Albert Finlayson "Ab" Duncan

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• Name: Ab Diuncan
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Active in community - Town Council, Hydro Commission, Planning Board, Industrial Commission, Mississippi Conservation Authority, Day Care, Library, Chamber of Commerce, Church - Recipient of Senior Citizen of the Year Award in 1995

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Died:
The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) 15 Sep 2000 Fri

?b?Duncan, Albert Finlayson?/b?
Albert devoted his life to others through his work, family, and community service. He was a man of great dedication and has contributed to the betterment of the community in which he lived. Albert was active in such organizations in Carleton Place as Town Council, Hydro Commission, Planning Board, Industrial Commission, Mississippi Conservation Authority, Day Care, Library and the Chamber of Commerce. He provided leadership within his church as Superintendent. Recognition of his commitment culminated in his receiving of the Senior Citizen of the Year Award in 1995. He was an effective leader of strong character with a warm smile for everyone. At sunset with his family by his side, in Perth, Ontario, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, Albert Finlayson Duncan in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Virtue, Loving father of Susan Musselman (Lorne) of Carleton Place and Colleen Robazza (late Lino) of Brockville. Dear grandfather Kristen and Kevin. Survived by his neice Lorna McNabb (Gordon) of Appleton.
Friends may call at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place.
On Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Reverand Larry Paul officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations to the Albert Duncan Memorial Trust Fund for the betterment of the Town of Carleton Place would be appreciated.

Buried:
Range F
Plots F5 to F28
1633
Albert F. Duncan C.L.U. 1914 - 2000 Elizabeth Virtue 1916 -
parents of Susan & Colleen

Albert married Elizabeth Amelia Virtue on 10 Jun 1944 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 31 Jul 1916; died on 29 Oct 2011 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Nov 2011 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

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• Name: Alex Duncan
• Name: Alexander Sidney Duncan
• Name: Sid Alexander Duncan
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

ALEXANDER SIDNEY DUNCAN
Sidney was the sixth son of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan. He was born September 2,1868 in Ramsay Township, Lot 10 Concession 11.

A. Sidney married Emily Bennett in 1896 to whom two children were born James Bennett and Margaret Alberta. On October 20,1909 at age 40 Emily (Bennett) Duncan died, and on January 9th 1911 A. Sidney Duncan married Mary A. Watchorn the former Mary A. Finlayson. One son was born to this marriage Albert Finlayson Duncan.

A. Sidney Duncan farmed on the tenth line of Ramsay Township not far from his fathers farm. A devoted member of the Almonte Presbyterian Church he took a keen interest in the affairs of the church.

He joined in the municipal affairs of Ramsay Township and was a faithful member of the Orange Lodge.

Alexander Sidney Duncan at age 54 died in Ramsay on Thursday March 1st 1923 and is buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Buried:
Plots B480 to B509 Stone 531 pg 29

Alexander Sidney Duncan died March 1, 1923 age 54 yrs.
His wife Emily Bennett died Oct 20, 1909 age 40 yrs.

Alexander married Mary Amelia Jane "Minnie" Finlayson on 9 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Finlayson and Amelia Cunningham) was born on 10 Aug 1880 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1952 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1952 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Amelia Jane Finlayson
• Name: Minnie Finlayson
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Notes:

From his obituary:
"Mr Duncan was of a retiring disposition and never sought public office of any kind, preferring the quiet of his own home. He was of a robust constitution, and even until not long ago he thought nothing of a tramp out to the farm and spending the day busily working about because he loved to work."

(Research):Crown Patent: NE 1/2 Lot 9 C 11 18 Jan 1864

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Died:
?b?Obit. - James Duncan?/b?
One of the very few remaining links between the past generation and the present was removed this (Thursday) morning when Mr. James Duncan was called away from the surroundings in which he had spent so long a life. The late Mr. Duncan was born on the homestead in Ramsay, now occupied by his youngest son, Mr Ed Duncan, His whole life was spent there until a little over five years ago, when he removed to Almonte, to spend with Mrs. Duncan in the declining years of their lives in the comfortable home he had provided. On March 25, 1854, he was married to Elizabeth Lockhart, who was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her parents when nine years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan eleven children were born; all of whom are still living. The sons are Robert at Pilot Mound; William, James, John and Albert at Regina; Hugh at Strathcona; Alexander Sidney on the McFarlene farm and Ed on the homestead; the daughters are Maggie (Mrs. Butchart) and Lizzie (Mrs. Dr. Paterson) in Almonte, and Aggie (Mrs. Holden) at Pilot Butte, Man. The first break in the family circle occurred four years ago when Mrs. Duncan passed away, and now Mr. Duncan makes the second. Mr. Duncan was of a retiring disposition and never sought public office of any kind, preferring the quiet of his own home. He was of a robust constitution, and even until not long ago he thought little of a tramp out to the farm and spending the day busily working about because he loved to work. The funeral has been delayed until Sunday afternoon to enable members of the family at a distance to attend. It will take place at 3 o'clock to the eighth line cemetery.

?b?Mr. Duncan's Funeral?/b?
The funeral of the late James Duncan took place from his home on Elgin street to the the Eighth Line Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of people both from the town and township in which his long life had been spent. Two of his sons, James of Regina, and robert from Pilot mound, were among the cheif mourners. The pallbearers were three who were near neighbours of Mr. Duncan when he was on the farm - Messrs John Neilson, Graham Forgie and Donald Stewart, and three of his nearby town neighbours - Messrs HH Cole, S Young and John McFarlane. The funeral services were conducted by Rev C. H. Daly, of St. John's church, of which Mr. Duncan had been a member for many years. Among the floral tributes was a beautiful wreath from the family.

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

James married Elizabeth Lockhart on 31 Mar 1854 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of William Lockhart and Elizabeth Barr) was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Mar 1833 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 19 Jan 1905 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Jan 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Elisabeth Lockhart
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: 22 Mar 1833, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Notes:

?u?Obituary Almonte Gazette?/u?
Came to Canada, age 9, (1841) previous note suggested age 7 nine week voyage, settled on 11th line of Ramsay, a farm later occupied by Mr. Cullen, about two miles from the Duncan farm.
Retired to Almonte in 1903 when son Edmund took over farm.

Christened:
Name?tab?Elisabeth Lockhart
Sex?tab?Female
Christening Date?tab?2 Mar 1833
Christening Place?tab?Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Christening Place (Original)?tab?Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Father's Name?tab?William Lockhart
Father's Sex?tab?Male
Mother's Name?tab?Elisabeth Barr
Mother's Sex?tab?Female

Died:
Gazette, front page
Obit?Mrs. James Duncan
This morning the life of Mrs. Jas. Duncan took flight, the aged lady having been confined to her bedroom continually for the past four weeks, suffering from chronic bronchitis . For over forty years this disease has troubled her, and receiving a fall about four weeks ago, she gradually grew weaker until death ended her sufferings. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth, Lockhart, was born in Paisley, Scotland, on the 10th ol April, 1833, and when nine years of age came with her parents, a voyage of about nine weeks on the sea, and settled on the 11th line Ramsay, on the farm now occupied by Mr. Cullen. On March 31st, 1854, she was married to Mr. James Duncan, , by the Rev. J. K. Smith, and they settled on a farm about two miles from that of her. parents which farm is now occupied by their son, Mr. Edward Duncan. About two years ago they retired from farm life and came to Almonte where they have since lived. On March 31st, 1904, the aged couple celebrated their golden wedding. Eleven children were born to them - eight boys and three girls - all of whom, are living, the mother's death being the first break in the family. Those left to mourn besides her husband, are: Robert, near Pilot Mound, Man. ; Wm., James, John and Albert in Ramsay; Hugh. at Strathcona ; Alex., in Ramsay; Edward on the homestead; (Maggie), Mrs. Butchart, of Almonte; (Agnes) Mrs. Holden, of Pilot Butte, Assa.; and Lizzie who has always lived with her parents. Mrs Smith, McGregor, Man., is a sister. Mrs Duncan was a member of St. John's church and was highly esteemed and honoured by all. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Service at the house at 1.45.

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Notes:

Married:
Married by the Rev. J. K. Smith

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William married Amelia Cunningham in 1871 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Amelia was born about 1843 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 31 Mar 1899 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Apr 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Emilia
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

from LCGS site - Paisley Townhead Society List 1820 - indicates Robert, age 36 born in Bute, Agnes, his wife age 34,born in Paisley, he was a weaver, current residence Paisley, ages of male children 1 1/2, 7, 9, 11; Female children 4, 5, 16. Accompanied by 2 males +12; 1 male -12; 4 females -12. (This info may have been originally recorded incorrectly.)


Photocopy of Marriage Register, was found in Paisley Museum

Verbal history suggests that there were twins born in Canada who did not survive and who were buried under an oak tree in the field behind the barn on lot 10 Con 11 Ramsay Twp.

In 1843 report Robert had paid 74 farthings eight shillings and 10 pence and his lot was described as 'middling lot, a good deal of rock'.

(Research):Earl of Buckinghamshire, Captain Johnston, the Master, Greenock to Quebec, 29 Apr 1821

Lanarkshire Society
James Gilmour (6 persons)
William Miller (1)
William Gilmour (1)

Paisley Townhead Society
Robert Duncan (9)
John Armour (4)
Alexander Duncan (8)

Parkhead (Paisley) Society
John Burns (3)

Crown Patent: W 1/2 L10 C11, 23 June 1837

Christened:
October 1778
Robert son of Robert Duncan, seaman in Breckock and Jean Kerr was born the 16th and baptized the 18th.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Robert married Agnes Gifford on 27 Jun 1803 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson) was born on 12 Jan 1784 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jan 1784 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Jun 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Agnes Gilfford
• Name: Agness Gifford
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

It is verbal history but no records exist of twins being born to Robert and Agnes, some time between 1822 - 1824, as their first children born in Canada. But they died in infancy and were buried on the farm under an oak tree

Christened:
January 1784
Gifford, Agnas lawful daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson born 12th and baptised 15th,

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Notes:

Married:
27th of June 1803
Duncan
Robert Duncan & Agnes Gilfford both in this parish.

Alternate marriage date record of 11 Jun 1803.

Agnes Gifford,s last name is spelled Gilfford on their Scotland marriage record.

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Notes:

Though William was not a Society settler, his brother John was part of the Lesmahagow Society which travelled to Canada on the Earl of Buckinghamshire and settled in Ramsay Township together with John Fumerton and Mary Frew.

Carol Bennett (1991) The Lanark Society Settlers. Published by Juniper Books, Renfrew, Ontario

William married Elizabeth Barr on 30 Jan 1819 in Dalyr, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Barr and Jean Howie) was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Elisabeth Barr
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John married Ann McLenaghan on 12 Apr 1822 in Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty, scotland. Ann was born on 28 May 1806 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 7 Apr 1873 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Apr 1873 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Anne McLenaghan
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• Alt. Birth: 1805, Ireland; as recorded in 1861 Canada West Census