Obituaries - Perth Courier & Others
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Perth
Courier, July 5, 1895
Noonan—Died, at the 9th Line Bathurst on Tuesday, July 2, Mary E. Noonan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Noonan, aged 30.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
At 6:00 Tuesday morning last, death claimed another victim in the person of Mary E. Noonan, daughter of our esteemed friend Peter Noonan, 9th Line Bathurst. The deceased, who was in her 30th year, was a young lady of most amiable disposition and was but a few days ago apparently in the best of health but early on Sunday morning she was seized with rheumatism of the heart from which she never rallied. The funeral took place to St. John’s Church, Perth, on Wednesday afternoon, and was one of the largest ever seen on the streets of Perth, bearing testimony to the love born her by her large circle of friends and acquaintances. The deceased young lady was the eldest sister of J.T. Noonan, principal of Brockville Separate School.
Sharbot Lake: Death has again cast a gloom over the community this time
taking as its victim James Meighen,
agent for the J.H. Gould Co., Smith’s Falls.
Mr. Meighen on Wednesday last, June 26, drove our baseball team to the
picnic at Parkam(?) and when returning home the night being dark and going at a
rapid rate, the wagon struck a stone. Mr.
Meighen, being on the outside, was thrown from his seat.
The man who was next to him tried to help but to no avail—to hold on to
him would be to launch both of them to the ground.
His head it seems, became fastened between the wheel and the wagon box.
The unfortunate man was taken to his home and on examination his arm and
head were found to be fractured, one ear being completely severed from his head.
He was taken to the general hospital in Kingston the next morning but on
the evening of the same day he passed away from friends and loved ones forever.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved helpmate and three small children.
The deceased was 38 years old and has been agent for the above named
company for 16 years. He was buried
in St. Paul’s churchyard, Zealand, Rev. T. Austin Smith, officiating.
Perth
Courier, July 12, 1895
Binit(?)—Died, at Stanleyville on July
3, Miss Celia Binit(?), aged 22, a
native of County Mayo, Ireland.
Perth
Courier, July 19, 1895
North Elmsley: The sad news spread over the community on Monday evening,
July 15, of the death of Annie Cameron,
formerly of Beckwith, beloved wife of John McTavish of this place.
About five months ago, she was taken ill, which she thought was just a
cold, but as she rapidly grew weaker they sent for Dr. Kellock, but all his aid
proved unsuccessful as he pronounced it bilious fever and heart failure.
She will be greatly missed by her many friends and acquaintances as she
was a kind and affectionate mother and a good neighbor, always willing to lend
her helping hand to anyone in need. She leaves behind a husband and four small
children who will long remember her sad death.
She bore all her sufferings with Christian fortitude till she fell gently
asleep in the arms of Jesus in the prime of her womanhood at the age of 37
years.
Farewell my husband dear, farewell
Adieu, farewell to thee
And you my dear children all
Farewell, farewell to you.
Our mother is gone and we are left
The loss of her to mourn
But may we hope to meet with her
With Christ before God’s throne.
Her funeral which took place on
Wednesday at 1:00 to Elmwood was largely attended by her sorrowing friends and
acquaintances.
Lawford—Died, at Carleton Place on
July 14, Mr. Thomas Lawford, aged 22.
The following item from a San Jose,
California paper, refers to the death of a native of this section, the deceased
being a brother of Matthew Stanley of this town.
“We regret to record a notice of death of George Stanley, which occurred on the 6th inst., in his
41st year and which terminates the career of one of our best know
citizens. He came to Mission San
Jose in the spring of 1877 and worked at his trade, that of a wheelwright, in
his brother’s shop. In 1879 he
started in the undertaking business in connection with his trade and through
careful and persevering attention to the business, gradually worked his way to
one of the most successful undertaking establishments outside the city.
His funeral on the 8th was one of the largest ever seen in
this vicinity and attested to the kind regard in which his memory is held.
At his home the impressive service of the Episcopal Church was read by
Rev. T.G. Crump followed by the tender and beautiful ritual of the Oddfellows in
their hall in Irvington. Several
beautiful hymns were rendered. He
leaves to mourn his loss a wife and five children, a sister and two brothers
here."
The friends of Alexander Montgomery were
pained to hear on Tuesday last that death had entered his home and claimed his
daughter Maggie Montgomery, 23, who
expired on that day after a short illness.
She was teaching school at the lower Scotch Line schoolhouse and in the
beginning of June began to complain of being unwell. From that time she grew worse until she finally succumbed to
the trouble, which was inflammation of the tissues of the brain.
She was a young lady of amiable disposition and an excellent teacher,
living a useful life. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.
We regret to announce the death on
Monday last of Mrs. John McTavish, 10th
Line N. Elmsley. Deceased had been
in failing health since last Fall when she contracted a cold during a rainstorm.
Her maiden name was Annie Cameron and her home was formerly in Beckwith.
The funeral was a very large one, and took place to Elmwood Cemetery on
Wednesday. Her husband and four
children survive her. Deceased was
an earnest worker in the Baptist Church.
On Tuesday last William Blair, one of the earliest settlers of Fitzroy Township,
died at his residence there at the ripe old age of 78(?) 79(?). Deceased was a
brother of Mrs. R. Lochead of this town.
Watson’s Corners: Mrs. Robert Leith
and three little daughters of Montreal are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs.
James White. Mrs. James White, who
has been partially blind for a number of years, intends going to the hospital at
Ottawa to undergo treatment for her eyes.
Perth
Courier, July 26, 1895
Dunham—Died, at Jeffersonville,
Indiana, on July 16, James L. Dunham,
in his 59th year.
Torrance—Died, at Roseland near Rat
Portage, Ont., on July 17, John Fraser
Torrance, mining engineer, in his 43rd year.
Galbraith—Died, at Ramsay on July 16, Janet
McFarlane, relict of the late Daniel
Galbraith, Esq., in her 75th year.
Richey—Died, at Almonte on July 13, James
Robert Richey, aged 43(?) 45(?).
Lawford—Died, at Carleton Place on
July 14, Thomas Lawford, aged 22.
Fuller—Died, at Perth on Tuesday
morning, July 25, the daughter of William
Fuller, aged 13(?) 15(?).
John
Stewart, son of William Stewart of Darling, died
last week in the Brockville Insane Asylum.
Mr. Stewart had been there but 3 or 4 weeks when his end came.
He became an invalid through some cerebral malformation started or
developed, it is thought, by excessive religious excitement.
Much sympathy goes out to Mrs. Stewart and children, the wife and family
of the deceased, who are left to mourn their loss.
Middleville: We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mr. Jas. Stewart of Darling. He
leaves a wife and five small children. His funeral took place on Sabbath last to Hopetown.
Perth
Courier, August 2, 1895
On Thursday of last week, Lottie Fuller, 15, daughter of W. F. Fuller of Gemmell’s Factory, died after an illness of some days from brain fever. Deceased was a regular attendant at Knox Church and also at the Sunday School where she was much beloved by the teachers and scholars. On Sunday morning some of the teachers and scholars covered her grave in Elmwood Cemetery with flowers in memory of their departed comrade.
Gilroy—Died, at Smith’s Falls, on
Friday, July 19, John Gilroy, aged
51.
Ross—Died, at Smith’s Falls, on
Saturday, July 20, Laura Ross, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Ross, aged 5 months.
Devlin—Died, at Pembroke on July 25(?), Charles Thomas Devlin, third son of Mr. James Devlin, aged 25(?) years, one month and 14 days.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Charles
T. Devlin, son of James Devlin of Pembroke, died
very suddenly on Thursday of last week while on his way from his home to the
wharf to go on an excursion to Ft. William.
He was a very popular young man in town and was aged 25(?)26(?).
The cause of death was heart and kidney complications.
Mitchell—Died, on Saturday, July 27, John
L. Mitchell, Perth, aged 41.
Leckie—Died, on Sunday, July 28, Henry
S. Leckie, aged 73.
McGregor—Died, on Friday, July 26,
Miss Ida J. McGregor, daughter of
Mrs. M. McGregor, Perth, aged 22 years, and 10 months.
NOTE:
Previously transcribed obituaries found in this issue are Henry
Smith Leckie, Robert Bain, John L. Mitchell, and Ida J. McGregor.
Perth
Courier, August 9, 1895
Gemmell—Died, at Carleton Place on Aug. 4, James Gemmell, Jr., aged 54.
(note, spelling might also be Gemmill,
not sure)
Davison—Died, at the residence of her
grand daughter, Mrs. W.A. Brown,
Appleton, on Aug. 4, Margaret Ferguson Davison, relict of the late Charles
Davison, aged 81.
McKerracher—Died, at Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 6, Maggie White McKerracher, wife of Thomas McKerracher, aged 36.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Tuesday last Mrs. Thomas McKerracher of Ottawa, died after an illness of some
months and her remains were brought to Perth for interment.
Her maiden name was Maggie White. The
funeral was from the residence of W.J. McKerracher to Elmwood Cemetery.
Besides the bereaved husband and other friends who came to the funeral
were: J.H. McKerracher of Arnprior,
a cousin; Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Robb of Smith’s Falls, brother-in-law and sister
of the deceased; G.W. Robb of Ottawa. Rev.
Mr. Knowles of Ottawa came up and conducted the funeral services.
Lewis—Died, at Drummond, on Wed., July
7, Elizabeth Flemming Lewis, relict
of the late James Lewis, aged 81.
Perth
Courier, August. 15, 1895
McCaffrey—Died, at Brockville on Aug.
10, John McCaffrey of Carleton Place,
aged 41.
Andison—Died, at Perth on Tuesday
morning, Aug. 8, Mary Andison, aged
73(?) 75(?).
Jackson—Died, at Drummond on Aug. 12, Mrs.
Albert E. Jackson, aged 32.
Perth
Courier, Aug. 23, 1895
Bolingbroke: Death visited the home of J. McEwen last week and claimed as
its victim their little daughter Ella
McEwen.
Minneapolis papers have been received by friends of the deceased telling of the terribly sudden death through a railway accident of Roderick D. McKenzie of Wahasha, Minn on July 31. Deceased was a son of James McKenzie formerly of Ontario and who was a brother-in-law of J.G. Campbell and Mrs. Duncan McNee, both of this town. Deceased was a railway engineer and besides being one of the best on the line, was a great favorite with both officials and employees. We take the statements of the sad affair from a Wabash paper. (note, details were not transcribe)
Stewart—Died, at Lanark, on Monday, Aug. 19, Agnes Amelia Stewart (Amy), youngest daughter of James and Elizabeth Stewart, aged 24.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Lanark Links: On Monday last week Amy
Stewart, youngest daughter of Jas. Stewart of this village passed away after
an illness of several months. She
was one of Lanark’s most popular young ladies.
The funeral took place on Wednesday to Lanark Village Cemetery.
Sheppard—Died, at Ferguson’s Falls,
on Wed., Aug 14, Mrs. A. Sheppard,
aged 44.
Perth
Courier, Aug. 30, 1895
Cram—Died, at Carleton Place on Aug.
16(?), Bessie May Cram, second
daughter of David Cram, Esq., mayor of Carleton Place, aged 16 years, 11 months,
and 12 days.
Jackson—Died, at Drummond on Aug. 12, Christina(?)
Hogg, wife of Mr. Albert E. Hogg, aged 32 years, 2 months and 3(?) days.
Carnegie—Died, at Port Elmsley on Aug.
13, Elizabeth Featherstone Carnegie,
of Roscommon, Ireland, wife of the late John B. Carnegie, aged 54(?)34(?) years
ten months.
Horan—Died, at Perth on Sunday, Aug.
25, Michael Edward Horan, youngest
son of Mr. Timothy Horan, aged one month and seven days.
Moore—Died, at Perth on Aug. 11, Lettie(?)
May Lydia(?) Moore, twin daughter of Mr. Charles E. Moore, aged 9 months and
6(?) days.
Moore—Died, on Aug. 25, Alice
Maud Margaret, twin daughter of Mr. C.E.
Moore, aged nine months and 22 days.
Murray—Died, at Perth on Wednesday, Aug. 26, Mr. John Murray, aged 34(?) 54(?).
Elsewhere in the same paper;
John
Murray, who lately kept a butcher shop in town and
formerly a hotel at Ferguson’s Falls, died here on Wednesday morning, after
several weeks illness.
Perth
Courier, Sept. 6, 1895
James—Died, at Lanark, on Aug. 29, Susannah(?) J. Rathwell James, wife of Mr. Alfred James, aged 24(?)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Ferguson’s Falls: It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death on
Thursday last of Mrs. Aldred James,
daughter of Jno. Rathwell. Deceased
had been in delicate health for some time but it was thought she might regain
her health.
John Gunn of Hopetown passed away in death after a lingering illness on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 30. He was 90(?) years of age and has farmed until four years ago when he sold out and began to live a retired life. His health had been in very good order. Mr. Gunn was a reticent man in his disposition and was highly respected in the community. He was a brother of Mrs. Alexander Shaw of Carleton Place and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Almonte. There is a wife and five children left in the family of which he is a deceased member. Era
Perth
Courier, Sept. 13, 1895
Lanark Links: After a lingering illness, Mrs.
Kerr passed away on Wednesday last. The
funeral took place on Thursday to Hopetown Cemetery.
Lanark Links: Death has again claimed one of Lanark’s oldest settlers.
On Friday last, T. Milotte of Playfair, formerly of Lanark, passed away.
The funeral took place on Sunday to Ferguson’s Falls Cemetery and was
followed by a large number of carriages.
Perth Courier, Sept. 20, 1895
Griffith—Died, on Thursday morning, 12th inst., at the residence of her sister, Mrs. F. Hicks, Hanover Street, Montreal, Melissa J. Griffith, third daughter of the late Mr. Evan Griffith, Perth, aged 27 years, 3 months.
Elsewhere in the same issue:
We have to record in this issue the
death of Melissa J. Griffith, third
daughter of the late Evan Griffith, who died from heart disease at the residence
of her sister Mrs. F. Hicks, 61(?) Hanover Street, Montreal.
Deceased had resided for some years with her sister Mrs. H. Schaeffer of
Chicago, and consulted some of the best physicians there. Two months ago she
came to Montreal to visit her sister there thinking that the change might do her
good but passed away on the morning of the 12th inst., in spite of
all that the best medical attention could do for her.
She was very peaceful and happy during her illness and leaves a sorrowing
mother, sisters and brothers as well as a large circle of friends to mourn her
loss.
Beale—Died, at Perth on Sunday, Sept.
15, James McVeity Beale, infant son
of William Beale, aged 8 months.
Hanlan(?)—Died, at Burgess on
Saturday, Sept. 14, Bernard Hanlan(?),
aged 80
Munro—Died, at Bathurst, on Sunday,
Sept. 15, Roderick Munro, aged 73.
Warren—Died, at Arnprior on Saturday, Sept. 14, Robert Warren, brother of Messrs. Joseph and Richard Warren, Bathurst, aged 52(?).
Perth
Courier, Sept. 27, 1895
Walker—Died, at Perth on Sunday, Sept.
22, Ann Smith Walker, third daughter
of Mr. Benjamin Walker of Perth, aged 22 years, 7 months.
McKinnon—Died, at Fallbrook on Sept. 20, Mrs. Charles McKinnon, formerly of Balderson, aged 81(?) years, 6(?) months.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
It is our sad duty to record the death
of Mrs. Charles McKinnon which took
place on Friday last, Sept. 20. Deceased
was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and came to Canada with her husband in 1842
and settled near Balderson’s Corners; she also kept the toll gate there for
several years, her husband dying in 1872. Of
late years she lived wither son-in-law Hugh McDonald, near Fallbrook.
Almost a year ago, she received a fall from which she never recovered but
she bore her sufferings with Christian patience and died peaceful and happy.
She was 81 years and 6 months of age.
She was widely known and loved an respected by all.
McDonald—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Sept. 19, Duncan McDonald, aged 85 years and nine months.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After an illness of two months our
venerable townsman Duncan McDonald
passed away from earth on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the good old age of 85 years.
The woes of old age had scarcely fixed upon his frame but an old
complaint, heart disease and dropsy, became agitated within the last year or so
and these carried him off. Mr.
McDonald was born in Invernesshire, Scotland in the year 1809 and was a true and
typical Highland Scot. Here he
learned the trade of plasterer and came to Canada in 1832, walking from
Brockville to Perth, being then as being afterwards, a strong and active man
even after he began to take on flesh. He went to Buffalo to work some after he
came here and when the Rebellion of 1837 broke out he served in the volunteers
to put it down. In the year 1838 he bought the fine farm on the 3rd
Line Bathurst near town and worked at both it and at his trade.
Nearly ten years ago he gave up the farm altogether, sold it and moved
into town after building his neat residence in the west ward.
Deceased was a strong Liberal and in both politics and religion he held
strong views. His religion was
Presbyterian and he was one of Rev. T.C. Wilson’s congregation when they were
without a church and worshipped in the court house.
He sympathized with the Disruption movement in 1845(?) and entered into
the movement with all his heart and soul; was a charger member of Knox Church
and an elder for many years. He
leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters living.
His remains were buried in Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, the Rev. D.
Currie officiating. We give his
portrait above. (photo is in the
paper)
The Pilot Mound (Manitoba) Sentinel of
Sept. 19 says: “John Affleck of Clearwater died on Monday the 16th.
The deceased came to this county from the County of Lanark and was well
known for his uprightness and intelligence.
He was a member of the council of the municipality of Louise(?) for eight
years and continued in office up to the time of his death.
He was distinguished for his ability and fairness and his sudden removal
is a loss to the public as well as a bereavement for his family.”
Perth
Courier, October 4, 1895
Scott—Died, at Toronto, on Sept. 26,
at 2:45 p.m., John J. Scott, aged
66(?).
Harding—Died, at Sutton, Ont., on
Sept. 23, Mary Ann Lally Harding,
wife of Jas. Harding, aged 38(?).
Bryan—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Sept. 26, Alexander Henry Bryan, aged 64.(Note see below article, name could also have been Bryson—see also Comings and Goings for spelling of Bryson)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The early part of last week Alexander
H. Bryson arrived home from Halifax ill from an attack of inflammation or
congestion of the lungs; and in a day of so, Thursday, 26th ult, he
breathed his last amidst the general sorrow of many old friends in town and to
the intense grief of his family. Mr.
Bryson (or Bryan) had been for a few years back, head bookkeeper for the
contracting firm of Reid and Company and for some time past had been with the
firm on their contract operations in the Maritime province.
Deceased was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and came to Perth about 35
years ago when he kept books for the late Richard Shaw of the foundry.
He filled the position also of bookkeeper for Frost and Wood, Smith’s
Falls, 20 years ago and also at the C.P.R. carshop here and at Hochelags(?) for
some time and was at all times a much trusted and competent employee.
He married a Miss McPherson of North Elmsley who with two sons and three
daughters survive him. Mr. Bryson
(or Bryan) was fine specimen of Scotsman and retained all characteristics and
speech of his country until his death. He was a Presbyterian in religion and was
also a staunch Liberal. His former
Montreal pastor, Rev. Mr. Fleck, came up to attend the funeral which took place
to Elmwood Cemetery on Monday. Deceased
was 64 years of age.
Black—Died, on Sat. Sept. 27, Alfred
Lorento(?) Black, infant son of Mr. John
H. Black, Perth, aged 10 months.
Scott—Died, at Carleton Place on Sept.
21, Robbie M. Scott, eldest son of
Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., aged 13(?) 15(?) years, 11 months and 19 days.
Drysdale—Died, at Lanark on Wednesday,
Oct. 2, Mrs. John Drysdale, aged
(illegible).
Pennett—Died, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, James Pennett, 8th Line Bathurst. Age illegible, maybe 72???
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Harper:
We regret to learn of the death of James
Pennet, 8th Line Bathurst who died at his son-in-law’s Mr.
Delaney’s residence in Drummond, on Monday, Sept. 30. (date of death and spelling of last name differ)
Perth
Courier, Oct. 11, 1895
Hamilton—Died, at Ramsay on Oct. 6, Nellie
Hamilton, eldest daughter of Thomas Hamilton, aged 26.
Hawley—Died, at Carleton Place on Oct.
8, Mary Ann Hawley, wife of Andrew
Hawley, aged 60.
Stafford—Died at Perth on Monday, Oct. 7, Catharine Teresa Stafford, daughter of Mr. John Stafford, aged 25.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
After a long illness, Miss Catharine
Teresa Stafford, daughter of Mr. John Stafford, of this town, died of lung
trouble on Monday last at the age of 25. Deceased
spent a year or more in New Orleans with her brother, trying to ward off the
disease in that milder climate but she returned in the spring uncured. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Ferguson’s Falls
burying ground in the family plot. A great many friends and acquaintances
showing their sympathy and respect for the family went the whole way with the
funeral cortege.
Foster—Died, at Smith’s Falls on
Sat., Sept. 28, A.G. Foster, aged 35.
Scobie—Died, at Lanark on the 26th
ult., Alexander Scobie, Lanark, 95.
Watt—Died, on the 30th(?)
ult., Annie Watt, beloved wife of Mr.
James Watt, Middleville, aged 60
Last week the death notice of John
J. Scott of Simcoe County, appeared in the Courier.
The deceased was well known here having been born on the Scotch line
where his (illegible word) still live. He
was a mill wright by trade and an excellent workman.
Ten or twelve years ago he moved to western Ontario. His widow is a sister of John Fraser, Scotch Line.
Deceased was a Presbyterian and a consistent Liberal.
Wemyss:
We regret to record the death of another old resident, Mrs.
John Fyfe, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 years.
The funeral took place on Monday, the 7th inst. At 10:00 and
was largely attended by friends and acquaintances.
Lanark Links: It is our sad duty this week to report the death of Mrs.
John Drysdale which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 after several weeks’
illness. The funeral on Friday to Lanark Village Cemetery was attended
by mourners from all parts of the province.
She was highly esteemed by all and her loss will be keenly felt.
Perth
Courier, Oct. 18, 1895
Silverstone—Died, on Thursday, Oct.
10, Stella Silverstone, daughter of
Hiram Silverstone, Perth, aged 4 months, 15 days.
Campbell—Died, at Drummond on Tuesday
morning, Oct. 15, John D. Campbell,
aged 42.
Thompson—Died, at N. Sherbrooke, on
Sunday, Oct 13, Mrs. Henry Thompson,
aged 91.
Hogg—Died, at Elmsley on Sunday, Oct. 13, Mary Hutton Hogg, relict of the late William Hogg, aged 85. (see below, difference in ages, could be my interpretation of the numbers.)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
An old resident, Mrs. Hogg, relict of the late William Hogg, died at the Tay Canal
lock, North Elmsley on Sunday morning aged 87.
She was a sister of the late Mrs. William Rice and also the late Robert
and John Hutton of Smith’s Falls. Her
sister, now the only surviving family member is Mrs. Patterson, who resides in
Renfrew.
Hope—Died, at Devil’s Lake, N.D., on
Sunday, Oct. 13, Andrew Hope,
formerly of Perth, aged 35.
Milne—Died, at Perth on Thursday, Oct.
17, James Milne in the 75th
year of his age.
McIntyre—Died, at Bathurst on Sunday,
Oct. (?), Annie W. Findlay McIntyre,
wife of John McIntrye, Perth, aged 44.
Sutherland—Died, at the Monastery of
Our Lady Charity Good Shepherd, Ottawa on Sunday, Oct. 13, Agnes Sutherland, in religion Sister Mary of St. Jeromel(?),
daughter of James Sutherland, Perth, aged 21.
Drynan—Died, at Carleton Place on Oct.
13, Marion Drynan, aged 71.
Comrie—Died, at Carleton Place on Oct. 13, Alexander Comrie, aged 84.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Alexander
Comrie, Carleton Place, brother of Peter Comrie,
Elphin, the well known ex-schoolteacher, died Sunday, aged 84 years.
He was born in Perthshire, Scotland and farmed in Montague and Ashton.
He leaves a family of three daughters.
Smith—Died, at Carleton Place on Oct.
14, Elizabeth Smith, in her 57th
year.
Reilly—Died, at Ramsay on Oct. 10, Richard
Reilly, aged 51(?)
Fumerton—Died, at Carleton Place on
Oct. 14(?), Margaret Munro Fumerton,
wife of Robert Fumerton, aged 60.
McConnell—Died at Watson’s Corners,
Dalhousie on Sat., Oct. 19, Rev. James A.
McConnell, Presbyterian minister, aged 50.
Code—Died, at her home in Innisville
on Oct. 23, Elizabeth Hicks Code,
wife of the late William Code of the same place, aged 75.
Douglas—Died, in London, Ont., on
Monday, Oct. 21, James Douglas, aged
48(?).
Our Middleville correspondent—received
too late for insertion in the last issue, tells of the death of John
Herron, Lanark Township, on Saturday last at the advanced age of 95 years.
He was a native of Scotland and was the father of Messrs. James and John
Herron, Jr., of Herron’s Mills, Lanark.
Just before going to press, we learn of
the death of James Milne of this
town, aged 75, from congestion of the lungs.
Deceased had been blind for many years and was a quiet, inoffensive man.
He was a native of Scotland.
Isaiah
Marshall, the Almonte Times says, of Clayton, died
on Oct. 3 at the age of 103. The
deceased patriarch was born in Armagh County, Ireland and came to Canada about
fifty years ago locating in Boyd’s Settlement, Lanark.
He was a Conservative and an Anglican.
In connection with the drowning of Jeremiah
Washburn, Smith’s Falls, the Smith’s Falls Echo on Monday gave the
following obituary: “Mr. Washburn
was born in the county of Leeds in 1833 and was consequently 62 years of age. He came to Smith’s Falls about forty years ago and entered
the employ of our townsman Jas. Rath (or Roth) where he kept a store on the
island in a building now demolished. Some
time after, he married Miss Gille(?) sister of Mr. J. Gille (?) of this place
who died not long after. Mr.
Washburn after leaving Mr. Rath (or Roth) clerked for A. McDougall, then reeve
of the village in that store now occupied by John D. Lamb.
In 1854 he was married to Miss Clarke the present Mrs. Washburn and the
family surviving consists of two sons and three daughters all of whom are held
in great esteem. About the time of
his second marriage in company with C.A. Morgan, he commenced a general store
business in that building occupied by R.W. Begley. The firm dissolved, Mr. Morgan retaining the brick building
and Mr. Washburn the lower part of the lot now owned by J. Gille(?).
the next move in real estate was to buy the brick block on the corner of
Beckwith and Main. He always did a large business and though he met with
reverses a few years ago, we understand that his creditors lost little if
anything. He was an earnest and
devoted member of the Baptist Church and took an active part in Sabbath School
another work of the church. In
politics he was a staunch Liberal. His
reputation was firmly established as a man of his word, of strict integrity and
moral rectitude and was respected and esteemed by all.
The general report is that he left a heavy insurance but we regret to say
this is not the case. The is an
issuance in the I.O.F. of $1,000 and we believe another $1,000 in the accident
company and there is no certainty of more.
There is a $6,000 life insurance policy but that is surrendered to his
creditors to secure them at the time of his financial difficulty.”
On Tuesday morning last John
D. Campbell, 7th Line Drummond, passed away after a brief illness
lasting little longer than a week. The
cause of his death was something akin to congestion of the brain and the
complaint attacked him visibly first on Saturday, the 5th inst., when
his mind became very much affected followed by nervousness and restlessness then
by pain. Latterly his friends saw
he was sinking physically also and that there was no hope of his recovery.
He died peacefully Tuesday morning.
Deceased was a strong and healthy man and two weeks before his death gave
no sign that his earthly career would be so short.
He was born on the homestead farm next to that which he now occupies and
was the eldest son of the late D.J. Campbell.
He was married to a daughter of the late Charles McLenaghan and at the
time of his death was 42. His
remains were interred in the Campbell burying ground nearby on Wednesday
afternoon. He leaves a wife and
four children.
Perth
Courier, October 25, 1895
Watson’s Corner: It becomes our sad duty to announce the death of a well known
and loved person, Mrs. Thomas Purdon,
formerly Miss Mary A. McArthur, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McArthur,
in her 19th year. She
leaves a young, loving husband and a little helpless babe of two weeks old
besides a father, mother, sisters and brothers to mourn her untimely death.
Does it not become each of us to prepare to meet our God?
James
Douglas of Sandwich, died in London, Ontario on
Monday last at the age of 48 years. He
was the third son of the late Robert Douglas of Perth and was a druggist by
calling learning his business with Alexander Allan and Dr. Kellock here thirty
years ago. He went to Montreal and
entered the wholesale drug store of Lyman Clars(?) and Company for a time,
afterward engaging with Kerry Crothers and Company of the same city.
About twenty years ago he was transferred to the London branch of that
house as manager and to which he afterwards was admitted as partner.
Too close application to business impaired his faculties both bodily and
mental and in 1891 he was compelled to give up his calling and remove to
Sandwich where he brother-in-law Mr. D’Avignon lived.
He had married a very estimable young lady, Miss D’avignon of Montreal
who survives him. His physical and
mental ailments became worse and about a fortnight ago he had to remove to the
London institution where he died. His
remains were brought to Perth on Wednesday and interred besides those of his
father and mother in Elmwood Cemetery. His
brothers of the Masonic Craft took charge of the funeral and a large number of
citizens of the town attended the funeral.
The deceased belonged to the Church of England like his parents.
Among his surviving brothers and sisters are Major Jno. W. Douglas of
Selburne(?); William J. Douglas of Pembroke; Robert Douglas in the northwest;
Mrs. De Hertel and Hon. Mrs. John Haggart of Perth.
Deceased was an amiable and likable man and an excellent businessman.
On Sunday afternoon, 20th
October, after a lingering illness of some months, Annie W. Findlay, beloved wife of John P. McIntyre, Esq., 8th
Line Bathurst, was called to her last rest at the age of (illegible).
The deceased had been long prepared for the final summons as whe had the
assurance that “if the earthly house of her father’s tabernacle was
dissolved she had a building of God, not made with hands, eternal in the
Heavens”. When a little over five
years ago she came to her late home as the bride of her now sorrowing husband.
Little did her friends think that death was so soon to enter the family
circle. She leaves two infant
children who with the bereaved husband have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends assembled on the 22nd inst., to convey her remains to the
last resting place of the departed. The
funeral was one of the largest seen in this district for some time. The Rev. J.S. McIlraith conducted the service.
A well known and respected resident of
Drummond, Mrs. William Code passed
away at her residence at Innisville on Wednesday at the age of 75. The deceased,
whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hicks, was born at Enniskillen in the north of
Ireland in the year 1820 and came to Canada wither brothers in 1842 landing at
Kingston on Halloween. The family
removed to Perth in December, first setting their feet here on Christmas Eve.
In 1849 the deceased was married to William Code of Innisville and for 46
years she lived in that village many years.
She was the mother of seven children, five sons and two daughters:
John, County Treasurer; T.A., proprietor of the Perth Knitting Works and
ex-mayor of Perth; R.G., barrister of Ottawa; W.A., in the civil service at
Ottawa; J.R., barrister at Toronto; Mrs. Margaret Code of Drummond and Miss Mary
E. of Perth. Deceased was sister of
William Hicks of this town. Her
remains will be interred in Elmwood on Friday with Rev. Mr. Muckleson, of the
Anglican Church, officiating.
Obituaries in this issue already
transcribed: Henry Richards and Rev. J.A. McConnell
Perth
Courier, November 1, 1895
Obituaries from this issue already
transcribed: Dugald Sinclair, Jr. and
Rev. John Raine
Gemmell—Died, at Sarnia on Oct. 23, Isobel
Gemmell, widow of the late J.R. Gemmell, formerly of Perth, aged 76.
Richards—Died, at Drummond on Oct. 16,
Henry Richards, aged 76.
Herron—Died, at Herron’s Mills,
Lanark Township, Saturday, Oct. 12, John
Herron, aged (illegible).
Moore—Died, at Elmsley on Sunday, Oct. 27, William Moore, aged 79.
Elsewhere in the same paper.
On Tuesday afternoon the remains of William Moore, North Elmsley were interred in Elmwood Cemetery. Deceased died on the previous Sunday in his 79th year. He was of Irish U.E. Loyalist parentage and was born near Prescott. One of his sons was killed lately in a western mine and the other farms on the homestead. A daughter is the wife of Mr. Charles McLenaghan of Drummond and another of Frank Covell of South Elmsley. The deceased was a Conservative and a member of the Church of England.
Walters—Died, at Drummond, near
Innisville on Oct. 27, Benjamin Walters,
aged 65 (?).
Sinclair—Died, at Scotch Corners,
Beckwith, on Oct. 27, Dugald Sinclair,
Jr., aged 37(?) 57(?).
Elphin (Crowded Out Last Week)—It is with feelings of regret we record the death of the oldest landmark in this township Mrs. Henry Thompson who passed away on the 12th inst. She was one of the pioneer settlers of this county having emigrated from Paisley in the year 1821 at the age of 16. She settled in North Sherbrooke with her parents in which township she lived all of her life. She had been very helpless for some time and bore considerable pain but endured it with Christian fortitude to the last.
W.
H. Barnes, formerly of Smith’s falls, died in
Grace Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday morning last from typhoid fever at the age of
26. He was a watch maker by trade
and was following the trade in Toronto when taken ill. He was a son of Samuel Barnes, ex-Reeve of Smith’s Falls.
The Almonte Gazette of October 25 says:
“But few of the hardy pioneers remain who cleared the forest and paved
the way for the fine farms and comfortable homes that now dot the surface of
Lanark County and the number has been lessened by the death last Sunday at his
home in upper Pakenham of Alexander
Lindsay who had attained the age of 91 years.
He was a strong man all his life and had the use of all his faculties to
the last. The day or two previous
to his death he was able to split wood and do some other work around the house.
Saturday morning he took ill but rallied until early the following
morning when another attack proved fatal. The
late Mr. Lindsay was born in Scotland in 1804; came to Canada with the early
settlers in 1821—74 years ago; married in 1830 (Mrs. Lindsay died Jan. 30,
1892) and for over sixty years resided continuously on the farm on which he
died, enjoying the esteem of his friends and neighbors.
His children are: Mrs.
Alexander Duncan of Wyoming, Ontario; William in Australia; James D. at Kars(?),
Carleton County; Misses Mary and Lizzie of Fargo, Dakota; Mrs. James Marshall of Oil Springs, Ont.; Miss Susan and Alexander Lindsay on the
homestead.
Perth
Courier, November 8, 1895
Frayne—Died, at Lombardy, on Sunday,
Oct. 27, Jeanette Ringer(?) Frayne,
wife of Mr. Saunders Frayne, aged (illegible).
Bowes—Died, at the residence of John Bowes, on Oct. 31, Ann Harper Bowes, relict of the late John Bowes, aged 84 years and 29 days.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Harper:
Another pioneer passed away at her son’s residence on Thursday, Oct.
31. Deceased was Mrs. Bowes and had reached the age of 84 years.
McCulloch—Died, at Drummond on Nov. 3, Isobel Ferguson McCulloch, wife of Robert McCulloch, aged (illegible).
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Lanark Links: It is our sad duty to chronicle this week the death of Mrs. R. McCulloch of the 10th Concession Drummond, which occurred on Sunday last after a short illness. Her maiden name was Bella Ferguson and her parents live in Montague. Deceased was married a little more than a year ago and during her residence at her late home has won the esteem and affection of all her neighbors. Only two weeks ago a baby was born to them which survives. The child is being cared for by kind relatives. The funeral took place to Elmwood Cemetery in Perth on Tuesday.
Perth
Courier, November 15, 1895
Johnson—Died, at Lanark, on Thursday, Nov. (date illegible), Margaret Gillespie Johnson, wife of Mr. Hugh Johnson, aged 64.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Lanark Links: On Thursday evening last, Mrs.
Hugh Johnson, one of our oldest residents, passed away after a week’s
illness at the age of 64. She had
been in poor health for several years. The
funeral took place on Sunday, 10th inst., and the large number
attending showed the esteem in which she was held in the village.
Maloney—Died, at Ferguson’s Falls on Friday, Nov. 29, Miss Maloney, daughter of Mr. Jas. Maloney, aged 29.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Ferguson’s Falls: It is our sad duty to chronicle the death on Friday last of Miss
Ella Maloney, daughter of Mr. James Maloney.
Deceased had bee ill about four months.
Purdon—Died, at Dalhousie on Sunday,
Oct. 30, Mary Ann McArthur Purdon,
beloved wife of Mr. Thomas K. Purdon, aged 18(?) years, 9 months and 11 days.
Patterson—Died, at Carleton Place on
Nov. 7, Maggie J. Stevenson, beloved
wife of Mr. W. H. Stevenson, aged 40.
Perth
Courier, November 22, 1895
Lanark Links: It is our sad duty this week to announce the death on
Thursday November 14(?) of Mrs. Spafford,
sister of Mrs. T. McGuire of this village.
Mrs. Spafford came to the village to attend her sister and taking ill,
died here. The remains were taken
to Cardinal on Friday.
We regret to learn of the death of John Leslie of Ottawa, father of Mrs. T.A. Code of Perth, which occurred on Tuesday last, 19th November, at the age of 82. Deceased was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1813 and went to Ottawa in 1842(?) where he established a business of watchmaker and jeweler which is still one of the institutions of the capital. He had a high reputation as a business man and was esteemed and respected both as a citizen and a business man. His aged widow survives him. Mrs. Code left Tuesday for her old home on hearing of her father’s death.
Perth
Courier, Dec. 6, 1895
Ferguson—Died, at Palmerson on Monday,
Nov. 25, Mrs. Matthew Ferguson, aged
25(?).
Geddes—Died at Palmerson, on Sunday,
Dec. 1, the son of Duncan Geddes,
aged 4(?) years.
Leonard—Died, on Nov. 18(?), Michael
John Leonard, infant son of Mr. P.J. Leonard, Bathurst, three months.
McDonald—Died, at Dalhousie on Monday,
Nov. (illegible), John McDonald, aged
(illegible).
Ferguson—Died, at Palmerston on
Monday, Nov. (date illegible), Mrs.
Matthew Ferguson, aged (illegible, might be 26).
Perth
Courier, Dec. 13, 1895
Harvey—Died, at Beckwith, on Nov. 29, Ann Smith Harvey, relict of the late Henry Harvey, aged 82.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The Carleton Place Herald of December 4
says: “Mrs. Henry Harvey, formerly of this town, died last Friday evening
at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Devlin, 7th Line Beckwith at
the ripe old age of 82. The
deceased lady was well known in town having resided here for many years and it
was here that her husband died some ten years ago.
A large family are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother.
They are: William Harvey in
Drummond; George Harvey in Perth; John Harvey in California; Mrs. William Hunter
and Mrs. Robert Cook of Balderson; Mrs. John Devlin of Beckwith; Mrs. Alexander
and Mrs. John McLaren of Carleton Place.
Mrs. Austin Trolman, who died a year or so ago, was also a daughter.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to Cram’s Cemetery and was
largely attended about 100 vehicles being in line.
Mrs. Harvey belonged to the Plymouth Brothers and the services at the
funeral were conducted by Messrs. W. Oliver and T.C. Maguire”.
Bell—Died, on Monday, Dec. 9, Elizabeth
Taylor Bell, wife of Mr. Godfrey Bell, Dalhousie, formerly of Perth, aged
60.
Baird—Died, at Lanark Village on Sunday morning, Dec. 8, Mr. Thomas Baird, aged 63 years and 23 days.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Lanark Links: On Monday last Thomas Baird passed away after a long illness from cancer of the stomach. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Lanark Village Cemetery and was largely attended.
Perth
Courier, Dec. 20, 1895
Moore—Died, at Picton, Ont., Dec. 11, Eleanor Smith(?) Moore, late of Perth, youngest daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Moore of Picton. (no age given)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The many friends of the late James
Gray and family of Perth will regret to learn of the death of Miss Moore,
sister of Mrs. Grey who was for many years a resident of this town.
Her death occurred on Wednesday of last week at Picton.
Bowes—Died, on Friday, Dec. 6, Ana Leonard Bowes, wife of Mr. James Bowes of Glen Tay, aged (illegible). (NOTE: This looked like “Bowen” but see below it was clearly “Bowes” there, so not sure about this surname.)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Manion: The grim reaper of death has again visited here and taken from our midst one of our most respected citizens. On the 7th December (note above was Friday, Dec. 6), Mrs. James Bowes died at her husband’s residence after a few days illness. She leaves a bereaved husband and three sorrowing children to mourn her loss.
Further:
An old resident Mrs. James Bowes of Manion (nee Ann Leonard) died at her residence
at Glen Tay on the 6th December at the age of 68(?) years.
Her funeral the Sabbath after to St. John’s Cemetery, Perth, was very
largely attended by friends and neighbors.
Nixon—Died, at Perth on Monday, Dec. 16, Charles Nixon, a native of County Cavan, Ireland, aged 71.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
An old resident Charles Nixon, died of pleurisy rather suddenly on Monday last at
the age of 71 years. He was a
native of County Cavan, Ireland and when 17 years old came to Canada finally
settling in Perth in 1861 where he was employed for many years in the Templeton
tannery. He was a Methodist and an
Orangeman of long standing. He
leaves a widow and the following children:
Mrs. Smale(?) of Toronto; Mrs. Anderson of Montreal; and sons Messrs Hugh
and Thomas of Toronto; John of Winnipeg; Robert A. of Monteal; and Joseph and
William of this town.
Burns—Died, at Blythfield, Man., on
Thursday, Nov. 21, Elizabeth Burns,
wife of Walter Burns, aged 55 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Hart—Died, at Perth on Friday Dec. 13,
Benjamin John Hart, youngest son of
Mr. Benjamin Hart, aged 8 years 6(?) months and 4 days.
Perth Courier, Dec. 27, 1895
Christie’s Lake: A great gloom has been cast over our neighborhood when news was received on Monday last of the death of Matthew Marks, who had been an old resident here for many years until he sold his farm and moved to Maberly where he and his wife have lived a quiet life for some time. Further:
Brooke:
It is with deepest sympathy that the friends and relatives of this place
record the death of the late Matthew
Marks of Maberly on the 16th last. The funeral took place from his late residence in Maberly to
the Methodist Cemetery at Brooke. He
leaves a widow and six children, one son and five daughters, to mourn his loss.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. H. Vissar.
(Note, see also “Comings and Goings” )
The Gazette correspondent says:
“The late Thomas Baird was born on a farm near Hopetown in 1832(?) and came to
Lanark in early life. Here he
learned the trade of shoemaker with his brother James.
In 1859 he married Jane Deachman who died in 1881 leaving a family of
five sons and three daughters, seven of whom are still living.
In 1883 he married the widow of the late Jas. Baird.
The decease in religion was a Congregationalist and in politics a
Reformer and he belonged to the I.O.O.F. of which order he was an active member. In municipal affairs Mr. Baird took an active part being a
councilor for 18 years. The
deceased had been ailing for two years previous to his death which was caused by
cancer of the stomach.”
The Winnipeg Tribune of Dec. 17 says: “The death of Mrs. R. J. Dewitt is announced. She was born in the County of Lanark, Ont., July 1, 1829 her maiden name being Mary Bennett. She married in June of 1855 and remained in Ontario until 1888(?) when with her family she moved to Minnesota where she resided twelve years. They have lived in Winnipeg ever since. She has been ailing for some time but was only in a dangerous condition the past two weeks. She was attended during her last hours by her sister and her brother, Mr. C. H. Bennett.
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