Donald McRae

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171831

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Donald Macrae was born on the Black Isle, Ross-shire in January 1762 and died on 02 April 1833. A Donald Macrae was buried in Petty Old Churchyard 1833 aged 71: this is likely to be him. At the time of his marriage he was a tenant farmer at Torgorma(i)g, near Redcastle. In 1833 there is a reference to Donald Macrae being a tenant farmer at Culcabock, Inverness and son and heir to Alexander Macrae, a farmer of Wester Kessock. At the Black Isle Episcopal Chapel at Arpafeelie, Knockbain parish on 09 December 1791 he married Isabel Young (of the same parish). She was born in September 1774 and died on 10 December 1813 and she is believed to have been closely related to Murdo Young who edited "The Sun" newspaper in London. Following Isabel's death, Donald married Catherine Grant in the Inverness-shire parish of Croy & Dalcross on 09 or 11 December 1817: she was born in October 1796 and died on 30 March 1844. When Donald and Catherine's first three children were born, the family were living at Galcantray (a farm near Cawdor, Nairn): their last three children were born in the village of Culcabock (now part of Inverness). At the time of the 1841 census the family were living at Culcabock though Donald had died by that time: present were Donald's widow Catherine aged 40 who was a female servant, Alexander a tailor apprentice aged 15, Ronald aged 12, Margaret aged 10 and Catherine aged 8.

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Donald — Isabel Young. Isabel was born Sep 1774; died 10 Dec 1813. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella McLean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73669
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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Died, At her late residence, in Ayr, this, Thursday, afternoon at Two o'clock, Isabella McRae, Relict of the late John McLean, aged 68 years. Funeral, On Saturday, at Two o'clock, p.m. to the place of interment, Ayr. Ayr, July 30th, 1868.


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Isabella — John McLean. John was born 1779, of, Scotland; died 5 Oct 1848, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Murdoch McRae
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44163P
• Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada

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ANDREW McRAE, farmer, South Dumfries, was born where he now resides, 30th Nov., 1848, and is a son of Murdoch and Ann McRae, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to Canada in 1835, and settled on the farm above mentioned, which consists of 100 acres of well improved land. The father died 22nd March, 1861, and the mother on 30th August, 1877. Andrew, our subject was married 29th Sept., 1871, to Isabella Robinson, who was born in the County of Waterloo, in May, 1847. She was a daughter of John and Isabella Robinson, the former of whom was a native of England, and the latter of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. McRae, who are members of the Presbyterian Church, were born two boys and two girls, viz., Isabella Y., Murdoch and Ann (twins), and John D. Mr. McRae has a substantial common school education, and has been so far blessed with prosperity in life. He has a nice comfortable home, and is happy with his little family gathered around him in peace and love.

\bThe history of the county of Brant, Ontario: containing a history of the county: its township, cities, towns, schools, J. H. Beers & Co. Warner, Beers & Co.

Murdo married Ann McPherson 27 May 1835, Croy & Dalcross Parish, Inverness, Scotland. Ann was born CALC 30 Dec 1806, , Scotland; died 30 Aug 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132572
• Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Adjuster
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Robert — Clarissa Daniels. Clarissa was born 1825, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158796P
• Residence: 1849, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
• Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Customs Inspector
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1887, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; collector of inland revenue
• Occupation: 1887, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Excise Tax Collector

Notes:

AXTELL, NEB., Nov. 24th, 1888.

DEAR SIR, From the tenor of your note requesting my early recollections of the township of Beverly, it would seem you infer that I am a Beverlonian. Such is not the fact. My father moved from Copetown co Dumfries and settled on a farm near St. George, in what year I am unable to say. Nevertheless, it was there that on the 25th of November, 1829, I first saw the light, but although not born in Beverly, I was reared within sight of her towering pines and had more friends and relatives within her borders than in Dumfries. I have always been highly pleased with Mr. Cornell s letters to the papers previous to the series he has recently contributed on the Town ship of Beverly, and if I can be of any assistance to him in his laudable enterprise, 1 am happy. Although not personally acquainted with him, I knew his grandfather and have frequently been in his church and heard him tell his hearers the way they should go. So far as the Copes of Copetown go, I probably know less about them than Mr. Cornell. I certainly know more of their early history since reading his letters than before.

I was much pleased at Mr. Holcomb s description of that queer old pedagogue, Solomon P. Thayer. He was my first teacher, and the house in which he taught was a log building, perhaps fifteen feet square, with a fireplace that would hold at least half a cord of wood, and was used not only as a school room hut as a kitchen, dining room and sleeping room also. He was what now-a-days would be called a crank. Sometimes he would get off his base altogether. At such times he would adjourn the school, and meander about the country talking to himself, as harmless as a goose and with just about as much sense. On one of these occasions he came to our house and said to mother, " The Lord commanded me to come and tell you to fry me three eggs." Of course an order from such high authority was promptly attended to. And yet withal he was in many respects a good teacher, and numbers of young men who afterward he came quite famous, came long distances to attend his school ; among them were E. B. Wood, late chief justice of Manitoba ; Donald McLean, late revenue collector of Guelph ; Dr. Picton, Brown and others.

As I am now speaking of teachers, I cannot stop until I say something about another. When Mr. Holcomb, Sr., was preparing to move to Canada, Mrs. Holcomb, accompanied by her son, preceded him, stopping for a time with Ambrose Clemens, a relative. I cannot tell what year it was, but Mr. Holcomb, jr., " Johnnie " he was then called, will know when I tell him that whenever anybody inquired his age, the inevitable reply was " free years old last auger." The school house was just across the road and the district sadly in need f a teacher. Mrs. Holcomb was persuaded to teach the school, and let me say right here that for all the education I have which has ever been of any practical use to me, I am indebted to Mrs. Holcomb. Cobb s Spelling Book, Dayboll's Arithmetic, and Kirkham's Grammar, come to think of it, perhaps I had better omit the Grammar. She had the most executive ability of any person I ever saw, man or woman. If a boy six feet high transgressed the rules, she would talk to him so that in five minutes he would feel like sinking through a hole in the floor and pulling the hole in after him. After they moved on to the farm called the " Squire Murray place," the people again urged her to continue to teach the " young idea how to shoot." A large room which had been used as a summer kitchen was fitted up and she taught there one or two terms. And this reminds me of an other man, and a Beverly man, too, that ought to revere the memory of Mrs. Holcomb when she taught our school. A boy named Albert Smith, whose father lived on the farm now owned by James Sager, attended. He was a cripple and walked on crutches. After they moved to the farm the distance was too great, and he could not go. Almost everybody in that section knew that Mr. Holcomb always kept a good many horses and many know that he sometimes traded horses also, and Mrs. H. felt so much interested in the crippled boy that she prevailed upon her husband to loan him a pony, so he might ride to school, which he did for the entire summer. He is still living in Beverly, near Troy, if I am not mistaken. I sincerely hope Mr. Cornell may succeed in getting out his hook and reap as rich a reward pecuniarily as I know he will from the gratitude of his fellow-townsmen.

Always yours,

R. M. COPE.

Donald married Agnes Matilda Keachie 5 Jan 1849, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of James Keachie and Elizabeth Susan Buchanan) was born 3 Dec 1821, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1893, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella McPhail
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9708
• Residence: 1848, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
• Residence: 1851, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

Isabella married Daniel McPhail 16 Jun 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel was born 17 Sep 1820, Stamford, Delaware, New York, United States; died 16 Oct 1887, Bathgate, Pembina, North Dakota, United States; was buried , Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158801P
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252027
• Residence: 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

John married Agnes L. "Nancy" Somerville 2 Aug 1858, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251051
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Name: M. Y. McLean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251064
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1866, Cornwall, Stormont Co., Ontario, Canada; Cornwall Freeholder Newspaper
• Residence: 1866, Cornwall, Stormont Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Murdo Young McLean (February 7, 1848 \endash January 19, 1916) was a Canadian newspaper publisher and political figure in Ontario. He represented Huron South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 and in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal member.
He was born in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, Canada West and educated in Ayr. McLean was editor and publisher of the Huron Expositor, previously known as the Seaforth Expositor; he purchased the paper in 1870 with his brother Alan. He served on the town council for Seaforth, also serving as reeve, mayor and as a member of the public school board. McLean was secretary-treasurer for the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company and the South Huron Agricultural Society. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1908 by-election held after the death of Benjamin B. Gunn and then reelected in the general election later that year. In 1911, he was defeated for the federal seat by Jonathan Joseph Merner. He died of heart failure in Seaforth in 1916.
His grandson Andrew Young McLean later served in the House of Commons and was also publisher for the Expositor which remained in the McLean family until 1982.

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Murdo married Jenny Smith 25 Dec 1866, St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jenny (daughter of John Smith and Sarah Isabella Veitch) was born 1840, St. George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1881; was buried , Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251076
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Notes:

Allan along with his brother Murdo founded the Huron Expositor.

Allan — Sarah Smith. (daughter of John Smith and Sarah Isabella Veitch) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251089
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78997

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• Name: Isabella "Bella" Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134982P

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Died, In Blenheim, on Sabbath evening, the 26th inst., at 6 o'clock, Isabella, Beloved wife of Robert Lillico, Aged 34 years and 8 months. You are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., at ten o'clock. a.m., from her husband's residence, Lot 5, 11th Concession, Blenheim, to the place of interment, at Knox Church Burying-ground, Ayr. Blenheim, July 27th, 1874.

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Isabella — Robert Lillico. Robert (son of Douglas Lillico and Elizabeth Taylor) was born 31 Mar 1831, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Mar 1901, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44079P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Ann married John Armstrong 12 Feb 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Ebenezer Armstrong and Jane Douglas) was born 28 Aug 1831, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; was christened 2 Sep 1831, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1913, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116614
• Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Catherine married Thomas Robson 1 Mar 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of John Robson and Isabella Laurie) was born 16 May 1839, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1921, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Chesterfield, United Cemetery, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136122P

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ANDREW McRAE, farmer, South Dumfries, was born where he now resides, 30th Nov., 1848, and is a son of Murdoch and Ann McRae, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to Canada in 1835, and settled on the farm above mentioned, which consists of 100 acres of well improved land. The father died 22nd March, 1861, and the mother on 30th August, 1877. Andrew, our subject was married 29th Sept., 1871, to Isabella Robinson, who was born in the County of Waterloo, in May, 1847. She was a daughter of John and Isabella Robinson, the former of whom was a native of England, and the latter of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. McRae, who are members of the Presbyterian Church, were born two boys and two girls, viz., Isabella Y., Murdoch and Ann (twins), and John D. Mr. McRae has a substantial common school education, and has been so far blessed with prosperity in life. He has a nice comfortable home, and is happy with his little family gathered around him in peace and love.

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Died In South Dumfries on Tuesday, April 20th., 1897, at 8: 00 o'clock, P.M., Andrew McRae Aged 48 years, 4 months and 21 days. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, the 22nd. inst. at 2: 00 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr^.

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Andrew married Isabella Robson 29 Sep 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of John Robson and Isabella Laurie) was born 14 May 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1922, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132574
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Donald married Margaret McDougal "Maggie" Cranston 24 Sep 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Alexander "Alex" Cranston and Marion Dickie) was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132575
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

In Galt, yesterday morning, of consumption, Ellen, eldest daughter of Robert McLean, Esq., aged 17 years.

Galt Reporter Sep 20 1867 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140987
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Robert married Alice Jane Truman 19 May 1875, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. Alice was born 1854, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cassie McLean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140988
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141054
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141055
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141056
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158799
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1876, Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; land surveyor

Notes:

James Keachie McLean

By K.A. McLean (Mrs. J.K. McL., 26 Rideau Terrace, Ottawa)

Mr. Jas. K. McLean was born at Galt, Ont., in December 19th, 1851, and died suddenly on May 25th, 1913, on the Sarcee Reserve, near Calgary, Alta., where he had commenced his season's work for the Department of Indian Affairs. He held the position of surveyor for the Department of Indian Affairs, Ottawa.

Mr. McLean received his early education at Dr. Tassie School, Galt, and served his apprenticeship with the late Hugh Wilson, of Mount Forest, and passed his final examination on April 8th, 1876, Charles Booth served the first year of his apprenticeship with Mr. Wilson, and the remaining time with Mr. McLean.

Mr. McLean served with the surveyors in the North-West Rebellion of 1885. A photograph of fourteen of the surveyors taken in 1885 at Winnipeg includes the following: -

T.R. Hewson, Peterborough; Lewis R. Ord, Thessalon; J.F. Garden, Meaford; H.C. Denny, Toronto; C.E. Wolfe, Ottawa; A.F. Cotton, Ottawa; C.F. Miles, Walkerton; F.W. Armstrong, Orillia; T. Kains, Lindsay; H.B. Proudfoot, Clinton; Edgar Bray, Oakville; Thos. Drummond, Montreal; J.K. McLean, Elora; Chas. McGrath, Ottawa.

Three children survive: Donald R. McLean, Calgary; Salina A.K. McLean, Ottawa; Agnes M. McLean, Ottawa.

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His wife: Katherine Anne McDiarmid
b. 13 Nov 1851 ON
d. 19 Feb 1947 Elora, ON
m. 19 Dec 1876
buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park

Their children:
1-Selina Anne McLean
b. 5 Oct 1877 Mt. Forest, ON; d. 22 Dec 1961 Fergus, ON
buried Woodlawn Memorial Park
2-Agnes Matilda McLean
b. 21 Aug 1879 Mt. Forest, ON; d. 4 Jul 1974 Fergus, ON
buried Woodlawn Memorial Park
3-Kathleen Louise Keachie McLean
b. 7 Dec 1885 Elora, ON; d. 29 Aug 1886 Wellington, ON
4-Donald Roy McDiarmid McLean
b. 23 Jan 1888 Elora, ON; d. 5 Dec 1944 W. Vancouver, BC
buried Ocean View Burial Park in Barnaby, BC

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178046
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178047
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251937
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; barrister

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178050
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252052
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171845

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MISS ANNIE LILLICO - Another Member of Pioneer Family Called to Her Reward - Another esteemed member of one of the pioneer families of this community passed to her reward on Tuesday in the person of Annie McPherson Lillico, aged 75 years, following a short Illness which commenced on Wednesday night of last week. Miss Lillico was born on the 11th concession of Blenheim township, on the farm now owned by Douglas R. Lillico, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillico. She resided in that neighborhood until 1917, when she removed to her late residence on Hall street, Ayr. She was a valued member of Knox United Church and for over half a century was a teacher in the Sabbath School. It is safe to say that hundreds of persons in the community, now grown to manhood and womanhood, learned their early catechism under the kindly and faithful guidance of this diligent teacher. For many years she was a member of the King's Daughters' Mission Auxiliary, being president for a lengthy term. Her attention and time was also much given to other similar church organizations, along with the Upper Canada Bible Society. Deceased is survived by one sister, and two brothers, viz.: Elizabeth Lillico, Murdo and Douglas R. Lillico, all of Blenheim township. The funeral takes place from Knox United Church this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 17 1935 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171846

Notes:

Elizabeth T. Lillico

Native of Blenheim Township Passes on Wednesday, February 6, in Her 84th Year

The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Hall, Blenheim township, on Wednesday, Feb. 6^th, of Elizabeth T. Lillico, in her 84th year. Miss. Lillico had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hall for the past nine years.

She was born and lived most of her lifetime on the farm now occupied by Melvin Sherk, Blenheim township. Miss Lilliico, who was a daughter of the late Robert Lillico and Isobel McRae, was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by two brothers, Murdo Lillico and Douglas Lillico, and one sister, Miss Annie Lillico. She was a valued member of Knox United Church and took a great interest in the work of the congregation. Miss Lillico was a member of the King's Daughters' Auxiliary for almost 60 years.

The Funeral.

The funeral on Friday afternoon was attended by many friends and relatives. Rev. J. W. Currie was in charge of the service and interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Alex McRae, Andrew Stockton. Thomas Robson. Richard Baxter, David Mitchell and Rufus Davidson.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1946 pg 1

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171847

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MURDO McRAE LILLICO

Community Loses Prominent and Public-spirited Citizen in His. 78th year

After an illness of a few weeks; there passed away on Friday, January 21st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deans Cochrane, Murdo McRae Lillico, in his 78th year.

Born in Blenheim township, a son of the late Robert Lillico and Isabelle McRae, He farmed where Hugh Guthrie now resides until removing to Ayr some six years ago..

A lifelong member of Knox United Church, serving in various branches of the work, he was a member of Session and acted as clerk of that body for many years.

Mr. Lillico belonged to Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.P., and was a director of Ayr Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company for over 30 years.

Surviving is his widow, the former Margaret Gourlay a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Main (Isabelle), having predeceased him some 12 years. Also surviving is sister, Miss Elizabeth Lillico, Blenheim. township.

The Funeral

The funeral took place Monday, January 24th, with a private service at the house at 1: 30 attended by close relatives, At the church, members of the Session met as a body and acted as flower bearers. Vernon Ventham. kindly sang "The City and the Foursquare" Rev. R. A. Steed conducted the services assisted by Rev. Richard D. D., of Toronto and Rev. J. W. Currie. The pallbearers were: P. L. Gourlay, Murdo McRae, J. W. Maus, F. R. McGrogan, Hugh Guthrie and Richard Baxter. Internment took place in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 27 1944 pg 1

Murdo married Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Gourlay 28 Dec 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Gourlay and Jane Armstrong) was born 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1947, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Aug 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44455P

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DOUGLAS LILLICO

Prominent Blenheim Farmer Passes Away Tuesday Night After Brief Illness

The death occurred on Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock of a well-known and highly-esteemed resident of Blenheim township in the person of Douglas Lillico, 10th concession, in his 67th year. Deceased was taken ill on Friday night with heart trouble and other complications, and his condition gradually grew more serious until death intervened.


He was born on the farm on which he died, known as the Lillico homestead, being the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillico. He took an active interest in all matters pertaining to the betterment of the community and was known as a successful and progressive farmer. In May, 1909, shortly after its organization, he was elected a director of the Ayr Rural Telephone Company, a position which he had held ever since.

Deceased was a valued member of Knox United Church and for the past eleven years was a member of the board of trustees. Previous to that time, he had served on the board of managers. Fraternally, he was a member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F. Mr. Lillico was a good citizen, of exemplary habits, and his many fine qualities won him the respect and esteem of a host of friends and acquaintances. Deceased is survived by the following four daughters, his wife having predeceased him nine years ago: Mrs. Andrew C. Hall, Blenheim; Mrs. Deans Cochrane, North Dumfries; Mrs. Robert McRuer, Blenheim, and Mrs, Robert G. Brown, North Dumfries. Also surviving are one sister, Elizabeth Lillico, and one brother, Murdo Lillico, both of Blenheim. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 1 1936 pg 6

Douglas married Agnes Elizabeth Edgar 21 Jun 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall) was born 28 Apr 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1927, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jun 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312341
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Anna McDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312342
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Anna — Dan S. McDonald. Dan was born 1862; died 1945. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312343
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171968

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Funeral of Miss Jean Armstrong

The funeral of the late Miss Jean Armstrong, who passed away on Tuesday, took place from the W.O. Ball Funeral Parlor this (Wednesday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The service was in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie.

The late Miss Armstrong was a daughter of the late John Armstrong and Ann McRae. She was born near Ayr in the vicinity of Greenfield. Earlier in her life she was associated for many years with an insurance company in Winnipeg, but had lived retired prior to her demise in Chesley. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dan McDonald (Annie) and Mrs. I. Monkman (Janet), both of Chesley.

The Ayr News Aug 30 1951 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60121

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FUNERAL OF MISS ARMSTRONG

The funeral of Miss Margaret Armstrong, Ripley, who died in her 69th year on Saturday night at Kincardine Hospital, took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Currie officiated, and the pallbearers were: Murdo McRae, Alex McRae, M. M. Robson. Murdo Lillico, George Stockton and R. A. McRuer, all of Ayr. The father of the deceased was the first teacher of the Reidsville school. She was born in Ayr and lived here a short time.

The Ayr News Sep 10 1942 pg 6

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• Name: Isabella Thomson Peacock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171974

Isabella married James Andrew Peacock 1 Nov 1911, Ashfield, Huron Co., Ontario. James was born 1877; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mac Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338950

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Passing of M. M. Robson - The death occurred in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Monday, April 27th, of Murdo McRae Robson, North Dumfries Township, in his 76th year. Mr. Robson suffered a stroke some three weeks ago, after which he was removed to the hospital. Born in Blandford Township, near Bright, he took up farming in this district some 43 years ago, where he had since resided, Mr. Robson was well and favorably known to many friends. He was a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of the Ayr congregation. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Helen Laing, Mr. Robson is survived by three sons and one daughter, as follows: Thomas, Charles and Donald, all residing near Ayr, and Mrs. Emerson McDonald, Ayr; also by four grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Thursday, April 30th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 30 1953 pg 15

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Murdo M. Robson

AYR - A retired farmer, Murdo (Mac) McRae Robson, 75, of RR 1, Ayr, died Monday in the K-W Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Robson was born in Blandford Township, Oxford County. He was Presbyterian. His wife survives. Mr. Robson was born Dec. 19, 1877. Also surviving are three sons, Thomas, Charles and Donald of Ayr district and one daughter, Mrs. Emmerson (Janet) McDonald of Ayr; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Ball Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Duncan Farris officiating. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1953

Murdo married Helen Eliz Laing 19 Sep 1906, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 1875, Kirkwall, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 1954; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Young Stockton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171900

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Funeral of Mrs. C. Sheldon Stockton

Private funeral service for the late Mrs. Charles Sheldon Stockton was held Saturday at Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, followed by a public service at Knox United Church, Ayr. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated at both services, assisted at the church by Rev. A. M. Manson, Drumbo. Ian McRae sang "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were: Robert McRuer, Andrew C. Hall, Robert Kennedy, John T. Kennedy, Douglas Perry and Kingsburgh Kyle. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Mrs. Stockton, whose maiden name was Isabella McRae, was in her 88th year and a lifelong resident of the district. She was a valued member of Knox United Church and a charter of the Kate M. Thomson Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, George of South Dumfries and Andrew of Ayr; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Jeanette) Holder of Blenheim Township and Mrs. Fred (Jean) Fox of London, and a brother, Alex McRae of Ayr.

The Ayr News Apr 21 1960 pg 2

Isabella married Sheldon Charles Stockton 27 Feb 1895, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Sheldon (son of Andrew H. Stockton and Charlotte Rachar) was born 8 Oct 1867, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1939; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341300
• Residence: 1926, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171916

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At Rest McRae In South Dumfries Township on Wednesday, March 1, 1950, in his 75th year, Murdoch McKenzie McRae Beloved husband of Marion Agnes Guthrie, and father of Jean, at home, Mrs. George (Mary) Edgar, Ayr, Mrs. Douglas (Florence) Perry, South Dumfries. Funeral Resting at his home where service will be held on Friday, March 3, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Ontario. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Murdoch married Marion Agnes Guthrie 27 Nov 1902, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Robert Guthrie and Jane Manson) was born 9 Dec 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1956, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Aug 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171854
• Residence: 1922, , China

John married Flora Millar Matthews 19 Aug 1909, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Flora was born 1880, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died 26 Jun 1959, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jun 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171872

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Rev. A. R. McRae - Prominent Minister Succumbs After Protracted Illness

After a prolonged illness, the death occurred at his home, 141 West Colborne street, Brantford, early Saturday afternoon of Rev. Andrew Robson McRae, for the last eight years minister of Balfour Street United Church, West Brantford. Rev. Mr. McRae was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1912, after being graduated from Queen's University, Kingston, and during an active and very successful career as minister in the Presbyterian and, subsequently, United Church of Canada he served in charges at, Kintyre, Ont., East Oxford and Blenheim, Glenmorris and Brantford. He became a minister of the United Church at the time of union. Rev. Mr. McRae, who was in his 51st year, was twice married, his first wife, who was formerly Miss Rachel McRuer, predeceased him in 1922. He leaves to mourn his loss his sorrowing widow, whose maiden name was Isobel McCormick; three sons, Donald, Neil and Andrew, all at, home; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Mrs. Sheldon Stockton, Ayr; Miss Annie McRae, Ayr; Murdo McRae. Ayr; Rev. Dr. John McRae, BA., B.D.. D.D., of Toronto. formerly President of Shantung University, Tsinah, China; and Alex. McRae, Ayr. For some three or four years past Rev. Mr. McRae had not enjoyed the best of health, but had carried on his pastoral duties faithfully until a little more than a year ago, when he was compelled through illness to relinquish his more active work. He bore his suffering with characteristic patience and Christian faith. His loss will be a severe one not only to his family and congregation but to the ministerial ranks of Brantford and to the United Church, in the councils of which, particularly in the Hamilton Conference, Rev. Mr. McRae was active. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from his late residence, West Colborne street, Brantford, where a private service was held at 2 o'clock, followed by public service, at Balfour United Church. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery, where many Ayr friends and relatives had gathered to pay their list respect s. The pallbearers were fellow ministers of the Brantford Presbytery.

The Ayr News Jul 13 1933 pg 5

Andrew married Rachel Gillam McRuer 22 May 1912, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of William McRuer and Elizabeth Gillam) was born 18 Jul 1883, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1922, Glenmorris, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Isabel Elizabeth McCormick 4 Aug 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabel (daughter of Robert McCormick and Elizabeth Hill Gurney) was born 1880, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1955, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Morris Cemetery, Glen Morris, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171875
• Residence: 1954, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Alexander T. McRae Passes

A well-known and highly respected Ayr resident, Alexander Thomas McRae, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Saturday. Mr. McRae, who was 79 years of age, had been in ill health for some time. He was born on the 6th concession of South Dumfries on December 3, 1888, a son of the late Andrew McRae and Isabel Hobson McRae. He farmed the family acres until 13 years ago when he retired into Ayr, at which time the farm passed into the hands of his son Ian. Mr. McRae was a valued member of Knox United Church where, over the years, he served in many capacities including the office of elder. He was also a member of the choir for many years. Mr. McRae was a lawn bowler, and was affiliated with the local club. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Catherine Kennedy, are two sons, Murray of Denfield, Ont., and Ian of South Dumfries; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Mackie (Jessie) of Ayr, and twelve grandchildren. Funeral service was held on Tuesday from Knox United Church, conducted by Rev. D. E. Willis. Temporary entombment was made in Ayr Cemetery Chapel.

The Ayr News Feb 15 1968 pg 9

Alexander married Catherine May Kennedy 1 Dec 1920, Princeton, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. Catherine was born 20 May 1893, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1975, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]