| 1. | Henry Cavers was born on 18 Dec 1845 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened on 14 Apr 1846; died on 10 Oct 1923 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Oct 1923 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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- _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
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Birth location: Lot 22, Con 12, Beckwith Township, Lanark County.
Died:
1923, Friday October 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Henry Cavers
After an illness of but a few days, Mr Henry Cavers passed away on Wednesday, Oct 10, at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs John Cavers, Carleton Place, the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr Cavers was born in Beckwith in 1847, a son of the late Thomas Cavers. When a young man he married Miss Jennie Young, of Almonte, and they made their home in Ramsay, near the railway track on the 9th line. Here, Mrs Cavers passed away some twelve years ago, and some time later Mr Cavers sold his farm and went to Carleton Place to reside. One daughter, Mrs William Duff, survives, her home being in Saskatchewan. Six brothers and four sisters also survive ? Thomas in Ramsay, James in Carleton Place, William in Pakenham, Edward P., in Manitoba, Peter in Detroit and Alexander on the homestead in Beckwith, Mrs J. Fumerton and Miss Christena, in Beckwith, Mrs A.R. McRorie in Saskatchewan, and Mrs Margaret Lester in Ottawa. In politics Mr Cavers was a Liberal in religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church. He was a man of few words but staunch principle and an excellent neighbour. He was ever ready and willing to assist those who needed his help and he always did it cheerfully and well. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae and W.A. Dobson. The pallbearers were Messrs Robert and Andrew Young, Peter and Angus Sutherland of Almonte. Peter McDonald and Gavin Dunlop, Carleton Place. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket.
Henry married Jean Young on 15 Mar 1878 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of Peter Young and Jean Erskine) was born on 1 Feb 1846 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 21 Nov 1910; was buried on 23 Nov 1910 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Jean E. "Jennie" Cavers
 was born on 20 Aug 1880 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
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1845 - 1923 (77 years)
