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Male Abt 1825 - Bef 1881  (~ 55 years)


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  1. 1.  James Whitson was born Abt 1825, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1881.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58650

    James — Mary Scott. Mary was born CALC 21 Dec 1818, , Scotland; died 23 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1839, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1897, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1897, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. James Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Thomas Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 15 Jun 1840; died 28 Mar 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. John Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Barbara Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 29 Jul 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1877, Nithville, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; was buried 11 Sep 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Margaret P. Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1839, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1897, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1897, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159977111
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251454
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1866, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died Whitson In Paris, on Monday evening, July 5th, 1897, Robert Whitson, in his 58th year. The Funeral Will leave his late residence, Willow Street, on Wednesday afternoon, the 7th instant, at the hour of half-past Two, for the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

    Funeral Card

    Robert married Margaret "Maggie" Anderson 11 Oct 1866, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Anderson and Agnes Hall) was born 1847, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1920, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jul 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Agnes Jane Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 24 Mar 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1889, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jul 1889, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. James Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Nancy Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1874; died 1874; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 11. Walter Alexander Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1878; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 12. Thomas Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1881; died 1887; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  James Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251467
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.


  3. 4.  Thomas Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born CALC 15 Jun 1840; died 28 Mar 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179372008
    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58342P
    • Birth: 11 Jun 1841, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1868, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Oldest Native Resident Gone - Demise of Mr. Thomas Whitson After Short Illness - In this year of grace we celebrate its 100th anniversary and the Sunday last the …?... Ayr cemetery the remains of the ...?... native-born citizen in the person of Thomas Whitson who passed away the …?... Friday, in his 84th year. It is regrettable, of course, that Mr. Whitson's lease of life did not extend beyond the date of the proposed celebration …?... August, but while man proposes, …?...poses. For nearly 84 years he was an eye-witness of the growth and material advancement of the village where he spent all his life, and was …?... with all the manifold events pertaining to the community, thus constitutes an encyclopedia of first-hand knowledge concerning local affairs, and would have ranked as the oldest native born citizen in the coming Centennial. The deceased, who had been ill only a couple months, had enjoyed good health practically all his life and took a deep interest in mundane affairs almost to the last. He was an enthusiastic curler, and a few years ago was elected an honorary member of the local club. He was also a keen horseman and for a long series of years was …?... master at the horse shows and fall fairs in the district. In politics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian. As a citizen, he evinced concern in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. His activities in …?... naturally resulted in a wide acquaintance among men of affairs, while his ?banity and marked affability entitled him to the esteem and respect which was his. For a great many years he was in the employ of The John Watson Manufacturing Co. He married …?... Elizabeth Gladstone …?... The family …?... three daughters and one son. They are: Mrs. Jno. Melvin, Galt; Mrs. J. C. Kyle, Ayr, and Mary and Edward at home. A sister, Mrs. James Dockburn?, Hamilton, also survive. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the services, and the …?... long friends acting as pallbearers: Messrs. W. E. Gammon, Wm. Nicoll, A. G. Watson, Wm. Manson, A. E. Watson and Wm. Landreth.

    The Ayr News Apr 3 1924 pg 1

    Thomas married Elizabeth Gladstone 25 Nov 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born 9 Aug 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 1918; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Eliza N. "Minnie" Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Mary Ellen S. Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1872, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 15. James Edward Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1949, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Edward J. Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 17. Robert Gladstone Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1877, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 18. Florence Jane Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Thomas married Helen Black 30 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of James Black and Janet Scott) was born CALC 18 Oct 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1865; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Thomas — Eliza Gladstone. Eliza was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Minnie Nichol Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  John Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251503
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian


  5. 6.  Barbara Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born CALC 29 Jul 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1877, Nithville, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; was buried 11 Sep 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195426422
    • Name: Barbara Gladstone
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113856
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, At Nithville, on the 8th Instant, at 8 P.M., Barbara Whitson, Wife of Mr. W. Gladstone, Aged 28 Years, 1 Month and 10 Days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Nithville, on Tuesday, 11th Inst., at 1 o'clock, P.M., to the place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Nithville, September 10th, 1877.


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Barbara — William Gladstone. William (son of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born CALC 31 Aug 1845, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1915, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1915, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Margaret P. Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 26 Jul 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Margaret P. Cockburn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58550
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Margaret married James Cockburn 31 Dec 1873, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Cockburn and Barbara Robertson) was born 26 Nov 1843, , Scotland; died 1 Oct 1919, Ayr, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Barbara Robertson Cockburn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 21. James Scott Cockburn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Agnes Jane Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born CALC 24 Mar 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1889, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jul 1889, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126821

    Notes:

    Died. In Paris, on Monday July 8th., at 8: 00 p.m., Agnes F. Whitson. Aged 22 years, 4 months and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, 10th inst., from her father's residence, Willow St., to the Ayr Cemetery, at 2: 30 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Paris, July 8th, 1889. Review Print


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies


  2. 9.  James Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192220791
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339222
    • Occupation: 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; mill worker

    Notes:

    Died Whitson In Paris, on Sunday, April 23rd, 1911 at 10 a.m., James Whitson, only son of the late Robert Whitson. The Funeral Will leave the family residence, Willow Street, on Tuesday, April 25th, at 2.30 p.m., for Ayr Cemetery. Service at the Home at Two o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    _________________

    PARIS.     April 25.-Death claimed another well known resident on Sunday, when Mr. Jas. Whitson, only son of the late Robert and Mrs. Whitson, passed peacefully away at 10.39 in the morning. Deceased was taken sick a week ago with appendicitis, but not getting along as well as expected, an operation was decided on, which was performed Wednesday. The patient seemed to rally after the operation, but his weakened condition could not withstand the ravages of the disease, and despite the best of care, passed peacefully away as above stated. Mr. Whitson was born in Ayr and came to Paris with his parents when a boy, residing here ever since. In his younger years he was well known throughout Ontario as a lacrosse player. He first played with the Beavers, and afterwards joined the famous Brant lacrosse team, which at one time held the championship of the world. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and made many frends, who will learn with regret of hs demise Besides a sorrowing wife, his mother and three sisters-Mrs. White, of Brantford, Mrs. C. Munn, and Miss Bessie, of Paris are left to mourn his death. The funeral will leave the residence of his daughter, Willow street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock, and Interment will take place in the family plot in Ayr.

    The Brantford Daily Expositor 25 Apr 1911, Tue Page 5

    James married Jane Amelia Hayward 6 Feb 1911, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane was born 22 Aug 1886, Donhead, , Wiltshire, England; died 6 Apr 1961; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Kathleen Maria Whitson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1947, Paris, , Rhône-Alpes, France; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Nancy Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 1874; died 1874; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339218


  4. 11.  Walter Alexander Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 8 Jun 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1878; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339219


  5. 12.  Thomas Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 1881; died 1887; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339220


  6. 13.  Eliza N. "Minnie" Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 7 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Eliza N. "Minnie" Melvin
    • Name: Minnie Whitson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66109
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. John Melvin - The death occurred in Toronto early Monday morning of Minnie Whitson, widow of the late John Melvin of Galt. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitson of Ayr, she spent the greater part of her life in Galt, removing to Toronto following the death of her husband. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. D. E. Bastedo (Ina) of Toronto. Funeral service was held Tuesday evening at the Ryan and Odette Funeral Home, Toronto, interment being made in Ayr Cemetery upon arrival of the Wednesday morning train.

    The Ayr News Feb 2 1956 pg 2

    Eliza — John Melvin. John (son of David Lees Melvin and Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Hopkin) was born 26 Feb 1866, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jul 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Ina Gladstone Melvin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Mar 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Jul 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Mary Ellen S. Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 7 Jan 1872, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58364P
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk in Dry Goods Store
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk Grocery Store
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sales lady - Dry Goods store
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Mary Ellen Whitson - The sudden death occurred at her home here on Sunday evening at 7.15 o'clock of Mary Ellen Whitson, in her 66th year. Miss Whitson had prepared and eaten supper with her brother, Edward, when she was seized with a stroke about 6.30 o'clock, from which death resulted within the hour. Deceased had been in poor health for several months during the past winter, but her condition had shown much improvement in recent months. Born in Greenfield, deceased had lived the whole of her lifetime in this community, with the exception of three years in Vancouver and two years in Hamilton. She was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitson, one of the early families of the village, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who will regret to learn of her demise. Miss Whitson attended Knox United Church, and she is survived by two sisters and one brother, viz.: Mrs. John Melvin, Galt; Mrs. J. C. Kyle and Edward Whitson, Ayr. Two nieces and a nephew also survive. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon to Ayr Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Currie was in charge of the services, and the pallbearers were: Wm. Manson, A. G. Watson, G. S. Dalrymple, W. E. Gammon, J. W. Currie and Thomas Easton.

    The Ayr News Jul 2 1936 pg 6


  8. 15.  James Edward Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1949, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 1949, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289982
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    James Edward Whitson Dies

    Following a protracted period of ill health, James Edward Whitson, a lifelong resident of this village, was removed by death at his home on Stanley Street on Sunday evening. He was in his 75th year.

    The late Mr. Whitson was born in Ayr in the house now occupied by Harold Charles, St. Andrews Avenue, a son of Thomas Whitson and Elizabeth Gladstone. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Whitson was employed in the carpenter shop of the John Watson Mfg. Co. Ltd., for nearly half a century - many years as foreman - before retiring in 1947.

    He was an enthusiastic supporter of sports in Ayr, and was an active member of the Ayr Curling Club for many years. In recognition of his lengthy membership, he was made a life member of the club. In later years, Mr. Whitson was a regular attendant at softball games in Victoria Park during the summer months.

    By faith, Mr. Whitson was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. He was a long-term member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges.

    Surviving, besides his wife, the former Betsy Belle Wilson, is one sister, Mrs. John C. Kyle (Florence) of Ayr.

    The funeral took place from his late residence, Stanley Street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. J. McKeown conducted the last rites.

    Masonic Service

    A Masonic service was conducted at the residence on Tuesday evening under the direction of Wor. Bro. R. L. Anderson, with a large body of members of Ayr lodge in attendance.

    Members of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., also attended in a body to pay last respects to a former valued member.

    The Ayr News Apr 14 1949 pg 12

    James — Elizabeth Bell "Betsy" Wilson. Elizabeth (daughter of Adam Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Davidson) was born 22 Feb 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 16.  Edward J. Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 19 Aug 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58376
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  10. 17.  Robert Gladstone Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 17 Jan 1877, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127627P
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian


  11. 18.  Florence Jane Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 30 Jan 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183628801
    • Name: Florence Jane Kyle
    • Residence: Swan St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195181
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Florence married John C. Kyle 24 Sep 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Walter Kyle and Jane Cullen) was born 16 Apr 1881, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Mar 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. David Cullen Kyle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1915, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1992, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 25. Elizabeth Gladstone "Betty" Kyle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2006, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Sep 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  12. 19.  Minnie Nichol Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-429938
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  13. 20.  Barbara Robertson Cockburn Descendancy chart to this point (7.Margaret2, 1.James1) was born 16 Sep 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1883, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118690

    Notes:

    Funeral Notice. Died, In Ayr, on Wednesday, October 24th, 1883, at 9 o'clock P.M., Barbara Robertson, Infant child of James and Margaret Cockburn, Aged 1 month and 8 days. The funeral will leave her father's residence on Friday, 26th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., and proceed to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, Oct. 25th, 1883. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies


  14. 21.  James Scott Cockburn Descendancy chart to this point (7.Margaret2, 1.James1) was born 1 Nov 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58551
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter - Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Kathleen Maria Whitson Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 12 Sep 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1947, Paris, , Rhône-Alpes, France; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162821888
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123205
    • Residence: 1921, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada


  2. 23.  Ina Gladstone Melvin Descendancy chart to this point (13.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 28 Mar 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Jul 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ina Gladstone Bastedo
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66110
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ina married David Edgar Bastedo 24 May 1924, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada. David was born 28 Nov 1860, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1925, Bracebridge, Macaulay Twp., Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 24.  David Cullen Kyle Descendancy chart to this point (18.Florence3, 4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 7 Aug 1915, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1992, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - Army
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340710

    Notes:

    David C. Kyle

    David Cullen Kyle of 515 Fangs Drive, Preston. passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday. February 17th. He was 76. Born in Ayr on August 7, 1915, he was a son of the late John C. Kyle and Florence Whitson. Mr. Kyle received his education in Ayr. worked at the John Watson factory as a painter, and was a fine softball player with the old Ayr Vics teams. Mr. Kyle served with the army during World War II. Upon his return he moved to Preston and was self employeed as an egg and poultry dealer. He retired eleven years ago. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church. Preston: member of the I 0.0.F. Lodge in Ayr. and later transferred to Cambridge No 188 when Ayr Lodge closed: was very active in events at Fairview Mennonite Centre. Preston. Surviving are his wile, the former Elizabeth Frosch: a daughter Mrs. Ed (Nancy) Laverty of Peterborough: grandsons Justin and Kyle. an a sister Betty Kyle Resting at the Barthel Funeral Home Preston today (Wed ) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m . An I.O.O.F. memorial service will he held at the funeral home at 7 p.m this evening. Funeral service will he held at St. Paul's United Church. King Street. Preston, on Thursday at 2 p m Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 19 Feb 1992 pg 13

    David — Elizabeth Adline Frosch. Elizabeth (daughter of Frederick Frosch and Elizabeth Snyder) was born 12 Oct 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Nancy Kyle  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 25.  Elizabeth Gladstone "Betty" Kyle Descendancy chart to this point (18.Florence3, 4.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2006, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Sep 2006, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340709

    Notes:

    KYLE, Elizabeth Gladstone (Betty) - Of Cambridge, on Sunday, August 27, 2006, at MacMaster Hospital Hamilton, in her 86th year. Beloved daughter of the late John and Florence (Whitson) Kyle. Loving sister of the late David and Elizabeth Kyle. Also survived by her niece, Nancy and Ed Laverty and their family Justin (Lindsay) and Kyle (Jenni). Miss Kyle was born in Ayr and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a retired nurse and very active in the Fairview Centre Community. Known as a generous, caring person who didn't hesitate to give her opinion of things, she also enjoyed knitting, the craft Sale and outings with her friends. She was always on the go. Friends will be received at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Thursday 7-8: 30 p.m. The Funeral and Committal Service will be conducted at Fairview Centre Auditorium, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge, Friday. Sept 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service. Rev. John Anderson officiating. Interment in the family plot in Ayr Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Fairview Mennonite Centre or Trillium United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com .

    The Waterloo Region Record Aug 29 2006



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