James Stewart

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(Research):8 Children ?

Concession 6, Lot ? (John and Marg Cochran's), Ramsay Twp.; built stone house
From Viola Reid, 18 Mar 84:
Fifty Years Wed Mr. & Mrs. James Stewart 8 Sept, 1905 (AG?)
both born in Ramsay,
early married life at Blythe in Huron Cty where they engaged in farming
In 1881(3) they went west
section foreman CPR
were at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan until 1888 when the family moved to Winnipeg.
6 children living
80th birthday J Stewart July last (1905)
Mrs. Stewart, 79 in Oct 1905
From 166 James St. Winnipeg, to 90 Ellen St., Winnipeg

It is reported that in his 40s (1860s) he started to drink heavily and lost their farm, and also his parents farm which he inherited. The family moved to Blythe where Elizabeth supported the family by doing home nursing.

James married Elisabeth Duncan on 8 Sep 1855 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford) was born in Dec 1826 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in Dec 1912 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Agnes Stewart was born in 1856 in Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Feb 1890 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1890 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Helen Stewart was born on 7 Feb 1858 in Blyth, North Huron Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
3. Margaret Stewart was born in 1860 in Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
4. James E. Stewart was born on 2 Nov 1861; was christened on 7 Jul 1862 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
5. Mary Jane Stewart was born in 1868 in Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
6. "Kate" Katherina Stewart was born in 1869 in Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1932.
7. Isabella May Stewart was born on 21 Nov 1869 in Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Dec 1918 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried on 26 Dec 1918 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
8. Robert Stewart was born in 1872; and died.

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(Research):Copied From AG 28 Feb 1910 at Gladstone MB - recopied 16 jan 1931.
Died at age 87.
Early in life was a clerk in a warehouse, emigrate when 21 years as a passenger on the ship Buchanan in 1821, working his passage by acting as clerk on the vessel. Secured the property 'on the point' opposite Burnside, but later exchanged it for the farm upon which his life was spent.
Worked on the Rideau canal between seeding and harvest time;
Was a member and elder of the auld kirk on the 8th line
One of first elders of St. Andrew's church;
A stanch Reformer in politics

Also suggest by Flora Stewart (1985) that it was on the George Canning
Accompanied by his brother John

Settled Con 6 Lots 21 and 24

Neighbours James Brown and Agnes Brown, spinster, known from Scotland

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
?b?The Late Mr. James Stewart?/b?
Sooner or later death comes to us all, but to very few is given such a fullness of years as was enjoyed by Mr. James Stewart, one of Ramsay's pioneers who died on Thursday of last week, at the ripe old age of 87 years. Born in
Glasgow, Scotland, in the opening of the present century, he spent the earlier years of his life there as clerk in a warehouse. When about 21 years of age he emigrated to this country, coming as a passenger on the ship "Buchanan" in 1821, working his passage out by acting as clerk on the vessel. On landing he took up land, the property secured being that lot which includes "the Point," opposite Burnside, but this he afterward exchanged for the farm on which his life was spent. Being one of the first settlers in the township, he endured all the privations incident to a life in the backwoods, and many were the tales he could tell of the hardship suffered and obstacles overcome by himself and his wife (Helen Brown) in their efforts to establish a home for themselves on Canadian soil. While the Rideau canal was being built his spare time between seeding and harvest was spent working on it. On one occasion while away his wife disposed of a few bushels of surplus wheat they had for a dollar a bushel, the money received being the nucleus of it after years grew to be a comfortable income., and which was enjoyed by them until about ten years ago, when his wife died. The deceased was a man of sterling worth, whose word was as his bond, and whose sympathy and assistance were never withheld from those who were deserving it, and many are the kind and grateful memories that still linger in the hearts of those who received bounty at his hand. In the early years of Presbyterianism in Ramsay he cast in his lot with that denomination, and for many years was a member and elder of the old church at the eighth line,. when St. Andrew's church was established in Almonte he was one of the first elders appointed, a position which he held up to the time of his death, discharging the duties of that office with the same Christian earnestness and zeal which characterized his whole Christian life, preaching more eloquently than with word by his quiet and consistent walk in the footsteps of that Master whom he delighted to serve, and whose consolations he so much enjoyed during his declining years. In politics he was a staunch Reformer, but never took an active part in public matters. He was a man of robust constitution, and up to a few days of his death was going about as usual, attending to little duties around the house, but on Tuesday he was prostrated by what seemed to be a general breaking down of his system., and on Thursday, to him, the welcome summons came, bidding him join the bright throng above. The funeral on Saturday was very largely attended, evincing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew him.

26 Aug 1887
Almonte Gazette front page

Buried:
Section 5 stone 2401 pg 115

James STEWART who departed this life August 18, 1887 age 87 yrs.

James married Helen "Ellen" Brown on 27 Jul 1824 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Helen (daughter of Andrew Brown and Margaret Fletcher) was born on 16 Apr 1804 in New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; died on 2 Apr 1877 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ellen Brown
• Name: Helen Brown
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Died:
Deaths
On Monday morning, Helen Brown, aged 74, beloved wife of Mr Jas Stewart, 7th line, Ramsay

Buried:
Plots A1 to A12 stone 23 pg 2

Helen BROWN beloved wife of James STEWART who departed this lafe April 2, 1877 age 74 yrs.

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Thomas married Elizabeth Chalmers. Elizabeth was born in 1780; died in 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Andrew married Margaret Fletcher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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