Dr. Joseph Tweeddale Kirkland

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Almonte lost an outstanding citizen last Thursday afternoon, April 7th, in the death of Dr Joseph Tweeddale Kirkland, district magistrate, former postmaster and town clerk.

Early in December Dr Kirkland underwent an operation in the Civic Hospital Ottawa, from the effect of which he failed to rally. His death came as a great shock to a host of friends throughout this part of Ontario.

The late Dr. Kirkland was one of the ablest magistrates in the Province and his passing is a distinct loss to the legal profession.

Pleasing Public Speaker
Dr Kirkland was a pleasing public speaker and a writer of note. Readers of the Gazette are familiar with some of his contributions to the columns of the paper on historical subjects. It is safe to say that no one had a wider knowledge of those events that made history in years gone by. He was a prolific reader and a delightful conversationalist. Perhaps it could be summed up best by saying that Dr Kirkland was a most charming man with a personality that radiated good fellowship. His like will never be seen again and his loss to the town is tremencous. Flags on the town hall, Almonte and the court house, Perth, flew at half mast as a tribute to the great man who has passed away.

He was born in Sparta, Ont, in 1867, a son of the late Henry Kirkland and his wife Sarah Louise Tweeddale. Following his primary education he attended Trinity College, Toronto, where he graduated in 1887 as the gold medalist of his class, with the degree of bachelor of Civil law. In 1898 he was called to the bar with the degrees of L.L.B. and D.C.L. For several years he was lecturer in the law faculty of Trinity College and it is interesting to note that two of his contemporaries of that day were Goldwin Smith and Cheif Justice Horace Harvey of Alberta.

Practised in Windsor
For a time Dr Kirkland practised law in Windsor when that city was a comparitively small place. In 1892 he came to Almonte and practised his profession most successfully until his appointment as postmaster. On Dec 20th he was made twon clerk, apost he continued to occupy until May 1, 1921, when he resigned. he served as police magistrate for a number of years and when the present system of district magistrates became effective he continued to fill that position. After holding the position of postmaster for 27 years Dr Kirkland resigned in compliance with the regulations demanding that a district magistrate give his full time to the position.

In fraturnal circles he was a member of Mississippi Lodge A.F.&A.M. No 147 and in 1911 and 1912 was presiding master of the lodge. Interested in all forms of sport, he was a member of the bowling and curling clubs of the town. He was also an active member of the 100 club.

Dr Kirkland was twice married. His first wife Margaret Johnston, died in 1906, leaving five children. Hal of Almonte; John of Schumacher; Maurice of Oshawa; Mrs Arthur Cotton of Windsor and James who was killed in the Great War of 1918.

In 1909 he married Susan Magdalen MacGregor, who survives him. Also surviving are two brothers, Frank of Colorado Springs, Col, and Harry of Lancaster, Pa. He was predeceased by one brother, Robert of Dutton, Ont and one sister, Mary.

Accomplished Musician
Dr Kirkland was a musician of rare ability, being especially proficient on the pipe organ. His library is one of the most extensive in the Ottawa Valley.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from his late residence, William Street, with only the immediate friends of the family present. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev A.J. Terrill, former Trinity United Church minister here and now of Grafton, Ontario conducted funeral services at the family home and graveside. the pallbearers were three sons, Hal, John, and Maurice; two nephews, Harry and Thomas Warner of Ottawa, and a son-in-law, Arthur Cotton.

Tribute From Bench
At the opening of the county court session, Monday, Magistrate Lester Clayton paid the following tribute to the late Magistrate J.T. Kirkland of Almonte, who passed away last Thursday. "I am sure that all who knew him will be deeply shocked and greived to hear of the death of Dr Kirkland, magistrate of Lanark county. A cultured gentleman of the old school, he had thorough knowledge of the law but his decisions were always pempered with a keen understanding of human nature. He was well known for his kindness and unfailing courtesy and his death is a distinct shock to the magistrate's bench of the province. He was an example of British justice at its finest and best. the sincere sympathy of the court officials and constables is extended to his family in their great loss.

Joseph married Margaret Catherine Johnston in 1892. Margaret (daughter of Alexander Johnston and Mary Summers) was born on 26 Jul 1869 in Michigan, United States; died on 16 Dec 1906 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Susan Magdelen McGregor in 1909. Susan (daughter of James McGregor and Mary Dunlop) was born in 1874 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Dec 1953 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hal B. Kirkland, a lifelong resident of this Town, died on July 2nd, 1974. Mr Kirkland was born in Almonte, a son of Dr. J.T. Kirkland and his wife, Margaret Johnston, and attended Primery and Secondaary in this town before enlisting with the Princess Patricia's light Infa in 1915. he served with this Regiment for over three years in Europe during the First world War. he saw active duty in the battles of Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Sanctuary Wood and Ypres and was wounded on three occasions. Mr Kirkland was the Postmaster in Almonte for twenty-six years. during this time he served on the Almonte board of Education and Library Board. and was past-presidentof the almonte Branch of theCanadian Legion. He was also a life member of this organization. He was a charter member of the North Lanark Historical Society. On March 16 of this year, Mr Kirkland and his father, were honored for the service they had rendered the community, when the park at the Post Office was dedicated as "Kirkland" Park. The two Messrs. Kirkland had served had served as postmaster of Almonte for 55 continuous years, Dr. Kirkland from 1906 to 1934, and Hal from 1934 to 1961. Hal Kirkland, like his father, was a writer of note. Over the years he contributed many fine stories of historical interest of Almonte and the area, and its peoples, to the columns of the Almonte Gazette. A book of selected stories published a couple of years ago entitled "Joe Baye...A Genuine Canadian, and other stories," is a lasting memorial to hime, and a tribute to the sharing of his knowledge of the many historical events that have transpired in this community from its earliest days.

Mr Kirkland leaves surviving him, his wife Beth (nee Steele) and two sons, James of Toronto and John of Smiths Falls. He also leaves one sister, Mary, Mrs Arthur Cotton of Windsor, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James Kirkland, who was killed in the First World War, a brother John, Kirkland, and a brother Maurice Kirkland. Funeral services were held on July 3rd at the Kerry funeral Home, with burial in the family plot at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev G.F. Bickley, rector of St. Paul's Church, Almonte, conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were James and John Kirkland, sons of Mr James Kirkland, and John Kirkland, Roger Todhunter, Fred Cedarberg and John Steele, nephews. Members of the Almonte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion paid tribute to their deceased comrade by holding their service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening. Prior to the funeral on Wednesday a few remaining members of the Pricess Patricia's, Mr Kirkland's old regiment, from this area, held their impressive service at the funeral home.

Hal married Elizabeth Florence Steele in 1926. Elizabeth (daughter of John Steele and Amy Bertha Coulter) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1990 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Apr 1990 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1962, Thursday September 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4
KIRKLAND, John Courtenay ? At Streetsville, Ontario, Saturday, September 22nd, 1962. John Courtenay Kirkland, beloved husband of Gertrude Manion and the late Marguerite Manion by a first marriage and dear father of John, Weston; Mary (Mrs Fred Cederberg) Streetsville; Margo (Mrs Roger Todhunter) Weston. In his 66th year. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte with service on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Bridget Manion. Gertrude (daughter of John Edward Manion and Elizabeth Lee) was born in Sep 1901 in Streetsville, Peel County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 May 1984 in Streetsville, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Marguerite Isabell Manion on 1 Sep 1926. Marguerite (daughter of John Edward Manion and Elizabeth Lee) was born on 14 Aug 1896 in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Dec 1951 in Schumacher, Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 26 Dec 1951 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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918, Friday August 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Went Down in Hunland
The following extract is from a letter received by Dr Kirkland from Capt W.R. Greene, 57th Squadron, Royal Air Force, regarding what happened to his son, James Kirkland: "About Kirkland and Riley, what happened was this: They were on a bomb raid which I was leading. The weather was very bad, and we had been followed around by Pfaiz scouts. Just as we got to the objective and had dropped our bombs a thunder storm burst right on top of us. The rain which followed absolutely blinded every one of us, with the result that the formation got split up. I eventually collected a few of them, and having seen them across the lines, I waited for about ten or fifteen minutes; but seeing nothing I came home to find that Kirkland had not arrived. Later on we got a report through from the line that he had been seen going down over Hunland with the Huns following. Probably his engine was hit, or something like that. We are extremely sorry as he was such a topping fellow and awfully stout, and Riley no less so." Riley, referred to above, was Jimmy Kirkland's observer, and "Pfaiz Scouts" are one type of German war planes.

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2001, Monday September 10, The Toronto Globe & Mail page A12
COTTON, Mary D. (Kirkland) ? At the Elliot Nursing Home, Guelph, Saturday, September 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur B. Cotton (1996). Dear mother of Barbara and husband William Christian of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Adam Christian. Also survived by several nephew and nieces. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Kirkland, and Susan Kirkland, of Almonte, Ontario, and by brothers Hal, James, and Maurice, and sisters Stella and Josephine. She was a member of the United Church and a long-time member of the Canadian Federation of University Women. She graduated from Queen's University and taught at Vankleek Hill and Kennedy Collegiate in Windsor. Alway interested in sports, she was active in many for as long as possible. Friends will be received at the Wall - Custance Funeral Home, 206 Norfolk St. Guelph, Monday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.) A private funeral service will be held. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario.

Family/Spouse: Aurthur Body Cotton. Aurthur was born on 6 May 1905 in Sherbrooke, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Mar 1996 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Mar 1996 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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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]