William Morris Lambie

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 73772049
• _UID: C68E44089E20441D8CA66923812366870E16

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Obituary
The Watertown Re-Union; Watertown, New York
Saturday, August 5, 1899

WILLIAM M. LAMBIE
Death of One of Theresa's Best Known Citizens and Business Men.
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Theresa, Aug. 4.? At 3:30 Wednesday afternoon occurred the death of William M. Lambie, who for nearly 30 years has been one of Theresa's Foremost and best beloved citizens. His death was not unexpected, as it has been known for many weeks that his sickness was likely to prove fatal.

Mr. Lambie was born in Hammond, St. Lawrence county, April 22, 1834. His parents were John Lambie, a native of Paisley, Scotland, who emigrated to this-country in 1821, and whose wife was Ellen Morris, a native of Glasgow. Their children were Mrs. Christiana Blackmon, of Hammond, the late Mrs. Margaret Gardner, of Hammond, William M., Robert, deceased, Jane, deceased, John F. Lambie, of Northampton, Mass., the late Jasper Lambie, ex-mayor of Northampton, and Mrs. Martha Manchester, of Easthampton, Mass.

Mr. Lambie was married Jan. 11, 1871, to Octavia, only daughter of the late Horatio Still, who survives him. Mr. Lambie was engaged for a few years in the furniture and undertaking business at Redwood and in 1870, in company with his brother, John F., embarked in the dry goods trade at Theresa. They immediately became successful and by strict integrity and pure methods of business Avon the confidence of the people far and near. About 15 years ago his brother discontinued business here and entered into partnership with Jasper Lambie at Northampton and during the past ten years George Blackman, a nephew, has been the junior member of the firm of William M. Lambie & Co. Mr. Lambie has held the office of president of the village, and at his death and since its organization has been the president of the Theresa cemetery association. He was one of the promoters of the Theresa high school, and in him was always found a friend to every public interest.

He was a member of the Presbyterian church here and one of its most useful and consistent workers, and his purity of heart and rectitude of conduct gave dally evidence of the character of the man. For nearly 30 years he has been an active member of Theresa lodge, No. 174, F. and A. M., and Theresa chapter, No. 149. R. A. M. He constantly held offices of trust in both these bodies and was at one time high priest of the chapter, and was always present at its convocations if possible, and was ever ready to perform even the humblest service in the interests of the craft. When the embers of the old Masonic hall were still burning in April 1800, he formulated a plan for a new hall, which took form and became a handsome reality after his ideas and by his energy. The present generation will not cease to miss him and mourn his departure from among us. His wife, his brother, John F., his sister, Mrs. Manchester, his physician, and his pastor, Rev. Charles G. Cady (Gady?) were present when death came to his relief.

The funeral will occur today at 1:30 p.m. from his late home in this village and the interment will be by his Masonic brethren, whom he loved so well, at Oakwood cemetery.

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DOD per NY State Death Index #31526 (Death Information courtesy of Find A Grave Contributor RD Calhoun-Egan)

William married Octavia Amelia Still on 11 Jan 1871. Octavia was born about 1847 in New York, United States; died about 1932 in New York, United States; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: K4J8-C7L
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 27435594
• _UID: 9ABDB411D10A49CD97B96BCF25A8FD2C8DB7
• Census: 1834, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Col Marshall Report: Lanark Twp C1 L26
• Census: 1840, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA
• Census: 13 Jun 1860, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Agricultural Schedule
• Census: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Population and Agricultural Schedules
• Occupation: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; Farmer
• Census: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States; USA

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Christened:
First name(s)?tab?John
Last name?tab?Lambie
Gender?tab?Male
Birth year?tab?1800
Birth place?tab?-
Baptism year?tab?1800
Baptism date?tab?02 Mar 1800
Baptism place?tab?HIGH CHURCH, PAISLEY, RENFREW, SCOTLAND
Father's first name(s)?tab?William
Father's last name?tab?Lambie
Mother's first name(s)?tab?Margaret
Mother's last name?tab?Adam
Residence?tab?Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Place?tab?Paisley
County?tab?Renfrewshire
Country?tab?Scotland
Record set?tab?Scotland Births & Baptisms 1564-1950
Category?tab?Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory?tab?Parish Baptisms
Collections from?tab?Scotland, United Kingdom
Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl

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Census:
Going to Warwick Twp in the spring. Large clearing: Rocks.

Census:
The associated agricultural schedule lists him two lines below 'James Miller'.

Died:
Ogdensburg Journal - Thur Feb 9, 1884
Mr. John Lambie died at the house of his son-in-law, Otis Gardiner, Sunday evening, Feb. 3rd, aged eighty five years. Mr. Lambie came into town fifty years ago, and settled on the farm now occupied by his brother James Lambie. A few years ago he sold his farm and has been living with his children. His wife survives him.

John married Ellen Morris. Ellen (daughter of Robert Morris and Christina Eadie) was born on 19 Jan 1806 in Scotland; died on 15 Dec 1885 in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Rarick Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 27435595
• _UID: 6EFE01AB44134916BC96A34B17136BA24570
• Census-Wife of Head: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Population and Agricultural Schedules
• Census-Household Member: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States; USA

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Census-Wife of Head:
Role: Wife of Head
The associated agricultural schedule lists him two lines below 'James Miller'.

Census-Household Member:
Role: Household Member


Died:
Obituary:
December 31, 1885
Ogdensburg Advance
Mrs. John Lambie died the 15th inst., at the home of her son-in-law, Otis Gardner in the 81st year of her age.

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• FamilySearch ID: MHJ7-RVP
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 27435590
• _UID: E43F7443985748D58AAC24F0785984D75C30
• Occupation: 1820, Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Weaver
• Immigration: 1821, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1821, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Settlement on 25 Jul 1821 Dalhousie Twp C1 L13E
• Census: 1834, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Col Marshall Report: Dalhousie C1 L13E

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Christened:
Name:?tab?William Lambie
Gender:?tab?Male
Birth Date:?tab?30 Nov 1777
Baptism Date:?tab?4 Dec 1777
Baptism Place:?tab?Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Father:?tab?William Lambie
Mother:?tab?Jant Ritchmont
FHL Film Number:?tab?1041285
Reference ID:?tab?- 2:17LRZL8?i?
?/i?

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Occupation:
Ages of male children: 1, 8, 13, 20
Ages of female children: 10, 16, 18
Present Residence: Crossing Croft?
?i?Source Information
Ancestry.com. Canada, Immigration and Settlement Correspondence and Lists, 1817-1896 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data:
Emigration, Original Correspondence, 1817'961857 and 1872'961896. CO 384. War and Colonial Department and Colonial Office: Emigration Original Correspondence. The National Archives of the United Kingdom, Kew, Surrey, England.
Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.?/i?

Immigration:
Source Bibliography:?tab?DOBSON, DAVID. Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Vol. 5. 1985. 312p.
Source Citation
Place: Canada; Year: 1821; Page Number: 137
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2010.
Original data: Filby, P. William, ed. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 2012.

Residence:
Source:?tab?JR Ernest Miller and Robert E Sargeant, Early Settlers to Bathurst District Arriving Prior to 1822: including Col Marshall's 1834 Report, 1842 Census, Baptismal Records of Rev Wiliam Bell, 1988.
Volume/Page: 64
?i?Source Information
Genealogical Research Library, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
Original data: Compiled from various family history sources. See source information provided with each entry.?/i?

Census:
Lot vacant. Lambie in Lanark Village: lot rocky.

Died:
Birth: ?tab?Nov. 30, 1777, Scotland
Death: ?tab?Oct. 3, 1839
Hammond
St. Lawrence County
New York, USA

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William was "a man of parts" from a distinguished family of old Scotland, where he was a manufacturer of the coveted Paisley shawls.

William imprudently backed a note for an acquaintance, which reportedly ruined him both financially and socially.

In an effort to assist with the rising unemployment and poverty levels, the British government encouraged emigration to Canada. Although this appeared to be a noble gesture, I've also read that Parliament was still very concerned with protecting the Canadian land against the Americans, even though the American Revolution had ended some 30 years earlier. Scots were known for their strong battle skills, so many historians theorize that this encouragement was laced with ulterior motives and strategic maneuvers on behalf of the British government to place military defense in Canadian territory.

During the years of 1820 and 1821, approximately 2,900 Scots were elected as members of immigration societies to settle in Upper Canada. The families were selected by community members based on the good reputation of the patriarch and the respect of the family. A petition for the selected Paisley Townhead Society members was made to Lord Bathurst and His Majesty's Ministers for liberty and a request for emigration. The government granted each household 100 acres of land, free of monetary charge, a small amount of aid money, and tools upon arrival. The Paisley Townhead Society was just one of several emigration societies during this time. By the 1840's, colonies of America, Australia and New Zealand were joining in the recruit of able bodied men and their families.

Consequently, in 1821, William Lambie (a "weaver"), his wife, 4 sons and 2 or 3 daughters (depending on the record) set sail for Canada for a fresh start with the promise of 100 acres of land at Dalhousie in Lanark, Canada.

Upon arrival, many were disappointed to find the terrain to be thick with forest, extremely rocky and much of it was considered unsuitable for crops. Per Lanark Archives (a historical society): "William Lambie is recorded as settling in 1821, but the patent for the land would not have been issued until he had completed his settlement duties which included clearing several acres of land, building a house, etc. However, many of those early settlers were not able to fulfill their settlement duties or repay the government, so in 1837, their debt was forgiven and they then received the official patent. The land record would indicate that they left Dalhousie after the sale of the land, i.e., 1838."

The Patent from the Crown for the 100 acres was granted to William Lambie on July 5, 1837. William subsequently sold the land in September of 1838 for 25 pounds, and then migrated across the St. Lawrence River to Hammond, New York, USA.

William and two of his sons, John and James, lived the remainder of their lives in Hammond. His youngest son, Andrew, was born soon after arrival in Canada and remained there. Adam returned to Canada for at least a decade, and then by 1870, he and his brother William moved with their families to Minnesota, USA.

Two of the daughters have been identified to date, however, additional information is extremely limited. The girls are listed as female children on the list submitted in the government grant as settlers in Upper Canada for the Ship Earl of Buckingham with their ages, which calculate to estimated birth years of 1803, 1805 and 1811. The eldest daughter, Margaret, married George Brown in Dalhousie. The other has been identified is Janet Lambie, born in 1804.

William married Margaret Adam on 9 Dec 1797 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of John Adam and Janet Steel) was born in 1776 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 28 Sep 1776 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 13 Sep 1837 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Rarick Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: KZ4J-Q3L
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Christened:
ADAM
MARGARET
JOHN ADAM/JANET STIEL FR195 (FR195)
F
26/09/1776
572/
10 183
Neilston

First name(s)?tab?Margaret
Last name?tab?Adam
Gender?tab?Female
Birth year?tab?1776
Birth place?tab?-
Baptism year?tab?1776
Baptism date?tab?26 Sep 1776
Baptism place?tab?NEILSTON,RENFREW,SCOTLAND
Father's first name(s)?tab?John
Father's last name?tab?Adam
Mother's first name(s)?tab?Janet
Mother's last name?tab?Stiel
Place?tab?Neilston
County?tab?Renfrewshire
Country?tab?Scotland
Record set?tab?Scotland Births & Baptisms 1564-1950
Category?tab?Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory?tab?Parish Baptisms
Collections from?tab?Scotland, United Kingdom
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• _UID: 918B658969564B65A53313C37FF93B06E0FA

Robert married Christina Eadie. Christina was born on 15 Sep 1777 in Scotland; died on 13 Dec 1864 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Rarick Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 1461E6D0BF0E467EA63B628A573A068DAD39

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• FamilySearch ID: KH22-CMQ
• _UID: 9E3B65FB5D0F4DB883B19A8D8B81C36337F9
• Immigration: 1821, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada

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Immigration:
Place: Canada; Year: 1821; Page Number: 137
Name:?tab?William Lambie
Arrival Year:?tab?1821
Arrival Place:?tab?Canada
Family Members:?tab?Wife 4 sons & 2 daughters
Source Publication Code:?tab?1640.5
Primary Immigrant:?tab?Lambie, William
Annotation:?tab?Date and place of creation of legal document in the New World. Abstracted from the Edinburgh "Register of Deeds," 1750-1825. Date of emigration and intended destination or place and date of first mention of residence in the New World. A majority of the da
Source Bibliography:?tab?DOBSON, DAVID. Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Vol. 5. 1985. 312p.
Page:?tab?137

William married Janet Ritchmond on 14 Nov 1767 in Low Church Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Janet was born about 1752 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: K8FK-9T2
• Name: Ritchmont
• _UID: 9C350549DFF64F08891966B05A9985FE7940

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Married:
Name:?tab?William Lambie
Gender:?tab?Male
Marriage Date:?tab?14 Nov 1767
Marriage Place:?tab?Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
Spouse:?tab?Janet Ritchmond
FHL Film Number:?tab?1041285

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• _UID: 7B3EBCB3424E4696972E7B5A0482E6F48E19

John married Janet Steel on 23 Mar 1765 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janet Stiel
• _UID: 9095807493114E1DB91B719951715488A43E

Notes:

Married:
ADAM
JOHN
JANET STEEL/FR638 (FR638)
23/03/1765
572/
30 49
Neilston