John Pringle

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126420

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Ayr, March 13th, 1868. Sir: You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of John Pringle, Sen., Ayr, Who died on Friday the 13th instant, Aged 69 years. to the place of interment, Knox's Church Burying Ground, on Sabbath the 15th at half past one o'clock, P.M. Robert Pringle.


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John — Jane Laidlaw. Jane was born 1799, , Scotland; died 4 Sep 1881, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Sep 1881, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen G. Laidlaw Gladstone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251953
• Residence: 1857, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Helen — William Chisholm Gladstone. William (son of William Gladstone and Elizabeth Davidson) was born Between 5 Dec 1828 and 1831, Vails, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1903; was buried , Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Worth, Worth, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Name: Agnes L. Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128291
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At Ayr, on Wednesday morning, at 10.30 o'clock, Agnes Pringle, Wife of John Currie, Aged 53 Years. Funeral, Will take place on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her Husband's residence, St. Andrew St., to the New Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, August 19th, 1885


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Agnes — John Currie. John (son of William Currie and Margaret Jackson) was born 17 Jan 1829, Lilliesleaf, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 20 Jun 1921, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Agnes — Currie. died Apr 1882; was buried 6 Apr 1882, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: addiction - alcohol
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115562
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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To the Friends in Private To Be Torn up.


Knowing that you will get a history of this affair with Uncle Pringle I will give you a True version of the affair so as You will be rightly informed. You of course are aware that Uncle although not counted a hard drinker spent a good deal of his Time in the Tavern at nights and these nights of carousing ended in Drunkenness. These sprees were not so frequent but they always ended the one way. The Broken leg at Paris was caused through Whiskey & since then he has occasionally had some outbursts. The sum and substance of the whole thing is this that if any one continues to drink it soon get worse & worse - about a month ago he was going to fight in Hilborns' at four oclock in the morning, this last spree was kept up till five oclock. he got very ugly and abusive and quarreled with The Brown's Boys and when unfit for them they abused him. his face was bruised and one eye a little Black too bad to be seen down street. a thing I earnestly hoped for as it brings shame. he is heartily sorry and ashamed of it and has not been down street since and he has sworn from Drink and going to join to Temperance Society. This has made us feel glad for it is a right step for him or any one and I earnestly hope God will move his heart aright and keep him and us all under his protecting
arms .

Yrs

J. W. [John Wyllie]

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Died William Pringle Friday, May the 22nd, 1914 Born at Melrose, Scotland, May 10th, 1834 One precious to our hearts is gone The voice we loved is stilled; The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled. Funeral Sunday, May 24th, 1914, at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, 16 Ray St.N. Interment at Hamilton Cemetery Hamilton, Canada

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William married Margaret Young 25 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Adam Young and Margaret White) was born 4 Jun 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1923, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Pembina, North Dakota, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Wyllie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58519
• Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
• Immigration: 1863, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• 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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Death of Mrs. Wyllie One of Ayr's Oldest Residents Called to Her Reward

The death occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, at 1 am, after an illness of a few weeks, of one of Ayr's oldest and most respected citizens in the person of Mrs. John Wyllie, in her 86th year. Deceased had been stricken with a slight stroke a couple of weeks ago, followed by an attack of pneumonia, and the end was not unexpected.

Mrs. Wyllie was a lady of many sterling qualities, and was much beloved by a wide circle of friends for her bright and cheerful disposition, and her readiness to assist in time of need.

Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Pringle, was born in Eldon, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, in November, 1836, and came to Ayr with her parents in 1852. In September, 1856, she was united in marriage with the last John Wyllie, who held the position of postmaster here for many years, up to the time of his demise about 15 years ago.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and always took a deep interest in all branches of church work.

Deceased is survived by one son, Mr. R.P. Wyllie, Oakland, Cal., as well as a number of more distant relatives in Ayr and vicinity. The funeral will take place today, (Thursday), at 3 pm to Ayr Cemetery.

Ayr News Oct 5 1922 pg 1

Margaret married John Wyllie Sep 1856. John (son of Robert Wyllie, Esq and Jean L. "Jeannie" Beckett) was born 12 Aug 1835, , Scotland; died 21 Dec 1901, 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-118066
• 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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Died, In Blenheim, on Tuesday morning, March 12th, 1895, at 4 o'clock, John Pringle, In his 57th Year. The Funeral On Wednesday Afternoon, 13th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Ayr, March 12th, 1895.

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John married Mary Young 23 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adam Young and Margaret White) was born 17 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1904, 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-251954
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251956
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251957
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Interesting: life story
• Name: Jane Ford Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24888P
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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. Jane Swan

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Marshall, Roseville, on Saturday of Mrs. Jane Swan of Ayr in her 81st year. She was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her family when about two years old. The family first settled in a log cabin which stood at the end of Wm. G. Hall's lane, and later removed to a farm north of the village. Mrs. Swan attended the Reidsville school which was at that time situated on the farm now occupied by Menno Shantz. She was married 60 years ago and with her husband resided on the 10th and 5th concessions of Blenheim for many years. They removed to Ayr 45 years ago, where her husband predeceased her in 1908. She was a member of Knox United Church. Mrs. Swan is survived by the following family: Mrs. John Falland, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Roseville; Mrs. Isabella Veitch, Galt; George and James Swan, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1931

Jane married George Swan 19 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Swan and Agnes Ness) was born 1842, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128335
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggageman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Former Ayrite

Passing of William Currie, Aged 62 Years

The demise of William Currie, only son of Mr. John Currie of South Dumfries, which event transpired at Hamilton on Sunday forenoon, removes a former well-known and highly respected resident of Ayr, in his 63rd year. The deceased was born on the Currie homestead in Blenheim and later lived in Ayr for some years, during which time he filled several local positions, viz., that of baggage master at the railway station and caretaker at the Presbyterian Church. In 1891 he went West, settling near Carberry. A few years later he started a general store at Petrel and was appointed postmaster there, continuing in this capacity until failing health necessitated a change. A few months ago he came east, and was doctoring with a bronchial expert in Hamilton when the end came. He is survived, besides his father, by his wife (nee Miss Wright of Princeton), and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bell of Galt and Mrs. Robert Smuck of South Dumfries. IN religion Mr. Currie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Liberal. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Smuck, Paris Road, when interment was mace in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown officiating. The pallbearers were all nephews of deceased, viz.: Messrs. G. H. Lawrence, Jno. C. Pell, Roy C. Bell, Currie Smuck, William Wright and Gordon Maycock.

The Ayr News Dec 25 1919 pg 1

William married Ellen Wright 5 Feb 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of William Wright and Mary Lake) was born 1863, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1934, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Currie
• Name: Margaret Pringle "Maggie" Bell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195362
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. J. C. Bell

Esteemed Ayr Resident Passes on Saturday in Her 81st Year

A highly-esteemed resident of the village passed to her reward on Saturday morning in the person of Margaret Currie, widow of the late John C. Bell, in her 81st year. Mrs. Bell was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, being a daughter of the late John Currie and Agnes Pringle. She had lived in this community practically all of her lifetime, residing for the past eleven years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. H. Lawrence. Mrs. Bell was a member of Knox United Church and in her younger years took an active interest in the Ladles' Aid Society. She had been in failing health for about one year and was the last remaining member of her family. Surviving are four sons and three daughters, viz.: John, of Galt; Roy, of Toronto; Ewart, of North Bay; James, of London; Mrs. A. W. Stahle, Kitchener; Mrs. Geo. H. Lawrence, Ayr, and Miss Mayme E. Bell, Toronto. One son, Robert, was killed in the Great War. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon, when many friends and relatives were in attendance to pay their last respects. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, who read the favorite hymn of Mrs. Bell, "Lead Kindly Light." The pallbearers were as follows: John, Roy, Ewart and James Bell; Geo. H. Lawrence and A. W. Stahle.

The Ayr News Jun 2 1938 pg 6

Margaret married John Bell 17 Mar 1880, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Bell and Mary Fulton Crawford) was born 31 Mar 1850, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 May 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1902, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290093
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Post O Clerk
• 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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Death of Mrs. Smuck

Expired Suddenly on Tuesday Afternoon While Visiting at Preston

Death came suddenly to Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries, on Tuesday afternoon while visiting at the home of her sister-in-law. Mrs. George Cross, Preston. Accompanied by her son, Currie, she had motored to that town for a short visit on Tuesday morning. While returning to the home of Mrs. Cross after being down town, she complained of a sudden heart attack and had to be assisted the remaining 50 yards to the residence. Medical assistance was quickly summoned, but to no avail, death resulting in a few moments. Mrs. Smuck, whose maiden name was Agnes Currie, was a daughter of the late John Currie. She was born on the farm now occupied by A. W. Snyder, and after her marriage 39 years ago went to reside on the farm of her husband three miles south of Ayr. She was a member of Knox United Church and took an active part in the different women's organizations of the congregation, taking a particular interest in the affairs of the Kate M. Thomson mission auxiliary. She will be greatly missed in the social life of the community, where her pleasing personality won for her a host of warm friends. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by one son, Currie; also by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Bell, of Ayr. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 6 1934 pg 8

Agnes married Robert John Smuck 17 Mar 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Jacob Smuck and Louesa Maria Tackebury) was born CALC 15 Feb 1865, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1936, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128358
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, at 6: 30 o'clock a.m., Isabella Currie, Youngest daughter of John Currie, Aged 23 Years & 3 Months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, St. Andrew's Street, Thursday, 5th inst., at 10: 30 o'clock, a.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, Sept. 3rd, 1889.

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In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, Isabella Currie, youngest daughter of John Currie, aged 23 years and 3 months.

Galt Reporter Sep 6 1889 pg 8

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Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, at 6:30 o'clock a.m., Isabella Currie, Youngest daughter of John Currie, Aged 23 Years & 3 Months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, St. Andrew's Street, Thursday, 5th inst., at 10:30 o'clock, a.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, Sept. 3rd, 1889

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• Name: Swanson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402241

— George Swanson. George died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115564
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115565
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Name: Maggie Pringle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115567
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115587
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115591
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1901, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-1293

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122347

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126413
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Railway Agent
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Prebyterian
• Residence: 1922, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-429796
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Jennie Watson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57790
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assistant Postmaster
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Jennie married Reeve Alfred Edward Watson 18 Nov 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alfred (son of John Watson and Elizabeth Ann Dolman) was born 20 Dec 1860, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1943, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Feb 1943, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126415
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telephone Operator
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery man - stable
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of John P. Willie - Although not unexpected, the news of the death of John P. Wyllie came as a great shock to the community on Thursday afternoon last. Deceased was a son of the late John Wyllie, and was in his 45th year. He had been ill for about six months with an internal trouble and suffered much pain, which was borne with great patience. He was born in Ayr and lived here nearly all his life, and was one of the most popular members of the community, being highly respected and beloved by everyone. In his younger days he was quite an athlete and was a well-known hockey player and curler, being a member of the Ayr Hockey team that competed in the finals with Kingston, for the champion ship of Ontario some years ago. He was a former chief of the Ayr Fire Brigade and a member of Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F. and of Ayr Lodge A.F. and A.M. Besides his mother he is survived by one brother, Robt. P. Wyllie of Oakland, California. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, to Ayr cemetery and was one of the most largely attended that has ever taken place in this village.

The Ayr News Mar 5 1914 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104625
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Clerk
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339014

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• Name: Jane Laidlaw Brown
• Name: Jane Pringle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341345
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Monday, January 20, 1947 Jane Laidlaw Pringle Beloved wife of Thomas M. Brown, in her 81st year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Hall Street, Ayr, on Thursday, January 23rd, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Jane married Thomas Martin Brown 21 Dec 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of David Brown and Isabella Lillico) was born 6 May 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1948, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58007
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

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Died In the Galt Hospital, on Friday morning, October 25, 1946 Mary Pringle Second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Pringle. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of Mrs. A.R. Robertson, Ayr, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 28th, at 3.30 o'clock, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339013
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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• Name: Margaret White Robertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118196
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmistress
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Margaret married Dr. Albert Roderick Robertson 16 Sep 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert was born 21 Mar 1872, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 14 Dec 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Dec 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Aggie J. Swan
• Name: Agnes Jane Cress
• Name: Agnes Jane Folland
• Name: Janet Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24883
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Falland - Passing of Third Member of Swan Family in Less than Three Years - On Wednesday, April 21st, for the second time within a month and the third time in less than two and one-half years, death visited the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan, when Mrs. John Falland of Clinton, whose maiden name was Agnes Swan, passed away suddenly in her sleep as the result of a heart attack. Deceased, who was in her 64th year, was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, and left Ayr about 40 years ago. After residing in Galt, Hamilton and Toronto, she had lived in Clinton for the past 17 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Mrs. Thomas Marshall, on Nov. 15th, 1934, and another sister, Mrs. Andrew Vietch, on the 26th March of this year. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and three daughters; also by two brothers, James of Ayr and George of Chatham. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from her late home in Clinton to the Ayr Cemetery, six members of the Lady True Blue Lodge, of which deceased was a member, acting as pallbearers at that point. The service at the graveside here was conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, with J. C. Swan, George Swan, Moir Swan and George Swan, Jr., acting as pallbearers.

The Ayr News Apr 29 1937 pg 6

Agnes married John Cress 23 Dec 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Philip Cress and Janet Hutson) was born 30 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married John Henry Folland 27 Oct 1913, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1871, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret P. Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58235P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Thomas Marshall - The death occurred last Thursday at noon, at her home one mile east of Roseville, of Mrs. Thomas Marshall, in her 59th year. Mrs. Marshall had been in failing health for some time. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan of Ayr, and was born in Blenheim township. Mrs. Marshall was a faithful member of Doon Presbyterian Church, and she will be sadly missed in the church and community. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Harold S. Osborne of Toronto and Mrs. Lorne Debrusk of Blair; one son, George Rae Marshall of Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. John Falland of Clinton and Mrs. Isabella Veitch of Roseville; two brothers, George and James Swan of Ayr, and three grandchildren. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Walter Patterson of Preston conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: R. Veitch, D. Lockie, J. Henderson, J. Perrin, J. Bruce and N. Kaiser. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Friends and relatives were present from Toronto, Hamilton, Preston, Kitchener, New Dundee, Blair and Ayr.

The Ayr News Nov 22 1934

Margaret married Thomas Marshall 8 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of John Marshall and Janet Rae) was born 2 Jan 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1947, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Mar 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isobel "Belle" Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73471P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Isobel Veitch - Passes from Sudden Heart Attack In Her 59th Year - Death came suddenly on Thursday night to Isobel Swan, widow of the late Andrew Veitch, Roseville, from the effects of a heart attack. Mrs. Veitch, who was 58 years of age, was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, and after her marriage resided near Roseville for a, number of years. Upon the death of her husband, she removed to Ayr, where she resided until a couple of years ago when she returned to Roseville to keep house for her brother-in-law, Thomas Marshall, following the death of her sister, Mrs. Marshall. Deceased was a member of Knox United Church and was possessed of a bright and kindly disposition which won her many friends. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, as follows: Mrs. John Fallan, Clinton; George Swan, Chatham, and James C. Swan, Ayr. The funeral, which was private, took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of her brother, James C. Swan, Ayr, to the Ayr Cemetery, with Rev. J. W. Carrie, pastor of Knox United Church, having charge of the services. The pallbearers were: G. H. Lawrence, G. S. Dalrymple, Thomas Marshall, Albert Shelby, Robert Veitch and Wm. G. Edgar. Friends and relatives were present from Hamilton, Toronto, Galt, Kitchener, Seaforth and Clinton.

The Ayr News Apr 1 1937 pg 1

Isobel married Andrew Veitch 19 Jan 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of James Veitch and Mary Ann Hastie) was born 30 Aug 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1912, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Honoured: Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swan Street in Ayr named for him
• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195382
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Member of Pioneer Family, George Swan, Sr., Passes

A native of Ayr district and a lifelong resident of this community, George Swan, Sr., passed away ion K-W Hospital on Saturday morning in his 84th year. He had been hospitalized for two weeks, and was progressing favorably when he succumbed to a heart attack. The late Mr. Swan was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim on September 28, 1881, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan. At the age of five years he moved with the family to Manley St., Ayr. He entered Ayr Public School on the first day it opened, having previously attended classes in the church basement. Mr. Swan was a member of one of the early pioneer families here. His grandfather, also George Swan, came to Ayr in the 1830's from Quebec City, by way of Ancaster and built a home on Griffin's Hill on Swan St. The street bears his name. The late Mr. Swan was employed by the CPR for 37 years, retiring at the age of 65 after suffering a serious fall. He was a Presbyterian by faith and at one time sang in the choir of the former Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Swan was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, and one of the prized possessions was a 50 year membership jewel which he received some years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. G. Fluelling (Agnes) of Windsor and Mrs. R. Pelton (Isobel) of Port Credit, two sons, George of Galt and Moir of Ayr, a brother, James of Ayr, and eight grandchildren. His wife, the former Agnes Irwin, predeceased him in 1922.

The Funeral

An Oddfellow service was held at Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, on Sunday evening, attended by members of Dolman Lodge, Ayr, and Oddfellows from Galt. Murray F. Smith, Ayr, assisted in conducting the ceremony. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Andrew Denholm of Paris. Entombment was made in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers were: C. F. Buck, Dr. I. H. Caulfield, Erb Clark and Jack Brown of Ayr, Balfour Johnston of Paris, and Lloyd Johnston of Galt.

The Ayr News Jan 21 1965 pg 2

George married Agnes Moir Irwin 26 Oct 1910, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born CALC 18 Apr 1884, , Scotland; died 24 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195383
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Case maker - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James — Margaret Rankin Marshall. Margaret (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret "Maggie" Oliver) was born 14 Nov 1887, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1966, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338577

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• Name: Agnes Pringle Lawrence
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338454

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Mrs. George Lawrence Passes

Mrs. George Lawrence of Ayr died Wednesday at Willett Hospital, Paris, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 86th year. The former Agnes Pringle Bell, she was predeceased in March, 1965, by her husband. Married in March, 1906, Mrs. Lawrence lived most of her married life in Ayr. She was a member of Knox United church and a president of the former Ladies' Aid Society of the church. She was also a member of Ayr Women's Institute and the Lawn Bowling Club. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by a son, Wilbur of Leamington; a daughter, Mrs. George (Sherry Isobel) Vogan, Toronto; sisters, Mrs. Jack (Mamie) Greg, Toronto, and Mrs. Alice Stable, Kitchener. The funeral service was conducted from Knox United Church, Ayr, on Saturday with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 15 1966 pg 2

Agnes married George Henry Lawrence 15 Nov 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. George was born 11 Nov 1882, Belgrave, Huron Co., Ontario; died 8 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Mar 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338728

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John C. Bell Passes

A popular former resident of Blenheim Township, well known in the Ayr district, John Currie Bell died in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Sunday. He was 73 years of age. Born on the 10th Concession of Blenheim, on the farm now owned by Richard Barrie, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bell. Following his marriage to Alberta Stidwell, who predeceased him, they moved to Milton where he operated a feed store for some time. Later Mr. Bell came to Galt where he operated a hardware business in partnership with his brother, the late James Bell, for 16 years. Mr. Bell remained in Galt until a few weeks ago when he moved to Branchton. He attended First United Church and was a member of the Sons of Scotland, the Galt Curling Club and Soper Park Bowling Club. Surviving are a son, W. J. Bell of Branchton; a brother, Roy, of Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. George (Agnes) Lawrence, Ayr, Mrs. W. (Alice) Stahle, Doon, and Mrs. John (Mamie) Gregg of Toronto. Service was held from the Little Funeral Home, Galt, on Tuesday with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 30 1956 pg 12

John married Alberta Stidwell 28 Oct 1909, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada. Alberta was born 1883; died 4 Nov 1943; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338730

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112946
• Residence: 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1959, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Roy married Illma Mabel Brewer 14 Feb 1927, Cobalt, Timikaming, Ontario. Illma was born 1901, Buckingham, , Quebec; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ewart Bell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195363
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retail - butcher
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1938, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada

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WILLIAM EWART BELL

Death claimed another citizen in the passing of William Ewart Bell, formerly of Utica. Mr. Bell had been residing in Port Perry for a few months before ill health forced him to move to the home of his son, Bill, at Killaloe.

Mr. Bell was born in Ayre Ontario, January 27th, 1889, the son of John Bell and Margaret Currie. He was at one time a salesman for Geo. H. Hees, and resided at times in Toronto, North Bay, Galt and Port Perry. He was a farmer in the Port Perry area for 14 years.

Mr. Bell, an adherent of the Anglican Church, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, he was also a Curler and a past president of Travellers Association of North Bay.

Mrs. Bell predeceased him a year ago: He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Robert William of Killaloe, also 2 brothers, J. C. Bell of Galt and R. C. Bell of Toronto and three sisters, Mrs. G.. A. Florence of Ayre and Mrs. A. W. Stahle of Doon and Mrs. J. L. Grigg of Toronto.

Port Perry Star 12 Jul 1956, p. 1

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 69 Shade St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195364P
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman - Grocery
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lance Corporal, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; Ww1, Service #730092
• Residence: Abt 1916, 69 Shade St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Military: WW1
• Military: WW1 - 111th Battalion
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Y. M. C.A., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158203P
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Corporal, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Sergeant, 111th Battalion, Service #730176
• Residence: Abt 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1938, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338731

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• Name: Alice Margaretta Stahle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195365
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Alice — Aaron Wilhelm Heinrich Stahle. Aaron (son of Johannes "John" Stahle and Mary Stever) was born 23 Mar 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195366
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Currie Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338468

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The Ayr News Feb 19 1959

Elmer married Isabel "Belle" Hall 29 Dec 1920, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabel (daughter of Reeve James William Hall and Mary Jane Deans) was born 16 May 1896, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1990, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Margaret Lovett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341230
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. J. H. Lovett

Mrs. J. H. Lovett passed away peacefully at Telfer Place in Paris on Monday, March 16th. The former Margaret Dorothy Watson, she was 96. Wife of the late James H. Lovett (1984); mother of Robert E. Lovett and his wife Joyce of Ayr; dear grandmother of Mrs. Barbara Ashman (Lovett) and her husband Dr. James Ashman of Guelph, Mrs. Patricia Radke (Lovett) and her husband Bryan Radke of Ayr, Anne Lovett of Guelph and her fiance Dean Hutchison. Predeceased by a grand-son James Robert Lovett (1974). Also survived by four great-grandchildren Jamey, Scott, David and Grant. Mrs. Lovett was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a daughter of Alfred E. Watson and Jennie Wylie, and came to Ayr as a child with her parents and younger brother, Wylie Watson. Her family has a long history with the Village of Ayr. Mrs. Lovett's grandfather was John Watson Sr. who was the first Reeve of Ayr and established the John Watson Manufacturing Company which remained with the family for one hundred and forty-five years. She married Col. James Henry Lovett, M.C. in 1922 and lived in Toronto until thirteen years ago when they returned to this area. A private family service will be held at the Ayr Chapel of Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 18 Mar 1992 pg 12

Dorothy married Colonel James Henry "Jim" Lovett 20 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Dr. William Lovett and Eliza Jane "Jenny" Morton) was born 26 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1984, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1984, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: business, life
• Misfortune: gassed in WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57792
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1917; WW1

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Alfred Wyllie Watson Passes

The village was saddened on Monday by the death of one of its most prominent and highly esteemed residents, Alfred Wyllie Watson, who passed away in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, in his 69th year. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Watson had been associated with the family firm of John Watson Mfg. Co. Ltd. nearly all is life, and had been president since the death of his father in 1943. The company, which is Ayr's oldest industry, was founded by his grandfather in 1847, and has been of vast influence in Ayr's economy over the decades. Although born in Winnipeg, he came to Ayr with his parents, the late Alfred E. Watson and Jeannie Wyllie, when he was only 1 ½ years old. Both parents were form families who were early Ayr pioneers and he was proud of these deep roots in this village. This close identification with Ayr's history and deep concern over the village's well-being prompted Mr. Watson to be a benefactor to many worthwhile projects over the years. His concern for Ayr's citizens was felt by many who had sought his advice on a multitude of personal problems, and always came away with the sound advice they knew they would receive. At various time over the years he held executive posts with various organizations. Among them were the Ayr Cemetery Company, of which he was vice-president, and the Waterloo County Historical Society which he served as an Ayr representative for some years. Mr. Watson was a valued member of Knox United Church. He was a well-known sports enthusiast here, and is particularly well remembered by the Ayr Vets softball club for his helpful assistance in bygone years. In early days he played hockey and his interest in the game remained over the years - mainly as a booster for the minor hockey system here. Mr. Watson was also an enthusiastic curler and golfer in former years. Mr. Watson received his elementary education at Ayr schools and later attended Galt Collegiate and Ridley College, St. Catharines. He served overseas with the Mechanical Transport during World War I and was a casualty from a gas attack. He was sadly conscious of the gradual passing of first World War veterans here and had commented only recently on the fact that he was the last surviving veteran of that war who had enlisted from Ayr and served in France. Following his return from overseas, he immediately became associated with the management of the family firm, and had served as president since his father's death in 1943. Under his guidance the firm underwent many changes and renovation, in both product and procedures. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Sara Crawford, are a daughter, Mrs. James M. Donnelly (Mary Elizabeth) of Goderich, a son, John Wyllie Watson of Toronto; a sister, Mrs. James H. Lovett (Dorothy) of Toronto, and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Alma Quance, in 1940.

The Funeral

Private funeral service was held at Ayr today (Wednesday) conducted by Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church and Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Hamilton, a former pastor here. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Arthur Underwood, William Underwood, Henry Iles, Wallace Gillespie and Don Page, all of Ayr, and Lachlan Arthur of Morrisburg.

The Ayr News Sep 23 1965 pg 1

Military:
Enlisted 12 September 1917, in Toronto, with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Forces, Highland Light Infantry of Canada (Regimental #2590857), serving overseas with the Mechanical Transport. While delivering a message on a motorcycle, he was gassed resulting in him spending time recovering in a Muskoka Sanatorium after the war....<sup>1a

1a</sup>Kitchener Public Library '96 Soldier Information Card Collection '96 World War One

Alfred married Helen Alma "Alma" Quance Nov 1930. Helen was born 2 Aug 1896, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1949, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Aug 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alfred married Sara Margaret "Sadie" Crawford 1948. Sara was born 1896; died 13 Jan 1988, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jan 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341346

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Passes Suddenly From Heart Seizure

David Pringle Brown , The community was shocked on Wednesday afternoon, March 13th, to learn of the sudden passing of David Pringle Brown, Lot 32, Concession 6, South Dumfries, in his 57th year. Mr. Brown had always enjoyed good health until Feb. 13 of this year, when he became ill. He was about most of the time during the interval and his illness was not considered serious; until be was seized with a severe heart attack on Wednesday from which he failed to rally. Mr. Brown was the son of the late Thomas M. Brown and Jane Pringle and was born on the home farm on July 2, 1900, where he lived practically all of his lifetime. He was a successful farmer and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, relatives and neighbors. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr; a member of the Ayr Curling Club, a director of the Brant County Ayrshire Breeders Association and a trustee of the Ayr Community Centre Board (from the Townline Community Club) for a period of some years. He was also a member of the former 6th Concession hockey team. The s urvivors b esides his wife, the former Katherine McDonald Lillico, he is survived by two sons and a daughter. John Brown, Roseville; Gordon at home, and Miss Jean, Toronto; also by a sister, Miss Marian Brown, Galt, and three grandchildren. The funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. R. 1. Thompson, and the pallbearers were: Marshall Gillies, Wallace Turnbull, Douglas Maus, Wm. J. McRuer, McKenzie Hall and John T. Hall.

The Ayr News 21 Mar 1957 pg 12



Died At his home in South Dumfries Township on Wednesday, March 13, 1957 David Pringle Brown In his 57th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 32, Concession 6, South Dumfries, on Saturday, March 16th at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

David married Catherine McDonald Lillico 16 Nov 1926, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Hugh Lillico and Christina Campbell Barton) was born 21 Jun 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341348
• Residence: 1972, 26C McKenzie St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BROWN, Marian

Suddenly, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1972, Marian Brown, 26C McKenzie St., Galt, in her 70th year; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Ayr; dear aunt of John Brown of Ayr, Gordon Brown and Jean (Mrs. Norman Hall) of British Columbia. Resting at the Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. N., Galt, Wednesday afternoon and evening. Funeral service at the funeral home, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Dec 1972 pg 25

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340852
• Residence: 1964, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death Of John H. Robertson

A well-known Ayr resident, John Herbert Robertson died suddenly at his home on Northumberland St. on Friday as the result of a heart attack. The late Mr. Robertson was 52 years of age. He was born in Woodstock, a son of the late Dr. A. R. Robertson and Mrs. Robertson, and came to Ayr as a child, where his father carried on a dental practice for many years. In his early years, Jack, as he was known to many friends, was an outstanding hockey player. From Ayr Continuation School teams, he graduated to the Ayr Victorias of the early '30's where he performed brilliantly as a forward. His skill caught the attention of the Detroit Red Wings system and he received a tryout with that team. The late Mr. Robertson lived nearly all his life in this vicinity with the exception of a few years spent in Brantford district. He was a member of Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Brantford. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Elsie Bell, are a son, Robert of Hamilton; a daughter, Mrs. David Wray (Betty) of Kitchener, and a brother, Robert of Utica, Mich.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held on Monday at the Little Funeral Home, Galt, with entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated. Pallbearers were: Donald Wray, William Llewellyn, Henry Fetter, Jr., and George Coe, of Ayr; Donald Robinson and Ronald Reid of Brantford.

The Ayr News Jan 16 1964 pg 1

John — Elsie Grace Bell. Elsie was born 16 Feb 1912, Orangeville, Mono Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]