Margaret Gibson

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Family/Spouse: William Lockhart. William was born about 1745 in County Down, Northern Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Though William was not a Society settler, his brother John was part of the Lesmahagow Society which travelled to Canada on the Earl of Buckinghamshire and settled in Ramsay Township together with John Fumerton and Mary Frew.

Carol Bennett (1991) The Lanark Society Settlers. Published by Juniper Books, Renfrew, Ontario

William married Elizabeth Barr on 30 Jan 1819 in Dalyr, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Barr and Jean Howie) was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: William Lockhart
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

William age 40, Isabella 33.
Carpenter
Farmed on the 11th line of Ramsay about 2 miles from Duncan farm, owned by Mr. Cullen in 1905.
may have been located on Lot 15 Con 11 Ramsay Twp

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

William married Isabella Lang on 31 Dec 1844 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Isabella (daughter of Arthur Lang and Amelia Wilson) was born on 3 Jul 1827 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in Nov 1870 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Lockart
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Margaret married Robert Duncan in 1843 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Robert (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford) was born on 10 Mar 1809 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 24 Mar 1809 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 28 Mar 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 30 Mar 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jean Lockhart
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Janet married William Smith on 26 Mar 1850 in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Smith and Isabella Erskine) was born on 5 Feb 1813 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 15 Dec 1886 in New York Mills, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: GJ6G-TSR
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• Name: Elisabeth Lockhart
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• _FGRAVE: 186518676
• _FSFTID: LHD1-NWX
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• Alt. Birth: 22 Mar 1833, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Notes:

?u?Obituary Almonte Gazette?/u?
Came to Canada, age 9, (1841) previous note suggested age 7 nine week voyage, settled on 11th line of Ramsay, a farm later occupied by Mr. Cullen, about two miles from the Duncan farm.
Retired to Almonte in 1903 when son Edmund took over farm.

Christened:
Name?tab?Elisabeth Lockhart
Sex?tab?Female
Christening Date?tab?2 Mar 1833
Christening Place?tab?Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Christening Place (Original)?tab?Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Father's Name?tab?William Lockhart
Father's Sex?tab?Male
Mother's Name?tab?Elisabeth Barr
Mother's Sex?tab?Female

Died:
Gazette, front page
Obit?Mrs. James Duncan
This morning the life of Mrs. Jas. Duncan took flight, the aged lady having been confined to her bedroom continually for the past four weeks, suffering from chronic bronchitis . For over forty years this disease has troubled her, and receiving a fall about four weeks ago, she gradually grew weaker until death ended her sufferings. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth, Lockhart, was born in Paisley, Scotland, on the 10th ol April, 1833, and when nine years of age came with her parents, a voyage of about nine weeks on the sea, and settled on the 11th line Ramsay, on the farm now occupied by Mr. Cullen. On March 31st, 1854, she was married to Mr. James Duncan, , by the Rev. J. K. Smith, and they settled on a farm about two miles from that of her. parents which farm is now occupied by their son, Mr. Edward Duncan. About two years ago they retired from farm life and came to Almonte where they have since lived. On March 31st, 1904, the aged couple celebrated their golden wedding. Eleven children were born to them - eight boys and three girls - all of whom, are living, the mother's death being the first break in the family. Those left to mourn besides her husband, are: Robert, near Pilot Mound, Man. ; Wm., James, John and Albert in Ramsay; Hugh. at Strathcona ; Alex., in Ramsay; Edward on the homestead; (Maggie), Mrs. Butchart, of Almonte; (Agnes) Mrs. Holden, of Pilot Butte, Assa.; and Lizzie who has always lived with her parents. Mrs Smith, McGregor, Man., is a sister. Mrs Duncan was a member of St. John's church and was highly esteemed and honoured by all. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Service at the house at 1.45.

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Elizabeth married James Duncan on 31 Mar 1854 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford) was born on 12 Jun 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 5 Aug 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Aug 1909 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Hugh Lockhart
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
Perth Courier 1893. The Gazette reported that Hugh Lockhart, once a well known Almonte resident, died from the effects of a paralytic stroke on the 15th March at Yorktown, N.W.T. He was born in Paisley, Scotland 37 years ago, coming to Canada when he was 11 years old. He moved to Manitoba 14 years ago. His wife was Marion Fumerton.

Hugh married Marion Gemmill Fumerton on 6 Nov 1857 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Marion (daughter of David Fumerton and Jessie Findlay McGregor) was born on 28 May 1838 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened on 24 Mar 1853 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jun 1911 in Rokeby, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1911 in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

age 12

Died:
1916, Friday October 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Monday, October 2nd, Arthur Lockhart, aged 68 years.

1916, Friday October 6, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Arthur Lockhart
Following a lengthened illness the death occurred on Monday of this week of Arthur Lockhart, in his 68th year. He was born in Almonte and lived his whole life here. His wife, who is still living, was Miss Margaret Cowie, and with her are left to mourn seven sons. These are Messrs Walter, William, Harry and Attie, of Almonte; John and Herb, of Ottawa; and Robert of Smiths Falls. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from his residence on Ottawa street to the eighth line cemetery, Rev S.G. Brown conducting the services at the house and grave. The pallbearers were six sons of deceased.

Arthur married Margaret Cowie on 4 Sep 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Robert Cowie Cowie) was born on 26 May 1846 in Lanark County, Canada West; died on 4 Feb 1927 in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

age 11

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Notes:

Age 9

In 1905 when her mother died she is listed as living in McGregor MB.

Family/Spouse: Fraser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Robert Hugh Lockhert
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Notes:

age 3 born in Canada, Church of Scotland

Robert married Sarah Umstead in 1906. Sarah (daughter of William Umstead and Ann Hay) was born on 17 Jun 1864 in Canada; died on 10 Apr 1935 in Spangle, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried in Chattaroy Cemetery, Chattaroy, Spokane County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Age 1 born in Canada, Church of Scot

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• _STAT: Never Married

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• Name: Eliza Duncan
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• _FGRAVE: 122649700
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Lived in Almonte, Ontario

In Winnipeg MB in 1941 when her brother Wm. J. Duncan died.

Occupation on 1871 census as dressmaker living in Almonte with sister Agnes also listed as a dressmaker.
Likely living and working with their spinster aunt, 50 year old Agnes Duncan in Almonte. Agnes born 1818 in Scotland and died in Almonte in 1877.

Birth:
Discrepency in Manitoba Death index 16 Nov 1846 current entry is 16 Nov 1845

_HASHTAG:
a common ancestor between yourself and at least one of your DNA Matches.

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

Died:
?b?MRS. ELIZABETH CASKEY?/b?
Mrs. Elizabeth (Duncan) Caskey, a resident of Winnipeg for 36 years, died Sunday In her 95th year. She was the widow of James Caskey, who died In 1907 and had resided with her daughters, Mrs. J. Coulter, of 1057 Logan Ave.
Born in 1846 in Almonte, Ont., Mrs. Caskey came west In 1905. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Coulter; Mrs. A. Taylor, Dryden. Ont., and Mrs. O. C. Feetham, Winnipeg; four sons: Andrew and James, Winnipeg; John, Bateman, Sask., and Robert, Kincaid. Sask.; also 26 grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. in Mordue's funeral chapel, with burial In the family plot in Elmwood cemetery. Dr. G. A. Woodside will officiate.

Buried:
Plot: 14A-G0101

Elizabeth married James Caskey on 5 Oct 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Andrew Caskey and Jane Smith) was born on 1 Mar 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1906 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1906 in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Aggie Duncan
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Notes:

(Research):Believed to have lived in Seattle later in life.

In 1900 Census - James Sterton & Agnes Duncan (age 53), in Spokane WA.
In 1910 census - James E. Sterton - Snohomish WA small community on Puget Sound)
In 1920 census - in Snohomish WA, born 1855

To Seattle, WA
no children

Buried:
Plot: IOOF D48

Agnes married James E. Stirton on 24 Dec 1886 in Derby, Roblin RM, Manitoba, Canada. James (son of John Stirton and Esther Ellis) was born on 7 May 1854 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Apr 1938 in Monroe, Snohomish County, Washington State, United States; was buried on 5 Apr 1936 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Monroe, Snohomish County, Washington State, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth married Languer Thompson on 23 Jul 1868 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Languer (son of John Thompson and Margaret "Peg" Lester) was born on 7 Apr 1845 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 24 May 1910 in Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabella married Edward Duncan McKenzie on 25 Dec 1872 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Edward was born on 12 Feb 1844 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 11 Feb 1938 in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Smith

Family/Spouse: John Peffers. John (son of Francis Peffers and Janet McLean) was born on 25 Sep 1855 in Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Sep 1921 in Portage la Prairie, Portage la Prairie Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Cormack McNulty on 1 Jul 1884 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. Cormack was born in 1854; died in 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Burton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Dell Smith
• Name: Hugh Lugwig Smith
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Hugh married Eveleen McKee on 19 May 1889 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. Eveleen (daughter of Wilson A. McKee and Hester Ann "Hattie" Bates) was born in Apr 1872 in Illinois, United States; died in 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

ROBERT DUNCAN


Robert Duncan was born near Almonte Ontario, December 7, 1854. His parents, James and Elizabeth Duncan, had a family of eight boys and three girls. Robert was the eldest.
As money was scarce Robert was obliged to leave home in his early teens to make his way in the world. Equipped with a team of horses and a sleigh he found work in logging camps along the Petawawa and Mississippi Rivers. Wages were a dollar a day. In the spring of each year he came back to help his father with the farm work. He would go back to the "shanty" as the camps were called, for the winter months.
In the spring of 1878 he and some other young fellows decided to go West. They left Almonte on May 5th and travelled by train and boat to Emerson and finally to Winnipeg. They worked there for the summer. He told of getting his wagon, with a load, stuck in the Red River mud of what is now main street. The load was removed from the wagon but even then the wagon had to be taken apart to free itself. Having met some men who had been farther west, Robert decided on their advice to go too. The result was that he filed on a parcel of land the west half of 12-3-12. This land was owned and operated in recent years by his only son James Hamilton Duncan until his death, November 1972 in Pilot Mound. Robert then went back to Ontario logging camps for the winter.
In the spring of 1879 James Duncan gave his eldest son, Robert a team of horses, a wagon and provisions for the trip west. Again he went to Emerson and then drove west along the Boundart Commission Trail to his homestead near Pilot Mound. This 100-mile trek was completed on May 29. Some grain was planted and a log house was built that summer. The remains of this pioneer dwelling exist on the present farm-site. This log house is a very special one. In 1879 there was not a minister or a church in which to conduct divine services. A meeting was held in Robert Duncan's log house to organize the first Sunday School. The next year, 1880, a meeting was held there to organize the Goudney School district. Until then the community was identified only by their post office, Preston, about three miles west of the present town of Pilot Mound.
In 1880 Robert Duncan and William Butchart (who was later to marry Robert's sister, Margaret Jane) bought a horse powered threshing machine. They threshed most of the grain in the settlement that fall and winter as this was one of the first threshing machines in the area. In those days the harvested grain was stacked, pending threshing operations so that work on the land could continue until freeze-up.
Robert Duncan returned home in the spring of 1881, returning to Pilot Mound in June with his bride, Ellen MacPherson Hamilton. The young bride could hardly visualize the ruggedness of the new country she was coming to, in comparison with the relatively gently and settled Ottawa Valley countryside which had been her home from birth. On the last leg of their trip from Emerson to the homestead, the young couple enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Mennonite homes as they passed through their communities. At last they reached the end of the hundred miles and arrived in the Goudney District. That summer the grass was so tall that even the cows seemed lost. When Ellen opened her kitchen door she could hear the cows mooing and running towards her but all she could see above the tall grass was their heads and tails.
"Bear stories are always interesting, especially when they have the added interest of being true. One day when Robert was harvesting a field of oats with his three-horse binder he saw a bear coming towards him. At the same time a neighborhood "character" an old chap who loved to hunt and fish, and who dropped in frequently to visit the Duncans arrived on the scene. Unfortunately his gun was not powerful enough to reach the bear from his distance. Robert unhitched one of the three horses and mounted it. Horse and rider pressed the attack but the Duncan mount was a colt that had never been ridden and he ran wild. However, the battle continued with added force and finally the bear, exhausted, lay still on the ground to be dispatched at close range by the itinerant hunter.
In the early 1900's a Mr Dearlove needed power for his newly-constructed brick yard north of town. He contacted Robert Duncan for the use of his steam engine which had replaced horsepower on the Duncan farm. It might be noted that the Duncan's second home succeeding the beloved log shack, was a spacious dwelling made of red brick from the Dearlove yard.
It is no exaggeration to say that Robert Duncan was an active leader in the community endeavors. Before 1905 when the Statute Labor Law was in effect, he was a path master. This meant that he was to see to it that roads and trails were kept passable in his section of the township. In later years he served as a councillor in the Rural Municipality of Louise and President of the Pilot Mound Agricultural Society. During his tenure with that Society he promoted the formation of a Board of Lady Directors. It proved to be a valuable innovation.
He was also a devoted church goer, serving as Sunday School superintendent and elder on the Presbyterian Church Session and following church union in 1925 he served with the United Church Session until his death in 1943.
His wife Ellen had many talents and interests. She was renowned for baking and butter-making. Her baking skills were such that local merchants would have her test newly arrived flour shipments. She could tell them how many loaves could be made from a hundredweight.
In 1911 she won a sweepstake prize for her butter making at the Winnipeg Exhibition, also first prize for a tub of butter at the Chicago Fair. She encouraged boys and girls in furthering farming skills, a work now done by the famous 4-H Clubs. She held sewing and cooking classes in the local school (after 4:00 PM.)
She was a member of the Ladies Agricultural Society her husband founded, a Charter member of the Women's Institute, Life member of the Red Cross and life Member of the Women's Missionary Society. Robert and Ellen Duncan turned the farm over to Their only son Jim in 1930, retiring to Pilot Mound. Mrs Duncan passed away in 1937, her husband in 1943. Both of them had been truly public-spirited and contributed enormously to the economic and cultural health of the community they had seen grow from pioneer days.
In the United Church at Pilot Mound are two beautiful candelabra, presented by members of the family in memory of their parents. These are fitting memorials to two who had shed the light of life on many a pathway.

Robert married Ellen McPherson Hamilton on 10 Jun 1881 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of Gavin McPherson Hamilton and Margaret J. Neilson) was born on 21 Sep 1859 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Jan 1937 in Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1937 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Buried:
Plot: 134 - Row 2-10 - South-East of Soldiers Plot- Just East of 3rd St. & 4th Ave., 14th. Row

William married Mary G. Grassick in 1890 in Yellow Grass, Weyburn Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Grassick and Anne Jane Bell) was born on 13 Jul 1870 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1960 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1960 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

James MacKenzie Duncan-his life story

To Mr. Duncan the history of Regina from practically its beginning to the present relates scenes almost as familiar to him as the chapters of his own life story. He was one of the early settlers of thirty years ago, saw service during the rebellion of 1885, and for many years has held a prominent position in business affairs and public service.

James MacKenzie Duncan was born in Lanark county, Ontario, in 1859. His parents were James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan, the former a native of Ramsay Twp. Lanark County, Ontario and the latter of Paisley, Scotland.

At the Almonte high school Mr. Duncan finished his education and in 1882 came west and located at the little settlement of Regina, which had barely started on its progress towards metropalitan importance. He was a farmer in this vicinity for a couple of years. With the breaking out of the rebellion he joined the North West Mounted Police, and was with the force throughout the period of hostilities. At the engagement with Chief Poundmaker at Cut Knife Creek his horse was shot from under him, but otherwise he came out of the battle without injury to himself.

For more than fifteen years after the rebellion Mr. Duncan was a merchant at Regina, a business which he followed until 1902. In that year he was appointed sheriff of Western Assiniboia, and gave a fine measure of efficient service to this office for several years. Since that time he has had an office in Regina and has handled a large amount of real estate sales in this city and vicinity.

At McGregor, Manitoba, in 1888, Mr. Duncan married Miss Sarah L. Winter, formerly of Brandon. They have one daughter, named Kathleen. Mr. Duncan affilites with the Canadian Order of Forresters and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, is a member of the Assiniboia Club, and his chuch is the Presbyterian. Among other business interests he has investments and other connections with several of the local companies. He was alderman of the city during 1895-1896. He was a member of the board of works in 1895 when the city held its first territorial exhibition, and was instrumental in securing the grounds now used for this annual event. Wherever he could, he has given his help toward advancing his home city in prosperity and upbuilding, and it is with no small patriotic pride that he regards the resources of the present capital and metropolis.

(Research):Info from Carol Bennett Book The Lanark Society Settlers pg. 151
In 1878 James M. Duncan went West, first to Manitoba and then to Regina in 1882. At the time of the Riel Rebellion in 1885 he served as transport driver with the government troops. While doing this work he was captured and held hostage by Chief Poundmaker, one of Riel's allies. Despite this unpromising introduction to the West James decided to remain there. When Saskatchewan became a province in 1905 he became Sheriff of the Regina District. He died in 1937.

Died:
J. M. Duncan, 1885 Veteran Dies at 78
Transport driver had horse shot by Indians at Cut Knife Creek

J. M. Duncan who led a romantic life as homesteader, Indian fighter on the plains in the early days died in Regina on Friday night.
Born in Almonte, Ontario, October 14th. 1859. Mr. Duncan who had been ill in hospital, only four days, was 78 years of age.

In Cutknife Battle
One of the early settlers in the Regina District, he served as transport driver in the Riel Rebellion and had one of his horses shot in the battle of Cut Knife Creek. He himself was taken prisoner by the Indian Chief Poundmaker and held hostage for nearly two weeks

Mr. Duncan settled in the West in the spring of 1882 taking up a homestead south of Regina. As the new century dawned, he operated buisiness in Regina, conducted a real estate agency for some time and also served as sheriff. He was sheriff of the Regina judicial district when the province of Saskatchewan was formed in 1905.

Business in Regina
Since that time he had been intersed in several lines of business in the city, His chief interest being in the Caxton Press Limited which he served as director and secretery-treasurer for 25 years.

In 1887 he married Miss Jeffie Winters of Brandon, Man., who survives him. An only daughter Kathleen died several years ago.
Mr. Duncan is also survived by five brothers, Robert J. of Pilot Mound, Mam, William H. John and Albert of Regina and Edwin H. of Almonte, Ont. and also two sisters, Mrs. T. R. Paterson of Almonte and Mrs Benjamin Holden of Brant, Alberta.

Funeral service will be held in Knox United church at 2 p.m. Monday and burial will be in Regina Cemetery.

James married Sarah Louise "Jeffie" Winters in Jan 1888 in Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. Sarah was born on 21 May 1856 in Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Feb 1941 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1941 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Margaret J. Duncan

Margaret J. Duncan was born February 23,1863 in Ramsay Township, Lot 10 Concession 11 near Almonte Ontario. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan. Margaret married William Butchart and journeyed to Manitoba, with her husband. They farmed near Pilot Mound, Manitoba. Margaret and William had three children one daughter Mona, two sons Cecil and Harvey. Margaret's husband died when Mona was only twenty-two, following William's death the family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan.

Her daughter Mona was well known in Regina musical circles died at age thirty-five. Margaret Butchart had been a member of the Carmichael Church, Regina for twenty years. She is buried in the Regina Cemetery.

In 1905 when her mother died she is noted as living in Almonte.

Margaret married William Butchart on 14 Feb 1890 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William H. Butchart and Agnes Mary Russell) was born in May 1863 in Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1900 in Pilot Mound, Louise RM, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1900 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHN DUNCAN

John Duncan son of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan was born on April 19th 1865 in Ramsay Township Lot 10 Concession 11, near Almonte Ontario. John married Jessie Steele of Ramsay in 1903. They had four children all born in Regina, Saskatchewan, James (Jim), Mary ,Johnston and Willis.

In Regina when mother died in 1905.

Memories of My Father John Duncan by his oldest son Jim.

In his earlier days on his parents farm, he helped with various chores and farm work. During the winters as he reached his late teens he went to the bush to haul logs with a team of horses. He commented about a spring when returning home there was a track on the snow over the ice on the river; the track on the snow started to rot in the spring thaw and one of the horses broke through the ice and was nearly lost. I failed to pay the attention I should have of his earlier days.
He arrived in Regina in 1890 and here filed on a homestead. Farming at that time on the Regina plains was about as primitive as the early days in Ontario except the land was very flat, few trees or stones to clear. As other Homesteaders of that time he broke his land with a hand plough, which was single share controlled by two curved handles at the back for the operator to gage the depth he wanted. The plough was hauled by horses, the reins secured around his waist so his hands were free to guide the plough. Two acres a day was a good days work; homesteaders often hired out to do breaking for others pay ranging from five to ten cents an acre.
In later years I always admired his adapt way of handling and binding the loose stalks of grain. The grain having been cut with a sythe and bound together to make a sheaf. This was before binders and threshing mills. Father talked of threshing grain in the winter, the engine from which they got the power and the separator having to be hauled by horses. Our house was small but it had a big kitchen, large enough to feed a threshing crew of twenty men. The farmers had a "Beef Ring" each farmer provided a beef animal in rotation and in rotation they accepted their turn at each cut of beef. The butcher was another farmer who got a free ride in that he didn't have to provide a beef.
In February of 1912 our mother died and my father's sister came and looked after us for some years. For the first twenty-one years of my life father saw a great deal of me and I of him, seemed to me that my father and all his brothers were mild mannered men who were able to accept their setbacks and proceed as though nothing much had happened to dampen their optimism.
Johnston my brother who had remained on the farm with our father took over the farm when father retired.

Died:
?b?John Duncan Pioneer succumbs
?/b?John Duncan, 87, a retired farmer of the south Regina district near Rowatt died Sunday in a Regina hospital. Funeral arrange ments by Speers will be announced Later.
Mr. Duncan was born at Almonte, Ont. and came to Regina in 1890. He. filed on a homestead on the south Regina plains and has lived there since.
In 1912 (1903 correction) he returned to Almonte and marrled Jessie Steel, who died in 1912. In 1917 (1916 correction) he married Jessie Adams, Vancouver, who predeceased him in 1925.
Surviving Mr. Duncan are three sons, Willis, 2140 Wascana street, James S. of Montreal and Vancouver, a C.P.R. official, Johnston is on the farm, one daughter Miss Mary E. of Vancouver, and six grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, Albert Duncan, operator of Duncan's Drug store, and two sisters, Mrs. T. A. Paterson of Almonte, Ont., and Mrs. Ben Holden, Calgary.
Mr. Duncan was predeceased by three brothers, Edward at Almonte in 1951, James former sheriff of Regina, who died in 1339, and William, H. Duncan, who died in Regina in 1948.
John Duncan was one of the founders of Sherwood Presbyterian church, now United church, and was an official in that congre gation for many years.

Buried:
Plot: 141 - Row 2-12 - Just North-East of Soldiers Plot, Just East of 3rd St. & 4th. Ave., 4th. Row

John married Jessie Mary Adams on 21 Oct 1916 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Jessie was born on 13 Sep 1871 in Kemptville, Leeds & Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died in 1925; was buried in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jessie I. Steele on 30 Jul 1903 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Jessie (daughter of John Steele and Mary Johnston) was born on 18 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Feb 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Was in Strathcona when his mother died in 1905.

Hugh Duncan had a house built at Strathcona in 1912 at 60 Main Street were the family lived and raised their family, his duaghter later lived there and raised a family until her husbands death in 1972. The house was puechased by the city of Edmonton as a heritage property and became the Foundation House in 1978. the address of the property now known as 8520 - 104 Street.

Occupation Druggist

Died:
Obituary
Mr. Hugh Duncan
Mr. Hugh Duncan, 8520-104th. St., Edmonton, Alta., passed away at his home, Friday, June 28, at the age of 69 years. One of a family of 11, Mr. Duncan was born on the 11th. line of Ramsay, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Duncan and served his druggist's apprenticeship with Mr. M. Patterson of Almonte. He worked in Perth in the drug store of the late Chas. Bower and Dr. Frank Hanna.
About 30 years ago he went west and established his own drug business which he had conducted successfully ever since.
Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Lendrum of Vankleek Hill, two sons, Edgar and Brock; one daughter, Mrs. N. Cruickshank, all of Edmonton; two sisters, Mrs. T. R. Paterson, Almonte, and Mrs. Holden of Brant, Alta.; four brothers in Regina, William, James, John and Albert; one brother Edmund in Ramsay and Robert of Pilot Mound, Man.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon, July 2nd. at 2:30 o'clock at the Knox United Church, Edmonton, Alta. Rev. George Macdonald officiated and interment was made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Hugh married Clara Louise Lendrum on 5 Feb 1896 in Hawkesbury, Prescott County, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Robert Watt Lendrum and Ella Louisa Brock) was born on 15 Aug 1868 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jul 1942 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 25 Jul 1942 in Mount Pleasant Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Alex Duncan
• Name: Alexander Sidney Duncan
• Name: Sid Alexander Duncan
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ALEXANDER SIDNEY DUNCAN
Sidney was the sixth son of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan. He was born September 2,1868 in Ramsay Township, Lot 10 Concession 11.

A. Sidney married Emily Bennett in 1896 to whom two children were born James Bennett and Margaret Alberta. On October 20,1909 at age 40 Emily (Bennett) Duncan died, and on January 9th 1911 A. Sidney Duncan married Mary A. Watchorn the former Mary A. Finlayson. One son was born to this marriage Albert Finlayson Duncan.

A. Sidney Duncan farmed on the tenth line of Ramsay Township not far from his fathers farm. A devoted member of the Almonte Presbyterian Church he took a keen interest in the affairs of the church.

He joined in the municipal affairs of Ramsay Township and was a faithful member of the Orange Lodge.

Alexander Sidney Duncan at age 54 died in Ramsay on Thursday March 1st 1923 and is buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Buried:
Plots B480 to B509 Stone 531 pg 29

Alexander Sidney Duncan died March 1, 1923 age 54 yrs.
His wife Emily Bennett died Oct 20, 1909 age 40 yrs.

Alexander married Emily Alberta Ruth Bennett on 21 Oct 1896 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of David Albert Bennett and Mary Ann Cunningham) was born on 8 Feb 1869 in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Oct 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Oct 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Mary Amelia Jane "Minnie" Finlayson on 9 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Finlayson and Amelia Cunningham) was born on 10 Aug 1880 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1952 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1952 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth Duncan Paterson 1870-1953

Elizabeth Duncan was born on April 7, 1870 on the 11th. line of Ramsay Township to James Duncan (12 June 1825 to 5 August 1909) and Elizabeth Lockhart (10 April 1833 to19 Jan 1905) who were married by Rev. J. K. Smith.
In 1903 she and her mother and father moved to Elgin Street, Almonte, to a home built by her father, for his retirement.
Elizabeth Lockhart Duncan died there on 19 January 1905, aged 71 years. James Duncan died there 5 August 1909.
Elizabeth Duncan married Dr. Thomas Robertson Paterson, D.D.S., L.D.S., D.D.C.,. on 23rd. January 1907 and they lived in the Elgin street house until his death on 23rd. June 1946, in his 79th. year and her death on 21st. August 1953, aged 84.
Elizabeth was a pianist and an Honorary Life Member of St. John,s Presbyterian women's Missionary Society and a charter member of the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Alexandra Club. She was also an Honorary member of the North Lanark agricultural Society.
Dr. Paterson was an elder of St. John's Church, a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Sons of Scotland and the Independent Order of Forresters, a bowler and a curler.
He had served on the the Town Council and the Board of Education.
He delivered papers on the care of teeth to Teacher's Associations and conducted the first survey of Lanark county children's teeth to report to the Ontario Government in 1920.
They had two sons; William born 5th. October 1909 and Clarence, born 7th. September 1915. Both were school principals, presidents of their Teachers' Institutes; Past Masters of their respective Masonic Lodges, and Life Members of the Ancient and Accepted Scotish Rite of Freemasonry.

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Died:
1953, Thursday August 27, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Mrs T.R. Paterson?/b?
Mrs Elizabeth Paterson, widow of Dr. T.R. Paterson, a resident of the Almonte District all her life, died in Kingston General Hospital on Friday. She was in her 84th year. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Duncan, Mrs Paterson was born on the 11th line of Ramsay Township. She moved to Almonte 50 years ago and had resided there the remainder of her life. She was married in Carleton Place to Dr Paterson in 1909. Her husband died in 1946. A member of Almonte Presbyterian Church, she was active in church organizations, Mrs Paterson was an honourary life member of the Women's Missionary Society, a charter member of the Alexandra Club and an honourary director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. Surviving are two sons, William G.D. Paterson and T.H. Clarence Paterson, both of Kingston; one brother, Albert Duncan of Regina, Sask; a sister, Mrs Ben Holden (Aggie), of Calgary, Alta, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Presbyterian Church where a service was conducted by the pastor, Rev Jas M. Ritchie, Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Kenneth, Robert, Morden, Gordon, Hugh and Albert Duncan.

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 Stone 292 pg 17
James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

Elizabeth married Dr. Thomas Robertson Paterson, LDS, DDS, DDC. on 23 Jan 1907 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of William Paterson and Margaret Paterson) was born on 31 Aug 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jun 1946 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Jun 1946 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

AGNES DUNCAN

Agnes the daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart was born September 14th 1872 in Ramsay Township Lot 10, Concession 11. Agnes was married in Almonte, Ontario in 1899 to Ben Holden. Agnes and her husband travelled to Western Canada the same year of their marriage and settled in Glenboro, Manitoba. They later moved to Brant Alberta where they farmed until 1943 when they retired and moved to Calgary, Alberta.
In 1905 when her mother died she is noted as from Pilot Butte, Ass.

The following is taken from a Calgary paper:

"OSTOGENARIAN ARTIST
This is a Saturday for coincidence, I journeyed up the North Hill Friday to see Mrs. Agnes (Duncan) Holden, who still enjoys a fair reputation as an artist despite her age -86yrs. While we were chatting she turned to me and suddenly announced she had been in the Regina cyclone of 1912.
Agnes is better known here for her work with paints, although that reputation can go back 60 years ago to Almonte, Ontario - a farm community outside Ottawa. I'm not a judge of art but the best illustration I saw in the Holden home was a winter landscape that was done in 1899. Mrs Agnes Holden grew up on the farm and came from a large family. When she married she had seven daughters.
On the day of the tornado (June 30,1912) she had four children but they were away from the main path of the storm.
Funny thing about this interesting lady -- she is in despair of her immediate family because she insists upon living alone (since her husband's death in 1954) but she brings up an interesting philosophical point. She claims that she enjoys her housework and still has time every day to go shopping and see the downtown sights.
She has been very cute with the paintings. Already she has given away 22 scenes to children and grandchildren. Secretly hoping to come up with another artist, I suppose. However I notice the 1899 landscape still hangs in the living room and I unhesitatingly place it as good professional work."

Agnes and Ben Holden marked their golden wedding anniversary September 1949 with all seven daughters present.

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Died:
HOLDEN--November 22nd, Mrs. Agnes Holden, aged 88 years, of 753 Alexander Crescent. Born Almonte, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Holden lived in the Brant District from 1915 until coming to Calgary in 1945. She was a member of the North Hill United Church and the W.M.S.

Her husband, Benjamin, predeceased her in November 1954 in Calgary. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. J. (Beth) Williams, Ensign, Alberta, Mrs. R. (Agnes) Neff, Walnut Creek, California, Mrs. A. (Muriel) MacKenzie, Mrs. G. (Jean) Millar and Mrs. G. (Lois) Campbell, Calgary, Mrs. G. (Ruth) Hamilton, Brant, Alta., Mrs. D. (Bertha) Renwick, Regina. 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Excerpt from The Calgary Herald, November 23, 1960, page 35
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Alberta Death Reg. #8581

Buried:
Plot: Section Y

Agnes married Benjamin "Ben" Holden on 4 Sep 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Benjamin (son of James Holden and Sarah Elizabeth Service) was born on 20 Sep 1871 in Singhampton, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Nov 1954 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Union Cemetery, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ALBERT DUNCAN

Numbered among the successful business men of Regina is Albert
Duncan, druggist and agriculturist. He was born on a farm in the province of Ontario, on the 20th of April, 1874, a son of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan, extended mention of whom may be found in the sketch of his brother W. H. Duncan appearing elsewhere in this work.
Albert Duncan attended the Ramsay public school and the Almonte High school. Subsequently he enrolled in the Ontario College of Pharmacy and was graduated from that institution in 1899. He served as apprenticeship under a brother at Vankleek Hill and remained there for three years. Subsequently he moved to Merrickville, Ontario and there opened a small drug store, which he conducted with success for a period of four years. On the 7th of May, 1903 he came to Regina and together with W. M. Rea he opened a drug store in a little shack near the old town hall. They remained in those quarters a few months and then moved to the Strathcona block, on Scarth street. In 1905 they sold out to the Regina Pharmacy and for two years thereafter Mr. Duncan was out of business. At the termination of that time he established a drug store independently and has since conducted this enterprise. He owns his business building of two stories and his store is modern in every way. In addition to a general line of drugs he carries a full line of pianos and victrolas. He devotes a great deal of his time and attention to the store and at the same time is interested in farming, owning a fine farm in the southeast part of the province, which he continues to develop and improve. Mr. Duncan has been successful in his undertakings and well merits the position accorded him among the representative business men of the city and district.
On the 18th of August, 1903, Mr. Duncan was married to Miss Jennie Jakes of Merrickville, Ontario and to them two children were born: Kenneth, who died at age of five years; and James Albert, nine years of age. Mrs Duncan passed away on the 20th of May, 1915. She was a woman of much culture and refinement and was prominent in the club and social circles of this city. She was a member of and a zealous worker in the Knox Presbyterian church, and her death brought deep sorrow to her family and many Friend.
Mr. Duncan is a member of the Knox Presbyterian church. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the United Order of Canadians. In the community interests he takes an active and helpful part, supporting the various measures that have for their objects the welfare and advancement of the city and district.

In Regina when mother died in 1905.

Died:
Pioneer druggist succumbs at 85, Pioneer Regina druggist.
Albert Duncan, 85, of 3047 Quinn Drive, died at his home Monday after a lengthy illness. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p m. In First Presbyterian church with R. M. Shields officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Regina Cemetery. Bom at Almonte, Ont., Mr. Duncan served his drug apprenticeship under his brother Hugh, at Vankleek Hill. Ont. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1899 and opened a small drug store in Merrickville, Ont. In 1903, Mr. Duncan married the late Jennie Jakes of Merrickville and later the same year came west to Regina. He opened his first drugstore In a shack on Scarth street in partnership with W. M. Rea. A few months later it was moved into the Strathcona block. In 1907, Mr. Duncan bought the Medical Hall building, 1747 Scarth street, and operated a store there until 1939. He built the Duncan block In 1919 at the comer of Albert street and Dewdney avenue and opened another store, still maintained by his son, James A. Duncan. Mr. Duncan, owner of the gravel pit at Pilot Butte, supplied all the sand and gravel in the construction of the Legislative buildings. HONORED In 1957, he was honored by the anniversary of the founding of the Pharmacentical Assocoation, Always interested in agriculture, Mr. Duncan made frequent trips to his farms at Fillmore and Stoughton. , Mr. Duncan was a .member of First Presbyterian church. He is predeceased by six brothers, five of .whom were also pioneers In western Canada. Robert was an early farmer at Pilot Mound, Man.; William was one of the founders of the Beaver Lumber Co., Regina; James was city Caxton Press representative; Hugh operated a drug store in Edmonton; John homesteaded at Stoughton and his younger brother, Edward, remained in Almonte. Mr. Duncan was also predeceased by his wife in 1915 and a son, Kenneth.in 1911. He is survived by one son, James Albert, 3047 Quinn drive; one daughter, Mrs. T. H. Wood, 3002 Albert street; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Holden, Calgary, and two grandchildren.

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The Leader-Post
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
11 Aug 1959, Tue ? Page 3


Buried:
Plot: 141 - Row 2-11 - Just North-East of Soldiers Plot, Just East of 3rd St. & 4th. Ave., 4th. Row

Albert married Jennie Estelle Brooks Jakes on 18 Aug 1903 in Merrickville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of Samuel Jakes and Sarah Chester) was born on 6 Aug 1874 in Merrickville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 May 1915 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born and lived on Lot 10 Con 11 Ramsay Twp until 1945 when he moved to Carleton Place, ON

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Died:
1951, Thursday December 20, The Almonte Gazette page 6
Edmund Harvey Duncan
The death of Edmund Harvey Duncan occurred in an Ottawa hospital on December 13 in his 74th year. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home to St Andrew's Presbyterian Church where the service was conducted by Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner, Assisted by Rev Gordon Taylor. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. He was born January 20, 1878, on the 11th line of Ramsay, son of the late James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart. The youngest in a family of 11, he leaves two brothers. Albert, Regina, and Jack Vancouver; two sisters, Elizabeth, Mrs T.R. Paterson, Almonte, and Aggie, Mrs Ben Holden, Calgary, Alta. Five brothers predeceased him, Robert, James, William, Hugh and Sidney, also a sister, Margaret. Mr Duncan was married to the former Beatrice Miller, of Ramsay, on December 29, 1903. The couple had a family of eight sons and three daughters: Mabel, Mrs W.J. Taber, Toronto; Harold died in 1935; Muriel, Mrs W.L. Redden, Kingston; Allan died in October, 1949; Morden, at home; Rae, Mrs A.D. Lytle, Arnprior; William, Niagara Falls; Kenneth, Ramsay; Gordon and Hugh, Ramsay. Flying Officer Robert Duncan was killed on active service in January, 1944. Mr Duncan was born and raised on the farm on the 11th line and resided on the homestead until 1945, when he retired to Carleton Place. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Almonte, and an elder of that church for several years. He was also a member of the board of managers and representing elder when he moved to Carleton Place. he attended St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place, from 1945 and became an elder. The pallbearers were Albert Duncan, William Paterson, Clarence Paterson, Robert Duncan, James Duncan and Ross Craig.

Edmund married Beatrice Fedora Miller on 29 Dec 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Beatrice (daughter of David Miller and Elizabeth Henderson) was born on 4 May 1881 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 May 1969 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 31 May 1969 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1949, Thursday September 29, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?SYME -?/b?- In Ramsay Township, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 27th, 1949, Jessie J. Lockhart, widow of James G. Syme, in her 92nd year. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son, Mr. Herbert A. Syme, 10th concession of Ramsay, where service will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1949, Thursday October 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs James Syme?/b?
The funeral of Mrs James Syme was held Friday afternoon from the residence of her son, Hubert A. Syme, Ramsay Township, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for interment. The service was conducted by Rev. James Foote, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place and Rev. H.L. Morrison, of Almonte. Mrs Syme died at her home in Appleton on September 27. She was 91 years of age. The former Jessie Jane Lockhart, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Lockhart and his wife, Marion Fumerton, and was born in Ramsay. She was educated there and was married to Mr. Syme at Almonte. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 17 years ago last May. He died about 17 years ago in January. Mrs Syme attended St. Andrew's Church, Carleton Place, and had been a member of the Women's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid. Survivors include two sons, Peter T., of Vancouver, and Hubert A., Ramsay; one daughter, Mrs Lou Persman, St. Claire, Mich: eight grandsons and granddaughters, Orville and Nelson, at home: Dorothy, Mrs. Hallet, Edmonton; Ena, Mrs A. Stark, Ottawa; Gladys, Viking, Alta; Ross and Donald Vancouver; Lorne, Camp Borden; also one brother, Alfred P. Lockhart, Rokeby, Sask. The pall-bearers were Ed. Dowdall, Joseph Symington, John Struthers, James Turner, Hubert Fee and Frank Paul. Many beautiful floral tributes were received.

Jessie married James George Stewart Syme on 29 Mar 1882 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Peter Thompson Syme and Jessie McLaren) was born on 5 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jan 1933 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Jan 1933 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Willie Lockhart
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Family/Spouse: Jennie Preston. Jennie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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• Census - Agricultural Schedule: 24 Jun 1906, McKenzie, Saskatchewan, Canada; Horses 4, Milk cows 2, Other Cattle 4, Hogs 2.

Notes:

Died:
?b?DAVID J. LOCKHART.
?/b?(Special to The Citizen.)
ALMONTE, March 31. Mr. David J. Lockhart, second son of the late Hugh Lockhart, formerly of Almonte, passed away at his home in Rokeby. Sask. He was born on June 23, 1862. He was married to Miss Sarah Amelia Fea. formerly of Rokeby, Sask. To them one child was born, Irene Myria, who died, aged eight months. He had four sisters, four brothers: (Jessie) Mrs. Jas. Syme, Appleton; Willie, deceased; (Elizabeth) Mrs. Fred Dennison, of Yorkton, Sask.; (Margaret) Mrs. P. T. Buchard, of Edmonton. Alberta; (Minnie) Mrs. Dr. George Butchard, of Hibbing, Minn.; Hugh S. Lockhart. of Battle-ford, Sask.; Robert E. Lockhart, of Rokeby. Sask, and Alfred P. Lockhart, of Rokeby, Sask. The funeral was very largely attended. The late Mr. Lockhart was very well knowri to many in this district. He and his wife were visitors here about nine years ago.

Family/Spouse: Sarah Amelia Fea. Sarah (daughter of John Peter Fea and Sarah) was born in 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England; was christened on 13 Mar 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England; died in 1925; was buried in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Libby
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Family/Spouse: Walter Sharp. Walter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frederick "Fred" Dennison. Frederick and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Maggie
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
MRS. MARGARET ANN BUTCHAET ON Dec. 4, Mrs. Margaret Ann But-chart of 9843 108 St. widow of the late Peter T. Butchart. passed away at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Foster and McGarvey, Funeral Directors,.

Canada
Edmonton, Edmonton Journal
1945 Dec 4
Page 14

Margaret married Peter Thomas Butchart on 15 Dec 1886 in Louise R.M, Manitoba, Canada. Peter (son of William H. Butchart and Agnes Mary Russell) was born on 10 Feb 1860 in Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Apr 1944 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 8 Apr 1944 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Senator
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Family/Spouse: Pheobe Jane Preston. Pheobe was born in 1871; died in 1933; was buried in Elmmaville Cemetery, Emmaville, Lloydminster Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Murn Lockhart
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990
Name: Minnie Lockhart Butchart
Gender: Female
Death Date: 29 Dec 1939
Death Place: St.Louis, Minnesota
Age: 68
Birth Date: 1871
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Dr. G. N. Butchart
Father's Name: Hugh Lockhart
Mother's Name: Marion G. Fumerton

Minnie married Dr. George N. Butchart in 1893. George (son of William H. Butchart and Agnes Mary Russell) was born on 23 Dec 1869 in Ayton, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1940 in Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 10 Apr 1940 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Bob Lockhart
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Robert married Ella Maria Gibson on 16 Mar 1909 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Ella (daughter of Robert Gibson and Maria Tate) was born on 23 Aug 1889 in Ontario, Canada; died in Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Margaret Isabella Sharp on 16 Feb 1897. Margaret was born on 14 May 1878; died on 30 May 1904 in Rokeby, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Ellen Lee. Ellen was born in 1896; died in 1994; was buried in Rosemount Cemetery, Naseby, Battleford Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]