Hon George Bryson, Sr.

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Immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1821 (on board the Earl of Buckinghamshire) and lived in Ramsay Township, Upper Canada until 1835. He then launched out in the production and trade of the squared timber and logged timber in the Outauais Valley, in Lower Canada. He was also the postmaster of Fort Coulonge when it was established in 1857-1858.

George was the Mayor of the Mansfield and Pontefract Townships, 1855 to 1857 and 1862 to 1867 and again in 1877-1878. Prefect of the Pontiac County in 1862 and 1863. Elected as a Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembley for Pontiac in a by-election on October 17, 1857, but the Legislative Assembley was dissolved in 1858 before he could take his seat. Named representing division of Inkerman to the Legislative Council on November 2, 1867, oath given on December 27; on August 17, 1887 he resigned. George generally supported the Conservative Party.

George's other associations were as a Co founder in 1870 of Upper Otawa Improvement Company; a landowner with farms; one of the promoters and administrators of the Bank of Ottawa; the spokesman of Quebec limited Holder's Association attached to the government; Justice of the Peace of the District of Ottawa and a Member of Dalhousie Masonic Lodge of Ottawa.

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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?b?Obituary - Honourable George Bryson 1813-1900
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Ottawa Citizen - January 15, 1900 - Hon. Geo. Bryson Dead - One of the Most Prominent of Ottawa Valley Pioneers Passes Away

One of the most successful and widely known pioneers of the Ottawa valley has passed away at Fort Coulonge on Saturday in the person of Hon. George Bryson. Deceased was a familiar figure in political life, while his extensive interests in the lumbering industry has made the family name a familiar one.

Hon. George Bryson was born in Paisley, Scotland in 1813 and came to Canada in 1821. His early years were spent in Ramsay, Lanark County, from which place he removed to Pontiac County, Quebec, where he resided up to the time of his death.

Deceased possessed to a marked degree many of those commendable characteristics that distinguish the Scotchman the world over. He was frugal, industrious, shrewd and cautious, and, while engaged in farming operations on first settling in the Pontiac, he early recognized that the wealth of forest land furnished a better field for his energy, and accordingly he turned his attention to the lumber industry. His foresight and faith were amply repaid, and so successful were his operations, that he soon became recognized as one of the leading operators in the Ottawa district. The late Mr. Bryson worked his limits for square timber principally, and old lumbermen still refer to the time, twenty years ago, when twelve and fifteen immense rafts were cut off the Bryson limits and floated down to Quebec in the one season for export to Great Britain.

In all his lumbering and other business ventures, the late Mr. Bryson's word was recognized as being equally as good as his bond, and in no instance was he known to take unfair advantage of another to further his own ends.

His lumbering operations were carried on along the Coulonge and Black Rivers and later along the Kippewa also. Mr. Bryson did much to develop these districts, to which end he also promoted the Pontiac and Pacific junction railway. The Town of Bryson, formerly known as Havelock, was renamed in honor of the Bryson family.

Deceased was also associated with other leading lumbermen in the formation of the Upper Ottawa Improvement Company, which did much to facilitate lumbering operations in the district watered by the Ottawa, Coulonge and other streams.

Mr. Bryson was also one of the founders of the Capital's successful monetary institutions, the Bank of Ottawa. He was a director of the bank, and regularly attended the meetings til recently. Deceased also took an active interest in municipal matters and for several years he held the office of mayor of Mansfield. He was also warden of Pontiac county for four consecutive terms.

In political life he was as successful and prominent as he was in business life. He was a moderate Conservative, and from the year 1867 to the year 1887, represented Pontiac in the Quebec legislature. In the latter year he retired in favor of his son, George, who at present represents the constituency.

Deceased had a family of four, three sons and a daughter. His sons were the late John W. Bryson, who represented Pontiac in the Dominion house from 1887 to the year of his death, 1896, George Bryson, representative of Pontiac in the Quebec legislature and James Bryson, a well-known and successful farmer of Bryson. Mrs. Albert Boulter of New York is the only daughter of the deceased. The family is also widely connected about Ottawa, where the sons have taken up extensive business interests, the inception of which was the work of the shrewd, conscientious and industrious Scotchman just deceased.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning, and to give the many Ottawa and other friends of the family an opportunity of attending the obsequies of the deceased, a special train will be run leaving Aylmer at 8 am.

George married Robina Cobb in 1845 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Robina (daughter of John Cobb and Margaret Dilkes Cannon) was born on 5 Sep 1815 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 17 Jun 1894 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; was buried in Jun 1894 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery, Fort Coulonge, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The village of Bryson in Quebec was named after John Bryson and incorporated in 1873. A fire in 1914 heavily damaged the village which then lay dormant for ten years.

John was a Conservative Member of Parliament for Pontiac and served between 1882 to 1891 and then again between 1892 until his death in 1896. Together with his brother he formed the firm of J. and G. Bryson.

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?b?Obituary - John Bryson?/b?

Ottawa Journal - January 20, 1896 -
Death of John Bryson - The Conservative M.P. For Pontiac Passes Away - But Forty-seven Years of Age - A Representative of the County Since 1882 - Sudden Attack of Disease on a Recent Lumbering Trip with Mr. Alexander Fraser

John Bryson, Conservative M.P. for Pontiac county, died at Fort Coulonge yesterday morning. The news was received in Ottawa with surprise and by many with deep regret. Few public men in the Ottawa Valley were better or more favorably known than the late Mr. Bryson. His death was very sudden, so sudden indeed that many friends did not know of his illness previous to the announcement of his death.

A week ago last Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. Fraser of this city, Mr. Bryson left on an inspection of his lumber business on the Coulonge river. Mr. Fraser speaking to The Journal this morning regarding the trip, stated that Mr. Bryson was in good health when they started. The distance to the limits was ninety miles from the mouth of the Coulonge river. After three days drive they reached the shanties. On Friday they went out and inspected the logs that had been cut, Mr. Bryson feeling in the best of spirits.

That evening Mr. Bryson took ill in the shanty. Saturday he was no better and Sunday he was worse. Fearing that Mr. Bryson was in the first stages of typhoid fever or some serious disease, Mr. Fraser says he urged him to start for home. Fixing Mr. Bryson up comfortably in a sleigh, the homeward journey was begun Tuesday morning. They reached Mr. Bryson's home at Fort Coulonge on Wednesday afternoon, at five o'clock. Medical attendance was at once procured. Dr. Klock, who was the medical attendant, saw that Mr. Bryson's illness was chronic and that death could not be averted, suffering as he was from heart-failure. Mr. Bryson lingered on until early yesterday morning when he expired.

Mr. Bryson was born Nov. 30, 1849, the second son of Hon. George Bryson. He went into the lumbering and farming business and did well, but always showed a liking for public work. He became Mayor of Mansfield in 1882, and in the same year was elected to parliament in the Conservative interest. The vote was Bryson, 1,047, N. McCuaig, Liberal, 931, and W. Somerville, Independent, 293. At the general election of 1887, he was again successful, defeating Thos. Craig, Liberal, by 1,681 to 966.

In 1891, there was another three cornered contest. Mr. Bryson was opposed by Thomas Murray, Liberal, and H. McLean, equal rights, and the vote resulted: Murray 1,100, Bryson 795, McLean 787. But, Mr. Murray, being unseated, Mr. Bryson defeated him in the by-election the following year.

Mr. Bryson was connected with a number of private enterprises. He was president of the Pontiac Telephone Company, and a director of the Crow River and Coulonge Boom Co.

He was twice married. His first wife, married in 1874, Miss Mary Bryson, daughter of Thomas Bryson, M.P.P., of Fort Coulonge, died some years back. Less than two years ago, Mr. Bryson married Miss White, of Montreal, who survives him, as well as two children, one boy seventeen years of age, and the other a girl aged seven months. One of Mr. Bryson's children, it will be remembered, was asphyxiated with her grandmother while visiting friends in Montreal. Mr. Bryson was a prominent Presbyterian.

The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, at two o'clock. A special train will leave Aylmer for Fort Coulonge on the arrival of the Ottawa 9:30 train tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of the late John Bryson, M.P., returning after the funeral.

John married Mary Christina Bryson on 30 Dec 1874 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Bryson and Jane Fumerton) was born on 4 Jul 1854 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; died on 22 Sep 1892 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Henrietta Whyte on 31 Jan 1894 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Mary (daughter of Robert Wyte and Anne Hennard) was born on 1 Mar 1866 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 18 Apr 1940 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ottawa Citizen - May 10, 1937 - Bryson

At Spruceholm, Fort Coulonge on Saturday, May 8, 1937, George Bryson, MLC, in his 85th year. Funeral from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, May 11 at 2 pm (standard time). Interment in Fort Coulonge cemetery.



Ottawa Citizen - May 10, 1937 - Hon. Geo. Bryson, Noted Canadian Figure, Dies; Lumberman and Banker

Dean of the legislative council of Quebec, of which body he had been an honored member for half a century. Hon. George Bryson passed away Saturday at his residence, Spruceholm, Fort Coulonge, Quebec. The noted politician and businessman and outstanding citizen, not only of his native community or province, but of Canada, died in his 85th year. He was of a very philanthropic nature and made many contributions, not only to his own church, but to many other churches throughout the district. At all times he took a keen and active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church, with which he had been connected since childhood. His passing will undoubtedly be the cause of keen regret by all who knew him.

He was not only a public servant of single ability, but also a keen businessman and at various times in his life was connected with many of the important commercial concerns in the Dominion. His business acumen was of the highest order and his advice on matters of moment was frequently sought by those high in the mercantile world.

Mr. Bryson was a true Quebecer, a man whose sympathies were strong toward both races in his native province. It was frequently stated by his colleagues in the legislative council, in which he served under five sovereigns, 11 lieutenants-governor and ten prime ministers, that he was responsible in no small measure for the warm feeling of cordiality which radiates through the Upper Chamber.

When he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a member of the council in November of last year, Hon. Hector Laferte, in a statement in the Upper House at that time, said that it was a remarkable event, not only in Quebec, but in Canada, and perhaps the whole empire. He said that it certainly falls to the lot of a few men to spend a lifetime in one legislative body.

In 1931 he was sworn in as minister without portfolio in the Tachereau administration, a post he held until 1934 when he resigned. He was chosen to represent the English minority in Quebec.

The last of the second generation of Bryson's on the Upper Ottawa, George Bryson was born on the Bryson farm at Fort Coulonge on July 20, 1852, the son of George Bryson of Paisley, Scotland and his wife, Robina Cobb of Glasgow, Scotland, both of whom had emigrated to Lanark County, Ontario in 1821. He received his primary education at Fort Coulonge, later attending colleges in Toronto and Montreal.

Following his graduation from college, he entered the lumber business with his brother, the late John Bryson, MP under the firm name of J. and G. Bryson. The lumber business was not entirely new to this young man, his father having made a notable contribution to that industry for many years previous. In 1909, he became a director of the Fraser-Bryson Company.

In banking circles he was an esteemed figure. His father was one of the founders of the Bank of Ottawa at the time of it's inception.. During it's early days this bank was known as the 'Lumberman's Bank' for the reason that four of its early directors were directly identified with the lumbering business, while others had direct interests in that line.

At the time of the merger of the Bank of Ottawa and the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1919, Hon. Mr. Bryson was its president, an office which he held from 1914. During the time he was president the bank made rapid strides, and at the time of the merger there were branch offices across Canada. Following the merger, Mr. Bryson was nominated to the office of director of the Bank of Nova Scotia, an office which he filled with honor during the balance of his life.

In 1887 he was appointed to the legislative council, a body upon which his father had served with distinction for many years. Mr. Bryson Sr. was a Liberal member in politics. His son was a Liberal and throughout his entire lifetime was an ardent and worthy supporter of the party.

In church circles, coming as he did from a long line of Presbyterians, his work was well-known. He gave generously of his time and talents to the many demands made upon him for charitable work and supported freely his home church, St. Andrew's, Fort Coulonge. Local politics also proved of great interest to Mr. Bryson, and he was a former mayor of Mansfield and Pontefract.

He married the late Helen Craig of Glen Walter, Ontario in 1875. Her father, James Craig, represented Glengarry County in the Ontario legislature at the time of Confederation. She predeceased him in 1933. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bryson enjoyed the utmost popularity not only in their own community, but wherever they were known.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Francis of Indian Head, Sask, and Mrs. Owen C. Toller of Ottawa. A sister, Mrs. Albert Boulter, of Fort Coulonge, died in February. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; Miss Helen Cameron, who lived with Hon. Mr. Bryson at Fort Coulonge, J.B. Francis, Indian Head, Mrs. Curtis Bogart, Noranda, Miss Jean Moore, Master Bryson Moore, Mrs. Fred Bingham, Mrs. Arthur Henry Smith, Miss Nora Bryson, Master George Bryson, Miss Jean Bryson, Master George Toller, Master Eric Toller and Miss Joan Toller, all of Ottawa, one great-grandchild, Miss June Bingham, Ottawa and a son-in-law, Owen C. Toller of Ottawa.

The funeral will take place at 2 pm Tuesday to St. Andrew's Church, Fort Coulonge, and burial will be in the family plot there.

He was a keen sportsman and took great delight in hunting and fishing. He was an expert angler and whenever possible took the opportunity of going away with a few friends on a fishing trip. Another major interest in his life the Ottawa River Forest Protective Association, an organization which he served for many years as a director.

George married Helen Craig on 11 Aug 1875 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of James Craig and Flora MacLeod) was born on 1 Sep 1855 in Charlottenburgh, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Sep 1933 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sep 1933 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery, Fort Coulonge, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ottawa Citizen - February 1, 1937 - Mrs. Albert Boulter Was Widely Known as Charity Worker


Mrs. Albert Boulter, sister of Hon. George Bryson and widely known throughout Canada for her charitable work and her benevolence to many societies, died this morning at her home in Fort Coulonge. She was in her 83rd year.


Although she had been ailing for more than three weeks, her passing came suddenly and will cause widespread regret in the Ottawa Valley, where her many years of helpful work will ever be remembered.


Born in Fort Coulonge, Que., Jennie Bryson, was a daughter of the late Hon. George Bryson and his wife, the former Robina Cobb, who came to Canada from Scotland in 1821. She had resided in Fort Coulonge all her life.


She was educated at Butte House, Montreal, and her marriage took place in 1896 to Albert Boulter, who predeceased her in 1900.


In memory of her late husband, she endowed a home in Jhansi, India, under the late Dr. Wilkie, and also another home for lepers, which was also set up in India.


Mrs. Boulter was a keen church worker and through her very active life her church was her main interest and she took an active part in the various organizations of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Fort Coulonge, of which she was a life member.


Her unselfishness and devotion to the societies with which she was actively engaged, will be sorely missed by those with whom she came in contact, her generosity and benevolence having endeared her in the hearts of many.


She was a life member of the Young Women's Christian Association, the Red Cross Society and the Bronson Memorial Home, Ottawa, and also of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She was also interested in the Salvation Army and was a great supporter of the Rosamond hospital, Almonte, Ont.


The funeral service will be held at her late home in Fort Coulonge, Que., on Thursday afternoon and interment will take place in Fort Coulonge cemetery.


Surviving in addition to her brother, Hon. George Bryson, MLC for Inkerman, are four nieces, Mrs. J.H. Francis, Indian Head, Saskatchewan; Mrs. Owen C. Toller, 221 Cobourg Street, Ottawa; Mrs. Gordon Berry and Miss Ethel Berry, both of Montreal, and a nephew, George T. Bryson, of Ottawa.

Ottawa Citizen - February 5, 1937 - Last Tribute Paid Mrs. Albert Boulter at Fort Coulonge


Special to The Citizen - Fort Coulonge, Que., Feb. 4 - The villagers of Fort Coulonge, coupled with the rest of the county and many others from outside points gathered at Fort Coulonge today to pay final tribute to the memory of the late Jennie Boulter, widow of Albert Boulter.


The late Mrs. Boulter, recognized as one of the largest contributors to charity and missions in the Dominion, having built, at her own expense, a hospital in India for the Presbyterian missions, and having been well noted in her own village of Fort Coulonge for the many works of charity she had done, was laid to rest in the family plot at Fort Coulonge this afternoon.


The late Mrs. Boulter, who was the only sister of Hon. George Bryson, MLC, for Inkerman, was in her 83rd year, and while she had not been in the best of health for some time, her sudden passing came as a shock to her many relatives and friends.


Born in Fort Coulonge, she was the daughter of the late Hon. Geo. Bryson and his wife, the former Robina Cobb, and had made her residence in Fort Coulonge all her life.


In 1886 she married the late Albert Boulter, who predeceased her in 1900, and it was in memory of her late husband that she had built the hospital in India and that she also established another home for lepers in India. She was a life member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church at Fort Coulonge, also a member of the Ladies Aid on the WMS.


Among the many floral tributes received were wreaths from the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church at Fort Coulonge; the Ladies Aid; the Beaver Club and the Willing Workers Band of the same church, also one from the president of the Bank of Nova Scotia.


The funeral service was held from her late home at Fort Coulonge, with a private service at 10 o'clock this morning in charge of the Rev. Mr. Dann, pastor of St. Andrew's church, assisted by the Very Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston and the Rev. Major Logan-Veneta, MC. At the service held at 2 pm, the Rev. Dann, assisted by Rev. Robert Good of Ottawa, officiated at the graveside. Other clergy present were Rev. Mr. Lowery of Hull and Rev. Wm. Patterson of Westboro, also the Rev. Canon Quartermain of Renfrew.


In the lengthy cortege were noticed the Rev. and Mrs. McAffee and Miss Derenz of Arnprior; N.S. Robertson of Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carswell of Renfrew; Fred Bingham, Dr. C.N. Dent and Owen Toller, Dr. and Mrs. H.J. Keith and Archie McAdam, woods manager of J.R. Booth Limited of Ottawa; K.S. Russell, manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Renfrew, Lt.-Col. J.D. Fraser of Ottawa; D.A. Gillies of Gillies Bros., Ltd, Braeside; E.C. Lawn, MLA for Pontiac, of Campbell's Bay; Mayor J.M. Argue and councillors Duncan Campbell and J.L. Hodgins, Dr. S.J. McNally, Paul McNally, L.S. McNally, Alex Proudfoot, J.J. Lawn and J.D. Moorhead of Campbell's Bay; Chas. Betec, ex-MP, Fort Coulonge; T.J. Moorhead, Bryson; G.A. Howard, Shawville and Robert Johnston, Waltham.


Chief mourners were her brother, Hon. George Bryson; four nieces, Mrs. J.H. Francis of Indian Head, Sask.; Mrs. Owen Toller of Ottawa; Mrs. Gordon Berry and Miss Ellen Berry of Montreal, and a nephew, George T. Bryson of Ottawa.


Pallbearers were Andrew Neville, John Morrison, Alex Cobb, George Colton, Robert Armstrong, James Hennessy, E.F. Russell and Thos. Bryson. Interment was in the family plot in the Fort Coulonge Presbyterian cemetery.

Jane married Albert Boulter on 12 Dec 1896 in Fort Coulonge, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. Albert was born on 25 Jul 1848 in Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada; died on 1 Mar 1900 in St. Augustine, Florida, United States; was buried in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery, Fort Coulonge, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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?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.

Mary married Henry Gordon Berry on 2 Dec 1924 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Henry was born on 20 Nov 1886 in Trenton, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Mar 1973 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Name: Florence Bryson
• Name: Flossie Bryson
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Family/Spouse: Arthur Augustus Cutter Moore. Arthur was born on 28 Apr 1874 in Acton, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Jan 1935 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1935 in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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