| 1. | Maria Aribella Keays was born on 10 Jul 1847 in Huntley Township, Carleton County, Canada West (daughter of George Keays and Eliza Rose); died on 28 Jun 1939 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1939 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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Died:
1939, Thursday June 29, The Almonte Gazette page 5
?b?Mrs James Scott?/b?
One of Almonte's oldest citizens in the person of Mrs James Scott, died Wednesday night at her residence, at the age of 93. Born in Huntley township, she was the daughter of the late George Keays and Eliza Rose, both of Ireland, who came to Huntley with the first pioneers. Her maiden name was Maria Keays. Many years ago she married the late James Scott, who operated one of Ramsay's first carriage shop at what was known as Leckie's Corners on the 8th line of Ramsay. Mr Scott died in 1912 and 23 years ago Mrs Scott took up residence in Almonte. Surviving are two daughters, Lillian and Edna, both at home. There are also four grandchildren. The funeral will be held from her late residence Martin Street, on Friday at 3.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk cemetery.
1939, Thursday July 6, The Almonte Gazette page 3
?b?Mrs James Scott?/b?
The funeral of the late Mrs Jas Scott who died on Wednesday, June 28th, took place from her home on Martin Street, at 3.30 Friday afternoon, June 30th. In the absence of the pastor Rev Geo McQuade, the service was conducted by Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. The pallbearers were Messrs W.C. Pollock, Gordon Fraser, John Camelon, John Gleason, James Encil and Herbert Coxford. There were numerous floral tributes. Mrs Scott who was Maria Keays, was born in Huntley and after her marriage to James Scott, lived at Leckie's Corners. About 23 years ago she came to town and resided on Martin Street until the time of her death. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Jas Encil and Miss Florence Encil of Chapleau; Mrs Elsie Allen of Smiths Falls; Mrs J.W. Lewis of Carleton Place; Mrs Allan Ruttle and Mr Harvey Ruttle of Ferguson's Falls, Mr and Mrs R.M. Ruttle and Mrs Jas Hammond Jr of Innisville.
Buried:
Section 5, stone 2420 pg 116
James SCOTT died Apr 20, 1912, in his 78th. year beloved husband of Maria KEAYs who died Jun 28, 1939 aged 93 yrs.
Maria married James Blackwell Scott in 1882. James was born on 14 Aug 1835 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; died on 20 Apr 1912 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Apr 1912 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Laura Scott was born on 4 Feb 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 May 1938 in Chapleau, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- Lillian Jane "Lilly" Scott was born on 21 Aug 1887 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Dec 1974 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1974 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- Edna Amanda Scott was born on 23 Jul 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Dec 1991 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1992 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
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1847 - 1939 (91 years)
