Mary Snedden

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Mary married M. Matthew McFarlane in Mar 1845. M. (son of Robert McFarlane and Catherine McMillan) was born on 13 Dec 1822 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 2 May 1902 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 May 1902 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1923, Wednesday November 21, The Carleton Place Herald front page

?b?The Late D.S. McFarlane?/b?
After an illness extending over a year and a half, Mr David S. McFarlane passed away at his home on Morphy street last Thursday evening. Mr McFarlane was born in Ramsay in October, 1847, and so was in his 77th year. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Aikenhead, of Ramsay, who died leaving two young children -- Miss Jessie McFarlane, professional nurse, of Portsmouth, N.H., and Mr. M.R. McFarlane, of Almonte. A few years later he married Miss Sarah Clarke, who with two sons and one daughter survive -- William C. in the west, and Clarence in Toronto, and Miss Margaret at home. About half a century ago Mr. McFarlane came to Carleton Place and entered the employ of the C.P.R., and for 30 years continued in the service retiring on a pension about eleven years ago. A man of sterling character and strict integrity Mr McFarlane was highly esteemed and much respected, ad was a most worthy citizen. In politics he was a Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church, and for may years a member of the management committee. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev A.R. Gibson, assisted by Rev. Mr. McCrae, of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Cavers, John Cunnningham, Wm. Pattie, Peter McDonald, Wm. Bard, and Dr. M.H. Stele. Many floral tributes adorned the casket. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their season of bereavement.

David married Jane Anderson Aikenhead in 1874. Jane (daughter of David Aikenhead and Janet McFarlane) was born in 1852 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Jun 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary MacFarlane
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Died:
1922, Friday April 14, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs Alexander Anderson
Mrs Alexander Anderson died on Wednesday at the R.M. Hospital following an operation She was 63 years of age. Her maiden name was Mary MacFarlane, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane, of Ramsay. The late Mrs Anderson was very highly regarded Her husband died nearly thirty years ago when she was but a young woman with four little children, two sons and two daughters around her. She bravely stuck to the farm at Bennie's Corners and worked it very successfully. Four years ago she came to live in Almonte. Her courage and enterprise while she farmed at Bennie's Corners earned to her the admiration and respect of the community. In spite of the hard work and the constant attention she had to give to her home affairs, she yet found time to do many acts of kindness and her consideration for others was a strong point in her character. She was a splendid mother. The death of Mrs Anderson the first break in a family of five girls. The others are: Mrs Steen Young, Mrs M.C. McFarlane, Misses Agnes and Tena MacFarlane. She had five brothers: Williams, John, David, Robt. and Matthew. Of these William and Robert are dead. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon from her late residence on Elgin street to the Presbyterian cemetery. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church.

Mary married Alexander "Alex" Anderson on 21 Mar 1888 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of William Anderson and Elizabeth Peters) was born in 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Apr 1895 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1895 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1950, Thursday June 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Mrs Helen MacFarlane?/b?
Mrs Helen MacFarlane, wife of the late M.C. MacFarlane, died at the home of her son, W.B. MacFarlane, North Bay, Wednesday, May 31st. Mrs MacFarlane was in her 90th year and one of Almonte district's pioneer families, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane and Mary Snedden of Ramsay. She had one sister living, Miss Tena MacFarlane. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased her. The remains were brought from North Bay to W.E. Scott's funeral home and service was held Saturday afternoon in Bethany United Church, conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs MacFarlane was a faithful member of Bethany United Church and helped in all the activities of the church up until late years. She endeared herself to everyone with her cheerful disposition and kindness. She leaves to mourn one son, W.B. MacFarlane, and eight grandchildren, of North Bay. The pall-bearers were Harry Houston, M.R. Young, Ken Fraser, H. Kirkland, Oral Arthur and D.W. Snedden. Friends who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr and Mrs W.B. MacFarlane and family, North Bay; Miss Eva MacFarlane, Toronto; Mr Wilfred MacFarlane of Rolphton, Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Norcross, Mrs Bert Knight and Misses Baird, Ottawa.

Helen married Malcolm C. McFarlane in 1892. Malcolm (son of James McFarlane and Ann Paterson McFarlane) was born in 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 29 Aug 1942 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1942 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1975, Tuesday December 9, The Ottawa Citizen, page 46
ANDERSON, Elizabeth Agnes
At Lanark Lodge, Perth, Ont, on Monday, December 8, 1975, in her 85th year; Elizabeth Agnes Anderson; dear daughter of the late Alexander Anderson and the late Mary McFarlane; dear aunt of Jack and Donald Arthur, Almonte; Lois (Mrs George Wright) Calgary; Iris (Mrs George Hare), Calgary. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin St, Almonte, for visiting Tuesday from 2 p.m. Service in the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Reverend Robert McCrae officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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• Name: Kathleen Helen Anderson
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Died:
1966, Thursday February 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 3
HELEN KATHLEEN ARTHUR - The death occurred in the Drynan Rest Home on February 7, 1966, of Helen Kathleen Arthur, in her 73rd year. Born at Bennies Corners, Aug. 25, 1893, she was a daughter of the late Alex Anderson and his wife, Mary McFarlane. On September 29, 1921, she married John Oral Arthur of Blakeney, where she lived until retiring to Almonte in October, 1947. She resided there until her death. She was a devout member of the United Church. Left to mourn besides her husband are two sons, Jack of Almonte, Donald, Pakenham, one sister, Elizabeth, Almonte. One brother, Robert is predeceased. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home and interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Skoutajan officiated. The pallbearers were George Arthur, George Robertson, Hubert Young, John Gorman, John Currie, Jack McPhail. The many beautiful floral tributes were an expression of the esteem in which she was held.

Kathleen married John ORAL Arthur on 29 Sep 1921 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Arthur and Jessie Stewart) was born on 9 Feb 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Apr 1971 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 Apr 1971 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vennita Currie. Vennita (daughter of John Keating "Jack" Currie and Mary Ellen Munro) was born on 6 May 1922 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 2011 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Feb 2011 in Clayton United Church Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• DNA Ancestry Match: with Glenn Arthur as a 4th cousin with shared DNA of 8 cM across 0ne segments.
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(Research):MUNRO-MURRAY, Don Duncan and Glenn Arthur could be 4th cousin through: 3rd. great grandparents Donald Hilton Munro and Margaret Janet Murray as common ancestors with shared DNA of 8 cM across one segment as recorded in my Ancestry and Legacy family trees.

DNA Ancestry Match:
MUNRO-MURRAY, Don Duncan and Glenn Arthur could be 4th cousin through: 3rd. great grandparents Donald Hilton Munro and Margaret Janet Murray as maternal common ancestors with shared DNA of 8 cM across one segment as recorded in my Ancestry and Legacy family trees.

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person is on your DNA Match List.

Family/Spouse: Kathryn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Marilyn Whittle
In memory of Marilyn Whittle who passed away at the Temiskaming Hospital on Friday March 7, 2008 at the age 60.

Beloved wife of Tom,

Loving mother of Mark and his wife Nicole of Whitby and Lisa and her husband Shane Taylor of Haileybury. Dear grandmother of Samantha, Katie, Bradley and Nathan.

Friends will be received at the Perrin Funeral Chapel 128 Whitewood Ave. New Lisekard on Wednesday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.

A memorial service for the late Marilyn Whittle will be held on Thursday March 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel.

Rev. Micol Cottrell officiating

Family/Spouse: Tom Whittle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nicole. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Shane Taylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]