Roncesvales Ave., Toronto, with interment in Ayr Cemetery at 4 pm.

The Ayr News Sep 8 1966 pg 9

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340411

Henry married Bessie Marshall 16 Jan 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bessie (daughter of Cameron Marshall and Mary Isabella Deans) was born 22 Dec 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Mary Richardson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342176

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Margaret Richardson

Margaret Mary Richardson (nee Klosz) of Ottawa passed away peacefully on September 29, 2005, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa after a short illness. She was in her 95th year.

Born in Drumbo, she was a daughter of William Klosz and Jane Anne Isabella Lillico.

Survived by her daughter Jane Griffiths and husband Peter of Ottawa; daughter-in-law Barbara Robertson of New Zealand; and her grandchildren Annie, Jesse and Michael Griffiths, Celeste and James Richardson.

Predeceased by her husband Jesse; a son Michael; sisters Erma Strickler, Grace Cuthbertson; and brother Jack Klosz.

A memorial service will be held at Willis United Church, Drumbo on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Nov 16 2005 pg 11

Margaret — Jesse Richardson. Jesse died Bef 2005. [Group Sheet]