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4551	Active in community - Town Council, Hydro Commission, Planning Board, Industrial Commission, Mississippi Conservation Authority, Day Care, Library, Chamber of Commerce, Church - Recipient of Senior Citizen of the Year Award in 1995	Duncan, Albert Finlayson "Ab" (I3257)
4552	Adam Lawson was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (Buried Elmwood Perth) Children of Adam Lawson and Fanny Ann Maria Morrison 1. Frances (Fanny)Ann Lawson 2. William Lawson 3. Mathew Lawson, buried Carleton Place.	Lawson, Adam (I7802)
4553	Adam William Craig was the husband of Mary Ann Arnott, they were married on 13 Sep 1893. 1935, Thursday July 11 The Almonte Gazette front page Adam W. Craig Passes Suddenly Many pay Tribute To Respected Citizen of Almonte District A respected citizen of Almonte passed away, Tuesday in the person of Adam William Craig. He was only 63 years of age and while he had been subject to periodical trouble with his heart in the last few years his final illness was sudden and of such brief duration that word of his death came as a great shock to all who knew him. Mr Craig was born at Rosetta and was the only child of the late Adam Craig and Margaret McGonigal. He was brought up on the Lanark Township farm and occupied it until some 19 years ago when he purchased a farm in Ramsay Township from John Neilson and the Misses Neilson. This farm is now occupied by a son Ross. Mr and Mrs Craig having moved into Almonte nine years ago and purchased the present family home, corner of Elgin and Country streets, from the late Mrs John Cumming. For some years the late Mr Craig had acted as clerk of the session of Bethany Church and as secretary of the Ramsay Farmers' Club. He was a quiet man who made a point of attending to his own affairs, a good farmer who knew the meaning of hard, conscientious work and a fine neighbour. He will be greatly missed by many friends and former neighbours in Lanark, Ramsay, Almonte and other parts of the district. Mr Craig is survived by his wife, formerly Mary Ann Arnott, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Arnott of Lanark Township and by a son and daughter, namely, A.R. Craig of Ramsay and Mrs J.B. Neilson (Elsie) of Ramsay. There are also six grandchildren, three in each of the families	Craig, Adam William (I19427)
4554	Adam, son of Thomas Acres and Frances (nee Holland) Acres. Adam Acres and Mary Didsbury married December 17, 1857. Came to Dominion City, Mb. in 1879. Book-Arnaud Through The Years. Adam and Mary had eight children. The funeral of the late Adam Acres took place to Dominion City Cemetery on Thursday, the 21st. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of the district, having settled there twenty-two years ago. He leaves a family of six to mourn his death. Two daughters, Mrs. Geo Hempton, Dominion City, and Mrs. Robt. Barber, Winnipeg, and four sons, all the latter residing on farms near Dominion City. Published in the Winnipeg Free Press Feb. 25, 1901, Page 8.	Acres, Adam Holland (I28282)
4555	Add'l info provided by: Ruth Hilton ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nebraska Death Certificate No. 6229 County 7. ~~ Contributor: REHM (46985513)	Seeman, Herman Agustus (I30372)
4556	Added by Seeker Mel Robert A Leith BIRTH?tab?10 Dec 1944 Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA DEATH?tab?10 Jan 2001 (aged 56) Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA BURIAL?tab? Milton Lawns Memorial Park Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA MEMORIAL ID?tab?51633107 ? View Source MEMORIAL PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 1 He was the son of Vernon and Julia (Griffith) Leith and was a 1963 graduate of Janesville High School. Robert married Joan Fritz on September 12, 1964, in Wausau, WI, and had been employed by General Motors in materials for 35 years before retiring in 1998. He was a member of Bethel Baptst Church, UAW Local 95, the Loyal Order of Moose and he always enjoyed fishing and hunting.	Leith, Robert A. (I18577)
4557	added to this family due to age and middle name == 1891 census, age 58	Cram, John Toshack (I189)
4558	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I479)
4559	Adopted daughter birth in 1850, Scotland, Birth surname Hart.	Teskey, Christina Alberta (I8602)
4560	Adron Lake Lyons was the son of Josephine Minerva Rowe & John A. Lyons. He married Hazel Violet Lloyd Oct. 28, 1914 in Colfax, Whitman county, Washington. They had 3 children.	Lyons, Adron Lake (I40074)
4561	affadavit of Richard Edwards, FEb. 10, 1886	Family: William John Salter, Jr. / Martha Edwards (F1556)
4562	affidavit of Richard Edwards	Edwards, Richard (I3794)
4563	Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886. B.B. Bradley @ Rootsweb	Edwards, Thomas (I3943)
4564	Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.	Edwards, Richard (I3794)
4565	Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.	Edwards, Martha (I4463)
4566	Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.	Family: Thomas Edwards / Sarah Kinch (F1342)
4567	Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.	Family: George "Ireland" Kidd / Sarah Edwards (F1343)
4568	After a few months' illness, Edward John Rose passed away at the almonte General Hospital on June 16th. He was born in Ramsay Twp, on the farm now owned by Mr K B Ralph, on November 3rd, 1894. When a young boy his parents moved to Pakenham Township, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the older son of Nathaniel Rose and Frances Core. A brother, Frank, predeceased him seventeen years ago. He was married on Oct, 1923 to Edna Myrtle Paul, who survives along with two neices, Barbara (Mrs Keith Armstrong), Kingston and Margaret (Mrs Campbell)Perth. Mr Rose was one of theprime movers in getting the North Lanark Co-op established in Almonte. He served as manager of the Co-op for several years and in all was employed there for a total of sixteen years. Prior to that he farmed on Highway 29 near Pakenham where he and Mrs Rose continued to live in their farm home. Mr Rose was widely known throughlout the community and was highly regarded by one and all. He was a member of the Almonte United Church, the service being conducted on June 18th by his pastor, Rev H F Skoutajan at the Kerry Funeral Home. the pallbearers were two nephews, Robert Naismith, Kenneth Campbell and four neighbours Lloyd Dickson, Wilfred Linsday, James Conneryand Gordon Donaldson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.	Rose, Edward John (I8516)
4569	After a full life, well lived, Katherine (Kay) D. Widness 92, of Sun City Center, FL, died peacefully on December 26, 2010. The first child of Floyd P. and Ruth M. Davis, Kay was born in 1918 and grew up in Wilmington, Vermont, where her family operated a farm, restaurant, and grocery store. She was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from the University of Vermont in 1940 with a degree in home economics. She went on to receive a Masters Degree in human nutrition from Iowa State University. Professionally she performed nutrition research for the federal government and, after raising her two children, taught home economics and nutrition at the secondary school and junior college levels. On Jan. 1, 1943, she married John E. Widness, and their loving and happy marriage lasted 58 years until John's death in 2001. Throughout her life, Kay was an active community participant and leader. Outgoing, caring, and eager to help others, she volunteered in numerous civic and church organizations. She was a loving, loyal, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by a son, John (Jack) and his wife, Michaelanne, of Iowa City, IA; a daughter, Karen Birch and her husband, Tom, of Prescott, AZ; four grandchildren, Jamie DeBella, Benjamin, Jane and Laura Widness; a brother, Donald Davis, of Edmonds, WA; a sister-in-law, Marianne Davis, of Ipswich, MA; a cousin, Gladys King, of Pittsfield, MA: and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her brothers Robert, Paul, Norman and Phillip; and her parents. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to CARE, The Salvation Army, and United Community Church in Sun City. Above from: Iowa City Press-Citizen.com, Jan. 7, 2011 A memorial service for Katherine Widness will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Wilmington Congregational Church. Inurnment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. COVEY AND ALLEN FUNERAL HOME in Wilmington has been entrusted with the care Katherine's funeral arrangements. From: Brattleboro Reformer, July 14, 2011	Davis, Katherine Everil "Kay" (I39777)
4570	After a life filled with laughter and love Tim (Leonard) Victor passed away on May 14, 2016 at the age of 68 in Renfrew Ontario with family and friends nearby. Originally from Thunder Bay, Tim moved to Renfrew where he met the love of his life Linda Lee (nee Drynan). Tim made many friends in his adopted community especially Bob Gray and Karl Macdonald and with them he enjoyed cards, golfing, fishing and hunting. He gloated to his brothers that he was the only one of them to have hit a hole-in-one. Tim was the master of the one liner and his smile and easy laugh will be remembered by all who met him. Tim's profession was selling things, from clothing in his early years to electronics including fridges and stoves later on. He loved to sell! Tim has left us but is now with his wife and soulmate Linda Lee who passed away June 23, 2015 and his beloved dog Brandy. Tim will be greatly missed by his sons Lennie and Tyler as well as his mother and father Marjorie and Len Victor, his brothers Tom (Shirley), Rick (Cheryl), and sisters Leslie (Lloyd, deceased), Marjie (Glen), Vikki (Ian) and family friend Gary. Family members who mourn his passing include many cousins, nieces and nephews. Tim is also survived by stepdaughters Connie and Melinda and stepsons Ric and Kevin. Tim leaves behind cherished young people from both his immediate family and his wife Linda's family especially his step grandkids Brandon (Maegan), Kurstin, Tessa, Jonah, Griffin, Jake and Carter. A graveside service was held at noon at the Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, on May 20, 2016, followed by a celebration of his life at the Renfrew RCAF Wing in Renfrew Ontario. Our family would like to thank all those who sent beautiful cards, flowers, food, or visited the home to express words of condolence. A special thanks to Tim's medical caregivers at the Ottawa Heart Institute and to the caregivers at Wesway and St. Elizabeth in Thunder Bay who cared for dad while his family was at Tim's services. Those wishing to make a donation in Tim's memory can do so to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the Renfrew Hospice or a charity of their choice. ~The Victor, Ritchie, Kinsman and Gilliam Families	Lee, Leonard Victor "Tim" (I43531)
4571	After a long history of health issues Dorothy died peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her on February 26, 2016. She was born Dorothy Jean Kidd in Portland, Oregon on January 19, 1943 to David & Irene Kidd. Dorothy spent her childhood in Portland before moving to the valley where she met, fell in love with, and married the love of her life, LeRoy Mackey, who preceded her in death in 1994. She later married Ed Sargent, who also preceded her in death. Dorothy spent most of her life being a housewife and mother, raising 5 children. She was a loving mother and wife and being a mother was her most cherished job. She loved her Chihuahua's Nana & Taco who, in her later years, were her companions. She loved watching old western movies & coloring with her grandkids & great-grandkids. Her favorite place to be was at the beach & she loved to travel! Dorothy is survived by her children: daughters: Sue Mackey-Nichols (Marc), Cris Ryan (Don), Lisa Taylor (Chad); sons: David Mackey (Suzanne) & Donny Mackey (Rachel); 9 grandchildren: Zanda, Justin, Sean, Theoren, Skylar, Tyler, Jenny, Shaenna, and Alee; 7 great-grandchildren: Alissa, Aliyah, Jaxon, Mason, Justice, Jazmine, & Tyler; and numerous surrogate children and grandchildren including the children in her daughters child care. She is survived by a very large extended family including sisters: Donna Pippin (Harold), Darene Apon (Phil), Lyn Leighty (Rick), Patty Kidd (Jesse). Brothers: Bill Kidd and Bob Kidd (Patricia). She is also survived by lots of friends who loved and adored her. Her children want to thank the nurses, CNA's, and Palliative Care Team at Salem Hospital who so carefully took care of our mother. We also want to thank Willamette Valley Hospice for their wonderful support during our very difficult time. Dorothy donated her body to science & a celebration of life will be held at a later date, information will follow at that time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent in honor of Dorothy to Willamette Valley Hospice. Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Mar. 8, 2016.	Kidd, Dorothy Jean (I35689)
4572	After a prolonged and keen suffering from an internal cancer, Mrs Wm Paul sen, of the 7th line of Ramsay, passed away in the opening hours of Saturday last, aged 74 years. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane Simpson, was united in marriage with Mr Paul about forty-five years ago, and during that long period won an honourable reputation as wife, mother, neighbour and friend. She was of a quiet and retiring nature, greatly devoted to her home. She had long been a member of St.?sup? John's congregation, Almonte, and in the closing hours was sustained by an unfaltering trust, regarding Death as but A kind and gentle servant who unlocks With noiseless hand Life's flower-encircled door To show us those we love. The funeral was from the homestead on Sunday afternoon. Interment taking place in the eighth line cemetery. There was a very large turnout of neighbours and friends. Rev Mr Mitchell officiated. The aged husband and four children survive - Mrs John Millions, of Hernfield, Manitoba; Miss Maggie and Aggie, at home, and Mr Wm Paul, jun, Mrs Millions and two of her children arrived from the west the day of her mother's death, but too late to see her in life. The mourning ones have the warm sympathy of their many friends.?/sup?	Simpson, Jane (I8514)
4573	After an illness from typhoid fever extending a little over six weeks, David Barker, son of Mr and Mrs William Barker of htis town, passed away in the rosamond Memorial hospital on sunday last, at the age of fifteen years. Deceased was never endowed with a rugged constitution with the result that he was unable to successfully combat the fever, which ultimately resulted in his death. Besides his parents he is survives by three brothers, James at Viking Saskatchewan, William at Moosomin, Sask; and Robert at Renfrew, and two sisters, Misses Mable and Viola at home. The funeral took place on Tuesay from the residence of his father, Queen St., at 1:30 o'clock to the Eighth Line cemetery, the pallbearers being six of the chums of the deceased.	Barker, David A. (I63)
4574	After her husband died, leaving her with four small children, Catherine made her way as a seamstress and made sure each of her children got as much education as possible. As her children grew and went their separate ways, she lived near each for some period of time, both in the States and in Manitoba. She spent her final two years in a nursing home in Winnipeg and was buried near where her daughter Bella was living at the time, in North Norfolk, Manitoba.	Wilson, Catherine (I19797)
4575	After marriage, farmed Martha's land. Possibly inherited from Grand-uncle Peter -- see Relationship fact with Edward Carroll.	Family: John Shirley / Martha Ann Carroll (F5621)
4576	Age 1 born in Canada, Church of Scot	Lockhart, John Thomas (I2758)
4577	Age 100) Alice passed away on April 21, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was born on February 12, 1911 in Elk, Washington to Samuel & Goldie Mace. Alice spent her childhood and adult life in Elk, Deer Park, Chattaroy and Spokane. She also spent time in Canada. On October 15, 1932 she married James W. Lockhert in Opportunity, Washington. In the 1980's Alice and her husband lived in Lewiston, Idaho helping their son with the family auction business for 10 years. Alice enjoyed painting, sketching, writing poems and gardening. She also cherished visits with her family and friends. She was an avid painter and very artistic, winning various awards during the many years she participated and volunteered in the area fairs. She was also accomplished at working crossword puzzles, often doing them in ink. Alice was a member of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed her church family and participating with their projects. Her family was able to enjoy a wonderful 100th birthday party celebrating her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim on December 13, 1994 and her sister Mildred Nickerson and brother Frank Mace. Alice is survived by her son Robert E.(Paula); grandsons David L (Carrie) and Dale A. (Amy) Lockhert and granddaughter Susan L (Doug) Clark; great-grandchildren Lindsay Skinner, Tyler Clark, Erin Lockhert, Devan Lockhert, Blake Gustafson, Daniel Lockhert, Jennifer Lockhert, Jacqueline Lockhert, Luke Lockhert and Zoe Lockhert and great-great-granddaughter Sydney Skinner. A private family memorial will take place at a later time.	Mace, Alice Leona (I40688)
4578	Age 100. Brothers: Wesley and George Doty. Sisters: Kathleen, Pearl, Roberta and Cynthia (Leona).	Doty, Elmer John (I40527)
4579	age 11	Lockhart, William (I2755)
4580	age 12	Lockhart, Arthur (I2754)
4581	age 3 born in Canada, Church of Scotland	Lockhart, Robert Hugh (I2757)
4582	Age 33	Lang, Isabella (I8179)
4583	age 4 months, son of Donald and Donna Lytle	Lytle, Gordon Anthony (I3026)
4584	Age 43 years. Children and Spouses *************** Clara Jane Meredith, Sep 30, 1878 George Poole Loretta Meredith, 1880 Robert George Tripp, Feb 24, 1880 Elizabeth Lila Meredith, 1881 Harry James Tripp, Mar 14, 1873 Roxina Meredith, 1884 Thomas Kippen Lena Meredith, 1886 Archina Eleanor Meredith, Jul, 1888 Edmund Norris Sadler, Aug, 1879 Margaret Luella Meredith, 1889 ** William Henry Griffith	Meredith, Thomas (I32103)
4585	Age 58 years. Children and Spouses ************** Hiram Edwin McCann, Apr 8, 1898 James Edgar McCann, Jun 9, 1900 Mary Letitia McCann, Jun 3, 1902 John Stuart Fulton Elizabeth June McCann, Nov 21, 1903 Thomas Albert McCann, Nov 7, 1905 Emma Alice McCann, Oct 27, 1907 ** John D Smithson	McCann, James Twible (I17451)
4586	age 62y9m3d, s/o William Lucas, h/o Susan Leech The Lucas family is of Irish and Welsh extraction in which an early record establishing the fact of the birth and death of William Lucas was in Ireland. He reared a large family that included James Lucas who is the father of George Lucas, of Sarnia. James was born in Ireland where he married Miss Susan Leach before the year 1800. James along with his wife and two children, one son and one daughter, started for Canada. The son died on board ship during the voyage and the grieving parents and their remaining child settled in Lanark County, Ontario where they had other children born to them. Their land was cleared, their means accumulated, and there they died. Father of: Andrew Lucas (1814-1814) possibly buried in Ireland. William Lucas (1816?) buried at sea. Henry Lucas (May 12,1830-1830)	Lucas, James (I28675)
4587	Age 71 years. William W. Blanton was born November 30, 1871 in Boone County, Indiana. He was the son of James Matthew Blanton and Mary Ragsdale. He was married to Helen Jane Barker on July 3, 1926 in Blaine, Washington. He was the father of Harold Blanton of Ketchikan, Alaska; Mrs. Martha Cournau of Tacoma; Mrs. Hazel Maier of Sacramento, California and Mrs. Gladys Jergensen of El Centro, California. He was the brother of Mrs. Myrtle Erickson of Fairmont, Minnesota; Mrs. Margaret McCord and Mrs. Pearl Sibley of Oakland, California; Mrs. Mabel Hurley of Seattle and Walter Blanton of Ketchikan. He also had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He died on January 28, 1945 at Fort Steilacoom, Washington. Funeral arrangements were by the Home Undertaking Company. Source: The Seattle Times, Monday, January 29, 1945	Blanton, William W. (I19650)
4588	age 73 wife of Rev James Birth 1871 Burial Newmarket Cemetery Father Thomas Watson (1842-1928) Mother Amelia McIntyre (1846-1912) Spouses 1Rev. James Fitzpatrick	Watson, Edna Francis (I13134)
4589	Age 73 years, 5 months. On July 11, 1889 in Taunton, MA, Charles Elton Ayres was born to John B., a britannia worker born in P.E.I. & Delia T. (Crowley), born in Ireland. (per contributor #47938942)	Ayers, Dr. Charles Elton (I12760)
4590	Age 81 1881 census in Canada includes: Thomas Moore M 34y Ontario Jane Moore F 31y Ontario Washington Moore M 17y Ontario Robert Moore M 9y Ontario James Moore M 7y Ontario Annie Moore F 4y Ontario	Moore, Robert (I28602)
4591	Age 82, wife of James Carse. Belfast News-Letter, 23 Aug 1871.	McCann, Sarah (I6721)
4592	age 85 years, place of death Raleigh, NC, interred June 10, 1982. Mother of George L. Abbott & Edward Albert Abbott.	Hoyns, Adeline Margareth (I23050)
4593	Age 85y, w/o James Lucas The Lucas family is of Irish and Welsh extraction in which an early record establishing the fact of the birth and death of William Lucas was in Ireland. He reared a large family that included James Lucas who is the father of George Lucas, of Sarnia. James was born in Ireland where he married Miss Susan Leach before the year 1800. James along with his wife and two children, one son and one daughter, started for Canada. The son died on board ship during the voyage and the grieving parents and their remaining child settled in Lanark County, Ontario where they had other children born to them. Their land was cleared, their means accumulated, and there they died. Mother of: Andrew Lucas (1814-1814) possibly buried in Ireland. William Lucas (1816?) buried at sea. Henry Lucas (May 12,1830-1830)	Leach, Ellen Susanah (I28676)
4594	Age 87 years, 8 months, 25 days. Helen Jane Barker was born in Ontario, Canada on July 30, 1872. She was the daughter of James Barker and Joan Hood. She was married to William W. Blanton on July 3, 1926 in Blaine, Washington. She resided in Seattle for 55 years. She was a member of Laurelhurst United Presbyterian Church and the Elderbloom Club. She was the mother of Harold Blanton of Packwood; Mrs. Martha Cournau of Tacoma; Mrs. Hazel McKenzie of Sacramento, California and Mrs. Gladys May of San Francisco, California She also had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She died on April 24, 1960 in a hospital in Seattle, Washington. She had lived at 2023 43rd Avenue North. Funeral arrangements were by the Home Undertaking Company with cremation to follow. Source: The Seattle Times, Monday, April 25, 1960	Barker, Helen Jane "Nellie" (I11865)
4595	Age 9 In 1905 when her mother died she is listed as living in McGregor MB.	Lockhart, Amelia (I2756)
4596	Age 92 years. Daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Edmond) Coulter. Her husband, Dr. Charles E. Ayers, died in 1963. She leaves two daughters, Margaret A. Erskine of Worcester and Dorothy A. Dahill of Bedford, N.Y.; and a sister, Edna Scanlon of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.	Coulter, Elizabeth "Lizzie" (I12756)
4597	Age 97 years. Belfast, Ireland. Children ***** Thomas McCann, 1862 Sarah Ann Dean James Twible McCann, 1865 Emma Needham John Wesley McCann, 1869 Susannah Catharine McCann, 1872 James Sadler	McCann, Thomas (I8789)
4598	Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force, 88th Sqdn. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kellough, of Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.	Kellough, Second Lieutenant William Roy (I20483)
4599	Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 50th Bn. Son of Robert and Jean Reid, of Admaston, Renfrew Co., Ontario.	Reid, Lt. Charles McKillop (I1783)
4600	aged 18 years - beloved wife of Jacob Halpenny	Elliott, Mary (I24986)

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4551

Active in community - Town Council, Hydro Commission, Planning Board, Industrial Commission, Mississippi Conservation Authority, Day Care, Library, Chamber of Commerce, Church - Recipient of Senior Citizen of the Year Award in 1995

Duncan, Albert Finlayson "Ab" (I3257)

4552

Adam Lawson was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (Buried Elmwood Perth)
Children of Adam Lawson and Fanny Ann Maria Morrison
1. Frances (Fanny)Ann Lawson
2. William Lawson
3. Mathew Lawson, buried Carleton Place.

Lawson, Adam (I7802)

4553

Adam William Craig was the husband of Mary Ann Arnott, they were married on 13 Sep 1893.

1935, Thursday July 11 The Almonte Gazette front page
Adam W. Craig Passes Suddenly
Many pay Tribute To Respected Citizen of Almonte District A respected citizen of Almonte passed away, Tuesday in the person of Adam William Craig. He was only 63 years of age and while he had been subject to periodical trouble with his heart in the last few years his final illness was sudden and of such brief duration that word of his death came as a great shock to all who knew him. Mr Craig was born at Rosetta and was the only child of the late Adam Craig and Margaret McGonigal. He was brought up on the Lanark Township farm and occupied it until some 19 years ago when he purchased a farm in Ramsay Township from John Neilson and the Misses Neilson. This farm is now occupied by a son Ross. Mr and Mrs Craig having moved into Almonte nine years ago and purchased the present family home, corner of Elgin and Country streets, from the late Mrs John Cumming. For some years the late Mr Craig had acted as clerk of the session of Bethany Church and as secretary of the Ramsay Farmers' Club. He was a quiet man who made a point of attending to his own affairs, a good farmer who knew the meaning of hard, conscientious work and a fine neighbour. He will be greatly missed by many friends and former neighbours in Lanark, Ramsay, Almonte and other parts of the district. Mr Craig is survived by his wife, formerly Mary Ann Arnott, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Arnott of Lanark Township and by a son and daughter, namely, A.R. Craig of Ramsay and Mrs J.B. Neilson (Elsie) of Ramsay. There are also six grandchildren, three in each of the families

Craig, Adam William (I19427)

4554

Adam, son of Thomas Acres and Frances (nee Holland) Acres.
Adam Acres and Mary Didsbury married December 17, 1857.
Came to Dominion City, Mb. in 1879.
Book-Arnaud Through The Years.
Adam and Mary had eight children.

The funeral of the late Adam Acres took place to Dominion City Cemetery on Thursday, the 21st. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of the district, having settled there twenty-two years ago. He leaves a family of six to mourn his death. Two daughters, Mrs. Geo Hempton, Dominion City, and Mrs. Robt. Barber, Winnipeg, and four sons, all the latter residing on farms near Dominion City.
Published in the Winnipeg Free Press Feb. 25, 1901, Page 8.

Acres, Adam Holland (I28282)

4555

Add'l info provided by: Ruth Hilton
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Nebraska Death Certificate No. 6229 County 7.
~~ Contributor: REHM (46985513)

Seeman, Herman Agustus (I30372)

4556

Added by Seeker Mel
Robert A Leith
BIRTH?tab?10 Dec 1944
Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
DEATH?tab?10 Jan 2001 (aged 56)
Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
BURIAL?tab?
Milton Lawns Memorial Park
Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
MEMORIAL ID?tab?51633107 ? View Source

MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 1
He was the son of Vernon and Julia (Griffith) Leith and was a 1963 graduate of Janesville High School. Robert married Joan Fritz on September 12, 1964, in Wausau, WI, and had been employed by General Motors in materials for 35 years before retiring in 1998. He was a member of Bethel Baptst Church, UAW Local 95, the Loyal Order of Moose and he always enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Leith, Robert A. (I18577)

4557

added to this family due to age and middle name
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1891 census, age 58

Cram, John Toshack (I189)

4558

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I479)

4559

Adopted daughter birth in 1850, Scotland, Birth surname Hart.

Teskey, Christina Alberta (I8602)

4560

Adron Lake Lyons was the son of Josephine Minerva Rowe & John A. Lyons. He married Hazel Violet Lloyd Oct. 28, 1914 in Colfax, Whitman county, Washington. They had 3 children.

Lyons, Adron Lake (I40074)

4561

affadavit of Richard Edwards, FEb. 10, 1886

Family: William John Salter, Jr. / Martha Edwards (F1556)

4562

affidavit of Richard Edwards

Edwards, Richard (I3794)

4563

Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.

B.B. Bradley @ Rootsweb

Edwards, Thomas (I3943)

4564

Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.

Edwards, Richard (I3794)

4565

Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.

Edwards, Martha (I4463)

4566

Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.

Family: Thomas Edwards / Sarah Kinch (F1342)

4567

Affidavit of Richard Edwards, given at Pembroke, Ontario, February 10, 1886.

Family: George "Ireland" Kidd / Sarah Edwards (F1343)

4568

After a few months' illness, Edward John Rose passed away at the almonte General Hospital on June 16th. He was born in Ramsay Twp, on the farm now owned by Mr K B Ralph, on November 3rd, 1894. When a young boy his parents moved to Pakenham Township, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the older son of Nathaniel Rose and Frances Core. A brother, Frank, predeceased him seventeen years ago. He was married on Oct, 1923 to Edna Myrtle Paul, who survives along with two neices, Barbara (Mrs Keith Armstrong), Kingston and Margaret (Mrs Campbell)Perth. Mr Rose was one of theprime movers in getting the North Lanark Co-op established in Almonte. He served as manager of the Co-op for several years and in all was employed there for a total of sixteen years. Prior to that he farmed on Highway 29 near Pakenham where he and Mrs Rose continued to live in their farm home. Mr Rose was widely known throughlout the community and was highly regarded by one and all. He was a member of the Almonte United Church, the service being conducted on June 18th by his pastor, Rev H F Skoutajan at the Kerry Funeral Home. the pallbearers were two nephews, Robert Naismith, Kenneth Campbell and four neighbours Lloyd Dickson, Wilfred Linsday, James Conneryand Gordon Donaldson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Rose, Edward John (I8516)

4569

After a full life, well lived, Katherine (Kay) D. Widness 92, of Sun City Center, FL, died peacefully on December 26, 2010.

The first child of Floyd P. and Ruth M. Davis, Kay was born in 1918 and grew up in Wilmington, Vermont, where her family operated a farm, restaurant, and grocery store. She was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from the University of Vermont in 1940 with a degree in home economics. She went on to receive a Masters Degree in human nutrition from Iowa State University. Professionally she performed nutrition research for the federal government and, after raising her two children, taught home economics and nutrition at the secondary school and junior college levels.

On Jan. 1, 1943, she married John E. Widness, and their loving and happy marriage lasted 58 years until John's death in 2001.

Throughout her life, Kay was an active community participant and leader. Outgoing, caring, and eager to help others, she volunteered in numerous civic and church organizations. She was a loving, loyal, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by a son, John (Jack) and his wife, Michaelanne, of Iowa City, IA; a daughter, Karen Birch and her husband, Tom, of Prescott, AZ; four grandchildren, Jamie DeBella, Benjamin, Jane and Laura Widness; a brother, Donald Davis, of Edmonds, WA; a sister-in-law, Marianne Davis, of Ipswich, MA; a cousin, Gladys King, of Pittsfield, MA: and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her brothers Robert, Paul, Norman and Phillip; and her parents.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to CARE, The Salvation Army, and United Community Church in Sun City.
Above from: Iowa City Press-Citizen.com, Jan. 7, 2011

A memorial service for Katherine Widness will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Wilmington Congregational Church. Inurnment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. COVEY AND ALLEN FUNERAL HOME in Wilmington has been entrusted with the care Katherine's funeral arrangements.
From: Brattleboro Reformer, July 14, 2011

Davis, Katherine Everil "Kay" (I39777)

4570

After a life filled with laughter and love Tim (Leonard) Victor passed away on May 14, 2016 at the age of 68 in Renfrew Ontario with family and friends nearby. Originally from Thunder Bay, Tim moved to Renfrew where he met the love of his life Linda Lee (nee Drynan). Tim made many friends in his adopted community especially Bob Gray and Karl Macdonald and with them he enjoyed cards, golfing, fishing and hunting. He gloated to his brothers that he was the only one of them to have hit a hole-in-one. Tim was the master of the one liner and his smile and easy laugh will be remembered by all who met him. Tim's profession was selling things, from clothing in his early years to electronics including fridges and stoves later on. He loved to sell! Tim has left us but is now with his wife and soulmate Linda Lee who passed away June 23, 2015 and his beloved dog Brandy. Tim will be greatly missed by his sons Lennie and Tyler as well as his mother and father Marjorie and Len Victor, his brothers Tom (Shirley), Rick (Cheryl), and sisters Leslie (Lloyd, deceased), Marjie (Glen), Vikki (Ian) and family friend Gary. Family members who mourn his passing include many cousins, nieces and nephews. Tim is also survived by stepdaughters Connie and Melinda and stepsons Ric and Kevin. Tim leaves behind cherished young people from both his immediate family and his wife Linda's family especially his step grandkids Brandon (Maegan), Kurstin, Tessa, Jonah, Griffin, Jake and Carter. A graveside service was held at noon at the Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, on May 20, 2016, followed by a celebration of his life at the Renfrew RCAF Wing in Renfrew Ontario. Our family would like to thank all those who sent beautiful cards, flowers, food, or visited the home to express words of condolence. A special thanks to Tim's medical caregivers at the Ottawa Heart Institute and to the caregivers at Wesway and St. Elizabeth in Thunder Bay who cared for dad while his family was at Tim's services. Those wishing to make a donation in Tim's memory can do so to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the Renfrew Hospice or a charity of their choice.
~The Victor, Ritchie, Kinsman and Gilliam Families

Lee, Leonard Victor "Tim" (I43531)

4571

After a long history of health issues Dorothy died peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her on February 26, 2016.

She was born Dorothy Jean Kidd in Portland, Oregon on January 19, 1943 to David & Irene Kidd. Dorothy spent her childhood in Portland before moving to the valley where she met, fell in love with, and married the love of her life, LeRoy Mackey, who preceded her in death in 1994. She later married Ed Sargent, who also preceded her in death.

Dorothy spent most of her life being a housewife and mother, raising 5 children. She was a loving mother and wife and being a mother was her most cherished job. She loved her Chihuahua's Nana & Taco who, in her later years, were her companions. She loved watching old western movies & coloring with her grandkids & great-grandkids. Her favorite place to be was at the beach & she loved to travel!

Dorothy is survived by her children: daughters: Sue Mackey-Nichols (Marc), Cris Ryan (Don), Lisa Taylor (Chad); sons: David Mackey (Suzanne) & Donny Mackey (Rachel); 9 grandchildren: Zanda, Justin, Sean, Theoren, Skylar, Tyler, Jenny, Shaenna, and Alee; 7 great-grandchildren: Alissa, Aliyah, Jaxon, Mason, Justice, Jazmine, & Tyler; and numerous surrogate children and grandchildren including the children in her daughters child care. She is survived by a very large extended family including sisters: Donna Pippin (Harold), Darene Apon (Phil), Lyn Leighty (Rick), Patty Kidd (Jesse). Brothers: Bill Kidd and Bob Kidd (Patricia). She is also survived by lots of friends who loved and adored her.

Her children want to thank the nurses, CNA's, and Palliative Care Team at Salem Hospital who so carefully took care of our mother. We also want to thank Willamette Valley Hospice for their wonderful support during our very difficult time.

Dorothy donated her body to science & a celebration of life will be held at a later date, information will follow at that time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent in honor of Dorothy to Willamette Valley Hospice.

Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Mar. 8, 2016.

Kidd, Dorothy Jean (I35689)

4572

After a prolonged and keen suffering from an internal cancer, Mrs Wm Paul sen, of the 7th line of Ramsay, passed away in the opening hours of Saturday last, aged 74 years. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane Simpson, was united in marriage with Mr Paul about forty-five years ago, and during that long period won an honourable reputation as wife, mother, neighbour and friend. She was of a quiet and retiring nature, greatly devoted to her home. She had long been a member of St.?sup? John's congregation, Almonte, and in the closing hours was sustained by an unfaltering trust, regarding Death as but
A kind and gentle servant who unlocks
With noiseless hand Life's flower-encircled door
To show us those we love.
The funeral was from the homestead on Sunday afternoon. Interment taking place in the eighth line cemetery. There was a very large turnout of neighbours and friends. Rev Mr Mitchell officiated. The aged husband and four children survive - Mrs John Millions, of Hernfield, Manitoba; Miss Maggie and Aggie, at home, and Mr Wm Paul, jun, Mrs Millions and two of her children arrived from the west the day of her mother's death, but too late to see her in life. The mourning ones have the warm sympathy of their many friends.?/sup?

Simpson, Jane (I8514)

4573

After an illness from typhoid fever extending a little over six weeks, David Barker, son of Mr and Mrs William Barker of htis town, passed away in the rosamond Memorial hospital on sunday last, at the age of fifteen years. Deceased was never endowed with a rugged constitution with the result that he was unable to successfully combat the fever, which ultimately resulted in his death. Besides his parents he is survives by three brothers, James at Viking Saskatchewan, William at Moosomin, Sask; and Robert at Renfrew, and two sisters, Misses Mable and Viola at home. The funeral took place on Tuesay from the residence of his father, Queen St., at 1:30 o'clock to the Eighth Line cemetery, the pallbearers being six of the chums of the deceased.

Barker, David A. (I63)

4574

After her husband died, leaving her with four small children, Catherine made her way as a seamstress and made sure each of her children got as much education as possible.

As her children grew and went their separate ways, she lived near each for some period of time, both in the States and in Manitoba. She spent her final two years in a nursing home in Winnipeg and was buried near where her daughter Bella was living at the time, in North Norfolk, Manitoba.

Wilson, Catherine (I19797)

4575

After marriage, farmed Martha's land. Possibly inherited from Grand-uncle Peter -- see Relationship fact with Edward Carroll.

Family: John Shirley / Martha Ann Carroll (F5621)

4576

Age 1 born in Canada, Church of Scot

Lockhart, John Thomas (I2758)

4577

Age 100) Alice passed away on April 21, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was born on February 12, 1911 in Elk, Washington to Samuel & Goldie Mace. Alice spent her childhood and adult life in Elk, Deer Park, Chattaroy and Spokane. She also spent time in Canada. On October 15, 1932 she married James W. Lockhert in Opportunity, Washington. In the 1980's Alice and her husband lived in Lewiston, Idaho helping their son with the family auction business for 10 years. Alice enjoyed painting, sketching, writing poems and gardening. She also cherished visits with her family and friends. She was an avid painter and very artistic, winning various awards during the many years she participated and volunteered in the area fairs. She was also accomplished at working crossword puzzles, often doing them in ink. Alice was a member of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed her church family and participating with their projects. Her family was able to enjoy a wonderful 100th birthday party celebrating her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim on December 13, 1994 and her sister Mildred Nickerson and brother Frank Mace.

Alice is survived by her son Robert E.(Paula); grandsons David L (Carrie) and Dale A. (Amy) Lockhert and granddaughter Susan L (Doug) Clark; great-grandchildren Lindsay Skinner, Tyler Clark, Erin Lockhert, Devan Lockhert, Blake Gustafson, Daniel Lockhert, Jennifer Lockhert, Jacqueline Lockhert, Luke Lockhert and Zoe Lockhert and great-great-granddaughter Sydney Skinner.

A private family memorial will take place at a later time.

Mace, Alice Leona (I40688)

4578

Age 100.

Brothers: Wesley and George Doty.
Sisters: Kathleen, Pearl, Roberta and Cynthia (Leona).

Doty, Elmer John (I40527)

4579

age 11

Lockhart, William (I2755)

4580

age 12

Lockhart, Arthur (I2754)

4581

age 3 born in Canada, Church of Scotland

Lockhart, Robert Hugh (I2757)

4582

Age 33

Lang, Isabella (I8179)

4583

age 4 months, son of Donald and Donna Lytle

Lytle, Gordon Anthony (I3026)

4584

Age 43 years.

Children and Spouses
*****************
Clara Jane Meredith, Sep 30, 1878
** George Poole
Loretta Meredith, 1880
** Robert George Tripp, Feb 24, 1880
Elizabeth Lila Meredith, 1881
** Harry James Tripp, Mar 14, 1873
Roxina Meredith, 1884
** Thomas Kippen
Lena Meredith, 1886
Archina Eleanor Meredith, Jul, 1888
** Edmund Norris Sadler, Aug, 1879
Margaret Luella Meredith, 1889
** William Henry Griffith

Meredith, Thomas (I32103)

4585

Age 58 years.

Children and Spouses
****************
Hiram Edwin McCann, Apr 8, 1898
James Edgar McCann, Jun 9, 1900
Mary Letitia McCann, Jun 3, 1902
** John Stuart Fulton
Elizabeth June McCann, Nov 21, 1903
Thomas Albert McCann, Nov 7, 1905
Emma Alice McCann, Oct 27, 1907
** John D Smithson

McCann, James Twible (I17451)

4586

age 62y9m3d, s/o William Lucas, h/o Susan Leech

The Lucas family is of Irish and Welsh extraction in which an early record establishing the fact of the birth and death of William Lucas was in Ireland. He reared a large family that included James Lucas who is the father of George Lucas, of Sarnia. James was born in Ireland where he married Miss Susan Leach before the year 1800. James along with his wife and two children, one son and one daughter, started for Canada. The son died on board ship during the voyage and the grieving parents and their remaining child settled in Lanark County, Ontario where they had other children born to them. Their land was cleared, their means accumulated, and there they died.

Father of:
Andrew Lucas (1814-1814) possibly buried in Ireland.
William Lucas (1816?) buried at sea.
Henry Lucas (May 12,1830-1830)

Lucas, James (I28675)

4587

Age 71 years.

William W. Blanton was born November 30, 1871 in Boone County, Indiana. He was the son of James Matthew Blanton and Mary Ragsdale. He was married to Helen Jane Barker on July 3, 1926 in Blaine, Washington. He was the father of Harold Blanton of Ketchikan, Alaska; Mrs. Martha Cournau of Tacoma; Mrs. Hazel Maier of Sacramento, California and Mrs. Gladys Jergensen of El Centro, California. He was the brother of Mrs. Myrtle Erickson of Fairmont, Minnesota; Mrs. Margaret McCord and Mrs. Pearl Sibley of Oakland, California; Mrs. Mabel Hurley of Seattle and Walter Blanton of Ketchikan. He also had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He died on January 28, 1945 at Fort Steilacoom, Washington. Funeral arrangements were by the Home Undertaking Company.
Source: The Seattle Times, Monday, January 29, 1945

Blanton, William W. (I19650)

4588

age 73 wife of Rev James
Birth 1871
Burial Newmarket Cemetery
Father Thomas Watson (1842-1928)
Mother Amelia McIntyre (1846-1912)
Spouses
1Rev. James Fitzpatrick

Watson, Edna Francis (I13134)

4589

Age 73 years, 5 months.

On July 11, 1889 in Taunton, MA, Charles Elton Ayres was born to John B., a britannia worker born in P.E.I. & Delia T. (Crowley), born in Ireland. (per contributor #47938942)

Ayers, Dr. Charles Elton (I12760)

4590

Age 81

1881 census in Canada includes:

Thomas Moore M 34y Ontario
Jane Moore F 31y Ontario
Washington Moore M 17y Ontario
Robert Moore M 9y Ontario
James Moore M 7y Ontario
Annie Moore F 4y Ontario

Moore, Robert (I28602)

4591

Age 82, wife of James Carse. Belfast News-Letter, 23 Aug 1871.

McCann, Sarah (I6721)

4592

age 85 years, place of death Raleigh, NC, interred June 10, 1982. Mother of George L. Abbott & Edward Albert Abbott.

Hoyns, Adeline Margareth (I23050)

4593

Age 85y, w/o James Lucas

The Lucas family is of Irish and Welsh extraction in which an early record establishing the fact of the birth and death of William Lucas was in Ireland. He reared a large family that included James Lucas who is the father of George Lucas, of Sarnia. James was born in Ireland where he married Miss Susan Leach before the year 1800. James along with his wife and two children, one son and one daughter, started for Canada. The son died on board ship during the voyage and the grieving parents and their remaining child settled in Lanark County, Ontario where they had other children born to them. Their land was cleared, their means accumulated, and there they died.

Mother of:
Andrew Lucas (1814-1814) possibly buried in Ireland.
William Lucas (1816?) buried at sea.
Henry Lucas (May 12,1830-1830)

Leach, Ellen Susanah (I28676)

4594

Age 87 years, 8 months, 25 days.

Helen Jane Barker was born in Ontario, Canada on July 30, 1872. She was the daughter of James Barker and Joan Hood. She was married to William W. Blanton on July 3, 1926 in Blaine, Washington. She resided in Seattle for 55 years. She was a member of Laurelhurst United Presbyterian Church and the Elderbloom Club. She was the mother of Harold Blanton of Packwood; Mrs. Martha Cournau of Tacoma; Mrs. Hazel McKenzie of Sacramento, California and Mrs. Gladys May of San Francisco, California She also had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She died on April 24, 1960 in a hospital in Seattle, Washington. She had lived at 2023 43rd Avenue North. Funeral arrangements were by the Home Undertaking Company with cremation to follow.

Source: The Seattle Times, Monday, April 25, 1960

Barker, Helen Jane "Nellie" (I11865)

4595

Age 9

In 1905 when her mother died she is listed as living in McGregor MB.

Lockhart, Amelia (I2756)

4596

Age 92 years.

Daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Edmond) Coulter.

Her husband, Dr. Charles E. Ayers, died in 1963.

She leaves two daughters, Margaret A. Erskine of Worcester and Dorothy A. Dahill of Bedford, N.Y.; and a sister, Edna Scanlon of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Coulter, Elizabeth "Lizzie" (I12756)

4597

Age 97 years. Belfast, Ireland.

Children
*******
Thomas McCann, 1862
** Sarah Ann Dean
James Twible McCann, 1865
** Emma Needham
John Wesley McCann, 1869
Susannah Catharine McCann, 1872
** James Sadler

McCann, Thomas (I8789)

4598

Age: 23
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force, 88th Sqdn.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kellough, of Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.

Kellough, Second Lieutenant William Roy (I20483)

4599

Age: 34
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 50th Bn.

Son of Robert and Jean Reid, of Admaston, Renfrew Co., Ontario.

Reid, Lt. Charles McKillop (I1783)

4600

aged 18 years - beloved wife of Jacob Halpenny

Elliott, Mary (I24986)

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