Catherine "Cathy" Snedden

Family/Spouse: Bill Aronec. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Bill Snedden

William married Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Wilf Snedden
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Died:
1982, Wednesday May 5, The Almonte Gazette page 12
SNEDDEN - At Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario, on Tuesday, April 27, 1982, David Wilfred Snedden (Pharmacist, Retired). Beloved husband of the late Jessie Agnes McDonell; dear father of William, Pembroke; David, Belleville and MacDonnell of Deep River. Survived by one brother John T., Almonte and one sister Jean (Mrs. Connor Sutton), Renfrew; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, James and Alex and one sister, Isobel (Mrs. Art Blakeley). In his 85th year. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m., Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Thence to the Almonte United Church on Friday at 12 Noon for service at 2 p.m., Rev. Jack Lougheed officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

David married Jessie Agnes McDonell on 11 Jul 1932 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Robert McDonell and Mary Sergeant) was born on 11 Apr 1899 in Oso Township, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Nov 1975 in Almonte, 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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1975, Thursday December 18,The Almonte Gazette page 3
Jessie Agnes Snedden (nee McDonell)
Relatives and friends were saddened to learn of the death of Jessie Agnes Snedden on November 27, 1975 at her residence in Almonte, Ontario. She died in her 77th year after a 1 ? year illness resulting from a stroke. Born in Oso Township, Frontenac County, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary McDonell, she attended elementary school in Maberly, Ontario, and two years of secondary school in Perth, Ontario. She then embarked upon a career of school teaching in the small Ontario towns of Plevna, Clarendon, Parham, Zealand and Thessalon. Also, she spent several winters in Palm Harbour, Florida, teaching the children of the Coleman family. She moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she worked in a Trust Company and completed her Junior Matriculation at night school. While in Toronto, in 1932, she met and married David Wilfred Snedden, a pharmacist. In 1934, she moved with her husband to Almonte, Ontario, where they purchased and operated a local drug store. She raised a family of three boys and saw them all graduate with engineering degrees from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. She taught part time in the public schools in Almonte, and assisted her husband in the drug store for 39 years until their retirement in 1973. She was a faithful member of St Paul's Anglican Church and was active in groups in the church and in the community. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by he husband, Wilfrid, son Bill, his wife Shirley, and their children Cathy, Rick, and Jane of Bancroft, Ontario; son David, his wife Kay, and their children Joanne, Barbara, Brian and Doug of Belleville, Ontario; son Don, his wife Beverly, and their children Sandra, Janet, Heather and Linda of Deep River, Ontario. She is survived by two brothers, John of Maberly, and Byrns of Toronto; two sisters, Addie (Mrs J. Rutherford), of Manville, Alberta, and Jean (Mrs Jack Crawford) of Peterboro. She was predeceased by three brothers, Harry of Perth, Joe of Maberly, and Herbert in World War I, and one sister Gwendoline (Mrs Jack Buchanan) in Edmonton, Alberta, The body rested at Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, Ontario. The burial service was held in St Paul's Anglican Church on November 30, 1975, conducted by Rev G.F. Bickley and Rev R.J. McCrea, with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert, Burns and Ronald McDonell, Earle and Alexander Snedden, and John Crawford, all nephews. Many beautiful floral tributes and charitable donations were received from the family and friends in the community. To those who knew her well, her life was a living testament to her faith in God. Her devotion to her church and her kindness towards others were always foremost in her life.

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
1924, Friday February 29, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?W.A. Snedden Of Ramsay Passes?/b?
Well Known Farmer Dies
Following Operation at Hospital for Appendicitis.
Mr William A. Snedden, one of the best known farmers of Ramsay township died in the R.M. Hospital on Sunday evening following an operation for appendicitis, on Thursday evening. He was 52 years of age. The sudden illness and passing of Mr Snedden caused much sorrow throughout the community, and there was an unusually large concourse of mourners at the funeral on Tuesday. He belonged to an old Ramsay family, the members of which have played a strong part in the progress and development of the community. He himself was much liked and respected. He was the second son of the late David Snedden, and resided in Ramsay all his life. About 28 years ago he was married to Miss Jennie Belle Toshack, who survives with a family of four sons and two daughters: Wilfred in Toronto, John, James, Alexander, Isabel and Jean at home. He leaves also one sister, Miss Minnie Snedden who resided with him. The deepest sympathy goes out to the relatives. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence on the 9th line of Ramsay to the Presbyterian cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, of Blakeney Presbyterian church of which Mr Snedden had been an active and faithful member and had also been an elder for the past few years. Rev J.D. McCrae, who was present assisted in the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. R. W. Young, W.J. Graham, Alex Barker, Wm. Philip, George T. Graham, and Greville Toshack. There was a lengthy cortege of mourners. Mr Snedden was a good farmer and took deep interest in agricultural affairs. He was an active member of the Ramsay Farmers' Club, and was interested in Holstein breeding. His farm was one of the breeding poultry stations of the department of agriculture and hundreds of people have formed fine flocks of Plymouth Rocks from the eggs which he supplied. He was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and was a member of the Almonte and Ramsay Board of Trade and the Sons of Scotland.

William married Jane Isabelle "JENNIE" Toshack in 1895. Jane (daughter of John G. Toshack and Janet Young) was born on 10 Oct 1872 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Nov 1937 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Nov 1937 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jennie Belle Toshack
• Name: Jennie Toshack
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Died:
1937, Thursday November 4, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
SNEDDEN -- In Ramsay Township on Thursday, Nov. 4th, Inst, Jane Isabelle Toshack, wife of the late W.A. Snedden, aged 65 years. The funeral will take place on Friday, Nov 5th at 2 o'clock p.m. from her late residence, 9th line of Ramsay to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service at the home at 1.30 p.m.

1937, Thursday November 11, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs William A. Snedden
Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral of Mrs William A. Snedden who died Thursday Nov 4th, was held Friday afternoon from her late home, 9th line of Ramsay, with interment being made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Mr Fred Rice, assisted by Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany Church, Almonte, officiated at the funeral service, The pallbearers were Messrs R.W. Young, Alex Barker, William Phillip, Peter Syme, William Young and Robert Buchan. Included in the numerous floral tributes were wreaths from the U.F.W.O. of Ramsay, Ladies' Aid of Blakeney United Church and the office staff of the Producers' Dairy, Almonte. Decreased, whose maiden name was Jane Isabel Toshack, was born 65 years ago the daughter of the late John Toshack and his wife, Janet Young. In 1895 she was married to William A. Snedden, who predeceased her. Left are two daughters and four sons, namely, Isabel, Mrs Arthur Blakeley of Whitby, Ont., Jean, Alex, James and John, Ramsay, and Wilfred of Almonte.

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Robert was the son of John McDonell & Alice Sergeant
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Plot E-58 :
- Robert McDonell 1862-1944
- his wife, Mary Sergison 1863-1925
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Obituary - Perth Courier - Nov.9,1944 -
Robert McDonell : Tuesday evening, October 24, 1944 saw the passing of one of Zealand's oldest and most respected residents in the person of Robert McDonell at the age of 82 years. Born on May 7, 1862 at Robertsville in Palmerston Township, deceased married Mary Sergeant on March 27, 1889 and from that time on resided on the farm of the late H. Sergeant, Zealand, until the past two years, which he spent with his son John, where his death took place. Mary Sergeant his beloved wife predeceased him almost nineteen years ago, and as Rev. Penny, officiated at the last rites, so aptly said, "Although surrounded by his family and friends his life from this time on has been a lonely one which he bore with quiet fortitude." Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Zealand from the time of his marriage. Rev. Penny took his text from II Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 6,7 and 8. He spoke very highly of his strling qualities as a husband, parent and friend, and said Mr. McDonell was an old man when he first knew him, but from reliable sources he had heard that his life was that of a Christian, a quiet man and a good Neighbour, and he left an example of a life well lived. He leaves to mourn his loss four sons, Harry of Clarendon; John, Zealand; Joseph, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Byrnes with the armed forces in England; three daughters, Mrs. A.M. Rutherford, Mannville, Alta.; Mrs. W. Snedden, Almonte and Mrs. J. Crawford, Toronto. One brother, Joseph McDonell, Creighton Mines and one sister, Mrs. G. Waite, Vancouver, and nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive. One daughter Mrs. J. Buchanan, Sedgewick, Alta., predeceased him in May 1932 and one son Herbert was killed in France in August 1918. The pallbearers were six of his nearest Neighbours, L.G. Sergeant, H. Sergeant, D.L. Tysick, W.H. Young, J. Donnelly, and J. Kirkham. Mrs. D.L. Tysick officiated at the organ and played three of his favorite hymns. Floral tributes were pillow from John, Mammie and family, Agnes and Wilf. Baskets from Jack and Jean, Herrick and Madeline; Sprays from Joe and Pearl, McKinnon and Roche families, Laura Cavanagh and Jean Cameron, Maberly Agricultural Society; Wreaths from Addie, Edith and Jim, and the Snedden children. Relatives attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. W. Snedden and family, Almonte, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford, Toronto, Joe McDonell, Niagara, Mrs. M. Kennedy, Balderson, and Mrs. M. Sergeant, Perth.

Robert married Mary Sergeant. Mary was born on 6 Aug 1863; died on 16 Dec 1925; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Sharbot Lake, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Sergison
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Died:
Mary was born in Oso Township, Frontenac County, Ontario, on Aug.6,1863, the adopted daughter of Henry Sergeant & Jane McDougall. Some believe Mary's last name should be spelled 'Sergison', rather than 'Sergeant'.
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Plot E-58 :
- Robert McDonell 1862-1944
- his wife, Mary Sergeant 1863-1925
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(Note by Gary Darby) - Mary was my great-grandmother. She was born August 6, 1863. She was adopted by Henry Sergeant and his wife Jane McDougall. Family stories passed down over the years say that she was born Mary Fisher. It is said her mother was not married when she was born, and that the family was leaving the area (Oso Township, Frontenac County, Ontario). The family decided to leave Mary behind and she was adopted by the Sergeants as a baby. Stories also say that Mary's mother returned several years later and wanted Mary back, but the Sergeants would not give her up and Mary did not want to leave either. On March 27, 1889 Mary was married to Robert McDonell. In August 2008 my mother received a letter from her 1st cousin, Jessie (McDonell) Donnelly, who lives in Sharbot Lake, Frontenac County, Ontario. Jessie's father was John Travers McDonell, a son of Robert and Mary McDonell. Jessie said in her letter that her father always said that his mother was Mary McCoy, not Mary Fisher. This was the first I had heard this. I did an 1871 census search in Oso Township and there was a McCoy family living there at the same time as the Sergeants and McDonells. The head of household was Arthur McCoy age 33 and his wife Catherine age 23. They had 3 young children ; Ellen 5, Margaret 3, and Alexander 1. At this time Mary was the adopted daughter of the Sergeants and was 7 years old. I did a search on Lanark County GenWeb and found a McCoy Family Tree (Descendants of Alexander McCoy born 1791 Ireland). Alexander McCoy was married to Mary Robinson and they had 11 children, one being Arthur McCoy, born 1836 in Toronto, who lived in Oso Township. This is where everything starts falling together. Arthur McCoy was married on July 7, 1864 to Catherine Fisher/Tait, daughter of Nathan and Mary Fisher. Catherine was born in Darling Township, Ontario in September 1849. The McCoy family tree calls her Catherine Tait. It would appear Catherine was presumably married to a Tait before Arthur McCoy. We have the names (McCoy & Fisher) together in this family who lived near the Sergeants. My great-grandmother, Mary (Fisher) Sergeant, as mentioned above was born August 6, 1863, 11 months before Catherine Fisher married Arthur McCoy. I believe Catherine Fisher was the mother of Mary and gave her up to the Sergeants for adoption when she was a baby. I am not sure who the Tait was in Catherine's 1st marriage and whether they separated or he died. I know this is not proof, but there are too many coincidences for it not to be true. She was always said to have been born a Fisher. Her son, John Travers McDonell, said she was a McCoy. Arthur McCoy and Catherine Fisher/Tait were married 11 months after Mary was born. The McCoys lived very close to the Sergeants in Oso Township. Catherine Fisher apparently was somehow connected to a Tait before she married Arthur McCoy and he was probably Mary's father. Plus she would have been about 14 years old when Mary was born, much too young to look after a baby. Catherine was 17 when she had her 1st child with Arthur McCoy.