Agnes JANE Neilson

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• Name: Jean Neilson
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1902, Friday October 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs Wm Smith?/b?
Mrs Wm Smith, of the 11th line, Ramsay, had been in poor health for several weeks, though able to be about the house at times, and was not thought to be seriously ill, but on Wednesday morning death came and ended a long and useful life. Mrs Smith, who was in her 77th year, was Jean Neilson, daughter of the late John Neilson, and was born on the 12th line of Ramsay, one of a family of nine, of whom only one, Mrs Gavin Hamilton, is now living. The deceased was married to Mr Smith over fifty years ago, and has since lived on the farm upon which she died. The family born to them consisted of five sons, one of whom died in infancy, and three daughters. The daughters are Misses Agnes and Jennie, at home, and Miss Mary, who follows her profession as trained nurse in Ottawa, but who was home and tended her mother in her declining health. The sons who attained manhood are William, who is dead, John at Winnipeg; Robert, at Cornwall, and James, who died a year or two ago. Mrs Smith was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but her kind and motherly nature endeared her to many who bear testimony to her willingness to sacrifice her won comfort and convenience if by doing so she could help a needy friend or neighbour. The funeral takes place on Friday to the eighth line Cemetery. The bereaved family and friends have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

1902, Friday October 10, The Almonte Gazette front page
All About Town
The funeral of the late Mrs W. Smith, of Ramsay, took place last Friday afternoon from her husband's residence to the eighth line cemetery. A large procession of friends followed the body to its last resting place, showing the esteem in which the deceased lady was held.

Agnes married William Smith in 1853. William (son of William Smith and Mary Millar) was born on 2 Jul 1813 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire Scotland; died on 13 Dec 1905 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 Dec 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1884, Friday May 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?DEATHS?/b?
In Ramsay, on the 14th inst., William Allison Smith, of Arnprior, aged 31 years.
Funeral from the residence of his father, Mr Wm Smith, 11th line Ramsay, on Friday, 16th inst., at two o'clock p.m., to the eighth line cemetery.

1884, Friday May 16. The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?Almonte and District News?/b?
The many friends of Mr Wm A. Smith, of the firm of Smith & VanCortlandt, hardware merchants, Arnprior, will receive with sorrow the news of that gentleman's death, which took place at his father's residence, near Appleton, on Wednesday, 14th inst., after an illness of a few weeks only. Typhoid fever was the trouble. Deceased was greatly esteemed both here and in Arnprior, and his untimely death - just when life for him was at its brightest - will leave a blank in the circle in which he moved that will not be easily filled.

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1936, Thursday August 6 , The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mr John Neilson Smith?/b?
A pioneer of the 11th line, Ramsay, passed away at his residence in Almonte on Tuesday night, in the person of Mr John N. Smith, after an illness of about eight months, Mr Smith was in 83rd year, having passed his 82nd birthday on July 27. He was born in 1854 on the Smith Farm on the 11th line, the second son of the late William and Mrs Smith. Deceased resided on the home farm for the 30 years of his life, with a short interval in the Northwest. later Mr Smith purchased the adjoining farm, now occupied by Mr Joseph Symington. After some years he moved to Almonte. Being of a mechanical turn he went into business. Mr Smith married Miss Lillian Manning, daughter of the late Rev J.W. Manning. To them was born one son William Manning, marine engineer of New York City, who with his mother survive him. Mr Smith is also survived by one brother, the Hon Justice Robert Smith of Ottawa, and two sisters, Misses Agnes and Mary Smith of Almonte. Two brothers, William of Arnprior and James of the home farm, predeceased him, also one sister Miss Jean. The late Mr Smith was a man of rare mechanical ability, with a natural bent for handcraft in wood and metals. He was a staunch Liberal in politics. In religion he was a Presbyterian and strictly honest in principle and practice. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. Rev A.J. Fowlie will be the officiating clergymen, assisted by Rev Geo Thom, cousin of deceased.

John married Lillian Lewis "Lily" Manning on 5 Dec 1890 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of Rev. James William Manning and Elizabeth "Bess" Hodges) was born on 15 Oct 1861 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; died on 13 May 1943 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 May 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1939, Thursday February 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Miss Agnes W. Smith?/b?
A highly esteemed resident of Almonte passed away on Thursday, Feb 2nd, in the person of Miss Agnes Wilson Smith in her 82nd year. She had not enjoyed good health for the past two years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Smith and was born at the homestead, 11th line of Ramsay, on the 7th June, 1857, and made her home in Almonte since 1909. She is survived by one sister, Miss Mary of Almonte and Mr Justice Smith of Ottawa, formerly of the Supreme Court of Canada. The funeral will take place from the residence of Miss Mary Smith, William street, Almonte, on Saturday, Feb 4th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service will be held at the home at 2 p.m.

1939, Thursday February 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Miss Agnes Wilson Smith?/b?
Largely attended by friends the funeral of Miss Agnes Wilson Smith, who died last Thursday, was held Saturday afternoon from the home of her sister, Miss Mary Smith, William street. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, officiated at the funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs D.N. McLean, W. Snowden, Geo Gemmill, A.C. Wylie, Robert Duncan and William Neilson. Deceased, who was in her 82nd year, was born in Ramsay township, the daughter of the late William Smith. She had made her home in Almonte since 1909. Surviving are one sister, Miss Mary Smith of Almonte, and one brother, Mr Justice Smith of Toronto, formerly of the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Family/Spouse: Florence Parker Pettit. Florence was born on 28 Jun 1864 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1949 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1949 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 5

?b?Miss Mary Smith?/b?
The death occurred at her home on William Street, Almonte, on Thursday, Jan 19th, of Miss Mary Smith aged 89 years. She was born in 1861, a daughter of William Smith and his wife, Jean Neilson, whose farm home was on the 11th line of Ramsay. She was a graduate of the Lady Stanley Institute for the Training of Nurses, Ottawa, in 1895. Miss Smith became a pioneer in the private duty nursing field in the Ottawa Valley from which she had to retire due to illness in her family. Deceased had resided in her home on William Street for almost fifty years. She was an active member of the former St Andrew's Church and later of the continuing Presbyterian Church of Almonte. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by all members of her family, four brothers and two sisters, namely: William A., John N., James and Robert; Misses Agnes and Jean Smith. The brother, Robert, served for years as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Surviving also, are two nephews and one niece ? Manning Smith, New York City; Arnold Smith and Mrs Oscar Wood of Toronto. The funeral which was private, was held on Saturday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. There was a service at the house conducted by Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Pall-bearers were J.D. McCallum, P.A. Greig, Harry Houston, Robt Templeman, W.H. Neilson and Robt J. Duncan.

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• Name: Jean Cecila Smith
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1929, Friday February 15, The Arnprior Chronicle page 2
?b?
News Of The District?/b?
Miss Jean Cecelia Smith who died recently in Almonte, had been a resident of that town for twenty years, she was born in Ramsay and is survived by two sisters and two brothers.

1929, Friday February 15, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Miss Jean Cecilia Smith?/b?
In the death of Miss Jean Cecilia Smith, Almonte loses a highly respected resident she had been in delicate health for some time and suffered an attack of pneumonia about four weeks ago from the effects of which, she never fully recovered and passed away suddenly on Friday morning. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Smith and was born on the homestead 11th Line Ramsay. On the death of her parents she and her sisters removed to Almonte about twenty years ago, where they since resided. She will be mourned by a large circle of friends to whom by her kindly ways and cheerful disposition she had endeared herself. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Agnes and Miss Mary, at home; two brothers, John N. of Almonte and Justice Smith of the Supreme Court. Worthy tribute was paid by the large attendance at the funeral held on Sunday from the family residence. William Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Impressive services were conducted by Rev W.H. McCraken of St John's Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a devout member. Many beautiful floral tributes were received by the bereaved family The pallbearers were Messrs, Peter McCallum, M.C. McFarlane, Alex Stewart, Wm Neilson, Dr T.R. Patterson, and W.J. Duncan.

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1900, Friday September 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, Sept 8th, James Smith, aged 34 years ? son of Mr Wm Smith

1900, Friday September 14, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late James Smith
Although the friends of Mr Jas Smith, of Ramsay, had seen for some time that he was gradually sinking under the lung trouble from which he had been suffering for the past two years, they were shocked last Saturday when the news reached town that he had passed away that morning. Only the night before he had driven to Appleton and back, unattended by anyone. On his return it was noticed that he was in a very weak state, and the family saw that the end was not very far off; but the vital cord was broken almost ere they fully realized it. Death at any age and under any circumstances is sad and painful to contemplate, but it is a peculiarly sad thing to see a useful young man like Mr Smith cut down in the very prime of his life, he having reached only his thirty-fifth year. But it must be a comfort to the bereaved in all such cases to know that "God doeth all things well," and that
"Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face."
Mr Smith was one of Ramsay township's most intelligent and enterprising young farmers, and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him. He took a course in Almonte high school, and brought the education there obtained to bear upon his work on the farm, although he might with profit and honour to himself have chosen a professional calling and done well in it. In politics he was an ardent and active Liberal, and on the public questions of the day he was more than usually well informed. About two years ago he contacted a cold, and, as is too often the case with the young and vigorous, he thought lightly of it and paid no attention to it until that fell enemy of mankind, consumption, had marked him for its own. A long holiday in the Adirondacks was tried, but it was in vain, as the disease had made too great headway. The only previous death in the family was that of the eldest son, Mr William Smith, who died of typhoid fever in 1884, in Arnprior, where he was engage in the hardware business. Both parents survive, the father, Mr Wm Smith, having reached his 88th year. The funeral on Tuesday, notwithstanding that it was a wet day, was a very large one, testifying to the high esteem entertained for the deceased and his family. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Mr Watson, who is at present in charge of St Andrew's church. We join the community in tendering sympathy to the aged parents and their family.

William married Lillian Mallett Burke on 24 Oct 1923 in New York, New York, United States. Lillian (daughter of John H. Burke and Lillian M. Mallett) was born on 23 Aug 1898 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States; died on 31 Oct 1929 in Hastings-on Hudson, Westchester County, New York, United States; was buried in 1929 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on Hudson, Westchester County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Florence May Newman in 1940 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States. Florence was born on 17 May 1896 in Bronx, New York County, New York, United States; died on 13 Apr 1994 in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arnold married Sarah Jane "Jennie" Bates in 1914. Sarah was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Oct 1960 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1960 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]