John J. Myers

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58166P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1923, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 37, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of John Myers - The death occurred at the K-W Hospital on Saturday of John J. Myers, a former well-known Greenfield resident, in his 82nd year. He had been in ill health for the past three or four months. He was born in Greenfield in the house now occupied by Adam Bechthold, a son of the late Charles Myers and Christina Kicherer. He later took over the farm where Gustave Dettmer now resides, which he operated until 12 or 13 years ago, when he removed to Simcoe to live with his daughter. He subsequently went to Kitchener, where he lived until his death. The late Mr. Myers was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and one of the few to receive the coveted 50-year membership jewel. A hunter of some distinction, Mr. Myers was well acquainted with all the runs and trails in the district. In his younger days he had been an ardent follower of baseball and football. He was an adherent of Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving are one son, Burton, of Pine Portage; one daughter, Mrs. Foster (Lillian) Kilgour, of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. William Savage, Toronto; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. His wife, the former Margaret Rodger, predeceased him 18 years ago. Funeral service was held from the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Tuesday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. O. P. Hossie of Trinity United Church, Kitchener, assisted by Rev. W. D. Goodger. The pallbearers were: John Welsh, R. E. Maeder, Charles Gunn, G. S. Dalrymple, Ernest Rutherford, Galt, and Foster Rodger, Toronto.

The Ayr News Feb 23 1950 pg 17

John — Margaret Jane "Jane" Rodger. Margaret (daughter of Peter Rodger and Margaret Armstrong) was born 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198960
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58168P
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Burton Lloyd Myers Passes - One of Ayr's most community spirited citizens, Burton Lloyd Myers, passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday, May 5th. He was 76. Born in Ayr, Mr. Myers was a son of the late John Myers and Margaret Rodger. The family resided, for a time on upper Northumberland Street, and then on the farm now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baetz at Greenfield. After attending Ayr public and continuation schools and Galt high school he entered Queen's University for two years, then to university in Detroit where he graduated in electrical engineering. Following graduation he was employed by Ford Motor Company until the depression and then returned to Canada where he secured a job with Ontario Hydro. From that time until retirement twelve years ago he worked with Ontario Hydro in the north. Upon retirement Mr. Myers returned to Ayr where, he had resided ever since. Mr. Myers took an active part in lodges and minor hockey. He was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge and Ayr Dolman Lodge I.O.O.F., being secretary of the former and having received 50 year jewels from both. Mr. Myers was a talented piano player and was called upon to play at many lodge functions. For several years he served on the executive of Ayr Minor Hockey Association. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian Myers Kilgour of London; two nieces, Mrs. D. D. (Helen) Schwoob of Waterloo and Mrs. Jack (Audrey) Wilcox of London. Funeral service will be held at 2: 00 p.m. today (Wed.) at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr will officiate. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 8 1975 pg 9

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• Name: Lillian Mary Kilgour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198959
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Lillian Kilgour - A former Ayr resident, Lillian Kilgour of London, passed away Saturday, March 10th. She was in her 88th year. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Myers, the family at one time resided in Greenfield. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother Burton Myers. Surviving are two daughters Helen Schwoob of Kitchener, Audrey Wilcox of London, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday in London. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 14 1990 pg 9

Lillian married Foster Jackson Kilgour 24 Nov 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Foster (son of Thomas Henry Kilgour and Sarah Hannah Woolsey) was born 17 Oct 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1970, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jun 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]