Adam Douglas

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58169
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Death Of Adam Douglas

Sudden Passing of Prominent Citizen, Aged 80 Years


Adam Douglas, one of the most prominent and highly esteemed residents of this community, passed away in Galt Hospital on Monday morning at 2.30 o'clock. He was stricken with a heart attack on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was taken to the hospital at 8 o' clock. Mr. Douglas was born at OrchardviIle, Grey County, midway between Mount Forest and Durham, 80 years ago. He came to Ayr 50 years ago and worked for three years with John D. Moore, North Dumfries, He was also employed by James Robson, Ayr, for a year and a half, after which he worked at the Goldie Flour Mills, Greenfield, for a period of 20 years. In 1909, he commenced farming operations on the Fergus Anderson farm, 10th concession of Blenheim. He sold out in 1920 and came to Ayr to reside. Mr. Douglas was a former member of the board of managers of Knox Church, and latterly was a member of the board of managers of the Ayr Presbyterian Congregation. Surviving are one son, Clare, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Belle) of Walkervllle, and five grandchildren. His wife, Margaret W. Lake, predeceased him June 29, 1931. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. James D. Smart, Pastor of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, while the pallbearers were: Wm. R. Bain, George Easton, Wm. G. Edgar, J. J. Hodgdon, A. G. Laurie, and Harry Hatch, Paris.

The Ayr News May 15 1941 pg 1

Adam married Margaret Winter "Maggie" Lake 6 Jun 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Lake and Mary Taylor) was born 21 Aug 1862, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Belle Dunn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58171

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Mrs. F. H. Dunn Passes

Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Bell Douglas) of Windsor passed away July 24th after a lengthy illness. She was in her 82nd year. She was born in Ayr, only daughter of the late Adam Douglas and Margaret Lake. She was predeceased by her only brother Clare of Ayr in 1961. Survived by her husband Francis Dunn; daughters Ruth (Mrs. H. Wellington) of Windsor, and Mary Frances (Mrs. R. Barber) of Berkley, Michigan and one son Douglas of Markham; also 10 grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Walter Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor. Committal service and burial at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 10 1977 pg 8

Mary — Frances Henry Dunn. Frances was born 31 Jan 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1982; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58172

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Clare Douglas Passes Suddenly

The community was shocked on Friday by the sudden death, as a result of a heart attack, of one of its most popular citizens, Clare Douglas. He was in his 62nd year. The late Mr. Douglas was born in Ayr, a son of the late Adam and Margaret Douglas. He farmed in this area all of his life, for the past 27 years on the place at the village's northern outskirts. In former years he was a noted breeder of horses which took many awards at district fairs and shows. Mr. Douglas was noted for his warm, cheerful disposition and was a welcome figure at many social events. He was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Mae Jean Huson; and two daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Mitchell, RR 3, Ayr and Marilyn at home. A sister, Mrs. Francis (Marybelle) Dunn of Windsor also survives. The Funeral service was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles A. Bain, Erb Clark, Thomas Robson, Erie Sharp, William G. Edgar and Dr. J. H. Caulfield, all of this community.

The Ayr News Dec 21 1961 pg 1

Adam — Mary Jean Huson. Mary was born 14 Jul 1899, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Shirley — George Mitchell. [Group Sheet]