George Wellington Willoughby

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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]

1. Graydon Wilfred Willoughby was born on 24 Feb 1885 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Sep 1974 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Capital Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
2. Robena May Willoughby 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.
3. Myrtle Isabel Willoughby was born on 12 Jan 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Jan 1971 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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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: Ellen Stringer
• 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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Charles married Anne Marie Butler in 1820 in Kilmuckridge, County Wexford, Ireland. Anne (daughter of Thomas George Butler and Frances) was born in 1802 in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland; died in 1880 in North Augusta, Augusta Township, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, North Augusta Township, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William married Grace Ann Johnson. Grace was born in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Sarah Johnston

Thomas married Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]