1. | William Matthie was born on 12 Dec 1829 in Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander Matthie and Catherine Umpherston); died on 20 Jun 1896 in Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: KPQP-9TZ
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 62747137
- _UID: 16B5E2BA9CA94E52962E6A26448D1FFA8A65
- Census: 1871, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
- Census: 1881, Dalhousie & North Sherbrooke Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
- Census: 1891, Dalhousie & North Sherbrooke Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62747137
Died:
William was the son of Alexander Matthie & Catherine Umpherson. He was married to Ellen Gavin. They had 9 children :
- Sarah, married James Adam
- Alex
- Catherine, married William Elliott
- Ellen
- Robert
- Mary, married John Duncan
- Agnes
- Elizabeth, married James Warrington
- William John, married Eliza Margaret Amell
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Death - Lanark Era - June 24,1896 -
In Dalhousie, June 20th, William Matthie, aged 66 years. Survived by his widow and 3 sons and 5 daughters. A son Robert lives in Lanark. Burial in Crawford Cemetery.
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Obituary - Perth Courier - June 26,1896 -
On Saturday, June 20, William Mathie passed away at the age of 65(?) 66(?). About 14 weeks ago Mr. Matthie had his leg fractured in three places by a falling tree and since that time has been confined to his bed and gradually weakening until the end came. His painful illness was born with Christian resignation and fortitude. The deceased was a native of Dalhousie and was widely known and highly respected by the whole community among whom he spent the days of his pilgrimage. The widow and eight of a family who survive, three sons and five(?) daughters are left to mourn his loss, one daughter having died. Mr. Matthie has been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and Rev. J. Binnie of McDonald's Corners conducted the funeral service at 10:00 on the 22nd inst. The funeral procession was a large one the interment taking place at the Crawford Cemetery. Robert Matthie of this place is a son of the deceased. Era
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Ontario Death Registration - Lanark County, Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, Registration # 010226 -
says William Matthie died June 20, 1896 at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 8 days. He was a farmer in Dalhousie. It says he was born in Dalhousie Township. He died from a fractured leg which he broke 4 months previous. The physician in attendance was Dr. Downing. The informant of his death was Wm. John Matthie of Dalhousie. William was Presbyterian in religion. The death was registered by Walter Geddes on July 4, 1896.
William married Helen "Ellen" Gavin about 1854. Helen (daughter of Robert Barr Gavin and Sarah Miller) was born in 1836 in Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 13 Dec 1896 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Elphin, Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Sarah Matthie was born on 20 Sep 1855 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 9 Apr 1917 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1940; was buried in Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald Corners, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
- Alexander Matthie was born in 1858 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1940; was buried in Hopetown Cemetery, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- Catherine Matthie was born on 6 Oct 1859 in Drummond Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jan 1940 in Clyde Forks Cemetery, Clyde Forks, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
- Hellen Matthie was born in 1862 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- Robert Matthie was born on 25 Sep 1863 in Dalhousie & North Sherbrooke Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Apr 1938 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
- Mary Matthie was born on 5 Jun 1865 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1950 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1950 in Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald Corners, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
- Agnes Gavin Matthie was born on 21 Jun 1868 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Aug 1948 in Salmon Arm, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
- Elizabeth Matthie was born in Jun 1869 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- William John Matthie was born in 1874 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
- Isaac Matthie was born in 1883; died in 1941; was buried in Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald Corners, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.
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