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1151	1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette page 5 DEATHS In Ramsay, 8th June, Mr James Black, jr. aged 36 years. 1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette front page ONCE MORE ? Our numerous readers sympathize with the family of Mr Jas Black, of Ramsay, which has again been visited with death, this time removing a son ? Mr Jas Black jun. ? in the 36th year of his age. Very few families have been more frequently bereaved than this one, and the widow and surviving relatives are deeply commiserated with their afflictions.	Black, James Jr. (I7646)
1152	1885, Friday March 6, The Almonte Gazette page 2 ?b?DEATHS?/b? At Almonte, on Sunday, March 1st, William Simpson, son of Mr Charles Simpson, aged 27 years. 1885, Friday March 6,The Almonte Gazette page 3 ?b?SUFFERING OVER?/b? Mr Wm Simpson (son of Mr Charles Simpson, formerly of the township of Ramsay, but now in Almonte) who had been laid aside by a wasting sickness for a number of years, succumbed to his illness on Sunday morning last, and was buried on Monday afternoon, a very large number attend the funeral, It was felt that the release of deceased from his very lengthy period of suffering was scarcely a cause for grief, but a large measure of sympathy was felt for the family.	Simpson, William (I37110)
1153	1886, Friday December 31, The Almonte Gazette, page 8 DEATHS At the residence of her father, on the 29th inst., E. Ethel Snedden, youngest daughter of Mr Alex Snedden, Ramsay, aged 7 years and 7 months. Funeral Friday at one o'clock p.m.	Snedden, Edith Ethel (I7666)
1154	1886, Friday February 26,The Almonte Gazette, front page Another Link Broken This week it becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of another of Canada's veteran pioneers in the person of Mr Peter Young, of Ramsay, which took place on Thursday evening last, at his late residence on the 7th line. Up to a week before his death he had been in his usual health, and gave promise of living many years; but a cold was contacted which gradually wore out the aged fellow; and although surrounded by every comfort, and supplied with everything that loving hearts and willing hands could bestow, yet the silken cord was snapped asunder, and the spirit returned to God who gave it, again verifying the truthfulness of the old adage, "the young may die, but old must." By death Mr Young, Ramsay loses one of its most highly esteemed residents and the news of his demise will be received with feelings of sorrow and regret by an unusually large circle of friends, as few men in this district were better or more favourably known than deceased. Mr Young was born at Braehead, near Glasgow, Scotland, on October 9th, 1804, and was consequently in his 82nd year when he died. At the age of ten years he formed the acquaintance of Jeanie Erskine, then living in Glasgow. That acquaintanceship grew, and ripened into marriage on November 14th, 1828, the ceremony being performed by Rev John Bar, of Dovehill. In the spring of 1832 Mr Young came to Canada and settled on his farm in the township of Ramsay, where, with the exception of one year, he lived continuously till death, and brought up his large family of seven sons and four daughters, all of whom, with their mother, survive to mourn his loss, and all the more on account of its being the first break in the family. The family are as follows; Sons ? William, Alex E., Peter, John, Robert, Stephen, and Andrew; daughters ? Mrs John McCarter; Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs H. Cavers, and Mrs John McFarlane. At the funeral, which took place on Saturday last, and was very largely attended, notwithstanding the severity of the weather, the seven sons acted as pall-bearers, it having been their wish to lay in their last resting-place the remains of their venerable father ? a sight we never witness before, and are not likely to again. All the members of the family are comfortably situated, all are married and living in homes of their own, either in Almonte or within a very few miles of it, and all can meet together on an hour's notice. Mr and Mrs Young celebrated their golden wedding seven years ago last November, with nearly all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around them, which was quite a large company, and very comforting to the old couple. In many respected the late Mr Young was no ordinary man. He had a commanding appearance, stood over six feet high, and in his younger days possessed great physical strength. For many years, however, although always enjoying excellent health, he had been feeble in body; but, though feeble in body, he was not in mind. He had a strong, determined will and a clear, vigorous, inventive intellect. Fertile in resources, and strong in selfreliance, he was ever master of the occasion ? sure, like the old Roman general, to "find a way or make one" to accomplish his purpose. He was an enthusiastic Scotchman, of the most hospitable kind, and always retained a strong love for the land of his nativity. In religious matters he was a consistent Presbyterian, and in politics a sound Reformer, although he never took a very active part in the latter. But he has gone to his rest. he bore his last illness with great patience and resignation, and died with a strong and vivid hope of a blessed future.	Young, Peter (I18744)
1155	1886, Friday January 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay 13th inst, Marion, Youngest daughter of Mr John Thom, aged 17 years and 9 months	Thom, Marion (I8504)
1156	1887, Friday April 1, The Almonte Gazette front page A Healthy Neighbourhood Pakenham township must be an exceedingly healthy neighbourhood, if we judge by the facts contained in the following item, which has been kindly handed in to us by a resident of the above township: Within the compass of a mile on the 9th line of Pakenham there reside ten old settlers whose combined aged tote astonishing aggregate of 828 years - average of over the four score. As we know our readers will be interested to learn who the parties are, we give the names and ages as follows: ....... Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, aged 87 and 78 respectively, emigrated from Lanarkshire the same year as Mr. Waddell. At time of writing Mrs. Wood is laid up with what it is feared will prove a fatal illness. P.S. - Since writing, the above we learn that Mrs. Wood died on Sunday. During her long residence in this district the deceased lady, by her many excellent qualities, won for herself a very large circle of warm friends, one and all of whom will receive with deep sorrow the news of her demise. The bereaved ones have our sincere sympathy.	Young, Mary Anne (I19631)
1157	1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette page 5 DEATHS At Appleton, June 25th, William Wilson, (father of Mr James Wilson, Almonte) aged 78 years. 1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette front page The Late Wm Wilson After a lengthened period of extreme mental and bodily suffering Mr William Wilson, of Appleton, found a happy release in death last Sunday evening. No man in Ramsay more thoroughly enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbours, and the announcement of his death carried deep and sincere sorrow to many a heart. The late Mr Wilson was a native of Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He emigrated to this country with his father's family in 1828. Seven years later he cleared the land and built the house in which he has lived ever since. In the year 1836 he married Flora Lammie (who died about eight years ago), and had a family of two daughters and ten sons. Eight sons survive him, five of whom were with him in his last moments. For a number of years he had been an architect, and has left many monuments of his skill and handiwork. A man of more than ordinary intelligence, he had a well stocked library and well stored mind. He beautified his home, and planted with his own hands many trees, which are much admired by travellers passing his late residence. He was a member of the first council of the municipality of Ramsay for two years, but declined re-election. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for fifty-two years, and an elder for the last fifteen. About three years ago he had an attack of effusion of blood on the brain, from which he never recovered, but gradually became feebler until his death. He long ago made his peace with God, and calmly awaited the time when he would be summoned home. For him death had no terrors, no sting. He had a firm abiding faith in his Saviour, and frequently during the last two years had besought God to take him to himself. "May our latter end be like his."	Wilson, William (I11569)
1158	1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 8 DEATHS At Almonte, March 4th, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Patterson, Esq., in the 70th year of her age. 1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette front page On Friday morning last, Elizabeth Smith, relict of the late John Patterson, Esqu., of this town, passed over to the majority, having just reached the allotted span - three score and ten. She had been ill for a time with an affection of the lungs, and her death was not, on that account, unexpected. The late Mrs. Patterson was born in Johnston, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the year 1817. She came to Canada in August 1836 and to her late residence in the town immediately after her marriage in January, 1839, from which time to her death she was a continuous resident here. Her quiet and unassuming manner and her Christian integrity was the admiration of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon was one of the largest ever seen in town and fully evidenced the high esteem in which the deceased was held. 1887, Wednesday March 9, The Carleton Place Herald page 3 Mrs Patterson The many friends of Mr Robt Patterson, barrister, of this place, will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which took place at Almonte on Friday. Mrs Patterson was the relict of the late John Patterson, of Almonte, and had attained the allotted age of three score and ten years. Deceased was highly respected by all who knew her, and to the bereaved one we extend our warmest sympathy. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Eighth Line Ramsay cemetery and was largely attended.	Smith, Elizabeth (I37811)
1159	1888, Friday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 8 DEATHS In Ramsay, April 8th, Mr Andrew Toshack, aged 80 years. 1888, Friday April 20, The Almonte Gazette front page The End Of A Useful Life A Short Sketch of the Life of the Late Mr Andrew Toshack, Written by one of His Most Intimate Friends "Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all her sons away." On Sabbath morning, 8th April, our sainted brother, Mr Andrew Toshack, received the summons to go up higher. Mr Toshack was born in 1807, and sailed from Glasgow for this country, with the rest of his father's family, in his 14th year. At the age of 26 he married Christina Anderson, daughter of the late Mr William Anderson, and settled on the farm in Ramsay on which he died. In the summer of 1834 the Presbyterian church on the 8th line was built, and of it Mr Toshack became a member. About the same time, or a little later, a Sabbath School was opened at Bennie's Corners. Of this school Mr Toshack was appointed Superintendent, and remained most faithfully at his post for the long period of fifty-two years. We are not sure of the year in which he became an elder, but we infer from certain known dates that it must have been about the some time the Sabbath School was opened. Mr Toshack was a living witness of the truth of the religion he professed. He was a man who did the will of God, and had a deep, abiding consciousness that the doctrine which he believed was really of God. He needed not higher argument than his own experience. Though we mourn his loss, we rejoice in his victory. Faithful unto death, he has, through Him who loved him, won the battle and received the crown. For 13 years we were associated with him in the Sabbath School and in the weekly prayer meeting, and for some 28 years in the eldership, yet we fail to remember a word or deed on his part inconsistent with his Christian profession. Having an intimate acquaintance with Scripture, a heart imbued with love of the truth, good natural ability, and considerable fluency of expression, he was well qualified to fill these positions, and ever ready to improve an opportunity to promote the cause he had so much at heart. Many are the seeds of truth he has sown in the hearts of the young people around Bennie's Corners. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them." With his family we deeply sympathize, especially with his aged widow. May God, her Guide and Comforter, and finally grant her an abundant entrance into His everlasting kingdom. Before closing we may be allowed to say that the Toshack family, when it came out to this country, consisted of father and mother, seven sons and two daughters. They are all gone now but one son, Eneas, and one daughter, Mrs Cram, who is at present lying very ill at her home in Carleton Place.	Toshack, Andrew (I33279)
1160	1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Ottawa, Dec 20th, Mr Charles Simpson, of Almonte, aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m., from his late residence to the 8th line cemetery. 1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette supplement page 9 Additional Locals -- Mr Charles Simpson, father of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, of this town, died very suddenly at Ottawa on Thursday forenoon. He had gone to the Capital to consult a physician there. Particulars are not yet on hand. The sorrowing ones have our sincere sympathy.	Simpson, Charles (I24136)
1161	1888, Friday March 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, 5th March, John Gemmill, son of James Gemmill, of Carleton Place, aged 38 years.	Gemmill, John (I7809)
1162	1889, Friday August 23 The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? The Late Mrs Carnochan It becomes our unpleasant duty this week to record the death of an esteemed and popular lady of this town, in the person of Sarah J. Campbell, wife of Mr John Carnochan, of the C.P.R., after a short illness from puerperal fever. Deceased (who was a daughter of Mrs Donald Campbell) was but 27 years of age, and had been married less than a year. Two weeks ago she gave birth to a son, and was progressing most favourably for several days afterwards, when the dreaded fever made its presence known. Medical skill and the closest attention were used in vain to avert a fatal result, and on Wednesday evening the young life went out to its Creator. The unusually sad circumstances surrounding the melancholy event have evoked for the afflicted husband and mourning relatives the deep sympathy, not only of their immediate circle of friends, but also of the whole town. The GAZETTE, in giving expression to its own sympathy	Campbell, Sarah Jane (I18331)
1163	1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? The Late William Gilmour With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr Wm Gilmour. The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and wife) emigrated to Canada. They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood. At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!) then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush ? "blazed roads," as they were called. Later on what was known as "Gemmill's school" was established, and there Mr Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his spare time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life. He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable; and from about the year 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut,-Col.) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows. In 1844 he married Ellen Burns, Who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was very largely attended, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.	Gilmour, William (I12893)
1164	1889, Friday January 18, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?The Late Mrs Stevenson?/b? One of the few remaining Lanark County pioneers passed to her long home on Monday last in the person of Mrs. Stevenson, relict of the late Alexander Stevenson in her 83rd year of her age. The venerable lady had been ill for ten weeks with bronchitis which toward the end turned into dropsy. And although her sufferings were very severe she was never heard to murmur or complain and exhibited surprising fortitude. Deceased was one of the earliest settlers in these parts and saw Almonte when there was but one house erected there. She was born in Airdrie, Scotland in the year 1805 and when ten years of age saw the British troops returning from the battle of Waterloo. She came to Canada with her father (the late Andrew Smith) in 1821 being passengers by the ship "George Cannon." They came through to Lanark Village and thence to the township of Ramsay on the fifth concession of which they settled. She married the late Mr. Stevenson in 1833. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive, viz: Norman of this town; Andrew on the homestead, Ramsay; Mrs. John Dunlop, Ramsay; Mrs. John Rintoul of Huron Co. and Mrs. Thos. McFarlane, Petrel, N.W.T. All but Mrs. Rintoul were with their mother when the end came. Mrs. Stevenson lived on the homestead till 1871 when she moved to town and resided with her son, Norman, the balance of her life. She was a devout Christian woman and a firm adherent to the Presbyterian faith. The funeral took place to the Eighth line Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended.	Smith, Margaret Jane (I41595)
1165	1889, Friday March 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Ashton, March 14th, Eva Luella West, aged 21 years and 8 months. 1889, Friday March 22, The Almonte Gazette front page Miss Eva West Miss Eva Luella West, daughter of Mr Wm West, of Penetanguishene, and formerly of Almonte, died last Thursday at the residence of Mr H.S. Conn, Ashton, after an illness of a couple of weeks' duration, for several years past the deceased lady had resided with her grandmother, Mrs R. Dulmage, Ramsay, and was on a visit to Ashton friends when she was taken with illness to which she succumbed. The funeral took place on Saturday, to the Methodist church, Appleton (of choir of which she had been a member), thence to the 9th line cemetery, Ramsay, and was a very large one. The young lady was very popular, and her untimely death has created profound sorrow among her many friends.	West, Eva Louella (I9458)
1166	1889, Friday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 5 DEATHS At Almonte, Oct 10th, James Gilmour, aged 57 years 1889, Friday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 8 The Late James Gilmour After nine of ten weeks illness Mr James Gilmour, of the New England section, was relieved from his sufferings by death on Thursday last. He had an attack of typhoid, which was followed by a lung trouble, and the latter gradually wore out his frame till it had a fatal termination. Deceased was a brother of the late Wm Gilmour, and had been a resident of Almonte for nineteen years, following the trade of a carpenter. He leaves five children ? Mrs A. Dunlop, Mrs F. Stevens, Miss Hattie, and Mr Allan C. Gilmour, of this town, and Mrs Caldwell, Brockville ? with his widow, to mourn his loss, an these have our warm sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended.	Gilmour, James (I26178)
1167	1889, Friday September 6 The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?DEATHS?/b? At Almonte, Sept 1st, John Campbell, infant son of Mr John Carnochan, aged three weeks.	Carnochan, John Campbell (I38387)
1168	1890, Friday April 4, The Almonte Gazette, front page ?b?Sudden Death?/b? The friends and relatives of Mrs Stephen Young, of Youngville, were shocked on Friday last to learn that she had died somewhat suddenly at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr J. McLean, Montreal. Mrs Young had been in poor health for a year of two, but her end came rather suddenly at the last. About three weeks ago she went on a visit to Montreal, where she had two married daughters. Miss Young was also with her mother when she died. The family have been sorely afflicted during the past few years, this being the sixth death within the past fourteen years. Through all these sorrows the late Mrs Young was never heard to murmur or complain, but with quiet and Christian resignation accepted them as come from her Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well. The end found her fully prepared and resigned to the will of God. The body reached here on Saturday evening, accompanied by Mr and Mrs McLean and Miss Young. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased and her family were held.	Young, Elizabeth (I20224)
1169	1890, Friday March 28, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?DEATHS?/b? In Ramsay, March 23rd, Mr Eneas Toshack 1890, Friday March 28, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Another Pioneer at Rest?/b? One by one the old settlers of Ramsay ? who, with courage and high hopes, came to this part in 1821 ? are dropping off. Very few of the first settlers are now left. The last one to leave us, in obedience to the stern demands of death, was Mr Eneas Toshack, who died on Sunday last at the age of 77. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Feb 26th, 1813, and came to Ramsay with his parents when 8 years of age, in 1821. Some idea of the hardships may be gathered from the way in which they reached Ramsay. They came from Montreal to Prescott or Brockville in flat boats, rowed by Frenchmen. They were then conveyed to Perth in waggons, over muddy roads, full of deep ruts and bog-holes. A rough temporary road had been cut to Lanark, where there was a military post. many of the first settlers in Ramsay went first to Lanark, and then slowly and toilsomely made their way along the windings of the Mississippi till they reached the point they selected to settle. About 50 years ago Mr Toshack married Miss Margaret Wilkie (who survives him), and settled on the farm on which he died. Mr Toshack is the last of a large family but one ? Mrs Peter Cram, who lives with her daughter, Mrs Turner, in Carleton Place. Mr Toshack had a family of 11 children, of whom only 7 are living. Three of his family died within the past three years, all victims of that fell disease, consumption. The surviving members are James, living in Winnipeg; Mrs William Marshall, of Bracebridge; Andrew, on the homestead; Daniel and Greville, in New York; Robert, in Minnesota; and Eneas, in Toronto. Mr Toshack had generally been a healthy man, although he has been somewhat frail for the past few years. For many years he was an earnest colporteur of the Bible Society, being sent during several winters to visit the lumber shanties. He was an earnest Christian, and a warm supporter of the Presbyterian church, of which he was long a sincere member, and died in the full assurance of a happy issue out of all his troubles, and a blissful entrance upon the rest that remains for the people of God. Mr Toshack belonged to a very intelligent family. His father had been frequently employed in Glasgow as a lay preacher, and the deceased and all his brothers were well read and intelligent men. He was always an enthusiastic Liberal in politics. We tender the bereaved widow and family our sincere sympathy in their sorrow.	Toshack, Eneas (I41835)
1170	1890, Friday November 7, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b? The Late Mrs Ann McFarlane?/b? Died at her late residence, in the Springfield section of town, on the morning of the 1st, inst., Ann McFarlane, wife of our respected townsman, Mr Jas McFarlane, in the 60th year of her age. After a lingering illness of some months, consequent upon a protracted attack of chronic diarrhoea, finally resulting in stomach and intestinal catarrh, at times quite painful and continuously debilitating, until at length her exhausted physical constitution succumbed to the prostration, when her spirit returned to God who gave it. Deceased bore her trouble with a quiet Christian resignation, emanating from her hope and implicit trust in the resurrection to a blessed state of immortality, and that solely in and through the merits and atoning sacrifice of the Crucified One. She was throughout her life what might not inaptly be styled a fair specimen of a plain Scotch woman, at no time aspiring to be known in society, never being desirous of intruding into the company of those she considered to be above her station and walk in life, nevertheless, sensitive withal, yet always cultivating and evincing the same kindly disposition to her circle of friends and acquaintances, of a congenial temperament as to simplicity of manner and a honest Christian walk and conversation. The deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents, the late George and Helen McFarlane, of Springfield Farm, and her brother, D. McFarlane (still resident on the farm), in the year 1841, being then in her eleventh year, and, although then so young, she retained throughout her life a lively and loving retrospect of her dear "Auld Scotia" with it mountains and glens. She leaves in her family circle her husband and two sons, Malcolm and Albert G., and one daughter, Florence J., to mourn her loss to them as a dutiful wife, and a very kindly affectionate mother. We feel sure that many kind friends in this locality sympathize with them in their present bereavement. ? COM. The GAZETTE joins a host of sympathising friends in tendering to the bereaved husband and friends its sincere sympathy for the sad loss they have sustained. Mrs McFarlane had been known to almost everyone in Almonte as a genuine Christian, a loving wife and a devoted and anxious mother. The funeral on Monday last was largely attended. The Rev Mr Grant, of St Andrew's church, conducted the services in the house and at the grave, and the pall-bearers were Messrs, R. Cameron, Jas Snedden, N. Stevenson, Jas Neilson, Jas Robertson and John Paul.	McFarlane, Ann Paterson (I8275)
1171	1891 Canada census: Bristol South Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Religion: Free Church. 1901 Canada census: Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Presbyterian. 1911 Canada census: Lot 10, Con. 1, Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Presbyterian.	Forgie, Annie Gemmill (I33688)
1172	1891 Canada census: Bristol South Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Religion: Free Church. 1901 Canada census: Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Presbyterian.	McFarlane, Gertrude E. (I37072)
1173	1891 Census for Ramsay: age 3 1901 Census for Ramsay Renfrew Public Cemetery (Thomsonhill) C139	Barker, Robert Harold (I36)
1174	1891 census, Montague, ON +++ d.o.b.: see note for death +++	Kidd, Andrew Melville (I4831)
1175	1891 census, Montague, ON +++ www.ancestry.ca [accessed 170213] 1901 census, Lanark Twp., Lanark Co., ON d.o.b. listed +++	Kidd, Laurena Florence M. (I4368)
1176	1891 census, Montague, ON +++ www.ancestry.ca [accessed 170213] 1901 census, Lanark Twp., Lanark Co., ON d.o.b. listed +++	Kidd, Florence Luella (I4370)
1177	1891, Friday April 10, The Almonte Gazette page 8 DEATHS In Ramsay, April 4th, Jessie Sutherland, daughter of Mr John Sutherland, aged 24 years. 1891, Friday April 10, The Almonte Gazette page 5 CLAYTON NEWS DEATH ? Has been at work again in our midst. Miss Jessie Sutherland, only daughter of Mr John Sutherland, of the 3rd line of Ramsay, died on Friday night, the 3rd inst, at the early age of 24 years. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family.	Sutherland, Jessie (I28213)
1178	1891, Friday April 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. Mrs Peter Young One by one the old settlers of Ramsay have been passing away to their long rest, until very few of those who settled her in the early years of this century are left. One of the earliest, Mrs Peter Young, of the 7th line Ramsay, passed away last Monday morning. She was the relict of the late Peter Young, who died in 1886. Both Mr and Mrs Young died in their 82nd year. Mrs Young's maiden name was Jean Erskine. She was born in Glasgow on Jan 14, 1810, and was married to Mr Young in that city. In 1832 the came to Ramsay, and resided in that township continuously to the time of their death. Mr and Mrs Young had seven sons and four daughter, all of whom are living and settled in comfortable homes of their own. The sons are William, Peter, John, Robert and Andrew, living in Almonte; Alexander, in Toronto; and Stephen, on the homestead. The daughters are Mrs John McCarter, Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs Henry Cavers and Mrs John McFarlane. Mrs Young enjoyed good health until she fell a few years ago and injured herself. She was able to move about the house until about two weeks ago. Her death was caused by a general break-up of the system through old age. Mrs Young was of a very gentle and kind disposition, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Both she and her husband were well-known and respected on account of their genial nature, and many a pleasant evening was spent under their hospitable roof that will long be remembered by their friends and neighbours. The large cortege that followed her remains to the 8th line cemetery on Wednesday showed the high esteem in which the deceased and her family are held in the community. Rev R. Knowles, of Pembroke, was the officiating clergyman, and six sons of the deceased were the pallbearers.	Erskine, Jean (I9182)
1179	1891, Friday December 25, The Almonte Gazette page 12 ?b?DEATH?/b? In Ramsay, Dec 19th, Sarah Paul Dunlop, wife of Mr David McGill, aged 33 years.	Dunlop, Sarah Jane (I18672)
1180	1891, Friday February 27, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Very Sudden Death?/b? At her home in Hibbard township, Perth Co., Ont, on Wednesday night of last week, Mrs Thos Muir was sitting reading her Bible by the fireside, being in excellent health, when suddenly she was heard to say there was something wrong with her, and in another instant she fell forward -- dead! It was an apoplectic fit, the third she had taken. The deceased was a sister to the late Daniel Galbraith, M.P., half-sister to the late Alexander Stevenson, of this town. She was in the 73rd year of her age. As she had expressed a wish to be buried beside her relatives here, Mr Norman Stevenson, her nephew, proceed west and brought the remains to Mrs Galbraith's residence, Ramsay, from where the funeral took place to the Eighth Line cemetery on Monday. It was largely attended. The late Mrs Muir was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence, and possessed qualities that won for her the esteem of a large circle of friends, who will regret to hear of her demise.	Galbraith, Margaret (I42609)
1181	1891, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?DEATHS?/b? In Pakenham township, January 8th, Jennie Connery, wife of Mr Alex Fulton Jr, aged 34 years.	Connery, Jane Ann "Jennie" (I36664)
1182	1891, Friday June 5, The Almonte Gazette page 8 The Late Mrs Wm Thom Catherine Sinclair, wife of Mr Wm Thom, Pakenham township, passed to the unseen world on Wednesday, in her 64th year, after a lengthened illness from a lung trouble. Deceased was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret her demise. A large family, with the husband, mourn her loss. The have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, Ramsay.	Sinclair, Catherine "Kate" (I11353)
1183	1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, Nov 18th, Mr Andrew Dunlop sen., aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. 1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 A Very Sudden Death On Wednesday night our citizens were shocked to hear to the sudden death of Mr Andrew Dunlop, sen., from either neuralgia of the heart or apoplexy. Mr Dunlop had been complaining of a pain in his chest, and on Wednesday at nine o'clock he went home from his work (in the designing room of No 1 Mill). He remained at home the balance of the day, and partook of dinner, also of a light supper at five o'clock. About seven o'clock, while the younger members of the family were enjoying themselves, they heard a peculiar gurgling sound in the father's bedroom. Hastening in, they found him unconscious, and, although Dr Lynch was in attendance inside of a few minutes, the spirit had flown ere he arrived. To those who had been in the habit of seeing Mr Dunlop daily ? the picture of health ? the news of his death was almost beyond belief; but investigation proved it only too true. Deceased was one of our most esteemed citizens. He was of a quiet disposition, but those who were most intimate with him use nothing but the kindest expressions in commenting on his life and character. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, August 29, 1828, and was 63 years old at death. He came to Canada twenty-one years ago, and for the past nineteen years had been a resident of this town. He was twice married, and leaves a grown-up family of three sons (John R., Andrew and David) and four daughters, who, with the widow, have the genuine sympathy of all in their great loss.	Dunlop, Andrew (I26182)
1184	1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, Nov 13th, Bertha Black, daughter of Mr Walter Black, aged 14 years.	Black, Jessie Bertha (I7292)
1185	1892, Friday August 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, on Thursday, August 25th, Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr James Wilson, in her 19th year, Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m.	Wilson, Jessie (I25715)
1186	1892, Friday December 16, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 ?b?DEATHS?/b? At Blakeney, December 7th, Robert Fulton, aged 42 years. 1892, Friday December 16, The Almonte Gazette page 14 ?b?Pakenham News?/b? On the 7th inst. the spirit of Mr Robert Fulton, of Blakeney, passed over to the great majority, after a somewhat prolonged illness, in the 42nd year of his age. Several months ago while erecting a house near the Schneaux Rapids on the Ottawa River he contracted a severe cold, and, being of a strong constitution, he did not seek medical treatment until like too many other cases of the kind, it was too late, and the lungs had become so severely affected that treatment of any kind was of little avail. He was a good carpenter, and always gave the greatest satisfaction to his employers. His funeral took place to St. Andrew's cemetery here on Saturday last, and was very largely attended. He leaves wife and several small children to mourn his loss.	Fulton, Robert (I18675)
1187	1892, Friday February 12, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?The Late Mr Peter Drummond?/b? With sincere regret we have this week to announce the death of another of those who settled in Ramsay in the twenties, in the person of Mr Peter Drummond, the wellknown farmer. Less than four weeks ago Mr Drummond suffered from an attack of grippe, but with his strong constitution it was thought he would soon recover. However, the trouble soon developed into inflammation of the lungs, and notwithstanding that all that medical science and loving attention could do for him was done, he grew gradually worse till this (Thursday) morning, when the thread of life was broken and the sturdy yeoman passed to the great futurity that awaits mankind. Deceased possessed a genial nature and a warm heart beneath a blunt exterior, and news of his death will be received with sorrow by a large circle of friends. He took a deep interest in municipal affairs, and sat as councillor for a time. He was an ardent Liberal in politics. The late Mr Drummond came to Canada with his parents from Perthshire, Scotland, in 1826, and shortly afterwards settled in Ramsay, on the farm adjoining the present homestead. He lived on those farms the balance of his life ? over forty years. Mrs Drummond and six children survive. The children are: William, of Metropolitan, Mich.; Samuel, of this town; Peter (the Doctor), of Grant, Mich.; and Daniel, Mary and Agnes, at home. These will have general sympathy in their bereavement.	Drummond, Peter Jr. (I8510)
1188	1892, Friday February 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page An Old Settler Called Home Mr Thomas Craig, one of the few remaining pioneers of Ramsay, received the call to his eternal rest last Thursday, after an illness of three weeks duration, resulting from an attack of grippe, The old gentleman, although not possessed of a rugged constitution, was almost a stranger to sickness; but the well-worn frame fell an easy victim to the insidious trouble which he was attacked. The late Mr Craig was born in Glasgow, Scotland, October 15th, 1815, and had reached the advanced age of 76. He came with his parents to Canada in 1821, They, like many of the first settlers, went to Lanark, and from that village came down the Clyde and Mississippi by boats to Almonte, their first camping spot hereabout being where our town hall now stands. They settled on the eighth line of Ramsay the same year, and on that line deceased lived continuously till his death ? a period of over seventy years. Mr Craig married Jane Clarke in 1843, Mrs Craig died eight years ago, since which time the husband resided alone till within a few weeks of his death. Three children survive ? Mrs Thomas Goodfellow, Mrs James Smithson and Thos Craig all of Ramsay. The funeral took place on Saturday last, to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended. The ranks of the pioneer settlers are getting thinner year by year, and exceedingly few are left to tell of the hardships and privations they had to endure in paving the way for the fine farms and comfortable homes of the present generation, Honoured be their memories!	Craig, Thomas (I24196)
1189	1892, Friday June 24, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ADDITIONAL LOCALS ? Mr Gilbert Black, of Turnbull, N.W.T., died on Sunday last, of inflamation of the lungs. He was a son of Mr James Black, of Ramsay, and went west a few weeks ago.	Black, Gilbert (I7648)
1190	1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?DEATHS?/b? At Almonte, May 14th, Harry Simpson, aged 21 years 1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette front page - Mr Harry Simpson, brother of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, died on Saturday last, agd 21. He had been an invalid for some time back - a gradual wering out of nature's forces. The funeral on Monday was very largely attended.	Simpson, Henry "Harry" (I37112)
1191	1892, Friday November 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, November 15th, James Stewart, son of Mr Robert Stewart, aged 17 years and 5 months. Funeral on Saturday, 19th inst., at one o'clock p.m., to the 8th line cemetery, Ramsay. 1892, Friday November 18, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Additional Locals ? Much sympathy is felt for Mr Robert Stewart and family, of Ramsay, in the death of his son James, aged 17, after three weeks, illness from peritonitis.	Stewart, James (I10859)
1192	1893, Friday February 3 The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? The Late Mrs Gilbert Cannon After an illness extending over many years Mrs Gilbert Cannon passed to her reward on Saturday afternoon last, deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. For a considerable time she was confined to the house, and for several weeks proceeding her death she gradually grew weaker, having been unable to take nourishment. Mrs Cannon, whose maiden name was Susanna Leckie, was born in Scotland in 1828, and came to this country about fifty years ago. She was a sister of Mr Thomas Leckie, for whom "Leckie's Corners" was called, and who edited and managed Almonte's first newspaper, which was established by a joint stock company about thirty years ago. She lived at Leckie's Corners with her brother, who did business there as a general merchant, until her marriage to Mr Cannon; and shortly afterward Mr and Mrs Cannon removed to town and have lived here ever since, enjoying the esteem and respect of the community. While she enjoyed health deceased brightened many a sick room by her kind ministrations. During Mrs Cannon long illness her husband was devotion itself, doing all that was possible to mitigate her sufferings.	Leckie, Susanna (I12643)
1193	1893, Friday July 7 The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? The Late William Cannon On July 1st, at the residence of his sister, Mrs J.A. Gemmill, Mr Wm. Cannon passed from earthly scenes, in the 77th year of his age. For the past fifteen years he had been paralyzed, and had but little use of his limbs of the power of speech; but heart failure, or another slight shock of paralysis, is supposed to have been the immediate cause of death. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in October, 1816. He was the eldest son of the late Dr. Cannon (who practiced his profession in these parts many years ago) and a brother to Mr Gilbert Cannon, Almonte. They came to Canada in 1835. The subject of this sketch married Miss Carswell, from Glasgow, four years after arriving in Canada; the latter died in February, 1877. They had no children. Mr Cannon entered business with the late John A. Gemmill in Carleton Place, and remained there some years. He went to Lapasse in 1850, and afterward to Beachburg, where he was clerk of the division court for fifteen or sixteen years ? until he was paralyzed, in 1878. He was a most useful citizen, being a conveyancer, and doing a great deal of business that is now done by lawyers. He was a very intelligent man, and was held in high esteem by those who knew him for his excellent qualities of head and heart. During the past fifteen years he resided with Mrs Gemmill here, and was tenderly cared for. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery.	Cannon, William (I12611)
1194	1893, Friday March 31 Stone 698 The Almonte Gazette page 4 Another Old Settler at Rest Again it becomes our duty to chronicle the demise of one of the hardy pioneers of this section - one who had his share of hardships incident to the vicissitudinary period in which this county was first settled - in the person of Mr Robert Duncan, of Ramsay, who passed away on Tuesday morning last, in his 86th year. His death was sudden, He arose as ussual, ate a hearty breakfast and died half an hour later, from heart failure it is suposed. For the last eight or ten years Mr Duncan had been subject to occasional weak spells; prior to that time he always enjoyed vigorous health. Deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland in January 1808. He came to Canada with his parents in 1821. They settled the same year on the 11th line of Ramsay, in which deceased lived continuously till his death., a period of over seventy years. Mr Duncan was twice married - first to Margaret Lockhart, by whom he had two children, Mrs James Caskey, of this town, and Mrs James Stirton, of Seatle, Washington and by his second wife Eliza McLinton, who survives him, seven children, all of whom are living, viz: Robert, David and Margaret, in Manitoba; James of Arnprior; Alex, in Detroit; William and Mary, on the homestead. In religion deceased was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. He was a man of unswerving integrity, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbours and acquaintances; and a host of friends will receive the anouncement of his death with sincere sorrow. The remains will be interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon	Duncan, Robert (I2321)
1195	1893, Friday May 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page The Late Mrs David Snedden We regret very much to have to chronicle the death, on Saturday, of Mrs David Snedden, of the 9th line Ramsay, at the comparatively early age of 56 years. The deceased's maiden name was Mary Snedden. She was born in Glasgow, where she spent the early years of her life. Her whole married life, which was that of a very happy Christian, was spent on her husband's present farm near Rosebank. The late Mrs Snedden leaves behind her a sorrowing husband, one son and one daughter, who feel very keenly the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother. Mrs Snedden will be much missed in the neighbourhood of Rosebank, where she has long been noted for her kindness and practical help to the sick and the afflicted. Many a home among neighbours will miss her ministering services in the hour of sorrow or trouble. This is the second blank in Mr. Snedden's family during the past few years, His youngest son David, having died a year of two ago as the result of a fall from a horse. The disease of which Mrs Snedden died was cancer, from which she suffered for a considerable time. The deceased was a sister of Mrs James Snedden, of this town. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McLean, the late Mrs Snedden's pastor, assisted by her former pastor, Rev Mr. Knowles, of Alice, and Rev Mr. Grant, of Almonte. The Sons of Scotland attended the funeral in a body. We tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.	Snedden, Mary (I176)
1196	1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Almonte, on Thursday evening, Sept 7th, Annie Garland, wife of Mr F.A. Cowie, aged 40 years and 5 months. 1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette front page The Late Mrs Frances A. Cowie We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs F.A. Cowie, which took place at her home here last Thursday night, at the comparatively early age of 40 years, after a few weeks' illness. Mrs Cowie had been suffering from a neuralgic affection, and Thursday morning paralysis set in, which brought her life to a close half-a-day later. Deceased's maiden name was Annie Garland. She was born in the township of Goulbourn, where she resided until her marriage with Mr Cowie about twenty-one years ago. Deceased was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother, and will be greatly missed by her sorrowing husband and two daughters, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral took place to the eighth line cemetery on Saturday, and was largely attended.	Garland, Ann "Annie" (I20957)
1197	1894 Almonte Gazette Tuesday afternoon some little girls were picking strawberries between the lOth and 11th lines Beckwith. A tramp appeared on the scene, and caught Maggie Garland as she, with the rest, was climbing a fence to escape. She tried to break away, and the others hurled stones at him. They then ran off, screaming for Mr. McNeely. No one turned up, and the girls hurried home. Mr. Jamieson and Mr. Demer hastened to the spot. The latter found the girl walking in a dazed way. Her face was scratched and her neck black and blue. Mr. Demer put the matter in the hands of Chief Wilson at once, who promptly acted. This morning the girl had not yet recovered her mind, and her story is not yet all known. The mother, Mrs. N. Garland, was in a dreadful condition of excitement last night.?	Garland, Margaret "Maggie" (I19246)
1198	1894, Friday August 24, The Almonte Gazette front page Almost a Centenarian Another of the early settlers of Lanark County passed quietly out of life on Monday last, when Mr Walter Wood, of Upper Pakenham, was summoned across the mysterious bourne whence none return. He had been ill but a week, though bedfast for a year prior to his death, and blind for the past six years. He was clearheaded to the last. Before he reached the closing decade of the century he had always been hale and vigorous. The late Mr Wood was born in Dundivan, near Airdrie, Scotland, in the year 1796, and therefore attended the great age of 98 years. In 1832 he married Mary Young, sister of the late Peter, Robert, and William Young, of Ramsay, and four days after the marriage they sailed from Scotland for Canada. A few months after their arrival they settled on the farm on the ninth line of Pakenham on which they lived the balance of their long lives, doing their full share of the pioneer work and enduring hardships incident to life in Lanark County in the thirties and forties. Mrs Wood died seven years ago. Seven children were born to them, viz.: Mrs Buchanan, Miss Janet Wood, W.Y. Wood, on the homestead; Mrs James Barker, Ramsay; Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edwards and Miss Jane Wood, of Ottawa. Fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also mourn the loss of the venerable gentleman. Deceased possessed qualities that won for him the warm friendship of all who knew him, and he will be long and favourably remembered in the neighbourhood. His was a quiet disposition. He never sought public office. To the last he had a good memory, and was fond of relating incidents of life in these parts in the early days. He was an ardent Reformer, and a Presbyterian. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, when a very large procession followed the remains to their resting place ? a fitting testimony to the worth of the departed.	Wood, Walter Y. (I1392)
1199	1894, Friday December 28, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?The Late Mrs L. Naismith?/b? On Monday last, word was received of the death, in Templeton, California, of Mary Paul, wife of Mr Lawrence Naismith, formerly of Almonte and Ramsay, and the announcement caused genuine sorrow among a large circle of friends, as the deceased was well known through this section, and was esteemed for her womanly qualities. Mrs Naismith, while an infant, came with her parents (the late Mr and Mrs Wm Paul, of the 7th line Ramsay) to Canada in 1821, and lived in this section nearly all her life. She married Mr Naismith 55 years ago, and they celebrated their golden wedding in Almonte in 1889. They resided on the 7th line of Ramsay up to ten of eleven years ago, when they come to Almonte; and they removed to California four years ago. Mrs Naismith had been an invalid for years, and up to the last, received every attention from the hands of her sister, Miss Paul. Two weeks prior to deceased's death she was attacked with pleurisy, which soon gain the mastery over the weakened frame. A strong faith in God was her sure foundation in the closing hours. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Templeton of the 17th inst. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Naismith, who is himself in very poor health as the result of an attack of grippe, followed by erysipelas. Mrs Naismith's death is the first break in the late Wm Paul's family of ten children.	Paul, Mary (I8523)
1200	1894, Friday June 29, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs W.R. Sutherland Two weeks ago last Tuesday Mrs W.R. Sutherland, of Ramsay, came to Almonte on a visit to her niece, Miss M. McFarlane. A few days later she was taken ill of congestion of the lungs, and on Sunday last death ended her sufferings. Mrs Sutherland, whose maiden name was Jessie Campbell, was a sister of Mr David Campbell, for many years a resident of Almonte, and of Mrs Cavers, living near Appleton. She was 64 years of age, and leave two sons (John and William) and two daughters (Maggie, at home, and Mrs Scott, of Dominion City, Manitoba) to mourn her death. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended by those who knew and esteemed the deceased.	Campbell, Jessie (I23904)

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1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette page 5
DEATHS
In Ramsay, 8th June, Mr James Black, jr. aged 36 years.

1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
ONCE MORE ? Our numerous readers sympathize with the family of Mr Jas Black, of Ramsay, which has again been visited with death, this time removing a son ? Mr Jas Black jun. ? in the 36th year of his age. Very few families have been more frequently bereaved than this one, and the widow and surviving relatives are deeply commiserated with their afflictions.

Black, James Jr. (I7646)

1152

1885, Friday March 6, The Almonte Gazette page 2

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, on Sunday, March 1st, William Simpson, son of Mr Charles Simpson, aged 27 years.

1885, Friday March 6,The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?SUFFERING OVER?/b?
Mr Wm Simpson (son of Mr Charles Simpson, formerly of the township of Ramsay, but now in Almonte) who had been laid aside by a wasting sickness for a number of years, succumbed to his illness on Sunday morning last, and was buried on Monday afternoon, a very large number attend the funeral, It was felt that the release of deceased from his very lengthy period of suffering was scarcely a cause for grief, but a large measure of sympathy was felt for the family.

Simpson, William (I37110)

1153

1886, Friday December 31, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
DEATHS
At the residence of her father, on the 29th inst., E. Ethel Snedden, youngest daughter of Mr Alex Snedden, Ramsay, aged 7 years and 7 months. Funeral Friday at one o'clock p.m.

Snedden, Edith Ethel (I7666)

1154

1886, Friday February 26,The Almonte Gazette, front page
Another Link Broken
This week it becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of another of Canada's veteran pioneers in the person of Mr Peter Young, of Ramsay, which took place on Thursday evening last, at his late residence on the 7th line. Up to a week before his death he had been in his usual health, and gave promise of living many years; but a cold was contacted which gradually wore out the aged fellow; and although surrounded by every comfort, and supplied with everything that loving hearts and willing hands could bestow, yet the silken cord was snapped asunder, and the spirit returned to God who gave it, again verifying the truthfulness of the old adage, "the young may die, but old must." By death Mr Young, Ramsay loses one of its most highly esteemed residents and the news of his demise will be received with feelings of sorrow and regret by an unusually large circle of friends, as few men in this district were better or more favourably known than deceased. Mr Young was born at Braehead, near Glasgow, Scotland, on October 9th, 1804, and was consequently in his 82nd year when he died. At the age of ten years he formed the acquaintance of Jeanie Erskine, then living in Glasgow. That acquaintanceship grew, and ripened into marriage on November 14th, 1828, the ceremony being performed by Rev John Bar, of Dovehill. In the spring of 1832 Mr Young came to Canada and settled on his farm in the township of Ramsay, where, with the exception of one year, he lived continuously till death, and brought up his large family of seven sons and four daughters, all of whom, with their mother, survive to mourn his loss, and all the more on account of its being the first break in the family. The family are as follows; Sons ? William, Alex E., Peter, John, Robert, Stephen, and Andrew; daughters ? Mrs John McCarter; Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs H. Cavers, and Mrs John McFarlane. At the funeral, which took place on Saturday last, and was very largely attended, notwithstanding the severity of the weather, the seven sons acted as pall-bearers, it having been their wish to lay in their last resting-place the remains of their venerable father ? a sight we never witness before, and are not likely to again. All the members of the family are comfortably situated, all are married and living in homes of their own, either in Almonte or within a very few miles of it, and all can meet together on an hour's notice. Mr and Mrs Young celebrated their golden wedding seven years ago last November, with nearly all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around them, which was quite a large company, and very comforting to the old couple. In many respected the late Mr Young was no ordinary man. He had a commanding appearance, stood over six feet high, and in his younger days possessed great physical strength. For many years, however, although always enjoying excellent health, he had been feeble in body; but, though feeble in body, he was not in mind. He had a strong, determined will and a clear, vigorous, inventive intellect. Fertile in resources, and strong in selfreliance, he was ever master of the occasion ? sure, like the old Roman general, to "find a way or make one" to accomplish his purpose. He was an enthusiastic Scotchman, of the most hospitable kind, and always retained a strong love for the land of his nativity. In religious matters he was a consistent Presbyterian, and in politics a sound Reformer, although he never took a very active part in the latter. But he has gone to his rest. he bore his last illness with great patience and resignation, and died with a strong and vivid hope of a blessed future.

Young, Peter (I18744)

1155

1886, Friday January 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay 13th inst, Marion, Youngest daughter of Mr John Thom, aged 17 years and 9 months

Thom, Marion (I8504)

1156

1887, Friday April 1, The Almonte Gazette front page
A Healthy Neighbourhood
Pakenham township must be an exceedingly healthy neighbourhood, if we judge by the facts contained in the following item, which has been kindly handed in to us by a resident of the above township: Within the compass of a mile on the 9th line of Pakenham there reside ten old settlers whose combined aged tote astonishing aggregate of 828 years - average of over the four score. As we know our readers will be interested to learn who the parties are, we give the names and ages as follows: ....... Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, aged 87 and 78 respectively, emigrated from Lanarkshire the same year as Mr. Waddell. At time of writing Mrs. Wood is laid up with what it is feared will prove a fatal illness.

P.S. - Since writing, the above we learn that Mrs. Wood died on Sunday. During her long residence in this district the deceased lady, by her many excellent qualities, won for herself a very large circle of warm friends, one and all of whom will receive with deep sorrow the news of her demise. The bereaved ones have our sincere sympathy.

Young, Mary Anne (I19631)

1157

1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette page 5
DEATHS
At Appleton, June 25th, William Wilson, (father of Mr James Wilson, Almonte) aged 78 years.

1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Wm Wilson
After a lengthened period of extreme mental and bodily suffering Mr William Wilson, of Appleton, found a happy release in death last Sunday evening. No man in Ramsay more thoroughly enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbours, and the announcement of his death carried deep and sincere sorrow to many a heart. The late Mr Wilson was a native of Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He emigrated to this country with his father's family in 1828. Seven years later he cleared the land and built the house in which he has lived ever since. In the year 1836 he married Flora Lammie (who died about eight years ago), and had a family of two daughters and ten sons. Eight sons survive him, five of whom were with him in his last moments. For a number of years he had been an architect, and has left many monuments of his skill and handiwork. A man of more than ordinary intelligence, he had a well stocked library and well stored mind. He beautified his home, and planted with his own hands many trees, which are much admired by travellers passing his late residence. He was a member of the first council of the municipality of Ramsay for two years, but declined re-election. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for fifty-two years, and an elder for the last fifteen. About three years ago he had an attack of effusion of blood on the brain, from which he never recovered, but gradually became feebler until his death. He long ago made his peace with God, and calmly awaited the time when he would be summoned home. For him death had no terrors, no sting. He had a firm abiding faith in his Saviour, and frequently during the last two years had besought God to take him to himself. "May our latter end be like his."

Wilson, William (I11569)

1158

1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
At Almonte, March 4th, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Patterson, Esq., in the 70th year of her age.

1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette front page
On Friday morning last, Elizabeth Smith, relict of the late John Patterson, Esqu., of this town, passed over to the majority, having just reached the allotted span - three score and ten. She had been ill for a time with an affection of the lungs, and her death was not, on that account, unexpected. The late Mrs. Patterson was born in Johnston, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the year 1817. She came to Canada in August 1836 and to her late residence in the town immediately after her marriage in January, 1839, from which time to her death she was a continuous resident here. Her quiet and unassuming manner and her Christian integrity was the admiration of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon was one of the largest ever seen in town and fully evidenced the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

1887, Wednesday March 9, The Carleton Place Herald page 3
Mrs Patterson
The many friends of Mr Robt Patterson, barrister, of this place, will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which took place at Almonte on Friday. Mrs Patterson was the relict of the late John Patterson, of Almonte, and had attained the allotted age of three score and ten years. Deceased was highly respected by all who knew her, and to the bereaved one we extend our warmest sympathy. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Eighth Line Ramsay cemetery and was largely attended.

Smith, Elizabeth (I37811)

1159

1888, Friday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, April 8th, Mr Andrew Toshack, aged 80 years.

1888, Friday April 20, The Almonte Gazette front page
The End Of A Useful Life
A Short Sketch of the Life of the Late Mr Andrew Toshack, Written by one of His Most Intimate Friends
"Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all her sons away."
On Sabbath morning, 8th April, our sainted brother, Mr Andrew Toshack, received the summons to go up higher. Mr Toshack was born in 1807, and sailed from Glasgow for this country, with the rest of his father's family, in his 14th year. At the age of 26 he married Christina Anderson, daughter of the late Mr William Anderson, and settled on the farm in Ramsay on which he died. In the summer of 1834 the Presbyterian church on the 8th line was built, and of it Mr Toshack became a member. About the same time, or a little later, a Sabbath School was opened at Bennie's Corners. Of this school Mr Toshack was appointed Superintendent, and remained most faithfully at his post for the long period of fifty-two years. We are not sure of the year in which he became an elder, but we infer from certain known dates that it must have been about the some time the Sabbath School was opened. Mr Toshack was a living witness of the truth of the religion he professed. He was a man who did the will of God, and had a deep, abiding consciousness that the doctrine which he believed was really of God. He needed not higher argument than his own experience. Though we mourn his loss, we rejoice in his victory. Faithful unto death, he has, through Him who loved him, won the battle and received the crown. For 13 years we were associated with him in the Sabbath School and in the weekly prayer meeting, and for some 28 years in the eldership, yet we fail to remember a word or deed on his part inconsistent with his Christian profession. Having an intimate acquaintance with Scripture, a heart imbued with love of the truth, good natural ability, and considerable fluency of expression, he was well qualified to fill these positions, and ever ready to improve an opportunity to promote the cause he had so much at heart. Many are the seeds of truth he has sown in the hearts of the young people around Bennie's Corners. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them." With his family we deeply sympathize, especially with his aged widow. May God, her Guide and Comforter, and finally grant her an abundant entrance into His everlasting kingdom. Before closing we may be allowed to say that the Toshack family, when it came out to this country, consisted of father and mother, seven sons and two daughters. They are all gone now but one son, Eneas, and one daughter, Mrs Cram, who is at present lying very ill at her home in Carleton Place.

Toshack, Andrew (I33279)

1160

1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Ottawa, Dec 20th, Mr Charles Simpson, of Almonte, aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m., from his late residence to the 8th line cemetery.

1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette supplement page 9
Additional Locals
-- Mr Charles Simpson, father of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, of this town, died very suddenly at Ottawa on Thursday forenoon. He had gone to the Capital to consult a physician there. Particulars are not yet on hand. The sorrowing ones have our sincere sympathy.

Simpson, Charles (I24136)

1161

1888, Friday March 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4

DEATHS
At Almonte, 5th March, John Gemmill, son of James Gemmill, of Carleton Place, aged 38 years.

Gemmill, John (I7809)

1162

1889, Friday August 23
The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late Mrs Carnochan
It becomes our unpleasant duty this week to record the
death of an esteemed and popular lady of this town, in the
person of Sarah J. Campbell, wife of Mr John Carnochan,
of the C.P.R., after a short illness from puerperal fever.
Deceased (who was a daughter of Mrs Donald Campbell)
was but 27 years of age, and had been married less than a
year. Two weeks ago she gave birth to a son, and was
progressing most favourably for several days afterwards,
when the dreaded fever made its presence known. Medical
skill and the closest attention were used in vain to avert a
fatal result, and on Wednesday evening the young life went
out to its Creator. The unusually sad circumstances
surrounding the melancholy event have evoked for the
afflicted husband and mourning relatives the deep
sympathy, not only of their immediate circle of friends, but
also of the whole town. The GAZETTE, in giving expression
to its own sympathy

Campbell, Sarah Jane (I18331)

1163

1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late William Gilmour
With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr Wm Gilmour. The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and wife) emigrated to Canada. They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood. At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!) then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush ? "blazed roads," as they were called. Later on what was known as "Gemmill's school" was established, and there Mr Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his spare time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life. He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable; and from about the year 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut,-Col.) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows. In 1844 he married Ellen Burns, Who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was very largely attended, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.

Gilmour, William (I12893)

1164

1889, Friday January 18, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?The Late Mrs Stevenson?/b?
One of the few remaining Lanark County pioneers passed to her long home on Monday last in the person of Mrs. Stevenson, relict of the late Alexander Stevenson in her 83rd year of her age. The venerable lady had been ill for ten weeks with bronchitis which toward the end turned into dropsy. And although her sufferings were very severe she was never heard to murmur or complain and exhibited surprising fortitude. Deceased was one of the earliest settlers in these parts and saw Almonte when there was but one house erected there. She was born in Airdrie, Scotland in the year 1805 and when ten years of age saw the British troops returning from the battle of Waterloo. She came to Canada with her father (the late Andrew Smith) in 1821 being passengers by the ship "George Cannon." They came through to Lanark Village and thence to the township of Ramsay on the fifth concession of which they settled. She married the late Mr. Stevenson in 1833. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive, viz: Norman of this town; Andrew on the homestead, Ramsay; Mrs. John Dunlop, Ramsay; Mrs. John Rintoul of Huron Co. and Mrs. Thos. McFarlane, Petrel, N.W.T. All but Mrs. Rintoul were with their mother when the end came. Mrs. Stevenson lived on the homestead till 1871 when she moved to town and resided with her son, Norman, the balance of her life. She was a devout Christian woman and a firm adherent to the Presbyterian faith. The funeral took place to the Eighth line Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended.

Smith, Margaret Jane (I41595)

1165

1889, Friday March 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Ashton, March 14th, Eva Luella West, aged 21 years and 8 months.

1889, Friday March 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Miss Eva West
Miss Eva Luella West, daughter of Mr Wm West, of Penetanguishene, and formerly of Almonte, died last Thursday at the residence of Mr H.S. Conn, Ashton, after an illness of a couple of weeks' duration, for several years past the deceased lady had resided with her grandmother, Mrs R. Dulmage, Ramsay, and was on a visit to Ashton friends when she was taken with illness to which she succumbed. The funeral took place on Saturday, to the Methodist church, Appleton (of choir of which she had been a member), thence to the 9th line cemetery, Ramsay, and was a very large one. The young lady was very popular, and her untimely death has created profound sorrow among her many friends.

West, Eva Louella (I9458)

1166

1889, Friday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 5
DEATHS
At Almonte, Oct 10th, James Gilmour, aged 57 years

1889, Friday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 8
The Late James Gilmour
After nine of ten weeks illness Mr James Gilmour, of the New England section, was relieved from his sufferings by death on Thursday last. He had an attack of typhoid, which was followed by a lung trouble, and the latter gradually wore out his frame till it had a fatal termination. Deceased was a brother of the late Wm Gilmour, and had been a resident of Almonte for nineteen years, following the trade of a carpenter. He leaves five children ? Mrs A. Dunlop, Mrs F. Stevens, Miss Hattie, and Mr Allan C. Gilmour, of this town, and Mrs Caldwell, Brockville ? with his widow, to mourn his loss, an these have our warm sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended.

Gilmour, James (I26178)

1167

1889, Friday September 6
The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, Sept 1st, John Campbell, infant son of Mr
John Carnochan, aged three weeks.

Carnochan, John Campbell (I38387)

1168

1890, Friday April 4, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Sudden Death?/b?
The friends and relatives of Mrs Stephen Young, of Youngville, were shocked on Friday last to learn that she had died somewhat suddenly at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr J. McLean, Montreal. Mrs Young had been in poor health for a year of two, but her end came rather suddenly at the last. About three weeks ago she went on a visit to Montreal, where she had two married daughters. Miss Young was also with her mother when she died. The family have been sorely afflicted during the past few years, this being the sixth death within the past fourteen years. Through all these sorrows the late Mrs Young was never heard to murmur or complain, but with quiet and Christian resignation accepted them as come from her Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well. The end found her fully prepared and resigned to the will of God. The body reached here on Saturday evening, accompanied by Mr and Mrs McLean and Miss Young. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased and her family were held.

Young, Elizabeth (I20224)

1169

1890, Friday March 28, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
In Ramsay, March 23rd, Mr Eneas Toshack

1890, Friday March 28, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Another Pioneer at Rest?/b?
One by one the old settlers of Ramsay ? who, with courage and high hopes, came to this part in 1821 ? are dropping off. Very few of the first settlers are now left. The last one to leave us, in obedience to the stern demands of death, was Mr Eneas Toshack, who died on Sunday last at the age of 77. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Feb 26th, 1813, and came to Ramsay with his parents when 8 years of age, in 1821. Some idea of the hardships may be gathered from the way in which they reached Ramsay. They came from Montreal to Prescott or Brockville in flat boats, rowed by Frenchmen. They were then conveyed to Perth in waggons, over muddy roads, full of deep ruts and bog-holes. A rough temporary road had been cut to Lanark, where there was a military post. many of the first settlers in Ramsay went first to Lanark, and then slowly and toilsomely made their way along the windings of the Mississippi till they reached the point they selected to settle. About 50 years ago Mr Toshack married Miss Margaret Wilkie (who survives him), and settled on the farm on which he died. Mr Toshack is the last of a large family but one ? Mrs Peter Cram, who lives with her daughter, Mrs Turner, in Carleton Place. Mr Toshack had a family of 11 children, of whom only 7 are living. Three of his family died within the past three years, all victims of that fell disease, consumption. The surviving members are James, living in Winnipeg; Mrs William Marshall, of Bracebridge; Andrew, on the homestead; Daniel and Greville, in New York; Robert, in Minnesota; and Eneas, in Toronto. Mr Toshack had generally been a healthy man, although he has been somewhat frail for the past few years. For many years he was an earnest colporteur of the Bible Society, being sent during several winters to visit the lumber shanties. He was an earnest Christian, and a warm supporter of the Presbyterian church, of which he was long a sincere member, and died in the full assurance of a happy issue out of all his troubles, and a blissful entrance upon the rest that remains for the people of God. Mr Toshack belonged to a very intelligent family. His father had been frequently employed in Glasgow as a lay preacher, and the deceased and all his brothers were well read and intelligent men. He was always an enthusiastic Liberal in politics. We tender the bereaved widow and family our sincere sympathy in their sorrow.

Toshack, Eneas (I41835)

1170

1890, Friday November 7, The Almonte Gazette front page
?b?
The Late Mrs Ann McFarlane?/b?
Died at her late residence, in the Springfield section of town, on the morning of the 1st, inst., Ann McFarlane, wife of our respected townsman, Mr Jas McFarlane, in the 60th year of her age. After a lingering illness of some months, consequent upon a protracted attack of chronic diarrhoea, finally resulting in stomach and intestinal catarrh, at times quite painful and continuously debilitating, until at length her exhausted physical constitution succumbed to the prostration, when her spirit returned to God who gave it. Deceased bore her trouble with a quiet Christian resignation, emanating from her hope and implicit trust in the resurrection to a blessed state of immortality, and that solely in and through the merits and atoning sacrifice of the Crucified One. She was throughout her life what might not inaptly be styled a fair specimen of a plain Scotch woman, at no time aspiring to be known in society, never being desirous of intruding into the company of those she considered to be above her station and walk in life, nevertheless, sensitive withal, yet always cultivating and evincing the same kindly disposition to her circle of friends and acquaintances, of a congenial temperament as to simplicity of manner and a honest Christian walk and conversation. The deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents, the late George and Helen McFarlane, of Springfield Farm, and her brother, D. McFarlane (still resident on the farm), in the year 1841, being then in her eleventh year, and, although then so young, she retained throughout her life a lively and loving retrospect of her dear "Auld Scotia" with it mountains and glens. She leaves in her family circle her husband and two sons, Malcolm and Albert G., and one daughter, Florence J., to mourn her loss to them as a dutiful wife, and a very kindly affectionate mother. We feel sure that many kind friends in this locality sympathize with them in their present bereavement. ? COM.
The GAZETTE joins a host of sympathising friends in tendering to the bereaved husband and friends its sincere sympathy for the sad loss they have sustained. Mrs McFarlane had been known to almost everyone in Almonte as a genuine Christian, a loving wife and a devoted and anxious mother. The funeral on Monday last was largely attended. The Rev Mr Grant, of St Andrew's church, conducted the services in the house and at the grave, and the pall-bearers were Messrs, R. Cameron, Jas Snedden, N. Stevenson, Jas Neilson, Jas Robertson and John Paul.

McFarlane, Ann Paterson (I8275)

1171

1891 Canada census: Bristol South Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Religion: Free Church.
1901 Canada census: Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Presbyterian.
1911 Canada census: Lot 10, Con. 1, Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Presbyterian.

Forgie, Annie Gemmill (I33688)

1172

McFarlane, Gertrude E. (I37072)

1173

1891 Census for Ramsay: age 3 1901 Census for Ramsay
Renfrew Public Cemetery (Thomsonhill) C139

Barker, Robert Harold (I36)

1174

1891 census, Montague, ON
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d.o.b.: see note for death
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Kidd, Andrew Melville (I4831)

1175

1891 census, Montague, ON
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www.ancestry.ca [accessed 170213]
1901 census, Lanark Twp., Lanark Co., ON
d.o.b. listed
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Kidd, Laurena Florence M. (I4368)

1176

1891 census, Montague, ON
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www.ancestry.ca [accessed 170213]
1901 census, Lanark Twp., Lanark Co., ON
d.o.b. listed
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Kidd, Florence Luella (I4370)

1177

1891, Friday April 10, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, April 4th, Jessie Sutherland, daughter of Mr John Sutherland, aged 24 years.

1891, Friday April 10, The Almonte Gazette page 5
CLAYTON NEWS
DEATH ? Has been at work again in our midst. Miss Jessie Sutherland, only daughter of Mr John Sutherland, of the 3rd line of Ramsay, died on Friday night, the 3rd inst, at the early age of 24 years. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family.

Sutherland, Jessie (I28213)

1178

1891, Friday April 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. Mrs Peter Young
One by one the old settlers of Ramsay have been passing away to their long rest, until very few of those who settled her in the early years of this century are left. One of the earliest, Mrs Peter Young, of the 7th line Ramsay, passed away last Monday morning. She was the relict of the late Peter Young, who died in 1886. Both Mr and Mrs Young died in their 82nd year. Mrs Young's maiden name was Jean Erskine. She was born in Glasgow on Jan 14, 1810, and was married to Mr Young in that city. In 1832 the came to Ramsay, and resided in that township continuously to the time of their death. Mr and Mrs Young had seven sons and four daughter, all of whom are living and settled in comfortable homes of their own. The sons are William, Peter, John, Robert and Andrew, living in Almonte; Alexander, in Toronto; and Stephen, on the homestead. The daughters are Mrs John McCarter, Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs Henry Cavers and Mrs John McFarlane. Mrs Young enjoyed good health until she fell a few years ago and injured herself. She was able to move about the house until about two weeks ago. Her death was caused by a general break-up of the system through old age. Mrs Young was of a very gentle and kind disposition, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Both she and her husband were well-known and respected on account of their genial nature, and many a pleasant evening was spent under their hospitable roof that will long be remembered by their friends and neighbours. The large cortege that followed her remains to the 8th line cemetery on Wednesday showed the high esteem in which the deceased and her family are held in the community. Rev R. Knowles, of Pembroke, was the officiating clergyman, and six sons of the deceased were the pallbearers.

Erskine, Jean (I9182)

1179

1891, Friday December 25, The Almonte Gazette page 12

?b?DEATH?/b?
In Ramsay, Dec 19th, Sarah Paul Dunlop, wife of Mr David McGill, aged 33 years.

Dunlop, Sarah Jane (I18672)

1180

1891, Friday February 27, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Very Sudden Death?/b?
At her home in Hibbard township, Perth Co., Ont, on Wednesday night of last week, Mrs Thos Muir was sitting reading her Bible by the fireside, being in excellent health, when suddenly she was heard to say there was something wrong with her, and in another instant she fell forward -- dead! It was an apoplectic fit, the third she had taken. The deceased was a sister to the late Daniel Galbraith, M.P., half-sister to the late Alexander Stevenson, of this town. She was in the 73rd year of her age. As she had expressed a wish to be buried beside her relatives here, Mr Norman Stevenson, her nephew, proceed west and brought the remains to Mrs Galbraith's residence, Ramsay, from where the funeral took place to the Eighth Line cemetery on Monday. It was largely attended. The late Mrs Muir was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence, and possessed qualities that won for her the esteem of a large circle of friends, who will regret to hear of her demise.

Galbraith, Margaret (I42609)

1181

1891, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
In Pakenham township, January 8th, Jennie Connery, wife of Mr Alex Fulton Jr, aged 34 years.

Connery, Jane Ann "Jennie" (I36664)

1182

1891, Friday June 5, The Almonte Gazette page 8
The Late Mrs Wm Thom
Catherine Sinclair, wife of Mr Wm Thom, Pakenham township, passed to the unseen world on Wednesday, in her 64th year, after a lengthened illness from a lung trouble. Deceased was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, who deeply regret her demise. A large family, with the husband, mourn her loss. The have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, Ramsay.

Sinclair, Catherine "Kate" (I11353)

1183

1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, Nov 18th, Mr Andrew Dunlop sen., aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2:20 p.m.

1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
A Very Sudden Death
On Wednesday night our citizens were shocked to hear to the sudden death of Mr Andrew Dunlop, sen., from either neuralgia of the heart or apoplexy. Mr Dunlop had been complaining of a pain in his chest, and on Wednesday at nine o'clock he went home from his work (in the designing room of No 1 Mill). He remained at home the balance of the day, and partook of dinner, also of a light supper at five o'clock. About seven o'clock, while the younger members of the family were enjoying themselves, they heard a peculiar gurgling sound in the father's bedroom. Hastening in, they found him unconscious, and, although Dr Lynch was in attendance inside of a few minutes, the spirit had flown ere he arrived. To those who had been in the habit of seeing Mr Dunlop daily ? the picture of health ? the news of his death was almost beyond belief; but investigation proved it only too true. Deceased was one of our most esteemed citizens. He was of a quiet disposition, but those who were most intimate with him use nothing but the kindest expressions in commenting on his life and character. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, August 29, 1828, and was 63 years old at death. He came to Canada twenty-one years ago, and for the past nineteen years had been a resident of this town. He was twice married, and leaves a grown-up family of three sons (John R., Andrew and David) and four daughters, who, with the widow, have the genuine sympathy of all in their great loss.

Dunlop, Andrew (I26182)

1184

1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Nov 13th, Bertha Black, daughter of Mr Walter Black, aged 14 years.

Black, Jessie Bertha (I7292)

1185

1892, Friday August 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Thursday, August 25th, Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr James Wilson, in her 19th year, Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m.

Wilson, Jessie (I25715)

1186

1892, Friday December 16, The Almonte Gazette, page 5

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Blakeney, December 7th, Robert Fulton, aged 42 years.

1892, Friday December 16, The Almonte Gazette page 14

?b?Pakenham News?/b?
On the 7th inst. the spirit of Mr Robert Fulton, of Blakeney, passed over to the great majority, after a somewhat prolonged illness, in the 42nd year of his age. Several months ago while erecting a house near the Schneaux Rapids on the Ottawa River he contracted a severe cold, and, being of a strong constitution, he did not seek medical treatment until like too many other cases of the kind, it was too late, and the lungs had become so severely affected that treatment of any kind was of little avail. He was a good carpenter, and always gave the greatest satisfaction to his employers. His funeral took place to St. Andrew's cemetery here on Saturday last, and was very largely attended. He leaves wife and several small children to mourn his loss.

Fulton, Robert (I18675)

1187

1892, Friday February 12, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?The Late Mr Peter Drummond?/b?
With sincere regret we have this week to announce the death of another of those who settled in Ramsay in the twenties, in the person of Mr Peter Drummond, the wellknown farmer. Less than four weeks ago Mr Drummond suffered from an attack of grippe, but with his strong constitution it was thought he would soon recover. However, the trouble soon developed into inflammation of the lungs, and notwithstanding that all that medical science and loving attention could do for him was done, he grew gradually worse till this (Thursday) morning, when the thread of life was broken and the sturdy yeoman passed to the great futurity that awaits mankind. Deceased possessed a genial nature and a warm heart beneath a blunt exterior, and news of his death will be received with sorrow by a large circle of friends. He took a deep interest in municipal affairs, and sat as councillor for a time. He was an ardent Liberal in politics. The late Mr Drummond came to Canada with his parents from Perthshire, Scotland, in 1826, and shortly afterwards settled in Ramsay, on the farm adjoining the present homestead. He lived on those farms the balance of his life ? over forty years. Mrs Drummond and six children survive. The children are: William, of Metropolitan, Mich.; Samuel, of this town; Peter (the Doctor), of Grant, Mich.; and Daniel, Mary and Agnes, at home. These will have general sympathy in their bereavement.

Drummond, Peter Jr. (I8510)

1188

1892, Friday February 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
An Old Settler Called Home
Mr Thomas Craig, one of the few remaining pioneers of Ramsay, received the call to his eternal rest last Thursday, after an illness of three weeks duration, resulting from an attack of grippe, The old gentleman, although not possessed of a rugged constitution, was almost a stranger to sickness; but the well-worn frame fell an easy victim to the insidious trouble which he was attacked. The late Mr Craig was born in Glasgow, Scotland, October 15th, 1815, and had reached the advanced age of 76. He came with his parents to Canada in 1821, They, like many of the first settlers, went to Lanark, and from that village came down the Clyde and Mississippi by boats to Almonte, their first camping spot hereabout being where our town hall now stands. They settled on the eighth line of Ramsay the same year, and on that line deceased lived continuously till his death ? a period of over seventy years. Mr Craig married Jane Clarke in 1843, Mrs Craig died eight years ago, since which time the husband resided alone till within a few weeks of his death. Three children survive ? Mrs Thomas Goodfellow, Mrs James Smithson and Thos Craig all of Ramsay. The funeral took place on Saturday last, to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended. The ranks of the pioneer settlers are getting thinner year by year, and exceedingly few are left to tell of the hardships and privations they had to endure in paving the way for the fine farms and comfortable homes of the present generation, Honoured be their memories!

Craig, Thomas (I24196)

1189

1892, Friday June 24, The Almonte Gazette page 8
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
? Mr Gilbert Black, of Turnbull, N.W.T., died on Sunday last, of inflamation of the lungs. He was a son of Mr James Black, of Ramsay, and went west a few weeks ago.

Black, Gilbert (I7648)

1190

1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, May 14th, Harry Simpson, aged 21 years

1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette front page
- Mr Harry Simpson, brother of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, died on Saturday last, agd 21. He had been an invalid for some time back - a gradual wering out of nature's forces. The funeral on Monday was very largely attended.

Simpson, Henry "Harry" (I37112)

1191

1892, Friday November 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, November 15th, James Stewart, son of Mr Robert Stewart, aged 17 years and 5 months. Funeral on Saturday, 19th inst., at one o'clock p.m., to the 8th line cemetery, Ramsay.

1892, Friday November 18, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Additional Locals
? Much sympathy is felt for Mr Robert Stewart and family, of Ramsay, in the death of his son James, aged 17, after three weeks, illness from peritonitis.

Stewart, James (I10859)

1192

1893, Friday February 3 The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late Mrs Gilbert Cannon
After an illness extending over many years Mrs Gilbert Cannon passed to her reward on Saturday afternoon last, deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. For a considerable time she was confined to the house, and for several weeks proceeding her death she gradually grew weaker, having been unable to take nourishment. Mrs Cannon, whose maiden name was Susanna Leckie, was born in Scotland in 1828, and came to this country about fifty years ago. She was a sister of Mr Thomas Leckie, for whom "Leckie's Corners" was called, and who edited and managed Almonte's first newspaper, which was established by a joint stock company about thirty years ago. She lived at Leckie's Corners with her brother, who did business there as a general merchant, until her marriage to Mr Cannon; and shortly afterward Mr and Mrs Cannon removed to town and have lived here ever since, enjoying the esteem and respect of the community. While she enjoyed health deceased brightened many a sick room by her kind ministrations. During Mrs Cannon long illness her husband was devotion itself, doing all that was possible to mitigate her sufferings.

Leckie, Susanna (I12643)

1193

1893, Friday July 7 The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late William Cannon
On July 1st, at the residence of his sister, Mrs J.A. Gemmill, Mr Wm. Cannon passed from earthly scenes, in the 77th year of his age. For the past fifteen years he had been paralyzed, and had but little use of his limbs of the power of speech; but heart failure, or another slight shock of paralysis, is supposed to have been the immediate cause of death. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in October, 1816. He was the eldest son of the late Dr. Cannon (who practiced his profession in these parts many years ago) and a brother to Mr Gilbert Cannon, Almonte. They came to Canada in 1835. The subject of this sketch married Miss Carswell, from Glasgow, four years after arriving in Canada; the latter died in February, 1877. They had no children. Mr Cannon entered business with the late John A. Gemmill in Carleton Place, and remained there some years. He went to Lapasse in 1850, and afterward to Beachburg, where he was clerk of the division court for fifteen or sixteen years ? until he was paralyzed, in 1878. He was a most useful citizen, being a conveyancer, and doing a great deal of business that is now done by lawyers. He was a very intelligent man, and was held in high esteem by those who knew him for his excellent qualities of head and heart. During the past fifteen years he resided with Mrs Gemmill here, and was tenderly cared for. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery.

Cannon, William (I12611)

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1893, Friday March 31 Stone 698
The Almonte Gazette page 4

Another Old Settler at Rest
Again it becomes our duty to chronicle the demise of one of the hardy pioneers of this section - one who had his share of hardships incident to the vicissitudinary period in which this county was first settled - in the person of Mr Robert Duncan, of Ramsay, who passed away on Tuesday morning last, in his 86th year. His death was sudden, He arose as ussual, ate a hearty breakfast and died half an hour later, from heart failure it is suposed. For the last eight or ten years Mr Duncan had been subject to occasional weak spells; prior to that time he always enjoyed vigorous health. Deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland in January 1808. He came to Canada with his parents in 1821. They settled the same year on the 11th line of Ramsay, in which deceased lived continuously till his death., a period of over seventy years. Mr Duncan was twice married - first to Margaret Lockhart, by whom he had two children, Mrs James Caskey, of this town, and Mrs James Stirton, of Seatle, Washington and by his second wife Eliza McLinton, who survives him, seven children, all of whom are living, viz: Robert, David and Margaret, in Manitoba; James of Arnprior; Alex, in Detroit; William and Mary, on the homestead. In religion deceased was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. He was a man of unswerving integrity, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbours and acquaintances; and a host of friends will receive the anouncement of his death with sincere sorrow. The remains will be interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon

Duncan, Robert (I2321)

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1893, Friday May 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late Mrs David Snedden
We regret very much to have to chronicle the death, on Saturday, of Mrs David Snedden, of the 9th line Ramsay, at the comparatively early age of 56 years. The deceased's maiden name was Mary Snedden. She was born in Glasgow, where she spent the early years of her life. Her whole married life, which was that of a very happy Christian, was spent on her husband's present farm near Rosebank. The late Mrs Snedden leaves behind her a sorrowing husband, one son and one daughter, who feel very keenly the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother. Mrs Snedden will be much missed in the neighbourhood of Rosebank, where she has long been noted for her kindness and practical help to the sick and the afflicted. Many a home among neighbours will miss her ministering services in the hour of sorrow or trouble. This is the second blank in Mr. Snedden's family during the past few years, His youngest son David, having died a year of two ago as the result of a fall from a horse. The disease of which Mrs Snedden died was cancer, from which she suffered for a considerable time. The deceased was a sister of Mrs James Snedden, of this town. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McLean, the late Mrs Snedden's pastor, assisted by her former pastor, Rev Mr. Knowles, of Alice, and Rev Mr. Grant, of Almonte. The Sons of Scotland attended the funeral in a body. We tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Snedden, Mary (I176)

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1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Thursday evening, Sept 7th, Annie Garland, wife of Mr F.A. Cowie, aged 40 years and 5 months.

1893, Friday September 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Mrs Frances A. Cowie
We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs F.A. Cowie, which took place at her home here last Thursday night, at the comparatively early age of 40 years, after a few weeks' illness. Mrs Cowie had been suffering from a neuralgic affection, and Thursday morning paralysis set in, which brought her life to a close half-a-day later. Deceased's maiden name was Annie Garland. She was born in the township of Goulbourn, where she resided until her marriage with Mr Cowie about twenty-one years ago. Deceased was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother, and will be greatly missed by her sorrowing husband and two daughters, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral took place to the eighth line cemetery on Saturday, and was largely attended.

Garland, Ann "Annie" (I20957)

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1894 Almonte Gazette

Tuesday afternoon some little girls were picking strawberries between the lOth and 11th lines Beckwith. A tramp appeared on the scene, and caught Maggie Garland as she, with the rest, was climbing a fence to escape. She tried to break away, and the others hurled stones at him. They then ran off, screaming for Mr. McNeely. No one turned up, and the girls hurried home. Mr. Jamieson and Mr. Demer hastened to the spot. The latter found the girl walking in a dazed way. Her face was scratched and her neck black and blue. Mr. Demer put the matter in the hands of Chief Wilson at once, who promptly acted. This morning the girl had not yet recovered her mind, and her story is not yet all known. The mother, Mrs. N. Garland, was in a dreadful condition of excitement last night.?

Garland, Margaret "Maggie" (I19246)

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1894, Friday August 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
Almost a Centenarian
Another of the early settlers of Lanark County passed quietly out of life on Monday last, when Mr Walter Wood, of Upper Pakenham, was summoned across the mysterious bourne whence none return. He had been ill but a week, though bedfast for a year prior to his death, and blind for the past six years. He was clearheaded to the last. Before he reached the closing decade of the century he had always been hale and vigorous. The late Mr Wood was born in Dundivan, near Airdrie, Scotland, in the year 1796, and therefore attended the great age of 98 years. In 1832 he married Mary Young, sister of the late Peter, Robert, and William Young, of Ramsay, and four days after the marriage they sailed from Scotland for Canada. A few months after their arrival they settled on the farm on the ninth line of Pakenham on which they lived the balance of their long lives, doing their full share of the pioneer work and enduring hardships incident to life in Lanark County in the thirties and forties. Mrs Wood died seven years ago. Seven children were born to them, viz.: Mrs Buchanan, Miss Janet Wood, W.Y. Wood, on the homestead; Mrs James Barker, Ramsay; Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edwards and Miss Jane Wood, of Ottawa. Fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also mourn the loss of the venerable gentleman. Deceased possessed qualities that won for him the warm friendship of all who knew him, and he will be long and favourably remembered in the neighbourhood. His was a quiet disposition. He never sought public office. To the last he had a good memory, and was fond of relating incidents of life in these parts in the early days. He was an ardent Reformer, and a Presbyterian. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, when a very large procession followed the remains to their resting place ? a fitting testimony to the worth of the departed.

Wood, Walter Y. (I1392)

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1894, Friday December 28, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?The Late Mrs L. Naismith?/b?
On Monday last, word was received of the death, in Templeton, California, of Mary Paul, wife of Mr Lawrence Naismith, formerly of Almonte and Ramsay, and the announcement caused genuine sorrow among a large circle of friends, as the deceased was well known through this section, and was esteemed for her womanly qualities. Mrs Naismith, while an infant, came with her parents (the late Mr and Mrs Wm Paul, of the 7th line Ramsay) to Canada in 1821, and lived in this section nearly all her life. She married Mr Naismith 55 years ago, and they celebrated their golden wedding in Almonte in 1889. They resided on the 7th line of Ramsay up to ten of eleven years ago, when they come to Almonte; and they removed to California four years ago. Mrs Naismith had been an invalid for years, and up to the last, received every attention from the hands of her sister, Miss Paul. Two weeks prior to deceased's death she was attacked with pleurisy, which soon gain the mastery over the weakened frame. A strong faith in God was her sure foundation in the closing hours. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Templeton of the 17th inst. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Naismith, who is himself in very poor health as the result of an attack of grippe, followed by erysipelas. Mrs Naismith's death is the first break in the late Wm Paul's family of ten children.

Paul, Mary (I8523)

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1894, Friday June 29, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs W.R. Sutherland
Two weeks ago last Tuesday Mrs W.R. Sutherland, of Ramsay, came to Almonte on a visit to her niece, Miss M. McFarlane. A few days later she was taken ill of congestion of the lungs, and on Sunday last death ended her sufferings. Mrs Sutherland, whose maiden name was Jessie Campbell, was a sister of Mr David Campbell, for many years a resident of Almonte, and of Mrs Cavers, living near Appleton. She was 64 years of age, and leave two sons (John and William) and two daughters (Maggie, at home, and Mrs Scott, of Dominion City, Manitoba) to mourn her death. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended by those who knew and esteemed the deceased.

Campbell, Jessie (I23904)

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