Cyrena Fumerton

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Mr. John Fumerton

By the death of Mr. John Fumerton, who passed away on Monday morning at the advanced age of eighty-eight years and three months, Kelowna lost an old and respected citizen who until a few months ago was a familiar figure on the streets moving about with a wonderful degree of activity considering his years.

Mr. Fumerton was born on a farm in the Township of Ramsay, County of Lanark and in his early youth and early manhood he followed agricultural pursuits, later entering mercantile life and operating a general store business at Fallbrook, Ont. for many years. Migrating to Holland Manitoba he was engaged in trade there for about ten years and upon retiring from active business he came to Kelowna twelve years ago with his son Mr. J.F. Fumerton.

He had been confined to his room since Christmas and his decline was gradual and the end painless, being due simply to old age. Member of a remarkably long-lived family, Mr Fumerton is survived by five brothers, two of them resident in Ontario and three in Saskatchewan. His wife predeceased him many years ago. He leaves two sons, Mr. J.F. Fumerton of Kelowna, and Mr. D.J. Fumerton of Penticton, and one daughter, Mrs J.W. Stewart of Ottawa Ont.

After a short service at the undertaking parlours of the Kelowna Furniture Company on Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. A.K. McMinn, the body was dispatched for burial at Holland where the late Mrs. Fumerton is interred, Mr. J.F. Fumerton accompanying it. The deceased having been a member of the craft, the committal at Holland will be made with Masonic Honours.

John married Janet Turner on 17 Jan 1861 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Francis Turner and Mary Nairn) was born on 17 Jan 1836 in New York, United States; died on 21 Apr 1912; was buried in 1912 in Brookdale Cemetery, Holland, Central Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: John "David" Fumerton
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

David married Jessie Findlay McGregor in 1837 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Duncan McGregor and Marion "Maney" Gemmill) was born on 25 Sep 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 16 Dec 1890 in Armstrong Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jane McGregor
• Name: Janet "Jane" Findlay McGregor
• Name: Janet Jessie Fumerton
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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The late Mrs. David Fumerton died at the residence of Hugh Lockhart Sen. Armstong's Lake N.W.T., on December 16, 1890. Jessie Finldey McGregor, wife of David Fumerton, formerly of Township of Ramsey, Ontario (and mother of A.W. and David Fumerton of this town) in 73rd year of her age.

Deceased was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1818 and immigrated to Canada in 1821, being over 4 months on the ocean. They landed in Montreal where they remained for about 3 years. In 1824 they came to Ramsey and settled on E1/2 Lot 6 in 11 Concession. In 1837 she married David Fumerton and moved to W1/2 Lot1, 11 Concession. The result of this union was 3 daughters and 7 sons, all of whom are living, except Maggie, who was born in 1845 and died when young of scarlet fever.

In 1887 she, with her husband, moved to the North West where their 2 daughters with their families and their youngest son were living. She remained there until the time of her death. She leaves a husband, 9 children, 38 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Deceased was well known in the Township of Ramsey where she lived about 63 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and was highly respected by all who knew her.

Francis married Mary Nairn. Mary was born on 3 Mar 1814 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 30 Aug 1891 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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"On Sunday last about ten o'clock Mr John Fumerton of Appleton, in his 94th year, passed away and went to the majority. the deceased was the last but one of the first settlers, Mr William Hamilton now being the only survivor."

"In the early years of settlement he carried flour and nails all the way from Brockville on his back. subsequently he sawed lumber by hand and himseld built a boat with which he went to Montreal for provisions. Up to within a few days of his death he walked daily to the village of Appleton for his mail matter, the distance being about one mile. He took his last walk on Thursday, August 31 and on returning fell in the lane leading to his house."

John married Mary Jane Frew on 15 Dec 1816 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Mary (daughter of George Frew and Janet Baird) was born in 1800 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 17 Aug 1800 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in 1882 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Duncan married Marion "Maney" Gemmill. Marion was born on 18 May 1795 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died after 1871 in Huntley Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Maney Gemmill