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• Name: Margaret Calder
• Name: Margaret Guthrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126761P
• Immigration: 1834, , Canada

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Funeral Notice Died, In Blenheim, on Saturday, Nov.22nd, 1884, at 10.30 o'clock P.M., Margaret Wyllie, Relict of the late James Calder, In her 90th year. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, on Monday, the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m, from her son Robert Guthrie's residence, Lot 2nd, Con. 8th, Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Blenheim, Nov. 23, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


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Margaret — David Guthrie. David was born 1790, , Scotland; died 28 Oct 1834, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — James Calder. James was born Jan 1787, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland; died 11 Jul 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died In Blenheim, on Friday, September 22, 1916 at 2.40 p.m., Robert Guthrie Aged 92 years and 5 months The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 2, Con. 9, Blenheim, on Monday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Robert married Catherine Mary Tinling 20 May 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Tinling and Margaret Wright) was born 8 May 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1920, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Aug 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Jane Manson. Jane was born 1829, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 8 Nov 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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In Loving Memory Died At "Rosedale Farm," on Saturday, August 23rd, at 12.30 o'clock, P.M., John Guthrie, In his 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 38, Con. 6, South Dumfries, on Tuesday, August 26, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

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Another Pioneer Gone

In the passing of Mr. John Guthrie, who died at his late residence on Saturday, August 23, from the effects of a fall from a load of grain a week prior to his decease, the home loses a good, kind loving husband and father, and the church and community one of the best of men, and one of the most familiar and friendly personalities. Well and widely known, and highly esteemed for his sterling qualities of character, he held an honored place among his fellowmen, and belonged to that class of people that exalteth a nation and who have helped very largely to give Canada its prestige among the leading nations of the world. He was one of the most prosperous farmers in the district. Always busy, work became the habit of his life, and the summons to rest found him on duty. Mr. Guthrie will be very much missed in the community and in Stanley Street church, Ayr, where he was want to worship so faithfully, as a member, for nearly seventy years. Mr. Guthrie was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and when yet a lad of two years came with his parents and other members of their family to this country in the year 1834, taking up residence n the old homestead farm, now occupied by Mr. Thos. Guthrie. A few years later Mr. John Guthrie removed to the township of Blenheim, where he and his brother Robert jointly owned and farmed lot No. 2, in the 8th con. In 1864 Mr. Guthrie married Miss Elizabeth Morton and established their first home on the farm, holding sacred its early baptismal scriptural name "Goshen," now occupied by Mr. James E. Black. In 1870 Mr. Guthrie purchased what is known as the "Rosedale Farm," where he resided until his decease. Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie were given four children three daughters and one son, viz.: Mrs. James A. Edgar, (deceased); Mrs. G. D. Black, "Wilton Farm," Ayr; Mrs. D. Scott, Galt, and Morton at home. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs. Guthrie and family in this their time of sad bereavement and sorrow. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., the services at the house and grave being conducted by deceased's pastor, the Rev. D. I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. W. M. Grant. The pallbearers were all nephews of deceased, viz.: William Guthrie, Henry Guthrie, John D. Guthrie, George Guthrie, Thos. Guthrie and William Manson.

The Ayr News Aug 28 1913 pg 8

John married Elizabeth Morton 26 Apr 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Morton and Mary Smith) was born CALC 17 Apr 1840, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Aug 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Manson
• Name: Mary Patterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57992
• Residence: 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• 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 Wednesday, Oct. 25th 1905, at 10 o'clock, a. m., Mary Patterson, In her 72nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, St. Andrew's St., On Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery, Friends and acquintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of Mrs. Patterson.

The death took place rather suddenly yesterday (Wednesday) morning of Mrs. Simon Patterson, St. Andrew's st., at the age of 71 years. The deceased had been in failing health for some time and for the past week or two was quite ill from a complication of troubles. She was born on the 10th con. of North Dumfries, within a mile of Ayr, and had lived in the township all her life up to six years ago, when she took up residence in Ayr. Her maiden name was Mary Guthrie, and she had been twice married, her first husband being the late Adam. Manson, who predeceased her about 33 years. Mr. Patterson passed away anout four years ago. The family comprise. three sons and one daughter. They are Mrs. J. W. Cochrane, Glenboro, Man., Wni. Manson, North Dumfries, David Manson, Atcheson, Kansas. and James Manson, Souris, Man. Two brothers. survive, viz., Robert Guthrie, Blenheim, Ad John Guthrie, South Dumfries, who ware the first seitlers here 72 years ago. Mrs. Patterson was a consistent member of Staniey st. church for 54 years, and was the first child baptised in the church after its organization The funeral has not yet been arranged as an effort is now being made to get the friends all home

The Ayr News Oct 26 1905 pg 8

Mary married Simon Patterson 21 Dec 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Simon (son of William Patterson and Ann Elliott) was born 19 Dec 1840, , Scotland; died 2 Oct 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1901, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Adam Manson 14 Dec 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of William Manson and Jane Kay) was born 27 Oct 1828, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 2 Nov 1828, Ochiltree, , Ayr, Scotland; died 15 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jul 1870, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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William married Margaret "Maggie" Gemmell 1 Jun 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Gemmell and Janet M. Morton) was born 22 Oct 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Dec 1856, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1931, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Black
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126401

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Died, In Paris Plains, on Friday, February 5th, at 8 o'clock A.M., Margaret Guthrie, Beloved Wife of James Black, Aged 29 Years, 9 Months and 2 Days. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral on Sabbath, the 7th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, Lot 30, 4th Con., South Dumfries, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. South Dumfries, Feb.5, 1886.

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Margaret married James Edgar Black 1 Jun 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. James (son of George Black and Mary Edgar) was born 25 Mar 1855, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1922, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, July 24, 1884, at 8 o'clock A.M., David Guthrie, Second Son of Mr. Robert Guthrie, Aged 26 years, 1 month. The funeral will take place on Friday, the 25th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., from his father's residence, Lot 2, 8th Con., Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Blenheim, July 24, 1884. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


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Henry Guthrie Passes

Native of South Dumfries Township Was in His 85th Year-Prominent Farmer

Robert Henry Guthrie, a highly-esteemed and respected resident of South Dumfries township, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, October 20th, in his 85th year. Mr. Guthrie was born on the 9th concession of Blenheim township, being a son of Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson, Scottish pioneers.

In his early twenties, he settled on the farm in South Dumfries where he had since resided. He was always keenly interested in agriculture and operated his farm successfully for some sixty years.

Mr. Guthrie was a man of strong, upright character, always upholding the best interests of his country and the community in which he lived.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, and prior to church union was a member of the session of the Presbyterian Church for a period of thirty years. He also was a teacher and superintendent of the Paris Plains Sunday School for a number of years.

Mrs. Guthrie, whose maiden name was Esther Ritchie, predeceased him in 1932.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Murdo McRae; one son, Robert E. Guthrie, and four daughters, Mrs. John Kyle, Mrs. Thomas Kelley, Mrs. Theodore Sayles, and Miss Margaret, at home; also fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral services, which were largely attended, took place Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, Crystal Spring Farm, 4th concession of South Dumfries, with interment being made in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. M. Geiger, B.A., conducted the services and brought messages of comfort to the bereaved. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Wilbur Guthrie, Robert, Clarence and Thomas Sayles, Kingsburgh and Robert Kyle.

The Ayr News Oct 25 1945 pg 12

Robert married Esther Ritchie 2 Nov 1883, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Robert Ritchie and Esther Clark) was born 1 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1932, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died, In Blenheim, on Monday morning, 6th inst., at 1: 45 o'clock, John George, Fourth Son of Robt. Guthrie, Aged 26 Years & 9 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday morning, Oct. 8th, at 10 o'clock, from his father's residence, Lot No. 2, 8th Concession of Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, Oct. 6th, 1890.

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Died, In Blenheim on Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 12: 50 o'clock, Jane Guthrie Aged 25 years. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, Lot 2 Con 9, Blenheim, on Saturday, February 20th, at 2 o'clock, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Blenheim, February 17th, 1892

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• Name: Marion Agnes McRae
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Mrs. Murdo McRae Passes

Funeral service for the late Mrs. Murdo McRae, who passed away Friday night at her home, South Dumfries, was held at the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday. Rev. R. D. Thompson of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated and interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: John T. Kennedy, Robert Perry, Kingsburgh Kyle, George Stockton, John A. Kennedy and Andrew Stockton. The late Mrs. McRae, whose maiden name was Marion Agnes Guthrie, was born on the 9th concession of Blenheim, a daughter of the late Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson. She was the last surviving member of her generation. A valued member of Knox United Church, she devoted much time to work in the Kate M. Thomson, WMS. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Jean, at home; Mrs. George Edgar (Mary), Ayr, and Mrs. Douglas Perry (Florence), South Dumfries, and seven grand-children. Her husband predeceased her six years ago.


The Ayr News Aug 9 1956 pg 1

Marion married Murdoch McKenzie McRae 27 Nov 1902, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Murdoch (son of Andrew McRae and Isabella Robson) was born 1 Jan 1876, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1950, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Mar 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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James A. Guthrie

The death occurred at his residence in Blenheim township on Friday, June 15, at 10.20 o'clock a. m., of James A. Guthrie, in his 57th year, after an illness of two weeks of rheumatic fever. Deceased was born on the farm on which he lived, and was very popular with a large acquaintanceship for his genial disposition. He was a member of Knox United Church and took a deep interest in all work connected with that organization. He was a son of the late Robert Guthrie, and is survived by one brother, Henry, of Paris Plains, and one sister, Mrs. Murdo McRae, south Dumfries. There was a large attendance at the funeral which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. J.W. Currie, while the pallbearers were: Messrs. A .E. Laurie, William T. Edgar, J. W. Currie, Morton Guthrie, M. M. Robson and Wm. Manson.


The Ayr News Jun 21 1928 pg 3

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• Name: Margaret W. Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340068

Margaret married James Allan "Allan" Edgar 28 Mar 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Edgar and Katherine Kirkwood Deans) was born CALC 4 Dec 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1930, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Smith Black
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Mrs. George D. Black Passes - A life dedicated to her family and God ended on Monday when death claimed Mary Smith Guthrie, widow of George D. Black, at her home on "Wilton Farm," Blenheim townline. The late Mrs. Black had been in indifferent health for some time and eventually succumbed to pneumonia following a fall in her home. Mrs. Black was a lifelong resident of the community and, in her prolonged span of nearly 84 years, she was a sterling example of the fine Scottish characteristics of Christian living and devoted motherhood. A daughter of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton, she was born on the farm now owned by her son-in-law, Ernest Cochrane, on the 9th concession. Her father was a Scottish pioneer in the district and her mother, though born near Ayr, originated from the same hardy race. These forebears could be best described as patriarchal families, for their descendants branched out through this community until they now number in the scores. In 1887 she was married to George D. Black, who predeceased her, a year and a half ago. The wedding took place at the farm home now owned by William Kinnaird, Jr., directly across the road from the farm where the couple spent the remainder of their days. This union was blessed with one son, George Inglis, who passed away a few years ago, and three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Cochrane (Margaret), Misses Elizabeth and Mary, residing at home. Working together and living the joys and disappointments of life together, Mr. and Mrs. Black found the years slipped by only too rapidly. But it was a divine blessing that two people so extremely happy should not soon be parted, and they enjoyed the singular distinction of celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary before Mr. Black's death. Originally Mrs. Black was a devout Presbyterian, one of the foremost members of Stanley Street Church in Ayr, but transferred her membership to Knox United when church union was consummated. Her intense interest in the missionary work of the church found an outlet in the Woman's Missionary Society, where her sustained efforts were rewarded with a life membership in the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary. In social life, she turned to the Ayr Women's Institute which benefited for many years by her unceasing efforts toward its advancement. For the most part, however, Mrs. Black found her life fulfilled in the home, and it was here that she could be found by her neighbors, happily regulating the tenor of her domain. By way of diversion, Mrs. Black became a profound reader and could ably discuss the works of many of the masters. In her death, the community mourns the loss of a woman whose every action bespoke the sterling qualities of the Scottish people who pioneered this district\emdash kindness, integrity, ambition, Christianity and determination. All of these virtues were component parts of Mrs. Black's character, and the impression left by her way of living is indelibly stamped in the minds of her scores of friends and neighbors as an example well followed. Besides three daughters, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. David B, Scott, Galt, and a brother, Morton Guthrie, Ayr. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held from her late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon, with service conducted by Rev. W. D. Goodger. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 18 1951 pg 2

Mary married George Douglas Black 9 Mar 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Black and Mary Edgar) was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1949, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 May 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215534
• Residence: 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1966, 52 Centre St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth married David Beattie Scott 26 Apr 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. David (son of John Scott and Mary Rutherford) was born 26 Jul 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1947, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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J. Morton Guthrie

AYR, J. Morton Guthrie of Ayr, died Saturday, at K-W Hospital in Kitchener. He was 88. He was born in South Dumfries Township and farmed in the Ayr area, for many years. He retired to Ayr, 24 years ago. He was a member and elder of Knox United Church for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Ayr cemetery board and the local curling club. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Olive Bell Marshall, on April 26, 1968 and by three sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Perrin of RR 3, Bright and six grandchildren. The body is at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home in Galt, where a service will be conducted Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Jan 1971 pg 23

John married Olive Bell Marshall 31 Mar 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of Peter Marshall and Sarah Jane Gillies) was born 25 Aug 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1968, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1905, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, United States

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• Name: Jane Guthrie Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27111
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jane married James William Cochrane 29 Dec 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Samuel Cochrane and Christina Turner) was born 27 Mar 1853, , Scotland; died 4 Nov 1920, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr Rural Telephone Company
• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
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• Residence: North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72737
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• 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
• Residence: 1933, Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Manson - Ayr

William Manson 70, well-known resident of this district and manager of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company, died early Monday at the Galt Hospital. He underwent an operation four weeks ago. Mr. Manson was a life-long resident of this district. He was born on the Kenneth McKenzie farm on the 10th concession of Blenheim, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson. Both his parents were born in this country of pioneer parents. He was married to Elizabeth Gourlay in 1885. Following his marriage he lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year and then moved to the farm now owned by Earl Sharpe, south of the village. He lived there for 32 years. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Manson came to Ayr where he occupied a prominent place, ever since in civic life. He was one of the founders of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company 30 years ago. He was one of the men active in the establishment of rural mail service in this district. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past ten years he had been on R.R. 1, Ayr. Mr. Manson was a councillor for three years and a director of the Ayr Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 14 years. Surviving are his widow, and four daughters.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

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William Manson Passes

Following an operation some four weeks ago, the death occurred in Galt Hospital on Monday of William Manson, age 77 years. He was born on the farm now owned by Kenneth McKenzie, 10th concession of Blenheim, being the eldest son of Adam Manson and Mary Guthrie, natives of Scotland. He was married March 18, 1885, to Elizabeth Gourlay, second daughter of Andrew and Jane Gourlay. Rev. Dr. John Thomson, minister of Knox Church, Ayr, was the officiating clergyman. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 18, 1935. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Manson lived on the 7th concession of Blenheim for one year. They then moved to the farm now owned by Erie Sharp, where they resided for 32 years, retiring to Ayr 21 years ago. He was the first mail carrier on R.R. 3, Ayr, and for the past 10 years he was courier on RR 1. He was manager of the Ayr Rural Company for 29 years. He was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF, serving at different periods as Noble Grand and District Deputy Grand Master. Mr. Manson was a member of Knox United Church and Parks Committee and a director of the Ayr Cemetery Company and Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He was also a member of Ayr Council for a three year term. In all, Mr. Manson had truly led an active and useful life, in which he gave freely of his time and talents to the community. Besides his widow, he is survived by four daughters: Mrs. David Hall, Blenheim Twp.; Mrs. S. D. Rendall, Toronto; Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Oshawa, and Mrs. R. B. Hill, Toronto; and two brothers, James of Ayr and David of Inglewood, Calif. He was predeceased by a son, Wyllie, and a daughter, Bessie W. Manson. The funeral took place from Knox United Church this (Wed.) afternoon following a short private service at his late residence. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 15 1939

William married Elizabeth Gourlay 18 Mar 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong) was born 13 Mar 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1944, East Whitby Township, Ontario Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1905, Souris, , Manitoba, Canada

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James Manson Passes

A native of the Ayr district, James Manson, died in Kitchener on Tuesday, in his 83rd year, following a brief illness which was culminated by a heart attack. He was born south of the village on the farm now owned by Erie Sharp, and early in life learned the milling trade at the Goldie Flour Mills in Greenfield. He pursued his trade in Souris, Man., for many years before returning here some 20 years ago. A few years later he removed to Kitchener. Surviving are four nieces: Mrs. David Hall, Blenheim; Mrs. S. D. Kendall, Toronto; Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Oshawa, and Mrs. H. B. Hill, Toronto. Funeral arrangements are being completed.

The Ayr News May 29 1952 pg 13

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342165

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MRS. A. DEANS

Native of South Dumfries Township Passes in Willett Hospital, Paris

The death occurred at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Friday of Mrs. A. Deans, Paris, after an illness of four or five months. For the three months previous, she had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. James Guthrie, and Mr. Guthrie, Greenfield. Mrs. Deans was a daughter of the late William Guthrie and Margaret Gemmell and was born in South Dumfries township.

Besides her husband, Anthony Deans, Paris, she is survived by two sons and two daughters; Mrs. Frank Darnley, Ajax; Mrs. James Guthrie, Greenfield; John, of Windsor, and Marshall, of Paris; also by one brother, Wyllie Guthrie, Paris.

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie, to the Ayr Cemetery and was largely attended. The services were in charge of Rev. J. N. McFaul, pastor of Paris Presbyterian Church, and the pallbearers were: Robert Guthrie, Paris; George Black, Paris; Wm. Guthrie, Paris; Edwin Kemkes, Branchton; Frank Darnley, Ajax, and James Guthrie, Greenfield.

The Ayr News May 10 1945 pg 6

Marion married Anthony Marshall Deans 21 Dec 1905, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Anthony was born 12 Oct 1878, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1953, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340757

Wylie married Jessie Drew McRuer 27 Dec 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of William McRuer and Elizabeth Gillam) was born 7 Jun 1886, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1957, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Sep 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340311

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340310

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• Name: Jean Edgar "Jennie" Kyle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338932

Notes:

Passing of Mrs. James K. Kyle

A lifelong resident of this district, Mrs. James K. Kyle of Spring Valley Farm, Drumbo, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, in her 72nd year.

She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James E. Black. South Dumfries. The late Mrs. Kyle was known to a wide circle of friends and was greatly admired for her homemaking qualities and devotion to 'her family.

She was an active member of Knox United Church, Ayr, the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary W.M.S., and the Blenheim - Dumfries Farm Women's Club. Mrs. Kyle was also a well-known horticulturist.

Surviving, besides her husband, are one son, Hector, Ayr; three daughters, Mrs. David Brown and Mrs. Richard Baxter, both of R.R. 3, Bright, and Jean, at home; and five brothers, George W. Black, Paris; Lloyd, Kincardine; G. T., Hamilton, and Robert J. and J. Marr, Strathclair, Manitoba; and 11 grandchildren.

The funeral service was held this (Wednesday) afternoon at the family residence with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Oct 8 1953 15

Jean married James Kingsburgh Kyle 24 Dec 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of George Kyle and Margaret Kingsburgh) was born 30 Mar 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1964, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie Kyle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340768

Bessie married John Kyle 22 Jun 1904, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of George Kyle and Margaret Kingsburgh) was born 12 Feb 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1949, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jul 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340304

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Robert E. Guthrie Passes

The death occurred at Willett Hospital, Paris, this (Wednesday) Morning of Robert E. Guthrie, of Paris, in his 76th year. The late Mr. Guthrie moved to Paris about five years ago after farming for many years on the place now owned, by his son, Wilbur Guthrie, near Paris. He was born in Blenheim Township, a son of the late Henry Guthrie and Esther Ritchie. Mr. Guthrie was a valued member and a former elder of St. Paul's United Church, Paris. Surviving besides, his wife, the former Margaret Smith, are two daughters, Ruth, at home, and Mrs. J. H. (Dora) Carson, Mt. Pleasant; a son, Wilbur, RR 2, Paris; three sisters, Mrs. Theo (Mary) Sayles, RR2 Paris; Mr. Thomas (Jean) Kelley and Miss Margaret Guthrie, both of Ayr. Seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 12 1961 pg 2

Robert — Margaret N. Smith. Margaret was born 1884, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1967, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Kelley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340610

Jean — Thomas Kelley. Thomas was born 25 Feb 1879, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1954, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Aug 1954, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340306

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-344439

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171965

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Miss Jean M. McRae of Ayr passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday evening, April 1, 1982. She was in her 80th year. A lifelong resident of the Ayr district, Miss McRae devoted her life to the needs of her family, her church and those around her. She was keenly interested in current events, both local and world-wide and was active in all aspects of women's work in the Knox Church as well as the Sunday School and the choir. Daughter of the late Murdo McRae and Agnes Guthrie, Miss McRae is survived by one sister Mrs. Douglas (Florence) Perry, RR 2, Paris and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Mrs. Mary Edgar in February of this year. Funeral service was held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday, April 5th with Rev. George Saunders officiating. Interment was made in Ayr cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 7 1982 pg 11

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171966

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Mrs. Mary E. Edgar passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 6th, 1982 after a lengthy illness. She was in her 75th year. Mrs. Edgar was a lifelong resident of the Ayr district. She was a member of Knox United Church and was active in the work of the U.C.W. and the Ayr Women's Institute. Prior to her marriage she was employed in the office of the Hecker H-O company for many years. Daughter of the late Murdo McRae and Agnes Guthrie, Mrs. Edgar is survived by two sisters, Jean McRae of Ayr and Florence (Mrs. Douglas) Perry of RR 2, Paris, and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband George Edgar in 1961. Funeral service was held at the Wm. Paris Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday, February 8th with Rev. George Saunders of Ayr officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Feb 10 1982 pg 11

Mary — George Edgar. George (son of Edgar and Matheson) was born 2 Jul 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1961; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Donella Perry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171910

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Mrs. Douglas Perry

Mrs. Douglas Perry of RR 2, Paris passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford on Wednesday, June 27th, 1984 at age 74. The former Florence McRae, she was born and lived all her life in South Dumfries Township. Florence was a daughter of the late Murdo McRae and Agnes Guthrie. She was the beloved wife of James Douglas Perry and dear mother of Mac of RR 2, Paris; Joyce (Mrs. Wm. Beemer) of Stoney Creek; Pat (Mrs. Clarence Jarvis) of RR 1, Tiverton; Ray of RR 2, Drumbo; Betty (Mrs. Robert Bowman) of Guelph; George of RR 2, Drumbo and Linda (Mrs. Donald Davidson) of RR 3, Ayr. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters Jean McRae and Mary Edgar acid brother and sister Andrew and Isabelle who died in infancy. She dedicated her 46 years of married Life to her husband and family and was a second mother and grandmother to many others who loved her. Florence was a life long member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Funeral service was held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris on Saturday, June 30. Rev. George Saunders of Knox Church, Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr cemetery. Pallbearers were Ian McRae, Neil McRae, Gordon McRuer, Robert Perry, John Schmidt and Don Treat. Flower bearers were her grandsons Mike Perry and Doug Perry.

The Ayr News 4 Jul 1984 pg 11

Florence married James Douglas "Douglas" Perry 1 Jun 1938, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. James was born 1914, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 17 Jan 2004, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340072

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William Wallace Edgar Dies

The death occurred at. Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday of William Wallace Edgar, Hit 3, Ayr, aged 70 years. Born in the Paris district, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar. He lived at Straticlair, Man., for many years, returning to this district about 20 years ago. In recent years he had resided with his cousins, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Black, North Dumfries-Blenheim townline. He was a member of Knox United Church here. Surviving are three brothers, John and James Edgar of Paris and Morton Edgar of London. Funeral service was held at Cumming's Funeral Home, Paris, today (Wednesday) with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated.

The Ayr News Jun 11 1959 pg 2

Occupation:
Threshing machine owned by Allan Edgar, while on his brother William T. Edgar's farm. Men in the photograph Allan Egard, Murdo McRae, Wallace Edgar, Morton Guthrie, John Edgar and Hunter Cassady.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339752
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elizabeth E. Black Elizabeth Edgar Black eldest (laughter of the late Georgo D. Black and Mary Smith Guthrie passed away at the Victoria Lodge Retirement Home, Ayr in her 97th year on March 27, 1985. She was born at Wilton Farm, RR 3, Ayr. where she lived all her life and contributed so much to her family. Elizabeth was a devoted and faithful member of Knox United Church, Ayr to which she gave loyal and sincere service her quiet and loving manner touched her family members and community friends alike as she gave of her self in service to them Elizabeth was the last surviving Charter Member of the Ayr Women's Institute. During her life she was a strong dedicated worker for the Bible Society and supporter of mission work_ She was predeceased by her brother George Inglis Black and her sister Margaret (Mrs. E Cochrane). She leaves her sister Mary Black; sister-in-law Mrs. George Inglis Black, niece Mary Donovan, nephews Alden, George and John Cochrane and their families. The funeral was held at Kipp Funeral Borne, Paris and interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Reverend George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated.


The Ayr News Apr 3 1985 pg 8b

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• Name: Margaret Wallace Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174495
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Margaret Cochrane

At her residence, Piper St., Ayr, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 1972, in her 82nd year, Margaret Wallace Black, beloved wife of Earnest A. Cochrane and dear mother of Mrs. Leslie (Mary) Donovan of Kitchener, Alden of Ayr, George, Mississauga and John of Brantford; sister of Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary Black, both of Ayr; eight grandchildren. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 11 Jury St., Paris, where service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m., interment in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Feb 1972 pg 23

Margaret married Ernest Alden Cochrane 29 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ernest (son of Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall) was born 13 Feb 1889, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1977, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341206

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George Inglis Black Passes

Lifelong Resident of Blenheim Township Had Suffered Prolonged Illness - Funeral on Monday

Following a prolonged illness, the death occurred at his residence, 9^th concession of Blenheim township, on Saturday evening at six o'clock of George Inglis Black, in his 54^th year.

Mr. Black was born on the home farm about one mile from where he resided and was well and favourably known in the community as a successful farmer and a good friend and neighbour. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and took a great interest in the affairs of the congregation.

He was married 21 years ago in June to Margaret Elizabeth Morton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Morton, Glen Morris, who survives, along with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Black, and three sisters, Misses Elizabeth and Mary, and Mrs. Ernest Cochrane (Margaret), all of Blenheim township.

The Funeral
There was a large attendance at the funeral, which was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The many beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Black was held.

The flower-bearers were: John Edgar, Paris; Lloyd Black, Kincardine; Norman Wallace, Glen Morris; Charles Robson and John Welsh. Those who acted as pallbearers were: George W. Black, Paris; T. Glen Black, Hamilton; Wm. G. Edgar, Reidsville; John W. Currie, Cameron Edgar and Peter L. Gourlay.

The Ayr News Oct 16 1947 pg 1

George married Margaret Elizabeth "Bessie" Morton 16 Jun 1926, Lucan, Biddulph Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Morton and Agnes Weir) was born 31 Mar 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Mar 1996, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339751
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mary A. Black Mary Annabelle Black, youngest daughter of the late George D. Black and Mary Smith Guthrie, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 1986. She was in her 86th year. Born at Wilton Farm, RR 3, Ayr, where she lived all her life, Mary was devoted to her family, friends and neighbours and contributed rnuch to her community. She was a member of the Townline Community Club and the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. Proud of her Scottish ancestry, Mary aroused others to appreciate their heritage especially since so many in this district had ancestors who pioneered here coming across the sea from Scotland. Mary was the founder of the Townline Scottish Night. She was a faithful member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and in her younger years a devoted Sunday School teacher. She was a valued member of Knox U.C.W. and a dedicated worker of the former Kate M. Thompson Missionary Society of Knox. She was predeceased by her brother George Inglis Black, and her sisters Margaret (Mrs. E. Cochrane) and Elizabeth Black. She leaves her sister-in-law Mrs. George Inglis Black, niece Mary Donovan, nephews Alden, George and John Cochrane and their families. The funeral was held on Saturday, February 15th, 1986, at Kipp Funeral Home, Paris and interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev-erend George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated.


The Ayr News Feb 10 1986 pg 11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119284

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• Name: Wyllie Manson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199247
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Epidemic: 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Influenza
• Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death of Wyllie Manson

Long ago we had exhausted the triple adjective phrase sad, sadder, saddest, in describing the inroads of Influenza and still those pathetic words continue to apply with increased significance.

Of all the sad cases in this community which we have been called upon to report in connection with the prevailing epidemic, perhaps the saddest so far occurred on Saturday, when a young newly married man in the person of Adam Wyllie Manson, who had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, was snatched from a sphere of usefulness in which he gave promise of more than average aptitude.

Though his case was viewed with alarm from the first, the outcome was in the nature of a shock, and the deepest sympathy of the entire community goes out to the disconsolate bride, father, mother and sisters.

Deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manson of Ayr, who had just transferred their homestead to Wyllie and moved into town. Under the circumstances his death creates a situation that will be difficult to adjust. What the solution will be time alone will determine.

Wyllie Manson, who was in his 27th year, was born on the farm on which he died. Two months before his death he married Miss Ella Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marshall.

From his boyhood the deceased was prominent in Sabbath school work, and at the time of his death was sec.-Treas. Of Knox United Sunday school, and was also an enthusiastic worker in other departments of the Church of which he was a consistent member. He was interested in agriculture and prominent n the Junior Farmers' club. In athletic sports he gave most attention to bowling and hockey.

Besides his wife, father and mother, the deceased is survived by five sisters. They are - Gladys, teacher at Plattsville, (who is ill with "Flu"), Bessie, St. Catharine's, Jean, Mary, Edna, and Stella, at home. The funeral, which took place to the Ayr cemetery on Monday, was well attended, and a wealth of beautiful flowers attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. J.J. Brown conducted the service, assisted by Rev. D. (?), Toronto, formerly pastor of Stanley St. Church, Ayr. The pallbearers were Messrs. Rolland Maeder, Filshie Cuthbertson, John Edgar, Wm. Marshall, David Hall and Alex Gourlay.

Ayr News Dec 19 1918 pg 1.

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Died In North Dumfries, on Saturday, December 14th, 1918, at 6 p. m. Adam Wyllie Manson In his 27th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 36, Con. 7, North Dumfries, on Monday, December 16th, at 2 o'clock p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

Adam married Elspeth Oliver "Ella" Marshall 7 Oct 1918, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elspeth (daughter of Stephen Marshall and Euphemia Jane "Jennie" Scott) was born 19 Mar 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1976, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gladys Armstrong Rendall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341930
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Gladys A. Randall Gladys A. Rendall, a native of Ayr, passed away in Toronto on Thursday, June 26th. She was in her 92nd year. Mrs. Rendall, the former Gladys Manson, was predeceased by her husband Stanley Rendall, a Plattsville native, who was an area continuation school inspector at one time in this area. Survived by a son Jack; three grandchildren; and two sisters Mary Cuthbertson of Oshawa and Stella Hill of Toronto. Predeceased by a brother Wyllie Manson and a sister Jean Hall. Private funeral service with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jul 2 1986 pg 12

Gladys married Dr. Stanley David Rendall 9 Aug 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Stanley (son of William Rendall and Agnes Anderson Love) was born 9 Jan 1896, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1967, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Guthrie Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72742
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Hall, Jean G. - After a lengthy illness, at the People Care Centre, Tavistock, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 1981, Jean Gutherie Hall, of Plattsville, in her 86th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late David Hall; dear mother of Hugh and Donald Hall, both of Plattsville. Also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Rendell and Mrs. Stella Hill, both of Toronto and Mrs. Mary Cuthbertson of Oshawa. Predeceased by two grandchildren, Jenifer and Gary Hall; one brother Wylie Manson and one sister, Bessie Manson. Rested at the Rumble Funeral Home, Princeton, from where the funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 pm. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery, Rev. H. Pillen of Plattsville United Church officiated.

New Hamburg Independent ep 2 1981 pg 31

Jean married David Hall 9 Jun 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Andrew Hall and Jane "Jennie" Gemmell) was born 5 Jul 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1969, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Edna Cuthbertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72743
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Filshie Cuthbertson - Mrs. E. Filshie Cuthbertson of Oshawa passed away at Oshawa General Hospital on Saturday, April 11th. She was in her 90th year. Born in Ayr she was the former Mary Edna Manson, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Manson. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a brother Wylie Manson and four sisters Mrs. David (Jean) Hall, Mrs. Stanley (Gladys) Rendall, Mrs. Hugh (Stella) Hill and Miss Bessie Manson. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. K.E. (Joan) Sprowl of Oshawa; grandchildren Kathryn of Beaconsfield, Quebec and David of Ottawa; great-grandchildren Kristine and Lindsey. Resting at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home, King St. E., Oshawa today (Wed.) from 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 25 1987 pg 10

Mary married Ernest Filshie Cuthbertson 9 Aug 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ernest (son of Robert D. Cuthbertson and Janet Stewart Filshie) was born 31 Dec 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1981, Oshawa, Ontario Co., Ontario; was buried 28 May 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72744
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Sudden Passing of Miss Bessie W. Manson Comes as Shock to This Community

The funeral of Miss Bessie Wilbur Manson, R.N., a former highly-esteemed resident of Ayr and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Manson, Bruce street, whose sudden death occurred at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut, on Sunday morning after a brief illness, was held on Tuesday afternoon from her parent's residence. Rev. J. W. Currie of Knox United Church conducted the services and interment was made in the family plot in the Ayr Cemetery. During the service a favorite hymn was sung by Messrs. E. C. Krantz, G. H. Lawrence, J. C. Swan and A. G. Watson. The pallbearers were: John Nunan, Wyllie Watson, Lachlan Arthur, James Edgar, Bertram Muma and Roland Maeder. The flower-bearers were Neil Ramsay, Jack Robertson, Donald Watson, Erie Sharp, Gordon Dalrymple, Robert Gladstone, Henry Elliott, William Hall, Richard McGrogan and James Smith. The many beautiful floral tributes banking and surrounding the casket included designs from the family, Alumnae Association, Stamford Hospital. Stamford, Conn.; The Ayr Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and many other lovely flowers from friends, relatives and neighbors. The large number of friends and relatives present testified in no small way to the esteem and love in which the deceased was held in this community. Those in attendance from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rendall, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. David Hall, Plattsville; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hill, Toronto; Miss Bessie Manson, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Armstrong, Miss Daisy Armstrong, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hall, Toronto; Miss Marion Vair, Henry Vair, St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Craig, Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. George Gourlay, Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Paris; Mrs. W. Edwards, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Douglas, Burford; Dr. and Mrs. Hazelwood, Toronto. A memorial service was held at the Funeral Home, Stamford, Conn., on Sunday afternoon, when many friends called to pay their last respects. The deceased was born on the Manson homestead, south of Ayr, and attended the Ayr Continuation School, going to Stamford about four years ago to enter the training school for nurses. On completion of the course, she became a member of the staff of the same hospital. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving are her parents and four sisters, Mrs. S. D. Rendall, Toronto: Mrs. David Hall, Plattsville: Mrs. E. P. Cuthbertson, Oshawa, and Mrs. H. B. Hill, Toronto.

The Ayr News Jun 29 1933 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199252
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Stella married Hugh Blacker Hill 26 Sep 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hugh (son of E. W. Hill and Ella O'Callighan) was born 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]