William Fair

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171723214
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339167
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter works for Mathison
• 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

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Ayr Items (By our own Correspondent.) \endash Obituary

After a long sickness Mr. Wm. Fair passed peacefully away on Sunday morning about 8 o'clock. The deceased came to Canada about the year 1846, from Roxburghshire, Scotland, settling in Paris, where he learned the trade of cooper. About 8 years later he came to Ayr and worked with the late Mr. Wm. Hall as a carpenter. For the last 17 years he has been a trusted employee of the Watson Mfg. Co. His brother Robert, of Chicago, is the only surviving member of the family, their sister having died in Paris last November. He leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a kind anf faithful father. About 13 years ago Mr. Fair joined the Odd Fellows, and was a consistent worker in the order, he having occupied all the places of honor in Dolman Lodge. The funeral was largely attended by visiting brethren and his Yellow employees. The services were conducted by the Oddfellows.

Galt Reporter May 10 1889 pg 1 & 8


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In Ayr, on Sunday, May 5th, Wm. Fair, aged 53 year and 6 months.

Galt Reporter May 10 1889 pg 1 & 8

William married Jane Gladstone 16 Jul 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171723257
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248922
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Misfortune: 1892, Crystal City, , Manitoba, Canada; accidently killed
• Residence: 1892, Souris, , Manitoba, Canada

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Killed, At Crystal City, Manitoba, on Saturday, December 17th, 1892. Robert G. Fair, Aged 32 years and 4 months. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, 23rd inst., at 2 o'clock from his Mother's residence, Church street, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, December 22nd, 1892.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies


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KILLED ON A HAND CAR.

Sad Death of Mr. Robert Fair Near Crystal City, Man.

CRYSTAL CITY, Dec. 19. - On Saturday night an accident occurred about two miles east of here, which resulted in the death of Robert Fair, late of Ayr, Ont. He, with four others, had gone to Pilot Mound on a hand car to transact some business, and when returning, while jumping on the rear end of the car, deceased slipped and fell under the handle of the car, the iron lever of which struck deceased over the left temple, inflicting a terrible gash, which resulted in instantaneous death. Yesterday an inquest was held at Messrs, Greenway & Richard's undertaking establishment by Coroner Riddell, assisted by the following jury: H. J. Taylor (foreman), John Greenway, J. F. Hunter, J. G. Steacy, W. H. Greenway, Samuel Treble, J. E. Parr, Samuel Hicks, J. F. Greenway, Robert Rollins, W. S. Mark, E. G. Taylor, D. W. Duff and James MacNamee. Constable Sands was also in attendance. After receiving the evidence of the various witnesses the jury retired, and after an hour and a half of deliberation brought in a an unanimous verdict of accidental death. After consulting with friends of deceased in Ayr, be the body was sent east this morning in the charge of Jas. Bell. Deceased has been residing in Souris, Man., for about two years, and arrived here on Friday's train on a visit to friends.

The Winnipeg Tribune Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Mon, Dec 19, 1892 Page 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248911
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• 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
• Residence: 1907, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

William married Ophelia Mercer 1 Aug 1881, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Ophelia was born 1857, St. John, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William married Margaret Shortreed 7 Jul 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Robert Shortreed and Jane Waterstone) was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1936, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 May 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303570
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1907, Strathclair, , Manitoba

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Duncan M. Fair - Native of This Village Passes At Strathclair, Manitoba - The death occurred suddenly at his home at Strathclair, Man., on Friday of Duncan McRuer Fair, a former resident of this village. Mr. Fair was born in Ayr and lived here until some 20 years ago when he went west. He will be well remembered by many of the older residents of the community by whom he was held in high esteem. Deceased visited here some 5 or 6 years ago and always had a warm spot in his heart for his native village. He was a member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Jessie Malone, he is survived by the following three brothers: Jas. G., Ayr; William, Detroit, and John, Vancouver.

The Ayr News Jan 17 1929 pg 1

Duncan married Jessie Angeline Malone 12 Jun 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of James Malone and Janet "Jessie" Gemmell) was born 22 Jan 1872, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1956, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Interesting: politics, story, business, public service
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290355
• 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; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller - Jewellery store
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of James G. Fair Mourned by Community - With the sudden passing of James Gladstone Fair, early Monday morning, this village lost one of its most prominent and valued native sons. He had been in ill health for several years but his passing was entirely unexpected. Born in Ayr, a son of William Fair, and Jane Gladstone, he received his education here and as a young man, after learning his trade in Brantford, opened a watch repairing shop in the Masonic Building.

Conducted Business For 56 Years

After a period of one year, he moved to the stand on Stanley Street now conducted by Kenneth A. Lingelbach, where he ran a jewelry store and watch repairing business for a period of 55 years, retiring in October, 1946. He held the distinction of having been a member of the business community for a longer term than that of any other person in the history of the village.

Prominent In Civic Affairs

During his lifetime, Mr. Fair took an active and prominent part in furthering the different civic enterprises, as they were brought forward, for the improvement of the village. IN this connection, his good judgment and considered opinion were always sought after. He was connecter with practically every organization and movement which functioned here during the period of his lifetime. These included the Ayr Masonic Lodge, Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., Ayr, Horticultural Society, Ayr Bowling Club, Ayr Curling Club, the former Ayr Horse Show, the Ayr Rural Telephone Co., Ayr School Board, the Ayr Park committee, Centennial of 1924, activities of the different committees functioning during the two world wars, Ayr War Memorial Committee which planned the erection of the imposing Cenotaph, corner of Stanley and Northumberland Streets, Ayr Hockey Club, Ayr Cemetery Board, Ayr Council Ayr Library Board and other Organizations. It might be mentioned in particular that he was secretary of the Ayr rural Telephone Company during its entire existence with the exception of one year. This company was just recently taken over by the Bell Telephone Company.

The Carnegie Library

His services as a member of the library beard were also outstanding. With the exception of the year 1906, when he was a member of the Ayr Municipal Council, he was a valued member of the Ayr Library Board from 1901 to 1942, being appointed secretary-treasurer in 1903. As secretary-treasurer of the board, he made application on October 18, 1909, for the Carnegie grant to provide for the erection of a new library in Ayr. This grant was received on December 24, 1909, and the present fine structure was subsequently built. As a matter of fact, Mr. Fair could be counted upon to take a leading part in every effort which was made towards bettering the living cultural conditions in his native village. Of a kindly and considerate disposition, he was always willing to lend a helping hand, and his friends throughout the district were legion.

Noted For Integrity

During the lengthy period in which he conducted a jewelry business here, Mr. Fair enjoyed a high reputation for his integrity and dependability. Surviving are his wife, the former Jamesena McRuer; a daughter, Miss Jane, and a brother, John. The funeral, which was private, took place from his late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 5 1948 pg 1

James married Jamesena Gordon McRuer 30 Sep 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jamesena (daughter of James McRuer and Jennie Gordon Kyle) was born 23 Jun 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1973, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339232
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1907, Strathclair, , Manitoba

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290356
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At her home, in Ayr, at 5.30 p.m., Friday, July 26th, 1907, Emily N. Fair, In her 26th year, The Funeral Will take place on Sunday, July 28th, at 2.30 o'clock, from her Mother's residence to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

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Miss Fair's Demise - the passing at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, of Emily N. Fair, though not unexpected, cast a deep shadow over the community. The deceased was an only daughter of the late William Fair and was a native of the village, her birth dating back a little over a quarter of a century. Though the picture of health and of a most cheerful, kindly disposition, she was the victim of a spinal trouble that finally developed tuberculosis. For the past few years she filled a responsible position in Toronto but came home ill about the first of the present year. Although given the best of medical treatment, her condition gradually grew worse until death supervened. To complicate matters, her mother has also been quite ill and is still in a precarious state. Four brothers also survive, viz., William, Detroit, Duncan and John, Strathclair, Man., and James G., Ayr. The funeral on Sunday was very largely attended, the services being conducted by Rev. John Thomson, pastor of Knox church, assisted by Rev. D. I. Ellison and Rev. John McRae, interment being made in Ayr cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. E. Watson, John Wyllie, Jas. Henderson, W. L. Anderson (Galt), Robert Anderson and Jas. Swan. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, indicating the loving esteem in which the deceased was held by a large circle of friends and associates. The News expresses the feeling of the community in Extending to the family the most sincere sympathy in this their hour of trial and sole bereavement.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1907 pg 8

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• Name: Jane Gladstone Dunning
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339165

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FAIR, Jane - At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday, December 8, 2008, Jane Gladstone Fair of Ayr, in her 88th year; daughter of the late Jamesena (McRuer) and James Fair. Survived by several cousins and their families. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. A memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment later Ayr Cemetery. Donations in Jane's memory may be made to the Ayr Public Library or the charity of your choice. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

The Waterloo Region Record Aug 9 2008

Jane — C. S. Dunning. [Group Sheet]