| Name |
George Mervyn "Mervyn" Ferrier |
| Nickname |
Mervyn |
| Birth |
10 May 1900 |
Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada  |
- Census of 1901 list Marion born 18 Dec 1899
Census 1911 gives birthday as Apr 1902
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| Gender |
Male |
| Census-Household Member |
1901 |
Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
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| Census-Household Member |
1911 |
Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
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1921 |
Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
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| FamilySearch ID |
9W6C-L4D |
| Name |
Mervyn Ferrier |
| _UID |
9DCF0F0441E1419B9D956EB82EF693FF8B91 |
| Death |
14 Apr 1980 |
Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
G. Mervyn Ferrier
After enduring poor health for the past year, G. Mervyn Ferrier passed away in GWM Hospital on April 14.
Born on the Scotch Line on May 10, 1900, Mervyn was the youngest of seven Children of John Ferrier and his wife Alice Poole. He was predeceased by five brothers and one sister - Ernest, Alice (Mrs. Herb Miller), Lloyd, Leslie, Alex, and Harold.
In 1923 Mervyn married Louise Rudsdale at Glen Tay and enjoyed over 50 years together on the family farm.
They had a family of 2 sons and 3 daughters - Arthur of Scotch Line; Keith, Edmonton; Dorothea (Dorry) Mrs. Jack Tysick, Wemyss; Jean, Perth and Helen, Mrs Leonard Steaad, Welland. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren - Cherlyl and Terry Stead, Dianne and Jim Tysick, Judy and Randy Ferrier. He was predeceased by his wife, Louise, in December, 1973.
In May 1977, Mervyn married the former Doris Laidley at Perth and the couple enjoyed nearly 3 years together in their home on Brock Street.
Mervyn was a faithful member of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church where he served on the Session for over 30 years including being Clerk of Session for several years. He was elected a director on the first Perth Co-op Board and gave many years of helpful service including a term as President.
As an owner of Registered Ayrshires, he was a memger of Leeds-Lanark Ayrshire Club and exhibited his cattle at local fairs for many years.
Being interested in agricultural activities, he wa a director of Perth Fair Board for many years including a term as President.
The funeral service conducted by Rev. McKenzie, was held at Blair and Son Chapel on April 16. Pallbbearers were: Bill Allan, George Cossitt, Norman Ferrier, Orville Ferrier, Ray Poole and Jack Scott.
Interment was in the family plot at Scotch Line Cemetery.
Miller Clipping File
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| Burial |
Scotch Line Cemetery, Scotch Line, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
| Notes |
- The home and farm occupied by Mervin Ferrier was the original Ferrier homestead
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| Person ID |
I1564 |
Lanark County Origins | My Paternal Grandmother's Branch, This is my paternal Lineage, My Great Grandmother's Lineage (paternal), My Great Grandmother's Lineage (paternal) |
| Last Modified |
11 Mar 2024 |
| Father |
John Fisher Ferrier, b. 15 Jul 1855, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 17 Apr 1935, Glen Tay (Adamsville), Tay Valley Twp (Bathurst), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 79 years) |
| Mother |
Alice Charlotte Margaret Poole, b. 11 Mar 1864, Elmsley North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 15 Nov 1934, Burgess North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 70 years) |
| Marriage |
24 Mar 1886 |
Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
| Family ID |
F901 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 |
Louise Hildred Rudsdale, b. 12 Oct 1893, Tay Valley Twp (Bathurst), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 14 Dec 1973, Tay Valley Twp (Bathurst), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 80 years) |
| Marriage |
4 Sep 1923 |
Tay Valley Twp (Bathurst), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
- Ferrier - Rudsdale
A very happy event took place at the home of Mr and Mrs R.M. Rudsdale on the 3rd line of Bathurst, on Tuesday, Septemger 4th, 1923, at the hour of 11 o'clock a.m., when their eldest daughter Miss Louise Hildred Rudsdale was united in marriage to Mr. George Mervyn Ferrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. F. Ferrier of the Scotch Line, the ceremony being solemnized by Rev. J.H. Miers, B.D., minister of Knox Church.
The bride was given away by her father, while the young married couple were supported by Mr. Aleander Alfred Ferrier and Miss Margaret Rudsdale. The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl necklace, to the bridesmaid, an onyx brooch, to the flower girl a string of beads.
During the signing of the register, Mrs Harold Ferrier sang "Until" very acceptably, after which the assembled guests, who were all immediate relatives, sat down to a very sumptous dinner, during the course of which the usual toasts were proposed and responded to.
The newly married couple left on the 1:45 train for Toronto where they spent the balance of the week, returning on Saturday.
An unique feature of the event was, that they were accompanied on their wedding trip by Mr and Mrs Ernest Ferrier, of Montrea, who were married on the previous Saturday. Many valuable presents testify to the great esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Ferrier were held in the community.
They will take up their residence on the Scotch Line upon their return, followed by the good wishes of their many friends.
The bride's wedding gown was of white canton crepe and she carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and maiden hair fern. Her travelling suit was navy tricotine, mink fur and hat to match.
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Mervyn Ferrier & Louise Rudsdale Marriage
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Mervyn Ferrier & Louise Rudsdale marriage
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| Children |
| + | 1. Arthur Rudsdale Ferrier, b. 1 Aug 1925, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 24 Mar 2016 (Age 90 years) |
| | 2. Mervyn Keith "Keith" Ferrier, b. 15 Nov 1927, Scotch Line, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 5 Apr 2014, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada (Age 86 years) |
| + | 3. Dorothea Louise Ferrier, b. 3 Sep 1930, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 8 Apr 2017, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 86 years) |
| | 4. Jean Allison Ferrier, b. 21 Mar 1933, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 4 Jan 2000 (Age 66 years) |
| + | 5. Alice Helen Lillian "Helen" Ferrier, b. 20 Jul 1937, Tay Valley Twp (North Burgess), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 22 Mar 2022, Welland, Niagara Regional Municipality (Lincoln), Ontario, Canada (Age 84 years) |
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| Family ID |
F498 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
11 Mar 2024 |
1900 - 1980 (79 years)
