Peter C. Young, Jr.

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1916, Friday December 1, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. ? Mr Peter C. Young
Mr P.C. Young succumbed this Thursday forenoon to an affection of the heart from which he has been suffering for some time, following a severe attack of grippe. Mr Young had been for many years a resident of Almonte, and was in his 78th year. The date of the funeral had not been fixed yet. Fuller reference will be made to the deceased
next week.

1916, Friday December 8, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. Mr Peter Young
Mr Peter C. Young, mention of whose death from heart trouble on Thursday, November 30th, was made last week, was one of the oldest residents of the town, and was descended from the early Scottish settlers who came out from Scotland in the early years and endured all the hardships incident to making a home in the then unbroken wilderness. The late Peter Young was a son of Peter Young and was born in Ramsay over 78 years ago. Upon reaching years of young manhood he learned the trade of a carpenter, at which he wrought in Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Chicago and other places. About forty years ago he settled in Almonte and started the sash and door factory he has been so long connected with. In 1868 he was married to Ann Anderson, a daughter of the late Matthew Anderson, and to them six children were born, all of whom as well as their mother are still living, Mr Young's death being the first break in the family. The sons are P.A.E. and Herbert, in Almonte; William at Carleton Place; Robert, in Montana; Howard at Ottawa, and Jessie (Mrs G. Etheringston) at Pakenham. The late Mr Young had also six brothers and four sisters, of whom John, Andrew and Mrs J. McFarlane are in Almonte and Robt is in Ottawa, Those who are deceased are Wm, Alex E., Mrs J, McCarter, Mrs H. Cavers, Mrs Sutherland and Steen. The funeral services on Saturday afternoon were conducted by Rec S.G. Brown, of whose congregation deceased was a member, assisted by Rev Mr Stevens. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Thoburn, W.C. Pollock, T.J. Reid, D. Hamilton, Geo Bradford and Jas McLeod. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Young and the family in the bereavement that has fallen upon them.

Peter married Anne Anderson in 1868. Anne (daughter of Matthew "Mat" Anderson and Janet Turnbull) was born on 5 Sep 1842 in Clarendon Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; died on 13 Mar 1926 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Etherington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1950, Thursday July 6, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Last Tribute is Paid to Peter A.E. Young
Almonte lost another of its elderly residents who retired from business a few years ago, in the sudden death of Peter A.E. Young on Sunday, following a heavy stoke that befell him during the night. Mr Young was in his 80th year and had been about as usual to the end. Although he sold out his interests in the planing mill business he conducted so long, in January of 1947, he continued to do work for his successor, Mr. H.R. Davey, local building contractor. For several hours a day this remarkable man glazed sashes in the plant he had conducted so long before disposing of it. Mr Davey states that on the Thursday before his death he did 30 of them. Peter Young was born in Almonte a son of the late Peter C. Young and his wife, Annie Anderson. He received his education in Almonte and at an early age entered the planing mill conducted by his father. On the death of the latter he carried on and for years was associated in the business with his brother Herbert who predeceased him a few years ago. Mr Young was a member of Bethany United church. He was an elder and there were few Sundays during his long lifetime that did not see him in his pew. A good businessman, tradesman and above all a most honourable person to deal with, Mr Young commanded the respect of all who knew him. His wife, the former Sarah Ann Giles of Blakeney predeceased him in 1941. He leaves one son, R. Ernest Young, of Danville, Que. Surviving are one sister and two brothers, namely, Mrs Geo. Etherington (Jessie) of Almonte; J. Howard of Ottawa and William of Almonte. Robert and Herbert passed away some years ago. The funeral was held from the family residence on Cameron Street, Tuesday afternoon, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H.C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany Church. The pallbearers were: Messrs T.J. Reid, E.P. Clement, P.A. Grieg, K.C., Robert Young of Ramsay, Albert Giles of Carleton Place and M.R. Young of Almonte. Among the floral offerings were pieces fro

Peter married Sarah Ann Giles in 1904. Sarah (daughter of Rueben Giles and Bertha McArthur) was born in 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jan 1941 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1953, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?William A. Young?/b?
The funeral of William A. Young, retired employee of the C.P.R., was held on Wednesday, Jan 14th, from the Scott Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church, officiated. Mr Young was found dead at the foot of the stairs at his home on River Street on Sunday afternoon and the coroner's report read: "accidental death from falling down stairs." He was in his 79th year. A native of Almonte, he was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Young, He served his apprenticeship as a machinist in the Young Bros Foundry and then secured employment in the C.P.R. shops in Carleton Place where he worked for 20 years until his retirement. He never married. Surviving are one brother, Howard of Ottawa, and one sister, Jessie, Mrs J.G. Etherington of Almonte

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1941, Thursday January 2, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Last Tribute Paid Robert M. Young
Funeral of Former Almonte Man Held Under Masonic Auspices
Under the auspices of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M., The funeral was held Sunday afternoon of Mr Robert Matthew Young, who died at Glasgow, Montana, on Monday, Dec 23rd, in his 63rd year. Mr Young was born in Almonte, a son of the late Peter Young and his wife, Annie Anderson. After receiving his education, here, in the public and high schools, he left for the Canadian West while in his late teens. After a sojourn in Winnipeg, he found work at Gretna, Man., and from that point emigrated to the United States like so many young Canadians of that day. Mr Young finally located in Glasgow, Montana, where he was destined to spend the remainder of his life engaged in banking business and other pursuits. He is survived by his wife, formerly Emma Wilson of Portland, Oregon, whom he married in 1909 and by one sister and four brothers, namely, Mrs George Etherington (Jessie) of Arnprior; Howard of Ottawa; Peter, William and Herbert of Almonte.
Prominent Mason
Mr Young was a prominent Mason, being a member of the Knights Templar and the Shrine. His funeral on Sunday afternoon from the residence of his brother Herbert, River street, was under auspices of the local Masonic Lodge. Services at the house and Auld Kirk Cemetery were conducted by Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany United Church, followed in each instance by the Masonic ceremony. Members of the Craft acted as pallbearers. Friends from Ottawa, Carleton Place and Arnprior attended the funeral.
Highly Esteemed
The following letter from the superintendent of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, pay tribute to the late Mr Young, has been received by his Almonte relatives:
? "Almonte "Ontario, Canada
"My dear Mr Young
"This is Christmas Day, but in your home there is sorrow and there is sadness in our hearts too, for the passing of your brother. "As one who has attended hospital board meetings with Mr Young over a period of ten years, may I, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, as well as the nursing staff, extend our sympathy to you. "Our next regular board meeting will be held on Jan 15, 1941, and we will feel overwhelmingly the loss of one who was always fair and always loyal to the organization. "Very sincerely yours, Dora Junette Hovick."
Home Paper's Tribute
The following news item from The Glasgow (Montana) Courier pay a high tribute to Mr Young as a citizen of that city ans tells the story of his varied interest there: -- R.M. Young, 62, Glasgow resident for 38 years and for most of that period cashier of the First National bank, died suddenly Monday afternoon, Dec 23rd, as a result of a heart ailment. Mr Young's body will be taken from the Peterson chapel Wednesday morning for shipment to his birthplace, Almonte, Ont, where burial will be made. A Masonic service was to be held in the chapel at 4.30 Wednesday afternoon. While in poor health for some time Mr Young's condition was not regarded as serious. He complained of feeling ill Monday afternoon and was on his way to a doctor's office when he suffered an attack. He was rushed to the Deaconess hospital, but was dead when hospital attendants came to his assistance.
Born in Ontario
Mr Young was born in Almonte, Aug 26, 1878. As a young man, he emigrated from Gretna, in Canada, Aug 22, 1899. He was employed for several years in Neche, N.D., then came to Glasgow, in September, 1902. He was first bookkeeper for the Lewis-Wedlum company. On Feb 29, 1904, Mr Young began work as cashier of the old Bank of Valley County, which later became the First National bank. He continued as cashier until January, 1937 when he resigned. He has been a United States citizen since 1908. Besides his work as cashier, Mr Young had engaged in farm operations and owned land both in the Glasgow and Hinsdale vicinities.
Served Community
For many years he was active in Masonry and also served in many other community affairs. He was a member of the Red Cross board during the World War, and engaged in promoting many young people's activities, served for years a treasurer of many Glasgow organizations and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of trustees of the Deaconess hospital. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge of Glasgow Commandery of Knight Templar and Algeria Shrine temple.

Robert married Emma Louise Wilson in 1909. Emma was born on 6 May 1876; died on 14 Jun 1950 in Portland, Washington County, Oregon, United States; was cremated in Jun 1950 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]