Jean Stewart McGill

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
McGill
Jean Stewart

Jean passed away at Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place, on Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at the age of 98.

She is survived by her sister Marion Cavanagh, nephew Stewart Cavanagh, nieces Barbara Cavanagh and Norah Yuill (Brian) and grand nephew Michael Yuill and will be sadly missed by all. Jean is predeceased by her parents John and Margaret McGill (nee Arthur) and by her brother-in-law Murray Cavanagh.

After finishing Almonte High School, Jean worked for the Federal Government in Ottawa before moving to Toronto in the 1950's where she held jobs as an editorial assistant, copywriter and researcher. The last 12 years of her working life were spent doing research for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Jean enjoyed writing and researching and authored a number of books including one on the early history of Lanark County and one on the life and work of sculptor Robert Tait McKenzie. Jean also wrote and published two children's books. During her spare time Jean enjoyed sketching and painting watercolour landscapes.

The family would like to thank Dr. Drake and the staff at Stoneridge Manor for their care of Jean over the past 10 years.

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Died:
1972, Thursday January 20, The Almonte Gazette page 8
John McGill Sr.
A lifelong resident of Pakenham Township, John McGill Sr., passed away at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday January 11th, 1972, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 93rd year. Born at Pakenham, Ontario, December 11, 1879; he was one of a family of nine children of the late John McGill and his wife, the late Catherine McKay Having received his education in Pakenham, Mr McGill then turned to farming at which he spent his remaining years. In October 1919, at Pakenham, he wed Margaret Morrison Arthur, who survived. To them were born two daughters, Jean, to Toronto, and Marion (Mrs Murray Cavanagh), R.R. 1, Pakenham. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs Lucy Saunderson, of Ottawa. He was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Mr McGill attended Blakeney United Church and late Pakenham United Church and was a active member of the Masonic Lodge, North Lanark Agricultural Society and the Canadian Seed Grower Association. Funeral services for Mr McGill were conducted by Rev Harold Davies at the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Thursday, January 13th, at 2 p.m. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ted Wood, Willie Bowes, Jack McGill, Ken McGill, Bob Hogan and Lorne Ritchie.

Buried:
Plots B660 to B689 stone 638
John McGill 1879-1972 His wife Margaret M. Arthur 1889-1975
Infant son 1923
Cavanagh- McGill Wm. Murray 1922-1989 His wife Marion K. McGill 1926-

William married Margaret Morrison Arthur in 1919. Margaret (daughter of John Arthur and Jessie Stewart) was born on 12 Mar 1889 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Apr 1975 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1975 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1975, Thursday May 8, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Margaret M. McGill
Mrs Margaret Morrison McGill (nee Arthur), widow of the late John McGill Sr., of R.R. 1, Pakenham, passed away at the Lake Avenue Nursing Home, Carleton Place, at 11.15 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 1975. She was 86. Born in Pakenham Township on March 12, 1889, she was a daughter of the late John and Jessie Arthur. She received her education at Blakeney Public School and at Willis Business College in Ottawa. On October 31, 1919, she was married at Blakeney to the late John McGill. Mrs McGill was a member of the United Church, the Women's Institute, Ladies' Aid and the Horticultural Society. With a special interest in handicrafts, she was a lady director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. She is survived by two daughters, Jean S. McGill, Toronto and Marion K. (Mrs Murray Cavanagah) of Pakenham, and three grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs Jean McPhail of Almonte and Mrs Kathleen Rose of Perth. She was predeceased by one brother, Oral. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, on Wednesday afternoon, April 30th with Rev C. Dodds of Pakenham United Church officiating. Burial was at Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Keith Armstrong, Art McPhail, Ted Woods, Ken Campbell, Jack Arthur and Alex Bowes.

Buried:
Plots B660 to B689 stone 638
John McGill 1879-1972 His wife Margaret M. Arthur 1889-1975
Infant son 1923
Cavanagh- McGill Wm. Murray 1922-1989 His wife Marion K. McGill 1926-

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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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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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In Memory Of,
John Arthur,
died Oct 12, 1910, aged 51 years.
A Native of Antrim Ireland.

His wife, Jessie Stewart,
died Jan 6, 1948, aged 84 yrs

John married Jessie Stewart in 1888. Jessie (daughter of John Stewart and Margaret Morrison) was born on 11 Feb 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jan 1948 in Pakenham Township, 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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Suggested edit: 1948, Thursday January 8,The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Mrs John Arthur
The funeral of the late Mrs John Arthur was held this Thursday afternoon from the home of her son, Oral, Ottawa Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Arthur died at the home of her daughter, Mrs John McGill on Tuesday following a period of failing health. She was in her 84th year. Mr Arthur was the former Jessie Stewart and was born on the Stewart homestead, 10th line of Ramsay, a daughter of the late John Stewart and his wife Margaret Morrison. In 1888 she married John Arthur and the couple occupied the farm on the 11th line until 1910 when Mr Arthur passed away. She leaves one son, John Oral and three daughters, namely, Mrs John McGill (Margaret) Pakenham; Mrs Frank Rose (Kathleen) Perth and Mrs Robt McPhail (Jean) Ramsay. There are also two brothers George and William of Ramsay. Four brothers and two sisters predeceased her ? John, James, Charles, Archie, Katharine and Margaret, Mrs Geo Murphy. There are also, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs Arthur was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Blakeney until union after which she continued as a member of the United Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home and the cemetery by Rev H.L. Morrison, pastor of Trinity and Blakeney charges. The pallbearers were Dr Edgar Murphy of Cobden; Charles Stewart, Perth; Wilbert Whaley, Athens; James Bingham, George Arthur and O.A. McPhail. Mrs Arthur was highly regarded in the community where she lived all her life. She was charitable and kindly and took an interest in activities of the church organizations and in social work until advancing years made this impossible. She was a member of a fine generation that has all but passed away.

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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

_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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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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1904, Friday March 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 5

?b?BLAKENEY NEWS?/b?
Last Thursday this section lost one of its pioneer settlers in the person of the late Mr John Arthur, sr. The deceased was a man possessed of a rugged constitution and did more hard work in his life time than most men. He was born in Ireland near Coleranne in 1822, and left there for Philadelphia in 1851. After spending ten years in the States he came to Canada and was a resident of Almonte for six years, two of which he was watchman for the late Mr James Rosamond. In 1867 he moved to what was known as the Ryan farm which he cleared and rendered on of the best in the neighbourhood. In 1888 he sold his farm to his son, James and removed to the one adjoining Rosebank on the tenth line where he resided until his death. He married Margaret Crow, who survives him, in the year 1845. His family still living are (Margaret) Mrs Slater, of Waskada, Man, Letitia and Annie, who reside with their aged mother, John and James, of Ramsay, and Samuel of Pakenham. Miss Elizabeth Arthur, of Carleton Place, is a sister and Mr Thomas Arthur, of Appleton, is a brother of the deceased. He was a man of sterling character, opposed to wrong doing in any form, honest and upright in the truest sense of the term, and set a good example to those around him. He was confined to his bed for several months but never murmured or complained. He had no dread of death, his last words being "I am glad to go home to be with my many friends." The funeral, which took place on Saturday, was very large, showing that the deceased had a very large circle of friends who wished to pay their last tribute of respect. The aged widow and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community. The pallbearers were Messrs Thomas Lawrie, John Stewart, Robert Stewart, Jas McDougall, Abraham Bingham and William Young.

John married Martha Crow in 1845. Martha was born on 5 Apr 1825 in County Antrim, Ulster Province, Northern Ireland; died on 26 Apr 1906 in Ramsay Township, 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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1906, Friday April 27, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Died Full of Years?/b?
Mrs John Arthur, sr., answered the call to the great beyond on Thursday morning at the home in Ramsay, after 82 years of the joys and sorrows of this world. The deceased, whose maiden name was Martha Crow, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1824, and in 1844 was married to Mr Arthur, who died two years ago last March. In 1851 they came to the United States, and ten years later to Almonte, where they lived for seven years and then moved to the farm in Ramsay now occupied by their son. Mr James Arthur. About eighteen years ago they moved to the Smith Farm on the tenth line, and here they spent their declining years. Six children, Maggie (Mrs Allan Slater, Waskada, Man), Misses Annie and Letitia, at home, and Messrs John and James in Ramsay, and Samuel at Wapella Assa. ? survive. The funeral take place on Saturday at 1.30 o'clock to eighth line cemetery.

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1911, Friday February 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4
The Grim Reaper's Harvest
Mr John Stewart
Another of Ramsay's old residents has been called upon to part from the things of earth and enter upon the life beyond in the person of Mr John Stewart, who lived near Blakeney on the tenth line. He was taken ill with pneumonia early in January, and never recovered from the disease, the end coming almost at the midnight hour of Wednesday. The late Mr Stewart, who was 81 years of age, was born in Lanark township, but had spent nearly seventy years in Ramsay. About fifty years ago he was married to Margaret Morrison, who died on the 27th May, 1908. Of the family born to them there survive five sons and three daughters, namely, Robert, at home; William, in Kinburn; Charles and George, at Viscount, Sask; Archie E., at the Canadian Soo; Mrs George Murphy and Mrs John Arthur, at Blakeney, and Miss Katie at home. One brother, Mr Robert Stewart of Blakeney, and one sister, Mrs Jamieson Stewart of Bristol Corners, also survive. The funeral take place on Saturday afternoon, leaving the home at half-past one o'clock. The late Mr Stewart was a man of quiet, retiring disposition, and found in his home all that was required to fill the requirements of his unassuming life, and he was a good neighbour, ready to help another when the occasion arose. In that home the sunset of his life has been quietly spent, the members of his family relieving him the responsibilities as advancing years caused them to weigh upon him.

John married Margaret Morrison in 1861. Margaret was born on 16 Oct 1835 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 26 May 1908 in Ramsay Township, 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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1908, Friday May 29, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs John Stewart
By the death of Margaret Morrison, wife of Mr John Stewart of Ramsay, there has been removed one of that township's most estimable residents. Mrs Stewart passes away on Wednesday of this week, after having been ill for some time, her sickness taking the form of a general breakdown of the system. She was born in Pakenham township, being a daughter of the late Charles Morrison, and had been married for 47 years. With the husband there survive a family of five sons and three daughters, namely, Robert, at home; William, at Kinburn; Charles and George, at Viscount, Sask.; Archie E. at the Canadian Soo; Mrs Geo Murphy, at Kinburn; Mrs John Arthur, at Blakeney; Miss Katie, at home. Surviving sisters are Mrs Colin McLeod of Medora, Man.; Mrs Jas Workman, Thorne township, Que.; Mrs Wm Sadler, Huntley; Mrs Wm Wells, Fife Lake, Mich.; Miss Susan Morrison, Pakenham township. A brother left is Mr James Morrison of Pakenham township. The funeral took place from the family home on the 10th line on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. to the 8th line cemetery. Archie E., who was with his mother for some time during her illness, hold a position in the office of the Clergue Syndicate at the Soo, and from members of the staff he received a telegram of condolence, also a wreath to place upon the coffin. The late Mrs Stewart, who in religion was a Presbyterian, was in her 71st year when called hence.