Thomas Bryson

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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Thomas Bryson followed his brothers George and Robert to Fort Coulonge. Initially Thomas farmed at Fort Coulonge but then ran the family store in town that sold items that the Brysons grew on their farms and imported.

Later in life Thomas was the Mayor of Mansfield - Pontiac between 1878 & 1881. He was also elected to the Quebec National Assembly but the Assembley was disolved before he could take his seat.

Thomas also acquired large land holdings in the Fort Coulonge area late in life.

Thomas Bryson (1826 ? January 4, 1882) was a Quebec merchant and political figure. He represented Pontiac in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1881 to 1882 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario the son of James Bryson and Jane Cochrane. He married Jane Fumerton around 1850. Bryson was mayor of Mansfield and Pontefract from 1878 to 1881. He operated a store at Fort Coulonge. He died in office in 1882 without ever taking his seat in the provincial legislature.

Bryson's brother George was also elected to the legislative assembly and was a member of the legislative council. His daughter Mary married his nephew John Bryson.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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?b?Death of Mr. Bryson. -?/b?
We regret to announce that Mr. Thomas Bryson, M.P.P. for Pontiac, died on Wednesday morning of inflamation of the bowels. Deceased was a man of good ability, and just entering on a useful career, as a representative, when he was taken down with the illness which has thus terminated fatally.
He was a brother of Hon. Geo. Bryson, of Coulonge, and Mr. Robt. Bryson, Almonte. He had been driving through the county purchasing grain, we believe, and took suddenly ill, and was carried into the house of Mr. James Carswell, at Bryson, where he remained until the time of his death.

Thomas married Jane Fumerton in 1853 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Jane (daughter of John Fumerton and Mary Jane Frew) was born in 1828 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Sep 1893 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John W. Bryson, M. P. on 30 Dec 1874 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. John (son of Hon George Bryson, Sr. and Robina Cobb) was born on 30 Nov 1849 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Canada East; died on 20 Jan 1896 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: James George Bryson

James married Minnie Rose Cole on 22 Dec 1886 in Nepean Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Minnie was born in 1867 in Nepean Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jennie Bryson

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• Name: Bella Bryson

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• Name: Maggie Bryson

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• Name: Maggie

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Ottawa Citizen - February 21, 1942 - George J. Bryson, Prominent Citizen, Passes in Capital - Widely Known Member of Ottawa Valley Family Dies After Long Illness


George J. Bryson, a member of a prominently known Ottawa Valley family, died at his home, 300 Cooper Street, this morning at the age of 64 years. Mr. Bryson, who had been in indifferent health for two years, was confined to bed for the past six months.


A son of the late John Bryson, a former member of Parliament for Pontiac, and of Mary C. Bryson, he was born at Fort Coulonge in November, 1877, and spent the earlier part of his life there, having been engaged in the lumbering business with his father.


Coming to Ottawa 40 years ago after having received his education in Lennoxville and Belleville, he was a keen sportsman and athlete. Football, lacrosse and hockey were his favorite sports, and after his playing days were over, he followed with enthusiasm the fortunes of the old Silver Seven hockey team, the Capital Lacrosse Club, and the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club. He was a member of the executive of the latter club.


While in Ottawa, Mr. Bryson looked after the lumbering interests of the lumber company which bore his father's name, and was also engaged in real estate operations. He had a host pf friends both in the Capital and throughout the Ottawa Valley.


Mr. Bryson was the only surviving charter member of the Laurentian Club. Prominent in social and fraternal organizations, he was a member of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the Rideau Club and Country Club. He worshipped at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church.


His passing will be widely mourned by hundreds of residents of Ottawa and district who were aided by his charitable contributions. Mr. Bryson went about his philanthropic work quietly and his kindly acts won him many friends.


Surviving are his widow; two aunts, Mrs. James W. Hennessy and Mrs. A.H. Leggo, both of Fort Coulonge, Que., and two step-sisters, Mrs. Gordon Berry and Miss Ethel Bryson, both of Montreal.


The funeral will be held from the parlors of George H. Rogers, Limited, 172 Elgin Street, to Fort Coulonge, for burial. The date and time have not yet been arranged.

George married Florence Helena Vandervoort on 19 Sep 1900 in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Florence was born on 4 Jun 1878 in Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Dec 1954 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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?b?Death Was Due to Asphyxiation.
?/b?One of the saddest enquiries that has ever come before a coronor's jury in this city was the inquest yesterday on the bodies of Mrs. Thomas Bryson, of Fort Coulonge near Ottawa, and her 11-year -old granddaughter. The deceased and her grnd-child arrived in the city on Monday evening and at once went to the residence of Mrs. White, 388 Mountain street, where they had been expected as guests. At 11 o'clock in the evening both retired, and when morning came they were dead. Investigation at the inquest showed that the deaths were due to asphyxiation through a leaking gas cock. The evidence showed that the cock was loose and turned completely around, and the presumption was that the deceased lady, after turning the gas off, had turned it on again. The Jury decided that the deaths were purely accidental, and returned a vertict to that effect, with no blame attached to the residents of the house. the deceased is a relative of Hon. George Bryson, and of Mr. John Bryson, M.P for Pontiac.

?b?Jane Fumerton & Robina Bryson Obituary

?/b?Sad Fate of Mrs Thos Bryson and Granddaughter.

The bodies of Mrs Thomas Bryson and her grandchild, of Fort Coulonge, who were asphyxiated in Montreal last Monday night were taken to Fort Coulonge for interment.

The story of how Mrs. Bryson and her grandchild met their death is peculiarly sad. Mrs. Bryson who is 60 years of age, with her grandchild, 11 years old, were visiting a friend, Mrs. White at 388 Mountain street, Montreal. Mrs Bryson, when she retired about 11 o'clock, was in the best of health and spirits. In order to prevent any accident, Mrs. White went to Mrs Bryson's room and showed her how to turn off the gas. This was the last time Mrs. Bryson was seen alive. At 6 o'clock next morning Mrs. White and her daughter prepared breakfast, expecting that their guests would be down about 7 o'clock. Leaving her daughter and her son, Mr. R. White, of the Royal Electric Co. to wait breakfast for Mrs. Bryson and her grandchild, Mrs. White left the house for half an hour to make some small purchases. When she returned shortly after 7 o'clock she was told by her daughter that Mrs. Bryson and her grandchild were still in their room. "Well, they must be tired and we shall let them sleep a little longer," replied Mrs. White. The time wore on, yet not a sound was heard from Mrs. Bryson's room. Finally, a little after 8 o'clock, Mrs. White went up to the room, knocked at the door several times and called her friend's name but got no response. Her fears were then aroused and she called to her son and daughter to come and see if anything was wrong. Mr. White opened the door in great agitation and rushed into the room, followed by his mother and sister. The room was full of gas, which for an instant made them draw back half choked. A heartrending picture met their view. Lying on the bed, dead, were Mrs. Bryson and her grandchild. The little one's head lay on her grandmother's arm in a restful manner; she looked just as if asleep. Mrs. White ran over to the bedside, took the little one's hand and Mrs. Bryson's in her own, and then cried out in terrified tones, "They are cold. They are both dead." Mr. White ran at once for Dr. Cameron, but medical aid could do nothing. The doctor examined the room and found that the gas had not altogether been turned off. An inquest was held and the jury brought in a verdict of accidental death. Investigations showed that the deaths were due to a leaking gas cock which was loose and had been turned completely around. It is supposed old Mrs. Bryson turned the gas off and then accidently turned it on again. The late Mrs. Bryson is mother-in-law of Mr John Bryson, M.P., and the child his only daughter. The child was about eleven years of age, and very active. Her mother died about a year ago.

The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Bryson evincing the deep sympathy felt for the family in their double bereavement.