Isabel Grey

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• Name: Isabel Mathieson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77264

Isabel — Alexander Mathieson. Alexander was born Abt 1780, of, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died , , Scotland. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: John Mathieson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153498P
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

Notes:

DIED,

At his residence, 9th Concession of North Dumfries, at a quarter to Two o'clock, on Monday, the 3rd of June,

Mr. John Mathison,

Aged 72 years. The Funeral will take place on Wednesday the 5th of June, at Two o'clock, PP. \endash M... from his late residence.

3 Jun 1868

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John was a possible brother of Andrew G. Mathieson

John married Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham 4 Nov 1821, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland. Agnes was born 16 Dec 1803, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 2 May 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Reid
• Residence: 2648 Alps Rd., North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58627P
• Birth: 16 Mar 1799, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
• Immigration: 1830, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

In North Dumfries, n Monday morning, 6th inst., at 3 o'clock, Catherine, wife of John Reid, sen., aged 77 years, 7 months and 22 days.

The deceased was one of the oldest settlers in Dumfries, having come to this country from Scotland with her husband in 1830 or 1831, and having lived on the farm then taken up until the day of her death. She was universally respected, and her memory will long be cherished by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

Galt Reporter Nov 10 1876 pg 3

Catherine — John Reid. John was born 25 Apr 1796, Boghall, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died 6 May 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Mills
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134055P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Funeral Notice. Died, in North Dumfries, on Monday, 27th Inst., at 8 o'clock, P.M., Isabella, Relict of the Late Duncan Mills, Aged 79 years, 4 months, 2 days. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, August 29th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., from her son's (Mr. Alex. Mills) residence, to the place of interment, Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Cedar Creek, August 28th, 1883 [Recorder Print, Ayr.] * sister of John Mathison (1831) Canada, mother of Agnes Mills who married Alex. Fraser (Sr).

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Isabella — Duncan Mills. Duncan was born 1804, Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario; died 12 Apr 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132343P
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1872, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 30, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, At his residence, on Tuesday, 17th December, at ten o'clock, P.M., Andrew G. Mathieson, Aged 66 years, 10 months and 8 days. Funeral, On Thursday, 19th inst., at Two o'clock, p.m., from his late residence, Lot No. 30, 9th Conc., North Dumfries, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. North Dumfries, Dec. 18th, 1872.


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THE first settlers of Dumfries were generally of a superior class. With few exceptions, they had received a good education at the Parochial Schools of their native land, and many of them brought with them to Canada a thirst for knowledge which even the necessities of bush life could not eradicate. This led to very early endeavours to combine instruction with amusement during their leisure hours.

It will surprise many to learn, however, that as early as 1834, when clearings were but few and far between, and when the wolf and bear were not unfrequent visitors, that a Debating society was in full blast during the winter evenings. Such was the fact„ however, and long and excit-ing were the discussions which took place.

The scene of these intellectual combats was the home Mr. John Reid, after whom the clachan of Reidsville has been called, and who only passed away to his rest a few months ago. The members of the society were Messrs.John Black, John Reid, Thomas and James Dalgliesh, William Veitch, Alex. Turnbull, Thomas Ritchie, William Hastie, Andrew Mathieson, James Cunningham, Andrew Elliott, John Currie, John Johnston, George Cunningham, Alex. Beckett, James Oliver, Thomas Cleghorn, and occasionally a few others. A majority of these gentlemen still survive, and the mere recital of their names will awaken in the minds of those acquainted with them, many pleasing, and possibly some sad, reminiscences of the past.

It is needless to say that this Society was an exceedingly vigorous one, and that the questions discussed were characteristic of the time. Among them were the following:
(1) Which is most benefit to mankind, Agriculture or Commerce ?
(2) Whether is the profane man or the hypocrite most injury to society?
(3) Which is the most destructive element, fire or water?
(4) Whether does wood or iron most benefit mankind ? and
(5) Would a ship made of iron sink or swim?

The debates upon these and similar subjects, which, in the absence of candles, sometimes took place by the light of burning pine knots, were characterised by deep interest and not a little talent, and, to use the language of one of the participants: "Nothing could exceed the enjoyment of these gatherings."

The annual dinner of the Debaters was an occasion never to be forgotten. It was also held at Mr. Reid's house, but the viands were provided by the members of the Society generally. It could not boast of the cuisine of Delmonico, nor of bills of fare in French and perfume. It was considered, however, a veritable feast at that time. The Society unitedly purchased a sheep. That was the first step. From this was made soup, a haggis-the oat-meal for which had to be brought from a drug store in Dundas and roast and boiled joints. Add to this description, a few " cakes of the period," and you have the dinner, gastronomically considered, in all its glory

It was, however, "the feast of reason and flow of soul" which followed, that gave the occasion its princi-pal attraction. The speeches-the songs-the hilarity-can be better imagined than described. As an illustration of the mirthful spirit which prevailed, it may be mentioned that, on one occasion, whilst ladling out huge platefuls of the steaming haggis, John Black, the chairman, vigorously recited Burns' address to that famous dish:

"Fair, fa your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin' race;
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe or thairm,
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm."

Nothing could better illustrate the character of the early settlers of Dumfries than efforts at intellectual improvement under such formidable difficulties. It is not too much to say of them, that no part of Canada has been settled by a class of men of greater physical and mental energy. "None but Lowland Scotchmen would ever have cleared North Dumfries," is a remark which has frequently been made. This may be an exaggeration. But those who remember how heavily timbered, how stony and how swampy its rugged hills and valleys were forty years ago, will readily admit, that only the highest courage, and most indomitable energy and perseverance, could have made the township what it is today in the same space of time. Had their work to be done over again, could a magician's wand once more make Dumfries the tangled forest it was when this history began, we venture to say their descendants would never undertake to perform it!

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young, 1880 Toronto: Hunter, Rose

Andrew — Mary M. Calder. Mary (daughter of James Calder and Janet McIntosh) was born 6 Aug 1818, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland; was christened 12 Aug 1818, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland; died 10 Mar 1902, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Cowan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132896P
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

In North Dumfries, on Sabbath morning. May 18th, Ann Mathidson, wife of Mr. Jas. S. Cowan, aged 68 years and 11 months.

Galt Reporter May 23 1879 Pg 3

Ann — James Scott Cowan. James was born 18 Aug 1809, , Scotland; died 29 Sep 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Oct 1893, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alex Mathison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126422
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Union
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter and Builder
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Saturday morning, June 8th, 1889, at 10 o'clock, Alex. Mathison, Aged 66 Years, 6 Months & 13 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, 10th inst., at 4 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, Piper St., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, June 8th, 1889^.

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Alexander — Isabella Reid. Isabella (daughter of John Reid and Catherine Mathison) was born 1825, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1896, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132491P

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday, 1st November, at 8 o'clock A.M., Agnes Mathieson, Beloved wife of William C. Miller, Aged 56 Years, 6 Months and 18 Days. Funeral, To-Morrow, (Tuesday), the 2nd inst., at 2 o'clock P.M., from her Husband's Residence, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. North Dumfries, Nov. 1st, 1880.


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Agnes — William C. Miller. William (son of Thomas Miller and Joan Cochran) was born 22 Feb 1824, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 29 Mar 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135450
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1900, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, United States

Walter married Dorothy Richardson 10 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Thomas Richardson, Esq and Christina Anderson) was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127540
• Residence: 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Thursday, May 11th, 1905, at 6.20 O'clock p.m., George Matheson Aged 72 Years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Northumberland St., on Saturday afternoon, to the Ayr cemetery. Service at the house at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

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72 Years In And About Ayr

There passed away last week (May 11), after a brief illness of 48 hours, one of the vary oldest residents of Ayr and vicinity in the person of Mr. George Matheson at the ripe age of 72 years, all or nearly all of which long period was spent in the village or its neighborhood, he having been born in the adjoining township of North Dumfries. Under these circumstances it will be readily imagined that the deceased experienced some of the hardships incident to pioneer life, and was one of the land marks of the section. A man of strong character and marked individually, he was not only respected in the community but enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of staunch personal friends, all of whom deeply regret his sudden demise.

In the year 1858 he married Miss Annie Murray, who predeceased him by nine years. The fruits of the union were ten children, nine of whom survive. They are Mrs. Benj. Crittenden and Mrs. Rodgers of Elk Horn, Man.; Joan of Bax Axe, Mich.; Mrs. Charles Reeb of Port Colborne; David of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Edith at Wingham, and Elizabeth, Georgia and Alexander at home. Deceased was one of a family of thirteen, four of whom are still living, as follows: Miss Kate and William Matheson, Ayr; Mrs. Thos. Henderson, Brantford, and Walter at Twas, Mich.

A stone mason by trade Mr. Matheson was esteemed a good mechanic and monuments of his handiwork are to be met wit an every hand throughout the entire community. Of him it has been truly said that he preferred to lose money rather than slight a job entrusted to his hands.

The funeral on Saturday afternoon was very largely attended, the services at the house being conducted by Revs. S. O. Nixon and John Thomson. The pall bearers were all old friends of the family, viz.: Messrs. John A. Reid, J. R. Folsetter, W. I. Reid, Alex Rennie, A. J. Reid and George Cress. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the obsequies were John W. Matheson of Bax Axe, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Reeb of Port Colborne, Mrs. Thos. Henderson of Brantford and Miss Edith Matheson of Wingham. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, including one from the staff of the Wingham Public school in which Miss Matheson is a teacher, a fact which led an observer to remark that "a touch of kind makes all the world kin."

The Ayr News May 18 1905 pg 8

George married Annie Murray 12 May 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of David Murray and Ellen Stoddart) was born 19 Mar 1840, Castleton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 20 Dec 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Dec 1895, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Thomas Matheson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135444
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Well Digger
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Well Digger
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Well Digger

Notes:

Died, In Waterloo Township, near Strausburg [sic], on Friday, December 6th, 1901, at 3 o'clock p. m. Thomas Mathieson In his 64th year. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Monday, December 9th, at 10 o'clock a. m., to Cedar Creek [changed in ink to Doon] Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Strausburg, Dec. 7th, 1901.

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Thomas married Margaret Henderson 21 Jun 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Henderson and Janet Henderson) was born 17 Jun 1837, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1921, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104923
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Margaret married Thomas C. Henderson 28 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Thomas Henderson and Janet Henderson) was born 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1928, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William A. Matheson
• Name: William A. Mathieson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73252P
• Birth: 20 Dec 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1873, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Oldest Resident Passes

William A. Mathison Passes in His 91st Year

Ayr's oldest resident, in the person of William A. Mathison, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex. Fraser, Galt, on Tuesday, in his 91st year, after an illness of
only two days. Deceased was born at Reidsville, of pioneer parents, and had lived the
whole of his long lifetime in this vicinity, where he followed the occupation of farming. Mr. Mathison was known to practically everyone in this district where he was highly
esteemed for his exemplary habits and other good qualities. He was superintendent of Reidsville Sabbath School for a number of years, and was a member of Stanley Street
Church, later Joining Knox United when the two churches amalgamated. He was married 66 years ago in January to Louise Rae, Alps road, who survives him. Mrs. Mathison is now 85 years of age. He is also survived by the following family of six sons and three daughters: John and Thomas of Galt, Robert and James of Ayr, Edward of Orillia, Walter of Gleischen, Alta.; Mrs. Alex. Fraser, Galt; Mrs. James Scott, Ayr, and Mrs. Vance, Samson, Alta. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Louise, are deceased.
The funeral will take place from the home of his son, James Mathison, Jedburgh, to the Ayr Cemetery on Friday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Dec 22 1932 pg 1

William married Louisa Thorburn Rae 26 Jan 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of William Rae and Mary Ann Dryden) was born 20 Aug 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Cunningham
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195371
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boarding House
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Catherine married James Cunningham 18 Apr 1917, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. James (son of George Cunningham and Agnes "Nancy" Wright) was born 16 Jun 1849, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1927, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248924
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Name: Isabella
• Name: Isabella Mathison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126424
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Isabella — Alexander Mathison. Alexander (son of John Mathison and Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham) was born 26 Nov 1822, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 8 Jun 1889, Ayr, 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-234651
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58622
• Immigration: 1831, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1852, , USA
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• 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; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 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
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Passing of John S. Reid - There passed away at an early hour on Tuesday morning John S. Reid, one of the pioneers of Dumfries. Mr. Reid was born on the Duke of Boueleugh's estate in the year 1829 and when a small boy, came to Canada with his parents and a colony of Scotch emigrants from Dumfriesshire, Scotland. They were six weeks on the ocean and arrived in Montreal about the latter end of July; continuing on their journey, they reached Galt on the 12th day of August, 1831, where land had been allotted to them in the township which got its name from the shire they came from. Mr. Reid experienced all the hardship of pioneer life and not only helped to clear the land his father had taken up, but a number of the farms lying adjacent. The debating society held their meetings at his father's house during the winter months and he distinctly remembered the members bringing armfuls of pine knots to furnish the light during the discussion, and he often attended divine service in William Currie's log barn before the "old log meeting house" was built on the grave yard which still remains to be seen on the Galt road. In 1854 Mr. Reid married Isabella Matheson, who predeceased him 26 years, leaving a family of four sons - John and Walter of Ayr, Andrew of Guelph, James of Rock Island, Ill., and six daughters - Catherine at home, Mrs. Codling (deceased), Mrs. Gladstone of Nithvale, Mrs. Ward of Woodstock; Mrs. Carter of Ayr and Violet of Guelph, who now mourn the loss of an affectionate father. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition he had a large circle of friends, who heard of his death with sincere regret. In his latter years he often remarked that he had lived long enough to note that each successive generation of the small colony of Scotch emigrants that came to Dumfries with him had, despite increasing prosperity and abounding freedom deemed it a point of national honor to maintain inviolate the cherished traditions of their fathers by accepting a quotation from the Bible as a final argument on every question. He was 83 years and five months of age.

The Ayr News Jan 9 1913 pg 8

John — Isabella Mathison. Isabella was born CALC 28 Feb 1835, , Scotland; died 12 Jul 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: , Ontario, Canada
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• Name: Catharine Jamima "Jemima" Henderson
• Name: Jamima Reid
• Name: Jemima Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132074
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• 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
• Residence: 1894, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Sabbath, April 1st, at 5 o'clock, A.M. Catharine Jamima, wife of James Henderson, Aged 62 Years, 8 Months, and 19 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., at 2.30 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, Lot 31, Con.9, N.D., to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, April 1st, 1894.

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Catharine — James Henderson. James (son of Thomas Henderson and Janet Henderson) was born 25 Jun 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1913, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reid Brothers
• Interesting: business, story, lumber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58604
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Saw mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Passing of One of the Oldest Residents Alexander Reid Suddenly Called Was Born at Reidsville in 1835

In the passing of Alexander Reid on Sunday morning this district loses one of its oldest and best known residents. His father settled in the community now known as Reidsville and there Alexander was born on July 1, 1835. This, of course, was before Confederation, and July 1 did not then possess the significance it now does in being Dominion Day. Mr. Reid, though only just a small boy, also passed through the historical period of the MacKenzie Rebellion, and was a witness of the great changes incident to the development of the country. Locally, too, he also experienced great changes and cold tell man interesting tales of the early days.

With the exception of about seven years spent in California, where he was engaged in mining, he spent all his early life at Reidsville, removing to Ayr about 32 years ago. Both at Reidsville and Ayr he worked at the lumber business. In 1868 he was associated with is brothers Andrew, Robert and Walter in the formation of the Reid Bros. Lumber Company. This partnership was dissolved in 1886, and in 1900 Walter moved the plant to Ayr, where it is still being operated by members of his family.

Alexander enjoyed good health all his life, having a record of never being sick. On Saturday night he suffered a paralytic stroke, about 11 o'clock, and died at 4: 30 Sunday morning. About 43 years ago he was united in marriage with Margaret Brown of Blenheim Township, who survives him, together with two sons and two daughters. They are: David at home, John B. and Mrs. Thos. Greer in Toronto, and Mrs. E.F. Poil in Oshawa. Another son, William l., was killed in action during the war. One brother, Andrew, also survives.

The deceased was a Liberal in politics, and in religion a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church, and of Stanley Street Church before the union. He was also a pension member of the Independent Order of Foresters. The funeral took place from his late residence, Colquhoun St., on Tuesday afternoon, when interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery, Rev. J.J. Brown conducting the services.

Ayr News Dec 4 1919 pg 1

Alexander married Margaret Lillico Brown 29 Dec 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of David Brown and Isabella Lillico) was born 4 Jun 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jul 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reid Brothers
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189088510
• Interesting: misfortune, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90516
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1852, , Canada; United Presbyterian
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter & Sawyer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Misfortune: 1893; choked to death

Notes:

A SAD AND SUDDEN DEATH

Robert Reid, a life-long resident of Ayr, till within three years ago, when with his family, he started a sawmill at Hepworth, Ont., had for the past four weeks been visiting his brothers and sisters around the old home at Reidsville. After a delightful sojourn he returned home to his family last Thursday evening. He spent Friday forenoon noting with pleasure the diligence and success which attended the work of his sons during his absence. He sat down to dinner in splendid spirits, rehearsing to his family some incidents of his visit and looking with hopeful anticipation to the present at the reunion of the family at Reidsville, on August 24th. In this mood and noticing the prattle of his granddaughter, a piece of meat stuck in his throat. Every effort was made to remove it, but in vain. In three minutes he was dead. In a moment the house of joy was turned into mourning. His body was brought to the home of W. I. Reid. Esq.,on Saturday evening, from which place it was buried on Sabbath afternoon, in Cedar Creek cemetery. Religious services were conducted by Revs. J. S. Hardie and J. Thompson of Ayr. The Masonic order, of which deceased was a member, took charge of the corpse and placed it in the grave with Masonic honors. The Reformer extends to the bereaved sons and daughters, the departed's brothers and sisters and friends its sincere sympathy in their very sad, sudden bereavement.

The Weekly Reformer 28 Jul 1893 pg 1

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Died, At Hepworth, on Friday, July 21st. Robert Reid, Aged 55 Years and 7 Months. Funeral. On Sabbath afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of W.J. Reid, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, July 22nd, 1893.

Funeral Card

Robert married Mary Henderson 25 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Henderson and Janet Henderson) was born 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reid Brothers
• Interesting: politics, sports, story
• Name: A. J. Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58348
• Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk treasurer - Ayr Municial Council
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Saw mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Passing of Prominent Citizen - Andrew J. Reid Succumbs to Stroke at Ripe Age - In the death of Andrew J. Reid, which took place at his residence, Colquhoun street, on Sunday, June10th. Ayr loses a prominent citizen a man of many parts and marked activity throughout a long and useful career. Born at Reidsville of Scottish parentage, he spent the greater part of his life there as a farmer and sawmiller, coming to Ayr 35 years ago where he held a position with the W. I. Reid Co. until Wednesday of last week, and had been measuring lumber just before suffering a paralytic stroke, which, at the age of over 82 years, terminated in death in a few days. He was widely read, and, being endowed with a keen intellect, he soon adapted himself to fill a niche in the activities of the community. Besides holding many minor positions in civic life, he was for a period of 22 years the efficient clerk and treasurer of the municipality, doing a great deal of faithful and expert work at a salary far from equivalent to his duties and the ability exercised therein. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and in religion a Presbyterian. For years he was a member of the Board of Managers in Stanley Street Church, also treasurer for a long period, and a valued member of the choir. After the union with Knox Church he was likewise treasurer of Knox United Church until a couple of years ago. In literary work, "A. J.," as he was familiarly known, was no novice, contributing many creditable articles to the public press. Not satisfied with a pretty comprehensive grasp of things mundane, he also invaded the realm of the canopy known as the sty and was no mean authority on the science of astronomy, as well as a philosopher and a good mathematician. It was in sports however, that he particulary excelled. …?... all kinds, it was in curling and quoits that he got his keenest pleasure. In 1899 he formed one of an Ayr rink that won the Sleeman Trophy at Guelph, the other members being Messrs. John Goldie, John Anderson and the late John Wyllie. Ever active in some useful capacity, Mr. Reid also devoted a portion of his leisure time to the manufacture of walking canes, and at the time of death had a stock of 200 on hand, made from all the different woods in North America. As a caricaturist he was second only to such men as Bengough and Hunter. In society circles he was a Mason, the oldest in town, and was recently put on the honorary roll. Upwards of four years ago, the subject of this sketch and Mrs. Reid celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Those surviving besides Mrs. Reid, whose maiden name was Isabel Johnston, are a daughter and son, Bessie of New York and James A. of Windsor, and a grandson, Harold McGrogan, Ayr. Another daughter, Mrs. Richard McGrogan, died a few years ago. The funeral to Ayr cemetery on Tuesday was very largely attended, the service being conducted by Rev. Mr. McRae of Glenmorris. The pallbearers were all nephews. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

The Ayr News Jun 14 1923 pg 1

Andrew married Isabella Johnstone 18 Jul 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of John Johnston and Isabella Hastie) was born 4 Jun 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Sep 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reid Brothers
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159974950
• Honoured: Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reidsville name for him
• Honoured: Waterloo Fall of Fame
• Residence: 2648 Alps Rd., North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73822
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1869, 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; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Sawyer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

The Passing of W.I. Reid - Seldom has this community been so sorely afflicted by the hand of Death as during the week in which Matthew F. Ainslie and Walter I. Reid passed "to the bourne from whence no travelere'er returns." Both were men widely known and highly esteemed, and to both the summons came suddenly while they were about the every day affairs of life.

On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which hour he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor in his office. His son, Mr. John Q. Reid, who was with him at the time, at once summoned medical aid, and the patient was removed to the residence of his brother, Mr. A.J. Reid, where death ensued shortly after 1 pm.

The deceased was born at Reidsville in the year 1843 and resided on the homestead all his life. Like many of his peers of those early days, he was metaphorically cradled in a sap trough and educated in the log academy which stood on an adjoining farm. When he had attained the years of manhood, he and his brothers engaged in the business of sawyers, a small mill having been erected on the farm for that purpose. About ten years ago the original industry was added the manufacture of cooper's supplies, employing from ten to fifteen hands.

Not only was the subject of this brief sketch a self-made man, but he achieved success in everything he undertook. As a farmer he was a good plowman, wining many prizes at the matches held in the early days. His business sagacity also stood him in good stead when he entered the wider field and launched out as a manufacturer. Much as he loved his calling on the farm or in the mill, he also found time to engage in manly sports. For years he held the quoit championship of Ontario, and was a member of the invincible Reid rink that bore off the curlers' trophies. In music he also excelled, being a splendid violinist, as well as a poet of no mean order. In the church circle he likewise had his place, filling important positions with credit to himself and advantage to his fellow men. At the time of his death he was an elder of the Stanley St. Kirk Session, a prominent member of the Masonic Order and of the Sous of Scotland.

In the death of such a man the community loses one whose place is not easily filled, one whose marked geniality and sociability will be missed at every turn, and one whose home was always open to a wide circle of friends.

In 1869 Mr. Reid was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Anderson, who predeceased him six years. A family of three sons and two daughters survive, viz., William A., John Q., Walter I., Nellie and Clara. Three brothers, John, Alexander and Andrew, also survive.

The funeral on Sunday from Reidsville to Ayr cemetery attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held, the whole countryside and many of the neighboring towns, especially Galt, being well represented. At the outskirts of the town the cortege was met by fellow members of the Masonic order, who marched in a body and formed in a circle around the open grave as the remains of their brother were lowered to their last resting place.

The services at both house and grave were conducted by rev. D.I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. John Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Chas. McGeorge, John McNab, Thos. Hall, Alex Edgar, Cameron Marshall, Alex E. Scott.

Ayr News Dec 2 1909 pg 8.

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In Loving Memory Died, In Ayr, on Thursday, Nov. 25th, 1909, at 2 o'clock p.m., Walter J. Reid, In his 67th Year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Reidsville, on Sunday, Nov. 28, '09, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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Flash from the Past: Harmony Grove was Walter Reid's showpiece residence

Walter Reid had energy and ambition. He ran a successful lumber business, competed in several sports, wrote poetry and regularly performed in public on the violin. He did all of these while living on the rural property where his parents settled after coming to Canada from Scotland in the early 1830s.

An undated photo owned by collector Dave Moore of Waterloo shows 28 lawn bowlers in front of Harmony Grove, the impressive Queen Anne-style home that Reid had built for his family in 1885 at Reidsville, a hamlet four kilometres outside of Ayr along Alps Road in North Dumfries Township. The decorative wood shingles visible on the home's exterior walls were no doubt produced by Reid's firm.

In addition to his private bowling green, Reid had pits for playing quoits, a game not unlike horseshoes. Travelling far from his home, he won numerous trophies because of his skill at tossing quoits, heavy rings made of metal or wood. In the winter months Reid hosted curling competitions on a frozen pond created by damming a section of Cedar Creek behind his home. With wood from his business, he built one of this area's first covered curling rinks.

Inside the home, Reid presented concerts with a 10-member orchestra he formed, largely with family members. He eventually built the 250-seat Reid Hall in Ayr (later destroyed by fire) so larger musical events could be held.

The Reidsville homestead was a gathering place even before Walter Reid's birth there in 1843. After purchasing 50 acres in 1831, his parents, John and Catherine, built a log cabin where members of the Reidsville Debating Society argued into the night on topics such as whether wood or iron was of greater benefit to mankind.

Four of John Reid's sons launched a shingle mill on the property in 1857. It grew to include a steam-powered chopping mill and sawmill that produced lumber sold for construction projects in nearby communities and eventually as far away as Toronto. In 1885, Walter Reid, then 43, bought out his brothers. Harmony Grove would remain his home, but in 1899 he moved the business to Inglis Street in Ayr. He was 66 when he died there on Nov. 25, 1909.

As the Ayr News reported: "On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which time he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor of his office."

Medical help was summoned, but Reid died later the same day at the Ayr residence of one of his brothers.

Walter Reid was honoured in 1976 with induction in the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame. Harmony Grove, still a private residence but not owned by the Reid family for many decades now, has been designated a heritage landmark by the Township of North Dumfries. The Reid family's log cabin still stands on the property.

Sons of Walter Reid relaunched his business as the W.I. Reid Lumber Co. after his death and that firm continued to operate for several decades with divisions (later separate firms) in both Galt and Ayr.

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Fear, J. (2015). Flash from the Past: Harmony Grove was Walter Reid's showpiece residence. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 25 November 2019, from https://www.therecord.com/living-story/5529172-flash-from-the-past-harmony-grove-was-walter-reid-s-showpiece-residence/

Honoured:
The name "Reidsville" was given to a settlement that developed by a small stream and lake in North Dumfries Township in 1831. The lot had been purchased by John Reid, a Native of Boghall, Scotland.

In 1857 four of Reid's sons established a shingle mill and later this was expanded to a chopping mill and sawmill and steam power was added. In 1885 one of the sons, Walter, bought out his brothers. In 1899 the sawmill was moved to Ayr and a lumber yard was started in Galt in 1909.

Reid was a keen athlete and sportsman and was the champion quoit player of Ontario in 1877. He built a bowling green on his front lawn and a curling rink on his millpond, one of the first enclosed curling rinks in Ontario.

He was also a poet and musician and conducted an orchestra consisting mostly of his own family.

Past and Present Inductees. (2019). Waterlooregionmuseum.ca. Retrieved 18 January 2019, from https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/exhibits/past-and-present-inductees.aspx

Walter married Agnes Anderson 31 May 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Anderson and Ellen Scott) was born 2 Nov 1844, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1904, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Isabella Ash
• Name: Isabella Mills
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133534
• Residence: 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Isabella married Joseph Ash 21 Dec 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Joseph Ash and Elizabeth Fisher) was born 1808, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248958
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Framer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

At Ventura, California, on Wednesday, the 29th July, at 3:30 a.m., Jacob Mills, eldest son of the late Duncan Mills, of North Dumfries, aged 49 years, 8 months and 19 days.

Galt Reporter Aug 14 1885 pg 8

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• Name: Sandy Mills
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132891
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248960
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Framer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

Death of a Former Resident - Word was received here last week by his sister, Mrs. Alex. Fraser, of the death of James C. Mills of Yerrington, Nevada. Mr. Mills was born on lot 81, concession 9, North Dumfries, in the year 1889 [sic], and spent thirty-two years of his life in this neighborhood. Thirty-nine years ago he went to Nevada and during that time made two visits to the place of his birth. After a few years residence in that State, and finding the conditions to his liking, he took up a tract of land and commenced stock raising in a small way. In a few years his venture proving successful, he added thorough bred horses to his ranch. Being a man of practical ideas and abilities he was looking up to as an authority on stock raising. He was highly respected in the neighborhood and in his business relations it is said to him that he would rather give away a genuine dollar than utter a counterfeit sentiment. Four years ago he retired from active life and moved to town, where he died on the second of February of heart failure. Mrs. Fraser is the nearest relative surviving. John S., Alexander and A.J. Reid of this village are first cousins of deceased.

Ayr News Feb 9 1911 pg 1

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• Name: Agnes Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123133P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• 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
• Residence: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Agnes married Alexander "Sandy" Fraser 8 Sep 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of John Fraser and Elizabeth Calder) was born 14 Apr 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

— Edgar. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73222

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73225
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Isabella Patterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132403
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

Died, In the Village of Ayr, on Saturday Morning, the 11th inst., at 2 1-4 O'clock, Isabella Mathison, Wife of James Patterson. Aged 28 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, which will take place on Sunday, the 12th November, at 1 O'clock P.M., from her late residence to the place of interment, Cedar Creek burying ground. Ayr, Nov.11, 1871.


Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Isabella married James Patterson 31 Dec 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Patterson and Ann Elliott) was born 1836, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249127
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73224

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249128
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Name: Elizabeth Little
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73277
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Elizabeth married Thomas Little 26 Oct 1880, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Matthew Little and Elizabeth "Betsy" Willison) was born 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1932, Carberry, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73223
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132352
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Hand
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Canadian Pacific Railway
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132382
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312356
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132383
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. 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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73226

— . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236560074
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234717
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

James married Isabella Colthread Cavers 16 Jul 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of James Cavers and Jane Boyle) was born CALC 20 Feb 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 9 Mar 1832, Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland; died 23 Jun 1916, Minto Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234718
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

Notes:

WILLIAM B. COWAN. M.D., homeopathic physician, Guelph, Ont., was born on the 13th of March, 1840, at North Dumfries township, County of Waterloo. He was educated at the public schools, and at the Galt Grammar School, and afterwards began the study of medicine under Dr. Husband, of Galt, now of Hamilton. In 1863 he entered the Homeopathic College, New York, and graduated in 1866. Returning to Canada, he was licensed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and began the practice of his profession in Stratford. He then removed to Guelph, where he has practiced for twenty-five years. Dr. Cowan has been most successful in his profession, and has patented several medical and mechanical contrivances, by which he is widely known in Ontario. He is an elder of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a member of the Board of Management, and deeply interested in the denomination. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., C.O.F., Select Knights, and other organizations. In politics he is a Liberal. He was married on the 8th of August, 1871, to Effie, daughter of William Simpson, Guelph.

William Cochrane Rev., The Canadian Album - Men of Canada or Success by Example (Brantford, Ontario, Canada: Bradley Garretson & Co., 1891), 455. 1901 pg 136

William married Euphemia "Effie" Simpson 8 Aug 1876, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Euphemia was born 1846; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bella Cowan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42731
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Name: Jeanie Cowan
• Name: Jennie Dalgleish
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139955
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Died, In Winnipeg, February 18th, 1883, Jennie Cowan, Beloved Wife of Dr. Dalgliesh, Aged 38 Years & 14 Days. Funeral On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 24th, at 2 o'clock, from her father's residence (Jas. S. Cowan), N. Dumfries, to the Galt Cemetery. N. Dumfries, February 23rd, 1883.


Funeral Card of Jennie Cowan Dalgliesh

Jennie married Dr. Robert R. Dalgleish 10 Nov 1874, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Robert was born 1849, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes McEwan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73302
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1880, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Agnes married George McEwan 13 Mar 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Alexander McEwan and Elizabeth Wilson) was born 1844, Buchlyvie, , Stirling, Scotland; died 23 Apr 1926; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Cowan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139951
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian

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• Name: Alex Cowan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139952
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Alexander married Catharine McMillan "Kate" McArthur 14 Dec 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine was born 10 Jul 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139953
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121284

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121673

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121625

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121688

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• Name: Arabella Victoria Harding
• Name: Bella Mathieson
• Name: Isabella Mathieson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126425
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Arabella — Henry Thomas Harding. Henry (son of Charles Harding and Hannah Hendley) was born 7 Mar 1858, Kings Somborne, , Hampshire, England; died 7 Mar 1928, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hardisty Cemetery, Hardisty, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312301
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Jane Franklin Reeves
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251796
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Jane married Henry Reeves 22 Feb 1881, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry was born 1853, , England; died 28 Jun 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58682

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58683

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121051

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121099

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312303
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Jessie Young Dodds
• Name: Jessie Young Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57777
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. J. T. Henderson Passes - The death occurred in Galt Hospital on Monday of Mrs. J. T. Henderson, Hall St., in her 73rd year. The former Jessie Young Mathison, she was born in Ayr, the daughter of Alexander Mathison and Isabella Reid. She lived here during most of her lifetime, but also resided in Woodstock and Mount Albert. During recent years she had spent the summer months at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kingsbery Foster at Derby, Vermont. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Knox United Church. Her husband predeceased her in 1926. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery today (Wednesday).

The Ayr News May 16 1940

Jessie married Alexander Dodds 9 Nov 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Henry Dodds and Alice McRay) was born 10 Jun 1869, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Jessie married John Thomas Henderson 24 Jul 1909, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1854; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132765
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Agnes married William Thomson 19 Oct 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Walter Thomson and Georgius Rutherford) was born 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella "Bella" Bunyan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73484P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

MRS. BELLA BUNYAN - The funeral of the late Mrs. Bella Bunyan was held on Saturday afternoon from her home, Park Street, Kitchener, to the Ayr Cemetery for burial. She had been a resident of Kitchener for six years. Born at Cedar Creek [North Dumfries], a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, she was in her 83rd year, and had lived in Roseville for a number of years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. B. F. Kenyon, Kitchener, and a son, William, near Roseville; one grandson and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. David McNeeken, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs. William Elliott, Carberry, Man.

The Ayr News Dec 31 1936 pg 3

Isabella — Andrew Bunyan. Andrew (son of James Bunyan and Isabella "Bella" Young) was born 16 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287978
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Joanna Cochrane Lovet Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248903
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Joanna — Robert Easton Henderson. Robert (son of Thomas Henderson and Janet Henderson) was born 2 Nov 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1932, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248906

Elizabeth married William Elliott 26 Mar 1880, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of George Elliott and Elizabeth Johnston) was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248907

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74526P

Notes:

Died, In Dumfries, on Sunday, 16th April, at half-past 11 o'clock, A.M., William A. Son of Wm. C. Miller, Aged 10 Years 11 Months and 3 Days. Funeral, On Tuesday, at Two o'clock, P.M., from his Father's Residence, Lot 24, 9th Con., Dumfries, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Dumfries, 17th April, 1871.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132493
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Name: Katie C. Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133536
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1934, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140001
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Name: Ellen Stoddart Crittenden
• Name: Helen Matheson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127555
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Ellen married Benjamin Crittenden 19 Oct 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Benjamin was born 16 Dec 1853, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1931, Glenavon, , Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: John W. Mathewson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127560
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bricklayer

John married Mary Ann Stirrett 3 Apr 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Hamilton Stiret and Annie) was born 1 Jul 1868, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1944, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127564
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1913, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78659
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127591
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

A Sad Death - The sad intelligence was received here on Tuesday of the sudden death of Edith Matheson of Prince Albert, Sask., of heart failure. Deceased had resided in the West about two years and formerly taught school in Wingham and Preston. She was possessed of a beautiful character and was much esteemed and beloved by a large circle of friends. In religion she was Presbyterian and while residing in Ayr attended the Stanley St. Church. The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Charles Reeb, Port Colborne; Mrs. Andrew Rogers, Daulphin, Man.; Mrs. Critterden, Stoney Brook, Sask.; David, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; George A., Georgina and Elizabeth, Ayr. The remains will be brought home for interment and are expected to arrive on Sunday. The funeral will take place on Monday at 2:30 pm, to Ayr Cemetery.

Ayr News Oct 30 1913 pg 8

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• Name: Josephine Matheson
• Name: Maria Josephine "Josephine" Reed
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127581
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died At Wainfleet, on Monday, December 2nd 1918 Josephine Matheson Beloved wife of Charles A. Reeb. Funeral Will be held from her late residence Wednesday, December 4, at 1.30 p.m. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Card

Maria married Charles A. Reed 1 Jan 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born 24 Oct 1871, Wainfleet Township, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 11 Dec 1944; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Port Colborne, Humberstone Twp., Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127592
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Death of Georgina Matheson

The death occurred at the Galt Hospital on Friday of Georgina Matheson, one of Ayr's older residents, following an illness of two months.

Born in Canning 78 years ago, a daughter of the late George Matheson and Annie Murray, she moved to Ayr with the family some 70 years ago. For the past 40 years she had resided, along with her sister, Elizabeth, at their home on Northumberland street.

The late Miss Matheson was a member of the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and, following church union, remained with the present Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Miss Elizabeth, at home, and Mrs. Ben Crittenden (Nellie) of Glenavon, Sask.

The Funeral

The funeral was held from her late residence Monday afternoon, with Rev. W. J. McKeown conducting the service. The many beautiful floral tributes from far and near bespoke the esteem in which the deceased was held by a wide circle of friends. The pallbearers were: E. C. Krantz, William Irwin, G. S. Dalrymple, Clare Douglas, Arthur Hawes and Norman Morton.

The Ayr News Dec 23 1948 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127593
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127597
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

MRS. ANDREW RODGER

The funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Rodger, aged 61, of Abbey, who died Thursday morning, January 21, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Moore, Marylin Court, was held on Saturday afternoon with services in Warren's funeral chapel conducted by Rev. H.D. Ranns, of Metropolitan United church, assisted by Rev. A.E.Gingrich, Abbey. Burial was in Mount Pleasant cemetery.

The pallbearers were her sons, Quentin, Murray, and Ross Rodger; sons-in-law, Robert Moore and Ronald White; and D.A. Kane, an old friend of the family.

Deceased, whose death came as a result of cancer, was born at Ayr, Ontario. The family came to Abbey from Fillmore, Sask., in 1916 and have resided here ever since.

She leaves surviving to mourn her loss, her husband; four sons, R. Quentin at home; Ross M., at Regina; George A., at Grande Prairie, Alta., and Murray A., at St. Aldwyn; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. Ronald A. White, Swift Current; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Crittendon, Glenavon, Sask.; Misses Georgina and Elizabeth Matheson, of Ayr, Ont., and one brother, Alex. Matheson, of Ayr, Ont.

Swift Current Sun, January 26, 1937

— Swayze. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Walter Matheson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198819P
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1907, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Walter married Janet Little 28 Apr 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of John Little and Elizabeth Hutson) was born 22 Jul 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1919; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Watson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146997P
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Janet married John Watson 4 Apr 1906. John (son of Thomas Watson and Sarah Rutledge) was born 21 Jun 1866, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Cunningham "Aggie" Clark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68025
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Plymouth Brethren
• Residence: CA 1918, 87 Francis St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Agnes Clark

PRESTON\emdash One of Preston's oldest citizens, Agnes Mathieson, widow of James Clark, died at the home of her son, Emerson Clark, 624 Hamilton St., early today. She was 89 and bad been ill only a week prior to her death. Mrs. Clark, who spent the greater part of her life in Galt and Preston, was well-known in the district. A native of Aberdeen, Ontario, she had resided in Preston for 25 years, coming here from Galt. A member of Knox Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Her husband predeceased her nine years ago. Surviving is a son, Emerson Clark, of Preston: a granddaughter, Agnes, of Preston, and two sisters, Mrs. J. Fisher of Galt and Mrs. J. Self of Ashern, Man. The body is at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock with interment in the Preston cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Dec 1953 pg 7

Agnes married James Clark 3 Apr 1888, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Clark and Jane) was born 2 Jul 1859, Yorkville, York Co., Ontario; died 15 Dec 1944, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1944, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Matheson
• Name: Margaret E. Swayze
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262573
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

Margaret married Frederick W. Swayze 15 Apr 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick was born 1868, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katie Matheson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262574
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147001
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Welldigger
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Name: Mary Jane Fisher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73340
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1893; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Mary married James Thompson Fisher 29 Mar 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Alexander Fisher and Mary Agnes Henderson) was born 17 Apr 1868, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Louisa Self
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68172
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Anna married John Self 18 May 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of George Self and Mary Roberts) was born 24 Dec 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129659P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, 24th inst., at 12: 45 o'clock p.m., Thomas G., Only Son of Thomas and Margaret Henderson, Aged 18 Years, 6 Months and 10 Days. Funeral On Friday, 26th inst., at 1 o'clock, P.M., from his Father's Residence, Lot No. 32, 10th Concession, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. North Dumfries, March 25th, 1880.


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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58119

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61465

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312369
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Aggie Henderson
• Name: Agnes Cunningham "Aggie" Whincup
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105266
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Agnes married George Henry Whincup 31 Mar 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George was born 1870, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105622
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Name: Annie Dryden Vance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132442
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Annie — James Valentine Vance. James was born 31 Oct 1865, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1954, Madden, Alberta; was buried , Crossfield Cemetery, Crossfield, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Annie — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Aggie J. Mathison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73254

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132443
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199005
• 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; Baptist
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1952, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

W. Robert Mathison, Ayr's Oldest Resident, Passes - Ayr's oldest resident and a life-long resident of this district, William Robert Mathison passed away In K-W Hospital on Sunday in his 94th year. He had been hospitalized only since the previous night. He was born in North Dumfries Township on the family homestead on the Cedar Creek Road (now owned by Franklin Lisso), a son of the late William A. Mathison and Louisa Rae. In his earlier years he was a farmer and subsequently took up custom threshing. In this line he became well known to a wide circle of farmers in the area who relied on his services each fall. Mr. Mathison moved to Ayr nearly half a century ago, and after disposing of his threshing business devoted his full time to a repair and knife and saw sharpening shop which was located adjacent to his home on Piper St. He continued to actively pursue this business until only a few years ago when advancing years forced him into unwilling retirement. During the years at this trade there were few farmers in the entire area who had not brought binder and mower knives or saws to be sharpened, and later commented on the meticulous attention Mr. Mathison paid to each job. He was a quiet spoken man who possessed a keen wit and a sense of humor that continually bubbled forth into laughter. It was the habit of numerous friends and customers to visit Mr. Mathison's shop frequently to enjoy his good natured conversation. He was an adherent of Knox United Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. H. G. Thompson (Ellen) of Brantford and Miss Mary of Ayr; three brothers, James of Ayr, Walter of Gleichen, Alta., and Edward of Cobourg; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Fraser (Agnes) of Galt and Mrs. James Scott (Catherine) of Grandora, Sask. Two grandchildren also survive. His wife, the former Elizabeth Ritchie, predeceased him in 1952.

The Funeral

Service was held on Tuesday afternoon from Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. Andrew Denholm. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: James D. Patterson, John T. Kennedy, Erb Clark, Hugh Gillespie, Dee King and John G. Welsh, all of Ayr and district.

The Ayr News Feb 11 1965 pg 1

William married Elizabeth Ritchie 14 Mar 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 31 Mar 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1952, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120892P

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Thursday, 11th Sept., at a quarter to 9 o'clock, A.M. Agness Cunningham, Youngest daughter of William A. Mathewson, Aged 4 months and 12 days. Funeral, Will take place on Saturday, at 3 o'clock, p.m., from her father's residence, Lot No. 28, 10th Con., to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Galt, 11th September, 1873.


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• Residence: 47 Rich Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132445
• 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; Baptist
• Occupation: 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tinsmith
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith, General
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas — Elizabeth King. Elizabeth (daughter of James King and Jane Harper) was born 12 Dec 1879, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 1968; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132448
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Name: Agnes Elizabeth Jan Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132462
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1907, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Agnes married Alexander Fraser 20 Apr 1907, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Alexander "Sandy" Fraser and Agnes Mills) was born 21 Jan 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130768P
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Engineer, Thrasher
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

James A. Mathison

One of Ayr's oldest residents, James Andrew Mathison, passed away suddenly in K-W Hospital on Monday after having been taken to hospital on Sunday. He was in his 89th year. Mr. Mathison was born May 13, 1881, in Reidsville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mathison. A carpenter by trade, he lived most of his life in Ayr and district. At the time of his death he resided in his home at the corner of Main and Hope Streets, where he had lived for many years. Mr. Mathison was an adherent of Knox United Church, Ayr. He was, at one time, icemaker at the old Ayr Rink, Main and Stanley Streets. One brother, Edward of Cobourg survives as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal service, were held from Coutts Funeral Home today (Wed.) at 3:30 p m. Rev. D. F. of Knox United Church, Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jan 22 1970 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73255
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288191
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73258

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63046

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday, Sept. 5th, at 10 o'clock, P.M., Herbert Ingles, Youngest Son of William A. and Louisa T. Mathison, Aged 4 Months, and 14 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, 7th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., from his father's residence, Lot 28, Con. 10, North Dumfries, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, Sept. 6, 1887^.1a

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• Name: Catharine Isabella "Katie" Scott
• Name: Katie B. Mathison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33214
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. James M. Scott Passes

The death occurred in South Waterloo Memorial hospital on Tuesday of Mrs, James M. Scott, Galt, in her 78th year

The former Katharine Mathison, she was born at Reidsville, a daughter of the late William Mathison and Louisa Rae. Following her marriage, she lived for many years on the Greenfield Road, northeast of Ayr.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Cox (Edith) of Wasstead, Ont., and Mrs. Alvin Waterman ( Louise) of Grandam, Sask.; one brother, James A, Mathison of Ayr. Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive, Funeral arrangements are in charge of Coutts Funeral Home, Galt.

The Ayr News May 12 1966 pg 2

Catharine married James Morgan Scott 13 Apr 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Alexander E. Scott and Catherine Gray Henderson) was born 3 Jun 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1951, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1951, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288193
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72757P

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Died, In North Dumfries, on January 27th, at 12.50 p.m., Mary Louisa, Youngest daughter of William A. & Louisa T. Mathison, Aged 5 Years and 11 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from her father's residence, 9th Con., North Dumfries, to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, Jan. 27th, 1898^.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430037
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Agnes Cunningham Codling
• Name: Nancy Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251799
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Prsbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Agnes married James Thomas Codling 20 Oct 1875, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Elijah Codling and Mary Ann Chesney) was born 22 Mar 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Aug 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115694
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaking - at house
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Isabella Gladstone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199259
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1912, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Isabella married William Gladstone 23 Jun 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born CALC 31 Aug 1845, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1915, Nithvale, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1915, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councilor - Ayr
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131549274
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58291
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• 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; Builder
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - carpenter shop
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Passing of John A. Reid

Succumbs to a Complication of Diseases After a Short Illness

There passed away on Thursday night, Dec. 2nd, after an illness of only about ten days, one of our longest residents and most widely known citizens in the person of John A. Reid, in his 63rd year. Mr. Reid was sized with a chill shortly after returned home from his club rom on Saturday night, Nov. 20th. His trouble was diagnosed as an affection of the kidneys. Later, pneumonia developed, and though everything possible was done to fight the complication, the effort was of no avail. Deep interest was taken in the case by the community at large, almost from the start, daily enquiry as to the patient's condition indicating public concern, and the respect and esteem in which Mr. Reid was held by his host of friends. Deceased was born at Reidsville, a couple of miles from the village of Ayr, and settled here early in life, where he resided almost continuously until his death. His trade was that of a contractor, carpenter and builder. For some years he conducted a shop on Northumberland Street, and latterly was foreman of the Huborn works - a good mechanic and a worthy citizen. In public life he dabbled prominently in municipal affairs, being a councilor for several terms, also a member of the School Board, and its efficient chairman for a term. In the sporting circle, he was an enthusiastic curler a bowler and dearly loved a speedy horse. He was also one of the founders of the King Edward Club and one of its main stays. But it was in the home circle that the subject of this brief memoir revealed the ideal characteristic, a true husband and a loving father - holding the respect and loving companionship of every member of the family. In religion he was Presbyterian and in politics an Independent Liberal. Mr. Reid married upwards of thirty years ago, his bride being Mary Oliver, who survives him. The members of his family are: Mrs. Irvine, Norma and Eva, Toronto, and Stanley at home. Several brothers and sisters also survive. They are: Walter, Alsask, Sask.; Andrew, Guelph; James, Rock Island, Ill.; Misses Catherine and Violet, Ayr; Mrs. Ward, Woodstock; Mrs. (Dr.) Carter, Toronto, and Mrs. Robert Gladstone, Ayr. The funeral on Sunday afternoon was very largely attended, all classes of citizens paying their last tribute of respect to their departed neighbor and fellow townsman. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Dorn and L. Brown, Burford; Alex Reid, Niagara Falls; J.Q., W.L., and W.A. Reid, Ayr. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. And. Reid, Guelph; Mrs. (Dr.) Carter, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Henderson, Ingersoll; Mrs. Henderson, Woodstock, and Mr. and Mrs. Wincup, Brantford.

The Ayr News Dec 9 1920 pg 1

John married Mary H. Oliver 19 Jun 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Oliver and Margaret Rutherford) was born 11 Oct 1866, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario; died 5 Jun 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430041
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Interesting: business, story, poultry, boating
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58625
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Poultry man
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1944, Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Walter W. Reid

Native of Ayr Passes on Sunday in His 82nd Year

Another native son of Ayr passed away on Sunday, January 9, in the person of Walter W. Reid, Bruce Street, in his 82nd year. Mr. Reid was suddenly taken ill on Saturday night and passed away Sunday morning. He was born in Ayr, a son of John S. Reid and Isabella Matheson. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Reid was also a poultry breeder of considerable note. For many years he conducted a poultry farm in the west end on the property now owned by Alexander McLeod, Jr., and he took many prizes on his birds at the surrounding fall fairs. In the days of 35 to 40 years ago, Mr. Reid also conducted a pleasure boat business on this property, which lies alongside the River Nith. The river in those days was considerably deeper between Piper street bridge and Nithvale dam than at present, and there were fewer sandbars and shallow spots. As a result boat riding was a popular summer pastime. Mr. Reid housed many rowboats and Canoes in a boathouse he constructed on the river bank, and the business flourished for a number of years. Mr. Reid went west in 1914 where he homesteaded a farm. He returned to Ayr in 1933 where he again went into the poultry business on a smaller scale. He discontinued the business some five or six years ago and had since lived retired.

Possessed of a quiet and unassuming manner, Mr. Reid was much esteemed by many friends. He was patient and kindly with children, a trait which will be well remembered by many grownups when reflecting back upon their childhood days. Previous to going west, Mr. Reid was a member of the former Stanley Street Church. Surviving are two sisters and a brother, as follows: Mrs. Margaret Carter, Detroit, Miss Violet Reid, Ayr, and James Reid, Rock Island Illinois.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Tuesday afternoon, interment being in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. Arthur Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: Thomas Easton, G. S. Dalrymple, F. R. McGrogan, Alex Matheson, Robt. Gladstone and John Kanmacher.

The Ayr News Jan 13 1944 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430042
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115705
• 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
• Residence: 1912, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Andrew married Margaret "Maggie" Willison 1 Nov 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Walter Scott Willison and Margaret Moore) was born 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115707
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• 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
• Residence: 1950, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-430044
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Elisabeth Ward
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115708
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1912, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Elisabeth married William James Ward 21 Jun 1893, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1868, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Carter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115769
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner

Notes:

Passing of Mrs. Margaret Carter

The community was shocked to learn of the passing on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Margaret Reid, widow of Dr. J. C. Carter, V.S., aged 74 years. Mrs. Carter sustained a stroke on Saturday, from which she never regained consciousness.

She was born in Ayr, being a daughter of John S. Reid and Isabella Matheson, who were members of early pioneer families of the vicinity. Mrs. Carter was one of a family of ten children and was born in the home on Piper street in which she passed away.

Of a kindly disposition, she was known and highly esteemed by numerous friends who will regret to learn of her sudden passing.

Mrs. Carter was a member of Knox United Church.

She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. E. L. Beavers and Mrs. S. C. Billiu, Detroit and Mrs. John N. Kanmacher, Ayr. Also surviving are three grandchildren, a brother, James E. Reid, Rock Island, Ill., and a sister, Miss Violet L. Reid, Ayr.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1918.

The funeral will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, John N. Kanmacher, Piper street, on Thursday, April 20, at 2: 00 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 20 1950 pg 3

Margaret — V. S. James Conrad Carter. James was born CALC 12 Oct 1866, Indiana, USA.; died 24 Aug 1918, Ayr, 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-57711
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1912, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Violet Reid Passes

The death occurred in London today (Wednesday) of Violet Reid, a well-known Ayr resident, in her 79th year. Born in this village in the home now occupied by John Kanmacher, she was a daughter of the late John S. Reid and Isabella Matheson. She lived her entire life here, with the exception of some 15 years spent on the staff of MacDonald College, Guelph. She was a member of Knox United Church. Miss Reid was the last of the family. Funeral service will be held at the W. 0. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Time to be announced later.


The Ayr News Mar 29 1956 pg 9

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• Name: Catherine Gray Scott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73152P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• 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
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

In Loving Memory Died In North Dumfries, on Sunday, Aug. 6, 1916 at 5 o'clock a.m. Catherine G. Henderson Beloved wife of Alex. E. Scott In her 58th year. The Funeral Will take place from her husband's residence, Lot 27, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 2.30 p.m. to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Catherine married Alexander E. Scott 7 Jun 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Walter Scott and Isabella Sudden) was born 11 Aug 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie A. Halliday
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73135
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jessie married Henry Halliday 24 Apr 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of John Ross Halladay and May) was born 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1884, Killean, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella M. "Bella" Clark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62252
• 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

Isabella married Hugh Clark 21 Dec 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hugh (son of Hugh Clark, son of Hugh Clark and Alexanderina Gordon MacKintosh Calder) was born 28 Jul 1858, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132101
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Former Reidsville Resident - Death of John A. Henderson, Ingersoll, in His 71st Year - The death occurred at his home in Ingersoll late Wednesday night of John A. Henderson, a native of Reidsville, in his 71st year. Deceased had been in failing health for almost a year and had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks. He was born at Reidsville, where he remained until 1897, when he removed to Ingersoll. He returned the following year and was employed at the Reid sawmill for one year, after which he went back to Ingersoll, where he subsequently resided. Deceased had many relatives in this vicinity and made frequent visits to Ayr, the last being a few weeks previous to his demise. His widow, whose maiden name was Sarah Fairgrieve was a native of Ayr. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The following obituary notice is taken from the Ingersoll page of the Woodstock Sentinel - Review of Thursday - "The death occurred late last night of a widely-known and respected Ingersoll resident in the person of John A. Henderson, Wonham Street, in his 71st year. Deceased had been in failing health for almost a year, and had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks. "Mr. Henderson was born near Ayr, coming to Ingersol 36 years ago. He was engaged in the Borden Company factory here when it was constructed and has been in the employ of that firm practically ever since that time s engineer. He was with the firm at Aylmer for some time also. "Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church here, also of the I.O.F. and Samaritan Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was an ardent curler and bowler here for a considerable number of years. "Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters and two sons as follows: Mrs. Earl Bowman, London; Mrs. H. R. Byerlay, Detroit; Miss Gladys, Ewart and Thomas, at home."

The Ayr News Dec 5 1935 pg 1

John married Sarah Fairgrieve 19 Jan 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Fairgrieve and Annie Hard) was born 23 Mar 1875, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1947, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Nov 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132127
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288149
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Agnes — Henderson. was born Abt 1870; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73487
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer

John married Ethel May Fraser 6 Jul 1904, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of Richard J. Fraser and Mary Fraser) was born 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75159
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

David A. Reid Passes

One of Ayr's oldest and best known citizens, David Arthur Reid, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Tuesday afternoon, He was in his 80th year. An active man, Mr. Reid had worked up until several months ago, and was seen almost daily on the streets of the village. He was a lifelong resident of Ayr, a son of the late Alexander Reid and Margaret Brown whose family. ties in this community reached back to pioneer days. For most of his lifetime Mr. Reid was employed with the bridge and building division of the C.P.R. and following his retirement he worked with the John Watson Mfg. Company here for a number of years. In early life he was a keen sportsman and a valued member of the Ayr Curling Club. His interest continued in later years and he was a familiar figure at hockey and soft-ball games here. Mr. Reid's social life had always been directed mainly toward the welfare of Ayr's two fraternal organizations. He was a past master of both the Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F Among his most valued possessions were medals indicating 50 years of membership In both lodges which he received several years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Greer (Ethel) of Ayr and Mrs. Fred Poll (Ella) of Ashburn, Ontario. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, on Friday at 2 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Jan 8 1959 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289881
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104439P
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer = Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730408
• Misfortune: 1917; Killed in WW1

Notes:

Pte. William Reid the Latest to Make the Supreme Sacrifice

Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid of Ayr received a telegram Sunday morning from the Military Intelligence Office at Ottawa announcing the death in action on Nov 11, of their son, Pte. William Reid. "Pink," as he was familiarly known among his associates, enlisted with the 111th Battalion, and had therefore been overseas for some time. He was popular with a large circle of friends who will sincerely regret his fate. Besides his aged parents he leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Three of them, John, Mrs. Greer and Miss Ella, reside in Toronto while David is at the parental home. Out of respect to the memory of Pte. Reid and Lance Corp. Carpenter, the town flag, the emblem of Empire for which they gave their lives, is flying at half-mast.

The Ayr News Nov 29 1917 pg 1

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• Name: Ethel Isabella Greer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58606
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Ethel married Thomas Greer 25 Dec 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 1 May 1880, Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; died 29 Jun 1947, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jul 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289884
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195670
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter - Knitting mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Maggie Ella Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58607
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276138
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Name: Kate Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276140
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

Notes:

At Cedar Creek, North Dumfries, on the 20th ult., Kate A., second daughter of Robt. Reid, aged 22 years and 8 months.

Galt Reporter Aug 5 1887 pg 8

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• Name: Jessie Elizabeth Leithead
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102914
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Saturday, October 22nd, at 9.20 o'clock, A.M., Jessie E. Reid, Wife of Walter Leithead, Aged 22 Years, 11 Months, and 15 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, Oct. 24th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, Northumberland St., to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, Oct. 22, 1887^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

Jessie married Walter Leithead 11 Sep 1884, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Walter was born Jan 1854, , New York State, USA; died 5 Jan 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92288
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Name: Mary Roberta Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96489
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97982
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1926, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA; Merchant

Alexander married Janet Ethel "Ethel" Folsetter 10 Nov 1926, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Reeve John Reid Folsetter and Margaret Flett) was born Aug 1887, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99894
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101934
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126119

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Wednesday the 22nd of April, Mary Jane, Daughter of Andrew J. Reid, aged 2 years. The Funeral. Will take place tomorrow, Friday, the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock, P.M., from the residence of Mr. John Johnston, to the place of interment. North Dumfries, April 23rd, 1868.


Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58350
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Notes:

At Cedar Creek, on the 23rd ult., John Albert, son of Andrew and Isabella Reid, aged 10 years.

Galt Reporter - Aug 9, 1878, pg 3

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• Name: Isabella Malone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132285
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C.Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Sabbath, July 6th, at 10: 30 o'clock, a.m., Isabella Reid, Beloved Wife of James L. Malone, Aged 20 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, at 6 o'clock, p.m., from her father's residence, Colquohoun St., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, July 6th, 1890.

Funeral Card

Isabella married James Louis Malone 20 Mar 1890, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of John Malone and Martha Jane Codling) was born 20 Nov 1867, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1940; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73667
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress

Notes:

Funeral of Miss Elizabeth Reid - The largely attended funeral service for the late Miss Elizabeth took place at Knox United Church on Friday with interment In Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R.D. Thompson officiated, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie. Pallbearers were: J. H. Reid, C. A. Bain, Carl E. Buck, W. I. Reid, Galt; W. I. Reid, Windsor, and Robert Reid, Niagara Falls. Attending from a distance were C. B. Steman, Tipton, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Thompson, Toronto; Mrs. Alex Reid, Niagara Falls; Miss Betty Reid, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. McGrogan, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baird, St. George; Mrs. W. Inglis Reid, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Reid, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Reid, Windsor, and Mrs. L. McAra, Brantford.

The Ayr News Sep 13 1956 pg 12

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58351
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggageman

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• Name: Agnes Jane
• Name: Agnes Jane McGrogan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195580P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Agnes — Richard McGrogan. Richard was born Dec 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married Francis Richard "Dick" "Richard" McGrogan 5 Dec 1904, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Francis was born 21 Dec 1883, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1958, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jun 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132325
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

In North Dumfries, Reidsville, Gracie, daughter of Andrew and Isabella Reid, aged 7 months.

Galt Reporter - Oct 21, 1881, pg 8

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• Business: Reid Lumber Company
• Family Photograph: Walter Irvine Reid with family
• Interesting: mill, business, sports
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73824
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• 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, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager - Saw Mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

John Q. Reid - One of Ayr's Prominent Residents Passes on Saturday Morning In His 76th Year

One of Ayr's prominent citizens, John Quincy Reid, known throughout Ontario as a lumberman, curler and bowler, died at his home here early Saturday morning. Mr. Reid was born at Reidsville and his death terminates almost 76 years spent in this vicinity. He was the oldest and last surviving son of the late Walter I. Reid and Agnes Anderson, pioneering residents of the community. He married Fanny M. Bartlett, who predeceased him in 1928, and had been a resident to Ayr for the past 46 years.

Mr. Reid was engaged in the lumber business all his life, and in 1910 included the retail coal business in his activities. He was keenly interested in bowling and curling and had played at many points in Ontario. He was a member of the Ayr Board of Education for many years and active in Knox United Church. Associated with the Masonic fraternity, he was a member of Lodge No. 172, A.F. and A.M., Ayr, and a Past Master of the lodge. He was also active in the Ayr camp of the Sons of Scotland and was their financial secretary. Surviving are two sons, Walter I. of Windsor and J. Howard of Ayr; two daughters, Mrs. Welden Fowler (Agnes) of Orillia and Miss Alice Reid of Galt; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne Fowler, and a sister, Miss Clara Reid of Ayr.

The Funeral

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, Colquhoun Street, to Ayr Cemetery, under the auspices of Ayr Masonic Lodge. Rev. R.A. Steed had charge of the service e at the residence, while R.L. Anderson, assisted by Mr. Steed, performed the Masonic ritual at the graveside. Some 20 brethren attended in a body. The pallbearers were: Ephraim Hawes, Arthur Hawes, J.W. Currie, Geo. H. Lawrence, A.M. Cochrane and A.W. Watson. There were many beautiful floral offerings, including tributes from the following organizations: Ayr Masonic Lodge; Ayr Union Curling Club; Ayr Bowling Club; Ford Motor Co., Windsor; Galt Brass Company. There was a large attendance of friends, neighbors and relatives, including many form outside points; visitors being present from Windsor, Orillia, Toronto, Hamilton, Woodstock, Niagara Falls and Galt.

Ayr News Oct 19 1944 pg 10

John married Fannie Marie Bartlett 22 Oct 1903, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Fannie was born 14 Apr 1869, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England; died 10 Jun 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jun 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor
• Family Photograph: Walter Irvine Reid with family
• Interesting: politics,
• Occupation: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; postmaster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72969
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller

Notes:

The Passing of W. A. Reid

Who for a Number of Years Was Prominent in the Life of the Community

No death in recent years has cast a deeper gloom over the community than that of William Anderson Reid, which sad event occurred on Thursday, March 30th. The deceased was a man of genial disposition and had a host of warm friends wherever he was known. Born in Reidsville a little over 50 years ago, he spent nearly all his life in the immediate community. In 1902 he was joined in wedlock with Miss Jennie Edgar. A miller by trade, he was for many years in charge of the Goldie Mills at Greenfield and during the war held a Government position in connection with the Wheat Commission at Montreal and St. Johns. A few years ago he was a Village Councillor for a term, and was a past master in the Masonic Order. In politics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church. Besides his wife he is survived by two brothers and a sister: John Q., W. I., and Miss Clara Reid, all of Ayr.

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown having charge of the service.

The pallbearers were Messrs. Judson Everlett, Adam Douglas, Thos. Hall, W. A. Ramsay, Edwin and Alex. Reid. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the obsequies were Messrs. Brooks and Payne, Woodstock, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. McKenzie, Stratford, Mrs. Peebles, Atwood, and Miss Bickel!, Toronto.

The Ayr News Apr 6 1922 pg 8

William married Jeannie Douglas Edgar 8 Apr 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jeannie (daughter of John Edgar and Agnes Anderson) was born 23 Apr 1870, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jun 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Walter Irvine Reid with family
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73826
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Passing of Nellie S. Reid - Once more the community is called upon to mourn the passing of one of its most widely known and highly esteemed residents. At 10 o'clock am on Tuesday, March 18, Miss Nellie S. Reid passed over to the great white robed throng who had gone before. Although it was pretty generally known that she was in precarious health, the news of her death crated a sensible shock. About two weeks ago deceased had gone to Toronto for expert treatment, but, apparently, nothing could be done to stay the disease which was sapping her life blood, and the end came suddenly.

Miss Reid was born at Reidsville 45 years ago, her mother dying in 1904 and her father in 1909. In 1911 the family removed to Ayr. Deceased was a consistent part of everything pertaining to church work. In music she had attained a high degree of proficiency, especially as a pianist, and her services at public and other functions were much sought and highly appreciated. At home she was ever happy when entertaining her host of friends. Indeed the community will sadly miss Nellie Reid.

She is survived by an only sister, Clara, and three brothers, Jno. Q., W.A., and W.I., four uncles, two on each side of the family tree, also mourn an affectionate niece, viz.: And. J. and Alex. Reid, Ayr, Hugh Anderson, Atwood, and Jno. Anderson, Brantford.

The funeral will take place form her late residence, Hall Street, at 2: 30 pm, today, to the Ayr cemetery.

Ayr News Mar 20 1919 pg 1.

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• Family Photograph: Walter Irvine Reid with family
• Name: W. I. Reid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89340
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Stricken at Rink

Sudden Death of W. I. Reid Came as Great Shock to Community

Stricken suddenly while curling at the local rink on Thursday night about 9.30 o'clock, Walter Inglis Reid, member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of this community, passed away at his home here at 4.30 o'clock Friday morning. While taking part with his rink in the local curling competition on Thursday evening, Mr. Reid complained of feeling ill and was assisted by a fellow curler to the club room, where it was seen that his condition was serious. A doctor was summoned and he was removed to his home. In spite of all that could be done, he failed to rally and death followed in the early hours of the following morning. His sudden demise, at the comparatively early age of 59 years, cast a gloom over the entire community, where deceased was highly esteemed and respected by everyone for his many fine qualities. He was widely known among the curling fraternity of Western Ontario where, for many years past, the members of the Reid rink could always he depended upon to give a good account of themselves at the various bonspiels in which they competed. Curling was his favorite sport and he was a staunch member of the Ayr Union Curling Club where he could always be counted upon to give of his best in all movements for the advancement of the game in this community. Born at Reidsville, deceased was the youngest son of the late W. I. Reid, pioneer lumber dealer of this district. He spent the first 35 years of his life at that point, removing to Ayr 24 years ago. For the past 26 years he had been in charge of the Galt branch of the Reid Company, taking over complete charge one year ago. Taking an active interest in the affairs of the community, he was for many years a member of the Board of Education, and he was also a valued member of the Ayr Masonic Lodge. In church circles he was a member of the former Stanley Street congregation. He affiliated with Knox United church upon the occasion of the union, and for many years was a member of the Board of Managers. He was married 25 years ago to Esther Jackson Renwick of Reidsville, who, along with the following family, survives: Ruth, Walter and Jackson, all at home; also by one brother, John Q. Reid, and one sister, Miss Clara Reid, both of Ayr. - The Funeral - The funeral, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon was one of the most largely attended in years, friends and relatives from all sections of the district gathering to pay their last respects. A private service for members of the family and relatives, conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and Rev. D. I. Ellison of Toronto, a former pastor of Stanley Street Church, was held at the family residence at 2 o'clock.

The Ayr News Jan 31 1935 pg 1

Walter married Esther Jackson Renwick 2 Jan 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Walter Renwick and Elizabeth Helen Hall) was born 31 Dec 1880, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Walter Irvine Reid with family
• Name: Clara Hayden Johnson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73829
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Clara — John S. Johnson. John was born Sep 1884; died 1966. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ella Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73831
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteriaan

Ella married Robert Marshall Nov 1890. Robert (son of John Marshall and Janet Rae) was born 22 Sep 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Calder "Lizzie" Powell
• Name: Lizzie Fraser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123134P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1889, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 31, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1895, 23 Balfour St., Brantford, Ontario

Notes:

Died, In Brantford, on Monday, Dec. 23, 1895, at 7 o'clock, p.m., Lizzie C. Fraser, wife of Wm. T. Powel, Aged 28 years, 2 months and 6 days. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, December 26th, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from the residence of her Father, Alexander Fraser, Cedar Creek, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

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Elizabeth married William Thomas Powell 19 Oct 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1862, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288178
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Jennie W. Fraser
• Name: Mary Jane Patterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123143
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mary married William Patterson 4 Mar 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Patterson and Isabella Matheson) was born 18 May 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123193
• 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
• Occupation: 1907, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Lumber Yard
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1923, 29 Augusta St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alexander married Agnes Elizabeth Jan Mathison 20 Apr 1907, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William A. Mathison and Louisa Thorburn Rae) was born 15 Mar 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1965, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288180
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123195
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1908, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Agnes married Isaac Newsome 7 Jan 1908, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Edwin Newsome and Matilda Illingworth) was born Between 1879 and 1880, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121808P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288166
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

George — Mary Elizabeth McRae. Mary (daughter of Murdoch McKenzie McRae and Marion Agnes Guthrie) was born 10 Jun 1907, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72756
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Mary Jane Fraser 4 Mar 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander "Sandy" Fraser and Agnes Mills) was born 9 Aug 1872, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73227

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236560153
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276262
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1914, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; hog commisioner

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-276263
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139956
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Name: Nellie C. McPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-463504
• Occupation: 1898, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper

Nellie married Edgar R. McPherson 19 Sep 1989, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edgar (son of William McPherson and Elizabeth Corbett) was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147892

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• Name: Bessie Bell Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74663
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Bessie married David Brown Wilson 27 Dec 1893, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. David (son of Alexander Wilson and Agnes Brown) was born 13 Sep 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72572
• Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, on Shares
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Mary Ann Milroy Knight
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72574
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Mary married Adam Kersall Knight 1 Jan 1920, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of Charles Samuel Knight and Helen Kersell) was born 3 May 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Oct 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72575
• Residence: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196073
• Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian