Notes: Lanark County Origins

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151	"of Ottawa"	Rainboth, Mary (I20464)
152	"of" Hawkshead	Jackson, Thomas (I21481)
153	"Ole Erickson was a shoemaker by trade and could make a perfect pair of shoes in a short time. He could also make a pair of harness for a team of horses at a nominal cost. He got a job at a harness shop in Red Wing and did very well. With the economy as it was he saved up enough money to help pay for thee ship ticket for his three brothers, Lars, Hans, and Christian. Lars was only a schoolboy of 15 years and Hans and Christian were older as they had to enter the Norwegian Army for about 18 months of military training.	Olsenbranten, Ole Erickson (I61382)
154	"Ole was about 18 years old when he arrived in the United States with only a few dollars in his possession. His first job, when he came across, was to cut rails for 50 cents per day but received a higher salary for working during harvesting and threshing, but $1,00 was generally a day's wages for a hired man at that time.	Olsenbranten, Ole Erickson (I61382)
155	"Ole was fortunate to buy himslef a good productive quarteer of land about 10 miles from Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota, but the chinch bugs devastated his grain crop three years in a row, which was quite a setback for him, so he sold his farm and moved into the Winger area.	Olsenbranten, Ole Erickson (I61382)
156	"On the 11th inst., Mrs. Tullis, of Drummond, aged 75 years. Shortly after their arrival in Canada, he husband met with an accident which disabled him from taking his part in the labors of the farm and thus a double portion of privations encountered by the first settlers fell to her share, which she overcame by an uncommon display of energy. A thriving, happy family attest the success of her diligent management. Indeed, her whole life was a bright example of what a mother's well directed efforts can achieve and her awfully sudden death renders us all a lesson on the extreme uncertainty of human life." THE BATHURST COURIER, VOL V Friday, 21 Mar. 1851	Jamieson, Margaret (I18996)
157	"On the 26th June 1828, I married William Ferrier and Elizabeth Farnell, of No. 8, in the 10th Concession of Burgess, their intention having been published, on three preceding Sundays and no objection offered. Wm. Bell." First Presbyterian Church Register of Baptisms and Marriages [No. 173; Pg. 92; ]	Family: William Ferrier / Elizabeth "Betsey" Farnell (F968)
158	"On the 26th of December, 1831, at the house of the bride's father, in Ramsay, John Bell, of Carleton Place, and Margaret Wilson, were married by special license, by me. (Present, Robert Baird & C. J. Bellows &c. Wm. Bell." [No. 219, Pg. 118; First Presbyterian Church Registers; image: 147/342] "The Late William Bell. Mr. Wm. J. Bell, of Carleton Place, died on Friday, July 25, aged 57 years. Deceased was a son of the late John Bell, once a merchant in Perth, and elder brother of Messrs. A. W. and George Bell. He served his time as a cabinet maker with the late David Hogg, Perth, afterwards spending many years in the gold fields of California. Deceased was never married. His remains were brought to Perth and interred in Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday last, the funeral services being conducted by Prof. Hart, of Manitoba College." [Col. 3, Pg. 4; The Perth Courier; Friday, 1 Aug 1890; Vol. LVI, No. 47]	Bell, William James (I58860)
159	"On the last day of September a man named Malcolm Fisher, living in Bathurst, sent for me to come and see him. I found him weak and apparently dying, but I could get little information as the state of his soul. O that men were wise enough to prepare for death before it come: for the sake of his poor wife and children I wrote his will, and with some difficulty got it signed, for even this matter he had not attended to, in the time of health. He died about an hour after I left him." Condensed Diaries of Rev. William Bell, Vol. 2 Malcolm Fisher departed Greenock, Scotland 21 Jul 1818 aboard the Brig Curlew with his wife Christian McIntyre and Children: Janet, aged 14; John, aged 13; Donald. aged 11; Ann, aged 9; Malcolm, aged 4; Mary, aged 1. He completed his settlement duties 5 Dec 1821 on 100 acres of the NE 1/2 Lot 20, VII Concession of Bathurst and his Patent was awarded after his death on 20 May 1824	Fisher, Malcom (I18894)
160	"Orland Daily Unit-Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 18 June 1973 James Millsaps Is Dead at 85 James Arthur Millsaps, 85, died Thursday in the Crestwood Convalescent Hospital in Sacramento. He was born in Ono, California, February 25, 1888. He is survived by his sisters Mrs. Loyd Powell of Willows, Mrs. Florence Robinson, Paradise, Mrs. Alta Bake [Baker], Red Bluff. Graveside services will be held at Millsaps Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Reverend Fox of the Nazarene Church, Willows, officiating. - Transcribed by M. J.A. Millsaps Orland Graveside services will be held at 10 am Tuesday at the Millsap Cemetery in Glenn County for James Arthur Millsaps, 85, of Willows. Millsaps died Thursday in a Sacramento hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1888, in Ono, Tehama County, he had lived in the area all his life. He was an agricultural worker. He is survived by three sisters, Vivian Powell of Willos, Florence Robinson of Paradise and Alta Bake of Red Bluff. The F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.	Millsaps, James Arthur (I49671)
161	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 28 August 1961: Funeral Services For Helen C. Luce, Chrome Pioneer Funeral services were held at two last Saturday afternoon at the Sweet Chapel in Willows, for Mrs. Helen C. Luce, 88, native daughter of Glenn county and lifelong resident of the Chrome district. Mrs. Luce passed away Wednesday morning at the Corning Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two months. Mrs. Luce was born in the Chrome area west of Orland on June 11, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cushman, who migrated to California from New York state in 1860. She was the widow of Isaac D. Luce, who died in 1945. Mrs. Luce is survived by 79 descendants including a son, Hugh C. Luce of Flournoy, four daughters, Mrs. Celia E. Ellis, and Mrs. Harriet A. Ellis, both of Elk Creek; Mrs. Marguerite D. Williams of Richfield, and Mrs. Alta T. Cook of Corning, 20 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. A son, Lester Luce, died earlier this year.	Cushman, Helen Emily (I49691)
162	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 1 February 1908 Mrs. John Luce Dead Word reached Orland Sunday of the death of Mrs. John Luce, which occurred that morning at her home five miles north of Newville. Deceased had been suffering for months with consumption, and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. John Luce was a daughter of G. W. Lantz of Newville, and was 38 years of age. She leaves a small child. She and her husband separated some time ago. Mrs. Luce was well known in Orland to the older residents, having attended the old college here during her girlhood days. The funeral was held from the home of the deceased last Monday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Newville cemetery. Rev. J. W. Norris of the Methodist church of Orland conducted the services. A funeral cortege of unusual length attested to the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community where she lived. Corning Observer, Thursday, 6 February 1908: Gone to Her Reward Mrs. Minnie Luce passed away Saturday evening at 9 o'clock January 25th. Death was not unexpected as she had been a patient sufferer for a number of years with consumption. Deceased was a native of California and was born in western Tehama county thirty-eight years ago, where she has always resided. She was the second daughter and second child of G. W. Lantz and Margaret Williams Lantz. She was married to John Luce in 1894; by this union four children were born, one of whom, Agnes, seven years old is still living. The funeral took place from the family residence Monday afternoon and was attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives. The remains were laid to rest in the Newville cemetery, the funeral services being held at the grave, with an eloquent and appropriate sermon. The pall bearers were G. Fletcher, L. Fletcher, C. Foreman, J. Cushman and Wm. Hayward. A tribute to Mrs. Minnie Luce. She yet lives and speaks to us by her holy example. In her home she was a queen, because a loving faithful wife and mother, very few knew of her care, toils and sorrows of the past and which affected her health. The loss of her children were a heavy blow to her. Many were her callers, as she was unable to go out much from home. She was a true friend. The world ever calls for such holy lives, such characters. But, bereaved ones, though her seat is empty, she lives; the Lord has exalted her with himself. Yes, and she is nearer to you in love, in power to do. Grant her, O Lord, the _____________ and deep lasting peace. A.H. - Transcribed by E. Gravesite Details The large granite monument has Mary inscribed on the west side, Annie Lantz on the north side, Minnie Lantz Luce on the south and George W. Lantz on the east.	Lantz, Minnie (I49801)
163	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 22 June 1907 DEATH CALLS PIONEER LADY Mrs. Elizabeth Luce Passes Away at Newville Home Last Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth McKay Luce, relict of the late Alonzo Luce, passed away at her home near Newville at 7:30 o'clock last Sunday evening. Death was due to a general decline, which began since the death of her husband who preceded her over the river of death only a few months ago. She was 71 years of age and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Elizabeth McKay Luce was born in Canada, October 15, 1836. With her parents she moved to Illinois in 1840, and resided in that State to 1854, when she crossed the plains with her father, Daniel McKay, who settled near Roseberg, Oregon. Three years later they came to California and located at Santa Rosa, the father opening a blacksmith shop at that place. On March 24, 1859, Miss McKay married Alonzo Luce. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Luce moved to the farm two miles south-west of Newville where they spent the remainder of their lives. Here Mr. Luce engaged in stock-raising and farming with a marked degree of success up to the time of his death a few months ago. Deceased is survived by eight children ? Mrs. Clara Milligan, Mrs. Alice Millisaps, Mrs. Estella Gibbins, Isaac, John, Alonzo, Jr., Guy M. and Zachariah Luce. - Transcribed by E.	McKay, Myra Elizabeth "Elizabeth" (I49645)
164	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 23 February 1907 Newville Mr. Alonzo Luce, Sr., died at four o'clock p.m. Wednesday aged 79 years and 9 months. He was a well to do farmer, living near Newville. He came to California in 1853 and settled in Sonoma county. He afterwards farmed near Princeton two years, and came from there to Newville forty-two years ago. He leaves a wife, five sons and three daughters, all grown. They are John, Isaac, Alonzo, Guy M. and Zachariah Luce, Mrs. James Millsaps, Mrs. H. Milligan and Mrs. Robt. Gibbons. - Transcribed by E. A page 1107 bio of Alonzo Sr. appears in Professor Guinn's 1906 History of California and Biographical Record of the Sacramento Valley. McComish and Lambert's History of Colusa and Glenn Counties, California also contains a page 564 biographical sketch.	Luce, Alonzo Sr. (I49646)
165	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Thursday, 10 May 1934 MEMBER OF G.A.R. PASSES AT PARADISE Henry MILLIGAN, 85 years of age, Civil War veteran and pioneer of the Newville country, died at this home in Paradise Tuesday after a short illness. Mr. Milligan who made his home here for some time, moved to Paradise last fall in the hope that the higher altitude would benefit him. Resident of the Newville country for close to a half century, Mr. MILLIGAN moved to Orland about six years ago. He is survived by his widow. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Newville cemetery. Rev. A. G. McVay in charge, with a guard of honor from the Tommy A. Thompson Post, American Legion. Orland Unit, Thursday, 10 May 1934: Milligan Rites Held Friday At Newville Henry Milligan, for eight years a resident of Orland, died Tuesday at this home in Paradise. Funeral services will be held at the Newville cemetery at 11 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, morning, the Orland American Legion Post having charge of the military rites. Rev. A.G. McVay will conduct the services. Henry Milligan was a native of Ohio, where he grew to young manhood. He was a soldier in the Union army during the civil war, enlisting from his native state, Ohio. Coming west after the war, he selected California as his home and settled at Newville, where he owned and operated a ranch for many years. During recent years he has spent sometime at the soldiers' home at Sawtelle. A year ago he went to Paradise for health reasons. Mr. Milligan had been in feeble health for several years. He had reached the advanced age of 84 years, 11 months and 27 days at the time of his death. The deceased leaves a widow and one son, Ira Milligan, of Paskenta. There are also three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ? Transcribed by M. Inscription Co. B - 48 IA. Inf.	Milligan, Henry (I49648)
166	"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Wednesday, 3 January 1917 PASSES AWAY AS OLD YEAR DIES Mrs. Henry Milligan of Newville passed away last Sunday night following a long siege of illness due to pneumonia. Mrs. Milligan died at the home of her son-in-law near Corning, where she was visiting her daughter when taken ill. At the time of her daughter's death several weeks ago, she was getting along very nicely, but recently the dread disease took a turn for the worse and she passed away Sunday night. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at one o'clock, interment being in the Newville cemetery, beside the new grave of her daughter. Corning Observer, Thursday, 4 January 1917, Page 1, Cols. 3 & 4: PIONEER WOMAN OF TEHAMA COUNTY PASSES AWAY AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF SUFFERING WITH PNEUMONIA DIED ? Monday, January 1, 1917, at one o'clock a.m., at the home of Tom Flournoy, her son-in-law, Mrs. Henry Milligan, after several weeks illness with double pneumonia. Mrs. Milligan, who was the wife of Henry Milligan, well known in this part of Tehama county for a great many years was born in New York, August 5, 1861. Her parents Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Luce, came to California in the same year and she has been a resident of Tehama and Glenn counties for the past forty-two years, where her friends were limited only by the number of people in the section where she lived. The funeral was held at Newville, their home, Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. T. M. Jones officiating, and interment was made in the Newville Cemetery, where the Luce family have a burial plot. Transcribed by E.	Luce, Clara (I49647)
167	"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Friday, 29 December 1922 MRS. JAMES MILLSAPS LAID TO REST AT MILLSAPS ON WEDNESDAY Mrs. James Millsaps, who had been in ill health for a long term of years, passed away on December 25th, and the remains were brought to Orland on Wednesday to be interred in the cemetery at the old home at Millsaps. The remains were taken from the train at this place, and were escorted by a number of old neighbors and friends to Millsaps, where services were held at the grave, Rev. J. W. Winkley officiating. Mrs. Millsaps, whose maiden name was Alice Luce was born near Santa Rosa on February 14, 1864. While still a small child she came with her parents to Newville, and there, on April 23, 1884, she was married to James Millsaps. Seven children came to bless the union, six of whom are still living: Mrs. Howard Spangler, Arthur Millsaps, Mrs. Frank Gerber, Mrs. Hayden Cushman, and Florence and Alta Millsaps. The husband and four brothers and one sister also are left to mourn her loss. - Transcribed by E.	Luce, Alice (I49664)
168	"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Thursday, 25 January 1951 James W. Millsaps, First Treasurer of Glenn County, Dies James W. Millsaps, 94, last surviving member of the corps of officers who served Glenn county when it was organized in 1891, died last night at a hospital in Red Bluff. A native of the Newville district, he had lived in what is now Glenn county all his life until the past four years, when he had lived at Red Bluff. He had been in declining health for several years, and had been a hospital patient for two months. Funeral services will be held at the F. D. Sweet & Son chapel here at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, and interment will follow in the family plot of the Millsaps cemetery, near Chrome. Millsaps was Glenn county's first treasurer, when this county was formed from the north part of Colusa county in 1891. At the time of the celebration in 1940 when electric power was delivered for the first time in Elk Creek, Millsaps and the late Ben F. Geis, the county's first district attorney, were the honored guests. Again in 1941 when Glenn county had it golden anniversary and dedicated the new county fair grounds here, Millsaps and Geis were jointly honored. Millsaps was born in the Newville area November 10, 1856. He lived there and operated his ranch until four years ago, when he moved to Red Bluff to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Alta Nunes. Three other daughters also survive: Mrs. Edith Spangle, of Dixon; Mrs. Florence Robinson and Mrs. Vivian Powell of Maxwell. There are also seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. - Transcribed by E. Inscription Father	Millsaps, James W. (I49665)
169	"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Thursday, 8 November 1945 Luce Services to Be Held in Willows On Friday Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sweet mortuary in Willows for Isaac D. Luce, prominent rancher and lifelong resident of the Newville district, who died at this home Tuesday morning. The Masonic lodge of Corning of which Luce was one of the oldest members, will participate in the rites. A native of Newville, where he was born in 1866, Luce had spent his entire 79 years in that district. He joined the Newville Masonic lodge, which was later consolidated with the lodge at Corning, and held membership in that order for over half a century. He had recently been awarded a 50-year jewel by the Corning lodge. Son of pioneer residents of the district, he was one of Glenn county's oldest residents, and one whose life span covered nearly the entire period since this section was first settled. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Helen Luce, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Tom Ellis, Mrs. Lee Ellis, of Elk Creek; Hugh Luce, Paskenta; Mrs. Evan Williams, Corning, Mrs. Mrs. Cecil Church, Corning, and Lester Luce, Elk Creek. There are also 23 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and two brothers surviving, Zack Luce, of Newville, and Guy Luce, San Francisco. Following the funeral services the body will be shipped to Oakland for cremation. - Transcribed by E.	Luce, Isaac Daniel "Ike" (I49690)
170	"Orland Unit-Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 27 January 1964, Page 1, Column 6 Ira A. Milligan, Newville Native, Dies in Hospital Funeral services are being held at the Sweet chapel here at 2 p.m. today for Ira Arthur Milligan, a native of Glenn County, who died early Friday in Glenn General Hospital. Mr. Milligan, who was 83, had been a patient in the hospital since April 1963. He was born in Newville on Aug. 18, 1880 when Glenn County was still a part of Colusa County. He grew up in Newville and lived in Glenn County all of his life except for two years spent in Sacramento. He farmed the home ranch in Newville for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Milligan moved to Orland from Paskenta 29 years ago and were in the dairy business here until he retired 16 years ago. In recent years they have made their home at 361 South St. Survivors are his wife, Lizzie, of Orland; a daughter Mrs. Wilma Burrow, Orland; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Idell Burt, Paskenta, and Mrs. Lois Schumacher, Sacramento; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. Today's funeral services will be followed by burial at the Newville cemetery. - Transcribed by E. Gravesite Details Ira recorded his birth year as 1881 on his WWI Draft Registration.	Milligan, Ira Arthur "Pat" (I49649)
171	"Palmer. The funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Palmer, who died in Regina, on Saturday the 13th, took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer, John street, on Thursday last, to Elmwood Cemetery. Service was conducted here at the home and grave by Rev. J. H. Miers, of Knox church, and pallbearers were Messers. William Munroe, John Campbell, Thomas Hossie, Robert Palmer, Henry Palmer and William Wilson. Mrs. Palmer died at the home of her son, Arnold W., 2134 Retallack street, Regina, after an illness of several months, on Sunday morning, the 13th. For a number of years she was a prominent member and worker in Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Regina, and before the body was shipped to Perth for interment, services were conducted at the home by Rev. H. D. Leitch. Mrs. Palmer was a daughter of the late Donald McKerracher of Brooke, and is survived by four sisters and one brother: Mrs. James Munroe, Scotch Line; Mrs. Robert Durris, Perth; Mrs. Wm, Hossie, 3rd line Bathurst; Mrs. John McGee and John McKerracher, Seattle, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer farmed for a number of years on the 4th line of Bathurst moving later to Perth, and fifteen years ago the family went West to Regina, Sask. Mr. Palmer died seven years ago. Three sons survive: Arnold W., in Regina, and Wilfred and Dr. Murray in Calgary. Many people in town and country have kindly remembrances of both deceased and her husband who passed on before her. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Palmer and baby accompanied the body to Perth and are remaining for a few days visiting old friends and relatives. " [Col. 3, Pg. 9; The Perth Courier; Friday, 29 Sep 1924; Vol. LXXXX, No. 7]	McKerracher, Lucy (I56146)
172	"Peter Buchanan, Lot 9 Con 2, Bruce Twp. purchased this plot and is buried here. No record of death date, no stone. The family left for Washington State shortly after his death. Peter Buchanan was a brother of Donald Buchanan of Lot 7 Con 3, Bruce Twp." (Source: Audrey Underwood, Bruce Co. Genealogy Society) 2013 - Gravestone purchased by and installed at the request of George Buchanan	Buchanan, Peter (I52713)
173	"Recieved in the Church 13 years old" Name Mary Ashby Event Type Baptism Baptism Date 28/12/1806 Baptism Place Nuneaton, St Nicolas Warwickshire England Parish Nuneaton, St Nicolas Father John Ashby Mother Catharine Ashby Name: Mary Ashby Gender: Female Baptism Date: 28 Dec 1806 Baptism Place: Nuneaton,Warwick,England Father: John Ashby Mother: Catharine FHL Film Number: 548398, 555361, 555362	Ashby, Mary (I30265)
174	"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQ57-B32 : 10 Frederick Gallettia Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 Name: Frederick Gallettia Gender: Male Birth Date: 25 Apr 1858 Birthplace: EDINBURGH PARISH,EDINBURGH,MIDLOTHIAN,SCOTLAND Father's Name: John Edmund Gallettia Mother's Name: Catherine Kirkwood	Gallettia, Frederick (I25179)
175	"Second Oswegatchie, Feb. 9-- . . . This community was grieved to hear of the death of C. W. Stilwell of Evans Mills. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Stilwell, who was formerly Miss Anna Hay of this place." [Ogdensburg, NY, Republican-Journal, 2/9/1926] "Morristown, Feb. 9--C. W. Stilwell of Evans Mills, N. Y., passed away at his home there Friday morning, Feb. 5th. Funeral service was held at the home and the body will be brought to Morristown Monday for burial in Pine Hill cemetery. The body was taken to the home of J. B. Witherhead, where the friends here gathered for a short prayer service. Mr. Stilwell was born in Morristown and had many relatives and friends here." [Ogdensburg, NY, Republican-Journal, 2/10/1926]	Stilwell, Charles "Willard" (I7905)
176	"Sudden Death. On Tuesday last, Mr. Philip McGowan, Scotch Line, Bathurst, was driven by his son Daniel to a neighbor's, Mr. Thomas McKinley, for a visit, the old man being in apparent excellent health. They took an early afternoon meal, and Mr. McGowan ate heartily. In the course of the meal, Mrs. McKinely asked him some question, and while answering it, Mr. McGowan's head dropped forward, and death came to him there and then. Heart weakening resulting from extreme old age was the cause. Deceased was a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, born in 1804, and came to Canada when seventeen years of age, first living in South Sherbrooke. Many years after he bought the Consitt farm, on the Tay River, Bathurst, and after that purchased his present farm, Scotch Line, Bathurst, two miles from Perth. He marries Miss Mary Buchanan, daughter of Sergeant Buchanan, who with a number of children survive him. He lived to the green old age of eighty-eight years, leaving behind him the esteem and respect of his friends and neighbors. He was a Roman Catholic in religion, and in politics an unfailing Liberal." [Col. 1, Pg. 5; The Perth Courier; Friday, 18 Mar 1892; Vol. LVIII, No. 28] Interred March 17th [St. John's Register]	McGowan, Philip (I44081)
177	"Tales of a Grandmother" After all the rest of the children were married, I, as Youngest, lived on with father and mother in the old home. Mother sick for several years before her death. And I cared for her and kept house. One day in 1883, there was great excitement in our small house on the farm. A letter had come to mother from a lawyer by the name of Walbridge, who lived in Philadelphia. The letter stated that he had received a letter from a lawyer in England, saying that a fortune had been left to Franklin Walbridge, my mother's father. If he was not living, it was to go to his oldest living child. At that time of course, Grandfather Walbridge had been dead some time. And mother was his oldest living the fortune would go to her. If it was not claimed by the American heirs, it would go to the Crown. As you can imagine we spent that fortune many times over, in our minds. I answered the letter for mother, and asked the lawyer what we must do to claim the fortune. In replying he said that we would have to pay the way of two people to England, to prove that mother was the heir. We had no money to use far that purpose, and in those days you could not borrow that amount. So the only chance we had to spend the fortune was in imagination. But I have always felt that it was a pity we were unable to get it, for mother could have had so many comforts in her illness, that we were unable to give her. I had known John Whitson for many years. He came with his father and mother from Brockville, Eastern Canada, in 1850. And as I have said before, his father owned the flour mill at Granville, on the other side of the river. John worked in his father's mill until he was eighteen years old. Then his father failed in business; and John had to leave school and help him?.[1 line unreadable] died in Fergus Falls, where he was superintendent of water works. After that in 1884, John and I decided to marry and live on our farm with father and mother. For as long as mother lived I could not leave her. On August twenty sixth, we made ready to go to Red Wing to be married. John Tyner and Loreen McElrath were going with us as our only attendants. I was all dressed in my wedding finery; a dress of brown velvet and cashmere with a lace fischu, and cream lace at the sleeves. My bonnet was my pride and joy. It was made of cream silk with a spray of white flowers. Al took us in the lumber wagon to the small platform on the railroad near Granville. We climbed out, and Al rattled away in the wagon to Granville, where he was to get some groceries for Minnie. Just as the train whistled, we discovered that my satchel was still in the wagon. We yelled at Al, but the old wagon rattled so that he did not hear us. John Tyner said he would try and catch Al, and if he didn't get back in time we were to go on without him. John's long legs fairly flew over the road, yelling to Al at every jump. As he got nearer, Al heard him and stopped. John grabbed the satchel, and managed to get back, just as the train stopped. We were married in Christ Church, Red Wing. And the next day came back to Aunt Minnie' s where in the evening we had the infare, with all the old friends gathered to help us celebrate. John worked our little farm, until mother died in 1885. Then the home was broken up. Father visited among his children, until he died at the home of Orlow, near Little Falls. After leaving the old home, John and I rented a farm, and farmed it, until we moved to Randolph; where John worked in a creamery for eight years. Lynn was born there in 1887; we lived in Northfield one year, where John was in partnership in a livery stable. After one year we came back to Randolph, where we lived with the exception of a short time in Stanton. In a few years, John bought a quarter interest in the elevator at Sauk Centre. And in 1898 we moved up there. That became our permanent home. In 1923 John died. Lynn, with his family has lived in Sauk Centre for many years. And so the years have slipped by; leaving some sad memories and many happy ones. But somehow as I look back over the years, I find that the hard, sad days have slipped into the background; and the happy days seem fresh in my memory. In this little family history, I have tried to make the friends who made those days happy, live again; and bring with them the joy and laughter of days very different from these modern ones, but not less full of gladness and contentment. Source: Whitson, Cora Erwin, "Tales of a Grandmother," Privately printed by author, c.1925 Minnesota Historical Society, collections (MHS Library Stacks CS71.I723 1925) 1930 United	Erwin, Cora Belle (I46318)
178	"the beautiful house of Blairtumock", Easterhouse, which then stood "in the midst of fresh sward, and half hidden by a wealth of virgin green foliage" (Brotchie, Sylvan Scenes, 29).	Johnson, Elizabeth Gilmour (I38168)
179	"The blacksmith shop in Fallbrook was built by William Lees in 1865 and ? Hunter was the first blacksmith. He made axes and did general work but he couldn't make a go of it and Bob Clarke took over. He was a left handed blacksmith; Ive never seen a left-handed blacksmith working but he'd have to turn the anvil the other way - the horn to the right and work on it that way. Well, after a while John Buffam took over but he'd quit before Dad came. Father (James Cameron) took over in 1888 and boarded up at Uncle Watty's hotel on the hill. The Blacksmith of Fallbrook: The Story of Walter Cameron, Blacksmith, Woodcarver Raconteur by Audrey Armstrong, General Publishing Company, 1979.	Clark, Robert M. (I4218)
180	"The fifteenth May one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, the undersigned Priest baptized Margaret born in this mission the fifteenth of last June of the lawful marriage of Michael Cape in Bathurst and of Mary Doran, Sponsors Denis Noonan and Catharine Doran. J. Macdonald" [Pg. 4, Register 1; St. Bridget's (St. John the Baptist) Register] "Mrs. James Conlon. The deadly grippe has added another to its list of victims in the person of Mrs. James Conlon, of Glen Tay, who died at her husband's residence there on Tuesday, at the age of 77 years. Deceased was a sister of Mr. Michael McCabe, of Perth, her maiden name being Margaret McCabe. Some time ago she was stricken by paralysis, and she never fully recovered from it, and the grippe consequently found an easy way." [Col. 2, Pg. 8; The Perth Courier; Friday, 3 Feb 1899; Vol. LXV, No. 23] (LCGS Transcription has 30 Jan 1899 but St. John's Burial Register and the Courier agree on the 31st) ~ Father: Michael McCabe b: 1783 in County Wexford, Ireland Mother: Mary Doran b: 1792 in Co. Wexford, Ireland Children: 1.Mary Conlon b: 12 DEC 1847 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 2.Bridget Conlon b: ABT 1849 in Bathurst Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada 3.Rose Ann Conlon b: 16 MAR 1850 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 4.Margaret Conlon b: 20 JUN 1852 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 5.James Conlon b: 18 FEB 1854 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 6.Michael Conlon b: 29 DEC 1855 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 7.Elizabeth Conlon b: 8 JUL 1857 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 8.Patrick D. Conlon b: 20 MAY 1859 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 9.Johanna Conlon b: 20 JAN 1861 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada 10.Richard Thomas Conlon b: 25 DEC 1864 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 11.Alice Conlon b: 24 DEC 1865 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada 12.William Conlon b: 1869 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada	McCabe, Margaret (I44277)
181	"The first schoolhouse in the township was on John Kidd's farm, near where Cotessloe School now stands	Kidd, John Lawrence (I43431)
182	"The friends appointed to visit Samuel Davis, Thomas White, and John Wariner report, they had an opportunity with the two former, and that they did not appear to manifest that feeling which would shew them the inconsistency of their conduct, and produce contrition for the same; this meeting considering their cases and feeling no open for further labours with them for their misconduct; which Jacob Poole & Joseph Wright are desired to prepare, against next meeting, said friends also report that they endeavored to meet with John Wariner, but could not get it accompllished. Jacob Poole and Joseph Wright are desired to make further attempts to procure an opportunity with him, which if he still decline and find that he continues to bear arms, they are desired to prepare a testimony of denial against him and bring it next meeting for approbation; but think he accept a vint. and any encouraging prospects attend the same to report."	Whyte, Thomas (I10175)
183	"The same day, word was brought that, on his way to Brockville, William Ferrier had been killed by the wheel of his waggon passing over him. Soon after we were informed that a tree had fallen across the road, and crushed him to death. But a third person brought word that one of the barrels of potash, with which the waggon was loaded, had rolled over him and crushed his head. Now it turned out that none of these accounts was correct, for the tree, which had fallen across the hinder part of the waggon, had caused the fore part to fly up and strike him under the chin, breaking his jaws, and perhaps his neck, as he sat at the front of the waggon. He died about half an hour after the accident, at Jebbs creek." "What his parents and relations, but especially his poor wife felt, on hearing these things, I shall not attempt to describe. He was a young man in the prime of his life, about 25, but much addicted to drinking, after the example of his father, with whom he often quarrelled when in liquor, and once he struck and hurt him considerably. "The distress of the parents was much increased by the learning, about the same time, that their only daughter, a fine girl of about 20, but both deaf and dumb, was with child by a great boy the eldest son of their next door neighbour. (This story continued with the Agnes Ferrier story.) "Next morning I rode to their house, which was five miles off, to afford them all the consolation in my power. The body of William had just been brought home. The blood had beeen washed away, but the face was disfigured, and had a ghastly appearance. His parents expressed their grief by sighs and groans, but the poor widow embraced the inanamate corpse, and kissed its cold lips, sobbing out, William! My dear William, little did I think we were so soon to part. After the body was placed in the coffin all sat down, and I addressed them on the best means of improving the distressing event that had brought us together, and prayed that the Lord would prepare us all for death, for judgement, and eternity, that he would comfort and support the parents, and provide for the widow and her fatherless children. On the following day I attended the funeral, and made an address to the people at the grave, but a very heavy rain compelled me to cut it shorter than I intended. Rev. William Bell Diaries, Volume VII, pg. 56, July 1830. "Killed by a falling tree near Jebb's Creek" [Diaries of Rev. Wm. Bell - Courtesy Brand Barber] Buried 12 Jul 1830 By Rev. William Bell, Aged 25 years [Bell Burials in 1993 OGS Transcription]	Ferrier, William (I3249)
184	"The tesimony of disunity against Thomas White being returned here, and being now signed on behalf of this meeting, Jacob Poole is directed to read it at the colsoe of a meeting for worship on a first day morning, and Samule Elly to record it."	Whyte, Thomas (I10175)
185	"The twenty fourth day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty four Casper Spigal son of John Spigal and of Catharine Dearing on the one part, and Ann Byrne daughter of Henry Byrnes and of Elizabeth Nugent on the other part, after the dispensation of the three proclamations of banns, no impediment being known, were joined in marriage by me the undersigned Priest and Curate of Perth in presence of Henry Byrne & Patrick Byrne. John Macdonald Priest" Daughter of Henry Burns (sic - Byrne) and Elizabeth Nugent. Wife of Casper Spigal (sic - Spiegle). Interred 21 Feb 1833 aged about 30 years. [St. John the Baptist Parish Registers]	Family: Daniel Troy / Elizabeth Speigle (F14928)
186	"There died on Wednesday, Alexander Ewing, a Cardross residenter, who was born at Dumbarton in March,1801, and was thus in his 103d year. He was letter-carrier by road between Dumbarton and Glasgow for nearly thirty years, and could remember such incidents as the introduction of railways and the first steamer on the Clyde. He had lived under five British Sovereigns."	Ewing, Alexander (I46633)
187	"There passed away in Montreal last Thursday, January 19 in the person of Mrs. Margaret Webster, a lady who at one time was a well known resident of Perth. She was born here in 1847 [?] and was a daughter of William Lillie, a prominent businessman and one of the pioneers of Perth. Her brother, Robert Lillie was one of the most active figures in the industrial life of our town for many years prior to his removal to Vancouver, B.C. As a young lady, Miss Margaret Lillie was a zealous worker in Knox church during the ministry of Rev. Messrs. Duncan and Barns serving for a long time as teacher in the Sabbath school. On her marriage in 1875[?] to Mr. George Webster of Montreal she removed to that city, and at once entered into the religious philanthropic work of the great metropolis. She became identified with St. Paul's Presbyterian church, and during the ministry of Rev. Dr. Barclay, was one of his most faithful and active workers. She had charge of a large primary class in Nazareth St. for many years and was an active worker in the ladies aid, W.F.M.S. and other church organisations. But she was too broad-minded and large hearted to confine her activities to her own church. Those in poverty or distress, regardless of their denomination, found in her a ready friend and helper. Many a sufferer, too, in hospitals of Montreal have been cheered by her timely visits. After the death of her husband in 1900, most of her time was devoted to relief work among the poor. Mrs. Webster's sudden death in Montreal came as a great shock to her many friends. The remains were brought to Perth for interment. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of her niece Mrs. Samuel Thornbury, and was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Carrier of Knox church assisted by Rev. Mr. Richardson of Asbury church. A large concourse of mourning friends accompanied the body to its last resting-place in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Webster is survived by her brother, Robert Lillie of Vancouver and by several nephews and nieces."	Lillie, Anna Margaret (I46348)
188	"They left Liverpool on a sailing vessel that took six weeks to make the crossing to Montreal. They had got within a few days of Montreal when a storm from the west blew them back out into the Atlantic. During the voyage the two older girls , Mary and Sarah, prepared the meals. From Montreal they made their way to Brockville, Ontario where they spent the winter and then went up to Perth area where they rented farms for a number of years, including Bromley, a hamlet about 5 miles NW of Perth(sic, actually in Renfrew county) (where their youngest son James was born).The Bromley place may have been rented from the McNabs and if so, it would mark the beginning of a long-standing inter-family association. On the 13th of May 1867 John purchased, for 800 pounds, the SW 1/2 and NE 1/2 of Lot 16, Bathurst Twp. Lanark Co. from Thomas Wilson, son of John's uncle George Wilson. George had settled there in 1816 and had encouraged John to emmigrate to the Perth area. George Wilson* built the wood frame portion of what we call the "Gibson family home" in the 1830's on the SW 1/2 of lot 16. John later acquired the adjoining southern portion of lot 17 (see photo of 1850's map), giving him a total of about 300 acres. In the 1880's John's son William built a larger brick house, attaching the old wood frame building to the rear of it. ?i?Posted 04 May 2012 by grantg5 Obit suggest that he arrived in 1845.?/i?	Gibson, John (I3769)
189	"This marks the place long known as The Pegg Burying Ground. It was set aside by Isaac Pegg (1751-1832) who came here in 1798 from Pennsylvania and with his sons secured from the Crown lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the 4th Con. E. Gwillimbury. He built a dam and carding mill on the rear of lot 10, which later became a saw mill, and later a grist mill. He made bricks and built himself a brick house on lot 8. Today his many hundreds of descendents are found from Ottawa to the Pacific Coast. Isaac Pegg was a grandson of Daniel Pegg, an English Quaker and early settler in America, where Philadelphia now stands."	Pegg, Isaac (I42015)
190	"Thompson. In the demise of Mrs. William J. Thompson which took place on Saturday at the residence of her son Carr Thompson, 7th concession of Drummond, there is lost to this vicinity another pioneer. Deceased's maiden name was Margaret Frost, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1807, the daughter of John Frost who was baillie of Aberdeen. When but 10 years of age she came to this district in company of her mother and half-brother, James McKay who started the first forge in Perth. In 1824 she married the late W. J. Thompson, who emigrated from Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1813. The latter's father's house was the third house erected in Perth, the Government store being first, and Mr. DeLisle's the second. Mr. Thompson was a shoemaker by trade and worked his calling until 1837, when he moved his family to the homestead on the Scotch Line. He farmed until the year of his death 1884, when the subject of this obituary went to reside with her son Carr in Drummond. Mrs. Thompson had always enjoyed excellent health, but for some time was seen to be failing. Her death is attributed to a breaking-up of the system, she being in her ninety-fifth year. Out of a family of thirteen, there are ten living. They are, Samuel of Scotch Line; W. G., of South Sherbrooke; James of Ottawa; Nicholas, of Washago; John and David, of Bracebridge; Carr, of Drummond Township; Joseph, of Carleton Place; Mrs. Currie, of Almonte, and Mrs. Cameron, of North Bay. The funeral took place on Monday from the residence of her son, Carr, to the Methodist Cemetery, the Rev. G. C. Rock officiating." [Cols. 3-4, Pg. 4; The Perth Courier; Friday, 5 Dec 1902; Vol. LXX, No. 15]	Frost, Margaret (I5045)
191	"Wagon Wheels", A Colusi Historical Society Publication, Volume XXVI, February 1976: VIVIAN MILLSAPS POWELL, 80, b. Big Piney, Wyoming, July 10, 1895, d. Willows, Sept. 4, 1975. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Millsaps, (her mother was a Luce), she was brought by her parents at the age of 3 to the Chrome area. She lived for a time at Sites with her first husband, Hayden Cushman. Feb. 4, 1941 she married Loyd Powell. The couple lived in the Maxwell area until 1965 when they went to Nevada City, finally coming to Willows in 1971. Mrs. Powell was an active member in the First Baptist Church there. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a Past Grand Deputy Matron O.E.S. Surviving her are her husband Loyd C. of Willows; and two sisters, Florence Robinson of Paradise and Alta Baker of Red Bluff. Funeral services were held at F. D. Sweet and Son Chapel followed by interment in the Willows Masonic Cemetery. - Transcribed by M.	Millsaps, Vivian Uinta (I49678)
192	"Wemyss. Death has laid low one of our old neighbors in the person of Mr. Ewen Cameron, in the 75th year of his age. He was of Highland Scotch descent. His father and mother came from Aberdeen, and deceased was born on their farm close to Bathurst Station. He was a genial, good neighbor. He and Mr. George O'Brien got the first threshing machine in the township of Bathurst, in the shape of an old Hull machine, about fifty years ago, and the deceased got a seperator and power about forty-five years ago. He threshed in Bathurst, Drummond, Sherbrooke and Burgess. About two years ago the grippe attacked him and on the 10th inst. death claimed his victim. His funeral on the 12th by its size showed the respect felt for him, as about seventy buggies followed the hearse to the old burying ground in Perth, where he was laid beside his mother in the Presbyterian enclosure. The Rev. Mr. Hague officiated. He leaves a wife and five boys and three girls to lament the loss of a kind husband and father." [Col. 8, Pg. 1; The Perth Courier; Vol. LIX, No. 37] Gravesite Details no headstone located in 1993 or 2016	Grant, Margaret E. (I15231)
193	"When Grandmother Small left Mother the farm it had a couple of barns and a house too small for a big family. Dad was a good carpenter and loved that work. He built us a very nice frame house with four bedrooms upstairs, a living room, hall, dining room, kitchen and pantry and two bedrooms downstairs. It was a lovely home with lots of fruit and flowering trees. I loved that home but when we moved to Bothwell in 1914 I never saw it again. The people who bought it managed to burn it. The reason for trading was to be near a high school. It was too expensive to board children in Sarnia. We moved to Bothwell and in August 1914 the war broke out in Europe. Gord and Earl had some military training in Niagara-on-the-Lake so they enlisted at once.	Small, Eliza Jane "Betty" (I33567)
194	"WILSON. In the death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, of Bathurst, which took place on Saturday morning last, there is ended a generation of one of the earliest, if not the earliest settlers of this county. Death came with a suddenness, and cut off from this world of activity a man who was the embodiment of everything that stood for good and advancement. Mr. Wilson attended the funeral of his niece Mrs. Brownlee on Friday after Christmas, and in a week plus one day more is himself a corpse. On nomination day he attended at the Bathurst Town Hall, and as ever took a keen interest in the proceedings. While there he suffered a sharp pain in the small of his back, and was at once sent to his home. Medical assistance was given him, but the doctor said that his once iron frame had collapsed. Mr. Wilson lingered on till Saturday early in the morning, when his soul cast off from its frail anchor - the body. Deceased gentleman was born on the Wilson homestead in Bathurst, sixth line, in 1834, the son of James Wilson. His father with his grandfather emigrated from County Armagh, Ireland, shortly after the beginning of the nineteenth century. The exact year is not known, but it was some time before 1815, as in that year three French settlers, who were taken prisoners at Waterloo and given their discharge, settled opposite the Wilsons, and the latter were the first in that primeval forest. Naturally, they had to carve out a farm for themselves, and this was a matter of no small difficulty. The old country people were not good with the axe; they could flail peas and dig drains, but their younger sons could chop all around them. Mr. James Wilson, the father of the deceased, helped to chop along Foster Street, town. He died some thirty-five years ago, and in ten years was followed to the grave by his life-partner, who was a Scotch woman of a strong frame. The subject of this obituary grew up practically with the Township of Bathurst. About thirty-four years ago, he married Jennie [sic - Jane or Jean], daughter of Neil McLaren, of the 4th line Bathurst, His wife and five children survive: Fred. of homestead; William 6 line Bathurst; Edwin, a dental student; Mrs. James McViety, Elmsley, and Miss Bella at home. Mrs. Wodden, of town, is a first cousin. Mr. Wilson perhaps was the most prominent man in all Bathurst. We was a very successful farmer, and was looked up to by all. He was very muscular, standing over six feet in height. His services were required in the Township Council, and the confidence arising from his duty as councillor he inspired in his fellow farmers resulted in his election as Reeve. In the County Council he used the same wise and cool judgement, and was appointed Warden. In all Mr. Wilson spent some twenty or twenty-five years in the service of the municipality of Bathurst. The best interests, of not only Bathurst but the whole country, were his interests and he fought for them. Mr. Wilson was identified with all prominent associations, and was one of the founders of the Lanark County Mutual Farmer's Fire Insurance Company in 1896. He was elected to the directorate and three years ago chosen president. A prominent man of this town in speaking of the deceased gentleman said he was a splendid businessman, with a sense of up-rightness and honor in his make-up. He was know far and wide in the county and enjoyed every man's confidence. He could give an opinion on almost every subject and back it up logically. His death removes one whose familiar and cheery face will be missed by many, and he is the last of his generation. The funeral took place on Monday to Elmwood Cemetery and was over a mile long. Six nephews acted as pall-bearers: Dr. S. C. Wilson, A. T. Wilson, J. C. Wilson, James Darou, Edward K. Wilson, and Ernie Wilson, North Gower. The Rev. Mr. Currie conducted the services." [Col. 1, Pg. 3; The Perth Courier; Friday, 9 Jun 1903; Vol. LXX, No. 20]	Wilson, Samuel (I20368)
195	"WILSON. Mrs. Samuel Wilson, of the sixth line of Bathurst, died on Tuesday at the home of her son Frederick. Mrs. Wilson was born on the fourth line of Bathurst 69 years ago, a daughter of the late Neil McLaren, who came to this country from Perthshire, Scotland. Upon her marriage, her husband located on the sixth line, Bathurst, where he lived until his death nine years ago. Surviving are three sons and two daughters: Frederick, on homestead; William N., on 5th line; Dr. Edwin H., town; Mrs. James McVeety, Port Elmsley, and Mrs. J. E. Anderson, Manion. Deceased was a member of Knox church, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance in the township. One brother and three sisters survive: Arch. McLaren, and Misses Marion and Christine, at Greenly's Corners, and Mrs. John Hughes, at Courtwright, Man. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon to Elmwood cemetery, and was very largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. D. Currie." [Col. 4, Pg. 8; The Perth Courier; Friday, 14 Mar 1913; Vol. LXXIX, No. 31]	McLaren, Janet "Jean" (I20369)
196	# 02-002015 33-02-240638 Annapolis Royal RR4 South Milford Born: Lequille, NS 17 Jan 1933 Died: Lequille, NS, 11 Mar 1954 worked until 22 Feb 1954 Occ: Service Station Attendant (for 8 months)	Thibideau, Gordon Henry (I14430)
197	#182 Eliza Mackay - On the twelfth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine I the undersigned, priest of Kingston have baptized Eliza born the 5th ultimo of the lawful marriage of John McKay and Isabilla Loughy sponsors Patrick Buckley and Mrs. Buckley. Patrick Dollard	McKay, Elizabeth "Eliza" (I9544)
198	#186 pg.823, 824 1957, Almonte Gazette, front page, Thursday April 11 Well Known Citizen Lost Almonte lost one of its best known citizens in the death, Saturday night at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, of William Caldwell Pollock. He was in his 92nd year and while in failing (health) somewhat physically, he had been out walking two weeks before his death and he had been confined to his bed only about 10 days. Mr. Pollock was a very well preserved man and he retained his habitual cheerfulness and mental alertness to the end. He had a fine manner and was popular with the young people as well as the more elderly section of the town's population. He was interested in such sports as lacrosse, baseball and hockey and retained his enthusiasm in this respect to the end. He conducted a general insurance business for 56 years and at the time of his retirement last August, when he sold to his nephew, Mr. R.A. Jamieson, QC, he enjoyed the distinction of being the town's oldest businessman in point of time and age. He had his office in the post office building - the same one in which he served as collector of customs until Almonte ceased to be a port in 1929. There he was to be found every business day, despite increasing years, carrying on as usual until he decided that the time had come when he must take it easy. The period of retirement turned out to be short - little more than six months. Native of Lanark Mr Pollock was born in Lanark Village August 4, 1865, the eldest child of Robert and Mary Ann Pollock. The family moved to Brockville in 1875 and to Almonte in 1880. He was educated in Brockville and Almonte Public Schoools and in Almonte High School under P.C. McGregor. He is the last of his high school classmates so far as is know some of whom were, Dr James Naismith, Dr R Tait McKenzie, Dr Welland Gemmill, Dr Peter Drummond, Mr Dan Drummond, Bruce Crusoe, Harold Jamieson, W.H. Stafford, Walter Lawson, James Steele, Robert Knowles, James Knowles, John McLaren and Leslie Ferguson. In his holidays he worked for A. Caldwell and Son, who then operated a sawmill near what has always been called 'the Island' on the banks of the Mississippi River just above the Fair Grounds. Mr Pollock returned to Lanark Village in 1883 to take charge of the lumber business of W.C. Caldwell. He came back to Almonte in 1884 to work in the office of the Victoria Woolen Mill better known as no. 2 mill, operated by Elliott and Shiriffs, later owned by Elliott and Company. He left the employ of the Ellioot and Co. mill to operate his own lumber yard in Almonte and managed the Merilees flour mill her and in Blakeney. He was named Collector of Customs, here in 1889, suceeding J.M. Munro, and continued in that position until 1929, when he was superannuated. Continued in Business Mr Pollock continued his general insurance business in Almonte as recorded above. He married Bertha Cole, daughter of J.K. Cole in 1890 and they celebrated their golden wedding in September 1940. He acted as Assessor in Almonte for 25 years and was the town auditor for the same period. He was a member of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Almonte and Granite Chapter of Royal Arch Mason. He held a 50 year Past Master jewel and a 50 year Past 1st Principal Jewel. He was a regular lodge attendant at both of these lodges for many years. His wife died in December 1940, and his oldest son, Robert died in 1900. His sons are Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, QC, of Carleton Place.There are two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr Pollock was a long and faithful member of Almonte United Church and Bethany Church before Trinity merged with it. He was on the official Board; served on the Board of Managers, was member of the Cemetery Board and at the time of his death was still on of the church trustees. The Funeral The funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Streeet, Tuesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. In the absence of the regular United Church pastor, Rev Fred Williams of Carleton Place conducted the services. Pallbearers were: Messrs Raymond A. Jamieson, QC, William A. Jamieson, H.B. Kirkland, Donald M. Cameron, Benson Cole, Ottawa and A.S. Hanna. There were many relatives and friends from out of town especially from Ottawa, Carleton Place and Perth. Mr G.R. McLennan, formerly of Almonte and now clerk of the Supreme Court at Perth was among them as was Mr Pete Burchell of Perth, Liberal candidate in the forthcoming general election. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the following: Granite Chapter No. 61, Almonte; Bar Assn of Lanark County; Carleton Place Branch of the Canadian Legion No. 192; Management Canadian Bridge Co, Walkerville, Ont.; Board of Trustees, Almonte United Church; Corporation of Carleton Place; Mississippi Lodge No. 147, Almonte; Western Assurance Company.	Pollock, William Caldwell (I37296)
199	#187 Robert Cole Pollock 1900 Friday November 16 Almonte Gazette front page The Week About Town Mr and Mrs W.C. Pollock have the deepest sympathy of their numerous friends in the death on Sunday morning last of Robert, their eldest son, a bright and promising little fellow of seven years. The child had been ill with diptheria, and was recovering nicely, though in a very weak state. On Saturday night he took a weak turn, and during Saturday night the spark of life went out. A sad feature was that Mrs. Pollock and the children were unable to be with the dying boy owing to the nature of the illness from which he had been suffering. The funeral took place oon Sunday afternoon, to the eight line cemetery, and was largely attended, notwithstanding the short notice.	Pollock, Robert (I37298)
200	#188 1940 Almonte Gazette, Thursday December 12, pg 4 Obituary Mrs W.C. Pollock There entered into rest at Almonte on Sunday, December 8, a lifelong resident of the town in the person of Mrs. William Caldwell Pollock . Deceased had not enjoyed good health for some years but her condition only became acute about one week prior to her death. Born in Almonte, Mrs. Pollock was the eldest daughter of the late John King Cole and his wife Frances Mott. She was educated in local schools and in 1890 married William Caldwell Pollock who survives. In September of this year she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding. Besides her husband there are left to mourn, two sons, Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, KC, crown attorney for Lanark County, Carleton Place. Another son died at an early age. Also surviving are one brother Holland H. Cole and a sister Mrs. Harold Jamieson, both of Almonte. A brother Douglas and a sister Maud predeceased her. Mrs. Pollock was a devout member of Bethany United Church and, until failing health prevented, took a very active part in the affairs of the church, particularly in the Ladies' Aid Society and the Women's Missionary Society of which she was a life member since 1917. The funeral was held from the family residence on Elgin Street, on Tuesday, Dec 10, when a large nmber of friends and relatives paid tribute to one who was highly regarded for her many sterling qualities. Rev W.J. Scott, minister of Bethany United Church officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs P.A. Greig, R.A. Jamieson, D.M. Campbell, J.D. J.K. Kelly. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes further testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. (maiden name Bertha Cole)	Cole, Bertha (I37297)

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"Ole Erickson was a shoemaker by trade and could make a perfect pair of shoes in a short time. He could also make a pair of harness for a team of horses at a nominal cost. He got a job at a harness shop in Red Wing and did very well. With the economy as it was he saved up enough money to help pay for thee ship ticket for his three brothers, Lars, Hans, and Christian. Lars was only a schoolboy of 15 years and Hans and Christian were older as they had to enter the Norwegian Army for about 18 months of military training.

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"Ole was about 18 years old when he arrived in the United States with only a few dollars in his possession. His first job, when he came across, was to cut rails for 50 cents per day but received a higher salary for working during harvesting and threshing, but $1,00 was generally a day's wages for a hired man at that time.

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"Ole was fortunate to buy himslef a good productive quarteer of land about 10 miles from Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota, but the chinch bugs devastated his grain crop three years in a row, which was quite a setback for him, so he sold his farm and moved into the Winger area.

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"On the 11th inst., Mrs. Tullis, of Drummond, aged 75 years. Shortly after their arrival in Canada, he husband met with an accident which disabled him from taking his part in the labors of the farm and thus a double portion of privations encountered by the first settlers fell to her share, which she overcame by an uncommon display of energy.

A thriving, happy family attest the success of her diligent management. Indeed, her whole life was a bright example of what a mother's well directed efforts can achieve and her awfully sudden death renders us all a lesson on the extreme uncertainty of human life."

THE BATHURST COURIER, VOL V
Friday, 21 Mar. 1851

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"On the 26th June 1828, I married William Ferrier and Elizabeth Farnell, of No. 8, in the 10th Concession of Burgess, their intention having been published, on three preceding Sundays and no objection offered. Wm. Bell."

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"On the 26th of December, 1831, at the house of the bride's father, in Ramsay, John Bell, of Carleton Place, and Margaret Wilson, were married by special license, by me. (Present, Robert Baird & C. J. Bellows &c. Wm. Bell."
[No. 219, Pg. 118; First Presbyterian Church Registers; image: 147/342]

"The Late William Bell.
Mr. Wm. J. Bell, of Carleton Place, died on Friday, July 25, aged 57 years. Deceased was a son of the late John Bell, once a merchant in Perth, and elder brother of Messrs. A. W. and George Bell. He served his time as a cabinet maker with the late David Hogg, Perth, afterwards spending many years in the gold fields of California. Deceased was never married. His remains were brought to Perth and interred in Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday last, the funeral services being conducted by Prof. Hart, of Manitoba College."
[Col. 3, Pg. 4; The Perth Courier; Friday, 1 Aug 1890; Vol. LVI, No. 47]

Bell, William James (I58860)

159

"On the last day of September a man named Malcolm Fisher, living in Bathurst, sent for me to come and see him. I found him weak and apparently dying, but I could get little information as the state of his soul. O that men were wise enough to prepare for death before it come: for the sake of his poor wife and children I wrote his will, and with some difficulty got it signed, for even this matter he had not attended to, in the time of health. He died about an hour after I left him."

Condensed Diaries of Rev. William Bell, Vol. 2

Malcolm Fisher departed Greenock, Scotland 21 Jul 1818 aboard the Brig Curlew with his wife Christian McIntyre and Children: Janet, aged 14; John, aged 13; Donald. aged 11; Ann, aged 9; Malcolm, aged 4; Mary, aged 1.

He completed his settlement duties 5 Dec 1821 on 100 acres of the NE 1/2 Lot 20, VII Concession of Bathurst and his Patent was awarded after his death on 20 May 1824

Fisher, Malcom (I18894)

160

"Orland Daily Unit-Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 18 June 1973

James Millsaps Is Dead at 85

James Arthur Millsaps, 85, died Thursday in the Crestwood Convalescent Hospital in Sacramento. He was born in Ono, California, February 25, 1888.
He is survived by his sisters Mrs. Loyd Powell of Willows, Mrs. Florence Robinson, Paradise, Mrs. Alta Bake [Baker], Red Bluff.
Graveside services will be held at Millsaps Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Reverend Fox of the Nazarene Church, Willows, officiating. - Transcribed by M.

J.A. Millsaps
Orland
Graveside services will be held at 10 am Tuesday at the Millsap Cemetery in Glenn County for James Arthur Millsaps, 85, of Willows. Millsaps died Thursday in a Sacramento hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1888, in Ono, Tehama County, he had lived in the area all his life. He was an agricultural worker.
He is survived by three sisters, Vivian Powell of Willos, Florence Robinson of Paradise and Alta Bake of Red Bluff.
The F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Millsaps, James Arthur (I49671)

161

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 28 August 1961:

Funeral Services For Helen C. Luce, Chrome Pioneer

Funeral services were held at two last Saturday afternoon at the Sweet Chapel in Willows, for Mrs. Helen C. Luce, 88, native daughter of Glenn county and lifelong resident of the Chrome district. Mrs. Luce passed away Wednesday morning at the Corning Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two months.
Mrs. Luce was born in the Chrome area west of Orland on June 11, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cushman, who migrated to California from New York state in 1860. She was the widow of Isaac D. Luce, who died in 1945.
Mrs. Luce is survived by 79 descendants including a son, Hugh C. Luce of Flournoy, four daughters, Mrs. Celia E. Ellis, and Mrs. Harriet A. Ellis, both of Elk Creek; Mrs. Marguerite D. Williams of Richfield, and Mrs. Alta T. Cook of Corning, 20 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. A son, Lester Luce, died earlier this year.

Cushman, Helen Emily (I49691)

162

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 1 February 1908

Mrs. John Luce Dead

Word reached Orland Sunday of the death of Mrs. John Luce, which occurred that morning at her home five miles north of Newville. Deceased had been suffering for months with consumption, and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs. John Luce was a daughter of G. W. Lantz of Newville, and was 38 years of age. She leaves a small child. She and her husband separated some time ago. Mrs. Luce was well known in Orland to the older residents, having attended the old college here during her girlhood days.
The funeral was held from the home of the deceased last Monday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Newville cemetery. Rev. J. W. Norris of the Methodist church of Orland conducted the services. A funeral cortege of unusual length attested to the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community where she lived.

Corning Observer, Thursday, 6 February 1908:

Gone to Her Reward

Mrs. Minnie Luce passed away Saturday evening at 9 o'clock January 25th. Death was not unexpected as she had been a patient sufferer for a number of years with consumption.
Deceased was a native of California and was born in western Tehama county thirty-eight years ago, where she has always resided. She was the second daughter and second child of G. W. Lantz and Margaret Williams Lantz. She was married to John Luce in 1894; by this union four children were born, one of whom, Agnes, seven years old is still living.
The funeral took place from the family residence Monday afternoon and was attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives. The remains were laid to rest in the Newville cemetery, the funeral services being held at the grave, with an eloquent and appropriate sermon. The pall bearers were G. Fletcher, L. Fletcher, C. Foreman, J. Cushman and Wm. Hayward.
A tribute to Mrs. Minnie Luce. She yet lives and speaks to us by her holy example. In her home she was a queen, because a loving faithful wife and mother, very few knew of her care, toils and sorrows of the past and which affected her health. The loss of her children were a heavy blow to her. Many were her callers, as she was unable to go out much from home. She was a true friend. The world ever calls for such holy lives, such characters.
But, bereaved ones, though her seat is empty, she lives; the Lord has exalted her with himself. Yes, and she is nearer to you in love, in power to do. Grant her, O Lord, the _____________ and deep lasting peace. A.H.
- Transcribed by E.

Gravesite Details
The large granite monument has Mary inscribed on the west side, Annie Lantz on the north side, Minnie Lantz Luce on the south and George W. Lantz on the east.

Lantz, Minnie (I49801)

163

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 22 June 1907

DEATH CALLS PIONEER LADY
Mrs. Elizabeth Luce Passes Away at Newville Home Last Sunday

Mrs. Elizabeth McKay Luce, relict of the late Alonzo Luce, passed away at her home near Newville at 7:30 o'clock last Sunday evening. Death was due to a general decline, which began since the death of her husband who preceded her over the river of death only a few months ago. She was 71 years of age and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs. Elizabeth McKay Luce was born in Canada, October 15, 1836. With her parents she moved to Illinois in 1840, and resided in that State to 1854, when she crossed the plains with her father, Daniel McKay, who settled near Roseberg, Oregon. Three years later they came to California and located at Santa Rosa, the father opening a blacksmith shop at that place. On March 24, 1859, Miss McKay married Alonzo Luce. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Luce moved to the farm two miles south-west of Newville where they spent the remainder of their lives. Here Mr. Luce engaged in stock-raising and farming with a marked degree of success up to the time of his death a few months ago.
Deceased is survived by eight children ? Mrs. Clara Milligan, Mrs. Alice Millisaps, Mrs. Estella Gibbins, Isaac, John, Alonzo, Jr., Guy M. and Zachariah Luce. - Transcribed by E.

McKay, Myra Elizabeth "Elizabeth" (I49645)

164

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Saturday, 23 February 1907

Newville

Mr. Alonzo Luce, Sr., died at four o'clock p.m. Wednesday aged 79 years and 9 months. He was a well to do farmer, living near Newville. He came to California in 1853 and settled in Sonoma county. He afterwards farmed near Princeton two years, and came from there to Newville forty-two years ago. He leaves a wife, five sons and three daughters, all grown. They are John, Isaac, Alonzo, Guy M. and Zachariah Luce, Mrs. James Millsaps, Mrs. H. Milligan and Mrs. Robt. Gibbons. - Transcribed by E.

A page 1107 bio of Alonzo Sr. appears in Professor Guinn's 1906 History of California and Biographical Record of the Sacramento Valley.

McComish and Lambert's History of Colusa and Glenn Counties, California also contains a page 564 biographical sketch.

Luce, Alonzo Sr. (I49646)

165

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Thursday, 10 May 1934

MEMBER OF G.A.R. PASSES AT PARADISE

Henry MILLIGAN, 85 years of age, Civil War veteran and pioneer of the Newville country, died at this home in Paradise Tuesday after a short illness. Mr. Milligan who made his home here for some time, moved to Paradise last fall in the hope that the higher altitude would benefit him. Resident of the Newville country for close to a half century, Mr. MILLIGAN moved to Orland about six years ago. He is survived by his widow.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Newville cemetery. Rev. A. G. McVay in charge, with a guard of honor from the Tommy A. Thompson Post, American Legion.
Orland Unit, Thursday, 10 May 1934:

Milligan Rites Held Friday At Newville

Henry Milligan, for eight years a resident of Orland, died Tuesday at this home in Paradise. Funeral services will be held at the Newville cemetery at 11 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, morning, the Orland American Legion Post having charge of the military rites. Rev. A.G. McVay will conduct the services.
Henry Milligan was a native of Ohio, where he grew to young manhood. He was a soldier in the Union army during the civil war, enlisting from his native state, Ohio. Coming west after the war, he selected California as his home and settled at Newville, where he owned and operated a ranch for many years. During recent years he has spent sometime at the soldiers' home at Sawtelle. A year ago he went to Paradise for health reasons. Mr. Milligan had been in feeble health for several years. He had reached the advanced age of 84 years, 11 months and 27 days at the time of his death.
The deceased leaves a widow and one son, Ira Milligan, of Paskenta. There are also three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ? Transcribed by M.

Inscription
Co. B - 48 IA. Inf.

Milligan, Henry (I49648)

166

"Orland Register" (Orland, California), Wednesday, 3 January 1917

PASSES AWAY AS OLD YEAR DIES

Mrs. Henry Milligan of Newville passed away last Sunday night following a long siege of illness due to pneumonia. Mrs. Milligan died at the home of her son-in-law near Corning, where she was visiting her daughter when taken ill. At the time of her daughter's death several weeks ago, she was getting along very nicely, but recently the dread disease took a turn for the worse and she passed away Sunday night.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at one o'clock, interment being in the Newville cemetery, beside the new grave of her daughter.

Corning Observer, Thursday, 4 January 1917, Page 1, Cols. 3 & 4:

PIONEER WOMAN OF TEHAMA COUNTY PASSES AWAY AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF SUFFERING WITH PNEUMONIA

DIED ? Monday, January 1, 1917, at one o'clock a.m., at the home of Tom Flournoy, her son-in-law, Mrs. Henry Milligan, after several weeks illness with double pneumonia.
Mrs. Milligan, who was the wife of Henry Milligan, well known in this part of Tehama county for a great many years was born in New York, August 5, 1861. Her parents Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Luce, came to California in the same year and she has been a resident of Tehama and Glenn counties for the past forty-two years, where her friends were limited only by the number of people in the section where she lived.
The funeral was held at Newville, their home, Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. T. M. Jones officiating, and interment was made in the Newville Cemetery, where the Luce family have a burial plot. Transcribed by E.

Luce, Clara (I49647)

167

"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Friday, 29 December 1922

MRS. JAMES MILLSAPS LAID TO REST AT MILLSAPS ON WEDNESDAY

Mrs. James Millsaps, who had been in ill health for a long term of years, passed away on December 25th, and the remains were brought to Orland on Wednesday to be interred in the cemetery at the old home at Millsaps. The remains were taken from the train at this place, and were escorted by a number of old neighbors and friends to Millsaps, where services were held at the grave, Rev. J. W. Winkley officiating.
Mrs. Millsaps, whose maiden name was Alice Luce was born near Santa Rosa on February 14, 1864. While still a small child she came with her parents to Newville, and there, on April 23, 1884, she was married to James Millsaps. Seven children came to bless the union, six of whom are still living: Mrs. Howard Spangler, Arthur Millsaps, Mrs. Frank Gerber, Mrs. Hayden Cushman, and Florence and Alta Millsaps. The husband and four brothers and one sister also are left to mourn her loss. - Transcribed by E.

Luce, Alice (I49664)

168

"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Thursday, 25 January 1951

James W. Millsaps, First Treasurer of Glenn County, Dies

James W. Millsaps, 94, last surviving member of the corps of officers who served Glenn county when it was organized in 1891, died last night at a hospital in Red Bluff. A native of the Newville district, he had lived in what is now Glenn county all his life until the past four years, when he had lived at Red Bluff. He had been in declining health for several years, and had been a hospital patient for two months.
Funeral services will be held at the F. D. Sweet & Son chapel here at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, and interment will follow in the family plot of the Millsaps cemetery, near Chrome.
Millsaps was Glenn county's first treasurer, when this county was formed from the north part of Colusa county in 1891. At the time of the celebration in 1940 when electric power was delivered for the first time in Elk Creek, Millsaps and the late Ben F. Geis, the county's first district attorney, were the honored guests. Again in 1941 when Glenn county had it golden anniversary and dedicated the new county fair grounds here, Millsaps and Geis were jointly honored.
Millsaps was born in the Newville area November 10, 1856. He lived there and operated his ranch until four years ago, when he moved to Red Bluff to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Alta Nunes. Three other daughters also survive: Mrs. Edith Spangle, of Dixon; Mrs. Florence Robinson and Mrs. Vivian Powell of Maxwell. There are also seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. - Transcribed by E.

Inscription
Father

Millsaps, James W. (I49665)

169

"Orland Unit" (Orland, California), Thursday, 8 November 1945

Luce Services to Be Held in Willows On Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sweet mortuary in Willows for Isaac D. Luce, prominent rancher and lifelong resident of the Newville district, who died at this home Tuesday morning. The Masonic lodge of Corning of which Luce was one of the oldest members, will participate in the rites.
A native of Newville, where he was born in 1866, Luce had spent his entire 79 years in that district. He joined the Newville Masonic lodge, which was later consolidated with the lodge at Corning, and held membership in that order for over half a century. He had recently been awarded a 50-year jewel by the Corning lodge.
Son of pioneer residents of the district, he was one of Glenn county's oldest residents, and one whose life span covered nearly the entire period since this section was first settled.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Helen Luce, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Tom Ellis, Mrs. Lee Ellis, of Elk Creek; Hugh Luce, Paskenta; Mrs. Evan Williams, Corning, Mrs. Mrs. Cecil Church, Corning, and Lester Luce, Elk Creek. There are also 23 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and two brothers surviving, Zack Luce, of Newville, and Guy Luce, San Francisco.
Following the funeral services the body will be shipped to Oakland for cremation. - Transcribed by E.

Luce, Isaac Daniel "Ike" (I49690)

170

"Orland Unit-Register" (Orland, California), Monday, 27 January 1964, Page 1, Column 6

Ira A. Milligan, Newville Native, Dies in Hospital

Funeral services are being held at the Sweet chapel here at 2 p.m. today for Ira Arthur Milligan, a native of Glenn County, who died early Friday in Glenn General Hospital.
Mr. Milligan, who was 83, had been a patient in the hospital since April 1963. He was born in Newville on Aug. 18, 1880 when Glenn County was still a part of Colusa County. He grew up in Newville and lived in Glenn County all of his life except for two years spent in Sacramento.
He farmed the home ranch in Newville for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Milligan moved to Orland from Paskenta 29 years ago and were in the dairy business here until he retired 16 years ago. In recent years they have made their home at 361 South St.
Survivors are his wife, Lizzie, of Orland; a daughter Mrs. Wilma Burrow, Orland; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Idell Burt, Paskenta, and Mrs. Lois Schumacher, Sacramento; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren.
Today's funeral services will be followed by burial at the Newville cemetery. - Transcribed by E.

Gravesite Details
Ira recorded his birth year as 1881 on his WWI Draft Registration.

Milligan, Ira Arthur "Pat" (I49649)

171

"Palmer. The funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Palmer, who died in Regina, on Saturday the 13th, took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer, John street, on Thursday last, to Elmwood Cemetery. Service was conducted here at the home and grave by Rev. J. H. Miers, of Knox church, and pallbearers were Messers. William Munroe, John Campbell, Thomas Hossie, Robert Palmer, Henry Palmer and William Wilson. Mrs. Palmer died at the home of her son, Arnold W., 2134 Retallack street, Regina, after an illness of several months, on Sunday morning, the 13th. For a number of years she was a prominent member and worker in Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Regina, and before the body was shipped to Perth for interment, services were conducted at the home by Rev. H. D. Leitch. Mrs. Palmer was a daughter of the late Donald McKerracher of Brooke, and is survived by four sisters and one brother: Mrs. James Munroe, Scotch Line; Mrs. Robert Durris, Perth; Mrs. Wm, Hossie, 3rd line Bathurst; Mrs. John McGee and John McKerracher, Seattle, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer farmed for a number of years on the 4th line of Bathurst moving later to Perth, and fifteen years ago the family went West to Regina, Sask. Mr. Palmer died seven years ago. Three sons survive: Arnold W., in Regina, and Wilfred and Dr. Murray in Calgary. Many people in town and country have kindly remembrances of both deceased and her husband who passed on before her. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Palmer and baby accompanied the body to Perth and are remaining for a few days visiting old friends and relatives. "
[Col. 3, Pg. 9; The Perth Courier; Friday, 29 Sep 1924; Vol. LXXXX, No. 7]

McKerracher, Lucy (I56146)

172

"Peter Buchanan, Lot 9 Con 2, Bruce Twp. purchased this plot and is buried here. No record of death date, no stone. The family left for Washington State shortly after his death. Peter Buchanan was a brother of Donald Buchanan of Lot 7 Con 3, Bruce Twp." (Source: Audrey Underwood, Bruce Co. Genealogy Society)
2013 - Gravestone purchased by and installed at the request of George Buchanan

Buchanan, Peter (I52713)

173

"Recieved in the Church 13 years old"
Name     Mary Ashby
Event Type     Baptism
Baptism Date     28/12/1806
Baptism Place     Nuneaton, St Nicolas Warwickshire England
Parish     Nuneaton, St Nicolas
Father     John Ashby
Mother     Catharine Ashby

Name:     Mary Ashby
Gender:     Female
Baptism Date:     28 Dec 1806
Baptism Place:     Nuneaton,Warwick,England
Father:     John Ashby
Mother:     Catharine
FHL Film Number:     548398, 555361, 555362

Ashby, Mary (I30265)

174

"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQ57-B32 : 10

Frederick Gallettia
Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Name:     Frederick Gallettia
Gender:     Male
Birth Date:     25 Apr 1858
Birthplace:     EDINBURGH PARISH,EDINBURGH,MIDLOTHIAN,SCOTLAND
Father's Name:     John Edmund Gallettia
Mother's Name:     Catherine Kirkwood

Gallettia, Frederick (I25179)

175

"Second Oswegatchie, Feb. 9-- . . . This community was grieved to hear of the death of C. W. Stilwell of Evans Mills. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Stilwell, who was formerly Miss Anna Hay of this place."
[Ogdensburg, NY, Republican-Journal, 2/9/1926]

"Morristown, Feb. 9--C. W. Stilwell of Evans Mills, N. Y., passed away at his home there Friday morning, Feb. 5th. Funeral service was held at the home and the body will be brought to Morristown Monday for burial in Pine Hill cemetery. The body was taken to the home of J. B. Witherhead, where the friends here gathered for a short prayer service. Mr. Stilwell was born in Morristown and had many relatives and friends here."
[Ogdensburg, NY, Republican-Journal, 2/10/1926]

Stilwell, Charles "Willard" (I7905)

176

"Sudden Death. On Tuesday last, Mr. Philip McGowan, Scotch Line, Bathurst, was driven by his son Daniel to a neighbor's, Mr. Thomas McKinley, for a visit, the old man being in apparent excellent health. They took an early afternoon meal, and Mr. McGowan ate heartily. In the course of the meal, Mrs. McKinely asked him some question, and while answering it, Mr. McGowan's head dropped forward, and death came to him there and then. Heart weakening resulting from extreme old age was the cause. Deceased was a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, born in 1804, and came to Canada when seventeen years of age, first living in South Sherbrooke. Many years after he bought the Consitt farm, on the Tay River, Bathurst, and after that purchased his present farm, Scotch Line, Bathurst, two miles from Perth. He marries Miss Mary Buchanan, daughter of Sergeant Buchanan, who with a number of children survive him. He lived to the green old age of eighty-eight years, leaving behind him the esteem and respect of his friends and neighbors. He was a Roman Catholic in religion, and in politics an unfailing Liberal."
[Col. 1, Pg. 5; The Perth Courier; Friday, 18 Mar 1892; Vol. LVIII, No. 28]

Interred March 17th
[St. John's Register]

McGowan, Philip (I44081)

177

"Tales of a Grandmother"

After all the rest of the children were married, I, as Youngest, lived on with father and mother in the old home. Mother sick for several years before her death. And I cared for her and kept house.

One day in 1883, there was great excitement in our small house on the farm. A letter had come to mother from a lawyer by the name of Walbridge, who lived in Philadelphia. The letter stated that he had received a letter from a lawyer in England, saying that a fortune had been left to Franklin Walbridge, my mother's father. If he was not living, it was to go to his oldest living child. At that time of course, Grandfather Walbridge had been dead some time. And mother was his oldest living the fortune would go to her. If it was not claimed by the American heirs, it would go to the Crown. As you can imagine we spent that fortune many times over, in our minds. I answered the letter for mother, and asked the lawyer what we must do to claim the fortune. In replying he said that we would have to pay the way of two people to England, to prove that mother was the heir. We had no money to use far that purpose, and in those days you could not borrow that amount. So the only chance we had to spend the fortune was in imagination. But I have always felt that it was a pity we were unable to get it, for mother could have had so many comforts in her illness, that we were unable to give her.

I had known John Whitson for many years. He came with his father and mother from Brockville, Eastern Canada, in 1850. And as I have said before, his father owned the flour mill at Granville, on the other side of the river. John worked in his father's mill until he was eighteen years old. Then his father failed in business; and John had to leave school and help him?.[1 line unreadable] died in Fergus Falls, where he was superintendent of water works. After that in 1884, John and I decided to marry and live on our farm with father and mother. For as long as mother lived I could not leave her. On August twenty sixth, we made ready to go to Red Wing to be married. John Tyner and Loreen McElrath were going with us as our only attendants. I was all dressed in my wedding finery; a dress of brown velvet and cashmere with a lace fischu, and cream lace at the sleeves. My bonnet was my pride and joy. It was made of cream silk with a spray of white flowers. Al took us in the lumber wagon to the small platform on the railroad near Granville. We climbed out, and Al rattled away in the wagon to Granville, where he was to get some groceries for Minnie. Just as the train whistled, we discovered that my satchel was still in the wagon. We yelled at Al, but the old wagon rattled so that he did not hear us. John Tyner said he would try and catch Al, and if he didn't get back in time we were to go on without him. John's long legs fairly flew over the road, yelling to Al at every jump. As he got nearer, Al heard him and stopped. John grabbed the satchel, and managed to get back, just as the train stopped.

We were married in Christ Church, Red Wing. And the next day came back to Aunt Minnie' s where in the evening we had the infare, with all the old friends gathered to help us celebrate. John worked our little farm, until mother died in 1885. Then the home was broken up. Father visited among his children, until he died at the home of Orlow, near Little Falls.

After leaving the old home, John and I rented a farm, and farmed it, until we moved to Randolph; where John worked in a creamery for eight years. Lynn was born there in 1887; we lived in Northfield one year, where John was in partnership in a livery stable. After one year we came back to Randolph, where we lived with the exception of a short time in Stanton. In a few years, John bought a quarter interest in the elevator at Sauk Centre. And in 1898 we moved up there. That became our permanent home. In 1923 John died. Lynn, with his family has lived in Sauk Centre for many years.

And so the years have slipped by; leaving some sad memories and many happy ones. But somehow as I look back over the years, I find that the hard, sad days have slipped into the background; and the happy days seem fresh in my memory. In this little family history, I have tried to make the friends who made those days happy, live again; and bring with them the joy and laughter of days very different from these modern ones, but not less full of gladness and contentment.

Source: Whitson, Cora Erwin, "Tales of a Grandmother," Privately printed by author, c.1925
Minnesota Historical Society, collections (MHS Library Stacks CS71.I723 1925)
1930 United

Erwin, Cora Belle (I46318)

178

"the beautiful house of Blairtumock", Easterhouse, which then stood "in the
midst of fresh sward, and half hidden by a wealth of virgin green foliage" (Brotchie,
Sylvan Scenes, 29).

Johnson, Elizabeth Gilmour (I38168)

179

"The blacksmith shop in Fallbrook was built by William Lees in 1865 and ? Hunter was the first blacksmith. He made axes and did general work but he couldn't make a go of it and Bob Clarke took over. He was a left handed blacksmith; Ive never seen a left-handed blacksmith working but he'd have to turn the anvil the other way - the horn to the right and work on it that way. Well, after a while John Buffam took over but he'd quit before Dad came. Father (James Cameron) took over in 1888 and boarded up at Uncle Watty's hotel on the hill.

The Blacksmith of Fallbrook: The Story of Walter Cameron, Blacksmith, Woodcarver Raconteur by Audrey Armstrong, General Publishing Company, 1979.

Clark, Robert M. (I4218)

180

"The fifteenth May one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, the undersigned Priest baptized Margaret born in this mission the fifteenth of last June of the lawful marriage of Michael Cape in Bathurst and of Mary Doran, Sponsors Denis Noonan and Catharine Doran.
J. Macdonald"
[Pg. 4, Register 1; St. Bridget's (St. John the Baptist) Register]

"Mrs. James Conlon. The deadly grippe has added another to its list of victims in the person of Mrs. James Conlon, of Glen Tay, who died at her husband's residence there on Tuesday, at the age of 77 years. Deceased was a sister of Mr. Michael McCabe, of Perth, her maiden name being Margaret McCabe. Some time ago she was stricken by paralysis, and she never fully recovered from it, and the grippe consequently found an easy way."
[Col. 2, Pg. 8; The Perth Courier; Friday, 3 Feb 1899; Vol. LXV, No. 23]

(LCGS Transcription has 30 Jan 1899 but St. John's Burial Register and the Courier agree on the 31st)
~
Father:
Michael McCabe b: 1783 in County Wexford, Ireland
Mother:
Mary Doran b: 1792 in Co. Wexford, Ireland

Children:
1.Mary Conlon b: 12 DEC 1847 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
2.Bridget Conlon b: ABT 1849 in Bathurst Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada
3.Rose Ann Conlon b: 16 MAR 1850 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
4.Margaret Conlon b: 20 JUN 1852 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
5.James Conlon b: 18 FEB 1854 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
6.Michael Conlon b: 29 DEC 1855 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
7.Elizabeth Conlon b: 8 JUL 1857 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
8.Patrick D. Conlon b: 20 MAY 1859 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
9.Johanna Conlon b: 20 JAN 1861 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
10.Richard Thomas Conlon b: 25 DEC 1864 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
11.Alice Conlon b: 24 DEC 1865 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada
12.William Conlon b: 1869 in Glen Tay Corners, Ontario, Canada

McCabe, Margaret (I44277)

181

"The first schoolhouse in the township was on John Kidd's farm, near where Cotessloe School now stands

Kidd, John Lawrence (I43431)

182

"The friends appointed to visit Samuel Davis, Thomas White, and John Wariner report, they had an opportunity with the two former, and that they did not appear to manifest that feeling which would shew them the inconsistency of their conduct, and produce contrition for the same; this meeting considering their cases and feeling no open for further labours with them for their misconduct; which Jacob Poole & Joseph Wright are desired to prepare, against next meeting, said friends also report that they endeavored to meet with John Wariner, but could not get it accompllished. Jacob Poole and Joseph Wright are desired to make further attempts to procure an opportunity with him, which if he still decline and find that he continues to bear arms, they are desired to prepare a testimony of denial against him and bring it next meeting for approbation; but think he accept a vint. and any encouraging prospects attend the same to report."

Whyte, Thomas (I10175)

183

"The same day, word was brought that, on his way to Brockville, William Ferrier had been killed by the wheel of his waggon passing over him. Soon after we were informed that a tree had fallen across the road, and crushed him to death. But a third person brought word that one of the barrels of potash, with which the waggon was loaded, had rolled over him and crushed his head. Now it turned out that none of these accounts was correct, for the tree, which had fallen across the hinder part of the waggon, had caused the fore part to fly up and strike him under the chin, breaking his jaws, and perhaps his neck, as he sat at the front of the waggon. He died about half an hour after the accident, at Jebbs creek."

"What his parents and relations, but especially his poor wife felt, on hearing these things, I shall not attempt to describe. He was a young man in the prime of his life, about 25, but much addicted to drinking, after the example of his father, with whom he often quarrelled when in liquor, and once he struck and hurt him considerably.

"The distress of the parents was much increased by the learning, about the same time, that their only daughter, a fine girl of about 20, but both deaf and dumb, was with child by a great boy the eldest son of their next door neighbour. (This story continued with the Agnes Ferrier story.)

"Next morning I rode to their house, which was five miles off, to afford them all the consolation in my power. The body of William had just been brought home. The blood had beeen washed away, but the face was disfigured, and had a ghastly appearance. His parents expressed their grief by sighs and groans, but the poor widow embraced the inanamate corpse, and kissed its cold lips, sobbing out, William! My dear William, little did I think we were so soon to part. After the body was placed in the coffin all sat down, and I addressed them on the best means of improving the distressing event that had brought us together, and prayed that the Lord would prepare us all for death, for judgement, and eternity, that he would comfort and support the parents, and provide for the widow and her fatherless children. On the following day I attended the funeral, and made an address to the people at the grave, but a very heavy rain compelled me to cut it shorter than I intended.

Rev. William Bell Diaries, Volume VII, pg. 56, July 1830.

"Killed by a falling tree near Jebb's Creek"
[Diaries of Rev. Wm. Bell - Courtesy Brand Barber]

Buried 12 Jul 1830 By Rev. William Bell, Aged 25 years
[Bell Burials in 1993 OGS Transcription]

Ferrier, William (I3249)

184

"The tesimony of disunity against Thomas White being returned here, and being now signed on behalf of this meeting, Jacob Poole is directed to read it at the colsoe of a meeting for worship on a first day morning, and Samule Elly to record it."

Whyte, Thomas (I10175)

185

"The twenty fourth day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty four Casper Spigal son of John Spigal and of Catharine Dearing on the one part, and Ann Byrne daughter of Henry Byrnes and of Elizabeth Nugent on the other part, after the dispensation of the three proclamations of banns, no impediment being known, were joined in marriage by me the
undersigned Priest and Curate of Perth in presence of Henry Byrne & Patrick Byrne.
John Macdonald Priest"

Daughter of Henry Burns (sic - Byrne) and Elizabeth Nugent. Wife of Casper Spigal (sic - Spiegle). Interred 21 Feb 1833 aged about 30 years.
[St. John the Baptist Parish Registers]

Family: Daniel Troy / Elizabeth Speigle (F14928)

186

"There died on Wednesday, Alexander Ewing, a Cardross residenter, who was born at Dumbarton in March,1801, and was thus in his 103d year. He was letter-carrier by road between Dumbarton and Glasgow for nearly thirty years, and could remember such incidents as the introduction of railways and the first steamer on the Clyde. He had lived under five British Sovereigns."

Ewing, Alexander (I46633)

187

"There passed away in Montreal last Thursday, January 19 in the person of Mrs. Margaret Webster, a lady who at one time was a well known resident of Perth. She was born here in 1847 [?] and was a daughter of William Lillie, a prominent businessman and one of the pioneers of Perth. Her brother, Robert Lillie was one of the most active figures in the industrial life of our town for many years prior to his removal to Vancouver, B.C. As a young lady, Miss Margaret Lillie was a zealous worker in Knox church during the ministry of Rev. Messrs. Duncan and Barns serving for a long time as teacher in the Sabbath school. On her marriage in 1875[?] to Mr. George Webster of Montreal she removed to that city, and at once entered into the religious philanthropic work of the great metropolis. She became identified with St. Paul's Presbyterian church, and during the ministry of Rev. Dr. Barclay, was one of his most faithful and active workers. She had charge of a large primary class in Nazareth St. for many years and was an active worker in the ladies aid, W.F.M.S. and other church organisations. But she was too broad-minded and large hearted to confine her activities to her own church.

Those in poverty or distress, regardless of their denomination, found in her a ready friend and helper. Many a sufferer, too, in hospitals of Montreal have been cheered by her timely visits. After the death of her husband in 1900, most of her time was devoted to relief work among the poor. Mrs. Webster's sudden death in Montreal came as a great shock to her many friends. The remains were brought to Perth for interment. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of her niece Mrs. Samuel Thornbury, and was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Carrier of Knox church assisted by Rev. Mr. Richardson of Asbury church. A large concourse of mourning friends accompanied the body to its last resting-place in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Webster is survived by her brother, Robert Lillie of Vancouver and by several nephews and nieces."

Lillie, Anna Margaret (I46348)

188

"They left Liverpool on a sailing vessel that took six weeks to make the crossing to Montreal. They had got within a few days of Montreal when a storm from the west blew them back out into the Atlantic. During the voyage the two older girls , Mary and Sarah, prepared the meals. From Montreal they made their way to Brockville, Ontario where they spent the winter and then went up to Perth area where they rented farms for a number of years, including Bromley, a hamlet about 5 miles NW of Perth(sic, actually in Renfrew county) (where their youngest son James was born).The Bromley place may have been rented from the McNabs and if so, it would mark the beginning of a long-standing inter-family association.

On the 13th of May 1867 John purchased, for 800 pounds, the SW 1/2 and NE 1/2 of Lot 16, Bathurst Twp. Lanark Co. from Thomas Wilson, son of John's uncle George Wilson. George had settled there in 1816 and had encouraged John to emmigrate to the Perth area. George Wilson* built the wood frame portion of what we call the "Gibson family home" in the 1830's on the SW 1/2 of lot 16. John later acquired the adjoining southern portion of lot 17 (see photo of 1850's map), giving him a total of about 300 acres. In the 1880's John's son William built a larger brick house, attaching the old wood frame building to the rear of it.
?i?Posted 04 May 2012 by grantg5

Obit suggest that he arrived in 1845.?/i?

Gibson, John (I3769)

189

"This marks the place long known as The Pegg Burying Ground. It was set aside by Isaac Pegg (1751-1832) who came here in 1798 from Pennsylvania and with his sons secured from the Crown lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the 4th Con. E. Gwillimbury. He built a dam and carding mill on the rear of lot 10, which later became a saw mill, and later a grist mill. He made bricks and built himself a brick house on lot 8. Today his many hundreds of descendents are found from Ottawa to the Pacific Coast. Isaac Pegg was a grandson of Daniel Pegg, an English Quaker and early settler in America, where Philadelphia now stands."

Pegg, Isaac (I42015)

190

"Thompson. In the demise of Mrs. William J. Thompson which took place on Saturday at the residence of her son Carr Thompson, 7th concession of Drummond, there is lost to this vicinity another pioneer. Deceased's maiden name was Margaret Frost, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1807, the daughter of John Frost who was baillie of Aberdeen. When but 10 years of age she came to this district in company of her mother and half-brother, James McKay who started the first forge in Perth. In 1824 she married the late W. J. Thompson, who emigrated from Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1813. The latter's father's house was the third house erected in Perth, the Government store being first, and Mr. DeLisle's the second. Mr. Thompson was a shoemaker by trade and worked his calling until 1837, when he moved his family to the homestead on the Scotch Line. He farmed until the year of his death 1884, when the subject of this obituary went to reside with her son Carr in Drummond. Mrs. Thompson had always enjoyed excellent health, but for some time was seen to be failing. Her death is attributed to a breaking-up of the system, she being in her ninety-fifth year. Out of a family of thirteen, there are ten living. They are, Samuel of Scotch Line; W. G., of South Sherbrooke; James of Ottawa; Nicholas, of Washago; John and David, of Bracebridge; Carr, of Drummond Township; Joseph, of Carleton Place; Mrs. Currie, of Almonte, and Mrs. Cameron, of North Bay. The funeral took place on Monday from the residence of her son, Carr, to the Methodist Cemetery, the Rev. G. C. Rock officiating."
[Cols. 3-4, Pg. 4; The Perth Courier; Friday, 5 Dec 1902; Vol. LXX, No. 15]

Frost, Margaret (I5045)

191

"Wagon Wheels", A Colusi Historical Society Publication, Volume XXVI, February 1976:

VIVIAN MILLSAPS POWELL, 80, b. Big Piney, Wyoming, July 10, 1895, d. Willows, Sept. 4, 1975.
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Millsaps, (her mother was a Luce), she was brought by her parents at the age of 3 to the Chrome area. She lived for a time at Sites with her first husband, Hayden Cushman. Feb. 4, 1941 she married Loyd Powell. The couple lived in the Maxwell area until 1965 when they went to Nevada City, finally coming to Willows in 1971.
Mrs. Powell was an active member in the First Baptist Church there. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a Past Grand Deputy Matron O.E.S.
Surviving her are her husband Loyd C. of Willows; and two sisters, Florence Robinson of Paradise and Alta Baker of Red Bluff.
Funeral services were held at F. D. Sweet and Son Chapel followed by interment in the Willows Masonic Cemetery. - Transcribed by M.

Millsaps, Vivian Uinta (I49678)

192

"Wemyss.
Death has laid low one of our old neighbors in the person of Mr. Ewen Cameron, in the 75th year of his age. He was of Highland Scotch descent. His father and mother came from Aberdeen, and deceased was born on their farm close to Bathurst Station. He was a genial, good neighbor. He and Mr. George O'Brien got the first threshing machine in the township of Bathurst, in the shape of an old Hull machine, about fifty years ago, and the deceased got a seperator and power about forty-five years ago. He threshed in Bathurst, Drummond, Sherbrooke and Burgess. About two years ago the grippe attacked him and on the 10th inst. death claimed his victim. His funeral on the 12th by its size showed the respect felt for him, as about seventy buggies followed the hearse to the old burying ground in Perth, where he was laid beside his mother in the Presbyterian enclosure. The Rev. Mr. Hague officiated. He leaves a wife and five boys and three girls to lament the loss of a kind husband and father."
[Col. 8, Pg. 1; The Perth Courier; Vol. LIX, No. 37]

Gravesite Details
no headstone located in 1993 or 2016

Grant, Margaret E. (I15231)

193

"When Grandmother Small left Mother the farm it had a couple of barns and a house too small for a big family. Dad was a good carpenter and loved that work. He built us a very nice frame house with four bedrooms upstairs, a living room, hall, dining room, kitchen and pantry and two bedrooms downstairs. It was a lovely home with lots of fruit and flowering trees. I loved that home but when we moved to Bothwell in 1914 I never saw it again. The people who bought it managed to burn it. The reason for trading was to be near a high school. It was too expensive to board children in Sarnia. We moved to Bothwell and in August 1914 the war broke out in Europe. Gord and Earl had some military training in Niagara-on-the-Lake so they enlisted at once.

Small, Eliza Jane "Betty" (I33567)

194

"WILSON. In the death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, of Bathurst, which took place on Saturday morning last, there is ended a generation of one of the earliest, if not the earliest settlers of this county. Death came with a suddenness, and cut off from this world of activity a man who was the embodiment of everything that stood for good and advancement. Mr. Wilson attended the funeral of his niece Mrs. Brownlee on Friday after Christmas, and in a week plus one day more is himself a corpse. On nomination day he attended at the Bathurst Town Hall, and as ever took a keen interest in the proceedings. While there he suffered a sharp pain in the small of his back, and was at once sent to his home. Medical assistance was given him, but the doctor said that his once iron frame had collapsed. Mr. Wilson lingered on till Saturday early in the morning, when his soul cast off from its frail anchor - the body. Deceased gentleman was born on the Wilson homestead in Bathurst, sixth line, in 1834, the son of James Wilson. His father with his grandfather emigrated from County Armagh, Ireland, shortly after the beginning of the nineteenth century. The exact year is not known, but it was some time before 1815, as in that year three French settlers, who were taken prisoners at Waterloo and given their discharge, settled opposite the Wilsons, and the latter were the first in that primeval forest. Naturally, they had to carve out a farm for themselves, and this was a matter of no small difficulty. The old country people were not good with the axe; they could flail peas and dig drains, but their younger sons could chop all around them. Mr. James Wilson, the father of the deceased, helped to chop along Foster Street, town. He died some thirty-five years ago, and in ten years was followed to the grave by his life-partner, who was a Scotch woman of a strong frame. The subject of this obituary grew up practically with the Township of Bathurst. About thirty-four years ago, he married Jennie [sic - Jane or Jean], daughter of Neil McLaren, of the 4th line Bathurst, His wife and five children survive: Fred. of homestead; William 6 line Bathurst; Edwin, a dental student; Mrs. James McViety, Elmsley, and Miss Bella at home. Mrs. Wodden, of town, is a first cousin. Mr. Wilson perhaps was the most prominent man in all Bathurst. We was a very successful farmer, and was looked up to by all. He was very muscular, standing over six feet in height. His services were required in the Township Council, and the confidence arising from his duty as councillor he inspired in his fellow farmers resulted in his election as Reeve. In the County Council he used the same wise and cool judgement, and was appointed Warden. In all Mr. Wilson spent some twenty or twenty-five years in the service of the municipality of Bathurst. The best interests, of not only Bathurst but the whole country, were his interests and he fought for them. Mr. Wilson was identified with all prominent associations, and was one of the founders of the Lanark County Mutual Farmer's Fire Insurance Company in 1896. He was elected to the directorate and three years ago chosen president. A prominent man of this town in speaking of the deceased gentleman said he was a splendid businessman, with a sense of up-rightness and honor in his make-up. He was know far and wide in the county and enjoyed every man's confidence. He could give an opinion on almost every subject and back it up logically. His death removes one whose familiar and cheery face will be missed by many, and he is the last of his generation. The funeral took place on Monday to Elmwood Cemetery and was over a mile long. Six nephews acted as pall-bearers: Dr. S. C. Wilson, A. T. Wilson, J. C. Wilson, James Darou, Edward K. Wilson, and Ernie Wilson, North Gower. The Rev. Mr. Currie conducted the services."
[Col. 1, Pg. 3; The Perth Courier; Friday, 9 Jun 1903; Vol. LXX, No. 20]

Wilson, Samuel (I20368)

195

"WILSON. Mrs. Samuel Wilson, of the sixth line of Bathurst, died on Tuesday at the home of her son Frederick. Mrs. Wilson was born on the fourth line of Bathurst 69 years ago, a daughter of the late Neil McLaren, who came to this country from Perthshire, Scotland. Upon her marriage, her husband located on the sixth line, Bathurst, where he lived until his death nine years ago. Surviving are three sons and two daughters: Frederick, on homestead; William N., on 5th line; Dr. Edwin H., town; Mrs. James McVeety, Port Elmsley, and Mrs. J. E. Anderson, Manion. Deceased was a member of Knox church, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance in the township. One brother and three sisters survive: Arch. McLaren, and Misses Marion and Christine, at Greenly's Corners, and Mrs. John Hughes, at Courtwright, Man. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon to Elmwood cemetery, and was very largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. D. Currie."
[Col. 4, Pg. 8; The Perth Courier; Friday, 14 Mar 1913; Vol. LXXIX, No. 31]

McLaren, Janet "Jean" (I20369)

196

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Born: Lequille, NS 17 Jan 1933
Died: Lequille, NS, 11 Mar 1954
worked until 22 Feb 1954
Occ: Service Station Attendant (for 8 months)

Thibideau, Gordon Henry (I14430)

197

#182
Eliza Mackay - On the twelfth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine I the undersigned, priest of Kingston have baptized Eliza born the 5th ultimo of the lawful marriage of John McKay and Isabilla Loughy sponsors Patrick Buckley and Mrs. Buckley.
Patrick Dollard

McKay, Elizabeth "Eliza" (I9544)

198

#186
pg.823, 824
1957, Almonte Gazette, front page, Thursday April 11

Well Known Citizen Lost

Almonte lost one of its best known citizens in the death, Saturday night at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, of William Caldwell Pollock. He was in his 92nd year and while in failing (health) somewhat physically, he had been out walking two weeks before his death and he had been confined to his bed only about 10 days.

Mr. Pollock was a very well preserved man and he retained his habitual cheerfulness and mental alertness to the end. He had a fine manner and was popular with the young people as well as the more elderly section of the town's population. He was interested in such sports as lacrosse, baseball and hockey and retained his enthusiasm in this respect to the end.

He conducted a general insurance business for 56 years and at the time of his retirement last August, when he sold to his nephew, Mr. R.A. Jamieson, QC, he enjoyed the distinction of being the town's oldest businessman in point of time and age. He had his office in the post office building - the same one in which he served as collector of customs until Almonte ceased to be a port in 1929. There he was to be found every business day, despite increasing years, carrying on as usual until he decided that the time had come when he must take it easy. The period of retirement turned out to be short - little more than six months.

Native of Lanark

Mr Pollock was born in Lanark Village August 4, 1865, the eldest child of Robert and Mary Ann Pollock. The family moved to Brockville in 1875 and to Almonte in 1880. He was educated in Brockville and Almonte Public Schoools and in Almonte High School under P.C. McGregor. He is the last of his high school classmates so far as is know some of whom were, Dr James Naismith, Dr R Tait McKenzie, Dr Welland Gemmill, Dr Peter Drummond, Mr Dan Drummond, Bruce Crusoe, Harold Jamieson, W.H. Stafford, Walter Lawson, James Steele, Robert Knowles, James Knowles, John McLaren and Leslie Ferguson.

In his holidays he worked for A. Caldwell and Son, who then operated a sawmill near what has always been called 'the Island' on the banks of the Mississippi River just above the Fair Grounds.

Mr Pollock returned to Lanark Village in 1883 to take charge of the lumber business of W.C. Caldwell. He came back to Almonte in 1884 to work in the office of the Victoria Woolen Mill better known as no. 2 mill, operated by Elliott and Shiriffs, later owned by Elliott and Company. He left the employ of the Ellioot and Co. mill to operate his own lumber yard in Almonte and managed the Merilees flour mill her and in Blakeney. He was named Collector of Customs, here in 1889, suceeding J.M. Munro, and continued in that position until 1929, when he was superannuated.

Continued in Business

Mr Pollock continued his general insurance business in Almonte as recorded above. He married Bertha Cole, daughter of J.K. Cole in 1890 and they celebrated their golden wedding in September 1940. He acted as Assessor in Almonte for 25 years and was the town auditor for the same period. He was a member of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Almonte and Granite Chapter of Royal Arch Mason. He held a 50 year Past Master jewel and a 50 year Past 1st Principal Jewel. He was a regular lodge attendant at both of these lodges for many years. His wife died in December 1940, and his oldest son, Robert died in 1900. His sons are Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, QC, of Carleton Place.There are two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr Pollock was a long and faithful member of Almonte United Church and Bethany Church before Trinity merged with it. He was on the official Board; served on the Board of Managers, was member of the Cemetery Board and at the time of his death was still on of the church trustees.

The Funeral

The funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Streeet, Tuesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. In the absence of the regular United Church pastor, Rev Fred Williams of Carleton Place conducted the services. Pallbearers were:
Messrs Raymond A. Jamieson, QC, William A. Jamieson, H.B. Kirkland, Donald M. Cameron, Benson Cole, Ottawa and A.S. Hanna.

There were many relatives and friends from out of town especially from Ottawa, Carleton Place and Perth. Mr G.R. McLennan, formerly of Almonte and now clerk of the Supreme Court at Perth was among them as was Mr Pete Burchell of Perth, Liberal candidate in the forthcoming general election.

Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the following:
Granite Chapter No. 61, Almonte; Bar Assn of Lanark County; Carleton Place Branch of the Canadian Legion No. 192; Management Canadian Bridge Co, Walkerville, Ont.; Board of Trustees, Almonte United Church; Corporation of Carleton Place; Mississippi Lodge No. 147, Almonte; Western Assurance Company.

Pollock, William Caldwell (I37296)

199

#187
Robert Cole Pollock
1900 Friday November 16 Almonte Gazette front page
The Week About Town
Mr and Mrs W.C. Pollock have the deepest sympathy of their numerous friends in the death on Sunday morning last of Robert, their eldest son, a bright and promising little fellow of seven years. The child had been ill with diptheria, and was recovering nicely, though in a very weak state. On Saturday night he took a weak turn, and during Saturday night the spark of life went out. A sad feature was that Mrs. Pollock and the children were unable to be with the dying boy owing to the nature of the illness from which he had been suffering. The funeral took place oon Sunday afternoon, to the eight line cemetery, and was largely attended, notwithstanding the short notice.

Pollock, Robert (I37298)

200

#188
1940 Almonte Gazette, Thursday December 12, pg 4
Obituary
Mrs W.C. Pollock
There entered into rest at Almonte on Sunday, December 8, a lifelong resident of the town in the person of Mrs. William Caldwell Pollock . Deceased had not enjoyed good health for some years but her condition only became acute about one week prior to her death.

Born in Almonte, Mrs. Pollock was the eldest daughter of the late John King Cole and his wife Frances Mott. She was educated in local schools and in 1890 married William Caldwell Pollock who survives. In September of this year she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding.

Besides her husband there are left to mourn, two sons, Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, KC, crown attorney for Lanark County, Carleton Place. Another son died at an early age. Also surviving are one brother Holland H. Cole and a sister Mrs. Harold Jamieson, both of Almonte. A brother Douglas and a sister Maud predeceased her.
Mrs. Pollock was a devout member of Bethany United Church and, until failing health prevented, took a very active part in the affairs of the church, particularly in the Ladies' Aid Society and the Women's Missionary Society of which she was a life member since 1917.

The funeral was held from the family residence on Elgin Street, on Tuesday, Dec 10, when a large nmber of friends and relatives paid tribute to one who was highly regarded for her many sterling qualities.
Rev W.J. Scott, minister of Bethany United Church officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs P.A. Greig, R.A. Jamieson, D.M. Campbell, J.D. J.K. Kelly. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes further testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. (maiden name Bertha Cole)

Cole, Bertha (I37297)

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