Frank Bennett

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1944, Thursday June 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
George W. Bennett
The funeral of the late George W. Bennett of Toronto, will be held from the C.P.R. station Friday morning on arrival of the north bound local. Interment will be in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Deceased was married to Annie Cowie of Almonte, who predeceased him in 1940. He was a son of the late Rev John Bennett, D.D. and Mrs Bennett who resided here for many years.

George married Annie Garland Cowie on 7 Feb 1900. Annie (daughter of Francis Allan Cowie and Ann "Annie" Garland) was born on 4 Jun 1876 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jan 1941 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1941, Wednesday January 8, The Ottawa Journal page 6
Funeral of Mrs Bennett
Funeral service for Mrs George Bennett, resident of the Capital for 36 years who died on Saturday, was held at the chapel of Hulse and Playfair Limited, 315 McLeod street, on Tuesday afternoon with Rev F.S. Milliken officiating. Following the service the remains were taken to the Auld Kirk cemetery at Almonte for burial. Among the many beautiful floral offering received by the bereaved family were wreaths from the manager and staff of Canadian Westinghouse, Halifax; Margaret Bottome Memorial Circle, King's Daughters' Guild, and the Bridge Club. Chief mourners were her husband, of 396 Lyon street; one son, Frank, of Halifax, and a daughter, Mrs J.C. Shorter, of Toronto

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1921, Friday August 12, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Francis Cowie
Mr Francis William Cowie, a former ex-deputy reeve of Almonte, died at an Ottawa hospital on Thursday. Born in Almonte 78 years ago. Mr Cowie spent most of his life here, but he had been in the west for nearly 15 years lately. During his life he filled many important positions in Almonte, including being a member of the Almonte town council, and deputy reeve, In politics he was a Conservative, and also took a keen interest in municipal matters. He owned a large pump factory in Almonte, and latterly spent a great part of his time travelling in the west, attending to his numerous interests. During the winters, he lived with his daughter, Mrs George Bennett. In addition to his daughter, Mrs Bennett, Ottawa, and two little grandchildren. Francis and Monie, he is survived by a sister, Mrs Porteous, Seattle, Wash. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs Bennett, 196 Lyon street, to the Central Depot, enroute to Almonte, where interment took place on Saturday morning. There were many old friends at the funeral.

Francis married Ann "Annie" Garland in 1872. Ann (daughter of John "Big John" Garland and Ann Goodall) was born on 19 Mar 1850 in Ontario, Canada; was christened on 19 May 1850 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Sep 1893 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Sep 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Thursday evening, Sept 7th, Annie Garland, wife of Mr F.A. Cowie, aged 40 years and 5 months.

1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Mrs Frances A. Cowie
We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs F.A. Cowie, which took place at her home here last Thursday night, at the comparatively early age of 40 years, after a few weeks' illness. Mrs Cowie had been suffering from a neuralgic affection, and Thursday morning paralysis set in, which brought her life to a close half-a-day later. Deceased's maiden name was Annie Garland. She was born in the township of Goulbourn, where she resided until her marriage with Mr Cowie about twenty-one years ago. Deceased was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother, and will be greatly missed by her sorrowing husband and two daughters, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral took place to the eighth line cemetery on Saturday, and was largely attended.

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• Name: Big John Garland
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John Garland was the son of Nicholas Garland and his wife Ann Willoughby.

John married Ann Goodall in about 1849.

John and Ann had 5 children:

1. Ann Garland born March 19, 1850; died September 7, 1893. She married Francis "Frank" Allan Cowie (1843-1921).

2. Martha Garland, born February 2, 1855

3. Nicholas Garland, born February 28, 1858; died March 20, 1909. He married Mary Sophia Tomlinson (1870-1964)

4. Elizabeth Garland, born March 19, 1861. She married Patrick Murphy on April 26, 1892. (1850-1938).

5. Mary Garland, born January 11, 1863; died October 23, 1923. She married Peter Emery (1859-1926)

(Medical):Mr. John Garland, of Goulbourn, familiarly known as "Big John Garland," died on Sunday last. He weighed 300 pounds, and was so large that a coffin had to be made specially for him. He was highly respected, and his funeral on Tuesdy was a large one.

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Obituary Transcript

January 28 - Mr. John Garland died at his residence on the 11th line of Goulburn on the 26th inst. Deceased was well known in the county, being of such a disposition as to make and hold friends.

He was a man of powerful physique, standing over six feet in height, and weighing over 250 pounds. In politics he was an ardent Conservative, until the Jesuit question came up, when he endorsed the Equal Rights platform.

His parents were among the first settlers of the township of Goulburn, his mother dying about two months ago, at the advanced age of 93 years. Four daughters and one son are left to mourn over his demise.

His popularity as a citizen was evidenced by over 100 vehicles attending his funeral, the services of which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coleman at St. John's, Ashton, in the absence of the incumbent, Rev. Mr. Robertson.

- published in the Ottawa Journal - February 4, 1890 - Ashton

John married Ann Goodall on 9 Apr 1849 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Ann was born in 1827 in Ireland; died on 5 Jun 1883; was buried in 1883 in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Ashton, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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