William Wilson

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette page 5
DEATHS
At Appleton, June 25th, William Wilson, (father of Mr James Wilson, Almonte) aged 78 years.

1887, Friday July 1, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Wm Wilson
After a lengthened period of extreme mental and bodily suffering Mr William Wilson, of Appleton, found a happy release in death last Sunday evening. No man in Ramsay more thoroughly enjoyed the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbours, and the announcement of his death carried deep and sincere sorrow to many a heart. The late Mr Wilson was a native of Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He emigrated to this country with his father's family in 1828. Seven years later he cleared the land and built the house in which he has lived ever since. In the year 1836 he married Flora Lammie (who died about eight years ago), and had a family of two daughters and ten sons. Eight sons survive him, five of whom were with him in his last moments. For a number of years he had been an architect, and has left many monuments of his skill and handiwork. A man of more than ordinary intelligence, he had a well stocked library and well stored mind. He beautified his home, and planted with his own hands many trees, which are much admired by travellers passing his late residence. He was a member of the first council of the municipality of Ramsay for two years, but declined re-election. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for fifty-two years, and an elder for the last fifteen. About three years ago he had an attack of effusion of blood on the brain, from which he never recovered, but gradually became feebler until his death. He long ago made his peace with God, and calmly awaited the time when he would be summoned home. For him death had no terrors, no sting. He had a firm abiding faith in his Saviour, and frequently during the last two years had besought God to take him to himself. "May our latter end be like his."

Family/Spouse: Flora Lammie. Flora was born in 1816 in North Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 25 Oct 1879 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, 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:
1911, Friday June 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4
The Late James Wilson
As if in a quiet restful sleep all that is mortal of Mr James Wilson lies in his home on Cameron street, awaiting the last sad offices of the living to the dead. For some time past he had been in poor health, but had always been able to move about until only a few hours before his death, which took place on Tuesday, the result of a paralytic stroke from which he suffered on Monday. The late Mr Wilson, who was 72 years of age, was a son of the late William Wilson, and was born at Appleton, one of a family of whom only three - Andrew at Appleton, Joshua at Groton, South Dakota , and George at Salt Lake, are still living. Nearly forty years ago Mr Wilson was married to Miss Mary J. McPhail, and to them three children were born ? Jessie, who died several years ago, just as she was entering young womanhood; Flora at home, and William at Regina. Mrs Wilson is also still living. The late Mr Wilson was a contractor and architect, and through the Ottawa Valley there stand today many monuments to his refined taste and splendid workmanship. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, widely read and a most interesting companion. He was kind to and considerate of others, with a thoughtfulness beyond that which is not often found in man. He was a member of St Andrew Presbyterian church, and until prevented by physical incapacity was a regular attender at the church services. He was a Liberal in politics and in his time was an active and effective worker in the cause he espoused. Taken all around he was a man with few equals and was one whose passing away leaves the world the poorer in many ways, The funeral takes place on Saturday at 3.30 in the afternoon, the service at the house being a-half-hour earlier.

James married Mary Jane McPhail on 22 Nov 1871. Mary (daughter of Lachlin McPhail and Jessie Fumerton) was born on 8 Jul 1849 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 5 Apr 1927 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:
913, Friday August 8, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Appleton has lost another old resident in the person of Mr. Andrew Wilson, who passed away on Wednesday morning, 6th inst., from the results of a paralytic stroke from which he suffered a few weeks ago. He was a son of the late Wm. Wilson, and was born at Summer Hill, on February 27th, 1844, and was in his 69th year when he passed away. He learned the trade of architect and builder under his father, and was a workman who had no cause to be ashamed of his work. He worked for some years at Huntingdon, and while there he was married to Miss Isabella J . Chalmers, who is still living. To them seven children were born, five daughters and two sons, Laramie (Mrs. W. J. Bredge), Augusta (Mrs. Milo Steele), Edythe, Gladys and Howard are all in Saskatchewan, Bella is at Seattle and Barclay at Detroit, Mich. The late Mr. Wilson, was a life-long Presbyterian, and was a member of that, church. He was a charter member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and for many years held the responsible office of secretary and treasurer. Among the floral evidences of respect and esteem were a wreath from his fellow-members of the I.O.F., sprays from Mrs. Wm. Garvin, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, and Mr and Mrs. J. A. Turner. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o clock from his late residence to the Eighth Line cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. John Turner Jas. Turner, P. C. Arthur, Jas. Wilson, S. Dulmage and S. J. Allen.

Buried:
The pallbearers were Messrs. John Turner Jas. Turner, P. C. Arthur, Jas. Wilson, S. Dulmage and S. J. Allen.

Family/Spouse: Isabella J. Chalmers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Brother of Andrew, James, and Robert Wilson. Obit from Lanark Era.

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1892, Friday August 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Thursday, August 25th, Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr James Wilson, in her 19th year, Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Died:
1945, Thursday March 29, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Miss Flora Wilson
The funeral of Flora Wilson was held on Thursday afternoon, March 22nd, from the residence of Mr W.E. Scott, Elgin Street. She died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 20th. Miss Wilson was born in Almonte, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Wilson. Her mother's maiden surname was McPhail. The father was a stone mason and he erected many buildings in this district including the Reformed Presbyterian Church and the home at the end of Cameron Street where Miss Wilson lived all her life. Mr Wilson died about 1911 and his wife in 1928. Miss Wilson was predeceased by a sister, Jessie, and she leaves a brother, W.A. Wilson of Regina. She was a member of Bethany United Church. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of that church, Rev W.J. Scott and interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Peter Young, William Young, Geo Etherington, W.C. Pollock, John Easton and John Sutherland.

Family/Spouse: W. J. Bredge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Milo Steele. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]