Dr. William Cannon

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Plots A13 to A24 Stone 25 pg 2

William CANNON surgeon Royal Navy, departed this life at Ramsay Canada June 6, 1841 age 51 yrs.
Also his wife Margaret KING a native of Glasgow Scotland, died July 1870 age 82 yrs.
Andrew CANNON born Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Nov 1832, died Oct 1836 The first person to be interr'd in this cemetery.
William CANNON their eldest son born in Eclesham Renfrew Scotland, Oct 1816 died at Almonte July 1st 1893.
John Malcolm CHAPMAN born Jan 17, 1898 died July 11, 1952
His wife Dora Briggs CANNON born Aug 14, 1900 died Jan 22nd. 1980

Family/Spouse: Margaret King. Margaret was born in 1788 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 25 Jul 1870 in Beachburg, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1893, Friday July 7 The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? The Late William Cannon
On July 1st, at the residence of his sister, Mrs J.A. Gemmill, Mr Wm. Cannon passed from earthly scenes, in the 77th year of his age. For the past fifteen years he had been paralyzed, and had but little use of his limbs of the power of speech; but heart failure, or another slight shock of paralysis, is supposed to have been the immediate cause of death. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in October, 1816. He was the eldest son of the late Dr. Cannon (who practiced his profession in these parts many years ago) and a brother to Mr Gilbert Cannon, Almonte. They came to Canada in 1835. The subject of this sketch married Miss Carswell, from Glasgow, four years after arriving in Canada; the latter died in February, 1877. They had no children. Mr Cannon entered business with the late John A. Gemmill in Carleton Place, and remained there some years. He went to Lapasse in 1850, and afterward to Beachburg, where he was clerk of the division court for fifteen or sixteen years ? until he was paralyzed, in 1878. He was a most useful citizen, being a conveyancer, and doing a great deal of business that is now done by lawyers. He was a very intelligent man, and was held in high esteem by those who knew him for his excellent qualities of head and heart. During the past fifteen years he resided with Mrs Gemmill here, and was tenderly cared for. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery.

Buried:
Plots A13 to A24 Stone 25 pg 2

William CANNON surgeon Royal Navy, departed this life at Ramsay Canada June 6, 1841 age 51 yrs.
Also his wife Margaret KING a native of Glasgow Scotland, died July 1870 age 82 yrs.
Andrew CANNON born Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Nov 1832, died Oct 1836 The first person to be interr'd in this cemetery.
William CANNON their eldest son born in Eclesham Renfrew Scotland, Oct 1816 died at Almonte July 1st 1893.
John Malcolm CHAPMAN born Jan 17, 1898 died July 11, 1952
His wife Dora Briggs CANNON born Aug 14, 1900 died Jan 22nd. 1980

William married Carswell in 1839 in Canada. was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in Feb 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

John married Harriet Muir Carswell about 1848 in Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of David Carswell and Jean Muir) was born on 14 Aug 1818 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 30 Nov 1887 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Dec 1887 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John Cobb in 1839 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. John was born about 1812 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 17 Sep 1896 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janet married John Alexander Gemmill in 1846. John (son of John Gemmill and Ann Adams) was born on 26 Oct 1816 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 15 Feb 1876 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1876 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1899, Friday December 29 The Almonte Gazette page 12
THE LATE GILBERT CANNON
Death Carried off One Who or Over Sixty Years
Was a Familiar Figure in These Parts.
It was known for some time back the Mr. Gilbert Cannon was near the end of life's pilgrimage, yet when the announcement of his death was made on Monday last it was received with deep regret that one who was for so long a time prominent Almonter had gone the way of all flesh. A few months ago he went to Pembroke to live with his sister, Mrs A. Irving, and the heart affection from which he suffered brought his life to a close on Sunday at noon. He had gone three months beyond the allotted span of threescore-andten. The late Mr Cannon was born in Glasgow, Scotland, came to this part in 1835 ? sixty-four years ago ? and has been actively identified with the growth of Almonte and Ramsay nearly all those years. In his earlier years he was head clerk and book-keeper in the store of his brother-in-law Mr Thos. Leckie, who had a store at Leckie's Corners. and after the place was called. Later on Mr Cannon got interested in the woolen manufacturing and flouring industries, and for the last quarter-of-a-century or more was actively connected with some of our factories. He was one of the stockholders in the first paper started in Almonte ? the Examiner. That was in 1858. Mr Cannon was highly esteemed by a host of friends, and those with whom he came in business contact respected him as a man who was upright, honest and true in his dealings. He was a warm Conservative, and took a great interest in political matters. He was well educated, and might creditably have filled many public positions but for his exceedingly sensitive nature. Mr Cannon was connected with the old Free Kirk on the Eighth Line of Ramsay ? almost the last link between the old-time friends who held aloft the banner of the blue at the Disruption contest. Deceased mother, widow of the late Dr. Cannon, gave her barn for those to worship in who were locked out of the old stone church, and ever had an open house ready to receive the homeless Free Kirk clergymen on their journeys. Gilbert Cannon had a kind and genial manner and a cherry greeting for his friends at all times. The body was brought to Almonte by train on Wednesday. At the station many of our citizens took a last look at the familiar features prior to their being consigned to the tomb in the eighth line cemetery.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239, Stone 348, pg 20

Gilbert CANNON born at Glasgow Scotland died at Pembroke Dec 24, 1899 age 70 yrs.
His wife Susanna LECKIE born in Scotland died at Almonte Jan 1893

Family/Spouse: Susanna Leckie. Susanna (daughter of Leckie) was born in 1828 in Scotland; died on 28 Jan 1893 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 31 Jan 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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aged 48 years
1878, Friday January 11,The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
At the residence of her brother, Mr Gilbert Cannon, Almonte, on Jan 4th, 1878, Miss Agnes Leckie, aged 48 years

Buried:
Along the back of the Church wall. Stone 10, pg 1.

James LECKIE died June 1, 1853, age 26 yrs. also Agnes LECKIE died Jan 4, 1878 age 48 yrs.

Family/Spouse: James Leckie. James (son of Leckie) was born in 1827; died on 1 Jun 1853; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Andrew Cannon, a lad of four years of age who met his death by drowning, was the first person buried in the cemetery, a fact attested by an inscription on the Cannon
Monument situated just west of the Auld Kirk.
The burial service was conducted by Rev. John Fairbairn who about this time, 1836, resigned his charge and returned to Scotland.

Buried:
Plots A13 to A24 Stone 25 pg 2

William CANNON surgeon Royal Navy, departed this life at Ramsay Canada June 6, 1841 age 51 yrs.
Also his wife Margaret KING a native of Glasgow Scotland, died July 1870 age 82 yrs.
Andrew CANNON born Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Nov 1832, died Oct 1836 The first person to be interr'd in this cemetery.
William CANNON their eldest son born in Eclesham Renfrew Scotland, Oct 1816 died at Almonte July 1st 1893.
John Malcolm CHAPMAN born Jan 17, 1898 died July 11, 1952
His wife Dora Briggs CANNON born Aug 14, 1900 died Jan 22nd. 1980

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1931, Friday July 24 The Almonte Gazette front page
William Cannon Called By Death
His Grandfather Was First Doctor
To Practise Medicine In Ramsay Township
There passed away on Thursday, July 16th, one of Ramsay's oldest citizens in the person of William Cannon at the age of 83. Mr Cannon was the son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell, and resided on the homestead on the eighth line of Ramsay, all his life. He was married to Miss Belle Tosh, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Tosh of Almonte who predeceased him three years ago, The late Mr Cannon enjoyed excellent health until the last six months of his life. He was only confined to his bed during the two days prior to his death. Deceased was well enough to attended the 12th of July parade in Almonte, where he met many of his old friends, who were surprised to hear of his sudden demise a few days afterward. It is interesting to recall that the late Mr Cannon's grandfather was the first physician to practise medicine in the township of Ramsay. He came here with the early settlers and his office was located on the Bowes farm on the eighth line. The old Doctor was a graduate of Glasgow University and served for many years as a surgeon in the British navy. He died in 1854. One of his children was the first person buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Possessed of a quiet, kindly disposition and possessing a fine sense of humour deceased was popular throughout the community. He is survived by two brothers, Dr Gilbert Cannon and Allen Cannon on the homestead. The funeral was held from his late residence on the eighth line of Ramsay on Saturday, July 18th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The service at the home at two o'clock was conducted by Rev A.J. Fowlie, and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Wilfred Metcalfe, Melville Paul, Stanley More, Howard Rae, Andrew Ford, and Peter Naismith.

Buried:
Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

William married Isabella Tosh on 29 Mar 1892 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of William Tosh and Joann Carswell) was born on 8 May 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 10 Oct 1926 in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada; was buried in 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1928, Friday May 4, The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?John Cannon?/b?
A well known and respected resident of this community passed peacefully away at his home on the eighth line of Ramsay on Monday evening, April 16th, in the person of Mr John Cannon, after a lingering illness. Up to about a year ago, Mr Cannon had been able to be about the farm, though he had not worked on it for some years. Then he had the misfortune to slip on a step and fall, breaking his hip bone. But, owing to a wonderful vitality and careful nursing during this time he recovered, and was able to walk about again. In January, however, he was forced to keep his bed entirely on account of a general weakness, and from then on, gradually sank in spite of everything that could be done to save him. Deceased was born in Ramsay township 79 years ago, on the farm on which he spent the greater part of his life. He is survived by a widow, who resides at the home in Ramsay, and seven daughters, ? Minnie of Edmonton, Alberta; Mrs A.J. Carswell, of Cobalt; Mrs F.E. Graff of Cochran; Mrs S. Savage, of Big Valley, Alberta; Mrs H. Irving and Mrs T. Irving, both of Smiths Falls and Gladys of the Kapuskasing Public School Staff; also by one son, Carswell Cannon of Big Valley, Alberta. Another daughter who died some years ago. With the exception of her son and Mrs Savage, who were unable to be present, all the members of the family attended the funeral. Besides the sorrowing family, he is survived by five brothers, his only sister being dead. The brothers are, William, on the homestead, James, of Edmonton, Allan and David in the West; and Dr Cannon of Watertown, New York. The sympathy of many friends goes out to them in their bereavement.

John married Emily Clarissa Kyle on 26 Jul 1879 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of William Kyle and Mary Ann Barr) was born in Sep 1855 in Maitland, Augusta, Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Mar 1948 in Kapuskasing, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David married Agnes Melvina Forgie on 10 May 1879 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Weir Forgie and Sarah McPhee) was born on 15 Jun 1858 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1951 in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1939, Thursday June 29 The Almonte Gazette front page
Death Concludes Long Career In Medical Practice
Dr Gilbert Cannon Oldest Living Graduate of McGill In Medicine
Death removed the oldest living medical graduate of McGill University, Saturday afternoon, in the person of Dr Gilbert Cannon. He was in his 85th year and died at the home of Mr John M. Chapman, 9th line of Ramsay. The funeral, Monday afternoon, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, assisted by Rev A.J Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian and Rev Donald Munro of Carleton Place. Pallbearers were Doctors Dunn, Kelly and Metcalfe of Almonte, and Messrs W.W. Keats of Watertown, N.Y., Melville Paul and W.C. Pollock. The late Dr Cannon was born April 14th, 1855, on the old family homestead, eighth line of Ramsay. He was a son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell and a grandson of Dr William Cannon, the first qualified medical man to practise in this district. The grandfather was a surgeon in the Royal Navy and came to this country n the early 30's. A son of his, who died at the age of four and who was born in the Old Country, was the first person buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the year 1836. He made his calls on horseback and had an office on the corner of the Baird farm, now the Mill of Kintail. Later he removed his surgery to the Cannon homestead on the eighth line of Ramsay. His wife was Margaret King of the Isle of Bute. The grandfather died in 1841. The late Dr Gilbert Cannon was called after an uncle who ran a woollen mill in Almonte, years ago, and was one of the best known in the town. The place was located at the foot of Cannon falls below the stone bridge. Born April 14, 1855, Dr. Cannon got his early education at the country school near his home and at the Almonte High School. He enrolled on the medical school of McGill University and graduated with honours on April 1, 1877, at the age of 22. After a short interne period in Montreal General Hospital, followed by a post graduate course in New York Polyclinic he began practice at Oxbow, Jefferson County, and afterward at Watertown, N.Y., where for 35 years he specialized in eye, ear, nose and throat work. Dr Cannon served as vice-president of the old Watertown Medical Society Aid and was one of its founders. Dr Cannon was a pioneer in the use of X-ray as an aid to medical surgery and his X-ray pictures taken in the famous "Hachets Harbour murder case," are said to have been the first accepted by the United States Supreme Court as evidence. After a distinguished career of 50 years in medicine, Dr Cannon retired in 1928 and returned to the old family homestead, 8th line of Ramsay, to spend his remaining days where he lived with his niece, Mrs John Chapman, the former Dora Cannon. Dr Cannon was a bachelor and the last member of his immediate family, one sister and five brothers having predeceased him.

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1928, Friday June 8, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Came to Funeral of Brother and Died Suddenly
James Leckie Cannon
?/b?Had Farmed In Alberta For Many Years. Was Member of Well Known Ramsay Family Mr James Leckie Cannon died on Friday, May 25, at the home of Mrs John Cannon, eighth line of Ramsay. He was 71 years of age and unmarried. He was a son of the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell, of Ramsay. He was born on the homestead of which he died. Thirty five years ago he went to Lacombe, Alberta, and farmed there until eight years ago. For the last three years he had lived in Edmonton. He came East on April 16 to attend the funeral of his brother, the late John Cannon. He was in good health until a week before he died, and even then was not considered seriously ill. He died very suddenly of heart disease. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers, William Cannon, of Ramsay; Dr Cannon, of Watertown, N.Y.; David and Allan Cannon, of Lacombe, Alta. A brother and sister, John and Harriet, predeceased him. The funeral which was held from the home of Mrs John Cannon, eighth line of Ramsay, on Monday of last week, was very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev John Hardwick, of Carleton Place, in the absence of Rev W.H. McCracken. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Amongst those who attended from a distance were: Mrs Dr Graham, Pembroke; Mrs John Croskery, Perth; Mrs Howard Irving and Mrs Thomas Irving, Smiths Falls; Dr Cannon, Watertown, N.Y. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful. They included flowers from his nieces, Miss Gladys Cannon, Kapuskasing, Ont; Mrs F. Graff, Cochrane, Ont; Miss Minnie Cannon, Ramsay; also from Mrs John Cannon, Ramsay, and Miss Fannie Templeton, Almonte.

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Plots A73 to A84 Stone 62 pg 4

John CANNON died Feb 14, 1879 age 61 yrs.
His wife Harriet CARSWELL died Nov 30, 1887 age 69 yrs.
Their daughter Harriet died Nov 19, 1913 age 55 yrs. Gilbert CANNON M. D. 1854-1939.
Isabella TOSH died Oct 10, 1926 age 70 yrs wife of William CANNON
William CANNON 1848-1931

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1938, Thursday December 22, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Allan C. Cannon Called By Death
Member of Pioneer Ramsay Family
In Ill Health For Some Time
?/b?The death occurred at his home 8th line of Ramsay on Wednesday of a wellknown resident of this district in the person of Mr Allan Carswell Cannon. he was in his 78th year and had been in poor health for some time. The late Mr Cannon was a member of one of Ramsay's pioneer families. He was born on the homestead where he died, a son to the late John Cannon and his wife Harriet Carswell. Dr William Cannon, the first registered medical doctor in this part of the country, was his grandfather, He lived on the farm next the one where Mr Cannon died.
Married In Utah
Early in life deceased went to Utah where he married Miss Jennie Austin, a native of Antwerp, N.Y. She predeceased him in 1935. From there Mr and Mrs Cannon went to Alberta, where they were pioneer settlers, arriving shortly after the railway was built through to the Coast. later they came East and resided in Almonte. Mr Cannon left the family here, while he spent some time in the newly opened mining country of Northern Ontario, mostly in the vicinity of Kerr Lake, In 1908, the family went West again to Alberta, remaining there until 1928 when they returned to this part of the country and took up residence on the Cannon farm, 8th line of Ramsay. Three daughters survive, namely, Miss Jean of Chicago; Miss Dora at home and Florence (Mrs William Broderson) of Rimbey, Alta. One son, Gilbert, died in 1933.
One Brother Survives
Out of a family of seven, only one brother, Dr Gilbert Cannon, survives. He practised for many years in Watertown, N.Y. but of late years lived retired with his brother, the late Mr Allan Cannon. Other brothers were James, William, John, David and one sister, Harriet. Mr Cannon never took part in municipal politics or other public affairs, living quietly on th homestead which was located close to the town of Almonte. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church and Rv A.J. Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, conducting the services. The pallbearers were Dr J.K. Kelly and Messrs W.C. Pollock, Hugh Bowland, Melville Paul, W.J. Rea and Norman Bowes.

Buried:
Plots A97 to A108 Stone 74 pg 5

Allan C. CANNON 1861-1938 His wife Jennie AUSTIN 1863-1935

Allan married Jennie May Austin on 1 Jun 1889 in Park City, Summit County, Utah, United States. Jennie was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York, United States; died on 26 Oct 1935 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robina married Hon George Bryson, Sr. in 1845 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada. George (son of James Bryson and Jane Cochran) was born on 16 Dec 1813 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 13 Jan 1900 in Fort Coulonge, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 16 Jan 1900 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery, Fort Coulonge, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Emily Helen Ogilvie on 24 Oct 1883. Emily was born on 20 Jan 1857 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 28 May 1933 in Midland, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1933 in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
full name on marker - Dora Briggs Cannon
shares a marker with John Malcolm Chapman

1980, Wednesday January 9 The Almonte Gazette page 6

?b?Dora Briggs Chapman?/b?
Dora Briggs (Cannon) Chapman, RR 3 Almonte, died January 2, in Barrie, Ontario. She was 79. Mrs Chapman was born August 14, 1900, in Lacombe, Alberta, which was at the time part of the Northwest Territories. She was the daughter of Alan Cannon and Jennie May Cannon, who lived for many years on the 8th line of Ramsay Township. Mr Chapman was educated in Lacombe and in Calgary, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from Calgary General Hospital in 1922. Later she worked as a registered nurse at the Children's TB Hospital in Seattle, Washington. In 1939 Mrs Chapman married John Chapman, a farmer, in Almonte. She attended Zion Memorial United Church in Carleton Place, and was a member of a church group and the women's Institute. Mrs Chapman is survived by two sisters, Jean Cannon of San Francisco, and Florence Brodersen of Rimby, Alberta, and by a sister-in-law, Marion Gow, of Ottawa. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Mrs Chapman is also survived by another sister-in-law Mrs Lillian Chapman of Ottawa.

Dora married John Malcolm Chapman on 10 Jan 1939. John (son of Joseph Chapman and Christina Margaret Drummond) was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Bristol, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Ontario; died on 11 Jul 1952 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Jul 1952 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, 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]

Louise married Hugh Phillipps on 22 Sep 1909 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Hugh was born about 1876 in Beckenham, Kent, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Isabel Vance. Isabel died in 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Amy. Gertrude and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Amy Poston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Margery Wood. Helen was born in 1895 in Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Nov 1957 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]