Robert Cameron

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1909, Friday July 9, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Robert Cameron Passes Away?/b?
Almonte Loses a Worthy Citizen, Who Enjoyed the Respect and Esteem of His Fellows in a Marked Degree Almonte has not, perhaps, in her whole history sustained the loss of a citizen whose life meant more to the town in a quiet way than did that of Mr Robert Cameron, who answered the inevitable call on Sunday morning, the 4th inst. Mr Cameron returned about three weeks ago from Magog, Que, where he had a contract for the erection of a post office, and had just completed the work. A few days after reaching home he was taken ill of heart trouble, to which he succumbed, notwithstanding the attendance of a specialist from Montreal and the best medical skill of the town. The deceased was born in Beckwith township seventy-two years ago, and in young manhood he went to Perth to learn carpenter work with the late Duncan Kippen. He afterwards came to Almonte, and here his home has been ever since. He prospered in his chosen calling, and earned a reputation which won for him important contracts in different parts of the province, and there stands today in many Ontario towns monuments to his skill and industry as a successful builder. Among these are St Paul's church, St Luke's hospital, and a number of other building in Ottawa. In Belleville he erected the Baptist church and remodelled the residence of Hon C.F. Fraser's; at Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Picton, Fort William, St Mary's, Hawkesbury and Magog he built post offices and customs houses, and in other towns smaller contacts passed through his hands. But while he will be remembered for these substantial visible tokens a more lasting memory will remains to those who enjoy the privilege of communion sufficiently intimate to enable them to sound the depths of his genial disposition and the wealth of his intelligence and erudition. After establishing a home in Almonte Mr Cameron was married to Janet Scott, who lived only a few years. Some time later in 1872, he was married to Jessie Anderson, daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and to them five daughters were born, one of whom, Sarah, died in 1895. Those living are: Mrs R. Chisholm (Jessie) and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of the post office department, Ottawa, and Isabel at home. Mrs Cameron and one brother of deceased, Mr John Cameron, of Beckwith, are also still living. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended by those of all classes who had assembled to do honour to the memory of one of whom a fellow-citizen truly said ? " I always felt that when Mr Cameron was in town it was the better ? richer intellectually and stronger morally by his presence in it." The pallbearers were Dr D.P. Lynch, Mr T.B. Caldwell of Lanark, Dr J.T. Kirkland and Messrs P.C. Dowdall, Adam Scott and J. McLeod. Among those present from outside the town were Mr John Cameron, Beckwith; Mr R. Chisholm -331- of Amherst, N.S.; Messrs W. Anderson, R. Fotheringham and H. Forgie, Ottawa; M.M. Anderson, Cache Bay; Arch Cameron, Beachburg, and Thos Cameron, St Paul, Minn. The late Mr Cameron was for years one of the most enthusiastic supporters, and, before his business called him so much from home one of the most useful directors of the Public Library. In politics he was a Liberal, not a slave to partyism, but from conviction a supporter of those principles he in his mature judgement believed were for the best interest of the country. He was a member of the Baptist church, and one of the most liberal supporters of the activities of that body. He possessed in a marked degree the confidence, respect and esteem not only of the citizens of the town he claimed as home but wherever he became known, and there are many today who sincerely regret the passing away of life so full of usefulness an genuine worth as was that of Mr Cameron.

Family/Spouse: Janet Scott. Janet and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Jessie Anderson in 1872. Jessie (daughter of Matthew "Mat" Anderson and Janet Turnbull) was born on 27 May 1847 in Bonnechere, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Oct 1945 in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Oct 1945 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1947, Thursday December 4,The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Final Tribute Paid To Former Teacher?/b?
Funeral Of Mrs Jessie Chisholm Held On Tuesday Afternoon
Following a week's illness, the death occurred at her home on Union Street, Sunday morning, Nov 30th of Mrs Jessie Chisholm. She was in her 76th year and had lived all her life in Almonte. Mr Chisholm was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. Her father was a well-known contractor, here, and built some of the town's important buildings. She received her primary education in the public and high schools after which she attended Queen's University where she graduated in 1897 with the degree of B.A. In 1898 she married Roderick Chisholm of Almonte who predeceased her in 1919. For 20 years ? from 1919 to 1939 ? she was a member of the teaching staff of the local high school. She specialized in languages and history and was a most successful and popular teacher. The late Mrs Chisholm attended Bethany United Church, was a member of the local branch of the Women's Institute and active in Red Cross work during the war and in other activities calculated to further community welfare. She served on the library board for a long time and her training as a teacher was valuable in that connection. She leaves four sons and one daughter, Alex, of Flint, Michigan; Robt of Montreal; Donald and John of Ottawa; and Jean of Montreal. Three sisters also survive, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Cameron of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs H. MacNeil of Kississing, Man., also four grandchildren, all of Ottawa. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by the Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church assisted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Messrs Peter Young, George Etherington, P.A. Greig, W.C. Pollock, W.F. Thom and J.H. Martin. Among the floral offerings were pieces from the Board of Education, the Library Board, the W.M.S. of Bethany Church, the Bell Telephone Co., Ottawa and National Defence Headquarters of Ottawa. Mrs Chisholm was a popular member of the community having taught many people living here or in distant places. Her death was a great shock to her friends as she had been ill only a few days.

Jessie married Roderick Chrisholm in 1899. Roderick was born on 28 Jul 1864 in Kirkhill, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 24 Aug 1919 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 27 Aug 1919 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1895, Friday September 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, Sept 10th, Sarah McDonald, second daughter of Mr Robert Cameron, aged 20 years.

1895, Friday September 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 8

?b?Obit. ? Miss S.M. Cameron?/b?
Miss Sarah M. Cameron, second daughter of Mr Robt Cameron, passed away on Tuesday evening, after about eight months' illness from an?mia. She was 20 years of age, bright and amiable, and quite a favourite among her acquaintances, who lament her early death. That the parents and sisters of the deceased young lady have the deep sympathy of our citizens was fully manifested by the large attendance at the funeral, which took place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery.

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1959, Thursday December 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 7

?b?Miss Elizabeth Cameron?/b?
The death occurred in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec 1st, of Miss Elizabeth Cameron in her 83rd year. She was born in Almonte on March 23rd, 1877, the third daughter of Robert and Jessie (Anderson) Cameron. The late Miss Cameron entered the civil service at an early age. She served in the post office department when the late Sir William Mulock was Postmaster General of Canada. later she was private secretary of the late E.J. Lemaire, Clerk of the Privy Council. In all, she was 38 years in the civil service and on her retirement continued to reside for some time in Ottawa, later moving to Victoria, B.C. Some years ago she returned to Almonte with her sister, Mary and lived in residence on Union Street. When the sister passed away she continued to reside here until failing health due to a heart condition made it necessary for her to enter the Rockwood nursing home in Ottawa where death ensued on Dec 1st. She is survived by one sister Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeil, of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Dec 3rd from Ottawa to the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made in the family plot.

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1956, Thursday February 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Miss Mary J. Cameron?/b?
An impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Miss Mary J. Cameron at her funeral which was held on Tuesday, Feb 21st, at one p.m., at Hulse and Playfair Chapel, Ottawa. Miss Cameron had been in failing health for several months and she died in Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday afternoon, Feb 18th. Born and educated in Almonte, she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. She was a member of the secretarial staff at the Prime Minister's office from 1916 until her retirement in 1941, and commenced her duties there when Sir Robert Borden was Prime Minister. Previous to that time, she had been in the Department of the Interior. Most of her life was spent in Ottawa, but following her retirement she and her sister, Miss Elizabeth, went to live in Victoria for several years, returning to Almonte where they have since resided on Union Street. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Elizabeth of Almonte and Isobel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. Among the large number of friends and acquaintances who attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was held in very high regard were former associates in the Civil Service who remembered her unfailing courtesy and helpfulness, especially to those who were juniors. Among her many outstanding qualities were her kindness, her cheerfulness and her unfailing sense of humour. A profusion of beautiful flowers also bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was conducted by the Rev Stuart Iveson of First Baptist Church, Ottawa, of which Miss Cameron was a member. The Rev Albert Eikenaar, minister of Almonte Baptist Church, assisted. The remains were brought to Almonte and placed in the vault to await interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring.