Pearl Edmonson Tosh

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1970, Thursday March 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8
A lifelong resident of Almonte and area in the person of Miss Pearl Edmonson Tosh, passed away in the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Friday, March 20, 1970, in her 77th year. Miss Tosh, who has been a resident at Lanark Lodge in Perth since November, 1968, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was a patient in the hospital for six days before her death. Born in 1894, a daughter of the late Robert C. Tosh and his wife, Caroline M. Powers, of the 9th line of Ramsay, she received her education at Greig's School. She moved with her parents to Almonte in 1921, and resided at 116 Charles Street. She was a member of St John's Presbyterian Church, and was an active curler and the Almonte Curling Club for 27 years. Surviving are three brothers: Alexander C. Tosh of Almonte, Winnard R. Tosh of El Sobranto, California, and Harvey B. Tosh, San Francisco, Calif. A brother, Cephas M. Tosh, and a sister, Caroline M. Tosh are predeceased. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, on Sunday afternoon, with interment Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. Rev William Baird conducted the services. Pallbearers were Stuart, Mervin, Orval, George and Robert Tosh, and Allan Stanley.

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1925, Friday October 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Robert C. Tosh
There passed away at his home here on Friday, a well known citizen of this community in the person of Mr. Robert C. Tosh. Mr. Tosh came of one of the oldest families connected with the history of Ramsay. His father, Mr. Wm. Tosh, resided on the 9th line of. Ramsay and lived in the town of Almonte for a great many years. The deceased who was born in 1859 on the 9th line of Ramsay married in 1886 Miss Caroline Elizabeth Powers of Pakenham township and lived in Almonte until 1895 when he took a farm on the 9th line of Ramsay. Mr. Tosh retired from the farm and came to reside in Almonte in the spring 1921. He enjoyed good health until a few months ago and during the last few weeks it was seen that the end was approaching rapidly. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daughters and four sons; Winard R. Tosh, Oakland, California; Alexander, Pearl, and Cephas, of Almonte; Harvey of Philadelphia and Caroline, Carleton Place. Mr. Tosh came of a very large family many of whom are well known in this community. The family were Peter T. Tosh, Lyleton, Man.; Jessie, Mrs. Wm. Coxford, Almonte; Annie, Mrs. Wm. Spalding, Perth; Agnes, Mrs. Alexander Clarke, Arnprior; William, deceased about 18 years ago, late of Cranbrooke, B. C.; John, Glenboro, Man., deceased July 1925, James, Calgary, deceased about 16 years ago. Of the elder family of half brothers there are; Nellie, Mrs. Chephus Platt, Prospect, N. YY.; Marguerite, Mrs. C. Haber, Carleton Hill, N. Y.; Jane, Mrs. J. P. Buchanan, Winnipeg, Man.; Thomas, of Pakenham; Isabelle, Mrs. Wm. Cannon, Ramsay. Among the floral decorations there were a wreath from the family, wreath, Mrs. Spalding, wreath, I.O.O.F., wreath, Public Utilities Commission of Carleton Place, and many cut flowers from friends. The funeral was held Sunday under the Auspices of the I.O.O.F., of which he was a past Grand and one of the oldest members of the local lodge. It was one of the largest society funerals held here for years which testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was very impressively conducted by the Rev. Mr. Legget, the supply minister to the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. J. T. E. Blanchard, Chaplain of the I.O.O.F. Interment took place in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the relatives and friends of the deceased.

Robert married Caroline Elizabeth Powers on 2 Jun 1886 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Thomas Powers and Elizabeth Lowe) was born on 2 Jun 1863 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 1943 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 May 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1943, Thursday May 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Robert C. Tosh
One of Almonte's older residents passed away at her home on Colborne Street on Tuesday, May 11th, in the person of Mrs Robert C. Tosh. Deceased had been in failing health for some years and death came suddenly on Tuesday as a result of a heavy stroke which she suffered on Saturday evening. Mrs Tosh was formerly Miss Caroline Elizabeth Powers and she was born in Pakenham Township 80 years ago, a daughter of the late Thomas Powers and his wife Elizabeth Lowe. Following her marriage to Mr Robert C. Tosh, she and her husband lived in Ramsay Township, retiring to Almonte some 22 years ago. Mr Tosh predeceased her in 1926. Left to mourn are four sons and two daughters, Winnard R. of Oakland, Calif; Harvey of Philadelphia, P.A., Miss Caroline of Owen Sound, Alex, Cephas and Miss Pearl, all of Almonte; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister also survives. Mrs A.J. Falconer of Seattle, Washington. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from her late residence and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev A.J. Fowlie, minister of St John's Presbyterian Church of which deceased was a member officiated at the home and graveside.

1943, Thursday May 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Robert Tosh
Largely attended by many friends from town and surrounding districts, the funeral of Mrs Robert Tosh was held Thursday afternoon, May 13th, from her late home to the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev A.J. Fowlie of St John's Presbyterian Church, conducted the service at the house and cemetery. The pallbearers were Percy and Earl Spalding, Perth; Delmer Johnson, Peter Syme, Lloyd Watson, and Alton Matthews. Among the floral tributes were wreaths from The Alexander Fleck Co., Ottawa; Almonte Ladies' Curling Club, The Heather Club of the Presbyterian Church and relatives and friends.

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The Almonte Gazette Friday February 15, 1901, front page
An Old Resident Dead
For some time Mr Wm Tosh has been going down hill physically, but with wonderful pluck for one of his years he kept moving about until Saturday last, when he was compelled to give in and take to his bed. It was only for a short time, however, as on Wednesday morning, shortly after twelve o'clock worn out nature gave up the unequal struggle and he quietly passed away. Mr Tosh was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada in 1832, when he was fourteen years of age, He worked for a time with the late Grenville Toshack, and afterwards farmed on his own account for several years on the ninth line of Ramsay. He then gave up farming and moved into town and worked for ten years with Messrs L. & G. Northrup, and the next two decades of his life were spent in the employ of Mr Jas H. Wylie. He was appointed caretaker of the town hall about thirteen years ago, and spent ten years at that position. The last three years he has enjoyed rest from his work. He was thrice married ? His first wife being Johanna Carswell, his second Clementine Syme, and his third Matilda Dudgeon, who survives him. In the first family there were five children ? Helen (Mrs Platt) and Margaret (Mrs Haber), of New Jersey; Jennie (Mrs Buchanan), Winnipeg; Thomas, Pakenham; Isabella (Mrs W. Cannon) Ramsay. Those of the second family are: Peter, of Pierson, Man.; R.C., of Ramsay; Jessie (Mrs W. Coxford), Almonte; Annie (Mrs W. Spalding), Perth; Agnes (Mrs Alex Clarke) Arnprior; William, of British Columbia; John, Wawanesa, Man.; James, Almonte and three died when young. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon, and, notwithstanding the exceeding cold quite a number paid a last token of respect to the deceased.

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Section 2 stone 2193
William TOSH 1818 - Feb 13, 1901
husband of Joann CARSWELL died Oct 3, 1856 aged 35 yrs. (see also stone 41)
also husband of Clementine SYM died June 21, 1878 aged 40 yrs (see also stone 275)
also husband of Matilda DUDGEON

William married Clementine Syme on 1 Jan 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Clementine (daughter of Peter Thompson Syme and Jessie McLaren) was born on 21 Jun 1838 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 21 Jun 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plots B90 to B119 stone 275
Clemintine wife of William Tosh died June 21, 1878 age 40

Thomas married Elizabeth Lowe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas married Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1896, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, April 13th, Peter Thompson Syme, in his 96th year.

1896, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Death of a Ramsay Pioneer and a Nonagenarian
Mr Peter T. Syme, of the 10th line of Ramsay, one of the early settlers of the township and one of its oldest citizens, passed away on Monday evening last, in his 96th year. The venerable gentleman had the use of all his faculties to a wonderful extant almost to the last. He enjoyed splendid health until June of last year, when he suffered from two strokes of paralysis; and some months ago a gangrenous trouble of the foot set in. The aged frame wore away by degrees till Monday, when he quietly fell into the sleep that knows no waking this side of the grave. The late Peter Thompson Syme was born in Boagles, Scotland, in June, 1800. When a boy he learned the trade of a carpenter in the old land. In 1833 he came to Canada. He married Jessie McLaren in Montreal on his arrival from Scotland, and they settled in Ramsay the same year, taking the farm on the tenth line now owned by Lieut-Col Gemmill and occupied by Mr John McPhail. After remaining there for some years Mr Syme purchased the present homestead, and lived there the balance of his long life. Mrs Syme died twenty-nine years ago. Eleven children were born to them, ten of whom survive, viz., Miss Isabella and Peter T. Syme, on the homestead; Mrs John Drynan, Almonte; Mrs A. Rose, Mrs Jas. Woodward, Mrs James Laws and Mrs John McIntyre, of Vernon Centre, N.Y.; Mrs Andrew Graham and James G. Syme, of Ramsay; and John Syme, of Fitzroy. Deceased was a good farmer, and succeeded in amassing a fair share of this world's goods. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and in politics a pronounced Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon, when a large number were present to pay the final tribute to respect to one who was for over sixty years identified with the affairs of this neighbourhood.

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Plots B90 to B119 Stone 274
Peter T. Syme died Apr 13, 1896 age 96 years.

Peter married Jessie McLaren in 1833 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Thomas McLaren and Catherine) was born in 1813 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1867 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plots B90 to B119 Stone 273
Jessie wife of Peter Syme died Mar 24, 1867 age 54 years. (broken stone)