James "Cecil" Everett Turner

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• Name: Cecil Turner

James married Alice Katherine Cameron in 1966. Alice was born in 1921; died on 14 Dec 2007 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Dec 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1958, Thursday August 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Ramsay Farmer, John Turner Dies At 91 Years
John Turner, one of Ramsay Township's oldest citizens passed away suddenly on Sunday August 3rd, at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital after a day's illness in his 91st year. Mr Turner was born in Ramsay Township on September 22nd 1867, a son of the late James Turner and his wife, Mary Thom pioneer settlers. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow the former Agnes McIlraith of Hopetown, Ontario. Three sons, Cecil at home, Mac and Ross of Montreal Que; two daughters Mrs Leo Dunlop (Mary) of Harrison, Nebraska U.S.A. and Anna M. of Napanee Ontario. Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, also one sister Mrs Norton Hill (Jessie) and one brother, Dr Henry H. Turner. He farmed all his life on the 12th line of Ramsay. For many years he served as a trustee of S.S. No 11 but it was his church that was so dear to him. He was a life long member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian which in 1925 became St Andrew's United Church Appleton. He served on the Board of Management for a number of years then in September of 1900 was ordained an elder. For 52 years an active elder and not more than three times had he been absent from a communion service. At a special service on Sunday September 17th, 1950. The minister Rev H.L. Morrison voiced the appreciation of the congregation to Mr Turner for his 50 years of service and messages of congratulations were read from the Moderator of the United Church of Canada. The president of the Bay of Quinte conference and the secretary of Renfrew Presbytery. A table was also unveiled by his grandson, Vernon Turner of Montreal commemorating the event as a permanent and visible recognition of his faithful services. He was also a life member of the Ottawa branch of the Bible Society. The funeral which was largely attended by friends and neighbours was held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday August 5th from the Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Carleton Place, with interment in the Auld Kirk cemetery. A very impressive service was conducted by Rev H.W. Giffin of Memorial Park United Church Carleton Place in the absence of the pastor, Rev J. Ray Anderson. The pallbearers were two grandsons Vernon and Kenneth H. Turner of Montreal; two nephews, Edmund Sadler of Carleton Place and Ross Somerville of Balderson and two neighbours, Alex (Allie) Stewart and Harry A. McArton. The many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those noticed were pieces from employees of Motor Repair Ltd., Montreal; Kelvinator Sales Corporation, Montreal; Kelvinator Social Club, Montreal; the principal ad staff, Napanee Public School; Dr K.E. and Mrs Hollis and Miss Olive Hornbly, members of Session and Board of Stewards; The women's Association and St Andrew's United Church, Appleton. Those attending the funeral of the late Mr John Turner from a distance were Mr and Mrs J.M. Turner and Marilyn, Mr and Mrs Vernon Turner, Mr and Mrs Ross Turner and Kenneth, all of Montreal; Mr and Mrs Alf A. Powell of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Ross Sommerville and Mrs A. Davidson of Balderson; Mrs Olive Hambly of Napanee; Mrs Leone Milling Mrs Hazel Gilbert, Mrs Hazel Holden, Mrs Mary Hinch, Miss Eleanor Aylsworth, Miss Marguerite Way, members of the teaching staff of Napanee Public Schools.

John married Agnes McIlraith in 1897. Agnes (daughter of John McIlraith and Ann Jane Foster) was born on 28 Feb 1873 in Hopetown, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jan 1973 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Jan 1973 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 11, 1973 Mrs. John Turner Dies -100 Years

Mrs. John Turner, a lifelong resident and one of the few remaining pioneers of Lanark County , passed away at Lanark Lodge, Perth, on January 11, 1973, after a short illness, in her 100th year. Born on February 28th, 1873 and youngest daughter of the late John Mcllraith and Agnes Foster of Lanark Township, she was the last surviving member of her family. She was educated in the rural school where later she returned as a teacher, at Lanark Continuation School, and in the Model school at Perth. She taught also at Prestonvale and at Appleton, where she met and married the late John Turner. To this union, were born five children, all of whom survive. Cecil on the home farm; Mac of Montreal; Mary, Mrs. Leo Dunlap of Harrison, Nebraska; Ross of Guelph; and Anna of Napanee. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. During her life in Appleton, she was very active in all phases of church work there, especially in the W.M.S. and the Mission Bands. Although not a trained nurse, she often aided the neighbours in their cases of serious illness. Funeral services were held at the Kerry Funeral Home in Almonte, on Saturday, January 13, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. R. J. McCrea, of Almonte United Church, conducted the services with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. As well as many local residents, relatives and friends were present from Guelph, Cambridge, Toronto, Cobourg, Peterborough, Napanee, Perth, Balderson, Lanark, Cobden, Ottawa and Montreal. Pallbearers were four grandsons: Vernon Turner, Kenneth Turner, Allan Turner, Lawrence Barrett, and two neighbours, Allie Stewart and Bert McRae. The many floral tributes and "In Memoriam" cards were an expression of the esteem in which the deceased was held.

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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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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.

John married Ann Jane Foster. Ann was born on 25 Sep 1833 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 2 Nov 1905 in Hopetown, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Hopetown Cemetery, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Agnes Foster

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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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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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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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?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.

James married Euphemia Jean Stewart in 1815 in Scotland. Euphemia was born on 11 Jul 1788 in Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 2 Mar 1866 in Hopetown, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Hopetown Cemetery, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Effie Stewart