Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Watson—Birth, at Brockville on the 25th June, the wife of Mr. R. E.(?) Watson, of a son.
Cantewell-Canton—Married, at Little Falls, New York, on Monday, 3rd July by Rev. Father White, Mr. John P. Cantewell of Buffalo, New York, to Miss Sarah Jane Canton, formerly of Perth.
McIntosh-Bell—Married, at Winnipeg on Monday, 3rd July Mr. James G. McIntosh of Trinidad to Miss Eva Bell, daughter of Mr. Jas. Bell, Registrar of Perth.
Bennett-Murphy—Married at St. John’s Church, Perth, on Wednesday, 28th June, Mr. James Bennett of Bathurst to Miss Lizzie Murphy, daughter of Mr. Thomas Murphy of Drummond.
Leslie-Scott—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Perth, on Friday, 30th June, by Rev. Mr. McIlraith, Mr. Allan Leslie of Montreal, formerly of Perth, Scotland, to Miss Emily Scott daughter of Mr. John Scott of Perth.
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On Friday evening Rev. J. S. McIlraith, Presbyterian minister, united in marriage Allan Leslie of Montreal and Lizzie Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of this town. The ceremony took place at the parents’ residence on Darcy Street in the presence of a company of friends. The bride was assisted by her sister Miss Aggie and the groom was upheld by James Donaldson of Montreal. The Citizens’ Band serenaded the bridal gathering during the evening.
Brown-Code—Married, at Smith’s Falls on the 21st June, by Rev. Mr. Cooke, Mr. James Brown of Montague to Miss Martha Code of North Elmsley.
Thompson—Birth, at Perth on Thursday, 6th July, the wife of Mr. George Thompson, of a son.
Couch-Morrison—married, at the residence of Mr. James McVean, Montague on the 5th July by Rev. J. Weeks, Mr. William J. Couch of North Elmsley to Miss Annie Morrison of Montague.
McFarlane-McMunn—Married, at Oliver’s Ferry on the 26th July, by Rev. Mr. Dawley, Mr. John McFarlane to Miss Christina McMunn both of Perth.
Styles-Grierson—Married, at Arnprior on the 22nd June, by Rev. D. J. McLean, Mr. (first name illegible) Anson Styles of Arnprior to Miss Louise(?) Jane Bell Grierson, of Braeside.
Hudson-Hudson—Married, at St. John’s Manse, Almonte on the 3rd July, by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, B.A., Mr. John W. Hudson of N. Bay to Miss Maggie Hudson of Ramsay.
Curry-McLaren—Married, at the manse, Beachburg on the 28th June, by Rev. R. McNabb, Mr. Ephraim Curry of Ross to Miss Lizzie McLaren, daughter of Mr. Duncan McLaren, of Roche Fondu, Wisconsin.
Lynn-Dillon—Married, in the Roman Catholic Church, Arnprior on the 7th June, by Rev. Father Chame(?), Mr. Hugh Lynn of Sand Point to Miss Bridget Dillon, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward Dillon, Esq., of McNab.
McKenzie-Wright—Married, at Kingston on Monday, 16th June, Mr. William McKenzie, Esq., Mayor of North Bay to Miss Jennie Wright of Kingston.
Barr-Ellis—Married, on the 20th June by Rev. James McIlroy, Mr. John G. Barr of McDonald’s Corners to Miss Margaret Ellis of Lavant.
Stewart-Easton—Married on the 5th July, by Rev. James McIlroy, Mr. Allan Stewart of Dalhousie to Miss Janet E. Easton of Dalhousie.
Scott-Lee—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, on the 4th July by Rev. Father O’Rourke, Miss Margaret Lee to Mr. Christopher Scott, both of Carleton Place.
Willoughby-Morphy—Married, at Carleton Place on the 5th inst., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Miss Sarah Morphy to Mr. Thomas J. Willoughby, both of Carleton Place.
McIntosh-Bell—Married on the morning of 3rd July, at the residence of Mr. W. G. Bell, Esq., Winnipeg, by Rev. Prof. Hart, B.D., Manitoba College, Mr. James Grant McIntosh of Port O Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies, youngest son of the late A.B. McIntosh of the Indian Department at Winnipeg to Miss Evelyn Bell, daughter of Mr. James Bell, Registrar of the County of Lanark.
Campbell—Birth, on Saturday, 15th inst., the wife of Mr. P.M. Campbell, 7th Line Drummond, of a daughter.
McMartin-Grant—Married, on Monday, 10th July, by Rev. Mr. Colman, Mr. D. G. McMartin of N. Burgess to Miss Janet Grant, eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Grant of Perth.
McEwen—Birth, at Bolingbroke on Tuesday, 18th July, the wife of Mr. John L. McEwen of a son.
Preston-Church—Married, at Merrickville on Thursday, 6th July, by Rev. F. G. Lett, Mr. J. Preston of Westport to Miss Mabel Church of Merrickville.
Smith-Wilson—Married, at Perth on Wednesday, 19th July, Mr. George Smith to Miss Mary J. Wilson, both of Perth.
Ferguson-McDonough—Married, at St. Mary’s Church, on the 24th June, by Rev. Father O’Rourke, Mr. J. S. Ferguson to Miss Bridget McDonough, both of Carleton Place.
Mortimer-McKinnon—Married, at the bride’s residence on Harvey Street, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., of St. Andrew’s Church, William Mortimer of Drummond to Miss Maggie McKinnon of Perth, formerly of Dalhousie.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
William Mortimer of Drummond, near the town limits, the well known free trade controversialist(?) from a farmer’s standpoint and who was also at one time principal of the Perth Public School, was married on Wednesday afternoon to Maggie McKinnon of this town late of Dalhousie. Rev. A. H. Scott, Presbyterian pastor, performed the ceremony. In the evening Mr. Mortimer and his bride entertained a number of friends and neighbors at their residence where an enjoyable time was spent.
Miller—Birth on the 8th July, the wife of Mr. A.W. Miller of Bathurst of a daughter.
Ross-Shields—Married, at “Hedgrove Place”, Montague, on Wednesday, 26th July, by Rev. C. H. Cooke, Mr. W. J. Ross of Chicago to Miss Margaret Helen Shields, second daughter of Mr. Peter Shields.
Consitt—Birth, on Sunday, 13th Aug., the wife of Mr. G. A. Consitt, solicitor, Perth, of a son.
Sergeant-Doyle—Married, at Perth on Monday, 31st July, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. Jas. Sergeant of Arnprior to Miss Mary Ann Doyle, daughter of Mr. Peter Doyle of Drummond.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On the last day of July, an interesting event took place in St. John’s Church, Perth in the shape of the marriage by Rev. Father Duffus of James Sergeant of Arnprior to Mary Ann Doyle, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Doyle, 5th Line Lanark. The bride was assisted by her sister Kate and the groom by John Sullivan of Arnprior. After the wedding the bridal party proceeded to the home of the bride’s father where they and their friends from Perth, Arnprior, Fitzroy and Huntley and Drummond were hospitably entertained. In the evening the marriage was celebrated by the customary dance where the utmost enjoyment and social amusement prevailed till the break of day. The bride received a great many presents which were given out of great affection felt for her by her friends.
Irwin-Potter—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Sudbury, on the 1st inst., by Rev. S. Rondeau, Mr. W.T. Irwin, M.P., Pembroke to Miss Ida Potter, second daughter of Mr. James Potter.
Graham-Bogart—Married, at the Baptist Parsonage, Pembroke on the 2nd inst., by Rev. D.C. McKay, Mr. Franklin Edgar Graham of Smith’s Falls to Miss Alice Maud Bogart.
Heron-Ferguson—Married, at the R.C. Church, Cobden, on the 1st inst., Mr. Thomas Heron of Forrester’s Falls, to Miss Mary Ferguson, daughter of Mr. Peter Ferguson, Esq., of Cobden.
McArthur-McEwen—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brothers, Franktown, on the 9th Aug., by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Mr. James L. McArthur to Miss Marion McEwen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Ewen McEwen, Esq., all of Beckwith.
Menzies-Shellington—Married, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Westport, on the 9th Aug., by Rev. S.S. Burns, B.A., Mr. James Menzies to Miss Lottie Shellington both of Westport.
Mendels—Birth, on Tuesday, 15th Aug., the wife of Mr. J. H. Mendels, Lanark, of a son.
Dickson-Donaldson—Married, at Dalhousie, on the 16th Aug., by Rev. F.G. Robinson, Mr. Robert Dickson of Fallbrook to Miss Catharine Donaldson of Dalhousie.
Miller-Frizelle—Married, on Wednesday, 16th Aug., at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. R. Coleman, Mr. Alexander Miller of North Elmsley to Miss Mary Eliza Frizell, also of North Elmsley.
Macaulay-Melville—Married, at the Revere House, Perth on Thursday, 24th Aug., by Rev. William S. Smith, Presbyterian Minister of Middleville, Rev. Alexander Macaulay, Congregational Minister, to Sarah Comard Turner Melville, daughter of Mr. Hugh Melville, Esq., silk manufacturer, of B – it-, Ayreshire, Scotland.
McCarthy—Birth, at Perth on Friday, 25th August, the wife of Mr. George R. McCarthy, of a daughter.
Devlin—Birth, on Sunday, 20th Aug., the wife of Mr. Hugh Devlin, Drummond, of a son.
Peters-Kelford—Married, on the 22nd Aug., by Rev. James Bennie(?), B.D., Mr. Stephen Peters to Miss Phoebe Kelford all of Lavant.
The Rev. Alexander Macaulay, Congregational minister of Middleville, was married on Thursday, 24th August to Sarah Coward Turner Melville, a daughter of Hugh Melville, Esq., silk manufacturer of Beith(?), Scotland. The marriage took place at the Revere House in this town and the knot was tied by Rev. W.S. Smith, Presbyterian minister of Middleville. A limited number of invited guests were present who sat down to an early dinner which was got up in first class style by W. J. Flett, the attentive host. The bill of fare was an extensive one and beautiful menu cards were before each guest.
Scott—Birth, at St. Andrew’s manse, Perth, on the 2nd Sept., the wife of Rev. A. H. Scott, of a son.
Truelove-Blancher—Married, by Rev. A. H. Scott, Perth, on Wednesday, (date illegible) Sept., Mr. William Truelove of Bathurst to Miss Florence Blancher of Kitley.
Geddes-McIntyre—Married, on the 30th August, by Rev. James Binnie, B.D., Mr. Walter Geddes to Miss Violet McIntyre, all of Dalhousie.
Lees-Turnbull—Married, on the 6th inst., at Duncanville by Rev. Dr. Bennett, Mr. William A.D. Lees of Ottawa to Miss Elizabeth Turnbull, daughter of Mr. James Turnbull, Esq., of Duncanville.
Findlay-McCue—Married, at St. John’s Church, Balderson on the 6th September, by Rev. Spencer D. Hague, B.A., Henry Findlay to Miss Tilley McCue, youngest daughter of Mr. John McCue, all of Balderson.
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On Wednesday the house of John McCue was the scene of gaiety and happiness. The occasion was the marriage of their youngest daughter Tillie McCue to Harry Findlay, a highly respected young man of Balderson. At 4:00 the wedding party drove to St. John’s Church, Balderson where long before this time a large and admiring crowd had assembled to witness the ceremony which was pleasingly gone through with the knot being securely tied by the incumbent Rev. Mr. Hague. On the conclusion of the ceremony the party repaired to their carriages, the organ all the while pealing forth the wedding march. The guests then drove to the house of the bride’s father where all sat down to a sumptuous meal after which games and songs were interspersed with dancing. The bride was handsomely attired in cream velvet and was assisted by Miss Shillson, Carleton Place who was becomingly dressed in silver gray silk relieved by a crimson bodice and little Miss Mabel Robertson, niece of the bride, acted as a maid of honor and carried a large feather fan in harmony with the dress of the bride. Mr. Wilson McCue of Carleton Place, brother of the bride, saw the groom through the ordeal. The presents were many and conspicuously pretty and useful. A beautiful gold watch was the present of the groom. When all had thoroughly enjoyed themselves Mr. and Mrs. Findlay drove to their new home carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends for a pleasant voyage through life.
Also in the same paper:
Balderson: On Wednesday evening at St. John’s (Episcopal) Church, John McCue gave away in marriage his youngest daughter Tillie to Henry Findlay of Drummond. After the ceremony a long procession of vehicles containing the guests escorted the happy pair to the residence of the bride’s father where a marriage supper awaited them.
Ferguson—Birth, on Friday, 15th Sept., the wife of Mr. David Ferguson, 1st Concession Drummond, of a son.
Charles—Birth, at Perth on Sunday, (illegible date) September, the wife of Mr. Jos. Charles, of a daughter.
McLaren—Birth, at Drummond, on Tuesday, 12th Sept., the wife of Mr. John McLaren, of a daughter,
King—Birth, at Perth on Thursday, 21st Sept., the wife of Mr. A. (Allie?) King of a son.
Fisher—Birth, at Perth on Friday, 22nd Sept., the wife of Mr. Samuel Fisher, of a son.
Emerson—Birth, at Perth, on Saturday, 23rd Sept., the wife of Mr. John Emerson, of a son.
Beal—Birth, at Ottawa, on Sunday, 24th Sept., the wife of Mr. R.E.. Beal, of a daughter.
Mann-Purvis—Married, on the 20th Sept., at the Manse, Valleyfield, Quebec, by Rev. J.E. Ducios, B.A., Dr. Mann of Renfrew, son of the late Rev. A. Mann, D.D., to Miss Nettie Purvis, fifth daughter of the late Mr. G. A. Purvis of Portage du Fort.
Tibb-Burns—Married, on the 21st Sept., at 13 Madison Avenue, by the father of the bride, assisted by Rev. Dr. Reid, Rev. R.C. Tibb to Miss Isabella Burns, eldest daughter of Rev. William Burns, both of Toronto formerly of Perth.
Irvine-Nesbitt—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 26th Sept., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. J.S. Irvine of Carleton Place to Miss Sarah Nesbitt, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., 9th Line Beckwith.
Morphy-Henderson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 20th September, by Rev. G. J. Lowe, M.A., Mr. Herbert Windsor Morphy of Peterborough to Miss Sarah(?) Henderson, daughter of Mr. O.E. Henderson of Almonte.
Henderson-McNaughton—Married, on Saturday, 16th September at 114 Hutcheson Street, by Rev. A.J. Mowatt, Mr. John H. Henderson, manager of the Union Bank of Smith’s Falls, to Miss Louise McNaughton, youngest daughter of the late Archibald McNaughton of Lachine.
Baker-Leech—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wednesday, 6th Sept., by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. Walter Baker to Miss Mary Leech, second daughter of Mr. Robert Leech of Beckwith.
John Ferguson of Montague was married on Tuesday to Miss Scott of Ottawa, the ceremony being performed in that city by Rev. Dr. Armstrong, Presbyterian minister.
Between 8:00 and 9:00 on Wednesday morning last a large number of Perth and Almonte friends assembled at St. John’s Church, to witness the marriage ceremony of Anna McGarry, daughter of Mr. William McGarry of 7th Line Drummond to Mr. M. Grace of Huntley. After the ceremony was performed the happy couple drove out to the residence of the bride’s parents where dinner awaited them. When justice had been done to the well supplied table the guests were entertained with some choice selections of music both instrumental and vocal by Miss Teresa McGarry, Miss Grace of Almonte and others. About 4:00 in the afternoon the wedding party accompanied by several friends and the good wishes of all, left for their new home. Miss Teresa McGarry, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid while the groom was assisted by his brother J.D. Grace of the “United Canada”, Ottawa. The presents were numerous and costly which shows the high esteem in which the bride is held.
Dowdall—Birth, in Sheffield, Addington County on Monday, 11th September, the wife of Mr. Edward J. Dowdall, formerly of Bathurst of a daughter.
McDougall—Birth, on Sunday, 24th September, at 336 Jemima Street, Winnipeg, the wife of Mr. A.M. McDougall, jeweler, of a daughter.
Lee-Ferguson—Married, on Wednesday, 20th September, by Rev. James Binnie, Mr. John Lee of Lavant to Mrs. Eliza Ferguson of N. Sherbrooke.
Cameron-Holmes—Married, on the 27th September, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Motherwell, by Rev. Dugald Currie, B.D., Mr. James Albert Cameron of Smith’s Falls to Miss Gertrude Milne(?) Holmes of Perth.
Currie-Ward—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on the 27th Sept., by Rev. A.E. Mitchell, Mr. Walter Currie to Miss Louisa Ward, youngest daughter of Mr. John Ward of Almonte.
Playfair-Brown—Married, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, William Brown of Carleton Place, on the 26th Sept., by Rev. R. McNair, B.A., Mr. Robert Bruce Playfair of Playfairville to Miss Bertha Brown of Fallbrook.
Cornet-Jackson—Married, at Holy Trinity Church, Innisville, on Thursday, 28th September by Rev. John Osborne, assisted by Rev. E. A. W. Hannington, B.A., St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ottawa, Mr. John Morris Cornet to Miss Esther Jackson, all of Innisville.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Preston Vale: John Cornette was united in marriage last Wednesday to Esther Jackson of Innisville. They took a trip to Ottawa and returned on Friday.
Thurlow Settlement: We have to report this week the marriage of Albert Warren a very popular young man to Emeline Laroque of Darling.
McLanaghen—Birth, on Tuesday, 10th inst., the wife of Osborne McLanaghen, of a son.
McFadden-Way—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 27th Sept., by Rev. James Simpson, Mr. Joseph H. McFadden to Miss Vena Way, daughter of Mr. Alfred Way all of Carleton Place.
Irvine-Nesbitt—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 26th Sept., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. J. S. Irvine of Carleton Place, to Miss Sarah Nesbitt, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., 9th Line Beckwith.
Macauley-Wright—Married, at St. James Church, Hull, Quebec on the 27th September, Mr. John R. Macauley of Carleton Place to Miss E. P. Wright, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Christopher Wright of Hull.
Warren-Laroque—Married, at the house of Mr. William Craig of Brightside on the evening of the 28th Sept., by Rev. J. A. McConnell, Mr. Albert Warren to Miss Emma Laroque, both of Darling.
Ross-McAllister—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. M.D.M. Blakeley, on Wednesday, 27th Sept., Mr. Hugh Ross son of Mr. John Ross, Esq., of Westmeath, to Miss Lizzie McAllister, daughter of Mr. James McAllister, Esq., of Cobden.
Howarth-Thomas—Married, at the residence of Mr. F. H. Foote, Hunt’s Speer(?), Michigan, on the 27th September, by Rev. J.M. Rodgers of Manistique, Michigan, Mr. Alfred E. Howarth of Hunt’s Speer, formerly of Vennechat(?), Ontario to Miss Janet Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr. William Thomas, Lavant Station.
Maitland-McMartin—Married, at Montreal on the 30th Sept., 12 Brunswick Street, by Rev. A. H. McKay, Mr. Peter Maitland formerly of Montague to Miss Isabella McMartin both of Montreal.
McEwen-Ferguson—Married, at the residence of the bride’s brother, John Ferguson, on the 3rd Oct., by Rev. John Sharpe, Mr. Peter McEwen, postmaster of Franktown to Miss Jeannie Ferguson eldest daughter of the late Duncan Ferguson, Admaston Township, Renfrew County.
Lowe—Birth, at 146 Sheeter Street, Toronto on Tuesday, 17th October, the wife of Mr. Ernest D. Lowe, Perth, of a daughter.
Rudsdale—Birth, on the 3rd Concession Bathurst, on Tuesday, 12th October, the wife of Mr. Richard Rudsdale of a daughter.
McNeeley-Fanning—Married, at St. James Church on the 16th October by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., rector, Mr. John McNeeley to Miss Mary Ann Fanning, second daughter of Mr. Daniel Fanning both of Carleton Place.
Brown-Ross—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father in Toronto, on Friday, 13th October, by Rev. G. M. Milligan, pastor of Old St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. George H. Booth, L. L. D., Erie, Pennsylvania, brother-in-law of the groom, Mr. Cameron Brown, night editor of the Toronto Globe to Miss Margaret Ross, daughter of the Hon. George W. Ross, Minister of Education.
Kearns-Tovey—Married, on Tuesday, 10th October at St. Vincent’s Church, Bathurst by Rev. Father T. P. O’Connor, Mr. Patrick J. Kearns of Quebec to Miss Susanna M. Tovey of Bathurst.
McFarlane-Gordon—Married, at Alexandria Bay, New York, on the 3rd May, by Rev. Jas. A. McFarland, M.A., M. A. McFarlane, M.D., to Miss Edie(?) Gordon, both of Carleton Place.
Leslie-Sheppard—Married, at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. S. A. Williams, on 16th October, by Rev. Archibald Elliott, B.A., Mr. George E. Leslie to M-issie(?) L. Sheppard, both of Carleton Place.
Blair-Munro—Married at the residence of the bride’s father on the 18th October by Rev. K. McLennan, Mr. James Blair of Drummond to Miss Katie A. Munro, eldest daughter of Mr. George Munroe of Glen Norman, County Glengarry.
McNeelay-White—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Beckwith on the 17th October, by Rev. H. McNair, Mr. Alfred McNeelay, son of Mr. William McNeelay, Esq., of Beckwith to Miss Maggie White, daughter of Mr. Malcolm White, Esq.
Bothwell-Spies—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Menominee, Michigan on Wednesday, 4th October, Mr. David G. Bothwell, formerly of Perth to Miss Amelia Bertha Spies, daughter of Mr. Augustus Spies.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The gentleman referred to in the following interesting notice taken from the Menominee, Michigan Democrat of the 7th October is a son of Mr. Joshua Bothwell of this town and is a merchant in Menominee. “The principal social event of the week was the marriage of D. B. Bothwell to Millie Spies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Spies of this city. The ceremony was performed on Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride’s parents on Main Street, Rev. John Currer(?) Curren(?), pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Both contracting parties are well known and esteemed in this city, the bride having grown up here from childhood. Mr. Bothwell is a popular and prosperous merchant of this city and a young man worthy of the fair one of his choice. They departed the same evening for Chicago and other points.”
James R. Code, barrister, Toronto, brother of Messrs. T.A. and John Code of this town was married on Wednesday to Miss Jennie McGregor of Toronto.
Smith-Corley—Married, at Smith’s Falls on Wednesday, 18th Oct., at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. E. Dockrill, William Street, Mr. Harry Smith of the Civil Service in Ottawa to Miss Eva Corley, also of Ottawa.
Brady—Birth, at Perth on Monday, 27th October, the wife of Mr. Thomas Brady, of a son.
Crandall-Baird—Married, at the residence of Mrs. Crandall of Cloverdale, B.C., on the 16th Oct., by Rev. Mr. Best(?), Mr. Oscar Crandall of Cloverdale to Miss Jessie Baird, daughter of Mrs. William Baird, late of Perth.
Baird-Jackson—Married, at the Methodist Parsonage, Playfair, on the 25th Oct., by Rev. F.G. Robinson, Mr. Andrew Baird, Esq., of Middleville to Miss Margaret Jackson of Dalhousie.
Mitchell-Kehoe—Married, at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father Duffus, P.P., on Monday, 30th October, Mr. Michael Mitchell of Bathurst to Miss Mary Ann Kehoe of Glen Tay.
Preston Vale: James Blair was united in marriage to Miss Munroe of Glen Norman.
Caldwell—Birth at “Hillcrest”, Rosedale, Toronto, on Wednesday, 1st November, the wife of Mr. William Caldwell, of a daughter.
McCaplin—Birth, at Bathurst Station on Monday, 30th Oct., the wife of Mr. R. H. McCaplin, Jr., station agent, of a daughter.
Purdon—Birth, at Drummond on Wednesday, 1st November, the wife of Mr. George Purdon of a son.
Gould—Birth, in Elmsley on Wednesday, 1st November, the wife of Mr. R. Gould, of a son.
Kellock—Birth, at Perth on Sunday 12th November, the wife of Mr. J. F. Kellock, druggist, of a son.
Jackman-Tovey—Married, on Tuesday, 14th November at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. George Jackman of Perth to Miss Elizabeth Tovey of Bathurst.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
One of the most interesting marriages that has taken place in St. John’s Church for some time was that of George Jackman the popular manager of the Allan House to Miss Lillian Tovey, the charming daughter of the late Edward Tovey, on Tuesday morning last. The church was filled with friends of the contracting parties. The bride was given away by her cousin Michael Tovey and the nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Duffus, pastor. The bride, who was neatly and elegantly attired in a traveling suit was assisted by her sister Hattie Tovey while John O’Loughlin was the best man. After the ceremony a recherché wedding dinner was partaken of by the immediate friends and relatives at the residence of the bride’s mother.
Hogan-Coleman—Married, on Monday, 13th November at St. John’s Church, Perth, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. John Hogan of Carleton Place to Miss Ellen Coleman of Perth.
Thomson-Free—Married at the residence of the bride’s brother, Grand Forks, Dakota, by Rev. P. W. Longfellow, Baptist minister, on the 9th Oct., Mr. W. J. Thomson of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Perth to Miss Susan Free, second daughter of the late Mr. Edward Free.
Pierson-Tucker—Married, at Carleton Place on Wed., 8th Nov., by Rev. Robert McNair, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Lake Avenue, Mr. Edward Albert Pierson of Calumet, P.Q., to Miss Sarah Ada Tucker of Carleton Place.
Dodds-Adams—Married, at the residence of Henry Heince(?), Water Street, Pembroke on the 9th November, by Rev. G. D. Boyne, M.A., Mr. James Dodds to Miss Mary Adams, both of Pembroke.
Muirhead-Wright—Married, at Pembroke on the 9th inst., by Rev. Robert Knowles, Mr. David Muirhead of Admaston to Miss Maggie Wright of Westmeath.
Grant—Birth, at Perth, on the 22nd November, Mrs. W. H. Grant of a daughter.
Wimbles-Russell—Married, at Toronto on the 8th November, by Rev. Father Redden, Mr. A. Wimbles to Mrs. G. Russell, formerly of Perth.
Davison-Elliott—Married, at Carleton Place on the 22nd November, by Rev. James Kines, assisted by Rev. James Elliott, cousin of the bride, Mr. Harry Davison of the C.P.R., locomotive engineer, to Miss Jennie Elliott, eldest daughter of Mr. Johnston Elliott, master mechanic of the C.P.R.
Menzies-Denison—Married, on the 23rd November
by Rev. G. C. Rock at the family residence of the bride, 2nd
Concession Bathurst, Miss Jane Eliza Menzies to Mr. John Gibson.
Noonan—Birth, at Bathurst on the 4th Line, on Saturday, (date illegible), the wife of Mr. Denis Noonan, of a son.
Austin—Birth, at Perth on Saturday, 2nd December, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Austin, of a daughter.
McKay-Bath—Married, at the residence of the bride on the 6th December by Rev. Dugald Currie, B.D., Mr. Alexander McKay of Beckwith to Miss Mary Ann Bath of Perth.
McLaren-Jamieson—Married, on Wed., 22nd November at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Dr. Campbell, Mr. R.A. McLaren to Miss F. Jamieson.
Miller-McNevin—Married, at Burnstown on the 28th Nov., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. Michael H. Miller of Horton to Miss Elizabeth McNevin, daughter of Mr. Alexander McNevin, Esq., of McNab.
Ritchie-Ferguson—Married, on the 10th Nov., by Rev. Hugh Taylor, Mr. Alexander E. Ritchie of Pakenham to Miss Annie Ferguson eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Ferguson, Esq., of Horton.
Farmer—Birth, in Perth on Wed., 6th Dec., the wife of Mr. Charles Farmer, of a daughter.
Campbell—Birth, on Sunday, 10th December, the wife of Mr. J. H. Campbell, Drummond, of a son.
Ireton—Birth, on Thursday, 7th Dec., the wife of Mr. T. H. Ireton of Drummond, of a son.
Flett—Birth, in Perth on the 10th December, the wife of Mr. John Flett of a son.
Campbell—Birth, in Drummond on the 10th Dec., the wife of Mr. John Campbell of a daughter.
Crawford—Birth, in Drummond on the 6th December, the wife of Mr. Crawford, of a son.
White—Birth, in Bathurst on the 10th Dec., the wife of Mr. George White of a daughter.
Morris—Birth, in Drummond on the 10th Dec., the wife of Mr. Jacob Morris, of a daughter.
Ferrier—Birth, in Perth on the 12th Dec., the wife of Mr. J. A. Ferrier of a daughter.
Carruthers-Pratt—Married, at the residence of Archibald Johnston, brother-in-law of the bride, Wilson Street, Perth, by Rev. A.H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 13th Dec., Mr. Andrew C. Carruthers of Cobourg to Miss Kate Pratt of Perth.
Lyle-Andison—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Wednesday evening, 6th Dec., by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. William Lyle of North Elmsley to Miss Annabella Andison, only daughter of Mr. Henry Andison of Drummond.
Argue-Fee—Married, on the 6th (?) 5th(?) Dec., at Butler House, Ottawa by Rev. George S. Clendennan, Mr. John Harvey Argue of Ashton to Miss Barbara Fee of Munster, Ontario.
Hill-Morphy—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents at Carleton Place, on the 6th(?) Dec., by Rev. S. Sheldon, Mr. William Hill of Schreiber to Miss Lizzie Morphy, second daughter of Mr. Abram Morphy.
Stewart-McNeely—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents on the 9th Line Beckwith on the 5th(?) inst., by Rev. A. H. McFarlane, Mr. Peter G. Stewart son of Mr. Neil Stewart to Miss Annie McNeely, second daughter of Mr. Bryce McNeely, all of Beckwith.
Sheridan—Birth, on Wed., 20th inst., the wife of Mr. P. J. Sheridan, Perth, of a son.
Williamson-Buchanan—Married, on the 29th November at the Methodist Parsonage, Perth, by Rev. Dr. Jackson, Mr. Edward T. Williamson to Miss Lizzie Buchanan, daughter of Mr. William Buchanan of North Burgess.
Rowat-Chaplin—Married, on the 13th December, by Rev. W. Herridge, B.D., at the Manse, Ottawa, Mr. William Rowat, formerly of the Scotch Line and now of Long Island, New York, to Mrs. Chaplin, formerly of the 3rd Line Bathurst, now of Manotick.
Brydges-Young—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, 13th December by Rev. A.S. Grant, B.D., Mr. Samuel Brydges of Ramsay to Miss Margaret Young, daughter of Mr. Adam Young of Almonte.
French-Corbett—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 12th December, by Rev. John Crombie, pastor emeritus of St. Paul’s Church, Mr. David C. French to Miss Elizabeth M. Corbett, daughter of Mr. George Corbett, all of Smith’s Falls.
Derbyshire-Brown—Married at the Methodist Parsonage, Athens, Ontario, on the 13th Dec., by Rev. John Grenfell(?), Mr. W. A. Derbyshire, son of Mr. Isaac Derbyshire, Esq., to Miss Laura(?) V. Brown, daughter of Delorma Brown, Esq., Phillipsville, County Leeds.
LeSueur-Drummond—Married, on Wed., 13th inst., at St. Andrew’s Church, Ottawa, by Rev. W. T. Herridge, B.D., Mr. Ernest Arthur LeSueur, B. Sc., son of Mr. W. D. LeSueur, Secretary of the Post Office Department to Miss Maud Sinclair Drummond, daughter of the late George P. Drummond and granddaughter of Andrew Drummond, formerly manager of the Bank of Montreal of Ottawa.
Davidson-Easton—Married, at the new Presbyterian Manse, Watson’s Corners, on the 20th December, by Rev. A.J. McConnell, Mr. Thomas James Davidson to Miss Mary Easton, both of Dalhousie.
Fair-Fraser—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 20th Dec., by Rev. Dugald Currie, B.D., Mr. James Fair of Dalhousie to Miss Isabella Agnes Fraser, youngest daughter of Mr. James Fraser of Bathurst.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
There was a pleasant time at the residence of James Fraser, Scotch Line, on Wednesday evening when his youngest daughter Isabella Agnes, was united in marriage to James Fair of Dalhousie by Rev. D. Currie, Knox Church. The groom was assisted by John Fraser and the bride by Miss Nellie Fair.
Campbell-Fisher—Married, at the residence of Mrs. Motherwell, Perth, on the 26th(?) 25th(?) December by Rev. Dugald Currie, Mr. Duncan Campbell of Franktown to Miss Bella Fisher, daughter of Mr. Malcolm Fisher of Harper.
Mitchell-Mahen—Married, on Wednesday evening, 20th Dec., by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. D. J. Mitchell of Perth to Miss Ellen Mahen of Maberly.
Palmer-Allan—Married, on the 21st December at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. William Palmer of Bathurst to Miss Jennie Drysdale Allan, daughter of Mr. Robert Allan, Esq., Scotch Line, Burgess.
Mark-White—Married, at the Manse, Middleville, by Rev. W. S. Smith, on Wednesday, 20th Dec., John Mark of Darling to Letitia White of the same place.
Posted: 06 August, 2004