Benjamin Alfred "Alf" James

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• Name: Alf James
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1976, Thursday March 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 7
ALFRED JAMES
The death of Benjamin Alfred James, prominent dairy farmer of R.R. 2 Almonte, occurred at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 1976. He was 64. Born on the family farm on May 22, 1911, he was a son of the late Alfred James and his wife, Janet Kyle Robertson. Mr. James was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton; a member of Barron River Hunt Club, and was active in community and church affairs. In earlier years he excelled at sports, especially as a member of the Union Hall Tigers ball team. He was married on August 10, 1946, at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, to the former Amy Laura Bourk, who survives. Also Surviving are a son, Alfred, Richard, at home; three daughters, Catherine Anne (Mrs. Donald Cochran), R.R. 1 Almonte; Janet Mary and Pauline Amy, at home, and four sisters, Mabel, (Mrs. William Gardiner), Almonte; Ann (Mrs. Arthur Bach), New Canaan, Connecticut; Laura Mrs. George Rodger), Almonte, and Winnifred (Mrs. John Hammond), Westfield, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by a sister, Major Ella E. James of Woodbury, Connecticut. The body rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, and was conveyed to St. George's Church, Clayton, on Friday, February 27, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Harry Brown. Burial will take place at St. George's Cemetery in the spring. Pallbearers were William Halpenny, Frank James, Keith McMunn, , Maynard McIntosh, Harold James and Bert Thompson.

Benjamin married Amy Laura Bourk on 10 Aug 1946 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Married at St. Mark's anglican Church, Pakenham Village

1. Alf Richard James
2. Catherine Anne "Cathy" James
3. Janet Mary James
4. Pauline Amy James

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1943, Thursday December 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Mr. Alfred James
Following a period of ill health extending over several years, the death occurred at Perth on Tuesday, Dec. 21st of Alfred James, a resident of Lanark Township. He was in his 83rd year. Deceased was born on the homestead on the 12th Concession next the farm he had occupied for so many years, and was a son of the late Benj. James and his wife, Ellen Bowland. He married Janet Robertson who predeceased him 11 years ago Surviving are five daughters and one son, namely; Mrs. Wm. Gardiner (Mabel) of Ottawa; Lieut. Ella E. James, a nursing sister with the American Armed Forces in North Africa; Mrs Arthur Bach (Anna) of New Canaan. Conn.; Mrs. John Hammond (Winifred), Stamford, Conn.; Mrs. George Rodger (Laura) of Almonte and Alfred on the homestead. There is also a brother Thomas E. James residing in Lanark Township. Mr. James was one of the well-known farmers of this district and his death will be regretted by a host of old friends and acquaintances. The funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 24th, from his late residence, 12th Concession of Lanark at 2.30 p.m., to St. George's Cemetery. Service will be conducted at the home at 2 o'clock.

1943, Thursday December 30, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Mr. Alfred James
The funeral of Alfred James which was held from his late residence, 12th Concession of Lanark, on Friday, Dec 24th, was largely attended by friends and relatives who came to pay a last tribute to one who through his long lifetime was highly regarded. Mr. James was in his 83rd year and his death came on Tuesday, Dec. 21, following a short illness. Rev. D. F. WeegaT, rector of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, of which deceased was a member, officiated. A profusion of flowers was an added tribute to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among the floral offerings were pieces from Bryson Graham Limited, Clark's Dairy and the Hunt Club, Ottawa. The pallbearers were six nephews, Ed. James, Ben James, Clarence Kellough, Russell. George and Kenneth Robertson. Interment was in St. George's Cemetery.

Alfred married Janet Kyle "Jennie" Robertson in 1899. Janet (daughter of James Robertson and Janet Watt) was born on 6 Feb 1871 in Union Hall, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Mar 1933 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Mar 1933 in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Campbell's Bay, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jennie Robertson
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1933, Friday March 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
UNION HALL LADY FATALLY HURT AS TEAM RUNS AWAY
Mrs. Alfred James Was Driving to Almonte When Tragic Accident Happened People of this district learned with deep regret, last Sunday, of the death that morning in Rosamond Memorial Hospital of Mrs. Alfred James, Union Hall, following injuries sustained Saturday afternoon when, the sleigh in which she was riding crashed into a telephone pole. Mrs. James was driving into town with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson. At the top of the steep hill, Almonte street, the team took fright and started to run. The driver shouted to the women to jump. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson succeeded in getting out of the sleigh but for some reason Mrs. James was unable to do so. Half way down the steep grade the sleigh hit a telephone pole and then crashed into a second one. The horses broke free from the vehicle, one being stopped on the hill and the other continuing its mad career until stopped in front of the O'Brien Theater by Elijah Ledgerwood. It was dragging one rein and the neck yoke. Mr. Ledgerwood caught it and made a halter of the dangling line. Mrs. James was rushed to the Rosamond Memorial Hospital where an examination revealed a broken hip and arm and serious internal injuries. It was realized from the first that she could not recover and death ensued next morning. Mrs. James was one of the most popular women in the Union Hall section and her tragic death cast a gloom over the whole district. The accident occurred at the most dangerous point in the town and it was utterly impossible for the driver to maintain any control over the team as it started to run down the steep grade. At the time of the accident the three passengers in the sleigh were on their way to visit Mrs. Margaret Kellough, a sister of Mr. Robertson and Mrs. James who was seriously ill. The late Mrs. James whose maiden name was Jennie Robertson, was born in the Union Hall section and had lived there all her life. She was a daughter of the late James Robertson and Janet Watt, pioneer residents of Ramsay. Surviving besides her husband, Alfred James, are five daughters, Mabel (Mrs. Gardiner) of Carleton Place; Ella, Stamford, Conn.; Anna, Mrs. Arnold Bach, New Canaan, U.S.; Laura and Winnifred at home and one son Alfred at home. She is also mourned by one sister Mrs. Margaret Kellough and three brothers, George Robertson, Union Hall; Ernest of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and William of Haileybury. Mrs. James' funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended by friends and relatives from all parts of North Lanark and from points as far distant as Perth. Service was conducted at the home in the James Settlement by Rev. J. W. R. Meakin of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton. Interment was made in St. George's Cemetery, Union Hall. The pallbearers were Kenneth, George and Russell Robertson, Benjamin, Edward and John James. Many beautiful floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the late Mrs. James was held.

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1910, Friday October 28, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Obit - Mr. B. James.
On the very day upon which he rounded out his 83rd year, Mr. Benjamin James of Ramsay passed away, on Wednesday afternoon, he having been born and having spent his whole long life on the same farm. About sixty years ago he and his life partner, Ellen Bowland, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, but three years later she was called away, and her aged husband completed his life journey alone. His son, Mr. Thos. E. James, is on the homestead farm, and with him his father has had his home since his years of activity ceased. To Mr, and Mrs. James a family of nine, children were born, all of whom are still living but William and Nathaniel, both of whom died in the west. Those living are Mrs. Wm. Robertson in Bathgate, N.D. ; Benjamin, Dr. H.J. and E.H., of St. Thomas, Dak.; John R., Thos. E. and Alf. in Ramsay. The funeral will take place an Friday at 2 o'clock to St.. George's church and cemetery. The late Mr. James was a man of quiet and unostentatious habits, but like, many more of the hardy pioneers of the country, he was of that sterling stuff that matured amidst the hardships and discouragements of the early years, and could always be relied upon in any time of stress. He was a consistent member of St. George's church, the ministrations of which meant much to him.

Benjamin married Ellen Bowland in 1850. Ellen was born on 17 Sep 1827 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 27 Feb 1904 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Mar 1904 in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1904, Friday March 4, The Almonte Gazette, page 6
Clayton News
The funeral of the late Mrs. Benjamin James took place on Tuesday from her late residence to St. George's cemetery. There was a very large attendance. The deceased lady, who was in her 76th year, was only ill a few weeks, and in spite of all that loving hands and skill could do her spirit took its flight on Sunday morning. Her husband and a family of six sons and one daughter are left to mourn the loss of a kind: and affectionate wife and mother. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones.

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• Alt. Birth: 1825, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; as recorded on memorial stone

James married Janet Watt on 25 Apr 1856. Janet (daughter of James Watt and Margaret Scott) was born on 17 Apr 1835 in Darling Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 Dec 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Robertson-Kellough Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jane Watt
• Name: Jeanet Watt
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Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES
WHO DIED
OCT. 4, 1843,
AGED 57 YEARS.
ERECTED BY HIS WIFE
ELIZABETH

William married Elizabeth Ann Chamney in 1804 in Ossory, Eire, Ireland. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward Chamney and Jane Twamley) was born on 10 Nov 1786 in Aghowle Parish, Munahullin Townland, County Wicklow, Ireland; died on 26 Nov 1877 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

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• Alt. Birth: 20 Apr 1785, Alkirk Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; as recorded on memorial stone

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Crown Patent W 1/2 L15 C 1, 26 June 1837.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

John married Jane Kyle on 27 Aug 1806 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jane (daughter of Alexander Kyle and Janet Pollock) was born in 1790 in Ireland; died on 27 Aug 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in 1856 in Robertson-Kellough Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janet Kyle
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

James married Margaret Scott on 20 Jan 1820 in Schotts, Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of James Scott and Mary McDougald) was born on 28 Jun 1803 in Schotts, Aberbeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was christened in Schotts, Aberbeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 24 Dec 1886 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1886 in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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