William Currie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339624
• Residence: 1875, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In Dumfries, on Monday, 5th July, at one o'clock, p.m., William Currie, Aged 31 Years Funeral, On Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the Residence of James Brown, Lot 24, 9th Con., to the Burying-Ground one mile East of Ayr. Dumfries, July 6th, 1875.

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William — Hannah Brown. Hannah (daughter of James Brown and Jane Dryden) was born CALC 16 Aug 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1893, 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/55662768
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339263
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Atheist
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1917, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Memoriam Died In Galt Hospital, on Monday, May 21st, 1917, at 1 o'clock p.m. James Currie In his 48th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 23, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Thursday, May 24th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of James Currie

another well-known and respected resident of North Dumfries has passed to that bourne from whence no traveler ere returns. On Monday afternoon Mr. James Currie deposed the bar in his 48th year. He had been ill for some time from ulcer in the stomach, death ensuing in Galt Hospital. He was a quiet, unassuming man, a Reformer in politics and an adherent of Knox Church, Ayr. His widow was formerly Miss Mary Brown. Four of a family also survive three sons and a daughter - William, Thomas, Erle and Irene, all at home. The funeral will take place today (Thursday) from his late residence, of 23, conc. 9, when interment will be made in the Ayr cemetery, where repose the remains of the deceased's father and mother and brothers and sisters, the late Mr. Currie being the sole survivor of his family. He was a good husband, father and neighbor, and much sympathy will be extended to the family in their sore bereavement.

The Ayr News May 24 1917 pg 10

James married Mary Brown 13 Dec 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Brown and Margaret Goodfellow) was born 31 Mar 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1930, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339265
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1947, Greenfield Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Currie - Death claimed one of the district's well-known farmers on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, in the person of William Currie, Greenfield road, who died at his home, in his 58th year, following an illness of several months. During this period he underwent an operation. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late James Currie and Mary Brown, and spent nearly all his life farming in North Dumfries township. In the death of Mr. Currie, the community loses one of its most popular residents, his kindly and genial disposition having endeared him to a large circle of friends and neighbors. He attended Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides his wife, whose maiden name was Mae Scott; he is survived by six step-children: Maureen, Sally, Victoria, John, Charles and George. Two brothers, James Thomas Currie, Greenfield road, and Adam Erle Currie, Greenfield road, also survive.

The Funeral

The funeral took place from the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The service was largely attended, and the beautiful floral tributes were mute testimony of the esteem in which the late Mr. Currie was held in the community. Rev. M. B. Davidson of Central Presbyterian Church, Galt, officiated and the pallbearers were: Alvin Dryden, Robert G. Ford, Robert M. Ford, George P. Moore, Thomas Wright and William Robb.

The Ayr News Mar 6 1947 pg 12

William — Mae Scott. Mae was born CA 1895; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Thomas Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339266
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing Of J. Thomas Currie - A former well-known North Dumfries resident, James Thomas Currie passed away at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital on Thursday in his 70th year. The late Mr. Currie was born in the township, a son of the late James Currie and Mary Brown. He farmed on the Greenfield Road, on the place now owned by Weston Sherk, until 1947 when he moved to Galt. He was employed by Galt Brass Co. for nine years until his retirement. Surviving are a brother, Erie Currie of Galt, and a nephew, Robert Gemmel of Galt. Funeral service was held Saturday at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. A. B. Embree of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Galt. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jack Wilson, A. S. Lisso, Russ Farncombe, Hugh C. Elliott, Roy Marshall and R. G. Ford.

The Ayr News May 28 1964 pg 1

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• Name: Irene Isabella Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341443
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1945, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. M. S. Gemmell Passes

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mrs. Matthew S. Gemmell, North Dumfries, in her 42nd year. The former Irene Isabella Currie, she was born in North Dumfries, being a daughter of the late James Currie and Mary Brown. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons: James William, Thomas Mitchell and Robert Erie, all at home; also three brothers, William, Thomas and Erle Currie, North Dumfries. Burial will be made in Ayr Cemetery on Friday.

The Ayr News Aug 22 1968 pg 6 (the section called 29 years ago)

Irene married Matthew Stevenson "Steve" Gemmell 17 Sep 1919, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matthew (son of William Gemmell and Margaret Mitchell) was born 4 Dec 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Nov 1974, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198995
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1975, 31 Middleton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CURRIE, Adam Erle At Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, May 14, 1975, Adam Erle Currie, 31 Middleton St., Cambridge, in his 74th year; predeceased by his first wife, Beatrice White in April, 1973 and his second wife Katherine Derby, in January, 1975. An infant son and daughter, also predeceased. Survived by two nephews, including Robert Gemmel. Resting at Little's Funeral Home, 59 Grand Ave. N., Galt. Funeral serviceat the funeral home, on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Interment Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 May 1975 pg 33

Erle — Beatrice Kathleen White. Beatrice was born 5 Feb 1899, Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; died 24 Apr 1963, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Erle — Katherine Irene "Irene" Darby. Katherine was born 5 Jul 1899; died 5 Jan 1975; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341445

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• Interesting: military, misfortune
• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341444
• Misfortune: 1945; killed in WW1

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Killed By Shell

Particulars Received Concerning the Death in Action of T. M. Gemmell

M. S. Gemmell, 9th concession of North Dumfries, has received the following letter concerning his son, Thomas Mitchell Gemmell, 21 years of age, who was killed in action on the Western front on February 26. The letter was written by Major C. F. Richardson, North Shore (N.B.) Regt., B Company, the unit to which Tommy was attached:- "Dear Mr. Gemmell: It is with deep regret and sympathy that I write to you regarding the death of your son, Tom. He had been my driver for some few months and I got attached to him. He used to drive me everywhere and was always a real gentleman, and a young man to be well proud of. He was very cool and deliberate in all his actions and thought, and was one of the most popular men in my Company.

"We had taken a small village: near the Rhine on the 26th of February, and the next day Tom was walking outside the Company's H.Q. when a shell landed close by him. His left leg was taken off above the knee and he was knocked unconscious from the blast and shock. We took him immediately to the R.A.P. and he died on the way there.

"It is very hard to understand why these things have to happen, but, if we remember that he has not died in vain and that he died fighting for a cause we know is right and true and his memory will always live in the memory of all nations and it will be closely remembered by those of us who knew him so well.

"If at any time you wish to write and if there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to write.

"Tom was buried in a Canadian Military Cemetery near a small village called Keppelu and had a military funeral."

The Ayr News May 3 1945 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339269