James Johnson

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• Name: Jas
• Name: Johnston
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(Research):Family lore that James was a sailor in British navey and was present at the burning of the White House at Washington in 1814.

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B150 to B179 Stone 320
Jas JOHNSON died Jan 13, 1875 aged 86 yrs Agnes STEEL died July 28, 1877 aged 14 yrs 10 months

James married Margaret Steele in 1816 in Scotland. Margaret was born in 1793 in East Ayrshire, Scotland; died in 1863 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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• Name: Genett
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Birth:
Story in the Almonte Gazette, 1897, speaking of the Durham boats which brought the settlers up the St Lawrence. "As these uncouth craft are crawling cannily by the swirling waters of the Long Sault Rapids, there is observed an unusual commotion among the passengers. There is a hurried landing from one of the boats, and, by-and-by, the wail of a new born infant. Thus is born to Mr and Mrs Johnston a daughter - Janet, now Mrs James Black. The Durham boats landed the party at Prescott, whence it proceeded by wagon to Perth and on to Lanark Village. here scows were built to carry the settlers and their effects down the Clyde and the Mississippi to Ramsay.

Died:
1916, Friday March 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Obit. ? Mrs James Black
Almost twenty years ago the Gazette published a sketch of two of Ramsay township's earliest settlers and most respected residents. In that sketch, descriptive of the experiences of a party of settlers who had left Scotland to make their homes in Canada, and who were coming up the St. Lawrence in Durham boats, the following sentence appeared: "There is a hurried landing from one of the boats, and by-and-bye, the wail of a new-born infant. Thus is born to Mr and Mrs James Johnston, a daughter ? Janet, now Mrs James Black." A few years later then the sketch Mr Black was called away, and now Mrs Black has reached the home for which she so long and earnestly looked. The year of her birth was 1821, and in her death at 94 years of age, one of the oldest residents of Ramsay township has passed to the great beyond. She was a daughter of the late Jas, Johnston, R.N., a veteran of the wars with Napoleon. She was married to Mr Back in 1844, and to them eleven were born, four of whom survive. These are Mrs C.W. Gilmour (Margaret), Braeside; Mrs A.A. Steele (Agnes), Steelton, Sask.; Robt, fifth line Ramsay, William H., at Morrisburg. For about six years the late Mrs Black was a patient in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, helpless from a broken limb, but possessing all her mental faculties to the end. She was a woman of exalted Christian character and remarkably patient and cheerful disposition. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian manse to the eighth line cemetery vault, and was attended by many from Ramsay and Almonte

Janet married James Black on 25 Mar 1841 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. James (son of Walter Black and Ellen Gunnan) was born on 14 Sep 1817 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 21 May 1899 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 May 1899 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Johnson
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Died:
The relentless reaper has cut off the life of another of Ramsay township's oldest residents - one born in the township and who spent her whole life within a short distance of the home in which she first saw the world's light, and in the death of Mrs. John Steele, sr., another of the links that binds these days with the fast receding past has been broken. Mrs Steele was ill only a few days with pneumonia, and passed on Wednesday. She was born in Ramsay on the farm now occupied by Mr. C. Forrest in the eighth concession, a daughter of the late James Johnston, and attended the same school at Bennie's Corners to which her grandchikldren are now going. She was married onJune 18th 1850 to Mr John Steele, of Ramsay and to them were born eight children, two of whom, James and Agnes are dead. Those living are Alex., at Seattle, Wash.; John, in Ramsay, Robt. D., in Boseman, Montana, William at Vegreville, Alta.,; Jessie (Mrs John Duncan), at Regina, and Maggie (Mrs John Fulton) at Cedar Hill. Mr Steele died about thirteen years ago. Mrs Jas Black of Ramsay is a sister of the deceased and a brother lives in Bruce county and a brother and sister in Dakota. In addition to her own children there are sixteen grandchildren still living. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from her late residence, on the eighth line, to the eighth line cemetery


Buried:
Section 1 Stone 2120
John STEEL Jan 25, 1812 - Jun 2, 1894
A native of Renfrewshire, Scotland
His wife Mary JOHNSTON died May 22, 1907 aged 83 yrs

Mary married John Steele on 18 Jun 1850 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Alexander Steele and Isabella) was born on 25 Jan 1812 in Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 2 Jun 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jun 1894 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1906, Friday August 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Agnes Johnston?/b?
Miss Agnes Johnston aged 80 years, who died on Tuesday, 21st inst., at the House of Industry, Perth, whither she had been for over a year, was well known to the older people of Ramsay. She was a sister of Mrs John Steele, sr., and Mrs Jas Black, sr., and lived usually with one or other of her sisters until the infirmities of age necessitated her removal to Perth. She was a tailoress, and had been employed in her younger days by many of the farmers along the 7th and 8th lines of Ramsay in knitting and in making children's clothes. The funeral on Wednesday from the home of her nephew, Mr Walter Black, was conducted by Rev Orr Bennet of St Andrew's church, of which the late Miss Johnston was formerly a member.

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Family/Spouse: Sibella McKay. Sibella (daughter of Donald McKay and Catherine Douglas) was born in 1839 in Ontario, Canada; died on 3 May 1887 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1887 in Port Bruce Cemetery, Baie du Dore, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1908, Friday January 17, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. ? Mr Walter Black
On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated

1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mr Black's Funeral
The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.

Walter married Jane Wallace on 2 Sep 1869 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James Wallace) was born in 1848 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 28 Mar 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 31 Mar 1885 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Allan W. Johnston. Allan and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette page 5
DEATHS
In Ramsay, 8th June, Mr James Black, jr. aged 36 years.

1885, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
ONCE MORE ? Our numerous readers sympathize with the family of Mr Jas Black, of Ramsay, which has again been visited with death, this time removing a son ? Mr Jas Black jun. ? in the 36th year of his age. Very few families have been more frequently bereaved than this one, and the widow and surviving relatives are deeply commiserated with their afflictions.

James married Isabella Margaret Steele in 1880. Isabella (daughter of Alexander Steele and Agnes Whyte) was born in 1859 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 15 Nov 1941 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1941 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1877, Friday January 12, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
Died.
At his father's residence, in Ramsay, on the 8th inst- Mr. Chas. A. Black, in the twenty-fifth year of his age. The early death of this young man leaves a blank in a wide social circle in which he was deservedly respected. The deceased was the third son of James Black, Esq., Deputy Reeve of Ramsay, and Jeannette, his wife. Early in life he entered upon mercantile pursuits in the service of Mr. Jas. Reeves, in Eganville, and after a two years stay there entered the employ of Mr. J. H. Wylie, of this village, where he continued until failing health compelled him to withdraw. His attention to business and his employer's interests opened to him the highest position in the establishment, while his uniform courtesy, and desire to please, won for him the respect of a large circle of friends. For some time it has been evident that he was passing away from earth, all human remedies proving futile to arrest the progress of disease. He possessed his consciousness to the last and gave evidence that his affliction had been sanctified; "Jesus is precious." being amongst his last utterances. The very large concourse of people attending the funeral on Wednesday last proved the estimation in which the family in general and the deceased in particular was held.
He is gone from all he loved on earth
To him who died our souls to save
'Tis but the form of him we loved
That rests within the silent grave.

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Died:
1892, Friday June 24, The Almonte Gazette page 8
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
? Mr Gilbert Black, of Turnbull, N.W.T., died on Sunday last, of inflamation of the lungs. He was a son of Mr James Black, of Ramsay, and went west a few weeks ago.

Gilbert married Mary Kate Pilkington in 1885. Mary was born in 1863 in Ireland; died on 8 May 1940 in Admaston, Admaston/Bromley Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1944, Thursday February 17, The Almonte Gazette, front page
W.H. Black Was Popular Figure
Former Almonte School Teacher Great Favourite With His Old Pupils
Following a lengthy period of illness, the death occurred in Toronto on Thursday, Feb 10th of Mr. William Hamilton Black, a former well-known resident of Almonte. He was born on the 7th line of Ramsay, 86 years ago, a son of the late James Black and his wife Janet Johnstone. Mr Black attended the local schools and while a young man went to the American West where he spent several years. He worked as a carpenter in the States of Utah, Colorado and California in the days when pioneer conditions existed and when the advice of Horace Greeley was being followed ? "Go West, young man and seek that better land." When he was in a reminiscent mood Mr Black sometimes talked of his experiences on the Western coast. While discussing newspaper work he once dropped the information that he was employed in the circulation department of the San Francisco Argonaut for a time.
Becomes A Teacher.
Returning to his own country. Mr Black resumed his academic studies graduating from the Ottawa Normal as a teacher. He had been a brilliant pupil at the Almonte High School standing High in the estimation of the late P.C. McGregor for that reason. Under these circumstances it was not surprising that he himself proved a most successful educationist. He taught in many places generally in the capacity of principal. Among these might be mentioned Arnprior, Pakenham, Whitby, Carleton Place, Marmora and Almonte. He was principal of the public school here for some years and is remembered affectionately by his old pupils as one who mingled kindness and humour with that degree of discipline necessary to succeed in the profession of his adoption. When Mr Black retired as headmaster of the local school he was appointed secretary of the Public Utilities Commission of Almonte, a position he filled with the upmost satisfaction up to some ten years ago when he retired and made his home in Toronto where his son Eric resided. Aside from his work he had many interest during his long life in this town. He was a great reader of good books and he liked to discuss public affairs. His ideas on such subjects were reflected in letter which he sent to the press. Many of them appeared in the Gazette and were written in the style of essays. They were read with great interest and especially by those who were personally acquainted with their author.
A Faithful Churchman.
A faithful and active churchman, Mr Black, a former Presbyterian, transferred to the United Church at the time of Union and worshipped with the Bethany congregation up to the time of his departure from Almonte. He served for years as clerk of the session and in other capacities on church organizations. For a time he also discharged the onerous duties of committee secretary in connection with the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr Black took a great interest in this last mentioned institution and on one occasion wrote an excellent history of this pioneer burying ground going to the personal expense of buying engravings to reproduce printed pictures of the new McLeod memorial entrance, the old church and other scenes. Among his donations to Bethany Church, outside of his liberal monetary contributions, was a fine brass name plate to be seen on the front of the building and a handsome pulpit lamp. After he left Almonte to live in Toronto, Mr Black kept in touch with his old friends through letters and occasional visits. He was always a cheerful conversationalist and people liked to see him back in the old town. For some years before he left he lived at the Hotel Almonte where he was a favourite with the proprietor, Mr Charles Tallon, the staff, other boarders and the travelling public. Shortly after the turn of the century Mr Black lost his wife, the former Anna Greig of Almonte. There was one son and one daughter, Eric Black who survives, and Marion, a clever young lady who died in a tragic level crossing accident about twelve years ago. This was a terrible blow to the father and it is doubtful if he ever fully recovered from it. There were nine members in Mr Black's family. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased him. They were: Walter, James, Gilbert, Robert and Charles; Margaret (Mrs A. Gilmour); Jessie and Agnes (Mrs E. Steele). The remains were brought to Almonte Saturday morning and deposited in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The body was expected to arrive on the Pembroke local and a number of old friends had assembled at the station to pay a last tribute to the departed. It developed, however, that the train from Toronto to Ottawa had been late and the local did not wait for it. The remains were sent to Carleton Place on the pool train which leaves Ottawa shortly after the local and they were conveyed by motor hearse from that town to the cemetery, A service was conducted by Rev W. J. Scott of Bethany Church and the following acted as pallbearers: Messrs. J.B. Illingworth, L.B. Jamieson, Ed James, W.A. Metcalfe, N.S. Lee and W.C. Pollock. Out-of-town friends present for Mr Black funeral were: Mrs Marion and Mr Maurice McFarlane of Ottawa; Mrs May Colborne of Ottawa; Mrs R. Tomilson and Mr Charles Gilmour of Braeside. All above are nieces and nephews of deceased.

William married Annie Mclaurin Greig in 1891. Annie (daughter of James Fortune Greig and Elizabeth "Belle" Campbell) was born on 28 Mar 1864 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1906 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1880, Friday July 2, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on the 28th ult. Jessie, daughter of Mr James Black, 7th con, Ramsay, aged 21 years

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Died:
1930, Friday February 28, The Almonte Gazette front page
Was Well Known Farmer Of Ramsay
Six Sons of Robert Black Were Pall-bearers At The Funeral
A well-known farmer of Ramsay in the person of Mr Robert Black, passed away on Friday at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, after a very brief illness from pneumonia in the 67th year of his age. He was the youngest son of the late J. Black, 7th line Ramsay, and he lived on the homestead until it was sold in 1898, after which he operated the Galbraith Farm near Carleton Place until he retired a few years ago to reside with his son Charles in Almonte. His wife Phoebe Galbraith, predeceased him 18 years ago. He is survived by one sister, Agnes, of Winsmore, Saskatchewan, and one brother, William, of Almonte, besides an unbroken family circle of six sons; Daniel of Regina; William of Schriber; Clarence of Ottawa; Charles of Almonte; Walter of Windsor; and Gordon of Detroit. The funeral was held on Monday from the home of his son Charles, was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church and was very largely attended by friends and acquaintances from the town, the township and from points in the Ottawa Valley. Interment was made in the Vault of the Auld Kirk cemetery, the six sons being the pallbearers. Amongst the many and beautiful floral tributes which draped the casket and in addition to those contributed by immediate relatives, were the following: Sprays from L. Naismith, John Lindsay, N.S. Lee, Max Young and M.R. MacFarlane; from Art Blakeley, John Washburn and Robert Leishman; from Mr and Mrs Geo L. Comba, from Mr and Mrs John W. Brown; from Mr G.R. Gourlay, Ottawa; and from Cchrieber [Schriber] Lodge No 402 I.O.O.F. Also wreaths from James and Jessie Giles; Granite Chapter R.A.M.; Mississippi Lodge A.F. and A.M.; and Officer and Employees Schrieber Division C.P.R.

Robert married Phoebe Galbraith in 1889. Phoebe (daughter of Daniel Galbraith, M. P. and Janet McFarlane) was born on 1 Apr 1864 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Sep 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Sep 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: John Arthur Steele
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?b?Late John Steele A Leading Farmer?/b?
His Father Stayed in a Tent in Almonte Where the Town Hall Now Stands
Mr John Steele, a prominent figure in Ramsay Township for half a century, died on Friday, after a long illness. Three years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. He was 74 years of age. He was a son of the late John Steele and his wife, Mary Johnston. John Steele the elder was a boy six years old when he came with his parents from Lanarkshire, Scotland. On their arrival in Ramsay the family erected their tent on the site of the present Almonte Town Hall. The late John Steele was married in 1891, to Miss Amy Coulter, of Almonte, and to them were born seven children. Arthur, of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia; Lou of Woodsfield, Ohio; James, on the homestead; Beth, Mrs Hal Kirkland of Montreal, and Ernest, of Grandmere, Que., survive along with Mrs Steele. Mary and Alexander are deceased. Mr Steele was one of the most progressive of the Ramsay farmers. He saw early the advantages of tile draining and was the first to adopt this method. He was a strong advocate of the taking over of the Rosebank power and developing it for the use of the district. For a time he was secretary-treasurer of the Bennies Corners School. and for a number of years he was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. The funeral service on Monday was conducted by Mr A.M. Wootten, of Blakeney United Church, and the pallbearers were Messrs Alex Cochran, Albert Naismith, Robert Barker, John Fulton, Wm Phillips and John Snedden. The remains were interred in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The were many floral tributes and to the long cortege were many friends, from Ottawa, Pembroke, Arnprior and Carleton Place. All the members of the family were present.

1929, Friday June 21, The Almonte Gazette front page

Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755

STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

John married Amy Bertha Coulter on 4 Aug 1891 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Amy (daughter of Thomas Coulter and Catherine McNiece) was born on 20 Mar 1859 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in 1860 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Sep 1930 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Sep 1930 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
At New Orleans, La, on Friday, 30th January, James Steele, son of Mr John Steele, Ramsay, aged 27 years.

Buried:
Section 5: Stone 2394
James STEELE died Feb 1885, son of John STEELE of Ramsay

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• Name: Maggie Steele
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Margaret married John Fulton on 18 Jun 1900 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Fulton and Ann McMullen) was born in Jan 1867 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1941 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1941 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Steel
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Died:
In Ramsay, on Saturday, July 28th, Agnes, second daughter of John Steele, aged 14 years and ten months

Buried:
Plots B150 to B179 Stone 320
Jas JOHNSON died Jan 13, 1875 aged 86 yrs Agnes STEEL died July 28, 1877 aged 14 yrs 10 months

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Robert married Margaret Stuart Cameron in 1893. Margaret (daughter of Donald Cameron and Stuart Miller) was born on 11 Jun 1868 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1905 in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plot: 141 - Row 2-12 - Just North-East of Soldiers Plot, Just East of 3rd St. & 4th. Ave., 4th. Row

Jessie married John Duncan on 30 Jul 1903 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. John (son of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart) was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Jul 1952 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1952 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1897, Friday March 12, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, March 9th Jennie W. Black, daughter of Mr. Walter Black, aged 26 years

1897, Friday March 12, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obitual
Another death that has caused deep sorrow in many households is that of Miss Jennie W. Black daughter of Mr. Walter Black, of the seventh line of Ramsay, who passed away on Tuesday morning, after being delicate health for some time, though confined to bed for only a few days prior to her demise. She was but 26, and was popular with her acquaintances, who speak of her in the highest terms. The funeral on Wednesday, to the eighth line cemetery, was largely attended. We join a sympathizing community in tendering our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families

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1895, Friday October 4, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Sept 28th, James W. Black, eldest son of Mr Walter Black, aged 20 years

1895, Friday October 4, The Almonte Gazette front page
James W. Black, aged 20, a fine young man, esteemed by all who knew him, passed away on Saturday last, at the residence of his father, Mr. Walter Black, 7th line Ramsay. Deceased had been ill six months with a lung trouble. The funeral on Monday afternoon was very largely attended. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery. Rev Mr. Grant officiated. The father and his family have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sorrow

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1891, Friday November 20, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Nov 13th, Bertha Black, daughter of Mr Walter Black, aged 14 years.

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Occupation: farmer

Died:
Informant of death: Mrs. Sarah Jane Black of 222 N. Norah Street, Fort William. (wife)

Charles married Sarah Jane "Rufus" Coxford on 29 Jan 1908 in Rosebank, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of James Coxford and Mary Jane Kennedy) was born on 24 Mar 1883 in Rosebank, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Dec 1973 in Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fanny married James Albert McPhail in 1910. James (son of Alexander McPhail and Annie Turney) was born on 17 Aug 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Oct 1940 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Oct 1940 in Renfrew Public Cemetery / Thompson Hill Cemetery / Thompsonville Cemetery, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1944, Thursday February 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Mr Jas. H. Black?/b?
A native of Almonte in the person of James Herbert Black passed away in Toronto on Monday Feb 7th. The remains were brought to Almonte and the funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday (today) at 11 am. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. He is survived by his wife the former Miss Dorcas Bradford of Almonte, one son with the R.C.A.F., Montreal, and two brothers, Alex of Ottawa and Milo of Sterling. When a young man Mr Black was employed as a clerk in West's store here. Later he joined the postal service and for many years he worked out of Toronto as a railway postal clerk.

James married Dorcas Ethel Bradford in 1915. Dorcas was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 1971 in Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1898, Friday April 15, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mysterious Disappearance ? A Boy Apparently Drowned
The people of Almonte were greatly excited and much sympathy was evoked for Mrs Kate Black on Saturday evening last when it became known that her only child, little Gilbert Black, nearly six years old, was missing, with indications that he was drowned. Mrs Black, being busy in her shop down town, had not seen her son since early in the forenoon, but, as this was frequently the case, she was not alarmed, thinking he was at Mr Ragdale's, on Church street, where they boarded, Early in the afternoon, she began to make inquiries, and asked Chief Lowry to keep a lookout for Gilbert on his rounds. Late in the afternoon some boys rowing a boat on the Bay found a boy's cap floating on the surface of the water one hundred yards or so from the Bay Hill road. Mr Ragdale identified it as the one worn by the missing boy, and at once the greatest alarm was felt. The little fellow had ben in the habit of playing by himself, and was known to be afraid of the water, but there seems little doubt from what can be learned that he was playing on the bank of the river near Mr Cannon's mill on the shore of the bay, as well as just above the flume at a dangerous point near the old electric light house opposite the mills of the Almonte Knitting Co., (and some say on the steep embankment at the rear of Mr T. Ringrose's shoeshop) and was throwing stones into the raging rapids there. This was about 11:30 a.m. After that hour no trace whatever can be fond of his movements. Without alarming the mother when the cap was found, searching parties were at once organized and a thorough patrol of the river banks and the river itself was made. The was kept up far into the night, and all day Sunday twenty-five or more boats, well-manned and equipped with grappling irons, kept up the search, without the slightest encouragements. The water at the flume was shut off, but without avail. On Monday Mr J.B. Wylie sent to Carleton Place for a quantity of dynamite, and about a dozen shots where put off in several parts of the bay, without effects, On Monday evening an informal meeting of about fifty citizens was held in the office of Messrs Wylie and Shaw, when the council was requested to place on the river four boats manned each by two men to continue the search, and Mr James Metcalf was sworn in as special constable to direct their movements. The search was kept up diligently on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Wednesday night another meeting was held, when arrangements were made to keep up the search for the rest of the week by both volunteered and paid help. It was further resolved to sent to Montreal or Ottawa for a searchlight. Owing to the belied of some that the missing boy had wandered to Col Gemmill's bush near the Bay Hill, a large searching party was organized on Wednesday and made a thorough search, but without result. As usual, a number of exaggerated reports got into circulation, but on being traced to their source they were proven foundation-less. Two booms have been stretched across the river, one at "Brown's Clearing," a mile down from town, and the other at Rosebank, in order to stop the body from passing down, acting on the belief that the body is in the river, of which there is little doubt. Word was also sent to people along the river all the way to Pakenham to be on the lookout for the body; but the belief of many in that owning to the coldness of the water, the body may not rise for some time. The deepest sorrow is felt for Mrs Black, and any fate for her little boy, is positively known, would not be so painful as the terrible suspense, through which she is passing. He was the only solace left her at the time of her husband's death.

1898, Friday April 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Found in the Bay
The diligent search for the body of little Gilbert Black, who disappeared on Saturday, 9th inst., and who, it was generally believed had been drowned, was kept up all last week, and on Sunday forenoon was rewarded by the finding of the body by Messrs. Ted Boothroyd and Elmo Moreau in about thirty feet of water close to the west shore of the river near the residence of Mr E. Edmonds, and a few yards from where the boy's cap was found. The place had been dragged over a hundred times before by the searchers, but as the body was imbedded in a large mass of sawdust, the hooks had failed to catch on to the clothing. The fact that deceased had been seen on the high bank behind Mr T. Ringrose shoe shop, and that when found there were two cuts on the head, leads many to believe that the little fellow in his childish play had fallen off the bank and was probably stunned before he reached the water, and was carried down the rapids and across the bay; but all is mere conjecture. Undertaker Donaldson, after preparing the body, which was well preserved took it to the residence of Mr Ragsdale, where Mrs Black was staying, and the number of people who called during Sunday and Monday testified to the deep sympathy felt for the bereaved mother, thus deprived of her only child. The sympathy of the community was still further manifested by the very large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Monday at 3 p.m., to St. Paul's church, where the beautiful burial service of the Church of England was conducted by Rev Canon Low, assisted by Rev C. Saddington, of Richmond; thence to the 8th line cemetery.

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1973, Thursday February 15, Regina Leader-Post, page 32
BLACK - Monday, Feb 12, 1973, Mr. Daniel James Black, age 82 years, late of 1366 McTavish St., Regina. Mr. Black is survived by his wife, Eva, two sons, Dr. Donald Black in Calgary, and Keith Black, Carleton Place, Ont.; and one daughter, Mrs (Betty) R. Scharfe, Dartmouth, N.S.; eight grandchilden and one brother. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. in St Andrews United Church with Rev. W. Armitage officiating. Interment in Regina Memorial Gardens

Daniel married Eva Ethel Sauders in 1910. Eva was born on 22 Dec 1890 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jul 1973 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 31 Jul 1973 in Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1972, Friday November 10, The Ottawa Citizen page 44
BLACK, Clarence Keith
Suddenly on Friday, November 19, 1972, Clarence Keith Black of 406 Gilmour St, husband of Grace Smith, in his 79th year; father of Keith Black of Walkerton, Ont; Mrs Robert Harvery (Gloria) of Bellingham, Washington; Gilbert Black of Bay Ridges, Ont; and Robert Black of Ottawa; also 20 grandchildren; brother of William of Thunder Bay, and Daniel of Regina; and Walter of Kitchener, Ont. Resting Hulse and Playfair, Central Chapel, 315 McLeod st. Service Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Almonte, Ont. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Family/Spouse: Grace A. Smith. Grace was born in 1916; died on 19 Feb 1974 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1972, Thursday January 27, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Charles H. Black
Funeral services for the late Charles Henry Black were held at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Sunday Afternoon, January 16, with Rev K.J. Murray of Zion-Memorial Park United Church officiating. Burial will take place at the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, in the spring. Mr Black passed away at the Twelve Acres Nursing Home, Carleton Place, on Friday afternoon, January 14, following a lengthy illness. His death was caused by pneumonia. He was 74. Born in Ramsay Township on December 16, 1897, he was a son of Robert Black and his wife Phoebe Galbraith. He received his education in Ramsay and Almonte Schools. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr Black was an avid hunter and sportsman. He was a member of the United Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Carleton Place 100 Club, and had been a bowler in the Men's Mercantile Bowling League. For several years he was manager of a service station at Carleton Place, and also was the owner of a fuel oil business. In later years he was employed as a hardware clerk. Mr Black was married on July 20, 1922, at Almonte to the former Eunice McDowell, who survives, together with a daughter, Mrs Eileen Austin of Niagara Falls, Ontario. A son, Donald C. Black, predeceased him. Also surviving are four brother, Daniel, Regina, Sask; William, Thunder Bay, Ont; Clarence, of Ottawa, and Walter, Waterloo, Ont. Pallbearers at the funeral were Caldwell Wilson, Bruce Sadler, Ted LeMastre, David Kirkpatrick, Neil McGregor and Norman Clark.

Charles married Eunice Perses McDowall in 1922. Eunice was born on 1 Jan 1898 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Mar 1984 in Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Kathleen Steele
• Name: May Kathleen Steele
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Died:
Miss May Kathleen Steele, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Steele of the 8th line of Ramsay, died on Tuesday, after an illness of several months duration. For six years prior to last april she was on thepublic school teaching staff of the city of Ottawa, and taught at fifth avenue School, where she gained a high a high reputation as one of the outstanding kindergarten teachers of the Capital. Early last Spring, she became ill, and had to give up her work. she returned home.

Miss Steele, who was 29 years of age, was a former pupil of almonte High School and later taught school at Pembroke. She became interested in kindergarten work and went to Toronto for a course there, and took a high place. The Ottawa Board secured her services and frequently her work was favourably commented upon. She gave promise of a brilliant career.

Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters and three brothers; Arthur, who is connected with the Soldier's Settlement Board of Alberta, and who was overseas with the Princess Patricias, Louise, who is a nurse at Worcester, Mass, but who has been home for some time nursing her sister, James and Ernest at home, and Beth, of Toronto.

The funeral which was very largely attended took place this afternoon to the Eighth Line Cemetery, Rev W.H. Green officiated.



Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755
STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

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• Name: Art Steele
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Died:
1975, Thursday September 11, The Almonte Gazette page 9

?b?John Arthur Steele Passes?/b?
After funeral services in Ottawa, John Arthur Steele (Art) was interred at the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, September 4th. Mr Steele was born in 1894 on the Steele Century Farm, 8th line, Ramsay Township, the son of John Steele and Amy Coulter, and grandson of a Scot who came to Ramsay in the 1820's. Mr Steele always had great affection for Almonte and its people. Mr Steele leaves his wife, Laura McGregor, formerly of Pakenham; five daughters, Aileen, Amy (Mrs Robert Kempster) and Patricia, all of Ottawa; Joan (Mrs Humfry Peake), of England; Dr Marion Steele of Guelph; a son, Dr John Steele of Ottawa; two sisters, Louise of Cobourg and Beth (Mrs Hal Kirkland) of Almonte; a brother, Ernest of Toronto. He was predeceased by a sister, May and brothers Alex and James. After graduating from Almonte High School he entered the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. He, together with his comrade, the late Hal Kirkland, enlisted in the First University Corps which in July 1915 reinforced the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. After the war, he again attended the O.A.C.; later at Iowa State College he received his M.Sc. In 1920 Mr Steele joined the staff of the Soldier Settlement Board, working in British Columbia and Alberta. Later he served as a dairy promoter in Ontario and organized cow testing associations in Quebec. In 1925 he joined the livestock branch of the Canadian Department of Agriculture as a livestock fieldman for Nova Scotia. He is fondly remembered by many farmers and former Calf Club members there, where he introduced such then-new procedures as artificial insemination. In 1946 he returned to the Ottawa Valley on his appointment as assistant chief registration officer. In 1960 when he retired he was head of the Record of Performance, cattle section, of the livestock division. After his retirement he contributed articles to the Family Herald and other farm journals commenting on such subjects as the valuation system for farm price of milk. Mr Steele was a member of the Mason, the Canadian Legion, the Agricultural Institute of Canada and the O.A.C. Alumni. From the O.A.C. year book of 1920, the following quotation reveals aspects of Art which endeared him to so many: "In the spring of 1915 he took a trip to the Old Country with the P.P.C.L.I. serving with them until demobilized in 1919. While in France his thoughts wandered back to the old orchard on the farm upon seeing a pear tree some short distance from the trenches, and his fondness for pears was responsible for him being the object of an enemy sniper. However, Art got the pears and cheated the sniper of the coveted notch in he but of his rifle. Later, however, he selected an enemy bullet more to his liking and took a trip to the hospital areas. While convalescing, Paris claimed his attention and by the time he returned to his unit he could say, "Oui, la la." At the college many humourous sayings have originated in Art's cortex. He hold the record for breaking chemical apparatus, his bank account and monotony. To art all life's troubles are soluble in a grin and we expect to find him growing two turnips where one grew before, when he returns to agricultural life."

John married Laura Isabelle McGregor in 1927. Laura (daughter of Alexander S. McGregor and Martha Martin) was born on 21 Jan 1898 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Jul 1982 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Lou Steel
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1985, Wednesday May 1, The Almonte Gazette page 6
Amy Steele
A native of Ramsay township, Miss Amy Louise Steele, a naturalist and nursing director, died March 16 at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg, Ont.
Miss Steele was born on the eighth line in Ramsay township and is the daughter of the late John and Amy Steele.
She was one of Coburg's foremost naturalist and a charter member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Cobourg.
Miss Steele was instrumental in the foundation of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, serving as its director of nursing from the date of its origin in 1945, until her retirement in 1965.
She was an honorary member of the Ontario Public Health Association as well as the Willow Beach Field Naturalists.
A good friend, Mrs Margaret March, considered her to be "The Informed Botanist.
She was one of the most informed botanist around. If you were absolutely stymied (about the name of a plant), she could tell you what it was as well at its Latin name."
Miss Steele is survived by sister, Beth Kirkland of Almonte, and brother Ernest of Toronto. Three brothers, Alex, James, and Arthur and a sister, May, predeceased her.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Milroy Funeral Home in Coburg.

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• Name: Jimmie Steele
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(Research):occupation: farmer

Died:
1974, Thursday May 30, The Almonte Gazette page 3
James H. Steele Dies Suddenly
Residents of Almonte and the surrounding farming community were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of James Harold Steele of the 8th line of Ramsay, on the morning of Friday, May 24th. Mr. Steele had gone to the mailbox about 10 a.m., when he was apparently stricken with a heart attack . He was in his 78th year. Mr. Steele was born on the 8th line of Ramsay, on April 26, 1897, a son of the late John Steele and his wife, Amy Coulter. Raised on one of Ramsay's pioneer farms in a family of brothers and sisters who chose a wide variety of careers, Jimmie, as he was affectionately known in his community, modestly referred to himself as a "tiller of the soil." It was his love of the land, his great knowledge of agricultural production and his ability to recognize and adapt to modern tillage methods, new strains and varieties of crops that enabled him to establish a reputation of being an outstanding agriculturist. Jimmie in his own quiet way was always prepared to share his experience, his knowledge and his energies with his friends and neighbours and help them in this way to share the success he realized in his own chosen career. In fraternal circle he was a member of Mississippi Lodge No. 147, A.F. and AM., Almonte, and was a Toronto Shriner. A Masonic service was held Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. at the funeral home. He was married on September 19, 1934, Almonte, to the former Elsie Barker, who survives together with two sons, John of Almonte and Gerald, Montreal, and a daughter, Jessie (Mrs. Gordon Henderson) of Ottawa. Also surviving are two brothers, Art of Ottawa and Ernest of Toronto and two sisters, Beth (Mrs. Hal Kirkland) of Almonte, and Louise of Cobourg. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, May 26th, at 2 o'clock from the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church street, Almonte, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for burial. Rev. A. C. Dodds of Pakenham, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Jack Snedden, Stewart Manary, Ken Duncan, Robert Cochran, Jim Cochran and Bob Naismith. Honorary pallbearers were James Jamieson, James and, Bill Serson and Cedric Mohr.

James married Elsie Joan Barker on 19 Sep 1934 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Robert Barker and Jessie Coxford) was born on 2 Jul 1909 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Apr 2008 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Apr 2008 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Beth
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Died:
KIRKLAND, Elizabeth Florence (Beth) - Peacefully in Fairview Manor, at Almonte on Friday, April 27, 1990. Elizabeth (Beth) Steele of Almonte. Age 91 Years. wife of the late Hal Kirkland. Mother of Jim of Toronto and Jack of Smiths Falls. Grandmother of Jim, Joseph, Hal, Catherine, Mary, Karen and Jacqueline. there was no visiting by request. Friends attended the Service in the Chapel of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Saturday. Rev Jack Truman officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Hal Birkmyre Kirkland in 1926. Hal (son of Dr. Joseph Tweeddale Kirkland and Margaret Catherine Johnston) was born on 17 Mar 1896 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jul 1974 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Jul 1974 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Alexander C. Steele, son of Mr and Mrs John Steele of Ramsay, died very suddenly on Friday onf last week. The boy, who was eight years and nine months of age, was taken ill a couple of days before with acute indigestion, which resulted in his death. the sadeness of the event was accentuated by the absence of Mr Steele, who had gone west only a few days previously. A telegram caught him at Regina, bearing the sad news, and he reached home on Monday's morning Soo train. the funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended. Rev C.H. Daly conducted the services and six little chums of the deceased acted as pallbearers.

Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755
STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

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Died:
1988, Monday March 14 STONE 1338
The Globe and Mail, Toronto page D14
DEATHS
STEELE, William Ernest forester - At the Humber Memorial Hospital, Toronto, on March 11, 1988, in his 86th year. Husband of Ruth. Father of Kathleen Pope and James Steele. Grandfather of Jennifer Mitchinson, Anne Van Goot, Susan and Peter Steele and Cynthia and Eleanor Pope. Family and friends gathered in his memory on March 13, 1988.

William married Clara Ruth Hicks in 1933. Clara was born on 26 Jun 1898 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1989 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Johnnie Fulton
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Notes:

Occupation: John was a backhow operator for many years installing tile drainage, ditching and other excavating. He had no leg so the backhoe was specially equiped for him to operate very effectively. he used a hoist to get on and off the machine.

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• Name: Len Fulton
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James married Hazel Evelyn Watt about 1960. Hazel (daughter of James Hugh "Jack" Watt and Florence Munro) was born in 1923; died on 23 Oct 2002 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2002 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jim Duncan
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

JAMES STEELE
DUNCAN

James S. Duncan was born 1904 Regina, Saskatchewan son of John and Jessie (Steele) Duncan. He was married on February 12, 1952 to Margaret Stuart.
Jim as he was known joined the C.P.R. as a ticket agent in Regina, then followed by promotion to C.P.R. offices in Minneapolis and San Francisco U.S.A.
He was then asked to transfer to the Convention Traffic Bureau of C.P.R. in this capacity he encouraged major corporations in the U.S.A. and Canada to hold their conventions at C.P.R. hotels. His headquarters were in Vancouver, B.C. where he has resided since his retirement.

James married Margaret Isobel Stuart on 12 Feb 1952. Margaret was born in 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• Name: Johnson Eric Duncan
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
?b?Johnson Eric Duncan,?/b? owner and operator of one of the first Rowatt-area farms, died recently after a lengthy illness. He was 69. The 800-acre Duncan family farm south of Regina was homesteaded in 1891 by his father, John Duncan. Johnson Duncan was born and educated in Regina and attended Central Collegiate where he was a member of the naval reserve. He was secretary-treasurer of the Regina rural telephone system until its incorporation Into the Saskatchewan Telecommunications system. A member of Sherwood United Church, he was an avid curler and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Edna of Rowatt; three sons, John and Kenneth of Rowatt and Howard of North Battleford; two daughters, Barbara Werner and Kathy Vanos of Regina; two brothers, a sister and several grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel with Rev. C. Brandow and Rev. J. Oglesby officiating. Cremation will follow.

Johnstone married Edna May Clive on 1 Nov 1941 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Edna (daughter of David Clive and Agnes Drummond Chalmers) was born on 4 Aug 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jan 2005 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Willis Alex Duncan
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Died:
?b?DUNCAN WILLIS ALEXANDER 1910 - 1998.?/b?
It is with great sadness that Willis's family announces his sudden passing on September 23, 1998. Willis is predeceased by his parents and brother Johns. He is survived by his wife Grace, his partner and friend of 60 years; sister-in-law Edna, brother Jim Duncan and sister Mary Duncan; three children: William Duncan, Douglas Duncan and Carole Splett and husband Edward; seven grandchildren: Marquita, Jana, Chad and his wife Christina Duncan; Michael, David and his wife Brenda-Jayne, Douglas, Andrea Splett and fiancee Darroch Cairns; one great-grandchild Kimberly and a host of friends who will greatly miss him. Throughout his life, Willis always showed understanding and compassion for his family and friends and was always there to provide love, friendship and assistance whenever it was needed. Until a lew years ago, Willis was actively involved in a variety ot community projects and service groups. He always displayed the some caring ond attention to these, os he did to his family and friends. Willis wos a leader In most activities that he was Involved with ond was recognized as not only the leader ot the tamily but also the triend and companion to turn to in times ol need. Willis was Instrumental In creating a strong ond loving family unit. It It our sincere hope that we can follow in the footsteps that he has created lor us. In his passing, Willis goes with the knowledge that his legacy will live long after him. Followlnq cremation a MEMORIAL SERVICE to celebrate Willis's llle will be held ot Regina Funeral Home, Hwy VI East (access off ot Prince of Wales Drive) on Monday, September 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with a Reception to tollow In the Regina Funeral Home Arbor Room. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements are entrusted to REGINA FUNERAL HOME (Phone 789 8850).

Willis married Grace Katherine Storey on 30 Jun 1938 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Grace (daughter of Arthur Storey and Bertha Friel) was born on 26 Sep 1914 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 14 Dec 2005 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Janice thinks he was a judge. Visited Almonte about 1964 with his wife.

Alfred married Stella Audrey Grace in 1956 in Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. Stella (daughter of James Grace and Matilda) was born on 3 Sep 1917 in Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1917, Friday November 23, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?LOCAL NEWS?/b?
? Mr and Mrs Dan Black of Ottawa mourn the loss of their eldest child, Allan Saunders, bright little lad of five years of age, who passed away after two months' illness from inflammatory rheumatism. The funeral on Saturday last took place from the home of Mr and Mrs Saunders, Carleton Place, to the 8th line cemetery, and was largely attended by friends from Ottawa, Carleton Place and Ramsay

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Family/Spouse: SGT. Douglas A. Austin. Douglas was born in 1918; died in 1984; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1984, Monday June 11, The Ottawa Citizen page 15
STEELE, I. Aileen
At Dundas Manor, Winchester, Ontario on Saturday June 9, 1984, age 56 years. Daughter of the late J. Arthur Steele and Laura I. Steele. Survived by sisters Amy (Mrs Robert Kempster) and Patricia, both of Ottawa, Joan (Mrs Hemfrey Peake) of Brantham, England; Marion (Mrs David Mosey) of Toronto and brother Dr John Steele of Sarasota, Florida. Friends may call at Hulse and Playfair, Central Chapel, 315 McLeod Street, after 12:30 p.m. Monday. Service in the Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Gerald
• _FSFTID: G3CB-LVR
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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(Research):Gerald and wife living in Coquitlam BC retirement?

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: John Steel Kirkland
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• _FGRAVE: 203898175

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2014, Saturday June 14, The Toronto Star
KIRKLAND, John "Jack" Steele, QC - On Saturday, June 7, 2014 in his 78th year, surrounded by his family, Jack left the world as he had lived his life: with courage and dignity. Predeceased by his parents, Hal and Beth (Steele); his infant son, John; and his precious son, Joseph (2006). He will be forever missed by his loving and cherished wife, Beverley; his adoring children, Jimmy (Crystal Lemay), Mary, Catherine (Christopher Newton) and Jacqueline (Gene Bruce); his beautiful grandchildren, Alexa, Leah, Olivia, Madeline, Adam, Jackson, Clara, Clayton, Celeste and Atley; his devoted brother, James T. Kirkland of Toronto; his daughters-in-law, Louise Kirkland and Lisa Giffin; special family friend, Freddy Laphen; and his many wonderful friends and colleagues. Jack practiced law in Smiths Falls for 54 years. He went to work until his body could no longer take him there three weeks ago. He was the consummate small town lawyer - he did a little bit of everything, but he flourished in criminal law because he loved the drama of the courtroom. The law was his calling as he was a keen observer of the human condition and fierce defender of the underdog. He will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Honouring Jack's request, there will be a private family celebration of his life and no visitation or funeral.

Jack married Beverley K. Fraser in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Medical):Ross was drowned while swiming in the Mississippi river at the Five Stone Arch bridge at Pakenham village.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Kenneth Stewart Duncan
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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DUNCAN-Saturday, Nov. 25, 1978, Mr. Kenneth Stuart Duncan, age 21 years, late ot Rowatt, Sask. Pre deceased by his father. Johnston in 1977, Mr. Duncan is survived by his mother, Mrs. Edna Duncan, Rowatt, two brothers, Howard J., North Battleford, John D., Regina, and two sisters, Mrs. C. (Barbara) Werner, Regina, Mrs. G. (Kathleen) Van Os, Regina. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov 29, 1978 at 1 30 p.m. in Speers Fu neral Chapel with Rev. J. Oglesby officiating. Cremation.

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Carole married Edward Splett on 2 Jul 1960 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Bill Duncan
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
Apr 10 2010
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Published by?tab?The Leader Post
Obituary?tab?WILLIAM ROBERT DUNCAN APRIL 4, 1944-APRIL 7, 2010 Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind; Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave. It is with sadness, but relief that Bill's fight with cancer came to a peaceful end on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Predeceased by his father Willis Duncan ( 1998) and his mother Grace Duncan (2004), Bill leaves to remember all the good times his wife Eleanor, his son Chad (Christina) and granddaughters Kimberly and Jessie; daughters Marquita (Grant) and Jana (Tim) ; and stepson Trevor Gates (Sonia) and grandson Atticus. Bill is also survived by his sister Carole Splett (Ed), brother Doug, father-in-law Paul Desjardins (Barbara), sisters-in-law Marie and Cindy (Gary), and brother-in-law Wil Desjardins (Rhonda), as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Most of Bill's life was spent in Regina; he attended the University of Regina for his Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as his Bachelor of Administration. Although Bill was tempted to pursue a career in science, he opted for economics and had a long and successful career as a civil servant, retiring as Director of Finance for Social Services in 2004. Bill's interests were many, including astronomy, rock formations, nature, history, genealogy, creating home videos, downhill skiing, ballroom dancing, golf and travel. Bill loved the Rocky Mountains camp trips when his children were young, downhill skiing and more recently hiking at Jasper. He also enjoyed spending time at the cottage on Pasqua Lake where, under protest, he would help Eleanor with one of her many projects. Last April's hot air balloon ride over the rock formations in Cappadocia, Turkey was a highlight of Bill's travel experiences. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010 in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memory gifts may be made to the World Wildlife FundCanada (wwf.ca/donations) or Willi...

William married Juanita McDonaldRegina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eleanor Desjardins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 142795934
• _FSFTID: G81B-37P
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• _STAT: Never Married
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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Name: Joe Kirkland
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2006, Monday February 27, The Ottawa Citizen, page 37
KIRKLAND, Joseph Thomas "Joe"
On Sunday, February 26, 2006 Joe Kirkland of Almonte in his 41st year Dear husband of Lisa Giffin, loving father of Jackson Cole and Clayton Farrell. Son of Jack & Beverley Kirkland, brother of James, Mary, Catherine and Jacqueline. Brother-in-law of Terra Drummond and son-in-law of Terry Giffin. No visiting. Friends are invited to attend at a Celebration of the Eucharist in Holy Name of Mary Church, Bridge Street, Almonte on Tuesday, February 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Fr. Pierre Champoux officiating.

Family/Spouse: Lisa Giffin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Brenda Deugo, Married Name. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Scott Downey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grant Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Christina Duncan, Married Name. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Grant Bond. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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