Walter Lawson

Family/Spouse: Margaret Liaing. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Son of Walter Lawson and Margaret Laing?

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Perth Courier, December 5, 1873

Lawson? Died, at Perth, on Monday, 1st Dec., Walter Lawson, Sr., aged 86 (or 88?) years, a native of Dumfrieshire, Scotland.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Lowther. Margaret was born in 1784 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle, upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England; died on 14 Jan 1875 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1875 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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husband of Margaret Livingston 1825-1903
Born in Scotland son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (buried in Elmwood, Perth)
Children of Walter and Margaret Lawson were
1. Agnes Lawson 1843-0000,
2. Margaret Lawson 1845-1927,
3. Andrew Lawson, 1848-1928,
4. James Lawson 1850-1887,
5. William Lawson 1852-1883,

Walter married Margaret Livingston on 26 May 1843. Margaret was born on 10 Jun 1825 in Scotland; died in 1903 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Lombardy Methodist Cemetery, Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Life Sketch: from find a grave: husband of Mary Robertson. Andrew was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (buried in Elmwood, Perth.
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Died:
Husband of Mary Robertson. Andrew was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (buried in Elmwood, Perth.
Children of Andrew and Mary Lawson were
1. Margaret Lawson 1838-1921,
2. Walter Lawson 1839-1907,
3. Jane Lawson 1841-1842,

Andrew married Mary Jane Robertson on 4 Apr 1837 in Johnstown, Quinte West, Hastings, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born in 1816 in Scotland; died in Aug 1899 in Kitley Township, Leeds and Grenville United counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
wife of William Lillie 1805-1871. Margaret was born in Scotland, the daughter of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (Elmwood, Perth)
Children of William and Margaret Lillie
1. Elizabeth E Lillie 1838-1895,(Toronto)
2. Anna M Lillie 1841-1911,(Elmwood, Perth)
3. Robert N Lillie 1843-1929,(Mountain View, Vancouver)
4. Jessie E Lillie 1845-1886,(Elmwood, Perth)
5. Jane E Lillie 1850-1870,(Elmwood, Perth)

Family/Spouse: William Lillie. William was born in 1805; died in 1871; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
husband of Eleanor Wrathall 1818-1899. William was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther.
Children of William and Eleanor
1. Rebecca Lawson 1836-1908,(Mountain View, Vancouver)
2. Margaret Lawson 1844-1922,(Beechwood, Lambton Co)
3. Martha Jane Lawson 1845-1917,(Elmwood, Perth)
4. William Lawson 1846-1900,(Elmwood, Perth)

Family/Spouse: Eleanor Wrathall. Eleanor was born in 1818; died on 10 Feb 1899 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Adam Lawson was born in Scotland the son of Walter Lawson 1783-1873 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875 (Buried Elmwood Perth)
Children of Adam Lawson and Fanny Ann Maria Morrison
1. Frances (Fanny)Ann Lawson
2. William Lawson
3. Mathew Lawson, buried Carleton Place.

Family/Spouse: Fanny Ann Maria Morrison. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Susan Lawson
• Name: Susannah Lawson
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Name: Mrs. John Ferrier; Residence: Perth; Birthplace: Canada; Died: 21 July (1866); Age: 43; Disease: Consumption
[St. Andrew's Burial Register]

She was born in Scotland, the daughter of Walter Lawson 1783-1872 and Margaret Lowther 1784-1875. Her marriage to John Ferrier, a Sadler at Perth, 23 Oct 1840 at Elmsley is recorded in the Johnstown District Marriage Register.

John and Susan Ferrier's children were :
1. Christine Ferrier 1845-0000,(Eureka, California)
2. Margaret E Ferrier 1847-1917,(Elmwood, Perth)
3. John Alexander Ferrier 1850-1923,(Elmwood, Perth)
4. Walter Lawson Ferrier 1853-1890,(Elmwood, Perth)
5. Jane Susanah Ferrier 1857-1948,(Oakland, Brockville)
6. James Ferrier 1858-1960,(Old Craig St, Perth)
7. William McNairn Ferrier 1861-1930,(Elmwood, Perth)

Susana married John Ferrier on 25 Oct 1840 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John was born on 26 Oct 1813 in Fenwick Parish, Kirkandtillock, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; died on 11 Dec 1879 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?Northfield News, Friday, September 7, 1917, page 8

Mrs. John Whitson

Mrs. John Whitson died Saturday at the home of her son, William, at Berthold, North Dakota. The body was brought to Fergus Falls, Minn., for burial, the funeral being held Monday. Her son, Russell, of this city, attended the funeral. Mrs. Whitson was ninety years of age March 12th, last. She was a resident of Northfield until six years ago when she went to Berthold to live with her son.

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The Ward County Independent, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, Thursday, September 13, 1917

Berthold Woman Died at the Age of 90 Years.

Berthold Tribune: Mrs. Jane Whitson, who has been making her home in this city for several years, died early Saturday Morning, September 1, at the home of her son, William A. Whitson, at the advanced age of 90 years. While the deceased had been a partial invalid for some few years past it was not until about a year ago that she became bedridden. She was a woman of wonderful vitality and her mental faculties were unimpared almost up to the end. In spite of her pain and helplessness she has always been as patient and cheerful as could be expected when her age and condition is considered.

Private funeral services, conducted by Rev. M.W. Hiner, were held at the residence Saturday afternoon and on the following morning the remains were shipped to Fergus Falls, Minn., for interment.

The deceased was born March 12, 1827, near Smith's Falls, Can., and was married Feb. 28, 1850. Nine children were born to this union, seven of whom survive her, namely Robert and Russell of Northfield, Minn., Mrs. Jas. Thompson, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, John of Sauk Center, Minn., Albert of Fergus Falls, Minn., Mrs. Thomas Nephew of Sawyer, N. Dak., and William of Berthold, N. Dak.?/b?

Jane married John Alexander Whitson on 28 Feb 1850. John was born on 9 Nov 1823 in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland; died on 4 Dec 1883 in Minnesota, United States; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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daughter of Walter Lawson 1809-1884 & Margaret Livingston 1825-1903

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THE LANARK ERA

Wed. Mar. 9th, 1927 - death

Balderson, Fri. Feb. 25th, 1927, Mrs. Edward King, aged 81 years. Margaret Lawson was born at Lombardy and married 58 years ago. Mr. King predeceased her some years ago. She is survived by three sons and one daughter; Harry of Ogema, SK; Edward and James of Balderson and Mrs. George Echlin of Weyburn, SK. Three daughters and one son are deceased. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Edward King. Edward was born in 1834; died in 1902; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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There passed away at the Vanguard hospital on Dec 23, an old and respected residen of the Vanguard district at the ripe old age of 80 years and 6 months. Although being in poor health for three years, the old gentleman was often seen around town, cheery and fond of a chat. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Dec 24, service being held in the Burton Schoolhouse by Rev. S.W. Crouch, and was largeley attended Interment was made in Burton cemetery.The late Andrew Lawson was born at Lombardy, Ontario, on June 30, 1848 and resided there until coming to Vanguard district in 1912. Besides his aged widow he leaves three sons, five daughters and eighteen grandchildren. the sons are; Andrew Lawson, Lombardy, Ont; William Lawson and Robert Lawson Vanguard. Daughters Mrs J Lecuzer, Ottawa, Ont; Nurse Olive Lawson, Willard Parker hospital, New York City; Mrs C.D.Ablin, Wolfe Point, Montana; Mrs J.W. Moore, Shaunavon, Sask; and Mrs E.J. Clements, Moose Jaw, Sask.

Andrew married Mariah Donovan in 1872. Mariah was born in 1848; died in 1934; was buried in 1934 in Vanguard, Assiniboia Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Birth: 1838, Ontario, Canada

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Son of Andrew Lawson and Mary Robertson

Father of Walter Lawson

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Almonte Gazette

Born at Lombardy near Perth, 62 years ago. Learned harness making at Perth and later had shops at Lanark and Almonte. 1856 he went into the hotel business at Quyon. Wife Susannah Dunkin who died 4 years ago. Children John of Almonte, Walter, barrister of Eganville, Mrs Smith, Miss Cynthia of Quyon. A sister is Mrs Harrison of South Haven Michigan, U S A.

Note: The Almonte Gazette article indicated that Walter Lawson and his wife Susannah went into the hotel business in Quyon, Quebec but they were still in Almonte in 1891 Census and in in Quyon in 1901 Census. Date is likely a miss print and should indicate 1896.

Died:
DEATHS
At Quyon, Quebec, May 11th, Mr Walter Lawson, aged 66 years.

Mr Walter Lawson Sr.
The inevitable doom of mankind came to Mr Walter Lawson, sr, of Quyon on Saturday last, when he was called upon to pass the boundary that lies between the material and spiritual worlds. Deceased was born in Lombardy in 1841, and served his time to harness-making with Mr Ferrier at Perth. He afterwards went to Lanark, and a few years later came to Almonte, where he opened a harness shop on Mill street. He afterwards bought the property and erected the brick store now occupied by Messrs Taylor Bros. In later years he embarked in the livery business and built a large livery barn on Bridge street and also the brick dwelling now occupied by Dr Hanly, on the lot adjoining. Still later he erected the brick structure now occupied by Mr Jackson Lowe. Deceased was married to Miss Susanna Duncan and to them were born five children, the eldest of whom is dead. The others are, Messrs John of Almonte, and Walter of Eganville, Miss Cynthia and Mrs Smith (Gertrude) of Quyon. Mr Lawson went to Quyon in 1996 and has since lived there. while in Almonte he was for some time cheif of police and assessor for the town. He has suffered for some time from Bright's disease, but was only laid up for about ten days previous to his death. He was 66 years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday from Quyon to the eighth line cemetery in Ramsay. Many in Almonte who knew Mr Lawson will regret to learn of his death.

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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 Apr 22, 1936 aged 66 yrs

Walter married Susannah Duncan on 10 Jan 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Susannah (daughter of John Duncan and Mary Veitch Pittcairn Gemmill) was born on 17 Aug 1841 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened in 1842; died on 1 Jan 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1903 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Lawson 1873-1957 husband of Letitia Stephens 1870-1930(Stevens on stone is wrong)
Born in Canada son of Adam Lawson and Fanny Ann Marie Morrison
Children of William and Letitia Lawson
1. Myrtle Lawson 1900-1984
2. Male infant 1905-1905
3. Mervin Lawson 1911-1971

Family/Spouse: Lettie Stevens. Lettie was born in 1870; died on 13 Nov 1930 in South Elmsley Township, Leeds County, Bathurst District, Canada West; was buried in 1930 in Lombardy Methodist Cemetery, Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of Adam Lawson and Fanny Ann Marie Morrison, born in Elmsley Township, married Margaret Garland 1880-1931, married Sarah Saunders Rose, married Madera ...---1964, married Mary Blanche Lanfesty

Family/Spouse: Margaret "Maggie" Garland. Margaret (daughter of Nicholas Garland and Margaret "Maggie" Ford) was born on 4 Aug 1885 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1931 in Brockville, Elizabethtown Township, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Nov 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Sauders Rose. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Mathew married Mary Blanche Lanfesty in 1964. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christina married Duncan McGregor in 1875. Duncan (son of Duncan McGregor and Mary Veitch Pittcairn Gemmill) was born on 1 Jan 1849 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 29 Oct 1915 in Eureka, Humbolt County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Joseph McCormick on 11 Nov 1868 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Joseph was born about 1846; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Newspaper obituary - 1923 handwritten on top)

Ferrier - In Perth, on Saturday, August 4th, Mr. John A. Ferrier, aged 72 years.

Ferrier - After conducting his harness business as usual last Friday, Mr. John A. Ferrier was suddenly seized with illness that night and death followed early on Saturday morning the news of which caused a great shock to his wide circle of friends and acquaintances in Perth and surrounding district. The late John A. Ferrier was born in Perth on Dec. 17, 1850 of Scottish parents who in the early days had founded a harness and saddlery business in Perth in which he was an apprentice. In his earlier days he resided in the United States, later returning to Perth and for years engaged in business at the corner of Gore and Herriott streets, and afterwards on Wilson street West and his products had a wide sale. Deceased was of a quiet and retiring disposition but enjoyed the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact either in a business or friendly way. Deceased was a member of St. Andrew's Church in long standing and in which he was a faithful and constant worshipper. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Katherine Buffam of Fallbrook, two sons Messrs. Bertrand and Byron of Perth, three daughters, Miss Helen of Perth, Mrs. Leister and Miss Anna of Toronto, one sister, Mrs. Thomas Gibbons of Brockville, and one brother, Mr. William Ferrier of Perth. The funeral was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon to Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Scott conducting the services. The pallbearers were Messrs. G.G. Farmer, Peter Hope, W.J. Rabb, W.J. Flett, T.J. Devlin and John Croskery.

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Father of Bertrand Lawson Ferrier, Jeannette A. Ferrier, Susannah Maud Ferrier, John Byron Ferrier, and Helen Buffam Ferrier

Family/Spouse: Catherine "Kate" Buffam. Catherine (daughter of Samuel Buffam) was born on 25 Nov 1871; died on 27 Jul 1943; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Perth Courier, Jan. 24, 1890
Ferrier?Died, in Perth on Monday morning, 20th Jan., Walter Lawson Ferrier, in the 36th year of his age.

Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Monday morning, after a severe struggle for nearly a fortnight with the prevailing influenza, our much esteemed townsman Walter Ferrier died at his residence on Gore Street at the age of 36 years. His death was the source of general sorrow in town where his genial and agreeable manners and his sterling integrity were known and appreciated. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of A.O.U. Workmen Society of which he was a member. Mr. Ferrier conducted a prosperous harness business here for some years and was an honorable businessman. He was on the Board of Managers of St. Andrew's (Presbyterian) Church and from his religious convictions was well prepared to die. He leaves a widow and child. Mr. Ferrier held life assurance in the Workmen's Society, Canada Life, for $5,000.

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With Minnie, father of John Holmes Ferrier and Lloyd Hamilton Ferrier

Family/Spouse: Minnie Elizabeth Holmes. Minnie (daughter of Michael Holmes and Mary Ann Forsythe) was born in 1855; died in 1882; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Ferrier. Elizabeth was born in 1853; died in 1926; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of John Alexander Ferrier and Susannah Lawson
Husband of Elizabeth Buffam
Father of Melvin Andrew Ferrier, Arthur Lawrence Ferrier, Harry Ronald Ferrier, Ethel Mary Ferrier, Walter Allen Ferrier, and Margaret Christine Ferrier

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Minnie" Buffam. Elizabeth was born in 1861 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1931 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]