Alexander Cavers

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Died:
Carleton Place -
Alexander Cavers died at his home on McArthur avenue, Thursday evening at 10:30 after a lengthy illness. In July last he was compelled to go to bed and since that time had not been able to leave his room.

Mr. Cavers was born in Beckwith on August 7, 1864, aged was in his 69th year. He was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Cavers and his wife Margaret Campbell, pioneer settlers of Beckwith. He was married in Carleton Place to Miss Catherine Hyslop, who survives. Following the marriage the couple took up residence in Beckwith where he was one of the best known farmers of the community, remaining there until five years ago when he retired and with his wife and family moved to Carleton Place to reside.

Mr. Cavers was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and was prominent in all departments. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Stewart Cavers, Carleton Place, and three daughters, (Isobel) Mrs. Duncan Stewart, Appleton; (Ethel) Mrs. Leon Tuttle, Stamford, Conn., and (Meda) Mrs. H. McRae, Beckwith; three brothers, James, Hamilton; Peter, Detoit, Mich., and Edward Cavers, of Pilot Mound, Man., and three sisters, Mrs. Jane Funerton, Ramsay; Miss Christena, Carleton Place, and Mrs. Margaret Lester, Ottawa. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence at 2:30 to St. Fillan's cemetery.

The Ottawa Journal, Saturday, December 3, 1931, page 5

Alexander married Catherine E. Hislop in 1894. Catherine (daughter of Nianin Hislop and Isobella Stewart) was born on 17 Nov 1871 in Arnprior, McNab Twp, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jul 1944 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Cemeteries (Maplewood-St. Fillians-Pine Grove), Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LW6G-KN8
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• Census: 1871, Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Christened:
CAVERS
THOMAS
JOHN CAVERS/JEAN DOUGLAS FR77 (FR77)
M
09/04/1810
784
10 / 72
CASTLETON

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Thomas married Margaret Campbell on 14 Sep 1849 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born in 1825; died on 4 Feb 1897; was buried in United Cemeteries (Maplewood-St. Fillians-Pine Grove), Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 187301833
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• Residence: 1849, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; when married to Thomas Cavers

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Married:
Name:?tab?Thomas Cavers
Gender:?tab?Male
Marriage Date:?tab?14 Sep 1849
Marriage Place:?tab?Bathurst, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:?tab?
Margaret Campbell

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Buried:
Inscription
In Memory Of
John Cavers Who Died At
Newcastleton 1st April 1846 Aged 77 Years.
Jane Douglas His Wife
Died 24th June 1855 aged 83 Years.
Beatrice Their Daughter
Died at Gross Isle, North America 3rd August 1834 Aged 28 Years.
James Their Son
Died at Ramsay, North America on 13th December 1841 Aged 31 Years.
Jane Their Daughter
Died 10th July 1841 Aged 24 Years.
Mary Their Daughter and Wife of Adam Pringle
Died at Newcatletown Townhead Toll Bar 30th August 1872 Aged 58 Years.
Adam Pringle
Died 12 October 1884 Aged 66 Years.

John married Jean "Jane" Douglas on 17 Nov 1798 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Jean was born on 5 Jul 1771 in Castleton Parish, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland; died on 24 Jun 1855 in Castleton Parish, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland; was buried in Old Castleton Cemetery, Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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