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Mary Wight

Female 1849 - 1923  (~ 74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Wight was born Apr 1849, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 16 Nov 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Nov 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201837638
    • Name: Mary Laurie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339243
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, Sr. - The death took place on Friday last, at her home here, of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, after a lingering illness terminating …?... nee Mary Wight, was born at Hawick, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of five years, settling near Galt. She was united in marriage with the late Andrew Laurie in the year 1874 and settled on the farm in Blenheim now occupied by her son, Mr. A. E. Laurie. Deceased resided on the family homestead until the death of her husband, 19 years ago, subsequently removing to Ayr, where she lived 17 years. At death she was in her 75th year. Mrs. Laurie was of a quiet, home-loving nature, devoted to her family, and was a good, kind neighbor and friend. In religion she was a Presbyterian, a member of Knox United Church, and was a woman of high Christian ideals. She lived her years amongst us one of the God-fearing, faithful pioneers of our community. The family comprises Mr. A. E. Laurie, Blenheim; Mrs. Robson, Detroit; Mrs. W. T. Edgar, North Dumfries; Jessie at Galt, and Mary at home. The funeral took place on Monday, to the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service, in which he was assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jno. L. Black, And. Baptie (Guelph), Adam Lockie (Galt), Robt. Laurie (Princeton), J. W. Hunt, A. G. Laurie (Blenheim).

    The Ayr News Nov 22 1923 pg 1

    Mary married Andrew Laurie 1874. Andrew was born 1837, , Scotland; died 14 Apr 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Apr 1904, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Andrew Elliott Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Mar 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1957, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Nellie Jardine Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Mary Elizabeth Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1945, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Jessie Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1953, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Elliott Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 27 Mar 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1957, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171174967
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339247
    • Residence: 1957, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Passing of Andrew E. Laurie

    Andrew E. Laurie, one of the prominent farmers of the district, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, at 1.30 a.m. at his home on Concession 9, Blenheim Township, one mile west of Ayr, in his and year. - Well Known and Highly Esteemed - Mr. Laurie had been ill for about a month, but had ceased farming operations about seven years ago, owing to indifferent health. He was a gentleman of the old school and was known and esteemed by a wide acquaintanceship. - Spent Lifetime on Home Farm - Mr. Laurie was born, and had resided all of his lifetime, on the farm on which he passed away. He was a son of Andrew Laurie, an original Scottish pioneer, and Mary Wight. Mr. Laurie was a valued member of Knox United Church, and was a member of the Ayr Cemetery Company executive for many years. - Those Who Survive - Surviving are one son and three daughters, as follows: A. Roger Laurie, Con. 5, South Dumfries; Mrs. Leroy McMillan (Elizabeth) and Mrs. Charles Robson (Mary) of Blenheim Township, and Mrs. Gordon Hounslow (Agnes) of Galt. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William T. Edgar, Ayr, and Mrs. Nellie Robson, Windsor. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence on Monday to the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Dec 23 1857 pg 15

    Andrew married Ellen Rodger 16 May 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan) was born 21 Apr 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1947, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Roger Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1999.
    2. 7. Agnes Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Elizabeth Cowan Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jan 1911, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 9. Mary Wight Laurie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1914, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1999, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Nellie Jardine Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nellie Jardine Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340156

    Nellie married Daniel Wakefield Robson 13 May 1903, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Walter Robson and Ellen Wakefield) was born 20 Jul 1875; died 22 Apr 1932; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Nora Robson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    2. 11. Jean Robson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    3. 12. Helen Laurie Robson, R. N.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1908, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jun 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Mary Elizabeth Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 19 Dec 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1945, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195424
    • Occupation: 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Passing Of Mary E. Laurie

    Former Resident of Ayr Had Been Ill for Several Months

    Funeral Held Tuesday - The death occurred on Sunday at 2.30 o'clock p.m. at the home of her brother-in-law, William. T. Edgar, 7th concession of North Dumfries, of Mary Elizabeth Laurie, in her 62nd year. Miss Laurie was ailing for several months, and, for the past month had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar. She was born on lot 1, concession 9, Blenheim township, on the farm now owned by her brother, Andrew E. Laurie, being a daughter of Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight, early pioneers. Here she spent her early days, after which she resided in Ayr for many years. For the past eight years she had resided in St. George. Miss Laurie was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving are one brother, Andrew E. Laurie, and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. T. Edgar, North Dumfries; Mrs. Nellie Robson, Windsor, and Mrs. Jessie Davis, Staffa. - The Funeral - The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 from the home of her brother-in-law, Wm. T. Edgar to Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. A. Steed of Knox United Church conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: J. W. Currie, Charles Robson, Rodger Laurie, Cameron Edgar, Morton Guthrie and Jack Welsh, The funeral, was largely attended, and there were many floral tributes from relatives and friends.

    Ayr News Nov 22 1945 pg 4


  4. 5.  Jessie Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 4 Aug 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1953, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1953, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jessie Davis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339245
    • Occupation: 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    The Passing of Mrs. Montgomery Davis - Mrs. Montgomery Davis (Jessie Laurie) died on Saturday, August 8, in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, after a lingering illness. She was in her 64th year Mrs. Davis was a daughter of the late Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight. She spent her early life at Ayr and Galt. After her marriage 20 years ago, she went to live in Dublin, and had resided there ever since. She was a member of the United Church. She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. T. Edgar, Ayr, and Mrs. Nellie Robson, Windsor, and one brother, Andrew E. Laurie, Ayr. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, with service at the W. R. Heath Funeral Home, Mitchell. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Aug 13 1953 pg 2

    Jessie — Montgomery Davis. Montgomery was born CA 1890; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Roger Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1) died Bef 1999.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136812


  2. 7.  Agnes Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1)

  3. 8.  Elizabeth Cowan Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1) was born 13 Jan 1911, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Cowan MacMillan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339249

    Notes:

    Mrs. LeRoy MacMillan

    Life-long RR 3, Ayr resident, Elizabeth Cowan MacMillan, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 8th, 1997. She was in her 87th year. Born in Blandford-Blenheim Township, the daughter of Ellen (Rodger) and Andrew Elliott Laurie, Elizabeth lived her life on the family farm on the Blandford-Blenheim/North Dumfries townline, west of Ayr, and was a life-long member of Knox United Church. She was predeceased by her daughter Nancy Elmes. Surviving is her husband LeRoy MacMillan; her daughter Gail Lederman of Kitchener; her four grand-children Jennifer, Matthew, Elijah and Chrystal; her two sisters Mary Robson of Ayr and Agnes McLean of Aberfoyle; her brother Roger Laurie of Brantford; and her son-in-law Barry Elmes of Toronto. Reverend Fred Hagle conducted funeral services at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Monday, August 11th at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Will Rodger, Lorne Loree, Elijah Lederman, Mark MacMillan, Bob MacMillan and Doug MacMillan.

    The Ayr News 13 Aug 1997 pg 13

    Elizabeth — Leroy MacMillan. Leroy was born 1918; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Gail MacMillan  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Nancie Lynn MacMillan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1951; died 1990; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 9.  Mary Wight Laurie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1) was born 8 May 1914, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1999, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Wight Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339174

    Notes:

    Mrs. Mary Robson

    Former Blenheim Township resident, Mary Wight Laurie Robson died at the Willett Hospital, Paris on Sunday, October 10th, 1999. She was in her 86th year. A daughter of the late Andrew Elliott Laurie and Ellen Rodger, Mary was a lifelong member of Knox United Church, Ayr. She farmed for 44 years on the 9th Concession of Blenheim Township with her husband, the late Charles Robson (1986). Mary is survived by her daughters, Anne and her husband Fred Loree of Ayr and Carol and her husband Bob Yule of Drumbo; eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and by her sister, Agnes and her husband Ken McLean of Guelph. As well as her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister Elizabeth MacMillan and brother Roger Laurie. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13, 1999, Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 13 Oct 1999 pg 11

    Mary — Charles Addison Robson. Charles (son of Murdo McRae "Mac" Robson and Helen Eliz Laing) was born 17 Feb 1910, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 10 Jun 1986, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jun 1986, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Carol Robson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Anne E. Robson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 10.  Nora Robson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nellie2, 1.Mary1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171892


  6. 11.  Jean Robson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nellie2, 1.Mary1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171893


  7. 12.  Helen Laurie Robson, R. N. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nellie2, 1.Mary1) was born 28 Oct 1908, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jun 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Helen Laurie Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340475
    • Residence: 1995, Greenfield Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Weston Sherk, R.N.

    Greenfield Road resident, Helen Laurie (Robson) Sherk, R.N., died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 2, 1995, in her 87th year. Born in Oxford County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Laurie) and the late Daniel Wakefield Robson. Mrs. Sherk was a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Public Health) and was employed as a Registered Nurse with the Victorian Order of Nurses before her marriage. She was a former member of the North Dumfries Women's Institute, the First United Church, Cambridge and the Business and Professional Women's Association of Cambridge. Mrs. Sherk is survived by her husband Weston Sherk; her son Don and his wife Pat of Midland, their children, Jeffrey and Suzanne; and by her brother George Robson and his family of Windsor. In addition to her parents Mrs. Sherk was predeceased by her sisters, Nora and Jean. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Sunday, June 4th at 3 p.m. Reverend Hilary Merritt of First United Church, Cambridge, officiated. Interment was in the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 7 Jun 1995 pg 14

    Helen — Weston Sherk. Weston (son of William Hallman Sherk and Clara Schweitzer) was born 24 Mar 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Donald William Weston Sherk  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2014, Midland, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Gail MacMillan Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth3, 2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1)

  2. 14.  Nancie Lynn MacMillan Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth3, 2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1) was born 1951; died 1990; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancie Lynn Elmes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339251

    Nancie — Barry Elmes. [Group Sheet]


  3. 15.  Carol Robson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1)

    Carol — Bob Yule. [Group Sheet]


  4. 16.  Anne E. Robson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 2.Andrew2, 1.Mary1) was born 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anne E. Loree
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337855
    • Residence: 1999, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Anne — Frederick N. Loree. Frederick was born 1943; died 2009; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Robert N. Loree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1963; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 17.  Donald William Weston Sherk Descendancy chart to this point (12.Helen3, 3.Nellie2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 May 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2014, Midland, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171891
    • Misfortune: 1958; right arm amputated
    • Residence: 1995, Midland, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Donald Sherk, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Weston Sherk, Greenfield Road, lost his right arm below the elbow in an unfortunate haying accident on Saturday morning. He was working alone, mowing in a field some distance from the house. Because it was warm day he began to remove his shirt, a loose end of which was caught in the power takeoff coupling pulling his arm into the rapidly revolving coupling

    28 Jun 1958



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