Obituaries - Perth Courier & Others
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Perth Courier, March 11, 1864
Died at Litchfield, on Thursday, 25th ultimo, very suddenly, Donald Campbell, late Lieutenant H. M.’s 90th Reg., at the age of 82 years.
Oliver—Died, suddenly, at 34 Grand Street, New York, on Tuesday morning April 5, Maria Graves, wife of Mr. John Oliver, in the 59th year of her age.
Brown—Died, in Pakenham, on the 27th ult., Elizabeth (Brown), only daughter of Robert Brown, Esq., merchant, aged 4 months and 8 days.
We regret to announce this week the demise of one of our most estimable citizens—James C. Foster, Esq., who departed this life last Tuesday morning, 17th March, after a prolonged illness and suffering from consumption. The late Mr. Foster was brought up in this neighborhood, was extensively known, and was universally respected. As a business man he was shrewd and active and highly honorable in all his dealings. Before his health began to fail he took great interest in the welfare and prosperity of his fellow citizens acting in various public capacities and serving the village as Reeve for several years with eminent satisfaction to all concerned. He died in the prime of his life, being in the 42nd year of his age. His noble and generous disposition made him a general favorite and he goes down to the grave amid the lamentation of the whole community. Long before his death he was quite resigned and prepared to die and when the end came he passed calmly and peacefully away strong in the faith and with a hope of blessed immortality.—Smith’s Falls Review, 19th
Jackson—In Ramsay, on the 11th instant, Eliza (Jackson), daughter of the late William Jackson, aged 11 years.
Burton—In the Township of Horton, on the 11th inst., Samuel (Burton), infant son of William Burton, Jr., aged 25 days.
Tait—At the Des Joneheim on the 11th inst., Moses (Tait), eldest son of Ralph Tait, Esq., aged 5 years and 5 months.
Vandusen—In Montague on the 18th inst., of a long and protracted disease known as Dropsy, Catherine, wife of Charles Vandusen, Esq., in the 69th year of her age.
Clark—On Friday last, in Bathurst, Jane Livingston, wife of James Clark, aged 56 (?) years.
Perth Courier, June 24, 1864
Paisley—Died, at Carleton Place, on Tuesday the 14th inst., William Paisley, age 30. His remains were carried to the grave by the Free Masons and were also followed by the Carleton Place Rifle Company in which he was commissioned an Ensign and interred in the burial ground of the 9th Line of Ramsay with Masonic and military honors.
Hilliard—Died, at Pakenham on the 5th of July, Mrs. Daniel Hilliard, in the 38th year of her age, leaving a family of five children and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss.
Bell-Died suddenly on Thursday, the 21st inst., of apoplexy, Jane, wife of James Bell, Esq., Agent, Commercial Bank of Perth, aged 46 years.
Coombs—Died, in Perth, on Saturday, the 23rd inst, William James (Coombs), infant son of Mr. J.S. Coombs, aged 15 months.
Bell—Died, on Tuesday morning, 2nd inst., on the 2nd Concession of Drummond, Agnes (Bell), third daughter of Mr. Matthew Bell, aged 24 years.
Brooks—Died, in Brockville, on Saturday morning, 1st inst., Mr. James H. Brooks, tinsmith &, aged 45 years. Deceased was a brother-in-law to Warren Boteford (?) of this town.
Ellis—Died, on the 24th September, Jessie Maria (Ellis), eldest daughter of Mr. George Ellis, Collector of Tolls, after a very severe and lingering illness, which she bore with fortitude and resignation, aged 30 years.
Sache—Died, suddenly, in the township of Burgess, on the morning of Saturday last, Mr. John Sache of this town, aged 35 years.
Thompson—Died, in Perth, on Monday, the 21st of November, Mrs. Jane (Taylor) Thompson, in the 68th year of her age. Deceased came to this country from Scotland in 1816, when this whole section was an unbroken wilderness, and settled with her father, James Taylor, and the rest of her friends, on the Scotch Line, in the Township of Burgess. A long residence in this vicinity has endeared her to a large circle of friends and acquaintances and now that she is gone from earth, her loss will be deeply felt and much sympathy manifested towards her sorrowing relatives.
Tittus—Died suddenly in the Township of Drummond, on the 22nd inst., Arthur James (Tittus), infant son of Mr. Arthur Tittus, aged 1 year and four months.
Steadman—Died, on the 5th inst., Mrs. Reuben Steadman, in Drummond, aged 30 years.
O’Neil—Died, in the Township of Bathurst, on the 30th of December, ult., James O’Neil, third son of Mr. Paul O’Neil, age 23 years.
O’Neil—Died, in Bathurst, on Sunday the 8th inst., Bridget Freeman, wife of Mr. John O’Neil.
Flanagan—Died at the Parsonage, on Sat. the 28th inst., Rev. John Flanagan, Minister of the Church of England.
McDonald—Died, in Montague on the 1st inst., Mrs. John McDonald, wife of the late John McDonald.
McFadden—Died, in Bagot (?) on the 16th inst., Alexander McFadden, in the 27th year of his age.
Frost—Died, at Smith’s Falls, on the 6th inst., James T. Frost, Esq., aged 36 years.
McEwan—Died, in Beckwith, on Wednesday the 19th inst., Mr. Peter McEwan, age 67 years.
Perth Courier, May 18, 1865
Died, at his residence in Sherbrooke South, on Saturday the 12th of May, inst., of dysentery, John Deacon, Sr., Esq. aged 68 years. Mr. Deacon was an energetic and active man, as magistrate, reeve, and township councilor, his services were of great value to the community in which he lived. In private life he was universally respected and leaves behind him a large circle of friends and neighbors who sincerely mourn his death. Deceased was the father of John Deacon, barrister, Perth.
Died, on the 4th inst., John C. McGregor, of McNab, son of the late Peter McGregor, aged 23. He left a widow with two children, a son and a daughter.
Died, in Beckwith on the 7th inst., Mrs. Jane McEwen wife of Mr. Peter McEwen, near the lake, aged 78 years.
Died, at Renfrew, on the 7th, William George (Halfpenny), youngest son of Mr. Walter Halfpenny, aged one year and four months.
Died, on the 10th May, at Middleville, Marion Craig, wife of Robert Wall, and third daughter of Adam Craig, Esq., aged 32 years.
Died, at Almonte, on the 6th inst., Maria (Patterson), daughter of Henry Patterson, aged 13 days.
Died, at Almonte on the 8th inst., Maria Nearn (McArthur)(?), only child of Andrew McArthur, in the 2nd year of her age.
Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning last, 18th inst., after a protracted illness of dropsy, Ann Moorecroft, beloved wife of Robert Allan, aged 47 years. Deceased was universally loved and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Died, at Almonte on the 12th inst., the infant son of John Row, aged 15 days
Died, suddenly at his residence on Thursday a.m., 27th ult., Peter Sinclair, of Drummond, aged 68.
Died, on Wednesday evening, 2nd inst., Abraham, infant son of Thomas Code, Perth.
Perth Courier, August 11, 1865
Died, on Sabbath the 6th Aug., Agnes, wife of Robert Lochead, of Perth, aged 36 years. Deceased leaves a family of several small children to mourn and feel her loss, among whom are twin infants – a boy and a girl – but a few days old.
Died, on the 31st ult., Arthur D., infant son of Thomas H. Johnson, Esq., of Pembroke, aged 7 months.
Died at his residence, Pembroke, on the 28th if July, Mr. William H. Thompson, aged 57 years.
Died, on the 24th of July at the residence of his youngest son Peter in the Township of Ramsay, Alex Stewart, a native of Athbol (?), Perthshire, Scotland, at the mature age of 85 years.
Died, at the residence of her daughter, Widow Mary Mills, Beckwith, on Saturday the 5th of August, 1865, Catherine McLaughlin, relict of the late Peter McLaughlin, of the Second Concession of Drummond, boat builder, aged 95 years.
Died, in Beckwith, near Carleton Place, on the 4th inst., Mr. George Bailey, aged 90 years.
Died, on the 27th inst., at Carleton Place, Margaret Abigail (Hurd), eldest daughter of W. H. Hurd, M.D., aged 4 years and 7 months.
Died, at Perth on Tuesday afternoon last 29th ult., after a long illness, John (Allan), son of the late John Allan, aged 16 years.
Died, at Carleton Place, on Sunday, the 24th inst., Rev. John McKinnon, aged 19 years.
Died, at his residence in Elmsley, on the 22nd inst., Mr. Neil McCallum, aged 67 years.
Died, at Perth, on the 22nd inst., Mr. Jeremiah Lacy, aged 53 years.
Died, at Pembroke on the 19th inst., Esther (Rowan), daughter of Joseph Rowan, Esq., aged 13 (or 18?) years.
Died, in Montreal, on the 21st inst., Mr. Whyte, brother-in-law to John Dorab (or Dorah?), Esq., of Perth.
Died, at Fitzroy Harbor, on the 6th inst., Agnes McMillan (Robertson), daughter of John Robertson, Esq., aged 19 years.
Died on Monday, the 21st inst., in the Township of Elmsley, Mr. James Riddell of Perth, aged 74 years. Mr. Riddell was one of the first settlers in this district.
Died, on Monday, the 21st inst., at the residence of his father, Samuel (Deacon), son of Mr. James Deacon, of South Sherbrooke, aged 77 years.
Died at Onslow, County Pontiac, C. E. on Sunday 13th inst., of Smallpox, Catherine (Bennett), daughter of Mr. Michael Bennett, of Lanark Township, aged 25 years.
Died, on Sunday the 20th instant, at his father’s residence, John T. Taylor, aged 21, son of James Taylor, Esq., Reeve.
Atkinson—Died, on Saturday the 11th inst., George Atkinson, of this town, aged 84.
Cosgrove—Died at Perth, on the 4th inst., Mr. P. Cosgrove, for many years a school- teacher in Brockville, and latterly in Perth.
Scott -- Died, at Perth, on the 4th inst., Robert Kellock (Scott), infant son of Mr. Robert Scott, of the Expositor.
Anderson—Died, in the township of McNab, on Tuesday the 28th of August, Elizabeth Anderson, at the age of 101 years and one month.
Oliver—Died, on the Scotch line, on Sunday last by the bursting of a blood vessel, Adam Oliver, son of Mr. Thomas Oliver, aged 22 years.
Lees—Died, in Bathurst, on Wednesday the 5th inst., Margaret Ward, wife of William Lees, Esq., aged 44 years.
The Late Mrs. Donald Campbell of Drummond
Half a century has now elapsed since the pioneers of Drummond first settled in what were then dense woods and gloomy forests; but few, oh alas, how few now remain to tell their interesting story of toil and hardship, their difficulties and privations, or to narrate some cherished remembrance, some pleasing tale, of the happy days of yore, the good old times, when unfettered by the conventional restrictions, untrammelled by the ceremonious forms of the present age, they fully shared each other’s grief, sympathized with one another’s woes, and united by the ties of warm affection, lived in harmony and peace—a community of friends, true, steadfast and sincere. To the long list of those departed worthies is now to be added the name of one venerable in years and estimable in character, of one distinguished for kindness and hospitality, characterized by tenderness and amiability, and esteemed by friends, neighbors and acquaintances—Mrs. Donald Campbell. The daughter of an estimable merchant of Brendalbane (?) Scotland, in which place she was born in March, 1797, Janet Robertson was married to Donald Campbell in 1816 and the same year immigrated with her husband to Canada, settling in Drummond early in 1817. They originally attended the ministry of the late Rev. Mr. Bell, the first Presbyterian minister in Perth, but subsequently connected themselves with the Baptist Church, to which they ever after adhered. Mr. Campbell died in 1840, leaving a family of twelve children, three of whom have since followed their father to the grave. At length, after a life of activity and immunity to disease, Mrs. Campbell, about ten weeks ago, was seized with what proved to be her last illness, which, though severe and protracted, was borne with great fortitude and resignation to the Divine will, until at a few minutes past nine o’clock on September 28, she peacefully expired. Here was truly the happy end of righteousness, whose death, like their life, is peaceful and serene. On Sabbath afternoon, her funeral was attended by a large and respectable circle of friends, neighbors and acquaintances and in “sure hope of a glorious resurrection”, the mortal remains of Janet Robertson Campbell were laid in the silent tomb.
To a prepossessing appearance and attractive manner, Mrs. Campbell united the superior charms of a clear understanding, an even temper, a meek spirit, an amiable disposition, an affectionate nature and a kind heart. As a Christian, her piety was fervent and unobtrusive; as a friend, she was tender and sympathizing; as a neighbor, kind and obliging; to what she was as a parent the tears of her afflicted family bear silent yet eloquent witness. But she has left this translucent scene for an enduring home; she has gone from a world of bitter partings and fleeting pleasures to one of happy reunions and eternal delights; she has exchanged mortality for life; the sinews of Earth for the joys of Heaven; the society of sinful mortals for the compassion of holy angels; a vale of tears for realms of bliss; her trials are ended her sufferings are over, why then should we weep?
Thompson—Died, suddenly on Saturday evening, Mrs. Thompson, relict of the late Thomas Thompson and mother of Mr. John Thompson, 3rd line Bathurst.
Kerr—Died, on Friday 21st inst., Mr. Benjamin Kerr, one of the oldest settlers in the Township of Bathurst.
McCool—Died, on Friday, 29th December, in the 35th year of her age, Catherine (Murphy), daughter of Mr. James Murphy, Bathurst, wife of Mr. John McCool, Esq., Chichester, C. E. As an exemplary parent, and a believing Christian, her loss will be deeply felt by her family, and the many friends to whom, through her piety and virtue, she became endeared.
Kellock—Died in Perth on the 28th ult., William John (Kellock), infant son of Mr. Daniel Kellock, aged 3 months and 14 days.
McDonald—Died, on Wednesday last of diphtheria, Annie (McDonald), youngest daughter of Mr. Duncan McDonald, aged 3 years.
Cochrane—Died in Darling on the 13th ult., Euphemia (Muir), beloved wife of William Cochrane, in the 56th year of her age.
Bell—Died, at his residence in Drummond on Sat., the 4th inst., Mr. Matthew Bell, Sr., aged 68 years, much and deservedly regretted.
Drowned—A gentleman from that village has informed us that a young man named Thomas Garland was drowned on Carleton Place on Thursday of last week. It appears that in attempting to run a stick of timber down the slide he very foolishly decided to remain on the log, instead of allowing it to take its own course. As a result of this temerity he lost his life, for having to jump into the foaming stream on account of the piece of timber turning over it is supposed that his breast struck against another large stick, thereby so injuring him that he immediately sank. Despite the utmost exertions of a number of friends, his body was not recovered until Sabbath morning. His remains were interred at Ashton on Monday.
Walker—Died at Napanee, after a short illness, Mr. Walter Walker, aged 66 years, a native of Glasgow, Scotland. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Napanee, having settled upwards of 30 years ago, when the place was little more than a hamlet. He was the father of Mr. G. L. Walker of this journal and Mr. James M. Walker of the Pembroke Observer.
Woodlands—Died, in Otsego County, NY, in July, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Margaret, wife of Mr. John Woodlands, formerly of Perth, aged 38 years and 6 months.
Hogan—Died on Friday the 2nd inst, at the residence of her father, Scotch Line, after an illness of only three days, Catherine (Hogan), youngest daughter of Mr. Michael Hogan, aged 15 years. The deceased was a girl of much promise, whose natural affability and kindly disposition endeared her to all her acquaintances and rendered her a general favorite with her teachers and school companions. Exemplary in conduct, mild of temper, and attractive character, her sudden removal in the springtime of her life brings deep sorrow to many hearts. On Sunday her remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of sympathizing friends; and after Mass had been said by the Rev. Dr. Chisholm, all that was mortal of Catherine Hogan was consigned to the tomb. Requiescant in peace!
Findlay—Died, at Carleton Place, on the 28th August, the infant son of Mr. David Findlay.
Brown—Died, at White Lake on the 22nd inst., the infant son of William McConnell Brown.
Stewart—Died, in Beckwith on Friday last, the 13th of August, at the residence of his father, Mr. Neil Stewart, aged 13 (or 18?) years.
Perth
Courier, October 11, 1867
McBeth—Died, on the 9th inst., J.C. McBeth, a native of Scotland, aged 60 years.
Campbell—Died at Glen Ivon Cottage, Bathurst, near Perth, on Sunday night, 6th inst., Ann Gray, daughter of the late George Gray, Esq., of Baaf, Scotland, and wife of Patrick Campbell, aged 65 years, much regretted by a numerous family.
Deacon—Died, in South Elmsley, near Rideau Ferry on Wednesday night, 16th inst., Mrs. Ann Deacon, at the extraordinary age of 108 (or 103?). Deceased was an old resident of Drummond Township but for some years had lived in S. Elmsley. She was the grandmother of John Deacon, Esq., Judge of Renfrew County and Joseph Deacon, Esq., barrister, Brockville.
Oatey—Died, at Yates’ Hotel, Perth, on Monday morning 21st inst., Richard Oatey, mining engineer aged 19 years.
Drury—Died, in Ramsay, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Catherine Drury, aged 89 years, 25 of which she resided in Ramsay.
Balderson—Died, in Perth on the 17th inst., Mary Gordon, wife of Matthew Balderson, aged 36 years.
Devlin—Died on Friday last, the 13th inst., at his residence, 4th line Drummond, Charles Devlin, Sen., a native of Mayo, Ireland, and one of the oldest settlers in Drummond, having immigrated into this country in 1818, aged 80 years.
Kane—Died, in Perth, on the 23rd ult., Dennis Kane, aged 44 years.
Douglas—Died, at Perth, on the 8th inst., of consumption, after a lingering illness, Caroline Cox, youngest daughter of the late James Cox, Esq., and wife of Robert Douglas Esq., Collector of Inland Revenue, this town, aged 48 years.
Walsh—Died, at Perth on Monday 29th January, Mary Therese (Walsh), eldest daughter of William Walsh, Esq., aged nine years and nine months.
Dodds—Died, in Bathurst, on Friday, 24th inst., Ralph Smith (Dodds), youngest son of Ralph Dodds, aged 10 months.
McParland—Died, in Burgess, on the 12th inst., Patrick McParland, a native of the County of Armagh, Ireland, aged 78 years.
Sly—Died, on the 29th ult., John Sly, Sr., at the advanced age of 101 years, 7 months and 7 days.
McKies—Died, at Almonte on the 29th (?) of Feb., John McKies, formerly of Perth, aged 86 years.
Doran—Died, at Perth on the 5th (?) inst., of Erysipelas (?), Peter Doran, aged 33 years, brother of John Doran, Esq., County of Lanark.
Lamont—Died, in the city of Nassau, Bahamas Island (where he had gone to recover his health) at the Royal Victoria Hotel, after a long illness from consumption, George (Lamont), oldest son of the late Joseph Lamont, Esq., of Lanark Village, aged 31. The funeral will take place today from his mother’s residence, Lanark Village, at 1:00 pm. (Transcriber’s Note: See also obituary in March 27, 1868 issue.)
Oliver—Died, on the Scotch Line, on Saturday, the 18th inst., Thomas Oliver (age unreadable).
Enwright—Died, in Perth on the 18th (?) inst., Mary Ann (Enwright), third daughter of Mr. T. Enwright, aged 4 (?) years and 21 days.
Barnett—Died, in Almonte, on the 7th inst., (unreadable name) Aaron (Barnett), son of Aaron Barnett, aged 3 years.
Landon—Died, in Pakenham, on the 1st inst., of consumption, Asa Landon, in the 42nc (?) year of his age.
Lamont—Died at Nassau, New Providence, one of the West Indian Islands, on the 18th of February, 1868, George Lamont, aged 28 years. The deceased was the oldest son of the late Joseph Lamont, of Lanark Village. He fell an early victim to that fatal and shattering disease, consumption. Previous to his own illness he had been the constant and faithful attendant to his brother Henry, then suffering from consumption, and who died in December, 1864; and it is supposed that during the time of his caring for his brother that he received the seeds of the fatal disease. He caught a severe cold last spring, which speedily settled in his lungs, and which the best medical skill could not remove. He sank rapidly during the summer and in the fall he was strongly advised by both his physician and his friends, to go to the West Indian Islands and pass the winter there, as his only hope of recovery. Acting on this advice he proceeded to Nassau where the change of climate appeared to revive him for a time; but he soon relapsed and sank so rapidly that he died before any of his friends could reach him to console him in his last moments. But even there, he met with kind friends, who bestowed upon him every care and attention he could desire. During life he was universally esteemed and respected by all who knew him—his obliging manner and affable disposition having made him many warm and attached friends. He died perfectly resigned and in the perfect hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave—his only desire to see his mother again before he passed away. He was cut off in his youth, among strangers, with no beloved one near to smooth his brow, or minister to his last dying request.
Ledgerwood—Died, in Drummond, on the 6th inst., John Ledgerwood, an old settler, aged 84 years.
Kilpatrick -- Died, in Perth on the 1st inst., Ellen, relict of the late William Kilpatrick, Esq., aged 82.
McLaren—Died, in Bathurst, on Friday the 1st inst., the widow of the late John McLaren, aged 82.
Mitchell—Died, on Saturday last 9th inst., after a short illness, Mary Ann Warren, wife of G. E.(?) Mitchell, bookseller, Pembroke.
McArthur—Died, at his residence in Beckwith, on the 28th ult., James McArthur, aged 38 years.
Fitzsimmons—Died, in Brockville, on Thursday evening the 19th (?) inst., Jane Murrey, wife of Robert Fitzsimmons, Esq., aged 50 years and three months.
Peacock—Died, at Westmeath, Saturday, 2nd May, Sarah Ann, wife of Daniel Peacock, aged 66 years. (Transcriber’s note: this name could have been Pencock)
Fraser—Died, on the 10th inst., Mr. Daniel Fraser of Pembroke, aged 33 years.
Martindale—Died on the 25th inst., Mary Allison, wife of W. Martingale, aged 31. (Transcriber’s note: See also birth notices, same time frame.)
Moore—Died, at Carleton Place on the 2nd inst., after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Arthur Moore, aged 74 years.
York—Died, at Innisville on the 6th inst., Dr. York, in the 67th year of his age.
Richardson—Died, in Ramsay, on the 30th (?) May, Isabella, wife of Mr. John Richardson.
Guthrie—Died, on the 11th April, at his residence in the Township of Darling, an old resident of this place, of apoplexy, James Guthrie, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, aged 74 years.
Gill—Died at his residence in Perth, 16th inst., Mr. William Gill,
McKinnon—At Beanford, Blue Earth County, on the 22nd of May, Sarah Cunningham, relict of Donald McKinnon, late of the Township of Dalhousie, Ont., in the 100th year of her age. Deceased was a native of Argylonshire, Scotland, but with her husband resided many years in Glasgow, before emigrating to this country in 1821. The family settled in the Township of Dalhousie but deceased removed thence with her son Henry, to the Township of Plympton about twenty years ago, where on account of her great age she was universally known as “Grannie McKinnon”. Last summer her son removed to Minnesota, and at that time Mrs. McKinnon was quite active and healthy; but in February last she became so feeble that she was confined to bed and about a week previous to her death had a severe stroke of paralysis, by which she lost both speech and sight, continuing quite helpless until, without a struggle, the soul left its frail tabernacle for another and as her friends believe, a better world. Sarnia Observer
Lees—Died in Bathurst, on Friday last, 26th ult., Mrs. Barbara Lees, relict of the late William Lees, age 81 (?). Deceased, along with her husband, was one of the earliest settlers in this section of the country, having left Scotland in the year 1817 and coming over on the same ship that carried the late Rev. Wm. Bell across the Atlantic. The old pioneers of Lanark County are indeed passing away and but few are now left to remind us of the persevering and hardy character of the early settlers.
McGowan—Died, on the 28th June, Mary Ann (Consitt), wife of John McGowan and daughter of the late F. H. Consitt, Esq., of Bathurst, aged 25 years.
Doran—Died, suddenly on Tuesday evening, 14th inst., James Doran, Merchant, Perth, aged 30 years.
Kidd—Died, suddenly on the 14th inst., Mr. John Kidd of Perth, aged 60 years.
Brown—Died, suddenly on the 14th inst., Thomas Brown, carpenter.
Whalen—Died, at Pakenham, on the 30th June, William John (Whalen), son of William Whalen in the 17th year of his age.
A Man Killed at Pakenham
Shaw--On Saturday last, 11th inst., Mr. Alexander Drysdale, his son and a hired man by the name of (Mr) Shaw, went to the hay field to take in hay. When the first load was partly loaded, the horses became restive; and started at full speed, the man who was on the wagon being unable to stop the horses, who had not run far, when the wagon struck the fence, the man losing his balance, fell from the wagon, his head striking a fence block. Mr. Drysdale, in the excitement of trying to stop the horses, had not taken notice of the man falling, when a passer-by on the road directed his attention to the man having fallen off at the fence. Both hurried to the spot, but sad to relate, they found the man all but dead. Medical skill was promptly procured but it was found impossible to restore life. Deceased was a hard-working, inoffensive man. His remains were followed to the English Church Burying Grounds on Sunday evening by a large number of friends and acquaintances. Herald
Campbell—Died in the Township of Palmerston, on Thursday, 31st ult., Mrs. Donald Campbell, mother of Donald Campbell, Perth, aged 70—or 79 (?) years.
Hicks—Died on Thursday 8th-or 6th (?) inst., Mvolina (Hicks) (?), infant daughter of Mr. James Hicks, merchant.
Menzies—Drowned, on Wednesday 5th (?) inst., Walter M. Rodger (Menzies), youngest son of Mr. William Menzies of Adamsville, aged 5—or 8 (?) years.
Carswell—Died, in Pakenham, at the residence of his son-in-law J. Francis, on the 31st ult., Mr. Alan Carswell, Sr. aged 80—or 90 (?) years. Mr. Carswell came to this country from Scotland about forty years ago and was one of the first pioneers of this township, where he was esteemed and respected by all who knew him as a firm, upright and straight-forward man.
Fatal Accident on the B. & O. Railway
The following are the particulars of a melancholy accident that occurred on the line of the B. & O. Railway on Tuesday last, resulting in death the following day. About noon on the day in question, as No. 2, or the morning train from Brockville, was passing under a bridge near Arnprior, a brakeman named George Phillips, employed by the train, who was standing on one of the box cars, not noticing the danger, was struck by the bridge, and his skull smashed by the force of the blow. He was at once removed to his home in Irish Creek, but died on the following day at 3:00 in the afternoon. He was a quiet and well-behaved young man, and was switchman for some time at Smith’s Falls.
Playfair—Died, suddenly at his residence in Playfairville, township of Bathurst, on the 1st inst., Andrew William Playfair, Esq., ex-M.P.P., aged 78 years.
Hume—Died, in Brockville on the 30th ult., Alexander Berford (Hume), infant son of Alexander H. Hume, aged 2 weeks.
Smith—Died at Almonte, on the 19th inst., Frederick Stanley (Smith), son of Mr. George F. Smith, Superintendent of No. 2 Mill, aged one month and three days.
Gorman—Died, on Thursday, 26th ult., Mr. Michael Gorman of South Sherbrooke.
Munlock—Died, on Saturday, the 5th inst., at his residence, 2nd line Bathurst, John Alexander Munlock, Esq., aged 73 (?) years. Deceased was a native of Scotland, and immigrated to this country in the year 1818.
Warnock—Died, at her residence in North Sherbrooke, on the 28th November, Catherine Ferguson, relict of the late John Warnock, aged 81 years.
Willis—Died, suddenly at his residence in Drummond on the 8th inst., Mr. Green Willis, aged 69—or 60 (?) years.
Berford—Died, on Monday, 29th Dec., after a lingering illness, Blanche (Berford), seventh daughter of W. R. F. Berford, Esq., Clerk of the Peace, for the County of Lanark, aged 21 years.
Blair—Died, on Friday, the 29th December, Margaret (Blair), infant daughter of Mr. John Blair, 6th Concession Bathurst.
O’Hara—Died, on Thursday, 24th inst., the infant son of Mr. W. O. O’Hara of North Elmsley.
Hurd—Died, at Carleton Place, on the 27th inst., William Henry Hurd, M.D. aged 30 years.
Buckley—Died in Ottawa on the 8th March, P.J. Buckley, Barrister, aged 59 (?) years.
McFarlane—Died, in Ramsay, on Tuesday, 9th (?) March, after a short illness, John McFarlane, Esq., in the 60th (?) year of his age.
Wright—Died, at Merrickville, on Sunday, the 7th March, Margaret Augusta (Wright), only daughter of Mr. W. Wright of the Chronicle, aged 11 months.
Makie—Died at her residence 8th Line Bathurst, on Saturday, 27th Feb., after a long and painful illness which she bore with patience and Christian fortitude, Mrs. Mackie, relict of the late Wm. Mackie, Esq. Deceased leaves a large family.
Melancholy Accident—on Tuesday last a melancholy accident occurred in Montague, by which a promising young man 38 years of age, son of Mr. Robert Saunders, lost his life. It appears he was out in the bush chopping, when cutting down an obstruction from a tree, it fell and owing to the deep mew he was unable to get out of the way fast enough. The limbs of the tree caught him, burying him in the deep snow and inflicting injuries so fatal that he breathed his last a few minutes after he was extricated.
Savage—Died, in Lanark, at the residence of his nephew Patrick Savage, Mr. Frank Savage, a native of Ireland, aged 96 years.
Lang—Died, in Ramsay, on Thursday, 18th March, Amelia, relict of the late Arthur Lang, aged 84 (?) years. (could also be 44)
Maitland—Died at his residence Kilmarnock, on the 28th March, after a short illness, Peter Maitland, Esq., in the 52nd year of his age, much regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives.
Freer—Died, suddenly, of apoplexy, on 1st April, Thomas Freer, M.D., in Renfrew, in the 37th year of his age. His sudden and unexpected summons into eternity is deplored as a public loss, as he was beloved as a man and most highly esteemed as a practitioner. He died on his way home to Renfrew from which he had been absent for two days and one night on professional business.
Holliday—Died, on April 5, at Rosslyvania (?), Ohio, Margaret, wife of Mr. Frances Holiday, formerly of Perth.
Cameron—Died, in Beckwith, on the 17th inst., the infant daughter of Mrs. D. Cameron, aged 16 days.
Stevenson—On Sunday, 25th April at his lodgings in Toronto after a short illness, Daniel Stevenson, aged 24, Clerk in the Provincial Secretary’s Office and youngest son of Mr. Alexander Stevenson of Ramsay, Lanark. Deceased was also a nephew of D. Galbraith, Esq., M.P.P. for North Lanark.
Wright—Died, at Algonquin, near Brockville, on Sunday, 11th April, Michael Wright, aged 73 years, one of the aged brothers. The deceased was the first to depart this live of the seven brothers whose respective ages were 80 (?), 79, 78, 75, 73, 72 and 67. One of this noble band of brothers, Abel Wright, Sr., lives in the vicinity of this town, near Oliver’s Ferry, and is, we are happy to say, still a hale and hearty old man.
Additional Story on this family found in the July 16, 1869 Perth Courier: The Seven (Wright) Brothers—The photograph of a remarkable family has been recently shown to the Napanee Standard. It is the representation of seven brothers, all sons of the late Ashael Wright, who was a farmer and resided near Brockville. At the time the photograph was taken, Joseph, the eldest son, was 72 years of age; John, 71; Abel, 70; Ashael, 66; Michael, 64; Amos, 63; and Mark, 58. There were also two daughters in the family. The combined age of the sons was 464 years. They are all farmers except two and are hale and hearty and intelligent looking men. Their father was a U. E. Loyalist, and came from Massachusetts to this country when the place he lived was almost a wilderness. The second eldest of this remarkable family of brothers, Abel Wright, Esq., resides near Oliver’s Ferry, in the neighborhood of Perth and we are happy to say is enjoying very good health in his old age. They have relatives—children and grandchildren living in all parts of Canada, some of who have risen to honors and distinction. Amos Wright, Esq., lately member elect for the House of Commons for West York in place of Lt. Gov. Howland, is a near relative of this family.
Botsford—Died, at Brockville, on the 22nd April, Elaine (?), daughter of Mr. William Botsford, formerly of Perth, aged 21 years, after a long illness, born with exemplary Christian patience and resignation.
Ross—Died on Tuesday, 22nd April, John Ross, Esq., merchant, Brockville, aged 50 years.
Mills—Died on 1st April, Mr. Edward Mills, South Elmsley, aged 72 years, --for 36 years lock master on the Rideau Canal.
Hicks—Died on the 16th April, Mary Ella (Hicks) (?), second daughter of Mr. Thomas Hicks, Perth, aged 6 years.
Kennedy—Died on the 27th April, William John (Kennedy), son of Edward Kennedy, Perth, aged 2 years and 5 months.
McLauren—Died, very suddenly, while traveling through Illinois, John McLauren, eldest son of the late Rev. John McLauren, of Vankleek, Ontario, and cousin to J. J. McLauren, formerly of Perth. He had gone to Illinois to purchase land and was preparing to return for his family when called to die among strangers. He took tea in his usual manner and ere midnight was a corpse leaving a widowed mother, a young wife and child and numerous friends and relatives to mourn his sudden removal at the early age of 25. “Such is life”.
Drennan—Died at Regiopolis College, Kingston, Tuesday, 4th May, of bleeding at the lungs, John Drennan third son of Michael Drennan, Esq., of Burgess, aged 21 years. The body of the deceased was conveyed by rail from Kingston to Perth, where it was met by a large concourse of friends and relatives and interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Neilson—Died, on Friday, 30th April, after a long illness, Cornelius Neilson, Esq., Watchmaker, of this town, aged 50 years—a quiet, amiable and eminently respected citizen, and whose loss is much regretted.
Caswell—Died, at Smith’s Falls, on the 2nd of May, James Caswell, Jr., son of James Caswell, Esq., in the 22nd year of his age.
Military Funeral—On Sunday morning last, James (Caswell), third son of Mr. James Caswell, Bailiff, departed this life after a short illness of two days of inflammation of the lungs. Deceased was a promising young man, 21 years of age, a finisher in the foundry of Messrs. Cossitt, and was highly thought of by his fellow workmen and acquaintances. Being a member of the Smith’s Falls Volunteers, the company turned out and performed the last offices to their deceased comrade. The Rev. Mr. White preached the funeral oration, in St. John Church to a large and attentive audience. The funeral was one of the most numerously attended in this place.
Caswell—Died at Smith’s Falls, on the 18th May, in the 67th year of his age, James W. Caswell, Esq., Auctioneer and Bailiff.
Pendergast—Died, at her residence, Perth, on Monday last, Mrs. Pendergast, aged 42.
Campbell—Died, in Wahashaw, Minn., on Thursday, 6th inst. Annie McKenzie, wife of Peter Campbell, formerly of the Township of Bathurst, aged 29 years.
Pounder—Died, at Staffordsville, Wisconsin, May 4, John (Pounder), third son of John and Alma Pounder of Westmeath, aged 36 years, of typhus fever.
Reilly—Died, at his residence, in the Township of Ramsay, on Tuesday, 1st June, Henry Reilly, aged 27 years.
Ledgerwood—Died at the village of Beechburgh, County Renfrew, Wednesday 27th ult., John (Ledgerwood), second son of the late John Ledgerwood of Drummond, aged 42. The deceased left a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
Cushing—Died, in Pembroke, on the 5th July, Bertha Frances (Cushing), daughter of Mr. E. J. Cushing, aged 9 (?) years and 2 months.
Wright—Died, at Merrickville, on the 7th inst., Adaline, wife of Mr. Wm. Wright of the Chronicle, age 22 years, 2 months and seven days.
Buffam—Died on the 28th or 29th (?) July, Maxwell McIntosh, wife of Mr. Henry Buffam, (transcriber’s note, the name printed is Maxwell, could have been a printing error) of Renfrew Village and daughter of Mr. Duncan McIntosh, Esq., Perth, aged 29 years. Deceased was universally beloved and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances both in Perth and elsewhere.
Buffam—Died, in Renfrew Village, on the 31st of July, Duncan (Buffam), infant son of Mr. Henry Buffam
Radford—Died on the 20th (?) July, at Glen Tay, William (Radford), son of Mr. William Radford, aged 7 months.
Mair—Died on Wed., 4th Aug., the infant son of James Mair, Esq., Lanark.
Lamberton—Died in Paisley, Scotland on the 25th of June, at the residence of her son John Lamberton, Esq., merchant, Mrs. Agnes (Brown) Lamberton, sister of Mr. William Brown of Carleton Place. (Transcriber’s note: age was unreadable.)
Wright—Died, at Almonte, on the 29th July, James Hewitt (Wright), son of Mr. James A. Wright, aged 6 months.
Leach—Died, on the 27th of July, the infant twin daughter of Mr. William Leach of the 4th line of Beckwith.
Deacon—Died, at Pembroke, on the 23rd July, Thomas Clifford (Deacon), second son of Thomas Deacon, barrister, aged 9 months and seven days.
Kincaid—Died at Peterboro on the 30th of July, Kenneth Robert (Kincaid), infant son of Dr. Kincaid, aged 9 days.
Slack—Died, at Arnprior on Friday the 20th of August, Eva Colsen Slack), twin daughter of Henry Lloyd Slack, Esq., aged 2 months and four days.
Underhill—Died, in Perth on the 5th (?) August, Margaret Elizabeth (Underhill), youngest daughter of Mr. Henry Underhill, aged 1 year, 5 months.
Urquhuart—Died, on Wednesday the 26th of August, Emma (Urquhuart), daughter of D.W. Urquhuart, aged one year and six months.
Byrne—Died, at Prescott, on the 30th August, Isabelle Ellen (Byrne), daughter of Mr. P. Byrne, publisher, Telegraph, aged 6 months.
Giff--Died, in Montague, on the 23rd August, Ellen Willoughby, wife of Mr. John Giff, aged 50 (or 60?) years.
Killough—Died, on the 24th August, James Killough, Jr., son of John Killough of the 2nd line Ramsay, aged 25 (or 23?) years.
The Late Hugh Robertson, Drummond
The subject of this brief notice was born in Perthshire, Scotland on the 29th of March, 1793 and died 19th of August, 1869 at the ripe old age of 76 years. In his childhood, he discovered a wonderful facility in the acquisition of knowledge and manifested a great desire to receive a liberal education, in which he was encouraged by his father, a gentleman who had himself received a good education, and whose circumstances and inclination put such a thing within the reach of every member of his family, who all received a good education. But his oldest son, Hugh, was ambitious of being something more that what is commonly understood by being a “good scholar”. After having mastered the ordinary branches taught in the schools then in vogue, he repaired to the celebrated Academy of Stirling, where his diligence and extraordinary mental powers enabled him to make rapid advances in science and literature; while his kindly disposition and unexceptional conduct won for him the respect of his fellow students and teachers. Having completed his education at Stirling, he was engaged by General Drummond, of Strath-Allen, as bookkeeper and overseer of his estate. In this position, his assiduity and good conduct attracted the attention and earned the respect of the General who offered him a commission in the army. But being a man of peace and a retired disposition, he declined the offer and having married the woman of his love, set out for Canada and settled in Drummond, where he remained until the day of his release. Of an independent spirit, he preferred the cultivation of his farm, and the realm of the rural live to the bustle and distraction of commerce or politics. Conspicuous was this trait of his character unfolded, when on arriving at Montreal, he preferred a manly struggle with the giants of the forest to ease and comforts of a residence among the elite of society, by declining to accept the master ship of a high school in the Province of Quebec. Although mathematics was his forte, he was yet well read and scarcely a subject could be touched upon in which he was not prepared to take a chief part. Indeed, it may be truly said that he mastered any subject to which he turned his attention, while his retentive memory made a “second reading” scarcely necessary. Appointed a magistrate he studied the law so far as it related to his office, and not as is the case with many of our magistrates, his judicial opinion could be safely noted upon and was always respected. He had especially studied to be quiet and to mind his own business and while he was the last man to give offence, he had never learned the skill to fawn for power by doctrines fashioned for the hour. In politics, the late Mr. Robertson was a staunch and consistent Reformer, in religion he was a Baptist. In conversing with any of his neighbors on either of these topics, he never violated his eminence by the truckling policy of appearing to his interlocutor to be more or less strong than he really was. His trumpet never gave an uncertain sound. He was open and ingenuous, a good man and true. “His life was gentle and the elements in him so mixed that nature might stand up and say ‘This was a man’”. His remains were carried to their last resting place in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives.
Hall—Died, at Sarnia on the 9th inst., Mr. Francis Hall, aged 82 years. Deceased was a native of Clackmannon (?), Scotland, and formerly resided in the Township of Drummond, from whence he removed to the town of Sarnia about 16 years ago.
Walsh—Died, in Carleton Place, on the 17th Sept. Hannah Ahearn, the beloved wife of Mr. Maurice Walsh, aged 27 years.
Munro—Died, at his residence in Lanark Village on Monday, Oct. 19, Alex Munro, M.D., aged 62 (?). Deceased was educated at Glasgow, came to Canada and then went to New York where he practiced for a while. He received a requisition from the Lanark people to return which he did. He continued to practice there until last fall when his health failed him. He was a graduate of Glasgow University and also passed an examination and received a license from McGill College, Montreal.
Watehorn—Died, on the 2nd Oct., in Lanark, John Robert (Watehorn), youngest son of Thomas Watehorn, Esq., of Caldwell and Watehorn aged 9 months and six days.
Caldwell—Died, in Lanark on Friday, 22nd Oct., Ida V., beloved wife of William Caldwell Esq., aged 21 years.
Morris—Died, at Perth on the 21st inst., Alfred Vankhouguet (Morris), third son of Alfred Morris, Esq., M.P., aged 6 years.
Curtis—Died, in Renfrew on Wed., 29th ult., June Mills, wife of Mr. James Curtis.
Weir—Died, in Dalhousie, on the 30th Oct., Catherine Livingstone, beloved wife of John Weir, aged 31 years.
Brown—Died on Saturday, 6th Nov., Isabella (Brown), daughter of John Brown, Esq., Dalhousie, aged 23 years, greatly beloved and respected by all who knew her.
Perth Courier, December 3, 1869
Crosskerry—Died, at the house of Mr. George Oliver, N. Elmsley, on the 29th November, Mrs. Helen Crossgrey of (or ‘or’?) Crosskerry, relict of the late James Crosskerry, N. Elmsley.
Bell—Died on Sunday 29th (?) November, at his residence, 2nd line Drummond, of consumption, Mr. Matthew Bell, aged 39 years.
Symington—Died, in Ramsay on Wed., 23rd Nov., James Mulock Symington, in the 22nd year of his age, much regretted.
Morris—Died, in Perth, on the 8th Dec., Edith Cochran (Morris), daughter of W.J. Morris, Esq.
Ryan—Died, at the residence of Hugh Ryan, Esq., Perth, on Sunday, 5th Dec., Mrs. Patrick Ryan, aged 64 years, a native of County Limerick, Ireland.
Byrne—Died, at Prescott, 7th Dec., after a lingering illness, Isabella Rennie Dunlop, the beloved wife of Mr. Peter Byrne, publisher of the Prescott Telegraph, in the 37th year of her age.
Tooley—Died, at Carleton Place, on Dec. 28th, William (Tooley), youngest son of Mr. Charles Tooley, aged one year, five (?) months and five days.
Rose—Died, on the 15th (?) Dec., at Northfield, Minnesota, Barbara (Riddell), wife of Mr. Samuel Rose and daughter of Mr. William Riddell of the same place, aged 37 years—all formerly of S. Elmsley, Co. of Leeds.
Martindale—Died, on the 4th January, Walter Edward (Martindale), infant son of William Martindale, aged 19 months.
Allan—Died, in Beckwith, on the 10th Nov., Elizabeth Allan, wife of William Allan, aged 74.
Perth Courier, Feb. 11, 1870
McLean—Died, in North Elmsley, on the 7th inst., after a long illness, Mrs. McLean, relict of the late David McLean, aged 80 (or 60?) years, a native of Dumfreeshire, Scotland.
Campbell—Died, in the Township of Usborne, County Huron, on the 14th June, of cancer of the breast, Mary Monro wife of Mr. Duncan Campbell, late of North Sherbrooke, County Lanark, aged 70 years. Her funeral was the largest ever seen in that part of the country and took place on the 16th of June. She lies beside her son and three daughters in the Warrensville Churchyard on the London Road. Deceased, who is the mother of Dr. Campbell of Seaforth, County Huron, and of Mr. Malcolm Campbell of Michigan University, was a woman of good abilities, having an expansive intellect, ardent and religious feelings, and unimpeachable moral character. She was born in Glasgow 70 years ago and she spent her early days in Glenorehy (?) Argylshire, Scotland. Afterwards she lived some time in Paisley and then married and came to Canada in the spring of 1831 (?). She lived for over 30 years in N. Sherbrooke. Fifteen years ago she removed with her family to Usborne, where 17 months ago she was attacked with the disease that put a period to her mortal career. She was well known in North Sherbrooke and Dalhousie and also in the town of Perth, where she still has many friends who will hear with regret that her sufferings were great, alleviated as much as possible by all means that could be devised by her son, Dr. Campbell. Her friends will be happy, however, to hear that she bore her sufferings with patience and fortitude and that she was not afraid to die. Her language might be put in the words of the poet, for her Saviour was dear to her: “Beyond the sea, beyond the sun—till then, and then, I love you."
Bad Accident—On Friday evening, 17th inst., a number of boys were fishing on the Mississippi River at the foot of Dalhousie Lake. It appears some of the boys went into the river to bathe but one of them, named Charles Garrow, a boy of about eight years of age, went too far into the river and was swept away by the current, with the rest of the boys looking on but unable to render him any assistance. He was seen floating down the river quite a distance, when he sank to rise no more alive. The friends and neighbors turned out immediately to search for the body, but without success until about noon on Saturday, when it was brought to the surface to the great satisfaction of his bereaved parents. I think this might be a warning to parents in allowing their children so much freedom about the rivers and lakes without any protection whatsoever. McDonald’s Corners, June 21, 1870.
Grange—Died, Mr. William Grange of Newburgh, died in that village on Sunday last, aged about 50 years, after a long sickness. He was part owner of the Grange block, one of the finest business buildings in Napanee. Deceased was a resident of Perth for a year or two, being in business as a partner in the drug firm of J. Bower and Company.
Cameron—The death of Dr. Cameron, of Lanark Village, occurred on Monday last, after a lingering illness. He was son-in-law of Rev. James Wilson, retired Presbyterian pastor of the village and he leaves a widow and one child to mourn their loss. His funeral took place on Wednesday and was attended, among others, by several of the leading residents of Perth.
McLaren—The Winnipeg Tribune of January 10 gives the following obituary notice of Mr. Alexander McLaren—“Mr. Alexander McLaren, proprietor of the Brunswick Hotel, who died yesterday, was a well known gentleman. He was born on the 12th of July 1831, at Balderson’s Corners, County of Lanark and for many years kept a shoe store there, having a wide patronage throughout the county. His brothers and sisters still reside in that area. When quite young, he removed to the town of Perth, where he conducted a hotel for many years. He afterwards removed to Smith’s Falls, where he continued in the hotel business until 1877 when he came to Winnipeg and resumed the boot and shoe business. But in a few years he returned to the hotel business keeping the Royal Oak Hotel for some years then he bought the Western Hotel where he stayed a couple of years before taking a lease of the Brunswick. He has been at the Brunswick for 11 years. The deceased gentleman was 64 years of age and leaves a wife and three sons—Archie, John and Alexander and a daughter Mrs. Lamb to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on the 15th to Brookside Cemetery. There was a very large attendance of citizens and every mark of respect was shown, the deceased having been one of the most respected and best known among the older inhabitants. Rev. Hugh Pedley (or Fedley?) of the Central Congregational Church and Rev. Joseph Hogg of St. Andrew’s Church jointly conducted the services. The pall-bearers were: P.C. McIntyre, M.P.P. Col. Scott, Thomas Ryan, Jacob C. Harvey, William Rock and John Rath. There was large number of wreaths sent by friends and among them were noticed: Cross from Mr. and Mrs. D. Lamb; large wreath from the family; large wreath from the old boarders of the house; wreath from St. Andrew’s Society; cross from Mrs. J.C. Harvey; large wreath from the Winnipeg Fire Department; star from W. J. O’Connor; bouquet from Latham Rowe; pillow from employees of the house; wreath from J.F. Campbell and wreath from J.L. Charrent(?)”
Ross—John Ross of Westmeath died lately, aged 78. He was a pioneer of the upper Ottawa and came from Ireland in 1815 with his parents. They first settled in Drummond Township.
The Gazette publishes an obituary of the late Hugh Bowland, a Ramsay farmer, whose death took place on the 4th of April, at the age of 81 years, about 50 of which were passed on the farm where he lived. He was a strong Conservative and ardent temperance advocate. He married Miss Sarah Steadman of Drummond, who died about ten years ago, having borne ten children. One, Mrs. Samuel Rathwell, is dead; the living are William G. of Manito, Iowa (?); Sarah E. of North Dakota; Mrs. Captain McKay and Reuben of Carleton Place; and John, James, Mary, Phoebe and Emma on the homestead.
Word came on Thursday, says the Echo of Smith’s Falls, of the death of Edward H. (Mylne), the eldest son of the Rev. Soloman Mylne, late of Smith’s Falls, at San Diego, California, from consumption. The family removed from Smith’s Falls a few years ago to the warmer climate of the west to ward off this disease from members of the family who felt themselves liable to it, but one had already fallen victim.
Death at Athens—We learn by telephone from Athens, says the Smith’s Falls Echo of May 13, that Myron Everetts was found dead in his bed this morning, the cause being pronounced heart failure. During the night, Mrs. Everetts prepared him some beef tea, of which he partook and appeared to be all right. When she entered his room in the morning she was terribly shocked to find him cold in death. Mr. Everetts was a son of E. K. Everetts of Easton’s Corners, a lawyer by profession and was both clever and popular. In his manner and address he was polished and gentlemanly. Some six or seven years ago, after passing the law examination, he settled in Athens and had worked up a large practice. He was about thirty years of age and left a wife and two children as chief mourners.
Sad Death—The people of Perth were greatly shocked at hearing of the death of Mrs. C. G. Morgan, wife of the late manager of the Merchants’ Bank on Tuesday night, few having heard of her being ill. Mrs. Morgan was assisting in packing up their private property to take with them to Montreal (Mr. M. having been transferred to the head office), and took a slight cold as a result of her exertions. Pleurisy set in and her condition became alarming. Medical aid could do nothing to stop the disease and death came to her relief on Wednesday night. While making ready for setting out to Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan had kindly been invited to stay at Judge Senkler’s and it was at his home that Mrs. Morgan died. Her funeral took place to Kingston on Wednesday, her daughter being buried there. Mrs. Morgan was a very estimable lady, and was a devoted member of the Church of England, and an earnest worker. Mr. Morgan has the sympathy of his late townsmen.
Melancholy Death—Mrs. James Mellraith, of Darling, came to a sad death while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. John Caldwell, who lives near Watson’s Corners. She went to bed as usual, and slept until daylight, when her steps were heard going out, which were mistaken for one of the children, and it was only when breakfast was ready, at 6:00, that her room was visited and she was found absent. A search was instituted which resulted in the finding of her lifeless body about 7:30 am. She was lying on her right side in about a foot and a half of water in a shallow pond near the road, about a half-mile from the house. Different theories have arisen to account for her death. These are, that she wandered there and became exhausted and succumbed to exposure; that it is possible that she was struck by lightning as a thunderstorm took place between the interval between daylight and 7:00 and as her body was only partly submerged, her shoulder and haunch were above the water when she was found; or that she may have gone there during one of her spells of mental depression to which she has lately been subject. She had been in poor health, having had the ‘grippe’ about a year ago, which, with the sudden death of her husband last Fall, and the setting in of the winter with a severe sickness—all taken together were hard on her aged system. She was in her 76th year.
From the Carleton Place Herald of May 14 we take the obituary notice of a young man who became a resident of Perth a few years ago but who unfortunately became sick some months ago and on Saturday last passed away. The Herald says: “After many weeks of pain and suffering Mr. William Ferrill passed quietly away at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon at Perth, where he had been residing for some time, whilst engaged as a finisher in Messrs. Gemmill & Sons Woollen Mills. Mr. Ferrill was taken ill with pleurisy, and not withstanding all that medical skill could do, the disease could not be uprooted and the wasted frame was forced to yield. Mr. Ferrill was only 30 years of age and had a wife and daughter left to mourn his demise. The remains were brought home here on Sunday morning and the funeral took place from his mother’s residence William Street yesterday afternoon to St. James Church and cemetery. The ceremony at the house and the church was conducted by the Oddfellows, of which order the deceased was a member. The funeral was a very large one. Floral tributes covered the coffin—a wreath from the Oddfellows and a white cross being most conspicuous. The pall-bearers being Messrs. J.H. Munro, J. H. Sanders, W.A. Nichols, H. Hickin, Thos. Rigby and H. Montgomery.”
Posted: 13 March, 2003.