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Perth Courier, January 6, 1899

Elphin:  The remains of the late William Lock who died in Winnipeg will be interred in the Highland Line Cemetery on Wednesday.  His younger days were spent in Perth; he was a well known figure in McDonald’s Corners for a number of years.  He was good hearted to a fault and his remaining few years he spent with his family in Winnipeg.

More on William Lock:

The corpse of William Lock arrived in McDonald’s Corners on Tuesday evening at the hour of 7:00 accompanied by his son Thomas and his daughter Charlotte.  The funeral took place on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 2:00 in the afternoon and was attended by friends and old acquaintances of the deceased.  The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Binnie of McDonald’s Corners during which he spoke with deepest sympathy for the children, seven in number who are now left to mourn the loss of their father.  Thomas is a bookkeeper at a wholesale grocery in Winnipeg; William and Albert both travel for the same firm; and Johnnie keeps a grocery store at Glenborough; Annie is married to a merchant at Glenborough; Maggie is married and living in Winnipeg; and Charlotte.  Mr. Lock was buried in the Highland Line Cemetery beside his wife who died (illegible number, second of two numbers is a “1”) years ago.

Tatlock:  John Pretty, who died suddenly on Sabbath last was buried on Tuesday.  The funeral was the largest ever seen in Darling.  He was a man well known and highly esteemed.  The Rev. W.S. Smith preached a funeral sermon at the house.  He leaves a wife and six children, mostly grown up.  He was 55(?)58(?) years of age.

Middleville:  Frank Rodger died at his father’s home on Tuesday last, 27th December.  Frank had been ill five weeks with congestion of the lungs.  He was 23 years of age and a young man of excellent character.  His funeral took place on Thursday to Rosette Cemetery.  Rev. W.S. Smith conducted the funeral services.

The saddest news we have to record this week is the death of our old townsman Judge William Doran of North Burgess which occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at his residence in that town.  His age was about 63(?) years.  Judge Doran was born in the town of Perth and was the son of John Doran, native of County Wexford, Ireland.  The family was a large one and the boys unusually strong, hearty and vigorous and it is sad and also strange to realize that not one of the list of stalwart youths and then grown up men who were so well known in town and country 20 to 50 years ago are alive today.  Of these men two of them, John and William, rose to prominence as public men; both were Liberal candidates at parliamentary elections and both became judges of the Nipissing District by appointment of the Ontario government.  The Doran family were cousins of Messrs. William, Alexander, and Patrick McGarry of Drummond and the late Rev. Father Stafford of Lindsay, Tobias of Renfrew, Thomas of Lanark Township, Henry of Almonte and John of Perth (the last two deceased).  Judge William Doran married Miss McRae of Wolfe Island and leaves behind him his widow and a family of sons and daughters.  He also leaves one sister Maggie who is a nun in Hotel Dieu, Kingston.  Deceased owned a saw mill in Rokeby(?), S. Sherbrooke for some years and gave up that business to accept the judgeship of Nipissing District, a position which he filled with efficiency.  About 1878 he was chosen the Liberal candidate for S. Lanark for the Ontario legislature and made the best fight any Liberal ever made in this Conservative hive going to within 169 of victory.  His opponent was the late Abraham Code.  Judge Doran was a genial, whole hearted man.  He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

On Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, Miss Rose Ann Munro died at the residence of her brother John Munro of the Scotch Line.  Deceased was a cousin of Mrs. Jas. McFarlane and Mr. J.N. Dobbie and was a lady who was held in high esteem by all her acquaintances.

Perth Courier, Jan. 13, 1899

Moore—Died, at Perth on Thursday morning, Jan. 5, Ann Ryan Moore, relict of the late Robert Moore, aged 74.

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An old resident Mrs. Robert Moore died on Thursday of last week, aged 74.  Her maiden name was Ann Ryan and she was born in Ireland.  The family belonged to the Methodist Church.  She leaves a family of boys and one girl

The Winnipeg Tribune of Jan. 4 records the death of a former well known resident of this vicinity J.P. Anderson.  It says:  “The funeral of John P. Anderson took place this afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of his brother-in-law, P.C. McIntyre, M.P.P., 332 Kennedy Street, to Brookside Cemetery.  The funeral services were conducted at the house and grave by Rev. Mr. Pitblado(?), whose church Mr. Anderson attended when a resident in that city.  Pallbearers were Messrs. R.L. Richardson, M.P. and P.C. McIntyre, M.P.P., D.L. McIntyre, W.A. McIntyre, and C.D. Stovel, brothers-in-law of Mr. Anderson.  The coffin was covered by a number of beautiful wreaths from members of the family, the Carberry Masonic Lodge, the Winnipeg A. and A.S. Rite and the Winnipeg Lodge of Perfection.  The deceased was born in Ramsay and taught school for some years, Balderson being one of the schools taught by him in the 70’s.  In 1881 he went to Winnipeg and filled many positions of importance and trust.  He was for a time manager of the Carberry Milling company at Carberry.  He was afterwards appointed manager of the Union Branch in that town which position he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to the bank until illness compelled him to relinquish the position.  He was married to Lizzie McIntyre, sister of D.C. McIntyre, Balderson, and of McIntyre Brothers who, with two children, survive him.”

Another of the well known figures of Beckwith in the person of William Rattray passed to his reward on Saturday afternoon at the ripe old age of 86 years.  It is only a short time since Mr. Rattray lost his wife and since then his son James has been nigh to death’s door with pneumonia.  A week ago the deceased was about seemingly as usual, took a cold which settled on his lungs on Thursday and he only survived two days.  He was born in Glasgow and came to this country with pioneer settlers many years ago.  He was an industrious man and by means of thrift managed to make a nice competence for himself for his old age.  He was a man who never sought municipal honors although he took a deep interest in public matters and was a great reader.  In religion he was a Presbyterian and a member of Zion Church at Carleton Place.  The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to Cram’s Cemetery.  The survivors are the son James and two daughters Mrs. James Graham of Ottawa and Miss Ellen, who resides on the homestead.  Herald

Perth Courier, Jan. 20, 1899

Farrell—Died at Burgess on Sat., Dec 24, Margaret Kane Farrell, wife of Edward Farrell, aged 74 (?).

Buchanan—Died, on Thursday, Jan. 12, James R. Buchanan, 5th Line Bathurst, aged 72 a native of Paisley, Scotland.

Reid—Died, at Clyde Forks on Sat., Jan. 14, Mrs. Matthew Reid, aged 67(?).

Elliott—Died, at Darling on Jan. 12, Mrs. Thomas Elliott, aged 44.

Thomas Foley died at Almonte on January 8 at the age of 88 years.  He was born in County Carlow, Ireland in 1810 and (settled in?—words missing) Ramsay.  His wife was Ellen Hennessey of Huntley who preceded him to the grave.  One of his daughters was Mrs. Martha Dowdall of Drummond who died about ten months ago.  Rev. Canon Foley of Almonte celebrated a high mass at the funeral.

The Almonte Gazette of January 13:  John Coleman who was in the Aged People’s Home in connection with the Reformed Presbyterial Church situated in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday last aged over 80 years.  His son Rev. E.R. Coleman of this town left on Monday to attend the funeral.  David Holliday one of our esteemed townsmen, accompanied Rev. Mr. Coleman and will enter the Aged People’s Home to spend the remainder of his days there.

Robert Beggs, a native of Dalhousie, who for many years worked for Messrs. Boyd Caldwell and Company, Lanark, died in Port Lambdon on Friday, Dec. 30.  His sister Mrs. Thomas Barrie, lives in Carleton Place.

Perth Courier, Jan. 27, 1899

Dowdall—Died, at Bolingbroke onWed., 18th inst., John Dowdall, eldest son of Samuel Dowdall, aged 21.

Leggett—Died, at Montreal on Wed., Jan. 18, Joseph Leggett of Perth, aged 25(?).

Lappin—Died, at Bathurst on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Susan McDermott Lappin, relict of the late Michael Lappin, aged 78.

Mrs. Alexander Moffatt, Jr., formerly of Pembroke, died at her home in the N.W.T. a short time ago.  She was the daughter of Rev. Patrick Grey formerly of Chalmers Church, Kingston and a half sister of Miss Bella Grey late of this town.

On Saturday, Mrs. Matthew Reid of Clyde Forks, mother of Messrs. Walter and David Reid of this place was transformed from mortal to immortal.  Deceased was a daughter of the late Matthew Baird of Lanark township and a cousin of Andrew Baird now reeve of that township.  She was born on the 5th Concession of Lanark on May 24, 67 years ago.  After her marriage, she resided on the 6th Concession Lanark until the death of her husband which occurred about five years ago when she went to live wither daughter Mrs. Robert Campbell of Clyde Forks.  18 or 19 yeas ago she was afflicted with cancer from which she suffered though at first but slightly until her death.  For the last 16 weeks of her life she was confined to her bed and death was a welcome release from her afflictions.  She leaves a family of nine—the three mentioned above and Alexander of Percy, Assa(?); Daniel, James and Peter of Rat Portage; Harry at Eganville; and John at Caldwell’s Mills.  The funeral took place on Monday morning from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Campbell to the Presbyterian Cemetery at Middleville.  Era, Jan. 18

Perth Courier, Feb. 3, 1899

Telford—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Jan. 19, William Telford son of John Telford, aged 11.

Nichol—Died, at Perth on Friday, Jan. 27, Isabelle Muller Nichol, relict of the late Dr. James Nichol in the 89th (?) year of her age.

Young—Died, at Perth on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27, James Hugh Young aged 54.

Pink—Died, at Pembroke on Mon., Jan. 30, George E. Pink aged 29 years, 3 months and 11 days.

We regret to hear of the death of George Hart, son of Robert Hart of Poland, Dalhousie at Dauphin Lake, Manitoba where he was engaged in shantying.  While engaged in chopping a tree it fell upon him, inflicting fatal injuries.  He was 27 years old and a few months ago had gone to Manitoba to take up land and settle.  His death occurred on January 23.  The body was brought to his old home for burial reaching there last Tuesday and the funeral took place on Wednesday.

Perth Courier, Feb. 10, 1899

Lawson—Died, at Perth on Thursday night, 2nd Feb., Mrs. Eleanor Lawson, aged 81.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

The wintry moods have robbed the community of many of its aged people this year and among them is Eleanor Lawson whose home was with her daughter Mrs. James Templeton, Herriott Street.  Her maiden name was Wrathall, her father being an Englishman and one of the pioneer settlers of Bathurst.  Her husband died many years ago but two of her daughters, Mrs. W.F. Allan of Victoria, B.D., and Mrs. James Templeton of Perth, survive.  Her age was 81.  The funeral service to Elmwood Cemetery was conducted by Rev. A.H. Scott of St. Andrew’s Church.

Leighton—Died, on Thursday, 2nd Feb., Mrs. Myles Leighton of Harper aged (two numbers the second is a ‘2’ the first might be a ‘6’).

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A death to be deplored in her neighborhood was that of Mrs. Myles Leighton of Harper who was called away on Feb. 2 at the age of 62(?).  Deceased was a native of England but with her husband came to Canada many years ago.  She was a much respected member of the community and her friends and acquaintances will miss her kindly and genial ways.  She leaves her husband and a family of sons and daughters all of whom are good members of the community.  The funeral took place to Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday.

More on Mrs. Leighton’s death:

Harper:  Death has been visiting our community.  On Thursday, Mrs. Leighton who has been suffering for a long time past, quietly passed away.  She leaves a husband and four daughters:  Mrs. P. Herbert of Manitoba, Mrs. N. Balderson of Perth, Mrs. William J. Hughes of Balderson and Minnie at home.  Her sons are Albert at home and George and Fred in British Columbia.

McLenaghan—Died, at Drummond on Feb. 2, Jane Morris McLenaghan relict of the late Nathaniel McLenaghan, aged 84.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

Another of our older residents was taken by death from this neighborhood on Thursday of last week, Mrs. Nathaniel McLenaghan of Drummond, at the age of 84.  The maiden name of the deceased was Jane Morris and she was born in Drummond of Irish parents her father being among the pioneers of that township.  Her husband died about two years ago.  She leaves a large family of sons, daughters, among them being Charles of Beckwith, William of Carleton Place, Nathaniel of the Inland Revenue Office in Perth, John A. and Edward D. of Drummond, James of Toronto, Robert of Manitoba, Mrs. Henry McVeity of North Elmsley, Mrs. Henry Ireton of Drummond, Mrs. William McVeity of Goderich, Mrs. John Wilson of the Scotch Line, Mrs. Jones of Goderich, and Sarah at home.  Deceased was a Presbyterian in religion.  Her remains were taken to Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday the service being conducted by Rev. J.S. McIlraith of Balderson.

Jamieson—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Feb. 7, Mary Moore Jamieson, relict of the late John Jamieson, aged 65(?).

Imeson—Died, at Perth on Dec. 26, Martena Imeson, third daughter of John Imeson, aged 10 years, 5(?) months and 11 days.

Stone—Died, at Ft. Covington, N.Y., on Dec. 31, Harry Hearn Stone, 41, brother of Mrs. Jordan of this town.

Craig—Died, at Lanark, on Feb. 2, Muriel Craig, infant daughter of David Craig, aged 7 months.

The young man mentioned in the following notice which we copy from the Winnipeg Daily Tribune of Jan. 25 was the second son of the late Caleb Sheppard of Arnprior and nephew of the late A. Sheppard of Ferguson’s Falls.  “News came to the city Monday afternoon of the death of one of Winnipeg’s fine young men who died at Denver.  This was John Sheppard, nephew of W. F. McCreary.  He was well known and a general favorite being one of the most highly esteemed young men in college, in business, and among the sergeants of the 90th where he went through a course in the Dragoon’s school  For some years he was with the Macdonald Tupper, Phippen & Tupper after graduating at the age of 16 from the Collegiate Institute.  He was of an earnest, studious nature and had not death terminated his young life would have soon made his mark as a lawyer.  His death was caused by consumption.  In the spring of last year when taking part in a bicycle race, he took a severe cold which ended in a rapid decline.  He could not shake off the cold and took a trip east where he was compelled to stay at Hamilton for a week.  He returned and felt a little better and took a course in the Dragoons riding school but getting no better was examined and it was thought a trip to the south might do him some good. Mr. McCreary accompanied him as far as St. Paul where he left him to complete his journey to Denver.  The poor young fellow wrote letters while away.  The doctors held out hope of recovery.  Rev. Canon Rogers and Mrs. Rogers stayed in constant attention on him to the last.  The remains will be laid in Mr. Roger’s plot for the present in Denver and arrangements will be made later to remove them to Arnprior.  The young man’s parents died in 1887. He had three sisters one of whom, Miss Ella Sheppard is now of the city teacher’s staff.  He had two brothers one of whom is in the service of the C.P.R. here and another is a merchant at Ledue, N.W.T.  Mr. D.K. Elliott is an uncle.

It was with considerable surprise that the news of Mrs. William Stevenson’s death came to her friends last Friday morning.  The deceased lady, although an invalid for many years, suffering with a heart affliction, was in her customary health until ten days ago she was overtaken with a severe cold—akin to la grippe—but was progressing favorable—when a sudden change took place on Friday morning, the heart giving out.  Mrs. Stevenson was born in Ramsay in April of 1832 and was therefore in her 67th year.  She was a daughter of Robert and Catherine McFarlane, who were among the early Scotch pioneers who came out in 1822.  She was married to the late William Stevenson when he was a resident of Almonte and very soon afterwards the family removed to Carleton Place.  Three daughters blessed this union of whom one died in childhood.  The survivors are Mrs. Dr. McIntosh (with whom deceased was residing for the past six weeks) and Miss Jessie(?) Jennie(?).  Herald

On Saturday evening last the people of Rosetta we surprised and shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Margaret McFarlane, which took place about 6:00.  She had been in her usual health when she suddenly complained of feeling ill and in a few minutes—almost before any one in the family could realize that anything was wrong—she passed away.  Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Anderson, was bon in Scotland March 4, 1819 and was consequently in her 80th year.  She came to this country when six years of age and lived with her parents at Rosetta up tot eh time of her marriage to Robert McFarlane who died in July of 1892.  Eleven children were born to them of whom ten lived to maturity; one a little girl, died in infancy.  Of the others, six survive, five sons and one daughter:  George and Jennie at home; John, Robert, William, and Edmund in Minnesota.  In early life Mrs. McFarlane identified herself with the Baptist denomination and remained to the end a staunch supporter of the church of her choice.  In the absence of her pastor, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.L. Alexander, Congregational minister of Rosetta.

Perth Courier, Feb. 17, 1899

Munro—Died, at Carleton Place on Feb. 12, James Munro, aged 72.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

James Munro, of Bridge Street, Carleton Place, who has been in poor health for a long time and who has been confined to his bed for several weeks past, passed quietly away on Sunday evening.  The deceased was born on the Munro homestead near Appleton 72 years ago and has spent the greater portion of his three score and ten in this vicinity.  He served his apprenticeship as a carpenter in Carleton Place and later went to the west, visiting many places before he returned.  On coming back, he married and settled down and was blessed with a large family six of whom survive:  Fred of Renfrew; James and George; Misses Eva, Maud and Marjory.  Herald

Gardiner—Died, at Yonge Mills, on Feb. 12, James Gardiner, Carleton Place, aged 59

Greer—Died, at Winnipeg on Saturday, Jan. 11, Charlotte Morris Greer, wife of W.H. J. Greer, aged (illegible, might be 33).

Elsewhere in the same paper:

After a long sickness from Bright’s Disease, Mrs. H.J. Greer (nee Charlotte Morris) died at her husband’s residence in Stonewall, Manitoba at the age of 33.  Deceased was a daughter of Henry Morris, 5th Line Drummond and her remains were brought from Manitoba for burial in Elmwood Cemetery which took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Hudson—Died, at Ferguson’s Falls on Feb. 15, James Hudson, aged 47.

Richards—Died, at Drummond on Feb. 8, Mrs. Henry Richards, aged 80.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

On Wednesday evening Feb. 8, Mrs. Henry Richards of Prestonvale, was called to test the realities of another world after an illness of less than two weeks.  Previous to Jan. 27, she was enjoying good health despite the burden of 80 years which was resting on her but on that day she was the victim of an unfortunate accident which cut her days shorter than they otherwise would have been.  While getting about the house, a mis-step on a small round stick of wood caused her to fall, receiving a broken leg.  The shock affected her whole system and her vitality being at too low an ebb to stand the strain, she sand in death’s grasp.  Deceased was born on the Isle of Mull(?) off the west coast of Scotland and was brought to this country when three years of age by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, who settled in Ramsay shortly afterwards removing to Drummond.  There she married and spent the greater portion of her days winning for herself the esteem of all with whom she came into contact.  Her husband died a few years ago and since that time she has resided with her son Robert at Prestonvale.  Nine of a family survive her viz Mrs. Archibald Affleck of this place; Mrs. Alexander Ferguson of Drummond; Mrs. Thomas Campbell of Perth; Mrs. James McIntyre of Renfrew; John and Robert of Drummond; William of Renfrew; George and Harry of North Dakota.  One son, James, died a number of years ago while working on the Union Pacific railroad and two daughters died while young.  The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at 2:00 from her son’s residence to the Prestonvale Cemetery, the funeral being conducted by rev. Mr. Rock of Perth.  Era

Lake—Died, at Fallbrook on Feb. 9, the infant son of John Lake.

The household of Mrs. James Irons was saddened on Saturday by the death of Anna of consumption at the early age of 24 years.  Deceased was the only daughter.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and last year was assistant supervisor of the Sabbath School.  She was born in England but the family came to Perth some years ago.  She was a sister to William Irons, leader of the 42nd Battalion Band.  Her brother David came from Montreal to attend the funeral which took place to Elmwood Cemetery on Monday afternoon.  We have been requested to publish this in connection with the following beautiful lines from Alice Ingersoll
There will come a time when the tired hands

Will be at rest

When they will place the lilies white

Upon my breast

And those who have known me long will say

“She did her best.”

There will come a time when I will be missed

By friends most dear

When those who loved me best will wish

That I was here

And some for whom I have smoothed the way

Will drop a tear

There will come a time when dear old friends

Will come and see

The still white face, the folded hands

They will say so free

“She had her faults but after all

Was kind to me.”

There will come a time when some dear son

Will climb the hill

And look into the open door

For one who will

Be sleeping in her narrow bed

All cold and still.

There will come a time when I will wait

In summer land

For those whose slow steps I have outstripped

Then, hand in hand

With my sweet love we will wait for them

In summer land

Perth Courier, Feb.24, 1899

Warren—Died, at Bathurst, on Sat., Feb (date illegible) Elizabeth Rath(?) Warren, relict of the late Joseph Warren, aged 80.

Scott—Died, at Black’s Corners on Feb. 20, Ann Scott, relict of the late Alexander Scott, aged 68.

Cooke—Died at Scotch Corners (Beckwith) on Feb. 18, James Cooke aged 73(?).

McGregor—Died, at Beckwith on Feb. (date illegible) Mrs. Duncan McGregor, aged 50.

Kemp—Died, at Carleton Place on the 14th Feb. William Kemp, aged 78.

Gamarche—Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, Susan Sutherland Gamarche, relict of the late A. Gamarche, aged 74.

Elphin:  Mrs. Gunnis (nee Tena McDougall) wife of William Gunnis of Minnesota and daughter of Dugald McDougall of North Sherbrooke, died on the 11th inst.  It was a great shock to her many friends and relatives here.  She was married here about seven years ago and was one of our best girls, respected by all.  She leaves a husband and three of a family, one only a week old.

Brooke:  Mrs. James Dickson, who has been ill for some time, passed away quietly on Sunday at the age of 83 years.  Her funeral took place on Tuesday the 21st and was largely attended by friends and acquaintances.

Mary Ann Ennis died at her residence at Bathurst near Fallbrook on Monday night, 75(?) 78(?) years.  Deceased was born in Ireland and came to Canada when young, settling in Bathurst.  Her husband died ten years ago leaving her a widow with ten children.  Deceased belonged to the Church of England.  Her remains were taken to Elmwood Cemetery on Wednesday.

Mrs. John McEwen whose maiden name was Mary E. Hyde, died at Pembroke on the 5th (?) Feb. at the age of (illegible, two numbers, the last is an ‘8’).  Her husband went to his grave before her and she leaves four sons and two daughters.  Her father was Thomas B. Hyde an extensive lumberman of old Bytown and a warm friend of the late Thomas D’Arcy McGee, the poet-historian.  She was also a niece by marriage of the late William Pittman Lett city clerk of Ottawa.

Perth Courier, March 3, 1899

Croskery—Died, at Glandwin, Michigan on Feb. 5, James Croskery, formerly of this town, aged 64(?).  (Note:  This notice clearly said Feb. 5, the below notice clearly said Feb. 17)

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An old resident of Lanark Village, James Croskery, died at Gladwin, Michigan on Feb. 17 at the age of 64. He was born in County Down, Ireland in 1835 and came with his father the late Robert Croskery to Perth in 1849(?) where he lived until he moved to Lanark.  In 1877 he left that village for western Ontario finally settling in Michigan.  Five children and a widow survive.  Deceased was married twice first to Harriett Wrathall of Bathurst and afterwards to Mrs. McDonald of Gorrie(?), Huron County, Ontario.  Deceased was a brother to Mrs. Benjamin Wright and an uncle of Messrs. Robert W. and John Croskery all of this town.  He was a Presbyterian.

McLellan—Died, at Perth on Feb. 26(?) Laurier(?) McLellan, infant son of George and Marcy McLellan, aged 1 year and 26 days.

Walsh—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, Feb. 28, Mary Murphy Walsh, wife of John Walsh of Drummond, aged 79 years and 8 months.

Elsewhere in the same paper:

An old resident of this vicinity Mrs. John Walsh, who lived in Drummond on the Balderson Road at the town limits, died on Tuesday last at the age of 80.  Deceased was born on the 4th Line Bathurst on the farm now owned by Mr. Poppelwell.  Her father was Michael Murphy born in Ireland and was an old soldier and served in the Peninsular War under Wellington, also as a volunteer in the Glengarry Fencibles in the War of 1812.

Clark—Died, at Bathurst on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, Christina Clark, aged 67(?).

Scott—Died, on Feb. 12, Wilhelmina Scott, daughter of Thomas B. Scott of Burgess, aged (illegible).

McCullough—Died at Drummond on Feb. 25, Robert McCullough, aged 57(?)

Elsewhere in the same paper:

A well known and esteemed farmer of Drummond, Robert McCullough, near Lanark, died of cancer of the neck on Feb. 25.  Some weeks ago he went to Montreal for treatment in the hospital but no operation took place.  He called at our office on his return and apparently had no idea his end was so near.  He was an uncle of J.K. McCullough of Winnipeg, the world’s champion skater.

Elphin:  Mrs. McDonnell (ne Alice Sergeant) widow of the late John McDonnell, of Robertsville, died on Saturday night of pneumonia after a short illness, aged63.  She was a kind mother and neighbor.  Her husband died one year eleven months ago.  Her family, except for one son, are married and have moved away.

The Dundas People’s Journal of Feb. 4 contains an obituary of Mrs. William Ireton of that city.  She was a near relative of John S. Ireton of Glen Tay.  The Journal says:  “The death has taken place at Eliza Street, Dundas, of Mary Ann Cook Lowden, widow of William Ireton in the 99th year of her age.  Mrs. Ireton was born on Aug. 17, 1800 in St. Andrew’s where he father was engaged as a coachman.  She spent her early life in the University City and in 1811 she removed with her parents to Dundee where her father then became a coachman to the late Mr. Guthrie of Craigis(?) Craigie(?).  Mrs. Ireland at that time took up her residence on Ferry Road and resided in that district until quite recently when she went to live with her son.  She was barely out of her teens when in May of 1820 she was married to William Ireton by Rev. Dr. Hill of St. Andrews.  Her husband was a painter but as his health gave way he was obliged to leave his trade and he afterwards became keeper of the Roodyards Burying Grounds a post he held for thirty years when his death took place in 1870.  Mrs. Ireton had a family of 13, five sons and eight daughters.  Her eldest son, William, has almost reached the age of four score and it was at his residence on Eliza Street where his mother died,”

Mrs. John McDonnell of Robertsville aged 63, died at her residence on Feb. 25 and was buried on the 27th inst. In the Crawford Cemetery. 

Word has come from Manitoba of the death of John Murdock at Cypress River in that province on Sunday last, 25th Feb.  Deceased was born in Lanark Village and was the eldest brother of Mrs. J.G. Campbell of this town and son of the late John A. Murdock, once a well known school inspector in this county.  His mother was the sister of the late James Hall, sheriff and M.P. for West Peterboro.  Mr. Hall many years ago carried on a tanning business in Lanark and deceased learned the tanning trade in his establishment.  He moved to Paisley, Bruce County in 1855(?) as one of the pioneers and carried on a woolen factory there until it was burned up.  He left in 1881(?) for Manitoba first locating at Cypress River before there was a sign of a railroad in that section.  He then lived for a time in Birtle(?) where he published a newspaper.  He afterwards settled in Pilot Mound where he founded the Sentinel newspaper which exists yet.  Finally he moved back to Cypress River where he remained until his death.  Mr. Murdock was a man of genius and was a great lover and student of nature.  He was an author on natural history and could and did write from personal knowledge with elegance and realistic truth about the wild animals of Manitoba and Ontario and of natural scenery.  He often related anecdotes of fishing and hunting about his old farm home near Playfair which he made very interesting, under a warm, fancy and skillful pen.  Mr. Murdock was married to Isabella Walpole of Drummond who died many years before him.  He was a Presbyterian.

Perth Courier, March 10, 1899

McKay—Died, at Lanark Township on March 1, Mrs. Hugh McKay, aged 45(?).

Ferguson—Died, at Smith’s Falls on March 8, Mrs. Catharine Ferguson, sister of Mrs. George Barrie, Perth, aged 87.

McIntyre—Died, at Elphin on Feb. 27, Clara Evelin McIntyre, infant daughter of Malcolm and Tina McIntyre, aged 4 months and 27 days.

She is not dead the child of our affection

But gone unto that school

Where she no longer needs our protection

And Christ Himself must rule

Elsewhere in the same paper:

Clara Eveline McIntyre, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McIntyre of Elphin died suddenly on Feb. 27.

Lalonde—Died, at Darling on March 4, Mitchell Lalonde, aged 79.

Cullrose—Died, at Tekos(?), Washington on Feb. 14, Mrs. James Cullrose, formerly of Lanark, aged 53(?) 63(?).

Sunday’s Globe contains a portrait of one of the pioneer settlers of this locality James Elliott, who may yet be known by some living yet.  It says:  James Elliott of Blyth whose portrait appears here, was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1809.  When eight years of age he came to Canada with his parents who took up their abode in what was known as the “Perth Settlement” in Lanark County.  His early years were spent in the vicinity of Perth and Smith’s Falls.  In 1833(?) 1835(?) he married Marianna Stewart and in 1857(?) with a family of eight he moved west and became one of the pioneers of the township of Hullett(?), Huron county.  After (illegible number) years of married life, Mrs. Elliott died two years ago.  Mr. Elliott was an ardent Presbyterian of which church he has been an elder over 60(?) years.  He has always taken a deep interest in the affairs of his country and has been a subscriber to the Globe since its first issue.  Mr. Elliott still resides on the old homestead near Blyth, Huron County.”

The funeral of the late Donald Cameron, a former resident of Almonte, and brother of Robert Cameron, and who died at St. Paul on Monday, the 20th ult., took place from the residence of his son-in-law James McLeod on Saturday afternoon.  The deceased was 74 years of age and well known here although for the past 20 years he has resided in St. Paul.  Almonte Times

The Gazette says William Scrimgeour, formerly of Almonte, died at Lakefield, Ontario at the age of 83 years.  His parents came from Perthshire, Scotland but deceased was born while they were crossing the Atlantic.  He learned the trade of millwright and also became a building contractor.  He built the railway bridge at Carleton Place, St. John’s Church at Almonte, Mr. James Robertson’s store, St. Paul’s rectory, Rosebank Woolen Mills at Ramsay, Young’s Hotel at Sand Point, and many others.  He was a violinist of great reputation and was a crony of the late Robinson Lyle the famous novelist.  His wife was killed by a railway accident at Port Hope 13 years ago.  He was buried beside her in that town.  Their children were eight, four boys and four girls.

Harper:  Since you last heard from us, death has visited our vicinity and claimed as its victim Mrs. Joseph Warren, Sr.  The funeral to Elmwood on the 30th was largely attended.

Perth Courier, March 17, 1899

Julia Stafford departed this life on Thursday morning in the bloom of her youth.  She was the second youngest daughter of John Stafford.

Halliday—Died, at Brussels on March 5, Agnes Allan Halliday, beloved wife of John C. Halliday, formerly of the Scotch Line, aged (illegible, maybe 69) years and two days. (could also have been Holliday)

Elsewhere in the same paper—note, still cannot distinguish if this name is Halliday or Holliday and age still blurred, maybe 69, maybe 89:  The following notice is taken from the Brussels Post, County Huron, Ontario and tells of the death of a former resident of this locality, Mrs. J.C. Halliday (Holliday) once of the Scotch Line.  Deceased was a sister of James Allan and Francis Allan of Perth and William Allan of North Burgess, Alex Allan of Almonte, John Allan of Mississippi Station, and Mrs. B.(?) Dodds of Perth.  “After long years of bodily suffering, borne with Christian patience and fortitude, Mrs. John C. Halliday (Holliday) passed peacefully away from earthly concerns last Monday evening, aged (illegible—maybe 89?).  Her maiden name was Agnes Allan and her birth place was the Scotch Line of Bathurst Township, Lanark County, near Perth.  On February 22, 1848(?) she was married to Jno. C. Halliday (Holliday) who survives her.  35 years ago they moved to Brussels then Ainleyville(?) where they have continually resided.  For the past 23(?) years Mrs. Halliday (Holliday) has been an invalid, and for over two (?) years confined to the house.  The majority of people grow restless and fretful under affliction but no so with the deceased and more than one test could be produced of the good received by a visit to the home where the Christly life was lived and the spirit of true resignation to the Father’s will was exemplified.  The promises of the good book ‘at Evantide it shall be light’ was fulfilled in Mrs. Halliday’s (Holliday’s) closing years.  Six children survive out of a family of ten.  They are John of London; Will of Calgary, NWT; George of Brussels; Mrs. Frank Uren(?) of Ingersol; and Misses Jessie and Maggie of Brussels.  Martin and Frank attained manhood before passing away; Robert at 14 years of age; and Allan at 2(?) or 3(?).  The subject of this notice was a consistent member of the Presbyterian  Church from her girlhood.  She was very much attached to her family and took a deep interest in them whether present of absent and they in return left nothing undone to add to her comfort.  On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral was held Rev. John Ross(?), B.A. conducting the service at the home on the corner of King and John Streets.  A portion of the 40th Psalm was sung by request by the deceased who took great comfort from Work of God.  Interment was made in the family plot in Brussels Cemetery.  The pallbearers were Thomas and John Strachan, G.A. Deadman, A.M. McKay, B. Garry and W. H. Kerr.  A beautiful floral wreath encircling the word ‘Mother’ and a cross were placed on the casket.”

The Smith’s Falls Record says:  “The death occurred on the 9th March of Mrs. Colin Ferguson of Beckwith at the home of her daughter here Mrs. James McCormack, with whom she had been visiting for the past few weeks.  Deceased was one of the early settlers of Beckwith and throughout that section she was well known and highly esteemed.  She was 79 years of age and is survived by her one son and two daughters the latter being Mrs. J.L. McCormack of this town and Mrs. Barrie of Perth.”

Daniel McKian—This well known, respected resident passed away after a long illness on Wednesday.  He was a native of Ireland.

Perth Courier, March 24, 1899

McKian—Died, at Perth on Wednesday morning, March 15, Daniel McKian, aged 63.

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Daniel McKian was born in County Armaugh, Ireland in 1836(?) one of a family of six.  In 1842 his parents came to America and located on a farm in the township of North Crosby, five miles from Westport.  In 1860(?) he was married to Mary Lennen(?) Lennon(?) who with five sons and six daughters survive him.  In 1875 he moved to a farm in North Elmsley four miles from Perth where he remained until 1891 when he retired from farming and took up his residence in Perth.  In April, 1895 deceased was stricken with paralysis since when he has been in failing health.  His end came on Wednesday last week.  He was a life long Reformer and a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church.  The funeral was held on Saturday, 18th inst. And was largely attended.

Stafford—Died, at Perth on Wednesday night March 15, Julia Agatha Stafford, daughter of Mrs. John Stafford, aged 23.

Campbell—Died, at Montague on Saturday, March 11, Daniel Campbell, aged 69

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One of the best known residents of Montague, Daniel Campbell, died at his home on Saturday after an illness of six weeks.  It began with la grippe which later developed into pleurisy and gradually he weakened and went down with the attack.  He was born in Beckwith in December of  1829 and was thus in his 70th year.  He was one of the best known farmers in Montague and by his industry, his thrift and his enterprise he amassed great wealth exclusively from his farm.  He was a kind hearted, Christian gentleman, a good man in the worldly as well as the religious sense of the word.  He was a Liberal in politics, a staunch Presbyterian in religion, a member of St. Andrews and could always be relied upon to liberally support the work of the church.  He leaves a widow and three sons and four daughters.  Two of the latter are students at Queen’s the other two are at home; of the sons, Charles and William are settled in Manitoba and Thomas is at home.  Record, March 16

Lamond—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Monday, March 13, James Lamond, aged 75 years and 3 months.

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The Smith’s Falls Record of March 15 says:  “Death has removed a familiar figure from this town in the person of James Lamond, who passed away on Monday morning from a stroke of paralysis.  About two years ago he had the first shock but recovered from that and continued to go about until about three or four weeks ago but since then has been confined to his bed most of the time.  Shortly before noon on Saturday, he was stricken again though he appeared to be conscious of all that was going on about him.  On Monday morning, as stated above, the spark went out.  Deceased was a native of Scotland having been born in Paisley 75 years ago.  In 18?7 (third number illegible) he came to Canada and settled in Dalhousie Township and followed the occupation of farming until ten years ago when he removed his family to this place and started in the grocery business in the north end.  He was a good man in every sense of the word, honest and up right in all his dealings, a kind neighbor and a firm friend.  He was a typical Scotsman and in spite of his long residence in this country he never lost his native accent.  Four years ago he paid a visit to his old home in Scotland and he had many interesting stories to relate on his return home.  He was at one time an honorary(?) honored(?) member of Camp MacBeth, Sons of Scotland here and his old friends in that society contributed a very handsome wreath out of respect to his memory.  Deceased is survived by his wife and five sons and six daughters.  His death was the first break in the family.  With the exception of two sons and two daughters who reside in the west all were with him in his last hours.”  (Deceased married a daughter of the late William McQuat of the Highland Line, Dalhousie—Editor, Courier)

Munro—Died, at Elphin on March 14, Daniel Munro aged 53.

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Elphin:  A very sudden though not altogether unexpected death occurred her last Thursday morning when Daniel Munro, blacksmith, after taking a light breakfast, sat down in his rocking chair and while the rest were at breakfast, passed peacefully away without the least struggle.  He leaves a wife and one son.  He was a kind and obliging parents and neighbor.

Sutherland—Died, at Ramsay on March 14, John Sutherland, aged 19.

Mrs. Margaret Couch of North Elmsley, wife of Richard Couch, died of heart failure on Monday, March 13.  On Sunday, the deceased was apparently in her usual health.  She retired early Sunday night but about 4:00 Monday morning, the nurse who was attending a son of Mrs. Couch who was very ill, went into the room of the old lady who had just awakened and she had enjoyed a restful sleep.  In a few minutes afterwards the nurse noticed that Mrs. Couch was in distress and could not speak and in a very little while she had passed beyond human aid.  The deceased lady was widely known throughout this district and knew her kind, loving, and charitable disposition and Christian life had endeared her to the hearts of all who knew her.  She belonged to the religious body known as the Brethren.  She leaves three sons George at home, and James and Richard in the same township and two daughters Mrs. Brooks of Ottawa and Mrs. Harper of Montreal.  Smith’s Falls News

Following closely upon the announcement of the serious illness of John Baird of Glen Isle, who had been suffering from pneumonia, came the news of his death last Thursday afternoon.  The deceased was born on the homestead at Appleton and was the second son of the late William Baird, one of the pioneer settlers.  There were four sons, Andrew who inherited the homestead and passed away in 1889(?); John the subject of this sketch; Robert, deceased; and Henry who resides in Smith’s Falls.  John inherited a portion of his island home from his mother and later on purchased from P.W. Nagle the farm adjoining.  He was twice married his second wife predeceasing him by five years.  Mr. Baird was a man of sterling character and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.  In politics he was a Liberal being an elder in St. Andrew’s Church, Appleton.  He leaves one daughter, Agnes.  Carleton Place Herald, March 21

Perth Courier, March 31, 1899

McKinnon—Died, at Winnipeg on March 23(?) at 459 William Avenue, William Brownlee McKinnon, twin son of Malcolm and Christina McKinnon, aged 11 months and 23 days.

Waugh—Died, at Almonte on March 29(?), Annie M. Tomlinson Waugh, relict of the late Andrew Waugh, aged 43.

Ferguson—Died at Perth on Tuesday night, March 28, Alexander Ferguson, aged (illegible, maybe 50??)

Wilson—Died, at Lavant on March 25, Mrs. John Wilson, aged 84.

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The frailties of 84 years brought death to Mrs. John Wilson, wife of Reeve Wilson of Lavant on Saturday last.  She had been in poor health for some time previous to her death.  Her remains were interred in White’s Cemetery near Poland on Sunday afternoon.  Era

William Tierney, formerly of Nepean, Carlton County, who married Catharine McSherry of Perth in 1860(?), died at Vancouver, B.C. last week.  Deceased left for the Pacific Coast about 30 years ago where he became an extensive contractor in British Columbia.

Elphin:  Mrs. Neil McVean, Sr., passed peacefully away last Saturday.  She was about 53(?) 63(?) years old.  The funeral took place today at 10:00.  She came from Glengarry over 40 years ago and she was a kind neighbor and devoted mother to her family.

Perth Courier, April 7, 1899

Surcely(?)—Died, at West Bay City, Michigan, on March 24, John Surcely(?) formerly of the 5th Line Bathurst, aged 79(?).

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Word has come to G.A. Consitt, solicitor, of the death of John Sorsely(?) of West Bay City, Michigan on March 31 at the age of 70(note,not sure of age, above it looked like 79, but is clearer in this article, probably was 70).  Deceased was the son of a well known pioneer of Beckwith Jacob Sorsely who was a soldier in the Belgian Regiment which after its disbandment settled so largely in that township.  The old soldier drew from the Crown the lot on the 8th  Concession (not sure of concession number, looks like 5th in above notice) west of Harper now occupied by Frank Publow and the family were born there.  He left Bathurst for the west about twenty years ago.

Dixon—Died, at the residence of her son-in-law Thomas H. Kirkham, Bathurst, Mrs. Jane Dixon, aged (illegible, maybe 86(?)

A week ago last night, John Stewart, 7th Concession Beckwith, near the lake, received a paralytic stroke from which he never really rallied and early yesterday morning—within a week—the strong man was not and his spirit departed.  Mr. Stewart was born in Perthshire, Scotland and came to this country with a contingent of those sturdy Scotch settlers who came out in the early days.  Deceased was a man of splendid physique and scarcely knew what illness was until the fatal shock came so quickly, ending his career.  Mr. Stewart was twice married, the first being with Elizabeth McDougall and by whom four children were born, viz., Alexander now at home; Peter of Strathclaire, Manitoba; Mrs. H.(?) S. Allen of Cooper, Ontario; and John who, it will be remembered, was accidentally killed while falling from a bridge in British Columbia six years ago.  Mr. Stewart’s second wife was Mary A. Lawford who survives him and by whom seven children were born all living:  Mrs. J.D. Armstrong of Carleton Place; Mrs. John Stewart and Mrs. Ed Dewar of Crystal City, Manitoba; Mrs. Dopson of Ottawa and Thomas, Neil, Jennie and Bella at home.  (Transcriber’s note, this is eight, maybe Thomas Neil was one child not “Thomas, Neil” as I have written……not sure)  Mr. Stewart lived continuously in Beckwith.  In religion he was  Presbyterian and a member of Knox Church, Black’s Corners.  In politics he was a Reformer of the old school.  He served his fellows in Council for two years and was a school trustee for many years.  Herald, April 4.

Friday morning last, Mrs. William Finlayson of Lanark Township, near Ferguson’s Falls, remarked to a daughter about the usual time for rising that she did not feel very well and thought she would lie a while longer.  The daughter assented.  The husband was away from home and the young people went abut their work and a couple hours later on going to look after their mother they found that she was cold in death.  It was a dreadful shock to the family.  The deceased lady was about (illegible number, second number was a zero) years of age.  Apoplexy was the fatal ailment.  Mrs. Finlayson was the cousin of Messrs. McLenahan of this town.  The funeral took place on Sunday and was one of the largest ever seen in this township.  The pall bearers were Messrs. Charles, Robert, John and William McLenahan, Robert Graham and George McFarland.  Herald

Mrs. Robert Campbell, wife of a former member in the Dominion House for South Renfrew, died on March 21(?) 26(?) at the age of 75 years.  She was a daughter of Adam Lothian of Lochiel(?), Glengarry County and mother of R.A. Campbell, presently M.P.P.. for South Renfrew.  In 1848 she was married to the late Mr. Campbell and in the same year came with her husband to Eganville to reside.  They had a family of five children—three sons and two daughters—both daughters, Mrs. A.D. McNab of Douglas and Mrs. J.D. McRae of Eganville died some years ago; the sons are John of Lochiel(?), Glengarry County; Douglas Campbell of Eganville and R.A. Campbell , M.P.P.  Her husband died in (illegible, 18?7—third number illegible).

Perth Courier, April 14, 1899

Redmond—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Friday, March 31, William Redmond, aged 22.

Griffith—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Saturday, April 1, Edward Griffith, aged 75.

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One of the older residents of Perth, Edward Griffith, died at Smith’s Falls on Saturday, April 1 and his remains were brought here for interment the following Monday.  Deceased lived in Perth, mostly, until over a year ago when he removed to Smith’s Falls.  He followed butchering for a livelihood.  His first wife was Miss Caril(?) of Bathurst.  The Smith’s Falls Record has the following additional information:  “Death claimed another victim last Saturday in the person of Edward Griffith.  The deceased suffered from a severe attack of pneumonia a couple of months ago and he never recovered from the effects of it.  The deceased came here from Perth a little over a year ago when he married Mrs. Conn and until his health gave out he conducted a meat market.  He was about 78 years of age and leaves a grown up family of sons and daughters by a former marriage.”

Forth—Died at Rochester, New York on April 4, Elizabeth Francis Orsman Forth, wife of Rev. Joseph Forth of Macedon, New York, formerly Baptist minister at Perth.  Deceased was a native of England.

Watson—Died at Bathurst, on Friday, April 7, Daniel Watson.  (no age given)

Harback—Died at Perth on Thursday morning, April 13, Annie Green Harback, relict of the late Herman Harback, aged 64.

McVean—Died, on Saturday, April 1 of heart weakness Mrs. Neil McVean, North Sherbrooke, aged 53(?)

She is gone—the one we loved

And laid beneath the sod

O! It is hard but we must know

‘Twas by the hand of God.

She has gone—that faithful mother

To her happy home above

Where there is no pain or sorrow

But all is joy and love.

A respected resident and business man of Lanark, James W. Campbell, after a painful sickness from appendicitis, and an operation in a Montreal hospital a fortnight before, died in that city on Wednesday last from their affects.  He was 41 years of age.  Deceased carried on an undertaking, furniture and planning factory business in Lanark and had a fine trade built up.  He was a son of the late Archibald Campbell, a well known farmer of Lanark Township.  He was married to Miss McKerracher, daughter of the late Donald McKerracher of Bathurst, sister of Mrs. R. Burris of this town.  His remains were buried on Saturday, Rev. D. M. Buchanan, Presbyterian minister, conducted the services.

Her friends here will be pained to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. H.D. Menzies in Kingston on Saturday last.  Deceased was an organist in the Methodist Church for some time.  The News of Saturday says:  “Early this morning Mrs. H.D. Menzies died at the residence of her brother-in-law Dr. Chown, Harris Street.  Deceased took ill in Toronto the other day.  Her condition was not considered very dangerous; Miss Offord, sister of the deceased, went to Toronto and brought her down to Kingston.  Her maiden name was Victoria Offord.  In religion she was a Methodist.  The funeral will take place on Monday and will be private.”

The Brockville Recorder gave a biographical sketch of the late William Bilton(?) who died last week at the age of 84. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1815 and came to Canada with his parents in (illegible year).  They lived in Brockville for a time then removed to Drummond, Lanark County, where they engaged in farming.  In 18??  (illegible, might be 1839) the left Drummond and located at Newboro thins being the second year of the construction of the Rideau Canal.  In 1848 he married Sarah Cavanaugh of Elgin, South Crosby, who survives him.  The children are:  William and John who reside on the homestead; Mrs. Russell of Seeley’s Bay; and Mrs. Mills of Ottawa.  Deceased was the last survivor of a family of 8.  His brothers were James, Robert and John; his sisters were Mrs. Sherwood of Kilborn; Mrs. W. F. Fredenburg, Mrs. Thomas Kearns and Mrs. Taggart wife of Rev. Charles Taggart.  In religion he was a sturdy Presbyterian and in politics a staunch Liberal. 

Perth Courier, April 21, 1899

McLean—Died, on April 5, at Grenfell, NWT, Hugh McLean formerly of Dalhousie aged 73.

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Word has come to us of the death of an old Dalhousie resident, Hugh McLean, of Greenfelt, NWT.  Mr. McLean left Dalhousie some years ago for the northwest and it is to be regretted that he did not live long in his new home.  He was of a quiet, unobtrusive character and a good citizen.  He was a brother-in-law of William Brownlee of Dalhousie.

Elmash-el-Havie—Died, at Shweir, Mt. Lebanon, Syria, on Feb. 23, aged 9 years 5(?) months.

Adamson—Died, on Wed., April 18, Mary Campbell Adamson, relict of John Adamson, formerly of Perth, in her 81st year.

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After a long illness, Mrs. John Adamson, an old resident of this town, passed to her rest at the age of 80 years.  Deceased was born in Drummond in June of 1818 of Highland Scottish parents, two years after her father arrived in the settlement and one year after her mother reached here.  The deceased’s maiden name was Mary Campbell and the late D. J. Campbell of Drummond and Mrs. Peter Cram of Carleton Place were brother and sister and her relatives in this neighborhood are very numerous.   She was one of those who passed through the many trials and privations of pioneer life and she lived to see the Balderson settlement bloom into one of the finest farming districts in the land.  Her husband died many years ago.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  Her remains will be buried today in the Campbell burying grounds, 7th Line Drummond, the funeral leaving Isaac Wilson’s, Drummond Street, Perth at 10:00.

On Friday evening last, at the home of her son Alfred, of Ramsay, below Appleton, Mrs. Richard Dalmage passed quietly to rest at the ripe old age of 78 years.  The deceased lady whose maiden name was Eliza Morphy, was a daughter of the late John Morphy, who in turn was one of six sons of the late Edward Morphy of  Morphy’s Falls, now Carleton Place.  The subject of this notice enjoyed the distinction of being the first white child born in the settlement and her parents resided in the old house which still stands between the railway track and the Gillies Woolen Mill, some years ago rebuilt and now occupied by the night watchman.  Mrs. Dalmage was a lady highly esteemed by those who knew her many estimable characteristics. She was a member of the Appleton Methodist Church and took a deep interest in all religious affairs.  In 1845 she married Richard Dalmage who preceded her some 16 years ago since which time she has lived with her sons Alfred and Samuel.  The other members of the family are John of almonte; Richard of Arnprior; and Mrs. H.S. Conn of Ottawa.  Two are deceased, viz., Mrs. William West and William Dalmage, dentist.  Abram Morphy of Ramsay was a brother of he deceased, also were Joshua of North Gower; John and Isaac of Pottsdam, New York; Mrs. Robert Wallace of Ottawa; Mrs. Brownlee of Kemptsville; and Mrs. Bradley of Minitoulin(?) Island were sisters, all of whom were present at the funeral except the latter.  There are three dead—Jacob, Joseph and Mrs. Gordon.  Carleton Place Herald.

By the death of Peter Reid, Sr., on Monday night, one of the oldest residents in Lanark Township is removed from all earthly associations.  His death was due to infirmities of age at 83 years the greater portion of those years being spent in continual hard work.  Over three years ago a paralytic stroke partly deprived him of the use of his legs though he afterwards recovered sufficiently that he could be about the house.  Two and a half years ago he was compelled to take to his bed and from that time he was unable to move himself and lay helpless.  At different times in that interval, his condition was critical but the spark of life remained until Monday night.  The deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland on December 15(?), 1816 and when only five years of age his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reid, brought him to this country, settling on Lot 13, 5th Concession Lanark, where the deceased died.  He was married thee times, his first wife being Miss M. Somerville, sister of John Somerville, Sr., of Middleville by whom he had a family of eleven, viz:  Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. C. Trodden, both of Lanark Township and both deceased; Mrs. William McIntyre and Mrs. William Miller of Lanark Township; John of Minneapolis, Minn.; William of Massey Station, Ont.; Edward of Arnprior; Peter, Jr., of Lanark Township; and Robert on the homestead (transcriber’s note, this only makes nine).  His second wife was Miss Mary Taylor, sister of John Taylor, Sr., of Hopetown by whom he had a family of one son and two daughters, viz:  Archibald of Helena, Montana; Mrs. D. Lunam(?) of Campbell’s Bay, Que.; and Mrs. E. Westbury of St. Louis, Missouri.  His third wife was formerly Miss Jane Kennedy who survives him although now in very poor health.  In religion the deceased was a Presbyterian and was long a member of that church in Middleville.  Era, April 19.

In the death of Edward Chalmers, Sr., on Tuesday, the community lost one of the pioneers of Smith’s Falls—one of the few remaining links between the far away and the present.  Mr. Chalmers was a man of great activity all his life until a little over a year ago when he began to fail.  The deceased was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1814 and was thus 85 years of age.  When a young man of 23, he came to America with his parents and other relatives and all of them, 14 in number, came right to Smith’s Falls.  They were three months in crossing the Atlantic and many a pleasant reminiscence the old gentleman had to tell of the voyage and of the early days here.  At Sly’s Rapids, a member of the party, a brother of the deceased, left the boat and walked ahead to the next lock—the one now in the heart of town.  The bridge was drawn and he got into conversations with some of the waiting farmers and on asking them where would be a good place for a blacksmith to settle, he was told that there was no better place in North America than right where he was.  When the boat came along he got on board and told his father what he had heard.  And notwithstanding that they had their passage taken to Kingston they all got off here without knowing a soul here or having a place to put their heads.  The deceased was a blacksmith by trade and came from a family of blacksmiths.  His father, his grandfather, his great-grandfather were all blacksmiths and he leaves a son a blacksmith.  They started business on the island and there for a number of years he worked with his father until the latter bought a farm.  Then the deceased continued the blacksmith business in the old shop on the island which many of our readers will remember until he too quit it for the farm on the death of his father.  Mr. Chalmers was a man who enjoyed to the fullest extent the esteem and confidence of all who knew him.  He was of a bright, cheerful disposition, honorable and upright in all his dealings and faithful to every friend.  He was secretary of the Montague Agricultural Society for thirty years and was the first collector Smith’s Falls every had.  He was a Presbyterian in religion, a member of St. Paul’s Church and in politics a Liberal.  He was a member of the Masonic order for over fifty years and is said to have been the oldest Mason in eastern Ontario.  His funeral today was conducted in St. Francis’ Lodge AF & AM.  He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters:  George, Edward and Harry, Mrs. James Chalmers, Misses Agnes and Margaret at home.  Smith’s Falls Record

Perth Courier, April 28, 1899

Legault—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, April 21, Maud J - - - (Jean?) Legault, wife of Ludger Legault, aged 43.

McGregor—Died, at Sarnia Township, Ont., Friday, April 21, Catharine Cameron McGregor, wife of Alexander McGregor, in the 78th year of her age.  Deceased was the eldest sister of the late Peter Cameron, 5th Line Bathurst and of Miss Cameron, Perth.

Pegg—Died, at Glen Tay on April 23, Minnie Pegg, second daughter of William and Maggie Pegg, aged 15 months and 17 days.

McCallum—Died, at Ashland Centre, Michigan, on April 19, Alexander McCallum in his 95th year, father of Mrs. Daniel Drummond, 12th Line Ramsay.  Deceased removed from Huntley to Michigan in 1876.  Mrs. McCallum survives about the same age.

Telford—Died, on Sat., April 22 at the residence of her grandfather, Thomas R. McDonald, of Drummond, Mary Lillian Telford, only daughter of Mrs. Jas. Telford, aged 12.

She is not dead—the child of our affection

But gone unto that school

Where she no longer needs our protection

And Christ Himself doth rule.

Mrs. Sarah Thompson, relict of Samuel Thompson, died on Friday last at the age of  (illegible, two numbers, the second is a ‘4’).  She was a native of Ireland and belonged to the Methodist Church.  She lived for 74 years on the farm where she died.

Perth Courier, May 5, 1899

Amos—Died at Exeter, Ont., on April 22, Larua Ruth Manning Amos, wife of T.A. Amos, Esq., 33 years, 8 months and 3(?) days.  Deceased was the youngest sister of Mrs. E.W. Smith of Almonte and Mrs. J. N. Smith of Ramsay

Burns—Died, at Perth at the residence of Mrs. T. Enright, on April 30, Edward Burns, 3rd Line Bathurst.

Moodie—Died, on Saturday, April 23, the infant son of T.A. Moodie, Scotch Line.

O’Connor—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, April 28, Mary Ann O’Connor, aged 29(?).

Freeman—Died, at Bathurst on Tuesday evening, May 3, James Freeman, aged 68(?).

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A well known farmer of Bathurst, in the Harper section, James Freeman, died of inflammation on Wednesday, after a short illness.  He was 62 years of age.  (Transcriber’s note, this is much clearer that the above death notice, in which his age was blurred.)  His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery yesterday.

Arnott—Died, at Rosetta, on April 27, Mrs. James H. Arnott, aged 78(?).

Forgie—Died, at Playfair on April 30, John Forgie, aged 65(?).

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John Forgie, a resident of Playfair, Bathurst, died of cancer of the stomach on Sunday last at the age of 65.  He was born in Lanark Township but for many years resided in Kitley Township, where he worked a farm.  He removed to Playfair latterly of which place his wife, a sister of William Playfair, was a native.  His remains were interred in the Smith’s Falls Cemetery.

Bain—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Monday, May 1, Archibald E.(?) Bain.

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“Most startling was the announcement made on Monday last that a well known citizen in the prime of life and to all appearances equal to almost any attack of illness, had suddenly died after a very brief illness of pneumonia and brain trouble.  Archibald E. Bain, contractor, was a week ago as health and strong a man as could be found in Smith’s Falls; this afternoon his remains were placed in their last resting place in the public cemetery. A few days ago he was attacked by pneumonia and brain trouble which resulted in his death.  The deceased was a highly respected member of the Methodist Church.  He leaves a wife and one child.”  The above was taken from the Smith’s Falls News of May 3.  Deceased was born near Fallbrook, Bathurst, and has relatives yet in that locality and in North Sherbrooke.  Mrs. David McQuat of Watson’s Corners is his sister and Robert Bain of Smith’s Falls is a brother.  He was 38 years old.

James Ferguson, V.S., brother of David Ferguson of this town, died from the effects of a kick of a horse at Bay City, Michigan on Saturday.  David left for the scene at once but reached there only in time for the funeral.

Patrick McDermott of Montague, son-in-law of the late Phillip McGowan, Scotch Line, died at his home on May 2.  He leaves a wife and one child.

Arthur Cushing, at one time of Pembroke, and later a well known hotel man in Ottawa, passed away at the age of 47 on last Friday.  His mother, wife and three sisters survive him.  The sisters are Mrs. W. Wade of Grenville; Mrs. E.R. Reid of Smith’s Falls; and Miss Katie Cushing of Ottawa.  His one brother, E. Cushing, also survives him.

Miss Ethel Robertson of Lanark, who has been afflicted with consumption for over a year, succumbed to the inroads of the disease on Thursday, April 20.  The funeral, conducted by Rev. D. M. Buchanan, took place on Saturday at 1:00 and was largely attended, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.  George Dormer of St. Mary’s and A.G. Dobbie of Brockville, cousins of the deceased, attended the funeral.

William Ashby, an aged resident of the 11th Concession Bathurst, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 22.  On Saturday morning, he was in his usual health and his 84 years had not quelled his desire for a little sport as that morning he went out fishing.  In the afternoon he went out tot eh fields to look after some cattle when he was suddenly stricken down with weakness of some sort.  The attention of Robert Dickson, who happened to be passing on the road, was attracted by the sounds of distress from the field.  On investigating, he found the deceased on the ground on his hands and knees unable to rise.  He assisted him to his feet and after helping him over a fence the aged man was unable to his residence without further assistance.  Ten minutes afterwards he breathed his last.  His remains were interred in the Playfair Cemetery on April 24, Rev. J. Roadhouse conducting the services.

Perth Courier, May 12, 1899

Burns—Died, at Ramsay on May 8, Thomas T. Burns, aged (illegible might be 38).

Moore—Died, at Carleton Place on May 2, Sarah Jane Moore, wife of  P. Moore, aged 89.

The Central Canadian tells of the death of J. M. Munroe, customs officer, Almonte, who died from apoplexy on Tuesday after a short illness.  He was born at the Garp(?) Carp(?), Fitzroy Township, and lived nearly all his life near Almonte.  He was a Mason, and the funeral will take place under their ritual.  Mr. Munroe was a member of the city council for some time and was town treasurer at the time of his death.  He leaves a wife, and two sons, one of whom is a graduate of Queen’s University.  He was a Presbyterian.

Perth Courier, May 19, 1899

Lewis Sibbett, second son of Alexander Sibbett, Carleton Place, died at Evaleth(?), Minn., on May 12(?) 13(?), aged 28.  The complaint was an abscess of the abdominal cavity.  The body was brought to Carleton Place and interred in the Cram Cemetery, Rev. A.A. Scott of Zion Church, conducted the services.  His wife was a miss Whitton.

Paul—Died, at Poland on May 19, Mr. John Paul, aged (illegible maybe 82) a native of Ireland.

Fisher—Died, at Bathurst on Tuesday, May 16, Malcolm Fisher aged (illegible maybe 86).

Harper—On May 2, Jas. Freeman, after a short illness of a very few hours, passed peacefully away at the age of 61 years.  Deceased was apparently in good health till the morning of his death when he took suddenly ill.  He will be greatly missed and as a father he was kind and affectionate and as a friend and neighbor, unequalled.  He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters who live here and one son who resides in Detroit.  His funeral was on May 4 to the R.C. Cemetery and was largely attended.

Two old residents of Pembroke died recently—John Cunningham, 64 and Peter Hays, 83.  Mr. Cunningham was a native of N. Tipperary, Ireland and came to Pembroke in 1856.  He married first Miss McGrath of Allumette Island and at her death Miss Flannery.  He was a Roman Catholic.  Mr. Hays was also a native of Ireland and a Roman Catholic.  He came from Ireland to Pembroke in 1847 and worked there at his trade of shoemaking.  Mr. Hays was also a native of Ireland and a Roman Catholic.  He came from Ireland to Pembroke in 1847 and worked there at his trade of shoemaking; afterwards he kept a hotel.  He retired from business 25 years ago.  He was a life long Liberal.

One of the pioneer residents of Arnprior, Patrick Cunningham, died on May 7, aged 85(?) having been born in County Down, Ireland in 1814(?).  In 1843(?) he came to Canada and lived in Arnprior in the time of Chief McNab then shorn of his power and on the point of leaving.  His wife was Ellen Kennedy who died in 1881(?).  Four sons survive of a large family born:  Patrick, James, John and David all of whom live in Arnrprior.  The remains of the deceased were buried in the Catholic Cemetery.

We learn from the Brockville Recorder of the death Monday morning of Mrs. James Cameron of that town, step-mother of Alexander Cameron of the Market Square Livery in this town. The Recorder says:  “At 1:30 this morning a much respected lady residing in Brockville, passed away in the person of Isabella Abercrombie, widow of the late James Cameron, in the Perth neighborhood.  The deceased lady was a daughter of the late James Abercrombie and was born on what is known as the Scotch Line in 1842(?) and lived there and in Perth until about eight years ago when she came to Brockville and has since resided here.  She was a victim of chronic bronchial pneumonia and had been in poor health for the two years past.  She died at the residence of her son-in-law, George H. Brown of King Street.  Mrs. Brown is her only child.  The funeral took place on Wednesday from Mr. Brown’s residence at 2:30 p.m.”

Bredin—Died on May 5 at his residence on Kildosan(?) East, William Bredin, formerly of Carleton Place, aged 74.

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The Winnipeg Tribune of May 8 contains the following obituary of one who was once well known in this community:  William Bredin, one of the oldest residents of Kildona(?) East, died Saturday night at the age of 74.  Deceased had been ill for some time past.  His death is mourned by his wife and children:  Forbes W. and Henry H. are in the Territories.  Mrs. J. H. Grierson resides in Calgary while J.A. and Albert remain at home.  The family are well known and highly esteemed throughout the city.  The deceased came to Manitoba in 1877 and since that time has lived in the parish in which he died.  Mr. Breden lived a very retired, unassuming life since coming to this country but all who knew him thought him to be most intelligent, well read and keenly alive to all that was going on around him.  In Carleton Place where he lived prior to coming to this country, Mr. Bredin took an active part in politics, temperance, and municipal affairs.  It will be remembered that last spring, Mr. Bredin had a miraculous escape from instant death when his carriage was run into by a run away circus team.  He was seriously injured at the time but seemed to have wholly recovered by the winter.  He had not bee strong ever since however, but no thought of his death occupied the minds of his friends until Friday last when he seemed to take a turn for the worse.”

 By the death of Malcolm Fraser of Bathurst, which took place on Tuesday last, we believe one of the last pioneers of this district passed away to her rest.  Deceased, at the age of 94, came to this country with his parents from Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland in 1817 when the family settled  on what is now known as the Cummingham farm in Bathurst.  He, however, launched out for himself in early youth, by the assistance of his parents, and at the age of 14 years came into the possession of the farm at Harper owned by him at his death, and which he occupied for the long period of 71 years.  He was married to Miss Margaret McNee, sister of the late john McNee of Bathurst and Carleton Place who died before him.   They had eleven of a family, four sons and seven daughters of whom all survive but one:  They are:  John of Forest, Ont.; Archibald of Wymong, Ont.; Donald of Brigden, Ont.; Malcolm, dead; Mrs. William Brownlee, Dalhousie; Mrs. Robert Allen, Scotch Line; Mrs. John Anderson of Bathurst; Mrs. Hophul McFarlane and Mrs. Andrew Steele, Ont; Mrs. Thomas Harper of Fleming, Assn.; and Mrs. D. Campbell of Ottawa.  Mr. Fisher died of cancer and he bore the ravages of this dreaded disease with characteristic fortitude and patience.  He was a true Highlander and retained the Gaelic of his youth until his death.  He was a man of strong individuality and had his full share of courage and determination.  He was a President and life long Liberal and subscribed to the Courier almost from the beginning.  His funeral took place to Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Thursday and notwithstanding the weather, was a large one.

Perth Courier, May 26, 1899

This week we record the death of Mrs. John Paul of Poland.  About a week before her death she suffered a paralytic stroke which with the frailty of her years speedily wrought the separation of the spirit and body.  The deceased was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1817 and grew to young manhood in her native land.  In 1858(?) she and her husband, who died eight years ago, came to this country and settled in Poland where they made a home for themselves in what was then a wild and sparsely settled country.  They reared a family of nine children of whom six now survive.  One daughter, Mrs. M. Regan, died in the U.S. about three years ago and two sons, Joseph and Archibald, are also numbered with the dead, the former having succumbed seven years ago and the latter 25 years ago.  The survivors are Messrs. John, William, James, Moses B. and Miss Martha are at Poland and Mrs. John Johnston of Dalhousie.  She leaves 59 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  Era

By the death of John McArton, Sr., on Saturday afternoon, the township of Ramsay loses one of its best known and most highly respected residents.  In September last she was stricken down with a paralytic stroke which almost proved fatal at the time.  Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1816 and when about 14 years of age came to this country with his parents and the other members of his family who settled on a farm in Dalhousie about half way between Playfair and McDonald’s Corners.  His parents, three sisters and one brother died in Dalhousie and there remains lay in that township and while a young man he carefully cultivated his mind by reading literature from the old Dalhousie circulating library—the source from which many of the old residents of Dalhousie derived their intelligence and vigor of mind.  The taste for reading which he acquired in youth clung to him throughout his life and consequently he received through his own efforts a liberal education, being well posted on a very wide range of subjects.  In 1843 the deceased was married to Mary A. Houston whose parents were among the pioneers of 1821 and settled on the 7th Line Ramsay where they toiled in harmony for many years. His wife died six years ago and a family of two sons and four daughters survive him viz. John on a farm adjoining the homestead in Ramsay; Dr. Stewart in Paisley, Ont; Mrs. Joseph Smith of Ramsey; Mrs. Stewart Houston of Ottawa and Misses Sarah and Janet at home.  Two of the deceased’s sisters live in Appleton and one brother, Henry, in the township of Huntley   Era

After a protracted illness from lung trouble, Michael Dwyer, brother of Dr. A.W.P. Dwyer, died at his farm home near Elgin, Leeds County, 46. His body was buried in the Phillipsville Cemetery.

Perth Courier, June 2, 1899

The Gazette says that Mrs. Archibald Robertson, sister of Robert Watt of Almonte, died at her home in Ramsay on May 23(?) 25(?).  The deceased was born in Darling in 1838(?).  Four brothers and five sisters survive her:  Robert of Almonte; James of Middleville; Daniel of Carleton Place; Alexander of Rosetta; Mrs. William Dow of Hibbert Township, Perth County; Mrs. James Richardson of Drummond; Mr.s James Robertson, Sr. of Ramsay; Mrs. James Muir of Middleville; and Mrs. W.J. Rintoul of Tatlock.  She leaves her husband and two sons and two daughters to mourn an unexpected and irreparable loss.  The eldest son, John resides on the homestead; James who is a molder by trade lives in Carleton Place; Miss Maggie has of late been living in Middleville and Miss Emma has also been absent from home for some time.

The Gazette says that one of the few surviving first settlers of Ramsay, James Black, passed away on May 31 at the age of 83(?) of pneumonia.  He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1817.  In 1821 his father, Walter Black, accompanied by a number of fellow mechanics left for Canada and landed some weeks later at Prescott, then the head of navigation.  The party thence proceeded by wagon to Perth and Lanark Village.  Their allotments of land were made and scows were built to carry the settlers and their effects down the Clyde and Mississippi to Ramsay where Mr. Black’s father settled on the 7th Concession.  As the country became cleared of suitable timber, the lumber camps were moved further up the Ottawa Valley.  Then came the boom for Ramsay.  $1.50 a bushel for wheat and put money in the bank.  Mr. Black and his next neighbor Mr. Andrew Cochrane, took their wheat to Ottawa where they got top prices for plumpness and cleanliness of samples.  Mr. Black was one of the first to extend his farming operations to cattle raising.  Thorough bred Durham cattle and Leicaster and Southdown sheep and made contributions towards stock improvements in this section.  For many years he was an active director of the N.L.A.S.  For 11 years, from 1874 to 1885.  He was a member of the Ramsay Township council and was for ten years deputy reeve.  At many elections he was chosen by acclamation.  Mrs. Black survives him, and is now 78 years of age.

About two weeks ago, one of the oldest residents of North Lavant, Marion Love, widow of the late Jas. Love, passed quietly away.  The deceased, whose maiden name was Marion Tuddle, was bon on April 17, 1819 in Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated with her family to Canada in 18??  She was married in 1840 to James Love and settled in North Sherbrooke where she resided for about 19 years before settling on the farm about a mile from Clyde Forks where her remaining years were passed.  She leaves a family of three sons and six daughters and at the time of her death had 32 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren  Her sister, Mrs. Giltress(?) of Mississippi is the only surviving member of her father’s family.  Deceased was buried in Crawford Cemetery on the boundary line between Dalhousie and Sherbrooke.  Era

Perth Courier, June 9, 1899

Park—Died, at Dalhousie on June 4, Mrs. Alexander H. Park, aged (illegible)

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On Sunday, Mrs. Alexander H. Park of Dalhousie passed away at the age of 32.  About a year ago she was taken ill with la grippe which subsequently developed into consumption.  Her death occurred at the home of her father, David Easton of Dalhousie where she had been confined to bed for four weeks.  She leaves a husband and two children, a daughter of 7 years and a son of 4 years.  She is survived by her parents and three brothers and one sister.

Whyte—Died, at Ottawa on Friday, June 2, Nettie Devlin, wife of Jacob G. H. Whyte, aged 25(?).

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A sad bereavement to husband and parents occurred at Ottawa on Friday last when Mrs. Jacob G.H. Whyte passed away after a brief illness leaving an infant only a few days old, destitute, at so early an hour of its life, of its mother’s care and nurture.  The body was brought to Perth by her husband and brother the next day and the little infant with it.  The sadness and pathos of the affliction was intensified when the babe died at the hour of its mother’s burial and the little body was placed in the coffin with its mother.  The funeral took place from the residence of her parents on Beckwith Street to Elmwood Cemetery.  The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devlin of this town and was but 25 years old at her death.  Mr. Whyte came from Balderson and is employed by the Canadian Atlantic Railway.

Kennedy—Died, at Perth on June 2, Sarah D. Henderson, beloved wife of J.F. Kennedy, L.D.S.

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Six weeks ago the husband and family of Mrs. J.F. Kennedy, of this town, became aware that some sort of illness had attacked her but of its nature of magnitude they at first had no knowledge.  Her mental faculties which were naturally so bright and sharp seemed to be dulled.  Her illness increased notwithstanding the best medical attention and care the family could give and her physical energies declined at the same time until her end came on Friday night last at about 9:00.  It transpired before her death that the cause of her fatal and incurable illness was emission of blood to the brain.  Mrs. Kennedy was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and was the daughter of Rev. Thomas Henderson, Baptist minister, who died 12 years ago in Montreal.  From his term as minister of the Baptist Church here, he was well known in this town.  The family came to Canada in 18?? And while in active service in the church, became successively pastor at Kingston, Perth, Paris and St. George, Ontario.  Deceased was married in 1864(?) and her husband and four children, two sons and four daughters, survive her.  All the family were present at the death but the eldest son, William, who had been conducting an experimental sheep-cheese factory at Baddeck(?), Nova Scotia for Mr. Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone who was an old friend of the Henderson family in Edinburgh and in Canada, and did not reach here until four hours after his mother’s death.  Besides a large concourse of citizens of the town, Mrs. Mace of Tamworth and Messrs. J.S. and B.(?) S. Guess(?) of Frontenac County, friend(?) of Mr.(?) Kennedy, came to attend the funeral.  The burial took place in Elmwood Cemetery, Rev. D.C. Bock(?), Baptist minister, conducting the services.  Mrs. Kennedy was one of the most estimable ladies of the town and her life was a shining example of Christian living.  Her loss will be felt not only by her friends but by the entire community.  She was a active worker in the W.C.T.U. and of the Ladies Association of the Baptist Church.  Her end was peace

Pegg—Died, on Monday, June 5, Maggie Dodds, wife of William R. Pegg of Glen Tay, aged (illegible)

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After a protracted illness, Mrs. William R. Pegg passed away from this life at the early age of 20(?) years, full of hope for the world to come.  Her ailment was consumption.  Mrs. Pegg was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodds, Scotch Line.

Moulton—Died, at Tennyson on May 25, Phylander Moulton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moulton, aged 9

Travers—Died, on June 2, at the residence of her son, Bank of Montreal (note, something was omitted here, it is transcribed as printed in the paper), Almonte, Elizabeth Duffus Hay, widow of the late J.N. Travers, Esq., of Hamilton and mother of R.W. Travers, Esq. and Mrs. Allan of Brockville.

Howie—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, June 6, Isabella Howie infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Howie, aged 2 years and 8(?) months.

The original settlers of Lanark Township are now very few and of those few one more departed this life on Wednesday morning in the person of Mrs. John Hunter of this town, at the age of 87 years.  Mrs. Hunter had been ill for over a year and her illness was simply the result of the breaking up of the system from old age.  Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1811 and when nine years of age came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Borrowman in the sailing vessel Commerce, the voyage from Greenock dock to Quebec occupying over seven weeks.  This was in the year 1820.  The family went at once into what was then the unbroken wilds of Lanark Township and drew land in Middleville, happily on a fine, fertile tract and here part of the family remain to this day.  Deceased was married to John Hunter, an Englishman who died 23 years ago leaving besides his widow, three children:  Maurice(?) of Perth; Mary (Mrs. Thomas Scott), Scotch Line; and William Hunter of Drummond.  For most of her married life, and until a few years ago Mrs. Hunter lived on the farm on the 2nd Line Drummond, beyond the long swamp now owned by Mrs. Sherratt(?) but latterly she removed to town.  Her surviving sister and brothers are Mrs. Robert Affleck and William Borrowman of Middleville; Messrs. Thomas and George Borrowman, living in the U.S.  Mrs. Hunter was an active, energetic woman even at her age and had a strong individuality.  She was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the funeral to Elmwood Cemetery yesterday was conducted by Rev. A.H. Scott, her pastor,

Perth Courier, June 16, 1899

Watt—Died, at Dalhousie on June 7, Ruby Watt, daughter of Robert Watt, aged 2 years and 6 months.

Pollack—Died, at Almonte on June 8, Mrs. W.M. Pollock, aged 41.

Hunter—Died, at Perth on June 7, Mrs. John Hunter, aged 87(?).

Perth Courier, June 23, 1899

Rutherford—Died, at North Sherbrooke, on June 12, Estella May Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rutherford, aged 8(?) or 3(?) months and two days.

Like stars of the morning

His bright crown adorning

They which shine in their beauty

Bright gems for His crown.

Prestonvale:  We are grieved to announce the death of one of our oldest residents in the person of Mrs. Edward McCoffrey who departed this life on Saturday night.  She leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother, the family having been deprived of their father about five months ago.

George Comrie, a Beckwith farmer, died suddenly while butchering hogs on June 19 at the age of 70(?) years.  He was born in the township, his father being the late Peter Comrie, a native of Perthshire, Scotland.  In religion he was a Presbyterian, in politics a Conservative.

The many friends of James L. Rodgers, formerly a butcher here, will regret to learn of his death which took place last Tuesday at his father’s near Rosetta.  He formerly carried on a butchering business at Carleton Place where he married for his second wife Miss Mary Jones.  He was 46 years old.

Perth Courier, June 30, 1899

Wilson—Died, at Lanark Township on June 28, Catharine Halfpenny Wilson, beloved wife of Daniel Wilson, aged 80.

McEwen—Died, at Beckwith on June 25(?), Elexey(?) Duff McEwen, beloved wife of Findlay McEwen (Dominion Quarry), aged (illegible, maybe 62?)

Death has again visited the home of William Rogers, Rosetta, and taken from it his eldest son James S. Rogers.  About three months ago, with his wife and child, they left their home in Perth and came to Rosetta, hoping that a change of air would be beneficial to his health.  Alas!  That dread disease, consumption, had claimed him as its victim and on the 26th (?) inst., he succumbed.  We are glad to learn that he died trusting in the merits of atonement.  Our earnest prayer is that his grief stricken wife, his three little sons, and his sorrowing parents may find a solace in the same risen Savior.  His funeral at Rosetta was very largely attended by friends from Lanark, Perth, and Carleton Place as well as neighbors from his old home.

All but one of the early Scotch pioneers of Beckwith—so far as the writer can learn—have now passed to their last rest. Archibald Campbell of the 4th Concession, died on the 15th inst., being the last who was a resident of the township.  Robert Kennedy of Carleton Place is now the sole survivor of that brave band who came out from Perthshire, Scotland in 1818 to hew out for themselves a home in the Canadian forest.  Mr. Campbell, the subject of this notice, had reached the good old age of 84 years.  He was but three years old when he came to this country with his parents, his father being the late Duncan Campbell.  A homestead was selected on the 4th Concession near Franktown where the subject of this sketch has resided continuously for 81 years.  In his prime, he possessed a wonderful strength and with the scythe or cradle had no equals in the township.  In the early 50’s, he married Sarah Gillies who survives him and the union was blessed with ten children, two—one son and one daughter—are deceased and the eight who survive are:  Duncan at Ottawa; Daniel at Nelson, B.C.; Archibald of Montreal; Robert F. on the homested; Mrs. A.A. Cameron of Beckwith; Mrs. A. Barrie of Perth; Mrs. H. Armstrong of Elmsley; Mrs. Jas. Cram, Jr., of Beckwith.  In religion Mr. Campbell was a Presbyterian and a member of the Franktown church.  In politics he was a Conservative.  The funeral took place on Saturday.  Rev. Mr. McFarlane conducted the religious services.  The pallbearers were Hugh McEwen, John McArthur, Hugh McEwen, Pete McEwen, Donald Cameron and john McDonald (6th Line)  Herald.


Posted: 10 March, 2006.