Mary Thomson

Mary married John Young on 29 Jan 1757 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John (son of James Young and Isobell Warnock) was born in 1737 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 13 Nov 1737 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Family/Spouse: Janet Pollock. Janet (daughter of Allan Pollock and Jean Muir) was born on 29 Apr 1761 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died after 1840 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ann Brown on 12 Jun 1785 in Glasgow, Glasgow City, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Ann was born in 1766 in Glasgow, Glasgow City, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 5 Feb 1766 in Glasgow, Glasgow City, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Lamb on 6 Nov 1788 in Carmunnock, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret was born in 1768 in Scotland; died on 4 Jan 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean Wilson. Jean was born in 1790 in East Kilbride Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married John Miller on 7 Dec 1816 in Cambuslang Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John was born in 1797 in Cambuslang Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 22 May 1797 in Cambuslang Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died about 1864 in Morristown Township, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1870, Saturday July 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 2

?b?The Late Robert Young Of Ramsay?/b?
The words at the head of this paragraph will send a pang to many a heart; for, there are few men we could name more widely known in this locality, and more highly esteemed, than was Robert Young. The comparatively short illness which preceded his death, on the evening of Sabbath last, affording so little pre-intimation, will make the stroke more deeply felt. It is hard to realize that, that familiar face shall be seen among us no more, and that, that cheerful voice is now silenced for ever. Since the time Mr Young came to Ramsay, now thirty-eight years ago, he has occupied a prominent social position. He had many admirable personal qualities which made him greatly liked, and led to his acquaintance being universally sought. He was cheerful and joyous in his temperament, genial and kindly in his disposition, and more than ready to fulfil all the offices of good neighbourship. Those who had the privilege of enjoying his closer friendship can never forget his fund of real and true kindness and warmth of heart, and the tenderness and affection which he could not forbear to show when the occasion called for it. How often has that kindly face come like a benediction to lighten trouble. As an agriculturalist he was foremost amongst those who took a lively interest in the advancement of that science, his council and advice being always looked for by the Director of the N.L. Agricultural Society of which he had been always a member and very often Vice-President. He will be greatly missed in many ways, and not least in the congregation of which he was a member. Ever since the Presbyterian worship was organized in Ramsay thirty-six years ago, Mr Young had conducted the praise in his congregation. First, in the Stone Church on the eighth line in Mr Fairburn's time; then in the Free Church there; and latterly in St John's Church, Almonte. He occupied his accustomed place on the Sabbath immediately preceding that on which he died, leading the praise of the congregation and hearing the word of God for the last time in the sanctuary on earth from the lips of his son. He was of sincere though unaffected piety, taking a large-hearted interest in every good work, an liberal in his support of them. We feel his death as a public loss. And what must it be to his surviving partner, and family? If a sincere sympathy with them in the sorrow of their bereavement can be any consolation, they have this, deeply and widespread. Mr Young had just completed his sixty eight year.

Robert married Anne "Annie" Mason on 5 Jun 1825 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Anne (daughter of John Mason and Elizabeth "Betty" Corse) was born in 1802 in Cambuslang Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 3 Feb 1873 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Brown Cooper. Elizabeth was born about 1824 in Morristown Township, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States; died about 1872 in Morristown Township, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arthur J. Gilmour. Arthur was born on 10 Jan 1818 in Shettleton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 12 Jul 1889 in Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1890, Friday April 4, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Sudden Death?/b?
The friends and relatives of Mrs Stephen Young, of Youngville, were shocked on Friday last to learn that she had died somewhat suddenly at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr J. McLean, Montreal. Mrs Young had been in poor health for a year of two, but her end came rather suddenly at the last. About three weeks ago she went on a visit to Montreal, where she had two married daughters. Miss Young was also with her mother when she died. The family have been sorely afflicted during the past few years, this being the sixth death within the past fourteen years. Through all these sorrows the late Mrs Young was never heard to murmur or complain, but with quiet and Christian resignation accepted them as come from her Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well. The end found her fully prepared and resigned to the will of God. The body reached here on Saturday evening, accompanied by Mr and Mrs McLean and Miss Young. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased and her family were held.

Family/Spouse: Stephen Young. Stephen was born in 1818 in Scotland; died on 7 Sep 1875 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Sep 1875 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1914, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late William Young
In the last week's Gazette mention was made of the death of Mr Wm Young, of the 10th line of Ramsay, he having passed away on Thursday morning January 5th, at the advanced age of 87 years. The late Mr Young was born in 1827 at Brae Head, in the parish of Kilbride, Scotland. He was a son of the late Robt. Young, who came to Canada in 1832, and who afterward settled upon the farm latterly owned by Mr P.J. Young, on the 9th line. Here Mr Wm Young lived until 1857, when he was married to Miss Marion Nicholson, a daughter of the late Alex. Nicholson of Ramsay, and went to the farm, "Brae Head," upon which he spent the balance of his life. A family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters, were born to them, the only break in the family being the death of Dr. John Young, who died suddenly at Smiths Falls, on Jan. 17th, 1901. The others are Robert W., on the homestead, Alex N., in Ottawa; William M., in Detroit, Mich,; Rev Stephen, at Lanigan Sask.; Peter A., at Crystal City, Man.; Rev Henry at Seven Person, Alta.; George at home; Jessie (Mrs T.G. Wilson), Arnprior, and Annie (Mrs P.Y. Sutherland), in Ramsay. Mrs Young is also living, and is over eighty years, and is more bright and active than many people ten or fifteen years her junior. Of the late Mr Young brothers and sisters there are still living, Mr John Young, of Almonte; Rev Stephen Young, of Clifford; Mr P.J. Young, of Almonte; Mrs Foster, at Casselman, and Mrs Robt. Buckham of Ottawa, Mrs Toshack and Mrs G. Buckham are dead. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, and had it not been for the extremely inclement weather, it would have been one of the largest if not the very largest, ever seen in Ramsay township. As it was, the cortege was almost a mile long and was a splendid tribute to the memory of the deceased. The services at the home and at the cemetery were conducted by Rev S.G. Brown. The pallbearers were fellow-members of the session -- Messrs. A.M. Greig, R. Young (Ottawa), D. Stewart, Angus Sutherland, J.D. Robertson and Jas McLeod. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr Wm Young, of Detroit, Rev Stephen Young from Clifford, Ont., Messrs Alex N. Young and Robt. Young of Ottawa, Messrs John and Wm Young and Mrs Andrew Young, Mr and Mrs T.G. Wilson and Mr and Mrs W. Cavers from Arnprior, and Mr Geo Buckham from Torbolton. The late Mr Young was of a very quiet disposition, and was a man of few words. He was a man of strong convictions, and when he had taken a position regarding any question of right or wrong he was always found on what he believed to be the right side, and it required a strong argument to induce him to change his decision. While attending the services in the Free church at the eighth line he was ordained an elder of that congregation during the pastorate of the late Rev Wm McKenzie, and when the congregation removed to St John's church, about 1867, he was retained in that position, which he held until his death. After the death of Mr Watson several months ago, Mr and Mrs Young were the oldest couple living, of those who were among the earliest members of St John's church. Mr Young was for about twenty years superintendent of what was known as the Green Bush Sunday school, retaining the position until, in Rev Knowles' time, it was removed to Blakeney. A good neighbour, a kind friend, a ready sympathizer and willing helper in trouble, his passing has removed another of the fast-disappearing links which has bound the present with the past, and in the passing of whom there is distinct loss to the community.

William married Marion Nicholson in 1857. Marion (daughter of Alexander Nicholson and Janet "Jessie" McIntosh) was born in 1833 in Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Apr 1918 in Blakeney, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plots C97 to C108 Stone 695
John Naismith died Oct 19, 1870 age 37 years.
His wife Margaret (Young) died Nov 6, 1870 age 37 years.

Margaret married John Naismith on 19 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. John (son of James Naismith and Ann Wood) was born on 7 Jan 1833 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Oct 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1898, Friday December 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 8

?b?A Runner Dropped Dead?/b?
While going through the eighth line cemetery lately a GAZETTE scribe was struck by a verse on the tablet at the head of the grave of the late Robert Young, which reads as follows:
"My sudden death proclaims aloud
To you, my living friends,
To be prepared to meet your God
When He the summons sends."
Inquiry as to the cause of the sudden death brought out the particulars, which are worth giving here. On New Year's Day, 1863, on the Mississippi river between Youngville and Rosebank, there was quite a gathering to witness the sorts, which consisted of trotting races on the ice, the trotters being hitched to buggies. In the afternoon a foot race was got up, the contestants being John Young (blacksmith, Almonte), John Toshack (son of the late James Toshack) and Robert Young (Brother of Messrs P.J. and Wm. Young, Ramsay). They were all young men ? two of them Young by name as well as young in years ? and, removing their boots, they ran in their sock-feet. Robert Young was ahead as he came to the winning line, and just before crossing the line he dropped on the ice ? dead! The late Dr. Mostyn, who happened to be in Rosebank at the time was quickly summoned, but the winner had passed beyond the reach of medical skill. The crowd got a great shock by the event, the sports were cancelled, and there was sadness in the community the balance of that New Year Day

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• Name: P. J. Young
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1932, Friday January 8, The Almonte Gazette, front page
?b?
Pay Last Tribute To Mr P.J. Young?/b?
?b?Wellknown Citizen Laid To Rest In Auld Kirk Cemetery On Thursday?/b?
Mr Peter Johnston Young, who died at his residence, Tuesday, January 5th, after a few hour's illness was the last surviving child of Robert Young and Ann Mason. They came to Ramsay from Scotland in 1832, settling on a farm two miles from Almonte on the 9th line. The family consisted of 11 children three of whom were born in Scotland and the others in Ramsay. "P.J." as he was familiarly known, was born February 13th, 1846. He lived on the homestead until 1903, when he moved to Almonte, where he has lived since that time. He was a Presbyterian by heritage and choice, and took an active part in the affairs of St. John's Church. He was known for his hospitality and for his ability in entertaining, especially among the young people in whom he always took a great interest. His Scotch songs and readings were in demand, and he was always pleased to respond. He visited Scotland on several occasions and was an ardent admirer of everything Scotch. Though he never married he brought his sister's family, namely, Annie, James and Robert Y. Naismith, of whom James in the only survivor. Annie lived with him until her death, three years ago. The funeral which was largely attended was held from his late residence on Union street on Thursday, January 7th. Services were conducted by Rev A.J. Fowlie of St. John's Church, assisted by Rev J.M. Rutherford Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: ? three nephews, And. Young of Arnprior; William Young of Arnprior; Robert Young Buckham of Kinburn, and C. Baker of Arnprior, Gerald Parr of Cobden and Allen Grierson of Arnprior.

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Jane married George Ferguson Buckham in 1872. George (son of John Buckham and Catherine Ferguson) was born in Aug 1840 in Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Mar 1925; was buried in Torbolton Cemetery, Woodlawn, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]