William Smith

William married Mary Millar on 22 Jun 1810 in Abbey Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Mary was born in 1789 in Abbey Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1836 in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1905, Friday December 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mr Wm Smith?/b? Called Away Ramsay's Oldest Resident,
Who Had Seen Many Changes Come and Go
It is not given to many to live through the years and changes of nearly a century, as was the experiences of Mr Wm Smith, of Ramsay, who passed to the unseen world on Wednesday of this week in his 93rd year. The deceased was born in the Brig o'Johnston in Scotland on July 2nd, 1813, and in 1836 he accompanied his father and two sisters to Canada, his earlier years of residence in this country being spent in Huntley, after which Mr Smith moved to the farm upon which he spent more than half a century. In 1853 he was married to Miss Agnes Neilson, daughter of the late John Neilson, and to them, were born eight children, one of whom died in infancy, and two others (William in 1884, and James in 1900) in later years. The sons were: William, John N., in Almonte; Robert, at Cornwall, and James. The daughters, Miss Agnes, Mary and Jean are at home. The deceased was the last of his father's family to pass way, and the four male representatives of the family left are Mr John N., and his son Manning, and Mr Robert and his son. The deceased had been in bed for the past three months, and his death was the result of the wearing out of the human machinery which had for so many years been in active operation. The funeral takes place today (Friday) at two o'clock to the eighth line cemetery.

William married Agnes JANE Neilson in 1853. Agnes (daughter of John Neilson, Sr. and Agness Wilson) was born on 22 Oct 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 1 Oct 1902 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Oct 1902 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
At Almonte, March 4th, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Patterson, Esq., in the 70th year of her age.

1887, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette front page
On Friday morning last, Elizabeth Smith, relict of the late John Patterson, Esqu., of this town, passed over to the majority, having just reached the allotted span - three score and ten. She had been ill for a time with an affection of the lungs, and her death was not, on that account, unexpected. The late Mrs. Patterson was born in Johnston, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the year 1817. She came to Canada in August 1836 and to her late residence in the town immediately after her marriage in January, 1839, from which time to her death she was a continuous resident here. Her quiet and unassuming manner and her Christian integrity was the admiration of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon was one of the largest ever seen in town and fully evidenced the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

1887, Wednesday March 9, The Carleton Place Herald page 3
Mrs Patterson
The many friends of Mr Robt Patterson, barrister, of this place, will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which took place at Almonte on Friday. Mrs Patterson was the relict of the late John Patterson, of Almonte, and had attained the allotted age of three score and ten years. Deceased was highly respected by all who knew her, and to the bereaved one we extend our warmest sympathy. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Eighth Line Ramsay cemetery and was largely attended.

Elizabeth married John Patterson on 20 Jan 1839 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. John was born in 1809 in Glasgow Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 9 Dec 1881 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 Dec 1881 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1884, Friday May 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?DEATHS?/b?
In Ramsay, on the 14th inst., William Allison Smith, of Arnprior, aged 31 years.
Funeral from the residence of his father, Mr Wm Smith, 11th line Ramsay, on Friday, 16th inst., at two o'clock p.m., to the eighth line cemetery.

1884, Friday May 16. The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?Almonte and District News?/b?
The many friends of Mr Wm A. Smith, of the firm of Smith & VanCortlandt, hardware merchants, Arnprior, will receive with sorrow the news of that gentleman's death, which took place at his father's residence, near Appleton, on Wednesday, 14th inst., after an illness of a few weeks only. Typhoid fever was the trouble. Deceased was greatly esteemed both here and in Arnprior, and his untimely death - just when life for him was at its brightest - will leave a blank in the circle in which he moved that will not be easily filled.

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Died:
1936, Thursday August 6 , The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mr John Neilson Smith?/b?
A pioneer of the 11th line, Ramsay, passed away at his residence in Almonte on Tuesday night, in the person of Mr John N. Smith, after an illness of about eight months, Mr Smith was in 83rd year, having passed his 82nd birthday on July 27. He was born in 1854 on the Smith Farm on the 11th line, the second son of the late William and Mrs Smith. Deceased resided on the home farm for the 30 years of his life, with a short interval in the Northwest. later Mr Smith purchased the adjoining farm, now occupied by Mr Joseph Symington. After some years he moved to Almonte. Being of a mechanical turn he went into business. Mr Smith married Miss Lillian Manning, daughter of the late Rev J.W. Manning. To them was born one son William Manning, marine engineer of New York City, who with his mother survive him. Mr Smith is also survived by one brother, the Hon Justice Robert Smith of Ottawa, and two sisters, Misses Agnes and Mary Smith of Almonte. Two brothers, William of Arnprior and James of the home farm, predeceased him, also one sister Miss Jean. The late Mr Smith was a man of rare mechanical ability, with a natural bent for handcraft in wood and metals. He was a staunch Liberal in politics. In religion he was a Presbyterian and strictly honest in principle and practice. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. Rev A.J. Fowlie will be the officiating clergymen, assisted by Rev Geo Thom, cousin of deceased.

John married Lillian Lewis "Lily" Manning on 5 Dec 1890 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of Rev. James William Manning and Elizabeth "Bess" Hodges) was born on 15 Oct 1861 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; died on 13 May 1943 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 May 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1939, Thursday February 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Miss Agnes W. Smith?/b?
A highly esteemed resident of Almonte passed away on Thursday, Feb 2nd, in the person of Miss Agnes Wilson Smith in her 82nd year. She had not enjoyed good health for the past two years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Smith and was born at the homestead, 11th line of Ramsay, on the 7th June, 1857, and made her home in Almonte since 1909. She is survived by one sister, Miss Mary of Almonte and Mr Justice Smith of Ottawa, formerly of the Supreme Court of Canada. The funeral will take place from the residence of Miss Mary Smith, William street, Almonte, on Saturday, Feb 4th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service will be held at the home at 2 p.m.

1939, Thursday February 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Miss Agnes Wilson Smith?/b?
Largely attended by friends the funeral of Miss Agnes Wilson Smith, who died last Thursday, was held Saturday afternoon from the home of her sister, Miss Mary Smith, William street. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, officiated at the funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs D.N. McLean, W. Snowden, Geo Gemmill, A.C. Wylie, Robert Duncan and William Neilson. Deceased, who was in her 82nd year, was born in Ramsay township, the daughter of the late William Smith. She had made her home in Almonte since 1909. Surviving are one sister, Miss Mary Smith of Almonte, and one brother, Mr Justice Smith of Toronto, formerly of the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Family/Spouse: Florence Parker Pettit. Florence was born on 28 Jun 1864 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1949 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1949 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 5

?b?Miss Mary Smith?/b?
The death occurred at her home on William Street, Almonte, on Thursday, Jan 19th, of Miss Mary Smith aged 89 years. She was born in 1861, a daughter of William Smith and his wife, Jean Neilson, whose farm home was on the 11th line of Ramsay. She was a graduate of the Lady Stanley Institute for the Training of Nurses, Ottawa, in 1895. Miss Smith became a pioneer in the private duty nursing field in the Ottawa Valley from which she had to retire due to illness in her family. Deceased had resided in her home on William Street for almost fifty years. She was an active member of the former St Andrew's Church and later of the continuing Presbyterian Church of Almonte. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by all members of her family, four brothers and two sisters, namely: William A., John N., James and Robert; Misses Agnes and Jean Smith. The brother, Robert, served for years as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Surviving also, are two nephews and one niece ? Manning Smith, New York City; Arnold Smith and Mrs Oscar Wood of Toronto. The funeral which was private, was held on Saturday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. There was a service at the house conducted by Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Pall-bearers were J.D. McCallum, P.A. Greig, Harry Houston, Robt Templeman, W.H. Neilson and Robt J. Duncan.

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• Name: Jean Cecila Smith
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Died:
1929, Friday February 15, The Arnprior Chronicle page 2
?b?
News Of The District?/b?
Miss Jean Cecelia Smith who died recently in Almonte, had been a resident of that town for twenty years, she was born in Ramsay and is survived by two sisters and two brothers.

1929, Friday February 15, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Miss Jean Cecilia Smith?/b?
In the death of Miss Jean Cecilia Smith, Almonte loses a highly respected resident she had been in delicate health for some time and suffered an attack of pneumonia about four weeks ago from the effects of which, she never fully recovered and passed away suddenly on Friday morning. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Smith and was born on the homestead 11th Line Ramsay. On the death of her parents she and her sisters removed to Almonte about twenty years ago, where they since resided. She will be mourned by a large circle of friends to whom by her kindly ways and cheerful disposition she had endeared herself. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Agnes and Miss Mary, at home; two brothers, John N. of Almonte and Justice Smith of the Supreme Court. Worthy tribute was paid by the large attendance at the funeral held on Sunday from the family residence. William Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Impressive services were conducted by Rev W.H. McCraken of St John's Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a devout member. Many beautiful floral tributes were received by the bereaved family The pallbearers were Messrs, Peter McCallum, M.C. McFarlane, Alex Stewart, Wm Neilson, Dr T.R. Patterson, and W.J. Duncan.

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Died:
1900, Friday September 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Sept 8th, James Smith, aged 34 years ? son of Mr Wm Smith

1900, Friday September 14, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late James Smith
Although the friends of Mr Jas Smith, of Ramsay, had seen for some time that he was gradually sinking under the lung trouble from which he had been suffering for the past two years, they were shocked last Saturday when the news reached town that he had passed away that morning. Only the night before he had driven to Appleton and back, unattended by anyone. On his return it was noticed that he was in a very weak state, and the family saw that the end was not very far off; but the vital cord was broken almost ere they fully realized it. Death at any age and under any circumstances is sad and painful to contemplate, but it is a peculiarly sad thing to see a useful young man like Mr Smith cut down in the very prime of his life, he having reached only his thirty-fifth year. But it must be a comfort to the bereaved in all such cases to know that "God doeth all things well," and that
"Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face."
Mr Smith was one of Ramsay township's most intelligent and enterprising young farmers, and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him. He took a course in Almonte high school, and brought the education there obtained to bear upon his work on the farm, although he might with profit and honour to himself have chosen a professional calling and done well in it. In politics he was an ardent and active Liberal, and on the public questions of the day he was more than usually well informed. About two years ago he contacted a cold, and, as is too often the case with the young and vigorous, he thought lightly of it and paid no attention to it until that fell enemy of mankind, consumption, had marked him for its own. A long holiday in the Adirondacks was tried, but it was in vain, as the disease had made too great headway. The only previous death in the family was that of the eldest son, Mr William Smith, who died of typhoid fever in 1884, in Arnprior, where he was engage in the hardware business. Both parents survive, the father, Mr Wm Smith, having reached his 88th year. The funeral on Tuesday, notwithstanding that it was a wet day, was a very large one, testifying to the high esteem entertained for the deceased and his family. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Mr Watson, who is at present in charge of St Andrew's church. We join the community in tendering sympathy to the aged parents and their family.

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1928, Friday May 11, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Mrs Mary Wilson Dies at Age of 89?/b?
Mrs Mary Cecilia Wilson, aged 89, widow of the late George Wilson, formerly of Almonte, died on Wednesday at her residence, 155 McLaren street, Ottawa. Mrs Wilson was born in Almonte, and had lived in Ottawa for the past seven years. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Paterson. Shortly after her marriage Mrs Wilson lived in Arnprior and later at Indian Head, Sask, where a large number of friends will deeply mourn her loss. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Alex C. Wylie, Almonte; Dorothy, Ottawa; two sons, H.G. Wilson, K.C., Indian Head, Sask; John W. Wilson, Prince Albert, Sask. Miss J.J. Paterson, of Ottawa, is a sister and Robert Paterson of Carleton Place, a brother.



Buried:
NOTE: family name on stone is PATTERSON

Mary married George Wilson in 1871. George (son of Thomas Wilson) was born in 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 12 Nov 1908 in Indian Head, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 17 Nov 1908 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Isabella Gemmell in 1871. Isabella was born on 23 Mar 1851 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Dec 1913 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Birth: 1844, Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; as recorded on her memorial stone
• Alt. Death: 1871, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; as recorded on her memorial stone

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Died:
1934, Thursday February 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Miss Jessie J. Patterson?/b?
Miss Jessie J. Patterson passed away on Friday night, Feb 9th, at the home of her niece, Mrs A.C. Wylie, with whom she had lived since coming to Almonte a year ago. Deceased was born in Almonte, 76 years ago, the daughter of the late John Patterson, J.P., who was one of the early pioneers of Lanark County. Miss Patterson was for many years supervisor of Form Study and drawing in the Winnipeg schools and later travelled extensively on the continent, spending several years in France. On her return to Canada, she lived in Ottawa previous to coming to Almonte. Among surviving relatives are one brother, Mr Robert Patterson, and four nieces, Mrs A.C. Wylie and Miss Dorothy Wilson of Almonte; Miss H.L. Patterson of Perth; Mrs A.R. Dufresne of Perth, and a nephew, J.W. Wilson of Victoria B.C. The funeral service was held at the home of her brother, Mr Robert Patterson on Monday, Feb 13th, at 2 p.m., and was conducted by Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany church, assisted by Rev Mr Munro of Memorial Park Church, Carleton Place. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Mr Wm Baird, Mr Norman Riddell, Mr George Findlay Sr., all of Carleton Place; Mr Percy Jamieson and Mr Percy Crieg of Almonte, and Mr Maitland Wylie of Smiths Falls. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were the Hon Mr Justice Smiths of Ottawa, Mrs H.G.W. Wilson of Indian Head, Sask.; Major and Mrs Caldwell, Mr and Mrs J.G. Craig. Miss F. Edwards, Mr Wm Findlay Sr., Mr F.A. Davis, Mr Geo Chapman, Mr Elmer Robertson and Mr J.W. Patterson of Carleton Place; Mr J.S. Gillies of Braeside, and Mr and Mrs Neil Robertson of Arnprior.

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(Research):See "Robert Patterson Prominent Lawyer Passes at Almonte" in the March 10, 1938, Ottawa Citizen, page 4

Also see "Robt Patterson Memory Honoured At Large Funeral" in the March 14, 1938, Ottawa Citizen, page 23
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)

Robert married Elizabeth Bain Gillies in 1897. Elizabeth (daughter of John Gillies and Mary Cullen Bain) was born on 15 Apr 1859 in Herrons Mills, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 17 Apr 1932 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lillian Mallett Burke on 24 Oct 1923 in New York, New York, United States. Lillian (daughter of John H. Burke and Lillian M. Mallett) was born on 23 Aug 1898 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States; died on 31 Oct 1929 in Hastings-on Hudson, Westchester County, New York, United States; was buried in 1929 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on Hudson, Westchester County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Florence May Newman in 1940 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States. Florence was born on 17 May 1896 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States; died on 13 Apr 1994 in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arnold married Sarah Jane "Jennie" Bates in 1914. Sarah was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Oct 1960 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1960 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1945, Thursday October 25 The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Obituary
Mrs Alexander C. Wylie?/b?
The death of Mrs Alexander C. Wylie at the Rosamond
Memorial Hospital here on Sunday, October 21st, 1945
caused widespread regret throughout the town and district.
Mrs Wylie was born in Arnprior and had resided in
Almonte practically all her lifetime, the daughter of the late George Wilson and his wife, the late Mary Patterson. She was educated in the Almonte Public School and High School and was a Registered nurse, a graduate of the Winnipeg General Hospital.
Mrs Wylie was a devout member of Bethany United
Church and took a prominent part in all the activities of the
church, and was deeply interested in the work of the
Women's Association and Women's Missionary Society and also an active worker of the Ladies' War Aid and of the Alexandra Club in connection with the Rosamond Memorial Hospital.
A cheerful disposition and charm of manner and a
sincere concern for the happiness and welfare of others
won for Mrs Wylie a host of friends.
She was married to Alexander C. Wylie in 1899 and is
survived in addition to her husband by four sons, Capt. J. Hamilton Wylie, Arthur W. Wylie, Harry A. Wylie of the
United States Navy and Flt Sgt. R. Maitland Wylie, and one daughter Mrs S.R. Pence (Jean), (another daughter, Mary, predeceased her in 1925), and one brother, John W. Wilson of Victoria, B.C. survives. A brother H.G.W. Wilson, K.C., of Indian Head and a sister, Dorothy, predeceased her.
One son Harry, who is still on duty with the U.S. Navy in
the Pacific theatre of war was unable to be present at the funeral but represented by his son Bob, from Niles,
Michigan

Family/Spouse: Alexander Clarke Wylie. Alexander (son of James Hamilton Wylie and Rebecca Lauderdale Maitland) was born on 26 Aug 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jul 1954 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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