Jessie Mitchell Davidson

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• Name: Jessie Mitchell Appleyard
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338617
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1893, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Death of Mrs. J. Appleyard

Her Passing Followed an Illness of Almost a Year
Funeral Monday

Jessie Mitchell Davidson, beloved wife of Joseph Appleyard, died at 9.30 Friday morning at her Jedburgh home following an illness of almost a year. She was in her 76th year. Of a kindly disposition, Mrs. Appleyard had many friends who will learn of her passing with deep regret. She was an adherent of Knox United Church and a member of the Women's Institute. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson, she was born at Roseville, and as a girl attended the old Ayr school, located near the rink. In 1893, she married Joseph Appleyard in Toronto, and since then had lived in Galt and Ayr. She came to Ayr with her husband 14 years ago after residing on a farm east of Ayr, now occupied by Wesley Main, for eight or nine years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Appleyard is survived by one sister, Mrs. Agnes Congdon, Jacksonville, Florida. Three sons predeceased her. William was killed in the Great War, Clarence died as a result of war injuries, and George died in Texas in 1931. The funeral, which was private, took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with service at her home and interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Currie officiated. The pallbearers were: George Edgar and Lyon Findlater, Ayr; Arthur Appleyard and Walter Appleyard, Hamilton; James Appleyard, London; and Edwin S. Hood, Galt.

The Ayr News Jul 14 1938 pg 5

Jessie married Joseph Appleyard 27 Mar 1893, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of James Appleyard and Mary Ann Byecroft) was born 1868, Lincolnshire, England; died 15 May 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 May 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: killed in blast
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338618
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Death of George Appleyard

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Appleyard received the sad news from Dalhart, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon of the death of their only remaining son, George. No particulars have been received as to the cause of his demise. Deceased, who was 37 years of age, was born in Galt, and worked in this neighborhood for many years. He was a former member of the Ayr football team and was quite popular with his teammates and the public generally. He left here six years ago for the west, settling in the State of Oregon, where he remained until a short time ago, when he located in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Appleyard will receive the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their third and last remaining son. One son, William, was killed in action in France, and another, Clarence, died here after returning home from the world war. The remains will be brought here for burial.

The Ayr News Jun 18 1931 pg 10

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• Interesting: military, misfortune
• Military: WW1 - 111th Battalion
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66600P
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 111th Battalion
• Occupation: 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: Abt 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: 18 Mar 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Enlistment WW1
• Misfortune: 1917, , France; killed in WW1 - He was wounded by a gas shell on Sept. 22nd and died on the 24th

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Died From Wounds

Pte. Wm. Appleyard Makes the Supreme Sacrifice - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Appleyard, Wrigley's Corners, have been notified that their eldest son, Pte. William Appleyard, has been seriously wounded. He and another brother, Joseph, enlisted with the 111th batt. This news was received on Friday. On Sunday the parents were informed that their son had died from his wounds while still in the clearing station. He was wounded by a gas shell on Sept. 22nd and died on the 24th. This makes the third young man from Wrigley's Corners district who has made the supreme sacrifice, the other two being Ptes. Cecil Birley and Robert A. Riddell.

The Ayr News Oct 4 1917

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• Military: WW1 - 111th Battalion / 4th Battalion
• Name: Clarence Appleyard
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338620
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 111th Battalion. Service #730628
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalon / 4th Battalion
• Military: 1916, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Enlistment WW1
• Military: 1916; WW1
• Occupation: 1916, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Joseph Clarence Appleyard - Demise of Joseph C. Appleyard of North Dumfries - The death on Tuesday, March 22^nd, of Joseph C. Appleyard, removes a Great War Veteran who saw considerable service in France, being in the midst of some hot encounters with the enemy, including Paschendale and Vimy Ridge, and who was wounded in battle, some 34 pieces of shrapnel being removed from his body after he was carried off the field. The deceased was born in Galt 23 years ago, was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Appleyard, Lot 285, Con. 7, North Dumfries (sic). He enlisted and went overseas with the 111^th Regiment, Galt. After being wounded he was in hospital for a long time; his health was undermined and kidney trouble developed. A great many comrades attended the funeral on Thursday, when the remains were laid at rest in the Ayr cemetery under the encircling fold of the Union Jack, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service. The pallbearers were four uncles, the Messrs. Appleyard of Brampton, London and Galt, respectively, and Ed Hood and Howard Henselwood of Galt. Besides deceased's parent, one brother (George) survives. Another brother (William) was killed in action.

Ayr News - March 31, 1921