John Alexander Smith

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338809

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John Alexander Smith - Lifelong Resident of Glenmorris District Called by Death - the death occurred in Glenmorris on Thursday, April 29th, of John A. Smith in his 78th year, after a brief illness. He was a continuous resident of this district, where he was engaged in farming. About 6 years ago he retired to the village of Glenmorris. Mr. Smith was a man of exemplary character, of quiet disposition and was held in high esteem by a large number of friends. He took an active part in church work and was a member of the Session of the Glenmorris church for over 40 years. He was married 48 years ago to Isabella Marshall who, with on daughter, Mrs. Robert Guthrie, Paris Plains, and one son, Edward C., on the home farm, survive; also one sister, Mrs. Wilson, Winnipeg, and one brother, William, Brantford. The funeral took place on Saturday, Mary 1st, to the Ayr Cemetery and was largely attended by friends and acquaintances. Rev. J. H. Davies, pastor of the Glenmorris church, conducted the services. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, viz.: Messrs. Alvin Marshall, Ernest Cochrane, J. Marshall Gillies, Sherman smith, John Murray and Earl Sharp.

The Ayr News May 6 1926 pg 8

John married Isabella Marshall 14 Mar 1878, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born CALC 20 May 1857, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1932, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Sep 1932, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carl Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338807

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E. C. Smith Passes - Edward Carlton Smith, RR 3 Ayr, passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris on Monday. He was in his 91st year. A son of the late John A. Smith and the late Isabelle Marshall, the deceased was born and lived all his life at RR 3, Ayr. He was a member of the Glen Morris United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Rose; three daughters, Mrs. James (Frances) Sweet, Galt, Mrs. Alex (Marion) Sutherland, RR 2, Paris and Mrs. Charles (Leatha) McArthur, RR 2, Galt; a son E. J. (Ward) Smith of R R3,Ayr ; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One sister predeceased him. Funeral service was held from Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt today (Wed.) at 3: 30 p.m. Rev. Dr. D. J. Mathers conducted the service. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1969 pg 2

Edward married Margaret "Maggie" Rose 20 Nov 1912, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 17 Feb 1887, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1974, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frances Belle Sweet
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338272
• Residence: 1974, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Frances — James Leslie "Jim" Sweet. James was born 29 Jul 1907, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 27 Jun 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jul 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Glenn — Lynn. [Group Sheet]