Perth Courier Obituaries
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
Stone—Died, at
McGregor—Died, on the 25th Aug., John McGregor, Bathurst, son of James McGregor, aged 17.
McNaughton—Died, at
Dennison—Died, at Perth, on Saturday, 29th Sept., Jennie Dennison, infant daughter of Mr. W. J. Dennison, aged 3 weeks, 2 days.
Jacques—Died, at Perth on Monday night, October 1, Laura Alice Juanita Jacques, infant daughter of Mr. M.M. Jacques, aged 3 months and 18 days.
A child of Peter McGregor near Brooke, P.G. (?),
Nichol—Died, at Winnipeg on Sunday, 4th Nov., Caroline Nichol, wife of Mr. Archibald Nichol, aged 38.
Elsewhere in the same newspaper:
Yesterday the body of Mrs. Archibald S. Nichol (nee Caroline Watson)
arrived here for burial in
Doyle—Died, on Tuesday, 6th Nov., Miss Jennie
Doyle,
From the November 16 Courier:
Innisville Inklings—There died on the 6th Nov., at her
residence in the vicinity of Ferguson’s Falls Miss Jennie Doyle, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Doyle and twin sister of Miss Lizzie Doyle.
A few years ago the deceased taught school at Pembroke for two years and
was dearly loved among her scholars, trustees and companions and all who knew
her loved her as one of themselves. Just
the day before her death one of the trustees came to see her and when taken into
the sickroom burst into tears and sobbed out “poor Jennie, poor Jennie”.
After she stopped teaching at Pembroke she came home and attended for
quite a while the Perth Collegiate Institute.
A year ago last New Year she took charge of the school at Ferguson’s
Falls in apparently good health but she did not teach long till she became
afflicted with a bad cold that she could not get rid of but which brought on
something else. She gave up school
in April of that year and began doctoring. The
doctor said that a matter had gathered in her left lung and had reached such
maturity as to prevent it being taken away.
She gradually became weaker and weaker until at
We loved her much, we loved her well
We loved her, Ah! No tongue can tell.
God loved her too, and He thought best,
To take her tome with Him to rest.
Stewart—Died, on Wed., 7th Nov., Alexander M. Stewart, 4th Line Bathurst, aged 30.
Labron—Died, at
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Another old and well known resident of
Wedge—Died, at
Walker—Died, at
Elsewhere in the same paper: The sad news was received on Saturday last of the serious illness of Stevenson Walker, brother of the editors of the Courier at Ithaca, N.Y. and a second telegram announced his death on Saturday evening at 7:00. The deceased had always enjoyed good health and the news of his death was a great shock to his friends. J.M. Walker left on Monday to attend the funeral, which took place on Wednesday.
After an illness of some weeks duration, there died at his
dwelling in the east ward, in penury and misery a character well known here as
“Yankee Brown”. He came
to
We herewith give a short sketch of the life of the late James
Quigley. Mr. Quigley was born at
the
It is but right that a short notice should be made of the death of one of the oldest residents in order that the many friends and former neighbors now at a distance may be made aware of the fact. Patrick King died at his residence in Elmsley on the 18th (?) day of October after 10 days illness. Old age may be said to be the cause of his death he having lived to the age of 89 years. For many years, Mr. King was unable to work but could walk around and converse with his many friends and neighbors who came to see him. His funeral took place on the 20th Oct. A large number of friends and neighbors turned out to honor him by following his remains to the R.C. burying ground at Perth. Mr. King was a life long member of the R.C. Church. The deceased came to Canada from Ireland in 1832 and arrived in Elmsley by way of Ottawa (then Bytown). When coming to Perth, he was wont to tell, that when crossing the burying ground bridge he asked a man how far it was to Perth. “Why” said the man, “you are in Perth now”, Perth then having been not much more than a scattered village. The first time Mr. King went to Smith’s Falls he passed only one home on the road after he left Pike’s Falls and that was Mrs. McNabb’s. Mr. King lived to see Elmsley transformed from a wilderness into a well-cleared township and Perth become a fine town and the center of a rich agricultural country. He was one of the hardy pioneers by which Canada has been transformed from a wilderness into a great and rich province and the many hardships attending pioneer work Mr. King had his full share. He was a good man, a fine neighbor and had the respect and regard of all who knew him. He has left three sons, John King, Edward King, and James King and two daughters, Margaret and Mary. Cox
John Hogg, a resident of Perth forty years ago and lately a prominent merchant at Guelph died in the latter city last week. He was a younger brother of the late David Hogg of Perth, and uncle of David Hogg, undertaker. He was born in Perthshire, Scotland, was educated at the Lanark Grammar School in Perth, studied law in his youth and then embarked in the mercantile business learning the dry goods trade with Matthew Easton, Brockville. After serving his time, he went to Hamilton and was with D. Melness (?) & Company for a time after which he commenced for himself in Dundas and finally removed to Guelph in 1853. He was 63 years of age.
Malone—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 29th Nov., Catharine Mahone Malone, relict of the late Mr. Owen Malone, Drummond, aged 64.
Elsewhere in the same paper: Mrs. Owen Malone who was living with her son, John Malone, died suddenly of heart disease on Thursday of last week while walking in the street. The funeral took place on Saturday and was largely attended.
Campbell—Died, at Drummond on Monday, 3rd December, Mary Campbell, infant daughter of John and Lizzie Campbell, aged 3 weeks and 5 days. “Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me.”
Bell—Died, at Pembroke on Friday, 30th Nov., Mary Ann Bell, wife of Mr. John Bell, aged (illegible, two numbers, the second number is a ‘7’).
Elsewhere in the same paper: On Saturday, a sad announcement was made that Mrs. John Bell, Pembroke, had passed over to the silent majority. Mrs. Bell was a member of the Wight family of Bytown in her younger days and Mary Ann, the eldest of the sisters will be remembered with feelings of kindly regret by those remaining old citizens who knew of her exemplary Christian manner. Mrs. Bell was about 50 years of age at the time of her death.
Headrick—Died, at Pakenham Township near White Lake, on the 19th November, Mary Headrick, daughter of Mr. John Headrick, aged 20.
Lally—Died, at Perth, on Sunday, 9th inst., M - - - and Patrick Lally’s twin son James Lally, aged 1 year, 4 (?) months and 15 (?) days. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Lanark Links: It is with a sad heart that we chronicle the death of Miss Lizzie Hamilton, daughter of the late Mr. George Hamilton, well known by all in and around our village. For some time, she had been suffering from that fell disease, consumption and succumbed to its effects on Sunday, 9th inst. Much sympathy is felt for her bereaved mother who within the last few years has lost no only four of her family but also her husband. The funeral took place Tuesday at 1:00 and was largely attended.
Mrs. Peter Shaw, mother of Mr. Jas. Shaw, the well known builder of Brockville and formerly of Perth, died on Monday morning at the ripe old age of 75 years. Funeral will be Thursday from the R.C. Church at 11:00.
Mr. James McKae (?), an old resident of Burnstown died on the 24th ultimo at the age of (illegible). He came from Scotland to Canada in 1832.
Lockhart—Died, at Lansing, Michigan on the 13th Dec., of blood poisoning resulting from extensive glandular inflammation, after four weeks illness, James M. Lockhart, son of Mr. R. Lockhart, aged 11 years.
Mr. C. H. Shearn, Esq., Deputy Reeve of Almonte, died Sunday evening last of enlargement of the liver after a lingering and painful illness. Mr. Shearn was widely known throughout the Ottawa Valley and his death is deeply regretted. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss.
Almonte Death: Mrs. David Kelso, another of the pioneers of Lanark County, (nee Margaret Burns), relict of the late Mr. David Kelso, passed away at the residence of her son-in-law William Gilmour, Jr. 8th Line Ramsay on Tuesday of this week. She was a native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland and emigrated to Canada with her parents in 1840 and settled in the Township of Bathurst. She married, in 1843, and survived her husband upwards of 40 years. She removed to Ramsay in 1868 and has resided there ever since, highly respected by a large number of relatives and friends. She was within two months of being 85 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday to the 8th Line Cemetery. Times.
Almonte: Mrs. James Rooney, an old and respected resident of this town, succumbed to her illness on Sunday morning after a period of protracted suffering. Her disease was some internal affliction of a malignant type from which she often suffered intense pain which she bore with Christian fortitude. The deceased lady was 56 years of age and leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Gazette.
The Kingston Whig of Tuesday says: A private dispatch received contains the sad intelligence of the death of Dr. Declau Foley at Westport on Saturday. He emigrated from Ireland nearly a half century ago and by dint of energy built up at Westport a large mercantile and forwarding business. Dr. Foley, son of the deceased, was on a visit to his father at the time of his death.
It is with sincere regret we learn of the death from inflammation of Albert George Douglas, V.S., Belleville, 5th son of the late Robert Douglas of this town. His death occurred at the early age of 30 years. His remains were brought to Perth on Tuesday for burial in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery. This is the first death in many years in a family of 9 brothers and sisters.
We have this week the painful duty to record the death of Jas. Johnson Anderson, S. Gower, brother of Dr. Anderson of this town and second son of the late Rev. Joseph Anderson, M.A. Mr. Anderson owned a farm of 200 acres and was much respected in this neighborhood. He filled the office of Reeve for a time and was for many years an elder in the Presbyterian congregation in Heckston and Mountain and was often in meetings of the Presbytery of Brockville, his sound judgment and honest demeanor making him a useful member of that court. Mr. Anderson was much respected by his neighbors and a man of sterling worth and probity of character. Smith’s Falls Record
Griffith—Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, 25th Dec., Evan Griffith, aged 53.
Charles—Died, at Perth on Friday, 28th Dec., Jennie Charles, youngest daughter of Mr. John Charles, aged 19.
Hogan—Died, at Perth on Saturday, 29th Dec., Kate Marshall Hogan, beloved wife of Mr. Jas. Hogan, aged 54 (?) 51 (?).
Henrietta—Died, on Tuesday, 1st Jan., Ellen Hogan Henrietta, wife of Mr. Patrick Henrietta, Drummond, aged 60.
Elsewhere in the same paper: We regret to announce the death after a brief illness of Mrs. Henrietta, wife of Patrick Henrietta of the 3rd Concession Drummond. The maiden name of the deceased was Ellen Hogan and she formerly lived near Glen Tay. After her marriage she removed to the 5th Concession Bathurst and lived there for a number of years and then removed to Drummond where she resided at the time of her death. The funeral took place on the 3rd inst., and was attended by a very large number of friends and acquaintances showing the great respect and love in which she was held by everyone. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss.
Wilson—Died, at Perth on Tuesday morning, 8th Jan., Cora Eveline Wilson, youngest daughter of Mr. Peter Wilson, aged 1 year and 5 months.
White—Died, at Bathurst, on the 15th (?) December, William E. White, third son of Mr. Thomas White, aged 33.
Devlin—Died, on Sunday morning, 5th Jan., John A. Devlin, infant son of the late John Devlin, aged 5 (?) months and 5 (?) days.
Playfair—Died, at Playfairville, on Tuesday, 8th Jan., Andrew William Playfair, aged 78 years, eldest son of the late Col. Playfair.
It is with deep sorrow that we have to record the unexpected death of John Prescott, 5th Concession Bathurst at the age of 62. But a few days ago, he appeared to have a prospect of many years before him. When it became known that his illness was of a most serious nature than at other times, his many friends became shocked as well as grieved. He received the last rites of the Catholic Church after he gradually sank, gradually growing more feeble every hour but in full possession of his faculties until Friday morning, 4th Jan. 2:30 am when calmly and peacefully he passed to his rest. Rev. T.P. O’Connor stood by at his bedside reciting aloud prayers for his happy death and all the members of his family and others could join. His good qualities were well known to every person who was acquainted with him. No person who had the occasion to deal with him could not bear witness to the kind and gentle manner he was known for. He was a kind husband and a loving father and his loss will be deeply noted by his faithful wife and 8 small children. The funeral procession on Sunday last was made up of 118 carriages notwithstanding the day being a very unpleasant one. His remains were interred in the R.C. Cemetery in Perth. Cox
Stewart—Died, at Prince Edward Island on the 26th Dec., Dougall Stewart, 77 years of age, a native of Argyleshire, Scotland and brother of Mrs. John McKinnon, Sr., McDonald’s Corners.
Innisville Inklings: Last Wednesday, Mrs. James Marshall was called away to prove the realities of another world. She is the mother of Mrs. Robert Marshall, Ramsay, at whose place she died. She was a very old woman and had been poorly for the last seven months or so. Her remains were laid in St. John’s burying ground on Friday at 1:00. (transcriber’s note, unless the daughter also married a man named Marshall, this does not quite make sense.)
Stewart—Died, on Monday, 28th Jan., James Nichol Stewart, infant son of Mr. Nichol Stewart, Bathurst, aged 1 year and 3 months.
McGregor—Died, at Balderson on the 22nd inst., Miss Tina McGregor, daughter of Mr. James McGregor of Bathurst, aged 20.
Lockhart—Died, of diphtheria in Lansing, Michigan, on the 13th Dec., Mr. James M. Lochart, aged 11 years, 2 months; on the 25th Dec., Ethel Jane Lockhart, aged 3 years, 7 months; on the 6th Jan., Margaret Jeanette Lockhart, aged 9 years and 10 months, all children of Robert and Maggie Lochart, formerly of Dalhousie.
Christy—Died, at Manotie on Sunday, 19th Jan., Mary E. Christy, youngest daughter of Mr. John Christy, Esq., 15 years and l0 months.
We learn with regret of the death of Mr. Peter McEwen, for a long time a resident of South Elmsley. The deceased gentleman had been in failing health for some months. We lost in him a kind, genial, open hearted neighbor and his hearty shake of the hand and friendly greeting will be long remembered by his very many friends in town and country.
There died a few days ago one of the oldest settlers of the Rideau District Mrs. Robinson, mother of Mr. Amos (?) James (?) of the St. Laurence Hall, Brockville. Her father’s name was Vandusen, a number of whom settled in this section. When Mrs. Robinson was a little girl, she and her younger brother were returning home through a dense wood from a visit to a relative a short distance away when they got separated and the boy got lost. A search party turned out to look for him but he was never found and it was thought that a party of Indians in camp at the place had kidnapped him but a search through the camp failed to find him. About five years ago a tall stranger with sandy whiskers and complexion and bearing a strong family resemblance to the Vandusens dropped down in Smith’s Falls but he could not speak any English so no information was gotten out of him. It was thought he spoke an old Indian tongue but though several Indians tried to talk to him they could not understand him. After staying around here for some time he disappeared without leaving a clue as to his identity. It was thought by many of the old settlers that he was the lost Vandusen child. Smith’s Falls Record.
One of the last remaining Lanark County pioneers passed to her long home a week ago Monday in the person of Mrs. Stephenson, relict of the late Alexander Stephenson, in her 83rd year of age. The venerable lady had been ill for about 10 weeks with bronchitis which toward the end turned to dropsy and although her sufferings were very severe she was never heard to complain or murmur and exhibited surprising fortitude. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers in these parts and saw Almonte when there was not one house erected there. She was born in Airdrie, Scotland in 1805 and when ten years old saw the British troops returning from the Battle of Waterloo. She came to Canada with her father (the late Andrew Smith) in the year 1821 being a passenger on the ship George Cannon. They came to Lanark Village and thence to the township of Ramsay on the 5th Concession where they settled. She married, the late Mr. Stephenson in 1833 and six children were born to them, five of whom survive, viz.: Norman Stephenson of this town; Andrew Stephenson on the homestead in Ramsay; Mrs. John Ristoul (?) Rintoul (?) of Huron County; Mrs. Thomas McFarlane, Petrol, N.W.T. All but Mrs. Ristoul (?) Rintouol (?) were with their mother when the end came. Mrs. Stephenson lived on the homestead until 1871 when she removed to town and settled with her son Norman for the balance of her life. She was a devout Christian and a firm adherent to the Presbyterian faith. The funeral took place to the 8th Line Cemetery on Wed. afternoon and was very largely attended. Gazette
Maberly: On Monday night at 5:00 occurred the death of John Armstrong at his father’s residence in Oso at the age of 59 years. transcriber's note: see immediately following article which was in the Feb. 8 newspaper) His health had been failing for 6 years and only at times was he able to perform labor. His death was caused by consumption of the bowels. He was always a kindly, peaceable fine young fellow who went in peace to join a brother who had gone to a happier world than this. But it is sad for us to part with so kind a heart in the springtime of his life. He was unmarried and will be greatly missed by his many friends. He had been confined to bed for nearly all the last three months; he was reduced to a mere skeleton. The funeral took place at his father’s residence Wednesday at 1:00 pm the sermon by Rev. J. Follick, pastor of the Methodist Church of Maberly. The funeral was one of the largest ones every held here there being about 50 teams that followed the remains to the last resting place in Maberly by the side of his brother who died a few years ago. Note, follow-up in the Feb. 8 newspaper--Maberly News—Mr. John Armstrong who died lately and who was mentioned in the Courier, was 29, not 59 as shown.
Paxton—Died, at Perth on Thursday, 7th Feb., Albert Paxton, aged 55.
The many friends of Mr. D. Sieveright Smith, M.A., once classical master in the Perth Collegiate Institute and son-in-law of R.L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, will be grieved to learn of his death at Racine, Wisconsin on Saturday last from inflammation of the lungs. The deceased was a native of Scotland and received his degree from Aberdeen University.
Lanark Links: On Tuesday morning, the people of this village were startled to hear of the sudden death of Frank Cohen. He had been suffering for some days with an ulcerated tooth which continued to swell until the passage was nearly closed. On Tuesday morning he asked for a drink of milk and after receiving it sat down on a chair from which he never arose. The corpse was taken to Montreal for interment.
Lanark Links: On the second Feb., Christina Baird, wife of Mr. William Baird, formerly of this place, died from the effects of that fell disease consumption at McGregor, Iowa. The body was removed to Kincardine, Ontario for interment. Mr. Baird is well known in this section of the country and much sympathy is felt for him.
There died at 32 Spidina Avenue, Toronto, on Saturday an old lady who was one of the very few ties that bind the old Canada of revolutionary times with the present. Mrs. Francis Baby was the youngest daughter of Dr. Earl who in 1761 resigned the position of staff surgeon of the 104th Regiment and became a planter in Virginia. On the Declaration of Independence he refused to take an oath of allegiance and with his family and slaves left everything and removed to the province of New Brunswick near to where Frederickton now stands. There Miss Earl was born in 1802 and lived there until 1824 when she was taken by Commodore Earl to Kingston. In 1825 she married Francis Baby, a merchant of Niagara. He was a nephew of the first Receiver General of Upper Canada. The deceased was a life long friend of Sir John McDonald and told many stories of the youthful days of the premier. The body is to be moved to Niagara tomorrow to be buried by the side of her husband in the Presbyterian burying ground there. The deceased lady was a sister-in-law of the late Col. Fraser and an aunt of Mrs. William Armstrong of Perth.
There died at 32 Spidina Avenue, Toronto, on Saturday an old lady who was one of the very few ties that bind the old Canada of revolutionary times with the present. Mrs. Francis Baby was the youngest daughter of Dr. Earl who in 1761 resigned the position of staff surgeon of the 104th Regiment and became a planter in Virginia. On the Declaration of Independence he refused to take an oath of allegiance and with his family and slaves left everything and removed to the province of New Brunswick near to where Frederickton now stands. There Miss Earl was born in 1802 and lived there until 1824 when she was taken by Commodore Earl to Kingston. In 1825 she married Francis Baby, a merchant of Niagara. He was a nephew of the first Receiver General of Upper Canada. The deceased was a life long friend of Sir John McDonald and told many stories of the youthful days of the premier. The body is to be moved to Niagara tomorrow to be buried by the side of her husband in the Presbyterian burying ground there. The deceased lady was a sister-in-law of the late Col. Fraser and an aunt of Mrs. William Armstrong of Perth.
John Leightely of Montague died on Fri., 8th inst., after suffering from two or three months from diabetes. He was buried on Monday in the Smith’s Falls Cemetery.
Brown—Died, on the 12th Feb., at the family residence at 661 Lorne Avenue, London East, Letitia Matheson (Ethel) Brown, daughter of Mr. H. Brown, aged 1 year, 4 months and 12 days. A lamb of the upper fold.
McDougall—Died, at his residence in North Sherbrooke, on the 30th Jan., Alexander M. McDougall, aged 73.
Foley—Died, at Bathurst, on the 24th Feb., Thomas Foley, aged 73.
Spalding—Died, at Port Townsend, Washington Territory, of apoplexy, on the 29th Feb., John A. Spalding, second son of Mr. Francis Spalding of the Scotch Line, aged 25.
Killough—Died, at Ramsay on the 27th Feb., John Killough, aged 68.(note, see also March 22 issue.)
Ferguson—Died, at Beckwith, on the 28th Feb., Robert N. Ferguson, aged 53 (?) 58 (?).
James—Died, at Carleton Place, on the 2nd March, by accident, Mr. George H. James, aged 44.
Wallace—Died, at Fallbrook, on Tuesday, 12th March, Mr. George A Wallace, 40.
Elsewhere in the same paper: We regret to announce the death of Mr. George A. Wallace which took place at his residence on Tuesday last. Last week he was attacked by what appeared to be insanity being so violent that it took four men to hold him. He became worse physically and on Tuesday death put an end to his troubles. The attending physician called his complaint acute dementia and ascribed it to chronic catarrh through which his system had run completely down. The deceased was a senior partner in the Fallbrook Woolen Mill and was an honorable, steady man and a good citizen. Great sorrow is expressed for the unfortunate and untimely decease. His brother William Wallace will manage the business of the late firm in the future.
Brown—Died, on Wed., 13th March, Robert Harold Brown, infant son of Mr. Robert Brown, Perth, aged 4 months.
Steadman—Died, at Coburg, Delaware County, Iowa, on Thurs., 28th Feb., Dr. R. Steadman, aged 67, brother of Mr. Reuben Steadman, Drummond.
Drinnan—Died, at East Saginaw, Michigan, on Friday, 15th March, at the residence of her son William, Susanna Fitzgerald Drinnan, relict of the late Mr. Michael Drinnan, formerly of N. Burgess, aged 78.
John Killough of the 2nd Line Ramsay was called away by the great Spirit Death last Wed. morning 27th ult. For the last thirty years or so of his life he has been in frail health unable to do any work except a few chores. For the last two years or so he was confined almost entirely to the house. He was much affected with sickness the last being that fatal disease dropsy. Mr. Killough was a man who was beloved by all who knew him. Although he lived a retired life being nothing more than a school trustee, he was well known. He fed upon the bread which cometh down from Heaven that he might eat thereof and not die. Strove he did to enter in at the straight gate and those who heard his dying words were well assured that he entered in. Great encouragement it is to remaining Christians to press forward. In the last hours he sang:
The Lord’s My Shephard I Shall Not Want
He Makes Me Down To Lie
In Pastures Green He Leadeth Me
The Quiet Waters By
Salvation, glorious reality when “neither death nor life nor things present nor things to come, etc., shall be able to separate, from the love of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord”. He left behind him his dear wife to whom he was married 46 years. They were blessed with a family of 10 children, 8 girls and 2 boys, four of whom have gone before him to await him on the other shore. All are now married but two who live at home. They are Mrs. D. Sutherland, Boyd’s; Mrs. W. S. Moir, Ramsay; Mrs. John Findlay and Mrs. John Halfpenny, Carleton Place, ; Thomas Killough, Ramsay, besides Tillie and Robert at home are the remaining children. He was born in County Antrim, Ireland in the year 1821 thus leaving him 68 years old at the time of his death. When a boy of 14 years old he came across to this country and settled in Ramsay from which he never moved since except to visit. The funeral cortege was a large one.
Lochead—Died, at Keokuk, Iowa on the 13th March, Andrew Lochead, brother of Mr. Robert Lochead of Perth, aged 54, a native of Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Brown—Died, on Tuesday morning, 26th March, Alexander Brown, North Elmsley, aged 82.
We regret to learn of the death of Dr. A. M. Gibson, formerly of the Scotch Line which occurred at Porto Bello near Edinburgh, Scotland on Tuesday, 5th March. The deceased was a brother of Mr. W. M. Gibson of the Scotch Line and a graduate of Queen’s University at Kingston He left Canada some years ago to practice in Scotland and settled down in the town of Portobello, a suburb of Edinburgh. He had secured a very large practice latterly his income amounting to annually $7,000. This showed his rise in his profession. He was of a genial and amiable disposition and a favorite both with his fellow students and fellow practitioners. The Edinburgh paper of 6th March gives the following particulars: “Dr. A. Murray Gibson died at his residence at 4 Brighton Place, Portobello, early on Tuesday morning. The deceased who was about 36 or 37 years of age had been confined to bed since Wednesday a week ago having caught a chill but his illness, however, turned out to be of a more serious nature than was at first thought and symptoms of typhoid fever showed themselves to which he succumbed on Tuesday morning. He had, it was thought, contracted the disease while attending a woman named Taylor who died on Saturday last from typhoid fever. He also attended patients during the outbreak which took place about a month ago. The deceased, who during his illness was attended by Dr. Claude Muirhead, had a considerable practice in the burgh and was besides doctor to two friendly societies. He was widely known and respected. He was a native of Canada. His parents belonged to Kirkcudbright, emigrated to the Dominion 40 years ago. He graduated in Canada and after one of two visits to this country succeeded about five years ago to the practice of Dr. Young at Portobello. The funeral was Thursday and was of a public character.
We regret to announce the death on 21st Feb. of Richard Oatway, near Emerson, Manitoba from asthma. The deceased was the eldest son of John Oatway, Perth and before removing to Manitoba lived in Almonte. He leaves a wife and 12 children.
The account of a mortal accident to a resident of this county reached here on Sunday. The particulars are these: Henry Cooper, miner and farmer, left on Saturday for Montreal to arrange for work at the phosphate mines at Buckingham. He started for home on the same evening by the C.P.R. train passing Vaudreuil about 10:00. The conductor says that Cooper refused to show his ticket at Ste. Anna bridge and being met by an east bound freight train was struck by it on the side and received a fatal wound. This was about 10:30 and the unfortunate man lingered until about 3:00 on Sunday morning when he died after giving to those around him his name and place of residence. His remains were brought home. John Noonan went down for that purpose.
Caldwell—Died, at Darling on the 5th March of diabetes, Albert Caldwell, son of Mr. John Caldwell. He died trusting to Jesus for full salvation.
Thornton—Died, at Orelia Friday, 29th March, John Thornton, formerly of Perth, aged 71.
Fowler—Died, at Chicago on the 29th (?) March, Dr. Alexander Fowler, formerly of Pakenham, aged 64 (?).
Manion—Died, at Bathurst, on Sunday, 21st March, Mrs. James T. Manion, aged 33.
An old resident of Perth, John Thornton Cooper, was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, last Sabbath. He died at the residence of his son-in-law Robert D. Moodie, Orillia. He was a native of Ireland.
Mrs. George Wilson (nee Mary Ann McNee), Appleton, died in that village on the 24th March. She was a native of Hants, England.
The Recorder of the 1st inst., announces the death of Mrs. Ellen McSween of Brockville at the age of 80 years. She was a native of Westport, County Mayo, Ireland and came to Canada in 1834. Her family consisted of one son and 12 daughters one of whom is the wife of John Ryan, formerly of Perth.
An old and respected resident, John Morris, P.L.S., died at his residence on Wilson Street on Wednesday morning. His funeral takes place today (Friday) at 3:00 pm.
English—Died, at Perth on Sunday evening, 21st April, Annie McGlade English, wife of Mr. John English, aged 23 (?) 25 (?).
Mann—Died, at Renfrew on the 11th April, of valvular disease of the heart, Mary L. Mann, relict of the late Rev. Dr. Mann, in the 68th (?) year of her life.
Moore—Died, at North Elmsley on Thursday, 18th inst., Mr. William Moore, aged 31.
Grey—Died, at Montreal on the 21st April, Rachel L. Heron Grey, beloved wife of Mr. R. Bruce Grey, Pembroke, aged 23 (?) 25 (?).
Cromack—Died, suddenly, of heart disease on Friday, 19th April, at Buckingham, Quebec, Benjamin Cromack of Perth, commercial traveler, son of the late Mr. Charles Cromack, Esq., woolen manufacturer, Heddensfield (?) England.
The Brockway Centre, Michigan Expositor contains a notice of the late Mrs. James Brown once of this place and whom most of our citizens will recollect. The notice says: Mrs. Isabella Russell Brown, wife of Mr. James Brown, died at their home at Brockway Centre on Monday, 8th April, 1889 after a severe illness of more than two weeks duration. The deceased was a daughter of the late Eld. David Brown of the Township of Brockway and was born in Montreal, Canada Sept. 16, 1837 and was therefore at the time of her death in her 52nd year. She became the wife of James Brown, Perth, Canada on May 16, 1856 and they moved to Brockway, Michigan in 1865 and to Brockway Centre in 1872, here remaining till the end. Eight children were the fruit of their marriage, 6 of whom with her husband are left to mourn their loss. But they have good ground for consolation in the glorious hope of the gospel in which she was a firm believer. Her profession of faith in Christ as her Lord in the year 1866 connecting her to the Free Will Baptist Church in the Menerey Settlement which afterward severed its connection with that denomination and repudiated the sectarian name being simply known as the “Church of Christ” in which her father was a well known and devoted preacher. The individual members were known as “Disciples of Christ”. She has ever since remained true to the principles involved in that charge and has been a faithful attendant of the Scriptures and a devoted learner -- a disciple indeed – in the school of Christ. For the last year of her life she was a worshipper with the Church of Christ in Brockway Centre.
McCreary—Died, at Drummond on the 25th (?) April, 25 (?), the infant daughter of Mr. William Jas. McCreary, aged 2 years.
Note: One death illegible, could not be transcribed.
McCrea—Died, at Renfrew on Tuesday, 23rd April, Mr. James McCrea, aged 39 (?).
Fraser—Died, at Pembroke, on the 15th (?) April, Nancy Stewart (Annie) Fraser, second daughter of Mr. Hugh Fraser, aged 22.
McFarlane—Died, at Almonte on the 25th April, Mrs. John McFarlane, Lanark Township, aged (illegible, two numbers, the first I think was a ‘6’).
Lanark Links: Death has once more been among us and within the last week has taken two of our townsmen. William McDonald, formerly of Almonte and for some time headmaster here fell prey to that fell disease consumption. His remains were taken to Almonte for interment. The members of the board accompanied the cortege out of town. Mr. James Crain, our blacksmith, passed away after a lingering illness. He was for two years a member of the Lanark Fire Brigade the members of which turned out in a body for the funeral.
Maberly—Our community was in the deepest grief last week over the death of a kind and loving wife and neighbor, Mrs. John Moss, who passed away suddenly about 4 miles from here on Monday night at 8:00. The particulars are as follows: Mrs. John Moss was in the act of retiring for the night when she fell off the bed across the cradle, dead. The school teacher Miss Watson called Mrs. Moss’ father-in-law who came and threw water on her but to no purpose. She gasped only a few times. Her husband had gone to Richard Armstrong’s for the evening where the sad news was conveyed to him of her death. She was apparently in good health. She was about 26 years old and had been married three years. She leaves two children, one of two months old, and a husband who is very sadly grieved over the lamentable affair. The funeral was held on Wednesday, 24th April, at noon in the M.E. Church here, Rev. Joseph Follick preaching a very affecting sermon. Her remains were conveyed to the White’s Burying Ground at Bathurst. Her father, brother and sisters of Carleton Place attended the funeral. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause.
Maberly—Luther Burtch of Galt, Missouri, uncle to A.W. Burtch, died on the 23rd aged 88 (?). He was a resident of that place for over 50 years and was sick only a few days the cause being paralysis.
Clydesdale Scraps: Another resident of Lanark Village, Jas. Craine, has departed this life to his long home, funeral at 1:00 today.
We regret to be compelled to announce the death on Friday last of Mrs. Bolton Cunningham whose serious illness we mentioned in our last issue. The deceased lady had been in rather poor health for some time and when a couple of weeks ago she was seized with inflammation of the lungs her constitution was so weakened that she quickly succumbed to the disease. Mrs. Cunningham was the only daughter of the late Mr. William Gould, a respectable farmer in the township of Drummond. She was very much respected in her younger days by all who knew her and since she came to Almonte, although not widely known on account of her modest and retiring disposition she was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to St. Paul’s Church where a very impressive service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Low; thence to St. Paul’s Cemetery. The cortege was a very large one composed of all classes and denominations. The members of the town council attended in a body. Mr. Cunningham and daughter have the sympathy of our citizens in their sudden and severe bereavement.
Campbell—Died, at Drummond, on the 4th inst., Mr. James Campbell, aged (illegible, two numbers the second is a ‘9’).
Wilson—Died, on the Scotch Line, on Thursday, 2nd May, Mr. Thomas Wilson, aged 79, a native of Dumfrieshire, Scotland.
Sheridan—Died, on the 21st April, Bridget Ellen Sheridan, daughter of the late Mr. Richard Sheridan, aged 19 years and 10 months.
Kelso—Died, at the residence of her brother-in-law Mr. Alexander Purdon, Dalhousie, on the 25th April, of cancer of the stomach, Elizabeth Kelso of Chesley, Ontario, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Kelso of Lanark. Chesley papers please copy.
Campbell—Died, at Montague on the 11th April, Jane Campbell, wife of Mr. Duncan Campbell, aged 34.
Mr. James Norris, who owned a store and large farm at Althorpe, S. Sherbrooke, died on Friday night. His funeral was largely attended. He was a member of the A.O.W. for about three months. He only made one payment. He leaves his widow and several children who will receive $2,000 from the order.
Monton—Died, at Perth on Sunday evening, 12th May, John Monton, son of Mr. Thomas Monton, aged 5. (note, unsure of this surname.)
Tullis—Died, at Drummond on Friday, 17th May, Sinclair Tullis, aged 78.
Tullis—Died, on Friday, 17th May, Arthur Tullis, Glen Tay, Bathurst, aged 81, a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Elsewhere in the same paper: On Friday last there died at his home in Drummond, Mr. Sinclair Tullis, one of the pioneer settlers in this district. He came when a youth of 10 years of age with his parents from Lanarkshire, Scotland. They located in the township of Drummond. His father and mother died long since but quite a family settled on the farm around the homestead, the deceased being the last of his brothers and sisters to go to his long home. The cause of his death was bronchitis. His remains were laid in the Elmwood Cemetery on Monday last. Deceased was a Presbyterian in faith and a consistent Reformer. He leaves a family, among who is Lt. Tullis, late of the Lanark Village Light Infantry Co. and paymaster of the 42nd Batallion.
Mann—Died, at Arnprior on Sunday, 12th May, Maria Moore Mann, beloved wife of Mr. John Mann, aged 39.
Taggart—Died, at Westport at the residence of his son-in-law, James Ewing, Mr. Joseph Taggart, Esq., in his 81st year.
We copy the following from the Atlanta Constitution of the death of J.A. McDonald of that city and formerly of the Township of Drummond and third son of Angus McDonald, who some years ago removed from that township to Kansas. The many friends of the deceased in this quarter will be sorry to learn of his early death: “Mr. J. A. McDonald died after a brief illness of congestion of the stomach. He was taken ill last Sunday and although not considered critically ill was constantly attended by two of Atlanta’s best physicians and all the tenderness that would be bestowed by loving and affectionate hands was lavished upon him. On Tuesday his friends hoped he was better and his stricken family were led to believe he would soon be well again. His symptoms had assumed a somewhat better shape and the treatment was followed up untiringly but they seemed to be only the precursor of a sad and sudden termination of a life that was all Christian and admirable. His convictions of right were strong and he dared even to maintain them with the fidelity that was carried into the everyday life of a truly good Catholic. His grief stricken wife is well nigh prostrated and overwhelmed by the load she has to bear. This is shared largely with his mother-in-law Mrs. L.M. Thompson to whom he was devoted. Three of his brothers from New Orleans and Texas hastened to his bedside as fast as locomotives could draw them -- but only to look on the dead face of the brother they so loved. It is seldom that there is such a fine specimen of manhood so low in grief as is seen in the object of their affections. The strangers were welcomed by a host of friends of the dead brother—bowed in grief over the lifeless corpse. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church yesterday at 10:00 and the remains were followed to Westview Cemetery by a large number of loving friends and were interred in a beautifully selected lot on Laurel Hill. Now the aged father, 85, is bent with grief over his departed son. His wife is a daughter of Mrs. L.M. Thompson and granddaughter of the late John G. Winter of Columbus, Georgia.”
Patterson—Died, on Wednesday, 5th June, Mr. Thomas Patterson, aged 39.
McLaren—Died, at Beckwith on Wed., 29th May, Duncan McLaren, oldest son of Mr. Donald McLaren, aged 33.
Kehoe—Died, on Tuesday, 4th June, Bridget O’Toole Kehoe, relict of the late Peter Kehoe, Bathurst, aged 95 (?), a native of County Wexford, Ireland and one of the original settlers of Bathurst.
Fisher—Died, at Rosebank, McNab on Friday, 24th May, Christina Fisher, relict of the late John Fisher, Esq., in the 63rd year of her age.
Stewart—Died, at Churchfield, McNab on Sat., 25th May, John Stewart, Reeve of McNab, aged 54.
Carswell—Died, at Renfrew on Thurs., 30th May, Elizabeth White Carswell, wife of Robert Carswell, in the 44th year of her age.
Gardner—Died, at Watson’s Corners, Dalhousie, on Wednesday, 28th May, Rose Ann Gardner, aged 21 years, 2 months. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parent who has lost so good a daughter.
A precious soul from us is gone
A voice once heard is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
Maberly News: May 28, 1889 On Thursday night at 10:40 we were called upon to mourn the loss of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents Mrs. John Morrow at the age of 56 years and 9 months, wife of the hotel keeper who has been a resident of this place for 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow came here when the country was new and constructed the first dam on the river being at that time in limited means but both bound on success. With careful judgment and watching every sanctioned corner in life, laid the cornerstone of a successful and prosperous future. Before they had passed the fortieth milepost of life, the village in which we now sit, the saw shingle and grist mill was one day theirs and now he is the proprietor of a commodious hotel here and can look back on the past years when they first launched their craft out on the broad ocean of busy life with poor hopes their prospects and poor chances. He can now enjoy himself on the hard earned labors in his old age. Although Mrs. Morrow having for the past 16 years been stricken with disease the doctor termed milk fever which resulted in a painful fever sore on one of her limbs which terminated her life. She was confirmed here in the English Church last Fall by the Bishop and since then she has been striving so as to live as to be able to say she was ready to pass into the land of eternal bliss. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, sister and friend, benevolent to the poor and received all travelers with courtesy. When we stand and ponder over her past life thinking of her gentle ways and kind heart it is only a flood of tears that can dry our sorrow. She was the mother of nine children, two boys and seven girls, all of whom are living except one, Tennie, who died about four years ago, the wife of John Sloan, proprietor of the City Hotel at Kingston. She leaves five sisters and eight brothers and an aged mother Mrs. Geddes, hale and hearty, who attended the funeral on Sunday at 9:00. The aged mother is 80 years old. The funeral was held at the English Church, Rev. Mr. Scuntlebury preaching. The church was packed to its utmost capacity and many more stood outside unable to gain admittance. Her remains were conveyed to Perth for burial by the side of her daughter Mrs. John Sloan. The pall bearers were Isaac Kerry, Patrick Corley, William Duffie, John Buchanan, John Armstrong and John Atcheson. The funeral was one of the largest by far every held, over 81 teams.
A.W. Burtch:
Rest, Mrs. Morrow, thy toil is o’er
They season on earth is done.
For thee a far bright sun
Shines on the heavenly shore
And though we miss thy gentleness
That breathed so warm and bright
We know thy spirit dwells above
In God’s eternal light. A.W.B.
Coombs—Died, at Perth on Monday, 10th June, John S. Coombs, aged 68 (?). Elsewhere in the same paper: After a long and painful illness John Shine Coombs of this town, druggist, died at his residence at Foster Street on the afternoon of Monday last. He was born on the 21st Feb., 1821 in the town of Plymouth, Devonshire, England and in 1827 came with his parents to Ottawa (then Bytown) where he lived until 1846 when he came to Perth and started a drug store. For the long period of 46 years he remained in the same occupation and was therefore perhaps the oldest businessman in town. He leaves a widow and 3 sons all the latter being in the Northwest. The deceased was a good man and much esteemed in town and was of a quiet and unobtrusive nature. He has a brother and three sisters still living. Mr. Coombs was a Mason of long standing and his funeral on Wednesday to Elmwood Cemetery was marked by the beauty and impressive ceremonies of the brethren.
Imeson—Died, at North Elmsley on Saturday 8th (?) June, Sarah Duffield Poole Imeson, wife of Mr. William C. Imeson, aged 30 years and 10 months.
Blackburn—Died, on Wed. 5th June, Mrs. Allan Blackburn, of Lanark Township.
Greenley—Died, at Bathurst, on Thursday, 6th June, Robert Greenley, aged 83. Elsewhere in the same paper: One of the few surviving settlers in this district, Robert Greenley of Bathurst died at his residence on the 7th Concession at the age of 83 years. The deceased was born in the County of Wexford, Ireland in the year 1806 and came to Canada with his parents in 1816 with the first settlers. They located on the farm just outside the town limits and gave the family name of “Greenley’s Corners” to the turn at the west end of town. Mr. Greeley married Elizabeth Echlin who with several children survive him. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a Conservative in politics. He was a good citizen and an honest man.
The Central Canadian chronicles the death and burial of John Halliday, formerly of this town and son of David Halliday of Almonte.
Morton—Died, at Perth on Sunday morning, 16th June, at 9:30, Alice Gertrude Morton, daughter of Mr. Thomas Morton, aged 2 years.
Binks—Died, at Rosetta, Lanark Township, of consumption on the 7th June, Isabella Truman Rogers Binks, wife of Mr. William Binks, formerly of Perth, aged 39.
Wright—Died, very suddenly on Sabbath evening, 9th June, after returning from church, Amos Wright, third son of Abel and Mary Wright, Chatsworth, aged 32 years, formerly of North Elmsley.
Spaulding—Died on Tuesday morning, 25th June, Minnie Jane Spaulding, daughter of Mr. J.R. Spaulding, North Elmsley, aged 15 months.
Hughes—Died, on the 11th June, Beatrice Hughes, daughter of Robert Hughes, aged 10 months.
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