Kathaleen Margaret Steele

Kathaleen married James Alfred Chappell, Jr. on 21 Sep 1940. James was born on 18 Jun 1910 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 28 Jul 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Bill Steele
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William married Jessie Naismith in 1907. Jessie (daughter of Peter Naismith and Catherine Gilmour) was born on 9 Aug 1871 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Aug 1918 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1918, Friday August 18, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Mrs. Steele
The angel of death which hovers over humanity descended to this community last week and claimed the bright young life of Jessie Gilmour Naismith, beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Steele, of Claysmore, Alta., at the early age of forty-seven years. Deceased, who was the eldest daughter of the late Peter Naismith and Catherine Gilmour, was born in Ramsay township and spent her life until her marriage to Mr. Steele about nine years ago, when she went west to reside at Claysmore, Alta. About for years ago she was taken ill with a serious form of paralysis and came east to get the best medical attention and loving care but all was of no avail and death released her from all suffering on Friday. The late Mrs Steele was of a bright cheerful disposition, making the most of life although it had been darkened for years by suffering and affliction, all of which was borne with Christian patience and resignation. She leaves to mourn her husband (who was with her when she passed away), a little daughter, Kathleen, her mother, one sister and seven brothers. These are Margaret and Albert at home; Peter of Ramsay; Wm. of Denver, Col; Welland, of San Francisco, Cal.; John, Edmonton, Alta.; Jas, Heward, Sask,; Lawrence, of Morse, Sask., all of whom have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. The funeral which took place from Mr. Albert Naismith's residence on the 9th line on Sunday afternoon, was very largely attended. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Turner of Montreal, in the absence of Rev. S.G. Brown, interment being made in the 8th line cemetery.

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1914, Friday July 17, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Peter Naismith
After an illness of several months Mr Peter Naismith of Ramsay passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, at half-past four in the morning. Mr Naismith was the fourth son of the late Peter Naismith of the 6th line of Ramsay, in which township he was born on May 19th, 1842. He was married to Miss Catherine Gilmour, as daughter of the late Wm Gilmour, in 1867. To them were born eleven children, three daughters and eight sons, all of whom are still living. Of these, Peter, jr., Margaret, Jean and Albert are at home; William is at Denver, Col.; Jessie (Mrs Wm. Steele) at Claysmore, Alta; Lawrence at Moose Jaw, Sask; Welland of San Francisco, Cal.; Robert of Calgary; John of Edmonton; and James M. of Heward, Sask. The late Mr Naismith was a brother to Mrs Neil McArthur, Mrs Jean Paul, Mrs David Moir and Messrs. Lawrence, Robert, Allan, and of the late John and James Naismith. The late Mr Naismith was a member of Court Excelsior I.O.O.F. and also of Mississippi Lodge A.F.& A.M. In the latter he was until declining health intervened an enthusiastic member and regular attender. Both of these organizations were represented at the funeral this afternoon, thus to show their respect and esteem for a departed brother

Peter married Catherine Gilmour on 17 Oct 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of William Gilmour and Ellen Burns) was born on 22 Apr 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 16 Sep 1928 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 1928 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Cathrine Gilmour
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Died:
1928, Friday September 21, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs P. Naismith Dies in Ramsay
Aged Lady Had Only Been Ailing for the Last Two Months
Mrs Peter Naismith died at her home on the ninth line of Ramsay, on Sunday morning, She was 81 years of age, and had been in poor health for the past two months. Mrs Naismith, whose maiden name was Catherine Gilmour, belonged to a pioneer family of Ramsay Township. She was a daughter of the late William Gilmour and his wife, Helen Burns, settlers from Scotland, who made their home on a farm on the outskirts of Almonte. Sixty years ago she was married to Mr Peter Naismith and their wedded life was an ideal one. He predeceased her in 1914. On both sides of the house they were widely connected. They had a family of eleven children all of whom reached maturity. They are: Peter and Albert on the homestead in Ramsay; John of Calgary; James of Vermilion, Alta; Welland, of Exparto, Calif; William, of Denver, Col; Lawrence, of Almonte, and Maggie on the homestead. Robert, who resided at Calgary, served in the Great War and was killed overseas. Jennie died in 1914 and Jessie, Mrs Wm Steele, in 1917. Mrs Naismith was a member of the Auld Kirk on the eighth line of Ramsay, as a girl and continued as a member of St Andrew's, now Bethany United Church until her death. She was of the finest type of the pioneer stock, always ready, despite her busy home life, to render help to neighbours and friends when needed. She was one of the best known ladies in the district, and this was evidenced by the very large assembly of mourners at her funeral on Tuesday when she was laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery beside the remains of her husband. Rev J.R. MacCrimmon conducted the service and the pallbearers were old neighbours: Messrs Andrew Cochran, Wm Paul, Wm Phillips, Greville Toshack, Alex Barker and Jack McGill. Besides her children and grandchildren she leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Messrs William and Robert Gilmour of Ramsay. There was an impressive number of beautiful floral tributes.

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Peter married Jane Carswell. Jane (daughter of Dr. Robert Carswell and Ellen Russell) was born in 1809 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Aug 1871; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late William Gilmour
With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr Wm Gilmour. The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and wife) emigrated to Canada. They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood. At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!) then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush ? "blazed roads," as they were called. Later on what was known as "Gemmill's school" was established, and there Mr Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his spare time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life. He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable; and from about the year 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut,-Col.) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows. In 1844 he married Ellen Burns, Who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was very largely attended, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.

Buried:
Section 2 Stone 2182
William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821 - Aug 1, 1889 a native of Glasgow, Scotland
Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901 a native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland

William married Ellen Burns on 6 May 1844 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Ellen was born in 1821 in Dunbartonshire, Scotland; died on 18 Feb 1901 in Braeside, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Helen Gilmour
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Died:
1901, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit: ? The Late Mrs Wm. Gilmour
After about twelve months' illness from gradual wearing-out of the system Helen Burns, relict of the late William Gilmour, passed out of life on Monday afternoon last at the home of her eldest son, Mr Allan W. Gilmour, of Braeside. The remains were brought to this town on Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral took place from her late home in the New England section on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery. There was a large attendance. Many old residents turned out to pay the final mark of respect to one who was so long identified with this section. Rev Mr Hutcheon officiated, deceased having been a long years a member of St Andrew's congregation. The late Mrs Gilmour was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, close on eighty years ago, and came with her parents (the late Mr and Mrs Robert Burns, of Bristol, Que.) to Canada in the year 1849. In 1844 she became the wife of Mr Wm Gilmour, who died ten years ago last August. They lived on the homestead farm in Ramsay till 1876, when they moved into Almonte, and the subject of this sketch resided there till December last, when she went to Braeside to stay with her son for the winter. Of seven children born to her five survive, viz.: Allan W., of Braeside; Mrs Peter Naismith, of Ramsay; Robert, of Almonte; William, of Ramsay; and James B., of Climax, Minnesota. For almost sixty years deceased was a highly respected resident of Ramsay and Almonte, and her death is deeply regretted.

Buried:
Section 2 Stone 2182
William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821 - Aug 1, 1889 a native of Glasgow, Scotland
Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901 a native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland