Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Richard Deans

Male 1829 - 1923  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Deans was born 28 Nov 1829, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland; died 4 May 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171439564
    • Land: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73799
    • Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory. Died In North Dumfries, on Friday, May 4, 1923, at 9.30 p.m. Richard Deans In his 94th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 38, Con. 10, North Dumfries, on Monday, May 7th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Funeral Card

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    Demise of Oldest Resident - To have lived to the age of nearly 94 years, about 80 of which were spent in Dumfries, is a record that falls to a lot of very few, Mr. Richard Deans of North Dumfries, who passed away on Friday, attained that distinction. He was born in Scotland and came to Canada when in his boyhood, settling with his parents in the section now known as Keg Lane, near Paris. He had, however, resided on the farm on which he died, lot 28, concession 10, North Dumfries, for a period of about 65 years. In 1862 he married, his bride being Miss Euphemia tenant, who predeceased him some years. The family surviving comprises Mrs. Andrew Hall, Blenheim; Matthew K., Waterloo tp.; Mrs. Cameron Marshall, N. D.; Mrs. Thos. Hall, N. D.; Mrs. Jas. Henderson, Waterloo Tp., and James and Edith at home. In religion the deceased was a Presbyterian and attended Stanley street Church, Ayr, before the union. Politically he was a staunch Liberal, and also took a deep interest in municipal affairs, being a member of the township council for a number of years. He was highly respected in the community and a good neighbor. The funeral took place on Monday, when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. and And. Hall, Jas. Henderson, Stephen Marshall, and Matthew K. and James Deans.

    The Ayr News May 10 1923 pg 1

    Richard married Euphemia Tennant 10 Nov 1861, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Euphemia (daughter of James Tennant and Christina Pow) was born 9 Sep 1842, Cavers, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Mar 1904, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Christena Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Mathew Kirkwood "Karl?" Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Mary Isabella Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1950, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Margaret Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Agnes Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jan 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1929, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1929, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. James Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Edith Euphemia Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christena Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christena Hall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135819
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Christena married Andrew Hall 14 Feb 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Andrew Hall and Margaret Robson) was born CALC 28 Apr 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1927, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1927, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ina Robson Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Andrew Murray "Murray" Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Aug 1900, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Mathew Kirkwood "Karl?" Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Feb 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Kirkwood Deans
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135968
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Mathew — Bessie B. Henderson. Bessie (daughter of Andrew Henderson and Jane Wells) was born 1 Feb 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Grace F. Deans  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Mary Isabella Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 14 May 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1950, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabella Deans
    • Name: Mary Isabella Marshall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73215
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Passing of Mrs. Cameron Marshall

    Following a stroke which she sustained on May 17th, the death occurred in Galt Hospital on Thursday, May 25th of Mary Isabella Deans, widow of Cameron Marshall, aged 85 years.

    It will be remembered that Mrs. Marshall was guest of honour at a family gathering held at the home of her son, Gordon Marshall, and Mrs. Marshall on Mother's Day, May 14th, which was also the occasion of her 85th birthday.

    Mrs. Marshall was born on the Deans homestead, Highway No. 97, now owned by Fred Stager. After her marriage to Cameron Marshall June 5, 1889, they resided on the farm on the Reidsville road now owned by Gordon Marshall. Mrs. Marshall came to Ayr to reside 11 years ago.

    She was a member of the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and, after the union, of Knox United Church. In her younger days, she was active in the work of the different women's organizations of the congregation.

    Of a kindly, cheerful disposition, Mrs. Marshall was esteemed by a host of friends by whom she will be greatly missed.

    Surviving are two sons: Anderson and Gordon of North Dumfries township; one daughter, Mrs. Leslie McDonald, near Drumbo; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. James Henderson and Miss Edith Deans, Ayr, and two brothers: James Deans, Ayr and Kirk Deans, Waterloo. Her husband predeceased her in 1917, while a daughter, Mrs. Rufus Davidson, passed away about three years ago.

    The Funeral

    The funeral, which took place from the residence of her son, Gordon Marshall, Concession 9, North Dumfries, on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Donald Goodger, and the beautiful selection, "Take Time to be Holy", was sung by Mrs. J. P. Ritchie and Mrs. J. M. Hunt, with Mrs. Norman R. Morton as accompanist.

    Many lovely floral tributes bore silent testimony to the esteem in which Mrs. Marshall was held.

    The flower-bearers were four grandsons: Howard Marshall, Ross Marshall, Cameron Marshall and Cameron Davidson.

    Acting as pallbearers were: Wm. G. Edgar, George Snyder, Andrew C. Hall, James Rutherford, Thomas Ritchie and William Williamson.

    The Ayr News Jun 1 1950 pg 14

    Mary married Cameron Marshall 5 Jun 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cameron (son of Thomas Marshall and Janet Anderson) was born 13 Nov 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1917, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 May 1917, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Euphemia "Effie" Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 13. Thomas Anderson "Anderson" Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jan 1983, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 14. Bessie Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 15. James Gordon "Gordon" Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1985, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1985, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Margaret Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Margaret Henderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136120
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Margaret — James Andrew Henderson. James (son of Andrew Henderson and Jane Wells) was born 1 Feb 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1942; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Agnes Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 10 Jan 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1929, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1929, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Agnes Hall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73740
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1929, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Thomas Hall - The death occurred at her residence, Hall Street, on Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Thomas Hall, in her 62nd year. Deceased had been ill for about 3 weeks, but her condition was not considered serious until a few days before her demise. Mrs. Hall, whose, maiden name was Agnes Deans, was born on the Deans homestead, 11th concession, North Dumfries, now occupied by her brother, James. She was married about 34 years ago and resided with her husband during most of that period on their farm at Nithvale, coming to Ayr about 3 years ago. She was a member of Knox United Church and always took a deep interest in the work of the church and also in the activities of the various women's organizations. She was a lady of many excellent qualities, and the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends, all of whom were deeply shocked on learning of her demise. Besides her husband and one daughter, Marjorie, she is survived by the following two brothers and four sisters, all of whom live in the surrounding district: Kirk, James, Miss Edith, Mrs. J. Henderson, Mrs. A. Hall and Mrs. Cameron Marshall. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to Ayr Cemetery and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev, J. W. Currie and the pallbearers were as follows: Messrs. W. I. Reid, W. A. Ramsay, Deans Cochrane, Erle Sharp, Arthur Easton and Albert Gillespie.

    The Ayr News Mar 28 1929 pg 1

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    Died in Ayr, on Thursday, March 21st, 1929 Agnes Deans beloved wife of Thomas Hall in her 62nd year. The funeral will take place from her late residence, Hall Stret, on Saturday, March 23rd, at 2 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Agnes married Thomas Hall 16 Oct 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Andrew Hall and Margaret Robson) was born 19 Feb 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1948, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Marjorie Hall  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Feb 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.  James Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 4 Aug 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136328
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  7. 8.  Edith Euphemia Deans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born 2 Sep 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73802
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    DEANS, Miss Edith

    At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, July 20, 1971, in her 93rd year; Edith E. Deans, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Richard Deans of North Dumfries Township ( Blackhorse Corners). Survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 11 Jury St., Paris, where service will be held on Thursday, July 22, at 2 p.m. Interment in Ayr cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Jul 1971 pg 32



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Ina Robson Hall Descendancy chart to this point (2.Christena2, 1.Richard1) was born 4 Feb 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ina Robson Elmes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340415

    Ina married John Wallace "Wallace" Elmes 14 Feb 1922, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 24 Sep 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1972, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Frances Dorothy "Dorothy" Elmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1999, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 10.  Andrew Murray "Murray" Hall Descendancy chart to this point (2.Christena2, 1.Richard1) was born 26 Aug 1900, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340389

    Notes:

    Andrew Murray Hall Passes - A Drumbo area man, Andrew Murray Hall, RR. 1, Drumbo, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, April 29th. He was 66. The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall. He was born and lived all his life in the Drumbo area. He was a farmer and worked on farms up until his retirement last year. A bachelor, he made his home with a brother-in-law, Wallace Elmes. Surviving are a nephew, Ross Elmes, and a niece, Miss Dorothy Elmes, both at home. He rested at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, until service there on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News May 4 1967 pg 11


  3. 11.  Grace F. Deans Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mathew2, 1.Richard1) was born Jan 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244123
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 12.  Euphemia "Effie" Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 9 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Effie Marshall
    • Name: Euphemia "Effie" McDonald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73216
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Euphemia — Leslie D. McDonald. Leslie (son of John McDonald and Mary Brown) was born Feb 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1972, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Isabell McDonald  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Margaret McDonald  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Jean McDonald  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 13.  Thomas Anderson "Anderson" Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 15 Aug 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jan 1983, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73218
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1933, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Thomas Anderson Marshall of Galt passed away in the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 8, 1983. He was 91. Mr. Marshall was born on August 15, 1891 on Lot 35, Concession 9, North Dumfries Township; a son of the late Cameron Marshall and Isabella Deans. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and served as an elder from 1945 to 1966. He married Ethel McLeish in 1930 and they farmed near Fergus for one and a half years. The couple then bought a farm on Lot 38, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township (now owned by Don Carey) and farmed there until 1953 when they retired to Hall Street in Ayr. In 1976 they moved to Galt. He is survived by his wife, the former Ethel McLeish, one son Cameron and daughter-in-law Helen, grand-son Michael and grand-daughter Susan, all of Cambridge; also one brother Gordon Marshall of Ayr. Also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Leslie (Euphemia) McDonald and Mrs. Rufus (Bernie) Davidson. Funeral service was held on Monday, January 10, 1983 from the Little and Son Funeral Home, Galt with Rev. George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr officiating. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jan 12 1983 pg 11

    Thomas married Ethel Ann McLeish 1930. Ethel was born 6 Mar 1899, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1988, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 May 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Cameron Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 14.  Bessie Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 22 Dec 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Bessie Davidson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73219
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Sudden Passing of Mrs. Rufus Davidson

    The community was shocked on Monday to learn of the sudden death in Galt Hospital of Mrs. Rufus Davidson, aged 52 years, a well-known and respected resident of Blenheim township.

    Mrs. Davidson had been seriously ill for only about a week, and was removed to hospital on Monday, where she passed away a few hours later.

    The former Bessie Marshall, she was born on the Marshall homestead, north of Ayr, now occupied by her brother, Gordon Marshall. She was a daughter of the later Cameron Marshall, North Dumfries township, and Mrs. Marshall, nee Mary Isabel Deans, who now resides in this village.

    She was married to Rufus Davidson over 24 years ago and since that time had lived in Blenheim township.

    The late Mrs. Davidson was a valued member of Knox United Church and took an active interest in the affairs of the congregation. She was a member of the King's Daughters' Auxiliary and also other prominent church organizations.

    Surviving, besides her husband and mother, are two sons: Richard and Cameron, and a daughter, Mary, all at home. Two brothers and a sister also survive, as follows: Anderson and Gordon Marshall, North Dumfries, and Mrs. Leslie McDonald, Blenheim.

    The Ayr News Jul 8 1948 pg 9

    Bessie married Henry Rufus Davidson 16 Jan 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Henry Davidson and Janet Craig Lillico) was born 1887; died 1980; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. James Marshall Davidson  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 9 Sep 1932, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1934, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 24. Richard Henry Davidson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1936, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1991, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1991, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 15.  James Gordon "Gordon" Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 19 Dec 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1985, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1985, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198857
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1986, 200 Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    J. Gordon Marshall A life-long resident of the district, and a member of one of North Dumfries Township's pioneer families, James Gordon Marshall passed away at his home, 200 Piper Street, Ayr, on Thursday, March 27th. He was in his 85th year. A son of the late Cameron Marshall and Isabella Deans, he was born on the Marshall homestead Reidsville Road now owned by the Eby family. He and his wife, the former Ada Plumstead whom he married September 21, 1932, operated the farm until retiring to Ayr 19 years ago. Upon moving to Ayr he worked for a time at John Watson Mfg. A valued member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Mr. Marshall served on the church official board for over 50 years. He was a secretary and trustee of the former Greenfield School for many years. Mr. Mar-shall was a past president and honourary director of the North Dumfries Plow-men's Association. Beloved husband of Ada Plumstead; dear father of Howard of Ayr, Ross of Drumbo, Mrs. Harvey (Norma) Hutton of Waterloo and Robert of Brampton; also loved by six grandchildren and two great-grand-children. Funeral service was held at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris on Saturday with Rev. George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.


    The Ayr News Apr 2 1986 pg 8a

    James married Ada May Plumstead 21 Sep 1932, , Ontario, Canada. Ada was born 6 Aug 1910, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Brantford, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 2002, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 2002, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Female Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Oct 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 26. William Howard "Howard" Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1935; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 27. Gordon Ross Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2008, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 28. Norma Mae Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1939; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 29. Robert D. Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 16.  Marjorie Hall Descendancy chart to this point (6.Agnes2, 1.Richard1)

  9. 17.  Hall Descendancy chart to this point (6.Agnes2, 1.Richard1) was born 9 Feb 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78896



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Frances Dorothy "Dorothy" Elmes Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ina3, 2.Christena2, 1.Richard1) was born 1925, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1999, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Mar 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342219

    Notes:

    Dorothy Elmes

    Frances Dorothy Elmes of RR 1, Drumbo, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Monday, March 22nd, 1999. She was in her 73rd year. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a daughter of Wallace Elmes and Ina Hall. Miss Elmes resided at RR 1, Drumbo all her life. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and the church Friendship Group; the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Group; Drumbo Fair Board; Ayr Horticultural Society and the Townline Community Club. Surviving is a brother Ross of RR 1, Drumbo. Resting at the Ayr Chapel of the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, followed by funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 24 Mar 1999 pg 15


  2. 19.  Isabell McDonald Descendancy chart to this point (12.Euphemia3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1)

    Isabell — Wallace Burne. [Group Sheet]


  3. 20.  Margaret McDonald Descendancy chart to this point (12.Euphemia3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1)

    Margaret — Frank Stott. [Group Sheet]


  4. 21.  Jean McDonald Descendancy chart to this point (12.Euphemia3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1)

    Jean — Leonard Hurley. [Group Sheet]


  5. 22.  Cameron Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (13.Thomas3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1)

    Cameron — Helen. [Group Sheet]


  6. 23.  James Marshall Davidson Descendancy chart to this point (14.Bessie3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born CALC 9 Sep 1932, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1934, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340413

    Notes:

    James Marshall Davidson

    The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, Blenheim, in the death on Sunday morning of their infant son, James Marshall, aged 2 years. Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by two small brothers, Richard, aged 9 years, and Cameron, aged 3 years. The funeral, which was private, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon, with Rev. J. W. Currie in charge of the services.

    The Ayr News Sep 6 1934 pg 6


  7. 24.  Richard Henry Davidson Descendancy chart to this point (14.Bessie3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 1936, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1991, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1991, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342194

    Notes:

    Richard Davidson

    Richard Henry Davidson passed away at his residence, 29 Glen Road, Kitchener, on Saturday, January 26. He was 65. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davidson, he resided with his family for several years on the 12th Concession of Blenheim west of Greenfield. Beloved husband of the former Norma Bulmer; dear brother of Cameron and his wife Donna of Guelph, Mary and her husband Robert Crozier of Summerside, P.E.I. Also fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Elaine Bulmer, Edith Martin, all of Kitchener, Lenore and Albert Hardman, Hazel firth, all of Waterloo, Mary Israel, Harry and Dorothy Bulmer, all of Listowel. Rested at Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Kitchener, where funeral service was held Tuesday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 23 Jan 1991 pg 11


  8. 25.  Female Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 29 Oct 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339605


  9. 26.  William Howard "Howard" Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 13 Jul 1935; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339608

    William — Winnifred A. Leich. Winnifred was born 9 Sep 1938; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 27.  Gordon Ross Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 12 Jan 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2008, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339606

    Notes:

    MARSHALL, Ross - Peacefully, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes, at Brantford General Hospital, on Thursday, February 28, 2008, of Wolverton, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband to Tillie; loved dad to Kim of Wolverton and Ken (Krista) of Kitchener; cherished grandpa to Dan (Samantha), Brittany, and Rebecca; dear brother to Howard (Winn), Norma Hutton (Harvey) and Robert. Also survived by his uncle, Stu Plumstead (Ruth) and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Ada Marshall. Friends are invited for an informal celebration of Ross' life in the Fellowship Hall at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St., Ayr) on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Remembrances to be shared at 2 p.m. Interment later Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer Society, John Noble Home Day Care Centre, the Diabetes Association, or Knox United Church. Online condolences or donations may be arranged by contacting Wm. Kipp Funeral Home Ltd. , 519-442-3061 or through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com r through

    The Waterloo Regional Record Mar 1 2008

    Gordon — E. M. "Tillie" Ricker. E. was born 26 Jun 1945; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 28.  Norma Mae Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born 28 May 1939; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Norma Mae Hutton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339614

    Norma — Harvey E. Hutton. Harvey was born 25 Jun 1936; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  12. 29.  Robert D. Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Mary2, 1.Richard1)