John Alexander "Jack" Arthur

Family/Spouse: Vennita Currie. Vennita (daughter of John Keating "Jack" Currie and Mary Ellen Munro) was born on 6 May 1922 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 2011 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Feb 2011 in Clayton United Church Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Glenn Athur
2. Marilyn Kathleen "Mags" Arthur was born on 3 Jun 1947 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 2008 in New Liskeard, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Mar 2008 in New Liskeard, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: John Orval Arthur
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1971, Thursday May 13,The Almonte Gazette, page 3

?b?Oral Arthur?/b?
The death of Mr Oral Arthur occurred at Almonte in the General Hospital, Saturday, April 10, 1971. He was 77. Born on February 9, 1894, he was a son of the late John Arthur and his wife, the late Jessie Stewart. He was married to Kathleen Anderson on September 29, 1921, who predeceased him February 7, 1966. Surviving are two sons, Jack of Almonte and Donald of Pakenham and five grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs Jack McGill (Margaret), Pakenham; Mrs Frank Rose (Kathleen), Perth, and Mrs Robert McPhail (Jean), Almonte. He received his education at Blakeney school. He was a member of the Masonic Order, receiving his 50 year membership pin in February. The funeral was held at the Kerry Funeral Home on Sunday, April 11, 1971, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev Robert McCrea officiating, Entombment at Auld Kirk Cemetery Vault, with interment in the spring. The pallbearers were John Currie, Weldon Timmons, Melville Royce, John Gorman, Sam Arthur and Jack McPhail.

John married Kathleen Helen Anderson on 29 Sep 1921 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen (daughter of Alexander "Alex" Anderson and Mary McFarlane) was born on 25 Aug 1893 in Bennie's Corners, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Feb 1966 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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• Name: Kathleen Helen Anderson
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1966, Thursday February 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 3
HELEN KATHLEEN ARTHUR - The death occurred in the Drynan Rest Home on February 7, 1966, of Helen Kathleen Arthur, in her 73rd year. Born at Bennies Corners, Aug. 25, 1893, she was a daughter of the late Alex Anderson and his wife, Mary McFarlane. On September 29, 1921, she married John Oral Arthur of Blakeney, where she lived until retiring to Almonte in October, 1947. She resided there until her death. She was a devout member of the United Church. Left to mourn besides her husband are two sons, Jack of Almonte, Donald, Pakenham, one sister, Elizabeth, Almonte. One brother, Robert is predeceased. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home and interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Skoutajan officiated. The pallbearers were George Arthur, George Robertson, Hubert Young, John Gorman, John Currie, Jack McPhail. The many beautiful floral tributes were an expression of the esteem in which she was held.

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In Memory Of,
John Arthur,
died Oct 12, 1910, aged 51 years.
A Native of Antrim Ireland.

His wife, Jessie Stewart,
died Jan 6, 1948, aged 84 yrs

John married Jessie Stewart in 1888. Jessie (daughter of John Stewart and Margaret Morrison) was born on 11 Feb 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jan 1948 in Pakenham 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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Suggested edit: 1948, Thursday January 8,The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Mrs John Arthur
The funeral of the late Mrs John Arthur was held this Thursday afternoon from the home of her son, Oral, Ottawa Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Arthur died at the home of her daughter, Mrs John McGill on Tuesday following a period of failing health. She was in her 84th year. Mr Arthur was the former Jessie Stewart and was born on the Stewart homestead, 10th line of Ramsay, a daughter of the late John Stewart and his wife Margaret Morrison. In 1888 she married John Arthur and the couple occupied the farm on the 11th line until 1910 when Mr Arthur passed away. She leaves one son, John Oral and three daughters, namely, Mrs John McGill (Margaret) Pakenham; Mrs Frank Rose (Kathleen) Perth and Mrs Robt McPhail (Jean) Ramsay. There are also two brothers George and William of Ramsay. Four brothers and two sisters predeceased her ? John, James, Charles, Archie, Katharine and Margaret, Mrs Geo Murphy. There are also, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs Arthur was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Blakeney until union after which she continued as a member of the United Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home and the cemetery by Rev H.L. Morrison, pastor of Trinity and Blakeney charges. The pallbearers were Dr Edgar Murphy of Cobden; Charles Stewart, Perth; Wilbert Whaley, Athens; James Bingham, George Arthur and O.A. McPhail. Mrs Arthur was highly regarded in the community where she lived all her life. She was charitable and kindly and took an interest in activities of the church organizations and in social work until advancing years made this impossible. She was a member of a fine generation that has all but passed away.

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• Name: Alex Anderson
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1895, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
At Bennie's Corners, April 23rd, Alexander Anderson, aged 39 years

1895, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late Alex Anderson
Mr Alexander Anderson, the well-known young farmer of Bennie's Corners, died on Tuesday morning last, at the early age of 39 years. The news came as a shock to most people in town, as few knew he was seriously ill, and the announcement caused sorrow on all sides. Mr Anderson being esteemed by all who knew him. Ten or Twelve days ago deceased was attacked with inflammation of the lungs, and made favourable progress until Friday, when he became much worse, and all that could be done for him by physicians and attendants proved unavailing. He suffered on till Tuesday, when death released him. Mrs Anderson and four small children remain to mourn their loss. These, with deceased's mother and the other relatives, have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and will be attended by members of Camp Bluebell No 62, Sons of Scotland, Almonte, of which deceased was a member.

Alexander married Mary McFarlane on 21 Mar 1888 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of M. Matthew McFarlane and Mary Snedden) was born on 21 May 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 12 Apr 1922 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Apr 1922 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary MacFarlane
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1922, Friday April 14, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs Alexander Anderson
Mrs Alexander Anderson died on Wednesday at the R.M. Hospital following an operation She was 63 years of age. Her maiden name was Mary MacFarlane, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane, of Ramsay. The late Mrs Anderson was very highly regarded Her husband died nearly thirty years ago when she was but a young woman with four little children, two sons and two daughters around her. She bravely stuck to the farm at Bennie's Corners and worked it very successfully. Four years ago she came to live in Almonte. Her courage and enterprise while she farmed at Bennie's Corners earned to her the admiration and respect of the community. In spite of the hard work and the constant attention she had to give to her home affairs, she yet found time to do many acts of kindness and her consideration for others was a strong point in her character. She was a splendid mother. The death of Mrs Anderson the first break in a family of five girls. The others are: Mrs Steen Young, Mrs M.C. McFarlane, Misses Agnes and Tena MacFarlane. She had five brothers: Williams, John, David, Robt. and Matthew. Of these William and Robert are dead. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon from her late residence on Elgin street to the Presbyterian cemetery. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church.

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1904, Friday March 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 5

?b?BLAKENEY NEWS?/b?
Last Thursday this section lost one of its pioneer settlers in the person of the late Mr John Arthur, sr. The deceased was a man possessed of a rugged constitution and did more hard work in his life time than most men. He was born in Ireland near Coleranne in 1822, and left there for Philadelphia in 1851. After spending ten years in the States he came to Canada and was a resident of Almonte for six years, two of which he was watchman for the late Mr James Rosamond. In 1867 he moved to what was known as the Ryan farm which he cleared and rendered on of the best in the neighbourhood. In 1888 he sold his farm to his son, James and removed to the one adjoining Rosebank on the tenth line where he resided until his death. He married Margaret Crow, who survives him, in the year 1845. His family still living are (Margaret) Mrs Slater, of Waskada, Man, Letitia and Annie, who reside with their aged mother, John and James, of Ramsay, and Samuel of Pakenham. Miss Elizabeth Arthur, of Carleton Place, is a sister and Mr Thomas Arthur, of Appleton, is a brother of the deceased. He was a man of sterling character, opposed to wrong doing in any form, honest and upright in the truest sense of the term, and set a good example to those around him. He was confined to his bed for several months but never murmured or complained. He had no dread of death, his last words being "I am glad to go home to be with my many friends." The funeral, which took place on Saturday, was very large, showing that the deceased had a very large circle of friends who wished to pay their last tribute of respect. The aged widow and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community. The pallbearers were Messrs Thomas Lawrie, John Stewart, Robert Stewart, Jas McDougall, Abraham Bingham and William Young.

John married Martha Crow in 1845. Martha was born on 5 Apr 1825 in County Antrim, Ulster Province, Northern Ireland; died on 26 Apr 1906 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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1906, Friday April 27, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Died Full of Years?/b?
Mrs John Arthur, sr., answered the call to the great beyond on Thursday morning at the home in Ramsay, after 82 years of the joys and sorrows of this world. The deceased, whose maiden name was Martha Crow, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1824, and in 1844 was married to Mr Arthur, who died two years ago last March. In 1851 they came to the United States, and ten years later to Almonte, where they lived for seven years and then moved to the farm in Ramsay now occupied by their son. Mr James Arthur. About eighteen years ago they moved to the Smith Farm on the tenth line, and here they spent their declining years. Six children, Maggie (Mrs Allan Slater, Waskada, Man), Misses Annie and Letitia, at home, and Messrs John and James in Ramsay, and Samuel at Wapella Assa. ? survive. The funeral take place on Saturday at 1.30 o'clock to eighth line cemetery.

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1911, Friday February 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4
The Grim Reaper's Harvest
Mr John Stewart
Another of Ramsay's old residents has been called upon to part from the things of earth and enter upon the life beyond in the person of Mr John Stewart, who lived near Blakeney on the tenth line. He was taken ill with pneumonia early in January, and never recovered from the disease, the end coming almost at the midnight hour of Wednesday. The late Mr Stewart, who was 81 years of age, was born in Lanark township, but had spent nearly seventy years in Ramsay. About fifty years ago he was married to Margaret Morrison, who died on the 27th May, 1908. Of the family born to them there survive five sons and three daughters, namely, Robert, at home; William, in Kinburn; Charles and George, at Viscount, Sask; Archie E., at the Canadian Soo; Mrs George Murphy and Mrs John Arthur, at Blakeney, and Miss Katie at home. One brother, Mr Robert Stewart of Blakeney, and one sister, Mrs Jamieson Stewart of Bristol Corners, also survive. The funeral take place on Saturday afternoon, leaving the home at half-past one o'clock. The late Mr Stewart was a man of quiet, retiring disposition, and found in his home all that was required to fill the requirements of his unassuming life, and he was a good neighbour, ready to help another when the occasion arose. In that home the sunset of his life has been quietly spent, the members of his family relieving him the responsibilities as advancing years caused them to weigh upon him.

John married Margaret Morrison in 1861. Margaret was born on 16 Oct 1835 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 26 May 1908 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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1908, Friday May 29, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs John Stewart
By the death of Margaret Morrison, wife of Mr John Stewart of Ramsay, there has been removed one of that township's most estimable residents. Mrs Stewart passes away on Wednesday of this week, after having been ill for some time, her sickness taking the form of a general breakdown of the system. She was born in Pakenham township, being a daughter of the late Charles Morrison, and had been married for 47 years. With the husband there survive a family of five sons and three daughters, namely, Robert, at home; William, at Kinburn; Charles and George, at Viscount, Sask.; Archie E. at the Canadian Soo; Mrs Geo Murphy, at Kinburn; Mrs John Arthur, at Blakeney; Miss Katie, at home. Surviving sisters are Mrs Colin McLeod of Medora, Man.; Mrs Jas Workman, Thorne township, Que.; Mrs Wm Sadler, Huntley; Mrs Wm Wells, Fife Lake, Mich.; Miss Susan Morrison, Pakenham township. A brother left is Mr James Morrison of Pakenham township. The funeral took place from the family home on the 10th line on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. to the 8th line cemetery. Archie E., who was with his mother for some time during her illness, hold a position in the office of the Clergue Syndicate at the Soo, and from members of the staff he received a telegram of condolence, also a wreath to place upon the coffin. The late Mrs Stewart, who in religion was a Presbyterian, was in her 71st year when called hence.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1881, Friday July 22, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on the 4th July, Mr Wm Anderson, in the 75th year of his age. Deceased was born in Cambuslang, near Glasgow, and emigrated to this county with his father in 1821.

William married Elizabeth Peters. Elizabeth (daughter of Alexander Peters and Margaret McFadyen) was born on 30 Jul 1831 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 3 Apr 1898 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Apr 1898 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lanark Era Mrs. William Anderson of Ramsay died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Gourley of Eganville, Sunday, April3rd? She was 66 years of age. Born Elizabeth Peters she carne from Paisley, Scotland with her parents at the age of II years. They settled in Ramsay, where she married the late William Anderson of Bennie's Comers. Her husband died 17 years ago, leaving her with five children: John Anderson and Mrs. Sam Reid both of Methven, Man.,; Wm. Anderson, CPR conductor of Eganville; Alex. Anderson, at home, who died three years ago, and Mrs. Alex. Gourley of Eganville. The body was sent by train to Almonte for burial at Bennie's Crs.
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• Name: Matthew MacFarlane
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1902, Friday May 9, The Almonte Gazette page 5

DEATHS
In Ramsay, May 2nd, Matthew McFarlane, aged 80 years

1902, Friday May 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8
?b?
Matthew McFarlane
?/b?A pioneer settler of Ramsay, widely, known and greatly respected, passed away suddenly last Friday morning, when M. Matthew McFarlane joined the majority in the great beyond. For a couple of years he has been troubled with heart affection and although at times it seemed as if with the burden of four-score years against him he must go down in the unequal contest, yet his wonderful vitality again and again brought him through, and he was able to be around and enjoy fairly good health until about ten days before his death, when he was again taken ill, but though confined to bed his condition was not considered at all critical. On Friday morning he seemed as well as usual, and had partaken of his customary morning meal, but about 9:30 he was taken suddenly worse and expired in a few minutes. The deceased was born December, 1822, on the homestead farm adjoining Almonte, on which his brother Mr. Robt. L. McFarlane, lived for many years. He was a son of the late Robert McFarlane, who came to Canada in 1821 and settled on the homestead. He was married in March, 1845, to Mary Snedden, who died twelve years ago. After his marriage he bought the farm where he since lived from the late James King. He has three brothers and four sisters, four of whom survive: Mrs Robt. Anderson, Carleton Place; Mrs Andrew Baird, Appleton; Mrs Jas. McFarlane, Almonte, and Mr Robert L. McFarlane, of Warren, Ont. The late Mrs Daniel Galbraith, of Ramsay, the late Mrs Wm Stephenson, of Carleton Place, and the late John McFarlane were also members of his father's family. He had five sons an five daughters. Eight of his family survive him: David S., of Carleton Place; John on the homestead; Mrs S. Young, Bennie's Corners; Mrs M.C. McFarlane, Almonte; M.J., Almonte, and Miss Aggie and Mrs A. Anderson, Bennie's Corners; Tena on the homestead. Two sons, Robert and William, predeceased him. There are nineteen grandchildren. The late Mr. McFarlane was of retiring disposition, and though in an unobtrusive way he wielded quite an influence in the community, he would never consent to accept any public municipal position. He was a progressive farmer and took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to his calling, and for several years was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. He was for years a successful exhibitor of stock at the fair when it was held in Carleton Place, and was known as the Lanark county fair. He was a staunch Liberal, and ever stood for what he thought was best. As a member of the Presbyterian church, his life was on of consistency with the profession he made. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest seen in this section for a long time, there being over one hundred vehicles in the cortege, many friends having come from a distance to show they their presence their respect and esteem for the deceased, and their sympathy with the bereaved family. Burial was made at the eighth line cemetery, Rev G. Cowan MacLean officiating at the house and grave.

M. married Mary Snedden in Mar 1845. Mary (daughter of David Snedden and Agnes Whyte) was born in 1823 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 26 Oct 1889 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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