Perth Courier Obituaries
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Armstrong—Died, in Drummond on Sunday morning, 2nd July, James Armstrong, aged 62(?) 82(?) years and 9 months.
Wright—Died, at the residence of her son-in-law James Munro, McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie, on the 2nd July, Sarah Beckwith Wright, relict of the late Philemon Wright, Jr., in the 81st (?) year of her age.
Caldwell—Died, at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on the 1st July, Mrs. David Caldwell, formerly of Darling, who departed this life at the age of 25 years.
Irwin—Died, at Pembroke on Friday, 30th June, James Irwin, M.D., aged 55 years, 5 months and 21 days.
Laurie—Died, at Pilot Mound, Manitoba on Tuesday, 4th July, Mr. James Laurie, Sr., aged 83 years and 8 months.
McKay—Died, at Beckwith on the 15th June, Agnes McKay, youngest sister of Mr. Peter McKay, aged 53.
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Anderson—Died, on Tuesday morning 18th July, Agnes L. Anderson, only daughter of Mr. James Anderson, Perth, aged 25.
Griffin—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 13th July, Alfred Griffin, youngest son of the late Mr. Patrick Griffin, aged 20.
McKinley—Died on Sunday, 16th July, Thomas McKinley, North Elmsley, aged 74.
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On Tuesday last a very large concourse of people from country and town followed to their last resting place in Elmwood Cemetery in Perth the remains of one of the oldest residents of this section, Thomas McKinley, Sr., Scotch Line. The cause of Mr. McKinley’s death was inflammation of the lungs and his illness only lasted a few days. The late Mr. McKinley was born in Streuralia(?), Galloway, Scotland, in the year 1818 and when about four years old came to Canada with his mother, and brother Adam, his father having preceded them three years, and settled in the wilds of Ottay Lake. The family remained in that section eight years when they removed to the Scotch Line to the farm where Mr. McKinley died a few days ago. Here he learned the trade of wagon making with his father and after some time went to Utica, New York where he worked as a constructor of bridges and was made over seer of the works. After three years at this he returned home and took up his father’s business and carried it on for him. Soon after he journeyed to Scotland visiting his father’s friends and then went to England stopping for a time at Manchester. Here he married Isabella Martin and with his bride returned home about a year after but she survived their arrival only a year. He resumed his trade on the Scotch Line but in 1850 the discovery of gold in California impelled him with a party of others to visit the Eldorado going by way of New York. He worked some time in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Panama and also visited South America and the Sandwich Islands. He worked part of this time at his trade in California and part of it at gold digging. After four years absence he returned home again and resumed his trade. He wrote more than one letter to the Courier while in this California trip full of interest and information about the new and strange lands visited which will no doubt be remembered by many of our older readers. A second time he visited Scotland and on his return removed his business from the Scotch Line to the Township of London where he was married to Elizabeth Barclay. His father died in May of the same year and three years afterwards he came back to the old farm on the Scotch Line where he lived until the end came on the Sabbath. He leaves a wife and three children Adam W., Peter D. and Isabella. The deceased was a member of Knox Church and was a worth, exemplary citizen and much respected.
Griffith—Died, at Drummond on Monday, 17th July, Thomas Griffith.
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Second Line Drummond: On Sunday, 17th July will be sadly memorable to many who reside in this vicinity. During the storm while Thomas Griffith was working in his barn, his out buildings were struck by lightning and he was instantly killed. The barn immediately took fire and it was some time before the body could be rescued from the devouring element. Few, perhaps, in their own section, have been better known and loved than he who has so suddenly been called away. Public spirited, his opinions always carried weight among his neighbors. Industrious and enterprising, he possessed one of the finest and best improved farms in this neighborhood. In the treatment of horses and cattle diseases he was very skillful and his service as a veterinary were often preferred to those of a professional. He was the son of a British soldier, a veteran of Waterloo. In religion he was a member of the Church of England and in politics he was a Conservative. A lifelong Orangeman, a large number of that order attended the funeral in a body. He was buried on Tuesday evening and the procession from his late home to the Elmwood Cemetery in Perth comprised about 135 carriages. A wife and five children, four girls and one boy the youngest 12 years, survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father. Words cannot express the deep and heartfelt sympathy felt by all for the family in their sudden and trying bereavement. All the barns and stables of the late Mr. Griffith were destroyed by the fire. The loss was very great although partly covered by insurance.
McVean—Died, on the 25th (?) July, Mr. Neil McVean of N. Sherbrooke, aged 73.
Hall—Died, at Brooklyn, N.Y. on Monday, 24th July, Maria Campbell Hall, wife of Mr. Sherwood hall and daughter of the late John Campbell of Perth, aged 52.
McEwen—Died, at Carleton Place on the 19th July, Mr. John McEwen, formerly of Beckwith, in his 90th year.
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Last Wednesday, 19th July, another of the pioneer settlers of Beckwith in the person of Mr. John McEwen, passed away to his reward at the advanced age of 90 years. The deceased was born in Perthshire, Scotland and came to this country in 1831 taking up land on the 5th Concession Beckwith where he hewed out a house for himself in the forest and where he lived until the death of his life partner 8(?) years ago. Since that time he has resided in Carleton Place. Two years after Mr. McEwen arrived in this country he married Christina McEwen and they were blessed with 8 children, two sons and six daughters six of whom survive: Hugh McEwen on the homestead, Mrs. Archibald Sinclair of Cumberland; Miss Isabella McEwen who always lived with her father; Mrs. W. Muirhead(?), Mrs. George Sutton of this town and Mrs. William Struthers of Appleton. He was honored and respected by his neighbors as a man of integrity. He possessed a splendid constitution and never knew ill health until old age brought on infirmity at the close of his long career. In religion Mr. McEwen was a Presbyterian. Carleton Place Herald
John Leech died at the residence of his daughter Mrs. R. H. Griffith in Beckwith on Tuesday morning in his 94th year. There was no illness. He simply wore down until the last thread was gone. He was born in Ireland and at an early age was in Montague; he also lived many years in Franktown. His wife died 28 years ago. There are several children of whom these survive: Mrs. Griffith; William and Catharine in Michigan; Ellen in Parry Sound; Ann (Mrs. Livingstone) in Montague. One son was killed in the woods at Parry Sound. Another, George, went all through the American War unscathed. He was a tall strong many who knew nothing himself of the ills that flesh is heir to. Central Canadian
Bennett—Died, on the 20th June, Edward Bennett, 8th Concession Bathurst, aged 81 years, and 6 months.
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On the 29th June last another of the pioneer residents of this county passed away in the person of Edward Bennett of Bathurst. The deceased was born in County Cavan, Ireland in 1812 and came to Canada with his parents in 1819. They settled on Lot 8, 8th Concession Bathurst. On this farm the deceased grew up and died after a residence upon it of 75 years. An attack of grip undermined his health a year of so ago and at last with his wife and ten children at his bedside the old patriarch breathed his last. As indicated above, his widow and ten children—three sons and seven daughters—survive him. Mr. Bennett was a devout Catholic, a good man throughout and a Liberal who never swerved from his party. He was a subscriber to the Courier almost from the beginning.
Maberly: We regret to say that the infant son of Mrs. William Greer died on the 25thJuly. He was buried on the 27th with Rev. Mr. Pierce officiating.
McVean—Died, at Elphin, N. Sherbrooke, on Tuesday, 25th July, Neil McVean, aged 73. The deceased was born at Argyleshire, Scotland in 1820. The family afterwards removed to Dumbartonshire. With his parents he came to Canada in 1835 settling in N. Sherbrooke in 1849 where he resided until his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for the last 47 years. His remains were followed to their last resting place on Thursday, 27th July by a large concourse of friends.
Death! Ah, yes, they call it so
But it is not death to thee!
Only a step onward
Beyond life’s troubled sea.
‘Tis true the body is left behind
But another has been found
There is only dust on the casket
They have buried in the ground.
But ever the mystic river
Where Christ and his angels dwell
Live those who have loved us ever,
And those we have loved so well.
And we must bear life’s burdens
Whatever they may be
Until we take the journey
Beyond life’s troubled sea.
So let us not grow weary
Nor count the hours too long
For He who marks the sparrow’s flight
Will hear our plaintiff song.
And the welcome of our dear ones
At the gate, for us, will be
When we too, cross the river
Beyond life’s troubled sea.
Ferguson—Died, in North Sherbrooke on the 14th May, Deborah Love Ferguson, wife of Duncan Ferguson, aged 31 years, 6 months.
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom hat recalled
The boon His love hath given
And though the body molders here
The soul is save in Heaven.
Stephenson—Died, at Perth on Sunday morning, 6th August, Rev. Richard Langford Stephenson, M.A., Rector of the Anglican Church, in the 67th year of his age.
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After a long sickness which took him away from his pastoral duties, the Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., minister of St. James Church in Perth and Rector of the parish, passed away from this world having nearly reached the age allotted to man by the Hebrew moralist. The full name of the deceased was Richard Langford and he was born in Perthshire, Scotland in 1826 of Irish parents. He father had been appointed to some government office there some time before. He came from an old Irish family of English descent which settled in the County Limerick before the days of Queen Elizabeth, who made them land grants from confiscated estates. Mr. Stevenson spent his younger days in Scotland, learned the Presbyterian Shorter Catechism in its schools and attended Trinity College in Dublin, obtaining the degree of M.A. He also attended Lennoxville College in Quebec and was ordained in Montreal and filled the duties of missionary at Buckingham, Pakenham and Hawkesbury and was finally settled down in Perth by his appointment by Bishop Strachan on the death of Rev. Mr. Pyne(?). This was in 1857, 36 years ago. He married in the same year a niece of Bishop Lewis, Rosa C. Lawless of Cloye, County Cork, Ireland of a prominent family there and who became heiress to the family estate. The lady preceded him to the grave three years ago and his only child Minnie (Mrs. R.S.Smith) also died before him in 1884 leaving one child a bright lad who was the idol of his lonely grandfather in his later days of sickness and affliction and who is also his only descendant. The late Mr. Stephenson was a warm hearted man, impulsive, of strong individuality, decided opinions, and a zealous son of the Anglican Church. He was a useful member of the Perth Board of Education for a great many years and its chairman for some time as well. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from St. James Church and his remains now lie beside those of his wife and daughter in the old English burying ground. A long concourse of his late fellow citizens attended the funeral and the religious ceremonies in the church and at the grave, were conducted in the presence of a large number of his fellow clergymen including Rural Dean Corry of Kingston. During his long illness Rev. Mr. Coleman, curate, did his work in the church and among the congregation.
James—Died, at Perth on Sunday morning, 6th Aug., Benjamin Wilfred James, infant son of Benjamin James, aged 3 months and 16 days.
Gallipo—Died, at Carleton Place on the 6th inst., Maggie Edith Florence Gallipo, daughter of Mr. P. Gallipo, aged 6 years and 6 months.
Sinclair—Died, at the residence of his father, Peter Sinclair, Esq., Scotch Corners, Beckwith on the 5th August, Daniel Sinclair, aged 22 years and 10 months.
Spalding—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 10th Aug., Hazel May Spalding, infant daughter of Mr. Jas. Spalding, aged 9 months and 17 days.
Walker—Died, at Lanark on the 12th Aug., Miss Lizzie Walker, aged 22 years, one month and 5(?) 3(?) days.
Playfair—Died, at Mallory, Minnesota on Thursday, 3rd Aug., Mrs. E.C. Playfair after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Playfair was a daughter of the late Ralph Davidson of this town.
Bell—Died, at Almonte on the 10th Aug., Andrew Thomson Bell, eldest son of Mr. Andrew Bell, Esq., C.E., aged 24
Nagle—Died, on Friday, 18thAug., Mr. Richard Nagle, aged 66.
McKenzie—Died, on the 19th June, at Frederick, Dakota, Mr. Roderick McKenzie, formerly of Perth, aged 68.
Houston—Died, at Carleton Place on the 17th Aug., Mr. John Houston, aged 17 years, 8 months and 12 days.
Reid—Died, at Perth on Monday morning, 21st Aug., Amelia Blackmore Reid, wife of Mr. Samuel Reid, aged 41.
Smith—Died, near Metz, California on the 25th June, Mr. William R. Smith, formerly of Ramsay, aged 35 years and 7 months.
Gone to her rest at her home in Alexander, Manitoba on the 11th July, Anne Poole, 87 years, 10 months and 23 days, widow of the late W. G. Tully. The deceased lady was born in County Wexford, Ireland in 1805(?)1806(?) and with her parents, five brothers and two sisters she came to Canada in 1819. She was a sister of the late Thomas Poole of Drummond, Ontario and of the late Rev. Jacob Poole of Cookstown, Ontario. She leaves six children to mourn her loss, three in Manitoba and three in Ontario and she also leaves grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived a useful and Christian life always doing good.
On Sunday afternoon Daniel Sinclair of Scotch Corners passed away after a lingering illness aged 22 years and 10 months. The deceased young many was of a quiet disposition and has borne with resignation and patience, which were characteristic of his nature, his lengthy illness. Carleton Place Herald
Smith—Died, at Perth on Monday afternoon, 28th Aug., Evelyn Robertson Smith, infant daughter of T.C. and Agnes Smith, aged 8 months and 28 days.
Murphy—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Thursday, 17th inst., Mrs. John Murphy, aged 54(?).
Merrick—Died at Merrickville on Wed., 16th inst., Walter Merrick, aged 42.
Harper—Thomas Wilson, after a lingering illness died on Wednesday morning. The funeral takes place today (Thursday) at 1:00. The deceased was very highly esteemed by all who knew him and will be missed in this vicinity.
Taylor—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Tuesday, 22nd Aug., Mrs. Taylor, aged 75(?).
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It is with regret that we chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Taylor, the widow of the late James Taylor, who died in October of 1868(?). Mrs. Taylor met with an accident last spring by falling as she was passing out of the back door of a shed, breaking her arm. Since that date she has been confined to the house and although at times she appeared to be getting better, she gradually sank until on Tuesday night when death released her from her suffering and she was called to her reward. The deceased came to Smith’s Falls in company with her husband in 18?? From County Wolford, Ireland and has resided there ever since. Mrs. Taylor was well known and highly respected in this community and was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. Three children survive Mrs. Rolledge(?) of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. G.W. Fluker of Pembroke and Miss Taylor, who lived wither mother until her death. Smith’s Falls News
Barrie—Died at Perth on Thursday, 24th Aug., Andrew Barrie, aged 31(?) 34(?).
Wilson—Died on the 30th Aug., Mr. Thomas Wilson, 5th Concession Bathurst, aged 62.
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We regret to record the death on the 30th Aug., of Thomas Wilson, 5th Concession Bathurst, aged 62. The deceased was born in the township of Bathurst on the farm adjoining the one on which he died and lived in the same locality all his life. He was unassuming and a well to do farmer and enjoyed the respect and good will of all who knew him. His death was the first break in the family of 9 children all of whom with the widowed mother are living in the country. Two sons, Albert and S.C. Wilson are in business in Perth. The deceased has a brother Samuel Wilson, Reeve of Bathurst.
Brooke—Died, at Perth on Thursday morning, 31st Aug., Margaret Mathie Brooke, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Brooke, Esq., aged 78.
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On Thursday evening last death removed another of the old residents of Perth in the person of Mrs. Brooke, relict of the late Thomas Brooke, Esq., County and Town Clerk at the age of 78 years. Since the loss of her late husband, deceased, owing to the bereavement, she gradually failed in health and for some time past her family saw that the end was not far off. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and came to this country in 1831(?)1834(?) with her aunt Miss Drysdale. Two years afterwards she married Mr. Brooke with Rev. Michael Harris officiating and during all their married life they lived in Perth. Her maiden name was Margaret Matthie.
Robertson—Died, at Perth on Monday morning, 11th September, Janet Tait Robertson, relict of the late James Robertson (Music Hall), aged 96.
Muckleston—Died, on Monday, 11th September, at Ottawa, there fell asleep Bernard Ferris (?) Muckleston, dearly beloved son of William Jeffreys and Harriet Muckleston, aged 18 years, a member of the brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Farrell—Died, in North Burgess, on the 13th(?) 15th(?) September, Mrs. Bernard Farrell, aged 83(?) 93(?).
Buck—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Sunday, (illegible date) September, Daniel Buck, aged 90.
Thomas—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, 19th Sept., John Thomas, formerly of Almonte, aged 84.
Gray—Died, at Bathurst, on Tuesday morning the 19th Sept., George Gray, aged 89.
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Christies Lake: We are sorry to chronicle the death of an old and respected resident, George Gray, who had almost reached the age of 90.
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We record this week the death of the very oldest settler in the township of Bathurst George Gray of Christies Lake. His death took place on Monday, 18th September at the age of 89 years. The deceased was born in the town of Banff, Scotland in the year 1804 and came to Canada with his parents in the year 1816 with the very first lot of settlers. He lived on the farm at the lake ever since—77 years. He was an uncle of J.G. Campbell and Mrs. Duncan McNee of this town. His only brother now living is Robert Gray of Pembroke. He leaves a widow and several children.
McEwen—Died, at Brockville on the 8th Sept., Thomas M. McEwen, formerly of Carleton Place, in the 43rd year of his age.
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We clip the following obituary notice from the Brockville Daily Times of 9th September. The deceased, Thomas McEwen, was the son of Mrs. John W. Adams, late of this town and brother of Mrs. J.A. Dodds of Glen Tay. “No death has occurred in Brockville in a long time that has caused such wide spread sorrow and deep regret as that of Thomas McEwen, furniture dealer and undertaker which sad event took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at his beautiful residence on Holliday Street after an illness extending over a period of a couple years during which time the deceased suffered untold agony of the body and mind. His death had been expected for several days. However, notwithstanding, when the grim reaper severed the bright cord of life it was a shock to his wife and family especially the former who has nursed him with that tender devotion characteristic of a good wife. He end came peacefully the deceased passing away from the scene of life without a struggle. He was born in the year 1831 in Carleton Place being the second eldest son of the late John McEwen. Before attaining his majority he associated himself in the furniture business and undertaking business with the late Benjamin Bell the firm being known as Bell & McEwen. Later he went into business for himself and for 15 years has been one of the most successful undertakers and furniture dealers in Brockville, commanding a large share of the public patronage. The subject of this sketch was married in 1872 to Rachel Bell of this town who with two children one son and one daughter survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and fond father. His straightforward manner and sterling qualities won him many friends and in his death Brockville sustains the loss of a good citizen. He was a consistent member of the First Presbyterian Church and while in health he was one of the most regular attendees.”
Sheridan—Died, on Tuesday morning, 19th inst., Teresa Sheridan, daughter of Mr. Richard Sheridan, 5th Concession Dalhousie, aged 19 years and 8(?) months.
Bresee(?)—Died, at Carleton Place on the 22nd Sept., James Ernest Bresee(?) aged 17 years and 5(?) months.
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Lanark Links: A son and daughter of Charles Bresee(?), 17 and 19 were buried in the village on Saturday and Monday. These deaths arose from Typhoid Fever.
Wilson—Died, at Augusta Township, Grenville County, on Monday, 18th September, Mr. Andrew Wilson, 85, formerly of N. Sherbrooke, and brother of the late Chief Justice John Wilson of Toronto.
Ross—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Thursday, 7th September, Mary Ross, the infant daughter of Mr. J. H. Ross.
Lowe—Died, at Carleton Place on Friday, 15th Sept., Lucinda Lowe, widow of the late Henry Lowe, aged 70(?).
Morphy—Died, at Carleton Place on Thursday, 11th Sept., Jane Willis Morphy, widow of the late James Morphy, aged 40(?).
Garvin—Died, at Carleton Place on Saturday, 16th Sept., Catharine Garvin, aged (??—66??)
Stephens—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Monday, 18th Sept., Mrs. Sarah Jane Stephens, aged 74.
Middleville: The funeral service of the late William McArthur was conducted by Rev. Mr. Macaulay at the Presbyterian Church on Monday last. Mr. McArthur had been ailing all summer but was sinking slowly all this time.
Watson—Died, at Ottawa on Tuesday morning, 26th Sept., Henry Watson, aged 87.
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At an early hour on Tuesday morning, Henry Watson of Drummond, near town, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Sproule of Ottawa at the age of 87 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents having come to the country with his parents in 1814, settling then on S. Sherbrooke. He afterwards bought from Col. Taylor the fine farm in Drummond at the town limites which he owned when he died. He was born in Niagara and was the son of a British soldier who fought in the War of 1812. The deceased was a member of the Church of England and a staunch Conservative. He leaves behind him the following family: William on the farm; Charles and Saunders in the Canadian Northwest; Mrs. J.M.O. Cromwell, Perth; Mrs. Hopper of Nepean; Mrs. Sproule of Ottawa; Mrs. Carr of Winnipeg; and Mrs. McKenna(?) of Smith’s Falls. The remains were buried in Elmwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Mora, Toronto, mother of Mrs. George A. Bateman of this town and of J.A. Mora, M.P. for Yale, B.C. She died the 19th September at the age of 76 years.
Buchanan—Died, at Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, on Thursday, 28th Sept., Mrs. Mack Buchanan, aged 26.
Gorman—Died, at Bathurst, on the 21st(?) 24th(?) inst., John Gorman, aged 49.
Miller—Died, at North Elmsley on Thursday, 5th Oct., James Miller aged 82, a native of Scotland. The funeral will take place today (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 to the old Methodist burying ground.
Andrew Wilson, an old landmark of the County of Grenville, died at his residence in the township of Augusta on Monday, 28th September at the age of 83 years. The deceased was born in Scotland and with his parents came to Canada about 1820 to settle in Dalhousie or North Sherbrooke. He was a brother of Chief Justice John Wilson and his two nephews in N. Sherbrooke are still there, Messrs. Ebeneezer and Thomas Wilson. The Brockville Recorder says: l “Coming to Augusta nearly a half century ago, his life has been one of marked activity and while a successful agriculturist he was more than ordinarily well informed on current topics. His superior ability was acknowledged both at home and at school and for years he represented the people of Augusta as reeve. He was also a director of the Provincial Agricultural and Arts Association and at the time of the purchase of the Ontario model farm at Guelph was selected as one of the arbitrators in connection with that transaction. He seemed to take particular delight in furthering the interests of agriculture and was particularly active in promoting ploughing contests, etc., among the farmers. A Liberal in politics he was always ready to give reasons for his convictions and his opinion carried great weight among those who knew him best. He was a brother of Chief Justice Wilson and leaves a family of 12 children, 9 girls and 3 boys.”
Lees—Died, at Ottawa East on the 10th Oct., Robert Lees, in the 78th year of his age.
(Transcriber’s note, the full obituary of Mr. Lees was done in a previous transcription.)
McFarlane—Died, at Beckwith on the 28th Sept., Margaret McFarlane, aged 62.
Flegg—Died, at Carleton Place on the 1st October, Ann Nolan Flegg, beloved wife of Thomas Flegg, aged 31(?) 34(?) years and 3(?) 5(?) months.
McLellan—Died, at Beckwith on the 8th August, Angus McLellan, in his 88th year.
(Transcriber’s note: the full obituary of Mr. McLellan was done in a previous transcription.)
McTavish—Died, at the residence of her brother Peter McTavish in the township of Sullivan, County Grey, on the 20th September, Christina McTavish, daughter of the late Mr. Peter McTavish, formerly of Beckwith, aged 11 years.
O’Neil—Died, at Playfairville, on the 7th inst., David O’Neil, aged 51(?) 54(?).
Lanark Links—It gives us sincere sorrow to announce the death of Alfred Jones, a young man who passed the greater part of his life in this place. He was just on the verge of manhood, being 19 years old and the only son of Mrs. William Jones. His death was a very sudden one he having been confined to his bed for only a few weeks. The funeral took place on Thursday at 1:00 from his mother’s residence. Great sorrow is felt among the young people with whom he associated as Alfred was noted for his kind, genial and pleasant manner.
The Arnprior Watchman of 9th October contains the following obituary notice of Mrs. James Riddell of Arnprior, sister-in-law of Mrs. James McAdam, Perth, which says: “The deceased, whose maiden name was McAdam, had resided in Arnprior under the care of her daughter for about eight years having retired from the old home in the village of Galetta with her husband in the year 1885. She was a native of Scotland and was born in the year 18?? And came to Canada with her parents in the year 1826 settling on a farm in the township of Pakenham. In the month of January, 1836 she became the wife of James Riddell the young couple settling on land in the township of Fitzroy. Seven sons and two daughters were born six of whom are now living. These are: James Riddell of Greenville, Michigan; Robert Riddell, Castleton, North Dakota; James Riddell of Portland, Oregon; Archibald Riddell of Fitzroy and Miss Riddell of Arnprior. From the farm in Fitzroy, they removed in 18?? to the village of Galetta where they have resided in retirement until their removal to Arnprior after which the decease of James Riddell took place. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McLean. The pallbearers were Messrs George E. Neilson, George Malloch, Mr. Montforte of Galetta, John Banning, F. McNab and Mr. McClure.”
Ferguson—Died, on Thursday evening, 5th Oct., Violet McDougall Ferguson, relict of the late Duncan Ferguson, North Sherbrooke, aged 81.
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Elphin: On Thursday evening of last week one of the oldest residents of N. Sherbrooke died, Mrs. Ferguson, relict of the late Duncan Ferguson, aged 81. Mrs. Ferguson was born in Argylshire, Scotland in 1812 and came to this country in 1832 with her parents. Her maiden name was Violet McDougall. Shortly after coming here she married and settled on the farm where she died and where she lived a long and useful life. Her husband died about 16 years ago. They had a family of eleven children, five of whom are still living, three sons and two daughters. These are: Duncan, Peter and Alexander, all of whom live on the 2nd Concession and Mrs. Peter McIntyre and Mrs. Ebeneezer Geddes. One of her brothers, John McDougal, lived in Perth years ago and had a shoe shop about where Mr. Taylor’s hardware store is. The deceased lost her sight about eight years ago since which time she has been totally blind. About three years ago she had a paralytic stroke and has been in a helpless condition ever since. She lived an exemplary Christian life always and bore her affliction with resignation and trust and often expressed herself as being perfectly happy even with all her afflictions. She certainly died with a full hope of the entrance to a better life. Be descent and marriage the deceased was related to very many in the township and her funeral was attended by nearly every resident in it. She had lived with her son Duncan on the homestead since her husband’s death.
From the Peterborough Ontario Examiner of last week we clip the following obituary notice. The deceased was a relative of the Ferrier family of Perth and on the Scotch Line and took the Courier many years up to the time of his death. “On the 20th September there passed away at the old homestead in Dummer Township one of the oldest and best known settlers, John Ferrier, aged 81. The late Mr. Ferrier came from Scotland in 1813(?) and was crossing the Atlantic at the same time the Battle of Waterloo was being fought. The deceased was one of a government colony that emigrated to this country. On the first winter after they arrived he remained in Brockville but on the next summer removed to Perth of which town he was a resident for 17 years. Afterwards he went to Dummer at that time almost an unbroken wilderness. There the late Mr. Ferrier resided the remaining portion of his life, always living on the same farm on which he settled. The deceased was at one time a reeve of the township. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and in religion he was a Presbyterian. In his manner he was quiet and unassuming in his disposition he was kindly and charitable and many a settler in need knew his helping hand and his decease will be largely mourned by those who entertained his friendship and held him in respect.”
Cobb—Died, at Peterborough, on Monday, 16th inst., John R. Cobb, city clerk, aged 31.
Holmes—Died, at Carleton Place on the 11th(?0 14th(?0 inst., Mary Paul Holmes, beloved wife of Mr. James Holmes, aged 61(?) 64(?).
Fulton—Died, at Almonte on the 11th October, Margaret Jane Fulton, daughter of the late Robert Fulton, in her 21st year.
O’Neil—Died, at Playfairville on Saturday, 7th October, David O’Neil, aged 51.
Hogg—Died, at Elmsley on Tuesday, 17th October, W. H. Hogg, son of Mr. George Hogg, aged 19 years and 7 months.
Ferguson—Died, at Perth on Wed., 25th Oct., Margaret Agnes McGillvary Ferguson, wife of Mr. A.G. Ferguson, aged 37 years, 7 months, burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Livingston—Died, at Roseville, Montague on Wed., 18th Oct., the wife of Mr. Robert Livingston, aged 38 years.
Miller—Died, at Sault Ste. Marie, on the 12th October, Adam Miller of Chesley, Ontario, son of Mr. Charles Miller of North Burgess, aged 30(?).
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Adam Miller, brother of Charles Miller of N. Burgess and a former resident of this locality, died quite suddenly near Sault Ste. Marie on the 12th October from typhoid fever at the age of 50 years. He left here 25 years ago for Chesley, Ontario.
The Renfrew Mercury of the 2nd October contained the following obituary notice of the death of Mrs. John Lindsay, mother of Mrs. David Brownlee of Harper, Bathurst: “On Monday Janet Morton, relict of the late John Lindsay passed peacefully away at New Glasgow, aged 69. The deceased had been an invalid for the past seven years but only for the past 14 weeks had she actually been confined to bed. She was one of the pioneers of the New Glasgow settlement having come out to our country from Ayrshire Scotland in 1854 with her husband (a brother of Messrs John(?), Thomas and William Lindsay) and who died some ten years ago. They at once settled on the land in McNab where they made their farm and home every since. Of 13 children born to them ten are now living but widely separated. Funeral service conducted Wednesday by Rev. H. Taylor.”
Doyle—Died in the Perth gaol on Friday, 27th October, John Doyle, formerly of the Scotch Line, aged 70.
An old Courier subscriber James Stewart, living in Drummond near Innisville, died on Friday last aged over 70 years. He was a native of Scotland.
The Carleton Place paper published a long obituary of the late Dr. Hugh McEwen, who died from typhoid fever on Thursday last week after a two week’s illness. He succeeded his late brother Dr. Findlay McEwen in the medical practice in Carleton Place and became very successful being able, attentive, and diligent in his work. He was born in Beckwith of Highland Scotch heritage and was a Presbyterian and a Liberal. He was a member of many fraternal and benevolent societies and his very large funeral was attended by representatives of all these. He was 31 years of age.
Death in Australia
We have received from James Ward, formerly of this locality and brother of the Misses Ward near town a copy of the Melbourne Age of 18th Sept., telling of the death of Robert Burrows at Bendigo, Victoria, on Sunday, 15th September. The deceased was a native of this town and though we can find no one as yet that definitely remembers him there is no doubt he was one of those enterprising County of Lanark people who have made their mark elsewhere. He became a man of property in Australia being a member of the Victoria Legislature for many years also a member of the government. The Age announces the death with these words: “The announcement of the death of R. Burrowes, M.C.A., is made, which occurred early this morning and caused a shock of painful surprise throughout the district as Mr. Burrowes had been able a day or two ago and his friends had no suspicion of any serious illness. As a matter of fact he was not in bed till nearly midnight when he had a serious attack necessitating the use of morphine to deaden the pain. Expressions of sorrow at the loss of such a respected old Bendigonian were heard on all sides and flags were hung at half mast all around the city including many of the mines, Mr. Burrowes having been a heavy mining investor. Although not a brilliant orator, Mr. Burrowes was regarded as a man of good sensible, sound views and was respected by both the friends and political opponents. He was frequently spoken of affectionately as “Honest Bob”. He was born in Perth, Canada in 1827 and came to Melbourne in 1853 coming soon afterward to Bendigo where he opened a (illegible word) shop. In 1855 he started the first fire brigade and soon afterwards assisted in establishing the Bendigo Building Society with John McIntyre, the present Minister of Lands. Mr. Burrowes made large sums when the Garden Gully line was in its best. After a visit to Britain he was in 1860 elected as a member of the municipal council and in 1862 appointed chairman when the line from Melbourne to Bendigo was opened. In 1864 he joined the cavalry troop and in 1866 he with others started the Mosina to Dwalliquin(?) Railway although a large mine owner he took the miner’s side in the strike of 1870. He held his seat in Parliament ever since he was first elected with the exception of an interval in 1877 when rejected but being re-elected in 1880. In 1881 he was appointed Minister of Mines in the O’Loghlin government and held office until 1883. He was elected altogether eleven times and his parliamentary experience extended over 27 years. He leaves a son and one daughter.”
The Herald says Mrs. John McArton, 7th Line Ramsay died at her home on Monday at the age of 78 years. She was a daughter of the late Stewart Houston and was born in Glasgow, Scotland, coming to Canada when only five years old. She was married to John McArton in 1843 who with a large family survives her.
McLenaghan—Died, in Drummond on Sunday morning, 5th November, Mr. Charles McLenaghan, aged 87.
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After a period of weakness from old age, Charles McLenaghan, Sr., Drummond, passed away from earth on Sunday morning last at the age of 87 years. He was an old resident of the county having emigrated to Canada in 1830 when he was 27 years of age. On arriving in Perth, he entered first the employment of James Boulton, barrister, then he worked for Henry Glass, who kept a store in a frame building on the site of Messrs. A. Meighen and Brothers store. After this he was for some time with Hon. Henry Graham until 1841 when he bought a farm on the 9th Concession Drummond upon which he lived until his death. He leaves a family of one son and four daughters, one in Montreal and the others residents in Drummond. He was a man of much shrewdness and sober, careful habits and he left quite an estate behind him. He was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland about 9 miles from famous “Derry”. In religion he was a Presbyterian and in politics a Conservative.
Poole—Died, at 90 Bismarck Avenue, Toronto, on the 6th November, Isabella O. Meighen Poole, wife of Mr. John M. Poole, aged 26.
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On Monday morning the people of Perth received a sudden shock when the news reached them through her friends that Mrs. John M. Poole of Toronto was dead. Her friends here had no warning of the sad event, the last word previous to that telling of her death having been one of hope and encouragement after her period of apparent temporary illness. The body was brought to Perth on Tuesday morning by her husband, her sister Mrs. A.W. Burt of Brantford and her mother-in-law Mrs. James Poole of Toronto, accompanying him on this sad errand. The funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon from the residence of her father Charles Meighen to Elmwood Cemetery where the remains were laid besides those of her mother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Patterson of Cooke’s Church, Toronto of which Mr. Poole is an elder, assisted by Rev. D. Currie of Knox Church, Perth. The deceased was only 26 years old and had been and married about four years. Among her companions and friends whether known as Bella Meighen or Mrs. Poole she was beloved and held in sincere affection. Her charm of manner and gentle ways won every one to her. An infant daughter but a week old is left behind to feel the want of a mother’s tender care.
Mrs. Patrick Cunningham, aged 81, died at Carleton Place on the 1st November. She was born in County Wicklow, Ireland and came to Canada with her husband in 1846. They settled in Drummond where they lived until about 8 years ago.
The death of Mrs. Peter Miller of Almonte is announced at the age of 50 years. Her maiden name was Arabella Glazier and she was born in County Kerry, Ireland, coming with her husband to Canada in 1872. In religion she was a Methodist.
Campbell—Died, at Drummond on Sunday, 12th November, Donald F. Campbell, youngest son of Mr. Peter Campbell, 7th Line Drummond, aged 17 years and 3 months.
O’Reilly—Died, on Sat., 21st Oct., at 25 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Margaret Dougherty O’Reilly, widow of the late Charles O’Reilly, native of Perth, aged 75.
Moulton—Died, at Carleton Place on the 11th inst., Jacob Moulton, aged 20(?) years and 8 months.
Johnson—died, at Playfair, Bathurst on Tuesday, 14th November, Mrs. James Johnson, daughter of the late Col. A. W. Playfair, aged 65 years and mother of W.A. Moore, clerk of the Lanark County Council.
The Globe of Tuesday contains a paragraph telling of the death of John McKee of 90 Albert Street, Toronto, which occurred in Toronto Hospital on Saturday afternoon from inflammation of the bowels, the funeral taking place on Monday to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Belfast, Ireland and was 41 years of age. He came to Perth when quite young with his mother, brothers and sisters but left here about 20 years ago to go to Toronto. While a lad here he was familiarly known as “Jock McGee”. Lately he had been unfortunate all his means having been lost through the failure of a Toronto coal dealer. His mother at present lives at Harper with her sister Miss Robinson.
Noonan—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 16th November, James Noonan, aged 67.
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The funeral of the late James Noonan took place on Saturday afternoon to the Catholic cemetery and was attended by not only a large number of the people of Perth but a long following is friends in vehicles from the neighbors of his former residence in Bathurst. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Duffus of St. John’s Church. Six of the sons of the deceased Denis, Peter, George, James, John and Henry, the last two coming from Michigan to attend the funeral. Mr. Noonan leaves a wife and ten children, six sons and four daughters, three of the latter residing in Michigan and one Mrs. Daniel McGowan on the Scotch Line. Mr. Noonan’s father was a native of Ireland and his mother was a Miss Lavergne(?) of French descent. He was 67 years of age having been born on the 4th Line Bathurst in 1826. He was a man of few faults and many vitures.
Brightside: We are sorry to learn of the death of John Stewart after a short illness of a few days from a stroke of paralysis. He was about sixty years of age. He was a devoted Christian and an elder in the Presbyterian Church and for a number of years had been superintendent of the Sunday School in Darling. Deceased never married and he has five surviving sisters. The funeral took place on Monday, 11th inst., from the home of Mrs. Keating to the Hopetown Cemetery.
Wood—Died, at S. Elmsley on Wed., 15th November, Annie Clyne Wood, wife of Mr. Albert Wood, aged 25 years, 9 months and 5 days.
Paquette—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Wed., 15th inst., Oliver Paquette, Shawville, aged 80(?).
Robertson—Died, at Beckwith on the 4th November, Mr. Peter Robertson, aged 48.
Chesterman—Died, at Almonte on the 6th November, David James Chesterman, aged 64.
Watson’s Corners: The people of this village were very much surprised to hear of the sudden death on Tuesday of Mrs. Jas. Johnson of this village. Another sudden death took place in Lavant on Saturday when Mrs. Jas. Barr passed away. Deceased was in good health a week prior to her demise. Truly in the midst of life we are in death and it becomes each of us to prepare to meet our God.
From the Kincardine, Ontario, Review we learn of the death of an old resident of Perth, Malcolm McPherson, who removed from here to Kincardine thirty or more years ago. His death took place on Thursday, 24th Nov., at the advanced age of 87 years. He was a native of Scotland and a Presbyterian and a staunch Liberal. He was, we believe, a relative of the late James McPherson of this town. He lived in olden times in the building now occupied by William Meighen. The Review says: “On Thursday morning Mr. Malcolm McPherson, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died of pneumonia at the age of 87 years. He was the only remaining parent of Messrs. James A., and John M. McPehrson. Space this week will not permit a lengthy account of his life and death. All we can say is that an honest man has gone to the grave leaving us only the memory of a stainless life, an unimpeachable character and a God fearing, upright, honest gentleman.”
Wright—Died, at Perth on Wednesday evening, 22nd November, Ida Jane Wright, daughter of Mr. H.B. Wright, in the 30th year of her age.
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The death of Miss Ida Wright, eldest daughter of Mr. H. B. Wright, after a long illness, took place on Wednesday evening last and the funeral took place on Friday to St. James Church and thence to Elmwood Cemetery. She was much beloved by her many acquaintances.
Affleck—Died, at Lanark on Thursday, 23rd November, Lester Affleck, son of Archibald and Mary Affleck, aged 1 year and 9 months.
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The funeral of Lester Affleck, infant son of Archibald Affleck of this village took place on Friday last to the Lanark Village Cemetery.
Stevens—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, 24th November, Ann Abernathy Stevens, relict of the late Samuel Stevens and mother of Mrs. M. Stanley of Perth, aged 83(?) 85(?).
Scott—Died, on Wednesday, 29th November, Ann Harkress Scott, widow of the late William Scott of the Scotch Line, N. Burgess, aged 71.
Another old settler of these parts has gone to rest, leaving very few behind her of the pioneers of the county. Mrs. David Gedddes of North Sherbrooke, died Thursday, 9th Nov., at the great age of 91 years, she having been born in the city of Paisley, Scotland in 1802. Her maiden name was Agnes Lambie(?). She was the married to Mr. David Geddes, removing to Canada in 1829 and settling in Lanark Township. The family moved to North Sherbrooke in 1841 wehre both husband and wife remained until their death. They had a family of 14 children, eight boys and six girls, twelve of whom survive their parents. She was a Presbyterian.
Moodie—Died, on Friday morning, 1st December, Jane Davidson Moodie, wife of Mr. James Moodie, Sr., Scotch Line, North Burgess, aged 74.
Frost—Died, at Brockville on Sunday, 3rd December, Emily Harwood Frost, beloved wife of Mr. Charles B. Frost of Smith’s Falls.
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After a long illness, Mrs. C. B. Frost, Smith’s Falls, died in the Belleview Hospital on Sunday night last. After careful attention at her home during the first part of her illness, Mrs. Frost was taken to the hospital where she could get better special attention and the care of a trained nurse, but as her illness was known to be mortal, this but eased her final days as much as was possible. The deceased was formerly Miss Harwood from Burlington, Vermont and was a fine type of woman, an excellent wife and associate. Her funeral took place to the public cemetery, Smith’s Falls, on Wednesday.
France—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 7th December, Minnie Compeau, wife of Robert France, aged 31, burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Stevenson—Died, at Quebec on Tuesday morning, 6th Dec., Harriett Emma Stevenson, second daughter of Mr. James Stevenson, general manager of the Quebec Bank and granddaughter of the late Rev. Michael Harris, Perth.
Murphy—Died, on Thursday morning, 14th inst., John Murphy, eldest son of Mr. George Murphy of N. Burgess, aged 37.
Waddell—Died at Pakenham on the 28th(?) November, James Waddell, aged (first numbers are illegible, two numbers the second is a ‘7’, might be 37 or 97???) years, 9 months and 18 days.
Died, at her residence in Dalhousie on the 7th December, Isabella Chalmers, wife of William Purdon, Sr., after an illness of two weeks and three days. The deceased was born in the town of Hamilton, Scotland on the 3rd Sept., 1815(?) and was married to William Purdon on the 5th January, 1835. The deceased was the mother of a large family, 9 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little daughter who died in infancy. They are likewise all married with one exception and several of them have sons and daughters married who have young families. The deceased was a woman of great practical knowledge. She was well read and until failing health compelled her to retire she was very much sought after in all cases of trouble particularly in cases of midwifery where her long practical knowledge enabled her to be very successful; indeed so much so that when she was present the late Dr. Munro of Lanark would only act as an assistant. She was likewise a most sincere Christian and although she was not a member of any church, she was a sincere follower of the divine Master and took greatest pleasure in assisting the poor and afflicted without regard to creed or color and it may truly be said that she never had an enemy on earth. She was followed to the grave at the Highland Line burial ground by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Six of her sons all fine, stalwart men were her pallbearers when her remains were committed to the earth.
Farnell—Died, at Burgess on Wed., 6th Dec., Elizabeth House(?) Farnell, wife of Mr. Joseph Farnell, aged 73.
Colquhoun—Died, at Perth on Friday, 8th Dec., Emma Palmer Colquhoun, wife of Mr. William Colquhoun, aged 53.
MacDonald—Died, on the morning of the 6th Dec., at her residence “The Hough(?)”, Rusholms Road, Toronto, Annie M. MacDonald, widow of the late A.P. MacDonald, aged 70.
Lanark Links: Death has again come into our midst. John K. Affleck, after a severe siege of typhoid fever, succumbed to the fell destroyer. He was highly respected in this vicinity. The funeral took place on Sunday last.
Middleville: The funeral service of the late John Knox Affleck took place here on the Sabbath last at 11:00, conducted by Reverends Mcaulay and Smith. The community feels the loss of a good Christian man and a well liked neighbor. The deceased was 35 years of age and was a member of the Congregational Church and leaves a wife and two small children, a mother and some brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. His death occurred on Friday afternoon, 8th December.
Lanark Links: We regret to report the death of John McDougall who for several years lived in this village and some time ago returned to Manitoba.
Affleck—Died, at Middleville on Friday, 8th Dec., John K. Affleck, 38.
Sheridan—Died, at Dalhousie on Thursday morning, 21st inst., Jennie Affleck, daughter of Mr. James Affleck, 30.
“The young man dies the old must”—this sad column deals principally with the death of elderly or very aged people usually but we have to add now the death of one very much younger. This is Miss Jennie Sheridan, daughter of our late townsman James Sheridan, whose death took place on Thursday from consumption. The deceased had many friends in Perth who will mourn her early loss.
Kippen—Died, on Friday morning, 15th Dec., Alexander Kippen, Sr., Perth, aged 90 years and 9 months.
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Alexander Kippen, Sr. on Friday morning last departed from this life at the venerable age of 90 years and 9 months being the oldest man in Perth. Mr. Kippen has enjoyed unusually good health in his old days until the terrible la grippe fastened itself upon him a short time ago and at his advanced age he was unable to shake off the effects and the attack proved fatal. The deceased was born in the parish of Kenmore, Perthshire, Sctland in 1803 and came to Canada with his family in 1832 his wife being Catharine Walker, whose death we recorded a few years ago. Mr. Kippen was a builder by trade and among his earliest jobs in town was finishing the McMartin mansion now occupied by Dr. Grant, while all over town some of the best buildings could point to him as their constructor. He was an excellent mechanic and a good workman and no work passing through his hands was ever slighted. He was a member of the old Free Church since the disruption and before that of the Church of Scotland and died an elder in the Knox Church here. He leaves a family of six children, Duncan Kippen, Mayor of Perth being the eldest. The funeral on Monday forenoon to Elmwood Cemetery was largely attended.
Foy—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 14th Dec., Ann Walsh Foy, wife of Mr. Michael Foy, aged 52.
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The deadly la grippe took another victim last week in the person of Mrs. Michael Foy, whose death occurred through its attack on Thursday, 15th Dec. Mrs. Foy had been in delicate health for a number of years and when la grippe seized her, her constitution was unable to shake it off. The funeral took place on Monday noon last to the Catholic Cemetery, two of her children from a distance, Charles, a law student at Toronto and Mrs. McKittrick of Oconto, Wisconsin, having reached home in time for the said funeral services. Mrs. Foy’s maiden name was Ann Walsh and she was born in the township of Drummond where her mother yet lives hale and strong at the age of 87 years.
McCallum—Died, on Friday evening 15th Dec., Donald McCallum, 2nd Concession Drummond, aged 96.
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It remained for la grippe this winter to lay its withering grasp upon another of our old people who but for it would likely have reached the age of 100 years. The victim in this case was Donald McCallum, who lived with Frederick Rice and his family two miles from town on the 2nd Line Drummond. Mr. McCallum was born in Perthshire, Scotland in August of 1795 a date that carries the mind back to the period of the French Revolution and the war of the first Napolean and ante dates the ere of railroads and steamships, the telegraph, etc., things which he referred to frequently with a species of pride as “just havin’ been faud oot in my time”. He learned the trade of cooper in the city of Glasgow and was engaged in that occupation until he emigrated to Canada in 1842 coming to Perth where after residing about three years he removed to a farm on the 2nd Concession Drummond where he resided ever since. The deceased was of a very healthy and vigorous constitution “never being ill a day in his life” as he used to say and notwithstanding his advanced age thought nothing of walking to Perth and back out a distance of two miles—in fact he did walk in to town the week before he died. However, an attack of la grippe which the aged system was unable to withstand at length finished his career which extended over nearly a century—98 years and four months. In religion he was a staunch Presbyterian united with the church when Rev. Dr. Bain became pastor; and no matter how inclement the weather his seat was seldom vacant until his failing health after which he spent the time of the usual morning service in reading his Bible or the sermons of his favorite Scottish ministers.
Allan—Died, at Carleton Place on the 18th Dec., William J. Allan, formerly of Aylmer, Quebec, in his 82nd year.
Lee—Died, on Thursday, 14th Dec., at the residence of her father, Snow Road, Mary Jane Wood Lee, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Lee, aged 30.
Taylor—Died, at Drummond on Wednesday morning, 20th Dec., Jane Tullis Taylor, widow of the late William Taylor, Scotch Line, aged 77.
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Another of our very oldest residents, Mrs. William Taylor, passed to her long home on Wednesday morning at the age of 77 years. Her maiden name was Jane Tullis and she came to this section from Scotland in 1821. She died at the residence of her son-in-law Alexander Brown, caretaker of Elmwood Cemetery and her remains will be interred there this Friday afternoon at 2:00.
Darling: John Stewart, an old and respected resident of Darling, died suddenly of paralysis of the brain on the 8th December. He was for many years an honored elder in the Presbyterian Church there. His funeral took place on Monday, 10th inst., and was largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Smith of Middleville conducted the funeral services.
Another of the patriarchs of this vicinity was called away from life this week—John Richmond of the 4th Concession Drummond. The deceased was a native of Scotland and about 85 years old.
Perth Courier, Dec. 29, 1893
Clyne—Died, on the 6th Line Bathurst on Tuesday, 26th Dec., Mr. Edward Clyne, aged 58(?).
McCullough—Died, on Tuesday, 26th Dec., at Drummond Mr. John McCullough, aged 88.
Sinclair—Died, on Wed., 20th Dec., at the Township of Winchester, Dundas County, Mr. Donald Sinclair of Drummond, aged 72.
Poole—Died, at North Elmsley on Thursday morning, 28th Dec., Tena Ferrier Poole, daughter of Mr. Alfred Poole, aged 6(?) years and 3 months.
Weatherhead—Died, on the 4th Dec., at County Bruce, Elsie Spalding Weatherhead, beloved wife of Mr. A. R. Weatherhead, formerly of the Scotch Line, North Elmsley. Her end was peace.
James—Died, at Perth on Thursday evening 21st (?) Dec., Ethel Jane James, only child of Mr. B. James, aged 7 years, 11 months and 21 days.
McVeigh—Died, at Bathurst on the 25th December, Margaret McKerracher McVeigh, wife of Mr. William McVeigh, aged 80(?).
Richmond—Died, at Drummond on the 21st Dec., John Richmond, aged 84.
Yuill—Died, at the residence of his son-in-law, Archibald Stewart Yuill, 6th Line Drummond, on Thursday, (date illegible, might be 28), December, William Yuill, formerly of Ramsay, aged 74.
John Longstaff, a resident of Darling, died on Wednesday evening 20th December after a short but severe illness of congestion of the lungs. He had always been a robust man but in spite of all that medical skill and good nursing could do, the fell destroyer claimed him. His death has cast a gloom over the neighborhood in which he resided. He was a respected and good citizen and leaves a wife and large family to mourn his decease. His remains were interred in the Clayton Cemetery and his funeral Saturday was a very large one.
Mrs. Robert Lee—this estimable lady wife of the Reeve of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, died on the 14th December, at the age of 30 years from consumption. She was the daughter of Robert Wood of Snow Road and was born in the township of Augusta, Grenville County. She was married to Mr. Lee in 1890.
The number of friends in Almonte of Andrew Glass who moved to Lacombe, Alberta about 10 months ago, will regret to learn that he died at his home there Last Thursday in his 33rd year. His health, while here was far from robust, but it was thought a change to a milder climate would be beneficial and he decided to move to Alberta and take up farming as an occupation. His hopes were not realized as he fell a victim to that most insidious of all diseased, Consumption. Almonte Gazette
We regret to learn Mrs. James Templeton, Jr., who suffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, passed away on Wednesday evening, aged 58. She was a daughter of the late Andrew Greig of Ramsay and sister of Andrew Greig of that township and A. M. Greig, barrister, of this town. The deceased leaves a husband and two sons and a large number of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2:00 pm from her late residence in New England to the 8th Line Cemetery. Almonte Gazette.
The Carleton Place Herald of the 26th Dec., days: “Isaac Edward Turner, the well known confectioner of Ottawa, died last Thursday evening of catarrh of the stomach. Since July he has been ailing. During the past month he was confined to bed and it was known that death was inevitable. When ten years old he removed to Almonte where he lived up until a few years ago when he removed to Ottawa. He carried on the confectionary business in Almonte for 18 years. The remains were taken to Almonte on Friday evening. The funeral took place under the auspices of the Alpha Lodge 154 I.O.O.F. Saturday morning and was largely attended.”
Mair—Died, at Lanark on Sunday, 24th Dec., John Mair, aged (illegible).
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After years of delicate health, John Mair of Lanark died Sunday last, 24th December at the age of 66. For many years he kept a tannery in Lanark but latterly he had given up this occupation owing to failing health. He was a prominent member of the Congregational Church and took an active part in all Sunday School and church work. His wife was absent from home when her husband died having been called away by the fatal illness of her son-in-law at Lacombe, Northwest Territories, Andrew H. Glass, who died shortly after her arrival there. The double bereavement calls for general sympathy on behalf of the surviving members of the family.
Balderson: After a lingering illness Mrs. John Stewart (nee Armstrong), widow of the late John Stewart, 8th Lline Drummond, passed away on Sunday, 24th Dec., at the advanced age of 83(?) 85(?) years. She leaves a large family behind to mourn her loss.
Ferguson’s Falls: It is with some regret we announce the death of Miss Katie Hollinger, eldest daughter of Mr. John Hollinger, which occurred on the 21st December at the early age of 22 years. For some time the deceased young lady had been troubled with a severe cold but ever mindful of the comfort of others, she uncomplainingly attended the sick bed of her sister until compelled to take to her own for one short week. The remains were interred in St. Patrick’s Cemetery here on Saturday.
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