John Arthur Campbell

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A son of James W. Campbell and Elizabeth n?e McKerracher Campbell, John was in his 71st year at the time of his death.

Husband of the late Mary (Mamie) Guthrie McInnes. John and Mamie were married April 18, 1907.

John Campbell's funeral was held at St. Andrew's United Church on March 2nd, 1954.

John married Mary Guthrie "Mamie" McInnes on 18 Apr 1907. Mary was born on 19 May 1885 in Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Apr 1946 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Lanark Village Cemetery, Lanark, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The serious illness of Mr. James W. Campbell was a matter of concern to all our citizens, and when on Tuesday morning of last week Mrs. Campbell was called to Montreal, whither her husband had been taken for hospital treatment, there spread the impression that his recovery could not be looked for. On Wednesday evening a telegram was received conveying the sad intelligence that the doctors in the hospital gave him only two hours more to live. This was a preparation for the telegram received on Thursday morning, announcing that his death occurred at half-past eleven o'clock on Wednesday night. Mr. Campbell entered Victoria Hospital, in Montreal, on Monday, March 27th. Before going to the hospital he had been ill for four weeks, and twice in that time his life was despaired of. But he gained strength rapidly, and was doing as well as could be expected until a day or two before his removal to the hospital. To the friends who called on him the day before he was taken to Montreal he appeared to be in the best of spirits and expressed his confidence that he would soon return in better health. No doubt his cheerfulness enabled him to prolong the struggle for life, but the Divinity that shapes our ends had decreed against his recovery. A week ago Friday last he underwent the first operation, which was highly succesfull and promised the most favorable results, but on Monday of last week he took a turn for the worse, requiring a second operation the following day. He suffered intensely after this operation, but remained conscious up to the last few minutes of his life. Characteristic of his business-like turn of mind was his action in settling all his bills with the hospital authorities a few hours before his death. Mr. James Deachman, who accompanied him to Montreal, was with him until the end. His remains were brought home on Thursday night.

Deceased was a son of the late Arch. Campbell, of Lanark township, and was born forty-one years ago on the farm now occupied by Mr. John Ramsbottom, jr. Six brothers - John, Andrew, Duncan, David, Archibald and William - and three sisters - Mrs. John McDonald and Mrs. John Somerville, jr., of Lanark township, and Mrs. Richard Stead, of Cartwright, Man., survive him. His early boyhood days were spent at the school near his home and his education was finished by a course in the Lanark village public school. On leaving school he went to work with his brother, William, who was then running a hub and spoke factory at Stittsville. After working there for some time he returned here, his father having purchased the lot and erected the shingle and planing mill formerly operated by Mr. Arch. Affleck. His brother, William, had charge of the mill for several years, when it was sold to Mr. Robt. Lawson, from whom it was subsequently purchased by deceased. He operated it for a time, and eleven years ago sold it to Mr. Arch. Affleck. He then embarked in the furniture business, beginning on a small scale in a building adjoining his residence. The venture proved successful and his trade increased so rapidly that he soon required larger quarters. He then purchased from Mr. Arch. Daron the large shop on Main street, where he had built up a most successful business for himself. Strange to say, he never served an apprenticeship and yet was a skilled mechanic. He manufactured a high-grade of furniture and carried a heavy and well-assorted stock. This, with his shrewd, careful business talent, brought him a large trade. He was keen to do business, prompt to the minute in the fulfillment of all agreements, and a pleasant man to deal with.

Nineteen years ago he was married to Miss Lizzie McKerracher, of Bathurst, and she now mourns an irreparable loss. Three sons, John, Maynard and Wilmur, and one daughter, Lila, are deprived of the care and guidance of a loving father. The eldest son is but sixteen years of age, while Wilmur, the youngest of the family, is nine years old. Deceased was a great lover of home and took special pleasure in his family, on which account the bereavement will be the more severe to his wife and children. Mrs. Campbell, who attended her husband almost constantly during his illness before he was removed to the hospital and who was with him during the last two days of his life, is prostrated with grief and fatigue, but kind and sympathetic hands will be held out helpfully to her as she wades through the deep waters of affliction. The whole community sympathize with her and the family in their bereavement.

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, the services at the house being conducted by the deceased's pastor, Rev. D.M. Buchanan. The text chosen was John XIV: 18 - "I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you" - and Mr. Buchanan's remarks were well calculated to soothe the grief and sorrow of the mourning friends. After the services an opportunity was given to all to look for the last time upon the familiar countenance of their departed friend, when the casket containing his remains was carried from the house to the hearse at the door by Messrs. D. McKerracher and R. Burris and deceased's four brothers, Andrew, Archibald, Duncan and David. Then began the solemn march to the village cemetery, where all that was earthly of him was confined to the silence of the tomb - the closing scene of a life which, a few weeks ago, was full of promise of usefulness to the community and pleasure and happiness to his family.

The Lanark Era, Wednesday, April 12, 1899, page 4

James married Elizabeth "Lizzie" McKerracher in 1880. Elizabeth was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Brooke, Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Oct 1918 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Canada West; was buried in Lanark Village Cemetery, Lanark, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Yesterday morning there came over the telephone the shocking news that Mrs. James W. Campbell had died suddenly in Kingston. It appears that she went to bed in her usual state of health on Monday night and was found dead in her bed on Tuesday morning. She lived with her daughter Lila, Mrs. Wm. Drysdale, in the city but kept up an active correspondence with friends, and retained a constant interest in her old home in Lanark. In the summer season she spent a number of weeks with her daughter and friends in Lanark and at Dalhousie Lake, and nothing was noted in her appearance to indicate the presence of any serious organic trouble.

Elizabeth McKerracher, for that was her maiden name, was born at the village of Brooke, in the Township of Bathurst, in the year 1860. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McKerracher. When twenty years old she became the wife of Mr. James Campbell of Lanark Village. They settled down in a comfortable home in Lanark, where for a number of years to follow, Mr. Campbell was a successful and enterprising man of business. In 1899 Mr. Campbell died, and the wife and four children were left to face the world. In the family were John, Maynard. Wilmer, and Lila. Although very young in years the eldest sons managed to carry on the business, which has been continued down to this day under the ownership and personal management of Mr. John Campbell. Maynard accepted a position in Sudbury, Ont., with a successful business firm. Wilmer held a position with Messrs. Boyd Caldwell and Co. at Appleton until the war broke out when he enlisted and went overseas with the 21st Battalion. He distinguished himself over there, and at the present time occupies a position in the service in Canada. Miss Lila became the wife of Mr. William Drysdale, of Lanark, but moved to Kingston a few years ago as a point more convenient for Mr. Drysdale in his work as a commercial traveller. Her brother and sisters surviving are Daniel, at Fallbrook, Mrs. Wm. Hossie of Glentay, Mrs. James Munro of Scotch Line, Mrs. Robt. Burris of Perth, Mrs. And. Palmer of Regina, and Mrs. Jno. McGee, Seattle, Wash.

Leaving her old Lanark home, where she had spent so many happy years, was a reluctant step, and nothing pleased her so much in her new home in Kingston, as when some Lanark friend of the old days would drop in. Mrs. Campbell was the soul of kindness. Hers was a helping hand. She had sympathy for sorrow, cheer for sadness, and encouragement for despondency. And her home reflected the character of her personality, where no person could enter and come away unprofitted by her gentle and kind companionship. Tomorrow the body will be laid away in the village cemetery.

The Lanark Era, Wednesday, October 2, 1918, page 1

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In Memory Of
Archibald Campbell
Died
September 28, 1877
Aged 70 Years
Native Of
Argyllshire, Scotland
Emigrated To Canada 1821
Also His Wife
Marion
Gemmill
Died
February 25, 1887
Aged 72 Years

Archibald married Marion Gemmill. Marion (daughter of John Gemmill and Ann Weir) was born about 1815 in Scotland; died on 25 Feb 1887 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In Memory of Archibald Campbell, died Sept 28, 1877, aged 70 years.

Native of Argyllshire, Scotland. Emigrated to Canada 1821.

Also his wife, Marion Gemmill, died Feb 25, 1887, aged 72 years.