Margaret Jane Cowper Thom

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1942, Monday February 9, The Ottawa Journal page 5
Mrs Thos Hamilton Dies at Her Home
Margaret C. Hamilton, widow of Thomas Hamilton, died at her residence, 218 Waverlay street, Saturday. The former Margaret C. Thom, daughter of the late William Thom and Catherine Sinclair, she was born in Almonte, where she was educated. Her husband predeceased her 32 years ago. She attended Chalmers United Church where she was a member of the W.M.S. and Circle No 2 of the Women's Association. She leaves to mourn, two sons, Ross, a member of the R.C.A.F., now stationed at Montreal, and Neilson, of the Pease Foundry Company, Toronto; a daughter, Katie M. Hamilton, of the Pensions Department; two brothers, Findlay Thom, Pembroke, and George M. Thom, of Vancouver, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held in the Chapel of Hulse and Playfair, Limited, 315 McLeod street, today, at 1.30 p.m. conducted by Rev Kenneth Moyer of Chalmers United Church. Interment will be at Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Margaret married Thomas Hamilton on 27 Oct 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Gavin McPherson Hamilton and Margaret J. Neilson) was born in 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 15 Apr 1910 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Katherine May "Katie" Hamilton was born on 16 Aug 1888 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Dec 1968 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Gavin Ross Hamilton was born on 22 Apr 1892 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
3. William Neilson Hamilton was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1970 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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1906, Friday July 6, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Death of Mr. Wm. Thom
After three-quarters of a century spent in Canada, worn out vitality failed to respond to the call of nature and on Monday morning. Mr William Thom, Almonte, laid down the burden of life. As mentioned in last Gazette, he was brought to the hospital in town suffering from severe collapse, and though constant care was given to him, and every effort made to aid nature in the fight against dissolution, the end came as above stated. The deceased was the eldest son of the late John Thom, and was born near Glasgow, Scotland, his parents coming to Canada when he was but four months old. They settled in Beckwith, where about four years were spent afterwards removing to Ramsay, to the farm near Appleton upon which Mr John Thom lived before coming to Almonte to reside. The deceased learned shoemaking with a Mr John Thompson, who lived on Queen street, near where Mr Wm Forgie had his property, and afterwards worked with Mr Thos. Arthurs at Appleton. A few years later he bought a farm in Pakenham township in rear of that of Mr Waddell, and now occupied by his son. Mr J.A. Thom. Here he lived until his wife died some years ago, since then he has spent his time working with friends. To him and Mrs Thom several children were born ? five boys and two girls. The sons are John, in Ramsay; Geo N, in Carleton Place; Finley, Pembroke; Peter A, Smith's Falls; and William, dead. The daughters, Mrs Thos Hamilton, Smith's Falls; and Mrs Jas Flett, Bruce Co. Three brothers ? John, Almonte; James, David, near Brockville and one sister, Mrs James Turner, Ramsay, are still living. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr John Thom, town, to the eighth line cemetery

William married Catherine "Kate" Sinclair about 1856 in Lanark County, Canada West. Catherine was born in 1828 in Scotland; died on 3 Jun 1891 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jun 1891 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1891, Friday June 5, The Almonte Gazette page 8
The Late Mrs Wm Thom
Catherine Sinclair, wife of Mr Wm Thom, Pakenham township, passed to the unseen world on Wednesday, in her 64th year, after a lengthened illness from a lung trouble. Deceased was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret her demise. A large family, with the husband, mourn her loss. The have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, Ramsay.

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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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?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.