Marion Anderson

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Family/Spouse: Matthew McFarlane. Matthew (son of Matthew McFarlane, Sr and Janet Anderson) was born on 5 May 1784 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 12 Nov 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Nov 1858 in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Reid. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Agnes Baird. Agnes was born in 1827 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 20 Jan 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
aged 77 years
1900, Friday June 8, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, June 3rd, Marion McFarlane relict of the late James Neilson, aged 77 years.

1900, Friday June 8, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs James Neilson
After six months' illness from a gradual breaking-up of the system owing to age Mrs James Neilson passed to her reward on Sunday forenoon last, at the homestead on the 11th line of Ramsay. Deceased was esteemed by a large circle of friends for the womanly graces that adorned her life, and her death is deeply regretted. Mrs Neilson (nee Marion McFarlane) was a daughter of the late Matthew McFarlane, and was one of the first children born in the neighbourhood in the pioneer days, her birth taking place on the Aikenhead farm, a short distance up the Mississippi, Oct 7th, 1822 ? a year or so after the arrival of the first settlers of Ramsay. She was therefore in her 78th year. In 1845 she linked her fortunes with those of Mr Neilson, and after nearly half-a-century of happy married life Mr N. died in January, 1893. Nine children were born to them seven of whom survive, viz: Mrs David Forgie, of Cleveland; Mrs (Rev) J. Wilkie, on Indore, Central India ? now home on a visit; Matthew, C.E., of St John, N.B.; John, Misses Sarah and Mary, on the homestead; and Miss Jessie, of Cleveland, Maggie died many years ago, and William G. (M.P.P. for Kootenay, B.C.) died at the homestead in January, 1899. With the exception of Matthew, who ha been in Jamaica since February, all of the surviving children were with their mother when the end came, Mrs Wilkie having arrived from Toronto a week earlier. Miss Jessie Neilson on Friday, and Mrs Forgie on Saturday. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, from the homestead to the eighth line cemetery, and was very large one. The services were conducted by Rev R.J. Hutcheon, M.A., pastor of St Andrew's church of which decease had long been an exemplary member. The mourning households have the sympathy of their many friends.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 350

James NEILSON died Jan 2, 1893 aged 72 yrs Native of Paisley Scotland
His wife Marion McFARLANE died June 3, 1900 aged77 yrs
Margaret NEILSON died Jan 7, 1885 age 30 yrs Mary E NEILSON died Oct 8, 1920 age 61 yrs
Janet McILQUHAM wife of John NEILSON died May 11, 1906 age 43 yrs
John NRILSON died Nov 4, 1928 age 78 yrs Sara J NEILSON died Jan 28, 1938 age 80 yrs

Marion married James Neilson on 28 Feb 1845 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. James (son of John Neilson, Sr. and Agness Wilson) was born on 15 May 1820 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 2 Jan 1893 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jan 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janet married David Aikenhead in 1843. David was born on 3 Dec 1820 in Scotland; died on 18 Jun 1888 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1888 in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Christina MacFarlane
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Died:
1937, Thursday May 20,The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Mrs Robert Young
The many friends of Mrs Robert Young will be shocked to learn of her death which occurred after a brief illness at her home, 240 Fifth Avenue at an early hour, Wednesday morning. Mrs Young was in her 85th year. Born July 3rd, 1853, on the Ninth Line of Ramsay, the eldest daughter of the late John MacFarlane and Agnes Baird, Christena MacFarlane resided at her home until her marriage in 1875, to Robert Young of the Mississippi Iron Works, Almonte. After their marriage Mr and Mrs Young lived in Almonte for over 37 years, later moving with their family to Ottawa, where they have resided since 1912. Mrs Young was a staunch member of St Giles Presbyterian Church. Last March, Mr and Mrs Young celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Mrs Young is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs A.K. MacLean and Mrs (Dr.) O.C. Spratt; seven grandchildren, (Jean) Mrs (Dr.) D.N. MacMillan of Dunvegan, Ont; (Flora) Mrs Alistair Cameron and Giorsal MacLean at home; Robert Urquhart, Christena Urquhart, Jessie Urquhart and Campbell Spratt, all of Ottawa; and one sister, Mrs J. George Hunter of Riverside, California. A daughter (Meda) Mrs W.T. Urquhart and a baby Peter, predeceased her. The funeral will be held Thursday, May 20th at two o'clock, Daylight Saving Time, from her home to the Auld Kirk cemetery at Almonte.

Christina married Robert Young in 1875. Robert (son of Peter Young and Jean Erskine) was born on 2 Aug 1848 in Bennie's Corners, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Feb 1942 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: William Bevitt Taylor. William was born in 1852; died on 5 Jun 1912 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Christena MacFarlane
• Name: Christena McFarlene
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Died:
1938, Thursday September 15, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Mrs Stephen Young
Almonte lost one of its fine, old citizens on Wednesday, in the person of Mrs Stephen Young who died at her home on Elgin street in her 83rd year after being in failing health for some time. Mrs Young was formerly Catherine MacFarlane, a daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane and his wife Mary Snedden, pioneer residents of Ramsay Township. She was married 63 years ago to the late Stephen Young, she and her husband residing on their farm, Seventh Line of Ramsay, until 1902, when they removed to Almonte and lived retired. Mr Young died in 1914 The late Mrs Young is survived by one son and three daughters, Matthew Robert Young, Miss Mayme and Mrs G.M. Barclay (Jean), all of Almonte, and Mrs M. Beath (Violet), Toronto. Another son, P.M. Young, died in 1906. Two sisters survive, Mrs Malcolm MacFarlane, Almonte, and Miss Tena MacFarlane of Portsmouth, N.H. Mrs Young was popular with a host of friends in this town and the surrounding district Before increasing years curtailed her activities she took an active interest in the Women's Institute, of which she was one of the first members, and in various church organizations. The funeral will take place on Friday, at 2.30 p.m. from her late residence, Elgin Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Buried:
Plots A157 to A168 Stone 118

Stephen Young died Nov 5, 1914 age 71 years, His wife Catherine MacFarlene 1856-1938
Peter M. Young died Sep 18, 1906 age 28 years.

Catherine married Stephen Young in 1877. Stephen (son of Peter Young and Jean Erskine) was born on 27 Sep 1843 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 5 Nov 1914 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Nov 1914 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:
Name: Forgie, Marion
Date: Jan 13 1938
Source: Cemetery record, Reel #26
Notes: Forgie: Marion, widow of the late David, mother of Mrs. Ethel McLean, Herbert, William, Mrs. Maude Hamshire and the late Robert, at the home of her daughter, 18910 Oxford rd., Jan. 10. Services from the home of the Millard Son & Raper Co., Carnegie and E. 105th st., Thursday, Jan. 13, at 1 p. m. 1845 - 1938. East Cleveland Cemetery East Cleveland, Ohio.

Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Name: Marion Anderson Neilson
Birth Place: Ramsey, Ontario
Age: 24
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Father Name: James Neilson
Mother Name: Marion Neilson
Spouse Name: David Forgie
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1841
Spouse Birth Place: Lanark, Ontario
Spouse Father Name: Graham Forgie
Spouse Mother Name: Ann Forgie
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1870
Marriage County or District: Lanark

Marion married David Forgie on 28 Jan 1870 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Graham Forgie and Ann Norris Gemmill) was born on 31 Aug 1840 in Lanark Village, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 14 Jun 1916 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States; was buried in East Cleveland Township Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1943, Thursday August 5, The Almonte Gazette page 3

?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.


For nearly half-a-century a missionary in India under the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Mrs Agnes Wilson Wilkie, widow of Rev Dr Jno Wilkie, died July 16th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs J.A. Brown, 67 Chaplin Crescent, Toronto, in her 96th year. Following her husband's retirement 15 years ago, Dr and Mrs Wilkie left India to make their home in Canada. Dr Wilkie died on the journey and was buried in the Red Sea. Mrs Wilkie, then 80 years of age, continue her journey to Toronto, where she had lived since with her daughter. Mrs Wilkie was born in Almonte and taught school here for a number of years prior to her marriage to Dr Wilkie who was teaching at the same time in Almonte High School. It was some remark of Rev McKenzie, then Presbyterian minister in Almonte, which caused Dr Wilkie to take up foreign mission work. Following their marriage, Dr. and Mrs Wilkie went at one to India, where they served as pioneer missionaries in Indore and Jhansi. Dr Wilkie, from funds collected by himself, built Indore College now affiliated with Calcutta University, as he believed the best results could be obtained by Christianizing the youth of India. Bible study was a essential part of every student's program. After establishing a great plant at Indore, Dr and Mrs Wilkie went to Jhansi and began educational work there, Boys' and Girls' Boarding Schools were built and an industrial school and Model Farm were established. Massy Harris and Australian plows were shipped out and also other agricultural machinery and farming was carried out, under an expert, on progressive, modern lines. The converts were then placed on these farms. Failing health forced Dr Wilkie's retirement to Canada 15 years ago, but he ever reached his homeland. Since coming to Toronto, Mrs Wilkie has retained her interest in missionary work and corresponded extensively until two years ago, with missionaries all over the world, whom she had met on her journey back and forth. In spite of travelling over most of the world, she loved above all places, her home town Almonte and was heard to say, when she arrived in Canada "Now I shall die happy, because I can be buried in Almonte." It was there she was laid to rest on July 19th in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Miss Jessie Neilson, Almonte and one son and two daughters, Mrs T. Graham Mitchell, Australia; Rev J. H. Wilkie, Cawnpore, India, and Mrs J.A. Brown, Toronto. Also surviving are two grandsons, Spencer Wilkie in the American Army and Neilson Wilkie in the American Navy; two grand-daughters Janet and Joan Wilkie, Toronto, one grandson Donald Mitchell and a granddaughter Helen Mitchell in Australia. The late Mrs Wilkie had a very charming and gracious personality and made friends easily among all classes of people. In India she was called "The Angel of Jhansi."

Buried:
Plots L.K.D.C. B31 to B42 Stone 204

Rev John WILKIE D.D Aug 2, 1851 - Apr 25, 1928
Pioneer missionary in India for 49 yrs died on the Red Sea in route to Canada
His wife Agnes Wilson NEILSON Jan 31, 1848 - July 16, 1943
Janet McFarlane NEILSON 1864 - 1944
Footstone: Janet; Mother

Agnes married Rev John Wilkie, D. D. in 1879. John (son of William Wilkie and Elizabeth Anderson) was born on 2 Aug 1851 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland; died on 25 Apr 1928 in Egypt; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
aged 78 years
1928, Friday November 9, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?John Neilson Passes After A Brief Illness?/b?
Was One of the Outstanding Citizens of Almonte for Many Years
Was Born on the Pioneer Homestead of the Neilsons in Ramsay.
He was 78 Years of Age. His Wife Died 22 Years Ago.
Almonte has lost a valued and honoured citizen, in the death of Mr John Neilson, who passed away on Sunday evening. His death was a great shock to the town and district, for he had been ill only a few days. Mr Neilson was one of the outstanding citizens of the town, and was held in the highest esteem by a very large circle of friends, both in town and throughout the surrounding district. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs James Neilson and was in his 79th year. Born in March 1850, in the old pioneer homestead on the 12th line Ramsay, where his grandfather, John Neilson, who came out from Scotland, settled there in the year 1820. Mr Neilson later moved to the 11th line Ramsay, where he successfully followed the occupation of farming for many years until he retired in 1916 and moved to Almonte, where he had since resided.
Active Church Worker
In religion the late Mr Neilson was a staunch Presbyterian. he took an active part in church work, and was a member of the Board of Session for many years. At the time of church union he held the opposite view and adhered to the Continuing body of that denomination and was a member of the Session of that church, up to the time of his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet McIlquam, who died twenty-two years ago, in May 1906. He is survived by four sisters, Agnes, Mrs Wilkie, of Toronto, widow of the late Rev John Wilkie, formerly of Indore, India; Marion, Mrs David Forgie, of Cleveland, Ohio; and the Misses Sarah and Jessie, both of whom resided with him at the family home here. Two brothers Matthew and William, and two sisters, Margaret and Mary, died some years ago.
The Funeral
The funeral took place on Tuesday from the family residence to the Presbyterian Church, and thence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Impressive services were conducted by the Rev W.H. McCracken, assisted by Rev George Thom. Mr McCracken made reference to the high character and staunch personality of the deceased elder, and there was a large congregation of mourners, many coming from long distances to pay a final tribute of respect and friendship. There were many floral offerings and messages of sympathy. The pallbearers were: Messrs Stanley Neilson, Montreal; James Neilson, Toronto; John Neilson, Welland; Robert Neilson, Ottawa; George McCallum, Carleton Place, all nephews of deceased, and Mr W. D. Aikenhead, of Pakenham.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 350

James NEILSON died Jan 2, 1893 aged 72 yrs Native of Paisley Scotland
His wife Marion McFARLANE died June 3, 1900 aged77 yrs
Margaret NEILSON died Jan 7, 1885 age 30 yrs Mary E NEILSON died Oct 8, 1920 age 61 yrs
Janet McILQUHAM wife of John NEILSON died May 11, 1906 age 43 yrs
John NEILSON died Nov 4, 1928 age 78 yrs Sara J NEILSON died Jan 28, 1938 age 80 yrs

John married Janet McIlquham on 25 Jan 1899 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter McIlquham and Elizabeth Rankin) was born on 16 Aug 1862 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 1906 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 May 1906 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mathew married Mary Givens on 31 Dec 1885 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Maggie Neilson
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Died:
aged 30 years

1885, Friday January 9 The Almonte Gazette page 2
In Ramsay, on Wednesday, Jan 7th, 1885, Maggie Neilson, aged 30 years. Funeral from the residence of her father, Mr James Neilson, Ramsay, on Friday 9th, inst., at 12 o'clock noon, to the Eighth Line Cemetery, Ramsay
On Wednesday morning Miss Maggie Neilson, daughter of Mr Jas Neilson, of the 11th line Ramsay, who has been ailing for several years, added yet another to the long list of the victims of consumption. The deceased, from being laid aside so long, was not, perhaps so well known as her sister who formerly taught school in Almonte, and is now the wife of the Rev Mr Wilkie, who was also one time assistant high school teacher here. We understand the deceased was a patient sufferer, and was thirty years of age.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 350

James NEILSON died Jan 2, 1893 aged 72 yrs Native of Paisley Scotland
His wife Marion McFARLANE died June 3, 1900 aged77 yrs
Margaret NEILSON died Jan 7, 1885 age 30 yrs Mary E NEILSON died Oct 8, 1920 age 61 yrs
Janet McILQUHAM wife of John NEILSON died May 11, 1906 age 43 yrs
John NEILSON died Nov 4, 1928 age 78 yrs Sara J NEILSON died Jan 28, 1938 age 80 yrs

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• Name: Sarah Anne
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
aged 80 years
1938, Thursday February 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Miss Sarah Jane Neilson
The death occurred on Friday morning, Jan 28th, at the R.M. Hospital, of Miss Sarah Jane Neilson. She had been in poor health for more than a year. Miss Neilson was born in Ramsay Township, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Neilson. For many years she and her sister, Miss Jessie Neilson resided on Church street, Almonte, Deceased was an active worker in The Presbyterian Church and was of a very quiet disposition and was very highly regarded by all. Of a family of nine, two sisters survive, Mrs A.W. Wilkie of Toronto, and Miss Jessie of Almonte. The funeral which was largely attended, was held on Monday afternoon. The funeral service was conducted by Rev A.J. Fowlie of The Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were Jas Lindsay, Robert Templeman, William Aikenhead, William Neilson, Edward Duncan and Dr T.R. Paterson. The body was placed in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 350
Body placrd ub vault for spring burial.

James NEILSON died Jan 2, 1893 aged 72 yrs Native of Paisley Scotland
His wife Marion McFARLANE died June 3, 1900 aged 77 yrs
Margaret NEILSON died Jan 7, 1885 age 30 yrs Mary E NEILSON died Oct 8, 1920 age 61 yrs
Janet McILQUHAM wife of John NEILSON died May 11, 1906 age 43 yrs
John NEILSON died Nov 4, 1928 age 78 yrs Sara J NEILSON died Jan 28, 1938 age 80 yrs

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Died:
aged 61 years
1920, Friday October 8, The Almonte Gazette page 7
DEATHS
NEILSON ? At Almonte on Friday, October 8, 1920, Mary Elizabeth Neilson daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jas Neilson, aged 61 years. Funeral on Monday, Oct 11th at 2 p.m. to Eighth Line Cemetery. Service at house, private

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 350

James NEILSON died Jan 2, 1893 aged 72 yrs Native of Paisley Scotland
His wife Marion McFARLANE died June 3, 1900 aged77 yrs
Margaret NEILSON died Jan 7, 1885 age 30 yrs Mary E NEILSON died Oct 8, 1920 age 61 yrs
Janet McILQUHAM wife of John NEILSON died May 11, 1906 age 43 yrs
John NEILSON died Nov 4, 1928 age 78 yrs Sara J NEILSON died Jan 28, 1938 age 80 yrs

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1899, Friday January 13, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Death of Mr W.G. Neilson, M.P.P.?/b?

A Busy and Useful Life Ended in its Prime

? Biographical Sketch ?
The Funeral a Splendid Tribute to a Popular Young Man
When the GAZETTE went to press last week Mr W.G. Neilson, of Calgary, member for North-East Kootenay in the British Columbia legislature, was lying at the residence of his brother, Mr John Neilson, 11th line Ramsay, Hopelessly ill from oedema of the lungs. He had returned with Mrs Neilson from Montreal on Tuesday, January 3rd, after being in bed for a week with grippe, and during the drive out into the country he caught cold. His condition became so alarming the on Thursday Dr Roddick, of Montreal, was summoned for consultation with the attending physicians. Dr R. arrived by the Soo train at 2:53 on Friday, but two hours earlier Mr Neilson succumbed, to the regret of a host of warm friends, not only here and in the far west, but wherever he was known. Although he had been a resident of the west for the past twelve years, the grief exhibited by the people of Almonte and around his old home in Ramsay at his untimely death was as great as if he had been a continuous resident of these parts. The late Mr Neilson was born in Ramsay in 1862, and was in his 37th year. After attending the Almonte high school for a number of years, he left home in 1881, at the age of 19, and for a year he was engaged as rodman in the engineering department of the construction of the Kingston & Pembroke railway. In the spring of 1882 he went to Winnipeg, and the quick and ready business turn which was one of his strongest characteristics soon secured him an important position ? that of having charge of the forwarding of supplies from Winnipeg to the end of the C.P.R. track. A letter about this time from Mr Burdick contractor, to the late Mr James Neilson (father of deceased), show the high esteem in which he was held by his employers. Mr B. congratulated Mr Neilson on having such a noble son, and says he has unlimited confidence in him and entrust him with all his business secrets. Later on Mr Neilson was given full charge of all the stores in the mountains, amounting at times in value to half-a-million dollars. Mr Neilson remained in the employ of the C.P.R. contractors until connection was made with the Pacific end of the line. In December, 1885, he came east and was married on January 13th, 1886, to Miss Jennie Anderson, of Prospect, Beckwith. In the spring of 1886 he went west again, and had charge of all the supplies, etc., for Ross & McDermott, contractors for the erection of snow-sheds on the C.P.R. line in the Selkirk Mountains. On the completion of this contract in December, Mr Neilson came east again, and took up house in Almonte, where he lived until the spring of 1887, when he received an appointment on the "International Railway of Maine," or what is sometimes called the C.P.R. short line. His work there, as in previous years, was at first connected with supply department, but he afterward had charge of the tracklaying on the Brownville Division. On the completion of the short line in December, 1888, Mr Neilson returned to Almonte, where he remained until the spring of 1889, when he was appointed secretary-treasurer and superintendent of the offices of the Columbia River Lumber Company, with headquarters at Beaver, British Columbia. He was also postmaster at Beaver, and justice of the peace. In 1891 he was appointed manager of the C.R. Lumber Company, with full charge of the whole business. This position he held at the time of his death, and during his term of management the business increased greatly. His employers, Messrs Ross & Mackenzie speak in the highest terms of Mr Neilson. At home, and among his old schoolmates and neighbours, Mr Neilson was always known as a bright, happy, manly, modest fellow ? one of the kind with a ring of the true metal; and as a business man his career was characterized by honesty, trustworthiness and more then ordinary business talent. That the people among whom his lot was cast were not unappreciative of his ability was shown by his election last June as the representative of one of the Kootenays in the legislature, and while here he was anxiously looking forward to his first session in that body, being ambitious to serve his constituents to advantage; but Providence ordained that he should never take his seat there, and he died the very day set apart for the opening of the new legislature, Another mournful reminder of "what shadows we are and what shadows we pursue." ....... The funeral took place on Sunday at 2 p.m. from the homestead in Ramsay to the eighth line cemetery. It was one of the largest ever seen in this neighbourhood, in spit of the disagreeable weather..........We join this whole community in tendering Mrs Neilson and family, the aged mother and the brothers and sisters of the deceased our deepest sympathy in the sad a sudden sorrow through which they have been called to pass.

William married Mary Jean "Jennie" Anderson on 13 Jan 1886 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 3 Apr 1863 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1946 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Sep 1946 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jessie Neilson
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1944, Thursday June 1
Janet (Jessie) Neilson
ALMONTE, May 25 -- (Special) - At Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Miss Janet (Jessie) Neilson, died after a short illness. She was born in Ramsay township, daughter of the late James Neilson and Marion McFarlane. She received her high school education in Almonte, later entering a Cleveland, Ohio, hospital where she graduated. She is the last member of a family of 10. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon to the Auld Kirk cemetery.

Buried:
Plots L.K.D.C. B31 to B42 Stone 204

Rev John WILKIE D.D Aug 2, 1851 - Apr 25, 1928
Pioneer missionary in India for 49 yrs died on the Red Sea in route to Canada
His wife Agnes Wilson NEILSON Jan 31, 1848 - July 16, 1943
Janet McFarlane NEILSON 1864 - 1944
Footstone: Janet; Mother

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Died:
1925, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?DIED
BRUNTON ?/b?? At Almonte on Monday, January 5th, 1925, Marion Aikenhead, relict of the late James Brunton, aged 80 years

1925, Friday January 30, The Almonte Gazette page 6

?b?Mrs James Brunton?/b?
Mrs Marion Brunton, widow of the late James Brunton, died at the home of Mrs Matthew Aikenhead in Almonte, on Monday, January 12. She was 80 years of age. Born on April 14, 1844, she was the eldest daughter of the family of six children of the late David and Janet Aikenhead of Almonte. She was educated a the old log schoolhouse at the corner of Bridge and Country streets. In 1877 she was married to Mr Brunton and they went to live near the village of Prospect in Beckwith, where they remained for several years. About the year 1885 they returned to Ramsay and lived on the east half of lot 12 on the 9th concession. Mr Brunton died in 1913 and Mrs Brunton removed to Almonte where she made her home with Mr and Mrs Matthew Aikenhead. The only surviving member of the family is John Aikenhead, of Winnipeg. In religion Mr Brunton was a Baptist. She was a lady of high Christian character, and was held in great respect. She had many friends who mourn deeply her passing.

Marion married James Brunton in 1877. James was born in Mar 1847 in Scotland; died on 4 Oct 1913 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Oct 1913 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1878, Friday June 21, The Almonte Gazette page 2

At her father's residence, Mount Pleasant, Ramsay, on the 13th June, of nervous fever, in the 26th year of her age, Jane, wife of David S. McFarlane, 5th concession Ramsay, and daughter of David and Janet Aikenhead, of Ramsay. Deceased departed this life after a short but most painful illness; yet throughout her sore trouble she always remembered, in the intervals of cessation from extreme suffering that her bodily afflictions were allowed by her Heavenly Father, and prayed that she might remain patient and resigned until the end; and felt assured that in His own good time she would be released from all her trials here, and would enter upon that rest that remaineth for all those that love the Lord Jesus in sincerity and truth. She oft asserted to friends by her bedside that she had no desire for a longer extension of her term of existence, and seemed to feel confident from the very commencement of her ailment that she would never again be restored to her wonted health and strength, and trusting solely to the merits of the Blessed Redeemer, she felt pleases to anticipate the change through death to life eternal. Her assured confidence of a blessed resurrection must have been most cheering to her infirm mother waiting by her dying bed, who thereby beheld the fruits of her endeavours to instill into the minds of her children in their earlier years the "fear of the Lord," so that when their term of life here expires those words of inspiration may be applicable to them, namely, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, &c." The sorrowing parents, husband and friends have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the neighbourhood, in their bereavement. And this was evinced by the large attendance of fifty vehicles on the 15th, to accompany the remains to their last resting place the burying ground on the 8th concession line Ramsay, where they were deposited, after an appropriate burial service at the grave by the deceased's pastor, the Rev John Bennett, of Almonte.
Almonte, June 15, 1878

Jane married David Snedden McFarlane in 1874. David (son of M. Matthew McFarlane and Mary Snedden) was born on 17 Oct 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 15 Nov 1923 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1923 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1924, Friday January 25, The Almonte Gazette page 7

?b?Matthew McFarlane Aikenhead?/b?
Matthew Aikenhead was born July 13th, 1860, on the farm near town which he operated until he retired a few years ago to occupy this residence on Country street, where he died on Saturday. He had been ailing since early in the summer, but was able to be up and about until a few weeks ago. he is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Rebecca Blair, of Drummond Township, his sister, Marion, widow of the late James Brunton, his brother, John, of Winnipeg, and his two children William, druggist, of Pakenham, and Mary, graduate nurse, at home. To the bereaved will go out the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who recognized in Mr Aikenhead an man of exceptionally fine character. The funeral on Monday was largely attended, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, many prominent citizen of Town and Township being present to pay a last tribute of respect. The services were conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae, minister of the Presbyterian Church of which the late Mr Aikenhead was a life-long member, and at the time of his death a Trustee. Interment was made at the Presbyterian Cemetery and the pallbearers were: John Neilson, Peter McCallum, W. West, Joseph Paul and Wm McMunn, of town, and James Blair, of Arnprior.

Matthew married Rebecca Forrester Blair in 1890 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of George Blair and Mary McIlquham) was born on 6 Jun 1858 in Drummond Centre Community Cemetery, Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 May 1953 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 31 May 1953 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1931, Friday August 7,The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Mrs W.T. Urquhart
A lady widely known throughout this district died at her home in Ottawa Monday, in the person of Meda Jean Young, wife of W.T. Urquhart, of 195 Second avenue. Though she had been ill for the past four months the news of her death will come as a great shock to her many friends. A native of Almonte, Mrs Urquhart, who was in her 51st year, was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Young, of 240 Fifth avenue, Ottawa. She received her education in the Almonte Public and High Schools and was married to W.T. Urquhart, of Ottawa, in 1914. She had lived there for the past 20 years. Mrs Urquhart was a staunch member of St. Giles' Presbyterian Church where she was connected with the Choir, the Ladies' Aid and the Women's Missionary Society. Interested in all phases of public welfare, she was a member of the Advisory Board of the Local Boys Scouts and the Colonel By Chapter, I.O.D.E. She was also an active member of the Ottawa Tennis and Bowling Association and was rated as one of the foremost women bowlers in the Capital, numerous trophies and prizes attesting to her skill in this field of sport. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Christena Margaret and Jessie Almeda; one son, Robert Urquhart; her parent, Mr and Mrs Robert Young, and one stepson Gordon B. Urquhart, all of Ottawa; one stepdaughter, Mrs R. Lorne Stead, of Montreal; two sisters, Mrs A.K. Maclean and Mrs Spratt, wife of Dr. O.C. Spratt, both of Ottawa. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from her late home, 195 Second Avenue, to St. Giles' Church, Ottawa. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Meda married William Thomas Urquhart in 1914. William was born in Sep 1864 in Ontario, Canada; died on 31 May 1936 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ermel married Oliver Campbell Spratt in 1916. Oliver was born on 27 Jan 1888; died on 20 Jun 1974 in Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Johnston's Corners Community Cemetery, Johnston Corners, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: G. M. Barclay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1906, Friday September 21, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATH
At Almonte, Sept 18th, 1906, Peter M. Young, aged 28 years.

1906, Friday September 28, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Funeral of P.M. Young
The funeral of the late Mr P.M. Young took place on Friday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The funeral was under the auspices of Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F., of which Mr Young was a member. The floral tributes were both profuse and beautiful, and were evidences of love, esteem and respect such as do not often come to those who have been called to cross the bar. Rev Mr. Daly conducted service at the house and the grave, the Oddfellows also performing their burial service.

Buried:
Plots A157 to A168 Stone 118

Stephen Young died Nov 5, 1914 age 71 years, His wife Catherine MacFarlene 1856-1938
Peter M. Young died Sep 18, 1906 age 28 years.

Family/Spouse: Mabel McGuire. Mabel was born in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Hube Young
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Died:
1972, Thursday February 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4
YOUNG ? In hospital, Almonte, Ontario, on Saturday, February 19th, 1972. Mathew Robert (Hube) Young. Beloved husband of Birdie McCulloch, dear father of Donald, Ottawa, Rita (Mrs Eric Houston) Almonte. Dear brother of Mayme Young and Jean Barclay, Almonte. In his 83rd year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, where service was held Monday, February 21st, at 3 p.m. Rev Robert J. McCrea officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1972, Thursday March 2, The Almonte Gazette front page
Hube Young Passes In His 83rd Year
Following a short illness, Mathew Robert (Hube) Young passed away at the Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, February 19th, 1972, in his 83rd year. Mr Young was a former Almonte hardware merchant, retiring from business in November 1967. In early manhood he was in the employ of Taylor Bros., and in later years before opening his own business he was with both Mr N.S. Lee and the late J.H. Martin. During World War 2 he was employed with the Inspection Board of the federal government. Born in Ramsay Township on July 10, 1889, he was the son of Stephen Young and Catherine MacFarlane, both of whom were born in Ramsay. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter, and a sister, Violet. He was the beloved husband of Birdie R. McCulloch, dear father of Donald Stephen Young of Ottawa and Mrs Rita Evelyn Houston of Almonte, and a brother of Mayme Young and Jean Barclay, both of Almonte. Mr Young was an ardent curler and was president of the Almonte Curling Club for some 25 years. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, on Monday, February 21, at 3 p.m., with interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Robert J. McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the services. The many floral tributes and donations to various charities testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Honourary pallbearers were Bob Scission, William Jamieson, William McCallum, Albert Graystone, Alex Tosh and James Moncur, while the pallbearers were Teddy Syme, Gary Houston, D.W. (Slip) Washburn, Cameron Smithson, Bob LeBell and Peter MacFarlane.

Mathew married Birdie Rita McCulloch in 1925. Birdie was born in 1898; died on 26 Mar 1976 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marion married Perry R. McLean in 1895. Perry was born in Jul 1871; died on 1 Sep 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 4 Sep 1936 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
xpouxd #1 Emma Silsbee
spouse #2 Mary Duer

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert G Forgie
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Home in 1910: Cleveland Ward 21, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1890
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Name: David Forgie
David Forgie 68
Marion Forgie 65
Robert G Forgie 34

Robert G. Forgie
mentioned in the record of
Robert G. Forgie and Emma L. Silsbee
Name Robert G. Forgie
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 06 Aug 1904
Event Place Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Age 28
Birth Year (Estimated) 1876
Birthplace Canada
Father's Name David Forgie
Mother's Name Marion Neilson
Spouse's Name Emma L. Silsbee
Spouse's Age 28
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1876
Spouse's Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pa.
Spouse's Father's Name Jno. Silsbee
Spouse's Mother's Name Kate Lea

Robert G. Forgie
mentioned in the record of
Robert G. Forgie and Mary D. Dull
Name Robert G. Forgie
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 22 Jun 1915
Event Place Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Age 39
Birth Year (Estimated) 1876
Birthplace Canada
Father's Name David
Mother's Name Marion Neilson
Spouse's Name Mary D. Dull
Spouse's Age 40
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1875
Spouse's Birthplace Millersburg, Ohio
Spouse's Father's Name William Duer
Spouse's Mother's Name Eliza Uhler

Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1913
Name: Robert Graham Forgie
Date of Birth: 27 Jan 1875
Gender: Male
Birth County or District: Lanark
Father's Name: David Forgie
Mother's name: Marion A Neilson
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario

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Family/Spouse: Julia S. Schiele. Julia was born on 6 Apr 1881 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Feb 1961 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Emma Gilbert on 21 Jan 1919 in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. Emma (daughter of Jacob Gilbert and Doris Andrerson) was born about 1880; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maude married Charles William Hamshire in 1906. Charles was born on 9 Apr 1879 in Pine Valley, Suffolk County, New York, United States; died in 1951 in Ohio, United States; was buried in East Cleveland Township Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marion married James Arthur Brown in 1922. James was born in 1877 in Wolverhampton, Metropolitan Borough of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England; died in 1962 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: Maggie Neilson
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Died:
Maggie Neilson
Canada Census, 1906
Name Maggie Neilson
Event Type Census
Event Date 1906
Event Place 23, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Gender Female
Age 20
Marital Status Single
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Birthplace Saskatchewan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1886
Household:
John F Neilson Head M 55 Ontario
Victor Neilson Son M 10 Saskatchewan
Jane Neilson Wife F 53 Ontario
Archy Neilson Son M 26 Manitoba
John Neilson Son M 24 Saskatchewan
Elizabeth Neilson Daughter F 22 Saskatchewan
Maggie Neilson Daughter F 20 Saskatchewan
Mable Neilson Daughter F 17 Saskatchewan
Graham Neilson Son M 15 Saskatchewan
Wesley Neilson Son M 13 Saskatchewan


Margerrit Neilson
Canada Census, 1916
Name: Margerrit Neilson
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1916
Event Place: Saskatchewan, Canada
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Ethnicity: Irish
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Saskatchewan
Birth Year (Estimated): 1892
Township: 48
Province: Saskatchewan
District Number: 25 Prince Albert
Sub-District Number: 28
Enumeration District: 48
Household:
John Neilson Self Male 60y Ontario
Jane Neilson Wife Female 62y Ontario
Graham Neilson Son Male 25y Saskatchewan
Margerrit Neilson Daughter Female 24y Saskatchewan
Mable Neilson Daughter Female 22y Saskatchewan
Victor Neilson Son Male 20y Saskatchewan


Margaret Jane Scott
British Columbia Death Registrations
Name Margaret Jane Scott
Event Type Death
Event Date 31 Jan 1983
Event Place Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Gender Female
Age 96
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 11 Apr 1886
Birth Year (Estimated) 1887
Birthplace Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Father's Name Neilson
Spouse's Name George Smith Scott

Family/Spouse: George Smith Scott. George (son of William Adamson Scott and Agnes Smith) was born on 22 Dec 1881 in Peebles, Scotland; died in 1957 in British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Borrowman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1938, Thursday January 13, Carleton Place Canadian, front page

?b?Mr J.N. Neilson?/b?
The death occurred suddenly in Brantford on Friday of last week on Mr John N. Neilson, second son of the late W.G. Neilson, M.P.P. of Golden B.C., and Mrs Neilson, 458 Oriole Parkway, Toronto, formerly of Ottawa and Carleton Place. The late Mr Neilson was a resident of Carleton Place for many years and was well known and highly esteemed. News of his sudden passing came as a shock to a wide circle of friends in town and district. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Dr William Neilson of Calgary, and Messrs James and Robert Neilson of Toronto; also three sisters, (Eliza) Mrs Borrowman of Calgary; Miss Violet Neilson, Ottawa, and (Marion) Mrs Geo McCallum, Paris, Ontario. The remains were conveyed to Almonte on the arrival of the Toronto train Monday morning for interment in the Auld Kirk cemetery. All members of the family and Mr George McCallum were present for the funeral returning to their respective homes on Monday evening. During their stay in Carleton Place there were the guests of Mr and Mrs Robt McCallum, Lake avenue.

1938, Thursday January 13, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?APPLETON?/b?
? The body of John N. Neilson of Brantford, was brought to Almonte on Monday morning and taken to the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. He was buried beside his father, Wm Neilson M.P., who died at the homestead about 40 years ago; whilst home on a visit to the old home on the 11th line of Ramsay. John was the third son and was here with his father and mother and a brother, His mother, Mrs W. Neilson of Toronto, also three sisters were in attendance at the funeral. William Nelson, the eldest son, Eliza, Mrs Borrowman of Calgary, James of Ingersol, and Robert of Arnprior and Miss Violet Neilson of Ottawa, were present. We extend sympathy to the relatives and friends of deceased. The Misses Sara and Jessie Neilson are aunts of the deceased.

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1969, Wednesday September 24, The Arnprior Chronicle page 2

?b?Robert M. Neilson?/b?
A private funeral service was held at Boyce's Chapel on Monday September 22 for Robert MacKenzie Neilson, 73 of John Street, who died in Arnprior Hospital on Saturday, September 20. Mr Neilson was born on December 3, 1895 in Banff, Alberta. He went to public school and high school in Carleton Place, Ontario. He was employed in the Blanket Division of Kenwood Mills Ltd, Arnprior for 25 years. He had the position of Sales Manager and Director. Mr Neilson was a member of the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He served in the Air Force during World War I. Mr Neilson, who never married was predeceased by his mother, Mary Jean Anderson and father, William G. Neilson. He had two surviving sisters, Mrs David Borrowman of Vancouver, B.C. and Miss Violet Neilson of Arnprior. The funeral service was preformed by Reverend Leo Hughes. The body rested at the Boyce Funeral Home.

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Marion married George Clyde McCallum in 1921. George (son of Robert McCallum and Jennie) was born on 18 Dec 1894 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Aug 1933 in Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Au7g 1933 in Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant County Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]