Turner

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Died:
aged 30 years
1887, Friday September 16, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Sept 11, Alexander, eldest son of Mr James Turner, aged 30 years.

Alexander married Annie Sophia Neilson on 23 Apr 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Matthew McFarlene Neilson and Emeline Teskey) was born on 23 Jul 1862 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Jul 1943 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 Jul 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1943, Thursday July 22, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs Alex Turner
This week we have to record the passing of the second oldest of the late Matthew Neilson's family, Mrs Alex Turner (Annie Neilson) who died Tuesday, July 13. She was in her 82nd year. Her husband predeceased her about 58 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Matthew Neilson and Emmeline Teskey. Her son Ernest died 24 years ago. For the last ten years she had made her home with Mr and Mrs W.H. Neilson from whose residence the funeral took place on Thursday, Rev A.J. Fowlie and Rev Morrison of Almonte officiated at the services. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Mrs Turner is survived by one granddaughter Mrs Hannah McArton of Carleton Place, one grandson Alec Turner of Ottawa and many nephews and nieces. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. The pallbearers were Rev Harold Turner of Pakenham, Cecil and Sinclair Turner, John B. and Alan Neilson and Thorpe Bowes.

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aged 78 years
1909, Friday October 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
James Turner
Mr James Turner of Appleton, answered the inevitable call on Tuesday evening of this week. For 78 years James Turner had lived on the same land and was known by the same people. In 78 years of intercourse men come to understand each other very well. When after 78 years Mr Turner was called away, the people who knew him best mourned him most. Mr Turner was born on the homestead two years after his parents had migrated from Scotland to Ramsay. Last February. Mr Turner's wife and helpmeet through the many hardships of early times was called to rest. Of the family of eleven children two are dead, Alexander and Mary Agnes (Mrs Thos Arthurs), and there are living, Mrs Henderson, Beckwith; Mrs Sadler, Carleton Place; Mrs Hill, North Augusta; John and Arthur on the homestead; Rev Wm D., Presbyterian pastor at Norval, and Rev Henry H., in the Presbyterian charge of Kirkfield. All the family were at home during the last moments. The late Mr Turner was a man of sound judgement and strong character. He was well known and highly respected. He never sought public distinction to and great extent, but was a school trustee for many years, retiring about ten years ago. He was a life-long consistent member of the Presbyterian church and was an elder in Appleton church ever since the separation of the charge from Almonte. He was a man of 78 years of useful life behind him and his sure reward before. His memory will not quickly die. The funeral on Thursday afternoon will be largely attended by friends and neighbours for many miles around.

James married Mary Agnes Thom in 1855 in Lanark County, Canada West. Mary (daughter of John Thom and Margaret Miller) was born on 20 Aug 1832 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 Feb 1909 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1909 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
aged 77 years
1909, Friday February 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs James Turner
After five weeks of illness borne with that patience and fortitude which had characterized her whole life, Mrs James Turner of Ramsay was on Saturday summoned to the home on many mansions prepared for those who endure unto the end. The late Mrs Turner was Mary Agnes Thom, a sister of the late John Thom, and was 75 years of age. She was married to Mr Turner fifty-seven years ago and together they celebrated the golden anniversary of the event seven years ago, surrounded by friends and grateful for the many sincere wishes for a long continuance of the tie that bound them. To then six sons and five daughters were born. Of these nine are still living. They are: John of the farm adjoining the homestead; William, Presbyterian minister at Norval; Henry H., also a minster at Kirkfield; James A., in Ramsay; and Arthur A., on the homestead; Margaret (Mrs Henderson) in Beckwith; Marion (Mrs Thos Sadler) near Carleton Place; Jessie A., (Mrs Hill) North Augusta, and Jane at home. Mr and Mrs Turner after their marriage had lived continuously on the farm upon which Mr Turner's parents had settled when they came from Stirling in Scotland to Canada seventy-eight years ago. The funeral of the late Mrs Turner took place on Tuesday from the home near Appleton to the eighth line cemetery, and was very largely attended, there being over eighty vehicles in the cortege as it wended its way to the place of burial. The pallbearers were five sons and one grandson of the deceased. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Turner, the family and friends in their bereavement.

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• Name: Mathew McFarlane Neilson
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Died:
Last Monday Mr Matthew M. Neilson, youngest son of one of the oldest and most respected families in Ramsay, died at his home on the 11th line, at the age of 65. His father, the late Mr John Neilson, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay, coming from Paisley, Scotland. His father ntook up land on the 12th line, and there the late Mr M. Neilson was born and lived until 1881, when he moved to the farm on the 11th line and lived on it till he died. About the year 1872 Mr Neilson purchased a farm from the late Mr Jas Gemmill, having altogether 350 acres. His death is the sixth in a family of four sons and four daughters, the surviving members being Mrs Gavin Hamilton and Mrs William Smith. The late Messrs John and James Neilson were his brothers. His third brother died many years ago in Bellville, where he was a prominent contractor. In the year 1858 he married Emeline Teskey, daughter of the late Mr John Teskey, of Appleton. Mrs Neilson and their three sons and four daughters are all living. The children are John, on the old homestead; George, of the Gemmill farm; Mrs Alexander turner (Annie); Mrs John Thom (Aggie); and Emeline, James and Jennie, on the homeshead. The late Mr Neilson was a man of unblemished character and in his comparatively early death the community has lost one of its best citizens. he was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition, but was more than ordinary intelligent, and took a lively interest in public affairs. For many years he filled the position of school trustee for the Appleton section, and was a member of the Ramsay board of health at the time of his death. The deceased had been ailing for three or four years with a kidney trouble. He was a kind-hearted man, who laboured hard for his children and had the satisfaction of seeing them all well provided for before he died. although death came to Mr Neilson at a comparatively early age, it found him well prepared to face the grim monster, and before dying he called his family to his bedside and expressed the hope to meet them all in the better land. His last words were "remember me." In politics the late Mr Neilson was a pronounced Liberal, and was well posted on the affairs of the country. In religion he was a devout member of the Presbyterian congregation at Appleton, in which he held office for a time as manager. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev G. T. Bayne, of Ashton and Appleton, and the pall-bearers were Messrs D. Dowling, Thos Cavers, Robt Cavers, J. A. Teskey, William Paul, Jas Turner. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

Matthew married Emeline Teskey on 15 Mar 1858 in Lanark County, Canada West. Emeline (daughter of John Teskey and Ann Lowe) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Life Sketch: ; Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
• Name: Emily Teskey
• Name: Emmeline Teskey
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At the home of her grandson, Mr E. H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away away on Saturday last. the deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J. A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W. on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner; (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R. R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W. K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J. S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs w. H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J. J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was of a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte. The funeral serices on Monday were conducted by the Rev S. G Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

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Alexander married Marion Aitken on 19 Apr 1831 in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Marion (daughter of Samuel Aitken and Margaret Sloss) was born on 19 Oct 1800 in Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland; was christened on 26 Oct 1800 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 15 Jan 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1885 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1885, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on the 15th inst, Mrs Alex Turner, mother of Mr Jas Turner

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

John married Margaret Miller about 1828 in Scotland. Margaret was born on 15 Apr 1810 in New Monkland Parish, Airdre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
?b?Obituary - Margaret Miller?/b?
One by one the early settlers are passing away from this scene of action - those who braved the hardships of pioneer life and carved out homes in the wilderness of Lanark county - leaving behind them names and memories which will Long live in the hearts of those who mourn their departure. On Sunday evening last another old resident was called to her reward in the person of Margaret Miller, relic of the late John Tom, sr., who was in her 89th year. Though she had reached such a great age, her death was somewhat unexpected, as she had been enjoying fairly good health, and only two weeks ago she attended the sacramental services in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Almonte, of which denomination she had been a zealous member for over 60 years, and seldom was her place in the sanctuary vacant when circumstances permitted her being present, until the infirmities of old age prevented her from assembling regularly with God's people. Deceased was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the year 1810, and there spent a good portion of her younger days. In 1832 she, accompanied by her husband and two children, left the land of their birth to seek their fortune in this country, and after living for a time in Ramsey they settled on the 11th line of Beckwith, where they remained for a few years, and in 1837 removed to the farm on the 12th line of Ramsey, where she died. On January the 4th 1841 her husband died suddenly leaving her with six small children (four sons and two daughters) the eldest about 11 years old, but with persevering industry and help of the children and friends she soon earned for herself and family a good, comfortable home, never forgetting her duty to God. The children theretofore mentioned are all living except Margaret (Mrs. James Waddell), of Pakenham, who died some years ago. The others were: John, on the homestead; William, of Pakenham; Mary, (Mrs. James Turner) and James, of Ramsey; And David, of Whitehurst. There are also alive 32 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Our departed friend was a very highly respected resident, and will long be kindly remembered by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the family burying plot on the homestead and was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which deceased was held. The service at the house was conducted by her pastor Rev. E. M. Coleman, of Almonte, assisted by Rev. A. E. Michael of the same town, and Rev. G. T. Bayne, of Ashton. The pallbearers were her four sons.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

John married Agness Wilson on 29 Apr 1810 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agness was born on 30 May 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 6 May 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 May 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Agnes Wilson
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(Research):Agness is a cousin of David Gilmour according to Carol Bennett's research.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1877, Friday May 11, The Almonte Gazette page 2
Deaths
At the residence of her son-in-law, Mrs Gavin Hamilton, in the township of Ramsay, on the 8th inst, Agnes Wilson, wife of the late John Neilson, sen, aged 86 years.

1877, May
A Hand-Written Note - In Memoriam
On the 8th of May last ? there passed from this life one of the first settlers in this part of the country, one who will be long lovingly remembered by a wide circle of relatives and friends. We refer to Agnes Wilson, relict of the late John Neilson, Sen., of Ramsay. The departed lady was a native of Paisley, Scotland, from which place she emigrated with her husband and a young family in the year 1820. Shortly after coming to Canada, the family settled in the Township of Ramsay then a wilderness of woods. By hard struggling and untiring perseverance the "bush lot" was soon transformed into a comparatively well cleared farm, with the comforts and conveniences of life coming in slowly but surely. In this home the late Mrs Neilson lived the greater part of her life, brought up a large family, of sons and daughters, and witnessed many happy re-unions of her children and children's children. Possessing many available qualities and living a consistent Christian life, she was deservedly greatly beloved and highly respected. Like the majority of her country-women she took great interest in leading topics of the day, keeping herself well-informed at to the doings of the outside world, so that her conversations was not-only entertaining but highly instructive. She retained her bodily-powers in wonderful vigour until near the last, but it was a source of great sorrow to her relatives that during the last two years of her life, her memory failed her, and that some months before her death the sore trial of a broken leg was added to her afflictions. From that trouble she never recovered. After lingering for a few months, at the ripe age of 86, she passed away to her rest ? "this rest that remaineth for the people of God." She was the mother of George Neilson, Esq, Belleville, whose sudden death was noticed a few weeks ago in this paper. She survived her husband 19 years and is survived by three sons and 3 daughters, 66 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

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• Alt. Birth: 1808, County Limerick, Ireland; As recorded on memorial stone as age 71 at death

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13.
In memory of JOHN TESKEY who departed this life March 28, 1879. Aged 71 yrs.

John married Ann Lowe in 1835 in Canada. Ann (daughter of Samuel Lowe and Elizabeth "Eliza" Baker) was born in 1817 in Ballingarrane, County Limerick, Ireland; died on 18 Oct 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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