Mary Currie

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Mary married William Snedden in 1830. William (son of James Snedden and Christina Montgomery) was born on 28 Apr 1802 in Sandyhills, Barony Parish, Glasgow, Scotland; died on 30 Dec 1857 in Calton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1897, Friday March 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, March 12th, Catherine C. Snedden, wife of Mr James Snedden, aged 66 years

1897, Friday March 19,The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs James Snedden
Some time ago Mrs James Snedden of this town, took a severe attack of whooping-cough, which was epidemic at that time, and though she recovered from it she was left in poorer health than was her wont. A few weeks ago a stomach trouble developed and in spite of all the care and medical skill that could be lavished upon her she grew worse by degrees until last Friday, when death ensued. The sad outcome created deep and widespread sorrow, as deceased was known and respected by a very large circle of friends. Mrs Snedden was of a retiring disposition, but those who had the privilege of her acquaintance were charmed with her manner and the graces that adorned her life. Mrs Snedden was born in Glasgow 66 years ago. Over forty years ago, while on a visit to Canada, she formed the acquaintance of Mr. Snedden, who a few years after married her at her home in Scotland. Two children were born to them ? Mrs George Patterson, of this town, and Miss Tillie, at home. That the mourning ones have the full sympathy of their friends was shown by the very large attendance at the funeral on Monday, in spite of the severe weather. A short service was held at the house, conducted by Rev. R.J. Hutcheon, M.A., pastor of St. Andrew's congregation (of which deceased was a consistent member), after which the remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery.

Catherine married James Snedden in 1856 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James (son of Alexander Snedden and Mary Whyte) was born on 21 Apr 1831 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 22 Oct 1917 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Oct 1917 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1893, Friday May 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late Mrs David Snedden
We regret very much to have to chronicle the death, on Saturday, of Mrs David Snedden, of the 9th line Ramsay, at the comparatively early age of 56 years. The deceased's maiden name was Mary Snedden. She was born in Glasgow, where she spent the early years of her life. Her whole married life, which was that of a very happy Christian, was spent on her husband's present farm near Rosebank. The late Mrs Snedden leaves behind her a sorrowing husband, one son and one daughter, who feel very keenly the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother. Mrs Snedden will be much missed in the neighbourhood of Rosebank, where she has long been noted for her kindness and practical help to the sick and the afflicted. Many a home among neighbours will miss her ministering services in the hour of sorrow or trouble. This is the second blank in Mr. Snedden's family during the past few years, His youngest son David, having died a year of two ago as the result of a fall from a horse. The disease of which Mrs Snedden died was cancer, from which she suffered for a considerable time. The deceased was a sister of Mrs James Snedden, of this town. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McLean, the late Mrs Snedden's pastor, assisted by her former pastor, Rev Mr. Knowles, of Alice, and Rev Mr. Grant, of Almonte. The Sons of Scotland attended the funeral in a body. We tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Mary married David Snedden on 7 Jun 1860 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Alexander Snedden and Mary Whyte) was born on 20 Oct 1837 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1919 in 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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Mary married George Paterson on 17 Sep 1884 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Matthew Paterson and Agnes Wilson) was born on 4 Jan 1837 in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 25 Sep 1918 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sep 1918 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Tillie Snedden
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1942, Thursday January 1, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Miss Matilda Snedden
The death occurred in Ottawa on Christmas Day of Miss Matilda Snedden, aged 80 years. She was born on a farm now occupied by Mr Thorpe Bowes, Pakenham Twp, and moved to town with her parents many years ago. After the death of her mother she continued to live with her father, the late James Snedden, until he passed away after which she removed to Ottawa where she made her home for the rest of her life. Service at the funeral parlours in Ottawa, was taken by the Very Rev Dr. J.W. Woodside, Chalmers United Church. The funeral then proceeded to the Auld Kirk cemetery. Almonte, for interment. Service at the graveside was conducted by Rev W.J. Scott, Bethany United Church. Chief mourners were several cousins. Her closest relative in this district in Miss Minnie Snedden of the 9th line.

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1951, Thursday January 18, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
SNEDDEN ? In Ramsay Township on Mon Jan 15, 1951, Minnie Currie Snedden, in her 85th year. The funeral was held on Wed., Jan 17 from her late residence, 9th line of Ramsay at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1951, Thursday January 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Miss Minnie Currie Snedden
A lifelong resident of Ramsay Township died on Monday, Jan 15th after a lengthy illness. Miss Snedden was in her 85th year. In her younger days she was an active member of Blakeney United Church and the Ramsay Women's Institute. She is survived by one niece and four nephews, Jean, Mrs Connor Sutton, Renfrew; D.W. Snedden, Almonte; John T., Jas and Alex of Ramsay. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Jan 17th at 2 o'clock from her home, 9th line of Ramsay to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: E.S. Graham, R. Camelon, R.E. Toshack, P.T. Syme, John McGill and A.G. Naismith.

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aged 22 years
1891, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on Thursday, 16th April, David Torrence Snedden, eldest son of Mr David Snedden, aged 22 years. Funeral on Saturday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock, from his father's residence, 9th line to the 8th line cemetery.

1891, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
Serious Accident
We regret to have to report an unfortunate accident met with by David T. Snedden (son of Mr David Snedden, near Blakeney) on Friday last. He was riding home from the store of Mr Jas McDougall, Blakeney, with a parcel of nails. The horse was somewhat restless, and threw him. He was not hurt, and remounted, but when going down the hill at Mr Peter McDougall's the parcel dropped from his hand and frightened the horse, and he was again thrown. This time he fell heavily on his side against some boards and was very seriously injured. He was found there by Mrs McDougall, who quickly secured help, and he was conveyed to Mr McDougall's house, where he now lies. We trust the accident will not prove fatal, although we regret to say that but slight hopes of his recovery are entertained. He has been vomiting blood freely, and suffering acute pain. The unfortunate young man is well known in this town having been a clerk in Mr Hobblewhite's store for several years, and is popular with all who know him.
LATER ?
The young life went out to its Maker to-day (Thursday) at 12:30 a.m. The sad news will cause a profound feeling of sorrow among those acquainted with the circumstances, and the mourning ones will have whatever solace there be for such a loss in the sympathy of the whole community. It is a severe blow to the parents. Deceased was their eldest son, was but 22 years of age, and was fully fitted for the active duties of the calling he had chosen. He had just completed a course in a commercial college. Although of a retiring disposition, his exemplary conduct and geniality made for him many warm friends. The funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon.

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1924, Friday February 29, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?W.A. Snedden Of Ramsay Passes?/b?
Well Known Farmer Dies
Following Operation at Hospital for Appendicitis.
Mr William A. Snedden, one of the best known farmers of Ramsay township died in the R.M. Hospital on Sunday evening following an operation for appendicitis, on Thursday evening. He was 52 years of age. The sudden illness and passing of Mr Snedden caused much sorrow throughout the community, and there was an unusually large concourse of mourners at the funeral on Tuesday. He belonged to an old Ramsay family, the members of which have played a strong part in the progress and development of the community. He himself was much liked and respected. He was the second son of the late David Snedden, and resided in Ramsay all his life. About 28 years ago he was married to Miss Jennie Belle Toshack, who survives with a family of four sons and two daughters: Wilfred in Toronto, John, James, Alexander, Isabel and Jean at home. He leaves also one sister, Miss Minnie Snedden who resided with him. The deepest sympathy goes out to the relatives. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence on the 9th line of Ramsay to the Presbyterian cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, of Blakeney Presbyterian church of which Mr Snedden had been an active and faithful member and had also been an elder for the past few years. Rev J.D. McCrae, who was present assisted in the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. R. W. Young, W.J. Graham, Alex Barker, Wm. Philip, George T. Graham, and Greville Toshack. There was a lengthy cortege of mourners. Mr Snedden was a good farmer and took deep interest in agricultural affairs. He was an active member of the Ramsay Farmers' Club, and was interested in Holstein breeding. His farm was one of the breeding poultry stations of the department of agriculture and hundreds of people have formed fine flocks of Plymouth Rocks from the eggs which he supplied. He was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and was a member of the Almonte and Ramsay Board of Trade and the Sons of Scotland.

William married Jane Isabelle "JENNIE" Toshack in 1895. Jane (daughter of John G. Toshack and Janet Young) was born on 10 Oct 1872 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Nov 1937 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Nov 1937 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Wilf Snedden
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1982, Wednesday May 5, The Almonte Gazette page 12
SNEDDEN - At Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario, on Tuesday, April 27, 1982, David Wilfred Snedden (Pharmacist, Retired). Beloved husband of the late Jessie Agnes McDonell; dear father of William, Pembroke; David, Belleville and MacDonnell of Deep River. Survived by one brother John T., Almonte and one sister Jean (Mrs. Connor Sutton), Renfrew; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, James and Alex and one sister, Isobel (Mrs. Art Blakeley). In his 85th year. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m., Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Thence to the Almonte United Church on Friday at 12 Noon for service at 2 p.m., Rev. Jack Lougheed officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

David married Jessie Agnes McDonell on 11 Jul 1932 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Robert McDonell and Mary Sergeant) was born on 11 Apr 1899 in Oso Township, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Nov 1975 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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• Name: Jack Snedden
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Died:
1991, Wednesday October 9, The Almonte Gazette page 19
John Toshack Snedden
John Toshack Snedden died Sept 28, 1991 at the Almonte Nursing Home. He was 91. Mr Snedden was born June 7, 1900 to the late William Alexander Snedden and the late Jennie Toshack, both of R.R. 3 Almonte. He attended school at S.S. 10 at Bennies Corners and Almonte High School, then continued his studies at Kemptville Agricultural School, graduating in 1923. He married the late Anne Lowry Sept 6, 1932 at St Andrew's United Church in Pakenham. A farmer from 1916 to 1971, he was a successful exhibitor and breeder of Holstein cattle culminating in an "all Canadian" award. The former resident of Ramsay Township's eighth concession was also a livestock judge at local fall fairs. He loved his animals and a a farmer he was fortunate to live and work with them. An avid baseball player in his youth, Mr Snedden turned to curling in his later years, In his retirement his hobbies of gardening, wood-working, baking and weaving brought joy to himself and to many others as well. He was also a life member of the Pakenham Historical Society and an elder in both the Pakenham and Blakeney United Churches. He is survived by daughters Margaret Taylor of Pickering, Ont. and Mary Cochran of R.R. 1 Almonte and sister Jean Sutton of Renfrew. He is predeceased by brothers Wilf, Jima and Alex, sister Isobel Blakeley and daughter Elizabeth (Libby). Rev Heather Kincaid led the funeral service which was held at St Andrew's United Church Sept 30 at 2 p.m. His remains rested at the Kerry Funeral Home before interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Snedden, Earle Snedden, Sandy Snedden, Jim Blakeley, Rick Sulpher and John Steele.

John married Anne Lowry on 6 Sep 1932 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Anne (daughter of Robert Lowry and Kate Hill) was born in 1904 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Feb 1991 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1991 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1968, Thursday January 4, The Almonte Gazette page 4
MR. JAMES SNEDDEN
The community was deeply saddened on Christmas morning when word was received that James Snedden had passed away in his sleep at his home, 149 Mitcheson St., Almonte, in his 65th year. He was the son of the late William Snedden and Jennie Toshack. In 1941 he married the former Eliza Irene McCann of Pakenham. They lived on the 8th line of Ramsay until a year ago, December 19th, when they moved to their new home in Almonte. When ill health compelled him to give up farming he was employed by Pinecraft Ltd., Almonte. He was a faithful member of Blakeney United Church serving as treasurer and as a member of the Session for a number of years. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn, one son, Bruce and a grandson, David Snedden of Ottawa; three brothers, Wilfred of Almonte; Jack and Alex of Ramsay; one sister, Jean, Mrs. Connor Sutton of Renfrew. One sister, Isabel, Mrs. Arthur Blakeley, predeceased him several years ago. The funeral was held on Wednesday, December 27th, from the Kerry Funeral Home, to Almonte United Church for service conducted by Rev. H. F. Skoutajan and Rev. W. L. Henley of Carleton Place. Pallbearers were six nephews, Bill and David Snedden, Bill Sutton, Hugh Fulton, Earl and Sandy Snedden. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

James married Eliza Irene McCann on 5 Jun 1941 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Eliza (daughter of James Twible McCann and Emma Needham) was born on 21 Nov 1903 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Jun 1974 in Carleton Place, 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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• Name: Alex Snedden
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1978, Wednesday June 21,The Almonte Gazette, front page
Well-Known Farmer Dies
One of the area's best known and most successful dairy farmer, William Alexander Snedden, died in the Almonte General Hospital last Thursday morning after a lengthy illness. He was in his 72nd year. Mr Snedden, or Alex, as he was known to his family and friends was born on Sept 20, 1906 in Ramsay Twp., the son of William Alexander Snedden and his wife Jane Isobel (Jennie) Toshack. He attended Bennie's Corners Public School before beginning his career as a farmer on Con. nine, Lot 26 in Ramsay Twp. Throughout his long and distinguished career as a dairy farmer, Mr Snedden was the Director of the Holstein Friesan Association of Canada, the Lanark Holstein Club, was on the Sire Selection Committee and was the Holstein Representative for Lanark County until his death. He was a qualified classifier and cattle judge, and received the Mater Breeder Shield in 1963. Besides showing purebred Holstein cattle and attending cattle show and sales, Mr Snedden was interested in baseball, trapping and hockey. He attended the United Church first in Blakeney and later in Pakenham. He married the former Leila Campbell in White Lake on September 5, 1934. Mrs Snedden, a former schoolteacher, survives her husband. Also surviving are sons William Earle and Robert Alexander of Almonte, daughter Kathleen Anne (Mrs Graham Hudson) of Kinburn and Elizabeth Jean of Almonte, brothers D.W. Snedden and J.T. Snedden, sisters Elizabeth Jean (Mrs Connor Sutton) of Renfrew and 13 grandchildren. Predeceased is a brother James and a sister Mary Isabelle (Mrs Arthur Blakeley) of Simcoe. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte on June 17, 1978 at 2 p.m. with interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Cecil Dodds officiated. Pallbearers were William Snedden, David Snedden, Bill Sutton, Earle Campbell, Gay Taylor, and Arthur Toshack. Honourary Pallbearers were Robert Drummond, Howard Dodge, Allison Fawcett, Norman Paul, Sheffield Graham and James Brown.

William married Leila Alfreda Campbell on 5 Sep 1934. Leila (daughter of Earl Campbell and Elizabeth Stewart) was born on 25 Mar 1909 in White Lake, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Aug 1987 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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1948, Thursday December 16 , The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs A. Blakeley
Following an impressive funeral service at Simcoe which was conducted under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge, the remains of the late Mrs Arthur Blakeley were brought to Almonte by train to the home of her brother, Mr D.W. Snedden, Church Street, on Friday. Largely attended by sorrowing friends and relatives, tribute was paid to her memory at a service in Bethany United Church on Saturday, Dec 11, with Rev H.L. Morrison and Rev H.C. Wolfraim officiating. Mrs Blakeley, formerly Mary Isobel Snedden, daughter of the late W.A. Snedden and his wife, Jennie Toshack, was taken suddenly ill on Dec 6 and passed away on December 8 and the age of 38. She leaves her husband, Arthur Blakeley, formerly of Almonte; one son, James, and four brothers, Messrs D.W. Snedden of Almonte, John T., James and Alex of Ramsay Township and one sister, Jean, Mrs Conner Sutton of Renfrew. The pall-bearers were Messrs E.S. Graham, Clare Syme, Robert Toshack, R.A. Young of Ramsay Township, Wm Blakeley sr., of Almonte and Joseph Barras of Toronto. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Mary married Arthur Crossley Blakely in 1936. Arthur (son of John Blakely and Margaret Emma Wilson) was born on 2 Dec 1897 in Etobicoke, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died in 1977; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]