Perth Courier Obituaries
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of one
of the early settlers of Ramsay, in the person of Mr. William Wilson, who
died on Sunday last at his late residence in
About 8:00 on Monday evening, Dr. Wilson, who had
been ailing for the past six weeks or so resulting from a fall received about
that time, passed away to meet his Maker. Dr.
Thomas—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Monday, 11th July, George Thomas, son of Mr. Thomas Thomas, aged 22.
McLellan—Died, on Sunday night, 3rd July, Julius McLellan, Highland Line, Dalhousie, who passed peacefully away, aged 86 (?), a native of Scotland.
After a lingering illness from consumption, Mr. G. T. Mea (?) died on Monday night, aged 22 years. The deceased was a young man well known in town and the large number of friends and acquaintances at his funeral testified to the esteem in which he was held. He was a Knight of Labor (?) and his remains were followed to the R. C. Church where the funeral was held and thence to the cemetery by over 100 of his brother Knights. Smith’s Falls Record
Moorhouse-Died, near Morrisburg on Sunday, 10th July, Mr. Thomas Moorhouse, aged (illegible). The deceased was the father of Mr. Joseph Moorhouse of Smith’s Falls.
Salter—Died, at Carleton Place on the 22nd July, Cameron Salter, infant son of Mr. P.P. Salter, 17 days.
Herbert—Died, at Drummond on Wednesday (date illegible) July, Samuel Herbert, (age illegible, two number the second is a ‘5’, maybe 35??).
McAndrew—Died, at Renfrew on the 18th (?) inst., George M. McAndrew, Esq., medical student, 20 years.
McKay—Died, at Montreal on the 20th June, Rev. Alexander McKay, M.A., native of Nova Scotia, and former minister at Elden (?) Victoria County and late of Summertown, Glengarry County, aged 63.
McNab—Died, at North Elmsley on Sat., 23rd July, Mrs. Thomas McNab, aged 90 (?).
McGurgan—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 25th (?) ult., Ellen Kenney McGurgan, wife of Mr. Arthur McGurgan, aged 30.
McKimm—Died, at her father’s residence in Arnprior on the (date illegible) July, Mrs. C.A. McKimm, Smith’s Falls, aged (illegible, two numbers, the first is a ‘2’).
Stewart—Died, on Friday, 22nd July, Mabel Allan Stewart, youngest daughter of Alexander Stewart, aged 3 years and 10 months.
Grant—Died, at Haseltown (?), Carleton County, on Sunday, 31st July, Sarah C. Cuddie (?) Grant, wife of R. H. Grant and sister to Mrs. George Templeton, Perth, aged 23 (?) years and 10 months.
Mair—Died, at Bowmansville on Thursday, 4th August, Mr. John Mair, aged (illegible).
Nesbitt—Married, on Wednesday, 20th July, William Nesbitt, eldest son of Mr. John Nesbitt, aged (illegible).
Williams—Married, at Norwood, Ontario, on Sat., 6th August, Mr. J. F. Williams, druggist, aged (illegible).
Montgomery—Died, at Winnipeg on the (date illegible) August, Kate Montgomery, wife of Mr. C.C. Montgomery, formerly of Lanark, aged (illegible).
Stanley—Died, at Stanleyville, North Burgess, on the (date illegible) August, Mr. Michael Stanley, formerly Reeve of North Burgess, in the 87th year of his age.
Code—Died, at Wingham (?) on the 18th August, Richard Code, formerly of Perth. No age given.
Couch—Died, at Fallbrook, on the 14th (?) Aug., John Osborne Couch, third son of Mr. William Couch, aged 9 months.
Lavalier—Died, at Carleton Place on Wed., 10th Aug., Sarah Lavalier, aged 22 years, 7 months.
Morgan—Died, at Perth, on Saturday, 13th Aug., Lucy Lillian Morgan, infant daughter of Mr. M.G.A. Morgan, aged 6 (?) months.
McEwen—Died, at Pakenham, on Wed., 10th Aug., the infant son of William P. McEwen of the Almonte Gazette, aged 9 months and 17 days.
Fisher—Died, at Pembroke on Wednesday evening, the 5th (?) July, Francis William Fisher, eldest son of Mr. W. H. Fisher, aged 6 years and 2 days.
Fluker—Died, at Pembroke, on Wednesday morning, 10th Aug., Ray (?) Ingersol Fluker, aged 2 years, 7 months and 20 days, and Oakton Carl Fluker, aged 1 year and 2 months, second and infant sons of Mr. W. F. Fluker.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: The bereaved father mentioned in the following article clipped from the Pembroke Observer of last week is a brother of Mr. George W. Fluker of this town: “Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fluker of this town have been called on to bear a heavy loss. It is always hard when parents have to part from little ones. Mr. and Mrs. Fluker have had the inexpressible sorrow of seeing their three bright little boys, their all pass away in the period of a single week—two of them in one day. On Wednesday evening of last week the eldest boy, Francis William, 6 years and 2 days, died having been attacked by the dread disease, dipthera. ‘Leaves have their time to fall, the flowers to wither but Thou hast all seasons for them oh death. The morning dawns frequently and the sunbeams shout forward into a cloudless day but ere noonday the sky darkens and the thunder rolls. The tiny flower opens its tender leaves when nourished by the dew of the morning but soon withers under the rays of the noon day sun’. Franklin was a dearly beloved flower and on the following Wednesday morning two other equally beloved followed him to the better land. They were Ray Ingersoll, 2 years, 7 months and 20 days and Oakton Carl, one year and two months. It is needless to say that the whole community is deeply sympathetic to Mr. and Mrs. Fluker in their affliction.
Oh! Not in Cruelty Not In Wrath
The Reaper Came Today
T’was an Angel Visited the Green Earth
And Took the Flowers Away.”
On Wednesday last James Killough, Lanark Township, well known here and throughout the entire county, was called to his last resting place. He had been ailing for almost a week with an affliction of the bowels. The Almonte Gazette says: “The deceased was born in County Antrim, Ireland and when he was but two years of age with his parents emigrated to Canada and settled in Lanark Township they being among the pioneers of the settlement in the county. Mr. Killough has been a continuous resident of the township for his lifetime having spent it within a very short distance of where his parents first settled. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and always took an active part in public affairs but more particularly in municipal and educational matters connected with the municipality having filled the office of Councillor for seven years and that of trustee for a much longer period acting in the latter capacity up to the time of his death. In politics he was a staunch Reformer in the true sense of the word, not being wedded to a party but always endeavoring to secure what he considered was for the well being of the people at large. In religious matters he was an earnest and consistent Christian having been a long time member of the Presbyterian Church at Clayton and for several years an elder in that congregation. His marriage union was blessed by a family of 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters. The first break in the family circle was the death of Mrs. Killough which occurred almost three years ago. A year later a daughter was taken away and now 6 children are called upon to mourn the departure of their father.
Gordon—Died, at Lanark, on Thursday, 25th inst., John F. Gordon, aged (illegible).
From the Sept. 2 Courier: Lanark Links: We regret to chronicle the death of Mr.
Jno. F. Gordon, which sad event occurred on Thursday of last week. Mr. Gordon suffered very poor health all summer but until about a week before his death he had not been confined to bed. During the last week he sank rapidly every day until he quickly and peacefully passed away. The deceased was a member of the “Evergreen” Masonic Lodge. He funeral was conducted by members of that order, quite a number being present from Perth and other parts.
Beatty—Died, at Perth on Wed., 24th August, Mary McMaster Beatty, wife of Mr. Joseph Beatty, aged (illegible). (note, unsure of this surname.)
Kennedy—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 18th inst., Annie Maria Kennedy, daughter of Mr. Andrew Kennedy, aged 6 (?) years and 11 months.
Neilson—Died, at Kingston on the (illegible date) August, William Roy Neilson, son of Mr. J. J. Neilson, of Arnprior, aged 11 (?) months and 9 (?) days.
Playfair—Died, at Perth on Friday morning, 19th August, Isabel Playfair, infant daughter of Mr. J. H. Playfair, aged 4 months and 12 (?) days.
Manahan—Died, at Winnipeg at 70 Hargrave St., on the (date illegible) August, Minnie Manahan, beloved wife of Edward Manahan and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. McLaren, proprietor of the Brunswick Hotel, aged 26 years, and 18 days.
Bulloch—Died, at Lanark Township on the 27th July, after a painful illness borne with Christian patience, Mary Ann Heycraft Bulloch, beloved wife of Mr. Henry Bulloch, in the 60th year of her age. (note, unsure of this surname could have been a name starting with a ‘D’.)
Sweetland—Died, at 120 Cooper Street, Ottawa on the 30th (?) Aug., Caroline Sweetland, wife of Dr. J. Sweetland, Sheriff of Carleton County, aged 44 (?).
Armstrong—Died, on Wed., 3rd August, Margaret Cullen Armstrong, wife of Mr. William Armstrong, North Elmsley, aged 83 (?) 63 (?).
Hogg—Died, at Arnprior on the (date illegible) August, Mr. Hamilton Hogg, aged 42.
Stewart—Died, at Ramsay on the 15th August, Mr. James Stewart, aged 87 (?).
Gemmell—Died, at Perth on the 27th Aug., Mr. William Lees Gemmell, aged 42 (?).
Pearson—Died, at Perth on the 29th (?) August, Margaret Ellen Pearson, infant daughter of Mr. John T. Pearson, aged 10 (?) weeks and 3 days.
Cavanagh—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Sunday, 28th Aug., George Nichols Cavanagh, son of Mr. P. Cavanagh, engineer, aged (illegible) months.
One death was totally illegible and could not be transcribed.
Hughes—Died, at Bathurst, on Thursday, 4th Aug., Elizabeth Ledger Hughes, wife of Mr. Jas. Hughes, aged 43 (?) years and 3 months.
Blair—Died, at Dalhousie on Sunday morning, 11th August, George Blair, aged (illegible). Mr. Blair was a native of Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 18?? And settled in Dalhousie residing on the farm on which he died for 67 (?) years to the time of his death. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Foster—Died, at Snowflake, Manitoba on the 27th Aug., Sarah Foster, relict of the late Mr. John Foster, formerly a resident of the Township of Montague, aged (illegible).
Agnew—Died, at Montague on Wed., 8th Sept., Mary Agnew, wife of Mr. Robert Agnew, aged 54 (?).
Cameron—Died, on Sunday, 11th Sept., at her father’s residence in Dalhousie, Bella D. Cameron, daughter of Mr. Peter Cameron, aged 22 years and 3 months.
Dobbie—Died, at Chesley, on Monday, 19th Sept. very suddenly of inflammation, Margaret Elliott Dobbie, beloved wife of Mr. John Dobbie, in her 50th (?) year.
Tullis—Died, at Winnipeg on the 17th Sept., of typhoid fever, John Tullis, eldest son of Mr. Arthur Tullis of Glen Tay, formerly of Drummond, aged 30.
Dearest brother thou hast left us
Here thy loss we deeply feel
But the God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life has fled
The in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Thornton—Died, at Orillia, on Sat., 24th Sept., Mr. James M. Thornton, aged 38.
Moore—Died, at Perth on Wed., 28th Sept., John W. Moore, Newboro, formerly of Perth, aged 34.
Pierce—Died, on Sunday, (date illegible) August, at her father’s residence in Drummond, Margaret McPhail Pierce, wife of Mr. Richard Pierce, aged 33.
Byron—Died, at Belmont, Ontario on the 30th ult., Gladys Kathleen Byron, eldest daughter of F.W. Byron and E. J. Byron, aged 9 years.
Dowson—Died, at his residence in North Elmsley on Tuesday evening 4th Oct., Mr. William Dowson, aged 65.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: An old and respected resident of this vicinity, Mr. William Dowson, North Elmsley, departed this life on Tuesday evening at the age of 65. He was a native of Ireland. His residence occupied a striking position on the banks of the Tay River and Canal about two and a half miles from Perth. The family were sadly afflicted this summer before in the death of Mr. Dowson’s son William H. Dowson, which occurred about two months ago.
Stone—Died, at Perth on Tuesday evening, 11th Oct., Susan Little Stone, wife of Mr. Robert Stone, aged 49.
McVicar—Married, on the 30th Sept., at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Andrew McCormack, Esq., Christina Forrest McVicar, relict of the late Mr. James McVicar, aged 85 (?).
McIntyre—Died, at 12 India St., Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 21st Sept., Mr. McIntyre, Esq., formerly of Renfrew, ex-M.P. for South Renfrew, aged (illegible).
Elsewhere in the same paper: The news reached us this week of the death of Robert McIntyre of Edinburgh, Scotland and formerly of Renfrew Village and once a member of Parliament for the county of Renfrew. The deceased was for many years a prominent merchant in Renfrew and in that capacity amassed much wealth and acquired a great influence in the district. He was an uncle to Mr. Duncan McIntyre of Montreal who passed his youth at his Renfrew store and later became so prominent before the public as the purchaser of the Canada Central Railway and as a member of the C.P.R. syndicate. Mr. Robert McIntyre leaves a son Peter, a member of the legal profession, in Edinburgh.
A Patriarch at Rest—The oldest man in the Ottawa Valley, Barney Melon (?) of Eganville, died on Saturday, 24th September at the age of 110. The Enterprise says regarding him: “Mr. Melon was a native of Ireland and emigrated to this country about 80 years ago and found his way up the Ottawa as a riverman. He witnessed the transformation of the Ottawa Valley from wilderness to prosperity. Some time before his death, in speaking of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, he assured us that he remembered distinctly the announcement of her birth which of course happened when he was a man of mature age and that the Rebellion of 1798 was distinct in his recollection. Although living nearly two miles from the village, he was a familiar object on our streets, a distance Barney walked almost daily with the aid of a walking stick. Two weeks ago his usually good health failed him and he was compelled to take to is bed from which he never rose.
Whelen—Died, at Almonte, on the 10th Oct., Mary Whelen, aged 51 (?) 54 (?).
Lister—Died, at Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday, 13th Oct., Allan Lister, aged 39.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: Last Friday the sad news was received by his friends that Allan Lister had died the day previous at Omaha of malarial and typhoid fever from which he had been suffering for about two weeks. On Tuesday morning the remains in a metallic casket arrived in Perth from Omaha and followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. His widow, three children and brother William accompanied the remains to Perth. The deceased was the youngest son of the late John Lister and at the time of his death was 39 years of age. He learned the trade of carpenter and building with his father and has worked off and on in Perth and the States, finally removed with his family to Minneapolis and thence to Omaha, entering into partnership in the building line with his brother William. The firm was successful in its operations and gained them a great reputation for trustworthiness and reliability in its work. We are glad to learn that Mr. Lister left enough behind him to keep his widow and children from want. Almost 18 years married Miss Hattie Cox, daughter of the late George Cox of this town, who with three children survives him.
Leslie—Died, at Carleton Place on the 14th Oct., Lizzie S. McLennan Leslie, wife of Mr. George E. Leslie, aged 27 years and 24 days.
Bothwell—Died, at Drummond on Saturday morning, 15th Oct., Nettie Bothwell, eldest daughter of Mr. John Bothwell, aged 22.
Kippen—Died, at the Township of Bagot, County Renfrew on the 9th Oct., Andrew Kippen, aged 75. The deceased was a native of Parish Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland and was a brother to A. Kippen, Sr., of Perth. Many years ago he was a resident of this town.
McFarlane—Died, at her residence on Saturday, (date illegible) Oct., J. McFarland, aged 82 (?)
Death in Dakota—(Note extremely faded and only partially transcribed because of this)
East Grand Forks, Dakota Courier, 6th Oct., contains the following obituary of a former well known resident of Drummond Township, Mr. James McCaffrey. “Mr. James McCaffrey was born on 28th May, 1832 in the County of Lanark, Ontario. He came to the U.S. 22 years ago and settled in Iowa where he engaged in railroading. He came to the northwest about 11 (?) 14 (?) years ago settling on the Turtle River at which place he resided until he came to this city early in the winter of 18??. For some years he was employed by the Hudson Bay Company but previous to coming here he followed agricultural pursuits. Shortly after coming to this city he opened a saloon in the Cody Building and in 1886 he purchased the building adjacent to the Courier office from Jno. Friedsom, and continued in the saloon business. His illness was of short duration although he had been complaining for some time. He had been seriously injured in June by falling off his building during a cyclone having 7 ribs broken. Through his own efforts and that of his friends he building was partially reconstructed and in July he again commenced business. About the 22nd of September he complained of being unwell and steadily grew worse. Friday evening the writer visited the sick man. He was sitting on a lchair. When the writer got up to leave, the sick man said that in a few days he would be better. However, abut half past six o’clock he breathed his last in the presence of his wife and 7 children. His funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and his remains were followed to the last resting place by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. Mr. McCaffrey had 6 (?) brothers (illegible words). His two sisters, Mrs. Anna Maguire of Ardoch (?) and Mrs. Isabella Doyle of Turtle River and three nephews Peter Doyle, Jas. Doyle and Jas. Curran (?) of (illegible words) and brother-in-law Francis Maguire of Ardoch attended the funeral. (Note, one long paragraph follows which is totally illegible.)
Donegan—Died, at Smith’s Falls on Sat., 5th Nov., Teresa Margaret Donegan, youngest daughter of Mr. Patrick Donegan, aged 7 years and 10 months.
Bryce—Died, on Sat., 5th Nov., James Bryce, Scotch Line, aged 88. The deceased came from Scotland in 1815 when 16 years of age and settled on the Scotch Line. Being under age he was not entitled to a free land grant but his tall stature induced the government agent to make him an exception and he got his land. This was at the head of the Scotch Line where he lived for 68 years. The deceased never married and for the last 22 years his niece Mrs. George Hosie (?) Housie (?) took charge of him and treated the old man with great kindness making her fireside a pleasant one for her uncle who had now no other friends in Canada. Mr. Bryce originally belonged to the Cameronian branch of the Presbyterian Church but there being no branch of that body here he joined the Knox Church in Perth. We think the deceased was the last of the pioneers who settled the Scotch Line.
Dunlop—Died, at Carleton Place on the 12th Nov., Mr. James Dunlop, aged 60 (?) 69 (?).
Hudson—Died, at Perth, on Sunday, 12th Nov., Mrs. Edward Hudson, aged 61.
Murray—Died, at Franktown on the 5th Nov., Mr. Edward Murray, aged 35.
Burns—Died, at Carleton Place on the 4th Nov., Elizabeth Burns, wife of Mr. D. Burns, aged 35.
Foley—Died, at Fallbrook, Bathurst on Monday, 14th Nov., Mr. Thomas Harper Foley, second son of Mr. Thomas Foley, aged 36.
Skiffington—Died, at her residence in Dalhousie on the 12th inst., Margaret Jane Skiffington, relict of the late Mr. Terrence Skiffington, aged 79.
Elsewhere in the same paper: Lanark Links: On Saturday last Mrs. T. Skiffington, an old resident of Lanark Township, passed over to the great majority at the advanced age of 79 years. The deceased was born in England and came to this country with her parents when quite a little girl. Previous to her death she had been residing with her son Peter Skiffington. The funeral took place Monday to the village cemetery.
Perth Courier, Nov. 25, 1887
Wilson—Died, at Carleton Place on the 21st Nov., Mr. John Wilson, aged 72.
Chevalier—Died, on Mon., 21st Nov., Mr. John Chevalier, N. Elmsley, aged 82.
Warren—Died, on Tuesday, 15th Nov., Mr. Henry Warren, 3rd Concession Bathurst, 65, a native of Ireland.
Lewis—Died, at Newboro, on Monday, 21st Nov., of diphtheria and croup, Elswood Senkler Lewis, second child and only son of L. S. and J. T. Lewis, aged 7 years and 3 months.
Caldwell—Died, at Wisconsin on the 5th Oct., James Caldwell, aged 22 years, only son of Mr. James Caldwell, Sr., and grandson of Mr. John Caldwell of Darling.
Caldwell—Died, on Wed., 2nd Nov., Catharine Napier Caldwell, beloved wife of Mr. Alexander Caldwell of Darling.
An old pioneer in the Township of Ross, County Renfrew, named James Ross, died on the 7th Nov., in the 90th year of his age. He was a native of Rosshire, Scotland and came to Canada in 1831.
Nagle—Died, on Friday, 2nd Dec., Mr. Joseph Nagle, Bathurst, aged 57 (?).
Cannon—Died, at Ramsay on the (date illegible) November, Harriett Cannon, relict of the late Mr. John Cannon, aged 67.
Elsewhere in the same paper: Mrs. John Cannon, Sr., of the 8th Line Ramsay, died in a very sudden manner on Wed. evening. She was attending to her normal duties of the household while some of the family were preparing to come to the concert in town. Mrs. Cannon suddenly called for a drink of water and fell to the floor. She died a minute or two later. Apoplexy was the cause.
Campbell—Died, at Lanark on Monday, (date illegible) December, William Campbell, son of Mr. James Campbell, aged 6 years, 6 months.
Jefferson—Died, at Beckwith on the (date illegible) November, (illegible name) Collins Jefferson, (unreadable word) William Jefferson, native of County Antrim, Ireland, aged 74 (?).
Rathwell (or Bothwell)—Died, at Beckwith on the 24th Nov., Eliza Ann Rathwell (or Bothwell), eldest daughter of Mr Hugh Boland Rathwell (or Bothwell), and wife, aged 37 (?).
McGregor—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 8th Dec., Bruce McGregor, second son of Mr. Peter McGregor, aged 11.
The Late Mr. Taylor—When we mentioned the serious illness of Mr. John Taylor, Ramsay, last week we did not think we would have so soon to be called upon to chronicle the news of his death, which occurred on Friday morning last. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the Presbyterian Cemetery, Clayton, and was very largely attended showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. The late Mr. Taylor was a native of Scotland having been born at Brig O’Johnstone in Renfrewshire in 1813. When 18 years of age he emigrated to this country and the first six years after his arrival were spent between Bristol and Ramsay. His home while in this section was with Mr. D. Bain on the farm on which he spent the greater part of his life and where during his declining days he enjoyed the comforts secured by years of patient toil and earnest perseverance. In politics the deceased was a strong and unwavering Reformer and at nearly every political conversation his word carried much weight. Gazette.
McFarlane—Died, at Drummond, on (date illegible), Mr. George McFarlane, aged 84 (?).
Elsewhere in the same paper: Lanark Links: One of Drummond’s oldest residents Mr. George McFarlane passed over to the silent army on Saturday last. The deceased was a native of Ireland but had resided in Drummond for a number of years. The funeral took place on Monday.
Budd—Died, at Drummond on the 6th Dec., Ellen Budd, aged 103 years and 5 (?) months.
Sterns—Died, at Beckwith on the 9th Dec., of consumption resulting from rheumatism and nausea, Mrs. Charles Sterns, aged 33.
Mr. David Wylie, the well known weaver of Ramsay went the way of all the flesh on Friday last at the age of 86. The deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland and came to this country about 40 years ago. For some years after he arrived he gained a livelihood by hiring out among farmers of Ramsay but finally procured a patch of ground about 2 acres near the Union Hall between Almonte and Clayton on which he settled and where he has been for many years engaged in weaving for the farmers of the township. During the long life which was given to him he married three times and had a very large family of children all of whom he survived. He was for many years an elder of the Clayton and Blakeney Presbyterian Church and for his many eminent qualities was greatly respected by all who knew him. By his frugality he succeeded in gathering together a fair share of the worldly goods and at his death left some hundreds of dollars to be distributed throughout the township. Gazette
It is our painful duty to record the death from typhoid fever of Kate Ireton, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Ireton of Drummond which occurred on Friday, 3rd December. She was a young lady of amiable disposition and Christian life and as an active member of the Presbyterian Church she rendered herself very useful in both the church and Sabbath school work. She for some years took charge of the infant class and the little ones who were under her care will greatly miss her kindly interest in their welfare. She was cut off at the early age of 22 years 11 months. Her death will leave a blank space in her home. Three other members of the same family are recovering from the same fever.
Mullen—Died, at Lanark, on Thursday, 15th Dec., Ana Turner Mullen, wife of the late Mr. Patrick Mullen, aged 81 (?).
Elsewhere in the same paper: Lanark Links: On Thursday of last week Mrs. Patrick Mullen one of Lanark’s oldest residents passed peacefully away to a better land. The deceased had resided in Lanark for a great number of years. Her husband died here some years ago. For some time previous to her death she had been in poor health and had been called to pass through a great deal of physical suffering which she bore with Christian fortitude. The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended.
Gray—Died, at the residence of his father, Ferguson’s Falls, on Sunday, 4th Dec., Mr. John Gray, aged 33.
Gorman—Died, on Friday, 16th December, Hannah Kean Gorman, wife of Mr. Jeremiah Gorman, Bathurst, aged 65 (?).
Bolger—Died, on Friday, 16th Dec., Henry Bolger, Lanark Township, aged 63, a native of Edinburg.
Walker—Died, on Monday, 19th inst., of diphtheria, Alma (?) Isabel Walker, eldest daughter of Mr. W. T. Walker, Winnipeg, in the 6th year of her age.
Cochrane—Killed, at Perth on Sunday, 18th
Dec., Annie Jane Cochrane, eldest daughter of Mr. J. F. Cochrane, aged 10
years, 7 months.
Elsewhere in the same paper: On Sunday afternoon about 4:30 an engine and tender of the C.P.R. set out alone from the Perth station to some point up the line. At the road crossing in town at the Matheson farm, a little girl 10 or 11 years of age Anna Cochrane, whose parents live in the West Ward, planted herself on the track in front of the advancing engine. A young man named Milton Cromwell pulled the child off but she again advanced to the place of danger before she could be stopped and planted her foot on the rail. Hardly had she done this when the cross beam in front of the engine struck her head with great force and knocked her backward. The poor child was killed instantly from the awful wound she received in the face and from which the blood flowed in a stream. The engine was stopped as soon as could be done. The driver was deeply grieved by the occurrence though no blame could be attached to him. Mr. Joseph Beatty procured a blanket and conveyed the body to the home of its mother. The little girl was hardly responsible for her actions being what is termed “silly” and had no comprehension of the danger she was running.
Chanonhouse—Died, at the family residence at Eganville on the 16th (?) Dec., Annie Chanhouse, eldest daughter of Jas. Chanonhouse, M.D., Esq., aged 19 years, 1 day.
Mair—Died, at Perth on Friday, 23rd Dec., Mr. John R. Mair, 33.
McDonald—Died, at McDonald’s Corners, Dalhousie, on the 30th Nov., Samuel McDonald, son of Mrs. McDonald, aged 24 years, 11 months and 2 weeks.
Findlay—Died, at Rat Portage, Ontario, on Sat., 19th Dec., Thomas A. Findlay, formerly of Smith’s Falls and Dalhousie, aged 47.
Clint—Died, at Brockville on the 17th Dec., Sarah (?) Clint, wife (?) of E. Clint, aged 44.
McEwen—Died, at Carleton Place on the 28th Dec., John McEwen, aged 51 years and 9 months.
Cathcart—Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, 3rd Jan., Mr. Charles Cathcart, aged 72.
Elsewhere in the same paper: An old resident Charles Cathcart died at the residence of Mr. F. Connelly, Sr., Tuesday at the age of 72 years. He was a native of Ireland.
Boyd—Died, at Montreal on the 27th inst., Margaret McCullan Boyd, widow of the late Mr. Samuel Boyd.
Lyle—Died, at South Elmsley on Wed. evening, 29th Dec., Margaret Lyle, aged 29 (?).
By the Recorder we learn of the death from consumption of Miss Martha Moore, sister of Mr. Alexander Moore, painter, of this place. Deceased died at the house of another brother, James Moore, of the Central Hotel Billiard Room, Brockville, her age was about 25.
Gibson—Died, on Sunday, 8th Jan., Mr. John Gibson, Jr., Scotch Line, Bathurst, aged 49.
Ireton—Died, at Drummond on the 6th Jan., of typhoid fever, Mr. Thomas Ireton, aged (illegible, two numbers, the second is a ‘9’, maybe 39??). The deceased leaves a wife, one daughter and 8 sons.
MacDougall—Died, at Riverside, California on the 5th Jan., Frank Marshall McDougall, fourth son of the Hon. William MacDougall, C. B., Ottawa, in the 33rd year of his life.
Metcalfe—Died, at Ramsay on the 3rd Jan., Mrs. James Metcalfe, aged 61.
Stanley—Died, at Almonte on Wed., 18th inst., Maggie E. Stanley, aged 27 years and 3 (?) 5(?) months.
Scrimgrour—Died, at Port Hope on the 27th Dec., Mrs. Scrimgrour (mother of Mr. W. Scrimgrour, Almonte), aged 67. (note, unsure of this surname, might have been Scrimeour.)
Werker—Died, at Butte, Montana on the 12th Jan., John F. Werker, printer, formerly of Carleton Place, aged 31 years and 11 months. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Palmer—Died, at Bathurst, on Tuesday morning, 13th Dec., of typhoid fever, Margaret Ann Palmer, daughter of Mr. James Palmer, aged 22.
Watson—Died, on Wed. morning, 25th Jan., Rosetta Goodall Watson, wife of Mr. Henry Watson of Drummond, aged 80.
McDonald—Died, at Drummond on the 18th Jan., at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. Thomas McDonald, Flora McDonald McNaughton, relict of the late Donald McNaughton, aged 85.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper: On Wednesday last Mrs. Donald McNaughton, wife of the late Donald McNaughton, died at the residence of her son-in-law Thomas McDonald, in Drummond at the advanced age of 85 years. Mrs. McNaughton was one of the first settlers here in this section having come to Canada with her father Mr. McDonald over 60 years ago. About 10 days previous to her demise she was seized with a stroke from which her feeble condition did not revive. The funeral took place on Friday last to the family burial plot tenth line Ramsay and was largely attended showing the respect in which the deceased was held by her many friends. Herald
There died in Admaston this week one of the oldest and most respected residents Thomas Whelen Esq. The deceased gentleman had reached the ripe old age of 90 years or so having been two or three years of age when the 19th century commenced its career. He was for many years one of the leading municipal legislators of the township of Admaston having served as Reeve and Councillor for many terms. He had been a resident of the township for nearly forty years remaining on the homestead where he first settled. Nearly all of his sons have settled on farms around his. Renfrew Mercury
Kellett—Died, on Thursday, 26th Jan., Mr. Thomas Kellett, Bathurst, aged 58.
Thompson—Died, at Park River, Dakota on the 18th Oct., of typhoid fever, Mr. William Henry Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson, 28 (?) years, formerly of Oliver’s Ferry.
McKerracher—Died, on the 5th Feb., Mr. John McKerracher, Bathurst, 89.
Purdon—Died, at Dalhousie on the 30th Jan., Christina Purdon, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Purdon, aged 60.
Scott—Died at Perth on Tuesday, 14th Feb., Eva Gertrude Scott, youngest daughter of Mr. Archibald Scott, aged 1 year and 5 months.
Campbell—Died, at Beckwith on the 13th Feb., Mr. John Campbell of Dalhousie, aged 80.
Hamilton—Died, at Smith’s Falls on the 6th Feb., George Hamilton, late of Ferry Road, North Elmsley, aged 79.
Willows—Died, at Boyd’s, Lanark Township on the 13th Feb., Mary Code Willows, beloved wife (?) daughter (?) of (?), aged (two numbers, the first is ‘4’) years, 4 months.
Almonte: Another estimable citizen of Amonte has been called away by the grim visitor Death in the person of Janet Drummond McIntosh, relict of the late Mr.Daniel McIntosh, who died on Tuesday last at the advanced age of 87. The deceased was born in Perthshire, Scotland and came to Almonte in 1861. She remained ever since here and was respected and liked by all who knew her for her shrewd common sense and high Christian character. She was the mother of 11 children four of whom are numbered with the great majority, the remaining 7 scattered by business connections all over the country. They are John McIntosh at Toronto, formerly a successful businessman of this town; Duncan McIntosh, Almonte; Daniel McIntosh, who resides in the west; Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Stewart and Miss McIntosh.
Smith’s Falls—There passed away last Monday one of Lanark’s oldest landmarks in the person of John Campbell of Beckwith, familiarly known as “Duke of Argyle”. He departed this life at the age of 80 after a lingering illness which he bore with Christian fortitude. He emigrated from Scotland in 1818 and settled on the farm on which he died some 50 years ago when this country was a wilderness. By his industry and perseverance he amassed a large property and was always one of the movers in any scheme that had for its object the opening and development of this country. He leaves a wife and three sons and three daughters. In religion he was a Presbyterian and in politics a consistent Conservative.
Matheson—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 1st March, Letitia A. McIntyre Matheson, beloved wife of Mr. Roderick Matheson, merchant, aged 61.
The sad news reached us by telephone just as we are going to press that Mr. John W. McIntyre, of the 7th line Ramsay, met his death Monday afternoon by a kick from a horse. The deceased was 47 years old and well known and highly respected. Carleton Place Herald.
Almonte: We regret to announce the death of Miss Maggie Eccles which took place at her mother’s residence on Wednesday morning after a few days illness. She was taken ill on Friday with inflammation of the lungs and in the short span of 5 days was numbered with the great majority.
Golightly—Died, on Monday, 5th March Barbara Golightly, North Burgess, 79.
Morrison—Died, on the 24th Feb., May Graham Morrison, relict of the lat Mr. Alexander Morrison, North Elmsley, aged 84. She was a native of Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, coming to Perth in 1822.
Peever—Died, at Appleton, on the 24th Feb., Catharine Peever, aged 78. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Graham—Died, at Beckwith on the 5th March, Mr. Robert Graham, aged 78 years, (?) months and 13 (?) days.
Sheridan—Died, on the (date illegible) Feb., Albert Sheridan of Dalhousie, aged 19 (?) years and 9 months.
Menzies—Died, at Almonte on the 6th March, Mary A. McFarlane Menzies, wife of Mr. John Menzies, aged 60.
Elsewhere in the same paper: The death is announced of Mrs. Menzies of Almonte, wife of Mr. John Menzies, Esq., registrar of North Lanark. Mrs. Menzies was born in Scotland but came with her parents to this country at an early age and lived at Pakenham until her marriage to Mr. Menzies in 1852 (?). Her father’s name was McFarlane and he was a well known and respected resident of the locality in which he lived. Mrs. Menzies was a sister of the late Mrs. Brooks, wife of the well known engineer and contractor the late A. Brooks of Brockville, also of Mrs. Donald Fraser now of Almonte and of the late Mr. Robert McFarlane, M.P. of Stratford and a niece of the late Sheriff Dickson of Lanark and Renfrew. She was about 60 years of age and had been in failing health for the past year or so.
Gillies—Died, at Braeside on Tuesday, 6th March, Mr. George Gillies, Lanark Township, aged 74.
Gillies—Died, at Braeside on the 10th (?) March, Mary Rodger Gillies, wife of the late Mr. George Gillies, aged 62
Elsewhere in the same newspapaer: Mr. George Gillies, brother of Mr. John Gillies, Esq., of this place, last summer sold his farm in Lanark Township and with his life partner, proposed spending the remainder of his days at their home in Middleville. During the winter they had been visiting some of their friends at Braeside and seemed to enjoy perfect health until a few days ago Mr. Gillies was stricken down and after a brief illness died on the 6th inst., at 74 years of age. He was buried on Saturday at Middleville and the same day Mrs. Gillies, who had taken ill during the time her husband was laid up, also passed beyond to join her husband on the other side. The two deaths following so close upon each other are very sad and casts a gloom over the family. Mrs. Gillies maiden name was Rodger and is a relative of Mr. J. S. Rodger and Mrs. R. McDiarmid of this place. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Middleville. Herald.
Kilborn—Died, at Newboro on Sat., 10th (?) March, Ann C. Dunham Kilborn, wife of Mr. Horace Kilborn, aged 62.
Gemmell—Died, at Almonte on the 5th March, John Gemmell, son of Mr. James Gemmell, Carleton Place, aged 38.
Gardner—Died, at Almonte on the 26th Feb., Maggie J. Gardner, formerly of Dalhousie, aged 17 years, 8 months.
McNab—Died, at Beckwith on the 2nd March, Margaret McNab, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Peter McNab, aged 44 years and 10 months.
McNabb—Died, on Friday, 10th March, at Moorhead, Minnesota, Isabella H. (?) Smith McNabb, wife of Mr. D. F. McNabb, aged 28 (?)
Elsewhere in the same paper: A little over a year ago we published the marriage announcement of Isabella H. Smith of Perth to Mr. D. F. McNabb of Moorhead, Minnesota. This week we have to chronicle the sad tidings of her death, which took place at her home on the 9th inst. The remains were sent to Perth for interment and reached the residence of Mr. D. Kippen here on Monday with her husband with a five week old infant and nurse accompanying. On the way the baby died on the train and at Chicago the remains of the little innocent one were placed in the coffin with its mother. The funeral was to have taken place at Perth on Tuesday afternoon but the dreadful storm of that day blocked up the roads and delayed it but the next day the remains were quietly laid in Elmwood Cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. We understand that Mrs. McNabb’s death was caused by consumption. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. George Smith, of Bristol, Quebec and granddaughter of the late Ralph Smith of North Elmsley. While in this neighborhood she resided for many years with her aunt, Mrs. Duncan Kippen of Perth and was generally esteemed and beloved by all her acquaintances. The Moorhead News of March 9 has the following notice of the circumstances of her death: “The death of Mrs. McNabb sent a shock of sadness through the community and expressions of sympathy have been heard on every side. Sorrow is mingled with sympathy for the bereft husband upon whom the blow is laid. Mrs. McNabb, during her brief period of life in Moorhead, not having been much more than a year, has endeared herself to the people as few have done. She was a devout and active Christian lady, and performed resolute work for the 1st Presbyterian Church, to which she was attached. It was only in the early part of December last, as president of the Ladies Society of the church, she planned and carried out an entertainment most successfully by which a considerable sum of money was realized and devoted to paying off debts due by the church as she had previously planned and executed similar entertainments for raising funds to re-carpet and refurnish the church. The Presbyterian Church and the community suffer an almost irreparable loss by the death of this most estimable lady.”
We regret to announce the death of another good and highly esteemed resident of the town of Perth in the person of Marion Grey Crawford, wife of Mr. John Crawford, who passed to her long home on Monday afternoon last after a short illness of inflammation of the lungs at the age of 63 years. Although the deceased lady had suffered from the same disease on more than one occasion before, the final hours came somewhat suddenly at last and carried sadness to the firesides of many warm friends of the aged couple. The late Mrs. Crawford was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and came to live in Almonte after her marriage at Perth about 25 years ago. Here Mr. Crawford started the first bakery in town in the building on the west side of the river now used as a private residence by Mr. Henry Forgie. After carrying on business for a few years on the west side he built the bakehouse at present owned and occupied by Mr. A. McLean where for several years he conducted a successful business and for some ten or twelve years. He then retired on a competence. Mrs. Crawford’s death will be regretted by a large circle of friends by whom she was held in the best respect her many sterling, womanly qualities winning for her the friends of all who knew her. Gazette
Campbell—Died, at Riverside, California, 1st March, Mrs. P.M. Campbell, formerly of Carleton Place. (no age given.)
O’Connor—Died, on the 5th Feb., Eva Josephine O’Connor, infant daughter of Mr. Thomas O’Connor of Lanark, aged 6 months.
James—Died, at Perth on Sunday, 18th March, Sarah Best James, wife of Mr. Thomas James, aged 54 years and 8 months.
McTavish—Died, on Wed., 14th March, Margaret Rolson (?) McTavish, relict of the late Mr. Alexander McTavish, North Elmsley, aged 81.
Farrell—Died, on Tuesday, 6th March, Bridget O’Keefe Farrell, relict of the late Mr. George Farrell, Bathurst, aged (illegible), a resident of Bathurst for 70 years.
Davidson—Died, on Wed., 21st March at his residence 3rd Line Bathurst, Mr. Thomas Davidson, aged 72.
Almonte: Died, at Ottawa, William Phillips, father of Mr. J. A. Phillips, who formerly did business in Almonte in the marble works line, and died at the Ottawa Protestant Hospital on Saturday of inflammation of the lungs.
Smith’s Falls: One of the oldest residents in the County of Lanark passed away last Monday in the person of Mrs. Compeau, who is reported to have been over 98 years of age. Mrs. Compeau has lived in this section of the country for over 70 years and at one time her husband owned a fine farm just this side of Lombardy. He used to carry the mail between Lombardy and Merrickville when Smith’s Falls was a very small settlement.
Croft—Died, at Ottawa at the Ladies College on Sunday, 18th March, Ida Janette Croft, fourth daughter of Mr. William Croft of Middleville, aged 17 years and 11 months.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper:
Middleville News: The Reaper Death has been gathering with his keen sickle many elderly persons in the community lately; but as if to impress the truth that youth as well as age must fall before him, we have to mourn the removal of Miss Ida J. Croft, fourth daughter of Mr. William Croft, Esq. The young lady, with an elder sister, was attending the Ottawa Ladies College. Through a chill contracted while out for a trip with other classmates under the care of the principal of the college, she was attacked by inflammation of the lungs. All that medical skill and the kind action of the principal and his wife, the teachers, the inmates of the college, were done on behalf of her but it was in vain. She died on Sunday morning, 18th March. On receiving information of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Croft and daughter Maggie hastened to her bedside. Loving care could only soothe her pain but not ward off the threatened blow. In calm trust in the love of her Redeemer the fair young traveler drew near the brink of the dark river. “Safe in the arms of Jesus” she felt herself to be and her loved ones have the comfort in their sorrow of knowing that she found that He was near her when passing through the waters. Floral offerings were present on her coffin, which lay in the Assembly Hall of the College on Sunday by her teachers and classmates whose tears testified to their grief at the loss of one so young from their side. The remains were brought to her house in Middleville, the principal accompanying the sorrowing group as far as Perth. The funeral service was held in the Congregational Church at 1:00 on Wednesday. The church was filled with sympathizing friends some of whom came from Perth and Lanark. Rev. Mr. MacCall preached from 2nd Cor.1, 34. Scripture was read and prayer offered by Rev. B. W. Day and Rev. Joseph Andrew. Many are the sympathies which go out to the family who lose from their circle thus early one young lady who was so full of promise. “Be ye also ready for in such a year as you think not the Son of Man cometh”.
Posted: 05 November, 2003