Andrew Caskey

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Notes:

Listed on marriage record as born in Renfrew, occupation: Publisher and Editor.

Andrew married Lillian Scrimgeour on 21 Apr 1900 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of Walter Scrimgeour and Christina McKenzie, daughter of Walter Edmund Scrimgeour and Christina McKenzie) was born on 13 Apr 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Oct 1928 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Oct 1928 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Allen Scrimgeour Caskey was born on 24 Dec 1904 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 2001 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Andrew married Maud Matilda Sherman on 28 Jun 1933 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Maud was born on 16 Dec 1893; died on 24 Apr 1944 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in St. John's Anglican Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

(Research):George Caskey notes: the church records have been recopied and the dates of 3 entries omitted - closest date range - between Sept 1 and Dec 15 1871. Robert Caskey, older brother of James was best man, d. 23 Feb 1906 at age 59.
James with brothers moved to Sandpoint (address on marriage certificate) - a lumbering center. It is anticipated that the Caskey men were engaged in lumbering.

Irish descent, lived on 9th line, Ramsay Twp.
School teacher, clerk of the Twp of Ramsay 1903, bookkeeper for 3 cheese factories in Ramsay Township. Known for his excellent penmanship.
Caskey boys moved to Winnipeg in 1902 and worked in printing and capentering. James, with daughters Margaret and Agnes to Winnipeg in 1903, Jane Elizabeth remained behind with mother and continued to maintain the records for the 3 creameries. He returned to Almonte and in 1904 his wife and 'Jennie' moved to Winnipeg. He worked as a carpenter until his sudden death in1906.
The family lived on Manitoba Ave. near Main St. in N. Winnipeg.

Built a house at 312 Perth St. Almonte, about 1875.

James married Elizabeth Agnes Duncan on 5 Oct 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Duncan and Margaret Lockhart) was born on 16 Nov 1845 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1941 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1941 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Eliza Duncan
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Lived in Almonte, Ontario

In Winnipeg MB in 1941 when her brother Wm. J. Duncan died.

Occupation on 1871 census as dressmaker living in Almonte with sister Agnes also listed as a dressmaker.
Likely living and working with their spinster aunt, 50 year old Agnes Duncan in Almonte. Agnes born 1818 in Scotland and died in Almonte in 1877.

Birth:
Discrepency in Manitoba Death index 16 Nov 1846 current entry is 16 Nov 1845

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Died:
?b?MRS. ELIZABETH CASKEY?/b?
Mrs. Elizabeth (Duncan) Caskey, a resident of Winnipeg for 36 years, died Sunday In her 95th year. She was the widow of James Caskey, who died In 1907 and had resided with her daughters, Mrs. J. Coulter, of 1057 Logan Ave.
Born in 1846 in Almonte, Ont., Mrs. Caskey came west In 1905. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Coulter; Mrs. A. Taylor, Dryden. Ont., and Mrs. O. C. Feetham, Winnipeg; four sons: Andrew and James, Winnipeg; John, Bateman, Sask., and Robert, Kincaid. Sask.; also 26 grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. in Mordue's funeral chapel, with burial In the family plot in Elmwood cemetery. Dr. G. A. Woodside will officiate.

Buried:
Plot: 14A-G0101

Notes:

Married:
Married by Rev. J. Gordon, in Church of Scotland, Almonte
Witness: Robert Caskey, brother, Sand Point.

Name: Eliza Duncan
Age: 25
Birth Year: 1846
Birth Place: Ramsey, Ontario
Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1871
Marriage Place: Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father: Robert Duncan
Mother: Margaret Duncan
Spouse: James Caskey

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Notes:

George Caskey: Family emigrated in 1845;
Andrew died age 49
Third son born at Newton, Limavady, Londonderry, Ireland in 1843.

Auld Kirk: native of Londonderry Ireland

Buried:
Plots B60 to B89 Stone 250 pg 14

Andrew CASKEY a native of Londonderry Ireland died Dec 7, 1879 age 44 (74) yrs. Incorrectly recorded if he died at 44 years of age his death date should be 7 Dec 1849. This should be correct as he does not show up in the 1861 Census with his family.

Also his son Robert died Jan 15, 1872 age 31 yrs

Andrew married Jane Smith in 1837 in Newtown Limavady, Drumachose, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Jane was born in 1815 in Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died on 21 Apr 1904 in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1904 in Old Protestant Cemetery, Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

(Research):7 children, James and Robert & others
Jane's husband Andrew must have died before 1861 as Jane is listed as a widow on 1861 Census. Occupation Milner

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Notes:

Birth:
Christening:
Register of Births and Baptisms, Paisley Museum

Came to Canada from Scotland in 1821 with his parents.

In religion he was an ardent Presbyterian, in politics a Reformer. He never sought office but enjoyed the respect of a host of neighbours and acquaintances.

" One of the districts more substantial citizens. He lived quietly and industriously and never sought public office."

(Research): Robert Duncan member of Free Church

Crown Patent: SW 1/2 L 9 C 11, 19 Jan 1864.

(Medical):attending physician: Dr. Burns.
Informant: Wm. J. Duncan of Ramsay Township, farmer.
Registrar: Jas Caskey, Ramsay Township

Birth:
Register of Births and Baptisms, Paisley Museum
SurnameDUNCAN
ForenameROBERT
Parents/ Other DetailsROBERT DUNCAN/AGNES GIFFERD FR79 (FR79)
GenderM
Date24/03/1809
Parish Number573/3
Ref40 133
ParishPaisley Burgh or Low

ScotlandsPeople

Christened:
DUNCAN
ROBERT
ROBERT DUNCAN/AGNES GIFFERD FR79 (FR79)
M
24/03/1809
573/3
40 133
Paisley Burgh or Low

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1893, Friday March 31 Stone 698
The Almonte Gazette page 4

Another Old Settler at Rest
Again it becomes our duty to chronicle the demise of one of the hardy pioneers of this section - one who had his share of hardships incident to the vicissitudinary period in which this county was first settled - in the person of Mr Robert Duncan, of Ramsay, who passed away on Tuesday morning last, in his 86th year. His death was sudden, He arose as ussual, ate a hearty breakfast and died half an hour later, from heart failure it is suposed. For the last eight or ten years Mr Duncan had been subject to occasional weak spells; prior to that time he always enjoyed vigorous health. Deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland in January 1808. He came to Canada with his parents in 1821. They settled the same year on the 11th line of Ramsay, in which deceased lived continuously till his death., a period of over seventy years. Mr Duncan was twice married - first to Margaret Lockhart, by whom he had two children, Mrs James Caskey, of this town, and Mrs James Stirton, of Seatle, Washington and by his second wife Eliza McLinton, who survives him, seven children, all of whom are living, viz: Robert, David and Margaret, in Manitoba; James of Arnprior; Alex, in Detroit; William and Mary, on the homestead. In religion deceased was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. He was a man of unswerving integrity, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbours and acquaintances; and a host of friends will receive the anouncement of his death with sincere sorrow. The remains will be interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon

Buried:
Plots C97 to C108 Stone #698
Robert Duncan Mar 28 1893 85 yrs. His wife Eliza McLinton Sep 3, 1908 84 years
George A Duncan infant son to Wm. & Mina Duncan
William J, Duncan 1857 - 1941. His wife Mina Simpson July 15, 1935 65 yrs.

Robert married Margaret Lockhart in 1843 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Margaret (daughter of William Lockhart and Elizabeth Barr) was born on 1 Aug 1824 in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; was christened in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; died in 1848 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Lockart
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Notes:

from LCGS site - Paisley Townhead Society List 1820 - indicates Robert, age 36 born in Bute, Agnes, his wife age 34,born in Paisley, he was a weaver, current residence Paisley, ages of male children 1 1/2, 7, 9, 11; Female children 4, 5, 16. Accompanied by 2 males +12; 1 male -12; 4 females -12. (This info may have been originally recorded incorrectly.)


Photocopy of Marriage Register, was found in Paisley Museum

Verbal history suggests that there were twins born in Canada who did not survive and who were buried under an oak tree in the field behind the barn on lot 10 Con 11 Ramsay Twp.

In 1843 report Robert had paid 74 farthings eight shillings and 10 pence and his lot was described as 'middling lot, a good deal of rock'.

(Research):Earl of Buckinghamshire, Captain Johnston, the Master, Greenock to Quebec, 29 Apr 1821

Lanarkshire Society
James Gilmour (6 persons)
William Miller (1)
William Gilmour (1)

Paisley Townhead Society
Robert Duncan (9)
John Armour (4)
Alexander Duncan (8)

Parkhead (Paisley) Society
John Burns (3)

Crown Patent: W 1/2 L10 C11, 23 June 1837

Christened:
October 1778
Robert son of Robert Duncan, seaman in Breckock and Jean Kerr was born the 16th and baptized the 18th.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Robert married Agnes Gifford on 27 Jun 1803 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson) was born on 12 Jan 1784 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jan 1784 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Jun 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Agnes Gilfford
• Name: Agness Gifford
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Notes:

It is verbal history but no records exist of twins being born to Robert and Agnes, some time between 1822 - 1824, as their first children born in Canada. But they died in infancy and were buried on the farm under an oak tree

Christened:
January 1784
Gifford, Agnas lawful daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson born 12th and baptised 15th,

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Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Notes:

Married:
27th of June 1803
Duncan
Robert Duncan & Agnes Gilfford both in this parish.

Alternate marriage date record of 11 Jun 1803.

Agnes Gifford,s last name is spelled Gilfford on their Scotland marriage record.

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Notes:

Though William was not a Society settler, his brother John was part of the Lesmahagow Society which travelled to Canada on the Earl of Buckinghamshire and settled in Ramsay Township together with John Fumerton and Mary Frew.

Carol Bennett (1991) The Lanark Society Settlers. Published by Juniper Books, Renfrew, Ontario

William married Elizabeth Barr on 30 Jan 1819 in Dalyr, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Barr and Jean Howie) was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Elisabeth Barr
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