David Lees Melvin

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/263438895
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338689
• Residence: 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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I am researching the Melvin family a generation or two back from the David Lees Melvin (b 1833, Riccarton, Ayrshire) mentioned on your website. Specifically, I am trying to trace a sibling of his father (James Melvin b 1799) named Annie. It seems that she had a liaison with one of my ancestors, James Humphrey, and gave birth to an illegitimate son James in the mid 1820s. She died soon thereafter. Her child was originally (in the 1841 census) named James Melvin, but changed that (by the time of the 1851 census) to James Humphrey. If you know of anyone researching the Melvin, Lees or Humphrey families back in Ayrshire, I would love to share information with them.

Best regards, John Humphrey, Toronto email 2015

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Died in Ayr, on Friday, Dec. 16th, 1904, at 11.15 a. m., David Lees Melvin, aged 71 years. The Funeral will take place Sunday, Dec. 18th, at 2.30 p. m., from Piper Street to Ayr Cemetery.

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David married Mary Hoggart "Marsy" Hopkin 2 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 5 Nov 1839, , Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened 10 Jan 1841, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland; died 4 Sep 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1914, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Hoggarth
• Name: Mary Poehlman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340909

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Death of Mary Hoggarth

The death occurred at her home at Wolverton Station this (Wednesday) morning of Mary Melvin, widow of the late James Hoggarth, in her 78th year. She had been ailing for some time and her demise was not unexpected. Deceased had been a resident of the Wolverton district for some 40 years. During a previous marriage, she resided at Thorold for several years. She is survived by two sons and two daughters: William Robertson, Port Colborne; Fred. Poehlrnan, Thorold; Mrs. Fred. Barlow, Buffalo, and Mrs. George Hamilton, at home. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, viz.: David Melvin, St. Thomas; Albert Melvin, Ayr; Mrs. Jen Anderson, Beachville, and Mrs. Sara Macdonald, Brantford. The funeral will take place from the home of her son-in-law, George Hamilton, Wolverton, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment being made In Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 8 1938 pg 5

Mary married James Hoggarth 28 May 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of David Hoggarth and Ann Brown) was born 10 Jan 1850, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1929, Wolverton, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1929, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Peter Poehlman 26 Jan 1881, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Peter was born 1851, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289500
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James married Minnie Bugg 6 Aug 1890, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Minnie was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Marshall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287304
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1901, Assiniboia, , Saskatchewan, Canada

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At the residence of the bride's father, Nithvale, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. J. S. Hardie, Mr. Thos. Marshall, North Dumfries, to Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr. David Melvin.

Galt Reporter Apr 19 1889 pg 8

Agnes married Thomas Marshall 11 Apr 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born 29 Apr 1857, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1929, Silver Stream, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160036987
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66108
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mechanic
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith, ? Works
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John — Eliza N. "Minnie" Whitson. Eliza (daughter of Thomas Whitson and Elizabeth Gladstone) was born 7 Aug 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1956, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jan 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John — Minnie Wilson. Minnie was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Anderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199018

Janet — William Anderson. William (son of Thomas James Anderson and Jean Kyle) was born 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289506
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1938, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada

David married Elizabeth Prime 23 Oct 1918, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1873, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341849
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman Moulder - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ALBERT R. MELVIN
Death Takes Watson's Foreman Moulder

Following at stroke he sustained while dressing early Monday morning. Albert Robertson Melvin died Wednesday evening. September 22, at 8 o'clock. lie had been in failing health for some years past.

Deceased. who was in his 70th year, was born in Stratford, being a son of the late David Lees Melvin and Mary Hoggarth. He came to Ayr from Tavistock with his parents when 10 years old, and here he received his schooling.

He was a moulder by trade, learning the business With the John Watson Mfg. Co. With the exception of a short time in Preston and St. George. he remained with the Watson Company here until his demise. becoming foreman of the moulding shop following the death of Samuel Thomas some 30 years ago. In June. 1913, he was a victim of an explosion and fire at the gas-house of the company, which put him to bed for 15 months, and from the effects of which he never fully recovered.

Familiarly known as "Dad" and "Narrow." he was an enthusiastic bowler some years ago and an ardent sports fan, having a special fondness for hockey, lacrosse and baseball. He was a member of the Ayr School Board for several years some time back. He was an officer of the Canadian Order of Foresters and an adherent of Knox United Church. In politics, he was a Liberal.

In the fall of 1898 he married Jean Cuthbertson. youngest daughter of the late Hugh Cuthbertson and Agnes Dale, who predeceased him August 13, 1931. A daughter, Agnes, died in September, 1925.

Besides three sons, Hugh and Albert, at home, and David, Toronto, he is survived by a sister. Mrs. Sara Macdonald of Brantford, the last remaining member of a large family. It might be noted that Albert Melvin was the third member of his family to die within The past nine months, the others being a sister, Mrs. Jen Anderson, at Beachville in December, 1942. and a brother. David Lees Melvin. in St. Thomas in April last.

The Funeral

The funeral, which took place to Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: J. C. Swan, Wm. Woolsey. Chas. A. Bain, Arthur Underwood. E H. Freer and J. C. Kyle. The floral tributes

The Ayr News Sep 30 1943 pg 1

Albert married Jean Armour Cuthbertson 23 Nov 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of Hugh P. Cuthbertson and Agnes Dale) was born 13 Feb 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Aug 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Lillian MacDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289508
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1938, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

Sarah married Duncan MacDonald 26 Apr 1913, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Duncan was born 1855, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289509
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289510
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Sunday, May 10th, 1903, at 2.30 o'clock, A.M., George L. Melvin, youngest son of David and Mary Melvin, Aged 21 years and 6 months. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday, May 12th, from his father's residence, Piper street, at 2 o'clock, p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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• Name: Annie Brown Hamilton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342229

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Mrs. Annie Hamilton

A life-long resident of the Wolverton area, Mrs. Annie Hamilton, passed away in Woodstock General Hospital on Saturday, December 24th, following a short illness. She was in her 75th year. The former Annie Brown Hogarth, she was born near Wolverton, a daughter of the late James Hogarth and Mary Melvin. After marriage to the late George W. Hamilton, the couple farmed on the farm now owned by Walter Weerdhuizen. She was a member of Drumbo Willis United Church and Drumbo Women's Institute. Following the death of her husband in 1957, she had resided with daughters in Brantford and Wolverton. Predeceased by her husband, survived by two daughters Mrs. Gordon (Jean) Carter of Brantford and Mrs. Ronald (Merdina) Brooks of Wolverton; also six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The complete funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mardie MacDonald at the Rumble Funeral Home, Princeton on Monday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 29 Dec 1977 pg 8

Annie married William George "George" Hamilton 25 Jan 1928, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. William was born 1902, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287305
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215402

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215403

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215405

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• Name: Ina Gladstone Bastedo
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66110
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Ina married David Edgar Bastedo 24 May 1924, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada. David was born 28 Nov 1860, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1925, Bracebridge, Macaulay Twp., Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Water St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342235
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Hugh L. Melvin

Hugh Leslie Melvin, a, resident of Ayr for over 70 years, passed away in Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 15th. He was in his 85th year. Born in St. George, he was a son of the late Albert Robertson Melvin and the former Mary Hoggarth. The family moved to Ayr in the early 1900's. Mr. Melvin joined the Ayr News as a linotype operator in 1925 and continued for over 50 years until retiring in 1978. Surviving are two brothers Albert of Ayr and David of Stratford. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Agnes in 1925. Funeral service was held at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, on Tuesday with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 19 Oct 1983 pg 11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195168
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1983, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342203
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Albert (Slack) Melvin

Albert Robertson (Slack) Melvin, a lifelong resident of Ayr, passed away at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, June 5th. He was in his 90th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of the late Albert R. Melvin and Jean A. Cuthhertson. He was a retired bridge foreman with the C.P.R. and an avid hunter and fisherman. Dear brother of David Melvin of Stratford. Predeceased by a sister Agnes Melvin (1925) and brother Hugh L. Melvin (1983), both of Ayr. Rested at the Ayr Chapel of Wm. Kipp Funeral Home where complete funeral service was conducted Monday by Rev. James Young of Knox United Church, Ayr. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 10 Jun 1992 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195170
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Funeral of Agnes Melvin - A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Agnes D. Melvin, which took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, and the scene was extremely touching as the last sad rites were performed. The Watson factory closed down, as well as a number of other business places, and the gathering included representatives from most of the families of the village. The services were in charge of Rev. G. I. Stephenson, while the following young men acted as pallbearers: Messrs. A. Blancher, R. Bain, J. Wright, G. Johnson, L. Nickerson and H. Dennis. The floral tributes were magnificent and bore silent testimony to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Among those sending contributions were: Female employees, Hecker-H-O Co.; male-employees, Hecker-H-O Co.; head. office, Hecker-H-O Co.; Bowling Club; Watson Co. employees; C.O.F.; B & B employees of C. P. R.; teachers and pupils, Ayr Con. school ; Ladies' Aid and Young People's Society, Methodist United church ; Ayr News staff ; as well as many from friends, relatives and neighbors.

The Ayr News Sep 24 1925 pg 8