Mary Jane Elder

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• Name: Mary Jane Hodgson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195555
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Death of Mrs. Hodgson, Sr.

Died - In North Dumfries, on Saturday, Jan. 13th, 1923, at 8 a.m., Mary Jane Elder, relict of the late Thos. Hodgson, in her 72nd year.

Deceased was born in Oneida, Haldimand County, where she lived all her life until coming to Ayr about 14 years ago. She married in 1870, her husband predeceased her by a year all but two days. Mrs. Hodgson had been ill for some time, but had previously enjoyed good health. She was a member of the Methodist denomination and lived a Christian life, doing unto others as she would that others should do unto her. The interests of a large family and household duties claimed the major portion of her attention, but all good works had her sympathy and co-operation.

She is survived by six out of seven members of her family, all of whom were greatly attached to their mother. They are: John J., Ayr; Peter and Thomas, Winnipeg; Jos. Lethbridge; George, Regina; and Mrs. W. F. Clark, Greenfield. A sister, Mrs. E. H. Hicks, is also living.

The funeral took place on Monday from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Wm. F. Clarke, Greenfield, to the Ayr cemetery. Rev. Alf Yeoman conducted the service. The pallbearers and minister were the same as those officiating at the funeral of deceased's husband, the former being Messrs. Adam Douglas, J. W. Hunt, Jas. King, W. A. Ramsay, Wm. Bain and R. G. Lindsay.

Ayr News Jan 18 1923 pg 8

Mary — Thomas Hodgson. Thomas was born Mar 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 1922. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73852
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer - farm
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1950, McRae St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death Of John James Hodgson

John James Hodgson, a resident of Ayr and district for over fifty years, died early Friday morning, March 3, at his home on McRae Street. The late Mr. Hodgson had been in failing health for some time but was able to be about until his sudden passing. The deceased was born in Oneida township, Haldimand county; the eldest son of the late Thomas and Mary Hodgson. He had farmed, north of Ayr since 1903. Following the destruction of their home by fire last winter, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson took up residence in the village. He took a very active interest in community affairs, and served three terms as a councillor. Widely read in agricultural matters, he devoted his attention to the raising of good livestock. He was married in Ayr, March 9 1914, to Agnes Clark Bell. Mr. Hodgson was a devoted member of Knox United Church, giving unstintingly of his leadership in Sunday School and missionary work, having been superintendent of the former Methodist Church Sunday School for several years. Besides his widow, surviving are: two sons, R. Oscar, of Blenheim, and John W., of Belleville; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Howell (Evelyn) of Branchton, Mrs. Wm. Underwood (Isabel) of Ayr and Mrs. George Fowler (Mary) of Galt; two brothers, Thomas and Peter, of Winnipeg, and three grandchildren. - The Funeral - The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, with the Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Jain Ennis, Joe Barberis, Arthur Underwood, Henry Bechtel, Clare Douglas and G. S. Dalrymple.

The Ayr News Mar 9 1950 pg 1

John married Agnes Ruth Clark 9 Mar 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Charles Clark and Isabella Matilda Shupe) was born 26 Sep 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Nov 1979, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Name: Harry Hicks Hodgson
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122122P
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 79th Overseas Battalion, Service #152460
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 1st Battalion

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• Name: Jean Noble Clark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338084

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Mrs. Wm. F. Clarke - The death occurred Monday afternoon in Willett Hospital, Paris, of Jean N. Hodgson, beloved wife of Wm. F. Clarke of Paris, formerly of Ayr. The late Mrs. Clarke, who was in her 53rd year, was born in Oneida Township, Haldimand County, the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hodgson. Mrs. Clarke was a member of the United Church. She was a resident of Ayr and vicinity until moving to Galt seven years ago, where she resided two years, later moving back to Ayr until taking up residence in Paris three years ago. Besides her husband, deceased is survived by one daughter, Marian, at home; and five brothers, John of Ayr, Peter and Thomas of Winnipeg, Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, and George of Regina. Her twin brother, Harry, was killed in the World War. The funeral service will be held at her late reside 14 Dumfries St., Paris, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 30 1937 pg 6

Jean married William F. Clark 30 Dec 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Charles Clark and Isabella Matilda Shupe) was born 12 Jan 1877, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1967, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried 27 May 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary — George Fowler. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Evelyn Ruth Howell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338679
• Residence: 1950, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Lloyd Howell

Mrs. Lloyd Howell of Northumberland Street, Ayr, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, February 3rd. She was in her 72nd year. Born in Ayr, she was the former Evelyn Ruth Hodgson, a daughter of the late John Hodgson and Agnes Clark. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Mr. and Mrs. Howell operated a farm north of the CPR tracks, east of Northumberland Street in Ayr for many years. Today much of their former farm is covered with homes and businesses. Mrs. Howell had worked in the office at Best Foods and later at Sherk Sales and Service before retiring. Beloved wife of Lloyd Howell, dear mother of Ross and his wife Dianne of Guelph and Bill and his wife Sandy of Kitchener; loving grandmother of Bradley, Edward, Laura, Cathy and Rick; dear sister of Oscar Bell of Blenheim, Jack Hodgson of Belleville and Mrs. William (Isabel) Underwood of Ayr. Predeceased by a sister Mary Fowler. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service will be held today (Wed.) at 1: 30 p.m. Rev. George Saunders of Ayr will officiate. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 6 Feb 1991 pg 14

Evelyn — Lloyd Herbert Howell. Lloyd was born 1915; died 5 Dec 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1991, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabel M. Underwood
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337991
• Residence: 1950, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Isabel — William A. "Bill" Underwood. William (son of Arthur Jabez Underwood and Adelaide Mary "Addie" White) was born 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 2003, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Dec 2003, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]