William Thom

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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

William married Catherine "Kate" Sinclair about 1856 in Lanark County, Canada West. Catherine was born in 1828 in Scotland; died on 3 Jun 1891 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jun 1891 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Hendry Slater on 3 Apr 1894 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born in 1845 in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1942, Monday February 9, The Ottawa Journal page 5
Mrs Thos Hamilton Dies at Her Home
Margaret C. Hamilton, widow of Thomas Hamilton, died at her residence, 218 Waverlay street, Saturday. The former Margaret C. Thom, daughter of the late William Thom and Catherine Sinclair, she was born in Almonte, where she was educated. Her husband predeceased her 32 years ago. She attended Chalmers United Church where she was a member of the W.M.S. and Circle No 2 of the Women's Association. She leaves to mourn, two sons, Ross, a member of the R.C.A.F., now stationed at Montreal, and Neilson, of the Pease Foundry Company, Toronto; a daughter, Katie M. Hamilton, of the Pensions Department; two brothers, Findlay Thom, Pembroke, and George M. Thom, of Vancouver, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held in the Chapel of Hulse and Playfair, Limited, 315 McLeod street, today, at 1.30 p.m. conducted by Rev Kenneth Moyer of Chalmers United Church. Interment will be at Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Margaret married Thomas Hamilton on 27 Oct 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Gavin McPherson Hamilton and Margaret J. Neilson) was born in 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 15 Apr 1910 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1935, Thursday June 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr John Andrew Thom
Following a comparatively brief illness the death occurred on Friday, May 31st, at the homestead in Pakenham, of Mr John Thom in his 74th year. Deceased was a son of the late William Thom and Catherine Sinclair, natives of Scotland, who came to Canada when they were quite young. Mr Thom was born and spent his lifetime on the farm where he passed away. In September of 1891 he married Miss Catharine Gilmour of Almonte, who survives together with a son and daughter, Fred of Almonte and Rebecca (Mrs L. Settlage of Detroit). There are also, two sisters and two brothers, namely, Margaret (Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Ottawa;) Mary (Mrs William Flett of Paisley, Ont.); Findlay of Pembroke and George of Vancouver. The late Mr Thom was a quiet man who devoted his main attention to his farm. The funeral was held Monday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted at the home and grave by Rev A.J. Fowlie assisted by Rev George Thom and Rev J. M. Rutherford. Pallbearers were: six cousins: Jas Thom, John Thom, Jas Thom, David Thom, John Turner and James Turner.

John married Catherine Gilmour in 1891. Catherine (daughter of John Clark Gilmour and Rebecca Kilgore) was born on 11 Apr 1859 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Dec 1942 in Gibralter, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 9 Dec 1942 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peter married Margaret Amelia Gilmour in 1898. Margaret (daughter of John Clark Gilmour and Rebecca Kilgore) was born in 1866 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Feb 1931 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Maple Vale Cemetery, South Elmsley, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Flett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Katie May Hamilton
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The Ottawa Journal
20 Dec 1958, Fri - page 36

Hamilton, Katie M. - In Hospital, Thursday, Dec 19,1968. Katie M. Hamilton; beloved sister of W. Neilson Hamilton of Toronto; dear aunt of Mrs. David Forcier (Lois), Toronto; and Donald Hamilton of Windsor. Resting Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 315 McLeod. Service Saturday, 10:30 a. m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte in the spring.

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• Name: Ross Hamilton

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