Robert Anderson

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

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a first cousin to Catherine McFarlane

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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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Died:
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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Died:
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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• _STAT: Never Married

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Family/Spouse: Bridget Teresa Steep. Bridget was born in 1891 in Eganville, Bonnechere Valley Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1981; was buried in 1981 in Capital Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Evelyn Stephenson. Evelyn was born on 18 Jul 1902 in England; died on 23 Oct 1951; was buried in 1951 in Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Rosina Kate Adlam. Rosina was born in 1898 in England; died in 1964; was buried in 1964 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]