William Edward "Ed" Scott

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• Name: Ed Scott
• Name: William Edward Scott
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Almonte, On

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The Almonte Gazette - Thursday July 22, 1954 front page & page 5

Former Mayor and Warden of County Dies at Home Here

Almonte lost one of its most prominent citizens on Wednesday morning in the death of William Edward Scott which occured at his home on Elgin Street following an illness of several months. He had enjoyed phenomenally good health up tothe latter part of 1953, and it was often remarked of him that he was one of the best preserved men in town for his age.

Born on a farm on the second line of Ramsay near Union Hall, a son of William Scott and Mary Jane Kemp, Mr Scott was educated in the country school near his home and at Almonte High School. While a young man he went to Toronto where he worked with an undertaking firm until 1904 when he purchased the business from the late L. W. Shipman, which he carried 0n ever since.

50th. Business Aniversary
Having taken stock, Mr. Scott reopened the store to the public on May 4th. 1904, and it was from that day that he really dated his connection with the business life of Almonte, celebrating anniversaries from time to time as the long period of years unfolded until he came to his 50th in May of this year. By that time he was in indifferent health and was confined to his home with Mr. R. A. Goodison, an experienced furniture dealer and enbalmer, in charge at the store.

In the long period that has elapsed Mr Scott was singularly successful in his own business and in municipal affairs. His first venture in public life was when he was elected as a trustee to the public school board, soon after coming here. He then migrated to the Electric Light Commission, as it was known at the time, and in 1911 became reeve. His career in the County Council brilliant. He was an able representative of the town and when his colleages raised him to the Wardenship in 1916 he filled that high office with ability and destiction.

Elected to Mayor
Having fulfilled his ambition on the County Council, Mr Scott sought and was elected to the mayoralty of Almonte in 1918 and again in 1921 and 1924. It was during his last term that the present renerating plant was constructed.
After that Mr Scott retired to private life for a considerable time. As he often said to his friends, he did not expect to come back. But in 1943 he was prevailed upon to seek the mayoralty once again, together with a slate of colleagues of whom he approved. He continued to hold office until 1946 when he retired again. this time in spite of pressure brought to bear on him from time to time he adhered to his decission not to re-enter public life.

He Wrought Well
during his time in the Council as Mayor, many progressive steps were taken that will live long in the memory of those fellow citizens who were old enough to appreciate them and who appreciate him. The late Mr. Scott had great administrative ability, was a good speaker and was blessed with a fine appearance. He had an alert manner, a spingy step and gave the impression of being capable and able to grasp a subject without much exertion. He always felt it was a rather unique distiction to have been mayor of the town when World War One ended and again when World War Two was concluded.

Had Many Interests
He was a member of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and a past master; also a member of Granite Chapter. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church up to the time of Union and later to the United Church. He was interested in many forms of sport. Thes included hockey, which he always supported, golf which he played in late years, curling and fishing. He was one of the charter members of the Pickeral Piont Fishing club and up to a few years ago enjoyed going to White Lake for a Holiday.
taken all around Ed, as he was known to many, was an oustanding citizen of the town who will be sadly missed in many ways.

In 1906, Mr Scott married the late Effie James who predeceased him in December, 1931. A daughter and son survive in this first family, namely, Marjorie (Mrs. C.R. McDowall), Carleton Place, and Allan Ottawa South Druggist. In 1938 he married Loretta Foy of Almonte who survives him along with three children: Judith, Robert and Kevin.

Mr Scott was one of a family of six - two brothers and four sisters. Of these only three sisters survive, namely Mrs John Robertson (Jean) of Edmonton; Mrs Robert Young, (Lucinda) of Almonte and Mrs William Banning (Addie) of Carleton Place. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Frank Alexander and by on brother, J.A Scott of Toronto.

the funeral will be held from the family residence, Elgin Street, Friday afternoon. Service at 2.00 o'clock. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.


The Almonte Gazette, Thusday 5 Aug 1954, front page, stone 150

Final Tribute Paid Former Mayor Of Almonte at Funeral on July 23

The funeral of the late W.E. Scott, held from the family residence, Elgin Street, Friday afternoon, July 23rd. was largely attended not only by people from the immidiate district but from many neighbouring towns in the Ottawa Valley.

Mr Scott, a former councillor, reeve and mayor of Almonte and ex-warden of the County, was widely known. He died on Wednesday, July 21st, following an illness of several months duration.

Following his death, the flag on the town hall was hauled to half mast as a tribute to one who served to town well in several important capacities.

Services at the home and at the grave in the Auld Kirk Cemetery were conducted by Rev J. Ray Anderson, pastor of Bethany United Church.

The following acted as honourary pallbearers: Edward James, W.A James, John Lindsay, R. A. France, George Hourigan, D.W. Snedden, E.P. Coady, James Abram, William Anderson, James Connery, D.K. Fraser, Lorne James, Louis Peterson, Wm. Shaver.

Active pallbearers were: Roy Robertson, Ernest Robertson, R.A. Young, Kenneth Scott, and M.K. Alexander.

Among a profussion of floral offerings were the following from organizations and firms with which the deceased had been connected in his lifetime: Town of Almonte, Peter's Point Fishing Club, the Board of Park Management, Almonte Girl Guides, Public Utilities Employees, Elliot Brthers, Lanark County Council and Officials, Ottawa and District Funeral Directors Association, Officers and Members of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M., 147 Dominion Manufacturers Ltd.


Buried:
Plots A205 to A216 pg 8
Stone 150 Big Stone "SCOTT"
Footnotes: John A. SCOTT 1876-1953
Mary Jean [Jane] KEMP relict of Wm. SCOTT, wife of S. BALDWIN 1840-1923
Minnie E. SCOTT wife of F. N. ALEXANDER 1882-1916
William S. BALDWIN 1872-1935
Adeline SCOTT wife of William S. BALDWIN 1873-1955
Alan Edward SCOTT husband of Dorothy, father of Elizabeth & Ross 1921-1972
Dorothy SCOTT HANNA
William (Ed) SCOTT 1879-1954
Effie Helen JAMES wife of William (Ed) SCOTT 1887-1931

William married Effie Helen James on 8 May 1906 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Effie (daughter of Thomas Herbert James and Jane Rennie Deachman) was born on 21 Apr 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Dec 1931 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1932 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Marjorie Isabel Scott was born on 30 May 1907 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Oct 1959 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1959 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Alan Edward Scott was born on 8 Feb 1921 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jun 1972 in Dade County, Florida, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

William married Caroline Loretta Foy on 19 Jan 1938 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Daniel Joseph Foy and Mary Angeline McFarlene) was born on 3 Apr 1911 in Tatlock, Darling Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 1997 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: William Henry Scott
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: 1816, Ireland; As recorded in the 1861 Canada West Census
• Alt. Birth: 1820, Ireland; as recorded on his Death Record as being 73 years old

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Town in Ireland was spelled as Cadie in one document

Farmer, weaver
Bought 100 acres of land in Ramsay Twp from John Kemp and Christina Kemp, his wife, west half of Lot 14 Con 1. Ramsay Township

(Research):Descendants of William Scott Booklet

(Medical):Attending Physician: Dr. John H. Brown, Clayton

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Friday June 2 1893,The Almonte Gazette, front page
?b?
Obit.?The Late Wm Scott?/b?
Mr. Wm. Scott, the well-known farmer of the 3rd line of Ramsay, died on Saturday last, from an attack of heart failure, and was buried in the cemetery at Boyd's Settlement on Monday, the funeral being largely attended. The late Mr. Scott was born in Ireland 78 years ago, and came to Canada in 1849 - forty-four years ago. He spent those forty-four years in Ramsay township. Mr. Scott was married three times, and had sixteen children, thirteen of whom survive, with fifty-three grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren, to mourn his loss.

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William Scott, died May 27, 1893, age 78 years. His wife Elizabeth Hampton, his second wife died April 19, 1867, age 51 years

William married Mary Jane Kemp on 3 Dec 1868 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Kemp and Jannet "Jessie" Forgie) was born on 4 Jun 1840 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Apr 1923 in Govan, Lake Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 22 Apr 1923 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Life Sketch: ; Mary Jane Kemp seems to have married twice: initially to William Scott who died in 1893. She married her second husband, Sherman Baldwin in 1895. although she died in the west, it appears her body was returned to Ramsay township for burial.
• Name: Mary Jean Kemp
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Body accompanied to Almonte by daughter? Mrs. W. S. Baldwin

Lived on farm where born for 68 years before moving to Govan, SK in March 1909.

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The Almonte Gazette, Friday 4 May, 1923, page 4

?b?Mrs. Sherman Baldwin?/b?
The death took place at Govern, Sask, on Tuesday April 17 of Mary Jane Kemp, wife of Mr. Sherman Baldwin. The remains were brought East for interment at Almonte and were accompanied by her daughter Mrs. W.S. Baldwin, arriving on Saturday April 21. The funeral took place on Sunday from the residence of her son Mr. W.E. Scott, Elgin St., to the Presbyterian Cemetery of Ramsay.

the late Mrs. Baldwin, who was the relict of William Scott of the Union Hall Section, was born on June 4, 1840, and spent sixty-eight years on the farm on which she was born, removing west to Govan, Saskatchewan, in March 1909.

It was always the wish of Mrs. Baldwin that her remains would be laid in the Old Kirk Cemetery, 8th. line Ramsay, having attended the church there when a girl, as far back as the year 1850.

She leaves beside her husband to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons; Lucinda, Mrs R.W Young, Ramsay; Jean, Mrs John Robertson, Alberta; Addie, Mrs W.S Baldwin, Saskatchewan; John A. Scott, Toronto and W.E Scott, Almonte. The youngest daughter, Minnie, Mrs. F.N Alexander, predeceased her seven years ago. All the members of the family were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Robertson.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jas. D. McCrae. The pallbearers were Messrs M.R. MacFarlane , W.C Pollock, George A. Robertson, W.A. Nichols, Lawrence Naismith, Jos. Paul and John Lindsay.

[Name on Stone: Mary Jean KEMP]


Buried:
Plots A205 to A216 pg 8
Stone 150 Big Stone "SCOTT"
Footnotes: John A. SCOTT 1876-1953
Mary Jean [Jane] KEMP relict of Wm. SCOTT, wife of S. BALDWIN 1840-1923
Minnie E. SCOTT wife of F. N. ALEXANDER 1882-1916
William S. BALDWIN 1872-1935
Adeline SCOTT wife of William S. BALDWIN 1873-1955
Alan Edward SCOTT husband of Dorothy, father of Elizabeth & Ross 1921-1972
Dorothy SCOTT HANNA
William (Ed) SCOTT 1879-1954
Effie Helen JAMES wife of William (Ed) SCOTT 1887-1931

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• Name: James
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: 1790, Armagh, County Armagh, Ulster Province, Northern Ireland; As recorded in a Parish regiser of Birth, Marriages and Deaths 1864-1958

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Robert married Eliza McKee about 1814 in Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Eliza was born in 1797 in Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland; died in 1868 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Birth: Abt 1797, Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

William married Jannet "Jessie" Forgie on 21 Oct 1836 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Jannet (daughter of Gilbert Forgie, Sr. and Margaret A. Stewart) was born on 20 Jan 1817 in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 21 Sep 1843 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janet Forgie
• Name: Jessie Forgie
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Married at the Auld Kirk Presbyterian Church, Ramsay Township.

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Morgan married Rebecca Ramsay in 1783 in Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, County Down, Northern Ireland. Rebecca (daughter of John Ramsay and Rebecca Edwards) was born in 1763 in Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, County Down, Northern Ireland; died in Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, County Down, Northern Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• Location: 1821, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; West lot 12, con 2

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David married Jean McKillop in Aug 1792 in Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Jean (daughter of James McKillop and Mary Cameron) was born in 1768 in St. Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland; was christened on 30 Oct 1768 in St. Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died before 1868 in Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gilbert married Margaret A. Stewart on 3 May 1811 in Glovan Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret was born in 1795 in Landward, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1857 in Govan Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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