Mary Gertrude Lawson

Family/Spouse: Hurley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29778397
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• _FSFTID: L5KD-CSD
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: 6 Mar 1866, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; MyHeritage family tree

Notes:

Died:
Son of Walter Lawson & Susannah Duncan

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Friday, Oct 17, 1930,The Late Mr. Walter Lawson. Death summoned on Oct. 6, Mr. Walter Lawson of Eganville. For a period of 38 years he conducted a Law Business in Eganville, became the confident and friend and advisor of countless Clients and eventually achieved a reputation as one of the cleverest Division Court Lawyers in Eastern Ontario. In addition to his legal duties he on occasion devoted time and talents to civic interest. He served as Reeve of Eganville and was an active participant in parliamentary contest. His ability as a platform speaker was unquestioned. A tribute to his worth and many like able qualities was the loyalty and implicit trust under all circumstances of his clientele. His impet--cey? and frankness of speech were characteristics but his intimate friends knew he was generous of heart and was quick to respond to charitable appeals. He filled a unique place in this community and with a numerous body of friends his death is most sincerely regretted. The late Mr. Lawson was born at Almonte, Nov. 6, the son of Walter and Sussanah Lawson. His early education was received at the Almonte Public and High Schools, and the deciding on the profession of Law took the higher studies in Canadian Universities. Before coming to Eganville, Mr. Lawson spent some time in Chicago and Cincinnati.In Sept. 1897 he married Margaret Foy of Eganville and of their family two sons and three daughters are living, namely Dr. Walter Lawson, and Misses Margaret and Mary of Yonkers, N.Y., William and Justine of Eganville. Mrs. Lawson died on November 18, 1913. Five years later Mr. Lawson married Lena Hein (Behnke), who survives; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. McMurtry of Quyon (Quebec) are sisters of the deceased.The Funeral was held on Wednesday morning to St James Church and cemetery with a large attendance of town people and representative citizens from Prmbroke, Killaloe and Douglas. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. I. A. French P. P., with an impressive discourse on death by Rt. Rev. Mesgre. French of Renfrew. Internment followed in St. James Cemetery; Dr. J. A. Lambertus, Messrs. Alf Smith of Quyon, Pat'k Furlong, Thomas Brongham and Wm. George.Besides the numerous spiritual offerings, flowers were received from the county of Renfrew Law Association; from Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Galligan, Mr. W.K. MacGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Brumm, and Mr. and Mrs. Behnke of Pembroke, and Est. W. George of Eganville. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Galligan , Mr. Robt. A. Campbell, Mr. W. K. MacGregor, Mr. H. J. Beatty, Mr. T. S. Galligan of Pembroke, Mr. Townley , B. Boland of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon George of Montreal, Mr. Alex McEachen of Douglas were among those in attendance at the obsequies.

Walter married Margaret Foy on 1 Sep 1897 in Eganville, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Foy and Margaret McDonald) was born on 7 Sep 1874 in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 27 Sep 1874 in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Nov 1913; was buried in 1913 in St. James Cemetery, Eganville, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Son of Andrew Lawson and Mary Robertson

Father of Walter Lawson

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Almonte Gazette

Born at Lombardy near Perth, 62 years ago. Learned harness making at Perth and later had shops at Lanark and Almonte. 1856 he went into the hotel business at Quyon. Wife Susannah Dunkin who died 4 years ago. Children John of Almonte, Walter, barrister of Eganville, Mrs Smith, Miss Cynthia of Quyon. A sister is Mrs Harrison of South Haven Michigan, U S A.

Note: The Almonte Gazette article indicated that Walter Lawson and his wife Susannah went into the hotel business in Quyon, Quebec but they were still in Almonte in 1891 Census and in in Quyon in 1901 Census. Date is likely a miss print and should indicate 1896.

Died:
DEATHS
At Quyon, Quebec, May 11th, Mr Walter Lawson, aged 66 years.

Mr Walter Lawson Sr.
The inevitable doom of mankind came to Mr Walter Lawson, sr, of Quyon on Saturday last, when he was called upon to pass the boundary that lies between the material and spiritual worlds. Deceased was born in Lombardy in 1841, and served his time to harness-making with Mr Ferrier at Perth. He afterwards went to Lanark, and a few years later came to Almonte, where he opened a harness shop on Mill street. He afterwards bought the property and erected the brick store now occupied by Messrs Taylor Bros. In later years he embarked in the livery business and built a large livery barn on Bridge street and also the brick dwelling now occupied by Dr Hanly, on the lot adjoining. Still later he erected the brick structure now occupied by Mr Jackson Lowe. Deceased was married to Miss Susanna Duncan and to them were born five children, the eldest of whom is dead. The others are, Messrs John of Almonte, and Walter of Eganville, Miss Cynthia and Mrs Smith (Gertrude) of Quyon. Mr Lawson went to Quyon in 1996 and has since lived there. while in Almonte he was for some time cheif of police and assessor for the town. He has suffered for some time from Bright's disease, but was only laid up for about ten days previous to his death. He was 66 years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery in Ramsay. Many in Almonte who knew Mr Lawson will regret to learn of his death.

Buried:
Plots 90 to B119 Stone 265
Walter LAWSON died May 11, 1907 aged 66 yrs His wife Susana DUNCAN died Jan 1, 1903 aged 61 yrs
Andrew LAWSON died Nov 4, 1866 aged 4 yrs
Cynthia LAWSON wife of J.B. McMURTRY died Apr 22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

Walter married Susannah Duncan on 10 Jan 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Susannah (daughter of John Duncan and Mary Veitch Pittcairn Gemmill) was born on 17 Aug 1841 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened in 1842; died on 1 Jan 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1903 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Susanna Duncan
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

(Research):Discrepancies to by sorted out from Susana (Duncan) McGregor's obit.
She is reffered to as Catherine rather than Susana as wife of Walter Lawson. Perhaps this is a second give name but have no evidence of this.
She is mentioned as daughter of Duncan McGregor but is actually a step daughter of him. She is the daughter of John Duncan and Mary Gemmill. Mary married Duncan McGregor after John Duncan died in 1844.
The obit mentions three siblings. Agnes (Mrs W Barnett) of Arnprior (verified) but also Mrs J.R. McMunn and Duncan McGregor of California are probably 1/2 siblings but unverified.

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Died:
?b?SUSANNAH DUNCAN LAWSON?/b?
An old resident of Almonte passed away at Quyon on New Year's day in the person of Catherine McGregor, wife of Mr Walter Lawson, at the age of 61 years. the deceased lady was for many years a resident of Almonte and Ramsay, leaving here for quyon about eight years ago. her death was not totally unexpected, as she had been ailing for a number of years, although not confined to bed. Mrs Lawson was a daughter of Mr. Duncan McGregor and was born in Ramsay. Mrs W Barnett, Arnprior, and Mrs J.R. McMunn are sisters of the deceased. Mr Duncan McGregor, California, is a brother. the funeral took place on Saturday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery, via Pakenham, and was accompanied by a large number of sorrowing friends and acquaintances from both places. quite a number drove out from Almonte and joined the cortege as it neared the cemetery thus showing their respect for an esteemed friend, and their sympathy for the bereaved ones.
[Name on STONE; Susana DUNCAN?]

Buried:
Plots 90 to B119 Stone 265
Walter LAWSON died May 11, 1907 aged 66 yrs His wife Susana DUNCAN died Jan 1, 1903 aged 61 yrs
Andrew LAWSON died Nov 4, 1866 aged 4 yrs
Cynthia LAWSON wife of J.B. McMURTRY died Apr22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

Notes:

Married:
Other information in the record of Walter Lawson and Susannah Duncan
from Ontario, County Marriage Registers
Name?tab?Walter Lawson
Event Type?tab?Marriage
Event Date?tab?10 Jan 1862
Event Place?tab?Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Gender?tab?Male
Age?tab?22
Birth Year (Estimated)?tab?1840
Birthplace?tab?Elmsley
Father's Name?tab?Andrew Lawson
Mother's Name?tab?Mary Robertson
Spouse's Name?tab?Susannah Duncan
Spouse's Gender?tab?Female
Spouse's Age?tab?20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated)?tab?1842
Spouse's Birthplace?tab?Ramsay
Spouse's Father's Name?tab?John Duncan
Spouse's Mother's Name?tab?Mary Gemmell

John married Margaret McDonald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Life Sketch: from find a grave: husband of Mary Robertson. Andrew was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (buried in Elmwood, Perth.
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
Husband of Mary Robertson. Andrew was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (buried in Elmwood, Perth.
Children of Andrew and Mary Lawson were
1. Margaret Lawson 1838-1921,
2. Walter Lawson 1839-1907,
3. Jane Lawson 1841-1842,

Andrew married Mary Jane Robertson on 4 Apr 1837 in Johnstown, Quinte West, Hastings, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born in 1816 in Scotland; died in Aug 1899 in Kitley Township, Leeds and Grenville United counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Married:
Name?tab?Andrew Lawson
Event Type?tab?Marriage
Event Date?tab?4 Apr 1837
Event Place?tab?Johnstown, Upper Canada, British Colonial America
Event Place (Original)?tab?Johnstown District, Upper Canada
Gender?tab?Male
Spouse's Name?tab?Mary Robertson
Spouse's Gender?tab?Female

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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Mortgage: 5 Oct 1841, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; for $2,400. received from David Gilmour on Lot 9 con10

Notes:

(Research):Register of Births and Baptisms, Paisley Museum

2 children

Birth:
SurnameDUNCAN
ForenameJOHN
Parents/ Other DetailsROBERT DUNCAN/AGNES GIFFARD FR1200 (FR1200)
GenderM
Date27/03/1814
Parish Number559/
Ref30 455
ParishAbbey

ScotlandsPeople

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Mortgage:
Although not proven this mortgage was likely for the building of a stone 2 storey farm house on lot 9 con10. The style and footprint of this stone house is very similar to that of the Duncan farmhouse built on lot 10 con 9. John was the second oldest son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford. He married in 1838, bought the 200 acres of lot 9 Con 10 in 1839 and had a young family of two daughters. It is also believed that he worked closely with his father and older brother Robert to clear and crop the farmland they owed by this time. Unfortunately John died in October 1844 after his youngeres child, john Duncan was born in the spring of 1844. The cause of his death is not known but must of caused great upheaval with in the family. The is land record evidence that this farm was assumed by John Forgie althought there is record registering this sale on record. John Forgie sold the farm to a nephew Graham Gorgie for $2000. on 4 Jan 1853.

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

John married Mary Veitch Pittcairn Gemmill on 27 Nov 1838 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Mary (daughter of James Gemmill and Susanah McDonald Simpson) was born on 5 Oct 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 24 Oct 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 9 Nov 1891 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Gemmell
• Name: Mary Veitch Gemmil
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Christened:
GEMMILL
MARY VEITCH
JAMES GEMMILL/SUSANNA SIMPSON FR337 (FR337)
F
24/10/1816
573/1
10 553
Paisley High Church

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Notes:

Married:
Both of Ramsay Twp.
Marriage conducted by Rev John Fairbain, Presbyterian minister