Gavin Ross Hamilton

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• Name: Ross Hamilton

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1910, Friday April 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Thos Hamilton
The mortal remains of Thos Hamilton of Smiths Falls, who resided here some twenty years ago, arrived last Saturday for interment in the 8th line cemetery. The Smiths Fall News, speaking of his death, says: "The death occurred at his home on Abel street at 2.30 this morning of Mr Thomas Hamilton, after an illness dating from January last. The deceased had been a suffer from heart trouble and for the past six of seven weeks had been confined to his room. The late Mr Hamilton was born in the township of Ramsay in 1856 and was thus in his 54th year. He resided there almost continuously until a little over twenty years ago, when he removed to Smiths Falls, where he has since resided. Twenty-two years ago he was married to Margaret Thom, who, besides their three children survives him. The children are Miss Katie and Messrs Ross and Neilson, all residing at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs Sutherland of Ramsay and Mrs Duncan, Pilot Mound, Man. The late Mr Hamilton was a man who was very highly respected by all who knew him. He was of a retiring disposition and while not taking any part in public affairs devoted himself most closely to his family." The Record says: "He was an honourable, upright citizen, and was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a skilled carpenter by trade and was a valued employee of the Frost & Wood Company. Mr Hamilton was 54 years of age. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one daughter Miss Katie, stenographer in H.A. Lavell's law office, and two sons, Ross, of the Frost & Wood office, and Neilson. The deceased was a member of Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F. Almonte, and of Garnet Lodge, A.O.U.W., Smiths Falls.

Thomas married Margaret Jane Cowper Thom on 27 Oct 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Thom and Catherine "Kate" Sinclair) was born in 1857 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 Feb 1942 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

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• Name: Garvin Hamilton
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1903, Friday April 3, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mr Gavin Hamilton Dead
One of Ramsay Township's Earliest Settlers and Most Useful Residents Called Away
The news on Monday morning of the death of Mr Gavin Hamilton, of Ramsay, came as a shock to his many friends. For some time he had not been enjoying robust health, but until a few weeks before his death he was able to be about and to attend to light duties around his home. On Sunday afternoon he was bright and cheerful, and chatted pleasantly with his brother, Mr Duncan Hamilton, and others who had called to see him, but before another morning had dawned the silver cord was loosed, and his spirit had taken its flight to Him who gave it. The deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland, and was the eldest son of a family of eight children. These are Dr John Hamilton, of Pompeii, Mich; Margaret (Mrs Frank Hall, Appleton), who died very suddenly some years ago; Martha (Mrs Robt Leishman), in Almonte; Thomas, in Huntley; Douglas, in Michigan; Ellen (Mrs John McCallum), Colorado, and Duncan, in Almonte. When about fifteen years of age he with his mother and brothers and sisters came to Canada to join his father who had come out a couple of years before, and being the eldest of the children upon him fell the duty of sharing with his mother the responsibilities of the journey. The family lived for a few years in Carleton Place, where his father, who was a tanner, followed his trade. He then went to Pakenham, where he continued in the same business, the family removing to Huntley township, and from that time forward following the business of farming. Mr Gavin Hamilton took up the same occupation, and went on to the farm upon which he spent the remainder of his life in 1855, in which year he married Margaret Neilson. To them a family of six children were born, one of whom died in infancy, and another, John, died about seven years ago. Those living are Thomas in Smith's Falls; James C., at Moose Jaw, N.W.T.; Mrs Robt Duncan, at Pilot Mound, and Marion at home. Mrs Hamilton and Mrs John Hamilton also survive. In his young days, Mr Hamilton did not have an opportunity of acquiring an education, as he never went to a day school and only attended a night school until he was eight years of age, after which he had to go to work. But what was lacking in that respect was made up for in his intelligence and good natural ability. He, early in life, began to take an interest in both municipal and political matters, and was widely read and well versed in the affairs not only of his own community and county, out of the country at large. He was appointed assessor of Ramsay in 1871, which office he held for nine years. In 1880 he resigned the assessorship and was elected to the council, and one year later he was chosen reeve, and for sixteen years served the township in that capacity. In 1887, the first year in which county councillors were elected to that office, Mr Hamilton was one of those chosen to represent Galbraith division, and was returned at each succeeding election until this year, when he sustained his first defeat in thirty-two year, and on that occasion his defeat was the result of overconfidence on the part of his friends In 1883 Mr Hamilton was elected warden of the county and discharged the duties of that office with his usual efficiency and with satisfaction to all concerned. While in the county council he was a member of the most important committees, and there, probably his best work was done, his sterling good sense and practical knowledge of details of county council matters being brought to bear with most beneficial results. The deceased was a Liberal in politics, and on more than one occasion his name was mentioned in connection with the candidature of North Lanark, but that was an honour he persistently declined. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and was for many years a much respected member of the session of St Andrew's church. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was attended by a large number who gathered to pay last tribute of respect to one whom in his lifetime they had esteemed and honoured. The pallbearers were chosen from among those with whom he had sat in county council. They were: Messrs Pattie and Cram, Carleton Place; Mrs W.J. Rintoul, Darling; and Messrs A.M. Grieg, and Geo W. Willoughy, Almonte, and Mr Adam Johnston, Ramsay, who acted in Mr C.H. Ferguson's place, he having been unavoidably prevented from attending. It is needless to say that the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones, for no good man can go from any community without being missed, not only by his own family and friends, but the wider circle who have been helped by his life or benefited by his usefulness.

Gavin married Margaret J. Neilson on 18 Aug 1855 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Margaret (daughter of John Neilson, Sr. and Agness Wilson) was born on 4 Jul 1823 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Aug 1904 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Aug 1904 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Neilson
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1904, Friday August 26, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Gavin Hamilton
After a short illness, Mrs Margaret Hamilton, widow of the late Gavin Hamilton, laid down the burden of this life, and event which terminated a long and useful existence. The deceased was a daughter of the late John Neilson, and was born in Ramsay over eighty-one years ago, and was one of a family of four sons and four daughters. Her brother's were John, George, James and Matthew Neilson, and her sisters, Mrs Wm Lang, Mrs Wm Smiths and Mrs John Thom. The deceased was married to Mrs Thos Lang who died not long afterwards and later on she married Mr Garvin Hamilton. Hers is the third death in the family within a short time, Mr Hamilton having died the end of March of last year and her son, James C. at Moosejaw, a few months ago. The late Mrs Hamilton was a woman much loved and respected -- a woman whose life was an unremitting testimony to her faith in the living principals of Christianity with which she identified herself in the days of childhood and consistently espoused throughout her long life. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was attended by many who were desirous of showing their respect for her memory.

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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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Thomas married Helen McPherson on 31 Jul 1828 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Helen was born on 28 Dec 1809 in Inverkip, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1844 in Died at sea on voyage to Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ellen McPherson
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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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.

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.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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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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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.