George Neilson

Male 1885 - 1968  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Neilson was born on 21 Nov 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of John Wilson Neilson and Agnes Simpson); died on 30 Jan 1968 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Wilson Neilson was born in Dec 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of Matthew McFarlene Neilson and Emeline Teskey); died on 9 May 1926 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 May 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Notes:

    Died:
    1926, Friday May 14, The Almonte Gazette front page
    John W. Neilson
    Mrs John Stewart, of Appleton writes as follows to the Gazette:
    It seldom falls the lot of your correspondent to chronicle a death which had caused such widespread sorrow and sympathy as that of Mr John W. Neilson, who passed to the "Great Beyond," on Sunday morning at his home in Almonte. Mr Neilson was in his 68th year. He was born, and raised on the farm now occupied by his third son, John B. Neilson. About nineteen years ago he bought from his youngest brother, James, the Elm Dale Farm, now occupied by his second son, William H. Neilson. On that farm he made a real home, until four years ago, when Mrs Neilson failing health caused them to abandon the strenuous life of the farm, and move into Almonte. Since that time his own health had been giving anxiety to his friends. A stroke of paralysis last Monday evening of last week, brought his useful life to a close. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his wife, five sons, George, William H. and John B. of Ramsay, Gordon of Winnipeg and MacFarlane of Chatham. Two daughters, Laura and Elsie predeceased him. He is also survived by his youngest brother, James, of Toronto, and two sisters, Annie, Mrs Alec Turner, of Ramsay, and Maggie, Mrs Robert Karr of Vancouver. A younger sister, Jean, Mrs Wood, died in Haileybury, some years ago. Mr Neilson was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. He was a prince of good neighbours, absolutely honourable and upright in all his dealings, genial, friendly and hospitable, doing a good deed whenever, and wherever possible. We mourn the passing of a type of man not often met with in this age. The sympathy of this community goes out to Mrs Neilson and family in their great bereavement. Another correspondent of the Gazette writes: "It was very sad to lose John W. Neilson. He was a rare type of man. He had simple, unassuming ways, and neither affectation nor ostentation had any place in his life. He was all genuine. Friendliness and consideration for others were conspicuous traits of his nature. The art of being kind ? the most needed art in all the world ? was the one in which he was most proficient, and many there are who bear witness to his gracious deed of kindness and to his warm sympathy in time of trouble. "When he retired from farming he still kept in close touch with his boys who remained on the farms, and at the same time his two sons who were absent from the home circle were not forgotten, for they found in his numerous letters a faithful chronicle of the doings of the folk at home. He missed sadly his daughter Laura who died in 1902 when she was only 18 years of age. Another daughter died in infancy." The funeral was held from his late residence on Church street, and the large attendance indicated the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. The service was conducted by Rev Edwin Preston of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made at the Aud Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Robt Woods, George Neilson, John Simpson, William Simpson, Herb Simpson and John Metcalfe. Friends from a distance included Mr and Mrs Wm Scott and Miss Florence Scott, Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Robt Woods, New Liskeard; Mr Geo Neilson, Toronto; Mr and Mrs J. Forgie and Miss Sarah Neilson, Renfrew; also friends from Arnprior, Ottawa and Carleton Place etc.

    John married Agnes Simpson on 15 Mar 1883 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Simpson and Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie) was born on 9 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Mar 1931 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Agnes Simpson was born on 9 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Simpson and Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie); died on 11 Mar 1931 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1931, Friday March 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4
    NEILSON ? At Almonte, on Wednesday, March 11, 1931, Agnes Simpson, relict of the late John W. Neilson, aged 73 years. The funeral will take place from her late residence Church Street, Friday March 13th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Auld Kirk Cemetery Vault. Service at the home at 2 o'clock.

    1931, Friday March 20, The Almonte Gazette page 5
    APPLETON
    Mrs J.W. Neilson
    In spite of the conditions of the roads on Saturday practically every family in this district was represented at the funeral of the late Mr John W. Neilson. We extend deepest sympathy to Mrs Alec Turner and to the Neilson family in the passing of Mrs Neilson, who was laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, after many years of suffering. Mrs Neilson was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Simpson and had spent most of her married life on the 12th and 11th lines of Ramsay, till she and Mr Neilson moved to Almonte 10 years ago. All her family were born in the home on the 12th line and two daughters died there, Elsie in infancy and Laura, a beautiful girl of 19 years. Mr Neilson died about five years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, four of whom were with her at her death. Gordon of Winnipeg, was home recently but was unable to be present at the funeral. George had been helping to care for her since early fall, William H. and John B. of Ramsay and McFarlane of Toronto. There are also six sisters and three brothers bereaved. The sisters, Annie, Mrs Alec Scott, Margaret, Mrs Wm Scott, both of the Soo; Elizabeth, Mrs John Metcalfe of Ramsay; Mrs Marion Dodds of the West, and Misses Belle and Martha of Almonte. Three brothers, William, John and Herbert are also in Ramsay. One brother Charles Simpson died in Arnprior last year. Mrs Neilson was very highly esteemed by her neighbours and friends, and had a wonderful devotion for her home and family. She was Presbyterian in religion. Her minister Rev Fowlie had charge of the funeral, assisted by Rev Aird of the Baptist Church. The floral offerings were beautiful. A pillow from the family; Broken Circle from the sisters, Misses Belle and Martha and Mr Herbert Simpson; a spray from the grandchildren; spray from Mr and Mrs Alec Scott, Soo; and a spray from Mr and Mrs Wm Scott, Soo; a beautiful floral basket from Mr and Mrs Geo Comba; a wreath from Miss Annie Neilson, Appleton; a spray from Mrs Alec Turner, and a spray from Miss Ida A. Paul, Appleton. The pall-bearers were Messrs William, John and Hugh Metcalfe. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs William Scott and Miss Florence Scott from the Soo, Mr McFarlane Neilson, Toronto, Mrs Chas Simpson, Mrs R. Robertson and Mrs McNab, Arnprior.

    Children:
    1. Laura May Neilson was born on 21 Feb 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Sep 1902 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. George Neilson was born on 21 Nov 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Jan 1968 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Howard Neilson was born on 5 Mar 1888 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Apr 1963 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Gordon Matthew Neilson was born on 8 Aug 1890 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    5. Maud Elizabeth Neilson was born on 18 Jul 1892 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Mar 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Burns Neilson was born on 12 Mar 1895 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jun 1971 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jun 1971 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. McFarlane "Wilfred" Neilson was born on 15 Jan 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Matthew McFarlene Neilson was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West (son of John Neilson, Sr. and Agness Wilson); died on 6 Nov 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Nov 1899 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mathew McFarlane Neilson
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    Notes:

    Died:
    Last Monday Mr Matthew M. Neilson, youngest son of one of the oldest and most respected families in Ramsay, died at his home on the 11th line, at the age of 65. His father, the late Mr John Neilson, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay, coming from Paisley, Scotland. His father ntook up land on the 12th line, and there the late Mr M. Neilson was born and lived until 1881, when he moved to the farm on the 11th line and lived on it till he died. About the year 1872 Mr Neilson purchased a farm from the late Mr Jas Gemmill, having altogether 350 acres. His death is the sixth in a family of four sons and four daughters, the surviving members being Mrs Gavin Hamilton and Mrs William Smith. The late Messrs John and James Neilson were his brothers. His third brother died many years ago in Bellville, where he was a prominent contractor. In the year 1858 he married Emeline Teskey, daughter of the late Mr John Teskey, of Appleton. Mrs Neilson and their three sons and four daughters are all living. The children are John, on the old homestead; George, of the Gemmill farm; Mrs Alexander turner (Annie); Mrs John Thom (Aggie); and Emeline, James and Jennie, on the homeshead. The late Mr Neilson was a man of unblemished character and in his comparatively early death the community has lost one of its best citizens. he was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition, but was more than ordinary intelligent, and took a lively interest in public affairs. For many years he filled the position of school trustee for the Appleton section, and was a member of the Ramsay board of health at the time of his death. The deceased had been ailing for three or four years with a kidney trouble. He was a kind-hearted man, who laboured hard for his children and had the satisfaction of seeing them all well provided for before he died. although death came to Mr Neilson at a comparatively early age, it found him well prepared to face the grim monster, and before dying he called his family to his bedside and expressed the hope to meet them all in the better land. His last words were "remember me." In politics the late Mr Neilson was a pronounced Liberal, and was well posted on the affairs of the country. In religion he was a devout member of the Presbyterian congregation at Appleton, in which he held office for a time as manager. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev G. T. Bayne, of Ashton and Appleton, and the pall-bearers were Messrs D. Dowling, Thos Cavers, Robt Cavers, J. A. Teskey, William Paul, Jas Turner. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

    Buried:
    Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

    Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
    His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

    Matthew married Emeline Teskey on 15 Mar 1858 in Lanark County, Canada West. Emeline (daughter of John Teskey and Ann Lowe) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Emeline Teskey was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Teskey and Ann Lowe); died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Life Sketch: ; Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
    • Name: Emily Teskey
    • Name: Emmeline Teskey
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    Died:
    At the home of her grandson, Mr E. H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away away on Saturday last. the deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J. A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W. on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner; (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R. R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W. K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J. S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs w. H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J. J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was of a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte. The funeral serices on Monday were conducted by the Rev S. G Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.

    Buried:
    Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

    Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
    His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

    Children:
    1. Careline Neilson
    2. 2. John Wilson Neilson was born in Dec 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 May 1926 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 May 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George Henry Neilson was born on 21 Aug 1860 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 27 Mar 1922 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 2 Apr 1922 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Sophia Neilson was born on 23 Jul 1862 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Jul 1943 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 Jul 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Agnes Elizabeth Neilson was born on 6 Jul 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Sep 1942 in New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Municipality, British Columbia, Canada.
    6. James Albert Neilson was born on 10 Mar 1873 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Nov 1928 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Emeline Neilson was born about 1878 in Ontario, Canada; died in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jean May "Jenny" Neilson was born on 24 Jun 1880 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Haileybury, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 26 Feb 1915 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Simpson was born on 5 Aug 1832 in Elmsley Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 1 Sep 1832 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West (son of Charles Simpson and Agnes Bowie); died on 11 Mar 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Mar 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1914, Friday, March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
    DEATH'S HARVEST
    Mr Wm Simpson
    Death claimed another old resident of Ramsay on Wednesday, March 11th, in the person of Mr William Simpson, whose home for quite a few years had been on the ninth line, near Almonte, Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was a son of the late Charles Simpson of Dundee, Scotland, and was born in Lanark County, near Perth. He was one of a family of five, all of whom are deceased, Charles, James, John, Margaret (Mrs McGillivray), and now the subject of this notice. Deceased was married to Ann Forgie, daughter of the late Graham Forgie,and sister of James Forgie of Almonte, over fifty-nine years ago, and to them thirteen children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Charles, near White Lake; Mrs Alex and Mrs William J. Scott, at Sault Ste Marie; Mrs J.W. Neilson of Ramsay; Mrs John B. Dodds in the west, at Hudson Bay Junction, Sask; Mrs John Metcalfe, William and John in Ramsay; and Misses Martha, Bella and Herbert O., at home. The deceased was a man of a quiet disposition, posses of a kindly heart and few, if any, ever were turned away who came to him for help. He was a man whose word was his bond, and who loved honesty in all things. He never entered into public affairs although many times pressed to do so. He believed in attending to home life first. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. The funeral take place on Friday, 13th, at 2.30 p.m., from his late residence, ninth line, to the eighth line cemetery vault.

    William married Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie in 1854 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Graham Forgie and Ann Norris Gemmill) was born on 18 May 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 30 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie was born on 18 May 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West (daughter of Graham Forgie and Ann Norris Gemmill); died on 30 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ann weir Forgie
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    Death:
    Role: Obituary: family

    Died:
    1911, Friday February 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
    Mrs Wm Simpson
    Death claimed another old resident of Ramsay on Monday last in the person of Mrs Wm Simpson, whose home for quite a few years has been on the ninth line, near Almonte. Deceased had not enjoyed robust health for some time, and when she was seized with pneumonia just a week before her death she lacked the necessary vitality to combat the disease. Deceased was a daughter of the late Graham Forgie, and was born in Lanark township a few miles from Lanark village, one of a family of twelve, six of whom are still living. These are Messrs Gilbert and James of Almonte, Mrs John Simpson in Winnipeg, David in Cleveland, Robert in Ottawa and Henry in Toronto. Those who are dead are John, William, Mrs Campbell, Thomas and Andrew, and now the subject of this notice. Deceased was married to Mr Wm Simpson over fifty-five years, and to them twelve children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Chas, at White Lake; Mrs Alex Scott and Mrs W.J. Scott, at Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Dodds in the west; Mrs John Metcalf, William and John in Ramsay; and Misses Martha, Belle and Herb at home. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbours. The deceased was a woman of a quiet disposition, but possessed of kindly heart which made her a welcome sympathetic visitor where trouble was until failing health prevented such ministrations. She was a member of St John's church, but has been unable to attend the services for some time, but enjoyed such ministrations as her pastor could impart. Her life was one of simplicity, and was lived in a clear hope of the home beyond.

    1911, Friday February 10, The Almonte Gazette front page
    LOCAL NEWS
    ? In the obituary of Mrs Wm Simpson in last week's Gazette the name of Mrs John W. Neilson of the eleventh line of Ramsay, who is a daughter of the deceased was overlooked.

    Children:
    1. Charles Graham Simpson was born on 10 Feb 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Jun 1930 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ann S. Simpson was born in 1857 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    3. 3. Agnes Simpson was born on 9 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Mar 1931 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret Simpson was born on 24 Jan 1860 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    5. Martha Simpson was born on 28 Oct 1861 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Aug 1955 in Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Eliza Jane Simpson was born on 21 Mar 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Mar 143 in Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Isabella "Bella" Simpson was born on 29 Jul 1866 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Sep 1953 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William McKenzie Simpson was born on 16 Oct 1868 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Jul 1938 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John Henry Simpson was born on 4 Sep 1871 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1940 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Marion E. Simpson was born on 21 May 1873 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Mar 1961 in Tisdale, Melfort Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Tisdale, Melfort Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    11. Herbert Oswald "Herb" Simpson was born on 21 May 1873 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Nov 1953 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Neilson, Sr. was born on 25 Sep 1786 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 1 Oct 1786 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (son of John Neilson Neilson, Sr. and Elizabeth Gibson); died on 7 Feb 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in 1858 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

    Notes:

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Buried:
    Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
    John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

    John married Agness Wilson on 29 Apr 1810 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agness was born on 30 May 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 6 May 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 May 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Agness Wilson was born on 30 May 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 6 May 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 May 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Agnes Wilson
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    Notes:

    (Research):Agness is a cousin of David Gilmour according to Carol Bennett's research.

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Died:
    1877, Friday May 11, The Almonte Gazette page 2
    Deaths
    At the residence of her son-in-law, Mrs Gavin Hamilton, in the township of Ramsay, on the 8th inst, Agnes Wilson, wife of the late John Neilson, sen, aged 86 years.

    1877, May
    A Hand-Written Note - In Memoriam
    On the 8th of May last ? there passed from this life one of the first settlers in this part of the country, one who will be long lovingly remembered by a wide circle of relatives and friends. We refer to Agnes Wilson, relict of the late John Neilson, Sen., of Ramsay. The departed lady was a native of Paisley, Scotland, from which place she emigrated with her husband and a young family in the year 1820. Shortly after coming to Canada, the family settled in the Township of Ramsay then a wilderness of woods. By hard struggling and untiring perseverance the "bush lot" was soon transformed into a comparatively well cleared farm, with the comforts and conveniences of life coming in slowly but surely. In this home the late Mrs Neilson lived the greater part of her life, brought up a large family, of sons and daughters, and witnessed many happy re-unions of her children and children's children. Possessing many available qualities and living a consistent Christian life, she was deservedly greatly beloved and highly respected. Like the majority of her country-women she took great interest in leading topics of the day, keeping herself well-informed at to the doings of the outside world, so that her conversations was not-only entertaining but highly instructive. She retained her bodily-powers in wonderful vigour until near the last, but it was a source of great sorrow to her relatives that during the last two years of her life, her memory failed her, and that some months before her death the sore trial of a broken leg was added to her afflictions. From that trouble she never recovered. After lingering for a few months, at the ripe age of 86, she passed away to her rest ? "this rest that remaineth for the people of God." She was the mother of George Neilson, Esq, Belleville, whose sudden death was noticed a few weeks ago in this paper. She survived her husband 19 years and is survived by three sons and 3 daughters, 66 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

    Buried:
    Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
    John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

    Children:
    1. John Neilson was born on 9 Jun 1810 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 16 Oct 1884 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1884 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Neilson was born on 16 Sep 1812 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1813 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
    3. George Neilson was born on 4 Oct 1815 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 5 Nov 1815 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1877 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Agnes Jane Neilson was born on 5 Jul 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 13 Sep 1818 in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland; died in 1855 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire Scotland.
    5. James Neilson was born on 15 May 1820 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 2 Jan 1893 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jan 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margaret J. Neilson was born on 4 Jul 1823 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Aug 1904 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Aug 1904 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Agnes JANE Neilson was born on 22 Oct 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 1 Oct 1902 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Oct 1902 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Neilson was born on 8 Jun 1828 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in 1848.
    9. Marion Neilson was born on 15 Jan 1831 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 10 Apr 1883 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1883 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 4. Matthew McFarlene Neilson was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Nov 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Nov 1899 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Teskey was born in 1802 in County Limerick, Ireland (son of John Teskey, Sr. and Anne Catherine Vale); died on 28 Mar 1879 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178435577
    • _FGRAVE: 178435577
    • _FSFTID: KHST-NZB
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KHST-NZB
    • Alt. Birth: 1808, County Limerick, Ireland; As recorded on memorial stone as age 71 at death

    Notes:

    Buried:
    13.
    In memory of JOHN TESKEY who departed this life March 28, 1879. Aged 71 yrs.

    John married Ann Lowe in 1835 in Canada. Ann (daughter of Samuel Lowe and Elizabeth "Eliza" Baker) was born in 1817 in Ballingarrane, County Limerick, Ireland; died on 18 Oct 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Ann Lowe was born in 1817 in Ballingarrane, County Limerick, Ireland (daughter of Samuel Lowe and Elizabeth "Eliza" Baker); died on 18 Oct 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236078115
    • _FGRAVE: 236078115
    • _FSFTID: 29CP-6T3
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/29CP-6T3

    Children:
    1. William Henry Teskey was born in 1836 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1920 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in 1920 in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
    2. 5. Emeline Teskey was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Jane Teskey was born on 5 Sep 1843 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 May 1917 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in 1917 in Arnprior Protestant Cemetery, Arnprior, Renfrew County, , Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lucy Ann Teskey was born on 24 Jun 1848 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 18 Oct 1899 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Jane Teskey was born on 25 Feb 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Jan 1940 in Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1940 in Goodlands Cemetery, Goodlands, Southwest Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.
    6. Sophia Teskey was born on 13 Dec 1837 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 1 Feb 1915 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Samuel Teskey was born on 11 May 1849 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1900 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada.
    8. Sarah Matilda Teskey was born on 22 Dec 1851 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 8 Nov 1884 in Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.
    9. Catherine Teskey

  5. 12.  Charles Simpson was born on 1 Apr 1786 in Angus, Forfarshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Apr 1786 in Forfarshire, Scotland; died on 7 Jan 1865 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Charles married Agnes Bowie in Jun 1819 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agnes was born on 1 Sep 1792 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened in 6 Sep in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1871 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Agnes Bowie was born on 1 Sep 1792 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened in 6 Sep in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1871 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. James Simpson was born on 10 Apr 1819 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 2 Jun 1874 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Simpson was born on 5 Aug 1820 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 27 Aug 1820 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1821 in Scotland.
    3. Margaret Simpson was born on 26 Nov 1823 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 14 Dec 1823 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 18 Aug 1894 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Charles Simpson was born on 2 Nov 1826 in Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 26 Nov 1826 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 20 Dec 1888 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. William Simpson was born on 5 Aug 1832 in Elmsley Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 1 Sep 1832 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 11 Mar 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Mar 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Graham Forgie was born in 1803 in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of Gilbert Forgie, Sr. and Martha Beattie); died on 22 Nov 1881 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Nov 1881 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202529489
    • _FGRAVE: 202529489
    • _FSFTID: KDSM-VJZ
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KDSM-VJZ
    • _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

    Notes:

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Died:
    1881, Friday November 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 3
    Almonte And District News
    SUDDEN DEATH ? An old and well known resident, Mr Graham Forgie, of Ramsay, and father of Messrs, Forgie bros, of Almonte and Ramsay, died at his son's residence on Wednesday morning last. The old gentleman ate his breakfast as usual and was left in the house all right by his son, who was only out of the house for a few moments and on returning found the father dead. This was the third paralytic stroke from which he had suffered.

    Graham married Ann Norris Gemmill on 18 Apr 1826 in Scotland. Ann (daughter of John Gemmill and Ann Weir) was born on 18 Apr 1807 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 8 Jan 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 11 Jan 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Ann Norris Gemmill was born on 18 Apr 1807 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland (daughter of John Gemmill and Ann Weir); died on 8 Jan 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 11 Jan 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202529578
    • _FGRAVE: 202529578
    • _FSFTID: LKWY-XJZ
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LKWY-XJZ
    • _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

    Notes:

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Died:
    1878, Friday January 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
    DEATHS
    In Ramsay, on Jan 8th, 1878, Ann Gemmill wife of Mr Graham Forgie, aged 70 years.
    The funeral will take place on Friday, 11th, inst., at 1:30 p.m. from her late residence to the 8th Line Cemetery.
    Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend

    Children:
    1. Gilbert Forgie was born on 23 Sep 1827 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 14 Jun 1912 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 16 Jun 1912 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Forgie was born on 3 Apr 1829 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Jun 1884 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jun 1884 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Weir Forgie was born on 22 May 1831 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Aug 1906 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Aug 1906 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. James Graham Shaw Forgie was born on 1 Apr 1833 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 28 Jun 1916 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 Jun 1916 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie was born on 18 May 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 30 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margaret Stuart Forgie was born on 12 Mar 1837 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Dec 1915 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    7. Martha Forgie was born on 21 Jan 1839 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 20 Sep 1903 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Sep 1903 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David Forgie was born on 31 Aug 1840 in Lanark Village, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 14 Jun 1916 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States; was buried in East Cleveland Township Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
    9. Thomas Forgie was born on 16 May 1842; died on 14 Jun 1912.
    10. Andrew Gemmill Forgie was born on 14 Apr 1844 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jul 1902 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Robert Forgie was born on 24 Jun 1846 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 2 Nov 1932 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    12. Henry Shaw Forgie was born on 9 Apr 1848 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 20 Jul 1933 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Robert Forgie was born on 13 Mar 1855 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Feb 1934 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Feb 1934 in Pincrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Annie Forgie was born in 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; and died.




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