| 1. | Isabella Chalmers was born on 3 Sep 1816 in Hamilton Parish, South Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of Robert Chalmers and Isabella Forrest); died on 7 Dec 1893 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald Corners, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L4BT-6VS
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 46624495
- _UID: 5D766013785A484598DE8CA04EDE6724FEAA
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FindaGrave Memorial ID:
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Died:
Died, at her residence in Dalhousie on the 7th December, Isabella Chalmers, wife of William Purdon, Sr., after an illness of two weeks and three days. The deceased was born in the town of Hamilton, Scotland on the 3rd Sept., 1815(?) and was married to William Purdon on the 5th January, 1835. The deceased was the mother of a large family, 9 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little daughter who died in infancy. They are likewise all married with one exception and several of them have sons and daughters married who have young families. The deceased was a woman of great practical knowledge. She was well read and until failing health compelled her to retire she was very much sought after in all cases of trouble particularly in cases of midwifery where her long practical knowledge enabled her to be very successful; indeed so much so that when she was present the late Dr. Munro of Lanark would only act as an assistant. She was likewise a most sincere Christian and although she was not a member of any church, she was a sincere follower of the divine Master and took greatest pleasure in assisting the poor and afflicted without regard to creed or color and it may truly be said that she never had an enemy on earth. She was followed to the grave at the Highland Line burial ground by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Six of her sons all fine, stalwart men were her pallbearers when her remains were committed to the earth.
Perth Courier, Dec. 15, 1893
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota
Thursday, December 21, 1893, page 4, col. 1.
Family/Spouse: William Purdon. William (son of Robert Purdon and Jean "Jane" Ferguson) was born on 15 Dec 1813 in England; died on 4 Sep 1896 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald Corners, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- James Purdon was born on 21 Apr 1840 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Sep 1926 in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota, United States; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota, United States.
- Andrew Purdon was born on 25 Jun 1846 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Feb 1933 in Alexandria Twp, Douglas County, Minnesota, United States; was buried in Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, United States.
- Henry Barrie Purdon was born on 3 Oct 1860 in Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jan 1928 in Powassan, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Powassan Union Cemetery, Powassan, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada.
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1816 - 1893 (77 years)
