Laird

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25464

— . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-399033
• Misfortune: 19 Jul 1831, Gulf of St. Lawrence, , Canada; shipwrecked on the "Lady Sherbrooke", lost his wife, three children, two brothers and three sisters
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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AN OLD LANDMARK GONE.

Mr. John Laird, who died at his residence in Haysville, on the 22nd inst., at the ripe age of 80 years, was in many respects a remarkable man. His was indeed an eventful life. He was a good specimen of the pioneers of Canada these men who have made this country what it is. He was born near Letterkenny, County of Donegal, Ireland, on the 26th of December, 1798. He left Londonderry for Quebec on the ill-fated ship " Lady Sherbrooke," commanded by Capt. Gamble. The ship was wrecked on Bird Island, off the coast of Newfoundland. Out of 350 passengers 27 souls were saved. The Captain was afterwards tried and condemned to be hanged for wrecking the vessel for the insurance money. Mr. Laird was taken off the rocks by a coal vessel, having lost his wife, three children, two brothers and three sisters, and everything else, even to his very hat. He worked his way to New York, where he got employment in a hat establishment.

At the request of the late R. Hays, Esq. whose sister he afterwards married, he came to Ingersoll and took up a farm. Here he took a job of chopping, and had to purchase an axe on credit but with indomitable perseverance he set to work to hew himself out a home in the wilds of Canada. With the intention of still pushing his fortune he came to Wilmot in the year 1836, along with Mr. Hays the founder of Haysville. Here he took up a farm and prospered in worldly matter, but another affliction overtook him. He was deprived of the partner of his toils and trials. He was again alone in the world, having no children alive, but his unwavering determination bore him through his solitary life.

After a length of time, happening to visit Ingersoll, he got introduced to, the family of Henry Crotty, Esq., whose daughter he afterwards married, and by her he had one son and three daughters. He son is Joseph A. Laird, Esq., Deputy-Reeve of Wilmot, and his eldest daughter, who passed away five years ago, was the wife of Mr. John S. Brown, of McKillop, County of Huron. The next eldest is Mrs. Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth, the youngest being Mrs. H. Davis, of Wingham. he last great bereavement of his life, and the hardest trial of all, was the loss of the mother of his family, the aged partner of his declining years.. This happened three months before his own demise. Life had now no charms for him. He longed to follow. His wish was gratified he was attacked with gangrene and passed calmly away after a few days respected and regretted by all who knew him. Huron Expositor.

Galt Reporter 10 Jan 1879 pg 3

Misfortune:
"The worst disaster of the early nineteenth century was the wreck of the Lady Sherbrooke (1831) at Cape Ray with the loss of 239 persons"

Outrageous Seas. (2016). Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2016, from https://books.google.ca/books?id=shWPE-0vzVEC&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35&dq=%22lady+sherbrooke%22+ship+wrecked&source=bl&ots=xrW-W0NzqR&sig=oKPi7vg0XU38-OfX2-TD9cgvcw8&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiD7aPAyIfPAhWMNT4KHSfuCY4Q6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=%22lady%20sherbrooke%22%20ship%20wrecked&f=false

John — Esther Hays. Esther (daughter of Hays) was born Between 1801 and 1802, , Donegal, Ireland; died 11 Jan 1841; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Mrs. John Laird Bef 1831, , Ireland. Mrs. was born CA 1800, , Ireland; died 19 Jul 1831, Gulf of St. Lawrence, , Canada. [Group Sheet]

John — Rebecca Crotty. Rebecca (daughter of Henry Crotty, Esq) was born 1808, , Limerick Co., Ireland; died 17 Sep 1878, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216308
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

Samuel married Jane Gallagher , Ireland. Jane was born 31 Oct 1793, , Donegal, Ireland; died 23 Aug 1901, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105573P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1874, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

Maria married John Smith Brown 24 Mar 1869, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1838, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 8 Oct 1914, McKillop Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harpurhey Presbyterian Cemetery, Harpurhey, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Campbell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105574
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Jane — Dr. John L. Campbell. John (son of Duncan Campbell and Mary Jane Casemore) was born 30 Jun 1852, Missiner Township, , Ontario; died 16 Dec 1929, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of New Hamburg
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244850127
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31068P
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Marriage Contract: Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Business: 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joseph A. Laird - Merchant and Buyer, Shippier of all kinds of Grain, Flour, Seeds, etc.
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper

Joseph married Agnes Matilda Plumb 25 Jan 1871, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Robert Plum and Ruth Sangster) was born 4 Feb 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1934, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fanny Laird
• Name: Frances "Fanny" Davis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105575
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Frances married Henry Davis 19 Nov 1869, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Rev. William Davis and Mary Ann Reade) was born 4 Jun 1843, , Ireland; died 29 May 1922, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216496

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-100398
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

James married Eleanor "Ellen" Torrance 23 Dec 1851. Eleanor was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96058 
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

William — Elizabeth Torrance. Elizabeth was born Aug 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1901; was buried , Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96059

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• Name: Ann Jane Hays
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96065

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Former Haysville Resident Reaches Century Mark

(Lucknow Sentinel) Few there are, very few, who will live to be one hundred years of age. Few there are, possibly, who would wish to do so, unless, living could still possess for them some of the pleasures that it still holds for Mrs. Robert Hays, who on Monday celebrated her hundredth birthday.

In the comfortable home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Elliot, Mrs. Hays met hundreds of people on Monday. She shook hands with them, she talked with them, she laughed with them and she thoroughly enjoyed the day. She was quite excited over it all, as excited as a youngster waiting for Santa Claus. Seated at her side, while she met her callers, was her oldest living friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Courtney, of Kincardine, who is 81 years of age.

A highlight of this rarely occurring event was the presentation to Mrs. Hay of a birthday cake, by Lucknow residents, who were former friends at Seaforth. Adorning the cake were 100 candles, which were lighted at four o'clock on Monday afternoon when this group of friends called in a body. To Mrs. Courtney went the task of blowing out the lighted. candles and Mr. George S. Robertson had the honor of cutting the cake. Mr. Robertson and Mrs. Hays had a happy time for a few minutes as they recalled bygone days at Seaforth, where years ago Mr. Robertson delivered bread to the Hays home. Mr. McNab, another member of the circle of friends, first learned to know Mrs. Hays, under the same circumstances.

This past summer, Mrs. Hays enjoyed a motor trip to Seaforth with Mr. Hill to meet old friends and on Monday, when Mr. Hill called, she recalled the trip and expressed an eagerness to repeat the journey this coming summer. In reply to a remark by Mrs. McNab, about how well she looked, Mrs. Hay remarked, "Do I look well? You should have seen me 25 years ago!' she said. Those responsible for this fitting presentation were Mr. George S. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McNab, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murdie, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carnochan, Misses Elizabeth and Isobel Murdie, Mr and Mrs. J. W. Joynt and Mrs. Freeman.

Prior to her birthday and throughout the day messages of congratulations and best wishes poured in. Among the messages was a letter from Mayor A. D. Sutherland on behalf of the people of Seaforth. Mayor Sutherland is a brother of Mrs. Wm. Murdie. The home was a mass of cut flowers and potted blooms, the gifts of a host of admiring friends. A beautiful bouquet of roses was presented by the Village of Lucknow.

A continuous stream of visitors called on the old lady to personally extend felicitations. Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Ian MacRae received the guests.

Asked by the Sentinel, "How does it feel to be one hundred," Mrs. Hays paused for a moment and they made the witty reply, "Well I don't feel much change." Late in the afternoon the Citizen's Band serenaded the centenarian, and then went indoors to meet her and play a few numbers. Mrs. Hays enjoyed the music. She was a soloist in her younger days and even yet can sing quite sweetly and occasionally does.

Mrs. Hays is remarkably active and enjoys splendid health. She eats well and sleeps well and until a few weeks ago was able to, and enjoyed reading. She is now denied this pleasure though, as her sight is dimming. Her memory though failing somewhat, still serves her well. No doubt the day was a delightful one for Lucknow's oldest resident, but it was equally delightful for those who welcomed the opportunity of honoring this beloved lady and sharing the joy of the occasion.

It was at Ingersoll, on December 23rd, 1835, that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Laird, who came from the north of Ireland, were blessed with a little girl. They called her Ann, and it was she who has survived the marvellous transformation of a century to be spared to celebrate an event, the privilege of few, her one hundredth birthday.

It is somewhat of a coincidence, that it was in this same little Ingersoll home, that Robert Hays first saw the light of day four earlier, and years earlier, err many years, wedding bells were ringing for these two. The Laird and Hays families were lifelong friends, both in Ireland and upon coming to Canada. Haysville was named after Mr. Hays father who became first postmaster there in 1837.

For a time after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hays farmed near Seaforth, and later they moved to that town where Mr. Hays died a comparatively young man, when his wife was but forty.

Their early farm home is still in the Hays family and is a stone house which although nearly a century old, attests to the workmanship of the Murdock masonry. This house was built by the late John Murdoch, of Ashfield, and a brother of the late Steele Murdoch.

Mrs. Hays has been a resident of Lucknow for some thirty-five fears, coming here to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Elliott, and the late Dr. A. G. Elliott. One had only to visit the home on Monday to realize the circle of friends this lovely lady has formed during her life here, and that she may yet enjoy a long period of health, pleasure and comfort is the expression of good will on every tongue.

Mrs. Hays spent part of her girlhood days in the Haysville district where she is still remembered by many of the older people. Mrs. R. B. Puddicombe, of this town, who is now in her 88th year, has been a lifelong close friend of Mrs. Hays since their early days. The late Joseph K. Laird, a former reeve of New Hamburg, was a cousin of the Lucknow centenarian.

New Hamburg Independent 1 Jan 1936

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Districts Only Centenarian Passed Away Saturday

Mrs. Robert Hays Passed Away Saturday Morning In Her 101st Year - Had Been In Feeble Health For Some Time Funeral Was On Monday To Greenhill Cemetery.

Within four months of her 101st birthday, Mrs. Robert Hays, formerly Ann Jane Laird, passed away about 8 o'clock on Saturday morning at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. A. G. Elliott of Lucknow. In her passing this village loses one who has been held in high regard during a long residence here, and this area loses its oldest resident.

On December 23rd last, Mrs. Hays celebrated her one hundredth birthday and was duly and fittingly honored by the village and her friends at that time. The occasion seemingly was the crowning achievement of a long and estimable life. Since then she has been confined to bed for a greater part of the time and for the past month only a stalwart heart has kept life in the frail body of this district's only centenarian, On Saturday morning she peacefully passed away after a month, when each night it was believed, she could not live until morning.

Mrs. Hays was born near Ingersoll. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Laird were of Irish birth. After her marriage to Robert Hays (the two) families having been friends of long standing) the young couple took up farming near Seaforth, later moving into that town to reside. Mrs. Hays was left a widow sixty years ago. For upwards to two score years she has lived in Lucknow.

The funeral service was held privately on Monday afternoon, with only a few intimate friends present. Her pastor, Rev. C. H. MacDonald had charge of the service, assisted by Rev. J. H Geoghegan, Interment was in Greenhill cemetery with G. S. Robertson, Wm. Murdie, W. W. Hill. Wm. MacKenzie. G. H. Smith and J…

Lucknow Sentinel 3 Sep 1936

Ann — Robert Alexander Hays. Robert (son of Robert Hays and Eleanor "Ellen" Torrance) was born 31 May 1832, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1878, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maitlandbank Cemetery, McKillop Twp, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216311
• Occupation: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1895, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; grocer

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Occupation:
Living with brother James

John married Mary J. Blanchard 4 Sep 1895, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 1859, Kenson, Norfolk, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

John — Mary Jane. Mary was born 1842, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167666

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123530P
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1901, Irvin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died: at Berlin, on Tuesday, October 15th, 1901, Ruth R. Laird, Dearly beloved daughter of Mrs. J.A. Laird. The Funeral: Will take place from her mother's residence, Irvin Street, Berlin, on Friday, Oct. 18th, at 11 o'clock, a.m., to St. George's Church, New Hamburg, thence to New Hamburg Cemetery for interment, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card
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The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Laird, Irvin street, will regret to learn of the death of her daughter, Miss Ruth Laird, who has been an invalid for several years, which took place on Tuesday evening. Although suffering great pain she bore it with true Christian fortitude and her death, while not unexpected, will be sincerely regretted. The members of the family were present at the time of her death. The funeral will take place on Friday morning from her mother's residence on Irvin street to the depot, when the remains will be taken to New Hamburg on the 10.59 train for burial.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 17 Oct 1901, p. 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123531
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123532
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31071

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96058
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Passed Away In Toronto

After suffering from a stroke for the last two years, Mrs. William Ainlay passed away Saturday morning last at her home 51 Margueretta Street, Toronto. Deceased was born in Haysville 76 years ago being a daughter of the late James Laird. When a young girl the family. moved to Brussels, and on Dec. 12th, 1875, Cymanthia Jane Laird was united in marriage to William Anilay, who died 6 years ago. The family resided in Brussels until 23 years ago when they moved to Toronto. Deceased is survived by her two sons, William L., of Niagara Falls, and Roy V., of Toronto, who has cared for his mother through all her sickness. The late Mrs. Ainlay is also survived by her step-mother, Mrs. James Laird in Detroit, and 7 brothers, S. W. Laird in Lacombe, Alta., J. A. of Desbarats, Algoma; S. H. James, J. W., and Harry all of Detroit, and Hilton in St. Thomas; and three sisters, Mrs. Constable, London; Mrs. Meldoo, Detroit; and Mrs. Calder of Beaverton. A service was held at the home in Toronto on Sunday evening, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Hanna, an old Morris Township, boy, and the body was brought to Brussels on Monday for burial, A Service was held in Melville Church, and the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Fowler, pastor of the church. Interment was made in the family plot in Brussel cemetery. The pallbearers were: A.C. Backer, L. Eekmier, J. Wilton, N. F. Gerry, J. Olver and K. Ferguson. Among the relatives who attended the funeral were her two sons, and S. H., J. W. and Harry Laird all of Detroit, and Mrs. Janet Ainlay and two daughters, Mrs. Kearns and Mrs. Copland, all of Harriston. The family feel very grateful to Dr. Wm. Graham, now of Toronto, and former well known doctor in Brussels for his many calls on their mother, during her long illness. The bereaved have the symapthy of a large circle of friends in Brussels

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202216
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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MRS. FRANCES CONSTABLE DIED IN WINDSOR TODAY

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Constable, former resident of London, died today at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. F. P. Leushner, 219 Josephine avenue, Windsor. She. was in her 84th year.

Born at Hagersville [Haysville], Ontario, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Laird, Mrs. Constable had resided in this city for many years. She had lived in Windsor during the past four months.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. E. DuVal, city, and Mrs. Leushner, of Windsor; two sons, D. L. Constable, Toronto, and L. E. Constable, of Niagara Falls, N.Y.

The remains will be brought by train to London tomorrow and will rest at the A. L. Chapman funeral home until Monday morning. Funeral rites will be held in Centennial United Church Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. G. N. Hazen and Rev. W. B. Craw will officiate. Interment will be in Seaforth Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202217
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1882, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; cheesemaker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202218
• Residence: 1861, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-395262
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passed Away in Toronto. - Last Friday morning Miss Rebecca J. Laird, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Laird, of Brussels, passed suddenly away at her home in Toronto. The body was brought to Brussels Saturday morning and interment was made in the family plot at the Brussels Cemetery. Rev. J. P. Mcl.cod conducted the service and the pallbearers' were D. C. Ross, G. R. Weller, A. Strachan, N. F. Gerry, J. Hewitt and A. R. Currie. Deceased was born in Haysville, Ont., and when a small child. came with her paents to Ainlayville; afterwards Brussels. Some 40 years. ago deceased went to London where for 25 years she was matron at the Asylum, afterward going to the Hamilton Institution and later to Mimico. Several years ago she retired and lived with her sister, Miss Annie Laird, at Toronto. Besides this sister she is survived by one brother, James, of Detroit, and another sister, Miss Francis, in Edmonton. All were present at the funeral along with Mrs. (Dr.) Elliott) and Miss Elliott, of Lucknow, the former being a cousin of the deceased. The older citizens will remember the Laird family and extend sympathy to them.

The Brussels Post 13 May 1925 pg 8

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• Name: Annie Laird
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202863
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-395264
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Catherine Ella Mark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202858
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Catherine — William Manley Mark. William (son of Samuel Mark and Martha Illingworth) was born 8 Nov 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1969, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-395263
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216313
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216314
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216315
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216316
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216317
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada Presbyterian