Dr. William Arthur Douglas "Arthur" Blair, MDCM, LMCC

Male 1921 - 2002  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  Dr. William Arthur Douglas "Arthur" Blair, MDCM, LMCC was born in 1921 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of Dr. William Gourlay Blair, MD, MDCM, MP and Emma "Grace" Moore, RN, RRC); died on 6 Aug 2002 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Address: Address:
      Dr. William Arthur D. Blair
      Ottawa, ON
      CAN
    • Occupation: Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; Chief of Psychiatry, Ottawa Civic Hospital
    • Occupation: Forensic Psychiatrist
    • _UID: FF63FD8360DF46FD98CCBA5E47663E06D146
    • Residence-Occupant: 1945, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; 17 Gore Street
    • Occupation: 1945, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Army

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    Died:
    BLAIR, W. Arthur, M.D. WWII Veteran, Former Chief of Psychiatry, Ottawa Civic Hospital and Forensic Psychiatrist

    Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Pavilion on Tuesday, August 6, 2002 with his family by his side, after a valiant battle with cancer. William Arthur Douglas Blair born in 1921 in Perth, Ontario son of the late Dr. William and Grace Blair. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Williamson. Devoted father to Elspeth (Don McCulla), Bill (Yoshiko) and Dori (Art McKenzie). Much loved Grandpa of James McCulla and Blair and Allison McKenzie. Dear brother of Helen Spicer (Erik).

    Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, August 9th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 10th at 10 a.m. Internment private. Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of the 5th Floor Palliative Unit of the Elisabeth Bruyere. In lieu of flowers it was Dad's wish to have donations made to the Salvation Army, 301-56 Sparks Street, Ottawa, K1P 5A9.

    Ottawa Citizen
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Aug. 8, 2002

    Family/Spouse: Dorothy Williamson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Elspeth Blair was born in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Blair
    3. Dorothy Grace "Dori" Blair was born in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Dr. William Gourlay Blair, MD, MDCM, MP was born on 13 Jan 1890 in Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of William Henry Blair and Margaret Mason Miller); died on 16 Jun 1957 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 39675912
    • _UID: 01D309CCD1A4450ABED592660A6BD6EC2F59
    • Residence-Occupant: Between 1883 and 1917, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 11 Lot 18 (also Lots 16 and 17)Family home
    • Census-Household Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Religion-Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Free Church - Presbyterian
    • Census-Household Member: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1911, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Occupation: 1920, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Physician and Surgeon
    • Census: 1921, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada; Address:
      North St.
      Perth, Ontario
      Canada
    • Occupation: Feb 1922, Lanark & Renfrew Counties, Ontario, Canada; Medical officer Pembroke company of the 42nd battalion
    • Occupation: 1945, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Elected Member of Parliament
    • Residence: 1945, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; 17 Gore Street
    • Occupation: 1949, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Re-elected Member of Parliament
    • Occupation: 1953, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Re-elected Member of Parliament
    • Occupation: 1957, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Re-elected Member of Parliament

    Notes:

    ?b?William Gourley Blair?/b? (January 13, 1890 in Bathurst Township, Ontario ? June 16, 1957) was a politician and physician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1945 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of Lanark. He was re-elected in 1949, 1953 and in 1957. He was appointed to the Joint Committee on Federal District Commission and Joint Committee on Old Age Security. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a captain in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps between 1916 and 1919.
    Progressive Conservative Party of Canada Member of the Parliament of Canada

    Birth:
    as recorded on miltiary records

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39675912

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    Died:
    PERTH, Ont., June 16 Of). Dr. William G. -Blair, 67, Progressive Conservative who retained his Lanark seat in the June 10 general election died today.

    The Morning News
    Wilmington, Delaware
    17 Jun 1957, Mon ? Page 20
    ?b?
    Dr. W.G. Blair Laid to Rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth?/b?
    Deep regret was evidenced in Perth and District early Sunday afternoon when it became known that Dr. William G. Blair, 67, had passed away suddenly at his home. The Doctor had been in his usual good health, and had conversed with a number of citizens on the street, who were extremely shocked at his sudden passing.

    Canada as a nation, together with the Lanark County and Ottawa Valley citizens, deeply mourns an outstanding citizen.

    Dr. Blair was conservative member for Lanark County since 1945, and his party's official spokesman in the Commons on general health matters. His death reduces the Conservative membership in the 265-seat commons to 109. The Liberals have 104. CCF 25 and Social Credit 19 seats.

    Dr Blair was re-elected last week with an overwhelming majority over the Liberal candidate Peter Burchell.

    Dr. Blair was particularly active in the campaign, speaking in all parts of the Ottawa Valley and particularly in Ottawa.

    ?b?Mentioned for Cabinet?/b?
    Had Dr. Blair lived there was every possibility that he would have been appointed to a cabinent post - possibly that of Public Health and Welfare.

    His death will open the Lanark constituency and necessitates a by-election. This is the second by-election which will have to be held, the election in Wellington South having been called off due to the death of Henry Albert Hocking, former Liberal member for the riding, and one of the candidates in the June 10 election.

    Dr. Blair was one of the most diligent members of Parliament during his political career. In 1951 he was the only one of his party who qualified for the Kingston Whig-Standard Fund for the Provision of Gold Stars for Diligent Members of Parliament.

    Dr. Blair was among the six, of the 252 members, who voted in every one of the 29 recorded divisions between January 30th and June 30th in 1951, and qualified for a kudo by virtue of his consistent attendance to Commons business. He was noted for his punctuality in his professional, political and private life. for a number of years he donated prizes to pupils of the Perth Collegiate Institute for their perfect attendance at school.

    Dr. Blair first entered Parliament in 1945 when he defeated the Liberal candidate of Lanark County, Bert Soper of Smiths Falls. Yesterday afternoon, hundreds of messages of sympathy were received by the family from friends and members of Parliament.

    ?b?Born in Bathurst Township?/b?
    He was born in Bathurst Township near Fallbrook, 12 miles north of here in 1890, the son of the late Wm. Blair and Margaret Miller, both of Scottish descent. He received his education at the rural school at Fallbrook, Perth Collegiate, and attended Queen's University as a medical student.

    He graduated from Queen's with the degree of MDCM and went overseas as a captain in the Army Medical Corps. He served in England and France with the 7th Field Ambulance and was medical officer with the Strathcona Horse regiment for some time.

    On his return from overseas he took a post graduate course in New York and returned to Perth and established a practice.

    Dr. Blair was past president and charter member of the Canadian Legion, BESL, and served in the militia as a lieutenant colonel. He served on the Perth Fair Board and was a member of the Perth Board of Education for 22 years. A member of the Masonic and Orange Lodges, he was also a member of the Perth Canadian Club.

    He served on the Lanark County Conservative executive since 1920. He was keenly interested in the problems of soldiers. He was on the Soldiers' Aid Commission for Ontario.

    For several years he was Medical Health Officer for Perth, Bathurst, Drummond and North Elmsley townships and the Lanark County Home.

    Dr. Blair was a keen and active sportsman. He served on many hockey and baseball executives, and particularly in the years of the late 30's when the Perth Blue Wing Junior Hockey team were keeping the town of Perth to the forefront in the hockey world, did he take an active part in the progress of the club.

    Fishing and hunting were two outdoor sports, which the Doctor took time out from his busy career, to enjoy.

    ?b?Prime Minister's Tribute?/b?
    He married the former Grace Moore of Seeley's Bay, who in World War I spent three years in France as a nursing sister and holds the Royal Red Cross decoration.

    Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Dr. Arthur Blair of Ottawa and one daughter, Mrs Erik Spicer (Helen) of Ottawa, and five grandchildren.

    The late Dr. Blair was a member of St. Andrw's Presbyterian Church, Perth.

    "I am deeply shocked by the sudden passing of my long time friend and wise counsellor to the Conservative Party", Conservative Leader John Diefenbaker said in Ottawa.
    "It was only Saturday that I saw him and I expected to be in touch with him in a day or so, so that an opportunity for even greater public service could have been available to him.
    "Obviously I could say no more at this time, he said when asked by a reporter to elaborate.

    He said Dr. Blair's contribution to Parliament, "in particular in connection with social security and health matters" was in keeping with the higherst tragent members of Parliament.?b?

    The Funeral?/b?
    The death of Dr. W.G. Blair, who was buried in Elmwood Cemetery Wednesday afternoon, came as a great shock to everyone. The body lay in state in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Perth, founded in 1817.

    Many dignitaries including the Prime Minister and Mr and Mrs George Drew came up from Ottawa to pay a last tribute to Dr. Blair. The Prime Minister looked very tired and returned to Ottawa immediately after the funeral.

    Representing the Liberal Party were Mr. P. Burchell and Mr. Earl Darou, Perth.

    Rev. R.B. Milroy and Rev. Dr. W.R. Alp conducted the funeral service, with Rev. Milroy opening the service with a prayer, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, then cast thy burden on the Lord and He shall sustain thee." This was followed by Psalm 109, "To the Hills," an old favourite of the late Dr. Blair, which refers to his Scottish heritage.

    Rev. Dr. Alp gave a prayer, followed by Psalm 91, with scripture readings and prayers by Rev. Milroy.

    In a few well-chosen words, Rev. Milroy said William Gourley Blair was a devoted father and husband and a well-beloved physician. He went on to give the following epitaph:
    Who feels no thought within him rise,
    At some beloved physician's name,
    Which fills with brimming tears the eyes,
    And wakens memory's warmest claim?
    In tenderest hours of life and death,
    That healing friend is by our side,
    Perhaps the last to catch our breath
    And whisper, "Jesus died."

    Rev. Milroy concluded by saying that Dr. Blair was a courageous soldier under orders, a lover of men, young, mature and old, and a friend of children. All of those qualified him as a servant of the people, a legislator and a man his country could ill-afford to lose.

    Following the address, the Hymn, "Abide With Me," was sung by the choir.

    On leaving the church, a guard of honour was formed by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Perth Branch of the Canadian Legion.

    The casket was carried shoulder high from the Church by the pallbearers - Staff Sgt. S. Erwin, Sgt. J. Smith, Corporals H. Caldwell, L Gartner, B. Mills, W. Webster, R. Young and W. Milton.

    The honorary pall bearers were Mr. G White, MP; North Hastings County; Mr George Doucett, MPP, Lanark County; Mr H. Stanton, MP, Leeds County; Dr A. McCue, Smiths Falls; Mr. R. Echlin, Perth; Mr. A. Thornbury, Perth; Dr. A.C. Fowler, Perth; Mr. S. Hunter and Mr. A Bowes of Perth.

    The funeral procession from the Church to Elmwood cemetery proceeded along Foster Street, onto Wilson and then out to Number 15 Highway to the cemetery.

    Following the immediate family car were the Prime Minister, Hon. John Diefenbaker with Mr. and Mrs. George Drew.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    June 20, 1957, p1


    FaG memorial -
    William G. Blair was a politician and physician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1945 election as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of Lanark. He was re-elected in 1949, 1953 and in 1957. He was appointed to the joint committees of Joint Committee on Federal District Commission and Joint Committee on Old Age Security. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a captain in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps between 1916 and 1919.

    William married Emma "Grace" Moore, RN, RRC on 29 Sep 1920 in Seeley's Bay, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Hiram Moore and Lucy Alelia Church) was born about 1887 in Seeley's Bay, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1960; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emma "Grace" Moore, RN, RRC was born about 1887 in Seeley's Bay, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Hiram Moore and Lucy Alelia Church); died about 1960; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45643287
    • _UID: F21E0CF4C98E41919D9431703A4600D560F0
    • Occupation: 1920, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
    • Census-Household Member: 1921, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada; Address:
      North St.
      Perth, Ontario
      Canada
    • Residence-Occupant: 1945, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; 17 Gore Street

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    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45643287

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    Role: Household Member


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    Role: Occupant

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    Married:
    Blair - Moore
    The marriage of Dr. William Blair, of Perth, and Emma Grace, Daughter of Hiram Moore, Seeley's Bay, was solemnized on September 29th at the home of the bride by Rev. G.W. Dustin. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a suit of navy blue trimmed with grey squirrel. Only immidiate relatives were present at the ceremony, after which Dr. and Mrs. Blair left to spend theyr honeymoon in Kingston, Toronto and Niagara Falls. They will reside in Perth.

    Blair - Moore
    At Seeley's Bay by Rev. G.W. Dustin, on Wednesday, Sept. 29th, Miss Emma Grace Moore to Dr. Wm. Blair, of Perth.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    October 8, 1920

    Children:
    1. 1. Dr. William Arthur Douglas "Arthur" Blair, MDCM, LMCC was born in 1921 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Aug 2002 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Helen Gourley "Helen" Blair, RN, RRC was born on 16 Feb 1923 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 2019 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Henry Blair was born about 1844 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of John Blair, Sr. and Margaret Truelove); died on 25 Jul 1900 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 46754616
    • _UID: D0FC3E54658F42549F8A0BDDEAA6FE4CD308
    • Census-Household Member: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Religion: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence-Occupant: Between 1883 and 1917, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 11 Lot 18 (also Lots 16 and 17)Family home
    • Occupation: 1890, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Census: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Religion: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Free Church - Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1900, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46754616

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    Role: Household Member


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    Role: Occupant


    Died:
    Obituary - Mr. William H. Blair

    Following a long illness, patiently borne, Mr. William H. Blair, of Bathurst, near Fallbrook, yielded up this life on Wednesday evening, 20th July, at the age of 56 years. The cause of his death was lung trouble, begun by a cold brought on while working at the harvest a few years ago and which it was found impossible to check. Deceased was the son of Mr. John Blair of Bathurst, who survives his son, and was a nephew or Mr. James W. Blair, of Perth. He was married to Miss Margaret Miller, daughter of the late George Miller, 3rd con, Bathurst, who, with three sons and three daughters, survive him. Deceased was a Presbyterian, and a man greatly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances, who found in him a most friendly and obliging neighbour and estimable citizen. Besides farming, he was well known as a stock drover, and a large dealer in cattle and lambs, which brought him in contact with a large circle of fellow farmers.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    3 Aug 1900

    Buried:
    Plot H-93

    William married Margaret Mason Miller on 19 Apr 1872 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Miller and Helen "Ellen" Mason) was born on 6 Feb 1851 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 13 Feb 1851 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jun 1917 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jun 1917 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret Mason Miller was born on 6 Feb 1851 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 13 Feb 1851 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Miller and Helen "Ellen" Mason); died on 2 Jun 1917 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jun 1917 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L4QK-PS5
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45663594
    • Religion: Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • _UID: 4B299EE59ABE4675B54D5F03E4C4CDBEA1D7
    • Census-Household Member: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Residence: Between 1851 and 1885, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; 3rd line of Bathurst
    • Census-Household Member: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Residence: Between 1883 and 1917, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 11 Lot 18 (also Lots 16 and 17)Family home
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Religion-Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Free Church - Presbyterian
    • Census: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Census-Household Member: 1911, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L4QK-PS5

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45663594

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    Died:
    Obituary - Blair
    At the family residence in the township of Bathurst, near Fallbrook, the death occurred on saturday, June 2nd, of Margaret Mason Miller, relict of the late William Blair, after an illness for eight months with cancer of the stomach, Margaret Mason Miller, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Miller, was born 67 years ago on the 3rd line, township of Bathurst, on the homestead now occupied by Mr. George Miller. Her mather's name was Helen Mason; Robert and Andrew, deceased,m and George on homestead were brothers; Mrs W.M. Gibson, Lacombe; Mrs Ritchie and Miss Miller, decesed, and Miss Catherine Miller, Perth, were sisters.

    About forty-five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Blair wer marrried and settled down on the 3rd line of Bathurst. Thirty-two years ago they moved to the present familyl home on the banks of the Fall River, one mile from the village of Fallbrook. There were six sons and daughters - Mrs D.A. Fisher, Harper; Mrs. John Korry, 3rd line, Bathurst' Gertrude and John at home; Arthur, Dominion Land Surveyor in the West and William G., now a medical Captain with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in France.

    Mrs. Blair was a member of the Presbyterian church at Balderson in the parsonage of Rev. J.G. Greig, and followed consistently in her daily life the Christian principles which she avowed. She was a faithful wife and mother, and had a supreme devotion for her family, and was ever ready to do good.

    The funeral took place on Tuesday, June 5th, from Fallbrook to Elmwood cemetery, Perth, where interment was made. Rev. J.G. Greig conducted teh religious services at the house. The pallbearers were John Korry, Fred Fisher, Norman Miller, George Miller, James Anderson and Robert Innes. The funeral was largely attended and there were many floral offerings.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    June 15, 1917, pg 7.

    --------------------------------------------
    Death of Mrs. W. Blair

    Margaret Mason Miller, relict of the late William Blair, died at the family residence in the township of Bathurst, near Fallbrook, on Saturday, June 2nd. She had been ill eight months with cancer of the stomach.

    The funeral took place on Tuesday, June 5th, from Fallbrook to Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, where remains were interred. Rev. J. G. Greig, Presbyterian minister of Balderson, conducted the religious services at the house. The pallbearers were John Korry, Fred Fisher, Norman Miller, George Miller, James Anderson, and Robert Innes. The funeral was largely attended and there were many floral offerings.

    Margaret Mason Miller, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, was born 67 years ago on the 3rd line township of Bathurst on the homestead now occupied by Mr. George Miller. Her mother's maiden name was Helen Mason. Robert and Andrew, deceased, and George on the homestead were brothers; Mrs W. M. Gibson, Lecombe (Lacombe, AB); Mrs Ritchie and Miss Miller deceased, and Miss Catherine Miller, Perth, were sisters.

    About forty-five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Blair were married and settled down on the 3rd line of Bathurst. 32 years ago they moved to the present family home on the banks of the Fall River, one mile from the village of Fallbrook.

    There were six sons and daughters - Mrs. D.A. Fisher, Harper; Mrs John Korry, 3rd line Bathurst; Gertrude and John at home; Arthur, Dominion Land Surveyor in the West, and William G., now a medical Captain with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in France.

    Mrs. Blair was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Balderson in the pastorate of Rev. J.G. Greig, and followed consistently in her daily life the Christian principles whch she avowed. Her nature was of that gentle type that bends most easily to acts of kindness and love. Her supreme devotion was to her family, whose course in life she directed and prayed for that their individual lives might be brought in relationship with the highest and best. In this way she represented Canada's noblest womanhood - the womanhood that gives to the nation and to our social order the best elements of citizenship, She supported heartily all measures for good that came that came within her reach and this readiness to do good won her many lasting friends. In the passing of Mrs. Blair there are sons and daughters, friends and acquaintances, that mourn the loss of a true friend and a good woman.


    Buried:
    Rev. J. G. Greig, Presbyterian Minister conducted the service.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Blair was born on 26 Sep 1873 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 May 1943 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Henry Blair was born on 10 Jun 1875 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Dec 1954 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jean Miller "Janet" Blair was born on 28 Sep 1877 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Apr 1966 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Gertrude "Gertie" Blair was born on 18 Apr 1882 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1968; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Arthur Blair was born on 24 Nov 1885 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died after 1901.
    6. 2. Dr. William Gourlay Blair, MD, MDCM, MP was born on 13 Jan 1890 in Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Jun 1957 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Hiram Moore

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 966D0F212F374BA6A7134CA2ABAF73D1D0B6

    Hiram married Lucy Alelia Church. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Lucy Alelia Church

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: FA9E4AA5377744C6A765FCDF426F6173AB66

    Children:
    1. 3. Emma "Grace" Moore, RN, RRC was born about 1887 in Seeley's Bay, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1960; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Blair, Sr. was born on 27 Feb 1820 in Gorbals Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 12 Mar 1820 in Gorbals Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of Lt. William Blair and Catharine Janet Sym); died on 3 Feb 1909 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Brooke, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 192444421
    • _UID: BE2C775409E84CBD840C36FE2C0B7D5B820F
    • Census: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Frame house - 5th Concession
    • Census: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census: 1881, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Occupation: 1909, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1909, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 5

    Notes:

    ?u?LAC RG8 Vol 625 ff.219-23
    ?/u?June 1820 on the Commerce out of Greenock, Coverdale (Master), to Quebec. Age 34, dyer, Leigh Kirk, Barony Parish, Glasgow.

    Birth:
    BLAIR
    JOHN
    WILLIAM BLAIR/CATHERINE SYM FR699 (FR699)
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    Name:?tab?John Blair
    Gender:?tab?Male
    Birth Date:?tab?27 Feb 1820
    Baptism Date:?tab?12 Mar 1820
    Baptism Place:?tab?Gorbals,Lanark,Scotland
    Father:?tab?William Blair
    Mother:?tab?Catherine Sym
    FHL Film Number:?tab?102945
    Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

    Original data: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

    Christened:
    BLAIR
    JOHN
    WILLIAM BLAIR/CATHERINE SYM FR699 (FR699)
    M
    12/03/1820
    644/2
    40 7
    Gorbal

    FHL Film Number:?tab?102945; Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

    Name:?tab?John Blair
    Gender:?tab?Male
    Birth Date:?tab?27 Feb 1820
    Baptism Date:?tab?12 Mar 1820
    Baptism Place:?tab?Gorbals,Lanark,Scotland
    Father:?tab?William Blair
    Mother:?tab?Catherine Sym

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192444421

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member


    Died:
    Died
    Blair - at Brooke, on Feb. 4th, 1909, John Blair, aged 89 years.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    February 12, 1909

    Blair
    The late John Blair who died at his home at Brooke on the 4th inst., and whose remains were interred in White's Cemetery, was truly a pioneer settler of Bathurst. He came to this county from Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1820, with his parent Wm. Blair and family, beeing then a mere babe in arms. The family settled for a time in the primeval forest in South Sherbrooke near the Bathurst line, but shortly afterwards homesteaded in Bathurst.

    William Blair was one of the earliest settlers of theh Brooke section of the Brooke section of Bathurst, and a founder of the Blair family in that township. The old homestead remained in the family for long generations and passed to his son James W. who farmed it till he sold out and moved to town a few years ago.

    The late John Blair was married to Margaret Truelove when both were in the heyday of youth, and they struck bravely into the virgin forest, locating their home on the sixth line, in the rear of a farm on the fifth concession.

    The union was blessed with a large family, and those surviving today are Neil, John, James and Hugh, and Robert of Sharbot Lake; Mrs Andrew Gamble, Wemyss, and Mrs. Wm. Gamble, Clarendon.

    Mrs Blair died two years ago. Two brothers and one sister also survive: Hugh, postmaster at Rideau View near Manotick, now in his 92nd year; James W. of town, and Mrs John Truelove, Bathurst.

    A curious coincidence is here narrated in reference to the political beliefs of the three brothers: Hugh Blair and his family are all Liberals, John Blair and his family, Consservative, and James W. Blair Independent.

    The Perth Courier
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
    19 February, 1909

    Buried:
    FaG no stone recorded. Obituary indicates White's Cemetery, Poland but he lived at Brooke.???
    Dates on stone are incorrect and he is buried in Brooke, Saint Stephen's

    John married Margaret Truelove. Margaret (daughter of John Truelove and Mary Ann McIntosh) was born on 27 Apr 1824 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Apr 1907 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Brooke, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret Truelove was born on 27 Apr 1824 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Truelove and Mary Ann McIntosh); died on 11 Apr 1907 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Brooke, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 192444698
    • _UID: 66CC4F7A6F3045AAABF7BF379E93C9072238
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1881, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Religion: 1907, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1907, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Bathurst Concession 5 Lot 6

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192444698

    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member

    Children:
    1. 4. William Henry Blair was born about 1844 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jul 1900 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Blair was born on 1 Jul 1846 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jan 1929 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John H. Blair, Jr. was born on 29 Oct 1850 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Jan 1930 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. James Sym Blair was born on 1 Jan 1854 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Feb 1919 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert L. Blair was born about 1856 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1929; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine Blair was born about 1859 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1949.
    7. Neil Blair was born on 15 Nov 1862 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1913.
    8. Hugh Richard Blair was born on 13 Oct 1865 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1927 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Saint Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Brooke, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Blair was born about 1868; died about 1868.

  3. 10.  George Miller was born on 14 Jan 1814 in Dumbarton Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; was christened on 6 Feb 1814 in Dumbarton Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland (son of William John Millar and Margaret Burns); died on 22 Mar 1888 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FamilySearch ID: LRBH-YP9
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 169531162
    • Name: George Millar
    • _UID: 3E50D2AD9CA44D37842EE6711B2B4F0372AB
    • Land & Property: 1840, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; George tries to obtain the property of his grandfather
    • Census: 1842, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Ontario, Concession 3 Lot 9
    • Census: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Schedule
    • Census: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census: 1881, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Residence: 22 Mar 1888, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    1851 Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    David Kelso, Concession 3 Lot 7 Bathurst.

    John Munro, Concession 3 Lot 7 Bathurst.

    Peter Munro, Concession 3 Lot 6 Bathurst.

    Roderick Munro, Concession 3 Lot 6 Bathurst.

    Peter McNab, Concession 3 Lot 5 Bathurst. ( brother of Mrs. Peter Munro Senior Mary McNab the Lanark Society Settler )

    George Miller, Concession 3 Lot 7 Bathurst Diane's line

    George Miller, Farmer, Scotland, C. of Scotland, 38 (1814), Male, Married
    Helen Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 35 (1817), Female, Married
    David Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 15 (1837), Male, Single
    Jane E. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 13 (1839), Female, Single
    Mary Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 7 (1845), Female, Single
    ?b?Count: Lanark; Division: Bathurst [1852 Census]?/b?
    Robt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 5 (1847), Male, Single
    Janet Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 3 (1849), Female, Single
    Magt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 1 (1851), Female, Single
    (one male death during 1851 recorded)

    Subsequent Censuses show the parents born at Scotland and the Children Canada West (Ontario)

    George Miller married to Helen Mason 4 Jun 1836 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth
    [Granny's Genealogical Garden - Fay Lucille (Lucas) Bertrand]

    Inscription: in memory of George Miller died Mar. 22, 1888 aged 74 y'rs .. MILLER
    Burial: Pioneer Cemetery Perth Lanark County Ontario, Canada
    Plot: Presbyterian Section, (OGS 471) GPS (lat/lon): 44.89889, -76.24111

    (Research):?i?E0122 Batch 7100712 Serial St 56 Pg ??/i?
    George Millar,?b? ?/b?chr. 6 Feb 1813, Dumbarton, Dumbarton Parents, William Miller , Mary Burns.
    George C. Miller, chr. 6 February 1814 Cty Dumbarton, Town Dumbarton, parents William Miller and Mary Burns.

    E0122 Batch 7015501 Serial St 61 Pg ?
    George Millar, chr. 6 Feb 1813, Cty Dumbarton, Town Dumbarton William Millar and Mary Burns.?i?

    1851 Census for Bathurst, Lanark Cty, Canada West Schedule A, roll C_11721, pg. 39, Line 21
    ?/i?George Miller, 38, 1814, Scotland, farmer, Church of Scotland
    Helen Miller, 35, 1817, Scotland
    David, 15, 1837 CAN (not Scotland as indicated)
    Helen, 13, 1839
    Jane E. 8, 1844
    Mary, 7, 1845
    Robert, 5, 1847
    Janet, 3, 1849
    Margaret, 1, 1851?i?

    JR Ernest Miller May 1993?/i?
    George Miller would be seven years of age when his parents William Miller and Mary Burns left Dumbarton to emigrate to Lanark Cty.

    He Married Helen Mason, the 3rd daughter of Robert Mason and Helen Gourlie on 6 April 1936 at Lanark and took his bride to live on C3 L9 Bathurst.

    They had a total of twelve children, ten of which survived and were baptized at St. Andrew's Church, Perth.

    George and Helen Miller are buried in the Craig St. Cemetery in Perth. Their unmarried daughters, Jane E. and Catherine H. are buried beside them.

    In 1841 Census he is located Bathurst C3 L9W, arrived from Scotland in 1821, Presbyterian, 2 born Scotland, 3 children born in Canada.
    ?i?
    ?/i?George Miller, Bathurst, paid 5 sch. on plot 12, Old Burying Grounds, Perth, on 28 Jan 1846.

    Birth:
    MILLAR
    GEORGE
    WILLIAM MILLAR/MARY BURNS FR805 (FR805)
    M
    06/02/1814
    496/
    30 357
    Dumbarton

    Name:?tab?George Millar
    Gender:?tab?Male
    Christening Date:?tab?06 Feb 1814
    Christening Place:?tab?DUMBARTON,DUNBARTON,SCOTLAND
    Birth Date:?tab?14 Jan 1814
    Birthplace:?tab?
    Death Date:?tab?
    Name Note:?tab?
    Race:?tab?
    Father's Name:?tab?William Millar
    Father's Birthplace:?tab?
    Father's Age:?tab?
    Mother's Name:?tab?Mary Burns
    Mother's Birthplace:?tab?
    Mother's Age:?tab?
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number:?tab?C11496-5
    System Origin:?tab?Scotland-ODM
    GS Film number:?tab?1041985
    Reference ID:?tab?

    Citing this Record:
    "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBK5-GF3 : 2 January 2015), William Millar in entry for George Millar, 14 Jan 1814; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,985.

    Christened:
    MILLAR
    GEORGE
    WILLIAM MILLAR/MARY BURNS FR805 (FR805)
    M
    06/02/1814
    496/
    30 357
    Dumbarton

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LRBH-YP9

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169531162

    Land & Property:
    12 Jun 1840
    Unto His Excellency Sir George Arthur, H.C.W or Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada in Council
    The
    Petition of George Millar of the Township of Bathurst eldest son and heir at law of William Millar late of the Township of Lanark in the Bathurst District
    Humbly Shewith
    That your Petitioners father was located as a Glasgow Society Settler in the year 1821 upon the West half of Lot No 15 in the 1st concession of Lanark in the Bathurst Districyt - That your Petitioner's father having died some years ago, your Petitioner is heir at law to his landed property - That it is only come to your Petitioner's knowledge within those few days that it is necessary for him to apply to the Commissioners appointed under the heir and Devisee Act before he can obbtain a Deed or Patent for his said lot - That it is now too late to do so for this next sitting of the Commissioners and as there a large improvements on the lot
    - May it therefore please your Excellency to consider the premises and permit said half lot to remain in its present state until the meeting of the Commissioners in the year 1841 when your Petitioner shall apply as heir at law to his father and your Petitioner as is duty bound shall ever pray.
    George Miller
    envelope indicates letter processed 27th July 1840 by J. Radenhurst

    ********************
    To the Right Honarable Earl Cathcart, Commander of the Forces Administration of 89 the Government of the Province of Canada, UC..... In Council'
    The Memorial of George Miller, of the township of Bathurst in the District of Bathurst, Respectfully Sheweth;
    That your memorialist is the youngest son of the late William Miller who was the original nominee of the west half of Lot Number 15 in the First Con. of the Township of Lanark having been located theron in the year 1821, and resided on said lot from that ? until the time of his decease in the year 1825. As he died intestate, having merely expressd verbally a short time before his death his wish that the Lot referred to should become the property of your memorialist, your memoralist together with his mother and some others of the family continued to occupy the Lot for several years. But your memorialist ascertaining that he could have no legal title to the Lot, an elder brother being resident in Scotland where he still is, the lot was abandoned and has remained unoccupied for several years past and has remained unoccupied for several years past.
    Your memorialist, however has recently ascertained that the Brother referred to, who is the legal claimant, wishes to emigrate to this Province, at an early period. He therfore prays, that the said lot may not .... until the meeting of the Commissioners in the year 1841 when your Petitioner shall apply as heir at law to his father and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray
    George Miller
    submitted by J Radenhurst 27 July 1840
    recorded by Council 16 Dec 1840

    ***********************************
    James Higginson, Esq.
    Secretary
    Please lay the foregoing Memorial before his Excellency, in Council, as earlly as convenient. Oblige
    Your obedient servt
    George Miller
    Bathurst
    16 Feb 1846

    George Miller
    W1/2 No 15 in 1st Concession Lanark
    Rec'd 21st Feb 1945
    Crown Lands Department
    11th April 1846
    Raised at Committee and Executive Council
    By command
    L. Bonthillier
    This petitioner prays that the location of the West half of Lot number fifteen in the 1st concession of the township Lanark belonged to his late Father may not be rescinded but that opportunity be afforded to his brother, the heir at law to claim it.

    This half lot referred to was returned by the Military Settling Department as a location in the name of William Millar, an Emigrant Settler, and has not been described for Patent - The report of Inspection of May 1840 states an improvement of fifteen acres as having been made but which at that time was unoccupied. An Order in Council of 3rd Dec 1840 is filed in this Office permitting the location to remain in order to bring Testament before the Heirs and Devisees Commission but no claim has upto the present time been inferred. A further period of four years ,might be allowed within which the parties interested should be required to prove his claim.
    31 Mar 1846 L. Bouthillier

    In Committee, April 22nd 1846
    The Committee recommend that a period of one year be allowed within which the party entitled be required to prove his claim, as suggested in this Report of the Asst Commissioner of Crown Lands, dated 31st March 1846
    Approved in Council same day
    Communicated to Com. C.L. April 23rd 1846.



    Census:
    born Scotland
    Settled Bathurst, Concession 3 Lot 9
    Date 1821
    2 born Scotland
    3 born Canada West
    5 in household
    Presbyterian

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member


    Died:
    George Miller, Farmer, Scotland, C. of Scotland, 38 (1814), Male, Married
    Helen Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 35 (1817), Female, Married
    David Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 15 (1837), Male, Single
    Jane E. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 13 (1839), Female, Single
    Mary Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 7 (1845), Female, Single
    Robt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 5 (1847), Male, Single
    Janet Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 3 (1849), Female, Single
    Magt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 1 (1851), Female, Single
    (one male death during 1851 recorded)
    Count: Lanark; Division: Bathurst
    [1852 Census]

    Subsequent Censuses show the parents born at Scotland and the Children Canada West (Ontario)

    George Miller married to Helen Mason 4 Jun 1836 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth [Granny's Genealogical Garden - Fay Lucille (Lucas) Bertrand]

    Buried:
    George Miller, Farmer, Scotland, C. of Scotland, 38 (1814), Male, Married
    Helen Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 35 (1817), Female, Married
    David Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 15 (1837), Male, Single
    Jane E. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 13 (1839), Female, Single
    Mary Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 7 (1845), Female, Single
    Robt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 5 (1847), Male, Single
    Janet Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 3 (1849), Female, Single
    Magt. Miller, , Scotland, C. of Scotland, 1 (1851), Female, Single
    (one male death during 1851 recorded)
    Count: Lanark; Division: Bathurst
    [1852 Census]

    Subsequent Censuses show the parents born at Scotland and the Children Canada West (Ontario)

    George Miller married to Helen Mason 4 Jun 1836 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth [Granny's Genealogical Garden - Fay Lucille (Lucas) Bertrand]

    George married Helen "Ellen" Mason on 6 Apr 1836 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of Robert Mason and Helen Gourley) was born on 18 Apr 1816 in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 28 Apr 1816 in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 4 Jul 1891 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Jul 1891 in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Helen "Ellen" Mason was born on 18 Apr 1816 in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 28 Apr 1816 in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of Robert Mason and Helen Gourley); died on 4 Jul 1891 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Jul 1891 in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FamilySearch ID: LC74-954
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 169532675
    • Name: Ellen Mason
    • Name: Helen Mason
    • _UID: 86009B753D134D2288178CDA227BE8F6D5D6
    • Immigration-Witness: 13 Apr 1821, Canada; from Cambuslang Scotland on George Canning, sailing 13 April with wife, two sons and three daughters
    • Immigration-Witness: 13 Apr 1821, Canada; from Cambuslang Scotland on George Canning, sailing 13 April with wife, two sons and three daughters
    • Census-Household Member: 1842, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Ontario, Concession 3 Lot 9
    • Census-Household Member: 1851, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1861, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1871, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Wife of Head: 1881, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

    Notes:

    Robert Mason Journal
    Helen Mason was born at half past nine morning

    Christened:
    MASON
    HELEN
    ROBERT MASON/HELEN GOURLEY FR122 (FR122)
    F
    28/04/1816
    627/
    10 204
    Cambuslang

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LC74-954

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169532675

    Immigration-Witness:
    Role: Witness
    Name:?tab?Robert Mason
    Marital status:?tab?woman age 35; male children ages 5 mo., 6.5; female children ages 5, 9, 10.5
    Year of Record:?tab?1821
    Comments:?tab?List of Combustang families admitted on the Government grant as settlers in Upper Canada on the ship 'George Canning'
    Reference:?tab?Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 42, vol. 159, page 507, list 1.1
    Source/Event:?tab?Lists of Scottish families admitted on the Government grant as settlers in Upper Canada on the Ship 'George Canning'. Glasgow, April 13, 1821; 11 lists dated April 13, 1821, signed by Robert Lamond, Sect. to the Committee on Emigration for Scotland.

    Mason, Robert
    Emigrated from Scotland, with his wife, two sons and three daughters, to Canada on the George Canning. Received a land grant in Lanark, Upper Canada, 4 Aug 1821. (POA)

    Immigration-Witness:
    Role: Witness
    Name:?tab?Robert Mason
    Marital status:?tab?woman age 35; male children ages 5 mo., 6.5; female children ages 5, 9, 10.5
    Year of Record:?tab?1821
    Comments:?tab?List of Combustang families admitted on the Government grant as settlers in Upper Canada on the ship 'George Canning'
    Reference:?tab?Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 42, vol. 159, page 507, list 1.1
    Source/Event:?tab?Lists of Scottish families admitted on the Government grant as settlers in Upper Canada on the Ship 'George Canning'. Glasgow, April 13, 1821; 11 lists dated April 13, 1821, signed by Robert Lamond, Sect. to the Committee on Emigration for Scotland.

    Mason, Robert
    Emigrated from Scotland, with his wife, two sons and three daughters, to Canada on the George Canning. Received a land grant in Lanark, Upper Canada, 4 Aug 1821. (POA)

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member
    born Scotland
    Settled Bathurst, Concession 3 Lot 9
    Date 1821
    2 born Scotland
    3 born Canada West
    5 in household
    Presbyterian

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Wife of Head:
    Role: Wife of Head


    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member


    Died:
    Series: MS935; Reel: 61
    County: Lanark; Division: Bathurst
    Pg. 24; No.: 5 (008042)
    Name: Mrs. George Miller
    Died: 7 July 1891
    Sex: Female
    Age: 75 years
    Occupation: Farmers wife
    Born: Scotland
    Cause: Cancer
    Physician: Dr. Kellock
    Informant: David Miller, Bathurst
    Registered: Aug 2nd 1891
    Denomination: Presbyterian
    Registrar: P. McKinley
    [Ontario Death Registration]

    Buried:
    Series: MS935; Reel: 61
    County: Lanark; Division: Bathurst
    Pg. 24; No.: 5 (008042)
    Name: Mrs. George Miller
    Died: 7 July 1891
    Sex: Female
    Age: 75 years
    Occupation: Farmers wife
    Born: Scotland
    Cause: Cancer
    Physician: Dr. Kellock
    Informant: David Miller, Bathurst
    Registered: Aug 2nd 1891
    Denomination: Presbyterian
    Registrar: P. McKinley
    [Ontario Death Registration]

    Children:
    1. David Gourlay Miller was born on 10 Mar 1837 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Dec 1919 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Helen Mason "Ellen" Miller was born on 27 Nov 1838 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Mar 1931 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Janet Miller was born on 30 Mar 1841 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jun 1842 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jane Eliza Miller was born on 12 Apr 1843 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Oct 1906 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Mason Miller was born on 5 Apr 1845 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Jun 1882 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. "Robert" George Miller was born on 10 Apr 1847 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jul 1915 in Glen Tay, (Adamsville), Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Janet Sarah "Jessie" Miller was born on 5 Apr 1849 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Nov 1936 in Lacombe, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    8. Andrew Burns Miller was born on 9 Jan 1850 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 9 Jan 1850 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lanark Village, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 1909 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 5. Margaret Mason Miller was born on 6 Feb 1851 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 13 Feb 1851 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jun 1917 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jun 1917 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. William Miller was born on 22 Jan 1853 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1853 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    11. William George Miller was born on 17 Apr 1854 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1929 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Maple Vale Cemetery, South Elmsley, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Katherine Hendry Miller was born on 8 Jun 1856 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Dec 1936 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    13. George Miller was born on 14 Jul 1858 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Oct 1930 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 Oct 1930 in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.




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