Perth Courier Obituaries
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
O’Donough—Died, at
McDonald—Died, at Beckwith on the 24th Dec., Isabella McNee McDonald, relict f the late John McDonald, aged 81.
Lanark Links: Mrs.
T.R. Bulloch of
Lanark Links—An old and respected resident of Lanark died
on Monday, 29th Dec., in the person of Peter McLaren.
The deceased was a pioneer of Lanark coming from
Shaw—Died, at Perth Wednesday morning, 30th Dec., Agnes Dunn Shaw, relict of the late William Shaw of Drummond, aged 85.
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On Wednesday morning—the last day of the old year—Agnes
Dunn, relict of the late William Shaw, died at the residence of her
son-in-law, D. M. Robertson,
McLean—Died, at the residence of her brother, William R. McLean, N. Elmsley on the 8th Jan., Frances McLean, aged 61 (?) 63 (?).
Kellett—Died, in Wyoming on New Year’s Eve, John Edward Kellett, in the 31st year of his age.
Marks—Died, on Tuesday, 6th Jan., Robert Marks, 5th Concession Bathurst, aged 52.
Devlin—Died, at
Morris—Died at Drummond on Saturday, 13th December, Wilhelmina Jane Morris, only daughter of Mr. John Morris, aged 11 months.
Meredith—Died, at Drummond on Wed., 7th Jan., Eliza Ann Kidd Meredith, wife of Mr. John Meredith, aged 42.
Devlin—Died, after a long illness from a throat and lung complaint, Michael Devlin, tanner. He died at his residence on Brock Street on Saturday of last week at the age of 48 years. The deceased is a brother of George and Charles Devlin of this town and was for a few years a member of the Perth Town Council. His remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery on Monday.
Marks—Died, on Thursday, 15th Jan., at the residence (unreadable initial) Beech, Miss Catherine Marks, late of Owen Sound, Port Arthur, sister of Mr. Thomas Marks.
Wilson—Died, on Friday (illegible date) January, David Wilson (?), born on the Scotch Line the first year the settlers arrived there, aged 74. (note, am unsure of this surname.)
The Boyd’s correspondent of the Carleton Place Herald records the death of an old resident in these words: “Mrs. John Quinn one of the earliest settlers of this district, died at the residence of her son James near Ferguson’s Falls on Monday morning at the advanced age of 90 years. The deceased had been in delicate health for some time and her demise was not unexpected. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning. Thus another of the early pioneer settlers has gone to her reward.”
Berford—Died, at his residence on Craig Street, Perth, on Wed., 21st Jan. William Weiland (?) Berford, Esq., Treasurer of the County of Lanark in the 46th year of his age.
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It is our painful duty to chronicle the death this week of one of our most esteemed and respected citizens that of W. W. Berford, Treasurer of Lanark, which sad event occurred at his residence on Wednesday afternoon 21st January. Mr. Berford was the only son of the late W.R.F. Berford, Esq., one of the pioneer settlers of Ontario. The deceased was born in Perth in 1845 and was in his 46th year at his demise. He was educated in the local high school and later followed law and was duly admitted as a solicitor in 1863(?) 1865(?). He practiced his profession here since that time and on the death of his father he was appointed County Clerk which he resigned a few years afterwards to accept the more lucrative position of County Treasurer and he held this office until the time of his death. He was an obliging and efficient official. Mr. Berford took a large interest in municipal and public affairs. He was elected councilor for his ward but could not retain the position owing to his disqualification as county official. However, he had been a member of the School Board during the last 21 years and so satisfactorily did he discharge his duties in that capacity that he was a few years ago elected Chairman of that board. Mr. Berford had been an assessor of the town for several years. In politics Mr. Berford was a Conservative and a personal friend of the Hon. Postmaster General. In 1873 he married Miss Mary Wilson, daughter of the late William Wilson, Esq., Chief Translator of the House of Commons. He leaves his wife and three children and an aged mother to mourn his loss.
When the sad news came that W. H. Deacon had died at Mattawa on the evening of the 24th inst., we felt sure that many of our readers could not help but regret that Providence had seen fit in His wisdom to cut down in the very prime of life a man possessed of as many sterling qualities of mind. Mr. Deacon had been for the last 8 years suffering from consumption and had made a gallant effort against that disease. He was born in the township of S. Sherbrooke on the 23rd June, 1856 where he resided with his father, the late James Deacon. About the year 1872 he came to this town with the intention of studying law with is uncle Thomas Deacon, Q.C. After studying here for a few years, he passed the entrance examination to the law school and spent 5 years in the office of his uncle studying. His course as a student was a brilliant one. Every exam was passed without an oral and at the exam for (unreadable word) he stood first. After his call to the bar he practiced for some time at Collingwood but on receiving an offer of partnership with his uncle Thomas Deacon he accepted the same and returned to Pembroke where he, first as a member of the law firm of Deacon and Deacon and afterwards of the firm Deacon, De - - - ve and Deacon, continued to practice until compelled by sickness to retire last summer. In December of 18?? He married Annie Sarah Davies, second daughter of Rev. John Davies of old Bytown, who survives him with one infant child. Mr. Deacon was a clever lawyer, well read in his profession and possessed besides (illegible words) and we have not the slightest doubt that had his life been spared he would have stood among the (illegible word) of the province. In religion Mr. Deacon was a Methodist, in politics a Conservative. His funeral took place on the 27th to the Methodist Church and was largely attended. Pembroke(?) Standard(?)
Brown—Died, at Carleton Place on Thursday evening, 22nd Jan., Mr. Horace Brown, aged 61 years and 9 months.
Kemp—Died, at Buffalo, N.Y. on Monday, 28th Jan., Margaret Kemp, daughter of the late Thomas Kemp, aged 49.
The Carleton Place Herald records the death of Mrs. M. McDonough at the home of her daughter at the age of 77 years. The deceased’s maiden name was Bridget McCoy and she was a daughter of the late John McCoy of Lanark Township near Ferguson’s Falls. The deceased long ago moved to Pakenham Township latterly removing to Carleton Place. The funeral took place to the Catholic Cemetery. (no date was given)
Cullen—Died, on Thursday, 29th Jan., Mr. Richard Cullen, aged 58
Harvey—Died, at Drummond on Tuesday, 3rd Feb., Marion McKerrow Harvey, wife of Mr. William S. Harvey, aged 28.
Mr. D. S. (?) Montgomerie, Pembroke, Renfrew County, died there on the 25th Feb., at the age of 82 (?). He was a native of Scotland and for many years was a resident of Ross Township. Many years ago he was the local correspondent of the Courier.
Ferguson’s Falls—Died, on the 19th Jan., at the residence of her son James Quinn near Ferguson’s Falls, Mrs. John Quinn, at the advanced age of 92 years. The deceased emigrated to Canada in the year 1821 and suffered all the hardships of the early pioneers. She always had her home and heart open for those less fortunate than herself. Being of a genial disposition she was beloved by all who made her acquaintance. She reared a family of 10 children, 8 of whom are living. They are: James and John Quinn, Lanark Township; Thomas Quinn of Walla Walla, Washington Territory; William Quinn of Montana Territory; Patrick and Alice of Table Bluff, Humboldt County, California; and her daughters Mrs. Hugh Murphy and Mrs. John Hollinger of Ferguson’s Falls. She bore her sickness with Christian patience and was truly resigned to meet her death; for her death had no terrors. Her funeral was the largest every seen in these parts, showing the esteem in which she was held. She was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Ferguson’s Falls.
Mayberry—Died, at Elmsley on the 23rd Jan., T. Mayberry, aged 82.
Whittaker—Died, at Elmsley on the 23rd Jan., Mrs. Whittaker, aged 75.
Loucks—Died, at Montague, on the 25th Jan., David Loucks, aged 61 years and 4 months.
Code—Died, at Montague on the 24th Jan., William Code, aged 77 years, 8 months and 8 days.
Lanark Links: We are pained to chronicle in this issue the death of Miss Maggie Smith, daughter of Mr. William Smith, Sr., of Lanark Village, who has been ailing for about two years and during that time bore her affliction with Christian cheerfulness. She was of a kind and amiable disposition and will be much missed by her many friends and acquaintances.
We take the following from the Cobourg World, the deceased was the mother of Mrs. Arch. Johnston, Perth. “The late Mrs. John Pratt, notice of whose death appeared in our last issue, was the second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Shear. She was born in Berwickshire, Scotland and came with the family to Canada in 1833 when she was about five years of age. She has resided in the neighborhood of Cobourg ever since. In 1845(?) 1848 (?) she was married to the late Mr. John Pratt whom she survived five years. She had a family of six sons and three daughters and 16 grandchildren to mourn the loss of a faithful and loving mother. She bore her illness with Christian resignation. The late Mrs. Pratt was well known for her quiet character. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and a regular attendant on its ordinances until her increasing deafness prevented her from joining in the service of the church. She took great delight in her apiary and was especially noted for raising (illegible word) flowers. The large number of people attending her funeral (though that day was very stormy) attested to the respect and esteem in which she was held in the neighborhood where she had lived so long.”
Carroll—Died, at his father’s residence on Sunday morning, 23rd Feb., William Carroll, son of Mr. John Carroll, aged 5 years, 5 months.
Cockfield—Died, at Perth on Saturday morning, 21st Feb., Christina McPhail Cockfield, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Cockfield, aged 78.
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On Thursday of last week Mrs. Joseph Cockfield was seized with an attack of paralysis at the dinner table and so severe was the stroke that she never rallied and on Saturday morning death came to her relief. The deceased, whose maiden name was Christina McPhail, was born in Perthshire, Scotland in 1812 and came to Canada with her parents in 1817 settling in Drummond. In 1832 she married the late Duncan McDonald, also a native of Perthshire, Scotland. Since that time they lived in this town. Her husband died in 1861. About ten years ago she married Joseph Cockfield whom she survived by a few years. The deceased was a sister of Donald McPhail of Drummond and though years ago the family was a large one only one now survives. Mrs. Cockfield was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and her remains were buried in the family plot in the old burying ground belonging to the congregation.
Smith—Died, at Lanark Village on Thursday, 12th inst., Margaret Smith, beloved daughter of Mr. William Smith, Sr., aged 20 years and 8 months.
Templeton—Died, at Belleville on the (date illegible, two numbers the first is a ‘2’) Feb., F. Allan Templeton, infant son of Mr. R. Templeton. (no exact age given.)
Doyle—Died, on Wed., 4th March, Katie L. Doyle, daughter of Mr. Patrick Doyle, 3rd (?) Line Drummond, aged 3 years.
Waugh—Died, at Almonte on the 22nd Feb., Mr. Andrew Waugh, aged 49.
Block—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 10th Feb., Mrs. Mary Block, aged 87.
Lanark Links—Died, t Lanark on Sunday, 1st March, Causland Bothwell at the residence of his son John Bothwell (bookkeeper for Caldwell and Co.) with whom he had been living for some time. Mr. Bothwell was better known in Perth where he resided for many years. The deceased had been ailing for some months and expired Sunday night. The remains were taken to Perth on Tuesday.
We regret to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Mansell McVeigh of Hopetown, which took place on Friday last. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Smith Wilter(?) of Athens.
Muir—Died, at her residence in Hibbert Township, County Perth on the 18th Feb., Margaret Galbraith Muir, wife of Mr. Thomas Muir and sister of the late Mr. Daniel Galbraith. (note, no age was given)
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At her home in Hibbert Township, Perth County, on Wednesday night of last week Mrs. Thomas Muir was sitting reading her Bible by the fireside being in excellent health when suddenly she was heard to say there was something wrong with her and in another instant she fell forward—dead!!! It was an apoplectic fit, the third one she had taken. The deceased was a sister to the late Daniel Galbraith, M.P. and half sister to the late Alexander Stevenson of this town. As she had expressly wished to be buried beside her relatives here, Mr. Norman Stevenson, her nephew, proceeded west and brought the remains to Mrs. Galbraigh’s residence in Ramsay from where the funeral took place to the 8th Line Cemetery on Monday. Gazette, 27th Feb.
Watson’s Corners—William Gibson, Sr., passed over to the silent majority on Saturday morning. The deceased had been a helpless invalid for the last four years but was tenderly cared for by an affectionate daughter. He leaves three sons and two daughters besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn his loss. The funeral takes place today.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep.
Stewart—Died, at Glen Tay on Monday, 2nd March, Mrs. Alexander Stewart, aged 73.
Ross—Died, at the residence of her father, London, Ontario, on the 6th inst., of congestion of the brain, Jane Ross, 2nd daughter of Mr. James Ross, G.T.R., and sister of James Ross of Perth. (no age.)
Kennedy—Died, at Hartwell’s Locks near Ottawa on the 15th (?) 16th (?) March, Alexander Kennedy, brother of Robert Kennedy of Ashton and uncle of Messrs. McDiarmid, aged 91. He was a native of Scotland.
McDonagh—Died, on Thursday, 19th March, James P. McDonagh, aged 39.
Wilson—Died at his father’s residence on the 7th Concession Drummond on the 22nd March, Gilbert G. Wilson, third son of Mr. George Wilson, aged 23 years, 4 months.
Hall—Died, at Sarnia on the 17th March, (first name illegible, ends is –ary) Hall of Perth, aged 68. The deceased was born in Scotland and lived for many years in Drummond near Lanark removing to Sarnia about the year 1856.
The Carleton Place Herald carried the death of Mrs. Isabella Hughton of that village on Friday last. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Mansfield of this town and lived in Franktown for 35 years. The Herald says: “She came with her husband to Franktown before the Brockville and Ottawa Railway was built when the main road between the St. Lawrence and Ottawa passed through this village. Her late husband was then engaged in the mercantile business and afterwards built and kept a first class hotel. Shortly after Mr. Hughton’s death 28 years ago the house was closed since which time the subject of our notice has lived a retired life. Mrs. Hughton had a large acquaintance and was highly esteemed by all who knew her for her many estimable characteristics. She was 70 years of age. Two sons, Andrew (who resides in Arnprior) and John and two daughters Mrs. Jas. Fleming and Miss Anabella Hughton are left.”
Another of the old landmarks in the person of Mr. Michael Downs passed away on Sunday. The deceased was a resident of Carleton Place of late years he had been unable to do any work and about two years ago he became quite blind. He was 87 years of age. Herald
Steele—Died, at Simcoe, Ontario on Thursday, 19th March, suddenly of heart disease, Thomas O. Steele, I.P.S. North Norfolk County, aged 57 years and 7 months.
Foley—Died, at Fallbrook on Friday morning, 27th March, James J. Foley, fourth son of Mr. Thomas Foley of Bathurst, aged 36.
Transcribers Note: There is a lengthy obituary in this issue of W. H. C. Kerr, which I transcribed earlier.
From the Brockville Recorder of Monday we learn of the death of Mrs. McKenzie of that town on the Saturday afternoon previous. The deceased was the wife of the late Rev. Robert McKenzie, Presbyterian minister, Dalhousie and mother of Rev. William McKenzie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Brockville. She was a native of Scotland and was noted for her Christian virtues and amiable disposition.
One of the oldest residents of this locality Mrs. Duncan Campbell (nee Jean McTavish) died in this town on Saturday evening last at the age of (illegible). Her husband died here some years after removing to Perth. The deceased was a consistent Christian and a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves a number of sons and daughters in Canada and the U.S.. Her remains were taken to Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. E. Grigg conducting the funeral services.
We regret to learn that Mr. T. O’Steele former principal of the Perth public school, died from heart disease on the 19th March. He was inspector of the public schools in Norfolk County when death overtook him.
Lanark Links: Mrs. Jas. McKittrick, an old resident of Pine Grove, passed away from this life on the 29th March. The deceased was highly respected by friends and acquaintances. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral took place on Wednesday.
Lanark Links—Christopher Ecland, an old resident of Darling Township, died on Wednesday, 25th March. The funeral took place on Friday from his residence in Darling to the English burying ground at Lanark Village.
McGuinness—Died, at Sepastopol, Pitt - - n, Pennsylvania, on Wed., 28th March, Mrs. John McGuinness, sister of Mr. John Weston of Perth, aged 75, a native of County Mayo, Ireland.
Stewart—Died, at his residence No. 5 Strand Road, Serampore, India on the 18th Feb., Alexander Stewart, youngest son of the late Mr. David Stewart and Margaret Clark, of Baron Dale, St. Ninians, Sterling. The deceased was a cousin of James Clark of Bathurst and John F. Clark of Balderson. (no age)
From the Osage Mission, Kansas Journal we see our old friend Angus McDonald of that town died on the 26th March at the age of 87 years. The deceased was born in Inverneshire, Scotland in 1804 and came to Canada in 1815—among its earliest settlers. He lived on his farm in the township of Drummond for a great many years but left here for Kansas 12 or 15 years ago to join his sons there. The deceased was a characteristic Highland Scotsman—warm hearted, good living and honorable. He left a family of sons and daughters none of whom are now left in this section. He was buried at Osage Mission under the full rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
Mair—Died at Perth on Sunday, 5th April, Mr. John Mair, aged 87.
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After a long life of 87 years John Mair died in Bradley’s Hotel Sunday night after an illness of some weeks. For many years the deceased had been a clerk with J.T. Henderson and a resident of town since 1830. Before this he taught school in Bathurst. He was a Scotsman by birth and a member of the Knox Presbyterian Church. He was well known in town and country and his blunt, honest ways were marked characteristics.
Lanark Links: Mr. Jas. Penman, who lives about 4 miles from Middleville, died suddenly on Friday, 3rd April. He had been asked by a neighbor Albert Affleck to come to his yard to see a sick cow and while sitting on a log in the yard Mr. Penman expired suddenly. The deceased was the earliest settler in that vicinity and lived there since a boy 6 years of age. Mr. Jas. Young who took charge of the funeral was unable to take his hearse on account of the state of the roads.
Patterson—Died, at Perth on Sunday evening, 13th April, Boyd Stevenson Patterson, son of Mr. W. and Maggie Patterson, 9 months and 10 days.
Lanark Links: Died, the daughter of Mr. William Johnson, on Wednesday and was buried on Friday at the Lanark cemetery.
Elphin: We are sorry to have to record the death of Stephen Park’s baby on Sunday morning after a couple weeks intense suffering. We also have to record the death of Jacob Jackson’s three week old baby on Friday last.
Lanark Links: Died, on Wednesday of last week, Mrs. Martha Ranger or French (Mrs. Bassette), a resident of Darling Township but who has been living with her son-in-law for the past two years. The deceased was 81 years of age. The funeral took place on Friday at 11:00 to the R.C. Cemetery, Ferguson’s Falls. (transcriber’s note, this was typed as it was written, although it did not make much sense.)
Warner—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Friday, 10th April, Mr. Isaac R. Warner, aged 79.
McLaren—Died, at Renfrew on the 9th inst., William M. McLaren, second son of Mr. John McLaren, aged 23.
O’Brien—Died, on Sunday, 19th April, Patrick O’Brien, Caroline Village, aged 73.
Keays—Died, on Friday, 17th April, Angelina Churchill Keays, wife of Mr. William Keays, 2nd Concession Drummond, aged 23 (?).
Hubbell—Died, on Sunday, 5th April, Edith Louisa Hubbell, 3rd daughter of the late James Hubbell, Esq., Arnprior, formerly of Perth. (no age)
MacDonald—Died, at Toronto of Bright’s Disease, on Thursday, 17th April, Malcolm MacDonald, youngest son of the late Angus MacDonald, Perth, in his 33rd year.
McElliott—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Thursday, 9th April, John J. McElliott, son of Mr. J. McElliott, aged 1 year, 9 months.
Carse—Died, at Athens on Tuesday, 14th April, James Carse, aged 83. (note, unsure of this surname.)
McDonald—Died, at the general hospital in Winnipeg on the 8th April, Isabella B. McDonald, relict of the late Mr. Charles McDonald of Paisley, Ontario and sister of A.R. McIntyre, merchant, Middleville, aged 45 years. The funeral took place on Friday, 10th inst., to the cemetery at Pilot Mound.
Harvey—Died, at her grandmother’s residence Mrs. McKerrow’s, Minnie Isabel Harvey, daughter of William and Marion Harvey, aged 5 months and 21 days.
This lovely head so young so fair
Called hence by early doom
Just came to show how sweet the flower
In Paradise would bloom.
Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade
Death came with friendly care
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there.
Clarke—Died, at Roseville on Saturday morning, 11th April, Ida Sylvine Clarke, wife of Mr. Hugh Clarke, aged 27 years and 5 months.
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The Smith’s Falls news notes the death of Ida Sylvine, wife of Hugh Clark of Roseville at the early age of 27 years. She was a daughter of Mrs. Davis of Smith’s Falls and was much esteemed there in that town and in Roseville.
The death of Margaret Whelen Foley, wife of Mr. Thomas Foley of Ardoch, Dakota is announced to have occurred on 11th Feb. The deceased lady was born at Osceola 27 years ago. About a year ago she married Mr. Foley at Smith’s Falls and soon after they went to Dakota. Her brothers and sisters, 10 in all, are at Pembroke and Pakenham.
Snedden—Died, at Ramsay on Thursday, 16th April, David Torrance Snedden, eldest son of Mr. David Snedden, aged 22.
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The Almonte Gazette gives the particulars of a fatal accident in Ramsay, the victim being David T. Snedden, son of Mr. David Snedden. He was riding near Blakeney when the horse getting frightened, shied and threw him injuring him internally. He lingered until the following Thursday when death ended his sufferings. He was only 22 years old. He had just completed a course at Commercial College.
McCulloch—Died, at Perth, on Wednesday, 22nd April, Mr. George McCulloch, aged 84 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son John McCulloch this Friday morning to the old Presbyterian burying ground. (transcriber’s note, the age looked more like 80 but see below article, definitely was an 84 there.)
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After gradually going down for the past few years, George McCulloch died on Wednesday morning at the advanced age of 84 years. He was one of the oldest residents of town. The deceased was a native of Scotland and a son of a soldier in the British army. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church.
Spaulding—Died, on Thursday morning, 23rd April, John R. Spaulding, North Elmsley, aged 37.
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We regret to learn of the death of John R. Spaulding, which occurred on the homestead on Ferry Road on Tuesday morning last at the age of 37 years. The deceased was the second son of the late John Spaulding, Esq., and a young man of fine physique. He was much respected in his township where his family were among the first settlers. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He leaves a young widow, daughter of Andrew Moodie, North Elmsley and a small family.
Motherwell—Died, on Tuesday, 21st April, John Motherwell, 4th Concession Bathurst, aged 81, a native of County Sligo, Ireland.
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After a gradual decline for a number of years during which he seldom left the house, John Motherwell, 4th Line Bathurst, died on Tuesday last at the age of 81 years. He was one of our oldest residents having come to Bathurst with his parents in the year 1820. His father was killed by a tree falling upon him a few years after his arrival here. The deceased was a native of County Sligo, Ireland, of Scottish ancestry and was a Presbyterian in religion and a strong Reformer in politics. He in his day was quite an active public man having been Councillor or Deputy Reeve of Bathurst for many years and a director of the S. Lanark Agricultural Society. He had a fine farm and delighted in raising the best stock for which he was the chief prize taker at the surrounding show fair for many a year. His widow, sister of John Rudsdale, Bathurst, and four sons and one daughter survive him. The oldest, James W. Motherwell, is publisher of the Expositor.
Easton—Died, at Easton’s Corners, on the 20th April, S.S. Easton, grandmother of Mr. S.S. Merrick of Carleton Place.
Tosh—Died, at Carleton Place on the 23rd inst., Kate Drynan Tosh, beloved wife of Peter Tosh, aged 26 years, 12 months and 22 days.
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Mrs. Tosh of Ramsay died from malarial fever last week. She was a daughter of George Drynan of Ramsay and a sister of Mrs. T.R. Horn and Mrs. McGaughney of Pembroke.
James A. Marshall died recently in Chicago in the 81st year of his age. He was a son of Major John Marshall an officer in the Royal Light Horse Dragoons who came to Perth in October, 1810 and assumed command of troops in that garrison. James A. Marshall studied medicine and went to Chicago where he settled in 1831 thus being one of the pioneers of that great city.
Stewart—Died, at Innisville on Tuesday, 5th May, Mary Ann Stewart, wife of the late Mr. Charles Stewart, aged 64.
Dodds—Died, on Friday, 1st May, Mr. Thomas Dodds, Scotch Line, Bathurst, aged 52.
Deacon—Drowned at Humphrie’s Lake, Ross (?) on Tuesday, 28th April, Mr. William J. Deacon, formerly of Perth, aged 33 years, 11 months.
Farrell—Died, on Friday, 3rd April, Mary Ann Robinson, wife of Mr. John Robinson, 1st Concession Drummond, aged 44.
Sutherland—Died, at Perth on Monday, 4th May, Mary Ann Sutherland, aged 53.
Lanark Links: Died, at the residence of her son in Lanark, Mrs. David Forbes, relict of the late David Forbes, who came to Lanark in 1821 with her people who shortly afterwards returned to Scotland. Mrs. Forbes was a kind loving parent. The deceased was born in Glasgow on May 15, 1808 and died on 1st May, 1891 making her 83.
Elphin: We are very sorry to have to record the death of Mrs. Miller, who died last Sunday morning. She took a paralytic stroke on Saturday evening about 4:00 and was insensible up to the time of her death which occurred on Sunday morning about 8:00. The funeral took place on Tuesday from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. D. Geddes. The remains were taken to the Middleville Cemetery.
Ann Bain Tyler, relict of John Tyler, 2nd Line Ramsay, died on the 25th April at the age of 75 years. She was born in the Scottish Highlands.
Condie—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Thursday, 7th May, Isabella Condie, widow of the late Malcolm Condie, aged 63.
Caldwell—Died, at Lanark on the 8th May, Alexander Sutherland Caldwell, son of Mr. T.B. Caldwell, aged 7 years, 4 months and 21 days.
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Lanark Links: We are grieved to announce the death of Master Sandy Caldwell, son of Mr. T.B. Caldwell, who had been ailing for many months. The sad event happened at a quarter to six on Friday last. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended by many friends and acquaintances from the village and other places. The service was conducted by Rev. Jas. Wilson and Rev. Jas. Colclough.
Rogers—Died, at Perth on Monday afternoon, 11th May, Arthur Roscoe Rogers, infant son of Mr. J. M. Rogers, Esq., barrister, ten months.
Tetlock—Died, at Sat., 9th May, of La Grippe, Elizabeth Moore Tetlock, wife of Mr. Henry Tetlock, Yorktown, N.W.T., aged 65. Deceased was a sister of Mr. T.B. Moore, clerk of Drummond Township.
Doyle—Died, on Tuesday, 12th May at her residence in Bathurst, Mrs. Dennis Doyle, aged 68.
Lanark Links: The friends of Sandy McCallum at one time a farmer who resided near Hamilton will be sorry to hear of his death a few weeks ago in Minneapolis.
Harper: We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Annie Keeler, formerly a resident of Harper who died suddenly of heart disease.
Thomas Currie, son of Martin Currie of Smith’s Falls, died in New York last week.
Frederick Pritchett of Pembroke died suddenly of heard disease on the 7th May, aged 56.
Cameron—Died, at her husband’s residence on the 5th Concession Bathurst, on Thursday, 19th May, Margaret Young Cameron, wife of Mr. Peter Cameron and daughter of the late Mr. James Young, gaoler of Perth, aged 63.
Christie—Died, at Manotie (?), Co. Carleton, on the 6th May, Jane Allen Christie, wife of Mr. John Christie, formerly of the Scotch Line and Drummond, aged 58 (?).
McEwen—Died, at the residence of her son, John McEwen, Perth, on Monday, 18th May, Mrs. Hugh McEwen, aged 93 (?) 95 (?).
Thornton—Died, in North Elmsley on Wed., (date illegible) May, Frances Wilson Thornton, wife of Mr. Thomas Thornton, aged 76.
We have another death to record that of James Miller, Snow Road, who died last Friday. He had been unwell for some time but was not considered dangerously ill until the Sunday previous to his death. When the doctor arrived he saw the young man was suffering from inflammation of the lungs and was almost past all hope of recovery.
An old resident of Lanark Village, J. M. G. Hall, died at Superior, Montana on the 5th last aged 70 years. His death was a peculiar one he having been choked while eating a meal. Two sons, John C. Hall and Frank Hall lived in Helena Montana and a son and daughter at Waterville, Kansas and a son in Canada. He was a relative of Messrs. Frank and F. A. Hall, Perth.
Irons—Died, on Tuesday, 26th May, Robert Douglas Irons, youngest son of James Irons, Perth, aged 1 year, 7 days.
Kilpatrick—Died, at his residence in Perth on Tuesday morning, 26th May, Peter Kilpatrick, aged 66.
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We have to announce this week the death of Peter Kilpatrick of this town which occurred suddenly on Tuesday morning, from a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Mr. Kilpatrick was an old resident of Perth. He was born in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1823(?) 1825(?) and came to Canada with his parents when young. He succeeded to his father’s business as a tanner and was for many years successful but after a time the tannery trade fell away and Mr. Kilpatrick was obliged to give it up. He went into the insurance and kindred occupations afterwards but about two years ago his health began to fail him and he could do little more than walk about. He was for some time a member of the Board of License Commissioners for S. Lanark and is currently the chairman. He was a strong Liberal in politics and a member of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He leaves a widow—daughter of the late Thomas Nichol—and two sons Thomas and William who live near Sudbury and who were present at his family’s funeral Thursday.
Sinclair—Died, at Carleton Place on the 25th May, William S. Sinclair, merchant tailor, aged 25years, 7 months and 19 days.
Fanning—Died, at Carleton Place on Wednesday, 20th May, Eliza Jane Fanning, youngest daughter of Mr. Daniel Fanning, aged 19.
Riddell—Died, at South Elmsley on Wednesday, (date illegible) May, Hanna Riddell, widow of the late Mr. John Riddell, aged 76.
One by one the pioneer settlers from the old land are rapidly passing away. The last to join the majority was John McGibbon, Beckwith, who died at his residence on the lake shore on the 21st inst. after a long illness of five months. The deceased was born in Perthshire, Scotland and came to this country in 1832 and settled in Beckwith where he has since resided. He had a family of 11 children all of whom are living.
J. R. Gemmell, an old and respected resident of Sarnia, quietly passed away in the presence of his family on Saturday last at the age of 83. Mr. Gemmell was a native of Dalrey(?), Scotland and came to this country many years ago settling in Lanark Village. He began the publication of the Lanark Observer in Lanark Village. He soon afterward removed to Sarnia about 40 years ago and revived it and made a success of it both financially and otherwise. He retired from journalistic duties about ten years ago by selling out to Messrs Gorman and Eyvel. The deceased was a Reformer in politics but was quiet and retiring in disposition and took no part in politics after his retirement from journalism. The positions of Clerk of the County Court and Registrar of the Surrogate Court for Lambdon are now held by his son W. Gemmell. The deceased leaves behind him a widow, daughter and three sons, J.R. Gemmell of the Chatham Banner, F.A. Gemmell, railway mail clerk at Stratford and W. Gemmell, Sarnia. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Francis Hall of this town. The funeral took place last Tuesday.
Poppin—Drowned, in the Rideau on Sunday, 13th inst., Maggie Poppin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Poppin, aged 5.
Stitt—Drowned, in the Rideau on Monday, 25th inst., W. J. Stitt, aged 31.
Gilmour—Drowned, in the Rideau on Monday, 25th inst., William Gilmour, aged 22.
Lockwood—Drowned, in the Rideau on Monday, 25th inst., Charles Lockwood, aged 22.
Mien—Died, at Glen Tay on Thursday, 28th May, the wife of Mr. Walter Mien, aged 64.
Easton—Died, at Easton’s Corners on the 20th April, Mrs. S.S. Easton, grandmother of Mr. S.S. Easton, Carleton Place.
Tosh—Died, at Carleton Place on the 23rd May, Kate Drynan Tosh, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Tosh, aged 26 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Morrison—Died, at Pembroke on Friday, 29th May, Margaret McCanig Morrison, relict of the late Donald Morrison, aged 67.
Supple—Died, at Pembroke on Wed., 3rd June Mrs. John Supple, 71 years and 8 months.
Remmington—Died, at Almonte on the 20th May, Mrs. Frederick Remmington, aged 56.
Thom—Died, at Pakenham on the 3rd June, Catharine M. Sinclair Thom, wife of Mr. William Thom, aged 63.
Brown—Died, near Indian Head, Manitoba, on the 23rd (?) 25th (?) May, Emma Brown, wife of Mr. James Brown, formerly of Clayton, aged 36.
Matthews—Died, at Perth on Monday, 8th June, William Matthews, aged 51.
Whyte—Died, at Bathurst on Sat., 13th June, Alfred Salter Whyte, aged 28.
Brooke—Died, on Wednesday, 10th June, Thomas Brooke, Clerk of the Town of Perth and the County of Lanark, aged 82.
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For some time our aged town clerk Thomas Brooke has been ailing and looked far from the active and healthy man he was up to only a few years ago. Last week he was seized with a cold which developed into inflammation of the lungs and on Wednesday morning the sad news of his death was borne out through the town. The late Mr. Brooke was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia while his father who was a sergeant major in the army, was with his regiment there. His father was a sturdy Yorkshire man and from a soldier turned into a farmer, settling with the pioneers on the 9th Concession of North Burgess. It is related that the soldier and his wife crossed the Atlantic eleven times while in services to his regiment having been ordered repeatedly to and fro across the oceans during the wars of Great Britain. The son Thomas came to Perth early in his career. He clerked first with the Hon. Henry Graham and began business for himself here in 1830. About this time he married Margaret Mathie and about ten years ago they celebrated their Golden Wedding. His aged partner survives him after this long term together. He was clerk of the town of Perth since 1854 and was clerk of Bathurst 34 years, of Burgess, Drummond and S. Sherbrooke also for many years. He was appointed clerk of the Lanark County Council something over 15 years ago and this and the Perth clerkship he retained up to the hour of his death. He was considered one of the best authorities on municipal law in Ontario, his judgment being excellent when points, rulings, and opinions were asked of him. He filled the office of the Assessor of Perth many years. Mr. Brooke was a member of the public school section of the Board of Education for nearly fifty years and was generally elected by acclamation. Altogether he was an active and useful member of the community and a faithful public servant even when the weight of years and impaired health told upon his usefulness. The Free Masons had in him one of the charter members of the True Britons Lodge in town and being sixty years one of the fraternity was among the oldest Masons in Canada. Mr. Brooke built and owned the fine stone block next to the Courier office and lived there up to the time of his death. He leaves besides his widow four children, Mrs. Robert Sibbitt of Brantford, Mrs. George Finlay, Mrs. W. J. Hogg and Miss Mary Brooke. The funeral will take place with Masonic honors the ceremony at 2:30 pm Saturday.
The News says: “One of Smith’s Falls most respected citizens and a pioneer of this section quietly passed to his eternal rest in the person of Charles Phillips who has been for the past ten years a resident here and who has been ailing for several weeks past. He was widely known throughout this section and his death occurred Tuesday evening last at his residence at the age of 63(?) 68(?) years. His father, who was a sergeant in the British Army, came to Canada in its early days and took part in the War of 1812-13 in Niagara and afterwards settled in Wolford where the subject of this sketch was born. The deceased though but a lad at the time took part in the Battle of the Windmill in 1838. He leaves a widow and five sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a husband and father.
Lanark Links: Died, at his residence in Walsh County, Dakota, Mr. Alexander W. Maxwell, on Sunday 7th June, at one time a resident of Lanark and for many years one of the first lumber merchants on the Madawaska.
Mrs. Samuel Francis, widow, of Renfrew Village, died last week at Muscatine, Iowa while visiting one of her sons. She was a daughter of Samuel Ward(?) Wood(?) and was born in N. Augusta in 1826. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Watson’s Corners: We regret to have to record the death of William Gardner, Sr., which took place at his residence on Friday morning. The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended. Mr. Gardner was one of our oldest residents.
On Thursday evening another of the very few now remaining first settlers in Beckwith was called to her final home. We refer to Mrs. Peter Dewar mother of Archibald Dewar, Reeve of Beckwith. The deceased was in her 87th year and had resided in this country for almost 73 years coming to Canada from Perthshire, Scotland in September of 1818 with her father the late Finlay McEwen, grandfather of our town treasurer, F. McEwen. By her marriage with the late Mr. Dewar, there was one son and five daughters. Mrs. McKittrick of Pilot Mound, Mrs. Dewar in western Ontario; Mrs. Edmundson in Russell and Miss Christina at home. Mrs. Dewar was an exemplary woman, a kind and loving friend, a comforter in times of trouble and distress and a good neighbor. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and died firm in the belief of a better life beyond. The funeral took place on Saturday to the 8th Line Cemetery and was very largely attended. The religious service was conducted by Rev. Mr. McFarlane assisted by Revs. Messrs. Winters and Boyne. The pallbearers were Messrs. John McEwen (7th Line); Duncan McEwen, F. McEwen (Carleton Place); P. McEwen (Franktown); and N. McEwen, nephews of the deceased. Carleton Place Herald
The death of Mr. David Herlehey (?), 3rd Line Bathurst last week by a lightning stroke was a lamentable and very sad occurrence. The deceased was ploughing in a field at the time when the bolt of lightning struck him. The flash was very vivid and was seen by people in town who were almost blinded by its wavy keenness. The bolt struck one of the horses first then ran along to Mr. Herlehey taking a bit out of the plough handle then killed the other horse. A thin black mark on the bodies told of its course while doing its deadly work. At dinner time Mrs. Herlehey sent a five year old child to bring the father the mid day meal but the little one brought back the news that the father was asleep on the ground and se could not waken him and that the horses were asleep also. At this point the poor mother with the terrible lightning flash still fresh in her eye understood the fatal occurrence at once and running to the field saw with her own eyes her husband dead in the middle of his honest toil. Mr. Herlehey came from near Westport where his relatives still live. He was an industrious young farmer on the McFarlane property. Mrs. Herlehey was a daughter of James Byrne of Drummond. Her grief at the terrible occurrence was sad to witness. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Catholic cemetery and was perhaps the largest ever seen in Bathurst.
Oatway—Died, at Perth on Tuesday evening, 16th June, Ellen McCrea Oatway, wife of John Oatway, aged 89.
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After a lengthened illness Mrs. John Oatway of this town died at her residence at the corner of Gore and Craig Streets at the very advanced age of 89 years. The deceased whose maiden name was Ellen McCrea was a native of Scotland and came to Canada when a young woman. She was married to John Oatway and their home for many years was in the Township of North Elmsley near Perth but when advancing age overtook them they moved to town to end their days. Mrs. Oatway was a member of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and attended service regularly until her illness came upon her. Besides her husband several children survive her.
Abraham Code, who died at his home in Montague about a week ago after a lingering illness of several months was one of the old pioneers. He reached the ripe old age of 74 years and as were his years so was the esteem in which he was held by a wide circle of acquaintances. His funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Smith’s Falls, 117 vehicles it is said being in the line. The remains were taken to St. John’s Church where services were conducted by the rector Rev. Mr. Nesbitt and thence to the cemetery. Carleton Place Herald.
Elphin—We regret to record the death of Mr. Peter McVean, which took place on Tuesday of last week. The remains were interred in Crawford’s burial ground the following Thursday.
Ferguson’s Falls—It is with much regret that we record the death of an old and respected resident Mrs. William Horricks who died at her son’s residence Joseph Horricks on Sunday, 21st June. The deceased was over 90 years of age and was respected by all who knew her. She had a family of 12 children of whom nearly all survive her. The funeral was largely attended on the 23rd inst., her remains were interred in Preston’s burying ground.
Macnee—Died, at Perth on Thursday evening, 18th June, J. Edwin Macnee, M.D., aged 25.
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It is with saddened feelings that we are called upon to record this week the death of Dr. J. E. McNee who after a very brief but sharp bilious attack was delivered from his infirmities on Thursday night last week at 11:00. Only the day before his friends were led to believe that his recovery although slow would be but a question of time but it seems that his vitality was further spent than was anticipated and the end came when little expected. The deceased was the fourth and youngest son of Duncan McNee of this town and was born in the Township of Drummond 25 years ago. He had just graduated from medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston and though latterly suffered from the complaint that ultimately carried him off passed his final examination with high credit. It is sad to think he passed through his college courses and won his degree only to die a few weeks afterwards. His death was caused by “Patt’s Disease”, a complaint of the spine very difficult to heal in its advanced stages. His funeral took place on Saturday to Elmwood Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. A. H. Scott, Presbyterian minister. Besides his family at home, his brother Peter C. McNee, barrister at Picton, survives as does Stewart MacNee at Ripley, N.Y., physician, John B. McNee of Albany and his sister Lily, Plattsburg, N.Y., who were all at the funeral.
Posted: 5 April, 2004.