Helen Hogg Ballantyne

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1944, Thursday February 3, The Carleton Place Canadian page 4
Wemyss Ballantyne Mr Wemyss Ballantyne, a leading and well known citizen of the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec, died suddenly at his home, 143 Belvidere street South on Thursday, of last week, following a brief illness. Mr Ballantyne had apparently been in his usual health until the Friday previous when he suffered a heart attack, but he recovered from that and was able to be up and going about. On Thursday last he had partaken of the evening meal and later went to his room to rest and while there he suffered another seizure which resulted in his passing, his death coming as a great shock to his daughters and to his numerous friends in Sherbrooke and Carleton Place. Only six weeks previous Mr Ballantyne was in Carleton Place attending the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs Samuel Dunfield, Sr., with whom he spent several weeks each summer. Mr Ballantyne, who was born in Hawick, Scotland, received his education in that place and when quite young came to Canada with his parents and settled in Almonte where he lived for an number of years. He later moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec, where he accepted a position with the Paton Manufacturing Company and leaving there he went to the Imperial Oil Company serving as manager of the Sherbrooke branch for many years, remaining with the latter until he retired about ten years ago. Active in local Masonic circles, he was a member of the Victoria Lodge, of Sherbrooke, for the past fifty years and during that time he had served in the capacity of secretary of the Lodge for the past 42 years and in that time never missed a meeting. He was intensely interested in the activities and motives of the Order and was a Past Master of the Sherbrooke lodge. He was also a Royal Arch Mason and Past Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge. The late Mr Ballantyne played an active part in the various other organizations of the city and in the church and at the time of his death was serving as chairman of the Board of Managers of St Andrews Presbyterian church. He was twice married, his first wife, the former Margaret Scott, of Almonte, passed away many years ago and a number of years after her death he married the former Miss Annie Dunlop, also of Almonte, who died several years ago. He is survived by two daughters (Margaret) Mrs George Dick, of Sherbrooke, and Miss Helen Ballantyne, at home, children of the first marriage, a son-in-law, Mr George Dick, C.E., and a grandson, Jimmy Dick, of Sherbrooke; two brothers, Mr John Ballantyne, and Mr Matthew Ballantyne, both of Almonte. In addition to Mrs Dunfield, two other sisters, Mrs G. Wilson, of Hawick, Scotland, and Mrs R. Blackwood, and one brother, Mr Thos Ballantyne, are deceased. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Persons from all walks of life, members of the Masonic Order, church and community organization to which he belonged, attended the large funeral on Sunday afternoon which was held from his residence on Belvidere street to Elmwood cemetery. The service was conducted at the home and graveside by Rev Alfred Bright, minister of St Andrews Presbyterian church. The pallbearers were representatives of Masonic, church organizations and the Imperial Oil Company, namely, Messrs W. Byham, R. Whetley, A. Davidson, G. Davidson, H.M. Thompson and G.E. Gallagher. Those from out-of-town attending the funeral were Mr Matthew Ballantyne, of Almonte; Mr and Mrs Vincent Clarke, Miss Joan Clarke, Roderick Clarke, of Quebec City; Mrs T. George Haley, of Carleton Place. Mr and Mrs Wilson N. Flegg and Mr Aubrey Clarke, Who reside in Sherbrooke, were also present, as were many from towns surrounding Sherbrooke. Mr John Ballantyne was unavoidably absent through illness.

Wemyss married Margaret Scott before 1898. Margaret was born in 1870; died in 1910; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sherbrooke, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1913, Friday August 8, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Weymss Ballantine
Mr Wemyss Ballantine passed away on Wednesday morning, at the age of 83 years. Born in Howick, Roxburyshire, Scotland, he came to Canada in 1882, and with the exception of a few years spent in Appleton, he has been a continuous resident of Almonte. Fifty-nine years ago he was married in Scotland, and is survived by his wife and several of the family. Four sons and four daughters were born to them, six of whom are living. The sons were Messrs Thos., John, Wemyss and Matthew, and daughters, Agnes (Mrs Wilson, who with her husband was here about twenty years ago); Margaret (Mrs Blackwood) in Almonte; Joan (Mrs Dunfield), and Helen, who died in infancy. About nine years ago Mr and Mrs Ballantine celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Mr Ballantine had enjoyed good health until a few years ago when the weight of years began to tell upon him, but about a month ago he was taken ill, and though able to move around until a week before his death he was gradually weakening, until the end came. He was a spinner and for years was employed in the Rosamond Co's. mill. About twenty-one years ago he bought the home in which he lived, and enjoyed spending his time in the garden, of which he was always proud, and not without reason, for he was quite an expert gardener. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon to the Eighth Line cemetery, Rev S.G. Brown officiating.

1913, Friday August 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Ballentine's Funeral
The funeral of the late Wemyss Ballentine on Thursday last was attended by a large number of friends and citizens. Among these were Mr Ballentine's four sons, his son-in-law, Mr S. Dunfield, and Mr Thos Chambers, Mr E.N Leyden and his daughter, Mrs Craig, from Ottawa. The pallbearers were the four sons, the son-in-law and Mr Jas Jardine, an old friend of the family. Mr E.N. Leyden and Mr Ballentine were playmates in Scotland, and were close friends for thirty years after coming to Almonte, and unusual experience in the many shifts that take place in life. Another remarkable thing is that Mrs Ballentine's father was born in 1795, and their two lives have so far covered one hundred and eighteen years.

Wemyss married Helen Hogg in 1854 in Scotland. Helen was born in 1835 in Roxburgh, Scottish borders, Scotland; died on 23 Apr 1917 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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1917, Friday April 27, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Wemyss Ballentine
On Friday, Mrs Wemyss Ballentine, sr., fell and broke her leg, with such serious results that she died on Monday. Mrs Ballentine's maiden name was Helen Hogg, and she was a direct descendant of James Hogg, the Etterick shepherd. She was born in Howick, Scotland, in 1832, and was 85 years of age. She was married to Mr Ballentine in Scotland 63 years ago, and came to Canada in 1883, and to Almonte in 1887, where she has since lived. Four sons and four daughters were born to then, six of whom are living. Two daughters, Mrs Wilson, and Helen, and infant, died in Scotland. Those living are Maggie (Mrs Blackwood); Thos, Almonte; Joan (Mrs Dunfield), in Carleton Place; John and Matthew, in Almonte, and Wemyss, in Sherbrooke, Que. Mr Ballantine died in August 1913. The funeral took place on Wednesday to the eighth line cemetery, the services at the house and grave being conducted by Rev S.G. Brown.