John Henderson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251500
• Occupation: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland; blacksmith
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland

John — Christian Hope. Christian was born 1805, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died Bef 1861. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58096
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millwright
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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James W. Henderson, 85, Passed Away Friday

The Ayr community was saddened, by the loss of one of its oldest and most respected ettlarms on Friday night in the death of James William Henderson, in his 80th year. The Mr. Henderson was born in this village and spent his long lifespan here where he developed many friends among several generations.

With his passing, the family name originated here by his father, Richard Henderson, passes with him. He was the last surviving descendant of this pioneer Scotsman who skillfully shod horses in the days when Ayr was young.

Variously a blacksmith, livery operator and an official in the old Hilborn hockey stick factory in former years, Mr. Henderson lived retired during the latter part of his life From his gracious residence on Northumberland street, he walked down town every day for the mail until recently, and never failed to pass the time of day with the old friends he encountered.

It must have been a matter of great personal satisfaction to Mr. Henderson that he was never forgotten by natives of Ayr who returned to visit after having left this village in years gone by Always they called on him to reminisce on the days long before the turn of the century, when men Mr. Henderson's generation were developing this village.

A son of Richard Henderson and Margaret Hope, the deceased learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop next door to the Henderson residence, where Sherk Sales & vice is now located. Later he was associated in a thriving livery stable business with the late John Wyllie, directly across the street on what is now the Hugh Clark property. Some years later Mr. Henderson accepted a ranking position with the Hilborn company, situated on the present site of Greenwood Park, which he retained until the factory ceased operating about 25 years ago.

In younger life Mr. Henderson was an athlete of note, indulging in most of the team sports which emblazoned , the name of Ayr across the sporting scene in the 80s and 90's He excelled in hockey and soccer in that lively era when players started and finished the game without substitution. As time passed along, he became interested in curling and bowling and for years was a member of both local clubs.

His popularity in social and fraternal circles was indicated by the fact that he member of both the Aru Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was also a member of the Paris chapter, Royal Arch Masons.

He attended the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and and following union, Knox United Church.

On Sunday evening members of Ayr Lodge paid last respects at Masonic rites held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Wor Bro John Kanmacher.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, conducted to Rev J. W. Currie. The profusion of floral offerings bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Henderson was held in the community.

Pallbearers were G. S. Dalrympie, James Swan, R. E. Maeder, George H. Lawrence, James D. Patterson and John H. Dance Interment made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 6 Oct 1955

Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

Richard married Margaret V. Hope 26 May 1856, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Margaret was born 19 Mar 1833, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 25 Jul 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jul 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132521
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland

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• Name: Janet Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251570
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Prsbyterian

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Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

Janet married James Scott 7 Mar 1870, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James was born 1830, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251568
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1921, , California, USA

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Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58103
• Residence: 1841, Susanfield, Roxburghshire, Roxburgshire, Scotland
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Demise of Archibald Henderson - A pioneer of this village in the person of Archibald Henderson passed away at the residence of his nephew, Mr. J. W. Henderson, Northumberland Street, on Sunday, July 31st, in his 87th year. The deceased was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and came to Ayr in 1856, where he worked with his brother, the late Richard Henderson, for some years as a blacksmith. Later he went to California and engaged in mining for some years. Subsequently he resided here for 35 years. Mr. Henderson was a Conservative in politics and an honorary member of the Masonic Order. One brother (John) resides in California. Two nephews and three nieces also survive. They are: Arch Henderson, Toronto; J. W. Henderson, Ayr; Misses Bessie and Margaret Henderson, Ayr, and Mrs. Fry, Chesley. Interment was made in the cemetery here on Tuesday, the funeral being private.

Ayr News Aug 4 1921 pg 10

Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251571
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251569
• Immigration: Jul 1856, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "John Bright" at New York City, July 1856

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341489

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Died In Ayr, on Tuesday, December 7 1943 Margaret Isabella Henderson in her 87th year. The Funeral (Private) Will take place from her late residence, Northumberland Street, on Thursday, Dec. 9th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Lifelong Resident Passes

Miss Margaret Isabella Henderson Had Resided In Ayr for 86 Years


After an illness of but ten days, the death occurred at her home here on Tuesday morning at 1.30 o'clock of Miss Margaret Isabella Henderson, Northumberland street, in her 87th year.

Miss Henderson was born in Ayr, being a daughter of the late Richard Anderson and Margaret Hope Henderson. She resided in this village the whole of her long lifetime and naturally witnessed many changes.

Of a kind and friendly disposition, Miss Henderson had a host of friends, by whom she was held in high esteem. She was a great lover of flowers and in the summer months spent much time in her garden.

She was a member of the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and after the union attended Knox United Church. Surviving is on brother, James W. Henderson, Ayr. The funeral, which will be private, will take place from her late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Dec 9 1943 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251507
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58099
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208615

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121416
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Ayr, on Monday, July 13th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., Janet, (Nettie) Third daughter of Richard and Margaret Henderson, aged 25 years and four months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, Northumberland St., on Tuesday, 14th inst., at 5.30 o'clock, p.m., to the Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, July 13th, 1891

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• Name: Mary Moffat Fry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58100
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker

Mary married Frederick Fry 19 Jan 1910, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick was born 1868; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; public service, life story, business, sports
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58101
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery man - livery stable
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Town Clerk

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James W. Henderson, 85, Passed Away Friday

The Ayr community was saddened by the loss of one of its oldest and most respected citizens on Friday night in the death of James William Henderson, in his 86th year. The late Mr. Henderson was born in this village and spent his long lifespan here, where he developed many friends among several generations.

With his passing, the family name, originated here by his father, Richard Henderson, passes with him. He was the last surviving descendant of this pioneer Scotsman who skillfully shod horses in the days when Ayr was young. Variously a blacksmith, livery operator and an official in the old Hilborn hockey stick factory in former years, Mr. Henderson lived retired during the latter part of his life. From his gracious residence on Northumberland street, he walked down town every day for the mail, until recently, and never failed to pass the time of day with the old friends he encountered. It must have been a matter of great personal satisfaction to Mr. Henderson that he was never forgotten by natives of Ayr who returned to visit after having left this village in years gone by. Always they called on him to reminisce on the days long before the turn of the century, when men of Mr. Henderson's generation were developing this village.

A son of Richard Henderson and Margaret Hope, the deceased learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop, next door to the Henderson residence, where Sherk Sales & Service is now located. Later he was associated in a thriving livery stable business with the late John Wyllie, directly across the street on what is now the Hugh Clark property. Some years later Mr. Henderson accepted a ranking position with the Hilborn company, situated on the present site of Greenwood Park, which he retained until the factory ceased operating about 25 years ago.

In younger life Mr. Henderson was an athlete of note, indulging in most of the team sports which emblazoned the name of Ayr across the sporting scene in the '80's and '90's. He excelled in hockey and soccer in that lively era when players started and finished the game without substitution. As time passed along, he became interested in curling and bowling and for years was a member of both local clubs. His popularity in social and fraternal circles was indicated by the fact that he was a member of both the Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was also a member of the Paris chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He attended the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and, following union, Knox United Church. On Sunday evening members of Ayr Lodge paid last respects at Masonic rites held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Wor. Bro. John Kanmacher.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The profusion of floral offerings bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Henderson was held in the community. Pallbearers were: G. S. Dalrymple, James Swan, R. E. Maeder, George H. Lawrence, James D. Patterson and John H. Dance. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 6 1955 pg 9

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• Name: Archibald Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121505
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drug Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1918, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Manager Nation Drug and Chemical Co.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195348
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1937, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elizabeth Henderson Dies - The death occurred in Galt on Friday of Elizabeth Hope Henderson, Northumberland St. She was the youngest daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Henderson, and was a sister of Miss Margaret and James W. Henderson. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie and pallbearers were: A, L. Easton, A. M. Cochrane, A. M. Rice, G. H. Lawrence, A. G. Watson and Dr. Ward Woolner.

The Ayr News Feb 4 1937

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73221

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Died, In Ayr, on the 21st inst., at 9 P.M., Richard Henderson, Aged 1 Year and 7 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, the 23rd Instant, at 1 o'clock P.M., from my residence to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Yours Truly, Richard Henderson. Ayr, March 22nd, 1878.


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