John Henry "Harry" Fumerton

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• Name: Harold Fumerton
• Name: Harry Fumerton
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1925, Friday July 24, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?John Harry Fumerton?/b?
On Monday evening, July 20, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, there passed away a young man who was well and favourably known in this community in the person of John Henry Fumerton of Appleton. Harry, as he was known to most of his friends, was the son of Mr and Mrs David Fumerton of Appleton. His mother before her marriage was Miss Jennie Johnston of Lanark. Some two years ago Mr Fumerton suffered a severe attack of Scarlet Fever, from which developed Bright's disease. The effects of this rendered him an invalid during the past year. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two small children; his parents Mr and Mrs D.F. Fumerton; one sister, (Bessie), Mrs E.W. Coxford, Rochester, N.Y.; two half-brothers, Fred and James of Carleton Place; three half-sisters, (Minnie) Mrs J. Tuggy, Ottawa, Ont; (Tena) Mrs W. Toop, Almonte, (Tillie) Mrs W. Ashman, Appleton, Ont. The large display of flowers, a marked tribute to the respect in which the deceased was held, were as follows: flowers, Mr and Mrs D. Caldwell; wreath, wife and children; wreath, Circle of Friends; wreath, Friends of Appleton; spray, Mrs Grimley, Bathurst; flowers, Mrs James Turner, Appleton; flowers, Rev and Mrs McDonald; flower, Mrs Kitts; flowers, Miss Kilfyle, Carleton Place; flowers, Mrs W. Toop, Almonte. The funeral which was held from his father's residence, Appleton, on Wednesday afternoon was largely attended. The service was very impressively conducted by the Rev Mr McDonald, who was relieving the resident Minister at Appleton. The pallbearers were, Mr Norman Morris, Mr Harold Snedden, Mr Geo James, Mr Lorne Pye, Mr Alfred Cassidy, and Mr Howard Little. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the mourners in their sad bereavement.

Buried:
No Known Memorial Stone within the Cemetery

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1931, Friday April 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
David Fumerton
The death occurred Monday morning, April 26th, of Mr David Fumerton, at his home in Appleton, in his 80th year. The late Mr Fumerton had not enjoyed good health for several months and his death was not unexpected. The deceased leaves to mourn his passing two brothers and one sister, besides a family of two sons and four daughters - James of Hull, and Fred of Carleton Place; Mrs John Tuggy, of Ottawa, Mrs Toop, of Almonte, Mrs Wm Ashman, of Pakenham, and Mrs Ed Coxford, of Rochester, and to these bereaved ones the sympathy of the community goes out. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock to the Auld Kirk cemetery, 8th line Ramsay. Beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket from Mr and Mrs Tuggy, Mr and Mrs E. Coxford and Appleton friends.

David married Jennie Johnston in 1901. Jennie was born in 1866; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jeannie Johnston
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No Known Memorial Stone within the Cemetery

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• Name: John "David" Fumerton
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

David married Jessie Findlay McGregor in 1837 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Duncan McGregor and Marion "Maney" Gemmill) was born on 25 Sep 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 16 Dec 1890 in Armstrong Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jane McGregor
• Name: Janet "Jane" Findlay McGregor
• Name: Janet Jessie Fumerton
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
The late Mrs. David Fumerton died at the residence of Hugh Lockhart Sen. Armstong's Lake N.W.T., on December 16, 1890. Jessie Finldey McGregor, wife of David Fumerton, formerly of Township of Ramsey, Ontario (and mother of A.W. and David Fumerton of this town) in 73rd year of her age.

Deceased was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1818 and immigrated to Canada in 1821, being over 4 months on the ocean. They landed in Montreal where they remained for about 3 years. In 1824 they came to Ramsey and settled on E1/2 Lot 6 in 11 Concession. In 1837 she married David Fumerton and moved to W1/2 Lot1, 11 Concession. The result of this union was 3 daughters and 7 sons, all of whom are living, except Maggie, who was born in 1845 and died when young of scarlet fever.

In 1887 she, with her husband, moved to the North West where their 2 daughters with their families and their youngest son were living. She remained there until the time of her death. She leaves a husband, 9 children, 38 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Deceased was well known in the Township of Ramsey where she lived about 63 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and was highly respected by all who knew her.

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
"On Sunday last about ten o'clock Mr John Fumerton of Appleton, in his 94th year, passed away and went to the majority. the deceased was the last but one of the first settlers, Mr William Hamilton now being the only survivor."

"In the early years of settlement he carried flour and nails all the way from Brockville on his back. subsequently he sawed lumber by hand and himseld built a boat with which he went to Montreal for provisions. Up to within a few days of his death he walked daily to the village of Appleton for his mail matter, the distance being about one mile. He took his last walk on Thursday, August 31 and on returning fell in the lane leading to his house."

John married Mary Jane Frew on 15 Dec 1816 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Mary (daughter of George Frew and Janet Baird) was born in 1800 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 17 Aug 1800 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in 1882 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Duncan married Marion "Maney" Gemmill. Marion was born on 18 May 1795 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died after 1871 in Huntley Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Maney Gemmill