Mervin Warren James

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1952, Thursday March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
LAST TRIBUTE PAID TO LANARK TWP. FARMER
One of the best known farmers of an older generation died at the home of his son, Frank, in Ramsay Township, Sunday, March 9th, in the person of William Edward James. He was in his 81st year and had been in ill health for some time. The late Mr. James was born on the 12th concession of Lanark Township on a farm where he lived until some four years ago when he moved to his son's home, a few miles away, where he spent his remaining years. He was a son of the late William H. James and his wife Eleanor Ennis, pioneer residents of what is known as the "James Settlement."
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He is survived by his widow, the former Annie Warren, and five children, namely. Gordon and Frank of Ramsay; Warren of Arnprior, and John on the homestead, Lanark Township, and one daughter, Eleanor (Mrs. Ray Bartlett) of Toronto. There are also two brothers and two sisters; Frank of Carleton Place; Harold of Vancouver; Eleanor (Mrs. James Warren) of Balderson, and Sarah of Carleton Place. There are five grandchildren. Deceased sisters were: Emma (Mrs. R. A. Montgomery); Bertha (Mrs. W. T. Hands); Mary (Mrs. W. J. Rothwell) and Gladys. The late Mr. James was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, and took an active part in the construction of the building 50 years ago. He was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge being affiliated with 1367 Clayton. In politics he was an unwavering Conservative. There were many floral tributes from relatives and friends and a piece from Ihe Supertest Oil Co.
Funeral On Tuesday
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from the James homestead in Lanark Twp. on Tuesday to St. George's Church, Clayton. and interment was in the Church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. L. James, Herb. James, John F. James. Ben James. Alfred James, all cousins, and a brother-in-law, Thos. Warren. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Harold James, Vancouver; Dr. J. C. Rothwell, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rothwell, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Warren, Cornwall: Miss Gertrude Bredin, Woodland; Mrs. Margaret McCleverty, Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kidd, Burritt's Rapids. Mr. James was a farmer of the old school He was quite successful and in his hours of relaxation he enjoyed company. He was well known all over the district, although in later years he did not get around very much because he was plagued with asthma. But he was always the same and with his friends carried on a cheerful conversation giving no hint that at times he did not feel the best. He was the kind of man those who knew him enjoyed meeting.

William married Annie Maria Warren. Annie was born on 26 May 1881 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jun 1962 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1962, Thursday June 28, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Mrs. William E. James
After several month's illness on Friday morning, June is, 1962, Mrs. W.E. James passed peacefully away to her eternal rest at the Almonte General Hospital in her 82nd year. Annie Maria Warren was born, at the Warren Homestead, McCreary's, on May 26fh, 1881, eldest daughter of the late William Warren and Euphenis Marshall On June 26, 1906, at St. John's Anglican church, Innisville, deceased was united in marriage to William Edward James, who predeceased her on March 9th, 1952. Mr. and Mrs. James farmed over forty years on the old homestead in the James Settlement, Lanark Township, later they retired to live with their son, Frank, in the Union Hall district To this union were born four sons and one daughter, Gordon, Frank and Eleanor (Mrs. Raymond Bartlett) all of Ramsay; Warren of Perth and John of Lanark Township. There are seven grandchildren. Also left to mourn her loss are two sisters, Miss Kate Warren, McCreary's, Elanor (Mrs. Charles Stewart) Calgary, Alberta, who was present for the funeral. Deceased brothers were John and Thomas Warren of McCreary's, and James Warren of Balderson. All her life she was a staunch member of St. George's Anglican. Church, Clayton, in the W.A., Guild and community activities. She was a loving wife and moth-er, a kind neighbour and friend and will be sadly missed. The funeral which was very largely attended took place from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. George's Church, Clayton, conducted by the rector, Rev. M.F Oldham. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbaarers were two neph-ews and four neighbours. Regin-ald Warren, Samuel Rothwell, Edgar Bowland, Kenneth Robertson. Edgar Hudson and Alfred James. The many beautiful floral tri-butes received attested to the esteem in which deceased was held. Friends and relatives attended from Calgary, Burritt's Rapids, Ottawa, Kemptville, Smiths Falls. Cobden, Perth, Stittsville, Carleton Place, Lanark, Almonte, Pak-enham, Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay, Bathurst and Montague.

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The Almonte Gazette - Friday, October 26, 1923, Page 8
Clayton News
Mr. Wm. James sr., who has been in failing health for some time, passed away on Monday morning, Oct. 22. The bereaved family and friends have the deep sympathy of the community

The Almonte Gazette, Friday October 26, 1923, page 8
Wm. H. James
William H. James died Monday morning at his home on the 12th concession of Lanark, in his 88th year. Deceased was a well-known resident of the township and was held in the highest esteem. He was predeceased by his wife, but is survived by two sons, William on the homestead, and Frank in the west, and three daughters

William married Eleanor Ennis. Eleanor (daughter of James Ennis and Esther Jackson) was born on 2 Dec 1844 in Innisville, Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 1925 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Feb 1925 in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Perth Courier, Feb 24 1925 Death
In Lanark twp, February 15, Eleanor Ennis, wife of William H James, aged 50 years, 2 14 days. Born in Innisville in 1845. Daughters are Mrs R Montgomery, Lanark; Mrs Thomas Hands, Drummond, Mrs Wm Rathwell, Lanark and Mrs Frank, Edmonton and Sadie, Gladys and Nellie at home. Son William also at home?to St George's
Cem?brother John E, Sarnia; brother-in-law T A Kidd, Burritt's Rapids (Carleton Place 'Central Canadian')

The Almonte Gazette - Friday , February 17, 1905, Page 5
Clayton News
It is with deep regret that we have to report the death of Mrs. W. H. James, which took place on Wednesday, 15th. The funeral will take place Friday at 1.30 o'clock to St. George's cemetery

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John married Mary Hill in 1825 in Lanark County, Canada West. Mary was born in 1799 in Ireland; died on 17 Jan 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Esther Jackson. Esther was born about 1824; died on 30 Mar 1905 in Burritt's Rapids, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Apr 1905 in Boyd's Methodist Cemetery, Boyd's, Lanark, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Died at the home of here daughter Mrs. T. A. Kidd of Burritt's Rapids

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His Wife
Easter Jackson
Died Mar. 30, 1905
Aged 81 yrs
(side of headstone of James and Eleanor Ennis)