Alexander Johnston

Family/Spouse: Mary Summers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Ann Johnston
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At Almonte, Dec 16th, Margaret Catherine Johnston, wife of Joseph T. Kirkland, aged 37 years.

Margaret married Dr. Joseph Tweeddale Kirkland in 1892. Joseph (son of Henry Kirkland and Sarah Louise Tweeddale) was born on 26 Jun 1867 in Sparta, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Apr 1938 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Apr 1938 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hal B. Kirkland, a lifelong resident of this Town, died on July 2nd, 1974. Mr Kirkland was born in Almonte, a son of Dr. J.T. Kirkland and his wife, Margaret Johnston, and attended Primery and Secondaary in this town before enlisting with the Princess Patricia's light Infa in 1915. he served with this Regiment for over three years in Europe during the First world War. he saw active duty in the battles of Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Sanctuary Wood and Ypres and was wounded on three occasions. Mr Kirkland was the Postmaster in Almonte for twenty-six years. during this time he served on the Almonte board of Education and Library Board. and was past-presidentof the almonte Branch of theCanadian Legion. He was also a life member of this organization. He was a charter member of the North Lanark Historical Society. On March 16 of this year, Mr Kirkland and his father, were honored for the service they had rendered the community, when the park at the Post Office was dedicated as "Kirkland" Park. The two Messrs. Kirkland had served had served as postmaster of Almonte for 55 continuous years, Dr. Kirkland from 1906 to 1934, and Hal from 1934 to 1961. Hal Kirkland, like his father, was a writer of note. Over the years he contributed many fine stories of historical interest of Almonte and the area, and its peoples, to the columns of the Almonte Gazette. A book of selected stories published a couple of years ago entitled "Joe Baye...A Genuine Canadian, and other stories," is a lasting memorial to hime, and a tribute to the sharing of his knowledge of the many historical events that have transpired in this community from its earliest days.

Mr Kirkland leaves surviving him, his wife Beth (nee Steele) and two sons, James of Toronto and John of Smiths Falls. He also leaves one sister, Mary, Mrs Arthur Cotton of Windsor, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James Kirkland, who was killed in the First World War, a brother John, Kirkland, and a brother Maurice Kirkland. Funeral services were held on July 3rd at the Kerry funeral Home, with burial in the family plot at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev G.F. Bickley, rector of St. Paul's Church, Almonte, conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were James and John Kirkland, sons of Mr James Kirkland, and John Kirkland, Roger Todhunter, Fred Cedarberg and John Steele, nephews. Members of the Almonte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion paid tribute to their deceased comrade by holding their service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening. Prior to the funeral on Wednesday a few remaining members of the Pricess Patricia's, Mr Kirkland's old regiment, from this area, held their impressive service at the funeral home.

Hal married Elizabeth Florence Steele in 1926. Elizabeth (daughter of John Steele and Amy Bertha Coulter) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1990 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Apr 1990 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1962, Thursday September 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4
KIRKLAND, John Courtenay ? At Streetsville, Ontario, Saturday, September 22nd, 1962. John Courtenay Kirkland, beloved husband of Gertrude Manion and the late Marguerite Manion by a first marriage and dear father of John, Weston; Mary (Mrs Fred Cederberg) Streetsville; Margo (Mrs Roger Todhunter) Weston. In his 66th year. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte with service on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Bridget Manion. Gertrude (daughter of John Edward Manion and Elizabeth Lee) was born in Sep 1901 in Streetsville, Peel County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 May 1984 in Streetsville, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Marguerite Isabell Manion on 1 Sep 1926. Marguerite (daughter of John Edward Manion and Elizabeth Lee) was born on 14 Aug 1896 in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Dec 1951 in Schumacher, Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 26 Dec 1951 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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918, Friday August 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Went Down in Hunland
The following extract is from a letter received by Dr Kirkland from Capt W.R. Greene, 57th Squadron, Royal Air Force, regarding what happened to his son, James Kirkland: "About Kirkland and Riley, what happened was this: They were on a bomb raid which I was leading. The weather was very bad, and we had been followed around by Pfaiz scouts. Just as we got to the objective and had dropped our bombs a thunder storm burst right on top of us. The rain which followed absolutely blinded every one of us, with the result that the formation got split up. I eventually collected a few of them, and having seen them across the lines, I waited for about ten or fifteen minutes; but seeing nothing I came home to find that Kirkland had not arrived. Later on we got a report through from the line that he had been seen going down over Hunland with the Huns following. Probably his engine was hit, or something like that. We are extremely sorry as he was such a topping fellow and awfully stout, and Riley no less so." Riley, referred to above, was Jimmy Kirkland's observer, and "Pfaiz Scouts" are one type of German war planes.

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• Name: Morris

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2001, Monday September 10, The Toronto Globe & Mail page A12
COTTON, Mary D. (Kirkland) ? At the Elliot Nursing Home, Guelph, Saturday, September 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur B. Cotton (1996). Dear mother of Barbara and husband William Christian of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Adam Christian. Also survived by several nephew and nieces. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Kirkland, and Susan Kirkland, of Almonte, Ontario, and by brothers Hal, James, and Maurice, and sisters Stella and Josephine. She was a member of the United Church and a long-time member of the Canadian Federation of University Women. She graduated from Queen's University and taught at Vankleek Hill and Kennedy Collegiate in Windsor. Alway interested in sports, she was active in many for as long as possible. Friends will be received at the Wall - Custance Funeral Home, 206 Norfolk St. Guelph, Monday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.) A private funeral service will be held. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario.

Family/Spouse: Aurthur Body Cotton. Aurthur was born on 6 May 1905 in Sherbrooke, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Mar 1996 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Mar 1996 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: John Steel Kirkland
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2014, Saturday June 14, The Toronto Star
KIRKLAND, John "Jack" Steele, QC - On Saturday, June 7, 2014 in his 78th year, surrounded by his family, Jack left the world as he had lived his life: with courage and dignity. Predeceased by his parents, Hal and Beth (Steele); his infant son, John; and his precious son, Joseph (2006). He will be forever missed by his loving and cherished wife, Beverley; his adoring children, Jimmy (Crystal Lemay), Mary, Catherine (Christopher Newton) and Jacqueline (Gene Bruce); his beautiful grandchildren, Alexa, Leah, Olivia, Madeline, Adam, Jackson, Clara, Clayton, Celeste and Atley; his devoted brother, James T. Kirkland of Toronto; his daughters-in-law, Louise Kirkland and Lisa Giffin; special family friend, Freddy Laphen; and his many wonderful friends and colleagues. Jack practiced law in Smiths Falls for 54 years. He went to work until his body could no longer take him there three weeks ago. He was the consummate small town lawyer - he did a little bit of everything, but he flourished in criminal law because he loved the drama of the courtroom. The law was his calling as he was a keen observer of the human condition and fierce defender of the underdog. He will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Honouring Jack's request, there will be a private family celebration of his life and no visitation or funeral.

Jack married Beverley K. Fraser in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Roger Todhunter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]