Matthew McFarlane, Sr

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• Name: Matthew MacFarlane
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178433987
• _FGRAVE: 178433987
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• Alt. Birth: 25 Apr 1757, Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; as recorded in find a grave but does not agree with info on stone

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Matthew married Janet Anderson in 1782 in Scotland. Janet was born in 1757 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 3 Sep 1844 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178434802
• _FGRAVE: 178434802
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• Alt. Birth: 5 May 1794, Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; as recorded in Find a grave

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Alt. Birth:
This date does not agree with what is on his memorial stone.

Family/Spouse: Marion Anderson. Marion was born in 1784 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 12 Apr 1827 in Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Apr 1827 in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Margaret married William Anderson on 20 Oct 1810 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. William was born on 22 Feb 1781 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 12 Feb 1854 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 232186838

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Died:
1873, Friday March 14, The Almonte Gazette page 2

DEATHS
At her son's residence, Springfield, Ramsay, on the morning of the 12th inst., Helen, relict of the late George McFarlane, a native of Neilston parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; aged 82 years and 7 months

Helen married George McFarlane in 1826. George was born in 1788 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 15 Apr 1871 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1871 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Coats. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Robert MacFarlane
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178434402
• _FGRAVE: 178434402
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Robert married Catherine McMillan in 1820. Catherine was born in 1795 in Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland; died on 12 Oct 1881 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1881 in Wesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178432475
• _FGRAVE: 178432475

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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• _FGRAVE: 127150593

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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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• _FGRAVE: 201010316
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1881, Friday July 22, The Almonte Gazette, page 2
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on the 4th July, Mr Wm Anderson, in the 75th year of his age. Deceased was born in Cambuslang, near Glasgow, and emigrated to this county with his father in 1821.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Peters. Elizabeth (daughter of Alexander Peters and Margaret McFadyen) was born on 30 Jul 1831 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 3 Apr 1898 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Apr 1898 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Family/Spouse: William Thomson. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216433023
• _FGRAVE: 216433023
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Christina married Andrew Toshack in 1830. Andrew (son of John Toshack and Isobel Wilson) was born in 1807 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 8 Apr 1888 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191873987
• _FGRAVE: 191873987
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

a first cousin to Catherine McFarlane

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1898, Friday January 7 The Almonte Gazette front page

The C.C. Says: Mr Robert Anderson died at his residence on Bell Street on New Year's morning. Until the last two years he enjoyed the most perfect health, being able up to that period to defend the strong citadel of his heart against all the potentates of death, but at that time grippe made and impression, and slowly consumed the splendid constitution. The deceased was born at Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in 1816, where his parents, Wm Anderson and Margaret McFarlane, lived and died, each at the ripe old age and highly esteemed by all who were intimately acquainted with them. In his early years Mr Anderson studied medicine some time. But that profession not being to his liking he gave it up. and having a natural aptitude for drawing and designing, concluded to study the art of pattern drawing for the printer's use in the stamping of designs upon calico fabrics. Having served his apprenticeship successfully he adopted the calling as a means for earning a livelihood. He crossed the Atlantic in 1848 in the ship "Favorite," being nine weeks on the voyage, and came to Almonte, where his brother Matthew had already settled. Not finding employment in his profession in Almonte he engaged with the late William Peden, of Carleton Place, as a general book-keeper and salesman Severing his connection with Mr Peden he drifted back to Almonte and started in business for himself which he conducted for a number of years. Disposing of his business in Almonte, he returned to Carleton Place and lived here for about thirty years. In December 1854, he married Catherine, third daughter of the late Robert McFarlane of Almonte. The widow, three daughters namely, Mrs Adam Graham, of Peterboro, Mrs Hugh M. Williams, and Mrs Dr. Fisher, of Carleton Place, and two sons, William of Havelock, and Robert M., of Ottawa, remain to mourn his loss. Mr Anderson lived to a good old age and was able to enjoy, as he did most thoroughly, the companionship of his devoted partner to the last, and to see his children thriving wonderfully. He was often called on to do the engrossing of public documents, and took pleasure in responding, invariably achieving works of art. His later years were spent largely in the loved seclusion of his cosy home, where the charms of his gracious personality never failed to delight all who pass under his influence.

Robert married Catherine McFarlene in Dec 1854. Catherine (daughter of Robert McFarlane and Catherine McMillan) was born in 1830 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mat Anderson
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• _FGRAVE: 200207286

Matthew married Janet Turnbull on 7 Jun 1841 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Janet was born on 28 May 1818 in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 28 Nov 1905 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: McNeill. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ann Patterson MacFarlane
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232186579
• _FGRAVE: 232186579

Notes:

a first cousin of James McFarlane

Died:
1890, Friday November 7, The Almonte Gazette front page
?b?
The Late Mrs Ann McFarlane?/b?
Died at her late residence, in the Springfield section of town, on the morning of the 1st, inst., Ann McFarlane, wife of our respected townsman, Mr Jas McFarlane, in the 60th year of her age. After a lingering illness of some months, consequent upon a protracted attack of chronic diarrhoea, finally resulting in stomach and intestinal catarrh, at times quite painful and continuously debilitating, until at length her exhausted physical constitution succumbed to the prostration, when her spirit returned to God who gave it. Deceased bore her trouble with a quiet Christian resignation, emanating from her hope and implicit trust in the resurrection to a blessed state of immortality, and that solely in and through the merits and atoning sacrifice of the Crucified One. She was throughout her life what might not inaptly be styled a fair specimen of a plain Scotch woman, at no time aspiring to be known in society, never being desirous of intruding into the company of those she considered to be above her station and walk in life, nevertheless, sensitive withal, yet always cultivating and evincing the same kindly disposition to her circle of friends and acquaintances, of a congenial temperament as to simplicity of manner and a honest Christian walk and conversation. The deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents, the late George and Helen McFarlane, of Springfield Farm, and her brother, D. McFarlane (still resident on the farm), in the year 1841, being then in her eleventh year, and, although then so young, she retained throughout her life a lively and loving retrospect of her dear "Auld Scotia" with it mountains and glens. She leaves in her family circle her husband and two sons, Malcolm and Albert G., and one daughter, Florence J., to mourn her loss to them as a dutiful wife, and a very kindly affectionate mother. We feel sure that many kind friends in this locality sympathize with them in their present bereavement. ? COM.
The GAZETTE joins a host of sympathising friends in tendering to the bereaved husband and friends its sincere sympathy for the sad loss they have sustained. Mrs McFarlane had been known to almost everyone in Almonte as a genuine Christian, a loving wife and a devoted and anxious mother. The funeral on Monday last was largely attended. The Rev Mr Grant, of St Andrew's church, conducted the services in the house and at the grave, and the pall-bearers were Messrs, R. Cameron, Jas Snedden, N. Stevenson, Jas Neilson, Jas Robertson and John Paul.

Ann married James McFarlane in 1854. James (son of Robert McFarlane and Catherine McMillan) was born on 1 Dec 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 15 Jul 1910 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Jul 1910 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 191808282
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1895, Friday July 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
In Ramsay, July 16th, Janet McFarlane, relict of Daniel Galbraith, Esq., in her 75th year.

1895, Friday July 19, The Almonte Gazette front page
?b?
The Late Mrs D. Galbraith?/b?
With deep regret we have to announce the death on Tuesday evening last, (at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Thomas Houston, 6th con. Ramsay) of Janet McFarlane, relict of Daniel Galbraith, Esq., in her 75th year. Deceased had caught cold a week prior to her death, and in spite of everything that could be done for her by medical skill and the devoted attention of her relatives the spirit left its earthly tenement. News of Mrs Galbraith's demise was received with sorrow on all sides, as she was well known throughout the county, and was greatly esteemed for her qualities of head and heart. Deceased was the eldest child of the late Robert McFarlane. She was born in Scotland in 1821, an when a babe not many weeks old she left the old land with her parents for Canada, they being among the first settlers of these parts. In the fifties she married the late Daniel Galbraith, who for thirty years was one of Lanark county's most prominent and useful public men, filling the most important positions in the gift of the people during the greater part of that time; and his death on Dec. 17th, 1879, created universal sorrow. During her husband life Mrs Galbraith ever proved an able helpmate, and by her hospitality and geniality won a wide circle of warm friends. Seven children are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate and indulgent mother. They are: Mrs Andrew Houston, Mrs Thos. Houston, Mrs Robert Black and Miss Nellie Galbraith of Ramsay; Miss Kate Galbraith and Mrs Thompson Elliott, of Carberry, N.W.T.; and Mr Robert A. Galbraith, of Parry Sound. Deceased was a sister of Messrs. Matthew, James and Robert L. McFarlane, and Mrs A. Baird Appleton, Mrs Wm. Stephenson and Mrs R. Anderson, Carleton Place. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, Ramsay We join the whole community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

Family/Spouse: Daniel Galbraith, M. P.. Daniel (son of Alexander Galbraith and Marrion Lochead) was born on 1 Feb 1813 in Glasgow Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 17 Dec 1879 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Dec 1879 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Name: James MacFarlane
• Name: James McFarlene
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• _FGRAVE: 232186474

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Died:
1910, Friday July 22, The Almonte Gazette front page

James MacFarlane
Last Friday morning Mr James MacFarlane closed his long and active career on this earth and Almonte lost one of its oldest citizens. Mr MacFarlane, who had passed 84 years had lived nearly all of that long period in Almonte and vicinity and until his eyesight failed, some twelve years ago, had always been a man of more than common energy and progressiveness of spirit. He was a son of the late Robert MacFarlane, who died in 1885. He was born on the Broad Lea farm, just above the Elmsdale mill on the C.P.R. rightof- way long before there was any C.P.R., on Dec 1, 1825. He learned the trade of harness making, which he followed for a few years. In 1850 he was married to Ann MacFarlane, who predeceased him in 1890. Shortly afterward he was seized with the gold fever and joined the rush to California in the early fifties, but he only remained a few years, returning to Almonte, where he took possession of the Henry Cavers farm, which he worked until about 1863. About this time the Brockville and Ottawa railway came to Almonte and Mr MacFarlane entered the employ of the company, as baggageman and sectionman, which positions he held until 1883. He was then night watchman for the Wylie mill for a number of years, being forced to retire in 1898, when his eyesight failed, and for the past twelve years he had been totally blind, an affliction which he bore with patient resignation, being at all times an interesting narrator of the stories of early days. He has one brother, R.L., a fire ranger at Warren, Ont, living, and one sister, Mrs Anderson, of Carleton Place. Of his own family, two sons, Messrs Albert and Malcolm, survive. The funeral on Monday was a gathering of many friends paying the final tribute of respect to a long and interesting life. Interment was made in the 8th line cemetery.

James married Ann Paterson McFarlane in 1854. Ann (daughter of George McFarlane and Helen McFarlene) was born on 24 Apr 1831 in Glasgow City, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 1 Nov 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Nov 1890 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret married Andrew Baird on 19 Feb 1858 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Andrew (son of William Baird and Christina Cavers) was born in 1829 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in 1889; was buried in 1889 in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Robert Anderson in Dec 1854. Robert (son of William Anderson and Margaret McFarlene) was born on 25 Jan 1816 in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 1 Jan 1898 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1898 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Stephenson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Teskey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Matthew MacFarlane
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221666998
• _FGRAVE: 221666998

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Died:
1902, Friday May 9, The Almonte Gazette page 5

DEATHS
In Ramsay, May 2nd, Matthew McFarlane, aged 80 years

1902, Friday May 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8
?b?
Matthew McFarlane
?/b?A pioneer settler of Ramsay, widely, known and greatly respected, passed away suddenly last Friday morning, when M. Matthew McFarlane joined the majority in the great beyond. For a couple of years he has been troubled with heart affection and although at times it seemed as if with the burden of four-score years against him he must go down in the unequal contest, yet his wonderful vitality again and again brought him through, and he was able to be around and enjoy fairly good health until about ten days before his death, when he was again taken ill, but though confined to bed his condition was not considered at all critical. On Friday morning he seemed as well as usual, and had partaken of his customary morning meal, but about 9:30 he was taken suddenly worse and expired in a few minutes. The deceased was born December, 1822, on the homestead farm adjoining Almonte, on which his brother Mr. Robt. L. McFarlane, lived for many years. He was a son of the late Robert McFarlane, who came to Canada in 1821 and settled on the homestead. He was married in March, 1845, to Mary Snedden, who died twelve years ago. After his marriage he bought the farm where he since lived from the late James King. He has three brothers and four sisters, four of whom survive: Mrs Robt. Anderson, Carleton Place; Mrs Andrew Baird, Appleton; Mrs Jas. McFarlane, Almonte, and Mr Robert L. McFarlane, of Warren, Ont. The late Mrs Daniel Galbraith, of Ramsay, the late Mrs Wm Stephenson, of Carleton Place, and the late John McFarlane were also members of his father's family. He had five sons an five daughters. Eight of his family survive him: David S., of Carleton Place; John on the homestead; Mrs S. Young, Bennie's Corners; Mrs M.C. McFarlane, Almonte; M.J., Almonte, and Miss Aggie and Mrs A. Anderson, Bennie's Corners; Tena on the homestead. Two sons, Robert and William, predeceased him. There are nineteen grandchildren. The late Mr. McFarlane was of retiring disposition, and though in an unobtrusive way he wielded quite an influence in the community, he would never consent to accept any public municipal position. He was a progressive farmer and took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to his calling, and for several years was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. He was for years a successful exhibitor of stock at the fair when it was held in Carleton Place, and was known as the Lanark county fair. He was a staunch Liberal, and ever stood for what he thought was best. As a member of the Presbyterian church, his life was on of consistency with the profession he made. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest seen in this section for a long time, there being over one hundred vehicles in the cortege, many friends having come from a distance to show they their presence their respect and esteem for the deceased, and their sympathy with the bereaved family. Burial was made at the eighth line cemetery, Rev G. Cowan MacLean officiating at the house and grave.

M. married Mary Snedden in Mar 1845. Mary (daughter of David Snedden and Agnes Whyte) was born in 1823 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 26 Oct 1889 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Christina MacFarlane
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• _FGRAVE: 201693028

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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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• _FGRAVE: 200621844

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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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Notes:

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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• _STAT: Never Married

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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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Died:
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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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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• Name: Willie Anderson
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Died:
1908, Friday July 3, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
At Wetaskiwin, Alta., June 24th, William Anderson, aged 54 years and 11 months

1908, Friday July 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit. ? Mr Wm Anderson
It was with sincere regret that the many friends in Almonte and vicinity learned of the early death of Mr Wm Anderson, on the 24th, at Wetaskewin, Alberta, from paralysis, he was so well and favourably known all through the valley owing to his long connection with the C.P.R. Deceased was born in 1853 at Bennie's Corners, his father being the late Wm Anderson, who will be remembered only by the older settlers, as he passed away some 27 years ago. His mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Peters, died about ten years ago. The family consisted of two brothers, John and Alexander, both dead, and two sisters living, Mrs Alex Gourlay (nee Mary) at Lavoy and Mrs Sam Reid (nee Maggie) at Methven, Man. Mr Anderson remained of the farm until 1885 when he entered the employ of the C.P.R., remaining with that company until about a year ago when he was obliged to retire through bad health and went west. His long service with the C.P.R. gave him a wide circle of friends all through this section, who admired him for his unfailing courtesy. He leaves his wife (nee Margaret Austen) and three sons, William G. and John P. at Wetaskewin, and Chas. Alex. in Ottawa. The funeral Wednesday was the final tribute of sympathizing friends who were present in large numbers. The following tribute, from one who knew him well, gives a word portrait of the man: "Willie Anderson, as he was familiarly called by Ramsay people, was a son of the late Wm. Anderson of Bennie's Corners. Early in his life he took up railroading, and for many years was conductor on the Ottawa- Pembroke local. Among railway men he was much liked for his cheery disposition, his level-headed common sense, and his remarkable gifts as a conversationalist and litterateur. Few men, even among the college-bred, have such intimate acquaintance with the best English prose and poetry as he possessed; while his knowledge of Macaulay's history and essays could not well have been more profound and loving critical. Like every other lover of what is deep in thought or beautiful in expression, he loved his Bible; and he proved by an upright life that his regard for it was not merely intellectual.

William married Margaret Elizabeth Austin in 1886. Margaret was born on 18 Apr 1858 in Seymour, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jun 1927 in Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Jun 1927 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Alex Anderson
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Died:
1895, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
At Bennie's Corners, April 23rd, Alexander Anderson, aged 39 years

1895, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late Alex Anderson
Mr Alexander Anderson, the well-known young farmer of Bennie's Corners, died on Tuesday morning last, at the early age of 39 years. The news came as a shock to most people in town, as few knew he was seriously ill, and the announcement caused sorrow on all sides. Mr Anderson being esteemed by all who knew him. Ten or Twelve days ago deceased was attacked with inflammation of the lungs, and made favourable progress until Friday, when he became much worse, and all that could be done for him by physicians and attendants proved unavailing. He suffered on till Tuesday, when death released him. Mrs Anderson and four small children remain to mourn their loss. These, with deceased's mother and the other relatives, have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, and will be attended by members of Camp Bluebell No 62, Sons of Scotland, Almonte, of which deceased was a member.

Alexander married Mary McFarlane on 21 Mar 1888 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of M. Matthew McFarlane and Mary Snedden) was born on 21 May 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 12 Apr 1922 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Apr 1922 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alex Gourlay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel "Sam" Reid. Samuel was born in 1859 in Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William married Janet Miller in 1877. Janet (daughter of Charles Miller and Euphemia Nichol) was born in 1849 in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 21 Apr 1912 in Bennie's Corners, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Christina married Alexander Erskine Young in 1862. Alexander (son of Peter Young and Jean Erskine) was born on 10 Nov 1834 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Apr 1912 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1912 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1923, Friday October 26 The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Obituary
Wm Anderson
?/b?Mr William Anderson, son of the late Robert Anderson, passed away at his home in Havelock on Thursday, Oct 11. Mr Anderson was 68 years of age and was born in Almonte. When a young man he married Miss Caroline Holstead, who survives. One daughter, Katheryn also survives. Death was the result of a three weeks' illness, suffering from typhoid and complications. The funeral took place on Saturday from his home in Havelock to Almonte where the body was interred in the 8th line cemetery, Rev J.D. McCrae of Almonte officiating. There was a large delegation of railwaymen at the funeral.

William married Caroline Holstead in 1883. Caroline was born on 19 May 1855 in Quebec, Canada; died on 14 Sep 1932 in Havelock, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1932 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1902, Friday August 22 The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Our Neighbours In the Counties?/b?
? The death occurred in Peterboro on Friday evening last, of Mrs Adam Graham, formerly of Carleton Place, and well known here. Mrs Graham, was a daughter of the late Robert Anderson, and was 44 years of age, She was married in 1883 to Mr Graham, who at that time was lessee of the Gillies machine shops in Carleton Place, and conducting the business under the firm name of Graham & Brown. After giving up business there Mr Graham moved to Havelock and later to Peterboro. Her husband and four sons, the youngest six, the oldest eighteen, survive her. The remains were brought to Carleton for interment, the funeral taking place from the family home on Sunday afternoon to the eighth line Ramsay cemetery, and was largely attended.

Catherine married Adam Graham in 1883. Adam was born in 1854 in Glasgow, Glasgow City, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 8 Oct 1927 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1927 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Annie Anderson
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1926, Friday March 19, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Mrs. Peter Young?/b?
Mrs. Peter Young, one of Almonte's oldest and most respected citizens, died on Saturday morning at her residence on River street after a short illness. She was in her 84th year. Mrs Young's maiden name was Annie Anderson. She was the eldest daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and Janet Turnbull and was born at Clarendon, Que., on Sept. 5, 1842. When she was nine years of age her parents moved from Clarendon to Almonte where she continuously resided. In 1868 she married to Peter Young, who predeceased her about nine years ago. To then were born a family of five sons and one daughter, all of whom survive, namely: Peter and Herb, of Almonte, William at Carleton Place, Robert in Montana, Jessie, Mrs George Etherington, at Arnprior, and Howard at Ottawa.

Anne married Peter C. Young, Jr. in 1868. Peter (son of Peter Young and Jean Erskine) was born on 18 Aug 1839 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Nov 1916 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 2 Dec 1916 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1945, Thursday October 11, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Former Almonte Teacher Passes?/b?
Mrs Robt Cameron Dies At Ottawa In Her 99th Year. One of Ottawa's oldest and most respected residents and a leading figure in Baptist Church circles during a long period of her life, Mrs Robert Cameron died on Friday at her residence, 122 Argyle Ave. She was in her 99th year. Born at Bonnechere Point, Renfrew County, Mrs Cameron was a daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and Janet Turnbull. The family moved to Almonte when Mrs Cameron was only five years old. She received her education here and became a member of the Public School staff under the principal of the late J.M. Munro. It was a coincidence when 91 years of age, she received a visit from two of her early pupils who were 79 and 82 years old respectively. Some of her pupils are still residents in Almonte. She was married to the late Robert Cameron and lived in Almonte for many years, coming to Ottawa on the death of her husband in 1909. She is survived by four daughters, Jessie, Mrs R. Chisholm, Almonte; Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill, Cold Lake, Man; and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of Ottawa. Messrs P.A.E. Young, W.A. Young of Almonte and J.H. Young of Ottawa and Mrs J.G. Etherington are nephews and nieces. Of her father's family, Mr M.M. Anderson of Ottawa is the last remaining member. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the parlours of G.H. Rogers Ltd. and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, service being conducted by Rev Mr. Quiggan of MacPhail Memorial Baptist Church and was largely attended by many friends and acquaintances. The floral tributes were most numerous and were a testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those who attended from out of town were N./S. Jean Chisholm of Montreal Military Hospital; Miss Susie Cameron of Beachburg and Mrs J.R. Chisholm of the Public School staff of Pembroke, Ont. A number of friends accompanied the cortege to Almonte where several people of town met it at the cemetery.

Jessie married Robert Cameron in 1872. Robert was born on 27 Jan 1837 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 4 Jul 1909 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Jul 1909 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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1942, Thursday September 3, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Pioneer Of Early Railway Era Dies.?/b?
Malcolm C. MacFarlane Served On Many Surveys In Canada and U.S.
Malcolm C. MacFarlane, well known and highly respected resident of Almonte, died Friday last at his home here. He was 87 years of age. Mr MacFarlane was engaged in many public, being a graduate in civil engineering from McGill University in 1879. He was in charge of the installation of waterworks at Brockville and following engineering work in the Prairie Provinces and Wyoming, he was on the geological survey in Kansas. He was a member of Bethany United Church. He had been ill for the past seven years. Deceased was born in Almonte, son of the late James McFarlane and his wife, Ann MacFarlane, and was married in 1892 to Helen MacFarlane who survives in addition to one son, William Bert MacFarlane of Temagami. He was the last member of his immediate family. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from his late residence to the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany Church conducted the service. The pallbearers were T.J. Reid, P.A.E. Young, W.C. Pollock, J.D. McCallum, Harry Houston and Hal B. Kirkland. Mr MacFarlane had a lone and interesting life. In addition to the professional activities mentioned above he took part in the construction of the Kingston & Pembroke Railway, which was built by the late M.J. O'Brien; he was on the survey of the Canada Atlantic Railway built by the late J.R. Booth; he was employed by the Canadian Northern Railway in the Prairie Provinces under MacKenzie & Mann, from 1895 until 1905 and was with the National Transcontinental as district engineer in the early days of construction. Later on he was divisional engineer with headquarters in Winnipeg. Mr MacFarlane conducted surveys in Manitoba before the Riel Rebellion and altogether had priceless fund of information about the early days of railway construction in Canada and pasts of the United States.

Malcolm married Helen McFarlane in 1892. Helen (daughter of M. Matthew McFarlane and Mary Snedden) was born on 17 Apr 1860 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 May 1950 in North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1950 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Name: Phoebe

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

Family/Spouse: Thomas Houston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Nellie Galbraith
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• _STAT: Never Married

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1929, Friday January 11. The Almonte Gazette front page
Ellen Galbraith Passes Away At Carleton Place
Was Last Surviving Member of the Family of Daniel Galbraith M.P.
After Completing Her Education in Almonte She Went Into Training as a Nurse and Practised Her Profession until
About a Year Ago
Miss Ellen Galbraith, daughter of the late Daniel Galbraith, M.P., of Almonte, died on Friday in her seventy-second year at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr Thos Houston, Carleton Place. While she had been ailing for almost a year, her death was unexpected and came as a great shock to her many friends. She was born in Ramsay and after receiving her early education there and in Almonte, she went in training for a nurse and followed her profession until about a year ago. She was very highly esteemed and her death is keenly felt by all who know her. She was a devout member of Zion church and always took an active part in all charitable work. Her father, the late Daniel Galbraith, was a member of the first Provincial Legislature in 1866 and at the time of his death in 1879 was a member of Federal House representing Lanark county. The late Miss Ellen Galbraith was the last surviving member of the family. The Galbraith home was the residence now owned by Mr George L.Comba. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of Mr Thos Houston where the Rev Edwin Smith conducted the funeral service and interment was made at the Auld Kirk cemetery.

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1921, Friday December 30, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Robert A. Galbraith Died This Morning?/b?
Member of Prominent Ramsay Family Succumbs After Long Illness
Mr Robert Ayr Galbraith died early this morning at his home in Carleton Place. He was 62 years of age. He was a native of Ramsay, a son of the late Daniel Galbraith, at one time member of Parliament for North Lanark, and was educated in Almonte. Few men were better known. The Galbraith family has been identified with Ramsay almost since its establishment as a township. Mr Galbraith had been in failing health for some years. Last winter was spent in California in the hope of improvement, but he gained little. The death of his son, Capt Murray Galbraith, the distinguished aviator, who was killed at Camp Borden last year, was a severe blow to him. In his younger days he was a prominent athlete. His business was that of a prospector and railroad construction engineer, and he enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence of those with whom he was associated in business. He retired a number of years ago. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Isabel. Mrs Galbraith's maiden name was Elizabeth Bayne. She is a sister of Mrs John D. Taylor, of Almonte. A sister Miss Nellie Galbraith, nursed the deceased in his last illness.

1922, Wednesday January 4, The Carleton Place Herald front page

?b?Robt A. Galbraith Passes?/b?
In the early hours of Thursday last, Dec 29th, Robert Ayr Galbraith, who had been in delicate held for a long time, passed quietly to rest at his home on High street. Born in Ramsay, son of the late Daniel Galbraith, Robert was well known throughout this entire section. As a boy he was a clever athletic and on the ball field or at cricket and later at the ice as a curler his prowess was well known. He was always a good sport and always played the game as to win the respect of his opponents as well as that of his own side. After leaving the homestead he drifted to Northern Ontario, where he became interested in railway work and prospecting and made good in the development of the new portion of the province. Some years ago he contested North Lanark for the Legislature making a very good run, but did not succeed in capturing the seat. He is survived by his wife, formerly Elizabeth Bayne, daughter of the late Alexander Bayne, and one daughter, Isabel. His only son, Captain Murray Galbraith, who distinguished himself as an aviator in the war, met a tragic death at Camp Borden last year, which was a severe blow to the father, who even then was in poor health. In religion Mr Galbraith was a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's congregation, and the services at the funeral on Saturday morning were conducted by Rev A.R. Gibson. Interment was made in the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs William and Robert Baird, J.D. Taylor, Robt Black, R.M. Anderson and Dr F. Fisher.

Robert married Mary Elizabeth Bayne in 1893. Mary (daughter of Alexander Bayne) was born on 16 Jun 1871 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jul 1965 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Jul 1965 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1911, Friday September 22, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs Robert Black?/b?
On Friday afternoon there passed away Phoebe Galbraith, wife of Mr Robt J. Black of the 5th line, Ramsay Deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Daniel Galbrath, M.P. The surviving members of her father's family are Mr R.A. Galbraith, Carleton Place; Mrs T. Elliott, Peachland, B.C.; and Miss Nellie Galbraith, Almonte. Besides the husband, a family of six sons are bereft, the youngest only three or four years of age. Mrs Black was stricken a year ago by paralysis, and was attended through her illness by Miss Nellie, a trained nurse, whose ministrations to her afflicted sister were most assiduous. A second attack of paralysis occurred a dew days ago, and the enfeebled frame soon succumbed. The late Mrs Black was a woman of quiet but cheerful disposition, possessing high qualities of mind and heart which won the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. The funeral on Sunday, conducted by Rev Orr Bennett, pastor of St Andrew's church, of which deceased was a member, was one of the largest ever seen on the section. Interment was made at the 8th line cemetery. The sympathy of the whole community is with Mr Black and his sons in their severe affliction.

Phoebe married Robert Black in 1889. Robert (son of James Black and Janet Johnston) was born on 11 Jun 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 1930 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Kate Baird

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Guthrie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1923, Wednesday November 21, The Carleton Place Herald front page

?b?The Late D.S. McFarlane?/b?
After an illness extending over a year and a half, Mr David S. McFarlane passed away at his home on Morphy street last Thursday evening. Mr McFarlane was born in Ramsay in October, 1847, and so was in his 77th year. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Aikenhead, of Ramsay, who died leaving two young children -- Miss Jessie McFarlane, professional nurse, of Portsmouth, N.H., and Mr. M.R. McFarlane, of Almonte. A few years later he married Miss Sarah Clarke, who with two sons and one daughter survive -- William C. in the west, and Clarence in Toronto, and Miss Margaret at home. About half a century ago Mr. McFarlane came to Carleton Place and entered the employ of the C.P.R., and for 30 years continued in the service retiring on a pension about eleven years ago. A man of sterling character and strict integrity Mr McFarlane was highly esteemed and much respected, ad was a most worthy citizen. In politics he was a Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church, and for may years a member of the management committee. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev A.R. Gibson, assisted by Rev. Mr. McCrae, of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Cavers, John Cunnningham, Wm. Pattie, Peter McDonald, Wm. Bard, and Dr. M.H. Stele. Many floral tributes adorned the casket. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their season of bereavement.

David married Jane Anderson Aikenhead in 1874. Jane (daughter of David Aikenhead and Janet McFarlane) was born in 1852 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Jun 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1878 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary MacFarlane
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1922, Friday April 14, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs Alexander Anderson
Mrs Alexander Anderson died on Wednesday at the R.M. Hospital following an operation She was 63 years of age. Her maiden name was Mary MacFarlane, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane, of Ramsay. The late Mrs Anderson was very highly regarded Her husband died nearly thirty years ago when she was but a young woman with four little children, two sons and two daughters around her. She bravely stuck to the farm at Bennie's Corners and worked it very successfully. Four years ago she came to live in Almonte. Her courage and enterprise while she farmed at Bennie's Corners earned to her the admiration and respect of the community. In spite of the hard work and the constant attention she had to give to her home affairs, she yet found time to do many acts of kindness and her consideration for others was a strong point in her character. She was a splendid mother. The death of Mrs Anderson the first break in a family of five girls. The others are: Mrs Steen Young, Mrs M.C. McFarlane, Misses Agnes and Tena MacFarlane. She had five brothers: Williams, John, David, Robt. and Matthew. Of these William and Robert are dead. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon from her late residence on Elgin street to the Presbyterian cemetery. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church.

Mary married Alexander "Alex" Anderson on 21 Mar 1888 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of William Anderson and Elizabeth Peters) was born in 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Apr 1895 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1895 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1950, Thursday June 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?Mrs Helen MacFarlane?/b?
Mrs Helen MacFarlane, wife of the late M.C. MacFarlane, died at the home of her son, W.B. MacFarlane, North Bay, Wednesday, May 31st. Mrs MacFarlane was in her 90th year and one of Almonte district's pioneer families, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane and Mary Snedden of Ramsay. She had one sister living, Miss Tena MacFarlane. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased her. The remains were brought from North Bay to W.E. Scott's funeral home and service was held Saturday afternoon in Bethany United Church, conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs MacFarlane was a faithful member of Bethany United Church and helped in all the activities of the church up until late years. She endeared herself to everyone with her cheerful disposition and kindness. She leaves to mourn one son, W.B. MacFarlane, and eight grandchildren, of North Bay. The pall-bearers were Harry Houston, M.R. Young, Ken Fraser, H. Kirkland, Oral Arthur and D.W. Snedden. Friends who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr and Mrs W.B. MacFarlane and family, North Bay; Miss Eva MacFarlane, Toronto; Mr Wilfred MacFarlane of Rolphton, Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Norcross, Mrs Bert Knight and Misses Baird, Ottawa.

Helen married Malcolm C. McFarlane in 1892. Malcolm (son of James McFarlane and Ann Paterson McFarlane) was born in 1855 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 29 Aug 1942 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1942 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]