Arthur Gemmill

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1950, Thursday May 18, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Geo M. Gemmill
Mr Geo M. Gemmill passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 17, at the age of 62 years. Mr Gemmill had been ill for the past three months, two months of which time he spent in Ottawa Civic Hospital. He was taken suddenly worse about 7 p.m. on Wednesday and passed away about 11 p.m. The funeral will be held on Monday, May 22, at 2.30 p.m., from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service will be held at 2 p.m.

1950, Thursday May 25, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Last Tribute Is Paid George M. Gemmill
The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Monday afternoon of one of Almonte's well-known citizens, George M. Gemmill who died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening. He was 62 years of age and while he had been in rather poor health for some time the end came suddenly. Mr Gemmill was a son of the late Mr and Mrs John Gemmill and after serving his apprenticeship in the dry goods store of the late A.J. McAdam, for some years he operated a ladies' wear and dry goods store later selling out to his partner, Mr W. Taber of Carleton Place. Of late years he was on the staff of N.S. Lee & Son, hardware merchants. The late Mr Gemmill was an enthusiastic bowler and curler and at the time of his death was President of the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club. His wife, the former Robena Mae Willoughby predeceased him many years ago. Left to mourn his passing is a son, Arthur, of Ottawa and a brother, Robert of Fort William, both of whom were present for the funeral. Attending also from Ottawa were Mr George Willoughby, Miss Myrtle and Mrs and Mrs Graydon Willoughby and children. Funeral services were conducted at the Comba Funeral Home and the grave by Rev H.L. Morrison of Trinity United Church assisted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs J.E. Lindsay, F.A.C. Darling, J.D. McCallum, J.H. Martin, N.S. Lee and Derward Washburn. Mr Gemmill was a man of quiet disposition who attended to his own affairs and never was known to say unkind things about other people. Many floral offerings testified to the esteem in which he was held.

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George married Robena May Willoughby on 7 Nov 1916. Robena (daughter of George Wellington Willoughby and Isabella Simpson) was born on 14 Nov 1886 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Dec 1935 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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1936, Thursday January 2, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs G. M. Gemmill?/b?
Attended by many friends and relatives the funeral of Robena May Willoughby, wife of George M. Gemmill, took place at Almonte on Thursday January 2nd. The Late Mrs Gemmill who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs George W. Willoughby of Ottawa, was born in Almonte and with the exception of a few years in Ottawa, had spent her life in her home town. She was married to r. George M. Gemmill on Nov 7th, 1916 and is survived by her husband, one son Arthur, her parents and sister Myrtle and brother Graydon. The late Mrs. Gemmill was actively identified with church work in which she took a great interest, holding office in the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Societies of Trinity United Church of which she was a member. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Andrew McLauchlin, assisted by Rev. Mr. C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, interment being made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Almonte. The pallbearers were Dr. J.K. Kelly, W.G. Kelly, Thorpe Kelly and R.D. Kelly. Numerous floral offerings and messages of sympathy were received including wreaths from Trinity Church, The Ladies' Aid, The Almonte High School and Mississippi Lodge A.F.& A.M.

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1888, Friday March 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4

DEATHS
At Almonte, 5th March, John Gemmill, son of James Gemmill, of Carleton Place, aged 38 years.

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John married Mary Murray in 1871. Mary was born on 12 Jun 1851 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 17 Nov 1929 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Nov 1929 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1929, Friday November 22. The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs John L. Gemmill?/b?
Mrs John L. Gemmill died at the home of her youngest son, Mr George M. Gemmill, Union Street, Almonte on Sunday. She was in her 79th year and had been in ill-health for a considerable time. Her maiden name was Mary Murray and she was born near Smiths Falls. After her marriage to Mr Gemmill she lived for short period at Gananoque and Lynn. Forty-two years ago they came to Almonte and were only a few months here when Mr Gemmill died, his widow being left with four young children, the youngest a child in arms. Two of these survive, Robert at Fort William, and George at Almonte. Margaret died when she was 21 and John was killed in a railway train accident at Depot Harbour. Mrs Gemmill also leaves one sister, Miss Margaret Murray, who resides at Almonte Avenue, Grand Forks, N.D. The funeral took place on Tuesday from her son's home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev A.J. Terrill officiated and members of Trinity Church choir officiated. Mrs Gordon Fraser played the accompaniments. The pallbearers were Messrs Jas Smith, Gordon Fraser, M.R. Young, F.A.C. Darling, Jas Moncur and Alex Tosh. The chief mourners at the funeral, which was largely attended, were her two sons, Robert and George. There was a large number of floral tokens of sympathy.

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1956, Thursday December 6, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Geo Willoughby Former Mayor Of Almonte
Dies In Ottawa at 97
?/b?A former mayor and warden of Lanark County died in Ottawa on Saturday at the age of 97 years in the person of George Wellington Willoughby. He was a native of Athens, Leeds County, and was born there when the place was known as Famersville. He was a son of William Willoughby and his wife, Eleanor Stringer. The family moved here in 1865 and Mr Willoughby became a stone mason and with his father built many buildings here and in the district around. It is understood they were mason contractors for St Paul's Church, St John's Church, Zion Church, Carleton Place. the Methodist (now United) Church at Appleton and Mr Willoughby is thought to have been one of those who worked on the stone bridge which is located on Main Street and is one of the most ornamental of its kind in the country. He held many posts in town in the old days having served in the council in various capacities and while reeve he attended county council, and as stated before, became warden, He was also a fire chief in Almonte during the time he lived here. The files of the Gazette show that Mr Willoughby made a trip to the West returning 50 years ago this week. At the time he thought of locating there but changed his mind. He engaged in many lines of work besides contracting, during his long lifetime, and was in mercantile business for a while. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Isabella Simpson in 1949 and by one daughter and five brothers and four sisters. Of the immediate family two survive ? Mr Graydon Willoughby and Myrtle of Ottawa. The late Dr J. K., W.G., and Richard Kelly were nephews of Mr Willoughby. He moved to Ottawa in 1910 and not many of the younger generation in Almonte remember him. He used to be an ardent curler and for a long time was associated with one of the clubs in the Capital. He was a member of Mississippi Masonic Lodge and of the United Church. Funeral Services were held for him at his home in Ottawa; a Masonic Service at the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte and Rev J. Ray Anderson conducted the committal service at the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

George married Isabella Simpson in 1884. Isabella (daughter of Charles Simpson and Louisa Walker) was born in 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 Jul 1949 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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• Name: Isobel Simpson
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1949, Thursday July 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs G. Willoughby?/b?
Mrs George Willoughby, a resident of Ottawa for over 35 years, died at her home, 73 Second avenue, on Thursday, July 7, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 88th year. Born and educated in Almonte, she was the former Isobel Simpson, the last surviving member of a large family, five brothers and three sisters having predeceased her. She was married 66 years ago in Almonte to George W. Willoughby, who survives. Mrs Willoughby was an active worker in church organizations all her life. During her years in Ottawa she was a regular attendant at the Dominion United Church. Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Graydon, of Ottawa, one daughter, Myrtle, of Ottawa, one granddaughter, Mrs B.G. Brown of Ottawa, one grandson, Arthur Gemmill of Ottawa and one grandniece, Mrs Laurence Brown, also of Ottawa. The private funeral service took place at her home on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment was in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Dr J.K. Kelly and Mr W.G. Kelly are nephews of Mr Willoughby, who is a former Mayor of Almonte and first fire chief of the town.

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The only son of James Gemmill and Susannah Simpson, James was born at Paisley, Scotland in 1818. He was only two when his parents came to Canada with the Lanark Society Settlers in 1821. His mother died while the family was still camped at the Lanark Military settlement in 1821.

James married Jennet Bridget in Apr 1840 and they raised a large family of 4 boys and 4 girls on their Ramsay Twp farm. Described as a "beautiful farm" in his obituary, their home was on the East half Lot 5, Conc 11. Following Jennet's death in 1869, James married Agnes Henry but they later separated.

James was a victim of influenza; he died Feb 1899 at Carleton Place, aged 80. His obituary confirms he was buried at Cram's Cemetery.

Christened:
GEMMILL
JAMES
JAMES GEMMILL/SUSAN SIMPSON FR350 (FR350)
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27/12/1818
573/1
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Paisley High Church

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Born December 21, 1818 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, James came to Canada in 1821 as a two year-old with his parents, James Gemmill and Susannah Simpson. Arriving at Lanark Village in July 1821, the Gemmill family were housed at a temporary military encampment set up for the newly arrived Scottish immigrants. Tragically, James' mother died while they were still camped at Lanark Village.

So James grew up in the wilds of Lanark County being raised by his widower father. When older, young James and his older sister Mary would help transform their wooded 100 acre land grant in south Ramsay Township (East 1/2 Lot 5, Conc. 11) into a viable farm. James Jr. would later inherit the farm with its meandering creek from his father, which was described as a "beautiful farm" in his obituary.

James married Jennet Bridget in April 1840 and they raised eight children at their family farm, situated just northeast of Appleton. Jennet died in 1869 and James married the widow Agnes (Henry) Campbell in April 1869 but they later separated.

James sold his farm in 1871 and moved to nearby Carleton Place. For 28 years, James lived at what is now 38 Bridge St. beside the old Central School (now the Post Office). James set up shop as a grocer and provided Carleton Place residents with fresh produce and food supplies during the 1870s and 1880s.

James' obituary in the Ottawa Journal (30 Jan 1899) provides a nice insight on James in his latter years:

"For a long time he has been in poor health, and could not move far from the house, but on pleasant days, sitting in his chair on the verandah, gave and sought a social life with the passing townsfolk and neighbours of by-gone days, ... his kindly word to children and demeanor to neighbours, his bluff good-humoured salutations, indexed the fuller phases of his personality."

James died at home from influenza on January 27, 1899, after a long life of 80 years. His obituary confirms he was buried at Cram's Cemetery, which became St. Fillans, and is now part of Beckwith United Cemetery.

Brief bio by M. S. Manning, James' 3G-grandson.

James married Jenet Bridget on 8 Apr 1840 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Jenet (daughter of Thomas Bridget and Jennet Stinson) was born in 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 9 Feb 1869 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Feb 1869 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janet Bridget
• Name: Jennet Bridget
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Died
In Almonte, on Tuesday, the 9th. inst., Jenet B., wife of Mr. James Gemmill, 12th. line Ramsay, aged 50 years.

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Married at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ramsay Township (Appleton).

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William married Eleanor "Helen" Stinger on 14 Feb 1829 in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland. Eleanor (daughter of William Stinger and Grace Ann Johnson) was born on 14 Feb 1829 in Ireland; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Helen Stringer
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Children
Grace Anne Willoughby b: 1854 in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland
Elizabeth Willoughby b: 7 JAN 1855 in Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada
William Gowan Willoughby b: ABT 1856 in Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada
Charles Willoughby b: 20 FEB 1857 in Farmersville, Grenville Co, Ontario, Canada
George Wellington Willoughby b: 27 APR 1859 in Farmersville, Grenville Co, Ontario, Canada
Samuel Walter Willoughby b: ABT 1860 in Farmersville, Grenville Co, Ontario, Canada
Margaret Eleanor Willoughby b: ABT 1863 in Farmersville, Grenville Co, Ontario, Canada
Richard Nathaniel Willoughby b: 25 DEC 1864 in Farmersville, Grenville Co, Ontario, Canada
Isaac Willoughby b: 11 OCT 1867 in Almonte, Ramsay Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada
Susan Willoughby b: ABT 1870 in Almonte, Ramsay Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada

Eleanor Stringer Note: Alias: Helen/Ellen buried at St. Paul Anglican Cemetery, Almonte, Ont.
Her death certificate lists her mother as Sarah Johnston.
Father: William Stringer b: 1798 in Ireland
Mother: Grace Anne Johnson b: in Ireland.
Children:
Grace Anne Willoughby b: 01 JUN 1853 Wexford, Ireland.
Elizabeth Willoughby b: 07 JAN 1855 Lanark County, Ont.
William Gowan Willoughby b: 1856 in Athens, Ontario Charles Willoughby b: 20 FEB 1857 Athens), Ontario Canada George Wellington Willoughby b: 27 APR 1859 Ontario Canada Samuel Walter Willoughby b: 1860 in Spencerville, Ontario.
Margaret Eleanor Willoughby b: 01 JAN 1863 Ontario.
Richard Nathaniel Willoughby b: 25 DEC 1864 Ontario Canada.
Isaac C Willoughby b: 11 OCT 1867 Ontario Canada.
Susan B Willoughby b: 14 JAN 1870 Ontario Canada.

Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby, Former Residents of Brockville Celebrate Their Golden Wedding at Carleton Place in Ottawa Ontario CanadaCarleton Place Canadian: Tuesday last was the anniversary of the fiftieth wedding-day of Mr. and Mrs. William Willoughby, Lake Avenue. It was made the occasion of a grand rally of the children. Ten were born, and ten survive. There has been nobreak. Seven came to the jubilee, namely, Walter, from Grand Rapids, Mich., bringing his w ife and daughter:George, Almonte, ex-Warden of the county, with his wife: Mrs. Edwards and her husband, Brockville: Mrs. Haydon and Mrs. Kelly with their husbands,Almonte: Isaac with his wife and children, from Pakenham: Susan, the youngest, lives at home. William, who has an extensive farm in Manitoba.Charles, a contractor in Regina, and Richard, a civil servant in Brandon, were unable to get away, but they sent golden mementoes. Walter came on Friday. It was unexpected as he sent no word. It is ten years since he met his parents, and there was great joy in the house. The scene on Tuesday of the flower-fringed lawns under the spreadinWilliam and Eleanor came to Canada in 1853 with their infant daughter Grace Anne (1) and William's three little brothers: Abraham (10), Isaac (7) and Jacob (4). An immigrant ticket at that time paid for two adults and four children. At that time, all emigrant tickets included fourchildren. Later money was sent for Mr. Willoughby's father, Charles and mother Marie. Also seven sisters and Mrs. Willoughby's Parents. Their journey to Montreal took nine weeks and nine days. They had to provide their own food en route. However, they were underway much longer than usual and ran out of food and had to buy more on board. When they landed they did not have enough money left to go on to Brockville where Eleanor hadcousins. William, a stonemason, got work in Montreal, and the family stayed on the ship??? As they left the ship Mrs. Willoughby found a purse containing a sum of money (including a gold coin) a very good omen.They went to Brockville, three years thence to Farmersville, now Athens, OntarioWilliam was a master builder and also acted as an undertaker. Mrs. Willoughby had a millinery shop. William went to night school and became a good reader and writer. Up to this time he had had very littleschooling.Later they moved to Almonte and then to Carleton Place. He built a great many buildings in this area. The stone bridges in Almonte and Packenhamare still standing .The Willoughby's were Anglicans when they came to Canada, but drifted into the Methodist Church. One Clergyman told Mr. Willoughby that he should stop curling with the Methodist Minister, that decided them.

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• Name: Chas Simpson
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1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Ottawa, Dec 20th, Mr Charles Simpson, of Almonte, aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m., from his late residence to the 8th line cemetery.

1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette supplement page 9
Additional Locals
-- Mr Charles Simpson, father of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, of this town, died very suddenly at Ottawa on Thursday forenoon. He had gone to the Capital to consult a physician there. Particulars are not yet on hand. The sorrowing ones have our sincere sympathy.

Charles married Louisa Walker on 30 Jun 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Louisa was born on 10 May 1830 in England; died on 15 Jun 1901; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1901, Friday June 21, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs Charles Simpson, Sr?/b?
Almonte lost an old and respected resident by the death on Saturday of Louisa Walker, relict of the late Charles Simpson, sen., after being in poor health for two or three years and being confined to her room since last midwinter. The late Mrs Simpson was born in England, and came with her parents to Canada over sixty years ago, settling with them in Ramsay, in which township she lived the balance of her life until ten years ago, when she took up her residence with her son-in-law, Mayor Simpson. Her husband died about twelve years ago. The living children of deceased are Mrs Charles Simpson, Mrs John Kinnaird, Mrs G.W. Willoughby and Miss Simpson, of this town, Mr Charles Simpson, of Galetta, and Mr John Simpson, of North Dakota. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, from the Mayor's home to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended. Rev Mr Hutcheon conducted the religious service