Elizabeth Gibson

Family/Spouse: John Neilson Neilson, Sr.. John (son of Alexander Neilson and Ann Gilmour) was born on 3 Jun 1750; died in 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Martha Boyd on 14 Mar 1817 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Martha was born on 7 Jun 1790 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 28 Apr 1874 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203576329
• _FGRAVE: 203576329
• _FSFTID: KHJZ-TY5
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KHJZ-TY5
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 351
John NEILSON died Feb 7, 1858 aged 72 yrs His wife Agness WILSON died May 6, 1877 aged 86 yrs.

John married Agness Wilson on 29 Apr 1810 in Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Agness was born on 30 May 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 6 May 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 May 1877 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/219591348
• _FGRAVE: 219591348
• _FSFTID: LLWD-V7M
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LLWD-V7M
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

Birth:
Alternate calculated birth Year from Auld Kirk cemetery stone 1812 (74 yrs)

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
Word reached Almonte last Thursday that Mr John Neilson, of Pakenham, and formerly of Ramsay, had died suddenly that morning at the house of his daughter, Mrs McLean, of the Village of Pakenham, whither he had walked from his own house on the Arnprior Road, about a mile. He complained on arriving of not feeling well, and Mr McLean, seeing that he was in pain, got him to lie down, and fetched a doctor, but by the time the latter arrived Mr Neilson was feeling better. The Dr however, advised him to keep himself quiet, and he would write out a perscription, and the deceased asked him, to add the instructions for taking it also, as his memory was getting bad. The Dr seated himself at the table and commenced writing, but shortly after turning around to speak to his patient, when he found that he had ceased to breathe. The deceased was the brother of Messrs Matthew and James Neilson, of the 11th line of Ramsay, and was related by marriage to many of the residents of that neighbourhood, who heard of his sudden end with deep regret. Mr Neilson up to about two or three years ago lived on the town line between Ramsay and Huntley, and then he sold his place and went to live in Pakenham to be near his daughter. the deceased was well known as a great reader and a man of more than ordinary intelligence, profiting by what he read. To a very large number of friends who highly respected him, the intelligence of his death was a source of great grief, and all beat testimony to the virtues of the deceased.

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 Stone 337 pg 19

John NEILSON died Oct 16, 1884 aged 74 yrs.
His wife Mary LANG died April 24, 1877 aged 59 yrs natives of Paisley, Scotland
Marion NEILSON born Nov 22, 1851 died Jan 23, 1938
Sarah NEILSON born Dec 26 1861 died _____

John married Mary Lang on 3 Apr 1838 in Lanark County, Canada West. Mary (daughter of Arthur Lang and Amelia Wilson) was born on 7 Jan 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 22 Feb 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Apr 1877 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1877 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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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227125888
• _FGRAVE: 227125888
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Family/Spouse: Sarah Ann Levin. Sarah was born on 5 Jan 1823 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Dec 1906 in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127150551
• _FGRAVE: 127150551
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler

Notes:

_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
aged 72 years
1893, Friday January 6, The Almonte Gazette page 8
DEATHS
In Ramsay, January 2nd, James Neilson, aged 72 years

1893, Friday January 6, The Almonte Gazette front page
Very Sudden Death
Mr James Neilson of Ramsay,
Expires Almost Without Warning on Monday

? short sketch of His Life.
The people of Almonte and the surrounding country were greatly shocked on Monday morning last to learn that Mr James Neilson, one of Ramsay's most respected farmers had died suddenly of neuralgia of the heart. Mr Neilson was in his usual health till Christmas Day. On that day, after going home from church, he was taken slightly ill, but recovered to a great extent, and nothing serious was feared, During the week following Mr Neilson did not feel quite well, but on the morning on which he died he ate a hearty breakfast and felt better than he had done for some days. Between ten and eleven o'clock he felt a sharp pain in the region of the heart, and died inside of two or three minutes. The late Mr Neilson was a man of sterling character, and enjoyed the esteem of the whole community. He was an elder in St. Andrew's church, and was an exemplary Christian all his life, and his family have the consolation of knowing that the dread summons, though it came suddenly did not find him unprepared. Mr Neilson was a thrifty and progressive farmer. He was a strong Liberal in politics, a man of good natural abilities, and well informed, but was of too quiet and retiring a disposition to ever accept any public position. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, May 15th, 1820. He came to Canada in 1821 with his father, the late John Neilson, who settled on the 12th line of Ramsay immediately after coming to this country. The deceased lived for 52 years on the old homestead and the balance of his life on the farm on which he died, and which he purchased several years ago from Mr Robert Bryson, of Almonte. In 1845 Mr Neilson was married to Miss Marion McFarlane, who survives him. Mr and Mrs Neilson had nine children, and all but one are still living, vis: Mrs David Forgie (Marion), of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs (Rev) J. Wilkie (Agnes), of Indore, Central India; Matthew, C.E., of Calgary; William G., of Beaver, B.C.; and John, Sarah, Mary and Jessie, who are living on the homestead. We tender our deepest sympathy to the widow and family who have been so suddenly bereaved. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon to St. Andrew's church here, thence to the cemetery, and was very largely attended.

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

James married Marion McFarlane on 28 Feb 1845 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Marion (daughter of Matthew McFarlane and Marion Anderson) was born on 7 Oct 1822 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Jun 1900 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Jun 1900 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211431260
• _FGRAVE: 211431260
• _FSFTID: LL43-291
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL43-291

Notes:

Died:
1904, Friday August 26, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Gavin Hamilton
After a short illness, Mrs Margaret Hamilton, widow of the late Gavin Hamilton, laid down the burden of this life, and event which terminated a long and useful existence. The deceased was a daughter of the late John Neilson, and was born in Ramsay over eighty-one years ago, and was one of a family of four sons and four daughters. Her brother's were John, George, James and Matthew Neilson, and her sisters, Mrs Wm Lang, Mrs Wm Smiths and Mrs John Thom. The deceased was married to Mrs Thos Lang who died not long afterwards and later on she married Mr Garvin Hamilton. Hers is the third death in the family within a short time, Mr Hamilton having died the end of March of last year and her son, James C. at Moosejaw, a few months ago. The late Mrs Hamilton was a woman much loved and respected -- a woman whose life was an unremitting testimony to her faith in the living principals of Christianity with which she identified herself in the days of childhood and consistently espoused throughout her long life. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, and was attended by many who were desirous of showing their respect for her memory.

Margaret married Thomas Lang on 5 Mar 1847 in Bathurst District, Canada West, British Colonial America. Thomas (son of Arthur Lang and Margaret JEAN Arbuckle) was born on 30 Jul 1813 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 5 Sep 1813 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 16 Sep 1849 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Gavin McPherson Hamilton on 18 Aug 1855 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West. Gavin (son of Thomas Hamilton and Helen McPherson) was born on 9 Dec 1828 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Feb 1829 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 30 Mar 1903 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1903 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jean Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232029023
• _FGRAVE: 232029023

Notes:

Died:
1902, Friday October 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4

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

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

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

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• _FGRAVE: 205292222

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Died:
1883, Friday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Appleton News
OBIT. ? Mrs John Thom, after a prolonged illness, died on Tuesday morning. Her complaint was that incurable one, consumption. She leaves behind her a family of six, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 352

Marion NEILSON wife of John THOM died Apr 10, 1883 aged 53 yrs
also his daughter Jane died Dec 18, 1883

Marion married John Thom on 22 Dec 1854 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Thom and Margaret Miller) was born on 13 Aug 1829 in Loanhead, New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 30 Mar 1907 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Apr 1907 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mathew McFarlane Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127152915
• _FGRAVE: 127152915
• _FSFTID: 9J33-YFR
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9J33-YFR

Notes:

Died:
Last Monday Mr Matthew M. Neilson, youngest son of one of the oldest and most respected families in Ramsay, died at his home on the 11th line, at the age of 65. His father, the late Mr John Neilson, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay, coming from Paisley, Scotland. His father ntook up land on the 12th line, and there the late Mr M. Neilson was born and lived until 1881, when he moved to the farm on the 11th line and lived on it till he died. About the year 1872 Mr Neilson purchased a farm from the late Mr Jas Gemmill, having altogether 350 acres. His death is the sixth in a family of four sons and four daughters, the surviving members being Mrs Gavin Hamilton and Mrs William Smith. The late Messrs John and James Neilson were his brothers. His third brother died many years ago in Bellville, where he was a prominent contractor. In the year 1858 he married Emeline Teskey, daughter of the late Mr John Teskey, of Appleton. Mrs Neilson and their three sons and four daughters are all living. The children are John, on the old homestead; George, of the Gemmill farm; Mrs Alexander turner (Annie); Mrs John Thom (Aggie); and Emeline, James and Jennie, on the homeshead. The late Mr Neilson was a man of unblemished character and in his comparatively early death the community has lost one of its best citizens. he was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition, but was more than ordinary intelligent, and took a lively interest in public affairs. For many years he filled the position of school trustee for the Appleton section, and was a member of the Ramsay board of health at the time of his death. The deceased had been ailing for three or four years with a kidney trouble. He was a kind-hearted man, who laboured hard for his children and had the satisfaction of seeing them all well provided for before he died. although death came to Mr Neilson at a comparatively early age, it found him well prepared to face the grim monster, and before dying he called his family to his bedside and expressed the hope to meet them all in the better land. His last words were "remember me." In politics the late Mr Neilson was a pronounced Liberal, and was well posted on the affairs of the country. In religion he was a devout member of the Presbyterian congregation at Appleton, in which he held office for a time as manager. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev G. T. Bayne, of Ashton and Appleton, and the pall-bearers were Messrs D. Dowling, Thos Cavers, Robt Cavers, J. A. Teskey, William Paul, Jas Turner. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stone 349

Matthew M. Neilson died Nov 6, 1899 age 66 yrs
His wife Emeline TESKEY died Jan 17, 1914 age 74 yrs

Matthew married Emeline Teskey on 15 Mar 1858 in Lanark County, Canada West. Emeline (daughter of John Teskey and Ann Lowe) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jan 1914 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Emma Neilson
• _FSFTID: LL4B-195
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-195

Amelia married William James Robertson on 22 Jun 1869 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William was born on 9 May 1839 in Kincairney, Caputh, Perthshire, Scotland; died on 17 Nov 1917 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122352111
• _FGRAVE: 122352111
• _FSFTID: 9XY8-S9S
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9XY8-S9S

Agnes married William Bowman Cochran on 7 Aug 1866 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William was born on 16 Jan 1840 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 6 Sep 1916 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States; was buried in 1916 in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14230120
• _FGRAVE: 14230120
• _FSFTID: 9WMC-31J
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9WMC-31J

Notes:

Died:
Businessman (ice cream and chocolate). William Neilson was born near Almonte, Ontario, but left his family's farm to earn a living. Stops in Rochester, Almonte and Toronto proved generally unsuccessful, forcing Neilson to join a brother in North Dakota until he could regain his financial footing. His break came through the production of ice cream in Toronto; first as a sideline to his grocery and then as his primary business in 1893. The firm branched into the production of confectionery in 1908. Chocolate bars followed soon afterward to further diversify the product line. William Neilson suffered a stroke while visiting Almonte in December 1914. A month later he stumbled in the company's Gladstone Ave. factory and, while recovering from that injury, suffered a second stroke, from which he finally succumbed. While William Neilson passed away in Toronto, the firm being his name went from supplying trans-Atlantic luxury liners to being the largest manufacturer of ice cream in the British Empire. The company continues as a dairy operation, having sold the ice cream business in 1990 and the confectionery line in 1996.

William married Mary Eva Kaiser on 6 Oct 1875 in Brockville, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 18 Jul 1846 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States; died on 8 Apr 1923 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1923 in Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: LL4B-1ST
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1ST

Mary married William Angus Smith on 3 Aug 1875 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William was born on 21 May 1848 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 22 Dec 1929 in Westlock, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: LL4B-1HC
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Margaret married Benjamine Frederick Bernard Barnes Ellingham on 4 Jan 1877 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Benjamine was born in 1851 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Fannie Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96933789
• _FGRAVE: 96933789
• _FSFTID: LL4B-1DV
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1DV

Frances married James Archibald McLean on 29 Apr 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Archibald McLean and Margaret Johnston) was born on 11 Jun 1844 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 23 Dec 1920 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Mount Pleasant Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219591574
• _FGRAVE: 219591574
• _FSFTID: LL4B-1NY
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1NY
• _STAT: Never Married

Notes:

Died:
1938, Thursday February 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
APPLETON
? On Monday another old resident of this district was buried in Almonte in the person of Miss Sarah Neilson. Miss Neilson passing makes the third death in that connection inside of a month, having been predeceased by Miss Marion Neilson of Renfrew and Mr John Neilson of Brantford. We extend deep sympathy to the surviving relatives

Buried:
Plots B180 to B209 Stone 337

John NEILSON died Oct 16, 1884 aged 74 yrs.
His wife Mary LANG died April 24, 1877 aged 59 yrs natives of Paisley, Scotland
Marion NEILSON born Nov 22, 1851 died Jan 23, 1938
Sarah NEILSON born Dec 26 1861 died _____

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• _FSFTID: LL4B-1KV
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1KV
• _STAT: Never Married

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• Name: Jessie Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122865141
• _FGRAVE: 122865141
• _FSFTID: LL4B-1LS
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1LS

Family/Spouse: George William Ellingham. George was born on 1 Feb 1881 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States; died on 17 Oct 1922; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: George JOHN Neilson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180519043
• _FGRAVE: 180519043
• _FSFTID: LL4B-1PC
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1PC

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

John married Catherine Young on 7 Apr 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Robert Young and Catherine Sarah Shearer) was born on 16 Aug 1873 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1953; was buried in 1953 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: LL4B-15G
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-15G

Family/Spouse: Sarah Jane Young. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219591911
• _FGRAVE: 219591911
• _FSFTID: LL4B-1RN
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LL4B-1RN
• _STAT: Never Married

Notes:

Died:
1938, Thursday February 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
APPLETON
? On Monday another old resident of this district was buried in Almonte in the person of Miss Sarah Neilson. Miss Neilson passing makes the third death in that connection inside of a month, having been predeceased by Miss Marion Neilson of Renfrew and Mr John Neilson of Brantford. We extend deep sympathy to the surviving relatives

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215941245
• _FGRAVE: 215941245

Family/Spouse: Cassie Hoarne. Cassie was born on 4 Apr 1859 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Apr 1941 in New York City, New York County, New York, United States; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Thomas Henry Davey Dumble on 13 Jan 1880 in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born about 1855 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Canada West; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129559027
• _FGRAVE: 129559027

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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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214985924
• _FGRAVE: 214985924

Notes:

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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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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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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1927, Friday October 28, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Mrs Agnes Hamilton
Attended by many friends from Ottawa and outside points the funeral of Mrs Agnes Hamilton was held from her home, 129 Waverley street, Ottawa, Saturday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev Dr John W. Woodside, of Chalmers United Church and following the service was made at Almonte. The service at Almonte was conducted by Rev James Blanchard, of Trinity United Church, in the place of Rev John R. MacCrimmon, who was to have officiated. Rev Mr MacCrimmon's mother, Mrs Isobel MacCrimmon died suddenly Saturday morning. Among the many beautiful floral tributes received were those from Charles Ogilvy Limited; John M. Garland and Sons; Timber and Grazing Land Branch, Department of the Interior. The chief mourners were four sons, T.L. and W.G. Hamilton, Ottawa; J.G. Hamilton, Toronto, and J.H. Hamilton, Capreol, Ont; two daughters, Misses Margaret and Nellie Hamilton at home and one sister, Mrs John Sutherland, Almonte. Also mourning were four grandsons. A sister, Mrs R.J. Duncan, Pilot Mound, Man., and granddaughter and three great grandchildren were unable to be present. Among those present from out?of-town were Roy Hamilton, Pembroke; Ross Hamilton, Toronto, a nephew; F. Hall and son and Robert Hall, Mr and Mrs Robert Taffle and Mrs Giff, Smiths Falls, Mr and Mrs J.W. Smith, Antrim, Ont; Miss Wilson, Almonte; Miss Aikin and Mrs Symes, Appleton, Ont. Among others present were John H. Garland, F.O.C. Hutchison, G.H. Tyers, John Lockhart, B.B. Gamble, W. McCormick, C. Usher, T. McNichol, P. Daly, H. Stewart, L. Burpee, John Sutherland, G. Wilby, R. Simpson, J. Somerville, J. Quinn, Robert Barnett, B. Smart, Neilson Hamilton, J. Woods, A.V. Browne, M. Anderson, J. Thompson and many others.

Buried:
Plots B420 to B449 Stone 479

Duncan Hamilton 1840-1926 His wife Agnes Lang 1845-1927
Mary 1883-1903 Margaret 1874-1927 Nellie M. 1880-1965
Thomas Lang 1869-1942 His wife Ruth Dauley 1867-1938 Hubert 1896-1896

Agnes married Duncan Hamilton in 1868. Duncan (son of Thomas Hamilton and Helen McPherson) was born in 1840 in Scotland; died on 5 Dec 1926 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1910, Friday April 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Thos Hamilton
The mortal remains of Thos Hamilton of Smiths Falls, who resided here some twenty years ago, arrived last Saturday for interment in the 8th line cemetery. The Smiths Fall News, speaking of his death, says: "The death occurred at his home on Abel street at 2.30 this morning of Mr Thomas Hamilton, after an illness dating from January last. The deceased had been a suffer from heart trouble and for the past six of seven weeks had been confined to his room. The late Mr Hamilton was born in the township of Ramsay in 1856 and was thus in his 54th year. He resided there almost continuously until a little over twenty years ago, when he removed to Smiths Falls, where he has since resided. Twenty-two years ago he was married to Margaret Thom, who, besides their three children survives him. The children are Miss Katie and Messrs Ross and Neilson, all residing at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs Sutherland of Ramsay and Mrs Duncan, Pilot Mound, Man. The late Mr Hamilton was a man who was very highly respected by all who knew him. He was of a retiring disposition and while not taking any part in public affairs devoted himself most closely to his family." The Record says: "He was an honourable, upright citizen, and was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a skilled carpenter by trade and was a valued employee of the Frost & Wood Company. Mr Hamilton was 54 years of age. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one daughter Miss Katie, stenographer in H.A. Lavell's law office, and two sons, Ross, of the Frost & Wood office, and Neilson. The deceased was a member of Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F. Almonte, and of Garnet Lodge, A.O.U.W., Smiths Falls.

Thomas married Margaret Jane Cowper Thom on 27 Oct 1887 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Thom and Catherine "Kate" Sinclair) was born in 1857 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 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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Died:
1896, Friday May 8, The Almonte Gazette front page
A Fine Young Man's Death
After about a year's illness with the trouble known as "pernicious anaemina" Mr John Neilson Hamilton (son of Mr. Gavin Hamilton, reeve of Ramsay) passed peacefully away last Friday afternoon, at the early age of 38 years. The insidious disease of which the deceased died seemed at times to relax its hold upon his system, and during these intervals his friends fondly hoped for his ultimate recovery; but it was a hope which in almost all such cases is doomed to disappointment. The late Mr. Hamilton was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but had endeared himself to all who knew him intimately. Although it was a source of great grief to his friends, death to the deceased was a happy release from human pain and suffering. He leaves a loving wife and two little girls, besides his aged parents, two sisters and two brothers, to all of whom we join sympathizing friends in tendering our sympathy. The funeral on Sunday was an unusually large one, evidencing the high esteem in which both the deceased and his family are held. The funeral services were conducted by Rev A.S. Grant B.D., the deceased's pastor.

John married Annie Kinnaird in 1891. Annie was born on 17 Jan 1864 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Jan 1914 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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Died:
Name?tab?Ellen McPherson Duncan
Age at Death?tab?77
Birth Date?tab?21 Sep 1859
Death Date?tab?1 Jan 1937
Death Place?tab?Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada

Ellen married Robert James Duncan on 10 Jun 1881 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart) was born on 7 Dec 1854 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Mar 1943 in Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1943 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1939, Thursday June 1, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs John Sutherland
Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral of Mrs John Sutherland was held last Saturday afternoon from her late residence, Union Street, with interment being made n the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev C. McLellan of Bethany United Church, conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs Peter Young, Herbert Young, William Templeman, Robert Templeman, Samuel Brydges and Nelson McKay. Deceased who had been in poor health for the past six months died last Friday. The late Mrs Sutherland, whose maiden name was Marion Hamilton, was born 77 years ago in Ramsay the daughter of the late Garvin Hamilton and his wife Margaret Neilson. In 1905 she was married to Mr John Sutherland and they lived on the Sutherland homestead, 3rd line of Ramsay until 1918 when they moved to Almonte, where they had since resided. Her husband survives.

Marion married John Sutherland on 21 Jun 1905 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Sutherland and Jessie Nicholson) was born in 1864 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jun 1949 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Jun 1949 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1904, Friday March 11, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Jas C. Hamilton
The sad news of the death of Mr Jas C. Hamilton, which occurred at Moosejaw, N.W.T., on Sunday last was received by his friends here on Monday morning. Mr Hamilton was the youngest son of the late Gavin Hamilton, of Ramsay, and was well and favourably known in Almonte and the surrounding district. he was for a number of years a clerk with Mr John B. Wylie when he kept store in the stand now occupied by Messrs Timmins & Co, his connection therewith being severed by the necessity for a change on account of failing health. About fourteen years ago he went west and located at Moosejaw, N.W.T., where from the position of clerk he rose to that of manager and then to partner in the firm, which was known as Robertson & Hamilton, the business under his care having grown rapidly. About eleven years ago he was married to Miss Ida Blake, of town, youngest daughter of Mrs H. Blake, and Mrs Hamilton, and one son, Kenneth, aged ten years, are left to mourn his loss. The deceased was not of a rugged physique, but after his removal westward his health was much improved until he was taken, with anaemia, and last year he spent some time in California, where he received much benefit from the change, but unfortunately the disease had not been eradicated and he succumbed to its ravages. The remains are being taken to Ottawa today (Thursday), where they will be placed in a vault to await interment in the spring. Mrs Hamilton and Mr Robertson (Mr Hamilton business partner), who accompanied the remains to Ottawa were joined here by some of the Almonte friends.

1904, Friday March 18, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Jas C. Hamilton
The Moosejaw Times of March 10th has the following reference to the death of Mr Jas C. Hamilton:
"Moose Jaw mourns the loss of one of its best known and most highly esteemed citizens. At 4:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Mr James Cochrane Hamilton, of the firm of Robinson & Hamilton, passed peacefully away at his home on Main street. Deceased was a victim of anaemia, from which he suffered much for several years past. Two years ago he was taken very seriously ill, and his death was hourly expected. With great care he managed to pull through and recuperate, and for the past year was able to attend to his business as usual. About the first of the year it could be seen that he was losing ground, and three weeks ago he was compelled to give up his work. The manner in which he always bore up against the ravages of the disease, and his always cheerful disposition, even in his weakness and most trying moments, was remarkable, so much so, that while everyone knew of his illness, few thought that it was so serious and the announcement of his death on Sunday morning came as a surprise. The funeral service was held at family residence at 3.30 p.m. Monday, and the remains were taken to Ottawa on Monday's delayed train, where they will be interred. Mrs Hamilton, and his only son, Master Kenneth, and Mr T.W. Robinson, accompany them. Mr Robinson will return to Moose Jaw at once, but Mrs Hamilton will remain in the east for some weeks. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved wife and little son, who are left to mourn his loss. The deceased was a native of Almonte, Ont, where he was born in January, 1867. He was therefore yet a young man of 37 years, but the disease from which he suffered made him look much older. He was educated at the public and grammar school of his native town. He started his business career as apprentice at the age of 17 years, and after several years experience in Brockville, Ont, and in Manitoba, he came to Moose Jaw in 1892 to accept a position as manager for Mr T.W. Robinson. In 1896 Mr Robinson took him into partnership retired from active business, and moved to Toronto, since which time Mr Hamilton had entire charge. Deceased was one of our most public spirited and enterprising citizens and always gave a helping hand to every movement calculated to further the best interest of the community. He served as town councillor, but was unable to complete his last term owing to ill health. He was also an active member of the Board of Trade and, possible, worked energetically to further its interest. He was a staunch supporter of St Andrew's Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, a trustee, and a manager, and he will be greatly missed by the whole congregation."

James married Ida Gertrude Blake on 21 Jun 1893 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ida was born in 1864 in North Augusta Township, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Mar 1939 in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1884, Friday May 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3

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

1884, Friday May 16. The Almonte Gazette page 3

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

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1936, Thursday August 6 , The Almonte Gazette front page

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

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

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1939, Thursday February 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4

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

1939, Thursday February 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8

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

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

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1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 5

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

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

1929, Friday February 15, The Almonte Gazette front page

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

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

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

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The home of Mr Thos Cavers of Ramsay was rendered sad by the death on the eve of Thanksgiving Day of the wife and mother. Mrs Cavers was ill a couple of weeks before her death, and suffered severely from an abscess in her head. Dr. Minnes of Ottawa was called in consultation with her family physician, but nothing could be done to save her life, the main trouble being Bright's disease. Deceased was a daughter of the late John Thom, and was fifty years of age. twenty-six years ago she was married to Mr. Cavers, and to them seven children were born, two of whom are dead. Those living are: John C. at Carleton Place, and Thomas E., William, Mary, and James at home. Miss Mary Thom of Almonte is a sister, and Messrs. John Thom of Ramsay and Rev, George Thom of Allandale, brothers of the deceased. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the service at the home being private, owing to illness in the home, but many friends joined the cortege to the eighth line cemetery, thus showing esteem for the dead and sympathy with the living in their bereavement

Buried:
Plots B210 to B239 Stones 345, 346

345
Ann Gemmell FORGIE wife of thomas CAVERS and daughter of Gilbert & Agnes FORGIE died Aug 15, 1876 age 23 yrs 10 months (broken stone)

346
Thomas CAVERS 1847 - 1932 His wife Margaret THOM 1838 - 1909 their children Henry and Jean

Margaret married Thomas Cavers in 1881. Thomas (son of Thomas Cavers and Margaret Lockhart) was born on 4 May 1848 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was christened on 8 Nov 1848; died on 20 Mar 1932 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Mar 1932 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plots B210 to B239 Stone 352

Marion NEILSON wife of John THOM died Apr 10, 1883 aged 53 yrs
also his daughter Jane died Dec 18, 1883

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John married Agnes Elizabeth Neilson on 1 Dec 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Matthew McFarlene Neilson and Emeline Teskey) was born on 6 Jul 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Sep 1942 in New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Municipality, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1929, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette front page
Miss Mary A. Thom
A wide circle of friends mourn the passing of Miss Mary A. Thom on Saturday evening. She was 63 years of age Miss Thom was a daughter of the late John Thom and his wife Marion Neilson, and was born in Ramsay on the farm on the 12th line now owned by Mr Victor Kellough. She was educated at the Appleton School, and was an active member of the Appleton Presbyterian Church until she came to Almonte to reside some 29 years ago. In later years she was a devout member of Bethany United Church and one of its most prominent workers. She devoted a great deal of her time to the activities of the Women's Missionary Society and latterly was its honourary president. For a long time Miss Thom had not been in good health and last winter she was a good deal in the R.M. Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Rev George Thom, of Almonte. The funeral service at Bethany United Church on Tuesday afternoon was attended by a large concourse of people, many friends from a distance being present. Rev J.R. MacCrimmon officiated. The remains were interred at the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Died:
1886, Friday January 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay 13th inst, Marion, Youngest daughter of Mr John Thom, aged 17 years and 9 months

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1950, Thursday August 17, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Rev Geo W. Thom
The funeral of the Rev George Wm Thom, B.A., B.D., was held on Saturday afternoon, Aug 12th, from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr Thom died on Thursday in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for a month. He was in his 80th year. Mr Thom was born near Appleton, a son of the late John Thom and Marion Neilson. He was educated in the local school, Almonte High School and was a graduate in arts and theology of McGill University. He served in the Presbyterian mission field in the Province of Quebec for some time and occupied a charge at Shawville, Que for six years after which he became a professor in a Presbyterian mission school at Pointe aux Trembles, Que. He retired about 24 years ago and since that time has made his home in Almonte. Mr Thom, who never married, was recognized in educational circle as an outstanding French teacher. He was the last of his immediate family, five sisters and a brother having predeceased him. The service was under the district presbytery of the Presbyterian Church. The Rev James Foote of Carleton Place officiated. Pallbearers were: Messrs Gordon and Wm Thom of Smiths Falls, John B. Neilson, Frank Paul, D.W. Stewart and Norman Bowes of Ramsay.

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1926, Friday May 14, The Almonte Gazette front page
John W. Neilson
Mrs John Stewart, of Appleton writes as follows to the Gazette:
It seldom falls the lot of your correspondent to chronicle a death which had caused such widespread sorrow and sympathy as that of Mr John W. Neilson, who passed to the "Great Beyond," on Sunday morning at his home in Almonte. Mr Neilson was in his 68th year. He was born, and raised on the farm now occupied by his third son, John B. Neilson. About nineteen years ago he bought from his youngest brother, James, the Elm Dale Farm, now occupied by his second son, William H. Neilson. On that farm he made a real home, until four years ago, when Mrs Neilson failing health caused them to abandon the strenuous life of the farm, and move into Almonte. Since that time his own health had been giving anxiety to his friends. A stroke of paralysis last Monday evening of last week, brought his useful life to a close. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his wife, five sons, George, William H. and John B. of Ramsay, Gordon of Winnipeg and MacFarlane of Chatham. Two daughters, Laura and Elsie predeceased him. He is also survived by his youngest brother, James, of Toronto, and two sisters, Annie, Mrs Alec Turner, of Ramsay, and Maggie, Mrs Robert Karr of Vancouver. A younger sister, Jean, Mrs Wood, died in Haileybury, some years ago. Mr Neilson was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. He was a prince of good neighbours, absolutely honourable and upright in all his dealings, genial, friendly and hospitable, doing a good deed whenever, and wherever possible. We mourn the passing of a type of man not often met with in this age. The sympathy of this community goes out to Mrs Neilson and family in their great bereavement. Another correspondent of the Gazette writes: "It was very sad to lose John W. Neilson. He was a rare type of man. He had simple, unassuming ways, and neither affectation nor ostentation had any place in his life. He was all genuine. Friendliness and consideration for others were conspicuous traits of his nature. The art of being kind ? the most needed art in all the world ? was the one in which he was most proficient, and many there are who bear witness to his gracious deed of kindness and to his warm sympathy in time of trouble. "When he retired from farming he still kept in close touch with his boys who remained on the farms, and at the same time his two sons who were absent from the home circle were not forgotten, for they found in his numerous letters a faithful chronicle of the doings of the folk at home. He missed sadly his daughter Laura who died in 1902 when she was only 18 years of age. Another daughter died in infancy." The funeral was held from his late residence on Church street, and the large attendance indicated the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. The service was conducted by Rev Edwin Preston of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made at the Aud Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Robt Woods, George Neilson, John Simpson, William Simpson, Herb Simpson and John Metcalfe. Friends from a distance included Mr and Mrs Wm Scott and Miss Florence Scott, Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Robt Woods, New Liskeard; Mr Geo Neilson, Toronto; Mr and Mrs J. Forgie and Miss Sarah Neilson, Renfrew; also friends from Arnprior, Ottawa and Carleton Place etc.

John married Agnes Simpson on 15 Mar 1883 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Simpson and Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie) was born on 9 Jan 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Mar 1931 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Prominent Ramsay, Farmer Passes Away After Ten Days of Pneumonia
Mr George Neilson, of the 12th line of Ramsay, after a sickness of ten days, passed to his last rest on Monday evening. He was ill for ten days of pleuro-pneumonia.

Mr Neilson was 61 years of age, the son of the late Matthew Neilson, one of the earliest
Ramsay farmers, and a brother of Mr John Neilson who recently moved into Almonte. The Neilson family has played a very conspicuous part in the early settlement of the township and has during suceeding generations held the high esteem of everyone in the community.

The late Mr Neilson had farmed on the twelfth line during his entire lifetime and thirty-two years ago married Miss Annie Wood. daughter of the late Patrick Wood of Pakenham township. To this union were born three boys and three girls: Alan and Lillian at home, Annie teaching in Alberta, (Elsie) Mrs T. S. Arthur, of Carleton Place,Merrill, of Vancouver, and Frank, of Alberta. This is the first break in the family, and it was Mr Neilson's first sickness.

The funeral will not take place until Sunday in order that the western members of the family may be present. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs Neilson and her family in their bereavement.



Buried:
Plots C121 to C132 Stone 714

George H. NEILSON died March 27, 1922 aged 61 yrs
His wife Annie J. WOODS died Apr 20, 1953 aged 87 yrs

George married Annie Josephine Woods on 3 Sep 1888 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Patrick "Paddy" Woods and Margaret Ann Dunfield) was born on 19 Jun 1866 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Apr 1953 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Apr 1953 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1943, Thursday July 22, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs Alex Turner
This week we have to record the passing of the second oldest of the late Matthew Neilson's family, Mrs Alex Turner (Annie Neilson) who died Tuesday, July 13. She was in her 82nd year. Her husband predeceased her about 58 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Matthew Neilson and Emmeline Teskey. Her son Ernest died 24 years ago. For the last ten years she had made her home with Mr and Mrs W.H. Neilson from whose residence the funeral took place on Thursday, Rev A.J. Fowlie and Rev Morrison of Almonte officiated at the services. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Mrs Turner is survived by one granddaughter Mrs Hannah McArton of Carleton Place, one grandson Alec Turner of Ottawa and many nephews and nieces. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. The pallbearers were Rev Harold Turner of Pakenham, Cecil and Sinclair Turner, John B. and Alan Neilson and Thorpe Bowes.

Annie married Alexander Turner on 23 Apr 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of James Turner and Mary Agnes Thom) was born in 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 11 Sep 1887 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sep 1887 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Agnes married John A. Thom on 1 Dec 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Thom and Marion Neilson) was born in 1863 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 19 May 1910 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Municipality, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Robert Karr on 27 Apr 1917 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Robert was born on 4 Jan 1867 in Quebec, Canada; died on 31 May 1941 in Port Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Municipality, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Elizabeth Berryman on 20 Jun 1907 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 28 Jul 1875 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Sep 1958 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jean May Neilson
• Name: Jenny Neilson
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Died:
1915, Friday February 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs R.R. Woods Dead?/b?
Friends in town and vicinity will be grieved to hear of the sudden death of Mrs Robt R. Woods (nee Jean Lee Neilson), which took place at her home in Haileybury on Tuesday. No particulars are yet to hand as to the cause of her demise, as her friends here did not know she had been ill. The late Mrs Woods was the youngest daughter of the late Matthew Neilson and was born on the 12th line of Ramsay in 1880 and was therefore thirty-five years of age. In 1910 she was married to Mr Woods, and he and two children, a girl and a boy, are left to mourn. There are also three sisters and three brothers ? Mrs Alex Turner and Miss Emma Neilson of Appleton; Mrs J.A. Thom, Vancouver; John and George Neilson, Appleton, and James A. Neilson, Carleton Place. The funeral will take place on Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the home of her brother, Mr Jas A. Neilson, William street, Carleton Place, to the eighth line cemetery vault. Much sympathy is expressed for the friends in their sad and unexpected bereavement.

Jean married Robert Robinson Woods on 28 Sep 1910 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Michael William Woods and Charlotte Tuck) was born on 4 Feb 1878 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 May 1968 in New Liskeard, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Christ Church Anglican - Gregory, Minett, Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]