Alexander Simpson

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth McFarlene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susan Simpson
• Name: Susana Simpson
• Name: Susannah McDonald
• _FSFTID: K8L8-N3M
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K8L8-N3M
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1791, King Edward, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Susanah married James Gemmill on 18 Nov 1815 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. James (son of James Gemmill and Janet Findlay) was born on 1 Oct 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Oct 1791 in High Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Gemmell
• Name: Mary Veitch Gemmil
• _FSFTID: M9V9-7R1
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/M9V9-7R1
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Christened:
GEMMILL
MARY VEITCH
JAMES GEMMILL/SUSANNA SIMPSON FR337 (FR337)
F
24/10/1816
573/1
10 553
Paisley High Church

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Mary married John Duncan on 27 Nov 1838 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. John (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford) was born on 8 Mar 1814 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 27 Mar 1814 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 18 Oct 1844 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Oct 1844 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Duncan McGregor on 8 May 1846 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Duncan (son of Peter McGregor and Christina Elizabeth Smith) was born on 2 Oct 1817 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 6 Oct 1817 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died before 1881 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201141402
• _FGRAVE: 201141402
• _FSFTID: 2Z8Q-ZP2
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/2Z8Q-ZP2
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

The only son of James Gemmill and Susannah Simpson, James was born at Paisley, Scotland in 1818. He was only two when his parents came to Canada with the Lanark Society Settlers in 1821. His mother died while the family was still camped at the Lanark Military settlement in 1821.

James married Jennet Bridget in Apr 1840 and they raised a large family of 4 boys and 4 girls on their Ramsay Twp farm. Described as a "beautiful farm" in his obituary, their home was on the East half Lot 5, Conc 11. Following Jennet's death in 1869, James married Agnes Henry but they later separated.

James was a victim of influenza; he died Feb 1899 at Carleton Place, aged 80. His obituary confirms he was buried at Cram's Cemetery.

Christened:
GEMMILL
JAMES
JAMES GEMMILL/SUSAN SIMPSON FR350 (FR350)
M
27/12/1818
573/1
10 578
Paisley High Church

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
Born December 21, 1818 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, James came to Canada in 1821 as a two year-old with his parents, James Gemmill and Susannah Simpson. Arriving at Lanark Village in July 1821, the Gemmill family were housed at a temporary military encampment set up for the newly arrived Scottish immigrants. Tragically, James' mother died while they were still camped at Lanark Village.

So James grew up in the wilds of Lanark County being raised by his widower father. When older, young James and his older sister Mary would help transform their wooded 100 acre land grant in south Ramsay Township (East 1/2 Lot 5, Conc. 11) into a viable farm. James Jr. would later inherit the farm with its meandering creek from his father, which was described as a "beautiful farm" in his obituary.

James married Jennet Bridget in April 1840 and they raised eight children at their family farm, situated just northeast of Appleton. Jennet died in 1869 and James married the widow Agnes (Henry) Campbell in April 1869 but they later separated.

James sold his farm in 1871 and moved to nearby Carleton Place. For 28 years, James lived at what is now 38 Bridge St. beside the old Central School (now the Post Office). James set up shop as a grocer and provided Carleton Place residents with fresh produce and food supplies during the 1870s and 1880s.

James' obituary in the Ottawa Journal (30 Jan 1899) provides a nice insight on James in his latter years:

"For a long time he has been in poor health, and could not move far from the house, but on pleasant days, sitting in his chair on the verandah, gave and sought a social life with the passing townsfolk and neighbours of by-gone days, ... his kindly word to children and demeanor to neighbours, his bluff good-humoured salutations, indexed the fuller phases of his personality."

James died at home from influenza on January 27, 1899, after a long life of 80 years. His obituary confirms he was buried at Cram's Cemetery, which became St. Fillans, and is now part of Beckwith United Cemetery.

Brief bio by M. S. Manning, James' 3G-grandson.

James married Jenet Bridget on 8 Apr 1840 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Jenet (daughter of Thomas Bridget and Jennet Stinson) was born in 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 9 Feb 1869 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Feb 1869 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Agnes Henry in Apr 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211180450
• _FGRAVE: 211180450
• _FSFTID: G37K-C2C
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G37K-C2C
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Death:
Role: Obituary: family

Died:
The remains of the late Mrs W E Barnett, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Turner, at Montreal on Thursday,July 11th, aged 80 years, were brought to Almonte on Saturday morning for interment in the Presbyterian cemetery here. The late Mrs Barnett was Miss Agnes Duncan, and was born in Almonte, where she spent her whole life except the past three years during which she had been with her daughter in Montreal, until death from paralysis came to her after only a few days illness. The deceased was married sixty-two years ago to Mr Wm E Barnett, who died about eleven years ago. To them ten children were born, all of whom are still living, but those in the distant west were unable to be present at the funeral. Those present were Mr and Mrs Squair, Mr and Mrs Turner of Montreal, Mrs Lech of Peterboro, Mrs McMurtry of Ottawa, and Mr V.A. Barnett of Toronto. Other members of the family are Messrs W.E. Barnett of Stettler, Alta, Welland W. Barnett and L.S. Barnett of Delroy, Alta, and Mrs E.J. Lundy of Portage la Prairie.

Buried:
Section 6: Stone 2484 pg 18, 119

Agnes DUNCAN died Jul 11, 1918 aged 80 yrs
wife of of William E. BARNETT who died 26 May, 1907 aged 74 yrs (buried in St Paul's Cemetery)

Agnes married William Edward Barnett on 26 Feb 1858 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Moses Francis Barnett and Jane Tully) was born on 6 Dec 1834 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 May 1907 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 May 1907 in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susanna Duncan
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29778463
• _FGRAVE: 29778463
• _FSFTID: 9KJ2-VX8
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9KJ2-VX8
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

(Research):Discrepancies to by sorted out from Susana (Duncan) McGregor's obit.
She is reffered to as Catherine rather than Susana as wife of Walter Lawson. Perhaps this is a second give name but have no evidence of this.
She is mentioned as daughter of Duncan McGregor but is actually a step daughter of him. She is the daughter of John Duncan and Mary Gemmill. Mary married Duncan McGregor after John Duncan died in 1844.
The obit mentions three siblings. Agnes (Mrs W Barnett) of Arnprior (verified) but also Mrs J.R. McMunn and Duncan McGregor of California are probably 1/2 siblings but unverified.

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Died:
?b?SUSANNAH DUNCAN LAWSON?/b?
An old resident of Almonte passed away at Quyon on New Year's day in the person of Catherine McGregor, wife of Mr Walter Lawson, at the age of 61 years. the deceased lady was for many years a resident of Almonte and Ramsay, leaving here for quyon about eight years ago. her death was not totally unexpected, as she had been ailing for a number of years, although not confined to bed. Mrs Lawson was a daughter of Mr. Duncan McGregor and was born in Ramsay. Mrs W Barnett, Arnprior, and Mrs J.R. McMunn are sisters of the deceased. Mr Duncan McGregor, California, is a brother. the funeral took place on Saturday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery, via Pakenham, and was accompanied by a large number of sorrowing friends and acquaintances from both places. quite a number drove out from Almonte and joined the cortege as it neared the cemetery thus showing their respect for an esteemed friend, and their sympathy for the bereaved ones.
[Name on STONE; Susana DUNCAN?]

Buried:
Plots 90 to B119 Stone 265
Walter LAWSON died May 11, 1907 aged 66 yrs His wife Susana DUNCAN died Jan 1, 1903 aged 61 yrs
Andrew LAWSON died Nov 4, 1866 aged 4 yrs
Cynthia LAWSON wife of J.B. McMURTRY died Apr22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

Susannah married Walter Lawson on 10 Jan 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Walter (son of Andrew Lawson and Mary Jane Robertson) was born on 7 Oct 1839 in Lombardy, Leeds County, Upper Canada; died on 11 May 1907 in Quyon, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; was buried in 1907 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 173483624
• _FSFTID: G7KD-PTY
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John married Janette Letts before 1879. Janette (daughter of George Knight Letts and Ann Turnbull) was born on 15 Aug 1847 in Hull, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Jun 1920; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eliza about 1871. Eliza was born in 1843; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: G37G-MCN
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G37G-MCN
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Duncan married Christina Ferrier in 1875. Christina (daughter of John Ferrier and Susana Lawson) was born in 1845 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 11 Nov 1914 in Humbolt County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Christena McGregor
• Name: Christine McGregor
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110808919
• _FGRAVE: 110808919
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
Informant on here death certificate: William McMunn, Marion St., Covington County, Virginia. Probably her son.

Born in Ramsey, Almonte, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of Duncan McGregor and Mary Gemmill, both of Scotland.

Christina married John Robert McMunn on 21 Mar 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John McMunn and Ann Walker) was born on 24 Aug 1851 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Jun 1927 in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, Covington City, Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: G37G-NYJ
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G37G-NYJ
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FSFTID: G37G-LT1
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G37G-LT1
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Mary married Charles Henry Ferguson on 17 Sep 1880 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born in 1845 in Canada West, British Colonial America; died on 18 Sep 1908 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: G3WS-ZNK
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G3WS-ZNK
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FSFTID: 94K4-QJL
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/94K4-QJL
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

James married Isabella Mabel Lawford on 21 Mar 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Pvt. Thomas Lawford and Margaret Cameron) was born on 29 Jan 1844 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Oct 1918 in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Moose Jaw City Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: GSXM-FW2
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GSXM-FW2
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Jessie married Edwin Cooper on 31 Jul 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Edwin was born in 1843 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22154408
• _FGRAVE: 22154408
• _FSFTID: 94CC-W1Z
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/94CC-W1Z
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Family/Spouse: Charles Edwards. Charles was born in 1846; died in 1933; was buried in Drayton Cemetery, Drayton, Pembina County, North Dakota, United states. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: G926-9JS
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G926-9JS
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223159850
• _FGRAVE: 223159850
• _FSFTID: 9VSG-J4Q
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
1888, Friday March 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4

DEATHS
At Almonte, 5th March, John Gemmill, son of James Gemmill, of Carleton Place, aged 38 years.

Buried:
Gravesite Details
No Known Memorial Stone within the Cemetery

John married Mary Murray in 1871. Mary was born on 12 Jun 1851 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 17 Nov 1929 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Nov 1929 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: 2Z8Q-ZLG
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FSFTID: G9XM-D21
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G9XM-D21
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214693347
• _FGRAVE: 214693347
• _FSFTID: K232-K4D
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K232-K4D
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
1949, Thursday September 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs Stewart L. Nontell
The death occurred in Ottawa on Tuesday Sept 6th at the home of her daughter, Mrs Kirby Chamberlain, of Elizabeth Gemmill, widow of Stewart L. Nontell in her 98th year. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon and interment will be made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Chamberlain and a son Percy of Ottawa. Another son, Roy of Almonte, died some years ago. The family lived originally on the 10th line of Ramsay near the half-way crossing. Mr George Gemmill of Almonte is a nephew of the late Mrs Nontell.

Elizabeth married Stewart Nontell in 1881. Stewart (son of Isaac George Nontell and Christina Leitch) was born in 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 12 Jun 1924 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Jun 1924 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)