Hugh Alexander Millar

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(Research):In 1918 when Elizabeth Miller McKinnon died he was in North Battleford, SK.

Birth:
Born at McLaren's Depot

William married Jane. Jane was born about 1857; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 55415090
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(Research):?b?Tombstone, Crawford Cemetery, C12, L9-L10, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark, ON, CAN?/b?
In memory of James Millar, born June 29, 1817, died 7 July, 1857. Also his wife Elizabeth Smith, born Sept 5, 1818, died 24 Apr 1903. Natives of Scotland
On alternate side: In memory of Hugh A. Miller, died May 26, 1905, AGED 20 years, 8 Mo's.

?i?From nelson_wells1 on Ancestry?/i?
From a family history entitled "The Millar Family in Canada" by Hilda Geddes:
"James Millar was born in Paisley, Scotland and came to Canada around 1840. He was accompanied by sisters Jeanie, Catherine and Margaret; his brother, Tom; another sister, widow Vera Ferguson and her two sons, James and Thomas."

James apparently born in Barony, Scotland, now swallowed up by Glasgow.
"JAMES MILLAR left this Broomalaw on the 18th. of April 1840 and sailed from Greenock. On the 27th. April 1840, was wrecked at sea after being 10 days out and finally landed at Quebec on the 13th. July,1840. James Millar copied exactly from his father's Reciner.(diary) This noted while at Sr.J's checked by me at Millar Block,North Battleford, Sask.-Visiting D Sr's father Grandpa-William Millar. Aug.-Sept.1930. Copied by Pauline E.W. (Johnson) Millar. Wife of Dr. Delbert John Millar. Aug.-Sept. 1930." Found on Internet family tree - unknown contact is obviously descendant of James Millar, but name not provided.
From "The Millar Family in Canada" by Hilda Geddes:"James Millar was born in Paisley, Scotland and came to Canada around 1840. He was accompanied by sisters Jeanie, Catherine and Margaret; his brother, Tom; another sister, widow Vera Ferguson and her two sons, James and Thomas."
Township of Palmerston, Lot 10 Concession 10, patent March 3 1854 from Crown to James Millar for E 1/2. Various other family dealings with the property over the years: Deed May 23, 1883 to Thomas Millar and wife from Elizabeth Shevlin (James' wife remarried name); Deed Aug 24 1891 to Canada Lumber Co from William Millar; B & S Dec 14 1899 from Elizabeth Shevlin to James Millar; B & S July 31 1902 from James Miller to Isaac Allan; Last Will dated Dec 18 1899 reg'd May 21 1903 Elizabeth Shevlin to Son William Miller; B & S Jun 1 1914 William Miller to Delbert Woods.
According to "Places in Ontario: Their Name Origins and History", on p. 161 re Palmerston township in Frontenac County "Palmerston Townshipis located in the northeast of Frontenac County, bordered by Lanark County to the east and Calrendon township to the west. It is bisected from west to east by the Mississippi River. It was named after the Third Viscount, Lord Palmerston. The land was opened up in 1822 and the survey completed in 1861. As the area is Canadian Shield and unsuited for agriculture, settlement was much later than in the south of the County.The first settlers who were mainly transient lumbermen and their families, had to blaze trails through the bush as there were no roads. Among the first permanent settlers were Mr. and Mrs. James Millar in 1846. In 1859 the completion of the Snow Road opened up the southeastern part of the township and in 1862 the first school was built at the village of Snow Road with William Hannah as the teacher. Snow Road grew in importance with the opening of a station on the new Kingston and Pembroke Railway in 1883. Among the early industries were the production of maple syrup, mixed farming, lumbering, and iron products from the Robertsville Iron Mining Company. Today tourism is the main industry, especially around Ompah on the shore of Trout Lake (now Palmerston Lake).Palmerston is united for municipal purposes with North and South Canonto. The combined permanent population of these townships is less than 500."
From "The Canadian Mississippi River" by Hilda Geddes, at p. 84-85: "The hamlet of Snow Road is situated on the north side of Millar's Lake, on Highway 509, in Palmerston township...In the early days the hub of Snow Road was the station area where the general store and post office were also located....Snow Road was a busy spot during the 1920s and '30s. Pulpwood was being shipped by the farmers from as far away as Watson's Corners. It was hauled by horses and sleighs, coming up Dalhousie Lake on the ice, up the Hydro hill, up the Mississippi River to Baflour's turn and thence to the station at Snow Road. It was common to see as many as 50 or more teams coming in hauling pulpwood and various other types of wood. Needless to say, there was pulpwood piled all over the place. This pulpwood was later loaded into box cars and shipped out on the K. and P. to both Canadian and foreign destinations. Maple syrupwas another large export every spring...There was more syrup shipped from Snow Road than anywhere else in the Dominion of Canada."
From the book "The Centenary of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, 1875-1975, Historical Sketch of McDonalds Corners, Snow Road and Elphin", Page 62: Mrs. Jas. Lett Remembers--Mr. and Mrs. Millar were the first owners of her farm--being given a crown deed by John Playfair in 1846. Two families have owned this farm, Millars and Letts, except for4years when it was farmed but not occupied. ............ Hugh Adams and Jas. Millar traded farms because Mrs. Adams was afraid of the Indians who camped nearby at the "Green Landing", or what was then known as"The Indian Lot". "Page 84 says the land was registered March 20, 1858.
Quoted from The Perth Courier, August 7, 1936: "THE HISTORY of SNOW ROAD and McLAREN'S DEPOT. A paper prepared and read by Miss Maude Walker at the July meeting of the Snow Road Women's Institute: This locality was known by the name of Palmerston in its early days, which is the name of the township unto the present day. The first white settler was Robert Wilson, who came in about the year 1833, but the Indians were hostile towards him and he didn't want to stay.
James Millar and his brother Thomas were next to come in 1840. James Millar traded his farm in Sherbrooke with Mr. Wilson, as he was friends with the Indians and they did not molest him. Mr. Millar's descendants lived on the same farm until the year 1914. James Lett is the present owner......"
James drowned in the Mississippi River while delivering mail.
James was first buried at the Green Landing in Snow Road, and was later moved to the Crawford Cemetery, McDonalds Corners, Ontario, cemetery plot #83.
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FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55415090

Died:
James Millar was married to Elizabeth "Granny Millar" Smith on Apr.5,1842 at Perth, Ontario. James drowned on July 7,1857 while searching for bodies, following the Crotch Lake Dam disaster in 1857. The dam burst while repairs were being made. The resulting flood destroyed bridges and mills all the way down the Mississippi river to Ferguson Falls in Lanark County.
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Plot 83 :
(side 1 of stone)
- In memory of,
- James Millar, born Jun.29,1817, died Jul.7,1857.
- his wife, Elizabeth Smith, born Sept.5,1818, died Apr.24,1903, Natives of Scotland.
(side 2 of stone)
- Hugh A. Miller, died May 26,1905, aged 20 years & 8 mo's.
(note - Hugh is the grandson of James & Elizabeth. His parents were William Millar & Jane Ferguson)

James married Elizabeth "Granny" Smith on 5 Apr 1842 in First Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Robert Smith and Janet Marshall) was born on 5 Sep 1818 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 24 Apr 1903 in Palmerston Twp, Addington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1903 in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: G354-NCL
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 55415896
• Name: Granny
• _UID: E3DE29CDCD75400898D6E4FC411AD32FEC49
• Census-Household Member: 1891, Palmerston & Canato Twp, Addington County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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(Research):?i?Elizabeth Smith?/i?, married
?b??i?James Millar?/i?,?/b? Sherbrooke, 05 Apr 1842, Bell Marriages, First Presbyterian Church Records.
Only child listed in baptisms is Mary 1846.

?b?Other Sherbrooke Millar marriages:?/b?
?i?George Millar?/i? m. ?i?Agnes McDougall?/i?, 21 Jun 1842
Listed as parents in baptisms but no name of child

?i?Thomas Millar?/i? m. ?i?Marion Hamilton?/i?, 4 Jan 1848
Listed as parents in baptisms but no name of child

?i?Elizabeth Smith?/i?, 42, b. abt 1818, Scotland, Residence Palmerston, ON, CAN married
?b??i?Ewan McDonald,?/b??/i? 13 June 1860, Perth, Lanark, ON, CAN
?i?Household?/i?
John McDonald, Margaret McDonald, Ewan McDonald, Elizabeth Smith, John Smith, Janet Marshall
Parents: John Smith and Janet Marshall
?i?(Who was Janet Marshall? she appears again in 1876)
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?b?1861 Canada Census Palmerston Township, Frontenac County?/b?.
In the household are:
Ewan McDonald 1814 Scotland
Elizabeth McDonald 1818 Scotland
Janet Miller 1842 Canada West
Thomas Miller 1842 Canada West
Mary Miller 1846 Canada West
James Miller 1848 Canada West
John Miller 1851 Canada West
Elizabeth Miller 1855 Canada West '96 marries that McKinnon fellow
William Miller 1858 Canada West

Married ?b??i?Robert (Brown?) Millar?/b??/i?, 29 Dec 1869 Perth, ON -
?i?Robert Millar?/i?, 59, North Gower, ON, widower, stone mason, parents William and Margaret Millar, married to
?i?Elizabeth Smith Millar?/i?, 53, Palmerston, ON, Scotland, parents John and Janet Smith, Francis Davis, Perth and Peter McIntyre, S. Sherbrooke, witnesses, both Presbyterian, Rev. W.A. Caldwell, Lanark.
?i?(concerns, Elizabeth is using Miller as her previous name when married throwing into question her relationship to McDonald, can't find any record of Robert, except birth, before or after 1851 census, can't find a burial record).

?b??/i?1871 Census for Palmerston Township in Addington County
?/b??i?Robert Miller?/i? is head of household and married to Granny Smith '96
John Miller age 9 in 1871 is the John Miller in 1861 and is a son of James Miller & Granny Smith
So is William Miller age 14 in 1871.
The Elizabeth Miller born 1860 in the 1871 census is not a daughter of James Miller & Granny Smith because it is the other Elizabeth born 1855 who is and she marries McKinnon.

A search for parental lines going back to Elizabeth Smith, (great granddaughter), suggests she had the following in her household in 1871 when she married Robert.?i? [Parents unknown]?/i?.
Elizabeth Millar, c1860, John, c 1862, Hannah, c 1863, and Alexander James c1866, buried Snow Road, Palmerston, Frontenac, ON, who later had a son Howard.

"I am writing about Robert Brown Millar who married Elizabeth Granny Smith in 1869 - Perth, Ontario. Robert and Elizabeth raised my ggrandmother Elizabeth Miller, her sister Hannah and their brother Alexander. The 3 siblings are listed in the 1871 census for Palmerston and South Canonto, Ontario as living with Robert and Elizabeth. A descendant has advised that they did live with their grandparents. I'm assuming that would have been Robert. ?i?[I think it may also be first wife Janet's parents as a possibility as well : C McFadden][ It could be Elizabeth's parents, John Smith and Janet Marshall: DED] ?/i?I can only find him listed in one other census for 1861 in North Gower, Carleton, Ontario. He was a bricklayer and married at that time but his wife and children were not listed. He was widowed when he married Elizabeth. I believe that he was born in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It could be that one of his children?i? [Robert] ?/i?was the father of Elizabeth and her siblings. I was told that their?i? [James' although the marriage registers differ, childhood memory of what they were told?]?/i?parents were John and Janet Miller who met and married in Perth, Lanark, Ontario. I cannot locate records for them. Any details would be appreciated."

Married ?i?Philips James Shevlin?/i?, 13 Aug 1876,
?i?Household ?/i?
Elizabeth Miller, ?i?Janette Marshall?/i?, John Smith, Philips James Shevlin, Terrence Shevlin, ?i?Mary Cavener
(Who is Mary Cavener?)

?b??/i?Tombstone, Crawford Cemetery, C12, L9-L10, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark, ON, CAN?/b?
In memory of James Millar, born June 29, 1817, died 7 July, 1857. Also his wife Elizabeth Smith, born Sept 5, 1818, died 24 Apr 1903. Natives of Scotland
On alternate side: In memory of Hugh A. Miller, died May 26, 1905, AGED 20 years, 8 Mo's.?i?
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?b?Elizabeth Smith Miller: Title: The Lanark Era, BDM, Author Peter E Anderson, Obituary:

?/b?In many respects, Mrs. Miller was one of the most remarkable women in the County of Lanark. Possessed of wonderful energy all through life, hers was a career of exceeding activity. In a region where all was virgin forest, and no person save a lone Indian was near, she with her husband erected a home of logs, where they resided for many years the only white people in that neighbourhood. Then the lumberman came with his axes and men, the mighty giants of the forest were felled and removed and Nature's primitive scenes gave place to pastoral landscapes and peaceful vistas. Mrs. Miller outlived this process of change, the woodman's entrance and exit, the passing of the redman, the bleat of the lamb for the howl of the wolf, the modern dwelling for the scoop-roof shanty, the varnished buggy for the crude jumper, the silks for the homely drugget and having passed through it all, she entered the better land. Mrs. Miller came of good Scotch parents. He maiden name was Elizabeth Smith. Born the 5th Sept, 1818 at Paisley... with her parents she came to Canada in 1821 and settled in the Township of North Sherbrooke. In 1842 Elizabeth was married to Mr. James Miller. The young couple began matrimonial life in North Sherbrooke and after several moves they settled in the township of Palmerston, on a lot known as the Indian lot. That was in 1848 and they were the furthest settlers west of the Mississippi River for a period of 12 years. The opening up of the Snow Road brought in a lot of settlers who took up land around the Miller homestead. In 1857 the terrible disaster known as the Crotch Lake catastrophe shocked the whole countryside. A whole gang of men were swept away while driving by the river by breaking of the dam. Their bodies were not recovered for a long time afterwards and Mr. Miller used to carry mail to the men searching for the bodies of the unfortunate rivermen. It was on one of these trips that Mr. Miller lost his life.He was drowned near Crotch Lake. Mrs. Miller has living 43 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. To her children and many of her grandchildren Mrs. Miller proved a very efficient physician, administering to their physical ailments with skill born the years of observation and experience. Indeed, for many years when no doctor was in the neighbourhood and Lanark was the nearest point that boasted a man of medicine, Mrs. Miller attended the sick and lost many a night's sleep in doing what she considered a duty. She was a Presbyterian. When a young girl, McDonald's Corners was the nearest place where public worship was held. The boys and girls walked there barefooted, carrying their boots, and when near the church put them on. This was done to save the boots, for in those days frugality and economy were the very essence of living.

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Great-great grandmother Elizabeth (Smith) Millar


?b?Elizabeth Smith Millar?/b?
?i?Posted 17 Sep 2013 by oldneva on Ancestry?/i?
In 1861 census, Elizabeth was in Palmerston married to Ewen McDonald and living with her family. She married Robert Brown Millar in 1869 and on 1871 census is with Robert and has 3 additional Miller children preceding marriage date - likely from his first marriage (both were "W" at time of marriage) who she ended up raising after Robert died. On 1881 census she is married to Philip James Shevelin. After his death she remained a widow and appeared as Elizabeth Shevelin W in 1891 and as Elizabeth Millar W in 1901. All children were born to Elizabeth and James, no more children were born to Elizabeth by her other 3 husbands.
Elizabeth donated the property for the Snow Road Presbyterian Church that was built in 1885 (from the book "The First One Hundred Years, Snow Road Presbyterian Church 1885-1985", by Max Millar, Hilda Geddes and Don St. Pierre).
Perth Courier, May 22, 1903. p.3. Obituary - Millar - "A pioneer of North Sherbrooke has passed away-- Mrs. James Millar, who died at McLaren's Depot, April 24 [1903]. In many respects, says the Lanark Era, Mrs. Millar was one of the most remarkable women in the County of Lanark. She was 85 years of age at the time of her demise. In a region where all was virgin forest, and no person save a lone Indian was near, she, with her husband, erected a home of logs where they resided for many years, the only white people in that neighborhood. Then the lumberman came with his axes and men, the mighty giants of the woods were felled and removed, nature's primitive scenes gave place to pastoral landscapes and peaceful vistas. Mrs. Millar outlived this process of change, the woodman's entrance and his exit, the passing of the red man, the bleat of the lamb for the howl of the wolf, the modern dwelling forthe scoop- roofed shanty, the varnished buggy for the crude jumper, the silks for the homely drugget, and having passed through it all, sheentered the better land. Mrs. James Millar came of good Scotch parents. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Smith, Born the 5th September 1918, at Paisley Scotland, she passed the first four years of her life in the famous place. With her parents she came to Canada in 1821, and theysettled in the township of North Sherbrooke. In 1842 on the 5th AprilElizabeth married Mr. James Millar. The young couple began matrimonial life in North Sherbrooke, and after several moves, as the country opened up and they saw more favorable locations, they settled in the Township of Palmerston on a lot known as the Indian lot.This was in 1848, and they were then the only white residents in the Township of Palmerston and were the farthest settlers west of the Mississippi River for a period of twelve years. The opening up of the Snow Road brought in a lot of settlers, who took up land around the Millar homestead. In1857 the terrible disaster known as the Crotch Lake Dam catastrophe shocked the whole countryside. A whole gang of men were swept away while riverdriving by the breaking of the dam. Their bodies were not recovered for a long time afterwards and Mr. Millar used to carry the mail to themen searching for the bodies of the unfortunate rivermen wholost theirlives there. It was upon one of these trips that Mr. Millar lost his life. He was drowned near Crotch Lake. To Mr. and Mrs. Millar were born seven children. Janet (Mrs. Jos. McVeigh), deceased, Mary (Mrs. Alex McDougall), deceased, Elizabeth (Mrs. Hugh McKinnon) at McLaren's Depot, John at Ompah, James, Thomas and William at McLaren'sDepot. William lives on the homestead. Mrs. Millar has living 43 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and 3 great- great- grandchldren. Toher children and many of her grandchildren Mrs. Millar proved a kind,sympatheticand very efficient physician, administering to their physical ailmentswith skill born of years of experience and observation. Indeed, formany years, when no doctor was in the neighborhood and Lanark was thenearest point that boasted a man of medicine, Mrs. Millar attended the sick and lost many a nights sleep in doing what she considered a duty. Mrs. Millar was a Presbyterian and a member of the Church. When a younggirl McDonald's Corners was the nearest place where public worship was held. The boys and girls walked there barefooted, carrying their boots, and when near the Church put them on. This was doneto save the boots for in those days frugality and economy were the very essenceof living. The remains were interred on Saturday, April 25th [1903] in Crawfords Cemetery, the identical ground where a great many years ago deceased had hoed corn. The funeral was largely attended and Rev. Wm. A. Guy conducted the service."

Twp Palmerston Lot 9 Conc 10 - original grant to Canada Company who sold to John Gillalloch who deeded to Robert B. Miller, Elizabeth's 3d husband, on July 1, 1871. Deed from Elizabeth Shevlin to William Millar on Mar 18 1883, and various other dealing over the years.
Twp Palmerston Lot 11 Conc 10 - original patent of E 1/2 was to John Playfair, apparently purchased by Elizabeth Millar Mar 16 1858. Various other family dealings with the property over the years.
Twp Palmerston Lot 10 Conc 11 - original patent June 28 1864 from Crown to Elizabeth Miller: various other family dealings with the property over the years.

The following is an excerpt from the newspaper "The Telegram", a Toronto paper. This is taken from the Saturday, December 26, 1959 edition.
"The Millars can trace back six generations when the family first moved in 1821 into what is now North Sherbrooke Township.
Max's great grandmother moved to Snow Road about 1848 and for many years she and husband James were the only white settlers north of the Mississippi.
She opened her home as a 'stopping place' for travelers along Snow Road, and the energetic woman served the community as physician, midwife, lawyer and mailman." (Max is Thomas Maxwell Millar, great grandsonof James and Elizabeth)

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Role: Household Member


Died:
24 APR 1903 Lot 11 Conc. 10, Palmerston Twp, Frontenac Co, ON, Canada

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John married Janet Marshall about 1811 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Janet was born on 3 Jun 1796 in Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 8 Jun 1876 in Sherbrooke North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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