Henry Davidson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340963

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Died At his late residence, Blenheim, on Tuesday, August 20th, 1901, Henry Davidson, Aged 61 years, 7 months, 10 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, lot 9, Concession 11, Township of Blenheim, on Thursday, August 2[2] at 2.30 o'clock, p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

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Henry — Janet Craig Lillico. Janet (daughter of John Lillico and Elizabeth Craig McEwan) was born 17 Jul 1850, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1931, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Apr 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Church Leader Passes
Rev. Richard Davidson. Ph.D., D.D., Was Native of This Community
Suffering a heart seizure, Rev, Richard Davidson, Ph.D., D.D., principal emeritus, Emmanuel College, and president of the Toronto Conference, United Church of Canada, died Thursday morning at his home, 120 Madison avenue, Toronto. Apparently in his usual health Wednesday. Dr. Davidson engaged in preparations for the conference which opened Monday, May 29.

Retiring a year ago as principal of Emmanuel College, he had assumed work in the Old Testament Department of Victoria College.

Dr. Davidson was born in Blenheim township, near Ayr, 68 years ago. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto and Knox College; took postgraduate work in Toronto and Berlin, and taught on the staffs of Trinity College, Montreal Presbyterian College, University College and Knox College. At the time of Church Union in 1925, he was appointed to the staff of Emanuel College, Victoria University. He became principal 12 years ago.

He was prominent in ecumenical circles and at the time of his death was president of the North American section of the Ecumenical Council. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Montreal Theological College and Queen's University. A member of Westminster Central United Church. he was recently moderator of the congregation.

Surviving are his widow, Edith Mary Northwood Davidson; two sons, Flt. Lieut. Rev. Richard Davidson, chaplain in the R.C.A.F., and FR. Lieut. Craig Davidson, R.CA.F., Headquarters Staff, Ottawa; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley Flinn and Mrs. William Omand, both of Toronto. Two brothers, John Lilllco Davidson, Bright, and Henry Rufus Davidson, Ayr, and a sister. Janet Craig Davidson, Toronto, also survive.

The Funeral

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Following a service held in Westminster-Central Church. Toronto. at 2 o'clock, the cortege proceeded to Ayr. A service was held at the graveside at 5 o'clock. in charge of Chancellor W. T. Brown of Victoria University, Toronto, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie and Rev. R. A. Steed of Knox United Church, Ayr. The pallbearers were three nephews, Richard Davidson, Richard Barrie, Walter IL Barrie, and J. W. Lillico, Walter A. Barrie and Richard Baxter.


The Ayr News Jun 1 1944 pg 1

Richard married Edith Mary Northwood 20 Jun 1906, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada. Edith was born 1879, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Bessie" Barrie
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Mrs. Walter Barrie

The sudden death of Mrs. Walter A Barrie at Galt Hospital on Friday came as a distinct shock to her many friends. Deceased had been ill only a short time and was taken to Galt Hospital for treatment just a day or two before her demise. She was born on the 11th Con. of Blenheim 50 years ago and had always resided in that township, living on the 10th Concession since her marriage some 24 years ago. She was a woman of estimable character and was highly thought of by a large acquaintanceship. Deceased was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, viz: Walter, Richard and Douglas, all at home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Henry Davidson, Blenheim; three brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson, Toronto; John L. Davidson, Bright, and Rufus Davidson, Blenheim; one sister, Craig Davidson, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1929 pg 1

Elizabeth married Walter Alexander Barrie 15 Mar 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of William Barrie and Margaret Lillico) was born 1877, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 27 Apr 1952, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Miss Janet Craig Davidson Passes - A well-known former resident of this community, Miss Janet Craig Davidson passed away on Tuesday evening at Hillcrest Convalescent Home, Toronto. She was born on the 11th concession of Blenheim, a daughter of the late Henry Davidson and Janet Lillico. She resided in that vicinity for many years prior to moving to Toronto some 30 years ago. While at Ayr she was a valued member of Knox United Church and of several of the women's organizations in the church. Surviving is a brother, Henry Rufus Davidson of Wilmot Valley, PEI. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ollie Davidson and Mrs. Walter (Bessie) Barrie, and two brothers, Rev. Dr. Richard Davidson and Lillico Davidson. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from the Turner and Porter Chapel, 436 Roncesvales Ave., Toronto, with interment in Ayr Cemetery at 4 pm.

The Ayr News Sep 8 1966 pg 9

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Henry married Bessie Marshall 16 Jan 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bessie (daughter of Cameron Marshall and Mary Isabella Deans) was born 22 Dec 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Walter (Chub) Barrie

Walter (Chub) Barrie of Park Lane Nursing Home, Paris passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 1984. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Taverner; dear father of Mrs. Rod (Elizabeth) Conway of Brantford; stepfather of Donald and Robert Mason; brother of Richard and Douglas Barrie; predeceased by his stepdaughter Barbara Langs. Funeral service was held at the chapel of Beckett-Glaves Funeral Home, Brantford on Saturday, June 8th with Rev. L. Tweedie officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 20 Jun 1984 pg 11

Walter — E. Patricia Taverne. E. was born 1912; died 1970; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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James Marshall Davidson

The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, Blenheim, in the death on Sunday morning of their infant son, James Marshall, aged 2 years. Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by two small brothers, Richard, aged 9 years, and Cameron, aged 3 years. The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon, with Rev. J. W. Currie in charge of the services.

The Ayr News Sep 6 1934 pg 6

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Richard Davidson

Richard Henry Davidson passed away at his residence, 29 Glen Road, Kitchener, on Saturday, January 26. He was 65. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, he resided with his family for several years on the 12th Concession of Blenheim west of Greenfield. Beloved husband of the former Norma Bulmer; dear brother of Cameron and his wife Donna of Guelph, Mary and her husband Robert Crozier of Summerside, P.E.I. Also fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Elaine Bulmer, Edith Martin, all of Kitchener, Lenore and Albert Hardman, Hazel firth, all of Waterloo, Mary Israel, Harry and Dorothy Bulmer, all of Listowel. Rested at Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Kitchener, where funeral service was held Tuesday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 23 Jan 1991 pg 11