Alexander A. Steele

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• Name: Alex

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• _CSTAT: Twin
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127157982
• _FGRAVE: 127157982
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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1911, Friday June 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATH'S HARVEST
Mr Alexander Steele
For several weeks Mr Alexander Steele had been in a physical condition which gave little hope of even a brief rallying, and he gradually became weaker until this Thursday morning when he slept quietly away. About two years and a half ago he suffered from a paralytic stroke, and again about a year later a second attack not only robbed him what he had regained in strength, but further deprived him of the wonderful vitality he had enjoyed throughout his years. He was born on the McFarlane farm now owned by Mr A.S. Duncan, and when he was but a few years of age, his father, the late Alexander Steele moved to the farm on the seventh line upon which the deceased lived until about twenty-three years ago, when he moved to Almonte, where he has since resided. He was born Sept. 10th, 1828, and was a twin, his mate dying nearly fifty years ago, from injured resulting from a kirk from a horse. On Nov 30th, 1858, he was married to Agnes Whyte, and eleven children were born to them. Two of these died in infancy, and another James R., who was captain in the U.S. Signal Service Corps in Cuba during the Spanish-American war, died there in 1898. Those living are Mrs Jas. Black (Isabella), who has been with her parent here; Mrs Jas. A. Dack (Kate) in Carleton Place; Mrs Neil Campbell (Minnie) in Arnprior; Alex A., in Mostyn, Sask.; John W, in Chicago; Dr. M.H., in Carleton Place; Dr W.H., in Arnprior, and Dr. Lorne D. in Regina. The late Mr. Steele was a man of quiet disposition and though he took keen interest in matters of public affair, he took little active part therein, though for a number of years he was a valued member of the school trustee board. He was of Scotch descent, and was a Presbyterian in religion and an ardent Liberal in politics. The funeral has been delayed until Sunday afternoon in order that Dr. Lorne, who is coming from Regina, and Mr John W., from Chicago, may reach here in time. The funeral will be at 3 o'clock, the service at the house taking place at half-past two.

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

Alexander married Agnes Whyte on 30 Nov 1858 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Whyte and Katherine Robertson) was born in 1837 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 18 Aug 1926 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Aug 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127157999
• _FGRAVE: 127157999
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
A lady much beloved by many Almonte and Ramsay people passed away in the person of Mrs
agnes Steele at Carleton Place on Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Dr M.H. Steele. She was in her 90th year, and although she had been in failing health for the past six months, she had only been confined to her home for ten days. She had with her at her bedside four of her sons and two of her daughters.

Mrs Steele was a daughter of the late John Whyte, of Beckwith, a well known farmer. Her mother died when she was a little girl aand she was brought to Ramsy to make her home with her cousin, the late John Snedden, and she often spoke of the happy girlhood she spent under the kind care of Mr and Mrs Snedden.

She was only 21 when she was married in 1858 to Mr Alex Steele, of the 7th line of Ramsay. Rev Mr McMorran performing the ceremony. To them were born eleven of a family, of whom eight survive. Two children died in infancy, but the first break in the nine did not come for many years until James was striken with yellow fever in Cuba. He was a lieutenant in the American forces during the Spanish-American war, where he had charge of the balloon brigade, the signalling service of the army and navy. He was a brilliant young man of 32, who was pushing his way rapidly upwards.

The home of the Steele family on the 7th line of Ramsay became a great gathering place for both young folk and their elders, and when it became known that Mrs Steele was about to passon, there have been many reminisceces exchanged regarding her great hospitality and the happiness she had the gift to instill in those with whom she came in contact.

As the years went on and the family and the family was scattering Mr and Mrs Steele felt that the work of the farm was too great and they moved into Almonte. Here they lived for many years in the house on Union street now occupied by Mr John Sutherland.

In 1911, Mr Steel died and about nine years ago, after a residence here of about thirty years Mrs Steele sold her house in Almonte and went to live in Carleton Place with her son, Dr M.H, Steele. All of her family had departed. No fewer than three of her sons had gone into the dental profession. Dr W.H. Steele is in practice at Arnprior. Dr L.D. Steele is in practice at Regina and Dr M.H. Steele already mentioned. Alexander is farming at Dinsmore, Sask. and John is in the publishing business in Chicago. The three daughters of Mrs Steele are Bella, Mrs M Harris, of Radisson, Sask; Kate, Mrs J.A. Dack, of Carleton Place; and Minnie, Mrs Neil Campbell, of Arnprior. Only Mrs Harris and Dr L.D. Steele were unable to be present when their mother passed away.

Mrs Steele was a member of St John's Presbyterian church and when St John's and St Andrew's united she became a member of Almonte Presbyterian church. Her remains will be laid beside her busband this Friday in the Auld Kirk cemetery. The service at the home of Dr M.H. Steele will be at 1:30 o'clock.

Mrs Steele was a famous knitter, and in the midst of an unusually busy life did an astonishing amount of knitting and fancy work. When the war broke out she brought her talent to work for the comfort of the soldier lads, and hundreds of pairs of socks and other garments were made by her. So much did she accomplish that it was one of the wonders of the Almonte district that will be talked of for many a long day to come.

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 Stone 284
Alexander STEEL, native of Renfrewshire Scotland died Mar 20, 1837 aged 52 yrs
His son Robert died Aug 27, 1862 aged 34 yrs

Alexander married Isabella. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

John married Katherine Robertson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]