Lesley Cochran

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(Medical):The accident resulting in Mr Cochran's death by asphyxiation happened some time between noon and 3:30 pm last Tuesday. He was operating a tractor alone on his farm on Lot 21, Conc 6 in Ramsay township. Perth OPP who were called to the scene about 4 pm, report that Mr Cochran was trapped under a large piece of frozen silage. The silage appeared to have fallen off the front end loader on the tractor. The tractor was in reverse and continued to back up until it hit a tree. The silage pinned Mr Cochran underneath it, pressing his chest and abdomen. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Dr Ralph Bach.

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1985, Wednesday January 30, The Almonte Gazette front page
Former Reeve John Cochran Died In TragicAccident On Farm
A farming accident had claimed the life of former Almonte reeve and prominent citizen John Cochran, at his RR 4 Almonte farm. He was 49. The accident resulting in Mr Cochran's death by asphyxiation happened some time between noon and 3:30 pm last Tuesday. He was operating a tractor alone on his farm on Lot 21, Conc 6 in Ramsay township. Perth OPP who were called to the scene about 4 pm, report that Mr Cochran was trapped under a large piece of frozen silage. The silage appeared to have fallen off the front end loader on the tractor. The tractor was in reverse and continued to back up until it hit a tree. The silage pinned Mr Cochran underneath it, pressing his chest and abdomen. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Dr Ralph Bach. Mr Cochran's long list of community involvement included being past chairman of the Algonquin College Board of Governors and past president of the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. In addition to being former Almonte reeve, he had been chairman of the Almonte General Hospital board and Almonte Lions Club president in previous years. Mr Cochran owned Mississippi Travel in Carleton Place. "He was one of my very close friends. He will be sadly missed by ourselves and our community," said Dr Frank Murphy of Almonte, a close friend.

1985, Wednesday January 30, The Almonte Gazette page 12
COCHRAN, John Andrew
(Past Chairman, Board of Governors, Algonquin College; Past President of the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities; former Reeve of the Town of Almonte; Past Board Chairman, Almonte General Hospital; Past President Almonte Lions Club; owner of Mississippi Travel, Carleton Place).
Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, January 22nd, 1985. John A. Cochran (Of Almonte ? age 49 years). Eldest son of Mrs Jim McDonald (nee Mertie Hudson) and the late Milton Cochran. Beloved husband Margaret More and cherished dad of Allison and Lesley of Almonte. Dear brother of Jim and Claude of Almonte. Friends called at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte from 8 to 9:30 pm Wednesday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 pm Thursday. Thence to rest in the Almonte Presbyterian Church from 12 noon Friday until service at 2 pm, Rev Ed Smith officiating. Cremation Pinecrest Crematorium.

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Cremation at the Pinecrest Crematioium. Memorial stone at Auld Kirk Cemetery.

John married Margaret More. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Almonte Gazette July 13, 1967 front page
Milton B. Cochran Was Prominent In Many Circles
Ramsay township lost one of its best known residents on Monday evening, July 3, when Milton Burns Cochran, son of the late Andrew Cochran and Catherine Wilson, died suddenly at the place of his birth at the age of seventy-five.The Rev. John MacPhail conducted the funeral service in Almonte Presbyterian Church, where a large attendance of friends and neighbours bore testimony to the high esteem in which Milton Cochran was held in his community. The honorary pallbearers were James Steele, William Poole, R. A. Stewart, James M. Brown, Floyd Lashley and Robt. Cochran, while Robert Barker, Donald Cochran, Carman Munro, Graham Hudson, William Jamieson Jr. and Russell Cochran were acting pallbearers. Left to mourn his loss is his wife, the former Mertie Hudson, three sons, John of Almonte, James of Guelph, Claude at home, also two grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. A. Jamieson (Isobel) and one brother, Kenneth, now in Mexico. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alec, Wilson and Robert. At the time of his death he was treasurer of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, a position he held for twenty-seven years. He was also serving his second term as chairman of the Board of Almonte General Hospital. He was a past president of the North Lanark Agricultural Society; served on Ramsay Township Council and on Ramsay School Board. He was a lifelong member of Almonte Presbyterian Church, where he was a member of the Board of Managers. He was a veteran of the First World War, and in later years did extensive work with veterans in Eastern Ontario. He was a charter member of the Almonte Branch of Canadian Legion No. 240, also Past Master of Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., a member of Granite Chapter 61, Ottawa Preceptory, and Rameses Temple, Toronto. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. A well-attended Masonic service was held on the evening of July 4th. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, while a number preferred to send donations to Almonte General Hospital in his memory.

Milton married Mytra Etta Hudson in 1934. Mytra was born on 12 Apr 1904 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Feb 1996 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1996 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mertie Hudson
• Name: Myrtie Etta Hudson
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The Almonte Gazette, February 7, 1996 page 12
DEATHS
McDONALD/COCHRAN, Mertie Etta ? Peacefully in the place she was so proud of, Fairview Manor, Almonte on Saturday, February 3, 1996. Mertie Hudson of Almonte. Age 91 Years. Beloved wife of Jim McDonald and by first marriage of the late Milton Cochran. Dearly loved mother of Jim (Mary) and Claude (Margaret), Mother-in-law of Margaret. Predeceased by her son John and 3 brothers, Alfred, Stewart and Claude. Survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Step-mother of Jimmy MacDonald and Mrs Sheila Klinkhammer. Special mother to Brian and the late Pam Middleton. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Then to rest in the Almonte Presbyterian Church for Service on Tuesday. Rev Grant Wilson officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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1964, Thursday March 5, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
OBITUARY
MR. CECIL MORE - The death occurred suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on Saturday afternoon, February 29th of Cecil Earl More in his 65th year. Born in Ramsay Township, he was the son of the late W. R. More and his wife Minnie Julia Toop. He lived most of his life on the More homestead which was originally purchased from the Government in 1840 by his grandfather, James More. He retired in 1950 and moved to Almonte. On April 23. 1931 he married Miss Ann K. E. Drynan of Clayton who survives with five daughters: Elizabeth (Mrs. Lorne Hudson) Merrickville; Irene (Mrs. Ed Middleton) Ottawa; Margaret (Mrs. John Cochran) Almonte; Carmel, Ottawa and Isobel (Mrs. Donald Cathcart) Stittsville. He also leaves two brothers, Edwin L. of Ramsay and William J. of Wood River, Ill., and two sisters, Edith (Mrs. Root) San Francisco and Ethel (Mrs. P. J. DeRouchie) Meadville, Pa. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leslie Elder of Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the service and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs: Wilbert McKay, Charles Symington, James McGregor, Melville Lockhart, Jack Gleeson and Andrew More. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Also contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation and the Bible Society.

Cecil married Kathleen Elizabeth Ann Drynan on 23 Apr 1931 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen (daughter of William James Drynan and Jane Ann "Jean" Stanley) was born on 22 Mar 1910 in Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Aug 2007 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Aug 2007 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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2007, Tuesday August 14, The Almonte Gazette, page 9
MORE, Kathleen Elizabeth Ann
Peacefully in hospital at Almonte on Thursday, August 9, 2007. Ann Drynan of Almonte, age 97 years. Predeceased by her husband Cecil E. and her eldest daughter, Elizabeth Hudson. Beloved mother of Irene (Ted) Middleton, Margaret (late John) Cochran, Carmel (Bob) Green, Isobel (Don) Cathcart and son-in-law Lorn Hudson. Special aunt of Mary (Munro) Davey and Walter More. Gram will be sadly missed by numerous grandchildren, great- and great-greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by 5 brothers: William, Edgar, Stanley, Dean, George and Clifford and by 2 sisters, Jessie Rathwell and Ellen Stewart. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and where Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 2 pm, Rev. Jim Ferrier officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

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1940, Thursday August 1, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Death Summons Andrew Cochran In His 92nd Year
Well-known Ramsay Man, Was Identified With Many Agricultural Movements
Ramsay Township lost one of its oldest and best known citizens, Saturday morning, in the death of Mr Andrew Cochran in his 92nd year. Mr Cochran passed away peacefully at the family residence on the 7th Line after being confined to his bed for some time as a result of heart trouble. Through his connection with public spirited activities calculated to stimulate the progress of agriculture, Mr Cochran was widely known in Lanark County and other parts of Eastern Ontario
Interested In Fair
He was associated with the North Lanark Agricultural Society since youth, his father before him, having taken an active interest in Almonte Fair. In his time he served as president of the organization an as a director for a number of terms. At the time of his death he was by long odds the oldest member of the association and one of its honourary directors He was for a time a provincial judge under the Ontario Fairs Association in the cattle and sheep department with gave him a wide acquaintance with prominent livestock men in this part of the province. It is safe to say that during the long period of his adult life there were few agricultural activities of worthwhile nature that the late Mr Cochran was not identified with. For 36 years he was a director of the Lanark County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, attending the meetings at Perth where he made a wide circle of friends. He served several terms as a councillor for his native Township of Ramsay, and was member of the session of the Almonte Presbyterian Church for a long period. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. Deceased was a son of the late Andrew Cochran and Isobelle Erskine, who immigrated from Glasgow, Scotland, and located at the present homestead in 1836. He was married 57 years ago to Catherine Wilson, who predeceased him five years. Seven years ago Mr and Mrs Cochran celebrated their golden wedding, receiving the felicitations of a wide circle of relatives and friends. Surviving are four sons and one daughter, Alexander Cochran of Ramsay; Wilson of Windsor, Ont.; Kenneth of Portland, Ore.; Milton on the homestead and Mrs William A. Jamieson (Isabel) of Almonte. There are also two brothers, Peter Cochran of Ramsay, and James of Moose Jaw; and three sisters, Mrs Robert Naismith, (Isabel), Saries, North Dakota; Mrs Thos Philip (Jennie), Forest Grove, Ore., and Mrs David Snedden (Ellen) of Almonte. Mr Cochran was one of a family of eleven which was remarkable for longevity. Of the six who have passed away, one sister, Mrs Joseph Yuill (Margaret) was 92; another sister, Mrs Wm Hall (Agnes) and a brother Robert were in their 80's. A brother Alexander, was killed while working on the farm at the age of 21 and a sister Lily died in girlhood at the age of 16. Of the surviving brothers and sisters, Mrs Naismith is the eldest being 94 years of age and still able to write a most readable letter; Mrs Philip is almost 90 and the other three are in the 80's.
Large Funeral
On Sunday relatives and friends far and near called on the bereaved family and extended condolences. The funeral was exceptionally large, and was a fitting tribute to one whose life had spanned such a vast period of time, when measured by human standards. Rev A.J. Fowlie of the Almonte Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev Robert Turley of St George's Anglican Church, Clayton, conducted the service at the home. Mr Fowlie officiated at the grave side. The pallbearers were six neighbours: Messrs Archie McArthur, William Philip, Wilbert Cochran, Andrew Stewart, Thomas Erskine and James Steele. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Among the floral tributes were offerings from several organizations including the N.L.A.S., the sessions of the Presbyterian Church, Granite Chapter of the Royal Arch Mason and U.F.W.O.

Andrew married Catherine Emilia Wilson in 1883. Catherine (daughter of Daniel Wilson and Catherine Halpenny) was born on 19 Dec 1856 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Oct 1935 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1935 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1935, Thursday October 31, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs A. Cochran Of Ramsay Passes, At Age of 79 Years
Deceased Took Active Part, In Social and Religious Work
Attended by a host of friends and relatives from this district and more distant points, the funeral of the late Mrs Andrew Cochran was held on Sunday afternoon from the family residence, Seventh concession of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Cochran was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the North Lanark section. Her maiden name was Catherine Wilson and she was born in Lanark Township in 1856, a daughter of the late Catherine and Daniel Wilson. In 1883 she married Andrew Cochran, prominent Ramsay farmer, who survives her. At the time of her death early Saturday morning, Mrs Cochran had reached the advanced age of 79 years. Left to mourn Mrs Cochran, in addition to the husband, are four sons and one daughter, namely, Alex of Ramsay, Wilson of Sudbury, Milton of the homestead, Kenneth of Portland, Oregon, and Isobel, Mrs W.A. Jamieson of Almonte. Another son, Lieut Robert H. Cochran fell in the World War. Three sisters and four brothers also survive. They are Mrs Angus Sutherland and Miss Hattie of Almonte; Mrs Harold Philips of Regina; R.C. Wilson of Toronto; J.W.S. Wilson of Arnprior; Howard Wilson of Lloydminster, Sask., and William Wilson of Clayton. Some idea of the active interest taken by the late Mrs Cochran in the social and religious activities of the district may be gained from the following facts in connection with her long life. A member of the Presbyterian church and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society since 1912, she always took an active part in every organization of the church. She was the first president of the Almonte Branch of the Women's Institute and also organized the branches at Clayton and Antrim. She was a member of the Alexandra Club and an honourary director of the N.L.A.S. for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the home and grave on Sunday afternoon by Rev A.J. Fowlie, pastor of Almonte Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev J.M. Rutherford of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church and Rev Andrew McLauchlin of Trinity United Church. The pallbearers were: Wilbert Cochran, Wm Jamieson, Sylvester Moir, Andrew Stewart, James Steele, and Wm Philip. Among the many floral tributes were those from the Presbyterian Church; Women's Institute; Canadian Legion; Granite Chapter of Royal Arch Mason and Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M. The death of Mrs Cochran is widely regretted breaking as it does another link with the historic past. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to surviving members of the family.

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1938, Monday May 16, The Ottawa Journal, page 14
William R. More Dies in Ramsay Township
ALMONTE, Ont., May 16 - (Special) - William R. More, noted horse-breeder and widely known agriculturist, died on Sunday at the home of his son, Edwin More, of Ramsay township. Mr More was in his 77th year and had been in ill-health for the past 10 months. A son of the late Mr and Mrs James More, Scotch settlers of this district, Mr More made his home on the 7th line of Ramsay and specialized in Clydesdale breeding stock. His home was the meeting place of many horsemen. Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Toop, of Almonte, whom he married 54 years ago; three daughters, Mrs M. Root, California; Mrs F. Girouard, Ottawa, and Mrs Peter Derouchie, Rochester, N.Y.; four sons, Alfred Carberry, Manitoba; William, Alton, Iowa, and Edwin and Cecil, of Ramsay township. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from his late residence to Auld Kirk cemetery

William married Minne Julia Toop in 1883 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Minne (daughter of Frederick Sidney Toop and Rachel Sarah Haynes) was born on 21 Sep 1864 in Wiltshire, England; died on 16 Jan 1950 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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1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Mrs W.R. More
The death occurred on Monday, Jan 16th, of Minnie Julia Toop, widow of the late W.R. More, at the homestead on the 7th line of Ramsay, at the age of 86. Born at Wiltshire, England, in 1864, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick Sidney Toop, she came to Canada with her parents at the age of eight and lived at Cornwall later coming to Almonte. She was married in April, 1883 to the late W.R. More and they resided in Ramsay Township. She leaves four sons and three daughters, Alfred of Carberry, Man.; William of Wood River, Ill.; Edwin and Cecil of Ramsay; Edith, Mrs Root of San Fransciso, Calif.; Ida, Mrs Frank Guerard, Carleton Place; Ethel, Mrs Percy DeRouchie, Meadville, P.A. Three brothers, W.A. Toop, Almonte; Gordon, Carleton Place and Percy, of Edmonton. One son, Welland, and one daughter, Minnie, predeceased her. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths and sprays from the family, Shell Oil Co., Alton, Ill; Light Oil Dept., Alton Ill. The pall-bearers were Welland and Harvey Timmins, Walter More, James McKay, Wilbert McEwen and Harold Miller. Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner conducted the funeral service which was held at the home of her son, Cecil, on Wed., Jan 18th, at 3 p.m. to the Auld Kirk vault for interment in the family plot in the spring

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• Alt. Birth: 4 Mar 1874, South Dumfries, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; as recorded in find a grave record

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William Drynan was the son of William Drynan and Christina Turnbull. He was one of six children. He married Jane Ann Stanley in 1900 in Lanark. They were the parents of nine children.

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lliam Drynan was the son of William Drynan and Christina Turnbull. He was one of six children. He married Jane Ann Stanley in 1900 in Lanark. They were the parents of nine children.

William married Jane Ann "Jean" Stanley on 25 Sep 1900 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Edward Stanley and Susan Elizabeth Whalen) was born on 28 Jul 1874 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 1935 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1935 in Clayton United Church Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jane Ann Stanley was the wife of William Drynan. They were married on Sep.25,1900 in Lanark, Ontario.
To this union were born nine children: Cathelen, Clifford, George Warner, Dean Kenneth, Jessie May, Stanley Desmond, Ellen, James Edgar and William Melvin. She died in 1935 in Clayton at the age of 60 yrs.

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?b?Jane Ann Stanley?/b? was the wife of William Drynan. They were married on Sep.25,1900 in Lanark, Ontario.
To this union were born nine children: Cathelen, Clifford, George Warner, Dean Kenneth, Jessie May, Stanley Desmond, Ellen, James Edgar and William Melvin. She died in 1935 in Clayton at the age of 60 yrs.