Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Holliday—Died on Monday, 21st March, John Holliday, Sr., Esq., Scotch Line, aged 92 years.
Devlin—Died, in Beckwith on Monday, 14th inst., from the effects of the kick of a horse, John (Devlin), eldest son of John Devlin, Esq., of Drummond, aged 30 years, universally respected in the neighborhood, leaving a wife and five children.
Hall—Died, at Rideau Ferry, on the 13th March, Harold Campbell (Hall), only son of Mr. A. Sherwood Hall of Brockville, aged 6 months and 2 days.
We watched and loved with fondest hope and care; he might revive—the wee pet of our home; we asked of God the boon in earnest prayer, but the dear lamb is gone! The gentle Shepherd raised it to his breast, ‘tis true’ He said, ‘we could not it withhold’; ‘from hunger, thirst and heat secure t’will rest, within the Heavenly fold’.
Fraser—Died, at his residence in Perth, on Wednesday, 30th March, William Fraser, Esq., County Treasurer, aged 68 (or 65?) years. “Who die in Christ yet live, who live in Him die not, for where Christ is there is no death”.
Further article in the same paper on Mr. Fraser: Death of Wm. Fraser, Esq., County Treasurer, Lanark
Just before going to press we were grieved to hear of the death of Wm. Fraser, Esq., County Treasurer at his residence in this town a few days since. The deceased gentleman had been in ill health for some time back and about two weeks ago his general indisposition took a very serious turn that confined him to bed and raised fears on the part of his friends as to his recovery. The attack finally culminated in his death on Wednesday last much to the regret of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. Mr. Fraser was a gentleman of blameless life and Christian deportment and was eminently respected and esteemed the county over. Long before the counties of Lanark and Renfrew were separated Mr. Fraser held the office of Counties’ Treasurer and never failed to give satisfaction in his position of trust. His disease occurred at the ripe age of 68 (or 65?) years.
Otterson—Died, in McNab, on March 18, John Otterson, aged 41 years.
McDonnell—Died at Sand Point, on the 28th March, Flora McDonnell aged 82 years.
Scott—Died, in Bathurst on the 4th line on 6 April at his mother’s residence, James (Scott), youngest son of the late Archibald Scott, aged 19
Scott—Died, on the Scotch Line, on the 21st Match, Jessie (Scott), youngest daughter of John Scott, aged 1 year and 11 days. “Suffer the little children to come unto me.”
Morris—Died, on Sunday the 22nd inst., Agnes Louisa (Morris), daughter of W. J. Morris, Esq., aged one year and three months.
Currie—Died in Hibbert Township, County Perth on the 12th of May, Neil Currie, aged 83 years. Deceased was one of the old settlers of North Sherbrooke, County of Lanark and removed to County Perth three and one half years ago.
Ryan—Died, on Sunday, 22nd May, Hugh Michael (Ryan), infant son of Hugh Ryan, Esq., Perth.
Spaulding—Died on the 23rd May of heart disease Isabella (Spaulding), daughter of James Spaulding, Esq., Scotch Line, aged 3 years.
Hogan—Died at his residence, 3rd Line Bathurst, on Monday, 30th May, Thomas Hogan, aged 53 years.
Myers—Died on Thursday, June 1, Catherine Mathilda, wife of John Myers, Esq., Perth, aged 44 (or 41?) years.
Perth—May 2, 1870 Body Recovered
The body of the unfortunate girl, Margaret Tullis, who it will be remembered drowned in the Mississippi in April, was found last Monday by some craftsman, not 25 yards from the bridge off which she had fallen, in about 10 feet of water. Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian burying grounds, Perth, on the Tuesday following.
Young—Died on Tuesday, 5th July of scarlet fever, Lilly Elisabeth (Young), daughter of Henry Young of West Salem, Wisconsin and formerly of Perth—aged 24 months.
Ingham—Died, at Perth, on the 8th inst., of consumption, at the residence of his brother-in-law Thomas Aspden, in the 26th year of his age, Richard Ingham, third son of James Ingham, Esq., of Milverton Lodge, Victoria Park, Manchester, England. The remains of the late Mr. Ingham were, on the 11th, interred in St. James Churchyard, Perth. After the service the hymn “Brief Life is our Portion” was effectively rendered by the choir. As the procession moved down the entire passage, Handel’s well known “Dead March” was played. The deceased came to Canada and resided for a short time in Perth with his brother-in-law Thomas Aspden, Esq. During his brief sojourn here, his amiability of disposition and gentlemanly manner attracted to him many friends. He then received an appointment in the Merchant’s Bank of Canada and was sent as an agent to Stratford. In this position his steadiness of character and attention to business won for him the confidence of the head of that institution as is evidenced from the following extract of a letter from a Cashier Jackson Rae, Esq., written to him by that gentleman when failing health obliged him to resign his position: “I have to express the extreme regret that the state of your health has necessitated this step because I have learned from others that during your short experience in the bank’s service that you have conducted yourself with fidelity to this bank, and with ability to its service.” It is a consolation to his relatives that he whom they have lost, through God’s grace, led a pious life, was earnest in his religion and through God’s mercy, bore his illness patiently, and was prepared to die. A general feeling of sympathy with the bereaved relatives prevailed throughout the town and a large number of persons walked in the funeral procession.
Kerr—Died on Friday the 8th July, Michael William (Kerr), infant son of Mr. Francis Kerr, 2nd line Bathurst.
Allan—Died on Monday July 18th, Margaret, wife of Mr. Thomas Allan, Perth, aged 23 years.
Hall—Died, at Merricksville, on the 10th July, Ada Margaret (Hall), daughter of D. J. Hall, of the Chronicle, aged 3 months.
McMillan—Died, at Carleton Place, on Tuesday the 19th inst., Helen McMillan, relict of the late Hugh McMillan, aged 63 years.
Davies—Died, at her residence in Perth on Wednesday morning, 3rd August, after a long and severe illness, Anne Maithie, wife of the late Josiah Davies, Esq., aged 61 (51?) years.
Bell—Died, at Perth, on the 28th July, Amy Maxwell (Bell), infant daughter of James Bell, Esq.
Lester—Died, at Westmeath, County of Renfrew on Sunday 7th Aug., the Rev. Alex. Lester, Wesleyan minister, formerly of Perth, aged 42 years.
Lane—Died, on Thursday forenoon, 25th August, Maud Cornelia (Lane), daughter of F. Lane, Esq., druggist, aged 4 years.
Peel—Died, at Perth on Friday, 12th August, Fanny Peel, aged 13.
Donegan—Died, on Saturday last, Mary Jane (Donegan), infant daughter of Patrick Donegan, Engine Driver B. & O. R., aged 7 months.
Condie—Died, in Montague on the 28th July, Barbara, wife of Mr. Alex. Condie, in the 78th (?) year of her age. The late Mrs. Condie was born in the village of Kenawa, Fifeshire, Scotland, and came to this country with her husband and family in the year 1828, settling in Montague shortly thereafter, where she resided until the time of her death. Her descendants now living are seven sons and four daughters—out of a family of twelve. She is also survived by 6 (?) grandchildren and 19 (?) great grandchildren. She was much respected in the neighborhood where she lived and her memory will be cherished by numerous friends and descendants she has left behind. Her illness she bore with Christian fortitude and died in the blessed hope of a glorious immortality.
Butler—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Tuesday the 22nd (?) Aug., Lovella Martiness (?) Butler, aged 7 years, 7 months and 20 days.
Gone to the country, darling,
Sooner than we had planned.
With a broken rose-bud folded
Softly within thy hand.
Dickson—Died, at Pakenham, on Sat., Aug. 27th, William Dickson, Sr., hotel-keeper, aged 69 years.
Devlin—Died at his residence, in Drummond, on Sun. 4th Sept., Jno. Devlin, Sr., Esq., aged 77 years.
McPhee—Died, in Rome, N.Y., Sarah, relict of the late Donald McPhee, formerly of Lanark, aged 84 (or 81?) years.
Popplewell—Died, on the 4th Oct. at his residence in Bathurst, Mr. Richard Popplewell, aged 81 years.
Love—Died on Wed., 6th Oct., Elizabeth (Love), infant daughter of Edwin Love, barber, aged 5 months.
McKim—Died, at Almonte on the 27th Sept. after a short but painful illness, Mrs. McKim, relict of the late John McKim, formerly of Perth, aged 76 years.
A sad accident occurred at McDonald’s Corners on Friday evening, 30th Sept., which resulted in the death of Mr. Wm. Donnally of Palmerston. The particulars are as follows: while going home from the fair held at that village, Wm. Donnally and Caswell Scott commenced running races and when about three miles from McDonald’s Corners, they were running past some wagons, one going on each side. When near Mr. E. Geddes’ wagon, Donnally’s horse threw him, and he either fell against the wagon or it ran over him, rendering him insensible. He was immediately removed and coming to his senses after a while he was then taken to Mr. Geddes home, where he lingered until Saturday night when he died. He leaves a wife and a large family of small children to mourn his loss. This is one more on the list of deaths caused by intemperance.
Bell—Died last Friday morning, Mr. William Bell, Sr., at the residence of his son Joseph, Pembroke, aged 79 (78?) years.
Kippen—Died on Sunday 8th Oct., Ruth (Kippen), infant daughter of Mr. Duncan Kippen, Perth, aged 9 weeks.
Lock—Died at the residence of her son William Lock, New Jersey, U.S., on Tuesday 4th Oct., Jane, relict of the late William Lock, formerly of Perth, aged 69 years. Her end was peace.
Cameron—Died at the residence of her son, Peter, 7th line Bathurst, on Thursday, 18th (?) Oct., Sarah McCauly, relict of the late Duncan Cameron, aged 79 (or 70?) years.
Another accident of a fatal nature has just happened in this locality, resulting in the death of Mr. William Porter of Bathurst, near Perth. On Monday evening Mr. Porter was driving his cart on his way to his potato field for a load, when the wheel sank into a rut near the barn, causing the cart to jolt violently and throwing Mr. Parker out of the vehicle. The back of his head and neck struck the ground and his neck was so injured by the shock that his whole body from the shoulder down was completely paralyzed, though his senses remained unimpaired to the last. He lingered until 4:00 on Wednesday morning when he died. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his premature departure. Deceased was 53 years of age.
Linton—Died, suddenly of apoplexy, in South Sherbrooke, on the 4th Oct. Andrew Linton, aged 48 years.
Kennedy—Died on Thursday 20th Oct., Ann, wife of Mr. Edward Kennedy, merchant, Perth, aged 50 years.
Easton—Died on Sabbath evening, 14th Oct., in Dalhousie, Mr. Thomas Easton, aged 76 years. Deceased settled in Dalhousie in October, 1831 (?) and lived there ever since. He leaves a widow, who came along with him, and took part in all the care and toil incident to a new settlement. Another old settler gone.
Spence—Died, in Perth on the (date unreadable) Oct., William (Spence), eldest son of Mr. Patrick Spence, aged 11 years.
Perth Courier, October 28, 1870
Paul—Died, McDonald’s Corners, October 23rd, Mr. George Paul, aged 24 (or 21?) years.
He is gone, alas! No more on earth the ways of life pursue.
He has journeyed to a better land
To meet his merits due.
Esteemed and loved by all he knew,
We miss his presence sore;
The household that he leaves behind
Shall see his face no more.
Reilly—Died, at Carleton Place on Tuesday, 15th (?) Oct., Margaret, wife of Mr. Wm. Reilly.
Spence—Died on Sunday, 22nd (?) Oct., Kate (Spence), daughter of Mr. Patrick Spence, Perth, 2 (or 3?) years.
Rice—Died, of consumption, at the residence of his brother-in-law John Smith, Esq., Renfrew on the 21st inst., William Rice, aged 38 (?) years.
Thall—Died, in Perth, on Thursday 18th Nov., Mr. Michael Thall (or Toall?), a native of the parish of Dundock (?), County of Louth (?), Ireland. (Transcriber’s note: age was not readable)
Monroe—Died at Appleton on the 8th of Nov., Donald Cameron Monroe, aged 1 year and 26 days.
Russell—Died on the 2nd Nov., in the Township of Horton, Isabella Martin, the wife of Calvin F. Russell, aged 65 years.
Bain—Died, at St. Andrews’ Manse, on the 5th December of scarlet fever, Annie Gertrude (Bain), youngest daughter of Rev. Wm. Bain, aged 7 years.
McIlquham—Died, in Drummond on the 18th Nov., Elizabeth Rankin, wife of Mr. Walter McIlquham aged 29 years.
Sudden Death—I regret to inform the readers of the sudden death of Mrs. Conrie, wife of Mr. Alex Conrie, a worthy farmer residing in Montague, which sad event occurred last week. The deceased lady went to bed, apparently in her ordinary good health, and lay talking to her husband previous to going to sleep. During a pause in their conversation she moaned once or twice. Mr. Conrie asked what was the matter but she returned no answer and he got up and struck a light only to find his beloved partner in life was no more.
Thomson—Died, on Sat. 3rd Dec. at Moulinoutes (?), Ont., Maria Bond, wife of Mr. William Thomson, photographer, formerly of Perth, aged 25 years.
Buell—Died, on Saturday 10th Dec. of dropsy, after scarlet fever Michael Harris (Buell), youngest son of W. O. Buell, Esq., aged 4 years and 11 months. The Lord’s will be done.
Kelly—Died, on Friday, 9th December, Michael (Kelly), son of James Kelly, Perth, aged 15 years. The remains were interred in the Free Church burying grounds.
Tweedy—Died, at Niagara Falls, Dec. 3 (or 8?) Allsha Tweedy, relict of the late John Tweedy, and sister of W. Kelly, Carleton Place aged 45 years.
Shaw—Died at Perth on the 21st Dec., Wilhelmina McNairn (Shaw), youngest daughter of the late W. M. Shaw, Esq., M.P.P. aged one year and nine months.
Budd—Died on the 13th Dec., Mr. Henry Mudd of North Sherbrooke, aged 55 years.
Budd—Died, on the 18th Dec., in North Sherbrooke, John A. Budd, son of the above aged 27 (or 21?) years.
Kellock—Died, on Thursday morning, 20th Dec., Robert B. Kellock, Esq., Lanark, aged 30 years.
Further information in the same paper: Sad Event: It is seldom that we record any event, sad or distressing with more real sorrow than in chronicling the death of one of our younger townsmen, Mr. Robert B. Kellock, son of R. Kellock, Esq., gaoler. On Thursday morning, 29th December, Mr. Kellock was found in a dying state partly frozen on the railway track near Campbell’s Crossing, about two and a half miles from Perth. He was taken into a farmhouse contiguous and died soon afterward. The sad intelligence was at once sent to his friends in Perth who had his body conveyed home. Deceased had been down to Smith’s Falls that afternoon, and returning had missed the regular train and took instead a wood-train that was going into Perth late at night. There is some mystery connected to his passage on this train, some affirming that he came all the way to Perth. This is very unlikely and it is probable that he may by some means or other have fallen off the open cars, and stunned by the fall was frozen into helplessness and beyond recovery in the bitter cold of that night. This sad occurrence has cast a gloom over the whole town and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the community generally.
Harper—Died, on the 14th July at her father’s residence, 9th line Burgess, Theresa (Harper), youngest daughter of Mr. Ephraim Harper, aged 22 (or 32?) years.
Willis—Died on the 8th Aug. at Carleton Place, Charles (Willis), son of G. E. Willis, aged 9 months.
Russell—Died, on July 26, at her residence, Pakenham, of heart disease, Margaret McVicar, relict of the late Peter Russell, aged 83 (?) years.
Seeley—Died at her residence in Perth, after a protracted illness, Louisa Derby, wife of A. E. Seeley, Esq., Express-Agent.
The painful duty evolves upon us this week to chronicle the death of one whose personal intercourse with society, wherever experience, up to the moment of her decease, has been justly esteemed and appreciated and whose departure from this transitory scene will be felt deeply and sorrowfully. Louisa Derby Seeley was born in Otsego County, N.Y. in which state the greater part of her comparatively brief existence was passed. Within a few years past she removed to Canada, and has, with her husband, resided in Perth from 1860 (?) up to the time of her death, which event took place on Sunday morning 13th (?) August. It would seem invidious on our part to make any allusion to the record of the deceased lady were it not that we feel, in common with every class in the community, that the loss sustained is recognized as very general throughout the entire area and that regret for her early removal is the common sentiment of all. Mrs. Seeley possessed in an eminent degree the qualifications of a sweet and accomplished singer. In this respect she had few, if any, compeers here. Her talent for and appreciation of this type of music was very evident and in our opinion tended to elevate the standard of vocal music in this vicinity. No opportunity was ever offered to here wherein she could afford amusement, by her voice and music, to the public either in church, concert or reading, but it was cheerfully embraced and tendered with becoming taste and dignity. In common with many we have repeatedly listened to the well-tones of her voice, as it fell with thrilling distinctness on the ear, touching with contagion the heart-strings until they vibrated in sympathy and sadness to the burden of her song; now, alas! This feeling can exist only in memory for the last inexorable foe has sealed those lips and silenced that voice of singular melody—forever. A period of nine months has elapsed since Mrs. Seeley was attacked with a disease whose persistency was only characteristic of its malignancy. Consultations and advice from medical men of experience at home and abroad were sought, and the utmost in their power was done in the possible hope of cure or amelioration, but all in vain, the march of the Destroyer continued, steady, solemn and silent, doing its work day by day and particle by particle till the mortal part had wasted and withered away. Yet the spirit, notwithstanding the terrible depression characteristic of the malady, grew light and hopeful, as if assured that a new term of life was at hand, resting its hopes upon the promises bequeathed her through the merits of the Redeemer.
Preston—Died, at the parsonage, Carleton Place, on the 12th August, Francis Edmund (Preston), son of Rev. James A. Preston, aged one year and fifteen days.
Coulter—Died, in Ramsay, on 13th July, Elizabeth Catherine (Coulter), third daughter of Mr. John Coulter, aged 19 years.
Coulter—Died in Ramsay, on the 22nd July, Mr. John Coulter, aged 51 years.
Cameron—Died, in Almonte, on 11th Aug, Janet, wife of Robert Cameron, carpenter, aged 24 (or 21?) years.
Stafford—Died, in Almonte, on 23rd Aug., Elizabeth (Stafford), only daughter of Mr. Peter Stafford, aged 2 (or 3?) years.
Hart—Died, in Appleton, on July 27, Mary Anderson, wife of James Hart, aged 75 (or 76?) years – a native of Fenwick, Scotland.
Brown—Died, in Appleton, on 11th Aug., Sophia Ellen, wife of John M. Brown, aged 45 years.
Rutherford—Died, in Perth, on the 4th of Sept. after a long and painful illness, Janet Nichol, wife of John Rutherford, blacksmith, aged 37 years.
Lillie—Died, at his residence in Perth, on Friday, 1st Sept. Mr. William Lillie, aged 64 years.
Bennett—Died, on Thursday, 5th (6th?) Sept. Rose Ann, wife of Mr. Richard Bennett, aged 77 (or 72?) years.
Mills—Died on Monday, Aug. 29, Aerethena (?) (Mills), youngest daughter of Mr. George Mills, Arnprior, aged ten months and twenty-nine days.
Yates—Died, at Napanee, on the 13th (?) Sept. Mary Ann, wife of Abel Yates, formerly of Perth, aged 43 (or 48?) years. Her remains were conveyed to Brockville for interment.
Hyman—Died, at Sand Point, on Wed. night, 12th (?) Sept. Mr. Daniel Hyman, conductor, B.& O. R. aged 31 (or 21?) years.
Pendergast—Died, in Perth, on Wed., (date unreadable) September, Margaret Pendergast, aged 21 years.
Another old resident has passed away from this county: Samuel Dickson, Esq., of Cedar Hill, Pakenham, well and favorably known throughout the entire Ottawa district. Deceased was taken sick but a short time before his death, which took place on the 8th Sept. amid the sorrows of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The late Mr. Dickson was born in County Down, Ireland, in the year 1808 and came to this country in 1823, settling in Pakenham Township. His funeral was attended by people from a large district of county around.
Wade—Died, on Sat. morning the 22nd (?) Sept. Robert S. Wade, telegraph-operator, Perth, 25 (?) years of age. Last Sabbath afternoon, we attended to their resting place the mortal remains of Mr. Robert S. Wade, whose early death is briefly announced above. Our deceased acquaintance was early removed from this transitory scene, being only 25 (?) years of age, leaving behind him a young wife and child to experience the grief and want of protection incident to the loss of their natural guardian. He came amongst us some four years ago and by his modest demeanor and affable and obliging disposition towards those with whom he came into contact, rendered himself a general favorite. A beautiful afternoon peculiar to these latter days of September, witnessed us, in company with many others, following the funeral cortege to the place of interment. Six short weeks had barely elapsed since the deceased had accompanied the remains of one much lamented on a similar sad errand. On that occasion, he assisted in supporting the bier, as pall-bearer, and also in lowering to its final abode, those remains. Our attention was particularly attracted to him while performing this last sad office to the departed, and we noticed the evident sympathy on his face for the bereaved. How little did he, in all probability, or we then, entertain the thought that already the silent mandate had gone forth: “prepare to meet thy Maker” but it is even so: “in the midst of life we are in death” and the early decease of our friend is only another illustration added to the countless many that we have no abiding place here.
Ketchum—Died, suddenly, of congestion of the lungs, on Wed., 28th Sept., Mr. Stephen Ketchum, tanner, Smith’s Falls, age (illegible).
Kiddle—Died, at Arnprior on the 22nd (?) Sept., of consumption, Alexander Kiddle, Jr., eldest son of Mr. A. Kiddle, aged 24 years.
Toshack—Died, in Almonte, on Sunday, 25th (?) Sept., John J. Toshack, eldest son of Mr. James Toshack, aged 23 years.
Rattray—Died, in Beckwith, on 27th (?) Sept., Thomas Rattray, aged 39 (?) years.
Symington—Died, in Ramsay, on Tuesday Sept. 16, Eliza Ann (Symington), only daughter of Mr. Charles Symington, in the 10th (?) year of her age.
Gibbons—Died, on Tuesday, 26th (?) Sept. Mrs. George Gibbons of Horton, in her 65th (or 85th?) year.
We have to report another painful accident arising from the use of ardent spirits, the details of which come to us by telegraph. On Tuesday evening last, a young man named Daniel McNaughton, while in a state of intoxication, was walking across the railroad bridge at Almonte. Hearing a hand-cart coming he stepped aside to get out of the way, but missing his footing, fell upon the rocks and water below. The fall fractured his skull, broke his arm and knocked some of his teeth out, besides causing minor injuries. He died about two hours afterwards. Deceased was a shoemaker by trade and formerly lived in Perth, and was, we understand, a native of this locality.
Mair—Died, in Lanark, on Tuesday last, 17th October, after a lingering and painful illness, Jane Glossop, wife of James Mair, lumber merchant, aged 21 (?) years.
Hamilton—Died at her residence in the Township of Bromley, Catherine Taylor Hamilton, widow of the late John Hamilton, Esq., aged 64 years and 19 months. (Transcriber’s note: no date was given for her death.)
Ferguson—Died, yesterday in Drummond, Elizabeth McNee, wife of Mr. Alexander Ferguson, aged 72 years.
McMullen—Died, in Ramsay on the 29th (?) inst., Thomas McMullen, aged 57 (?) years.
Porterfield—Died at the residence of her husband, Ramsay, on the 19th inst., Christine (Drynan), wife of Mr. John Porterfield, aged 28 (?) years.
Mair—Died, on Wednesday evening last, 1st November, Mary Ann (Mair), youngest daughter of James Mair, lumber merchant, Lanark, aged 1 year and 9 months.
McCrea—Died, on the 18th (?) Oct., at Franktown, William George John Leeper (McCrea), infant son of James McCrea, aged 8 months.
Elizabeth McNee, wife of Mr. Alexander Ferguson, whose death was chronicled last week, was born at Loch Lornshead (?), Perthshire, Scotland in 1799 (?). In company with her husband she immigrated to Canada in 1821 (?) and hence entered pioneer life with all its concomitant privations and hardships. Her disposition was characterized by meekness, simplicity, and unobtrusive yet genial kindness; these qualities that so adorn women’s characters and compare its most commendable features as they are always sure to win affection and esteem. Although afflicted for fifteen years with the distress occasioned by an internal disease she never joined others by complaints or murmurs. Her remains were followed to the grave on Saturday last by her bereaved family, together with a large number of relatives and acquaintances.
“She lived as peaceful as a dove,
She died as blossoms die,
And now her spirit flies above
A Seraph in the sky.”
Craig—died, in the Township of Lanark, on the 2nd Nov., at the advanced age of 83 years, Mr. Robert Craig, a native of Paisley, Scotland. Deceased was one of the pioneers of the Lanark Settlement, having settled there in 1821, encountering all of the hardships and vicissitudes consequent upon making a home for himself and his family in the wilderness; but eventually surmounting them and acquiring a comfortable independence. He was a man of robust frame and constitution and enjoyed excellent health till within a few years passed when by an accident he was deprived of the use of his limbs and confined to bed, where he waited patiently for the call that would summon him to a better and enduring inheritance. Regarding himself only as the Lord’s steward, he, by his will, bequeathed a portion of his (unreadable word) to further the spread of the Gospel as follows: to the Ottawa Auxiliary Bible Society, $100; to the Home Missionary Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in connection with the Church of Scotland, $100; to the Congregational Missionary Society (unreadable amount of money); and to the French Canadian Missionary Society, $100.
Blakey—Died, on the 12th (?) Nov., Robert Blakey, Esq., of the Township of Augusta, brother-in-law of E. W. Beaven, of Arnprior.
Bote—Died, on the 19th November, at the residence of his son Thomas Bote, Mr. David Bote, an old resident of Pakenham Township, and father of Mr. George Bote of Arnprior, age (unreadable)
Blair—Died, at her residence in Drummond, near Ferguson’s Falls on Sat. 13th (or 15th?) Nov., Mrs. Rebecca Forrester, relict of the late Robert Blair of Drummond, aged 87 years. Deceased was born in Gargenoch (?), Stirlingshire, Scotland and immigrated to Canada with her husband in 1822 and underwent all the hardships incident to pioneer life. She lived to see her children’s grandchildren growing up around her. She lived a pious and consistent Christian life and her end was peace.
Dewar—Died, in Perth, on Tuesday, 2nd Jan., Richmond J. Dewar, aged 31 years.
Sad Death—We regret to hear of the death last week, of typhoid fever of Dr. Cowley of Smith’s Falls, associate of Dr. Anderson. He was a young man just commencing life and had won the favor and esteem of the people of Smith’s Falls during his sojourn there the past year or so.
Byrne—Died, at her residence in North Burgess, on the 19th Jan., Ellen McGill, wife of Patrick Byrne, aged 73 years, a native of County Argaugh (?), Ireland.
Watson—Died in Perth on the 19th Jan., William (Watson) infant son of William Watson, shoemaker.
Govan—Died, on the 10th Jan., Mr. Robert Govan of Dalhousie, aged 75. (See also Perth Courier, Feb. 9, 1872 issue—death notices.)
Cox—Died, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where he had gone for his health, Henry Cox, son of Mr. George Cox, Perth, aged 21 years.
Moore—Died, on the 19th Jan., at Perth, William Moore, aged 6 years.
Miller—Died, in Lanark Township, on New Year’s Day, Margaret Reid, daughter of Peter Reid, Esq., and wife of John Miller, aged 28 (or 23?) years.
Cathcart—Died, at Perth, on Monday, 21st Jan., Mr. Bernard Cathcart, aged 83 years, a native of Killeshandra (?), County Cavan, Ireland.
Further article in the same paper: Sudden Death—We regret to announce the sudden decease of Mr. Bernard Cathcart, which took place at the residence of Mrs. Haggart on Monday last after a brief painful illness of thirty hours. The deceased was deservedly respected and will be sadly missed by the family he had so faithfully served for the past twenty-three years.
Graham—Died, in Perth, on the 21st Jan., Susan Emily (Graham), daughter of William Graham.
Sheridan—Died at his residence in Dalhousie, on Friday, 19th (?) Jan., Patrick Sheridan, Esq., aged 77 years. Deceased was of County Cavan, Ireland and immigrated to Dalhousie in the year 1824 (?), forming one of the happy band of pioneers who settled in this unbroken wilderness of Dalhousie.
McPhail—Died, on the 30th Jan., Peter McPhail of Drummond, aged 63.
Smith’s Falls--Though not to the degree the fearfully exaggerated reports would make people believe, the evidence of smallpox in the village cannot be denied. So far, though, there have been few cases, but one of them fatal. The victim is Mr. Andrew Gordon, foreman in the Messrs. Frost and Wood’s Molding Shop, a man of more than ordinary intelligence, steady and industrious in his work, and who enjoyed the respect of his fellow citizens. His death is regretted the more, as owing to the disease which carried him off, it was not considered prudent to pay the customary marks of respect to his remains. A private funeral took place on the morning following his death. It is a significant fact that Mr. Gordon was never vaccinated; the others all were and while with this one the disease was of the most violent type, with the others it was the mildest. So far as is known there are no other cases and every means has been taken to prevent the disease from spreading.
Govan-Four days after her departed husband, Sarah Miller, relict of the late Robert Govan, of Poland, Dalhousie, in the 66th year of her age, deeply regretted by a large circle of female friends, to whom she had been both a mother and a guardian both in her official capacity and as a respectful neighbor.
McDougall—Died at Rothwell, Dumfrieshire, Scotland on the 24th Dec., 1871, Mary Underwood, relict of the late Thomas McDougall of that place, and beloved mother of George McDougall Esq., of the Township of North Elmsley, Ontario, aged 77 years.
Palmer—Died, on the 11th January, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Palmer, Townsles (?), County Leitrum (?), Ireland, and grandmother of Mr. W. T. Holmes of this town.
Mair—Died, at her residence in Perth, on Saturday, 10th Feb., Mrs. Mair, relict of the late James Mair, Sr., aged 76 years. Deceased was a native of the village of Ruthergian (?), near Glasgow, Scotland and came with her husband to Canada in the year 1831 (?), settling in the village of Lanark. About 1852 (?) the family removed to Perth where Mrs. Mair resided up until the time of her death. The deceased lady was well known in this part of the country and throughout Lanark and Dalhousie Townships and was universally esteemed.
Smith—Died, on the 14th inst., at the residence of Mr. Malcolm McDonald, Jane Cameron, wife of Mr. Robert Smith, 3rd line of Bathurst, aged 61 (or 81?) years.
Death of Mr. Wm. Graham—We regret to have to chronicle the sudden death by paralytic stroke of Mr. Wm. Graham, market clerk, on Monday night last. Mr. Graham was stricken down by this terrible disease last Sabbath afternoon, but lingered until the following morning. He was buried with Masonic honors, he being a member of the craft, and in good standing in the lodge here. Two fire companies, together with a large concourse of his former fellow citizens followed his remains to their last resting place.
Premature Death—Early in the present month, Mr. Joshua White of Balderson, following a very general practice this winter in this section, got vaccinated on one of his arms. While the pock was maturing Mr. White went on with his daily work as usual, but getting heated by some extra exertion and probably chilled afterwards, erysipelas attacked his arm and notwithstanding the best medical exertion the men in charge could devise, he died from its effects last Tuesday. This sad result does not reflect, of course, the preventative benefits arising from vaccination but it conveys the warning that those undergoing vaccination must take proper care of themselves and expose their inflamed arm, for the few days the soreness lasts, to no undue exertion or the system to hurtful influences.
Webster—Died, at Perth, on Saturday, 17th Feb., of scarlet fever, Robert Thomas (Webster), infant son of R. F. Webster, aged 19 months.
Webster—Died, on the 10th Feb., Phoebe Butler, wife of Thomas Webster, merchant, Newborn, aged 40 years.
Mrs. Robert Smith—The subject of this brief notice, whose Christian name was (Jane) Cameron, was a native of Perthshire, the Highlands of Scotland and came to this country with her brothers in 1817 and after remaining a short time in eastern Canada settled in the vicinity of Perth. In 1823 she was united in marriage to her now aged and bereaved partner, and with him shared all the toils and privations peculiar to new and remote settlements. The deceased was for a period of nearly fifty years a member of the Presbyterian Church, and trained up her family in the fear of God. Her last illness she bore with Christian resignation and fortitude. She died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Duncan McDonald, Bathurst, on Wed. morning, 14th Feb., and her remains were followed to the old Perth Cemetery on Thursday last by a very large concourse of people, evincing the very great respect the deceased was held in the community.
Wilson—Died at Springtown, on Sunday, Feb. 26th (?), Hannah Rorison (?) beloved wife of Mr. Andrew Wilson, aged 41 years.
Urquhart—Died, in Kingston, after a protracted illness, Donald William Urquhart, merchant, formerly of Perth, in the 29th year of his age.
Further information in this issue of the paper: It is with regret we are called upon to notice the death of our late townsman Donald William Urquhart, who passed away on Sunday last at the age of 29 years. Deceased was widely known in this district, and was greatly respected, being possessed of a kind and genial nature, ever ready to do for his neighbor a generous action. He died after a lingering illness of many months—consumption being the enemy that cut short his mortal career.
Byrne—Died, on Tuesday eve, 5th March, Minnie (Byrne), eldest daughter of Mr. Owen Byrne, aged 2 years and 10 months.
Lowe—Died at Brockville, on Sunday, 2nd (?) March, George Allan (Lowe), infant son of George Lowe, Jr., Esq., Secretary-Treasurer, B.& O. R.R.
Leishman—Died, at Arnprior on Thursday, 7th inst., Mary Scott, wife of Mr. Robert Leishman, merchant, aged 21 years.
Kellock—Died, at Perth, on the 20th inst., Elizabeth T. Brown, late wife of Dr. J.D. Kellock, aged 30 years.
Tullis—Died, at his residence near Balderson’s Corners, Drummond, on the 19th of Feb., of typhoid fever, Alexander Tullis, a native of Scotland, aged 58 (or 53?) years.
Guthrie—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 5th March, Mary, wife of Jas. C. Guthrie, Esq., aged 38 years. Deceased leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss.
Gilmour—Died, in Smith’s Falls, at the residence of her son-in-law, E. B. Reed, from a fit of apoplexy, Urania Gilmour, aged 64 years and surviving daughter of Dr. Ziba M. Phillips.
Stanley—Died, on the 10th of March, at her daughter’s residence in Ramsay where she was visiting, Mary McLanaghan, wife of Mr. George Stanley of Drummond, aged 56 (58?) years. She was born in Derry, Ireland and immigrated to this country over 40 years ago and has resided since in Drummond.
McPherson—Died, at Montague, County Lanark, Ontario, on the 22nd March, Elizabeth Menzies, wife of Donald McPherson a native of Glen Lynn, Scotland, in the 63rd year of her age.
Moore—Died, in Beckwith on the 27th March, Margaret Smith, beloved wife of William Moore, aged 75 years. She was born near Castle Blayney, in the county of Monaghan, Ireland. She immigrated to Canada in 1823 (?), and settled in the township of Beckwith with her husband and lived there until her death. She was brought to God under the powerful preaching of the Rev. James Brock; the light of the spirit broke on her and she wrestled with God until she obtained Salvation by the remission of sins. She remained a consistent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church until the day of her death. She was an affectionate mother and we may well say with Solomon, she looked well to the ways of her household and ate not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her.
Couch—Died at the residence of her father, North Elmsley, on Sunday the 7th inst., Theresa (Couch), daughter of Mr. John Couch, aged 20.
Tatlock—Died on Saturday, 6th inst., Alfred (Tatlock), son of Mr. William Tatlock, Drummond, aged 6 years and 9 months.
Fatal Occurrence—On Saturday last, as the noon train on the Perth branch of the B.& O. R. was approaching this town, and when rather a mile this side of Port Elmsley, something in the shape of a man was observed on the tracks, but so close to the advancing engine that the train could not possibly be checked in time to prevent an accident. Sadly to relate, therefore, nearly the whole of the train, before it could be brought to a standstill, passed over the unfortunate creature, cutting off his leg, injuring his head, and inflicting other severe wounds elsewhere on his body. He merely gave a few gasps and then expired. The body was taken on into Perth and an inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death was returned. No blame was or could be attached to any of the railway officials. The unfortunate man’s name was Larkins, a resident of Smith’s Falls, and it is supposed that he started to walk from that village to Perth but getting tired, lay down on the track, only to meet his terribly sudden and violent end.
Anderson—Died, on Thursday, 11th April, Robert Lawrence (Anderson), son of Mr. George Anderson, 3rd line Bathurst, aged 6 months.
Ryan—Died, on the 21st November, 1871, Margaret, beloved wife of Patrick Ryan, late of the 37th Regiment, now of Perry Mound, Nebraska, and formerly of Perth—aged 76 years. Deceased and her husband, with whom she had been united in marriage for 56 years, came to Perth in the year 1824 (?).
Milne—Died at her residence in Perth, on Wed., 17th April, Isabella Bain, relict of the late Thomas Milne, Drummond, aged 84 years. The funeral will leave her late residence by the Sewing Machine Factory, at 10:00 this Friday morning, for the place of interment near Ferguson’s Falls, by Armstrong’s Corner, Lanark Road.
Death of James Mair, Esq. It is with such pain that we record the death of James Mair, Esq., of Lanark Village, one of the most prominent lumber merchants of the Ottawa Valley and a gentleman universally esteemed and respected. Mr. Mair, on his way from Peterboro, Ont., on business, was seized with an attack of illness on board the train and stopped at Smith’s Falls to recuperate but the indisposition soon developed into typhoid fever and in a few days—on Friday last—he breathed his last. His sad and premature end excited a very great deal of sorrow throughout this whole district, as he was known, either personally or by reputation, by almost everyone in it. Mr. Mair was about 41 years of age.
Warnock—Died at his father’s residence, North Sherbrooke, on Friday, 12th April, Peter Warnock, son of John Warnock, aged 20 years.
McLaughlin—Died on the 17th April, Wed., Mary Ann (McLaughlin), daughter of Robert McLaughlin, near Franktown, aged 23 (or 25?) years.
Docherty—Died on Friday 19th April, Sarah Currie, wife of Mr. Wm. Docherty, Beckwith, aged 57 years.
Devlin—Died on Friday, 19th April, Albert John (Devlin), youngest son of Mr. Wm. F. Devlin, Perth, aged 2 years and 3 months.
Caldwell—Died, at her residence on Thursday, 25th April, Mrs. Alexander Caldwell, Lanark Village, aged 54 (?) years.
Mair—Died, in Perth, at the residence of her sister-in-law on Sunday morning 27th inst., Mrs. Holmes Mair, aged 29 (or 20?) years.
Man Drowned—We learn that last Tuesday a young man named Samuel Douglas, aged about 30 years, was drowned while out boating in the Mississippi about three miles below Lanark Village.
Fatal Accident—Last week a fatal accident happened in Lanark Village, which is equally remarkable for its simplicity and the fatal effects involved. On Thursday morning, 25th April about 9:00, a man named Edward Hess, foreman and laborer in the woolen factory of Messrs. Caldwell and Watchorn, while stirring up the fire in the engine, struck the poker against his abdomen but with no great force. Inflammation, however, at once ensued, mortification set in and by 6:00 the next Friday afternoon the unfortunate man was a corpse. He was aged about 50 years and leaves a wife and daughter.
McGregor—Died in North Elmsley, on 23rd April, John McGregor, Esq., aged 69 years, a native of the Parish of Balquhidster (?), Perthshire, Scotland.
Croskery—Died, on 19th April, Elizabeth Thompson, wife of Mr. William Croskery, 9th Concession North Elmsley, aged 60 years. Deceased was born in the Parish of Kilmore, County Down, Ireland, and with her husband came to Canada in the year 1820, settling in the County of Lanark where both husband and wife took their full share of all the toils and privations incident to pioneer life.
Bain—Died in St. Andrew’s Manse, on the 4th inst., Isabella McGill (Bain), aged 10 years and 3 months, youngest surviving daughter of Rev. W. Bain, D.D.
Greer—Died, at Lake Dore, on the 16th April, William Greer, aged 19 years, eldest son of Edward Greer.
Cormack—Died on Thursday, 2nd inst., Norman Graham (Cormack), infant son of Mr. J.G. Cormack of Pembroke.
Flett—Died in Almonte, on the 6th inst., Henrietta (Flett), daughter of Mr. John Flett, aged one month.
Cram—Died, in Beckwith, on the 20th inst., Jessie Adelaide (Cram), daughter of Mr. Samuel Cram, aged one year, eleven months and fifteen days.
Fischer—Died, in Beckwith on the 19th inst., Mr. Samuel Fischer, aged 90 years.
Campbell—Died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Duncan McNee, Drummond, on the 24th inst., Peter Campbell, a native of Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland, aged 81 years.
Scott--Died, on Monday, the 29th (?) inst., Anne Ritchie, wife of James Scott, Scotch Line, aged 64 years.
Donegan—Died on the 6th of June Bridget, wife of Mr. Patrick Donegan, Engine Driver, B.& O. R., after a long illness, aged 36.
Philips—Died, on the 28th May, Stephen (Phillips), fourth son of William Phillips of Bennie’s Corners, Ramsay, aged 21.
Brown—Died at Sarnia, on the 21st May, James Brown, Sr., formerly of the Township of Dalhousie, aged 66 (?).
McMaster—Died, at Perth, of consumption, on Friday the 7th June, Elizabeth McMaster, born in County Donegal, Ireland.
Palmer—Died on Thursday, June 6 of consumption, Harriett Palmer, of Bathurst, aged 25.
Brown—Died at his residence, St. Mary’s on Tuesday 25th June, Mr. William Brown, formerly of Perth and Smith’s Falls, merchant, aged 49 years.
We copy the following obituary notice for the late William Brown from the St. Mary’s Argus of 28th June: It becomes our painful duty this week to record the unexpected death of Mr. Wm. Brown, one of our most respected citizens. Mr. Brown had been ailing for a few days, but no fatal result was anticipated until a day or two before his death. On Tuesday morning he was much worse he said that he felt himself gradually sinking and that death would be the result. As the day wore on, it became plain that his life was ebbing away. At half past eleven on Tuesday night he passed away without pain and without a struggle. He died as a Christian man should—putting his trust in God. Mr. Brown was born in the Township of Lanark, but at an early age his parents removed to Perth, where he grew to manhood. Thence he went to Smith’s Falls and entered into business. About 8 or 9 years ago he came to St. Mary’s. Here he spent the remainder of his life and proved himself to be a most useful member of society. He had a bright, clear, keen intellect, excellent business habits, high moral purpose, and earnest religious principles. He was always ready to take a part in any work that had a good object in view. For a number of years he was the efficient secretary of the Bible Society in this place. Whatever measures of success may have attended the operation of the Society here is largely due to his exertions. He was an active member of the Canada Presbyterian Church and Superintendent of the Sabbath School in connection with the Widder Street Congregation. He threw himself with enthusiasm into this task, and under his management the school attained a high degree of efficiency. In his domestic relations he was a kind and affectionate father and husband. We only reiterate the sentiments which we have often heard expressed since his death, when we say his place in this community and in the church will not be easily filled. We tender our warmest sympathies to his widow and children, to his aged mother and remaining relatives. Great as his loss is to the town, to them it is unspeakably greater. May his widow and children realize the fulfillment of the promises of Him who said that he will be ‘a Father of the Fatherless, a judge of the widows’, who has also said ‘leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive, and let thy widow trust in me’.
Posted: 20 March, 2003.