James Kingsburgh Kyle

1878 - 1964  (85 years)

• Name	James Kingsburgh Kyle
  Born	30 Mar 1878	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Spring Valley Dairy
  Interesting	dairy, business
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-338931
  Died	21 Feb 1964	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Buried	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I338931	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

  Father	George Kyle,   b. 1823, , Scotland ,   d. 20 Dec 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Margaret Kingsburgh,   b. 19 Dec 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Jan 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Married	9 Jun 1864	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Family ID	F14931	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jean Edgar "Jennie" Black,   b. 25 Nov 1881, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Oct 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)
  Married	24 Dec 1901	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Children	1. Esther Kyle,   d. Bef 1985   2. Margaret Esther Kyle,   b. 16 Apr 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Jun 1982, RR3, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario  (Age 77 years)   3. Mary Helen "Helen" Kyle,   b. 23 Sep 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Apr 1987, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)   4. Hector Gordon Kyle,   b. 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Feb 1985, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)   5. Harold Edgar Kyle,   b. 13 Mar 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Feb 1952, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 42 years)   6. Jean Kyle,   b. 12 Jan 1913, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Sep 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)   7. Edith Kyle,   b. CALC 24 Dec 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Jul 1920, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 3 years)
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F247888	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  James H. Kyle Passes One of the district's best-known farmers and a pioneer dairyman, James Kingsburgh Kyle died at his home on the 7th Concession on Friday. He was in his 86th year. A son of the late George Kyle and Margaret Kingsburgh Kyle, he was born in the district where he spent his entire life-time. Spring Valley Farm, with its broad expanse of rolling acres, was a familiar name in the district, and the fine Jersey herd owned by Mr. Kyle made an excellent record in the dairy field. Years ago he took over the Spring Valley Dairy in Paris as a family enterprise and it was operated by his son Hector up until a few years ago. The dairy supplied milk to Ayr, Paris and much of the outlying district, and gained an excellent reputation for its product - particularly the Jersey milk. The herd at Spring Valley Farm supplied a major part of the milk. The late Mr. Kyle took a deep interest in agricultural affairs in his younger years, and was associated with various organizations working toward the improvement of the farmers' lot. He was a popular figure in social circles and an outstanding hunter and angler. Mr. Kyle was one of the founders of the Hardy Bay Hunt Club which has been hunting deer annually on the French River for many years. His skill and knowledge in this sport were recognized by his companions who enjoyed his company on these trips up until only a few years ago. The late Mr. Kyle was a most interesting conversationalist in his quiet-spoken way. His topics were always well spiced with a native dry wit which was signaled by the approaching jolly smile. He was a valued member of Knox United Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David Brown (Esther), RR 3, Bright; Mrs. Richard Baxter (Helen), RR 3, Bright, and Miss Jean, at home; also a son, Hector of Ayr. Several grandchildren survive as well. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Black, in 1953; by a son, Harold in 1952, and by a daughter Edith, many years ago. The Funeral Funeral service was held from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday with entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Rev. W. V. Buchanan officiated. The pallbearers were Spencer Elmes, Cameron Edgar, John Nunan and Kingsburgh Kyle, all of the district; Douglas Black of Paris and Ted Muma of Ancaster. The Ayr News Feb 27 1964 pg 4

  
  

• Sources

  [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration. Name: James Kingsburgh Date of Birth: 30 Mar 1878 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: George Kyle Mother's name: Margaret Kingsburgh [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/East] Samuel Kingsburgh/ died June 12th 1902/ In the 76th year of his Age/ also his wife/ Janet Rutherford/ died June 17th 1906/ In Her 75 [sic] year./ Kingsburgh [A] Samuel Kingsburgh. [B] Nettie C. Kingsburgh [Right/North] Nettie C. Kingsburgh/ died Oct. 2, 1876/ aged 14 years/ 11 months and 10 days/ Jesus Loves Even Me. [C] Mother [D] Father [Back/West] James K. Kyle/ died Feb. 21st 1964/ In his 86th year/ Jean E. Black/ wife of James K. Kyle/ died Oct. 4th 1953/ In Her 72nd year/ Edith daughter of/ James K. & Jean Kyle/ died July 2nd 1920/ In Her 4th year/ Daughter/ Jean Kyle/ 1913-1989 [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: George Kyle Age: 35 Birth Date: abt 1829 Birth Place: Scotland Marriage Date: 9 Jun 1864 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: John Mother: Marg Gorvie Spouse: Margaret Kingsburg Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1843 Spouse Birth Place: Scotland Spouse Residence: South Dumfries Township Spouse Father: James Spouse Mother: Jane Gordon Residence: Downie, Perth County, Ontario, Canada [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: James Kingsburgh Kyle Age: 23 Birth Date: abt 1878 Birth Place: South Dumfries Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1901 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: George Kyle Mother: Margaret Kingsburgh Spouse: Jean Edgar Black Spouse's Age: 20 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1881 Spouse Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Spouse Father: James E Black Spouse Mother: Margaret Guthrie Black

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 30 Mar 1878 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 24 Dec 1901 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 21 Feb 1964 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth