Margaret Betty "Rita" Brown

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Family/Spouse: John Donald Affleck, Q. C.. John (son of John Nelson Affleck and Annie Marie Penman) was born in 1916; died on 11 Nov 1965 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jane Affleck
2. John Affleck

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Died:
Arthur Ernest Brown
Lanark Postmaster Passes Away

The citizens of Lanark and surrounding district were greatly grieved to learn of the death of Arthur Ernest Brown, Lanark's genial postmaster for the past twenty years. Though suffering from a heart ailment for several years Mr. Brown had carried on his duties until a severe attack forced him to bed. He was taken to the hospital but failed to respond to treatment.

Mr Brown was born in Perth in 1891, the son of the late Alexander Brown and his wife Marion Taylor. He came to Lanark in 1914 as chaufeur to Mr George Pepper. When war was declared in 1914 he was the first Lanark Man to enlist. After overseas he returned and for a time was chaufeeur to Mr T.B. Caldwell of Lanark. In 1919 he purchased the bakery business in Lanark and ran thghis business until 1931 when he was appointed postmaster of Lanark. This position he has beld ever since and in this capacity he made many friends and gave many years of excellent service.

In 1922 he married to Margaret McCurdy, daughter of the late James McCurdy and his wife Christina Baird. To this union were born two children, Reta (Mrs. John Affleck) who resides in Ottawa and Arthur Gordon who was killed in 1948 in a tragic motor accident.

As a citizen Mr Brown was keenly interested in his community and too9k part in many of the enterprises and activities of the village. He was a devoted Mason and was a life member of Evergreen Lodge No. 209 A.F. and A.M. Lanark and also a life member of Ottawa Lodge of Perfetion and Murray Rose Croix Chapter, Scottish Rite. A member of St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark, he served for many years on the Board of Stewards. When the Boy Scouts was organized in Lanark, he was a member of the local committee until his resignation in 1949. He had been active also in the Lanark Board of Education for a long time period.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and daughtr, three brothers, Charles of Moose Jaw, Sask., James of Seattle, Washington, US, and Stewart of Lockport, NY, USA; and one sister Mrs. W.E. Fitzsimmons (Betty) of Iroquois, Ontario. He is predeceased by his son Arthur, three brothers, William, George and Gordon and one sister, Mrs George Pepper (Jean).

Funeral services were conducted fro, his late residence to St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark with Rev. R.J. McNaught officiating. Interment was made in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth. Pallbearers were fllow members of the Masonic Lodge, Brothers W.M. Lee, O.E. Rothwell, J.A.L. Barr, W.C. Cross, R. Walroth and Major William H. Hooper.

The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario
February 7, 1952, pg. 11.

Arthur married Margaret May McCurdy in 1922. Margaret (daughter of James McCurdy and Christina Baird) was born on 1 Jul 1900 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1986; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 47576239
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• Census-Household Member: 1901, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1911, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Gender:?tab?Female
Birth:?tab?July 1 1900
Lanark Village, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father:?tab?James Mccurdy
Mother:?tab?Christina Baird
GS Film number:?tab?2056565
Digital Folder Number:?tab?004656985
Image Number:?tab?01039

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Alexander married Marion Eliza Taylor. Marion was born about 1881; died about 1929; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: 249C-PP5
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• Census-Household Member: 2 Apr 1871, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census: 1901, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census: 1911, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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James married Christina Baird on 24 Dec 1890 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Daniel Baird, Sr. and Margaret McLachlan) was born on 26 Mar 1869 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Sep 1944 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pinegrove Cemetery, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census-Household Member: 1871, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1901, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1911, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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• FamilySearch ID: MGVM-H6Q
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• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Daniel married Elizabeth Miller about 1852 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born about 1832 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Aug 1889 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Lanark Village Cemetery, Lanark, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census-Household Member: 2 Apr 1871, Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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tombstone says Ireland but my notes originally said Scotland
1830 FaG

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• FamilySearch ID: LSS3-ZWR
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 98364620
• _UID: C31B2DDFA588402B83B3631103F3E6D9E153
• Census-Household Member: 1851, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1851, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Residence-Occupant: 1851, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1861, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Residence-Occupant: 1861, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
• Census: 1871, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Location: 1900, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 2 Lot 17 E

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Died in Victoria Hospital

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Died:
Grandson of James Baird Society Settler on the ship Brock with John McLachlan & John Lawson. 3 kids. Buried Hopetown. His mother was Agnes Stewart.

Obituary; Died at the Victoria Hospital, Montreal, February 27th, Mr. Daniel Baird, aged 58 years. Mr. Baird was born on the homestead, near Hopetown, where he resided until about four years ago. Thirty two years ago he married Miss Margaret McLachlan, of Middleville. They had three children. Mrs. Jas McCurdy of Lanark; Daniel, Cheesemaker at Hopetown; and Carrie at home. Funeral to the Hopetown Cemetery tomorrow.

Source : Lanark Era, Wednesday, February 28th, 1900

Mr. Daniel Baird
We have to chronicle this week the death of Mr. Daniel Baird, of Hopetown, who passed away aat the Victoria Hospital, Montreal. Deceased had been complaining since last September, and a week ago Monday went to the hospital where it was found he was suffering from kidney trouble. Everything that could be done by skilled hands to relieve the sufferer was done, but last evening he succumbed to the inevitable. Mrs. Baird and Mrs Jas. McCurdy, of this place, went to Montreal on Monday night, and were present at the deathbed. Mr. Baird was born on the homestead, near Hopetown, 58 years ago, wher he resided until about four years ago, when he sold his farm and moved into the village. He was well-known throughout the county, having bought cattle and lambs for many years, and for the last twenty years was tax collector for Lanark Township. He was also in partnership with Jas Herron in the Clyde Cheese Factoryl Thirty Two years ago he married Miss Margaret McLaughlin, of Middleville, and this union was blessed with a family of three children - Mrs. Jas. McCurdy of this place, Daniel, cheesemaker at Hopetown; and Carrie, at home.

Extracted from the Lanark Era by
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
9 March 1900, pg. 1

"The entire (Baird) trail (in Lanark, Ont, near Herron's Mills) now covers about three kilometres, with interpretive panels along the path to point out different types of trees and natural landmarks. History of the property
A pioneer family first settled on the property in 1837, with basic food crops and livestock in the fields and a forest that provided lumber, fuel and maple syrup. The sandy soil was not ideal for agricultural, and the lowlands flooded due to beaver dams.
The land was left idle in the 1920s. In 1963, Margaret Baird sold the 36-hectare parcel to the county, which planted a red-pine planation as part of a conservation program.
To reach the trail, take Hwy. 511 north to Herron Mills Road and turn right. The trail entrance is on the left at 2410 Herron Mills Road. The spot has a parking lot, a picnic area and pit toilets at the entrance to the trail." (CMcF2012)

Daniel married Margaret McLachlan on 3 Jul 1868 in Middleville, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John McLachlan and Christina Somerville) was born on 23 Jan 1845 in Middleville, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Oct 1924 in Drummond Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Nov 1924 in Hopetown Cemetery, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census-Household Member: 1871, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Margaret was baptized in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Lanark.
On July 3, 1868, Margaret McLachlan married Daniel Baird.
They had 3 surviving children:
Christina who became Mrs. James McCurdy of Lanark;
Daniel, Cheesemaker at Hopetown; and
Carrie at home.