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| 1301 | 1905, Friday December 1, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? Mr Wm Young On Monday of last week a simple operation for the removal of a small growth, but this was followed by other complications which reduced his strength so that on Friday alarm was caused by his condition, and though efforts were made to stimulate his vitality he never rallied and passed away on Friday afternoon. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Peter Young, of Ramsay and was born in Glasgow, coming to Canada with his parents in 1832 when about a year and a half of age. They settled on the farm afterwards owned by Mr I. Nontell on the tenth line, known as the Shepherd farm and a year of two later moved to the farm on the seventh line which became the homestead. In 1861 Mr Wm Young was married to Maggie Sutherland, who died the following year, leaving an infant daughter who is now Mrs Wm Cavers, living near Arnprior. A few years later he was married to Agnes Nicholson, who died in 1868, of her children, Peter E., of Sault Ste Marie, being the only one alive, another having died when young. During these years Mr Young had lived on a farm on the sixth line of Pakenham township, but he sold this and removed to Almonte about 1870, where he joined his brother, Alex. E., in the erection of the sawmill which was afterward operated by the Foleys and later by the Caldwells. In 1875 he entered partnership with his brothers, Robt. and Andrew, in the foundry and machine business started in the old tannery building on Water street, and in 1866 he withdrew and since then lived a retired life. In 1874 he married Mary Clint, who survives him, and to them one daughter, Mrs A. M. Sutherland, of Langton, was born. Mr Young's death is the first break in a family of eleven brothers and sisters. Those left are Mrs John McCarter, town; Alex. E., of Toronto; Mrs A. Sutherland and Mrs H. Cavers, Ramsay; Peter, John, Steen, Robt. and Andrew and Mrs John McFarlane, Almonte. The late Mr Young was a man of quiet disposition and was never in the public eye, but he filled his place in life, consistently and cheerfully He was a member of St Andrew's church and was a staunch Liberal. | Young, William (I10136)
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| 1302 | 1905, Friday December 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mr Wm Smith?/b? Called Away Ramsay's Oldest Resident, Who Had Seen Many Changes Come and Go It is not given to many to live through the years and changes of nearly a century, as was the experiences of Mr Wm Smith, of Ramsay, who passed to the unseen world on Wednesday of this week in his 93rd year. The deceased was born in the Brig o'Johnston in Scotland on July 2nd, 1813, and in 1836 he accompanied his father and two sisters to Canada, his earlier years of residence in this country being spent in Huntley, after which Mr Smith moved to the farm upon which he spent more than half a century. In 1853 he was married to Miss Agnes Neilson, daughter of the late John Neilson, and to them, were born eight children, one of whom died in infancy, and two others (William in 1884, and James in 1900) in later years. The sons were: William, John N., in Almonte; Robert, at Cornwall, and James. The daughters, Miss Agnes, Mary and Jean are at home. The deceased was the last of his father's family to pass way, and the four male representatives of the family left are Mr John N., and his son Manning, and Mr Robert and his son. The deceased had been in bed for the past three months, and his death was the result of the wearing out of the human machinery which had for so many years been in active operation. The funeral takes place today (Friday) at two o'clock to the eighth line cemetery. | Smith, William (I8213)
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| 1303 | 1905, Friday December 8, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS At Cedar Cottage, Ramsay, Dec 3rd, Anna G. daughter of Mr Wm Paul, aged 28 yrs. 1905, Friday December 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Miss Anna Paul?/b? At "Cedar Cottage," Ramsay, on Sunday evening, Dec 3rd, Miss Anna Paul, daughter of Mr Wm Paul, one beloved by all who knew her, was called to her heavenly home. Although she had been ailing for several years, yet she always bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, strong in spirit, though week in body. Her life was a noble example of love, patience, unselfishness and true nobility of character. Like a true solder of the cross, she fought the good fight of faith, and is heir to the crown of righteousness that fadeth not away. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast! There, by his love o'vershaded Sweetly my soul shall rest. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the home of her father, Mr Wm Paul, Appleton, to the eighth line cemetery, and judging by the very large number who accompanied the cortege to the place of burial, the deceased was the centre of an unusually wide circle of warm friends. | Paul, Anna Glass (I39179)
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| 1304 | 1905, Friday December 8, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? Mrs John McCarter Mrs John McCarter has suffered for several weeks from an internal trouble, and while there was no hope of her ultimate recovery, friends were buoyed up with the hope that she might rally from her present illness and again be around amongst them. But such was not to be, and early this (Thursday) morning her spirit took its flight to the world beyond. Mrs McCarter was a great sufferer through her illness, but bore it with the same uncomplaining patience and resignation which had characterized her whole life. She was truly a mother in Israel, quiet in disposition and so kind of heart that many a home in Almonte has been brightened by her presence and her help and many will miss her kindly ministrations in coming times of need. Mrs McCarter, whose maiden name was Agnes R. Young, was a daughter of the late Peter Young, of Ramsay, and was the second eldest of the family, having lived to enter her seventy-fourth year. About fifty years ago she was married to Mr McCarter and to them were born six sons and five daughters, all of whom, with the exception of one, who died in infancy, are still living. These are: Peter and Alex in Dawson, Yukon; William, in Victoria, B.C.; James, at Verona; John, in Toronto; Robert in Montreal; Mrs J.M. Masson, Concord; Mrs Eastwood, Peterboro; Mrs Flanagan, and Miss Agnes, Almonte. All of these except Messrs Peter, William and Alex have been home during their mother's illness. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, service at the house half-an-hour earlier. | Young, Agnes R. (I22899)
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| 1305 | 1905, Friday March 10, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs John Jack?/b? The death of Mrs John Jack took place at her home at Braeside on Monday, 6th inst., after a short illness following upon a considerable period of delicate health. The deceased was Maggie Stewart, fourth daughter of Mr Robt Stewart, of the 7th line of Ramsay, and she was twenty-six years of age. She was married about five years ago and had been living at Braeside, whence the remains were brought to her father's home on Wednesday, the funeral taking place to the eighth line cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Besides her husband three little children are left to mourn a mother's loss. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones. | Stewart, Margaret (I10863)
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| 1306 | 1905, Friday October 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cavers on account of the death of their little daughter, Jean, about seven years old, who died on Thursday last after a few days' illness. The other members of the household who took ill about the same time, we are glad to report are progressing favorably to recovery. | Cavers, Jean Mathieson "Jeanie" (I24729)
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| 1307 | 1905, Friday September 29, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?The Late Lawrence Naismith?/b? By the death on Tuesday morning last of Mr Lawrence Naismith at the great age of 89 years, Almonte lost probably its oldest citizen and Lanark County one of its pioneers. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1816, deceased lived in that city until he was 15 years old, then came to Canada with his father, and the family settled in Renfrew county. Mr Naismith was the last of his generation, out of a family of seven. When a young man he purchased the farm on the 7th line Ramsay, now owned by Mr Peter Cochrane, and live there till about twenty years ago, when he moved into Almonte. He was a highly successful farmer, with more than a local reputation as a stockbreeder, Durham cattle and Leicester sheep being his specialties. For some years he was in the milling business with Mr John Merilees, under the firm name of Naismith & Merilees. About the year 1889 he bought a raisin plantation in California, and in 1890 moved to that State where he invested his all, but his investments did not bring results and about seven years ago he returned to Almonte to end his days. In his early manhood he married a Miss Forest, who died a year later, and some years later took as his life partner Mary Paul, of Ramsay, who died in California in 1892. A year or two prior to her death the couple celebrated their golden wedding. They had no family. Mr Naismith was of an unusually robust constitution, and of late had been in better health than usual; but it is thought that over-exertion last week brought on the trouble which caused his death. On the last night of the fair he took to bed and never left it. Deceased was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics and a genial old citizen, well esteemed. His funeral too place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, many old friends attending to pay the last tribute. The religious services were conducted by the pastor of St John's congregation of which deceased was a member. | Naismith, Lawrence (I8524)
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| 1308 | 1905, Friday, October 27, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs D. Cameron Word was received from New York on Wednesday morning announcing the death of Mrs Donald Cameron, which took place in that city on Tuesday, 24th inst. The deceased, who maiden name was Stuart Miller, was born in Scotland and came to Canada when thirteen years of age and for a time lived in North Sherbrooke and afterwards in Perth. When she came to Almonte fifty-five of fifty-six years ago there was scarcely the nucleus of the present town, and with her husband she endured the hardships incident to pioneer life in the newly-settled districts. Nearly all supplies had to procured from Ottawa, and the annual trip to the city was one of the events in the quiet life of those days. Of the children born to them nine lived to years of manhood and womanhood and those living at the present time are Mary and Jean (Mrs Gray), New York; Hugh in Ottawa; Thos, in St Paul, Minn.; Bella, at Bozeman, Montana, and Sarah (Mrs Jas McLeod), Almonte. Three deaths, those of Mr Cameron, Mrs R.D. Steele, and Mr John Cameron, have occurred within a few years, the last two within a year. The remains of the deceased will be brought to Almonte for interment, the funeral taking place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mr James McLeod, to the eighth line cemetery. | Miller, Stuart (I33353)
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| 1309 | 1906, Friday April 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs William McEwen, sr. There passed away on Monday of this week an aged resident of Almonte in the person of Mrs Wm McEwen, of town. Deceased lady had been in poor health for some time past and her demise was not unexpected. Mrs McEwen was born in Ramsay 74 years ago. She was married to Mr Wm McEwen 54 years ago and lived with him on their farm in Ramsay township until last fall, when the aged couple came to town to spend the remainder of their days. To them were born a family of ten children ? four boys and six girls. Of these three are dead ? Margaret, who died in childhood, and Angus, the eldest of the family, who passes away in his youth. Thomas died some years ago and was survived by a wife and two children. Of the remainder of the family Mrs (Rev) Jas Whitelaw, lives a Omemee, Ont; Lizzie, (Mrs Thos Bailey), of Quebec; Mabel (Mrs James Bailey), British Columbia; Mrs Sutherland, of Stafford township; Mary, at home, Robt, in the States, and William at home. Besides these is the aged husband, who is now blind, and who for the past few months had been resided with his son in Ramsay. The old gentleman is 84 years of age. The deceased lady was a sister of the late Angus Sutherland, sr., and was much respected by all who knew her for her kind disposition. She will be missed by many to whom she was a friend in times of trouble, and to the bereaved ones the sympathy of all is extended. | Sutherland, Marion (I16097)
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| 1310 | 1906, Friday April 27, The Almonte Gazette, front page ?b?Died Full of Years?/b? Mrs John Arthur, sr., answered the call to the great beyond on Thursday morning at the home in Ramsay, after 82 years of the joys and sorrows of this world. The deceased, whose maiden name was Martha Crow, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1824, and in 1844 was married to Mr Arthur, who died two years ago last March. In 1851 they came to the United States, and ten years later to Almonte, where they lived for seven years and then moved to the farm in Ramsay now occupied by their son. Mr James Arthur. About eighteen years ago they moved to the Smith Farm on the tenth line, and here they spent their declining years. Six children, Maggie (Mrs Allan Slater, Waskada, Man), Misses Annie and Letitia, at home, and Messrs John and James in Ramsay, and Samuel at Wapella Assa. ? survive. The funeral take place on Saturday at 1.30 o'clock to eighth line cemetery. | Crow, Martha (I35891)
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| 1311 | 1906, Friday August 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Agnes Johnston?/b? Miss Agnes Johnston aged 80 years, who died on Tuesday, 21st inst., at the House of Industry, Perth, whither she had been for over a year, was well known to the older people of Ramsay. She was a sister of Mrs John Steele, sr., and Mrs Jas Black, sr., and lived usually with one or other of her sisters until the infirmities of age necessitated her removal to Perth. She was a tailoress, and had been employed in her younger days by many of the farmers along the 7th and 8th lines of Ramsay in knitting and in making children's clothes. The funeral on Wednesday from the home of her nephew, Mr Walter Black, was conducted by Rev Orr Bennet of St Andrew's church, of which the late Miss Johnston was formerly a member. | Johnson, Agnes (I8305)
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| 1312 | 1906, Friday February 2, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Obit. ? Mrs Baird?/b? The announcement of the death of Mrs John Baird on Sunday morning was a surprise and a shock to many. Mrs Baird had been about as usual on Friday, and very few knew of her serious illness until the news of her demise became known. The deceased, whose maiden name was Christina Bryson, was a daughter of the late James Bryson, of Ramsay, who lived on the farm on the eleventh line now occupied by Mr John Neilson, and upon which Mr and Mrs Robt Bryson lived for a number of years. She was married to Mr John Baird, of Appleton, and they lived in Appleton, where Mr Baird died about forty years ago. Mrs Baird came to Almonte about twenty-two years ago. Of the family born to them Robert and Jane (Mrs Cameron), are in Winnipeg, Margaret (Mrs D. Shaw), in Almonte, and James is in Pilot Mound. Hon Geo Bryson, of Coulonge, and Mr Robt Bryson, of Almonte, were brothers, and Mrs And. Wilson, sr., of Appleton was a sister of Mrs Baird. The deceased was the last of her father's family to pass away and she attained the age of 74 years. The funeral will take place on Friday at 11 o'clock, to the eighth line cemetery. The deceased was much loved and respected by all who know her, and many there are who have had occasion to call her blessed. | Bryson, Christina (I8411)
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| 1313 | 1906, Friday February 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs John Dunlop Mrs John Dunlop, sr., Union street, who has been ill for several weeks from paralysis, was released from her sufferings on Monday, when she was called to the land where there is freedom from pain and where no sorrow comes. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Rea, was born in Paisley and on August 16th, 1856, was married to her late husband, Mr John Dunlop, and in 1870 they came to Canada setting in Almonte which had since been the family home. Ten children are still living. They are John, who is overseer of the Merrickville woolen mills; Lizzie (Mrs Zeke Smith), West Superior, Wis; Robt., of Almonte; Walter, at Duluth, Minn; James, at Council Buffs, Iowa; Peter, at Marcellus, N.Y.; Andrew, William and Thomas, at Philadelphia, and Maggie at home. Besides the children mentioned, there are a number of grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was attended by many who entertain vivid memory pictures of a kind and motherly old Scotch lady, whose heart was easily touched by the sorrows and trials of others, and whose hand responded spontaneously to the dictates of her heart. She has gone to release from pain and suffering, but her going leaves hearts sore with regret and full of sympathy for the bereaved ones. | Ray, Mary (I42830)
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| 1314 | 1906, Friday January 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Blakeney News ? Last Friday the many friends of Mrs Geo Graham, jr., were shocked to hear of her death, which took place about noon. The deceased had been suffering from an attack of bronchitis a couple of weeks before her death but her friends though she was slowly recovering until a few hours before the end came. Her maiden name was Mary Ellen McGill, and her death is the first break in the family of Mr and Mrs John McGill. She was a lady of sterling character and of a kind and loving disposition and was a member of the Presbyterian church here. Death at any age and under any circumstances is both sad and painful, but it is doubly so when, as in this case, the one cut off is in the vigour of life. She left a young daughter, 8 months old. The funeral which took place on Sunday, at 1.30 p.m. from her husband's residence to the eighth line cemetery, was one of the largest ever seen in this section, testifying to the universal esteem and to the deep sympathy felt for the bereaved husband and other friends. The religious services were conducted by the Rev F. Miller. The pall-bearers were Messrs: Wesley McCann, Samuel McAdam, John Hawes, Greville, Toshack, William Snedden, jr., and Alex Barker. | McGill, Mary Ellen (I21002)
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| 1315 | 1906, Friday July 6, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Death of Mr. Wm. Thom After three-quarters of a century spent in Canada, worn out vitality failed to respond to the call of nature and on Monday morning. Mr William Thom, Almonte, laid down the burden of life. As mentioned in last Gazette, he was brought to the hospital in town suffering from severe collapse, and though constant care was given to him, and every effort made to aid nature in the fight against dissolution, the end came as above stated. The deceased was the eldest son of the late John Thom, and was born near Glasgow, Scotland, his parents coming to Canada when he was but four months old. They settled in Beckwith, where about four years were spent afterwards removing to Ramsay, to the farm near Appleton upon which Mr John Thom lived before coming to Almonte to reside. The deceased learned shoemaking with a Mr John Thompson, who lived on Queen street, near where Mr Wm Forgie had his property, and afterwards worked with Mr Thos. Arthurs at Appleton. A few years later he bought a farm in Pakenham township in rear of that of Mr Waddell, and now occupied by his son. Mr J.A. Thom. Here he lived until his wife died some years ago, since then he has spent his time working with friends. To him and Mrs Thom several children were born ? five boys and two girls. The sons are John, in Ramsay; Geo N, in Carleton Place; Finley, Pembroke; Peter A, Smith's Falls; and William, dead. The daughters, Mrs Thos Hamilton, Smith's Falls; and Mrs Jas Flett, Bruce Co. Three brothers ? John, Almonte; James, David, near Brockville and one sister, Mrs James Turner, Ramsay, are still living. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr John Thom, town, to the eighth line cemetery | Thom, William (I11352)
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| 1316 | 1906, Friday June 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 A Prominent Resident Gone It was sincere regret that his many friends learned a few weeks ago of the serious illness of Mr Wm Snedden, of Pakenham township, but that regret was changed to heartfelt sorrow when news of his death on Tuesday afternoon was heard. Mr Snedden had not been in good health for some months, advancing years and the consequent relaxing of physical energies telling upon the vigour and activity of his earlier years until he was laid aside from the everyday duties of life, and was finally called upon to pay the debt due Nature. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Alexander Snedden, having been born in Ramsay township at Blakeney and was 77 years of age. Over fifty-three years ago he was married to Miss Eliza Ann Dickson, daughter of the late Samuel Dickson, and to them ten children were born ? four daughters, Catherine Mary, Tena and Tillie, all of whom are dead, and six sons Alex, at home, Samuel, dead, William, Lumsden, Assa.; Robt A., at Pakenham; David, in British Columbia and Dr. Sylvester M., in Pembroke. Of his father's family three brothers are still living. These are James, in town, and Alex and David in Ramsay. Three sisters Mrs Gomersall, Mr Thos Mansfield and Mrs James Snedden are dead The late Mr Snedden was not a man who sought after publicity in his life time, but his natural ability and good judgement made him a man whose opinions were valued and whose advice and aid were frequently sought after, and it is not to be wondered at that repeated and determined efforts were made to induce him to accept public positions. But though he took a deep interest in both municipal, county and provincial matters, he steadfastly set his face against more than an ordinarily prominent position in any these capacities. In politics he was a Liberal, and to that party he gave an intelligent and conscientious support, always standing up manfully for what he was convinced was for righteousness and truth. He was a Presbyterian in religion, and was for many years a consistent member of the Blakeney church, prior to his connection with which attended the Pakenham church which the late Rev Dr. Mann was pastor for so many years. The funeral of the late Mr Snedden take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 1.30 to the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Snedden, the family and friends in their bereavement. | Snedden, William (I165)
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| 1317 | 1906, Friday September 21, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DEATH At Almonte, Sept 18th, 1906, Peter M. Young, aged 28 years. 1906, Friday September 28, The Almonte Gazette, front page Funeral of P.M. Young The funeral of the late Mr P.M. Young took place on Friday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The funeral was under the auspices of Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F., of which Mr Young was a member. The floral tributes were both profuse and beautiful, and were evidences of love, esteem and respect such as do not often come to those who have been called to cross the bar. Rev Mr. Daly conducted service at the house and the grave, the Oddfellows also performing their burial service. | Young, Peter Morvitt (I22918)
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| 1318 | 1907, Friday April 5, The Almonte Gazette front page Mr John Thom In the death of Mr John Thom on Saturday there passed away one whose figure has been a familiar one in these parts for many years. He was born near Glasgow, Scotland, on August 13th, 1829, and was therefore in his 78th year. His parents came to Canada when he was two years of age and settled in Beckwith, five years later moving to the 12th line of Ramsay, where the deceased lived continuously until December, 1898, when he came of Almonte to live. In December 1854, He married Marion, youngest daughter of the late John Neilson, by whom he had eight children: Agnes, deceased; Margaret M., (Mrs Thos Cavers), Ramsay; Jane deceased; John, on the homestead; Mary A., Almonte; Marion M., deceased; Rev Geo W., Sundridge, Ont., and one died in infancy. In 1883, Mrs Thom died leaving six children to mourn her loss. Mr Thom married a second wife in the person of Marion McKinlay, who died three years ago. The deceased had three brothers; William, deceased; James, Carleton Place, and David, postmaster at Whitehurst, near Brockville; also two sisters: Mary (Mrs Jas Turner), Ramsay; and Margaret, deceased wife of the late Jas Waddell, Pakenham. The late Mr Thom enjoyed rugged health throughout his lifetime until about a year or more ago, when he showed signs of failing strength, and he succumbed on Saturday last, The funeral service on Tuesday was well attended and was conducted by Rev C.H. Daly of St. John's church. The pall-bearers were the nearest family relatives of the deceased, viz., his two brothers, two sons, son-in-law, and brother-in-law. The deceased was a man of uprightness and integrity ? one whose word was his bond. He was for years a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church and was so imbued with the spirit and teaching of that body that his whole life was an exemplication of the principles ...[last line fades out]..there. | Thom, John (I8216)
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| 1319 | 1907, Friday August 30, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Obit.-Mrs. Alex. Lindsay. After only ten days' illness from typhoid-dysentery, Mrs. Alex. Lindsay succumbed on Friday, August 23rd, aged 59 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Robt. Fleming, and about thirty years ago was married to Mr. Alex. Lindsay of Pakenham township. To them were born two children, Milton and Tena, both of whom have grown to young manhood and womanhood and who with Mr. Lindsay are left to mourn the loss of one who, though of a quiet and unassertive disposition, made her presence felt in the home in such a way by unobtrusive loving ministrations that her absence will be the more sorely felt. Of her father's family, of whom there were eight girls and five boys, there are five sisters and three brothers still living, all of whom, with the exception of Mrs. Wilson, who is in the Northwest, were present a t the funeral. These are Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Graham , in Lanark township ; Mrs. Levi Blair, Clayton ; Miss Lizzie Fleming, Almonte, and Miss Annie at home. Of the brothers Hugh lives in Pakenham township, James in Fitzroy and Wm. on the homestead on the river bank between the tenth and eleventh lines. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Presbyterian cemetery at Pakenham and was very largely attended, over eighty carriages being in the cortege. Mrs. Lindsay was much esteemed by all who knew her, and her demise has called forth much regret and deep sympathy for the bereaved ones. 1907, Friday August 30, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 The funeral of the late Mrs. Alex. Lindsay, Cedar Hill, took place to St. Andrew's cemetery, Pakenham, on Sunday afternoon last and was largely attended by many from Almonte, Ramsay, Pakenham and Fitzroy, there being over eighty rigs in the procession. Rev. R. Young, B.A., of St. Andrew's church, Pakenham, conducted the services at the home in the absence of Rev. F. Millar of Blakeney. The deepest sympathy is felt for Mr. Lindsay and others in their bereavement. | Fleming, Agnes (I27952)
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| 1320 | 1907, Friday December 27, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mr Daniel Drummond?/b? Another old Ramsay pioneer has crossed the bourne from which there is no returning, his demise taking place on Monday morning at his home at Carleton Place. Mr Drummond was born in Perthshire, Scotland, and when he was in his infancy his parents joined the throng of emigrants who were at that time making their way Canadawards. The family settled in Ramsay township, and there the deceased spent 76 years of his life ? on his father's farm and the one adjoining ? until his retirement but four years ago, since which time he has been a resident of Carleton Place. In 1860 Mr Drummond married Miss Marion McCallum, and the union was blessed with a family of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, all of whom survive but two; The sons are William J. and Geo T., in Bristol, Dr. S.J. in Casonovia, Mich., Rev D.R. pastor of St. Paul's church, Hamilton, and D.J., on the homestead. The daughters are Mrs Jos Chapman, Bristol, Mrs Robert Dunlop, Carleton Place; Marion C., in Toronto; Mrs L. Stewart, Pakenham, and Mary I. at home. The deceased are Malcolm, who died in childhood, and Alexander P. who was killed in a railway accident at Arnprior four years ago. In politics Mr Drummond was a Liberal, firm in his convictions, yet accorded a like privilege to others. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and for many years was an elder of St Andrew's church here. For over twenty years he was a trustee in his school section, and took a deep interest in educational affairs. He was very fond of reading and his memory was a veritable storehouse of useful information. During the last days the members of the family assembled as far a possible, those present at the last being William from Bristol, Rev D.R. from Hamilton, Marion from Toronto, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Dunlop and Mary. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the 8th line Ramsay cemetery and was very largely attended. The bereaved wife and other members of the family have the deep sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sadness. | Drummond, Daniel (I38605)
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| 1321 | 1907, Friday February 15, The Almonte Gazette front page The Week's Catch ? Mr and Mrs James McGill, of Blakeney, are mourning the death of their little daughter, Mary Alma, who died on Friday last, on the threshold of her fifth year. The funeral took place on Sunday to the eighth line cemetery. | McGill, Mary Alma (I21035)
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| 1322 | 1907, Friday March 29, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs John Reid?/b? Within two years of the allotted span to live, Mrs John Reid, wife of Mr John Reid, Union street, passed on to test the realties of the ever-ending life beyond, her death taking place on Saturday of last week 23rd inst., after about four weeks of serious illness from jaundice. deceased, whose maiden name was Catherine Haldane was born at Strathore, Fifshire, Scotland, in 1839. She was married to Mr Read in June of 1862, and in July, 1881, they came to Canada. The first year was spent in Arnprior, after which they came to Almonte, and have since lived here. A family of six children was born to them, of whom the five boys are still living. The daughter, who was married to Mr Chas Brydges, died several years ago, leaving one child, a daughter, who had since lived with her grandparents. The boys are Francis, Robert, and Andrew and Beverly, Mass., and Thos J., and Alex in town. Two sisters of deceased are still living in Scotland. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was attended by many sorrowing friends, for although deceased was of a quiet and unobtrusive disposition her genuine kindness of heart won for her much love and respect. The pallbearers were the five sons and the son-inlaw of the deceased. Mr Reid and the family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. | Haldane, Catherine (I15325)
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| 1323 | 1907, Friday May 10, The Almonte Gazette, front page Mrs James Forgie Last Saturday Mrs James Forgie was around as usual, bright, cheerful and happy, going about her household duties in her customary manner, and this (Thursday) afternoon she passed on to test the realities of the great beyond. On Sunday morning she was taken suddenly ill and all through Sunday and Monday her condition occasioned grave apprehension. On Wednesday, however she apparently was slightly better and brighter, but the improvement proved to be only temporary, and this morning it was seen she was rapidly nearing the end. Mr and Mrs John G. Forgie came down from Pembroke on Tuesday, and word was sent to Mrs Teskey at Winnipeg, who is coming by today's Winnipeg train, but too late to see her mother alive. Mrs Forgie whose maiden name was Isabella Thomlinson, was born near Innisville, a daughter of the late John and Jessie Thomlinson, and on the 7th of May, 1855, was married to Mr James Forgie, Rev J.K. Smith, then Presbyterian minister at the eighth line, Ramsay, performing the ceremony. Of a number of children only two are now living, Mr John G. Forgie of Pembroke, and Mrs A.E. Teskey (Miss Leila) of Winnipeg, the others having died in infancy. Mr and Mrs Forgie came to Almonte immediately after their marriage and have been residents here ever since, and during these fifty-two years have made many friends by their uniformly constant lives. Mrs Forgie was always of a bright and buoyant disposition and many of the trials of life were lightened by her cheerful spirit. Just two years ago this week (May 12th) Mr and Mrs Forgie celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage and in all the company there was not a cheerier voice than hers. Since coming to Almonte Mr and Mrs Forgie were both workers in many a good cause, and in the Presbyterian church of which both were a members their activities found scope, Mrs Forgie being an encouragement and inspiration to all with whom she came into contact in the departments of work which she was most interested. She has for years been a life member of the W.F.M.S. of which organization she was for a number of years treasurer, and was one of its most liberal supporters. Mr Forgie and the son and daughter have the sincere sympathy of many warm friends. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2.30 p.m., to the eighth line cemetery. Service will be held at the home at 2 o'clock | Thomlinson, Isabella (I24715)
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| 1324 | 1907, Friday May 17, The Almonte Gazette page 8 DEATH'S HARVEST Mrs Edward Houston, sr. Just a week ago today Mrs Edward Houston, sr., was taken ill of pleurisy, and on Tuesday she passed away at the age of 48 years. Deceased whose maiden name was Mary Traill, was a daughter of the late W. Traill, and was born in the township of Darling. She was married to Mr Houston in Renfrew twenty-nine years ago, and to them four children were born, three sons and one daughter. The boys are William, Edward and James and the daughter, Jennie, is Mrs Wm Lockhart. With the exception of a couple of years spent in Renfrew Mr and Mrs Houston have always lived in Almonte. The funeral take place this (Thursday) afternoon from the family residence, New England, to the eighth line cemetery. | Trail, Mary (I27561)
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| 1325 | 1907, Friday May 31, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b? Mr. W. E. Barnett. ?/b?The hopes that were entertained for the recovery of Mr. W.E. Barnett were doomed to disappointment as his strength proved unequal to the drain made upon it by the disease, and on Sunday last he passed away in his 71th year. Deceased was born in Almonte in 1833, and spent nearly his whole lifetime here. For a number of years he conducted a door and sash factory and planing mill on the site upon which the Anchor Knitting mill now stands. Later he erected the building occupied by Mr. J.W. Crossley, and afterwards he went to Arnprior, returning to Almonte a few years ago. In 1858 he was married to Agnes Duncan, and to them a family of ten children were born - Edward, of Stettler, Alta; John, at Lacombe, Alta; Mrs. Jas. A. Turner, Peterboro; Mrs. D.H. McMurtry, Ottawa; Welland, Armstrong, B.C.; Mrs. W. E. Lech, Peterboro; V.A. Barnett, Toronto; Mrs. J. E. Lundy Portage la Prairie, Man; Mae, Peterboro, and Loyal at Seward, Sask. There are also five sisters and two brothers together with Mrs. Barnett still surviving. The funeral took place on Wednesday, 29th inst., to St. Paul's church and cemetery, and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Messrs. B. Rosamond, J. Young, A. Kenney, J. Meredith, M. Havey and C. Clarke. A number from outside points were here to attend the funeral. | Barnett, William Edward (I6104)
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| 1326 | 1907, Friday September 6, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? Mrs Robert Yuill Word of the death of Mrs Robert Yuill of Ramsay came as a sad surprise to many friends. She had been ailing for some time, and was still in a condition to cause serious alarm but it was not thought that the summons would came so soon or so suddenly as it did on Thursday night of last week, August 29th. Deceased whose maiden name was Agnes Taylor, was the eldest daughter of the late John and Ann Taylor, and was in her 69th year. She was the eldest of a family of nine children, seven of whom are still living, the other one who has passed away being Mr Duncan Taylor, who died in Almonte a few years ago. Those living are Mrs R. Penman, Kingsley, Man.; Mrs J.S. Steubing, Kingsley, Man.; Mrs A. Stevenson, Almonte; Wm and Alex Taylor, Carman, Man.; and Mrs W. Shirley, Swan Lake, Man. Fortysix years ago last April deceased was married to Mr Robert Yuill and to them were born nine children of whom seven are still living. These are Annie (Mrs Wm Gilmour) in Ramsay; Minnie Turner (Mrs A.G. McFarlane) dead; James D., Mather, Man.; John T., dead; Wm H., Winnipeg; Alex, Mather; Belle, Robert M., and E. Maude, at home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended, giving evidence of the almost universal love and esteem entertained for the late Mrs Yuill, and also expressing sympathy for the bereaved husband and family. The services were conducted Rev Mr Daly of St John's church of which deceased had been for years an exemplary and consistent member. Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383) ? | Taylor, Agnes (I11082)
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| 1327 | 1908, Friday April 10 The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Death of Mrs Dunlop Gemmill?/b? We regret to announce the death of Mrs Dunlop Gemmill, wife of Lt-Col James Dunlop Gemmill of Almonte, which took place at her residence at Rome,, Italy, 25 via Emilia, on Wednesday, the 18th of March, at seven o'clock in the morning of acute peritonitis. The news of the death was quite unexpected and came as a great shock to all who knew her in Canada and elsewhere, as she was only ill for eleven days, and even her family, who were with her till the end, did not anticipate a fatal termination to her illness, nor realize the sad truth till about twelve hours before she died. Besides her husband the deceased leaves two daughters, Winifred and Edith, to mourn her loss, and four sisters, all resident in Montreal, viz., Miss Louie Knight, Mr T. Smeaton, Mrs T. Cooper and Mrs Stuart, also two brothers, James M. Knight of Leadville, Col., and Harry Knight of Boulder, Col. Mrs Dunlop Gemmill before her marriage was Miss Katherine Knight, third daughter of the late George Knight, Esq., of Glasgow, Scotland sometime manager of the Ayrshire railway and latterly of the Clyde Trust, and was married in 1877 at Montreal, by Rev Gavin Lang to Lt- Colonel James Dunlop Gemmill of this town. The funeral took place on the 20th of March to the Protestant cemetery of the Testaccio at Rome,....... | Knight, Katherine Murdock (I12636)
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| 1328 | 1908, Friday January 17, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? Mr Walter Black On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated 1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page Mr Black's Funeral The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones. | Black, Walter (I145)
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| 1329 | 1908, Friday January 31, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Jean E. Wood?/b? After an illness extending over a period of four months death came as a happy release to Jean Erskine Wood of Cedar Hill of Friday last. Deceased was the youngest sister of Mr Wm Y. Wood of Cedar Hill and had lived with her nephew, Mr Water J. Wood. Mrs James Barker, Ramsay, Mrs Samuel Taylor, Ottawa, and Mrs Edwards, Ottawa, and Miss Janet at home, are sisters of deceased. Another sister, Margaret (Mrs Buchanan) died about five years ago. Deceased was 63 years of age and was much respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place on Sunday last and was largely attended. The late Walter Wood was the father of deceased and Mary Young, sister of the late Robert and Peter Young, was her mother. | Wood, Jean Erskine (I19633)
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| 1330 | 1908, Friday July 3, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DEATHS At Wetaskiwin, Alta., June 24th, William Anderson, aged 54 years and 11 months 1908, Friday July 3, The Almonte Gazette front page Obit. ? Mr Wm Anderson It was with sincere regret that the many friends in Almonte and vicinity learned of the early death of Mr Wm Anderson, on the 24th, at Wetaskewin, Alberta, from paralysis, he was so well and favourably known all through the valley owing to his long connection with the C.P.R. Deceased was born in 1853 at Bennie's Corners, his father being the late Wm Anderson, who will be remembered only by the older settlers, as he passed away some 27 years ago. His mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Peters, died about ten years ago. The family consisted of two brothers, John and Alexander, both dead, and two sisters living, Mrs Alex Gourlay (nee Mary) at Lavoy and Mrs Sam Reid (nee Maggie) at Methven, Man. Mr Anderson remained of the farm until 1885 when he entered the employ of the C.P.R., remaining with that company until about a year ago when he was obliged to retire through bad health and went west. His long service with the C.P.R. gave him a wide circle of friends all through this section, who admired him for his unfailing courtesy. He leaves his wife (nee Margaret Austen) and three sons, William G. and John P. at Wetaskewin, and Chas. Alex. in Ottawa. The funeral Wednesday was the final tribute of sympathizing friends who were present in large numbers. The following tribute, from one who knew him well, gives a word portrait of the man: "Willie Anderson, as he was familiarly called by Ramsay people, was a son of the late Wm. Anderson of Bennie's Corners. Early in his life he took up railroading, and for many years was conductor on the Ottawa- Pembroke local. Among railway men he was much liked for his cheery disposition, his level-headed common sense, and his remarkable gifts as a conversationalist and litterateur. Few men, even among the college-bred, have such intimate acquaintance with the best English prose and poetry as he possessed; while his knowledge of Macaulay's history and essays could not well have been more profound and loving critical. Like every other lover of what is deep in thought or beautiful in expression, he loved his Bible; and he proved by an upright life that his regard for it was not merely intellectual. | Anderson, William (I17929)
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| 1331 | 1908, Friday July 3, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 On Thursday of last week, Mrs Charles Dunlop fell and received such a shock as to necessitate medical attention as the home of her daughter, Mrs Thomas Tosh. It was thought that she had received a slight stroke of paralysis, which caused the fall.....One of Pakenham township's oldest members passed away this week when Mrs Chas. Dunlop (nee Anne Houston) passed to the great unknown at the ripe age of 82 years. Deceased lived most of her life in Pakenham township, but a short time ago went to Renfrew to be with her daughter, Mrs Wm. Francis. Her death occurring while visiting another daughter, Mrs Thos. Tosh, of Pakenham. Besides Mr Dunlop, himself, 83 years of age, there are four daughters and three sons living - Mrs Reynolds of Regina, Mrs Wm Francis of Renfrew, Mrs Thos. Tosh of Pakenham, Mrs Chas. Comba, Almonte; Chas in Manitoba, George in New Ontario and John on the homestead. There are two daughters dead. Deceased, through her long, peaceful life, made many friends with whom her memory will remain long after the outward form has passed from view. | Houston, Anne (I18674)
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| 1332 | 1908, Friday July 31, The Almonte Gazette front page Ellen Nicholson Miss Ellen Nicholson, one of Ramsay's oldest residents passed away at her home in New England on Friday last, at the advanced age of 73 years, after a rather lengthy illness. Deceased moved to Almonte from the farm in Ramsay a year or so ago. She was a daughter of the late Edward Nicholson. There are five brothers and two sister surviving: William, Ramsay; Joseph and Edward, Almonte; George and Jas., Mrs Crusoe of the Soo, and Mrs G. Russell, Almonte. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended | Nicholson, Ellen (I27537)
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| 1333 | 1908, Friday May 29, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs John Stewart By the death of Margaret Morrison, wife of Mr John Stewart of Ramsay, there has been removed one of that township's most estimable residents. Mrs Stewart passes away on Wednesday of this week, after having been ill for some time, her sickness taking the form of a general breakdown of the system. She was born in Pakenham township, being a daughter of the late Charles Morrison, and had been married for 47 years. With the husband there survive a family of five sons and three daughters, namely, Robert, at home; William, at Kinburn; Charles and George, at Viscount, Sask.; Archie E. at the Canadian Soo; Mrs Geo Murphy, at Kinburn; Mrs John Arthur, at Blakeney; Miss Katie, at home. Surviving sisters are Mrs Colin McLeod of Medora, Man.; Mrs Jas Workman, Thorne township, Que.; Mrs Wm Sadler, Huntley; Mrs Wm Wells, Fife Lake, Mich.; Miss Susan Morrison, Pakenham township. A brother left is Mr James Morrison of Pakenham township. The funeral took place from the family home on the 10th line on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. to the 8th line cemetery. Archie E., who was with his mother for some time during her illness, hold a position in the office of the Clergue Syndicate at the Soo, and from members of the staff he received a telegram of condolence, also a wreath to place upon the coffin. The late Mrs Stewart, who in religion was a Presbyterian, was in her 71st year when called hence. | Morrison, Margaret (I24882)
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| 1334 | 1908, Friday November 20 The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Obit. ? Mr Geo Wilson?/b? It was with surprise and regret that news of the death of Mr Geo Wilson at Indian Head, Sask, was heard in town on Thursday last, Mr Wilson went west a couple of years ago, and had enjoyed good health when he was taken ill with pneumonia. Paralysis followed and he passed away on Thursday, November 12th. Mr Wilson was born in 1835 on the 12th concession of Lanark township, a son of the late Thos Wilson. When he had grown to young manhood he served an apprenticeship with Mr Thos Leckie, general merchant, at Leckie's Corners. Afterwards he embarked in business on his own account in the old building that now stands at the foot of Mill street. later he disposed of his interest therein and entered into partnership with Mr Robt Brown of Pakenham and they opened up in Arnprior under the name of Brown & Wilson. Some years later Mr Brown retired from the Arnprior branch and Mr Wilson formed a partnership with Mr Jas Hartney and as Wilson & Hartney they carried on business in the building known as the Arcade. In the early eighties Mr Wilson went to Winnipeg, where he carried on business as a retail dry goods merchant for about three years. He then returned to Almonte, where he again entered upon business which he conducted until about 1900 when he retired from active business, and enjoyed a respite from a busy life until he went west about two years ago. On February 28, 1871, he was married to Mary Cecilia Patterson, daughter of the late John Patterson, J.P., who was an old and respected resident of Almonte. To them five children were born, of whom two sons and two daughters survive. These are Mrs A.C. Wylie of Almonte, and Miss Dorothea Wilson and Mr Harry Wilson, barrister, of Indian Head, Sask, and Mr Jack Wilson, of the staff of the Union Bank of Canada at Edmonton, Alta. The remains of the late Mr Wilson were brought to Almonte, accompanied by Mrs Wilson and Mr Harry Wilson, and the funeral took place from the home of Mr A.C. Wylie on Tuesday to the eighth line cemetery, and was a tribute of respect to one who had been a prominent figure in business circles and a citizen who enjoyed the esteem of his fellows. The pallbearers were Messrs A. Scott, D.G. Hamilton, W. Thoburn, M.P., Chas Simpson, Jas Snedden, and Jas McLeod. | Wilson, George (I41512)
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| 1335 | 1908, Friday November 27, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?The Late Mrs Lesway?/b? In addition to the facts given regarding the late Mrs Jas Lesway, who died on the 14th inst., at her home on the tenth line of Ramsay and whose remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery, the following have been given the Gazette. The late Mrs Lesway was Mary Fulton, a daughter of the late John Fulton of Cedar Hill, and had spent her whole life in this district. She was married to Mr Jas Lesway about eighteen years ago, and to them four girls, who are still living, were born, and an infant boy who died shortly before his mother passed away. Six sisters ? Mrs John Crawford of Almonte, Mrs C. Smithson of Cobden, Mrs Camelon of Torbolton, Mrs Albert Lesway of Prescott and Miss Emma at home; and five brothers ? Robt and Thos at Cedar Hill, Alex and William at Fort William, and John on the homestead survive. Mrs Lesway had been ill only about a week, Bright's disease being the immediate cause of her death. The funeral on the following Tuesday was largely attended, and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones. | Fulton, Mary Elizabeth (I1217)
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| 1336 | 1908, Friday November 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs S. Taylor?/b? Thursday morning word came to friends in Blakeney that Mrs Samuel Taylor of Ottawa, sister of the late Wm Y. Wood, of Cedar Hill, had died suddenly. This was all the more surprising as a letter received from her the evening before reported her as in usual health. Mrs Taylor was one of a family of seven, four of whom have died within the last ten months ? Jean, last January; Ann (Mrs Edwards) in August; a brother, William Y. Wood of Cedar Hill, in September, and now Mary (Mrs Taylor). The body is being brought to Almonte and the funeral will leave the C.P.R. station upon the arrival of the morning local from Ottawa on Friday for the eighth line cemetery, where interment takes place. | Wood, Mary (I19632)
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| 1337 | 1908, Friday October 2, The Almonte Gazette front page That peer of all tragedians ? Death ? last week made Pakenham township the stage of his fell activities. Two men living within a short distance one another, both possessed of these peculiar qualities which make life valuable and death regrettable, were called beyond the mists to the heaven we call Rest. On Saturday William Y. Wood, of the 9th line, who had been suffering from a spinal trouble, was relieved from suffering, having lived on this earth 58 years. He was a man known not so widely as well, famed more for his manhood than ambitious desire. He was a son of the late Walter Wood and had been twice married. His first wife, Miss Lizzie Smith of Blakeney, predeceased him some twenty-five years, leaving two sons, Walter and John. To his second wife, Miss Bella Moore, were born five children ? Misses Minnie and Maggie, at home, Allan, Willie, and one child which died in infancy. Mr Wood's death is the third that has taken place in his father's family within eight months. One sister, Jean, died in Janaury, and another, Ann, in August, and now Mr Wood. Three sisters survive, Mrs Jas Barker, Ramsay; Mrs S. Taylor, Ottawa, and Miss Janet at home. Pakenham township has lost a good citizen. | Wood, William Young (I19637)
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| 1338 | 1908, Friday September 25, The Almonte Gazette front page J.A. Teskey A man whose life story is inseparably entwined with the history of Ramsay passed to his eternal reward early Tuesday morning when Mr J. A. Teskey answered the call of his Creator. Mr Teskey had been in rather poor health for some years but was not taken seriously ill until some three weeks ago. John Adam Teskey was born at Appleton in 1837 a son of the late Robert Teskey, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay. Upon his father's death he succeeded to his business interests and for many years was identified with the woolen and agricultural interests of Appleton. In this work his brother Rufus was associated with him. Some years ago he sold out his woolen business to Mr Caldwell and about one year ago, having disposed of his farm to Mr Spiers, moved to Almonte where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife (formerly Miss Giles of Brockville) one son, Albert E., in Winnipeg, and one daughter, Mrs W. West, Almonte. Two brothers ? Rufus of Toronto, and R.A. of Alberta ? and three sisters ? Mrs Bredin of Winnipeg, Mrs (Dr) Giles and Mrs Deacon of Brockville. In politics Mr Teskey was a consistent supporter of the Conservative party, and was a strength to his party in many campaigns. In religion he was a Methodist, and was a staunch supporter of temperance and moral reform. Deceases carried to the tomb the accumulated respect of many years of public and private citizenship. | Teskey, John Adam (I8609)
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| 1339 | 1908, Monday August 24, The Ottawa Citizen page 4 The death took place Friday afternoon of Mrs Edwards, relict of the late William Edwards, aged 64 years, who had been almost a lifelong resident of the city. She had been ailing for some time with a complication of ills and during the last fourteen weeks had been able to be down stairs only twice so that the end was not unexpected The late Mrs. Edwards was a daughter of Walter Wood and was born Pakenham though she came to Ottawa as a girl. Her husband predeceased her thirteen years ago and she is survived by two sons, W.P. and J.M. Edwards. who lived with her at Queen street and who are engaged in the cartage business. A sister Mrs S.J. Taylor, and two nieces, Mrs A. Buchanan and Mrs. P.R. Hamblin, also resided with her. Mrs. James Barker of Ramsay and Miss J. Wood, of Pakenham, are sisters and Mr. W.Y. Wood, of Pakenham is a brother. Mrs Edwards was a member of Bank street Presbyterian church and during her long residence in the city had made a wide circle of friends. By all, she was held in the highest esteem and her death has aroused genuine sympathy. The funeral will take place this morning at 7.30 o'clock from ther family residence to the Union station and thence to Almonte where the body will be interred in the Eighth line cemetery beside the grave of her husband. 1908, Friday August 28, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs Edwards?/b? Many friends from town and country assembled at the C.P.R. depot Monday morning to pay their last respects to the body of Mrs William Edwards (nee Anna Wood) of Ottawa, whose death occurred on Friday last after a long illness from a complication of diseases. The deceased lady was born in Pakenham township 64 years ago and was daughter of the late Walter Wood. When quite a young girl she moved to Ottawa and there married Mr Edwards, who predeceased her some thirteen years ago. Two sons ? Messrs W. B. and J.M. Edwards of Ottawa survive and also a sister. Mrs S.J. Taylor, and two nieces. Mrs A. Buchanan and Mrs P.R. Hamblin, who resided with her. Mr J.Y. Wood of Pakenham is a brother and Mrs James Barker of Ramsay and Miss J. Wood of Pakenham are sisters. Deceased was well known to many in this vicinity and her death will be regretted. | Wood, Ann (I19639)
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| 1340 | 1909, Friday April 16, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?The late Andrew Stevenson?/b? A year ago last fall Mr Andrew Stevenson, whose whole life had been ceaseless activity, fell on the ice and striking his side on a stone received injuries, which held him prisoner for many months and which finally developed into cancer of the liver, causing his death on Thursday last, in his 67th year. Deceased was a son of the late Alexander Stevenson, half brother of the late Daniel Galbraith and his day one of the prominent figures in Ramsay and Lanark. For twenty-five years he was a justice of the peace and many are the interesting stories of the justice and wisdom which he brought to bear on the quarrels of the pioneer days. Besides Andrew, there were two other sons - Mr Norman Stevenson, Almonte, and Daniel, who died in Toronto in 1869. Mrs Rintoul of Western Canada and Mrs John Dunlop of the 2nd line, are sisters. The late Mr Stevenson lives nearly all his life of the old homestead on the 2nd line of Ramsay, and there in 1869 he was married to Sarah Taylor, a neighbour of the same concession, who survives him. Their union was blessed with a family of nine - Mrs J Sutherland, Almonte; Mrs I. Deachman, on the homestead; Mrs C. James, Almonte; Miss Effie, teacher, Clayton; Mrs Ernest Robertson, deceased; Miss Sadie, at home; Daniel at Kingsley, Man.; Jack at Lanigan, Sask.; and Wm. at home. About eight years ago Mr Stevenson left his farm and purchasing the property on the corner of the 9th line and Almonte street from Gillies Bros., has since made his home there. Mr Stevenson was widely known all over the riding of North Lanark and wherever he was known, had won friends by his sterling worth and modest honesty. His funeral on Saturday was the parting tribute from the friends of many years. | Stevenson, Andrew (I41598)
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| 1341 | 1909, Friday April 23, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs J.A. Teskey Death came with startling suddenness to Mrs J.A. Teskey on Tuesday evening. She had been ailing for a week of so from bronchial affection, but was thought to be better and she was looking forward to a night of quiet repose, when she suddenly expired in the arms of her daughter, Mrs West, who was making her comfortable for the night. Mrs Teskey was born at Athens (then Farmersville) and was 76 years of age. She was the youngest daughter of the late Wm Giles, who came from Ireland in 1811, and settled at Utica, N.Y. In the following year he became dissatisfied with conditions in the U.S. and in 1813 he removed to Canada, coming to Brockville and afterwards settling at Farmersville, where he purchased a farm. Here it was that Mrs Teskey was born. Deceased was married to Mr J.A. Teskey on Sept 22nd, 1862, and with him went to Appleton where they lived until a couple of years ago, when they came to Almonte. Five children were born to them, but only two ? Albert E., of Winnipeg, and Mrs W. West (Ethel) of Almonte ? survive. One sister, Mrs Geo Glassford of Kingston, who is in her 87th year, also survives. Her youngest brother, Dr. Giles, of Athens, died six years ago in March. Mrs Teskey was a women of quiet and retiring disposition, whose home was her absorbing care, and here it was that the loving traits of her character were to be seen. She was for years a member of the Methodist church, and in her quiet life were borne the fruits that her consistent walk demanded. The funeral will take place on Friday at 3 o'clock to the eighth line cemetery. | Giles, Sarah (I8617)
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| 1342 | 1909, Friday August 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?DEATHS?/b? In Carleton Place, Aug 6th, Henrietta Price, widow of late Henry Young of Ramsay, aged 63 years. 1909, Friday August 13, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b?Carleton Place News?/b? After a somewhat prolonged illness, Mrs. Young, widow of the late Henry Young of Ramsay, passed away on Saturday morning at her home on the town line. Mrs. Young was born in Wicklow, Ireland, 63 years ago, being Henrietta, eldest daughter of the late James Price of Ramsay. She came to Canada with her parents when a child of eight years. In December 1865, she married the late Henry S. Young and went to reside on the farm now owned by his son, Mr. C.W. Young. There were five children, two of whom survive, Mrs. F. Klemm and Miss Harriett Louise Young, Mrs. McInytre, who died three weeks ago was a sister, and this is the second death in the family in that short space of time. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended. the pallbearers being four brothers, Samuel, John B., William and Robert, and two brother-in-law, Wm Doherty of Beckwith and R.T. Armstrong of Kingston. | Price, Henrietta (I43168)
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| 1343 | 1909, Friday July 23, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b? Carleton Place News?/b? Much sympathy is felt for Mr Arthur L. McIntyre in the loss he has sustained by the death of his wife, which took place Tuesday, July 13th, in the General Hospital, Montreal, where she had gone a few days before for treatment for throat trouble. Mrs McIntyre, whose maiden name was Mary Jane Price, was the third daughter of the late James Price of Ramsay. She was married to Mr McIntyre twenty-one years ago, and five children blessed their union, of whom three died in infancy. Two girls survive, Frances and Lillie, with their father. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon to the 8th line cemetery, Ramsay, and was largely attended, some 80 odd carriages being in the procession. The service was conducted by Rev J.J. Monds, of whose church deceased was a member. The pall-bearers were Messrs John McArton, Wm Porterfiled, W. Paul, Jos Chapman, Jos Smith and W. J. Paul, all of whom are neighbours. The bereaved husband and family have the sincere sympathy of the whole community in their sad loss. Messrs John and William Price, on the homestead, Samuel and Robert in town, and Thomas of Easton's Corners are brothers; Mrs H. Young, town, Mrs R.G. Armstrong of Kingston, and Mrs Wm Dohaerty of Beckwith are sisters of deceased. | Price, Mary Jane (I11304)
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| 1344 | 1909, Friday July 23, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Blakeney News Death sad as it is at all times is rendered doubly sad when it cut down a loved one in the prime of life as in the case of Mrs R. Giles, jr., who passed away peacefully to her eternal reward last Sunday morning. She had been ailing but a short time and though seriously ill was thought to be on the way to recovery when suddenly the vital spark fled. Deceased, who was in her 38th years, was the eldest daughter of Mr Stephen McArthur of Ramsay. About six years ago she was married to Mr Giles and has since resided in Blakeney, where by her quiet, unassuming and very kindly ways she won her way to the hearts of all who knew her. Mr Giles has the heartfelt sympathy of the community in his deepest of all sorrow. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday at 2.30 to the 8th line cemetery, Rev D.M. MacLoed of Blakeney conducting the services | McArthur, Mary (I6427)
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| 1345 | 1909, Friday July 30, The Almonte Gazette front page Mr John Glover One of the pioneers of Blakeney (then Rosebank) and one of the oldest settlers of Ramsay township, passed to his eternal rest early Wednesday morning, when Mr John Glover answered the inevitable call in his 83rd year. Mr Glover had enjoyed good health until a few months ago but had since that time gradually weaken from the accumulated strain of many years. Deceased was born in Keith, Scotland, and married there. In 1854 he came to Canada and settled at Rosebank, on the property where the Rosebank House now stands. After living there for some years he moved to Bennie's Corners and finally to Almonte about 1870. Since becoming a citizen of the town Mr Glover had made many friends in his quiet way as was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral this (Thursday) afternoon. Interment was made from the home of Mr Wm Glover with whom he has resided for the past few years. His wife died seven years ago and three of the children, John, Miss Maggie and Mrs Patterson of Philadelphia, also passed away some years ago. The surviving members of the family are: William in Almonte; Adam in Toronto; Mrs Wm Pattie, Carleton Place; Mrs Sinclair, Calgary; Mrs A. Young and Mrs D. Williams, Almonte. Mr Glover had never taken any active interest in public affairs, but his long life had equipped him with a vast sum of experience which would have ably fitted him for office to trust had he so desired. His life will be long remembered by those with whom he had grown in years. | Glover, John (I31521)
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| 1346 | 1909, Friday July 9, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 ?b?Robert Cameron Passes Away?/b? Almonte Loses a Worthy Citizen, Who Enjoyed the Respect and Esteem of His Fellows in a Marked Degree Almonte has not, perhaps, in her whole history sustained the loss of a citizen whose life meant more to the town in a quiet way than did that of Mr Robert Cameron, who answered the inevitable call on Sunday morning, the 4th inst. Mr Cameron returned about three weeks ago from Magog, Que, where he had a contract for the erection of a post office, and had just completed the work. A few days after reaching home he was taken ill of heart trouble, to which he succumbed, notwithstanding the attendance of a specialist from Montreal and the best medical skill of the town. The deceased was born in Beckwith township seventy-two years ago, and in young manhood he went to Perth to learn carpenter work with the late Duncan Kippen. He afterwards came to Almonte, and here his home has been ever since. He prospered in his chosen calling, and earned a reputation which won for him important contracts in different parts of the province, and there stands today in many Ontario towns monuments to his skill and industry as a successful builder. Among these are St Paul's church, St Luke's hospital, and a number of other building in Ottawa. In Belleville he erected the Baptist church and remodelled the residence of Hon C.F. Fraser's; at Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Picton, Fort William, St Mary's, Hawkesbury and Magog he built post offices and customs houses, and in other towns smaller contacts passed through his hands. But while he will be remembered for these substantial visible tokens a more lasting memory will remains to those who enjoy the privilege of communion sufficiently intimate to enable them to sound the depths of his genial disposition and the wealth of his intelligence and erudition. After establishing a home in Almonte Mr Cameron was married to Janet Scott, who lived only a few years. Some time later in 1872, he was married to Jessie Anderson, daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and to them five daughters were born, one of whom, Sarah, died in 1895. Those living are: Mrs R. Chisholm (Jessie) and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of the post office department, Ottawa, and Isabel at home. Mrs Cameron and one brother of deceased, Mr John Cameron, of Beckwith, are also still living. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended by those of all classes who had assembled to do honour to the memory of one of whom a fellow-citizen truly said ? " I always felt that when Mr Cameron was in town it was the better ? richer intellectually and stronger morally by his presence in it." The pallbearers were Dr D.P. Lynch, Mr T.B. Caldwell of Lanark, Dr J.T. Kirkland and Messrs P.C. Dowdall, Adam Scott and J. McLeod. Among those present from outside the town were Mr John Cameron, Beckwith; Mr R. Chisholm -331- of Amherst, N.S.; Messrs W. Anderson, R. Fotheringham and H. Forgie, Ottawa; M.M. Anderson, Cache Bay; Arch Cameron, Beachburg, and Thos Cameron, St Paul, Minn. The late Mr Cameron was for years one of the most enthusiastic supporters, and, before his business called him so much from home one of the most useful directors of the Public Library. In politics he was a Liberal, not a slave to partyism, but from conviction a supporter of those principles he in his mature judgement believed were for the best interest of the country. He was a member of the Baptist church, and one of the most liberal supporters of the activities of that body. He possessed in a marked degree the confidence, respect and esteem not only of the citizens of the town he claimed as home but wherever he became known, and there are many today who sincerely regret the passing away of life so full of usefulness an genuine worth as was that of Mr Cameron. | Cameron, Robert (I41808)
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| 1347 | 1909, Friday June 11, The Almonte Gazette front page Obit ? Mrs Wm. Snedden Bowing beneath the weight of years and physical infirmities that follow in their train, Mrs Wm Snedden, a native of Pakenham township and one of her oldest residents, on Friday last, June 4th, passed to the land that lies beyond the horizon that bounds our narrow vision on this side of the grave. Deceased whose maiden name was Eliza Ann Dickson, was a daughter of the late Samuel Dickson, and was born at Cedar Hill in the year 1832, and was therefore 77 years of age. In the year 1850 she was married to Mr Wm Snedden, and to them were born four daughters and six sons. The daughters, Catherine (Mrs Whyte), Mary, Martena and Tillie, are dead, and of the sons Samuel J., is also dead. Those living are Alex D., on the homestead; William at Lumsden, Sask.; Robt A., Pakenham; David, in British Columbia, and Dr. Sylvester M., at present in British Columbia. Four brothers of the deceased ? Messrs Samuel and Stephen at Lumsden, Sask., Sylvester at Winnipeg, and H.H. at Pakenham ? and two sisters Mrs John Riddell in Michigan, and Mrs Jas Mansfield at Merivale ? also survive. Mr Snedden died three years ago on the 12th of June and was 77 years of age; Mrs Snedden died on the 4th of June and was also 77 years of age. The funeral on Monday was one of the largest seen in Pakenham township for a long time, many being present from outside points. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Mr Macleod of Blakeney Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member for many years, and interment was made in the eighth line cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs David Snedden, James Snedden, H.H. Dickson, Jas McDougall, Robt Philip and Jas Barker. | Dickson, Eliza Ann (I166)
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| 1348 | 1909, Friday June 18, The Almonte Gazette, front page Obit. ? Robert Young In the passing away of Mr Robert Young of "Otter Glen," Ramsay, the community has sustained a distinct loss. Mr Young had been in declining health from paralytic trouble for about a year, the last few months of which he was confined to the house and finally to bed, but though it all there was neither murmur nor complaining. The end came on Saturday not unexpectedly, but with the shock and sorrow which accompany such occurrences. The late Mr Young was a son of Mr Stephen Young and the second in a family of eleven ? Stephen, S., Robert, James, Andrew, Annie (Mrs Ford), Janet (Mrs McLean), Christena, Maggie, Mary, Lizzie and Kate ? all of whom have passed away except Misses Lizzie and Kate, who have their home at "Otter Glen." The deceased was married just seventeen years ago to Miss Annie McKay of Montreal, who is still living. He followed farming, except for a few years when he conducted a woolen mill which had been erected on a stream passing through the property. He was a member of the Blakeney Presbyterian church, and an elder for a number of years. He was possessed of a great love for music and one of the pleasures of his life was his work as leader of the church choir ? work to which he lent himself with that earnestness and zeal which characterized his discharge of every responsibility which rested upon him. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was attended by a very large number of those who desired to show this tribute of respect to his memory, among them being several members of the A.O.U.W., which order the deceased was identified. The service was conducted by Rev Mr Macleod of Blakeney, who spoke in terms of warmest appreciation of the late Mr Young. The pallbearers were Messrs Jas McDougall, Alex D. Snedden, J. Merilees, R. Philip, J. Arthur, and W. Thoburn, M.P. The late Mr Young was a man of kindly geniality, of sterling worth and with a large heartedness such as does not characterize very many men. | Young, Robert (I20227)
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| 1349 | 1910 census; see notes for father, George Kidd +++ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6P63-XQD?mode=g&i=11&cc=1325221 [accessed 170408] 1900 census, Springer & Moore Twp., Ransome Co., ND d.o.b. listed +++ | Kidd, Esther Ellen (I5169)
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| 1350 | 1910 census; see notes for father, George Kidd +++ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6P63-XQD?mode=g&i=11&cc=1325221 [accessed 170408] 1900 census, Springer & Moore Twp., Ransome Co., ND d.o.b. listed +++ | Kidd, Lenna Keyes (I5170)
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