Donald Hector Chrisholm

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1919, Friday August 19, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?RODERICK CHISHOLM DEAD?/b?
Came Home Ill from Oshawa Three Weeks Ago. The death of Mr. Roderick Chisholm occurred somewhat suddenly, though not unlooked for, on Sunday evening., Mr. Chisholm, who had been working at Oshawa, came home about three weeks ago, suffering from kidney and heart trouble. He gradually became worse, and later pneumonia developed, which resulted fatally. The late Mr. Chisholm, was born in Inverness, Scotland, one of a family of twelve, the youngest of whom is living in St. Louis and had not seen the deceased since he was a boy of six years. About three years ago the late, Mr. Chisholm paid a visit to the land of his birth. Twenty years ago he was married to Miss Jessie Cameron, eldest daughter of the late Robt. Cameron, and to them seven children were born, five of whom, together with their mother, are still living. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the home on Union Street to the eighth line cemetery, the services at the house and grave being conducted by Rev. S. G. Brown. The pallbearers were: Dr. J. T. Kirkland, Messrs, W. C. Pollock, P. J. Campbell, And. Dunlop, McIntyre, N. Washburn. Besides Mr. Chisholm 's brother, Mrs. R. Cameron, Mr. Robt. Fotheringham and Mr. M. Anderson, of Ottawa, were, present at. the funeral. Misses Elizabeth and Mary Cameron, sisters of Mrs. Chisholm, were at Portland, Me., and did not learn of Mr. Chisholm's death until their return to Ottawa on Wednesday evening, and they came up on Thursday morning, The late Mr. Chisholm was a dyer, and with him it was really a profession, as he was a chemist of rare ability and experience, and had held important positions in some of the largest manufacturing establishments. He spent several years in the employment of the Rosamond Woolen Co., and while there he made many friends by his genial and friendly manner, and his death at the comparatively early age of 55 years, has caused sincere regret and deep sympathy. He was a Presbyterian in religion.

Roderick married Jessie Cameron in 1899. Jessie (daughter of Robert Cameron and Jessie Anderson) was born on 11 Oct 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Nov 1947 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1947 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1947, Thursday December 4,The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Final Tribute Paid To Former Teacher?/b?
Funeral Of Mrs Jessie Chisholm Held On Tuesday Afternoon
Following a week's illness, the death occurred at her home on Union Street, Sunday morning, Nov 30th of Mrs Jessie Chisholm. She was in her 76th year and had lived all her life in Almonte. Mr Chisholm was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. Her father was a well-known contractor, here, and built some of the town's important buildings. She received her primary education in the public and high schools after which she attended Queen's University where she graduated in 1897 with the degree of B.A. In 1898 she married Roderick Chisholm of Almonte who predeceased her in 1919. For 20 years ? from 1919 to 1939 ? she was a member of the teaching staff of the local high school. She specialized in languages and history and was a most successful and popular teacher. The late Mrs Chisholm attended Bethany United Church, was a member of the local branch of the Women's Institute and active in Red Cross work during the war and in other activities calculated to further community welfare. She served on the library board for a long time and her training as a teacher was valuable in that connection. She leaves four sons and one daughter, Alex, of Flint, Michigan; Robt of Montreal; Donald and John of Ottawa; and Jean of Montreal. Three sisters also survive, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Cameron of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs H. MacNeil of Kississing, Man., also four grandchildren, all of Ottawa. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by the Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church assisted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Messrs Peter Young, George Etherington, P.A. Greig, W.C. Pollock, W.F. Thom and J.H. Martin. Among the floral offerings were pieces from the Board of Education, the Library Board, the W.M.S. of Bethany Church, the Bell Telephone Co., Ottawa and National Defence Headquarters of Ottawa. Mrs Chisholm was a popular member of the community having taught many people living here or in distant places. Her death was a great shock to her friends as she had been ill only a few days.

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1909, Friday July 9, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Robert Cameron Passes Away?/b?
Almonte Loses a Worthy Citizen, Who Enjoyed the Respect and Esteem of His Fellows in a Marked Degree Almonte has not, perhaps, in her whole history sustained the loss of a citizen whose life meant more to the town in a quiet way than did that of Mr Robert Cameron, who answered the inevitable call on Sunday morning, the 4th inst. Mr Cameron returned about three weeks ago from Magog, Que, where he had a contract for the erection of a post office, and had just completed the work. A few days after reaching home he was taken ill of heart trouble, to which he succumbed, notwithstanding the attendance of a specialist from Montreal and the best medical skill of the town. The deceased was born in Beckwith township seventy-two years ago, and in young manhood he went to Perth to learn carpenter work with the late Duncan Kippen. He afterwards came to Almonte, and here his home has been ever since. He prospered in his chosen calling, and earned a reputation which won for him important contracts in different parts of the province, and there stands today in many Ontario towns monuments to his skill and industry as a successful builder. Among these are St Paul's church, St Luke's hospital, and a number of other building in Ottawa. In Belleville he erected the Baptist church and remodelled the residence of Hon C.F. Fraser's; at Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Picton, Fort William, St Mary's, Hawkesbury and Magog he built post offices and customs houses, and in other towns smaller contacts passed through his hands. But while he will be remembered for these substantial visible tokens a more lasting memory will remains to those who enjoy the privilege of communion sufficiently intimate to enable them to sound the depths of his genial disposition and the wealth of his intelligence and erudition. After establishing a home in Almonte Mr Cameron was married to Janet Scott, who lived only a few years. Some time later in 1872, he was married to Jessie Anderson, daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and to them five daughters were born, one of whom, Sarah, died in 1895. Those living are: Mrs R. Chisholm (Jessie) and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of the post office department, Ottawa, and Isabel at home. Mrs Cameron and one brother of deceased, Mr John Cameron, of Beckwith, are also still living. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended by those of all classes who had assembled to do honour to the memory of one of whom a fellow-citizen truly said ? " I always felt that when Mr Cameron was in town it was the better ? richer intellectually and stronger morally by his presence in it." The pallbearers were Dr D.P. Lynch, Mr T.B. Caldwell of Lanark, Dr J.T. Kirkland and Messrs P.C. Dowdall, Adam Scott and J. McLeod. Among those present from outside the town were Mr John Cameron, Beckwith; Mr R. Chisholm -331- of Amherst, N.S.; Messrs W. Anderson, R. Fotheringham and H. Forgie, Ottawa; M.M. Anderson, Cache Bay; Arch Cameron, Beachburg, and Thos Cameron, St Paul, Minn. The late Mr Cameron was for years one of the most enthusiastic supporters, and, before his business called him so much from home one of the most useful directors of the Public Library. In politics he was a Liberal, not a slave to partyism, but from conviction a supporter of those principles he in his mature judgement believed were for the best interest of the country. He was a member of the Baptist church, and one of the most liberal supporters of the activities of that body. He possessed in a marked degree the confidence, respect and esteem not only of the citizens of the town he claimed as home but wherever he became known, and there are many today who sincerely regret the passing away of life so full of usefulness an genuine worth as was that of Mr Cameron.

Robert married Jessie Anderson in 1872. Jessie (daughter of Matthew "Mat" Anderson and Janet Turnbull) was born on 27 May 1847 in Bonnechere, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Oct 1945 in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Oct 1945 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1945, Thursday October 11, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Former Almonte Teacher Passes?/b?
Mrs Robt Cameron Dies At Ottawa In Her 99th Year. One of Ottawa's oldest and most respected residents and a leading figure in Baptist Church circles during a long period of her life, Mrs Robert Cameron died on Friday at her residence, 122 Argyle Ave. She was in her 99th year. Born at Bonnechere Point, Renfrew County, Mrs Cameron was a daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and Janet Turnbull. The family moved to Almonte when Mrs Cameron was only five years old. She received her education here and became a member of the Public School staff under the principal of the late J.M. Munro. It was a coincidence when 91 years of age, she received a visit from two of her early pupils who were 79 and 82 years old respectively. Some of her pupils are still residents in Almonte. She was married to the late Robert Cameron and lived in Almonte for many years, coming to Ottawa on the death of her husband in 1909. She is survived by four daughters, Jessie, Mrs R. Chisholm, Almonte; Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill, Cold Lake, Man; and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of Ottawa. Messrs P.A.E. Young, W.A. Young of Almonte and J.H. Young of Ottawa and Mrs J.G. Etherington are nephews and nieces. Of her father's family, Mr M.M. Anderson of Ottawa is the last remaining member. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the parlours of G.H. Rogers Ltd. and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, service being conducted by Rev Mr. Quiggan of MacPhail Memorial Baptist Church and was largely attended by many friends and acquaintances. The floral tributes were most numerous and were a testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those who attended from out of town were N./S. Jean Chisholm of Montreal Military Hospital; Miss Susie Cameron of Beachburg and Mrs J.R. Chisholm of the Public School staff of Pembroke, Ont. A number of friends accompanied the cortege to Almonte where several people of town met it at the cemetery.

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Matthew married Janet Turnbull on 7 Jun 1841 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Janet was born on 28 May 1818 in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 28 Nov 1905 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1905, Friday December 1, The Almonte Gazette ,page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, Nov 28th, Janet Turnbull, relict of the late Matthew Anderson, in her 88th year.

1905, Friday December 1, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Almost a Nonagenarian?/b?
Almonte lost one of her very oldest citizens both in point of years and of residence in the town on Tuesday morning when the spirit of Mrs M. Anderson return to Him who gave it. The deceased, whose maiden name was Janet Turnbull, was born at Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, on May 28th, 1818, and her death came on the day exactly midway between her eighty-seventh and eighty-eight birthdays. She was married at Neilston, in Scotland, on June 7th, 1841, to Mr Matthew Anderson, and with him she came to Canada in the same year. For eleven years they resided at Bonnechere Point and Clarendon, coming to Almonte in 1852, when the place was known as Shipman's Mills. Since then Mrs Anderson's home has been in the town, which she has seen grow from a mere hamlet to its present size and importance, and could tell many interesting stories of the hardships and privations suffered by the settlers of the early days. A family of eleven children, four of whom are dead, were born to Mr and Mrs Anderson. Of these, Anne, (Mrs P. Young, town); Margaret (Mrs Andrew Forgie, Toronto); Jessie (Mrs Robt Cameron, town); William, Ottawa; Matthew, Cache Bay; James, Jersey City, N.Y., and Mary, at home,, are still living. Those who are dead, are Robert, who was drowned; Elizabeth, who died thirty years ago; James and Catherine. There are also thirty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs Anderson became a member of the Presbyterian church and an ardent worker in it as long as she was able to attend. Some years ago the W.F.M.S. of St John's church, Almonte, with which she was identified, made her a life member of the society in recognition of the interest she had always taken in the mission work of the church. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended.