Isobel McGill

Family/Spouse: Stewart Eastman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Thos McGill
• Name: Tom McGill
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Died:
1967, Thursday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 7
McGILL -- At the Almonte General Hospital on Monday, December 11th, 1967. William Thomas McGill, beloved husband of Isobel Rivington, dear father of John R., Pakenham, Hubert of Willowdale, Ontario, Lois (Mrs Donald Munro) Almonte, Isobel (Mrs Stewart Eastman) North Gower, in his 82nd year. Rested at the Comba Funeral Home, where service was held on Wednesday, December 13th. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1968, Thursday January 4, The Almonte Gazette page 7
Mr Thos. McGill
The death of Tom McGill occurred December 11 in the Almonte General Hospital. Born in 1866, he was the son of John McGill and his wife, Catherine McKay. All his life he lived on the farm on which he was born. In 1922 he was married to Margaret Isabel Rivington. Alert and progressive he pioneered in fur farming, both in Silver Fox and Chinchillas. He took a keen interest in public affairs and was an active member of Blakeney United Church. He was a Life Member of Almonte Lodge of Royal Arch Mason also of Mississippi Lodge A.F. and A.M. No 147. He is survived by his wife Margaret; two sons, John R., Pakenham, and Hubert, of Willowdale, Ontario and two daughters, Lois (Mrs Donald Munro), Almonte, and Isabel (Mrs Stuart Eastman), North Gower. Of eight brothers and sisters, two survive, John McGill, Sr., and Lucy (Mrs S.R. Saunderson), Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.A. The funeral at the Comba Home conducted by Rev H. Davies and assisted by Rev W.L. Henley, was very largely attended. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Murray Cavanagh, Lorne Ritchie, Borden McGill, George Robertson, Weldon Timmins and John Currie.

William married Margaret Isabel Rivington in 1922. Margaret (daughter of Robert Rivington and Minerva Edey) was born on 25 Oct 1896 in Carp, Huntley Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1993 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, 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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Died:
1993, Wednesday July 7, The Almonte Gazette page B7
Margaret Isabel McGill
Margaret Isabel McGill, a women who, with her late husband, pioneered the chinchilla industry in Canada, died June 24 at the Almonte Nursing Home, She was 97. She was born in Carp, Oct 26, 1895 to the late Robert Rivington and the late Minerva Eady, Mrs McGill attended school in Carp. She married the late Thomas McGill on "Echo Farm" at the corner of Dwyer Hill and Panmure Roads Jan 18, 1921. They honeymooned in Niagara Falls. The couple are survived by their four children: John Rivington McGill of Pakenham Township, Hurbert of Willowdale, Ont., Lois (Don) Munro of Almonte and Isobel (Stuart) Eastman of North Gower. Together the McGills operated the second chinchilla ranch in Canada, the first being in Alberta. They also raised foxes and mink on their Pakenham farm. Mrs McGill lived on the farm until the late 1980's when she moved into the Almonte Nursing Home. She was a faithful member of the Blakeney United Church and later the Pakenham United Church. Rev Heather Kinkaid led the funeral service at the Gamble Funeral Home June 27 at 2 p.m. Mrs McGill's remains rested at the Gamble Funeral Home until the burial at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Her pallbearers were grandson Paul McGill, Steve McGill, Charles Munro, Larry Eastman and Andy Sadler and Clarence Timmons. The following obituary was Read by Lois Tuffin at the funeral service: "For those of you who don't know me, my family lived across a field from Mrs McGill and we adopted her as our own grandmother. Ours was in Nova Scotia so Gram filled in for all seven of us, and she did a great job. For the past few days I've been trying to remember when I first met Gram. But she's always been there. When I think of her I remember she always had a full candy dish, a sharp tongue and a love of football. You couldn't walk into that house when the Rough Riders were on TV, especially when Tony Gabriel was on the field. That was the only time I remember the candy dish being empty. As I came to know her better ? I worked for her and even moved in for a short period ? her tongue softened and she revealed her very fertile imagination to me. Most days when I'd arrive for a visit or after cutting the lawn, she'd tell me "Set the table for tea. I think the Queen's going to join us today." So I'd get out the place mats, the sugar and creamer set and the best tea cups we could find. But by the time the kettle had boiled and the tea was steep she'd say "It looks like the Queen couldn't make it. We'll just go ahead without her." We always had a grand tea anyways. For a youngster wrapped up in her own life, for me Gram opened up a whole world I'd rarely thought of before. I don't know haw many times I heard the story of her wedding day. There was a snowstorm. The minister was late. And after the ceremony they rode in a buggy to the train station near Blakeney. Other days she would relive the mid-winter trip to Richmond high school for a basketball game. The gym they played in had windows and the home team beat the visitors soundly, allowing them only one basket. The ride home in the buggy that night was cheerful nonetheless she said, as the girls sang songs while huddled under a bear skin lap robe. She's told me for years "the day you get married will be a big day. What a party." And I always told her "Gram, I don't like boys." But I did find someone and she was there the day we were married. By the time she's already moved into the nursing home and coming out to the wedding was exhausting for her, but she was there. The picture we have of her from that day we're smiling, but she is seated, staring off into space, a shadow of the person she once was. Although watching her strong spirit weaken saddened me, I can feel Gram's relief at finally moving on. For 15 years now she's been telling me "I want to go. I want to be with Thomas in heaven." Finally she'll have that peace. We're all going to miss her very much but I'm glad to see my dear friend's wish finally granted. God bless you Gram. I love and I wish a peaceful journey."

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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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Robert married Minerva Edey. Minerva was born in 1859; died in 1935; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

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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