John Hall

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115657
• Occupation: 1854, Jedburgh Mills, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller

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The spring of 1834 found Galt an active village of about two hundred and fifty inhabitants, with a gradually developing country around it, and improving prospects. Besides Messrs. Dickson and Shade, the following are remembered among the citizens of that day: ....John Hall (afterwards of Ayr)...pg 92

John Hall and David Shiel were employed by Mr. Shade in the Distillery for a considerable time, but the latter, at least, had removed to his farm in West Dumfries, before the cholera broke out. pg 96...

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

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Interestingly, considering its present size, the village of Ayr began as three distinct communities, including Nithvale in the West (Piper Street), Jedburgh in the East (Main Street), and Mudge's Mill in the centre (Stanley/Northumberland Streets). The first settlement occured in 1824 when Abel Mudge built a sawmill at the corner of Cedar Creek and the Nith River (now the site of the Watson factory). Soon after, John Hall built a small flour mill and distillery to the East of Mudge's Mill and named the settlement Jedburgh. At the same time, a smaller settlement (Nithvale) was founded to the West of Mudge's Mill where a small sawmill opened along the Nith. ....John Hall, the patriarch of his family, came to this area in the early 1830's and purchased a seventy-five acre parcel of land that included the area now flooded by the Jedburgh pond. Hall was most likely attracted to this area by the prospect of water power provided by Cedar Creek. By 1850, Hall had developed several industries including a distillery, a grist mill, and a sawmill, all using water power provided by the damming of the creek. As you can see from the bridge which straddles the original dam, the formation of a millpond is a dramatic undertaking. Although now rigidly controlled by the Grand River Conservation Authority, changing water levels used to play havoc with the operation of the mill. A sudden flood caused by the excess runoff could, in seconds, wash away implements in the mill race that took years to build while a drought could bring work to a grinding halt. This unpredictability of water power was an important incitement for industries to convert to electrical power as soon as it became available and affordable. This said, Watson's Manufacturing utilized water power along with other power sources up to 1960. A later stop on the tour recognizes the opposite end of the creek, known as Watson's pond. Together, they constitute what is known as "Millponds.

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A-1-39 John Hall: Letters of Administration to the Estate of John Hall the elder, of Jedburgh Mills, in the Township of North Dumfries, Miller, granted the twelvth of August, 1854. John B. Hall, now of the same place, Miller, after giving proof that said John Hall the elder is head, having died on or about the 25^th July, next foregoing, and that he died intestate; And that said John B. Hall having given Bond by himself, and William Hall, of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman and Robert Hall of the Village of Ayr, in the same Township, Carpenter, as his sureties, the said John B. Hall himself into the fun of $3000, he said two sureties, each into the final sum of £1500. Inventory rendered of the personal Estate of the said deceased being of the amount of £2739/11/3

Granted 12 August 1854 to John B. Hall
Inventory £2739/11/3 Bond assigned 20 September 1862

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

John — Margaret Fail. Margaret was born Between 1777 and 1778, , Scotland; died 25 Apr 1861, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115651

John — Helen Bathgate. Helen was born 1807; died 26 Jan 1842, Jedburgh, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet W. Rutherford
• Name: Janet W. Rutherford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116458
• Residence: 1824, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Death of Mrs. Janet Rutherford

Although an aged person and obviously failing, the death of Mrs. Rutherford was sudden at last. She was born in 1803, married in 1822 and with her husband and family, came to Canada from Roxboroughshire, Scotland, in 1829, the family settling at once on what is now the homestead on which Mr. John H. Rutherford resides in North Dumfries. Amidst all the trials and vicissitudes of a pioneer's life of those days, she reared a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters, five of whom, viz.: -Mr. Wm. Rutherford, of Burford, Mrs. Kingsboro, of South Dumfries, Mrs. John Scott, of Beverly, Mr. John H. Rutherford, of North Dumfries, and Mr. Thos. Rutherford, of Burford, survive him. Her husband died about twenty years ago, the deceased lady continuing to reside on the homestead until a few years ago, when she removed into Galt, where she has since continuously resided. From the establishment of a Presbyterian congregation in Galt, she was a constant member of the body, taking part in all the early labours which led to the formation of the strong congregations who now enjoy the privileges of worship in these modern days. She was a most kindly Christian woman, whose faith was no mere profession, but was carried with her into her every day life. She was in her 82d year when she died.

Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a very large number of her old friends and acquaintances from the township and tow. Revds. J. K. Smith and J. A. R. Dickson conducted the services.

The family of whom Mrs. Rutherford was a member, lived much above the average of life. From information given us we find that her grandfather lived to 72; her grandmother to 84; Mr. John Hall to 54; Miss Hall to 72; Mr. Thos. Hall to 69; Miss Mary Hall, still alive at 73; Miss Betsy Hall to 70; Mr. Wm. Hall, still living at 70; Nancy Hall, still alive at 68; and Mr. Robert Hall, still living at 64. With the deceased, the united ages of the twelve amount to 845 years, or an average for each of 70 years and 6 months - a most remarkable record.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary - Oct 24 1884 pg 1

Janet married Thomas Rutherford 18 Jan 1824, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland. Thomas (son of William Rutherford and Christian Service) was born CALC 10 Mar 1796; died 28 Dec 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Janet — Rutherford. died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126379

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58672
• Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; distiller
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Residence: 1893, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In North Dumfries, Saturday, April 1st; at 5 o'clock, P.M., Wm. Hall, Sr., Aged 77 years, 9 months and 15 days. Funeral. On Tuesday afternoon, 4th inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Lot 31, Con. 8, North Dumfries, to New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, April 1st, 1893.

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William — Ellen McCallum. Ellen (daughter of McCollum and Daisy) was born Between 1819 and 1820, , Scotland; died 8 Apr 1900, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Apr 1900, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126380

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Funeral Notice. Died, At Ayr, on Friday, September 25, at 6: 20 P.M., Agnes D. Hall, In her 69th Year. The Funeral will take place on Sunday, 27th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her brother's residence, Northumberland St. to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited Ayr, September 26, 1885. [Recorder Steam Print, Ayr.]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80949
• Occupation: 1854, Jedburgh Mills, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138613
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At Ayr, on Wednesday, November 4th, 1885, at 2: 30 A.M., Robert Hall, Aged 64 Years, 8 Months, 8 Days. The Funeral will take place on Friday, 6th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence, Northumberland Street, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited Ayr, November 4, 1885^.

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Robert — Margaret Gladstone. Margaret (daughter of William Gladstone and Elizabeth Davidson) was born CALC 3 Aug 1825, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 3 May 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1892, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40750
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller

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January 31st, Thursday-Dumfries. Mr. Sharp's. Mr. Sharp again drove me up in his sleigh to Galt, where I preached from John 12:32, to about thirty-two persons in the Anti-burgher church, also baptized the only child of John Hall. a member of Mr. Nicol's congregation, Tedburgh. John Hall had a certificate of Church membership and of good character. His wife's name was Helen Bathgate. The child was born on 12th of August and named John.

Transactions of the London and Middlesex Historical Society, Part XI The Proudfoot Papers (continued) 1922

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A-1-47 Walter Rennrick: Administration to the Estate of Walter Rennrick, formerly of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman, deceased, granted and issued to his widow Margareth the 21 November 1854, on her making proof that her said husband hath died intestate on or about the 8^th September next before, and on her giving bond and surety, herself and in the persons of John B. Hall, of the same place, Miller, and George Oliver, of same place, Yeoman, each in the sum of £500/-. The inventory of the chattels and goods left by said deceased, amounting to £281/10/-

Died 8 September 1854
Letters Granted 21 November 1854
Inventory £281/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

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• Name: Helen Kelman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220745
• Residence: 1861, Scotland, Brant Co., Ontario

Helen married Alexander Kelman 31 Oct 1861, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Alexander was born Between 1827 and 1828, , Banffshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes D. Lang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220747
• Residence: 1859, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Agnes married William Lang 12 May 1859, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. William was born Between 1830 and 1831, Fayette, Seneca, New York, United States; died 9 Oct 1886, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133422

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• Name: Margaret Oliver
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94233

Margaret — Thomas Oliver. Thomas (son of Adam Oliver) was born 1 Dec 1825, , St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA; died 21 Jan 1907; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Beattie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127831
• Residence: 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Catherine married David Beattie 13 Jan 1854, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of William Beattie and Jane "Jean" Bell) was born 9 Dec 1830, , Dumfrieshire, Scotland; died 5 Aug 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Kingsburgh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58024
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Kingsburgh - This week the village of Ayr loses another highly esteemed old resident by the passing of Mrs. S. Kingsburg, whose spirit left its tenement of clay at 11: 30, Sunday forenoon, after an illness extending over a year. The deceased lady, who was in her 75th year, was born in the adjoining township of North Dumfries and was married, over 40 years ago, to Mr. Samuel Kingsburgh of South Dumfries, where they lived until coming to Ayr about the year 1886. Mr. Kingsburgh died some four years since and an only child, Nettie Gordon, predeceased him by a number of years. Mrs. Kingsburgh was a consistent member of Knox Church ever since her marriage and was very active in church circles. A brother, Mr. T. S. Rutherford, one of Burford's prominent citizens, survives and attended the death-bed of his beloved sister. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, was very largely attended, interment being made in the beautiful Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 21 1906 pg 8

Janet married Samuel Kingsburgh 12 Dec 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of James Kingsburgh and Jane Gordon) was born 1824, , Scotland; was christened , Leswalt, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 12 Jun 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129883

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• Name: Mary Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122593

Mary — John Scott. John (son of Archibald Scott and Jane Ballantine) was born 20 Mar 1831, , Scotland; died 10 Dec 1907, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122765
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 14, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Mr. John H. Rutherford

We regret to announce the death of Mr. John H. Rutherford, which occurred at his residence on Monday morning last. Mr. Rutherford took ill on Saturday and sent for his medical attendant, who, after visiting, expressed his fears that a second shock of paralysis was near at hand. His fears were verified, for in the afternoon a severe seizure occurred, affecting his right side and completely prostrating him. Motion, speech and sensibility, one after another succumbed and he sank to his rest on Monday evening. It will be remembered that Mr. Rutherford was first attacked by his disease on the 24th of May, 1885. The shock then was a very severe one, so much so that it was thought he would never be other than a complete cripple; but he made ultimately a partial recovery, and for the last month or so improved greatly. His health, however, was very seriously affected, and while he retained his cheerfulness, he thought his days on earth would not be long. He was born on the farm where he died, and was in his 48th year. For many years, indeed up to the time of his illness, he was a very hard working industrious man, and had accumulated considerable means. He leaves a wife and four children, we think.

His funeral took place on Wednesday and was very largely attended by his friends.

Galt Reporter Dec 10 1886 pg 1

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In North Dumfries, on Monday morning, 6th inst., at a quarter to 11 o'clock, John H. Rutherford, aged 48 years, 11 months and 11 days.

Galt Reporter Dec 10 1886 pg 8

John married Elizabeth Jane Shellard 24 Feb 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Morris Shellard and Charlotte Lowd Mercer) was born 16 Nov 1846, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252433
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1862, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

Thomas married Jane Lockie 21 Nov 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Lockie and Jane Milroy) was born 7 Jun 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1929, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Burford Congregational Cemetery, Burford, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73064

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, December 3rd, William Hall, Jr. Aged 27 years. The Funeral will take place on Sabbath, the 6th inst., at One o'clock, P.M., from the residence of his father, William Hall, Sr., to the place of interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Ayr, December 4th, 1868.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112205
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1874, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• 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
• Residence: 1905, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John married Christina Bunyan, II 24 Nov 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of James Bunyan and Isabella "Bella" Young) was born 21 Jul 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141663
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian

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• Name: Daisy Ann Barclay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133597
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
• Residence: 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Daisy married James R. Barclay 17 Apr 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Robert Barclay and Ann Allen) was born 1843, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Boyd Watson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57801
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. John George Watson

Death of One of Ayr's Oldest Residents

The death occurred at the family residence, "Fairview," on Saturday morning at 8.15 o'clock of Margaret Boyd Hall, widow of the late John George Watson, a former president of the John Watson Mfg. Co., in her 80th year. Mrs. Watson had been in failing health for a number of years and her demise followed an accident of the previous evening, in which she had sustained a fall, injuring her head. She was born in North Dumfries Township, being a daughter of the late William Hall, one of the early settlers of this district, and had lived in this neighborhood during the whole period of her lifetime. For the past 39 years she had resided in the residence in which she passed away. While essentially a home woman, she had many warm friends by whom she was held in the highest esteem, and her passing will be sincerely mourned. She was a member of Knox United Church and attended service when her health would permit. She is survived by one son, John W. Watson, Postmaster. Her husband predeceased her in 1916, and a daughter, Daisie, died in 1901. One brother, R. D. Hall of Toronto, and two sisters, Mrs. K. McKenzie of Bright, and Miss Janet R. Hall of Ayr, also survive. The funeral which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon.

The Ayr News Dec 27 1928 pg 1

Margaret married John George Watson 9 May 1871, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Watson and Mary Urie) was born 21 Aug 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112364
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Miss Janet R. Hall

The death occurred at the home of her nephew, J. W. Watson, on Sunday evening, Feb. 14th, of Miss Janet Rutherford Hall, in her 81st year, after an illness of some five weeks. Deceased was born in Galt in 1851, being the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, pioneer residents of North Dumfries township. She lived in this district practically all of her lifetime and was highly esteemed by many old friends. Miss Hall was a member of Knox United Church of long standing. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie, near Bright, and one brother, Robt. D. Hall of Toronto. The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. J. W. Currie in charge of the services. The pallbearers were: J. W. Henderson, F, E. Robinson, William Manson, Andrew G. Laurie, Morton Guthrie and A. G. Watson.

The Ayr News Feb 18 1932 pg 10

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• Name: Ellen B. McKenzie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303628
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1928, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario

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Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie - Death of Native of This Village In Her 83rd Year - The death occurred on Saturday afternoon in Blenheim township of Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie, in her 83rd year. Deceased sustained a stroke on Tuesday night, from the effects of which she failed to recover. Her maiden name was Ellen B. Hall, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, Jedburgh, one of the pioneer families of this community. She was born on the farm now owned by William G. Hall and had resided in this vicinity during the whole period of her long life-time. In her younger days Mrs. McKenzie was a valued member of the former Stanley Street Church. For many years she was a member of the choir and for a time occupied the position of leader of that organization. She was also a teacher in the Sabbath School and took a deep interest in other branches of church work. At the time of union she affiliated with Knox United Church. She was a woman of many sterling qualities and was much beloved by a wide circle of friends and neighbors. Alter her marriage the family resided hi Greenfield and South Dumfries, respectively, for a few years, thence removing to their present location in Blenheim, where she had resided for 29 years. Besides her sorrowing husband and one daughter, Ella E., she is survived by one brother, Robert D. Hall of Toronto. The funeral took place from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and during the service at the residence a vocal duet, "The Lord is My Shepherd," was rendered by Mrs. G. A. Graham and A. L. Easton. The pallbearers were: Irvine J. Campbell, Roy Campbell, Andrew G. Laurie, W. E. Vander, Alex. Lillico and J. W. Lillico.

The Ayr News Oct 17 1935 pg 1

Ellen married Kenneth McKenzie 10 Apr 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kenneth (son of William McKenzie and Elizabeth Hall) was born 12 Mar 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1944, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303629
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Residence: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 32, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340533
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death Of Thomas H. Hall - There passed away on Thursday evening, after a lingering illness, a well-known and highly esteemed member of ? H. Hall, Jedburg, in his 66th year. Deceased was born on the farm on which he died and had always lived in this vicinity. In his younger days he took a prominent part in social affairs and no function was complete without the presence of "Tom," as he was familiarly called, to add gaiety to the proceedings. He was also a musician of ability and could always be depended upon to contribute unselfishly to the program at the many house-gatherings which were a feature of the social life in the earlier days. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church and in politics a Reformer. Besides his sorrowing widow, he is survived by one son, William, and two daughters, Martha and Daisie; also Mrs. Morton Guthrie, S. Dumfries, and A. A. Marshall, Toronto, (step-children). Two brothers and 4 sisters also survive, viz.: Robert D., Toronto; John, Vancouver; Mrs. John George Watson and Miss Janet Hall, Ayr; Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie, Blenheim; and Mrs. James A. Barclay of Escondido, California. The funeral, on Sunday afternoon, was one of the largest ever seen here, people coming from far and near to pay their last respects to the memory of one who had always been a good friend and neighbor. During the service a very touching duet was rendered by Mrs. McGaw of Galt and Mr. R. L. Anderson. The services were in charge of Rev. I. W. Currie while the pallbearers were as follows: John Burrows, Dundas; James K Hall, Toronto; A. G. Watson, Wm. Manson, Stephen Marshall and Robt. Morton.

The Ayr News Apr 30 1925 pg 6

Thomas married Sarah Jane Gillies 12 Jul 1899, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Gillies and Martha Jane Bell) was born 2 Nov 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1955, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340529

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138615
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Elected Office: 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Ayr Municial Council

John married Isabella Brown 27 Apr 1882, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of David Brown and Isabella Lillico) was born 31 Mar 1856, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Dec 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Jane Bell 13 Sep 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of John B. Bell and Mary Abigail Parsons) was born CALC 4 Feb 1849, St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138635
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

The death took place at Toronto on Sunday of Miss Eliza Hall, elder daughter of the late Robert Hall of Ayr, aged 73 years. The deceased lived in Ayr up to a few years ago, but latterly had resided with her sister, Mrs. Maggie Abra. They have a large connection here. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Jan 23 1919 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127669
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Caroenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

William married Mary Ann Pickett 29 Aug 1871, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James Pickett and Susan Greggs) was born CALC 13 Jan 1849, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William married Annie Alguire 30 Mar 1880, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Simeon Alguire and Hannah) was born 1855, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138636
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Thomas F. Hall

The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on the arrival of the morning train on Tuesday of the late Thomas P. Hall of Toronto, whose death occurred in that city on Saturday. Deceased, who was in his 80th year, was a native of Ayr, and lived here for a period of almost 50 years, leaving for the Queen City some 28 years ago. He is survived by two brothers, J. K. Hall, Toronto, and Walter D. Hall, in the United States, and one sister, Mrs. W. W. Abra, Toronto. There are also several cousins in this vicinity. The funeral services were in charge of the Rev. J. W. Currie.

The Ayr News Feb 20 1930 pg 10

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• Name: Maggie W. Hall
• Name: Margaret W. Abra
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27565
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. William Abra, Native of Ayr Buried in Family Plot Here on Tuesday Afternoon - The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery of Mrs. William Abra of Toronto, aged 88 years, whose death took place on Saturday. Mrs. Abra, whose maiden name was Margaret Hall, was born in Ayr, being a daughter of Robert, Hall (builder) and Margaret Gladstone. The Hall family formerly resided in the house now occupied by Mrs. T. O. Scott. Mrs. Abra was the last surviving member of this family. Mrs. Abra was married some 60 years ago and the family left Ayr about 50 years ago. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by one son, Wm. J. Abra, Ottawa.

The Ayr News Aug 29 1940 pg 8

Margaret married William W. Abra 17 Feb 1881, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William Abra and Elizabeth Wismer) was born 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1941, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136830
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1895, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1919, , Macomb Co., Michigan

Robert — Sarah Elizabeth Bunton. Sarah was born 1859, , USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248833
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138637
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138650
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Name: Mary H. Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127820
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Death Of Mrs. J. A. Reid

Funeral of Former Resident Took Place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday

The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon of the late Mrs. John Alexander Reid, whose death occurred suddenly in Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. Reid, whose maiden name was Mary Oliver, was born at Burford and came to Ayr with her father, the late Thomas Oliver, in her early 'teens.

Here, she was married to John A. Reid, whose death occurred in 1920. Mrs. Reid left Ayr 15 years ago to live with her family in Toronto. While residing here, she was a member of the former Stanley Street Church, and, after the union, of Knox United.

Mrs. Reid is survived by one son, Stanley L. Reid. Toronto, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Irvine (Amie) of Oshawa, and Mrs. O. H. King (Eva) of Toronto. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. S. Doran and Mrs. J. Louden, Burford.

Rev. D. I. Ellison of Toronto, formerly pastor of Stanley Street Church, Ayr, had charge of the funeral services, and the pallbearers were: Wm. Manson, Howard Reid and Robert Gladstone. Ayr: James Doran, Burford; O. H. King and Stanley L. Reid, Toronto.


The Ayr News Jun 9 1938 pg 8

Mary married John Alexander Reid 19 Jun 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Sanfield Reid and Isabella Mathison) was born 21 Aug 1858, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Dec 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127821
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109649
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127832
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Thomas married Rosanna Jane McLeod 19 Jan 1882, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Rosanna was born 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1917, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Thomas — Ellen Lindsay Hunter. Ellen was born 13 Apr 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1942, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1942, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137639

Notes:

Died, At her father's residence, Lot 27, 4th Con., South Dumfries, on Monday, the 2nd inst., at 5: 30 P.M., Nettie G. Kingsburgh, Aged 14 Years, 11 Months and 10 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, the 4th Inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., to the place of Interment, Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, Oct. 2nd, 1876.


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22664

Charles married Annie Waldron 11 Jul 1900, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie was born CA 1872, Of, South Dumfries Township, Brant Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215535

David married Elizabeth Guthrie 26 Apr 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton) was born 25 Jun 1870; died 20 Apr 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160307

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119158
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Teaming
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Samuel married Alberta Jane Deary 7 Dec 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of Albert Deary and Isabella McPhatter) was born Aug 1872, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143398

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209553
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Machine Shop
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Andrew married Annie Sewell Orr 1 Jan 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie was born 10 Jun 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Allen Gordon Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-417586

Albert married Sadie Bell McPherson 5 Apr 1911, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Sadie was born 1890; died 1982; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122769
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Name: Charlotte L. Lake
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303818
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Charlotte married James Lake Dec 1890, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Lake and Mary Taylor) was born 11 Nov 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Nov 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-417740
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Jennie T. Cairns 23 Jan 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of Alexander W. Cairns and Isabella Moffat) was born 29 Dec 1876, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122772
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Moved by Mr. McCulloch seconded by W. J. Beggs that the sum of five dollars be paid to Morris Rutherford as reward for killing a dog caught in the act of killing sheep and that the Reeve issue his order for the same.

Carried.

Waterloo County Chronicle 28 Sep 1899, p. 2

Morris married Mary Jane Lake 13 Feb 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James Lake and Mary Taylor) was born 6 Jan 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henry Rutherford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-417651
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Bookstore
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John married Edith Wight 28 Dec 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of William Wight and Mary Ann Davidson) was born 16 Oct 1878, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Aug 1932, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112293
• 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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• Name: Bella Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112295
• 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-72818

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287586
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72819
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72820
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57802
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assistant - post office
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Postmaster Watson Passes Death Came Without Warning to J. W. Watson, While at Work Saturday Afternoon

The citizens of the village and community were shocked on Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death, about 3o'clock, of Ayr's postmaster, John William Watson. Mr. Watson had been feeling unwell after the dinner hour, and mentioned to several persons that he was suffering from pain in the region of the heart. He later went to consult his doctor and then returned to the post office. A short time afterward, while working at his desk, he suddenly collapsed. Medical aid was summoned by his assistant, Miss Jean Keith, who was working in the office, but to no avail.

Mr., Watson, known to many of his friends as "Trip", was born in Ayr 73 years ago, being the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John George Watson. He was the last member of his family, and unmarried.

Appointed Postmaster in 1918

He was appointed Postmaster of Ayr in 1918, upon the death of his father, John George Watson, who held the position for many years previously. Mr., Watson made an ideal postmaster and the Ayr office was considered one of the most efficient in this Postal District.

Receiving his early education here, he attended Woodstock College and Toronto University. He worked for a number of years with the Dominion Bridge Company, Winnipeg. After returning to Ayr, he was employed on the office staff of the John Watson Mfg. Co. before going to the post office.

A Lover of Sports.

Mr. Watson was a lover of sports and in his early days was a lacrosse and football player of note. He was also an enthusiastic bowler and keen curler. For many years he was secretary-treasurer of the Ayr Union Curling Club and also held the office of president for the customary term.

In the old days, when the village was served by a first-class band, he played one of bass instruments. He was also an excellent piano player.

Was Widely Known.

The people of the community will miss Mr. Watson. He was known to many persons throughout the province, by whom he was highly esteemed for his kindly personality and helpful disposition. In particular, the people of the business section will miss his familiar figure. They will miss his cheery greeting and quiet jokes. His place in the community will be hard to fill. It was fitting that he should be called to the Great Beyond while on duty in the office where he had served the public so faithfully.

The Funeral.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the residence of his aunt, Miss M. U. Watson, and, as a mark of respect, the business places of the village were closed from 2 o'clock to 3.30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, who paid fitting tribute to the many fine qualities of the late Mr. Watson. There was a large attendance and numerous expressions of sympathy were heard. The pallbearers were: Morton Guthrie, Wm. G. Hall, A. Wyllie Watson., J. T. Gillies, James H. Lovett, Toronto, and C. C. Hill, Welland
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The Ayr News Jul 19 1945 pg 1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179952110
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136587
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died, At her Father's residence, "Fairview," Ayr, on Monday, February 18th, 1901, at 9.10, P.M. Daisie Ellen, Only daughter of Margaret and John G. Watson, in her 23rd year. Funeral Will take place from her Father's residence, Bruce Street, Ayr, on Thursday, February 21st, at 3 P.M., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340492

Notes:

Ella Elizabeth McKenzie died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford on Saturday, September 15th, 1984 in her 88th year. Miss McKenzie was born on the 11th concession of Blenheim Township and had lived in the area all her life. She had been a resident of the Park Lane Nursing Home, Paris for the past several years due to her failing health. She was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Miss McKenzie was the daughter of the late Kenneth McKenzie and Ellen Hall McKenzie and was the last surviving member of her family and will be sadly missed by all her friends. Funeral services were held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris on Monday at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. George Saunders of Knox United Church officiated. Inter-ment was in the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Sep 19 1984 pg 11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72846
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Interesting: story, pioneer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199084
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

William Gillies Hall Passes - The death occurred at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, last Wednesday of one of the community's well-known residents, William Gillies Hall, aged 63 years. The late Mr. Hall, who was a descendant of one of the community's oldest pioneer families, was born just east of Ayr on October 1, 1902. He was the son of the late Thomas Henry Hall and his wife Sarah Jane Gillies. He farmed all his life on the family farm until retiring to Ayr last July. Under his ownership and successful management, the ancestral acres were expanded by acquisition of adjoining properties over the years to become one of the larger agricultural operations in the area. He was a member of Knox United Church here and a Past Master of Ayr Masonic Lodge in which he took a deep and active interest. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Mildred Lowndes, are three daughters, Mrs. J. R. (Wilma) Bolton of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Jack (Helen) Paddle of Scarborough and Mrs. Ivan T. (Beth) Hall of Roseville; two sons, Thomas A. and John W. of RR I, Ayr; three sisters, Mrs. C. C. (Martha) Hill of Welland, Mrs. J. M. (Daisie) Witt of Yonkers, N.Y., and Mrs. J. Morton (Olive) Guthrie of Ayr. Six grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by a brother, Alvin Marshall. - The Funeral - The largely attended funeral service was held on Saturday from the Coats & Son Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. D. E. Willis. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: James Perrin, RR 3, Bright; John Welsh, James Davis, Jack George, Douglas Maus and Robert Little, all of Ayr and district. On Friday evening members of Ayr Masonic Lodge conducted a memorial service at the funeral home.

The Ayr News Mar 17 1966 pg 1

William — Mildred B. Lowndes. Mildred was born 28 Oct 1906, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1976, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199087
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289630
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyteian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289631
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58049
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58050

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58051

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58052
• Misfortune: 1917; killed in WW1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289629
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

In Ayr, on March 26th, the wife of Mr. J. r. Hall, of a son.

Galt Reporter Apr 13 1883 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138627
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Death of Robert Hall

The death occurred in the hospital at Holyoke, Mass., on Tuesday Jan, 3rd, of Robert Hall. Deceased was born in Ayr, being the eldest son of the late John R. and Jane Hall, who at that time lived in the residence now occupied by Miss M. Kyle. He left here when 18 years of age. His last visit to Ayr was three years ago, when he called on a number of his old schoolmates, among them being A. G. Watson, J. W. Watson, Jas. G. Pair, the Hendersons and others.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Harvey, and five daughters, all of Massachusetts, and one brother, John George Hall of Minnesota.

The funeral took place from his late home in South Hadley Falls, Mass., on Friday afternoon, Jan. 6th.

Ayr News Jan 12 1939 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102261

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102262

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65332
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Driver Express

George — Georgina. Georgina was born 4 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

George married Georgina Anna Fisher 26 Dec 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Georgina (daughter of James Fisher and Caroline Bernhart) was born 4 Jun 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65337
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Freight Clerk
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canadian Pacific Railway Auditor
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138634
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Former Resident

The death occurred at his home in Mahtomedi, Minn., on Friday of John George Hall, a native of this village. He was a son of the late John R. Hall and Jane Bell and lived here during the early years of his life, where he received his education.

He was a half-brother of Mrs. M. J. Bonner and Miss Mary E. Hall.

Mr. Hall visited here on several occasions, the last time being three years ago.


The Ayr News Aug 4 1949 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127719
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127720
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125184

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Died, In Ayr, on the 18th instant, at 1 o'clock, P.M., Albert Henry Hall, Infant Son of William Hall Jr., Aged 10 Months and 4 Days. Funeral From my residence, on Sabbath next, the 20th Instant, at half-past 1 o'clock, P.M., to Old Burying Ground, one mile east of Ayr. Wm. Hall, Jr. Ayr, May 18th, 1877.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174497
• Residence: 1940, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34574

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Ayr, on Monday, September 29th, 1884, at 6 o'clock A.M., Robert Hall, Youngest Son of William and Maggie Abra, Aged 2 months. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, at 1 o'clock p.m., from his father's residence, Hall Street, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, September 29th, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


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Died, In Ayr, on Thursday, Sept.29th, at 2 o'clock P.M., Mary Gladstone, Infant Daughter of Robert G. and Sarah E. Hall, Aged 2 Months, and 22 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, 30th inst., at 4 o'clock p.m., from her father's residence, Hall St., to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, Sept. 29, 1887^.1a

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