Isobel Grieve

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• Name: Isobel Currie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67257

Isobel — John Currie. John was born Abt 1760, of, Selkirk, , Selkirk, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338296

Notes:

Died. On Tuesday, the 2nd inst., at 9 o'clock, A.M., James Currie, Aged 80 years. You are respectfully requested to attend the funeral, which will take place on Friday the 5th inst., at 11 o'clock, A.M., from his late residence, 10th Concession of Blenheim, to the place of interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground, Ayr.


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James — Margaret Beattie. Margaret was born 1801, , Scotland; died 7 Apr 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10741
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

Notes:

Died, On Thursday the 26th inst., Mr. William Currie, Sen. - the funeral will take place, on Saturday, 28th inst., at eleven o'clock, a.m. from his late residence, Lot. No. 34, 9th Concession, North Dumfries, to the place of interment.

Funeral Card - March 27, 1857

William — Margaret Jackson. Margaret was born 1801, , Scotland; died 9 Oct 1882, Ayr, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was buried 11 Oct 1882, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248851
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1868, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, On Thursday the 22nd inst., at 10 o'clock, P.M., John Currie, Sen., Aged 68 years. The Funeral will take place on Saturday the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, Lot No. 34, 9th Concession of North Dumfries, to the place of interment, Old Burying Ground. North Dumfries, Oct. 23, 1868.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58698
• Immigration: 1850, , Canada
• Club Membership: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. C. T. of I. O. Good Templars
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

William — Margaret. Margaret was born Abt 1820, Of, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie Anderson
• Name: Jessie Walker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33650
• Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jessie married John Anderson 24 Dec 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 1832, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Jessie — John Walker. John (son of John Walker and Isabella Murray) was born 19 Aug 1826, Oxnam, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie
• Name: Margaret Graham
• Name: Margaret Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339900
• Residence: 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

68 Years In North Dumfries

The hand of death has been heavily laid on this community during the past few weeks. Once more it is our duty to chronicle the passing of another old resident in the person of Mrs. John C. Mitchell, lot 31, con 9, North Dumfries, who succumbed to pneumonia on Friday evening after a brief illness, at the age of 71 years. the deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Currie, was born in Selkirkshire, Scotland, in 1834 and came to Canada at the early age of three years, settling on the lot where she died, now owned by Mr. Wm. Gemmell. She had thus been a resident of North Dumfries for the long period of 68 years and was an eye witness to the great changes that have characterized the progress of the country from the primeval stage, when it was little better than a howling wilderness, to one of the finest agricultural sections in Ontario. Her father's family consisted of twelve children, only one of whom \endash Mr. Henry Currie of Blenheim \endash survives. She was twice married, her first husband (James Graham) dying many years ago and the one whose name she bore to the grave predeceased her by several years. Two children survive: Mr. James Graham, Carberry, Man., and Catherine (now Mrs. John Graham), Port Huron. Mich. A step-daughter (Mrs. Wm. Gemmell, nee Mitchell) also survives. Mrs. Mitchell was a consistent member of Knox church and her rather sudden demise will be deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. The funeral to Ayr cemetery on Monday was largely attended. The services were conducted by deceased's pastor, Rev. John Thomson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Nixon. The pallbearers were Messrs. Robert Morton, Jas. Morton, Jas. Malone, John Gemmell, John Marshall and James Currie (nephew).

The Ayr News Nov 2 1905 pg 1

Margaret — James Graham. James was born Abt 1830; died Bef 1865. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married John Clark Mitchell 14 Nov 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of James Mitchell and Jane Clarke) was born 10 Nov 1823, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 29 May 1903, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231600
• Residence: 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Thomas married Mary Turnbull 21 Sep 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Turnbull and Mary Manson) was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1908, Wharncliffe, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338292
• Occupation: 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Henry Currie Passes

The death occurred in Saskatoon on Thursday of Henry Currie in his 89th year. Deceased was born in the township of Blenheim, his father, the late James Currie, being one of the early settlers in that section. The death of Mr. Currie removes the last of a family of twelve. He farmed in Blenheim until 24 years ago, when he went West with his family. He was located at Glamis, Sask., for many years and later removed to Saskatoon. He was a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of the former Stanley Street Church here. He is survived by two daughters and three sons, his wife having predeceased him nine years ago: Mrs. Thomas Rose, Newdale, Man.; Mrs. F. M. Campbell, Glamis, Sask.; James H. Currie, Glamis; R. Ernest Currie, Saskatoon, and John W. Currie, Ayr. The funeral took place from the residence of his son, John W. Currie, Ayr, on Wednesday to the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. Patterson Hall, pastor of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, assisted by David Gowdy, student minister of the Ayr Presbyterian Congregation, was in charge of the services. The pallbearers were: John L. Black, Geo. D. Black, J. J. Brown, David Rodger, A. G. Laurie and A. E. Laurie.

The Ayr News Jul 14 1960 pg 3 from 29 years ago.

Henry married Agnes Hall 31 Jan 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Hall and Robina Wilison) was born 1846, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1922, Forgan, Saskatchewan; was buried 1 May 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73063

Mary married George Swan 15 Nov 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Swan and Agnes Ness) was born 1842, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Firsts: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; first coal yard in Ayr
• Interesting: life story, business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57993
• Immigration: 1833, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Directory: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Con 3 at Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coal Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died in South Dumfries, on Monday, June 20th, 1921, at 5 o'clock, p. m. John Currie in his 96th year. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son-in-law, Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Wednesday, June 22, at 2.30 p. m. to Ayr Cemetery

Funeral Card

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Passing of John Currie
Lived Upwards of 90 Years in This Community

This week we have to chronicle the passing of the oldest resident of the community in the person of John Currie, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Robert Smuck, Paris Road, on Monday, June 20th, at the ripe age of over 95 years. The deceased was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, and came to Canada at the age of four years, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Stephen Gemmell, afterwards locating at different periods on several other farms in the locality.

Over 40 years ago Mr. Currie discontinued farming and moved into Ayr, where he started a coal yard, being the first coal merchant in the village. During the time he was farming, he also did a lot of teaming between here and Hamilton, and other points from lake to lake.

To have lived upwards of 90 years in one community falls to the lot of few men. The changes he witnessed in that long period can probably be better imagined than described. Suffice it that in his early days the country was in a crude state. There were no railroads and in fact very few and very indifferent roads of any kind. The forests were the rendezvous of Indians, wolves, bears and highway men, and the whole country was passing through the throes of a rebellion. He successfully weathered all these adverse conditions and prospered as the country developed.

Mr. Currie was a Reformer in politics and a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of Knox United Church. His partner in life was Agnes Pringle, who predeceased him some years. A family of five were born to them - two of whom, Isabell and William, have passed on before.

Those living are Mrs. Geo. Swan, sr., Ayr; Mrs. Margaret Bell, Galt; and Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries. A brother and sister, Peter Currie and Mrs. Christie (Toronto), also survive. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery yesterday, the funeral being very largely attended. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services, and the pallbearers were principally grandchildren, viz., Currie Smuck, John, Ewart and James Bell, Robert Smuck and George H. Lawrence.

The Ayr News Jun 23 1921 pg 1

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John — Agnes L. Pringle. Agnes (daughter of John Pringle and Jane Laidlaw) was born 1832, , Scotland; died 19 Aug 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1885, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Christie
• Possessions: 50 Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78093
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1922, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Margaret — Dr. Robert Christie. Robert was born 1825; died 23 Jul 1863; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Thynne
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251626
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

Isabella married Rev. Robert Thynne 9 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born 7 Dec 1839, Nenthorn, , Berwick, Scotland; died 10 May 1926, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73170
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Passing of a Pioneer

Peter Currie. Toronto, Succumbs After a Short Illness

The pioneers of this section are rapidly passing away. On Sunday last Mr. Peter Currie, Toronto, a former resident of this community, joined the throng that have gone before. He was born near Ayr nearly 84 years ago, and had lived here all his life up to about 15 years ago, when he removed to the Queen City. Usually of a robust constitution, he had been ill only a few weeks when death supervened. The deceased, who was a bachelor, was of a retiring, unassuming disposition, and was highly esteemed for personal worth. When here he was a consistent member of Stanley Street Church, and in politics was a Liberal. Two brothers, William and John, predeceased him, while a sister, Mrs. Christie of Toronto, survives. Mrs. Robt. Smuck, Paris road, and Mrs. Bell, Galt, are nieces. The funeral took place to the Ayr cemetery Tuesday morning on the arrival of the train from Toronto, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. John L. Black, Douglas Lillico, Currie Smuck, Ewart Bell, Thos. Guthrie and Robt. Smuck. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the obsequies here were Mr. Fred. Currie, Guelph; Miss Christie and Mr. Wanless, Toronto, and Mrs. Bell and son Ewart, Galt.

The Ayr News Nov 9 1922 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78116P
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1905, Willison St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

In Memoriam Died At Ayr, Ont., on Wednesday, May 14, 1913, at 6 o'clock p.m., William Currie. In his seventy-third year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Willison-St. on Saturday, May 17th, 1913, at 2 o'clock, p.m., to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Funeral Card

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Demise of William Currie

There passed away last Wednesday evening, William Currie, who for the past eight years resided in Ayr. Born in the Township of Dumfries in the year 1841 Mr. Currie experienced a great deal of the hardships of pioneer life. IN 1869 he married Agnes Little of Blue Lake, who predeceased him ten years. A family of three survive him - Frederick, Jean and Isabel. Mr. Currie also leaves two brothers, John and peter of Ayr, and one sister, Mrs. Christie of Toronto. The deceased was a man of good ability, and was up till his death a valued member of Session of Stanley-st. church. In his early life he took a keen interest in Sunday School work and one of the best tributes to his sterling character and uprightness is found in the circumstance that he continued in that work for 55 years and during that time he organized a large number of rural Sunday Schools. His funeral on Saturday to the Ayr cemetery showed the esteem in which he was held by the large number who gathered to pay their last respects. The pallbearers were Messrs. John G. Watson, C. McGeorge, Wm. Richmond; James Richardson, J. L. Black, and David Brown. He was 72 years of age.

The Ayr News May 22 1913 pg 8

William married Agnes Little 16 Mar 1870, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born 26 Jun 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jun 1902, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92820

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94445
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Monday, Oct. 30th, at 3 o'clock A.M. In his 36th year, Ebenezer Currie. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 31st inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., from his sister Mrs. Christie's residence, Stanley-street, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Ayr, Oct. 30th, 1882. [Recorder Print, Ayr.]


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• Occupation: John Watson Company, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58700
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1894, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1916, Kindersley, , Saskatchewan, Canada; grain elevator operator

Notes:

Death of James J. Currie

The death took place at Fortune, Sask., on Monday, May 8, of a former resident of Ayr in the name of James J. Currie, son of the late Wm. B. Currie, aged 57. …?... his death when he took a chill, culminating in kidney trouble and heart failure. When in Ayr he was a machinist in the employ of the Watson Co. The family left her for the west about 16 years ago. Mr. Currie was a Presbyterian - a former member of Stanley Street Church, and an Oddfellow. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and two daughters, all of whom were born in Ayr or its immediate vicinity. They are: Addison J. and Mrs. Vera Hill at home, and Hume L. and Miss Myrtle of Saskatoon, the latter teaching school near that city. Mrs. Currie and daughter Myrtle accompanied the remains to Ayr, where interment was made on arrival of the 5: 45 train Monday evening, under the direction of the Oddfellows, quite a number of whom attended the obsequies, which were conducted by Rev. I. I. Brown.

The Ayr News May 11 1922 pg 1

John married Mary Julia Catherine Coates 13 Mar 1893, Belgrave, Huron Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of George Coates and Margaret) was born 20 Nov 1867, East Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 1954; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430283
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430284
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430285
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304011
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1905, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA

Notes:

1871 - Catherine Graham is staying with John Mitchell.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304013
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1905, Carberry, , Manitoba, Canada

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1871 - James Graham is staying with John Mitchell.

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• Name: Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129482

— Swan. was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338302

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Died in Blenheim on Wednesday, July 3, 1901, at 8 o'clock a. m. Mary Currie second daughter of Henry and Agnes Currie, aged 24 years, The funeral on Thursday July 4th at 4 o'clock p. m. from her father's residence, Lot 3, Con. 9 to the Ayr Cemetery,

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Currie Passes

The death occurred in Elrose, Sask., Hospital, Wednesday, December 5, 1962, of Mabel, beloved wife of James Hall Currie, of Elrose, formerly of the Glamis district. She was seventy-six years of age. Born in Elpin, Ontario, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, she spent the early years of her life there. In the fall of 1910 she came west to visit her sister, Mrs. Bob Nisbet, of what is now known as the Glamis district. There, she met James Hall Currie, and on December 27, 1911, they were married at her home in Elphin. They came to settle on his homestead, where they lived until 1942, when they moved to Crest, Sask., farming there until they moved into Nipawin to reside in 1947. Four years ago, they took up residence in the Golden Years Lodge at Elrose. Mrs. Currie is survived, besides her husband, by three sons and four daughters; (Mamie) Mrs. E. A. Mason, Nipawin; (Grace) Mrs. A. L. Martin, of Wiseton; (Lila) Mrs. Roy Westbury, of Zealandia; (Doris) Mrs. E. W. Turner, of Wiseton; Elmore, of Glamis; Arnold, of Kindersley; and Tom, of Wiseton. There are twenty-six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. A son, Jamie, passed away in 1925. There are two sisters: Mrs. R D. Nisbet, of Wiseton and Mrs. Annie Smith, of Glamis. Funeral service was held in Glamis United Church on Saturday December 8, 1962, with Rev. W. Graham officiating. Mrs. Les. Whyte was at the console of the organ, and accompanied the choir as they sang "The Old Rugged Cross." The congregation joined in singing hymns: "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Abide with Me." Mr. Clive Houghand, Mr. Ken Orth were ushers in the church. Mr. Lorne Wilson and Mr. Jack Smith were in charge of the floral arrangements. Interment followed in the family plot, Rosetown Cemetery, with the following nephews as pallbearers: Bob Wilson; Ken Wilson; Clarence Smith; Tom Nisbet; Lindsay Nisbet and Graham Campbell. Clements Funeral Home, Rosetown, was in charge of arrangements.

The Ayr News Dec 13 1962 pg 1
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Death Of James it Currie

Word has been received by his brother in Paris of the death on Sunday in Glamis, Sask., of James H. Currie in his 75th year. He was born west of Ayr, a son of the late Henry Currie and Agnes Hall, and lived his early years on the farm on the 9th concession of Blenheim now owned by Donald Robson. He went West 57 years ago in June, where he had since resided. He is survived by four daughters and three sons; also two brothers, John W. of Paris and Robert E. of Camrose, Alta.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338290
• Residence: 1921, Forgan, Saskatchewan
• Residence: 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John W. Currie Passes in 92nd Year

John W. Currie of Paris passed away in Willett Hospital, Paris, on Saturday, April 19th. He was in his 92nd year. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Currie, he was the last surviving member of his family. He was born on the 9th concession of Blenheim on the farm now owned by Donald L. Robson, and was educated at Townline School. In 1916 he married the former Annie Elizabeth I.illico and they homesteaded for several years at Glamis, Saskatchewan. They returned to Ayr and in later years moved to Paris. Mr. Currie was an avid sportsman, enjoying lawn bowling and curling; he had been a former member of Ayr and Paris Curling Clubs. He was a member of Paris Presbyterian Church. Surviving besides his wife are several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Tuesday, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 24 1975 pg 9

John married Annie Elizabeth Lillico 16 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Douglas Lillico and Catherine Douglas) was born 5 Feb 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1976, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 May 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Ford Swan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24888P
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Jane Swan

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Marshall, Roseville, on Saturday of Mrs. Jane Swan of Ayr in her 81st year. She was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her family when about two years old. The family first settled in a log cabin which stood at the end of Wm. G. Hall's lane, and later removed to a farm north of the village. Mrs. Swan attended the Reidsville school which was at that time situated on the farm now occupied by Menno Shantz. She was married 60 years ago and with her husband resided on the 10th and 5th concessions of Blenheim for many years. They removed to Ayr 45 years ago, where her husband predeceased her in 1908. She was a member of Knox United Church. Mrs. Swan is survived by the following family: Mrs. John Falland, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Roseville; Mrs. Isabella Veitch, Galt; George and James Swan, Ayr. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday.

The Ayr News Nov 12 1931

Jane married George Swan 19 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Swan and Agnes Ness) was born 1842, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128335
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggageman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Former Ayrite

Passing of William Currie, Aged 62 Years

The demise of William Currie, only son of Mr. John Currie of South Dumfries, which event transpired at Hamilton on Sunday forenoon, removes a former well-known and highly respected resident of Ayr, in his 63rd year. The deceased was born on the Currie homestead in Blenheim and later lived in Ayr for some years, during which time he filled several local positions, viz., that of baggage master at the railway station and caretaker at the Presbyterian Church. In 1891 he went West, settling near Carberry. A few years later he started a general store at Petrel and was appointed postmaster there, continuing in this capacity until failing health necessitated a change. A few months ago he came east, and was doctoring with a bronchial expert in Hamilton when the end came. He is survived, besides his father, by his wife (nee Miss Wright of Princeton), and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bell of Galt and Mrs. Robert Smuck of South Dumfries. IN religion Mr. Currie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Liberal. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Smuck, Paris Road, when interment was mace in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown officiating. The pallbearers were all nephews of deceased, viz.: Messrs. G. H. Lawrence, Jno. C. Pell, Roy C. Bell, Currie Smuck, William Wright and Gordon Maycock.

The Ayr News Dec 25 1919 pg 1

William married Ellen Wright 5 Feb 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of William Wright and Mary Lake) was born 1863, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1934, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Currie
• Name: Margaret Pringle "Maggie" Bell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195362
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. J. C. Bell

Esteemed Ayr Resident Passes on Saturday in Her 81st Year

A highly-esteemed resident of the village passed to her reward on Saturday morning in the person of Margaret Currie, widow of the late John C. Bell, in her 81st year. Mrs. Bell was born on the 10th concession of Blenheim, being a daughter of the late John Currie and Agnes Pringle. She had lived in this community practically all of her lifetime, residing for the past eleven years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. H. Lawrence. Mrs. Bell was a member of Knox United Church and in her younger years took an active interest in the Ladles' Aid Society. She had been in failing health for about one year and was the last remaining member of her family. Surviving are four sons and three daughters, viz.: John, of Galt; Roy, of Toronto; Ewart, of North Bay; James, of London; Mrs. A. W. Stahle, Kitchener; Mrs. Geo. H. Lawrence, Ayr, and Miss Mayme E. Bell, Toronto. One son, Robert, was killed in the Great War. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon, when many friends and relatives were in attendance to pay their last respects. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, who read the favorite hymn of Mrs. Bell, "Lead Kindly Light." The pallbearers were as follows: John, Roy, Ewart and James Bell; Geo. H. Lawrence and A. W. Stahle.

The Ayr News Jun 2 1938 pg 6

Margaret married John Bell 17 Mar 1880, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Bell and Mary Fulton Crawford) was born 31 Mar 1850, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 May 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1902, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1902, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290093
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Post O Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Smuck

Expired Suddenly on Tuesday Afternoon While Visiting at Preston

Death came suddenly to Mrs. Robert Smuck, South Dumfries, on Tuesday afternoon while visiting at the home of her sister-in-law. Mrs. George Cross, Preston. Accompanied by her son, Currie, she had motored to that town for a short visit on Tuesday morning. While returning to the home of Mrs. Cross after being down town, she complained of a sudden heart attack and had to be assisted the remaining 50 yards to the residence. Medical assistance was quickly summoned, but to no avail, death resulting in a few moments. Mrs. Smuck, whose maiden name was Agnes Currie, was a daughter of the late John Currie. She was born on the farm now occupied by A. W. Snyder, and after her marriage 39 years ago went to reside on the farm of her husband three miles south of Ayr. She was a member of Knox United Church and took an active part in the different women's organizations of the congregation, taking a particular interest in the affairs of the Kate M. Thomson mission auxiliary. She will be greatly missed in the social life of the community, where her pleasing personality won for her a host of warm friends. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by one son, Currie; also by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Bell, of Ayr. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 6 1934 pg 8

Agnes married Robert John Smuck 17 Mar 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Jacob Smuck and Louesa Maria Tackebury) was born CALC 15 Feb 1865, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1936, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128358
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, at 6: 30 o'clock a.m., Isabella Currie, Youngest daughter of John Currie, Aged 23 Years & 3 Months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, St. Andrew's Street, Thursday, 5th inst., at 10: 30 o'clock, a.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, Sept. 3rd, 1889.

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In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, Isabella Currie, youngest daughter of John Currie, aged 23 years and 3 months.

Galt Reporter Sep 6 1889 pg 8

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Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday morning, at 6:30 o'clock a.m., Isabella Currie, Youngest daughter of John Currie, Aged 23 Years & 3 Months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, St. Andrew's Street, Thursday, 5th inst., at 10:30 o'clock, a.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, Sept. 3rd, 1889

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430003
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122430
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337925

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304005
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Margaret Jackson Myers
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338455

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In Memoriam Died In Blenheim, on Sunday, August 12, 1900, at 10.30 o'clock, P.M. Margaret J. Currie, Wife of Mr. Morley Myers, Aged 26 years and 6 months. The Funeral Will take place from her father's residence, Lot 5, Concession 11, Blenheim, on Wednesday, August 15th, at 2.30 o'clock P.M., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. "I am the resurection [sic] and the life."

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Margaret married Morley Myers 5 Oct 1898, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Morley was born 27 May 1879, Langford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1945, East York, York, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died In Morden, Man., on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1905, Agnes Little Currie, Third daughter of Mr. Wm. Currie, Ayr, Ont., aged 29 years. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her father, Willison St., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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The Passing of Miss Currie

The community was sorely grieved to learn of the death at Morden, Man., on Wednesday last of Miss Agnes Little Currie, third daughter of Mr. Wm. Currie, Ayr, at the age of 29 years. The deceased had gone out west in August last in company with her sister, Miss Jean Currie of Galt, and was visiting with her uncles there when she was taken with typhoid fever, and having a rather delicate constitution was unable to pull through. Previous to going west she had resided with her father here and was very highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her, being a consistent member of Stanley St. church. Her mother predeceased her by about four years and a brother died at Calgary last fall from the same disease. The remaining members of the family in addition to Mr. Currie, are Jean at Galt, Fred at Red deer and Isabell at Winnipeg. The funeral took palce from her father's residence, Willison st., to the Ayr cemetery yesterday afternoon and was quite largely attended, the services being conducted by deceased's pastor, Rev. Mr. Nixon, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Thomson and Card. The pall bearers were: Wm. Little, John Bell, Alex Lillico, Geo. Black, Wm. Bueglass, Douglas Lillico.

The Ayr News Nov 9 1905 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215538

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Frederick. W. Currie - The death occurred in Guelph on Sunday morning of Frederick W. Currie, in his 55th year. Deceased was born on the 11th concession Blenheim township, being a son of the late William Currie. He left for Swalwell, Alberta, about 30 years ago and, after farming in that district for 20 years, returned to Ontario in 1921 and settled at Guelph. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mae Bickell, formerly of Ayr, he is survived by one daughter, Jean, and two sons, William and John; also by one sister, Isabel, of California. The funeral took place to Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, on Tuesday, with Rev. W. J. Gallagher, pastor of Chalmers Street United Church, in charge of the services. The pallbearers were: J. J. Brown and J. W. Currie of Ayr, H. T. Thomas, J. R. Watson, Robert Elliott and Andrew Smith of Guelph. Those present at the funeral from Ayr included Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Currie.

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Frederick married Mary Elizabeth "Mae" Bickell 29 Sep 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Bickell and Isabella McBain) was born Sep 1884, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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In Memoriam Died, At Calgary, N.W.T., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1904, at 6: 30 o'clock p.m., Albert John Currie, Second son of William and Agnes Currie, Aged Twenty-five Years. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his uncle, Mr. John Currie, Ayr, on Thursday, Dec.8, 1904, at 2: 30 p.m., for Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. - Job 1: 21^.

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Died in the North West

We sincerely regret to have to record the death at Calgary, N.W.T., on Saturday last, of a young man well-known and highly esteemed in this village and country, in the person of Albert John Currie, second son of Mr. Wm. Currie of Ayr, aged 25 years. The deceased went to the Northwest last spring and engaged in ranching with his brother Fred, who had preceded him some two years. They were doing well and intended becoming permanent settlers. Some three weeks ago, however, Albert contracted typhoid fever and was taken to the Calgary hospital, where he received every attention possible, being visited almost daily by his brother and an aunt, Miss Jane Little, who resided in Calgary. He continued to grow worse, however, and on Saturday passed away somewhat suddenly. The body was brought here for interment, accompanied by deceased's brother, and the funeral takes place to Ayr cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon. Albert John was an exemplary young man and a host of friends in and about Ayr, his birthplace, will deeply regret his demise. The father, sisters and brother who survive - his mother having predeceased him some 2-1/2 years - will have the sympathy of the entire community. One sister, Isabella, resides in Winnipeg, Jane in Galt and Agnes at home. The funeral takes place at 2.30 from the residence of deceased's uncle, Mr. John Currie, and will doubtless be largely attended.

The Ayr News Dec 8 1904 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195672
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian