John Adam Teskey

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1908, Friday September 25, The Almonte Gazette front page
J.A. Teskey
A man whose life story is inseparably entwined with the history of Ramsay passed to his eternal reward early Tuesday morning when Mr J. A. Teskey answered the call of his Creator. Mr Teskey had been in rather poor health for some years but was not taken seriously ill until some three weeks ago. John Adam Teskey was born at Appleton in 1837 a son of the late Robert Teskey, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay. Upon his father's death he succeeded to his business interests and for many years was identified with the woolen and agricultural interests of Appleton. In this work his brother Rufus was associated with him. Some years ago he sold out his woolen business to Mr Caldwell and about one year ago, having disposed of his farm to Mr Spiers, moved to Almonte where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife (formerly Miss Giles of Brockville) one son, Albert E., in Winnipeg, and one daughter, Mrs W. West, Almonte. Two brothers ? Rufus of Toronto, and R.A. of Alberta ? and three sisters ? Mrs Bredin of Winnipeg, Mrs (Dr) Giles and Mrs Deacon of Brockville. In politics Mr Teskey was a consistent supporter of the Conservative party, and was a strength to his party in many campaigns. In religion he was a Methodist, and was a staunch supporter of temperance and moral reform. Deceases carried to the tomb the accumulated respect of many years of public and private citizenship.

John married Sarah Giles on 22 Sep 1863 in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of William Godkin Giles and Sarah Richards) was born on 10 Apr 1833 in Athens, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Apr 1909 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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1950, Thursday April 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr A.E. Teskey
The funeral was held here on Thursday, April 13, of Albert Ernest Teskey who passed away in Winnipeg on Sunday, April 9, at the age of 80 years. Services were held in Winnipeg on Tuesday, April 11, and the remains were brought east for interment in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church, officiated. A native of Appleton, Mr Teskey was a son of the late John Adam Teskey, founder of the Woollen Mill in the village, and Mrs Teskey Forty-nine years ago, Mr Teskey went to Winnipeg and five years later he came back to Almonte and married Leila May Forgie. They returned to the western metropolis and made their home there where Mr Teskey was a real estate agent and later for many years a manufacturers' agent. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Dr. Maurice F. Teskey, of Calgary, Arthur G. Teskey of Regina and two grandchildren. His only sister, Mrs Wesley West of Almonte predeceased him. Among those from out-of-town who attended the service were Mrs Teskey, Mrs W.S. Hubbs of Pembroke and Mr Jack West of Renfrew. The late Mr Teskey was a subscriber to the Almonte Gazette for 44 years and followed the happenings in the Appleton district with great interest.

Albert married Leila May Forgie in 1905. Leila (daughter of James Graham Shaw Forgie and Isabella Thomlinson) was born on 13 May 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Sep 1962 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1934, Thursday December 20,The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs W. West Is Widely Mourned
Death Calls Esteemed Almonte Lady Following Lengthy Illness
The funeral of Ethel Teskey, wife of Wesley West, who died at her home on Union Street, on Wednesday, after an illness of over two years, took place on Friday, Dec 14. Mrs West was the only surviving daughter of the late John Adam Teskey, owner of the Appleton Woollen Mills. Her great-grandfather John Teskey, came from County Limerick in Ireland, about 1819, and settled on a farm on the 11th line of Ramsay near Appleton. Her mother, Sarah Giles came from Athens, where her family had settled about 1811, having come from Ireland. Born in Appleton on Dec 7, 1873, Mrs West attended the Appleton school as a child and later the Carleton Place High School and Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, where she graduated as gold medallist in elocution, in which field she displayed rare talent throughout life. She was married on Sept 26th, 1900, to Wesley West, and came to Almonte, where she had since resided. Surviving are her husband, Wesley West; six children: Muriel (Mrs R.C. MacFarlane) Winnipeg; Kathleen (Mrs J.C. Stevenson) Owen Sound; Edith of the Perth Collegiate Staff; Gerald, student at Clarkson School of Technology, New York State; Jack and Orrie at home: and a brother Albert, of Winnipeg. After a private service at the home a public service was held in Trinity United Church, where Mrs West was a member and faithful worker in various departments. Many friends and acquaintances were present to show respect to one who had always been interested in affairs of the community. Rev Andrew McLauchlin, B.A., B.D., her minister, spoke from the text, "A Virtuous Women." Those who know her best felt that Mr McLauchlin's opening sentence was very appropriate. He said, "I feel as though I had listened to the finale of a beautiful musical composition." The pastor paid tribute to the cheerfulness and Christian faith that had been uppermost at all time and recounted some of the services she had rendered to the church and community interest, especially in connection with Women's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid as secretary of the Alexandra Club and patroness of the N.L.A.S. Fair. Interment was at the Auld Kirk cemetery on the 8th line of Ramsay. Rev C.D. McLellan, B.A., B.D., of Bethany United Church assisted at both the church and graveside services. The pallbearers were T.A. Thompson, M.P., P.A. Grieg, J.S. Hudson, R.A. Jamieson, W.A. Jamieson, all of Almonte and Robt Baird of Appleton. The A.H.S. cadets formed a guard of honour and marched with the funeral procession from the house. There were floral tributes from The Lanark and Carleton County Telephone Co., The Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society of Trinity United Church, the officers of the Girl Guides and the 1st Ranger Company. The Perth Collegiate Institute staff; the staff and pupils of the Almonte High School; the staff of Mr West's store and from many relatives and friends. Friends from out of town included Mrs Hugh Conn of Ottawa, The Misses Nora and Gwen Teskey of Ottawa, Mrs J. Cockill and Miss Giles of Athens, Mr Barnet Dulmage of Smiths Falls, and Mr and Mrs N.S. Robertson of Arnprior.

Buried:
Plots B450 to B479 Stone 518

Wesley WEST 1865 - 1941 His wife Ethel TESKEY 1873 - 1934
Gerald 1909 - 1941 small wooden stick with name J WEST
Footstones: Gerald, Mother, Father

Sarah married Wesley West in 1900. Wesley (son of William West and Eliza Emmeline Dulmage) was born on 30 Jun 1865 in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Dec 1941 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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2001, Wednesday January 3, The Almonte Gazette page 9
TESKEY - Maurice Forgie, PhD, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2000. Predeceased by his dearly beloved wife, Marion Adeline (nee Young); brother, Arthur; sister-in-law, Frances; and brothers-in-law, Robert, John and William, he leaves his sister-in-law, Grace, nieces, nephews and many good friends. At the age of 25, Maurice received his PhD in Economic Geology from the University of Toronto. After a career as a geologist in Alberta, Northern Ontario, and finally in Ottawa as the Chief of the Gas and Oil Reserves Division National Energy Board, he retired to Victoria in 1972, where he pursued his hobbies of photography, painting and golfing. Cremation. Interment will take place in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in Almonte, Ontario.

Maurice married Marion Adeline Young on 8 May 1935 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Robert W. Young and Lucinda Scott) was born on 5 Jun 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Aug 1998 in Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was cremated in Sep 1998 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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1989, Wednesday April 5, The Almonte Gazette page 12

WARREN, Ordelia G. (nee West) ? On March 28, 1989 at Sunnybrook Hospital after a lengthy illness, in her 73rd year. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W.W. West, Almonte. Widow of James S. Warren, R.C.A.F. (W.W.II), Carleton Place. Survived by Kathleen (Mrs J.C. Stevenson), Owen Sound, Edith (Mrs G.L.M. Smith), Bayfield, Jack, Renfrew and predeceased by Muriel (Mrs R.O. Macfarlane), Ottawa and Gerald Timmins. Remembered with affection as Anntie O by numerous nephews and nieces. Much loved sister-inlaw of Isobel Robertson, Carleton Place. She had a varied career as Secretary, Moose Factory Hospital, External Affairs in Athens, Australia and the University of Toronto. Enlisted in R.C.A.F. on the death of her husband and served in Canada and England for the duration of W.W.II. Friends called at the Morley Bedford Funeral Chapel, Toronto. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

1989, Wednesday July 19, The Almonte Gazette page

DEATHS
WARREN, Ordelia G. (nee West) ? Friends are invited to join the family for a service of committal at the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, July 22nd at 11 am.

Ordelia married Sgt. James Snedden Warren on 18 Mar 1940. James (son of William James Warren and Isobel Cochran Snedden) was born on 25 May 1913 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1941 in Shute, East Devon District, Devonshire, England; was buried in Higher Cemetery, Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]