Edward John Houston

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Died:
1935, Wednesday April 3, The Carleton Place Herald front page
Edward John Houston of Almonte
The death occurred Monday morning, of Edward John Houston, aged 79 years. he was born in Almonte, a son of the late Isabel Harrison and Robert Houston. Early in life he learned the bricklaying trade which he followed until passing years forced him to retire from active work. Mr Houston worked on most of the brick building erected in Almonte during the active period of his life, including the Penman plant on Mill street. Mr Houston married Mary Trail of Darling, who passed away some years ago. For many years he lived with his son James Houston, and following his death, two years ago, continued to live at the home of his daughter-in-law. he is survived by William of Carleton Place, and Mrs William Lockhart (Jean) of Almonte. Two sons James and Edward jr., predeceased him, the latter falling in the World War. There are also two brothers, Thomas of Arnprior, and William of Almonte. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock services being conducted at the home and the grave by Rev. A. McLauchlin. Pallbearers were Harry, Alex., Charles and George Houston.

Edward married Mary Trail in 1878. Mary was born in 1858 in Darling Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 14 May 1907 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jean "Jennie" Houston was born in 1884 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Dec 1956 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.