Elsie May Naismith

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September 14, 2016
Elsie May Toop
Peacefully at home in the company of her family on September 11, 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late William John Toop. Cherished mother of Roxanne and Margo (Garry). Adored Granny of Lindsay (Jeff) and Jennifer (Ryan). Loved Maymie to Abby, Hannah, Ava and Hailey. Predeceased by her sisters Betty and Cathy and brothers Bob and Bill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements.

Elsie married William John "Bill" Toop on 29 Aug 1944 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Charles Gordon Toop and Margaret Matilda Doucett) was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Nov 1975 in Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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952, Thursday May 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
Great Tribute Paid Ramsay Farmer At His Funeral Sunday Afternoon
This part of Lanark County lost one of its most popular and successful citizens on Friday, May 9th, in the death of Albert George Naismith who died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, in his 58th year, after a short illness. Mr Naismith was born on the homestead, Ninth Line of Ramsay, in sight of Almonte, a son of the late Peter Naismith and his wife, Catherine Gilmour. A short time after his father's death, he acquired the farm which is a very good one and which he continued to improve in every day during his all too short lifetime. Thirty-two years ago he married Olive May Paul who survives together with two sons and two daughters, namely, Robert of Ramsay, William at home; Mrs Wm Toop (Elsie) of Ottawa and Mrs William Endersby (Betty) of Toronto. In his own immediate family there are eight ? James of Vermillion, Alberta; Welland of Esparato, Calf.; John of Calgary; Miss Margaret at home. Deceased ? Peter, Lawrence (Tobe) Jessie (Mrs Wm Steele) and Jean. Mr Naismith's death came as a great shock and sorrow to a wide circle of friends. Whether he felt well during the winter no one knows outside of his immediate family because he wasn't a complainer. He was the jolly, jaunty type of man whom everyone likes to meet, especially those who felt down a little themselves. He was always cheerful, well informed and a good conversationalist. He knew his business as a dairy farmer, specializing in Ayshires, and it was a pleasure to hear him talk on the subject of agriculture in which he was most interested. Some years ago, in addition to running his farm with which the two boys were associated, "Ab" decided to take on the district agency for the Massey-Harris Co. His warehouse was next the Gazette office and the staff of this newspaper never had a better of more congenial neighbour. He was eminently successful in his work as an agent but his heart was in the farm. he had it in mind to turn the agency over the elder boy an when he declared he would rather farm Albert gave up the sales business with no regret at all. He took little active interest in public or semi public affairs. His heart was at home because he was a great family man. He loved to talk with the boys and girls of the immediate circle and he welcomed the friends who passed the gate and traversed the one lane up to his home. He was a director of North Lanark Agricultural Society for a few years but outside of that he attended strictly to his own affairs. He was Conservative in politics. The funeral of the late Mr Naismith, held last Sunday afternoon was one of the largest ever seen in Lanark County. When the head of the cortege reached the turn to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, at MacDonald's service station, the tail of the sad procession was still coming out his gate about two miles distant. Services were conducted at the home and graveside by Rev H.C. Wolfraim, pastor of the Almonte United Church. Pallbearers were Robt Toshack, Jas Steele, Peter Syme, Melville Paul, Clifford Rivington and Charles Black, the latter from Carleton Place. As might be expected, there was a profusion of floral offerings from organizations and individuals. It is no exaggeration to say that the death of Albert Naismith at a comparatively early age is one of those sad things that mortals have to contend with in this strange life. He was full of energy, cheerfulness and good-fellowship and had attained a position in his career where he could sit back and rest on the oars while the boys carried on. One of them was on a farm on his own a short distance away and the other was at home. But this rest after toll was not to be. Mr Naismith will be sorely missed by all who knew him. There were many at the funeral from adjacent towns and Ottawa, and Mr and Mrs Sam McKee and son, Don Don McKee and Mrs Porterfield from Toronto.

Albert married Olive May Paul in 1919. Olive (daughter of William Paul and Christena Porterfield) was born on 31 May 1895 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Feb 1985 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1985, Wednesday February 20, The Almonte Gazette page 17
Olive Naismith
Olive May Naismith, a Ramsay township native, died Feb 11, 1985 at Almonte General Hospital in her 91st year. Born and educated in Ramsay township, she was the daughter of William Paul and Christina Porterfield. She married Albert Naismith in 1919 and spent the remainder of her life on the family farm on the Ninth line of Ramsay township. Predeceased by her husband Albert and daughter Catherine, Mrs Naismith is survived by her sister Edna Rose of Almonte, sons Robert and William, Almonte and daughters Elsie May (Mrs William Toop), Ottawa and Betty (Mrs Lloyd Endersby) of Willowdale. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was conducted from the Kerry Funeral Home by Rev Jack Lougheed of Almonte United Church. Mrs Naismith was a member of the church. Pallbearers were Garry Thom, Ian McBain, David Naismith, Harry Deugo, Richard Endersby and Bruce Rivington.

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1914, Friday July 17, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Peter Naismith
After an illness of several months Mr Peter Naismith of Ramsay passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, at half-past four in the morning. Mr Naismith was the fourth son of the late Peter Naismith of the 6th line of Ramsay, in which township he was born on May 19th, 1842. He was married to Miss Catherine Gilmour, as daughter of the late Wm Gilmour, in 1867. To them were born eleven children, three daughters and eight sons, all of whom are still living. Of these, Peter, jr., Margaret, Jean and Albert are at home; William is at Denver, Col.; Jessie (Mrs Wm. Steele) at Claysmore, Alta; Lawrence at Moose Jaw, Sask; Welland of San Francisco, Cal.; Robert of Calgary; John of Edmonton; and James M. of Heward, Sask. The late Mr Naismith was a brother to Mrs Neil McArthur, Mrs Jean Paul, Mrs David Moir and Messrs. Lawrence, Robert, Allan, and of the late John and James Naismith. The late Mr Naismith was a member of Court Excelsior I.O.O.F. and also of Mississippi Lodge A.F.& A.M. In the latter he was until declining health intervened an enthusiastic member and regular attender. Both of these organizations were represented at the funeral this afternoon, thus to show their respect and esteem for a departed brother

Peter married Catherine Gilmour on 17 Oct 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of William Gilmour and Ellen Burns) was born on 22 Apr 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 16 Sep 1928 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 1928 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1928, Friday September 21, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs P. Naismith Dies in Ramsay
Aged Lady Had Only Been Ailing for the Last Two Months
Mrs Peter Naismith died at her home on the ninth line of Ramsay, on Sunday morning, She was 81 years of age, and had been in poor health for the past two months. Mrs Naismith, whose maiden name was Catherine Gilmour, belonged to a pioneer family of Ramsay Township. She was a daughter of the late William Gilmour and his wife, Helen Burns, settlers from Scotland, who made their home on a farm on the outskirts of Almonte. Sixty years ago she was married to Mr Peter Naismith and their wedded life was an ideal one. He predeceased her in 1914. On both sides of the house they were widely connected. They had a family of eleven children all of whom reached maturity. They are: Peter and Albert on the homestead in Ramsay; John of Calgary; James of Vermilion, Alta; Welland, of Exparto, Calif; William, of Denver, Col; Lawrence, of Almonte, and Maggie on the homestead. Robert, who resided at Calgary, served in the Great War and was killed overseas. Jennie died in 1914 and Jessie, Mrs Wm Steele, in 1917. Mrs Naismith was a member of the Auld Kirk on the eighth line of Ramsay, as a girl and continued as a member of St Andrew's, now Bethany United Church until her death. She was of the finest type of the pioneer stock, always ready, despite her busy home life, to render help to neighbours and friends when needed. She was one of the best known ladies in the district, and this was evidenced by the very large assembly of mourners at her funeral on Tuesday when she was laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery beside the remains of her husband. Rev J.R. MacCrimmon conducted the service and the pallbearers were old neighbours: Messrs Andrew Cochran, Wm Paul, Wm Phillips, Greville Toshack, Alex Barker and Jack McGill. Besides her children and grandchildren she leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Messrs William and Robert Gilmour of Ramsay. There was an impressive number of beautiful floral tributes.

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There passed away at his home on the seventh line of Ramsay last monday morning Mr William Paul, one of the township's best known and most highly respected residents. Born on the homestead in July 1858, the only son of the late William Paul and Jane Simpson, he spent all of his life on the farm on which he died. Being ill only a few days his death came as a decided shock to his many friends and relatives.

In February, 1893, William Paul was married in Ramsay, to Christine Porterfield, who predeceased him 21 years ago. Deceased was of a quiet, retiring disposition, a trusted friend and neighbour. In religion he was formerly a Presbyterian, having been a member of St John's Church prior to union. He was a member of Bathany United church in Almonte, at the time of his death. Left to mourn his passing are one son William Melville Paul on the homestead; (Olive), Mrs Albert Naismith, Ramsay, and (Edna) Mrs Edward Rose, Pakenham; also one sister Miss Agnes Paul of Lanark, and eight grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased (Kate), Mrs John Millions of Waskada, Manitoba; and Miss Margaret Paul of Ramsay. The funeral which was held Tuesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev C.D. McLellan assissted by Rev J.M. Rutherford. Pallbearers were: Joseph Paul, Carleton Place; William Paul of Stittsville; John Yuill of Rosetown, Sask; M.W. Wallace, William Paul and John McArton of Ramsay. Among the floral tributes were a wreath from the family; sprays from the grandchildren, a spray from the neighbours; spray from the U.F.W.O. and a spray from Miss Ruby Wilson and pupils of S.S. 14 of which school section deceased was for many years a trustee.

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Plots B510 to B539 Stone 566

William PAUL 1858 - 1940 Christena PORTERFIELD 1865 - 1912
Agnes PAUL 1870 - 1949

William married Christena Porterfield on 7 Feb 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christena (daughter of John Porterfield) was born on 6 Apr 1863 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Dec 1912 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Dec 1912 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Medical):On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to the R.M. hospital, and on Monday on operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly Nature's forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away.

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Death came with shocking suddenness to Mrs Wm Paul, and bereft the home over which she had presided for nineteen years as the wife and mother of her loving ministrations. On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to th R.M. hospital, and on Monday an operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly natures forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away. The late Mrs Paul was Christina Porterfield, a daughter 0t the late John Porterfield of Ramsay, and was married to Mr Paul, and the balance of her life was spent within a short distance of her father's home. Beside Mr Paul, three children are left to mourn the loss that has fallen upon them. These are Olive, aged 18 years; Melville, 16 years, and Edna, 10 years. Mrs Paul was a member of St John's church, and her life was one of consonance with the profession she was made. the funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 o'clock from her husband's residence, 7th line Ramsay, to the eighth line cemetery.

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William PAUL 1858 - 1940 Christena PORTERFIELD 1865 - 1912
Agnes PAUL 1870 - 1949

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Peter married Jane Carswell. Jane (daughter of Dr. Robert Carswell and Ellen Russell) was born in 1809 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Aug 1871; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late William Gilmour
With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr Wm Gilmour. The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and wife) emigrated to Canada. They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood. At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!) then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush ? "blazed roads," as they were called. Later on what was known as "Gemmill's school" was established, and there Mr Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his spare time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life. He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable; and from about the year 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut,-Col.) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows. In 1844 he married Ellen Burns, Who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was very largely attended, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.

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William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821 - Aug 1, 1889 a native of Glasgow, Scotland
Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901 a native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland

William married Ellen Burns on 6 May 1844 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Ellen was born in 1821 in Dunbartonshire, Scotland; died on 18 Feb 1901 in Braeside, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1901, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit: ? The Late Mrs Wm. Gilmour
After about twelve months' illness from gradual wearing-out of the system Helen Burns, relict of the late William Gilmour, passed out of life on Monday afternoon last at the home of her eldest son, Mr Allan W. Gilmour, of Braeside. The remains were brought to this town on Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral took place from her late home in the New England section on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery. There was a large attendance. Many old residents turned out to pay the final mark of respect to one who was so long identified with this section. Rev Mr Hutcheon officiated, deceased having been a long years a member of St Andrew's congregation. The late Mrs Gilmour was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, close on eighty years ago, and came with her parents (the late Mr and Mrs Robert Burns, of Bristol, Que.) to Canada in the year 1849. In 1844 she became the wife of Mr Wm Gilmour, who died ten years ago last August. They lived on the homestead farm in Ramsay till 1876, when they moved into Almonte, and the subject of this sketch resided there till December last, when she went to Braeside to stay with her son for the winter. Of seven children born to her five survive, viz.: Allan W., of Braeside; Mrs Peter Naismith, of Ramsay; Robert, of Almonte; William, of Ramsay; and James B., of Climax, Minnesota. For almost sixty years deceased was a highly respected resident of Ramsay and Almonte, and her death is deeply regretted.

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William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821 - Aug 1, 1889 a native of Glasgow, Scotland
Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901 a native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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1911, Friday June 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, June 17th, William Paul, aged 86 years.

1911, Friday June 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4
The Late William Paul
Ninety years ago William Paul and his wife were among the pioneers who set sail from Scotland for Canada, their object being to carve out homes for themselves in the new country. Three months or so later found them with the first settlers of this section encamped on the banks of the Mississippi near where Almonte's town hall now stands. from that point the stout-hearted immigrants scattered to all points of the compass. Mr Paul and his wife located on the 7th line of Ramsay, where they lived to a good age, and passed away after doing their full share towards converting the country from primeval forest to the present prosperous and comfortable farms lands which distinguish this county. Ten children were born to them, and in course of time the farm passed into the hands of their eldest son, William Paul the Second. The latter was born on the pioneer farm in November 1824, lived on it for over eighty-six years, and in his turn ended his days there on Saturday last, after a short illness due simply to the wearing out of the system from age. Now William Paul the Third hold sway over the same farm, which has thus remained with the family into the third generation, all the owners bearing the same honoured name. The late William Paul was a modest but industrious farmer, who won general esteem by his fine qualities as a neighbour, and his influence could be depended upon to help along the cause he believed to be a worthy one. He never sought or held public office; his domestic life was worthy of praise; and his faith in God was strong and unshaken to the end. He was one of the oldest members of St John's Presbyterian congregation, and the funeral service was conducted by Rev C.H. Daly, pastor of that church. Interment was made on Tuesday in the 8th line cemetery. The cortege was notable for its length and the large turnout of the older citizens of town and country. Mr Paul and Janet Simpson were united in marriage over halfa- century ago. Mrs Paul died over fifteen years ago. The surviving children are Mr William Paul and Miss Aggie Paul, on the homestead, and Mrs John Milliens of Wakada, Man. Of the ten children of his own generation but two survive ? Miss Agnes Paul, of Ramsay, and Mr Robert Paul of Clayton. Mr Paul's death removes almost the last of the venerated pioneers of his immediate neighbourhood.

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Jane SIMPSON died May 5, 1900 aged 74 yrs
beloved wife of William PAUL, sen, died Jun 17, 1911 aged 86 yrs

William married Jane Simpson in 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Jane was born in 1826 in Scotland; died on 5 May 1900 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 May 1900 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After a prolonged and keen suffering from an internal cancer, Mrs Wm Paul sen, of the 7th line of Ramsay, passed away in the opening hours of Saturday last, aged 74 years. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane Simpson, was united in marriage with Mr Paul about forty-five years ago, and during that long period won an honourable reputation as wife, mother, neighbour and friend. She was of a quiet and retiring nature, greatly devoted to her home. She had long been a member of St.?sup? John's congregation, Almonte, and in the closing hours was sustained by an unfaltering trust, regarding Death as but
A kind and gentle servant who unlocks
With noiseless hand Life's flower-encircled door
To show us those we love.
The funeral was from the homestead on Sunday afternoon. Interment taking place in the eighth line cemetery. There was a very large turnout of neighbours and friends. Rev Mr Mitchell officiated. The aged husband and four children survive - Mrs John Millions, of Hernfield, Manitoba; Miss Maggie and Aggie, at home, and Mr Wm Paul, jun, Mrs Millions and two of her children arrived from the west the day of her mother's death, but too late to see her in life. The mourning ones have the warm sympathy of their many friends.?/sup?

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Jane SIMPSON died May 5, 1900 aged 74 yrs
beloved wife of William PAUL, sen, died Jun 17, 1911 aged 86 yrs