Florence Bertha Giles

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Died:
1978, Wednesday May 10, The Almonte Gazette page 6
RAE - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, May 3, 1978. Florence Bertha Giles, dear daughter of the late Robert William Giles and the late Jean Edith McArthur; beloved mother of the late Eileen Rae; dear sister of Ernest Giles, Almonte; Mrs Laura Baird, Almonte; Mary (Mrs Felix Obrey), Renfrew; Allan Giles, Almonte; Jean (Mrs Norman Sadler), Almonte; Eleanor (Mrs W.J. Carpenter), Smiths Falls; also survived by one great aunt, Miss Ethel McArthur. in her 69th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, where the funeral service was held on Friday at 2 p.m. Rev Robert McCrea officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Rae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Eileen Rae

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• Name: Robert Wilson Giles
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
1970, Thursday September 24, The Almonte Gazette page 6
Robert William Giles
Mr Robert W. Giles passed away suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on September 2nd, 1970. Mr Giles was born in Ramsay Township on October 24, 1875, a son of the late Adonijah Giles and wife Margaret Evans. He was married in 1903 to the former Jean McArthur who predeceased him in 1948 Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Allan and five daughters, Mrs N.T. Sadler (Jean), Mrs Rae (Florence), Mrs Baird (Laura), all of Almonte, Mrs F. Obrey (Mary) of Rnefrew and Mrs W.J. Carpenter (Eleanor) of Smiths Falls and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by twins, a son and daughter. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs W. Elliott (Minnie) of Sonningdale, Sask, Mrs B. Traill (Ada) of Smiths Falls and Mrs E. Rankin (Eva) of Ottawa. Two brothers, Edward and Reuben and one sister, Elizabeth predeceased him and two half brothers, Findlay Gordon and William Gordon. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, on Saturday, September 5, 1970, with burial in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the service. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Elford Giles, Ivan Giles, Robert Giles, Robert Sadler, Donald Carpenter and Merville McGrath.

Buried:
Plots D91 to D108 Stone 878 pg 49

Robert W. GILES 1875-1970 His wife Jean E. McArthur 1882-1948

Robert married Jean Edith "Jeannie" McArthur in 1904. Jean (daughter of Stephen "Steen" McArthur and Mary Turner) was born in Jun 1882 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jan 1948 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Jan 1948 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jeannie McArthur
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Died:
1948, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Robert Giles
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. W. Giles was held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13th, from the family residence, Malcolm Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany United Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Giles was ill only a week and died in her 66th year on Sunday morning. Jan. 11th. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Two favorite hymns of deceased were sung: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were, Thomas Barclay, Harvey Scott, James Edmonds, Ernest Adams, Delmer Johnson and Morris Turner, the first five neighbours of the family. Among the many floral tributes were pieces from Textile Union No ? 104; Weaving Dept., Rosamond Woolen Co. Ltd.. and the Car Dept. C.P.R., Smiths Falls. Among those who attended from a distance were friends from Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Pakenham and Renfrew. The late Mrs. Giles was the former Jean Edith McArthur, a daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, Mary Turner of Ramsay Township. She was married to Robt. Giles on July 26th, 1904. He survives her together with five daughters and two sons, Namely, Mrs. Rae (Florence); Mrs. E. Baird (Laura); Mrs. Norman Sadler, (Jean); and Miss Mary of Almonte; Mrs. W. J. Carpenter (Eleanor), Smiths Falls; Ernest and Allan of Almonte. Twins, a son and daughter, predeceased her. There are also three sisters and two brothers ? Mrs. James Paterson (Jessie), Ramsay; Mrs. Reuben Giles (Bertha) and Miss Ethel of Blakeney; Archie and Stephen, Blakeney. Two sisters and one brother predeceased her, Mary, Elizabeth and John. There are 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Giles' greatest interest was in her home. She had a kindly disposition and her sudden passing will be regretted by all who knew her.

Buried:
Plots D91 to D108 Stone 878 pg 49

Robert W. GILES 1875-1970 His wife Jean E. McArthur 1882-1948

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Died:
1882, Friday October 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
At his residence, in the township of Ramsay, on Sunday, 8th inst Adonijah Giles, aged 36 years

Adonijah married Margaret Ann Evans on 5 Jul 1872 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William James Evans and Elizabeth "Betsy" Munro) was born on 2 May 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 4 Dec 1928 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Dec 1928 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Maggie Ann Evans
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
1928, Friday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Mrs John F. Gordon
Mrs Jno F. Gordon, a much esteemed resident of Ramsay township. passed peacefully away at her home on Tuesday, Dec 4th, at the age of 71 years. Her maiden name was Margaret Ann Evans, the eldest daughter of Wm Evans and Betsy Munro of Clayton. While quite young she became the wife of Adonijah Giles, who died in 1882. To them four children were born, Reuben of Blakeney; Robert W. of Almonte. Adonijah and Elizabeth A., Mrs Jacob Price of Sonningdale, Sask. The latter two predeceased her in 1916 and 1918 respectively. Some years later she married Jno F. Gordon, and this union was blessed with six children: Margaret, Mrs Tom Cavanagh, and Minnie, Mrs W.J. Elliott, of Sonningdale, Sask; William, 3rd line Ramsay; Eva, teacher in Crichton School, Ottawa; Findlay and Ada at home, All of these, with their father survive. The funeral service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, Almonte and was held on Thursday, Dev 6th, at 2 o'clock to the Auld Kirk cemetery. During the service Mrs J. Reilly and Mrs Clarence Kellough, by request, sang sweetly, "On Calvary's Brow." The pallbearers were Messrs George Robertson, Angus Sutherland, P.Y. Sutherland, John Turner, Will Giles and Herbert Coxford, The following floral tributes attest to the love deceased had won in hearts of neighbours and friends and expressed their sympathy: Gate Ajar, the family; Wreaths, Staff of Crichton Public School, Ottawa, Mrs N.J. Holmes, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs W.R. Traill, Lanark; Mr D. Boyd Traill, Sprays, Mrs Dr. MacFarlane and family, Ottawa; Pupils of Grade 6 and 7 Crichton School, Ottawa; Mrs J. Chapman and family, Mr and Mrs P. Morris Turner, Almonte; Mrs H. and Bert Snyder, Ottawa.

Buried:
Plots D253 to D270 stone 998
John F. Gordon 1859-1944 his wife Margaret Ann Evans 1857-1928
J. Findley (Gordon) 1889-1942 Wm. A. Gordon 1854-1931

Pallbearers: George Robertson, Angus Sutherland, P> Y. Sutherland, John Turner, Will Giles, and Herbert Coxford.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, Almonte.

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• Name: Steen McArthur
• Name: Steven McArthur
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Died:
1931, Friday December 18, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Stephen McArthur
The death occurred on Friday 11th inst., of Stephen McArthur at his late residence on the 6th line of Ramsay. He was born in Fitzroy Harbour and was 85 years of age. In 1867 he married Mary Turner of Ramsay, who predeceased him 33 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Archie and Steen and four daughters, Miss Ethel at home, Jessie (Mrs J.S. Paterson), Bertha, (Mrs Rebeun Giles) and Jean, (Mrs Robert Giles), also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is the last of a family of 10 there were four sisters and five brothers, namely, Mrs Fred Cry, Mrs James McArthur, Mrs John Smith, Mrs Jas Fender, David, Archie, James, John and Neil. The funeral was held from his late residence on the 13th inst., to the Auld Kirk Cemetery and was very largely attended. It was held under the auspices of the Masonic Order. The pallbearers were, Messrs J.R. Reid, John Lindsay, Donald Taylor, Nelson Washburn, N.S. Lee, and John Aspinall. Rev G.F. Warren was the officiating clergyman

Buried:
Plots C169 to C180 Stone 738 pg 41

Stephen McARTHUR 1847-1931 His wife Mary TURNER 1851-1899
Mary [McArthur Giles] 1871-1909 wife of Ruben GILES

Stephen married Mary Turner in 1867 in Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James Turner and Janet Duncan) was born in 1851 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Feb 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Feb 1899 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1899, Friday February 10, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Feb 8th, Mary Turner, wife of Mr Steen McArthur, aged 48 years. Funeral on Friday at 2 p.m.

Buried:
Plots C169 to C180 Stone 738 pg 41

Stephen McARTHUR 1847-1931 His wife Mary TURNER 1851-1899
Mary [McArthur Giles] 1871-1909 wife of Ruben GILES

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• Alt. Birth: 1814, Ireland; as recorded on Find a Grave record

Rueben married Ann Jackson on 31 Jan 1840 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Ann was born in 1817 in Ireland; died on 14 Feb 1881 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 16 Feb 1881 in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 206936168

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• _FGRAVE: 62149226
• _FSFTID: KL1F-HXZ
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Common Ancester
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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William Evans, 1826-1902 and his wife Elizabeth "Betsey" Munro, 1834-1912. Betsey is the youngest daughter of Donald Munro and Margaret Murray. William and Betsey had 13 children of which two died as infants. Betsey is the youngest sister of John Munro that married Marion McKay; Hugh Munro that married Kitty McKay and Donald (known as Daniel) that married Margaret McMunn. Betsey has two other sisters: Janet Munro, who married Thomas McMunn and Margaret Munro who married Thomas Charles Coulter.

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William married Elizabeth "Betsy" Munro in 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Elizabeth (daughter of Donald Hilton Munro and Margaret Janet Murray) was born on 26 Apr 1834 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 5 Sep 1912 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sep 1912 in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Betsey Munro
• Name: Elizabeth Munro
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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William Evans, 1826-1902 and his wife Elizabeth "Betsey" Munro, 1834-1912. Betsey is the youngest daughter of Donald Munro and Margaret Murray. William and Betsey had 13 children of which two died as infants. Betsey is the youngest sister of John Munro that married Marion McKay; Hugh Munro that married Kitty McKay and Donald (known as Daniel) that married Margaret McMunn. Betsey has two other sisters: Janet Munro, who married Thomas McMunn and Margaret Munro who married Thomas Charles Coulter.

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• Name: James

James married Janet Duncan on 21 Apr 1845 in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of John Duncan and Mary Kenney, daughter of John Duncan and Mary Kenney) was born in 1820 in Scotland; died on 1 Jan 1873 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jennett Duncan

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(Research):married at age 39