Harriet May Gilmour

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• _UID: A854A0B0054640AAB31214D79D6126C4193C

Family/Spouse: Coburn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 810FA20B13BA40139B05903A599F6A40693B
• Location: 1889, Braeside, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada

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(Research):Braeside

Allan married Margaret A. Black on 29 Jun 1869 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Black and Janet Johnston) was born on 3 Nov 1845 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jun 1920 in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: EE81F45DAC86402998237800642B4A1A8187

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 201972633
• _UID: DE6FDA943DB34E9B83D1205AC8FA671FAA29

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(Research):Lived on farm settled by Allan Gilmour and sold to E. Tierney
seved as tax collector for Ramsay Township,
was a constable and was a trusted agent of Major (Lieut. Col.) Gemmill
Librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics Institute for many years.

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Died:
?i?1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette, front page, virtual stone 2182?/i?
?b?Obituary - The Late William Gilmour?/b?
With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr. Wm. Gilmour.

The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant of six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and his wife) emigrated to Canada.

They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr. E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood.

At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!)* then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr. Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush - 'blazed roads', as they were called. Later on what was known as 'Gemmill's school was established, and there Mr. Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life.

He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable, and from about the year of 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut.-Col) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows.

In 1944 he married Ellen Burns, who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living. viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eight line cemetery, and was very largely attened, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement.

?i?Andrew Lang's? school?/i?

Buried:
William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821-Aug 1, 1889
a native of Glasgow, Scotland
Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901
a native of Dumbartonshire, Scotland

William married Helen McGrigor Burns on 6 May 1844 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of Robert Burns and Catharine Grahame) was born in 1821 in Old or West Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; was christened on 17 Jun 1821 in Old or West Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; died on 18 Feb 1901 in Braeside, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 201972735
• Name: Ellen Burns
• _UID: 2DEEF2F350C14EC2B2334CB5FB13FC5667F7

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Christened:
BURNS
HELEN MCGRIGOR
ROBERT BURNS/CATHARINE GRAHAME
F
17/06/1821
501/
40 15
Old or West Kilpatrick

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Died:
1901, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
At Braeside, February 18th, Ellen Gilmour, relict of the late Wm Gilmour, in her 80th year

1901, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette front page
Obit: ? The Late Mrs Wm. Gilmour
After about twelve months' illness from gradual wearing-out of the system Helen Burns, relict of the late William Gilmour, passed out of life on Monday afternoon last at the home of her eldest son, Mr Allan W. Gilmour, of Braeside. The remains were brought to this town on Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral took place from her late home in the New England section on Wednesday afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery. There was a large attendance. Many old residents turned out to pay the final mark of respect to one who was so long identified with this section. Rev Mr Hutcheon officiated, deceased having been a long years a member of St Andrew's congregation. The late Mrs Gilmour was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, close on eighty years ago, and came with her parents (the late Mr and Mrs Robert Burns, of Bristol, Que.) to Canada in the year 1849. In 1844 she became the wife of Mr Wm Gilmour, who died ten years ago last August. They lived on the homestead farm in Ramsay till 1876, when they moved into Almonte, and the subject of this sketch resided there till December last, when she went to Braeside to stay with her son for the winter. Of seven children born to her five survive, viz.: Allan W., of Braeside; Mrs Peter Naismith, of Ramsay; Robert, of Almonte; William, of Ramsay; and James B., of Climax, Minnesota. For almost sixty years deceased was a highly respected resident of Ramsay and Almonte, and her death is deeply regretted.

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Died:
1899, Friday May 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mr James Black
Although the news of the accident from which Mr James Black suffered a couple of weeks ago had become pretty well known, and it was generally thought that owing to his great age the result would likely prove fatal, yet the announcement of his death came as a shock to his many friends and was received with feelings of sadness and a sense of loss. On Wednesday of last week Mr Black arose from his bed and went out and took a look around the house as though he felt it would be for the last time. On Friday afternoon he became unconscious, in which condition he remained until he quietly and calmly breathed his last shortly after three o'clock on Sunday morning. The late Mr Black was born in Glasgow in 1817, and when four years of age his father came to Canada and settled in the township of Ramsay on lot 21 on the 7th concession, on which farm he continued to reside until his death. After the death of his father James took his place, and remained on the same farm until about two years ago, when he went to live with his son Robert on the farm owned by the late Daniel Galbraith on the 5th line of Ramsay. Among those who came to Canada at the same time as Mr Black were Mr and Mrs James Johnston, and to them a daughter was born when on the way up the St Lawrence, who afterward became the wife of Mr James Black. To them were born eleven children, five of whom are still living. They are: Walter (7th line Ramsay), Margaret (Mrs A.W. Gilmour), Braeside), Wm H. (Almonte), Agnes (Mrs A.A. Steele), Ramsay), and Robert J. (with whom the father and mother have been living). Those dead are James, Ellen Gunnan, Charles H., Gilbert J., Jessie and Nellie. Mr Black was always an enterprising and progressive man, and took a keen interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of the township in which he lived. For eleven years he sat at the council ? ten years of that time as deputy-reeve ? and by his intelligence and good judgement aided materially in transacting the business of the township. He also took a lively interest in the North Lanark Agricultural Society, and was for many years an active member of the board of directors. In politics he was a Liberal, who always stood for what he conscientiously believed to be best. He was for many years a member of St Andrew's (Presbyterian) church, Almonte, and until increasing years and failing strength prevented was a regular attendant at the ordinances of that church. Mrs Black, who is in her 79th year, together with other relatives and friends (among whom is William, a brother of the late Mr Black, who is over 80 years of age), have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery, was very largely attended, notwithstanding that many mutual friends were in attendance at the funeral of the late John McArton, which took place at the same time.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)-also sent link to spouse

James married Janet Johnston in 1841. Janet was born in 1821 in Cornwall, Stormont County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Mar 1916 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 127099456
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Died:
1916, Friday March 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Obit. ? Mrs James Black
Almost twenty years ago the Gazette published a sketch of two of Ramsay township's earliest settlers and most respected residents. In that sketch, descriptive of the experiences of a party of settlers who had left Scotland to make their homes in Canada, and who were coming up the St. Lawrence in Durham boats, the following sentence appeared: "There is a hurried landing from one of the boats, and by-and-bye, the wail of a new-born infant. Thus is born to Mr and Mrs James Johnston, a daughter ? Janet, now Mrs James Black." A few years later then the sketch Mr Black was called away, and now Mrs Black has reached the home for which she so long and earnestly looked. The year of her birth was 1821, and in her death at 94 years of age, one of the oldest residents of Ramsay township has passed to the great beyond. She was a daughter of the late Jas, Johnston, R.N., a veteran of the wars with Napoleon. She was married to Mr Back in 1844, and to them eleven were born, four of whom survive. These are Mrs C.W. Gilmour (Margaret), Braeside; Mrs A.A. Steele (Agnes), Steelton, Sask.; Robt, fifth line Ramsay, William H., at Morrisburg. For about six years the late Mrs Black was a patient in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, helpless from a broken limb, but possessing all her mental faculties to the end. She was a woman of exalted Christian character and remarkably patient and cheerful disposition. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian manse to the eighth line cemetery vault, and was attended by many from Ramsay and Almonte
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 202945782
• Name: Gilmer
• _UID: 26C39C4C69AD478B828E7537CB4818A949D5
• Location: 1821, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 8 Lot 15E
• Immigration: 1821, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; The Glasgow Trongate Society on the David of London

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1821 Settler

Christened:
GILMOUR
ALLAN
JOHN GILMOUR/ANN WHITE FR386 (FR386)
M
23/08/1789
572/
20 70
Neilston


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Immigration:
Given Name(s):?tab?Allan
Surname:?tab?GILMOUR
Age:?tab?31
Year of Immigration: 1821
Fonds:?tab?CO 42. Canada, formerly British North America, Original Correspondence
Additional Information:?tab?The Glasgow Trongate Society.
Volume: Q.159, Part 3
Page: 507
Record Title: Scottish Immigrants to Upper Canada on board the DAVID.
Microfilm Reel Number: C-11930
Reference: MG 11 CO 42
Item Number: 13947
Library and Archives Canada

Died:
age 78 yrs 5 mos.

1868 Friday January 10Tne Almonte Gazette, pg 3, stone 17
In Ramsay, on Sunday, the 6th inst. Mr Allan Gilmour, aged 78 years. Mr Gilmour was one of the first settlers of this township, and is regretted by a large number of friends.

Allan married Margaret Anderson on 30 Apr 1814 in Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of James Anderson and Jean Wilson) was born on 4 Nov 1791 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 11 Jul 1793 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Nov 1866 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
GILMOUR
ALLAN
MARGARET ANDERSON/FR807 (FR807)
30/04/1814
572/
30 212
Neilston

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(Research):BURNS
ROBERT
ROBERT BURNS/JANET GOVAN FR173 (FR173)
M
20/04/1777
497/
10 321
Kilmaronock

BURNS
ROBERT
ANDREW BURNS/JANET FINDLAY
M
21/08/1774
498/
20 98
Kirkintilloch

Christened:
BURNS
ROBERT
ANDREW BURNS/JANET FINDLAY
M
21/08/1774
498/
20 98
Kirkintilloch

Robert married Catharine Grahame. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Cahtrine Grahame
• Name: Cathirine Grahame
• _UID: 3555FAFF397B47919EAFCF0D380D1D15AFE8