Mary Gemmell

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• Name: Mary Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72617
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1918, 21 Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Demise of Mrs. Wallace

Mrs. Wallace, relict of the late William Wallace of Branchton, died suddenly after a brief illness of 36 hours at her home, 21 Ann Street, Galt, on Sunday evening at 10:30 o'clock. The late Mrs. Wallace, daughter of the late John Gemmell of North Dumfries, was born in Galt 70 years ago. Shortly after she moved with her parents to the Gemmell homestead, Cedar Creek. After her marriage the family lived in South Dumfries for a short time when they moved to Branchton, where she resided continuously until eight years ago, when they retired to Galt. Mr. Wallace predeceased her seven years. The late Mrs. Wallace lived a quiet, unostentatious life, devoted to her family, always taking a full share in all efforts to promote the welfare of the community in which she lived. She was a Presbyterian in religion and a member of Knox Church. Three daughters survive - Mrs. E. Kempes, residing on the home farm at Branchton, and Agnes and Ella at home; also one son, John, at home. One brother and three sisters also survive - John Gemmell, Cedar Creek; Mrs. James L. Robson, Ayr; Mrs. Wm. Guthrie, Paris; and Mrs. Andrew Hall of Blenheim. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, interment being made n the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Feb 28 1918 pg 1

Mary married William Wallace 8 Jul 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John D. Wallace and Agnes Smith) was born 3 Sep 1844, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1911, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72673
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Jessie Morton Kemkes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72639
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of Mrs. E. Z. Kemkes

The death occurred in Freeport Sanatorium on Tuesday morning of Jessie Morton Wallace, wife of Edwin Z. Kemkes, R. R. 1, Branchton, in her 76^th year, following a stroke she suffered Friday night. She had been in ailing health for five months.

The late Mrs. Kemkes was born near Ayr, and had lived in the Branchton district practically all her life. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace. She was a member of Branchton United Church and a member of the Women's Institute.

Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Stuart Studiman (Ruth) of Branchton; one son, Wm. Kemkes of Branchton; four grandchildren, Bruce Studiman, Jean, Jessie and David Kemkes. She was the last surviving member of her family.

The late Mrs. Kemkes is resting at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home, 39 Grand avenue north, Galt. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 19, at 2: 30 p.m. with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 19 1948 pg 9

Jessie married Edwin Zephaniah Kemkes 12 Mar 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edwin (son of Herman Kemkes and Magdalena Myers) was born 1 Feb 1877, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1959, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Nov 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Aggie Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72651
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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BURIED IN AYR

Miss Agnes S. Wallace a well-known and respected resident of Galt died at her home on Sunday afternoon. Miss Wallace, whose home was at ___ street Galt, had been in ____ health for the past year.

She was born in the Galt district and had spent her entire lifetime there, making many friends who will be saddened by her death. She was an active member of First
United Church as long as health permitted, and she was also a member of the W.C.T.U.


Surviving is one sister, Mrs. E. Z. Kemkes, Branchton also a nephew William Kemkes and a niece. Mrs. Stuart Studiman of the same district.

The funeral place took place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery

The Ayr News Apr 12 1945 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134656
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72628
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1943, 17 Ann St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MISS ELLA WALLACE

A well-known resident of Galt, Miss Ella M. Wallace, passed away early Friday at her home, 17 Ann street. Miss Wallace was a valued member of the staff of Central Public School, Galt, until about five years ago, when she retired. Miss Wallace was born and had passed all her life in this district. She was a member of First United Church, Galt. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Agnes Wallace, at home, and Mrs. Edwin Kemkes, North Dumfries. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, interment being made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 4 1943 pg 5

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• Name: Maggie Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72662
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Douglas Wallace
• Name: Willie Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73031
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174261
• Residence: 1959, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KEMKES, William Wallace

Passed away suddenly, on Sunday, April 2, 1978, at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, William Kemkes of Route 1, Branchton, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Bessie McComb; dear father of Jean (Mrs. Orville Brodhaecker) of Drayton, Jessie (Mrs. Ken Jessop) of Orton, Ont., Eleanor (Mrs. Dan Shantz) of Petersburg and David of Hamilton; dear brother of Ruth (Mrs. Stuart Studiman) of Cambridge; also survived by seven grandchildren. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel, on Wednesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Apr 1978 pg 37

Willliam — Bessie McComb. Bessie was born CA 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Myers Myers
• Name: Ruth Myers Studiman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-418243
• Residence: 1959, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ruth — Stuart Edward Studiman. Stuart (son of John William Studiman and Effie Mabel Washburn) was born 16 Apr 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Dec 1988, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Myers. [Group Sheet]

Eleanor — Daniel Adam Shantz. (son of Vernon S. Shantz and Helen M. Hammer) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Elizabeth Brodhaecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380238
• Residence: 1978, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario

Jean — Orville Harry Brodhaecker. Orville (son of Harry Manfred Brodhaecker and Ethel Fried) was born 8 Jul 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1993, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried 27 Sep 1993, Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]