Marion Neilson Thom

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Marion married Milo Ferguson in 1920. Milo was born on 25 Sep 1891 in Killarney, Southwestern Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; died on 18 Aug 1983 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Beechmount Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Agnes Elizabeth Neilson on 1 Dec 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Matthew McFarlene Neilson and Emeline Teskey) was born on 6 Jul 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Sep 1942 in New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Municipality, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1907, Friday April 5, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr John Thom
In the death of Mr John Thom on Saturday there passed away one whose figure has been a familiar one in these parts for many years. He was born near Glasgow, Scotland, on August 13th, 1829, and was therefore in his 78th year. His parents came to Canada when he was two years of age and settled in Beckwith, five years later moving to the 12th line of Ramsay, where the deceased lived continuously until December, 1898, when he came of Almonte to live. In December 1854, He married Marion, youngest daughter of the late John Neilson, by whom he had eight children: Agnes, deceased; Margaret M., (Mrs Thos Cavers), Ramsay; Jane deceased; John, on the homestead; Mary A., Almonte; Marion M., deceased; Rev Geo W., Sundridge, Ont., and one died in infancy. In 1883, Mrs Thom died leaving six children to mourn her loss. Mr Thom married a second wife in the person of Marion McKinlay, who died three years ago. The deceased had three brothers; William, deceased; James, Carleton Place, and David, postmaster at Whitehurst, near Brockville; also two sisters: Mary (Mrs Jas Turner), Ramsay; and Margaret, deceased wife of the late Jas Waddell, Pakenham. The late Mr Thom enjoyed rugged health throughout his lifetime until about a year or more ago, when he showed signs of failing strength, and he succumbed on Saturday last, The funeral service on Tuesday was well attended and was conducted by Rev C.H. Daly of St. John's church. The pall-bearers were the nearest family relatives of the deceased, viz., his two brothers, two sons, son-in-law, and brother-in-law. The deceased was a man of uprightness and integrity ? one whose word was his bond. He was for years a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church and was so imbued with the spirit and teaching of that body that his whole life was an exemplication of the principles ...[last line fades out]..there.

Buried:
Section 1 Stone 2131

John THOM Aug 13, 1829 - Mar 30, 1907
Marion NEILSON wife of John THOM died Apr 10, 1883 aged 53 yrs (see also stone 352)
also husband to Marion McKINLEY 1842 - Dec 16, 1903

John married Marion Neilson on 22 Dec 1854 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of John Neilson, Sr. and Agness Wilson) was born on 15 Jan 1831 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 10 Apr 1883 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1883 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1883, Friday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Appleton News
OBIT. ? Mrs John Thom, after a prolonged illness, died on Tuesday morning. Her complaint was that incurable one, consumption. She leaves behind her a family of six, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 352

Marion NEILSON wife of John THOM died Apr 10, 1883 aged 53 yrs
also his daughter Jane died Dec 18, 1883

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Married:
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Almonte, Ontario.

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• Name: Mathew McFarlane Neilson
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Died:
Last Monday Mr Matthew M. Neilson, youngest son of one of the oldest and most respected families in Ramsay, died at his home on the 11th line, at the age of 65. His father, the late Mr John Neilson, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay, coming from Paisley, Scotland. His father ntook up land on the 12th line, and there the late Mr M. Neilson was born and lived until 1881, when he moved to the farm on the 11th line and lived on it till he died. About the year 1872 Mr Neilson purchased a farm from the late Mr Jas Gemmill, having altogether 350 acres. His death is the sixth in a family of four sons and four daughters, the surviving members being Mrs Gavin Hamilton and Mrs William Smith. The late Messrs John and James Neilson were his brothers. His third brother died many years ago in Bellville, where he was a prominent contractor. In the year 1858 he married Emeline Teskey, daughter of the late Mr John Teskey, of Appleton. Mrs Neilson and their three sons and four daughters are all living. The children are John, on the old homestead; George, of the Gemmill farm; Mrs Alexander turner (Annie); Mrs John Thom (Aggie); and Emeline, James and Jennie, on the homeshead. The late Mr Neilson was a man of unblemished character and in his comparatively early death the community has lost one of its best citizens. he was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition, but was more than ordinary intelligent, and took a lively interest in public affairs. For many years he filled the position of school trustee for the Appleton section, and was a member of the Ramsay board of health at the time of his death. The deceased had been ailing for three or four years with a kidney trouble. He was a kind-hearted man, who laboured hard for his children and had the satisfaction of seeing them all well provided for before he died. although death came to Mr Neilson at a comparatively early age, it found him well prepared to face the grim monster, and before dying he called his family to his bedside and expressed the hope to meet them all in the better land. His last words were "remember me." In politics the late Mr Neilson was a pronounced Liberal, and was well posted on the affairs of the country. In religion he was a devout member of the Presbyterian congregation at Appleton, in which he held office for a time as manager. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev G. T. Bayne, of Ashton and Appleton, and the pall-bearers were Messrs D. Dowling, Thos Cavers, Robt Cavers, J. A. Teskey, William Paul, Jas Turner. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

Matthew married Emeline Teskey on 15 Mar 1858 in Lanark County, Canada West. Emeline (daughter of John Teskey and Ann Lowe) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Life Sketch: ; Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
• Name: Emily Teskey
• Name: Emmeline Teskey
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Died:
At the home of her grandson, Mr E. H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away away on Saturday last. the deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J. A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W. on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner; (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R. R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W. K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J. S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs w. H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J. J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was of a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte. The funeral serices on Monday were conducted by the Rev S. G Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

John married Margaret Miller about 1828 in Scotland. Margaret was born on 15 Apr 1810 in New Monkland Parish, Airdre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
?b?Obituary - Margaret Miller?/b?
One by one the early settlers are passing away from this scene of action - those who braved the hardships of pioneer life and carved out homes in the wilderness of Lanark county - leaving behind them names and memories which will Long live in the hearts of those who mourn their departure. On Sunday evening last another old resident was called to her reward in the person of Margaret Miller, relic of the late John Tom, sr., who was in her 89th year. Though she had reached such a great age, her death was somewhat unexpected, as she had been enjoying fairly good health, and only two weeks ago she attended the sacramental services in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Almonte, of which denomination she had been a zealous member for over 60 years, and seldom was her place in the sanctuary vacant when circumstances permitted her being present, until the infirmities of old age prevented her from assembling regularly with God's people. Deceased was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the year 1810, and there spent a good portion of her younger days. In 1832 she, accompanied by her husband and two children, left the land of their birth to seek their fortune in this country, and after living for a time in Ramsey they settled on the 11th line of Beckwith, where they remained for a few years, and in 1837 removed to the farm on the 12th line of Ramsey, where she died. On January the 4th 1841 her husband died suddenly leaving her with six small children (four sons and two daughters) the eldest about 11 years old, but with persevering industry and help of the children and friends she soon earned for herself and family a good, comfortable home, never forgetting her duty to God. The children theretofore mentioned are all living except Margaret (Mrs. James Waddell), of Pakenham, who died some years ago. The others were: John, on the homestead; William, of Pakenham; Mary, (Mrs. James Turner) and James, of Ramsey; And David, of Whitehurst. There are also alive 32 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Our departed friend was a very highly respected resident, and will long be kindly remembered by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the family burying plot on the homestead and was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which deceased was held. The service at the house was conducted by her pastor Rev. E. M. Coleman, of Almonte, assisted by Rev. A. E. Michael of the same town, and Rev. G. T. Bayne, of Ashton. The pallbearers were her four sons.

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

John married Agness Wilson on 29 Apr 1810 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agness was born on 30 May 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 6 May 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 May 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Agnes Wilson
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(Research):Agness is a cousin of David Gilmour according to Carol Bennett's research.

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1877, Friday May 11, The Almonte Gazette page 2
Deaths
At the residence of her son-in-law, Mrs Gavin Hamilton, in the township of Ramsay, on the 8th inst, Agnes Wilson, wife of the late John Neilson, sen, aged 86 years.

1877, May
A Hand-Written Note - In Memoriam
On the 8th of May last ? there passed from this life one of the first settlers in this part of the country, one who will be long lovingly remembered by a wide circle of relatives and friends. We refer to Agnes Wilson, relict of the late John Neilson, Sen., of Ramsay. The departed lady was a native of Paisley, Scotland, from which place she emigrated with her husband and a young family in the year 1820. Shortly after coming to Canada, the family settled in the Township of Ramsay then a wilderness of woods. By hard struggling and untiring perseverance the "bush lot" was soon transformed into a comparatively well cleared farm, with the comforts and conveniences of life coming in slowly but surely. In this home the late Mrs Neilson lived the greater part of her life, brought up a large family, of sons and daughters, and witnessed many happy re-unions of her children and children's children. Possessing many available qualities and living a consistent Christian life, she was deservedly greatly beloved and highly respected. Like the majority of her country-women she took great interest in leading topics of the day, keeping herself well-informed at to the doings of the outside world, so that her conversations was not-only entertaining but highly instructive. She retained her bodily-powers in wonderful vigour until near the last, but it was a source of great sorrow to her relatives that during the last two years of her life, her memory failed her, and that some months before her death the sore trial of a broken leg was added to her afflictions. From that trouble she never recovered. After lingering for a few months, at the ripe age of 86, she passed away to her rest ? "this rest that remaineth for the people of God." She was the mother of George Neilson, Esq, Belleville, whose sudden death was noticed a few weeks ago in this paper. She survived her husband 19 years and is survived by three sons and 3 daughters, 66 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

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• Alt. Birth: 1808, County Limerick, Ireland; As recorded on memorial stone as age 71 at death

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13.
In memory of JOHN TESKEY who departed this life March 28, 1879. Aged 71 yrs.

John married Ann Lowe in 1835 in Canada. Ann (daughter of Samuel Lowe and Elizabeth "Eliza" Baker) was born in 1817 in Ballingarrane, County Limerick, Ireland; died on 18 Oct 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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