John Thomson

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John — Margaret Garth. Margaret was born 6 Apr 1818, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; died 27 Sep 1895; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57846
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman (Minister)
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman - Knox Church
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John — Kate Martha Thomson. Kate (daughter of John Wylie Thomson and Ann Foster Vose) was born 29 Jan 1845, , USA; died 1 Apr 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Rev. Dr. Thomson Bereaved

Our esteemed townsman, Rev. Dr. Thomson, has sustained a sore bereavement in the death of his only remaining brother, Mr. George Thomson, which event took place at his home in Welland, Ont., on Monday, Oct. 14, after an illness of some time, aged 71. The deceased was well and favorably known in Ayr, where he frequently visited his brother. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada in 1871, settling in Hamilton for some years. Later he lived in Toronto for a time and finally in Welland, following the occupation of an accountant. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters. The late Mr. Thomason, like his brother, was an enthusiastic musician, vocal and instrumental classical music being his forte. Interment was made in Ayr yesterday.

The Ayr News Oct 17 1918 pg 10

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• Name: Mary Halliday
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195315
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House keeper - Private house
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Mary — Halliday. was born Abt 1860; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341601
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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JAMES H. THOMSON

Native of Ayr Passes Suddenly In Toronto--Funeral Here on Tuesday

Death came Suddenly in Throw, on Saturday to James Herbert Thomson, a native of Ayr, and son of the late Rev. Dr. John Thomson, who was the minister of Knox United Church here for a period of 40 years. His passing was caused by a heart ailment from which he had been suffering for several months.

Mr. Thomson was manager of Stone & Wellington, Nurserymen, Toronto, for 40 years. He was an ardent gardener, and when the present Greenwood Park, Ayr, was being laid out he presented the park committee with 20 Norway Maple trees.

Mr. Thomson Was born and went to school here, later attending Galt splendid type of citizen and was highly esteemed by many friends here. He always held a warm spot in his heart for the village of his birth and made frequent visits to Ayr.

In Toronto Mr. Thomson was a former director of Summit Golf Club, a member of the Canadian Club since its inception and a member of Deer Park United Church.

His wife predeceased him three years ago. Surviving are four brothers, J. Arnold Thomson of Belleville; Pierre C. Thomson, Toronto; Major W. R. Thomson. overseas with the Canadian army, and George M. Thomson. Toronto.

The Funeral.

Following a chapel service in Toronto on Monday afternoon, which was attended by many Ayr friends in the Queen City, the funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday morning upon the arrival of the C.P.R. train from Toronto. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev Thos. Merryweather ind the pallbearers were as follows: John A. Manson, James K. Kyle, Robert McRuer, James Welsh, Alex McRae. and Percy Hilborn, Preston.

The Ayr News Apr 29 1943 pg 1

James married Florence Hilborn 4 Jan 1906, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of William Hilborn and Jane "Jennie" Harvey) was born 20 Jun 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340588
• Residence: 1943, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada

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John A. Thomson Passes

Prominent architect of Belleville, John Arnold Thomson died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. Alfred Elliott, 114 Glenvale Blvd., Leaside. He was in his 74^th year. Mr. Thomson went to Toronto on business some two weeks ago. Stricken as he left the train, he collapsed in the Union Station. He was a brother of Major George M. Thomson, Toronto, who died less than three weeks ago.

Mr. Thomson was for some years chief draughtsman with the Public Works Department, Dominion Government, Ottawa.

A native of Ayr, he was a son of the late Rev. Dr. John Thomson who served for 40 years as minister of Knox Presbyterian Church. He had been a resident of Belleville since 1924 and had designed a number of important buildings, including Belleville Collegiate and Vocational School and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Recently he was working on the plans for the new Hastings County Home for the Aged. He was a member of Moira Lodge, AF & AM, Belleville, and life member of Civil Service Lodge, AF & AM, Ottawa.

He leaves his wife, the former Eleanor Fetherstonhaugh; three daughters: Mrs. Elliott, Toronto; Mrs. Cecil D. wight, Ottawa; and Mrs. Oliver Smith, Braeside, and two brothers, Pierre C. and W. Raymond Thomson, both of Toronto.

Following service in Toronto on Sunday afternoon, interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery on Monday after the arrival of the morning train from Toronto.

The Ayr News Mar 17 1949 pg 1

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• Residence: 1943, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Pierre — Anna Daisy Delana Rosenberger. Anna was born 1889; died 5 Jan 1982, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Major Raymond Thomson, Native Of Ayr

Many older residents of Ayr were saddened to learn of the death on Thursday in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, of Major W. Raymond Thomson, O.B.E., V.D., in his 71st year. He was taken ill a few days previous while holidaying on Lake Simcoe, but was making a good recovery in hospital when he suffered a fatal stroke.

Son of Former Minister

Born in Ayr, he was a son of Rev. Dr. John Thomson, highly esteemed minister of Knox Presbyterian Church for 40 years, and Martha Kate Thomson, whose devotion to church work endeared her to every member of the congregation. He received his elementary education at Ayr Public School and continued on to Galt and Woodstock Collegiate.

Served in Several War Theatres in World War I

He entered the service of the Imperial Bank, and was in Prince Albert, Bask., when the First World War broke out. He joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1914 and was appointed paymaster of the 3rd Royal Canadian Artillery Brigade, 1st Division.. While in France Major Thomson was gassed at the Second battle of Ypres. He was transferred to Alexandria, Egypt, and later to Salonica, Greece, where he opened the Canadian Pay and Record Office. Major Thomson was invalided back to England for a period, but returned to France as field cashier for the 3rd division, a post which he held until the cessation of hostilities. Following the war, he remained with the Pay and Records office In London until 1920.

Re-enlisted in Second War
Service Totalled Nine Year.

He reenlisted in World War II and became a paymaster with the Royal Canadian Artillery at Aldershot, England. He was invalided home after three years, suffering from arthritis, thus concluding a distinguished military career which spanned nine years of his life.

With Ontario Treasury Dept.

In civilian life he returned to his brokerage business in Toronto and carried on activities in that line until seven years ago when he accepted a position with the Succession Duties Branch of the Ontario Treasury Department. Major Thomson remained in government service until the time of his death.

Telegram From Premier

As an indication of the high regard in which he was held in government circles, a telegram of condolence from Premier Leslie Frost was received by his brother, Pierre Thomson of Hamilton the only survivor.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held at Trull's Funeral Chapel, Toronto, on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Fraser, Presbyterian padre of Sunnybrook Hospital. Burial was mode in Ayr Cemetery on Monday morning, with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Pallbearers were: John Henderson, Richard Baxter, Robert McRuer, Robert Lovett, John Manson and Jim Schmidt.


The Ayr News Jul 29 1954 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341911
• Residence: 1943, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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Major George M. Thomson Passed on Tuesday

Major George M. Thomson, a native of Ayr, passed away in Sunnybrook Military Hospital, Toronto, on Tuesday, in his 63^rd year. Major Thomson had been unwell for a considerable period and, latterly, sustained a series of strokes which hastened his demise.

He was born in Ayr in Knox Church manse (now occupied by Rev. W. D. Goodger and Mrs. Goodger), being the younger son of Rev. John Thomson, D. D., beloved pastor of Knox Church, Ayr, for a period of 40 years (1871-1911), and Martha Kate Thomson.

Mr. Thomson secured his education at the Ayr Public School, Woodstock Collegiate and Queen's University, Kingston.

Served with 52^nd Battalion

In World War I, Major Thomson served with distinction, acting as Company Commander with the 52^nd Port Arthur Battalion. He was wounded in 1915. His only son, Lieut. George Thomson, was killed in action in World War II.

For many years he was with Gypsum Lime and Alabastine Ltd. During World War II he was safety officer with General Engineering and, latterly, had practiced as a consultant.

Past President, Toronto Curling Club

He was a member of Rosedale Presbyterian Church, the Engineers Club, Canadian Club, Toronto, and a past president of the Toronto Curling Club. He was vice president of National Construction Council of Canada, member of the Research Council of Ontario and of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

He was married in 1918 to Mary Ratchford Thomson, who predeceased him in 1940. He is survived by his widow, Noela Thomson, and two daughters, Mr. K. M. Berscht, and Evelyn Thomson, and two step-daughters, Anne and Elizabeth. Also surviving are three brothers, John A., Belleville, and Pierre C. and W. Raymond, Toronto.

Major Thomson had many warm friends in Ayr who will learn of his passing with sincere regret.

The Funeral

Following service at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, Toronto, this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock. Interment will take place in Ayr Cemetery upon the arrival of the Toronto train at 10: 35 a.m. Thursday, March 3^rd.

The Ayr News Mar 3 1949 pg 12

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In World War I, Major Thomson served with distinction, acting as Company Commander with the 52^nd Port Arthur Battalion. He was wounded in 1915. His only son, Lieut. George Thomson, was killed in action in World War II.

George married Mary Frances Ratchford 1918. Mary was born , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Jun 1940, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jun 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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