Alexander Steele

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 Stone 284
Alexander STEEL, native of Renfrewshire Scotland died Mar 20, 1837 aged 52 yrs
His son Robert died Aug 27, 1862 aged 34 yrs

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

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• _FGRAVE: 219538615
• _FSFTID: G34D-QL4
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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Lived in Ramsay Twp.

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
A Ramsay Pioneer, and Prominent and Successful Farmer Called to His Reward - Sketch of His Life

It is with sincere regret that we chronicle the death of one of Ramsay township's most respected farmers, in the person of Mr John Steele, who passed away on Saturday last, after being confined to bed for a month with inflamation of the stomach. Few men in this neighbourhood were better known or more highly esteemed, and the announcement of his death carried sorrow to many hearts. All his life he enjoyed the best of health, being possessed of a rugged constitution. Up to last Christmas he had never been troubled with any illness worth mentioning; then he was laid aside for a time, but recovered, and was able to go about as usual until a few weeks ago, when he was attacked by the trouble that terminated fatally. the late Mr Steele was identified with the progress of the township in which he lived for upward of sixty years.

He had his share in the work of transforming the primitive forest into a section that is now covered with fine farms and comfortable homes; and in later years his enterprise as a farmer manifested itself in the line of introducing and encouraging the breeding of thoroughbred stock in the country. He was an officer of the first agricultural society orginized in this district, and for nearly fifty years he held office in it and took a keen interest in its welfare.

In 1886 he was elected president of the North Lanark Agricultural Society, and later on, when increasing years prevented his taking as active a part as he had done, he was elected an honourary director for life. Mr Steele was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, on the 25th January 1812, so that he had reached the patriarchal of 82 years. He came to Canada with his parents (who were among the earliest settlers of this part) in 1821. They came first to Lanark Village, then came down the Clyde and Mississippi rivers in boats, their landing place and first camping place being on the site now occupied by the Almonte town hall property. His parents first took up"Riverside Farm" now owned by Messrs M. and J. McFarlane, some years later they lived on the one at present owned by Mr. A. A. Steele and a half century ago the deceased purchased the homestead, on which he resided continuously till he died. At Pakenham in 1850 the late Rev Dr Mann unitedhim in marriage with Mary Johnston, who survives, with six children, to mourn his loss. the chilren are Alexander and Robert in Montana, and John, William, Margaret and Jessie, on the homestead. In politics deceased was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and was one of the largest ever seen in the township, the cortege being about a mile long. the sorrowing widow and family have the sympathy of a host of friends.


Buried:
Section 1 Stone 2120
John STEEL Jan 25, 1812 - Jun 2, 1894
A native of Renfrewshire, Scotland
His wife Mary JOHNSTON died May 22, 1907 aged 83 yrs

John married Mary Johnston on 18 Jun 1850 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James Johnson and Margaret Steele) was born on 13 Oct 1824 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 22 May 1907 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 May 1907 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _CSTAT: Twin

Notes:

Buried:
Plots B120 to B149 Stone 284
Alexander STEEL, native of Renfrewshire Scotland died Mar 20, 1837 aged 52 yrs
His son Robert died Aug 27, 1862 aged 34 yrs

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• _CSTAT: Twin
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• _FGRAVE: 127157982
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
1911, Friday June 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATH'S HARVEST
Mr Alexander Steele
For several weeks Mr Alexander Steele had been in a physical condition which gave little hope of even a brief rallying, and he gradually became weaker until this Thursday morning when he slept quietly away. About two years and a half ago he suffered from a paralytic stroke, and again about a year later a second attack not only robbed him what he had regained in strength, but further deprived him of the wonderful vitality he had enjoyed throughout his years. He was born on the McFarlane farm now owned by Mr A.S. Duncan, and when he was but a few years of age, his father, the late Alexander Steele moved to the farm on the seventh line upon which the deceased lived until about twenty-three years ago, when he moved to Almonte, where he has since resided. He was born Sept. 10th, 1828, and was a twin, his mate dying nearly fifty years ago, from injured resulting from a kirk from a horse. On Nov 30th, 1858, he was married to Agnes Whyte, and eleven children were born to them. Two of these died in infancy, and another James R., who was captain in the U.S. Signal Service Corps in Cuba during the Spanish-American war, died there in 1898. Those living are Mrs Jas. Black (Isabella), who has been with her parent here; Mrs Jas. A. Dack (Kate) in Carleton Place; Mrs Neil Campbell (Minnie) in Arnprior; Alex A., in Mostyn, Sask.; John W, in Chicago; Dr. M.H., in Carleton Place; Dr W.H., in Arnprior, and Dr. Lorne D. in Regina. The late Mr. Steele was a man of quiet disposition and though he took keen interest in matters of public affair, he took little active part therein, though for a number of years he was a valued member of the school trustee board. He was of Scotch descent, and was a Presbyterian in religion and an ardent Liberal in politics. The funeral has been delayed until Sunday afternoon in order that Dr. Lorne, who is coming from Regina, and Mr John W., from Chicago, may reach here in time. The funeral will be at 3 o'clock, the service at the house taking place at half-past two.

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

Alexander married Agnes Whyte on 30 Nov 1858 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Whyte and Katherine Robertson) was born in 1837 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 18 Aug 1926 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Aug 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• Name: John Arthur Steele
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
?b?Late John Steele A Leading Farmer?/b?
His Father Stayed in a Tent in Almonte Where the Town Hall Now Stands
Mr John Steele, a prominent figure in Ramsay Township for half a century, died on Friday, after a long illness. Three years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. He was 74 years of age. He was a son of the late John Steele and his wife, Mary Johnston. John Steele the elder was a boy six years old when he came with his parents from Lanarkshire, Scotland. On their arrival in Ramsay the family erected their tent on the site of the present Almonte Town Hall. The late John Steele was married in 1891, to Miss Amy Coulter, of Almonte, and to them were born seven children. Arthur, of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia; Lou of Woodsfield, Ohio; James, on the homestead; Beth, Mrs Hal Kirkland of Montreal, and Ernest, of Grandmere, Que., survive along with Mrs Steele. Mary and Alexander are deceased. Mr Steele was one of the most progressive of the Ramsay farmers. He saw early the advantages of tile draining and was the first to adopt this method. He was a strong advocate of the taking over of the Rosebank power and developing it for the use of the district. For a time he was secretary-treasurer of the Bennies Corners School. and for a number of years he was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. The funeral service on Monday was conducted by Mr A.M. Wootten, of Blakeney United Church, and the pallbearers were Messrs Alex Cochran, Albert Naismith, Robert Barker, John Fulton, Wm Phillips and John Snedden. The remains were interred in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The were many floral tributes and to the long cortege were many friends, from Ottawa, Pembroke, Arnprior and Carleton Place. All the members of the family were present.

1929, Friday June 21, The Almonte Gazette front page

Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755

STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

John married Amy Bertha Coulter on 4 Aug 1891 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Amy (daughter of Thomas Coulter and Catherine McNiece) was born on 20 Mar 1859 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in 1860 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Sep 1930 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Sep 1930 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
At New Orleans, La, on Friday, 30th January, James Steele, son of Mr John Steele, Ramsay, aged 27 years.

Buried:
Section 5: Stone 2394
James STEELE died Feb 1885, son of John STEELE of Ramsay

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• Name: Maggie Steele
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123541106
• _FGRAVE: 123541106
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Margaret married John Fulton on 18 Jun 1900 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Fulton and Ann McMullen) was born in Jan 1867 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1941 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1941 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Died:
In Ramsay, on Saturday, July 28th, Agnes, second daughter of John Steele, aged 14 years and ten months

Buried:
Plots B150 to B179 Stone 320
Jas JOHNSON died Jan 13, 1875 aged 86 yrs Agnes STEEL died July 28, 1877 aged 14 yrs 10 months

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• _FGRAVE: 47647625

Robert married Margaret Stuart Cameron in 1893. Margaret (daughter of Donald Cameron and Stuart Miller) was born on 11 Jun 1868 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1905 in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, United States; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• _FGRAVE: 107554164
• _FSFTID: LLHN-2D3
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

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

Jessie married John Duncan on 30 Jul 1903 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. John (son of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart) was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Jul 1952 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1952 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Family/Spouse: James Dack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Alex

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• Name: Bella
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• _FGRAVE: 235878264
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Died:
1941, Thursday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs Milo Harris?/b?
The death occurred at her home here on Saturday afternoon of Mrs Milo Harris Mrs Harris, whose maiden name was Isabella Margaret Steele, was born in Ramsay township, a daughter of the late Alexander Steele and his wife, Agnes Whyte. She was married to James Black of Ramsay, who predeceased her many years ago. She resided in Almonte until her second marriage in 1918, to Milo Harris of Radisson, Sask. Following his death in 1929, Mrs Harries returned to her old home in Almonte where she had since resided. Her interest in Red Cross work was very keen and until recently she was constantly busy with her knitting. Surviving are three sons of her first marriage, Herbert J. Black, of Toronto, of Toronto; Alex W. Black, Ottawa, and Milo J. Black of Stirling; two sister Mrs J.A. Dack of Carleton Place, and Mrs Neil Campbell of Arnprior, and four brothers, Dr. W.H. Steele of Arnprior; A.A. Steele of Dinsmore, Sask; Dr. L.D. Steele of Regina and J.W. Steele of Chicago. There are also six grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late residence, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany United Church officiated at the services.

Buried:
Gravesite Details
No known Memorial within this Cemetery

Isabella married James Black, Jr. in 1880. James (son of James Black and Janet Johnston) was born in 1849 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 8 Jun 1885 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1885 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabella married Milo Harris in 1918. Milo was born in 1842 in Osgoode Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died in Dec 1928 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Radisson Cemetery, Memorial Cemetery, Radisson, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 3542966

Notes:

(Medical):Yellow fever

James married Anna M. Geary in 1894. Anna was born in Jun 1874 in westerly, Washington County, rhode Island, United States; died in 1932 in Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Kate
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• _FGRAVE: 127158035

Notes:

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127158221
• _FGRAVE: 127158221

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Died:
1928, Friday July 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Dr M.H. Steele Dies Suddenly
Carleton Place Dentist Practiced In Almonte for Many Years
The news of the death of Mr Milo Harris Steele of Carleton Place, who died suddenly in Ottawa about 2:30 on Saturday afternoon, came as a great shock to his many friends here. Although he had suffered a severe illness about one year ago, from which he had never entirely recovered, his death came unexpectedly and was a great blow to the community, who held Dr Steele in the highest respect. Deceased was visiting at the home of Mrs Wm McElroy, 145 Patterson avenue, when he died. The late Dr Steele was born in Ramsay township, near Almonte, on April 8, 1869, and was in his 59th year. He was educated at the Almonte high school and was a graduate of the College of Dental Surgeons. He took a post graduate course in the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgeons graduating in 1892. He practised his profession in Almonte for about 19 years and moved to Carleton Place about 17 years ago, where he practised until about one year ago. He always took a great interest in municipal matters, particularly education, and was a member of the local Board of Education for about 12 years, being chairman for a considerable number of years. His experience in education matters has always been of great assistance to the town, and he will be sorely missed by all with whom he came in contact. He was chairman of the Board of Education at the time of new high school was built a few years ago, and is responsible in no small degree for the high standard of educational proficiency which has been attained there. He is responsible for the present motto of the high school, "Enter to learn, go forth to serve." He was quite prominent in the Masonic order, being a past deputy grand master of this district. In addition his widow, he leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Mrs Milo Harris, of Radison, Sask; Mrs Neil Campbell, of Arnprior; Mrs James A. Dack, of Carleton Place; four brothers, Alex of Dinsmore, Sask; John, of Chicago, Ill; Dr Lorne, of Regina, Sask; and Dr Howard, of Arnprior.
The Funeral
The funeral took place on Tuesday to St James Anglican Church in Carleton Place and to the Auld Kirk Cemetery at Almonte. A large number of friends of the deceased turned out to pay a final tribute and the many floral offerings testified to the esteem in which the late Dr Steele was held. The service at the church and burial grounds was conducted by Rev Geo G. Wright, rector of St James' church, assisted by Canon Elliott. The funeral was under the auspices of St John's Lodge, Carleton Place, A.F. and A.M. The pall-bearers were: W.G. Kelly, Almonte; W.C. Polock, Almonte; R.W. Bates, Dr E.J. Walroth, Dr A. Downing and W.W. Pollock, of Carleton Place.....

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

Family/Spouse: Lauretta Isabel MacDougall. Lauretta was born in 1869 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Nov 1947 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Nov 1947 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 127158049

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Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 stone 332
Alexander STEELE 1828 - 1911 His wife Agnes WHYTE 1837 - 1926
Catherine 1868 - 1868 Herbert 1876 - 1877
P.D.D.G.M. Milo H. STEELE D.DS. 1869 - 1928 (Mason Crest)

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• Name: Minnie Steele
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188236281
• _FGRAVE: 188236281

Mary married Neil C. Campbell in 1910. Neil was born on 1 Dec 1870 in Fitzroy Harbour, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 May 1931 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Arnprior Protestant Cemetery, Arnprior, Renfrew County, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Kathleen Steele
• Name: May Kathleen Steele
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• _FGRAVE: 219539662
• _FSFTID: 973G-G4C
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Notes:

Died:
Miss May Kathleen Steele, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Steele of the 8th line of Ramsay, died on Tuesday, after an illness of several months duration. For six years prior to last april she was on thepublic school teaching staff of the city of Ottawa, and taught at fifth avenue School, where she gained a high a high reputation as one of the outstanding kindergarten teachers of the Capital. Early last Spring, she became ill, and had to give up her work. she returned home.

Miss Steele, who was 29 years of age, was a former pupil of almonte High School and later taught school at Pembroke. She became interested in kindergarten work and went to Toronto for a course there, and took a high place. The Ottawa Board secured her services and frequently her work was favourably commented upon. She gave promise of a brilliant career.

Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters and three brothers; Arthur, who is connected with the Soldier's Settlement Board of Alberta, and who was overseas with the Princess Patricias, Louise, who is a nurse at Worcester, Mass, but who has been home for some time nursing her sister, James and Ernest at home, and Beth, of Toronto.

The funeral which was very largely attended took place this afternoon to the Eighth Line Cemetery, Rev W.H. Green officiated.



Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755
STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

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• Name: Art Steele
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• _FGRAVE: 219540194
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Died:
1975, Thursday September 11, The Almonte Gazette page 9

?b?John Arthur Steele Passes?/b?
After funeral services in Ottawa, John Arthur Steele (Art) was interred at the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, September 4th. Mr Steele was born in 1894 on the Steele Century Farm, 8th line, Ramsay Township, the son of John Steele and Amy Coulter, and grandson of a Scot who came to Ramsay in the 1820's. Mr Steele always had great affection for Almonte and its people. Mr Steele leaves his wife, Laura McGregor, formerly of Pakenham; five daughters, Aileen, Amy (Mrs Robert Kempster) and Patricia, all of Ottawa; Joan (Mrs Humfry Peake), of England; Dr Marion Steele of Guelph; a son, Dr John Steele of Ottawa; two sisters, Louise of Cobourg and Beth (Mrs Hal Kirkland) of Almonte; a brother, Ernest of Toronto. He was predeceased by a sister, May and brothers Alex and James. After graduating from Almonte High School he entered the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. He, together with his comrade, the late Hal Kirkland, enlisted in the First University Corps which in July 1915 reinforced the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. After the war, he again attended the O.A.C.; later at Iowa State College he received his M.Sc. In 1920 Mr Steele joined the staff of the Soldier Settlement Board, working in British Columbia and Alberta. Later he served as a dairy promoter in Ontario and organized cow testing associations in Quebec. In 1925 he joined the livestock branch of the Canadian Department of Agriculture as a livestock fieldman for Nova Scotia. He is fondly remembered by many farmers and former Calf Club members there, where he introduced such then-new procedures as artificial insemination. In 1946 he returned to the Ottawa Valley on his appointment as assistant chief registration officer. In 1960 when he retired he was head of the Record of Performance, cattle section, of the livestock division. After his retirement he contributed articles to the Family Herald and other farm journals commenting on such subjects as the valuation system for farm price of milk. Mr Steele was a member of the Mason, the Canadian Legion, the Agricultural Institute of Canada and the O.A.C. Alumni. From the O.A.C. year book of 1920, the following quotation reveals aspects of Art which endeared him to so many: "In the spring of 1915 he took a trip to the Old Country with the P.P.C.L.I. serving with them until demobilized in 1919. While in France his thoughts wandered back to the old orchard on the farm upon seeing a pear tree some short distance from the trenches, and his fondness for pears was responsible for him being the object of an enemy sniper. However, Art got the pears and cheated the sniper of the coveted notch in he but of his rifle. Later, however, he selected an enemy bullet more to his liking and took a trip to the hospital areas. While convalescing, Paris claimed his attention and by the time he returned to his unit he could say, "Oui, la la." At the college many humourous sayings have originated in Art's cortex. He hold the record for breaking chemical apparatus, his bank account and monotony. To art all life's troubles are soluble in a grin and we expect to find him growing two turnips where one grew before, when he returns to agricultural life."

John married Laura Isabelle McGregor in 1927. Laura (daughter of Alexander S. McGregor and Martha Martin) was born on 21 Jan 1898 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Jul 1982 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Lou Steel
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• _FGRAVE: 219567433
• _FSFTID: L2HV-7G3
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• _STAT: Never Married

Notes:

Died:
1985, Wednesday May 1, The Almonte Gazette page 6
Amy Steele
A native of Ramsay township, Miss Amy Louise Steele, a naturalist and nursing director, died March 16 at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg, Ont.
Miss Steele was born on the eighth line in Ramsay township and is the daughter of the late John and Amy Steele.
She was one of Coburg's foremost naturalist and a charter member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Cobourg.
Miss Steele was instrumental in the foundation of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, serving as its director of nursing from the date of its origin in 1945, until her retirement in 1965.
She was an honorary member of the Ontario Public Health Association as well as the Willow Beach Field Naturalists.
A good friend, Mrs Margaret March, considered her to be "The Informed Botanist.
She was one of the most informed botanist around. If you were absolutely stymied (about the name of a plant), she could tell you what it was as well at its Latin name."
Miss Steele is survived by sister, Beth Kirkland of Almonte, and brother Ernest of Toronto. Three brothers, Alex, James, and Arthur and a sister, May, predeceased her.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Milroy Funeral Home in Coburg.

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

Notes:

(Research):occupation: farmer

Died:
1974, Thursday May 30, The Almonte Gazette page 3
James H. Steele Dies Suddenly
Residents of Almonte and the surrounding farming community were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of James Harold Steele of the 8th line of Ramsay, on the morning of Friday, May 24th. Mr. Steele had gone to the mailbox about 10 a.m., when he was apparently stricken with a heart attack . He was in his 78th year. Mr. Steele was born on the 8th line of Ramsay, on April 26, 1897, a son of the late John Steele and his wife, Amy Coulter. Raised on one of Ramsay's pioneer farms in a family of brothers and sisters who chose a wide variety of careers, Jimmie, as he was affectionately known in his community, modestly referred to himself as a "tiller of the soil." It was his love of the land, his great knowledge of agricultural production and his ability to recognize and adapt to modern tillage methods, new strains and varieties of crops that enabled him to establish a reputation of being an outstanding agriculturist. Jimmie in his own quiet way was always prepared to share his experience, his knowledge and his energies with his friends and neighbours and help them in this way to share the success he realized in his own chosen career. In fraternal circle he was a member of Mississippi Lodge No. 147, A.F. and AM., Almonte, and was a Toronto Shriner. A Masonic service was held Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. at the funeral home. He was married on September 19, 1934, Almonte, to the former Elsie Barker, who survives together with two sons, John of Almonte and Gerald, Montreal, and a daughter, Jessie (Mrs. Gordon Henderson) of Ottawa. Also surviving are two brothers, Art of Ottawa and Ernest of Toronto and two sisters, Beth (Mrs. Hal Kirkland) of Almonte, and Louise of Cobourg. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, May 26th, at 2 o'clock from the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church street, Almonte, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for burial. Rev. A. C. Dodds of Pakenham, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Jack Snedden, Stewart Manary, Ken Duncan, Robert Cochran, Jim Cochran and Bob Naismith. Honorary pallbearers were James Jamieson, James and, Bill Serson and Cedric Mohr.

James married Elsie Joan Barker on 19 Sep 1934 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Robert Barker and Jessie Coxford) was born on 2 Jul 1909 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Apr 2008 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Apr 2008 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Beth
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KIRKLAND, Elizabeth Florence (Beth) - Peacefully in Fairview Manor, at Almonte on Friday, April 27, 1990. Elizabeth (Beth) Steele of Almonte. Age 91 Years. wife of the late Hal Kirkland. Mother of Jim of Toronto and Jack of Smiths Falls. Grandmother of Jim, Joseph, Hal, Catherine, Mary, Karen and Jacqueline. there was no visiting by request. Friends attended the Service in the Chapel of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Saturday. Rev Jack Truman officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Hal Birkmyre Kirkland in 1926. Hal (son of Dr. Joseph Tweeddale Kirkland and Margaret Catherine Johnston) was born on 17 Mar 1896 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jul 1974 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Jul 1974 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: GSHS-K2F
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
Alexander C. Steele, son of Mr and Mrs John Steele of Ramsay, died very suddenly on Friday onf last week. The boy, who was eight years and nine months of age, was taken ill a couple of days before with acute indigestion, which resulted in his death. the sadeness of the event was accentuated by the absence of Mr Steele, who had gone west only a few days previously. A telegram caught him at Regina, bearing the sad news, and he reached home on Monday's morning Soo train. the funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was largely attended. Rev C.H. Daly conducted the services and six little chums of the deceased acted as pallbearers.

Buried:
Plots C181 to C192 Stone 755
STEELE
John STEELE 1855 - 1929 His wife Amy Bertha COULTER 1859 - 1930
Alexander C. 1902 - 1910 Mary Kathleen 1892 - 1922

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• _FSFTID: L2HV-DLW
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1988, Monday March 14 STONE 1338
The Globe and Mail, Toronto page D14
DEATHS
STEELE, William Ernest forester - At the Humber Memorial Hospital, Toronto, on March 11, 1988, in his 86th year. Husband of Ruth. Father of Kathleen Pope and James Steele. Grandfather of Jennifer Mitchinson, Anne Van Goot, Susan and Peter Steele and Cynthia and Eleanor Pope. Family and friends gathered in his memory on March 13, 1988.

William married Clara Ruth Hicks in 1933. Clara was born on 26 Jun 1898 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1989 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Occupation: John was a backhow operator for many years installing tile drainage, ditching and other excavating. He had no leg so the backhoe was specially equiped for him to operate very effectively. he used a hoist to get on and off the machine.

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• Name: Len Fulton
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• _FGRAVE: 123541074
• _FSFTID: GKRQ-BKL
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

James married Hazel Evelyn Watt about 1960. Hazel (daughter of James Hugh "Jack" Watt and Florence Munro) was born in 1923; died on 23 Oct 2002 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2002 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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JAMES STEELE
DUNCAN

James S. Duncan was born 1904 Regina, Saskatchewan son of John and Jessie (Steele) Duncan. He was married on February 12, 1952 to Margaret Stuart.
Jim as he was known joined the C.P.R. as a ticket agent in Regina, then followed by promotion to C.P.R. offices in Minneapolis and San Francisco U.S.A.
He was then asked to transfer to the Convention Traffic Bureau of C.P.R. in this capacity he encouraged major corporations in the U.S.A. and Canada to hold their conventions at C.P.R. hotels. His headquarters were in Vancouver, B.C. where he has resided since his retirement.

James married Margaret Isobel Stuart on 12 Feb 1952. Margaret was born in 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• Name: Johnson Eric Duncan
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
?b?Johnson Eric Duncan,?/b? owner and operator of one of the first Rowatt-area farms, died recently after a lengthy illness. He was 69. The 800-acre Duncan family farm south of Regina was homesteaded in 1891 by his father, John Duncan. Johnson Duncan was born and educated in Regina and attended Central Collegiate where he was a member of the naval reserve. He was secretary-treasurer of the Regina rural telephone system until its incorporation Into the Saskatchewan Telecommunications system. A member of Sherwood United Church, he was an avid curler and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Edna of Rowatt; three sons, John and Kenneth of Rowatt and Howard of North Battleford; two daughters, Barbara Werner and Kathy Vanos of Regina; two brothers, a sister and several grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel with Rev. C. Brandow and Rev. J. Oglesby officiating. Cremation will follow.

Johnstone married Edna May Clive on 1 Nov 1941 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Edna (daughter of David Clive and Agnes Drummond Chalmers) was born on 4 Aug 1916 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jan 2005 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Willis Alex Duncan
• _FSFTID: GDF1-G7V
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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?b?DUNCAN WILLIS ALEXANDER 1910 - 1998.?/b?
It is with great sadness that Willis's family announces his sudden passing on September 23, 1998. Willis is predeceased by his parents and brother Johns. He is survived by his wife Grace, his partner and friend of 60 years; sister-in-law Edna, brother Jim Duncan and sister Mary Duncan; three children: William Duncan, Douglas Duncan and Carole Splett and husband Edward; seven grandchildren: Marquita, Jana, Chad and his wife Christina Duncan; Michael, David and his wife Brenda-Jayne, Douglas, Andrea Splett and fiancee Darroch Cairns; one great-grandchild Kimberly and a host of friends who will greatly miss him. Throughout his life, Willis always showed understanding and compassion for his family and friends and was always there to provide love, friendship and assistance whenever it was needed. Until a lew years ago, Willis was actively involved in a variety ot community projects and service groups. He always displayed the some caring ond attention to these, os he did to his family and friends. Willis wos a leader In most activities that he was Involved with ond was recognized as not only the leader ot the tamily but also the triend and companion to turn to in times ol need. Willis was Instrumental In creating a strong ond loving family unit. It It our sincere hope that we can follow in the footsteps that he has created lor us. In his passing, Willis goes with the knowledge that his legacy will live long after him. Followlnq cremation a MEMORIAL SERVICE to celebrate Willis's llle will be held ot Regina Funeral Home, Hwy VI East (access off ot Prince of Wales Drive) on Monday, September 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with a Reception to tollow In the Regina Funeral Home Arbor Room. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements are entrusted to REGINA FUNERAL HOME (Phone 789 8850).

Willis married Grace Katherine Storey on 30 Jun 1938 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Grace (daughter of Arthur Storey and Bertha Friel) was born on 26 Sep 1914 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 14 Dec 2005 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1944, Thursday February 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Mr Jas. H. Black?/b?
A native of Almonte in the person of James Herbert Black passed away in Toronto on Monday Feb 7th. The remains were brought to Almonte and the funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday (today) at 11 am. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. He is survived by his wife the former Miss Dorcas Bradford of Almonte, one son with the R.C.A.F., Montreal, and two brothers, Alex of Ottawa and Milo of Sterling. When a young man Mr Black was employed as a clerk in West's store here. Later he joined the postal service and for many years he worked out of Toronto as a railway postal clerk.

James married Dorcas Ethel Bradford in 1915. Dorcas was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 1971 in Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ada married Frederick Verle Maxwell in 1908. Frederick was born on 15 Jul 1878 in Woodbridge Pioneer Cemetery, Vaughan, York Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jun 1968 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Radisson Cemetery, Memorial Cemetery, Radisson, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]