Edna V. Elliott

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ONe by one the relentless reaper, Death, is removing the old settlers of this county, who did so much toward making it noted for the industry and intelligence of its people. The last to pay the common penalty of death was Mr. John Elliott, of Pakenham, who was born in the township of Bathurst Jan. 3rd, 1820 - 77 years ago.

The late Mr. Elliott's parents came from Cavan County, Ireland, with the first settlers. Deceased came to Pakenham about 49 years ago, and carried on a boot and shoe business here for more than twenty years. He purchased the homestead in this township, and lived on it till about seven years ago, when he retired to Pakenham village. He was also an auctioneer for many years, and made this business, like everything else in which he engaged, a success. Within the past year or two deceased built a handsom residence here, which he was not destined to occupy for long. He was for some time tax-collector for the township of Pakenham, and was one of the most successful farmers in the township, being able, in the declining years of his life, to retire from the active duties of life, as well as to leave a fair competence to those dependent upon him.

In 1850 the late Mr. Elliott married Margaret Kerr, of Perth, daughter of the late Dawson Kerr, a schoolteacher who, in the early days opened a school in Perth. To them was born twelve children, all but one (who died in infancy) of whom survives. The family consists of seven sons - Robert A., Winnipeg; Dawson Kerr, wholesale merchant, Winnipeg; John, on the homestead in Pakenham township; George A. barrister in Winnipeg; Frederick C., barrister, West Selkirk, Manitoba; and five daughters - Eliza Ann (Mrs. William Patterson), Carleton Place; Katie J. F. (Mrs Dr. Jamieson), Pakenham; Maggie E. (Mrs W.W. Miller) of Pakenham; Edna, the youngest, at home in Pakenham. All the children are doing well and are in prosperous circumstances. Mrs. Elliott survives her husband, and is strong and vigorous, in spite of the fact that she faithfully nursed her husband through his illness, which lasted for more than a year. During his illness Mr Elliott was confined to his bed most of the time. His trouble was hardening of the spinal cord, with complications. It was a very painful disease, and during most of his illness deceased suffered great agony, which he bore with Christian resignation.

He was a Methodist, and a pronounced Conservative in politics. The funeral takes place today to the Methodist cemetery. In the late Mr. Elliott Pakenham loses on of its prominent landmarks, and a rugged specimen of the stalwarts who helped to make the county what it is today.

The Almonte Gazette
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
3 September 1897

John married Margaret Kerr in 1850. Margaret (daughter of Dawson Kerr and Nancy Kennedy) was born on 24 Mar 1830 in Ireland; died on 19 May 1908 in Pakenham, (Mississippi Mills) Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Wife also born in Ireland

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Dawson married Nancy Kennedy. Nancy was born on 17 Mar 1786 in Ireland; died on 13 Jan 1863 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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