Jessie McGill

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Died:
1952, Thursday October 23, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Mrs. Alex Barker
On October 16th, Mrs. Alex Barker (nee Jessie McGill) passed away at her home on Ottawa Street at Almonte. Mrs. Barker was in her 77th Year. The deceased was a daughter of John McGill and Catherine McKay, and one of a family of nine. She was predeceased by a brother, James; Sarah Jane, (Mrs. George Needham); Mary Ellen, (Mrs. George Graham; Marion, (also Mrs. George Graham by second marriage); and Susannah Catherine. She is survived by two brothers, John and William Thomas of Pakenham and one sister, Lucinda Mrs. Stanley Sanderson) of Ottawa, besides her husband and daughter. The late Mrs. Barker was a graduate of Almonte High School under Dr. P. C. McGregor, attended Normal School and taught for a number of years at Bennie's Corners, Clayton and Cedar Hill. In 1906 she married Mr. Alex Barker of Ramsay Township and to them was born a daughter, Vera, now Mrs. Lorne Ritchie of Exeter, and Kenneth, who died in infancy. In 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Barker sold their property to Mr. Alex Snedden and moved to Almonte. Mrs. Barker was very active in church and social work at Blakeney where her husband was an elder for many years. The service was conducted at Bethany United Church by Rev. Mr. Wolfraim assisted by the Rev. Mr. McCord who paid tribute to the Christian character of Mrs. Barker. Many floral offerings were sent by friends and relatives. A very large gathering of friends and sympathizers were in attendance both at the church and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Out-of-town attendants were, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Floyd of Arnprior; Miss Olive Scanlon, Dr. A. W. and Mrs. Chambers, Miss Rose Fenlon, Mrs. Dan Nichol and daughter, Miss Pearl McGill, Mrs. Pridmore and Mrs. Patrick, all of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. George McMahon of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gannon of Hartford Conn. The pallbearers were, Ed. Rose, Wilf Lindsay, Sheffield Graham, Alex Snedden, Robert Toshack, and Clare Syme.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 550
Alexander Barker 1869-1957 His wife Jessie McGill 1876-1952
Kenneth A. 1914-1914

Jessie married Alexander "Alex" Barker on 5 Sep 1906 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of James Barker, Sr and Johanna Hood) was born on 10 Dec 1869 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Apr 1957 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1957 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Vera Agnes Barker was born on 27 May 1907 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Oct 1976 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 28 Oct 1976 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Barker was born on 22 Nov 1910 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Nov 1910 in Lanark Village, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West.
3. Kenneth Alexander Barker was born on 17 Mar 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 May 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 May 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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• Life Sketch: ; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 October 2020), memorial page for John McGill (22 Nov 1842?8 Jun 1934), Find a Grave Memorial no. 212681428, citing Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, C
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Died:
1934, Thursday June 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?John McGill Is Called By Death?/b?
Respected Citizen of Pakenham Twp. Passes At Great Age of 92 Years.
There passed away at his home in Blakeney one of the most outstanding figures in the district, connecting the present generation with the pioneer life of nearly a century ago, in the person of John McGill who died Friday evening last. Born in Ireland in 1842, he came to this country with his parents at the age of seven years. The family resided at Bell's Corners during the year 1849 and came to Pakenham township in 1850, carving themselves a homestead out of the bush that covered the entire country at that time. This old McGill homestead is located on the 11th line of Pakenham and is still occupied by the family in the person of W.T. McGill well known throughout the district as a fox rancher of broad experience. The late Mr McGill resided on the homestead until 16 years ago, when he retired to reside in Blakeney, leaving the labours of over 60 years to a new generation.
Like most young men who pioneered in this part of Canada he worked in the lumber camps in his early days. He was and expert hewer with the broad axe and could recall many interesting experiences in connection with those exciting chapters of life in the forests along the Bonnechere and other tributaries of the Ottawa as well as lumber camps in the state of Michigan.
A veteran of the Fenian Raid trouble of 1866, Mr McGill enlisted with a detachment of the 42nd regiment that was recruited at Pakenham under the late Major O'Neill. He went to Cornwall and remained with the colours until the troops were disbanded. In his time he took an interest in municipal affairs of the township being one of the reeves of Pakenham, in the early days.
Married in 1870.
Mr McGill was married in Almonte in 1870 by Rev Mr Gordon to Miss Catherine McKay of Lanark Township, who survives him at the age of 85.
This remarkable couple having entered wedded life three years after the young Dominion was born, celebrated their golden jubilee in July, 1930, the occasion being marked by kindly felicitations from a wide circle of friends throughout the Ottawa Valley.
He leaves in addition to his wife, Three sons and three daughters, namely James of the 11th line of Pakenham, John of the 9th line of Pakenham; and Wm T. on the homestead; Mrs Alex Barker of Ramsay; Miss Susie at home and Miss Lou of the department of national defence, Ottawa. Of his own immediate family there is one brother, Alex of Almonte.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the late residence of deceased in Blakeney, where service were conducted by Rev George F. Warren of the United Church, Blakeney, assisted by the former pastor, Rev William Merrilees. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Jas Bingham, Wesley McCann, James Barker, James Timmins, S.J. McAdam and George Smithson.
Old-time comrades of the Fenian Raid, Alex Tait, and Thomas Needham of Pakenham were in attendance.
The numerous floral offerings and exceptionally large number of those who attended attested to the esteem in which Mr McGill was held.

Buried:
Plots B450 to B479 Stone 508
John McGill Nov 22, 1842 - June 8, 1934
His wife Catherine McKay 25 Sept 1847 - 21 May 1939
Susan Catherine died Mar 2, 1938

John married Catherine McKay on 1 Jul 1870 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John McKay and Jennet "Jessie" McKay) was born on 25 Sep 1847 in Scotland; died on 21 May 1939 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 May 1939 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1939, Thursday May 25, The Almonte Gazette page 5

?b?Mrs John McGill, Sr. (Catherine McKay)?/b?
On Sunday morning, May 21st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alex Barker, Catherine McKay, relict of the late John McGill of Blakeney, passed peacefully on to her eternal reward. The deceased, one of Ramsay's oldest residents and earliest settlers was in her 92nd year and until prevented by failing health, was a devout member and regular attendant of Blakeney United Church. The funeral took place on Tuesday May 23rd, from her late residence, to Auld Kirk Cemetery. The religious services were conducted by Rev F.E. Rice of Blakeney, assisted by Rev G. Empey of Newboro, and Rev Geo Warren of Bishop's Mills, when fitting references were made to the ideal life which had come to a close. A favourite hymn of the deceased, "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" and "The Shepherd Psalm," were sung during the service. Mrs Geo Warren played the accompaniments. The pallbearers were Messrs John R. Reid, Wm Dunlop, Jack Munro, Wesley McCann, Southwood Haydon and James Timmins. Symbolic floral offerings bore the silent testimony to the love and esteem in which the deceased was held by a wide circle of friends. Because of her long extended life, the deceased looked cheerfully to the future, and happy reunion with those who have predeceased her, among whom are four daughters. She leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters, Mrs Alex Barker and Miss Lucy McGill of Ottawa; and three sons, Messrs James, Jack, and Thomas McGill, all of the vicinity. In her declining years, Mrs McGill was faithfully attended by all members of the family and truly she appreciated such care. Mrs McGill possessed heart and sympathetic view that made her an invaluable companion, not only to those within the home but to friends and neighbours alike. Her simplicity, cheerful outlook, and sound feminine judgement found every difficult obstacle of life removed when the right principles were applied. Herself brought under the trials that come from natural causes in this life, she bore all with courage and fortitude because she was strong in that quality of character which raises above pain and disappointment. During all those years of happy home life there was created and developed a wealth of love and affection that made the hour of separation by death all the more difficult for those who mourn her loss. She was honoured by all for her deep religious fervour, for her broad interest in all missionary endeavours regardless of creed or denomination, and particularly for her rare generous and unselfish nature. Many have been those she helped over the rugged paths of life. She will be missed, but will remain in the hearts of friends as long as faith shall last. Well and truly might it be said of Mrs McGill "Her life was an inspiration and her memory had become a benediction."

Buried:
Plots B450 to B479 Stone 508
John McGill Nov 22, 1842 - June 8, 1934
His wife Catherine McKay 25 Sept 1847 - 21 May 1939
Susan Catherine died Mar 2, 1938

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John married Jane McCann in 1840 in County Down, Northern Ireland. Jane (daughter of John McCann and Elizabeth Mooney) was born in 1819 in County Down, Northern Ireland; died on 23 Apr 1907 in Blakeney, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1907 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jane McCann
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection
• Alt. Birth: 1823, County Down, Northern Ireland

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(Medical):Appending physician: Dr.D. P. Lynch

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Alt. Birth:
Recorded on a fmily search record but very inlikely as obit and Auld Kirk memorial record suggest 88 years old at death therefor 1819 birth year.

Died:
Mrs. John McGill
On Tuesday Mrs John McGill (nee Jane McCann) was called hence, having reached her 88th. year. Deceased was born in County Down, Ireland, and after her marriage to Mr. John McGill they came to Canada, reaching here sixty years ago last July. they came to Ramsay and her home has been in that township ever since, for the past few uears with her daughter, Mrs Peter T. symes, of the tenth line. four sons and three daughters were born to them, three of whom , James Mrs Robert Fulton and Mrs Geo Greigson, are dead. Those living are John in Pakenham, Mrs Peter Syme and Alex., Ramsay, and Thos and David, Blakeney. Brothers of deceased who are still living are Messrs. thomas McCann of Pakenham, and James of Almonte. The funeral takes place this (thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery.

Buried:
Section 2, Stone 2198

Jane McCann 1819- Apr 23, 1907 wife of John McGill a native of County Down, Ireland

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John married Jennet "Jessie" McKay. Jennet was born in 1813 in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jessie
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• Name: Jack McCann
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Common Ancester
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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(Research):If the marriage listing of Ann McCann (daughter) to Wm. Elliott is correct, then John may have been previously married to Elizabeth Morrey. There is also another John McCann in the graveyard with John and Isabella, so there may have been another son, named John.

Birth:
John McCann and Elizabeth Mooney named as parents

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John married Elizabeth Mooney in 1813 in Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Northern Ireland. Elizabeth was born in 1790 in Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Northern Ireland; died in 1822 in Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Northern Ireland; was buried in Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Northern Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)