William Manson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251447
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gent
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

William — Jane Kay. Jane was born 1789, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1845, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211954329
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303420
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 32, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

John — Margaret Knox. Margaret was born 1811, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124967

Marion married Thomas Edgar 9 May 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of James Edgar and Jean Douglas Wallace) was born 13 Oct 1823, Dunlop, , Ayr, Scotland; died 20 Sep 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251450
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1901, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died At his late residence, North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10: 00 o'clock, A.M., Henry Manson, In the 74th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, March 1st, at 2.30 P.M. from his late residence, Lot 33, con. 7, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Henry married Margaret Findlater 12 Feb 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Findlater and Elizabeth Lyons) was born 26 Dec 1834, , Scotland; died 4 Jul 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1914, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64316
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Friday, July 15, Adam Manson, Aged 41 Years and 9 Months. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, from his late residence, at Two o'clock To-morrow afternoon, Sabbath, 19th [changed to 17th] instant, to the place of Interment in Stanley Street Cemetery, Ayr. Yours respectfully, Mrs. Manson. North Dumfries, July 16th, 1870.


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Adam married Mary Guthrie 14 Dec 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David Guthrie and Margaret Wyllie) was born 17 Sep 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Oct 1905, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251452
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251451
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183628870
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340597
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pump Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker

Notes:

785. Died. At Milton, on Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 1898, Robert Manson, Aged 61 years. The Funeral Will leave his late residence, Queen St., on Thursday, 27th inst., at 8 a.m., for the C.P.R. Station, to meet the 8.42 train. Interment at New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Funeral Card

Robert married Elizabeth Ann Beemer 25 Aug 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1856, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1904, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story, medical
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251439
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1910, Lincoln, Placer, California, United States

Notes:

Dr. John Manson, an aged California physician and an early day figure in mining camps along the Mother lode and ln Nevada, is dead here at the age of 80 years. He came to California in 1869 and settled at Grass Valley, where he practiced his profession. He removed to the Comstock lode during the boom days there and later came back to the Nevada county mining belt. Later he engaged in the raisin industry in Western Placer county, but some years ago resumed the practice of medicine here. He is survived by his widow and two sons, John Manson, Jr. of Lincoln and Dr. Morton Manson of Hayward.

Sausalito News, Volume 35, Number 11, 15 March 1919

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Death of Dr. John Manson

Dr. John Manson, of Lincoln, Cali., formerly of this section, where many relatives live, died on Feb. 28, in his 81st year. He was born at Galt and moved to California in '69. He never returned here, but kept up his connection by correspondence and otherwise, being a regular subscriber to the Ayr paper. He was genial, original and progressive. As a pioneer in his profession, he did good work in his adopted home. His wife, who survives him, is a sister of Mrs. Martha Guthrie, her maiden name being Annabelle Morton. Messrs. John A. and Wm. Manson are cousins of deceased.

Ayr News Mar 27 1919 pg 1

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THEY FLOCK TO TESTIFY
Witnesses Hurry to the Relief of the Railroad in the Martin Case

PAY THEIR OWN EXPENSES
Some Were Sent Passes With Not So Much as a Request to Attend

The case of George N. Martin against the Southern Pacific Railroad Company held the attention of Judge Daingerfield and a jury all day yesterday. The witnesses were all for the railroad. There was Mr. Weston, the conductor who put the plaintiff off the train at Towles station on the 2nd of August last, and who is still in the employ of the railroad company.

There was Mr. Towle, who owns the hotel at Towles station, and who is engaged in the lumber business there and ships a great deal of freight over the road. There was Mr. Shell, who is engaged in the malting business at Sacramento. He was a passenger on the train at time of the occurrence. He does a great deal of freighting over the road also. There was John Manson, a physician, who is engaged in the hospital department of the railroad at Towles. He is also engaged in the fruit business and does shipping.

There were Mrs. Dr. Manson and R.N. Manson, a son of Dr. Manson. The son is engaged in fruit-drying at Lincoln station.

Al of these happened to be at the station at Towles when the conductor put Martin off the train, all of them saw that Martin was lame and gave it as their opinions - all but the conductor and Shell - that he had stopped there for his health. They were unanimous on the point that there was no show of physical force on the part of the conductor in putting him off the train, but on the contrary that he assisted Martin across the tracks toward the railroad station.

Then there was Mr. Roos of the passenger department of the railroad, a part of whose business it is to smooth the way between the company and its injured and disaffected patrons. He testified that he had offered Mr. Martin, when he came to him and explained what he had suffered at the hands of the conductor, $50 and a new ticket to his destination in Sioux City with Pullman sleeping-car accommodation if he (Martin) would call it square. Mr. Knight also of the passenger department, testified to unimportant matters.

Conductor Weston told a plain enough story. He had asked Martin to write his name and the signature did not agree with that on the ticket. He allowed him to ride some time and got him to write it again, and still again, but the name was still unlike that on the ticket. Then he told Martin that he could not accept the ticket and unless he paid his fare he would have to leave the train. Martin, he said, called attention to the fact that he was a sick man and asked not to be put off at an out of the way station. He said if allowed to go on to Truckee he could secure identification, as he had done business with the Truckee Lumber Company. The conductor asked Martin if he would make any less resistance to being put off the train at Truckee than at any other point, and Martin insisted that he would object to being put off at any place short of his destination for which he bought his ticket. "I then insisted that he get off the train at Towles," said the witness. He stated that he had used no force, but assisted Martin across the track.

The cross-examination of the other witnesses by Mr. Delmas developed points of interest. For instance, Mr. Towle, Proprietor of the hotel of Towles station and a lumber-dealer, testified that he had been supplied with a pass by J.A. Fillmore, with a request that he come to San Francisco as a witness in this case. He was engaged in the lumber business and had considerable business with the company as a freighter.

"Does the company pay your expenses on this trip?" asked Mr. Delmas.

"No sir, I pay my own expenses."

Mr. Shell, engaged in the malting business at Sacramento, who was on the train and had to say that the conductor used no physical violence upon the lame man, made the same statement. He had come to the City on passes furnished him by the company four times on this case. He paid his own expenses all the time he said. He does a large freighting business with the company.

Dr. John Manson, practicing physician for twenty-nine years, who has something to do with the railroad hospital, also fruit grower and shipper, came on passes to testify and with his wife has been in the city since the 2nd of March paying his own expenses.

R.N. Manson, the doctor's son, received a telegram from Mr. Fillmore, saying: "This telegram, properly countersigned by the station agent, will be a warrant to all conductors to pass R.N. Manson to San Francisco, as witness in the Martin case."

Mr. Manson is engaged in the fruit-drying business at Lincoln, but this telegram was sufficient to cause him to take the next train for this city. Arrived here he found the case postponed, and hastened back to his business. Again summoned, he responded. He is paying his own expenses like the others.

The trial will be resumed this morning.

(Photo attached - George N. Martin, Who Was Ejected From a Southern Pacific Train Because the Conductor Did Not Approve of His Handwriting)

Manson, Dr - THEY FLOCK TO TESTIFY

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Pioneer Physician Dies

Dr. John Manson, one of California's pioneer physicians, died in Lincoln, February 28, aged 80 years. Dr. Manson was born at Galt, Ontario. Canada and removed with his family to California In 1809, settling in Grass Valley, the leading quartz mining town of Nevada county. After practicing there a number of years he removed to Virginia City, Ntv., remaining there through the booming days of the Comstock lode. From there he removed back to Nevada county and became physician to the famous Derbec and Malakoft gravel mines, located at North Bloomfield. After a residence at the aforementioned mining camp covering a period of ten years, he became Interested in the raisin industry and other fruit farming in Placer county, near Lincoln. Soon tiring of this he removed to Lincoln, where he resumed the practice of his profession to too time of his demise. Dr. Manson leaves to survive him his widow and two sous, John Manson Jr., of Lincoln and Dr. Robert Morton Manson of Hayward. He resigned the position of County Health Officer prior to his death. Dr. Manson was a splendid, good man.

Placer Herald, Volume LXVI, Number 33, 15 March 1919

John married Annabella Morton 8 May 1866, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Annabella (daughter of Robert Morton and Mary Smith) was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251440
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physician - Doctor - Dr.
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1900, Virginia City, Storey, Nevada, USA; physician
• Residence: 1910, Fresno, Fresno, California, USA

Notes:

Death of Former Resident - The following article from a Fresno, Cal., paper refers to the death of Dr. Peter Manson, a native of Ayr, and a first cousin of both Wm. And John Manson of Ayr:

Two paralytic strokes, one following a week after the other, caused the death last night of Dr. Peter Manson, one of the best known physicians and surgeons of Fresno County. Death took place at the Manson home on Kearney Avenue. Dr. Manson was 69 years old and a native of Ayr, Canada. He had lived in Fresno for ten years and had an extensive practice among residents of the city and county.

Dr. Manson was graduated in 1869 from the medical college at Ann Harbor, Mich. He first practiced in Grass Valley, Nevada County, but after several years went to Virginia City. He purchased the Manson Place in Fresno in 1888. However, he did not come here until 1904. A widow and four children survive. The sons are William, Robert and Guy Manson. The daughter is Hazel Manson. Dr. Guy Manson is chief surgeon at the county hospital.

The doctor was active in his practice until a short time ago. He was influential in city and county medical circles and had held the presidency of the Fresno County Medical Society.

Ayr News Jan 21 1915 pg 8.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251442
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124987P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114210
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1914, , Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1919, Desloge, St. Francois, Missouri, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114211
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1914, , Nebraska, USA
• Residence: 1919, Grant, Perkins, Nebraska, United States

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Demise of Robt. H. Manson

Passes away while en route to Ayr on a visit - The community was startled and grieved on Monday to learn of the death of Robert H. Manson of Grant, Nebraska, brother of our esteemed citizen, Mr. John A. Manson. About a month ago the deceased started on a motoring trip to Ayr, accompanied by his wife and daughter. On reaching Davenport, Iowa, where they visited with some friends for a few days, Mr. Manson was suddenly taken ill and had to be removed to the hospital, where he died on Sunday morning. The body was sent on to Ayr, arriving here by C. P. R. on Monday afternoon, accompanied by the family, also a brother, Mr. Wm. G. Manson of Deloge, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Johns of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Manson, who was in his 52nd year, was born, on the homestead near Ayr and went west some 30 years since, where he engaged in railroad work for a while, but was latterly in the service of a bank, and had visited here on several occasions in recent years, He was twice married, his first wife being Polly Johns of Ayr, who died at Grant, Neb., a few years later, and whose remains lie in the cemetery there. The present Mrs. Manson was a Mrs. Logan, residing in the west. The family started east on a joyous holiday trip, but the return home will naturally be saddened by the absence of the head of the family, once more illustrating the truth of the axiom ''Man proposes, God disposes." Three brothers and a sister survive. They are: John A., and Miss Bessie, Ayr, Wm. G., Deloge, Mo., and A. Lyon, San Barnardino, Can. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, the funeral taking pace from the old homestead, lot 33, con. 7, North Dumfries, and the service being conducted by Rev. J. J. Brown. The pallbearers were old neighbors and boyhood associates, viz. Messrs. John Cochrane, R. Morton, Jas. W. Hall, Geo. Guthrie, Arch. G. Watson and J. W. Henderson.

The Ayr News Jul 24 1919 pg 1

Robert married Mary Ann Amelia Johns 25 Apr 1899, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 23 May 1871, Dawlish, , Devonshire, England; died 21 Dec 1906, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; was buried 24 Dec 1906, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie J. Manson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114212
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Elizabeth J. Manson Passes

A lifelong resident of this community, Miss Elizabeth J. (Bessie) Manson passed away on Friday in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, where she had been confined recently. She was in her 96th year. Miss Manson was born on the Manson homestead in North Dumfries Township, just south of Ayr, a daughter of Henry Manson and his wife, Margaret Findlater. During her lifetime, she was a valued member of Knox United Church and various church organizations.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held on Monday at the home of her brother, John A. Manson, Ayr, the lone survivor. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated and interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: George Gillespie, Ernest Cochrane, J. Morton Guthrie, Peter Gourlay, Roy Findlater and Stuart Strachan.

The Ayr News Sep 17 1964 pg 2

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• Name: Lyon Manson
• Occupation: Phoenix, British Columbia; well driller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114215
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72766P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• 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; Prebyterian
• Residence: 1914, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

John A. Manson Passes In His 95th Year - Ayr's oldest resident, John A. Manson, passed away in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Friday evening, after a very brief illness. He was 94. Mr. Manson, who would have been 95 in April, was a lifelong resident of Ayr and district. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manson, he was born on the family homestead, now the George Gillespie farm, just south of Ayr. Mr. Manson's parents cleared the land and in 1932, the family celebrated the 100th anniversary of the farm. Mr. Manson married the former Ethel Anderson, and the couple farmed the land until moving to Ayr 25 years ago. Mrs. Manson's parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Ayr. Mr. Anderson operated a blacksmith business in the village from the present Ayr Auto Body building, which he built. He also built the house on the corner of Stanley and St. Andrews Streets where the Manson's lived. Mr. Manson was a director of the Ayr Cemetery Company since 1933 and the president since 1944. He was a member of the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church in Ayr. As well as being predeceased by his wife, his sister and only other relative, Miss Bessie Manson, passed away several years ago. Funeral service was conducted from the Manson home by Rev. Dr. David Gowdy of Central Presbyterian Church, Galt, on Monday afternoon. Interment followed in the Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Gillespie, Hugh Gillespie, Cameron Edgar, Robert Lovett and G. S. Dalrymple, all of Ayr and district, and Robert Anderson, Toronto.

The Ayr News Jan 23 1969 pg 1

John married Ethel Anderson 25 Nov 1925, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of John Anderson and Barbara A. Lambert) was born 5 Jul 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1962, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Sep 1962, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113820
• 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
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171840107
• Interesting: politics, business, insurance
• 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

Notes:

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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113821
• 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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

• Name: Ethel May Wolfe
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340599

Notes:

Mrs. William H. Wolfe

A native of this district, Mrs. William H. Wolfe, passed away in Toronto last Wednesday. The former Ethel May Manson, she was born on the farm just south of Ayr now owned by George T. Gillespie, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manson. Following her marriage, they lived for some years in Ayr, in the residence now occupied by Richard Gemmell. They later moved to Toronto, where Mr. Wolfe passed away some years ago. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. J. C. Goulet (Margaret) of Toronto. Funeral service was held in Toronto Thursday evening, with interment in Ayr Cemetery on Friday morning.


The Ayr News Mar 29 1956 pg 9

Ethel married William Harold Wolfe 7 Jun 1905, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. William was born 1881, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1945, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Aug 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Christine Goulet
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340601

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Mrs. Clarence Coulet Passes

Mrs. Clarence Goulet of Toronto passed away Saturday. She was 86. Born in Ayr, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Manson. As a young woman, she resided with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beemer at Drumbo. Upon marriage to Clarence Goulet, who survives, the couple took up residence in Toronto. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 20 Jul 1977 pg 9

Margaret married John Clarence "Clarence" Goulet 2 Oct 1926, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110476
• Residence: 1919, Lincoln, Placer, California, United States

Other Events:

• 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171854702
• Name: Jean Guthrie Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72742
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

• 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]