Harriet Muir Carswell

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Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

Harriet married John Cannon about 1848 in Ontario, Canada. John (son of Dr. William Cannon and Margaret King) was born in 1818 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Feb 1879 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Feb 1879 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1931, Friday July 24 The Almonte Gazette front page
William Cannon Called By Death
His Grandfather Was First Doctor
To Practise Medicine In Ramsay Township
There passed away on Thursday, July 16th, one of Ramsay's oldest citizens in the person of William Cannon at the age of 83. Mr Cannon was the son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell, and resided on the homestead on the eighth line of Ramsay, all his life. He was married to Miss Belle Tosh, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Tosh of Almonte who predeceased him three years ago, The late Mr Cannon enjoyed excellent health until the last six months of his life. He was only confined to his bed during the two days prior to his death. Deceased was well enough to attended the 12th of July parade in Almonte, where he met many of his old friends, who were surprised to hear of his sudden demise a few days afterward. It is interesting to recall that the late Mr Cannon's grandfather was the first physician to practise medicine in the township of Ramsay. He came here with the early settlers and his office was located on the Bowes farm on the eighth line. The old Doctor was a graduate of Glasgow University and served for many years as a surgeon in the British navy. He died in 1854. One of his children was the first person buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Possessed of a quiet, kindly disposition and possessing a fine sense of humour deceased was popular throughout the community. He is survived by two brothers, Dr Gilbert Cannon and Allen Cannon on the homestead. The funeral was held from his late residence on the eighth line of Ramsay on Saturday, July 18th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The service at the home at two o'clock was conducted by Rev A.J. Fowlie, and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Wilfred Metcalfe, Melville Paul, Stanley More, Howard Rae, Andrew Ford, and Peter Naismith.

Buried:
Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

William married Isabella Tosh on 29 Mar 1892 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of William Tosh and Joann Carswell) was born on 8 May 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 10 Oct 1926 in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada; was buried in 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1928, Friday May 4, The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?John Cannon?/b?
A well known and respected resident of this community passed peacefully away at his home on the eighth line of Ramsay on Monday evening, April 16th, in the person of Mr John Cannon, after a lingering illness. Up to about a year ago, Mr Cannon had been able to be about the farm, though he had not worked on it for some years. Then he had the misfortune to slip on a step and fall, breaking his hip bone. But, owing to a wonderful vitality and careful nursing during this time he recovered, and was able to walk about again. In January, however, he was forced to keep his bed entirely on account of a general weakness, and from then on, gradually sank in spite of everything that could be done to save him. Deceased was born in Ramsay township 79 years ago, on the farm on which he spent the greater part of his life. He is survived by a widow, who resides at the home in Ramsay, and seven daughters, ? Minnie of Edmonton, Alberta; Mrs A.J. Carswell, of Cobalt; Mrs F.E. Graff of Cochran; Mrs S. Savage, of Big Valley, Alberta; Mrs H. Irving and Mrs T. Irving, both of Smiths Falls and Gladys of the Kapuskasing Public School Staff; also by one son, Carswell Cannon of Big Valley, Alberta. Another daughter who died some years ago. With the exception of her son and Mrs Savage, who were unable to be present, all the members of the family attended the funeral. Besides the sorrowing family, he is survived by five brothers, his only sister being dead. The brothers are, William, on the homestead, James, of Edmonton, Allan and David in the West; and Dr Cannon of Watertown, New York. The sympathy of many friends goes out to them in their bereavement.

John married Emily Clarissa Kyle on 26 Jul 1879 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of William Kyle and Mary Ann Barr) was born in Sep 1855 in Maitland, Augusta, Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Mar 1948 in Kapuskasing, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David married Agnes Melvina Forgie on 10 May 1879 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Weir Forgie and Sarah McPhee) was born on 15 Jun 1858 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1951 in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1939, Thursday June 29 The Almonte Gazette front page
Death Concludes Long Career In Medical Practice
Dr Gilbert Cannon Oldest Living Graduate of McGill In Medicine
Death removed the oldest living medical graduate of McGill University, Saturday afternoon, in the person of Dr Gilbert Cannon. He was in his 85th year and died at the home of Mr John M. Chapman, 9th line of Ramsay. The funeral, Monday afternoon, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, assisted by Rev A.J Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian and Rev Donald Munro of Carleton Place. Pallbearers were Doctors Dunn, Kelly and Metcalfe of Almonte, and Messrs W.W. Keats of Watertown, N.Y., Melville Paul and W.C. Pollock. The late Dr Cannon was born April 14th, 1855, on the old family homestead, eighth line of Ramsay. He was a son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell and a grandson of Dr William Cannon, the first qualified medical man to practise in this district. The grandfather was a surgeon in the Royal Navy and came to this country n the early 30's. A son of his, who died at the age of four and who was born in the Old Country, was the first person buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the year 1836. He made his calls on horseback and had an office on the corner of the Baird farm, now the Mill of Kintail. Later he removed his surgery to the Cannon homestead on the eighth line of Ramsay. His wife was Margaret King of the Isle of Bute. The grandfather died in 1841. The late Dr Gilbert Cannon was called after an uncle who ran a woollen mill in Almonte, years ago, and was one of the best known in the town. The place was located at the foot of Cannon falls below the stone bridge. Born April 14, 1855, Dr. Cannon got his early education at the country school near his home and at the Almonte High School. He enrolled on the medical school of McGill University and graduated with honours on April 1, 1877, at the age of 22. After a short interne period in Montreal General Hospital, followed by a post graduate course in New York Polyclinic he began practice at Oxbow, Jefferson County, and afterward at Watertown, N.Y., where for 35 years he specialized in eye, ear, nose and throat work. Dr Cannon served as vice-president of the old Watertown Medical Society Aid and was one of its founders. Dr Cannon was a pioneer in the use of X-ray as an aid to medical surgery and his X-ray pictures taken in the famous "Hachets Harbour murder case," are said to have been the first accepted by the United States Supreme Court as evidence. After a distinguished career of 50 years in medicine, Dr Cannon retired in 1928 and returned to the old family homestead, 8th line of Ramsay, to spend his remaining days where he lived with his niece, Mrs John Chapman, the former Dora Cannon. Dr Cannon was a bachelor and the last member of his immediate family, one sister and five brothers having predeceased him.

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1928, Friday June 8, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Came to Funeral of Brother and Died Suddenly
James Leckie Cannon
?/b?Had Farmed In Alberta For Many Years. Was Member of Well Known Ramsay Family Mr James Leckie Cannon died on Friday, May 25, at the home of Mrs John Cannon, eighth line of Ramsay. He was 71 years of age and unmarried. He was a son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell, of Ramsay. He was born on the homestead of which he died. Thirty five years ago he went to Lacombe, Alberta, and farmed there until eight years ago. For the last three years he had lived in Edmonton. He came East on April 16 to attend the funeral of his brother, the late John Cannon. He was in good health until a week before he died, and even then was not considered seriously ill. He died very suddenly of heart disease. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers, William Cannon, of Ramsay; Dr Cannon, of Watertown, N.Y.; David and Allan Cannon, of Lacombe, Alta. A brother and sister, John and Harriet, predeceased him. The funeral which was held from the home of Mrs John Cannon, eighth line of Ramsay, on Monday of last week, was very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev John Hardwick, of Carleton Place, in the absence of Rev W.H. McCracken. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Amongst those who attended from a distance were: Mrs Dr Graham, Pembroke; Mrs John Croskery, Perth; Mrs Howard Irving and Mrs Thomas Irving, Smiths Falls; Dr Cannon, Watertown, N.Y. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful. They included flowers from his nieces, Miss Gladys Cannon, Kapuskasing, Ont; Mrs F. Graff, Cochrane, Ont; Miss Minnie Cannon, Ramsay; also from Mrs John Cannon, Ramsay, and Miss Fannie Templeton, Almonte.

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Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

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1938, Thursday December 22, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Allan C. Cannon Called By Death
Member of Pioneer Ramsay Family
In Ill Health For Some Time
?/b?The death occurred at his home 8th line of Ramsay on Wednesday of a wellknown resident of this district in the person of Mr Allan Carswell Cannon. he was in his 78th year and had been in poor health for some time. The late Mr Cannon was a member of one of Ramsay's pioneer families. He was born on the homestead where he died, a son to the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell. Dr William Cannon, the first registered medical doctor in this part of the country, was his grandfather, He lived on the farm next the one where Mr Cannon died.
Married In Utah
Early in life deceased went to Utah where he married Miss Jennie Austin, a native of Antwerp, N.Y. She predeceased him in 1935. From there Mr and Mrs Cannon went to Alberta, where they were pioneer settlers, arriving shortly after the railway was built through to the Coast. later they came East and resided in Almonte. Mr Cannon left the family here, while he spent some time in the newly opened mining country of Northern Ontario, mostly in the vicinity of Kerr Lake, In 1908, the family went West again to Alberta, remaining there until 1928 when they returned to this part of the country and took up residence on the Cannon farm, 8th line of Ramsay. Three daughters survive, namely, Miss Jean of Chicago; Miss Dora at home and Florence (Mrs William Broderson) of Rimbey, Alta. One son, Gilbert, died in 1933.
One Brother Survives
Out of a family of seven, only one brother, Dr Gilbert Cannon, survives. He practised for many years in Watertown, N.Y. but of late years lived retired with his brother, the late Mr Allan Cannon. Other brothers were James, William, John, David and one sister, Harriet. Mr Cannon never took part in municipal politics or other public affairs, living quietly on th homestead which was located close to the town of Almonte. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church and Rv A.J. Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, conducting the services. The pallbearers were Dr J.K. Kelly and Messrs W.C. Pollock, Hugh Bowland, Melville Paul, W.J. Rea and Norman Bowes.

Buried:
Plots A97 to A108 Stone 74 pg 5

Allan C. CANNON 1861-1938 His wife Jennie AUSTIN 1863-1935

Allan married Jennie May Austin on 1 Jun 1889 in Park City, Summit County, Utah, United States. Jennie was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York, United States; died on 26 Oct 1935 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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full name on marker - Dora Briggs Cannon
shares a marker with John Malcolm Chapman

1980, Wednesday January 9 The Almonte Gazette page 6

?b?Dora Briggs Chapman?/b?
Dora Briggs (Cannon) Chapman, RR 3 Almonte, died January 2, in Barrie, Ontario. She was 79. Mrs Chapman was born August 14, 1900, in Lacombe, Alberta, which was at the time part of the Northwest Territories. She was the daughter of Alan Cannon and Jennie May Cannon, who lived for many years on the 8th line of Ramsay Township. Mr Chapman was educated in Lacombe and in Calgary, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from Calgary General Hospital in 1922. Later she worked as a registered nurse at the Children's TB Hospital in Seattle, Washington. In 1939 Mrs Chapman married John Chapman, a farmer, in Almonte. She attended Zion Memorial United Church in Carleton Place, and was a member of a church group and the women's Institute. Mrs Chapman is survived by two sisters, Jean Cannon of San Francisco, and Florence Brodersen of Rimby, Alberta, and by a sister-in-law, Marion Gow, of Ottawa. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Mrs Chapman is also survived by another sister-in-law Mrs Lillian Chapman of Ottawa.

Dora married John Malcolm Chapman on 10 Jan 1939. John (son of Joseph Chapman and Christina Margaret Drummond) was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Bristol, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Ontario; died on 11 Jul 1952 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Jul 1952 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]