Edith Emily Bowland

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1947, Thursday March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs A. Stewart's Funeral Held From Almonte
The death occurred at the family residence, 11th concession of Ramsay Township on Wednesday, March 5th, of Edith Emily Bowland, wife of Mr Alex Stewart. She was in her 49th year and had been and invalid for many years. Born at Lacombe, Alta., the late Mrs Stewart was a daughter of the late Hugh Bowland, former registrar for North Lanark and Mrs Bowland, now a resident of Newport, R.I. She married Mr Stewart in 1925. Mrs Stewart is survived by her mother, her husband, one daughter, Anne, at home and three sisters and one brother, namely, Mrs Stewart Houston, (Florence) Tyvan, Sask.; Mrs M.C. Hale (Dora), Newport, R.I.; Mrs Norman Paul, (Caroline), Ramsay, and Allan, of Toronto. The funeral was held on Friday, March 7th, from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev James Foote, of St Andrew's Presbyterian church, Carleton Place. The pallbearers were: Messrs Victor Kellough, J.B. Neilson, Edward Lowe, Hubert Fee. Lawrence Kennedy and Harry Grace. Among the many floral offerings were pieces from Appleton W.I.; Appleton Farm Forum, Appleton Junior Farmers; Appleton Homemaking and Garden Club; Appleton Recreation Association Circle No 5, Bethany church.

Family/Spouse: Alexander "Allie" Stewart. Alexander (son of Donald Stewart and Sarah Charlotte Victoria Watson) was born on 21 Apr 1897 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Dec 1982 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Anne Stewart

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1942, Thursday July 30, The Almonte Gazette, front page
SUDDEN DEATH OF HUGH C. BOWLAND
Popular Citizen Served As North Lanark Registrar For 27 Years
St. Paul's Anglican Church was filled to capacity, Tuesday afternoon, as a final tribute to Hugh C. Bowland, one of Almonte's most popular citizens, who died suddenly early Sunday morning. Mr. Bowland was 76 years of age. He had been in his usual health up to Friday night when he took part in a lawn bowling tournament. He felt ill next day and a physician was summoned. Death came in the early hours of Sunday and was a great shock to his relatives and friends.
Registrar 27 Years
For the last 27 years, Mr. Bowland had filled the post of registrar for North Lanark. He was born in Ramsay, near Clayton, son of the late Jno Bowland and his wife Katharine Montgomery. Fifty-two years ago he was married to Matilda Patterson and shortly after that, Mr. and Mrs. Bowland moved to Almonte where he became assistant postmaster in the days when the post office was located near West's store. After some years, the Bowland went West to Lacombe, Alberta, where he farmed until 1906, when they returned to Almonte. From then until 1915 he was with the local foundry and iron works and in that year received the appointment he held until the time of his death. Mr. Bowland was a faithful member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and served as warden and as treasurer for many years. He was fond of sport and was an ardent curler and lawn bowler. In these organizations he was very popular and whether he won or lost he thoroughly enjoyed the game. Surviving in addition to his widow are four daughters and one son, namely, Mrs. Stewart Houston, Tyvan, Sask.; Mrs. Maurice Hale of Newport, R.I.; Mrs. Alex Stewart and Mrs. Norman Paul, both of Ramsay, and Alan H. Bowland of Toronto. There is one brother, surviving, Mr. Wm. J. Bowland of Carleton Place. There are also 13 grandchildren. Mrs. John S. Bowland of Clayton, is a sister-in-law.
Funeral On Tuesday
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. George L. Comba, Church Street, to St. Paul's Church. Services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Lowe of Ashton, a former rector of St. Paul's, assisted by Rev. D. F. Weegar of Clayton, who is taking charge of the local parish while Rev. J.C. Anderson is on vacation. Interment was in St Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. J. K. Kelly and Messrs. T. A. Thompson, James Savage, W.C. Pollock, A.C. Wylie and J.H. Proctor. Conspicuous among the floral offer tags were pieces from the County Council and the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club. Among the many people who attended the funeral from outside points were Messrs. Geo. H. Doucett, M.L.A of Carleton Place; C. M. Forbes of Perth, registrar for South Lanark and E. R. Stedman of Perth, treasurer of Lanark County.

Hugh married Matilda Marigold Patterson on 5 Aug 1890 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of James Patterson and Bresaya Jane Pounder) was born on 16 Oct 1862 in Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Jul 1963 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Jul 1963 in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Bresaya Jane Pounder in 1845. Bresaya was born on 26 Apr 1824 in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 May 1899 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 May 1899 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. James Breseya Jane Pounder Patterson This lady, after a severe illness, and an operation in the Ottawa hospital, passed away in that city on Monday, at the age of 75 years. The maiden name of the deceased was Breseya Jane Pounder, and she was born in the township of Bathurst, her father being a native of Enniscorthy, county Wexford, Ireland and one of the pioneer settlers of Bathurst. Deceased was married to Mr. James Patterson, of this town, now bailiff, in the year 1845, and a large family and husband survive the mother and wife. The eldest son, George, barrister, and deputy Attorney-General of Manitoba, lives in Winnipeg, and was unable to get home to the funeral; and the second son, Manasses, was unfortunately away on a mineral-prospecting tour in the Nipissing region, and neither telegram nor telephone could reach him. The rest of the family were present at the funeral, which took place to Elmwood cemetery on Wednesday. Deceased was of a quiet, unobtrusive nature, and was greatly esteemed by her acquaintances.

George married Ann Marigold. Ann was born in Worcestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]