Perth Courier Obituaries
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
Some entire issues were illegible and had to be skipped.
Cuddihy—Died, at
Lochead—Entered into rest, on the 25th (?) Sept., Rev. Mr. Lochead, in the (illegible) year of his ministry and in the 82nd (?) year of his age. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Turnbull—Died, at
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Ferrier—Died, at
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Fraser—Died, at Bathurst on Thursday morning, 12th inst., Margaret Wilson Fraser, wife of Mr. James Fraser, Scotch Line, age (illegible). (note, unsure of this surname.)
McIntyre—Died, at Flat
Rapids, Stewartville (?), at the residence of Mr. William Ma - - - - on the 12th
(?) Sept., Mr. Daniel McIntyre, in the 82nd year of his age.
Deceased was one of the oldest settlers in McNab, having come to
Templeton—Died, at Almonte on Friday, 29th Sept., Mr. John Templeton, aged 37 (?).
Tierney—Died, at
Doyle—Died, at Drummond, on Monday, 16th inst., Patrick Doyle, aged 103. Elsewhere in the newspaper: Patrick Doyle, father of John Doyle, died on Monday last at the great age of 103 years. At the breakout of the French Revolution in 1790 Mr. Doyle was a lad of 14 years.
Mr. William Hamilton of Ramsay died at the
age of 83 years. The deceased was a native of
Guthrie—Died, at Middleville on the 11th
inst., Terr- - - Jane Guthrie, 12 (?) years, beloved daughter of Mrs. Guthrie and
(illegible word) of Mrs. Francis Smithton (?), formerly of
Death of Jason Gould—ON Monday last, Mr. J. H.
Gould of Smith’s Falls went up to Cobden in the County of Renfrew to bring his brother
Jason home, word having reached him that the latter was dangerously ill at that village,
where he had made his headquarters for a hunting expedition the past week.
He was brought home the same evening looking and feeling like a dying man and medical
aid was summoned and about
Dulmage—Died, at the 11th Line Ramsay on Sunday, 29th Oct., Mr. Robert Dulmage, aged 73. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Fo- - y (Foley???)—Died, at Almonte on Tuesday, 24th inst. Mr. James Fo - - y, aged (illegible, two numbers, the second is a ‘9’).
O’Connor—Died, at (illegible word) Hill, on (date illegible), Mr. Timothy O’Connor, Sr. (?), in the 83rd (?) year of his age.
Tait—Died, at Westmeath, on Thursday, 12th inst., Ann Tait, wife of Mr. (illegible initial) H. Tait, aged 53 (?).
Nolan—Died, at Almonte on Wednesday, 18th Oct., of consumption, Mr. Michael Nolan, aged 21.
Williams—Died, on 22nd Oct., of heart disease, Annie Williams, daughter of Mr. Thomas Williams, Drummond, aged 29 (?).
Menzies—Died, on Saturday, (date illegible) Oct., Margaret Dodds Menzies, wife of Mr. William Menzies, Glen Tay, aged 46.
Fisher—Died, at Perth, on the 1st Nov., Mary Fisher, relict of the late Mr. David Fisher, aged 82 (?).
Toshack—Died, on the 3rd Nov., of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. John G. Toshack, Ramsay, son of the late Mr. G. Toshack, aged 43 (?)
Cochrane—Died, at Carleton Place on the 8th (?) November, Mr. W. Cochrane, aged (illegible). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Avery—Died, on the 29th Oct., at his residence, Dalhousie, after a long and painful illness which he bore with Christian patience, Benjamin Avery, Sr., aged (illegible, two numbers, the second is a ‘2’), a loving husband and father, a sincere friend and a kind neighbor in life and he died trusting in his Redeemer.
Stafford—Died, at Lindsay on Sunday morning, 12th (?) Nov., Rev. Michael Stafford, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, aged (illegible).
Crawford—Died, at Brockville on the 8th (?) Nov., Mr. John Crawford, Esq., postmaster, aged (illegible).
Patterson—Died, on Thursday, 26th Oct., Mr. John Patterson, S. Sherbrooke, aged 97.
Burke—Died, at her house 8 miles north of West Point, Nebraska, on Sunday, 15th (?) Oct., Mrs. David Burke, in the 63rd year of her age.
W - - terman—Died, on Thursday evening, 9th November, Eliza W - - terman Sloan (?), wife of Mr. Joseph Sloan (?), Perth, aged 40.
Condie—Died, at Beachburg on the 11th Oct., Maggie Condie, youngest daughter of Mr. Alexander Condie, aged 20 (?). Our departed sister was a member of the M.E. Church for some years, having given her heart to the dear Savior under the labors of Brother S. A Dup - - - . Her disposition was gentle and her walk exhibited features of our holy Christianity. To know her was to be acquainted with a true friend and Christian. Her patience and resignation during her short illness were really wonderful. She had committed all to Jesus. She lived a consistent Christian life and because of her kind Christian spirit she was beloved by a wide circle of friends. She will be greatly missed at home and in church. Her funeral was largely attended. She was laid to rest at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Beachburg.
Stone—Died, at Perth, on Sunday morning, 20th Nov., Margaret Doherty (?) Stone, relict of the late Mr. John Stone, Esq., aged 68 (?). (note, unsure of both the married and maiden surnames.)
One death in this issue was completely illegible.
Kellett—Drowned, at P - - - ‘s Lake, Dalhousie, Sat. 18th Nov., Thomas Kellett, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Kellett, 7th Con. Bathurst, aged 23. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Harper—Died, at Perth, on the 13th Oct., Jane Stewart Harper, relict of the late Mr. Ephraim Harper, aged (illegible).
Kerr—Died, at St. Louis, Missouri, on the 14th (?) Nov., Mr. John C. Kerr, son of Mr. John Kerr, formerly of Perth, aged 39(?) 30 (?).
One death in this issue was completely illegible.
Spaulding—Died, on Tuesday morning, 5th December, Mr. John Spaulding, North Elmsley, aged 64 (?).
Elsewhere in the newspaper: John Spaulding of North Elmsley died at the age of 64. He was the son of Scotch parents but was himself born in this country on the old homestead, Scotch Line, in the very early days of the settlement in 1818. Mr. Spaulding service several terms either as Reeve or Councillor of North Elmsley and was always very popular and respected. He was an earnest Christian and a staunch member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he was a consistent Liberal and one of the oldest Courier subscribers. He had caught a cold about a month ago which settled in his throat and lungs producing bronchial troubles. His funeral to Elmwood Cemetery was very largely attended.
Spalding—Died, on Monday morning, 11th Dec., Mr. Albert Edward Spaulding, eldest son of Mr. James Spaulding, Jr., Perth, aged 4 years and 11 months.
Smith—Died, at Perth on Sat., 9th inst., Thomas Lloyd Smith, infant son of Mr. Thomas Smith, aged 2 months and 7 days.
Miller—Died, at Lanark Township, on (date illegible) November, Mr. Hugh Miller, aged (illegible).
C - - - y—Died, at the residence of his mother, North Gower, on the 7th Dec., Mr. Thomas C - - - y, Montreal, formerly of Perth, aged 26. His end was peace.
Gilmour—At (illegible word), Australia, on the 27th Oct., of congestion of the lungs, Dr. George Gilmour, B.A., 36 years of age, second son of Mr. William Gilmour, Esq., of Brockville.
Andison—Died, at Perth on Thursday morning, 14th inst., Mr. Nicholas Andison, aged 80 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Guignon—Died, on the 13th Dec., at Harper’s Corners, Mr. Charles Guignon, a native of Switzerland, aged 55 years and 2 months. (note, unsure of this surname, only know for sure it started with a “G”, the rest is a best guess.)
Smith—Died, at Perth, on Sat., 23rd inst., Ethel Victoria Smith, only daughter of Mr. Thomas Smith, aged 4 years and 13 days.
McIntyre—Died, at Middleville, on the 3rd inst., of diphtheria, John McIntyre, eldest son of Mr. A. E.. McIntyre, aged 9 years and 5 months.
McIntyre—Died, on the 6th inst., at Middleville, of diphtheria, William McIntyre, youngest son of Mr. A. E. McIntyre, aged 3 years and 3 months.
Millar (or Morton)--Died, at Brockville on Friday, 22nd Dec., Ann Duncan Gibb Millar (or Morton), widow of the late Mr. James Millar (or Morton), Esq., ex-mayor of Perth, aged 70.
Death has been busy among the old residents of this county. The latest victim is the well known clerk of Dalhousie municipality, Andrew McInnes. His illness was a comparatively short one although his health had not been good for many years. His stomach was understood to be the chief source of his trouble. He was a native of Scotland but had lived in Dalhousie since a boy. He was one of the most efficient clerks in the Ottawa District and served as such from 1841. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church at McDonald’s Corners and was a sincere Christian. He was a member of the Liberal Party and Secretary of the Dalhousie branch of the North Riding Association. No man in Dalhousie will be more missed than he will. His widow and family have the earnest sympathy of all in their sorrow.
Matlock—Died, at Hamilton, Ontario on the 29th (?) Dec., Mr. Alexander S. Matlock, of Winnipeg, youngest son of the late Mr. John G. Matlock, of Perth, aged 33 (?).
Byrnes—Died, on the 29th Dec., Mr. Bernard Byrnes, 5th Concession Drummond, aged 27.
Deacon—Died, at Pembroke on the 9th Jan., Jane Arabella Deacon, beloved wife of Judge Deacon of Pembroke. (no age was given.)
Leighton—Died, on 19th Jan., Mr. Richard Leighton, of Harper, aged 23.
Corley—Died, on the 4th Jan., Mr. John Corley, S. Sherbrooke, aged 81.
Sullivan—Died, at Pembroke on the 10th (?) Jan., Mr. Richard Leslie Sullivan, Elmsley, aged 23.
Geddes—Died, on the 11th Jan., Lena R. Geddes, daughter of Mr. Adam Geddes, Dalhousie, aged 10 years, 3 months and 2 days.
Scott—Died, at her husband’s residence, Scotch Line, Burgess, Friday, 12th Jan., Sarah M. Scott, wife of Mr. Thomas Scott, aged 33.
Another old inhabitant has passed away in the person of Mr. John Corley, who died at his residence in S. Sherbrooke on Thursday, 6th Jan., at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr. Corley was a native of County Mayo, Ireland and immigrated to this country with a small family in 1822. When he arrived in Perth, he found the best land taken up and was obliged to go back into S. Sherbrooke where he settled on land there and after years of industry and hard work accumulated a comfortable home where he raised his family and resided until the time of his death. Mr. Corley was a man of fair education and possessed more than ordinary intellect and was well known throughout the County of Lanark. He was much esteemed in the neighborhood where he so long resided. His funeral was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances to the Catholic Cemetery.—Cox
Kellock—Died, at North Burgess on Friday, 19th inst., Sarah Kelloch, relict of the late Mr. John Kellock, aged 76.
One of the oldest and most respected citizens of Perth, Robert Kellock, Esq., late overseer of the Perth gaol, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Hugh Robertson on Thursday morning. Mr. Kellock was a native of Scotland and at his death was 77 years old.
Leaton—Died, at S. Sherbrooke on the 15th (?) inst., Mary A. Leaton, wife of Mr. William Leaton, aged 23 (?) 33 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
McMartin—Died, at Renfrew on the 18th (?) 19th (?) inst., Mary McMartin, late of Lack- - - (Lackine???), aged illegible.
M - - - - - Died, at Pembroke, on the 12th Jan., Mary Jane M - - - - - , wife of Mr. K. (?) or E. (?) M - - - - - , aged 32 (?).
D - - - - y—Died, on the 12th Jan., (first name illegible), wife of Mr. Martin D - - - - y, Pembroke, aged 79.
Ferguson—Died, at North Sherbrooke, on the 23rd Jan., Mrs. John Ferguson, aged (illegible), a native of Balgakidde (?), Perthshire, Scotland.
McKerrow—Died, at McDonald’s Corners on Thursday, 25th Jan., Eva McKerrow, eldest daughter of James and Margaret McKerrow, aged 3 years, 8 months and 15 days.
Eva thou wert mile and lovely
Gentle as the summer breeze
Pleasant as the air of evening
When it floats among the trees.
She hath gone from us, the loved ones
Longer here she might not stay
Jesus wished her in Heaven
So He took our love away.
Robertson—Died, at Perth on the 31st Jan., Ellen Sharpen Robertson, wife of Mr. John T. Robertson, formerly of Lanark Village, aged 44.
McGregor—Died, at North Elmsley on the 7th (?) Jan., Katie McGregor, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Duncan McGregor, aged 18.
Gutridge—Died, at South Burgess, on the 25th Jan., Mr. Edward Gutridge, aged 22.
Crombie—Died, at Perth on Tuesday, 13th inst., William Thomas Crombie, infant son of Mr. William J. Crombie, aged 11 months.
Weston—Died, at Perth, on the 12th Feb., Mary Crosby (?) Weston, relict of the late Mr. John Weston, aged 97 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Moore—Died, at Perth on Sunday 18th inst., John Corley Moore, eldest son of Mr. James Moore, aged 4 years, 6 months.
Hall—Died, at Appleton, on the 18th Feb., Margaret Hamilton Hall, wife of Mr. Frank Hall, aged 50 (?) 60(?).
Elliott—Died, at Almonte on the 17th Feb., Martha W. Scott Elliott, wife of Mr. John Elliott, aged 39 (?).
Cromwell—Died, at Perth on the 18th Feb., Annie Cromwell, daughter of Mr. J. M. O.. Cromwell, aged 21.
McConnaghty—Died, at Renfrew on the 8th (?) Feb., Mr. James McConnaghty, aged 66.
Kerr—Died, (date and place illegible), Robert Bruce Kerr, son of Mr. John A. Kerr, farmer, Westport, aged 2 months.
Bowes—Died, at Abinger (?) on the 5th March, Mr. John Bowes, aged 49.
Bothwell—Died, at Drummond on Sunday, 4th inst., Thomas Clark Bothwell, son of Mr. John Bothwell, aged 19.
Warren—Died, at Bathurst on Monday, 5th inst., Elizabeth Warren, relict of the late Mr. John Warren, aged 69 (?).
McCormack—Died, at his residence at Elgin County on the 1st Feb., Mr. William McCormack, formerly of Port Elmsley, aged 79 (?).
Thompson—Died, at Drummond, on the 7th March, Martha Scott Armour Thompson, wife of Mr. Carr (?) Thompson, aged 36 (?).
L - - Died, on Friday evening, 9th March, Miss Isabella L - - of Bathurst, aged 37.
Bell—Died, at Perth on Monday, 12th inst., Aggie Bell, daughter of Mr. John Bell, aged 12.
Brennan—Died, at Perth on the 11th inst., Eleanor Brennan, relict of the late Mr. John Brennan, aged 73. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Lindsay—Died, at McNab, County Renfrew, Mr. John Lindsay, aged (illegible, two numbers, the last of which is a ‘6’.) He was a native of Ayreshire, Scotland.
The light is from our household gone
The voice we loved is stilled
A vacant place is in our home
Which never can be filled.
Gill—Died, at Perth on Sunday, March 19, Mr. John Gill, High Constable, County of Lanark, aged 47.
MacDonald—Died, on Wednesday, 21st March, H - - rio - - Cameron MacDonald, relict of the late Mr. John MacDonald, Scotch Line, aged 78 (?) 76 (?).
Butler—Died, at his father’s residence at Oso (?) on the 27th Fb., William Butler, second son of Mr. Pierce Butler, aged 29 (?) 20 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Hogg—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 15th March, Mr. David Hogg, Sr., aged 76.
Elsewhere in the newspaper: An old and respected resident, David Hogg, Sr., died at his residence in this town on Thursday of last week at the ripe old age of 76. Mr. Hogg was a native of Scotland and had been a resident of Perth so long that few were known more widely in the county than he. His funeral on Saturday was very largely attended.
Sinclair—Died, at Pr - - - ect on Friday, 16th March, Christina Sinclair, daughter of the late Mr. Donald Sinclair of Drummond, aged 23.
McLeod—Died, at Drummond, on the 29th (?) 20th (?) inst., Mr. John McLeod, aged 76.
Donald—Died, at Ply- - - - , County Lambdon, on the 25th (?) March, John Donald, eldest son of Mr. John Donald, Carleton Place, aged (illegible).
Downey—Died, at Appleton, on the 3rd inst., Mary Downey, third daughter of James and Annie Downey, aged 17 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Mills—Died, on the 23rd March, Andrew William Mills, son of Mr. G. L. Mills, postmaster, Playfairville, aged 22 years, 11 months.
Ch- - - rs—Died, on Thursday, 23rd March, Elizabeth Ann Rodgers Ch - - - rs, wife of Mr. William Ch - - - rs, Perth, aged 47.
Berryman—Died, at Almonte on Wed., 28th March, Margaret Berryman, aged 25 (?).
Berks—Died, at Carleton Place on the 26th inst., Mary Berks, wife of the late Mr. Edward Berks, aged 79 (?) 79 (?).
Hamilton—Died, at Lanark on the 22nd March, James Hamilton, son of Mr. George Hamilton, aged 15.
Waugh—Died, at Carleton Place on the 12th (?) 19th (?) inst., Lizzie Waugh, wife of Mr. Andrew Waugh, aged (illegible).
Waugh—Died, at Carleton Place on the 15th (?) inst., Jane Waugh, wife of Mr. William Waugh, aged 25 (?).
Young—Died, at Youngville, Ramsay, 2nd (?) inst., Mary Young, aged 24, daughter of the late Mr. Stephen Young.
E - - - - - (Everett???)—Died, at his brother’s residence in Winnipeg on Wednesday, 21st March, of typhoid fever, Mr. Lyman Robert E - - - - -, aged 24, second son of Mr. Edward E - - - - - , late of Merrickville.
Sneddon—Died, at Pakenham Township on the 28th (?) March, Miss Mary Sneddon, daughter of Mr. William Sneddon, Esq., aged 27. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Lindsay—Died, at Cedar Hill, on the 30th (?) ult., Marion Lindsay, daughter of Mr. John Lindsay.
Manning—Died, at Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, March 17, Mr. W. Manning, father of Mr. J. W. Manning of Almonte, in his 80th (?) year.
Condie—Died, at Beachburg on the 20th (?) March, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Condie, in her 41st year. (note, unsure of this surname, also, no first name was listed.)
Dickson—Died, at Moose Jaw, NWT, on the 2nd April, Same(?) Henry Dickson, son of Mr. S.S. Dickson of Pakenham, aged 22.
Stewart—Died, at Winnipeg, on the 9th April, Mr. James H. Stewart, Secretary of the Board of Education and formerly of this town, aged 30.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: It was known here that for some months past Mr. Jas. H. Stewart, who three years ago removed from this place to Winnipeg, had been suffering from ill health and when the sad news of his death reached here on Saturday his friends were in a measure prepared for the news. The Winnipeg Free Press on Friday gave the following particulars and a brief history biography: “Mr. Jas. H. Stewart died at his residence on Johnson (?) Street on Sunday evening after a lingering illness over the past 6 months. Mr. Stewart came to this country three years ago. He was the first inspector of our city schools and at the time of his decease was Secretary-Treasurer of the Protestant School Board. He was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and received a portion of his education at the Carleton Place, Ontario schools, finishing up at McGill University at Montreal. Previous to his arrival in Manitoba he was English and Science Master at Perth, Ontario. Almost ever since he came to Winnipeg he had been in delicate health and finally fell victim to that dread destroyer, consumption. He was thirty years of age and leaves a wife and one child who are residing in this city. Mr. Stewart, ever since his arrival here has been identified with our educational system and has made a very large number of friends who deeply regret his untimely death.
Mackinson—Died, at Clarendon, County Frontenac, on Saturday, the 7th April, Mrs. John Mackinson, aged 30 (?). (Note, unsure of this surname.)
Bailey—Died, at Braden’s (?) Mills, Carleton Place, on Sunday, 1st April, Elizabeth Bailey, relict of the late Mr. George Bailey, in the 80th (?) year of her age.
Graham—Died, at Perth on the 20th (?) April, Mary G. Graham, daughter of Mr. William Graham, aged one year and eleven months.
Malone—Died, at Perth, on Friday morning, 27th April, Mr. Patrick Malone, aged 73 (?).
Fournier—Died, on Tuesday, 8th May, North Sherbrooke, Mr. Augustus Fournier, Sr., aged 50 (?).
Creighton—Died, at Almonte on Saturday, 28th April, Rev. William Creighton, aged (illegible).
McCarthy—Died, at Perth, on the 13th (?) May, Mr. Owen McCarthy, aged (illegible).
Devlin—Died, at Perth, on Sunday, the 13th (?) inst., of dyspepsia, Susan Devlin, aged (illegible).
McDonald—Died, on the (date illegible) inst., at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Malcolm (?) Condie, Montague, Mrs. John McDonald, aged (illegible).
Berryman—Died, at Carleton Place, on (date illegible), Margaret Allan Berryman, wife of Mr. S. J. Berryman, aged 32.
Barrie—Died, on the 10th inst., at the residence of N. Stewart, Bathurst, Agnes Barrie, aged 14 years and 3 months.
Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe on his gentle breast
There by His love o’er shadowed
Safely thy soul shall rest.
Smallfield—Died, on the 27th April, Mr. John S. Smallfield, late of Stanhope Street, Mornington Crescent, London, England, aged 68 (?) 64 (?), eldest brother of the editor of the Renfrew Mercury.
McIntyre—Died, on Monday morning, 21st May, Mary Somerville McIntyre, wife of Mr. A. R. McIntyre, merchant, Middleville, aged (illegible).
Ready—Died, at Middleville on the 8th May, Mary E. Ready, daughter of Mr. Michael A. Ready and Christina Ready, aged 5 (?).
Dodds—Died, at Arnprior on the 17th inst., of consumption, Hugh Dodds, aged 37 years, 7 months and 3 days. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Camelon—Died, at Pakenham, on the 11th inst., Mary S. Camelon, wife of Mr. David Camelon, aged 32. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Sinclair—Died, at Carleton Place on the 23rd May, Colin Sinclair, aged 13 years, 8 (?) months and 7 days.
Flemming—Died, at Beckwith on the (illegible date) May, Mr. Richard Preston Flemming, eldest son of Mr. John Flemming, aged 15 (?) years or 13 (?) years, 1 months and 6 (?) days.
Thornton—Died, at Ingersoll (?) on the 17th May, Miss Maggie A. Thornton, formerly of North Elmsley, aged 27.
Semple—Died, at Minto, Dakota on the 22nd May, Susan Semple, wife of Mr. Wilson Semple and daughter of the late Mr. John Swain of Scotch Corners, aged 33. She leaves four small children.
Bradley—Died, at Beckwith on the 31st May, Mrs. Ann Bradley, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Bradley, aged 33 years, 1 month and 14 days.
Davidson—Died, on the 16th May, Martha Jane Davidson, daughter of Mr. Robert L. Davidson, Drummond, aged 1 year and 6 months.
Sheppard—Died, at Almonte on Thursday, 24th May, Elizabeth Jane Thompson Sheppard, wife of Mr. William D. Sheppard, aged 26 (?).
Hatson—Died, at the Township of McNab, on the 24th April, James Hatson, a native of the Parish of A - - erk, Scotland, aged 55.
Templeton—Died, at Pakenham, on Sunday, 27th May, Mr. William Templeton, Sr., aged 79.
Poole—Died, at Ferguson’s Falls on the 3rd June, Mathilde Poole, wife of Mr. John Poole, aged 44.
Stone—Died, at Montreal on the 4th June, Mr. Joseph Stone, in the 65th year of his age. Deceased was a native of Tarrington, Devonshire, England and father of Mrs. Thomas Jordan (?) of this town.
Shields—Died, at Carleton Place on the 10th June, Mr. Thomas Shields, aged (illegible), a native of Kasincarthy (?), County Wexford, Ireland.
McKinnon—Died, at Braeside, on the 6th (?) inst., Mary McKinnon, relict of the late Mr. Neil McKinnon, aged 78 years, and 8 days.
Doran—Died, at Pembroke Friday, the 25th May, James Lyon Doran, second son of Mr. John Doran aged 12.
Sch- - l—Died, at McNab Township on Monday, 10th inst., Mr. C.F. Sch- - l, aged 67 (?) years and 8 (?) months.
Rose—Died, at Renfrew on the 10th inst., Miss Helen Rose, eldest daughter of the late Mr. George Rose, merchant, Dingwall, Roseshire, Scotland, in the 73rd year of her age.
Somerville—Died, at Renfrew on Tuesday, 5th June, Jane Berlangast Somerville, wife of Mr. R. Somerville, aged 32.
Warren (or Warres?)—Entered into eternal life at his residence at Bathurst on Tuesday, 19th June, Joseph Warren (or Warres??), a native of County Wexford, aged 77. The life of the deceased was that of an exemplary Christian and his death was literally “perfect peace”. His quiet, modest manner, kind disposition and amiable Christian character endeared him to all. Truly for him “to Live was Christ and to die was gain”. The full attendance at the funeral service at St. James Church (Anglican) showed the respect in which he was held by the people, amongst whom the greater part of his life was spent. His remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery. “The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away”. “Blessed by the man of the Lord”.
McKerracher—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 5th July, Mr. Duncan McKerracher, aged 57.
McCann—Died, at Perth, on Tuesday, 3rd July, Frances A. McCann, wife of Mr. Richard Turner (?), Bathurst, aged 35 (?) 36 (?). (note, maybe McCann was the maiden name??)
Fraser—Died, at his residence, Pembroke, on (date illegible), (first name illegible) Fraser, Esq., merchant, in the 61st year of his age. (note, the first name MIGHT have been Donald.)
Campbell—Died, at Drummond on the 1st July, Christina M. Campbell, aged 16 (?) 18 (?), daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Campbell.
Hagerty—Died, at Almonte, on the 1st July, Michael Hagarty, aged 2 (?) years and 5 months. (no parents given.)
On the evening of Saturday, 7th July, after an illness of about a month, Mr. James Purdon of Hibbert, County Huron, passed to his last home. He was a native of Dalhousie, County Lanark. He removed from there in 1870 to this place where he lived until he sold his farm and moved to a farm occupied by Robert Laing (?), near Ral - - - ville. About two months ago he went to Manitoba for the purpose of viewing that country and taking up land if pleased with the prospect but not being favorably impressed he made no purchase and was returning home and had left the metropolis when he began to feel unwell. He called up a medical man who advised him to go home as soon as possible as his system indicated fever. After he arrived home it was ascertained that the information given him was true and that he was a victim of the fatal malady typhoid fever. He succumbed to it at the age of 50 (?) years, just a little over 6 years and 6 months after his wife, leaving a family of four boys and three girls all grown up with the exception of two boys. The deceased was a very intelligent and well informed man, a good reasoner, and liberal in his views and politics, generous and benevolent in his actions and was widely and favorably known.
Perth Courier, August 3, 1883
Campbell—Died, at her father’s residence, Alliston (?), Ontario, 2nd Aug., Annie S. (?) Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Campbell, Esq., farmer, Dalhousie, aged 24.
Mackie—Died, on Monday, 2nd July, of consumption at the age of 25 (?) 28 (?), Margaret Mackie, beloved wife of Mr. John Mackie, Township of McNab and daughter of Mr. William McLaren, Esq., Township of Ross.
Fawcett—Died, at Arnprior on Thursday, 26th inst., Gordon Nelson Fawcett, infant son of Mr. John Fawcett, B.A., aged one year, seven months and four days.
Dawson—Died, on Wednesday, 1st inst., Mr. George A. Dawson, third son of Mr. William Dawson, North Elmsley, aged 19. (note, name could also have been Dowson.)
Jamieson—Died, at Horton on Tuesday, 23rd inst., Mrs. John Jamieson, aged 73 (?).
Dunningham—Died, at Renfrew on Tuesday, 23rd inst., Patrick Dunningham, aged 24 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Spence—Died, at Arnprior on Sunday evening, 22nd inst., Finlay Spence, aged 46 (?).
Toye—Died, at Renfrew at the residence of her son-in-law, W. N. Castello (?) (what was legible was C - - t- ll -), on Wed., 1st Aug., Mrs. Thomas Toye, aged 57 years, and four months. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Kerr—Died, on the 2nd (?) Aug., Irene (?) Y - - bel LeSeuer Kerr, youngest daughter of Mr. W. H. C. Kerr, Esq., Brantford, aged 3 years, 4 months and 24 days.
Matheson—Died, at Eganville on the 31st July, Ella (?) A. Matheson, infant daughter of R. A. and M. R.. Matheson, aged 11 months and four days.
Scott—Died, at Renfrew on Tuesday, 31st July, George Scott, son of Mr. John Scott, aged 3 months and 15 days.
Young—Died, at Almonte on Wed., 1st Aug., William Young, late of Appleton. (no age given.)
Bremer—Died, at Admaston on Saturday, 28th July, Mr. John Bremer, aged 79.
Scott—Died, at Saturday, 4th Aug., Hannah Scott, 3rd Concession Bathurst, aged 51 (?).
Miller—Died, at Almonte on Tuesday, 31st July, James R. Miller, aged 23 (?).
Almonte: To chronicle the death of the aged from time to time is an unavoidable necessity however painful it may be but the painful feelings were intensified when it becomes the duty of the journalist to record the death of the young and promising, as we have to do today in announcing the death of Jas. R Miller. He is well and widely known from is connection as a clerk in Wylie’s Store. The disease which carried him off was inflammation of the bowels with which his naturally strong and vigorous constitution battled for nearly a fortnight, hope and fear predominating but alas, the disease proved the victor and on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 the end came and a loving son, affectionate brother, pleasant companion and faithful servant was no more. His pleasant face and obliging manner will be missed at the store. The large number of people from this town and country who turned out to attend the funeral which took place yesterday was ample evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by all. The family and especially the bereaved mother have the sympathy of all.
Perth Courier, Aug. 17, 1883
Templeman—Died, at Manchester, England, on Sunday, 21st July, Mr. George Templeman, brother of the late Mr. William Templeman of Pakenham, aged 76.
Kerr—Died, on Friday, 10th Aug., Elizabeth Katharine Kerr, eldest daughter of Mr. W. H. C. Kerr, Esq., Brantford, aged 11 (?) years, 1 month and 11 days.
McKelligott—Died, at Perth, on Friday morning, 10th inst., Dennis McKelligott, Jr., youngest son of Mr. D. McKelligott, aged 17 (?) 27 (?) years and six months.
O’Hara—Died, at Almonte on the 5th inst., William O’Hara, son of Mr. A. O’Hara, aged (illegible) years, 8 months and 8 (?) days.
Mansfield—Died, at Perth, on Friday, 10th inst., Mr. Thomas Mansfield, aged 83 (?).
Mann—Died, at Lanark, on Wednesday night, 8th Aug., Mr. Alexander Mann, aged 24.
Gemmill—Died, at Lanark, on the 14th Aug., Mr. Robert Gemmill, tinsmith, aged 48.
Lister—Died, at his residence, Perth, on Sunday, 12th Aug., Mr. John Lister, aged 82 (?).
Elsewhere in the newspaper: One of the oldest residents of our town Mr. John Lister, after a short but sharp illness, died at his residence on Sabbath morning. Mr. Lister was a native of Dunbar, Scotland where he was born 82 years ago. He learned the trade of a builder then removed to Edinburgh working there some years when he came with his family to Canada settling in this town in 1841. He was the builder of many of our best dwellings and stores during his long stay here and for a few years was inspector of local public works in this part of Canada under the McKenzie administration. He was a staunch Liberal both in Scotland and in Canada and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He leaves a widow and grown up family. His remains were followed to Elmwood Cemetery by a large concourse of his late fellow townsmen.
Very seldom is it that a life passes away that deserves a better tribute of remembrance than that of Thomas Coulter, who died on Monday after a few days illness at the age of 52 years, 11 months. He was born in the vicinity of Clayton and received his education at the village school. He kept a store in Clayton for several years and for some time did a very lucrative trade. Having had several reverses in business he sold out his store and started for the gold diggings in British Colombia where he remained for some time and had the usual experiences of miner’s life which he was very fond of retelling. Becoming dissatisfied with the rough life of a miner with its many attendant privations and hardships, he retraced his steps to the land of his nativity and once more started in business at Clayton this time trying his luck at keeping a hotel which he ran for a few years when he gave it up and shortly afterwards came to Almonte where he has since resided. He was clerk of the Ramsay Council for some twelve years and when Almonte was incorporated as a town he received the clerkship besides holding the office of the School Board and of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and the performed the duties of these offices with satisfaction to the public and credit to himself. To those who lived in the warm sunshine of his friendship it is difficult to speak of him without seeming to use the language of indiscriminate eulogy. Such, however, it were almost impossible to do, for death has neither magnified his virtues nor kindly shrouded his failings. He was possessed in a high degree of a very social nature and his good humor and kindly ways won for him a host of friends who will for many years to come keep a place in their hearts to his memory. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his sudden demise to whom we extend our sincere sympathies. Almonte Times
Ferguson—Died, on the morning of the 12th (?) ult., at her residence on the 10th Concession Montague, Margaret McNab Ferguson, widow of the late Mr. Jno Ferguson, aged 81.
Findlay—Died, at Brooklyn, N.Y., on the 1st (?) Aug., Fanny Findlay, widow of Richard G. Findlay and mother of Mr. George Findlay, Jr., of Perth, aged 52 (?) 62 (?).
Scott—Died, at his father’s residence East Oxford, on the 17th inst., George Scott, son of Mr. M. Scott, Esq., and brother of Rev. A.A. Scott of Carleton Place. (no age was given.)
Hetherington—Died, at Perth on Monday, 20th inst., Mary Elizabeth Hetherington, eldest daughter of Francis and Margaret Hetherington, aged 18. (note unsure of this surname.)
Stiller—Died, at Bathurst, on Sat., 11th inst., Mrs. Jane Stiller, relict of the late Andrew Stiller, aged 79.
McRae—Died, at White Lake, on the 12th (?) 17th (?) Aug., of (illegible word) fever, Mr. John McRae, aged 54 years and 3 (?) 8 (?) months.
McInnes—Died, at Renfrew on the 13th (?) 15th (?) ult., Margaret McInnes, relict of the late Mr. John McInnes, aged 91.
St- v - - s (Stevens??)—Died, at Black’s (?) Corners, on Wed., 16th Aug., Elizabeth B - - ford Stevens, beloved wife of Mr. Miron Stevens, aged 23.
Lawson—Died, at Carleton Place, on the 13th Aug., Mr. Alexander Lawson, Esq., aged 35 (?).
Kellock—Died, at Perth, on the 27th inst., of tubercular meningitis, Alice E. Kelloch, only daughter of Mr. James F. Kellock, aged 6 years and 7 months.
Murphy—Died, at B - - - - - y, on the 11th Aug., Margaret Dalmadge (?) Murphy, wife of Mr. Edmond Murphy, formerly of Carleton Place, in the 60th (?) 80th (?) year of her age.
Morris—Died, at Carleton Place on Monday, 27th Aug., Mr. Joseph Morris, aged 49.
Doren—Died at Pembroke, on the 20th inst., Mr. Michael Doren, aged 30 (?) 50 (?).
Sterns—Died, at Beckwith, on the 16th Aug., Mrs. Mi- - - Stearns, Jr., aged 29.
Note, one death was completely illegible and could not be transcribed.
Shields—Died, at Ramsay on Tuesday, the 28th Aug., Mr. A. Robert Shields, aged 55 (?).
MacDowell—Died, at Alp- - - , Michigan, on Friday, 7th inst., of consumption, Mr. Alex H. MacDowell, late of Ottawa, son of the late Mr. Duncan of Sand Point, Renfrew County, aged 27.
Elliott—Died, at Ottawa on the 15th (?) 16th(?) inst., W. H. Elliott, late Captain in H.M. 15th (?) 13th (?) Foot, and officer paying H.M. Pensioners for the Ottawa District.
Gray—Died, at Dakota on the 24th August at the residence of Mr. J.B. McLaren of typhoid fever, Mr. John H. Gray, aged (illegible—23??).
Moore—Died, at Perth on Wed., 19th inst., Edith Ann Moore, infant daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Moore, aged 1 year and 10 months.
Willoughby—Died, at her brother’s residence, on Wednesday, 9th Concession Montague, Margaret Willoughby, aged 61.
Hamlin—Died, at Almonte on Sat., 8th Sept., Delilah (?) Kevler (?) Hamlin, wife of Alph- - Hamlin, aged (illegible). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Stewart—Died, at Horton, on the 2nd Sept., Mrs. Abraham Stewart, aged (illegible).
Sinclair—died, at Scotch Corners on the 9th ult., (name illegible), youngest son of Peter and Elizabeth Sinclair, aged 1 year and 5 months. Jesus saith unto them “suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the Kingdom of God.”
McDonald—Died, on the 20th inst., at the residence of her son Paul McDonald, Westville (?), N.S., Elizabeth Gordon McDonald, relict of the late Mr. George McDonald and mother of Rev. D. (?) McDonald, Carleton Place. (no age given.)
McDowell—Died, at her residence at North Sherbrooke, on Monday, 17th Sept., Margaret H. McDowell, relict of the late Mr. John McDowell, a native of Ayreshire, Scotland, aged 56 (?). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Bower—Died, suddenly of apoplexy, on Wed. 26th inst., Mr. A. P. Bower, druggist, Perth, aged 37. (note, unsure of this surname.)
McKay—Died, at Almonte on the 13th inst., Jane Lucinda McKay, eldest daughter of (unreadable name) McKay, aged (illegible, two numbers, the second is a ‘0’.)
McDonald—Died, at Lanark on Friday, the 21st Sept. William Lloyd McDonald, aged (?)years and 17 days.
Jordan—Died, at Darling on the 19th Aug., Sarah Ann Jordan, daughter of Mr. Robert Jordan, aged 8 (?).
Mathis—Died, at Lanark Township, Hannah Mathis, daughter of Mr. James Mathis. (no age given.)
Bell—Died, at Perth on Monday, 24th inst., Mr. John Bell, a native of Yorkshire, England, aged (illegible).
Moulton—Died, on the 12th Sept., Mr. Robert Moulton, Drummond, aged 67 (?).
Ristaul—Died, at Darling, on the 17th August, Mr. John Ristaul, aged 74. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Metcalf—Died, at Ramsay on the 12th inst., Mr. William Metcalf, aged 64.
Leckie—Died, on the 19th inst., Mr. Alexander Leckie, aged 91, of (place illegible).
Horton—Died, on the 14th inst., Rev. William Horton, aged (illegible).
Posted: 24 August, 2003