Mary Alma McGill

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1907, Friday February 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Week's Catch
? Mr and Mrs James McGill, of Blakeney, are mourning the death of their little daughter, Mary Alma, who died on Friday last, on the threshold of her fifth year. The funeral took place on Sunday to the eighth line cemetery.

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213131939
• _FGRAVE: 213131939
• _FSFTID: 9H15-3M3
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Died:
1950, Thursday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Death of James McGill
In the death of James McGill which occurred in the A. and D. Hospital, Arnprior, on Thursday, Dec 7th, the community lost a highly esteemed and well known resident after a few weeks' illness. The late Mr McGill was born in Pakenham Township, July 1871, son of the late John McGill and Catherine McKay, where he spent his entire life. Mr McGill was married 53 years ago to Mary Sadler who survives with one daughter, (Mabel), Mrs Robert Hogan of Ottawa; two sons, Borden at home and Kenneth, R.C.N., Halifax; two sisters, Jessie, Mrs Alex Barker of Almonte and Lucy, Mrs Stan Sanderson of Ottawa; two brothers, John and Thomas, of Pakenham. He was a life long member of Blakeney United Church where he took an active part in all organizations. He will be missed by a large circle of friends. He was a wonderful neighbour, a friend of the sick and needy, had a joke for both young and old. The large funeral from his home on Saturday, Dec 9, at 2 p.m., was a fitting tribute to an esteemed citizen. Rev H.L. Morrison of Almonte and Rev Thos McCord of Carleton Place officiated at the service. Pallbearers were five nephews, John and Hubert McGill, Nelson and Norman Sadler, Herbert Timmins and Jas Needham. Numerous floral tributes were received. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte

James married Mary Sadler on 16 Jun 1897 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Sadler and Elizabeth "Betty" Needham) was born on 29 Oct 1868 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jul 1959 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jul 1959 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 213132091

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Died:
1959, Thursday July 9, The Almonte Gazette page 5

?b?Mrs Jas. McGill?/b?
On July 2nd in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, following a brief illness the death occurred of Mrs James McGill of Pakenham in her 91st year. The former Mary Sadler, she was born in Pakenham on October 29th, 1868 daughter of the late Thomas Sadler and his wife Elizabeth Needham. In 1897 she married the late James McGill and they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before her husband's death in 1950. Even in her late years she maintained a lively interest in the community and always enjoyed receiving old acquaintances. The deceased is survived by Mabel (Mrs R.J. Hogan) of Ottawa, Borden of Pakenham, Kenneth of Ottawa and two grandchildren, Jimmy Hogan and Murray McGill. The funeral was held at the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte on July 4th at 2 p.m. Services being conducted by the Rev W.L. Henley with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Hubert McGill, Gordon and Norman Sadler, Herbert Timmins and George Robertson.

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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
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212681428
• _FGRAVE: 212681428
• _FSFTID: 9H15-39V
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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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• _FGRAVE: 212681705
• _FSFTID: 9H15-39Y
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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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Thomas married Elizabeth "Betty" Needham on 13 Apr 1866. Elizabeth (daughter of George Henry Needham and Mary Ann Tanner) was born in 1835 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 25 Jan 1899 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Betty Needham
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151319097
• _FGRAVE: 151319097

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213093543
• _FGRAVE: 213093543
• _FSFTID: G7TQ-5FD
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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
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213093866
• _FGRAVE: 213093866
• _FSFTID: LBDC-QR3
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LBDC-QR3
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection
• Alt. Birth: 1823, County Down, Northern Ireland

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

_HASHTAG:
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.

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Section 2, Stone 2198

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

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• _FSFTID: G24Z-KS6
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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
• _FSFTID: G248-MSH
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Thomas married Jame Lougheed. Jame was born in 1780 in County Roscommon, Connacht, Ireland; died on 8 Aug 1831 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Ann Tanner. Mary was born in 1802 in Tipperary, County Tipperary, Munster, Ireland; died on 8 Aug 1848 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]