William Earl Simpson

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1940, Thursday October 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
Tragic Death Of Ramsay Farmer
Young Man Falls Under Tractor While Operating It Near Home
Friends of Almonte and district were shocked, Thursday evening, Oct 17th, to learn of the tragic death by accident of Mr William Earle Simpson, wellknown young farmer who resided on the Ninth Line of Ramsay. Mr Simpson had been plowing in a field not far from his house and when time came for the evening meal, about five o'clock, Mrs Simpson thought it strange he did not shut off the tractor and come home. She went to investigate and was horrified to find her husband's body under one wheel of the machine. She closed off the engine and sent for neighbours who came to her assistance. No Inquest Necessary The coroner, Dr A.A. Metcalfe, was summoned and he found the victim of the accident had sustained a broken neck. No inquest was considered necessary. It is thought Mr Simpson must have slipped off the platform of the tractor while standing up or leaning forward. In this way he would fall in front of one of the drive wheels. It was a new machine having been purchased about a month ago. A son of the late William McKenzie Simpson and his wife, the late Emma Munro, the young man was born on Feb 6th, 1908 on the homestead where he met his death. He attended Greig's School and the Almonte High School. His mother died in April and his father in July, 1938. He continued to operate the farm very successfully being a good worker and having a thorough understanding of the business. On Oct 18th, 1938, he married the former Jean Aird, a daughter of Rev Wm and Mrs Aird of Almonte. She survives him with one daughter, fourteen months old. There is also a sister, Mrs J. Dequettville of Almonte. Funeral Saturday
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the family residence ninth line of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Wm Aird of Almonte Baptist Church; Rev J.F. Dingman of Carleton Place Baptist Church and Rev A.J. Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, took part in the service at the house, while Rev G.C.R. McQuade of Trinity United Church, Almonte; Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany United Church and Rev Wm Aird officiated at the graveside. The pallbearers were Messrs A.W. Matthews, Wilfred Metcalfe, Roy Rodgers and Melvin Rae. Included in the floral tributes were offerings from the Baptist Church Board of Almonte and from the neighbours. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were the Misses Florence and Jennie Scott of Sault Ste Marie; Mr and Mrs Duncan McIntyre of White Lake; Mr and Mrs Robertson of Waba; Mrs and Mrs A. Scott and Wm Scott of Peterborough and Miss Helen Aird, Reg N. of Boston. The late Mr Simpson was the treasurer, a trustee and deacon of the Almonte Baptist Church. The sympathy of a shocked community goes out to the widow in her hour of great sorrow.

Family/Spouse: Janetta Bounsley Aird. Janetta (daughter of Rev. William Aird and Alice Read) was born on 2 Oct 1912 in Chatham, Harwich Township, Kent County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 May 1984 in Almonte, 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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1938, Thursday July 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr William McKenzie Simpson
Largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral of William McKenzie Simpson, well known Ramsay township farmer, was held Saturday afternoon from his residence, 9th line of Ramsay, at two o'clock with interment being made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist church, conducted impressive funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs Lloyd Watson, John Simpson, Alton Matthews, Wilfred Metcalfe, Wesley Rae, and Herbert Simpson. Numerous floral tributes were in evidence. The late Mr Simpson had been in poor health for some years and passed away Thursday evening. Born 70 years ago on the 11th line of Ramsay, the son of William Simpson and his wife, Mary Forgie, deceased had lived all his life in Ramsay township. Some 38 years ago he was married to Emma Blythe Munro, who predeceased him seven years ago. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs John DeQuetteville of Almonte, and Earl at home; also left to mourn his loss are six sisters and two brothers, namely, Mrs William Scott of Sault Ste Marie; Misses Bella and Martha Simpson, Almonte; Mrs John Metcalfe, Toronto; Mrs Alex Scott, of Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Marion Dodds of Tisdale, Sask; Herbert Simpson of Almonte, and John Simpson of Ramsay. Another brother, Charles, is dead.

William married Emma Blythe MunroLanark County, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of John Munro and Janet "Jessie" Fraser) was born in Feb 1875 in Manotick Station, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Mar 1931 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Apr 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1931, Friday April 10, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Wm M. Simpson
The sudden passing of Mr Wm Simpson on Tuesday, March 31, will be noted with regret by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the district in which she lived. She was in her 56th year. The deceased was Emma Blythe Munro, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Munro, and was born at Manotick, coming to Almonte while quite a young girl. She was married to Mr William M. Simpson and for over 30 years she has lived on the ninth line of Ramsay, where by her kindly disposition and many noble qualities, she won for herself and her family a wide circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Olive, and one son Earl, (one daughter Laura Blythe, predeceased her 21 years ago), five sisters: Maggie (Mrs J.C. Rosewear), Mary (Mrs Fred Allport), of Cobourg; Jean (Mrs Alex Calder) Elkhart, Man.; Katie (Mrs Wm Templeman) Smiths Falls; Jessie (Mrs J.W. Love) Winnipeg. One sister Annie (Mrs A.J. Cambell) of Calgary predeceased her 12 years ago. The funeral on Friday, April the 3rd to the Auld Kirk Cemetery was largely attended. The pallbearers being Messrs George Neilson, J.D. Scott, L.C. Watson, Wesley Rae, Nelson Proctor and Wilfred Metcalfe. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church, assisted by Rev J.M. Rutherford of Reformed Presbyterian, and Mr Hart, returned missionary. Her favourite hymns being sung, "Rock of Ages," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "When My Life Work is Ended" taken from Song and Solos hymnal. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs J.C. Rosewear, Mr Fred Allport of Coburg; Mr and Mrs Wm Templeman and daughter of Smiths Falls; Mrs Richard Munro, Waba; Mr and Mrs Wm Scott and Miss Florence Scott of Sault Ste Marie; Mrs J.F. Keller, Toronto; Mr and Mrs Keyworth Howard, Beachburg; Mr and Mrs J. Fraser, Mrs C. Miller, Mr and Mrs A. Moodie, and son and daughter of Perth; Mrs Charles Simpson and two daughters; Mrs D. McIntyre; Mrs R. Robertson, Mr and Mrs Hugh Metcalfe, Mrs G. Parker of Arnprior; Mr and Mrs J.D. Scott of White Lake; all of whom together with friends and neighbours paid tribute to a long and useful life of the departed. The floral tributes received by the family were very beautiful.

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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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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.

John married Janet "Jessie" Fraser on 21 Aug 1858 in Lanark County, Canada West. Janet (daughter of Archibald Fraser and Mary Halliday) was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 26 Jul 1924 in Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Aug 1924 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was a daughter of Archibald Fraser and Mary Halliday.

Survived by brother Dr. William Fraser, California and six daughters: Mrs. C. J. Rosevear, Mrs. F.D. Allport and Mrs. W.T. Templeman, Cobourg; Mrs. Alex Calder, Eckhardt, Minnesota; Mrs. J. (Jessie) Love, Winnipeg, Man.; and Mrs. W. M. Simpson, Ramsay. Annie, Mrs. A.G. Campbell, died in Calgary five years ago.

Information compiled from: Perth Courier, August 15, 1924; St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church birth record, Perth, Ontario

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The death of Mrs Munro took place at the home of her daughter, Mrs F.D. Allport, University Ave., Cobourg, on Saturday last after an illness of five weeks though she had been in failing health since last March. Deceased was born in Perth eighty-two years ago, her maiden name being Jessie Fraser. The late Mrs Munro lived in Almonte for the greater part of her life. She was well and favourably known and a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. She spent the last five years with her daughters.

She is survived by one brother, Dr Wm Fraser of California and six daughters, Mrs J.C. Rosevear, Mrs F.D. Allport, and Mrs W.T. Templeman of Cobourg, Mrs Alex Calder of Echhart, Manitoba, Mrs J. Love of Winnipeg and Mrs W.M. Simpson of Ramsay. Annie, Mrs A.G. Campbell died in Calgary five years ago.

There was a short funeral service held at the home of Mrs Allport on Sunday evening at Cobourg by the Rev Mr Bremner of the Presbyterian Church and Rev Mr Norton of the Baptist Church and the remains were brought to Almonte on Monday. The funeral was held from Mr H.O. Simpson's Union St., Rev J.D. McCrae, Rev J.T.E. Blanchard and Rev V.G. Collins taking part. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery.

Source: The Almonte Gazette, Friday, August 8, 1924, page 3

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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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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Archibald married Mary Halliday. Mary was born on 10 May 1810 in Scotland; died in 1904; was buried in Perth Pioneer Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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b. Scotland 8 May 1810 to John Halliday & Margaret Johnstone
m. Archibald Fraser had 3 children d.1904
Parents:
John Halliday 1778 - 1870
Margaret Johnstone 1782 - 1860

m. Archibald Fraser 1806 - 1846
Children
James Fraser 1828 - 1910
Margaret Fraser 1830 - 1910 #46351034 m. John Scott 1829-1895 #45397479
Ann Wilson Fraiser/Fraser