Willa Simpson

Family/Spouse: Rheal Monette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William married Elizabeth Margaret "Betty" Lawson on 24 Sep 1924 in York County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Dr. John Lawson and Elizabeth Margaret Cunningham) was born in Sep 1901 in Quyon, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; died on 26 Feb 1980 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pincrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Beth Lawson
• Name: Betty Lawson
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William married Dorothea Whalen Hanlon on 22 Jun 1877 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Dorothea was born on 24 Aug 1857 in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 12 Apr 1917; was buried in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Died:
Dr John Lawson, V.S. an almost lifelong resident of the town of Almonte, where he was held in high respect and esteem, died at an early hour this morning in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was in his 58th year. Dr Lawson had taken up residence in Ottawa only three months ago. With the exception of a short stay in California, he had resided in his native town of Almonte practically all his life.

Deceased was a son of the late Walter Lawson, who conducted a livery establishment at Almonte and subsequently a hotel at Quyon, Quebec, and the late Susannah Duncan. After attending the Almonte High School, Dr Lawson studied at the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto and was graduated in the early eighties. Dr Lawson's calling brought him in contact with many people in the Almonte district and Lanark county. He enjoyed the respect of all. He was also a popular figure at local fairs and harness horse meets. Dr Lawson was a member of A.N. and A.M. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, of Almonte, and six children, five daughters, Mrs. G. N Loveday, of Toronto, Florence, Susie, Beth and Jean, at home; and one son James, at home. He also leaves one brother, Mr Walter Lawson, of Eganville and two sisters, Mrs Alfred D. Smith and Mrs J.B McMurtry, both of Quyon, Quebec.

A funeral service will be conducted at the residence, 74 Frank Street, Ottawa by Rev Canon J.N. Gorman, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, at seven o'clock this evening. The remains will afterwards be conveyed to Union station, Sparks Street, and will be placed on board the C.P.R.train leaving for Almonte at 8:30 o'clock, Thursday morning. Dr. Lawson will be buried with Masonic honors. The body, on arrival in Almonte, will be taken in charge by members of the Masonic Lodge there, and the funeral to the Anglican cemetery in Almonte will be conducted under their auspices.

?b?Late Dr. J. Lawson.?/b?
The death occurred at a local hospital this morning of Dr. John Lawson, veterinary surgeon of Almonte Ont, but late of this city, at th age of 55 years. The late Dr. Lawson was suddenly taken with pneumonia a short time ago and this was the immediate cause of his death. Born In Almonte, on July 11, 1904, he secured his early education in that town and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College In Toronto in the early 80's. For a short time he practiced in California, but later returned to Almonte. He toured through the West with the main object of locating there, but came back and three months ago came to the city. He was a member of the Almonte Lodge of th A.F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife and six children: James Lawson, the only son, and five daughters. Mrs. George Loveday of Toronto, and the Misses Florence, Jean, Susie and Beth Lawson, all in the city; also one brother and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at his brother's home, 74 Frank street, this evening at seven o'clock. Interment will bo made In Almonte tomorrow morning upon arrival there of the C. P. R. train leaving here at eight-thirty o'clock.

John married Elizabeth Margaret Cunningham on 2 Apr 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Bolton Cunningham and Jane Gould) was born on 1 May 1868 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jan 1942; was buried in 1942 in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Son of Andrew Lawson and Mary Robertson

Father of Walter Lawson

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Almonte Gazette

Born at Lombardy near Perth, 62 years ago. Learned harness making at Perth and later had shops at Lanark and Almonte. 1856 he went into the hotel business at Quyon. Wife Susannah Dunkin who died 4 years ago. Children John of Almonte, Walter, barrister of Eganville, Mrs Smith, Miss Cynthia of Quyon. A sister is Mrs Harrison of South Haven Michigan, U S A.

Note: The Almonte Gazette article indicated that Walter Lawson and his wife Susannah went into the hotel business in Quyon, Quebec but they were still in Almonte in 1891 Census and in in Quyon in 1901 Census. Date is likely a miss print and should indicate 1896.

Died:
DEATHS
At Quyon, Quebec, May 11th, Mr Walter Lawson, aged 66 years.

Mr Walter Lawson Sr.
The inevitable doom of mankind came to Mr Walter Lawson, sr, of Quyon on Saturday last, when he was called upon to pass the boundary that lies between the material and spiritual worlds. Deceased was born in Lombardy in 1841, and served his time to harness-making with Mr Ferrier at Perth. He afterwards went to Lanark, and a few years later came to Almonte, where he opened a harness shop on Mill street. He afterwards bought the property and erected the brick store now occupied by Messrs Taylor Bros. In later years he embarked in the livery business and built a large livery barn on Bridge street and also the brick dwelling now occupied by Dr Hanly, on the lot adjoining. Still later he erected the brick structure now occupied by Mr Jackson Lowe. Deceased was married to Miss Susanna Duncan and to them were born five children, the eldest of whom is dead. The others are, Messrs John of Almonte, and Walter of Eganville, Miss Cynthia and Mrs Smith (Gertrude) of Quyon. Mr Lawson went to Quyon in 1996 and has since lived there. while in Almonte he was for some time cheif of police and assessor for the town. He has suffered for some time from Bright's disease, but was only laid up for about ten days previous to his death. He was 66 years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery in Ramsay. Many in Almonte who knew Mr Lawson will regret to learn of his death.

Buried:
Plots 90 to B119 Stone 265
Walter LAWSON died May 11, 1907 aged 66 yrs His wife Susana DUNCAN died Jan 1, 1903 aged 61 yrs
Andrew LAWSON died Nov 4, 1866 aged 4 yrs
Cynthia LAWSON wife of J.B. McMURTRY died Apr 22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

Walter married Susannah Duncan on 10 Jan 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Susannah (daughter of John Duncan and Mary Veitch Pittcairn Gemmill) was born on 17 Aug 1841 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened in 1842; died on 1 Jan 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1903 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Susanna Duncan
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Notes:

(Research):Discrepancies to by sorted out from Susana (Duncan) McGregor's obit.
She is reffered to as Catherine rather than Susana as wife of Walter Lawson. Perhaps this is a second give name but have no evidence of this.
She is mentioned as daughter of Duncan McGregor but is actually a step daughter of him. She is the daughter of John Duncan and Mary Gemmill. Mary married Duncan McGregor after John Duncan died in 1844.
The obit mentions three siblings. Agnes (Mrs W Barnett) of Arnprior (verified) but also Mrs J.R. McMunn and Duncan McGregor of California are probably 1/2 siblings but unverified.

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Died:
?b?SUSANNAH DUNCAN LAWSON?/b?
An old resident of Almonte passed away at Quyon on New Year's day in the person of Catherine McGregor, wife of Mr Walter Lawson, at the age of 61 years. the deceased lady was for many years a resident of Almonte and Ramsay, leaving here for quyon about eight years ago. her death was not totally unexpected, as she had been ailing for a number of years, although not confined to bed. Mrs Lawson was a daughter of Mr. Duncan McGregor and was born in Ramsay. Mrs W Barnett, Arnprior, and Mrs J.R. McMunn are sisters of the deceased. Mr Duncan McGregor, California, is a brother. the funeral took place on Saturday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery, via Pakenham, and was accompanied by a large number of sorrowing friends and acquaintances from both places. quite a number drove out from Almonte and joined the cortege as it neared the cemetery thus showing their respect for an esteemed friend, and their sympathy for the bereaved ones.
[Name on STONE; Susana DUNCAN?]

Buried:
Plots 90 to B119 Stone 265
Walter LAWSON died May 11, 1907 aged 66 yrs His wife Susana DUNCAN died Jan 1, 1903 aged 61 yrs
Andrew LAWSON died Nov 4, 1866 aged 4 yrs
Cynthia LAWSON wife of J.B. McMURTRY died Apr22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

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Married:
Other information in the record of Walter Lawson and Susannah Duncan
from Ontario, County Marriage Registers
Name?tab?Walter Lawson
Event Type?tab?Marriage
Event Date?tab?10 Jan 1862
Event Place?tab?Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Gender?tab?Male
Age?tab?22
Birth Year (Estimated)?tab?1840
Birthplace?tab?Elmsley
Father's Name?tab?Andrew Lawson
Mother's Name?tab?Mary Robertson
Spouse's Name?tab?Susannah Duncan
Spouse's Gender?tab?Female
Spouse's Age?tab?20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated)?tab?1842
Spouse's Birthplace?tab?Ramsay
Spouse's Father's Name?tab?John Duncan
Spouse's Mother's Name?tab?Mary Gemmell

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Bolton married Jane Gould. Jane was born in 1834 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1889 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1889 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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