John Henry Simpson

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1940, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Another well-known and highly regarded resident of this community passed away at his home on the 9th line of Ramsay, in his 70th year, in the person of John H. Simpson. Mr Simpson had not enjoyed good health for the past year but was only seriously ill for two weeks. He was a son of the late William Simpson and his wife Ann Forgie and was born on the 11th line of Ramsay. Forty years ago he was married to Miss Margaret Anne Lowe of Galetta, who survives. Also left to mourn are two sons, Bert Simpson of Carleton Place, and Graham at home, and one daughter Myrtle, Mrs A.J. Milligan of Goderich. Five sisters and one brother also survive, Misses Martha and Bell and Mr Herbert Simpson of Almonte, Mrs Lizzie Metcalfe, Toronto; Mrs Annie Scott, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs Marion Dodds, Tisdale, Sask. Mr Simpson was a valued member of Almonte Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, choir leader and as a member of the Trustees Board. The funeral which was largely attended, was held at 2 p.m. from his late residence. Rev Wm Aird presided, assisted by Rev A.C. Dixon of Toronto and Rev A.J. Milligan of Goderich. The pallbearers were two sons, Bert and Graham, two nephews Earl Simpson and Hugh Metcalfe and Mr John Ryan and Mr Herbert Simpson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Among those who attended from a distance were two nieces, Misses Florence and Jean Scott of Sault Ste Marie and other relatives from Ottawa.

John married Margaret Ann Lowe on 7 Feb 1900. Margaret (daughter of James Lowe and Mary Hyndman) was born on 5 Jan 1874 in Dunrobin, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 May 1961 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles Herbert "Bert" Simpson was born on 2 Jul 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Jan 1967 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Myrtle Violet Isabel Simpson was born on 3 Sep 1904 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
3. John Graham Simpson was born on 28 Nov 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1976 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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1914, Friday, March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
DEATH'S HARVEST
Mr Wm Simpson
Death claimed another old resident of Ramsay on Wednesday, March 11th, in the person of Mr William Simpson, whose home for quite a few years had been on the ninth line, near Almonte, Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was a son of the late Charles Simpson of Dundee, Scotland, and was born in Lanark County, near Perth. He was one of a family of five, all of whom are deceased, Charles, James, John, Margaret (Mrs McGillivray), and now the subject of this notice. Deceased was married to Ann Forgie, daughter of the late Graham Forgie,and sister of James Forgie of Almonte, over fifty-nine years ago, and to them thirteen children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Charles, near White Lake; Mrs Alex and Mrs William J. Scott, at Sault Ste Marie; Mrs J.W. Neilson of Ramsay; Mrs John B. Dodds in the west, at Hudson Bay Junction, Sask; Mrs John Metcalfe, William and John in Ramsay; and Misses Martha, Bella and Herbert O., at home. The deceased was a man of a quiet disposition, posses of a kindly heart and few, if any, ever were turned away who came to him for help. He was a man whose word was his bond, and who loved honesty in all things. He never entered into public affairs although many times pressed to do so. He believed in attending to home life first. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. The funeral take place on Friday, 13th, at 2.30 p.m., from his late residence, ninth line, to the eighth line cemetery vault.

William married Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie in 1854 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Graham Forgie and Ann Norris Gemmill) was born on 18 May 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 30 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ann weir Forgie
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1911, Friday February 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Wm Simpson
Death claimed another old resident of Ramsay on Monday last in the person of Mrs Wm Simpson, whose home for quite a few years has been on the ninth line, near Almonte. Deceased had not enjoyed robust health for some time, and when she was seized with pneumonia just a week before her death she lacked the necessary vitality to combat the disease. Deceased was a daughter of the late Graham Forgie, and was born in Lanark township a few miles from Lanark village, one of a family of twelve, six of whom are still living. These are Messrs Gilbert and James of Almonte, Mrs John Simpson in Winnipeg, David in Cleveland, Robert in Ottawa and Henry in Toronto. Those who are dead are John, William, Mrs Campbell, Thomas and Andrew, and now the subject of this notice. Deceased was married to Mr Wm Simpson over fifty-five years, and to them twelve children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Chas, at White Lake; Mrs Alex Scott and Mrs W.J. Scott, at Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Dodds in the west; Mrs John Metcalf, William and John in Ramsay; and Misses Martha, Belle and Herb at home. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbours. The deceased was a woman of a quiet disposition, but possessed of kindly heart which made her a welcome sympathetic visitor where trouble was until failing health prevented such ministrations. She was a member of St John's church, but has been unable to attend the services for some time, but enjoyed such ministrations as her pastor could impart. Her life was one of simplicity, and was lived in a clear hope of the home beyond.

1911, Friday February 10, The Almonte Gazette front page
LOCAL NEWS
? In the obituary of Mrs Wm Simpson in last week's Gazette the name of Mrs John W. Neilson of the eleventh line of Ramsay, who is a daughter of the deceased was overlooked.

Charles married Agnes Bowie in Jun 1819 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agnes was born on 1 Sep 1792 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened in 6 Sep in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1871 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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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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1881, Friday November 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 3
Almonte And District News
SUDDEN DEATH ? An old and well known resident, Mr Graham Forgie, of Ramsay, and father of Messrs, Forgie bros, of Almonte and Ramsay, died at his son's residence on Wednesday morning last. The old gentleman ate his breakfast as usual and was left in the house all right by his son, who was only out of the house for a few moments and on returning found the father dead. This was the third paralytic stroke from which he had suffered.

Graham married Ann Norris Gemmill on 18 Apr 1826 in Scotland. Ann (daughter of John Gemmill and Ann Weir) was born on 18 Apr 1807 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 8 Jan 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 11 Jan 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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1878, Friday January 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on Jan 8th, 1878, Ann Gemmill wife of Mr Graham Forgie, aged 70 years.
The funeral will take place on Friday, 11th, inst., at 1:30 p.m. from her late residence to the 8th Line Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Gilbert married Martha Beattie in 11 Mar1795 in Govan Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Martha (daughter of Robert Pait Beattie and Jane Shirrylaw) was born on 21 Apr 1767 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in 1810 in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Martha Beattie Pait
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Sacred to the memory of John Gemmill of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, who settled in this township in the year 1821 and died October 16, 1847, aged 73 years.

Also of Ann Weir, his wife, who died Mar 16, 1848, aged 66 years.

This stone is erected by their sons John and David as a token of respect to the memory of their revered parents.

"The righteous shall be in ever lasting remembrance" Psalms. cxii v 6.

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Sacred to the memory of John Gemmill of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, who settled in this township in the year 1821 and died October 16, 1847, aged 73 years.

Also of Ann Weir, his wife, who died Mar 16, 1848, aged 66 years.

This stone is erected by their sons John and David as a token of respect to the memory of their revered parents.

"The righteous shall be in ever lasting remembrance" Psalms. cxii v 6.

John married Ann Weir on 2 Apr 1799 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. Ann was born on 4 Aug 1781 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; died on 16 Mar 1848 in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1848 in Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sacred to the memory of John Gemmill of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, who settled in this township in the year 1821 and died October 16, 1847, aged 73 years.

Also of Ann Weir, his wife, who died Mar 16, 1848, aged 66 years.

This stone is erected by their sons John and David as a token of respect to the memory of their revered parents.

"The righteous shall be in ever lasting remembrance" Psalms. cxii v 6.

Buried:
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Sacred to the memory of John Gemmill of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, who settled in this township in the year 1821 and died October 16, 1847, aged 73 years.

Also of Ann Weir, his wife, who died Mar 16, 1848, aged 66 years.

This stone is erected by their sons John and David as a token of respect to the memory of their revered parents.

"The righteous shall be in ever lasting remembrance" Psalms. cxii v 6.