Descendants of William & Jane RITCHIE
 Third Generation 
8. Samuel PUTERBAUGH (Nancy RITCHIE2, William1) was born on August 26, 1847 in , , Ontario, Canada.3
Events
• Samuel resided in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911 .
Samuel married Eliza Jane McNALLY, daughter of John McNALLY and Catherine ECTOR, on July 23, 1872 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.13 Eliza was born on June 15, 1852 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on January 28, 1936 aged 83.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 55 M i. William George PUTHERBOUGH was born on July 5, 1873 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 56 F ii. Catherine PUTERBAUGH was born on January 26, 1875 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 57 F iii. Sarah Ann PUTERBAUGH was born on January 26, 1877 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 58 M iv. John PUTERBAUGH was born on October 7, 1878 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in 1949 aged 71.
+ 59 F v. Eliza Jane PUTERBAUGH was born on January 7, 1880 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in November 1928 aged 48.
60 M vi. Samuel James PUTERBAUGH was born on February 3, 1882 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on April 12, 1944 aged 62.
Samuel married Hattie TEMPLE. Hattie died on May 13, 1953.
+ 61 F vii. Ellen PUTERBAUGH was born on March 14, 1884 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on September 2, 1967 aged 83.
+ 62 F viii. Bertha PUTERBAUGH was born on September 11, 1886 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on June 28, 1960 aged 73.
+ 63 M ix. Thomas Hubert PUTERBAUGH was born on October 14, 1891 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on February 11, 1974 aged 82.
64 M x. Robert PUTERBAUGH was born on May 11, 1895 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on August 1, 1918 aged 23.
9. Eliza Jane PUTERBAUGH (Nancy RITCHIE2, William1) was born on June 15, 1849 in Vaughan Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 4, 1937 in Chaffey, Douglas Co, Wisconsin, USA aged 87, and was buried in Foxboro, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA.
Eliza married John CHAFFEY, son of Samuel Benjamin CHAFFEY and Mary Elizabeth KILBORN, on October 22, 1872 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.13 John was born on January 5, 1851 in Murphy's Point, Ontario, Can and died on February 10, 1937 in Chaffey, Douglas Co, Wisconsin, USA aged 86.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 65 M i. Samuel George CHAFFEY was born on August 1, 1874 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 13, 1934 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA aged 59, and was buried in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA.
66 M ii. William CHAFFEY was born on May 12, 1876 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
William married Harriet May WOODWORTH, daughter of William J. WOODWORTH and Gertrude MILLS, on February 27, 1918 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. Harriet was born on June 5, 1890 in Strongsville, Cuyohoga Co, Ohio and died in 1938 aged 48.
+ 67 M iii. Fredrick Charles CHAFFEY was born on May 26, 1878 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 7, 1953 in Chaffey, Douglas Co, Wisconsin, USA aged 75, and was buried in Foxboro, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA.
+ 68 M iv. Edmond Kilbourne CHAFFEY was born on April 15, 1884 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 28, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA aged 80, and was buried in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
69 M v. Benjamin Arthur CHAFFEY was born on March 19, 1888 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA and died on August 29, 1888 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA.
70 M vi. Albert Edward CHAFFEY was born on March 15, 1890 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA and died on January 13, 1969 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA aged 78.
Albert married Ruth STAUPE on November 30, 1912 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA. Ruth was born on August 4, 1892 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA and died on April 12, 1962 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA aged 69.
71 M vii. Victor CHAFFEY was born on February 20, 1893 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA and died on February 21, 1893 in Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA.
10. John PUTERBAUGH (Nancy RITCHIE2, William1) was born on November 8, 1852 and died in May 1910 in Cottonwood, Jackson Co, South Dakota, USA aged 57.
John married Mary (__?__) in 1877. Mary was born in 1863 in , , Wisconsin, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
72 M i. Charles PUTERBAUGH was born on April 2, 1878 in Turner, Dakota Territory, USA and died on September 1, 1951 in Iroquois, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA aged 73.
Charles married Eugenia Frances MONTGOMERY.
+ 73 F ii. Jennie PUTERBAUGH was born on June 16, 1880 in South Dakota, USA and died on December 26, 1949 in Denver, Denver Co, Colorado, USA aged 69.
+ 74 F iii. Laura Maude PUTERBAUGH was born on January 15, 1884 in South Dakota, USA and died on January 5, 1934 aged 49.
+ 75 M iv. George PUTERBAUGH was born on May 30, 1887 in South Dakota, USA and died in 1956 in Dauphin, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada aged 69.
+ 76 M v. Henry PUTERBAUGH was born on April 12, 1893 in South Dakota, USA.
12. George PUTERBAUGH (Nancy RITCHIE2, William1) was born on November 12, 1855 in , , Ontario, Canada.
George married Emma YOUNG, daughter of Albert YOUNG and Emely (__?__), about 1878. Emma was born in 1856 in , , Wisconsin, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
77 M i. Gordon PUTERBAUGH died in Hornings Mills, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada.
78 F ii. Margaret PUTERBAUGH died in Hornings Mills, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada.
Margaret married George RENTS. George died in Hornings Mills, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada.
79 M iii. John PUTERBAUGH died in Norwood, St. Lawrence, New York, USA.
80 M iv. Elmer George PUTERBAUGH was born in 1892 and died on March 7, 1964 aged 72.
Elmer married Edith Moore CRANSON. Edith was born in 1894, died on May 23, 1977 aged 83, and was buried in , , Ontario, Canada.
Elmer next married Mary May WATSON. Mary died on March 31, 1960.
17. Elizabeth RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born in 1849 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 26, 1933 in Grand Valley, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Glenelg Twp. Grey Co, Ontario.
Elizabeth married George FIRTH, son of Joseph FIRTH and Martha WILSON, on September 25, 1872 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.12 George was born in 1847 in Trafalgar Twp, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1923 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada14 aged 76, and was buried in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Glenelg Twp. Grey Co, Ontario.
Children from this marriage were:
81 F i. Martha Eleanor FIRTH was born on June 10, 1873 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5,9
Martha married Thomas HUNT.
82 M ii. William Henry FIRTH was born in 1875 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
83 F iii. Margaret Christine FIRTH was born in 1877 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
Margaret married Thomas LONEY.
+ 84 M iv. Joseph Horatio Nelson FIRTH was born on January 20, 1879 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 1957 in Grand Valley, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada15 aged 78, and was buried in Shelbourne Cemetery, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada.
85 F v. Elizabeth A. FIRTH was born in February 1880 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
86 F vi. Nell FIRTH
Nell married Tom HALE.
87 M vii. Daniel FIRTH
Daniel married Pearl SHROPSHIRE.
88 M viii. Jack FIRTH
Jack married Carolyn 'Carrie' MOORE.
89 M ix. Sydney Lloyd FIRTH was born in 1894.14
18. William M. RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born on March 26, 1851 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 17, 1922 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 71, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
William married Catherine "Kate" EDGE, daughter of James EDGE and Maria (__?__), on June 25, 1879 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. Kate was born on February 27, 1855 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 11, 1934 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 79, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called Kate.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 90 M i. William John RITCHIE was born on November 23, 1880 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on January 18, 1966 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85.
91 F ii. Maria Ellen RITCHIE was born on August 10, 1882 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in February 1980 in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada aged 97.
92 M iii. James Earl RITCHIE was born on September 20, 1884 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 9, 1974 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada aged 90, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
93 F iv. Margaret Lillian "Lily" RITCHIE was born on October 11, 1886 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on May 29, 1957 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 70, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called Lily.
94 M v. Edgar George RITCHIE was born on September 22, 1888 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 9, 1922 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 34.
Edgar married Bessie Ainsley WEIR on June 17, 1917. Bessie was born on August 27, 1891, died on November 21, 1947 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 56, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 95 M vi. Herbert Davis RITCHIE was born on August 26, 1891 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died in August 1969 in Bagot, 3-11-9-W, Manitoba, Canada aged 78.
+ 96 F vii. Eva Jane RITCHIE was born on October 31, 1892 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 16, 1968 in South Pasedena, California, USA aged 75.
97 F viii. Catherine Malvina RITCHIE was born on October 6, 1895 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada16 and died in 1969 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 74.
19. John RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born on August 15, 1854 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Port Arthur, Ontario.
Events
• He worked as a teacher in 1881 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. 5
• John resided in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada in 1901 .
John married Catherine Jane BOYLE, daughter of Francis Xavier BOYLE and Elizabeth WRAY. Catherine was born on August 22, 1856 in , , Ontario, Canada.5
Children from this marriage were:
+ 98 M i. William Charles RITCHIE was born on December 14, 1881 in Glascott, Gray Co, Ontario, Canada17 and died on August 24, 1955 in Glascott, Gray Co, Ontario, Canada17 aged 73.
99 F ii. Anna RITCHIE was born on December 8, 1884 in , , Ontario, Canada.
100 M iii. John B. RITCHIE was born on January 23, 1887 in , , Ontario, Canada.
101 M iv. Frank RITCHIE was born in August 1889 in , , Ontario, Canada.
102 M v. Joseph Stewart RITCHIE was born on February 15, 1894 in Fort William, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• He worked as a Dentist in 1924 in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada.
Joseph married Anne Worthington McKINNON, daughter of Charles McKINNON and Anna Eliz. BANKS, on July 10, 1924 in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada.12 Anne was born in 1896 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
103 M vi. James 'Jimmy' RITCHIE was born on July 14, 1896 in , , Ontario, Canada.17
22. Ellen RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born in 1860 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
Ellen married Alexander 'Sandy' BEATON.
Children from this marriage were:
104 M i. Jack BEATON
105 F ii. Annie BEATON
106 F iii. Margaret BEATON
107 F iv. Jessie BEATON
108 F v. Blanche BEATON
109 F vi. Mary BEATON
24. Sarah RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born on December 6, 1860 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on November 3, 1944 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Sarah married William Henry MOFFATT, son of John MOFFATT and Agnes PETRIE, on October 21, 1885 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. William was born on February 13, 1855 in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on July 20, 1936 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• William farmed on Lot 15, Con 12, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1885-1922 18
Children from this marriage were:
+ 110 M i. William John MOFFATT was born on December 19, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada6 and died on July 1, 1973 aged 86.
+ 111 F ii. Margaret Agnes Adeline MOFFATT was born on February 12, 1888 in Narva, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ont.,6 died on January 3, 1976 aged 87, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
112 F iii. Emma May MOFFATT was born on April 15, 1891 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada6 and died on December 8, 1975 aged 84.
Emma married George Simeon ALLEN on April 7, 1915. George was born about 1889.
113 M iv. Wilfrid Henry MOFFATT was born on August 2, 1892 in Narva, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ont.,6 died on May 10, 1918 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 25, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 114 F v. Annie Jane MOFFATT was born on October 10, 1895 in Glammis, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,6 died on May 2, 1974 in Listowel, Perth County, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Brampton, Peel Co, Ontario, Canada.
115 F vi. Alexia Ellen MOFFATT was born on February 11, 1897 in Narva, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ont.,6 died on February 23, 1976 in Pinkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 79, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She had no relationships and no children.
116 F vii. Alice Beatrice MOFFATT was born in June 1902 in Narva, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ont., died on May 26, 1903, and was buried in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
25. Margaret Ann RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born in 1864 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died in February 1901 in Edge Hill, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 37, and was buried in The English Cemetery.
Margaret married William WEIR, son of John WEIR and Elizabeth AINSLIE,.19 William was born on February 8, 1865 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4,5 died on December 10, 1938 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada7 aged 73, and was buried in Rocky Saugeen Cemetery, Bentick Twp, Grey Co..
Events
• William farmed on Con 3, Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada
Children from this marriage were:
117 M i. George Arthur WEIR was born on October 21, 1889 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died on April 23, 1910 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 20, and was buried on April 25, 1910 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 118 F ii. Ethel Irene WEIR was born on January 21, 1890 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died on February 28, 1960 aged 70, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
119 F iii. Elizabeth 'Lizzie' WEIR was born on July 8, 1891 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 1966 aged 75, and was buried in Durham Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth married George NEWELL, son of George NEWELL and Margaret STEWART, in 1922. George was born on May 20, 1892 in Bentinck Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,9 died on March 8, 1974 aged 81, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
120 F iv. Margaret WEIR was born on February 3, 1893 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died on August 26, 1911 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 18, and was buried on August 28, 1911 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
121 M v. John WEIR was born on July 28, 1895 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada5 and died on September 26, 1916 in Somme, , Centre, France7 aged 21.
+ 122 M vi. William R. WEIR was born on August 11, 1898 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
26. George RITCHIE (William3, William1) was born on August 15, 1867 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died in 1941 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 74, and was buried in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
George married Eleanor McNALLY, daughter of John McNALLY and Catherine ECTOR, in 1893. Eleanor was born on February 18, 1868 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died in April 1937 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 69.
Children from this marriage were:
123 F i. Emma M. RITCHIE was born on November 6, 1895 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
Emma married Nelson McGUIRE.
124 F ii. Margaret RITCHIE was born on October 18, 1897 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
Margaret married John T. BROWN, son of William BROWN and Ellen (__?__). John was born on October 14, 1892 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.9
125 F iii. Catherine "Cassie" RITCHIE was born on March 5, 1898 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4 She was usually called Cassie.
Cassie married Arthur C. LEE, son of William LEE and Ellen I. McLELLAN. Arthur was born on October 16, 1891 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.9
126 M iv. William G. RITCHIE was born on August 9, 1899 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
William married Hazel BEATON.
127 M v. John S. RITCHIE was born on October 2, 1900 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
+ 128 M vi. Howard RITCHIE
129 F vii. Ellen Jane RITCHIE was born on July 21, 1905 in Edge Hill, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on April 26, 1989 aged 83.
Ellen married John TEETER, son of Nelson TEETER and Martha (__?__). John was born on November 5, 1891 in Amaranth Twp, Dufferin Co, Ontario, Canada.9
27. Emmaline RITCHIE 7 (William3, William1) was born on September 28, 1868 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4,7 died on May 15, 1935 in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 66, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.7
Obituary for EMMA RITCHIE:
The death took place at Elbow Sask., on May 14th, of Mrs Archibald Ector, at the age of 68 years. Two years ago with two of her duaghters, deceased wisited her kin in the East and pleasant memories linger of her visit. She had been ill in bed but a week with a heart and nerve trouble and death came as a great blow to the family.
Previous to removing West to Elbow, about 25 years ago, Mr and Mrs Ector occupied the farm now owned by Adam Anderson, Edge Hill. Here their family of eight children were born, one daughter Myrtle predeceasing her about 7 years. Mr. Ector passed away about 5 years ago. The surviving family members are Mrs. Somers, near Bethune, Sask; Margaret, Bertha and Raymond at home, Archie, living nearby; Elsie, teacher and Ethel, Mrs. also in Sask. In Mrs. Ector's family, there survive tow sisters and one brother, Miss Jane Ritchie and brother George of Edge Hill and Mrs. Moffat of Pinkerton, Bruce Co.
Burial took place at Elbow, Sask.
Emmaline married Archibald ECTOR, son of Robert ECTOR and Frances "Fanny" McCALLUM, on September 30, 1891 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.7 Archibald was born on September 19, 1863 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on May 11, 1930 in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 66, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
Loreburn, Sask. May 16, 1930 The funeral of the late Archibald Ector who died in Regina Sunday was held from the United Church, elbow, on Tuesday, services being conducted by Rev. E.J. Chegwin, Rev. L.A. Mutitt and Rev. D.J. Vaughan. The church was filled to capacity and there were numerous floral tributes. Interment was in Elbow cemetery.
The late Mr Ector was 68 years old, and was born in Durham, Ont. He came west in 1910 and first settled on a farm near Strongfield, later taking up a homestead in the Elbow district, now occupied by his eldest son, William.
At the time of his death he owned one of the most modern farms in the province. Since 1919 he had been a member of the council board of the rural municipality and as a member of this body his business ability was greatly appreciated by his colleagues. Besides his widow he leaves three sons, William, Raymond and Archie, all of the Elbow district; five daughters, Misses Margaret and Bertha at home; Miss Elsie, teacher at Milestone; Miss Ethel, teacher at Parry; Mrs Sellers , at Findlater; also one brother , Robert, of Durham, Ont. and five sisters, all of whom, with the exception of Mrs. I.A. Petch of Elbow, reside in Ont.
Events
• Archibald farmed on East half of 27-25-6 W3, Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada 7
Children from this marriage were:
+ 130 F i. Fanny Millicent ECTOR was born on September 30, 1892 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on December 18, 1971 in Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 79, and was buried in Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
131 M ii. William George ECTOR was born on August 19, 1894 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on October 13, 1954 in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 60, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
Obituary for WILLIAM GEORGE ECTOR:
A pioneer resident of the Elbow district, William George Ector, passed away on Oct. 13, 1954, at Central Butte hospital at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 23 days.
Born Aug. 19, 1894, at Durham, Ont., he was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ector. Educated at Durham, Mr. Ector came west in 1911 with his father where he and his father resided on a homestead nine miles northwest of Elbow. The rest of the family came out later. He returned east and on Feb. 16, 1921, he married Bessie Eva Atkinson , second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson of Durham, Ont. On coming west, they resided on his father's homestead.
Mr. Ector was a member of the Bonnie View United church. He saw the forming of the Wild Lily School district and took an active part on the school board. During his lifetime, he was a member of the Wheat Pool and recently took an active part on the telephone board.
Mr. and Mrs. Ector and son Archie had been visiting in Ontario. On leaving for home, they were in a serious automobile accident , July 23rd. Mr Ector remained in the east with Mrs Ector until coming to Moose Jaw Sept. 30, then returning home for three days before entering Central Butte Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie Eva, of Moose Jaw Union Hospital ; one son, Archie of Elbow; four daughters, (Marjorie) Mrs. Sverre Pederson of Girvin, (Robena) Mrs Adam Chernick of Elbow, (Wilma) Mrs. Theodore Peil of Morse, (Myrtle) Mrs. James Laybourne of Tugaske; nine grandchildren; one brother, Raymond of Elbow; and four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Sellars of Moose Jaw, Bertha Ector, Mrs James Baker and Mrs. Millan Wankel, all of Elbow. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret , Myrtle, and one brother Archie, all of Elbow.
Funeral services were held from the Elbow United Church at 2:30 Oct. 16th, with Rev. John Evans officiating. Broadfoot's Funeral Home, Moose Jaw, were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were A. Bartel, D. Miller, S. Medby, G.R. Book, N. Bartley and J.H. Miller
William married Bessie Eva M. ATKINSON, daughter of Joseph ATKINSON and Elizabeth (__?__), on February 16, 1921 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.7 Bessie was born on July 30, 1893 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died on February 4, 1960 in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 66, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
Marriage Notes: Marriage of WILLIAM ECTOR and BESSIE ATKINSON:
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Rectory on Wednesday of last week, Feb. 16 , 1921, at noon, when Mr. Wm. George Ector was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Eva Atkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson of Glenelg. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Hardy. The bride was neatly attired in a navy blue serge traveling suit with hat to match, and black fox furs. After a short wedding trip to Greenock and Grand Valley, the young couple have returned to the bride's home, where they will spend a week or two before leaving for their home at Elbow, Sask. about the middle of March.
Obituary for BESSIE EVA ATKINSON:
Mrs. Bessie Eva Ector, a well known and respected resident of Elbow, passed away quietly Feb. 4, 1960, at the Tuxford Nursing Home, in her 67th year. Born July 29, 1893, at Durham, Ont, she was the second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Atkinson. After receiving her education at Durham, then marrying on Feb. 16, 1921, William George Ector, who had been residing out west at Elbow, they then came west to Elbow to live on the Ector homestead, nine miles northwest of the town.
Mrs. Ector had been a member of Trinity Church, Durham, later changing over to the Bonnie View United Church. She greatly enjoyed her gardening, flowers, and once the growing of fruit trees during the harder years. Her ways of kindness and devoted family life will linger in our memories. She had always resided on their farm.
In two successive summers, 1953-54, automobile trips were made east by Mr. and Mrs. Ector and Archie. Mr. Wilfred Miller of Loreburn accompanied them on the last trip. On leaving for home, a seriousaccident occurred July 23, 1954. Mrs. Ector remained in the east in several different hospitals, until coming to Moose Jaw General Hospital, Sept. 30, 1954. Half a year was spent in recovery at the Saskatchewan Hospital, at Weyburn. In May, 1955, Mrs. Ector returned as an invalid of the wheel chair and stayed for a year amongst her daughters, Myrtle, Marjory , and Robena. Since then, she had been at the Tuxford Nursing Home. Mrs Ector had been in failing health for many years.
She leaves to mourn her loss, four daughters, Marjory, (Mrs Sverre Pederson) , Girvin, Robena (Mrs Adam Chernick), Elbow, Wilma (Mrs. Theodore Peil) of Morse, Myrtle (Mrs James Laybourne) , Tugaske; one son , Archie of Elbow, and 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William George, in Oct. 1954. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Joseph Patterson, St. Catherine, Mrs. Ray McRae, Palmerston, Mrs Joseph Edwards, Markdale, one brother , James Atkinson, Owen Sound.
Funeral services were held from the Elbow United Church, at 2pm, Feb. 8, with Rev. Paul Webb officiating.
132 F iii. Margaret Ellen ECTOR was born on April 18, 1896 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died in March 19467 aged 49.
133 F iv. Mary Myrtle ECTOR was born on November 23, 1897 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on April 4, 19267 aged 28.
Mary married David DAVIE ____________.7
134 F v. Bertha Emeline ECTOR was born on May 1, 1900 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on March 17, 1977 in Davidson, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 76, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
Notes for BERTHA EMELINE ECTOR:
The passing of Miss Bertha Emeline Ector occurred in Davidson Union Hospital on March 17, 1977 at the age of 76.
The late Miss Ector was born May 1, 1900 near Durham, Ont.. She came west with her parents in March, 1911 and lived in Elbow district on the farm until April 1940 when she and her late sister, Margaret, purchased a house in the town of Elbow. She derived a great deal of pleasure from gardening and enjoyed the flowers and vegetables. One of her pass times was playing bridge which she enjoyed until a year before her death when cataracts blurred her vision. She was an avid curling fan following closely the Brier and other competitions. Following several strokes she was forced to sell her house in 1967 and became a guest at Prairie View Lodge in Davidson. As the years passed she became more handicapped and was obliged to use walker and wheel chair. Her death followed two weeks after a hip operation at University Hospital from a coronary attack.
She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Elsie Baker and Ethel Wankel, both of Elbow, Sask. and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral service was held on Wed. March 20 at 2pm from Elbow United Church conducted by Rev. W. Hayden.
Interment took place in the Elbow Cemetery with the following acting as pallbearers; William Sellars, Herbert Schmunk, Robert Wankel, Bert Bramble, William Ector, Donald Chernick. Arrangements were in charge of Park Funeral Chapel, Saskatoon.
135 M vi. Archibald McCallum ECTOR was born on May 13, 1902 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,20 died on February 18, 1951 in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 48, and was buried in Elbow, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
Archibald married Shirley COOK.
136 F vii. Elsie Elizabeth ECTOR was born on September 30, 1905 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on June 20, 1990 in Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada7 aged 84.
Elsie married James BAKER.
137 F viii. Ethel May ECTOR was born on May 31, 1909 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on June 9, 1992 in Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada7 aged 83.
Ethel married E.M. WANKEL.
28. William RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on September 4, 1846 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on March 19, 1909 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 62.
William married Caroline M. FOX, daughter of William FOX and Mary YOUNG. Caroline was born on April 3, 1848 and died on March 6, 1931 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 82.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 138 F i. Mary Ann RITCHIE was born on October 22, 1875,9 died in 195821 aged 83, and was buried in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
30. Andrew RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on January 3, 1850 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada1,2 and died in 1924 aged 74.
Andrew married Clara Adeline DUNSMOOR, daughter of Nathan DUNSMOOR and Jane (__?__), on January 14, 1885 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.20 Clara was born on June 5, 1860 in , , Ontario, Canada.20
Children from this marriage were:
139 F i. Ann E. RITCHIE was born on January 21, 1886 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.9
140 M ii. Arthur Mc. RITCHIE was born on August 4, 1888 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.9
141 F iii. Mary Jane RITCHIE was born on December 17, 1890 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.9
142 M iv. John RITCHIE
143 M v. Nathan RITCHIE
32. James RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on March 6, 1854 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.2
James married Mary Ann VOLLETT, daughter of Aaron VOLLETT and Elizabeth DOUGLAS, on October 6, 1883 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.13.,20 Mary was born in 1865 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada5,20 and died before 1901 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage witnessed by Catherine RITCHIE & Robert VOLLET, both of Glenelg.
Children from this marriage were:
144 M i. Herbert RITCHIE was born on April 4, 1886 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
145 M ii. Murray RITCHIE was born on June 8, 1888 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
Murray married Maud Lillian HAMILTON, daughter of David HAMILTON and Jennie CRAIG, on June 26, 1918 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Maud was born in 1889 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.12
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. M. Smith witnessed by John Craig Hamilton of RR #1, Varney and Edna May Ritchie of Durham.
146 M iii. Fred RITCHIE was born in July 1890 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4
33. John RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born in 1857 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.2
John married someone.
His child was:
147 M i. Charles RITCHIE was born in 1904 in Kamloops, , British Columbia, Canada and died in 1955 in Richmond, , Québec, Canada aged 51.
34. Sarah Jane RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born in 1862 in , , Ontario, Canada.
Sarah married William John COLLIER, son of Richard COLLIER and Mary (__?__), on January 29, 1883 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.20 William was born in 1860 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.20
Children from this marriage were:
148 F i. Mary Ann COLLIER was born in 1885 and died in 1986 aged 101.
Mary married Robert J. WALLACE.
149 F ii. Margaret Elizabeth COLLIER was born in 1887 and died in 1941 aged 54.
Margaret married J. WATTS.
150 F iii. Bertha COLLIER was born in 1889 and died in 1971 aged 82.
Bertha married William JONES.
+ 151 M iv. John Alexander COLLIER was born in 1892 and died in 1927 aged 35.
152 F v. Ethel May COLLIER was born in 1894 and died in 1953 aged 59.
Ethel married James EVANS.
Ethel next married Frank SMITH.
153 M vi. Richard Howard COLLIER was born in 1896.
Richard married Emmeline (__?__). Emmeline died in 1961.
154 M vii. William Edward COLLIER was born in 1901 and died in 1987 aged 86.
155 M viii. Walter Lawrence COLLIER was born in 1903 and died in 1930 aged 27.
+ 156 M ix. Charles COLLIER
157 M x. Thomas COLLIER
158 M xi. David COLLIER
159 M xii. William COLLIER
35. Samuel RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on February 18, 1859 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on July 11, 1912 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 53, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
Samuel married Mary Tait ALLAN, daughter of James ALLAN and Catherine BLACK, on January 15, 1890 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.20 Mary was born on October 17, 1870 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada20 and died in 1941 aged 71.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 160 F i. Katherine "Kate" RITCHIE was born on April 23, 1892 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 198322 aged 91, and was buried in Durham Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 161 F ii. Clara RITCHIE was born on March 25, 1894 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
+ 162 F iii. Lena RITCHIE was born on November 24, 1899 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
36. Charles RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on February 22, 1861 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada2,8 and died on February 10, 1909 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 47.
Events
• Charles resided at ome with is sister Elizabeth in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901.
Charles married Francis "Elizabeth" WILLAUGHAN, daughter of William WILLAUGHAN and Henrietta AUSHNIE, on April 11, 1901 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Elizabeth was born on February 12, 1878 in , , Ontario, Canada12 and died in 1968 aged 90. She was usually called Elizabeth.
Events
• Elizabeth resided at the home of Murray Ritchie in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 163 F i. Edna May RITCHIE was born on June 4, 1901 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 28, 1988 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada23 aged 87.
37. Thomas RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on January 14, 1866 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.2
Thomas married Margaret WILSON on November 21, 1894 in Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.20 Margaret was born on July 11, 1875 in , , Ontario, Canada.8
Children from this marriage were:
164 F i. Margaret A. RITCHIE was born on September 4, 1896 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.8
165 F ii. Irene RITCHIE was born on May 4, 1898 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.8
38. David RITCHIE (John4, William1) was born on August 7, 1870 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
David married Christina HUNTER. Christina was born on December 29, 1870 in , , Ontario, Canada.4
Children from this marriage were:
166 F i. Vida RITCHIE
Vida married Mr. SCOTT.
167 F ii. Bertha RITCHIE
Bertha married Wesley NOBLE.
168 F iii. Alma RITCHIE
169 M iv. Hunter RITCHIE
40. Andrew W. WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born on January 15, 1853 in Vaughan Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 10, 1936 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Andrew farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
Andrew married Elizabeth Jane McKEE, daughter of Alexander McKEE and Sarah MORRISON, on June 17, 1879 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Elizabeth was born on July 22, 1858 in King Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 15, 1924 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 66, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. Bell, Presbyterian Church. Witnessed by Henry C. Young and Wm J. Watson.
Events
• Elizabeth resided in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861 .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 170 M i. William Andrew WATSON was born on May 13, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 8, 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA aged 80, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Niagars Falls, NY.
171 M ii. Robert Alexander WATSON was born on October 14, 1881 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 13, 1953 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 71, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He had no relationships and no children.
OBITUARY FOR ROBT. A. WATSON Paisley Advocate, March 1953.
Ill for many months and critical for the past ten days, Robert Alexander Watson passed away at his home on Church St. on Tuesday evening. He was in his 72nd year.
A son of the late Andrew Watson and Eliza McKee, he was born on the family homestead in Greenock Twp. He attended Jackson's school and then farmed on the old home property until about seven years ago when he retired and came with his sisters to live in Paisley.
While he was of a quiet and retiring nature, Mr. Watson was known and respected by many friends and acquaintances in the community. He was a member of the Anglican Church.
He is survived by five brothers and three sisters : Albert and William of Niagara Falls NY; James of Detroit Mich.; Frank and Howard of Paisley; Misses Mary and Alice of Paisley and (May) Mrs. Joe Rowley of Galt. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother and sister.
Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2:30 at the Stoddart & Son Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Tomkinson, rector of the Church of the Ascension. Interment in Stark Vale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Fred, Marshall and Wilbert Watson, Clifford, Lawson and Leslie Majury, all cousins of the deceased. The flowerbearers were H.C. Barnett, Ernest Stoddart, Norman Dryden and Jack Watson.
Events
• Robert farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• He retired to Church Street, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada about 1946
+ 172 M iii. Albert John WATSON was born on December 10, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 3, 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA aged 73, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Niagars Falls, NY.
+ 173 M iv. David James WATSON was born on December 20, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 6, 1972 in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA aged 86.
174 M v. Alfred WATSON was born on October 13, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on June 14, 1922 aged 34.
Alfred married Elva Marie STARK, daughter of James STARK Jr. and Sarah Jane "Dolly" IRVING, on May 11, 1920 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.24 Elva was born on December 5, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.25 They had no children.
175 F vi. Mary Adeline WATSON was born on December 5, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 22, 1963 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She had no relationships and no children.
Events
• Mary resided at Church Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
176 F vii. Martha Jane 'Mattie' WATSON was born on July 30, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 22, 1932 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 39, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She had no relationships and no children.
177 M viii. Frank WATSON was born on July 8, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 9, 1966 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Frank farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
Frank married Jean Isabella McGILLIVRAY, daughter of George Fraser McGILLIVRAY and Jane McLEAN, on March 31, 1942 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.26 Jean was born on October 14, 1916 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada27 and died on September 23, 2007 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 90. They had no children.
178 F ix. Mabel May WATSON was born on January 6, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 22, 1981 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Mabel resided in Cambridge (Galt), Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.
Mabel married Joseph James ROWLEY, son of James Arthur ROWLEY and Urilla WEBB, on March 6, 1943. Joseph was born on July 19, 1901 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,24 died on June 19, 1981 aged 79, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
179 F x. Alice Evangeline WATSON was born on May 20, 1901 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 21, 1982 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She had no relationships and no children.
Events
• Alice resided at Church Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
180 M xi. Howard WATSON was born on June 18, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 1, 1980 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Howard resided at Queen Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Howard married Mary Catherine McGILLIVRAY, daughter of George Fraser McGILLIVRAY and Jane McLEAN. They had no children.
41. Eliza Jane WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born on December 5, 1856 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 6, 1948 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 91, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10
OBITUARY FOR ELIZA JANE WATSON-MAJURY
Paisley Advocate, July 1948.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Majury was held on Friday afternoon from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Robert Alexander at Eden Grove. Services were conducted by Mr. Arthur Brown, student rector of the Church of the Ascension, Paisley. Interment was in Stark Vale Cemetery. Casket bearers were Robert, Ross and Burton Majury, Percy and George Gregg and Don Ross Parrott.
Mrs. Majury, the former Eliza Jane Watson died in Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital on July 6th following an illness of only a few hours. She had been spending a few days at the home of her son near the city when she suffered a stroke at the evening meal with her family. She was removed to hospital immediately, but passed away six hours later, without regaining consciousness. She was in her 92nd year.
A daughter of the late Jane Ritchie and William Watson, the subject of this sketch was born in Elderslie Twp., on the Elora Road South, on the farm now occupied by Chester Teeple. She was educated at Ellengowan School. In 1877 she married Edward Majury, and the couple farmed in Greenock Twp. for a few years and then moved the farm across the road to Con A, Elderslie, where they continued to reside until his passing in 1933. For the past number of years Mrs. Majury made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Alexander of Eden Grove. Her health was remarkably good, and she enjoyed visiting with other members of her family, while her principle occupation was knitting, at which she was particularly adept. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension, Paisley, and so long as health permitted was a regular attendant at service.
The last surviving member of a family of ten, six brothers and three sisters, she is survived by five sons and one daughter: Edward, Owen Sound; John, Manitoba; Clifford, Eden Grove; Leslie, Paisley; Lawson, Elderslie Twp. and (Annie) Mrs. R. Alexander of Eden Grove. Three daughters: Margaret, Nancy and Minnie and one son Robert, predeceased their mother.
Eliza married Edward MAJURY, son of Robert MAJURY and Janet CARR, on February 27, 1877 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Edward was born on April 12, 1849 in Lanark Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada,1,28 died on September 2, 1933 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10
Events
• Edward resided at the home of Thomas Kelso in Lanark, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada in 1871.
• He worked as a farmer in 1881 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Edward farmed on Lot 1, Con 2, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
Children from this marriage were:
+ 181 F i. Margaret Jane MAJURY was born on September 16, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada29 and died on January 20, 1936 in Reward, , Saskatchewan, Canada aged 56.
+ 182 F ii. Elizabeth Ann MAJURY was born on June 2, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 16, 1968 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada30 aged 88, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 183 F iii. Nancy Ellen MAJURY was born on February 13, 1882 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 6, 1917 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada24 aged 35, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10
184 M iv. William Robert MAJURY was born on October 23, 1883 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 2, 1925 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 41, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10 He had no relationships and no children.
OBITUARY FOR ROBERT MAJURY
Paisley Advocate Feb. 1925
The home and family of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Majury, Con A, Elderslie Twp. is bereaved by the death of the eldest son, William Robert, which occurred on Monday forenoon. The deceased had been under the doctor's care for about a year. Born on the town line of Greenock and Elderslie, be spent most of his life in that neighbourhood, employed on the home farm or with other farmers. In 1909 he went out west and took up a homestead in Salvador Sask., but sold out in 1918 and returned home. He was 41 years of age and unmarried. He was well spoken of by all who knew him. The parents and family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.
Events
• William Robert relocated to Salvador, , Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1909.
• He relocated to Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1918.
+ 185 M v. John Henry MAJURY was born on January 11, 1886 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on November 16, 1963 in Neepawa, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada aged 77.
+ 186 M vi. Edward MAJURY was born on March 4, 1888 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 3, 1969 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada31 aged 81, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
+ 187 F vii. Wilhimena "Minnie" May MAJURY was born on March 1, 1891 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 29, 1918 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada24 aged 27, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 188 M viii. Clifford MAJURY was born on December 16, 1893 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 30, 1973 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada30,32 aged 79, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 189 M ix. Victor "Lawson" MAJURY was born on January 2, 1896 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 12, 1985 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada30 aged 89, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 190 M x. Gilbert Leslie MAJURY was born on February 16, 1898 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 21, 1966 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.10
42. James WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born on September 29, 1857 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in December 1925 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• James farmed on Lot 32, Con A, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• James resided in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada in 1890-1895 .
James married Margaret LEDGERWOOD, daughter of James LEDGERWOOD and Elizabeth WALLACE, on April 15, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Margaret was born on December 15, 1857 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,33 died on October 9, 194633 aged 88, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. H.D. Steele, witnessed by Robt. W. Ledgerwood of Greenock and Rebecca Watson of Elderslie.
Children from this marriage were:
191 F i. Elizabeth Jane WATSON was born on March 26, 1881 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 29, 1981 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 100, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She had no relationships and no children.
OBITUARY FOR ELIZABETH Elizabeth WATSON
Paisley Advocate, June 1981.
Miss Elizabeth Watson passed away at the County of Bruce Hospital, Walkerton, on Monday, June 29th, in her 101st year. The late Miss Watson was born March 26, 1881 to James and Margaret Watson.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Olive Sutherland and Mabel Cruickshank, and one brother, Wilbert. Elizabeth attended school in Eden Grove and Owen Sound. When nine years old, her parents and family moved to Owen Sound, where they resided for five years before returning to farming in Brant Twp.
Elizabeth remained at home caring for her aged parents. After their passing, she and her brother Wilbert moved to Queen St. Paisley. Her sister, Olive, on the passing of her husband, lived with them until her own passing. When Wilbert passed away she was unable to live alone. She was a resident of Gateway Haven for six months when a vacancy allowed her to into Brucelea at Walkerton in Dec. 1977.
Elizabeth was an active member of the Eden Grove United Church and Women's Institute. During both wars she was an ardent worker. 'Lizzy' was a friend to all and had a cheery and witty disposition. She loved needlework, sewing and card games. Five weeks ago she had the misfortune to fall and break her hip. There are many fond memories of a loving aunt and friend.
She leaves to mourn, one nephew and several grand-nieces and nephews and great-grand-nieces and nephews. The remains rested at the James Hope Funeral Home, Paisley, where the funeral and committal service was held on Thursday, July 2, 1981, with the Rev. James Rech of Underwood officiating. Interment following in the Douglas Hill Cemetery.
Events
• Elizabeth resided at Lot 32, Con A in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• She relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1947.
+ 192 F ii. Mabel Gertrude WATSON was born on June 25, 1885 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in September 1980 in Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA aged 95.
193 F iii. Olive Pearl WATSON was born on January 10, 1891 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 21, 1974 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada32 aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Olive resided at home in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911.
• She relocated, in August 1919 to Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.
• She worked as a stenographer at a Glass Co. and lived at 175 Meldrum Ave. with her sister Mabel Cruickshank in 1920 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.
• Olive Pearl relocated from Detroit and retired back to, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1958.
Olive married Charles "Gordon" Ballantine SUTHERLAND, son of Adam McLeod SUTHERLAND and Catherine ROSS, after 1920. Gordon was born on October 10, 1884 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada,34,35 died in 1957 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA aged 73, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Gordon.
Events
• Gordon resided at 5515 Chalmers St. in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA in 1947.
194 M iv. Wilbert Wallace WATSON was born on October 20, 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1977 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He had no relationships and no children.
Events
• He signed up on June 14, 1918.
• Wilbert resided at Lot 32, Con A in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• He relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1947.
44. Robert Alexander WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born in 1861 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 24, 1944 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR ROBERT A. WATSON
Paisley Advocate December, 1944.
In his 84th year, Robert A. Watson of Elora Road South passed away on Sunday at the home of his son, Mr. Fred Watson, Lot 3, Con A, Eldershe Twp. His whole life was spent in his home community, and always he had been regarded with the highest respect by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, pioneer settlers on the Elora Road South, and after attaining manhood farmed on 100 acres of homestead taken up by his father from the government, and continued to carry on until three years ago, when his health failed, since which time he has made his home with his sons Fred and Marshall. In religion he was an Anglican and in politics a Conservative.
Fifty-nine years ago he married Elizabeth Davison, daughter of Mr. and mrs. Jas. Davison, who predeceased him in November, 1929. Three sons survive; Fred of Eldershe; Marshall of Brant Twp. and Melrose of St. Thomas; also a sister and brother, Mrs. E. Majury of Brant Twp. and David Watson of Paisley.
The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mr. Fred Watson. Services were conducted by Rev. Wylie of the United Church, Paisley. Interment was in Paisley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Clifford, Lawson and Leslie Majury, Wilbert and Ellsworth Watson and Bob McTeer. Flowerbearers were Jack and Bert Watson.
Events
• Robert farmed on Lot 3, Con A, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
Robert married Elizabeth DAVISON, daughter of James Ellis DAVISON and Jane MORAN, on January 8, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12 Elizabeth was born on May 8, 1863 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died in November 1929 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 66, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Andrew Fisher witnessed by David S. Watson of Elderslie and James Davison of Greenock.
OBITUARY FOR ELIZABETH DAVISON-WATSON
Paisley Advocate, November 1929.
Elizabeth Davison beloved wife of Robert A. Watson of Elora Road South, whose death occured at London on Thursday last, was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davison, and was born on the 12th Con. of Sullivan Twp. on May 8th, 1863. The family moved later to the 20th Con. of Greenock. The subject of this notice received her education in SS#8 School. She was married on Jan. 8th, 1887 to Robert Watson, and since resided with her husband and family on Elora Road South. Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, three sons: Fred of Bladsworth, Sask.; Marshall of Brant Twp. and Melrose of St. Thomas; also six grand children, several brothers and sisters: James Davison of Flint, Michigan; Samuel of Chesley; Mrs. Carson and Mrs.Jane Daniels of Owen Sound and Dave Davison of Tawas City, Michigan.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home and interment was made in the Paisley Cemetery, services were conducted Rev. Buell of Knox United Church.
Friends and relatives from a distance included Mr. Fred Watson of Bladsworth Sask.; Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Watson of St. Thomas; Dave Davison and son of Tawas City; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davison of Chesley; Mrs. Jane Daniels, F.S. McLachlan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carson, Mr. and Mrs.
J. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carson, all of Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carson of Tara; Mr. and Mrs. G. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Art Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Miss Jane Ritchie and Mr. Sam Ritchie all of Durham; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moffat, Pinkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Teeswater.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 195 M i. Fredrick Davison WATSON was born on January 20, 1888 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1975 in Lions Head, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 196 M ii. Robert Marshall WATSON was born on April 28, 1890 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 24, 1970 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
197 F iii. Adopted Daughter WATSON was born about 1892.
+ 198 M iv. Melrose WATSON was born on July 1, 1893 and died on December 8, 1970 in St. Thomas, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77.
46. Margaret WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born on March 15, 1866 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 12, 1911 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA11 aged 45, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.
OBITUARY FOR MARGARET WATSON DAVISON
From Phil Tobias, Dec. 1995.
Robert Watson of Paisley, Ont., spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Davison, before her death; and Mrs William Osborne of Prescott has also been a visitor at the Davison home.
DIED - Nov. 12, 1911, Margaret Watson Davison, aged 43 years, seven months and 28 days. Margaret Watson was born in the county of Bruce, Ontario, where she lived to young womanhood and was united in marriage with David Davison of the same place, on Dec. 23 1885. In the year 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Davison removed to the States to try their fortunes in the then wilds of northern Michigan, locating at Prescott, afterward removing to Tawas Township, and thence to Grant, where they have been prominent citizens for several years. To this union were born seven children six of whom are living; Lorne, aged 24; Harcourt, 21; Annie, 17; Orville, 14; Mabel, 6; and Albert, 4 years, who, with the husband are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held from the Hemlock Road church. Rev. G.W. Gilroy, of the M.E. Church of AuGres, spoke consoling words to the bereaved relatives and a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The remains will be laid to rest at Tawas City Cemetery, beside the little one who was called before. And is this all? Ah, no. The Christian deeds and helpful advice of a loving mother will live on and on with those who are left behind.
Margaret married David DAVISON, son of James Ellis DAVISON and Jane MORAN, on December 22, 1885 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.12 David was born on March 16, 1859 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 27, 1939 in Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, USA11 aged 80, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.
• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. Andrew Fisher, witnessed by Robert C. Watson of Elderslie and Lizzie Davison of Greenock.
OBITUARY FOR DAVID DAVISON
From the Tawas Herald, July 28, 1939.
David Davison, probate judge of Iosco Co., died at 6:30 Thursday morning at his residence in this city. The deceased had been in poor health for several months and during the past few weeks had been confined to his home. Judge Davison was elected to the office of probate judge in 1912 and had with distinction served the county in that capacity for the past 26 years. He was prominent in the political circles of the county and is fellow citizens placed great confidence in his judgement, ability and integrity.
The deceased was born March 16, 1859, in Bruce Co. Ontario. As a young man he graduated from the Toronto Veterinary College. He and his family came to Michigan in 1891, going to Prescott where for a number of years he managed the Richland Farms for C.H. Prescott & Sons. Later he purchased a farm in Tawas Twp. which he operated and where he practised his profession. Previous to being probate judge he had served his Township a number of years as supervisor and had been a member of the school board.
He is survived by three sons, James H. Davison and Orville A. Davison, of Flint, and William A. Davison of Tawas City, and Mrs. Percy Kinnish of Flint; Two brothers, James Davison of Flint, and Samuel Davison of Chesley, Ontario; and a sister, Mrs. Jane Daniels of Owen Sound, Ontario.
The funeral services will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home and 2:30 from the Methodist Church, Rev. S.A. Carey will officiate.
Events
• David relocated to the cattle ranch of C.H. Prescott & Sons, , , Michigan, USA, in April 1893.
• He graduated from Toronto Veterinary College about 1884.
• David farmed at Tawas Twp, Iosco, Michigan, USA, Abt 1896
• He was elected as Probate Judge in 1912-1938 in , Iosco Co, Michigan, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 199 M i. Matthew Lorne DAVISON was born on December 11, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 7, 1926 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA11 aged 39, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.
+ 200 M ii. James Harcourt DAVISON was born on September 22, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 8, 1968 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA11 aged 77, and was buried in Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, MI.
+ 201 F iii. Anna Mae DAVISON was born on May 28, 1894 in Prescott, Ogemaw, Michigan, USA11 and died on February 19, 1986 in East Tawas, Iosco Co, Michigan, USA11 aged 91.
+ 202 M iv. Orville Ray DAVISON was born on March 15, 1897 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA,11 died on June 5, 1980 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA11 aged 83, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, MI.
203 M v. William Floyd DAVISON was born on August 8, 1903 in Tawas Twp, Iosco, Michigan, USA and died on January 4, 1904. He had no relationships and no children.
+ 204 F vi. Mabel Irene DAVISON was born on May 27, 1905 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA.
+ 205 M vii. William Albert DAVISON was born on August 18, 1907 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA and died on February 9, 1995 in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co, Florida, USA aged 87.
47. David Samuel WATSON (Jane RITCHIE5, William1) was born on August 20, 1869 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 5, 1947 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR DAVID S. WATSON
Paisley Advocate September, 1949.
A native and lifelong resident of this district, David S. Watson, died at his home on Rowe St. on Friday Sept. 5th, in his 80th year. Mr. Watson had been in failing health for the past year. He had been able to get around fairly well, and on Thursday had been downtown as was his daily custom. When he was not seen moving around his home on Friday morning, neighbours went to the house on the noon hour and found Mr. Watson prostrate on the couch. Dr. R.J. Tucker was called but found upon arrival that death had occurred some hours earlier, after suffering a heart seizure.
Mr. Watson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Watson, pioneer settlers, and was born in 1868 on the old homestead farm, Lot 3 Con B, Elderslie Twp., on the Elora Road just south of the village. He took over the farm following the passing of his parents and lived there until he retired about 16 years ago and came to live in Paisley. In 1889 he married Ellen Dalgarno of Brant Twp. who predeceased him in 1939. He is survived by one son, Elsworth, of Elora Road South. A daughter (Nellie) Mrs. Chester Teeple, passed away about 20 years ago. A sister Mrs. Ed Majury in Brant Twp.
In religion Mr. Watson was an Anglican and was warden in the congregation of the Church of the Ascension for many years.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, Mr. Elsworth Watson, Elora Road South. Services by Rev. E.D. Dickson rector of the Church of the Ascension. Interment in Stark Vale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robtert Irwin, J.R. McArthur, Cameron Green, S.F. Ballachey, Ed Maxwell and Alex Coates. Flower-bearers were Ed Watson, Lawson Majury, Leslie Dalgarno and Geo. Scott.
Friends from a distance who attended were Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Ritchie, Howard Ritchie, Wm. Wier, Mr. and Mrs. John Newell, Misses Lily and Kate Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lindsay, Mr. Clifford Lindsay and son, Mr. Wm. McGirr, all of Durham; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Parker of Walkerton; Mrs. Mervin Butchart of Hanover; Melville Watson of St. Thomas; Wm. Lyons of London.
Events
• David farmed on Elora Road South, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• He retired to Rowe Street, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1932
David married Ellen DALGARNO, daughter of Robert DALGARNO and Elizabeth A. GREGG, on January 22, 1890. Ellen was born on April 18, 1870 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 14, 1938 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
OBITUARY FOR ELLEN DALGARNO-WATSON
Paisley Advocate December, 1939.
Ellen Dalgarno, beloved wife of David Watson, passed away Thursday last at her home on Rowe St., after an extended illness. Seven years ago, on account of her health, Mr. and Mrs. Watson retired from the farm on Elora Road South, where they had lived since their marriage on Jan. 22, 1890. Her fatal illness set in about three or four months ago, and she had been bedfast for seven weeks.
Mrs. Watson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dalgarno of Brant, and was born in that township nearly seventy years ago.
Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by their only son, Elsworth, of Elora Road South. Their only daughter Mrs. C. Teeple, died ten years ago. Two sisters and two brothers living are Mrs. Mac Scott of Eden Grove; Mrs. Wesley Porter of Paisley; Robert Dalgarno of Brant Twp. and James of Alberta.
The funeral was held from the home on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a very large number of sympathizing friends and neighbours among whom Mrs. Watson had been very highly esteemed and will always be kindly remembered. The services were conducted by Rev. E.D. Dickson, rector of the Anglican Church, Paisley, of which congregation the deceased had been a faithful member. Interment was made in Stark Vale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messers. Mac Scott, Wes Porter, R.C. Teeple, James, Ed and John Maxwell. Flower-bearers were James, Harold, Gordon and Harry Scott, Leslie Majury, Fred Porter, Leslie Dalgarno, C. Teeple, W. Sheepy and H. Cormack.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Thos., George, William, Chas., Murray and Bert Ritchie, Mrs. C. Hull, Mrs. Atcheson, Miss Jane Ritchie and Wilmer Blythe, all of Durham; Edward Majury, Owen Sound; A. Gregg, Cargill; James and Gordon Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Parker all of Walkerton.
Children from this marriage were:
206 M i. William Robert "Elsworth" WATSON was born on April 26, 1892 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1975 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Elsworth.
Events
• Elsworth farmed on Lot 6, Con B, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada
• He retired to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1950
Elsworth married Julia McLEAN, daughter of John McLEAN and Annie (__?__), on August 30, 1916 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Julia was born on October 1, 1893 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1980 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
207 F ii. Nellie Jean Annetta WATSON was born on June 5, 1905 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 3, 1929 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 23, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Nellie married Roscoe Chester TEEPLE, son of Roscoe Conklin TEEPLE and Isabella Jane CLAZIE, on December 2, 1925 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Roscoe was born on October 16, 1900 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 3, 1985 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. They had no children.
Events
• Roscoe farmed on Lot 8, Con 19, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1926
• Relocated to: Lot 24, Con B, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
48. James McGIRR (Elizabeth RITCHIE6, William1) was born on May 30, 1853 in , , Ontario, Canada5,9 and died in 1930 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77.
James married Sarah SHARPE, daughter of Joseph SHARPE and Sarah POLLOCK, about 1887 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born on January 10, 1869 in , , Ontario, Canada5,9 and died in 1958 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 89.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 208 F i. Florence McGIRR was born on July 19, 1891 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 1973 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 82, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
+ 209 M ii. James Wilmot McGIRR was born on September 19, 1893 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.5
210 F iii. Margaret McGIRR was born on July 3, 1895 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 1988 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 93, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
211 M iv. William McGIRR was born on March 10, 1897 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died in 1982 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 85, and was buried in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.
51. Margaret Ann McGIRR (Elizabeth RITCHIE6, William1) was born on October 24, 1860 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada9 and died in 1940 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80.
Margaret married James Grasby WILSON, son of John WILSON and Rachel (__?__), on October 21, 1881 in Glenelg Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.13 James was born in November 18575 and died in 1935 aged 78.
• Marriage witnessed by James Ritchie and Matilda J. McGirr both of Glenelg Twp. 13
Children from this marriage were:
212 M i. James R. WILSON was born in 1915 and died in 1945 in Johnson City, Broome, New York, USA aged 30.
213 F ii. Erma WILSON was born in 1919 and died in 1982 aged 63.
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