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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Adam Gray was born 1822, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275701
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. of Scotland

    Adam — Sarah Hutchison. Sarah was born 1833, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Feb 1854, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Agnes Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 May 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1922, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Robert Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Sep 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Jane Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Dec 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Feb 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Alice Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Adam Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Agnes Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1859, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1922, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 9 Feb 1854, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434814
    • Name: Mary Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73129P
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, April 15, 1925, at 5.45 a.m. Mary Gray Beloved wife of Alexander Edgar In her 71st year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot 32, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Friday, April 17th, at 2 o'clock. p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Funeral Card

    Mary married Alexander Edgar 25 Mar 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall) was born 27 Apr 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mabel Marion Adelaa Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1883; died 1884; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Mabel Grace Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. Thomas McKenzie Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1980, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried 31 Dec 1980, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. William Gray Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Feb 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 13. Elizabeth Hutchinson Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Agnes Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 16 Apr 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 May 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1922, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Anderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141524P
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland

    Agnes married James Thomas Anderson 25 Mar 1884, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. James was born Abt 1855, of, Elma Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Robert Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 14 Jul 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Sep 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141549
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland


  4. 5.  Jane Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 17 Dec 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Feb 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141544
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland


  5. 6.  Alice Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275707
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland


  6. 7.  Adam Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born Sep 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275708
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland


  7. 8.  Agnes Gray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Adam1) was born 1859, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1922, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127925918
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-473949

    Agnes — James Thomas "Thomas" Anderson. James (son of William Anderson and Ellen Scott) was born CALC 11 Nov 1854, King Twp. York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1914, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. James Elgin Anderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 31 Jul 1896, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 15. Roy Anderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1898, Atwood, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Mabel Marion Adelaa Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 1883; died 1884; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145245


  2. 10.  Mabel Grace Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 21 Feb 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434840
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145246

    Notes:

    In North Dumfries, on Friday morning, the 27th ult., Mable Grace, infant daughter of Alexander Edgar, aged 6 months and 6 days.

    Galt Reporter Sep 3 1886 pg 8


  3. 11.  Thomas McKenzie Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 5 Jun 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1980, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried 31 Dec 1980, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73130
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Machine Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Thomas McKenzie Edgar of Dearborn. Michigan passed away on Sunday. December 28th. He was in his 94Th year: Mr. Edgar was born on the former Gaides farm. Alps Road. Reidsville. He moved to Detroit in 1923 where he was employed as a pattern maker with major automotive companies. Predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Baxter, also a sister Elizabeth Edgar and a brother William G. Edgar. Surviving are three sons Alex of Dearborn, Michigan, Richard of Los Angeles, California, and Hugh of Tucson, Arizorta; and two daughters Mrs. Roland (Betty) Mniece of Dearborn, Michigan and Mrs. Richard (Mary) Schmidt of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Resting at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home, Galt, today (Tues.) from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jackson of Knox's Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


    The Ayr News Dec 29 1980 pg 7

    Thomas married Mary Lillico Baxter 19 Apr 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Richard L. Baxter and Elizabeth Douglas Lillico) was born 2 Nov 1889, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1939, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Jan 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Alexander James Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Feb 1917; died 13 Oct 2001, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 12.  William Gray Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 27 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Feb 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73131
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1973, Colquhoun St., Ayr, Waterlo Region, Ontario

    Notes:

    William G. Edgar Passes

    A lifelong resident of Ayr and district, William G. Edgar, Colquhoun Street, Ayr passed away early Monday in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was in his 83rd year. Mr. Edgar Was born in North Dumfries Township on the century farm now owned by his son Alex Edgar. He was a son of the late Alex Edgar and Mary Grey. Married in 1918 to the former Alice Mae Vietch, the couple farmed at RR 1, Ayr until retiring to Ayr in early 1953. in June, 1968, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Edgar was a member of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, and had served as an elder. He was a member of the Ayr Masonic Lodge No. 172; had served on the board of directors of Ayr Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company; also on the Ayr Cemetery Board. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Alex, of RR 1, Ayr, Hugh, London and Robert, Montreal; three daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Scott) Chatham, Jean (Mrs. William Stager) Mississauga and Marjorie (Mrs. Robert McLeod) RR 4, Galt; one brother, T. McKenzie Edgar of Dearborn, Michigan and one sister, Miss Elizabeth Edgar, Toronto; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral service was conducted today (Wed.) at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, at 3: 00 p.m. Rev. R. A. Jackson officiated. Inter-ment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Buck, Gordon Marshall, Cameron Edgar, Robert McLeod. Clifford Scott and William Stager. Flower bearers were grandsons.


    The Ayr News Feb 22 1973 pg 2

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

    William married Alice Mae "Mae" Veitch 19 Jun 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Robert James Veitch and Margaret Ann McAllister) was born 17 Aug 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1985, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1985, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Dorothy Gray Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Jean V. Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 19. Dr. Hugh Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Alexander McAllister "Alex" Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Mar 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 21. William Robert "Robert" Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 22. Marjorie Mae Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1929, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 13.  Elizabeth Hutchinson Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 26 May 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434897
    • Name: Bessie Edgar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198851P
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteriaan

    Notes:

    Elizabeth H. Edgar Passes

    Elizabeth Hutchison Edgar passed away in Toronto General Hospital on October 11th. A former resident of Ayr and Galt, Miss Edgar was a daughter of the late Alex Edgar and Mary Gray. She made her home for the past several years at Julia Greenshields Memorial Home. Toronto, but had maintained a residence in Galt. Miss Edgar was formerly a church choir member and ardent worker of Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church. She also took a great interest in the Waterloo Historical Society. Surviving are a brother T. McKenzie Edgar of Dearborn, Michigan., several nieces and nephews. A brother William Gray Edgar of Ayr predeceased her. Funeral and committal services were conducted at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, on Wednesday. Dr. James H. Williams of Glenview Presbyterian Church, Toronto, officiated. Interment in family lot at Avr Cemetery.


    The Ayr News


  6. 14.  James Elgin Anderson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Adam1) was born CALC 31 Jul 1896, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Donegal Cemetery, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127925937
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74571

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Thursday, January 31st, 1907 at 3.15 o'clock p.m. James Elgin Anderson (Third Son of Thomas and Agnes Anderson) Aged 10 years and 6 months. The Funeral Will leave the family residence, Donegal, on Sunday, February 3rd, 1907, at 2.30 o'clock, p.m. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. Service at the house half an hour earlier. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card


  7. 15.  Roy Anderson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Adam1) was born 1898, Atwood, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-473947
    • Occupation: 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker

    Roy married Florence McCullum 17 Jan 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Clarence McCullum and Anie Kleinsteuber) was born 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Alexander James Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 18 Feb 1917; died 13 Oct 2001, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340181

    Notes:

    Alexander James Edgar - Word has been received of the death of Alexander James Edgar at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan on Saturday, October 13, 2001. He was in his 85th year. Mr. Edgar is survived by his sisters, Betty Mniece and Mary Schmidt and by his brothers Dick and Hugh Edgar. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Tuesday, October 23 at 1: 30 p.m. Reverend Fred Hagle of Knox United Church officiating.

    The Ayr News Oct 17 2001 pg 12


  2. 17.  Dorothy Gray Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1)

    Dorothy — Clifford J. Scott. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Monica Jane Scott  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1952, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1993, Grenada, Mississippi, USA.; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 18.  Jean V. Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean V. Stager
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340231
    • Residence: 1999, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario

    Jean — William L. Stager. William died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 19.  Dr. Hugh Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1)

    Hugh — Margaret. [Group Sheet]


  5. 20.  Alexander McAllister "Alex" Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 9 Mar 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340184
    • Possessions: 1953, Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Residence: 1997, Alps Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Alex M. Edgar

    A lifelong resident of the Reidsville area, Alexander McAllister Edgar, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, February 21, 1997. He was in his 77th year. Born on the home farm, Alps Road, RR 1, Ayr, where he farmed all his life, he was a son of William G. Edgar and Alice Mae Veitch. Alex was a past member of the Ayr Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 172, was active in Knox United Church, Ayr, having served fifteen years as elder and was also on the board of managers. His hobby of acquiring and restoring antique tractors and engines resulted in his having one of the finest collections of these in the province. He had exhibited at the Steam Era Show in Milton every year for the past 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marion (Ford) Edgar; a daughter, Carol of Ottawa and a son, Lyle of Ayr. Also survived by his brothers, Robert Edgar of Ayr, Dr. Hugh Edgar of London and sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Scott) of Chatham, Jean (Mrs. William Stager) of Oakville and Marjorie (Mrs. Robert McLeod) of RR 4, Cambridge and 15 nieces and nephews. Rested at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, where funeral service was held on Tuesday with Rev. Fred Hagle officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 26 Feb 1997 pg 12

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

    Alexander — Marion Jean Ford. Marion (daughter of Robert G. Ford and Mary Jennie Gillespie) was born 30 Oct 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Carol Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Lyle Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 21.  William Robert "Robert" Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 10 Jul 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 Merchant Marines
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340228
    • Residence: 1973, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec

    Notes:

    Robert Edgar

    Ayr resident, William Robert Edgar of Colquhoun Street, died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 15th, 1999. He was in his 79th year. Born in Ayr, Robert was a son of the late Mae Veitch and William Gray Edgar. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Merchant Marines between Canada and Great Britain. He was a 32-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 121, Galt and a member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association, South Waterloo. He was employed with Air Canada as cargo facilities and equipment manager for 33 years. After his retirement in 1977, he and his wife, the late Jeanette Burnett (1998) divided their time between their homes in Ayr, Florida and Beachburg. Mr. Edgar was an avid car collector. He will be missed by three sisters, Dorothy and her husband Clifford Scott of Chatham, Jean and her husband William Stager of Oakville, Marjorie and her husband Robert McLeod of RR 1, Ayr; one brother, Dr. Hugh Edgar and his wife Margaret of London; sister-in-law Marion Edgar of Ayr ; and by nieces and nephews, Bill, Kathy, Dan, Terry, Norm, David, Margaret, Graeme, Sheila, Cameron, Heather, Duncan, Carol, Lyle and Greg. He was predeceased by his brother Alex Edgar. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Friday, December 17th at 1: 30 p.m. Dr. Linda Ewing officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 22 Oct 1999 pg 20

    William — Mary Jeanette "Jeanette" Burnett. Mary (daughter of James Robert Burnett and Annie Hastie Veitch) was born 21 Feb 1919, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1998, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 May 1998, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 22.  Marjorie Mae Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Mary2, 1.Adam1) was born 12 Aug 1929, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marjorie Mae McLeod
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340227

    Notes:

    Marjorie McLeod

    Greenfield Road ( RR 1, Ayr) resident, Marjorie Mae McLeod, died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 21st, 1999. She was in her 72nd year. Born in North Dumfries Township, she was a daughter of the late Alice Mae Veitch and William Gray Edgar. Marj was a friend to the many students who rode with her on her school bus route for many years. She was a long-time member of Knox United Presbyterian Church, Galt and was a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society offering her support to other cancer patients. She will be missed by her husband, Robert McLeod; her children, Bill and his wife Peggy of RR 1, Ayr, Kathy White of Richmond Hill, Dan and his wife Barbara of Plattsville, Terry McLeod of Cambridge and Norm and his wife Sylvia of Kitchener; grandchildren Nathan, Oedyia, Kitt, Lee, Clayt, Julia and great-granddaughter Cheyenne; sisters, Dorothy and her husband Clifford Scott, Jean and her husband Bill Stager; brother Dr. Hugh Edgar and his wife Margaret; mother-in-law, Viola McLeod of New Hamburg and sisters-in-law Marion Edgar of Ayr and Naomi and her husband Marshall of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Predeceased by brothers Alex and Bob. Friends were received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home then to Knox Presbyterian Church, Galt, where funeral service was held on Friday, December 24th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Wayne Davis officiated with Dr. Linda Ewing assisting. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 29 Dec 1999 pg 9

    Marjorie — Robert Norman "Bob" McLeod. Robert (son of Norman Grieve McLeod and Viola Shantz) was born 9 Jan 1928; died 29 Aug 2019, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. William Robert "Bill" McLeod  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Katherine Joy "Katie" McLeod  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. John Daniel "Dan" McLeod  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Terry Anne McLeod  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 30. Norman "Norm" McLeod  Descendancy chart to this point


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