Notes: Lanark County Origins

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1701	A broker	Munro, Norman (I2987)
1702	A business magnate, also known as an industrialist or tycoon, is a person who has achieved immense wealth through the creation or ownership of multiple lines of enterprise. A business magnate typically controls, through personal enterprise ownership or a dominant shareholding position, a firm or industry whose goods or services are widely consumed.	Lindsay, Alexander 2nd Earl of Crawford (I70249)
1703	A cabinet maker.	Blackburn, John (I4900)
1704	A Carpenter and Bailiff he was the son of John McKercher/McKerracher and his first wife Janet McGregor. He was born October 9th, 1825 on Lot 7, VII Concession of Bathurst Township and baptized November 13th by the Rev. William Bell at First Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark Co. He was married to Agnes Russell Hossie August 18th, 1853 by Rev. Aitkin at Smith's Falls. [First Presbyterian Baptismal Register][Bathurst Courier; 19 Aug 1853]	McKerracher, Duncan (I56154)
1705	A carpenter by trade, he left home at age 23 to locate in Wabash Cty, Minnesota, near uncle John Munro and his sons. At the time of his marriage he was living at Vicksburg, Renville Co., MN, USA.	Monroe, Peter (I58)
1706	A Dictionary of Scottish Settlers to Canada Before Confederation, Donald White #Blair, William, 2779-5 October 1858. From Glasgow. bro. James B. qv. Arrived Quebec on the Alfred, Sep 1820; settled 25 Feb 1821, Lot 21SW, Con 6, Sherbrooke Twp, Lanark Co., ON, m. Catherine Sym, qv. ch: 1 John, d inf; 2 Hugh, 1817-1910; 3 John, b 1820; 4Jane, b 1822; 5 Janet, b 1825; 6 Henry, 1828-1903; 7. James William, 1835-1914. ICS-2; DC 13 Mar 1988.	Blair, Lt. William (I6411)
1707	A direct descendant of Pilgrim passengers on the "Mayflower" and the 2nd ship "Fortune", William was the 6th born of 10 children and raised in Massachusetts. In 1863, at the age of 28, he married Harriet Robinson in her native state of Connecticut and promptly left New England by sea for the Isthmus of Panama. Reportedly crossing to the Pacific by mule, they then sailed north to San Francisco. The next leg of their journey would be by river boat north up the Sacramento River to the northwest portion of the Sacramento Valley where they would homestead a large ranch in the foothills west of the present day town of Orland, Glenn County. William's older brother Lysander Cushman had settled in this area a few years earlier. While William's original Homestead grant was for 160 acres, he amassed a much larger holding over his lifetime, estimated to be between 500 to 900 acres. He and his wife had 4 children; 2 daughters and 2 sons. His death certificate indicates cause of death as, "Lobar pneumonia." His 13 Jan 1911 obituary in the newspaper of the county seat (Willows) of Glenn County described William H. Cushman as, "one of the pioneer residents of the western part of Glenn county, [who] died at his home near Millsaps post-office last Saturday morning after a short illness. His death was entirely unexpected and came as a surprise and shock to his friends and relatives. For many years Mr. Cushman has been living in the western part of the county on his farm next to Chrome mountain. He has always taken an active part in the life of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. ... The body was cremated in Oakland on Tuesday." The following obituary appeared in the "Orland Register" on Saturday, 14 Jan 1911 (furnished by E. Jacobson, Orland): W. H. CUSHMAN PASSES AWAY Was Honored Citizen and Pioneer of the Newville Country Another pioneer of this country has answered the final summons. This time grim Death has taken W. H. Cushman from among us. Mr. Cushman was a resident of near Chrome and was known to almost everyone in this section of Glenn county, having resided in the Newville country since 1863. He was engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Cushman was born in Massachusetts in 1835, and like many other young men of his time, came west to seek his fortune. Although not allied with any organization or denomination, he was a man of sterling worth and character and commanded the respect of all who knew him by his integrity. Mr. and Mrs. Cushman visited their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Birch, in Orland Christmas week and it seems that the trip home by way of Willows and Elk Creek was rather severe on Mr. Cushman and he contracted a severe cold. This developed into pneumonia, which after a brief illness caused his death Saturday morning about three o'clock. Mrs. Birch and a brother, accompanied by Dr. Goldman, arrived at the bedside during the night, but it was too late to be of any assistance. The body was taken to Oakland for cremation according to a wish expressed by the deceased. Besides a widow, Mrs. Harriet Cushman, he left four grown children as follows: Lester Cushman of Chrome, Wilfred Cushman of Dixon, Mrs. J. W. Birch of Orland, and Mrs. I. D. Luce of Newville.	Cushman, William Henry (I49692)
1708	A domestic (seamstress/dressmaker) in the home of Alfred Poole & Janet Poole	Ashby, Isobella Elsie (I4291)
1709	A dray is a low, strong cart or wagon for hauling heavy loads. Iver hauled ice and delivered beer for Hams Brewing Company for 2 1/2 years.	Selland, Iver E. (I61373)
1710	A farmer	Peacock, Quentin (I4902)
1711	A farmer but in retirement resides in Perth with two unmarried daughters. 1934	Munro, Richard (I2886)
1712	A farmer rsiding on the Upper Scotch Line, on a farm immediately adjoining the farm purchased by his father (W1/2 L14 Con 10 Burgess Twp, Lanark Co.)	Munro, William Ernest (I2952)
1713	A funeral service for Duncan Park, 87, who died Sunday at his residence, 658 Minto Street, will be held at the Thomson mortuary chapel, at 2:30 Wednesday. Burial will be made in Brookside cemetery. Winnipeg Free Press 30 July 1945	Park, Duncan (I7337)
1714	A furniture dealer in Crookston MN.	Munro, Carl (I2862)
1715	A girl under 12 is listed with Samuel Boyd who is unmarried (widowed?) upon arrival. This was likely Sarah Pearl Boyd.	Boyd, Samuel (I3451)
1716	A John McIntyre in Winnipeg, Teamster?, with Fredrick McIntye 16, coachman, recorded in April 1891; Victoria is recorded 6th May 1891	McIntyre, John A. "John Yuill" (I16565)
1717	A lumber man, he worked for his brother Senator Peter McLaren for many years. When the Upper Mississippi lumber limits passed to the Canada Lumber Company he moved to Perth and superintended the farm of his brother Peter.	McLaren, Findley (I13547)
1718	A member of an early-day Paskenta-Flournoy Pioneer family, Venita "Nita" Celia Pitkin died on March 15, 2014 in Chico. She was 90 years old. Nita was the oldest daughter born on April 3, 1923 in Corning, CA to Hugh and Neva Luce. She was raised with her four sisters; Arabelle, Ardell, Charlotte and Barbara in Flournoy. She attended local schools and graduated from Corning Union High School in 1941. She married Gayle Pitkin of Red Bluff on October 6, 1941. Nita and Gayle made their home in Flournoy, where Gayle worked for Crane Mills and ranched in Flournoy. Nita was a homemaker. They had 8 children; Sheralea, Carolyn, Robert, Kathleen, Toni, Marsha, Brent and Maureen. She loved family get togethers and visiting. Survivors include; Sherry Vance of Flournoy, Connie Walker (Ted) of Red Bluff, Robert Pitkin (Deb) of Flournoy, Toni Ross of Klamath Falls, OR, Marsha Pitkin (Don) of Grenada, CA, Brent Pitkin (Helen) of Corning and Maureen McGehee of Corning. 26 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren, and a large extended family. Nita was preceded in death by her husband Gayle, a daughter Kathleen Hansen and her sisters; Arabelle Maitia, Ardell Pitkin, Charlotte Humphrey, and Barbara Humphrey.	Luce, Venita Celia "Nita" (I49745)
1719	A memorial for her is also at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, which may be a cenotaph. She is recorded at both Elmwood and Campbell Family Cemetery in the OCFA. Her death record lists Campbell's as her burial place.	McNee, Margaret (I45090)
1720	A merry party of young folks went picnieing last Sunday on Pizino beach, and we presumehad a good time. Among the number were Misses May Twitchell, Maggie Drumm. Alma Thornburg, Lillie Muscio, Grace Gerbrick, Daisy Gerbrick, Mary MesdameB Geo. Smith, W. Allcott, Gerbrick and Messrs. Chas. Arellanos. Percy Johnson, Morris Gerbrick, Herbert Cook, Clarence Doane, Melford Doane. G. B. Yongs, C. Rogers and Fred Bradley The Santa Maria Times, April 24, 1897, Page 3. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-santa-maria-times-maurice-curtis-ger/129969381/ : accessed August 13, 2023), clip page for Maurice Curtis Gerberich in Santa Maria by user dianeduncan01	Gerberich, Maurice Curtis (I60975)
1721	A notice about George's death appeared in the Perth (Ontario) Courier: After an illness of several weeks, Mr. George Webster of Montreal, departed this life from cancer of the liver at the age of 83 years. He was a native of Montrose Scotland and was married a few years ago to Miss Margaret Lillie who is now his widow. Mrs. Webster will become a resident of Perth, and is at present living with her aged mother and sister-in-law Mrs. Robert Lillie, North Street. George was a bookbinder. His wife Anna Margaret Lillie was born in Perth.	Webster, George (I57563)
1722	A papal dispensation for this marriage was granted at Avignon 3 Ides of April 1346,5 which describes the spouses as within the third and fourth degree on the father's side, and in the fourth degree on the mother's. A strong inference thus arises that Sir James's grandmother, wife of Sir Alexander, was daughter to the Steward	Family: Sir James Lindsay, Lord of Byres and Crawford (Castle) and Kirkmichael / Lady Egidia Stewart (F24963)
1723	A pioneer newspaper man of Minnesota, one of the few remaining Civil War veterans, and one of the first settlers of Alexandria, is gone with the passing of Joe Gilpin, who died at his home in this city on Monday of this week, aged almost 85 years. An old time printer, very few of whom are left today, Joe Gilpin learned the trade back in New York state in the shop of the Franklin Printing Company at Buffalo. He worked at the printing trade at Rochester and at Boston, too. And served in the 74th New York and 60th Massachusetts regiments during the Civil War and in 1867, like many other veterans of that war, he came West. He first took up a homestead north of what was then little more than the trading post of Alexandria. Farming didn't appeal to him, though, and three years later, on December, 1870, he bought that pioneer newspaper of the village, the Post. For five years he conducted that paper and then decided to go East again. He returned to Buffalo and engaged in the electrotyping business. But a couple of years later the call of the West lured him back to Alexandria, to spend the remaining half century of his life here. He founded the Douglas County News and ran it for sixteen years until in 1894 when he sold the News to Charley Mitchell of St. Cloud, who consolidated it with the Post into the Post-News. Mr. Gilpin then retired from the newspaper business. Joseph Gilpin was born at Lockport, New York, on October 4, 1842, and was thus 84 years, nine months and nine days old at the time of his death. He spent most of his boyhood at Buffalo, New York. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Walker, who survived him, together with two daughters and a son: Mrs. Nellie B. Fredenberg of Minneapolis, Mary T. Gilpin, principal of the grade school at Hopkins, and William Selby Gilpin, editor of the Osseo News, at Osseo, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Johnston of Thorold, Ontario, is living and another sister, Mrs. N. J. Jenkins, died May 20th this year. In the early days of the village, Mr. Gilpin held several responsible positions. He was for a number of years town supervisor and a member of the village board of education. He was also active in Masonic lodge circles and in the G. A. R. The Masonic lodge will have charge of the funeral which will be held from the home this (Thursday) afternoon. Rev. Harry Blunt will preach the funeral sermon. The six surviving members of the G. A. R. will act as honorary pallbearers: Thomas Cooper, F. J. Stevens, T. W. Critchette, Luther South, Frank Guiles and G. J. Strang. (Park Region Echo, 15 July 1926)	Gilpin, Joseph (I59509)
1724	A pioneer of the Restigouche County lumber woods passed away at Soldiers Memorial Hospital here in the person of Simon Pollock, at the age of 70 years. He had been in failing health for some months and his death followed an operation performed several weeks ago, when he had been brought to Campbellton form his home at Glen Levit. Born in this district, Mr. Pollock had spent his life as a lumberman in winter and during the summer seasons had been connected with the Riparian Association form many years as a guide on the Restigouche salmon waters. He was a general favorite among residents of this country and was highly regarded by hundreds of visiting sportsmen who come here annually from points in the United States and Upper Canada. The funeral was held this afternoon from his home in Glencoe, with internment in the United Church cemetery at Flatlands. Many friends attended the obsequies.	Pollock, Simon Fraser (I41633)
1725	A printout suggests she died Bathurst, 17 Oct 1884, entry was 28 Nov 1935.	Dodds, Sarah Smith (I1519)
1726	A Private in the 49th Regiment of Foot and when discharged was settled on 100 acres on the west 1/2 of Lot 18, III Concession of Bathurst Twp 7 Jun 1816 and completed his Settlement Duties 15 May 1820 and was issued the deed five days later. His cause of death is recorded on the 1861 Census of Canada West as "Old Age" aged 81 years. Interred 11 Jan 1860 aged 69 years in presence of John Manion, James Noonan &c. [St John the Baptist Parish Register] Thomas & Mary Manion, Bathurst Twp., Born Ireland [1852 Census] Thomas Manion, born abt 1784 Ireland, Deceased in 1860 at Bathurst Twp.[1861 Census] Co. Galway [son James' Marriage]	Manion, Pvt. Thomas (I44236)
1727	a quarryman who lost a leg in an accident	Wallace, Hugh (I45742)
1728	A Rocky Mountain House man, Paul Pusztai, was fined $25 by Magistrate J. H. MacKenzie after he was found guilty of proceeding through a red light Dec. 14 at the intersection of 43 St. and Gaetz Ave. Mr. Pusztai was in collision with another vehicle after he illegally entered the intersection. Red Deer Advocate Red Deer, Alberta, Canada 09 Jan 1970, Fri ? Page 11	Pusztai, Paul (I52596)
1729	a second findagrave listing #134126996	Miller, Ralph Dodds (I1553)
1730	A small white stone, "Infant daughter of David and Dianah McKay, Feb. 24, 1864, aged 32 days.	McKay (I57289)
1731	A Stonewall ( Man. ) paper publishes the following obituary of the late Mr. Robert Purdon of Dalhousie: Mr. Robert Purdon, Sr., died on Saturday morning 30th May at the residence of Mr. David Farquhar, Stony Mountain . It is at all times a painful duty to chronicle the death of a friend and a neighbor, but in this case it seems doubly so, partly on account of the sudden shock to the whole community, but chiefly because we have all lost a highly respected and faithful friend. Mr. Purdon came up from Ontario just about a year ago and spent the intervening time visiting his two daughters Mrs. Farquhar and Mrs. McOuat and his son, Mr. R. Purdon; and although, comparatively speaking, a stranger in this country, never was there a man more happy and contented than he. His pleasant countenance was always expressive of a glad heart within. Although only a short time among us, he had, by his winning ways and affectionate manner, formed a large circle of friends in this community and his sudden and unexpected demise has made many hearts sad. The deceased was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church and on the Sunday preceding his death occupied his seat in the congregation in his natural good health. The remains were taken to Ontario for interment. We join with others in extending our heartfelt sympathy to those who mourn the loss of an affectionate father and friend. More on the Late Robert Purdon?One of Dalhousie's earliest settlers, Mr. Robert Purdon, was laid to his long bed of rest, in the Highland Line Cemetery on Thursday of last week, his remains having arrived from Manitoba a few days before. Deceased was either born in Glasgow , Scotland , and left it, with his parents, as an infant, or was born in Dalhousie in the first year of the settlement. He was a farmer by occupation and served in the Dalhousie Council for some years. He had given up farming some years ago and lived with either one or other of his children; about a year ago left Dalhousie for Manitoba to visit his children there. On the eve of returning home he was stricken with his fatal illness, and died at Stony Mountain , Manitoba , on the 30th of May, in his 75th year and his remains were forwarded to Dalhousie for burial. His children are Mrs. John McOuat, and Mrs. D. Farquhar, Stony Mountain , Mr. James Pardon and Mr. William Park, Dalhousie. Mr. William Purdon, Dalhousie and Mr. John Purdon, Drummond, are brothers of his. Deceased was a sound Reformer all his days. Perth Courier June 12, 1896	Purdon, Robert (I50864)
1732	A TERRIBLE SMASH. The Spur-Wheel at the Con.(Consolidated) Virginia Flies to Fragments? The Air Filled with Great Pieces of Iron? Nobody Hurt? Particulars of the Accident. About 1 o'clock this morning the breaking of a tooth of the spurwheel in the Con. Virginia works was the cause of a very singular accident. The cage, on which were two empty cars, was at the 1,100 level, and when tho cog on the spur-wheel gave way, the cage, with its load, fell to the bottom of the shaft. The ten-inch shaft of the pinion-wheel snapped off at the hub like a dry stick, and fragments of the spur-wheel were scattered all over the surrounding neighborhood. A large hole was smashed in the roof over the engine; a section of wall was burst through over the compressor on the north side of the building, and a piece of the air cylinder about four feet long was torn off. THE FLYING FRAGMENTS. A fragment of the wheel, weighing over 400 pounds was shot through the opening above the shaft, and projected through the roof of the kitchen of Dick Farrell's house on I street, more than three blocks away. As it came through with all the force of a missile projected by a catapult it tore away one of the rafters to which was attached a bird cage containing a canary, but the bird, strange to say, was not injured. Other fragments of iron lie scattered about on the roof of the Consolidated Virginia works and on the Ophir ground. A large piece was found as far away as the C. & C. shaft. The shock of the disaster was felt for blocks along C street, and it is something wonderful that no one was killed or injured by the flying pieces. ESCAPE OF THE MEN. There were on duty at the time a fireman, three car-men, two watchmen and Samuel Hancock, the engineer. The latter was at his post, immediately in front of the wheeI, which gave way, and he narrowly escaped a fearful death. One of the pieces of iron, weighing over 300 pounds, whizzed past his ear and smashed the lantern which hung just over his head. Another piece tore away the staging under his feet, throwing hlm to the ground by the force of the concussion. As he was not six feet away from the wheel when it burst, his escape is considered marvelous. The air compressor at the north end will be in working order, and all the damage to the machinery and building will have been repaired in about two weeks. PREPARATIONS FOR REPAIRING. Colonel Fair, immediately on learning of the accident, telegraphed to San Francisco for machinery to replace that which was Injured, He also put on a large force of carpenters and machinists to clear away the wreck and to have things in readiness for the work of immediate repair. The brake band went through the floor, tearing a large hole through the four-inch planking, but fortunately did no other damage, and the guy ropes supporting the smokestacks were cut. The brake wheel will have to be renewed, and the spur wheel will be replaced by one which has been lying unused in the works for some time. There will be no interruption to working or hoisting at the shaft.? Virginia City Chronicle.	Hancock, John Samuel (I55701)
1733	a territory covering the greater part of six townships; Palmerston, Barrie, Angelsea, Clarendon, Olden and Oso. These Mississippi limits became their major source of supply, but they were far up the river, around and beyond Mazinaw Lake, and the Mississippi watershed could be a very difficult place to drive logs. In many places, the river presented sharp turns, narrow channels, long shallow rapids and substantial water falls, while its tributary creeks, and the river itself, were frequently too shallow to float timber even during the freshet. Under the direction of McLaren, the Gillies-McLaren Company began building improvements at the most problematic locations; dredged channels, dams to control water levels, timber slides around rapids and falls, sluiceways and booms to corral the logs after they had passed through. I	Gillies, John (I16225)
1734	A trader (the store in Maberly?)	Munro, Joseph Roderick (I2887)
1735	A Tribute to Grandmother by Mrs. Helen Vaillancourt Family is an important part of survival today. There is usually one older member who shows strength and stability becoming the cornerstone of the life you hope to build upon as the future unfolds. Grandmother is a very special person in our family, someone who seems to be always there when her patience and understanding is needed. Although, she is in her later part of life, she is a well-dressed, medium-size lady, with sparkling brown eyes, off-set by her favorite colors. A weekly visit to her daughter's hair shop keeps her graying hair in an array of curls. A mother of all times with a feeling of her own self worth make for an intelligent person, who is capable of changing with the times. She is a person who feels that hard work and a bit of love and understanding makes for a life worthwhile. May people see her as a tiny, frail, elderly lady, but to know Grandmother is to see a strong, healthy lady who can be relied upon for her understanding and knowledge of life far beyond that of others I know. She looks forward to learning new things, travelling and seeing people, especially family members whom she hasn't seen in awhile. She always has time to make a lunch, have a game of cards and talk about the yesterdays and the tomorrows to come. Grandmother was born on April 16, 1895, in a small village in New Brunswick. Her mother died when she was yet a little girl and having younger brothers and sisters, she learned the ways of an adult quite young. When she was 21 years old, she met and married Grandfather, who came from a a well to do family and was able to make her life more pleasant. Into this life came eight children. Grandfather died suddenly when the children were still quite young. Once again, she was without the finer things in life. She learned to cope though and raised her family of eight to be adults, who she is very prod of today. She is a Grandmother to 33 children and a Great Grandmother to 43 children. She has gained through her courage and strength over the years. Everyone has had a very special family member touch their life. In my case, it was my Grandmother, a unique person. She had a great deal of influence on me as I grew up and still does today.I hold feelings of great love and respect for this very special lady. Grandmother is Mrs. Bertha Pollock.	Cooling, Elizabeth Bertha Blanche (I41631)
1736	A veteran of WW II he flew 32 bombing missions. He served 33 years as an air traffic controller. His Royal Air Force, RCAF and Transport Canada service spanned 42 years.	Ford, Norman Robert (I5425)
1737	A widow when she married James Miller	Havers, Thirza (I6616)
1738	A.A. Halliday, of Crossfield, Dies Well-known general storekeeper of Crossfield, Alfred Allan Halliday dies at h is home in Crossfield this morning. He had not been in good health for some time. Born at Smith's Falls, Ont., 65 years ago, he spent a number of years in the grocery and dry goods business in North Dakota and came to the Crossfield district in 1914, where he opened a general store. Last year his business at Crossfield was amalgamated with that of William Laut. He was a member of Crossfield Lodge AF and AM and the Crossfield board of trade. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, two daughters, Mrs. Rowland T. Amery, Crossfield and Mrs. P.C. McCrae, Macleod; a son, Howard D. in Didsbury; and his mother, a sister and brother in Edmonton. Armstrong's funeral home will announce funeral arrangements.	Halliday, Alfred Allen (I42425)
1739	A.B. Dub. 1833; M.B. 1836; L.R.C.S.I. 1834; Med. Off. Ardmore Disp. Dist.; Surg. and Agent Coastguard; Med. Att. Polie; Surg. and Agent Coastguard; Med. Att. Police; late Med. Off. Curragh Temp. Fev. Hosp. 1847-8.	Poole, William Crawford M. D. (I25092)
1740	A.B.T.C.D. 1833; M.B. 1836; L.R.C.S.I. 1934; Med. Off. Ardmore Disp. Dist.; late Med. Off. Curragh Temporary Fev. Hosp. 1847-8.	Poole, William Crawford M. D. (I25092)
1741	A21294-9 A 26 Reg. of Pateley Bridge F 14425 P 5 2	Family: Stephani Lupton / Wife (F6028)
1742	A22418-5 C 4 Par. Reg. Glasgow First name(s) Jonet Last name Gilmour Marriage year 1646 Marriage date 03 Feb 1646 Marriage place Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland Spouse's first name(s) James Spouse's last name Stewart Place Glasgow County Lanarkshire Country Scotland Record set Scotland Marriages 1561-1910 Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers) Subcategory Parish Marriages Collections from Scotland, United Kingdom	Family: James Stewart / Jonet Gilmour (F7739)
1743	about 1770	Brice, William (I42903)
1744	Abram Ferrier, 26, son of Isaac Ferrier and Catherine Fisher married J. Wilson, 24, dau. of John Wilson and Mary Forgie.	Family: Abraham "Abram" Ferrier / Eva Cunningham (F2109)
1745	Abram Kersey Jackson, 73, died Saturday at his home, 2410 27th St. W., following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jackson had lived in Calgary district for 43 years. Born in Wingham, County Heron, Ont., Mr. Jackson came to Calgary and began farming in the west Calgary district. He erected the first three stores on 17th Ave. W. directly across from Western Canada high school. Mr. Jackson retired in 1932. Surviving are his wife, Minnie of Calgary; three sons, Cecil and Everett of Detroit, Mich., and Beverly of Calgary; one brother, Charles of Calgary; eight grandchildren. Excerpt from The Calgary Herald, March 17, 1947, page 10 Alberta Death Reg. #003-196	Jackson, Abram Kersey (I39927)
1746	Accident by Drowning It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. Alexander Gow, by drowning in the Little Lake, on Tuesday evening last. It seems that Mr. Gow was on the Lake skating with a number of companions. About 10 o'clock pm, he left for home, intending to cross the Lake, and thus reach his residence in Ashburnham by a much shorter route than by going round. In a very few minutes the treacherous ice was heard to crack, and shouts for help immediately followed; but the night was so intensely dark that those on the ice could give no assistance the unfortunate young man, who, after a short and desperate last fruitless struggle to rescue himself from a watery grave, sank to rise no more. Thus passed away from our midst, in the spring of manhood, one who had endeared himself to all his friends by his high moral qualities and general amibility of character. What a solemn lesson is then taught to all; truly in our brightest moments, are we in the midst of death. Mr. Gow was about 25 years of age, and unmarried. We sincerely sympathize with the relatives in the deep affliction that has befallen them. The body, up to our going to press, had not been recovered. People cannot be too careful in resisting open newly formed ice. Several other parties have, we believe, within the last few days, fallen through, but luckily rescued. Peterborough Examiner, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 10 December1863 Melancholy Accident We deeply regret to learn that on Tuesday evening last Mr. Alexander Gow, while skating on Little Lake, broke through the ice and drowned. It appears that Mr. Gow, who resides in Ashburnham, had early in the evening crossed over from Ludgate's Mill to the Monaghan shore, near the residence of Mrs. Ware. After skating for some time, he started to return, some other persons accompanying him part of the way. After they had left him but a few moments, they heard his cries, and were near enough to hear him say that he had broken through; but, deterred by the darkness of the night and the frail nature of the ice, they made for the shore. Poor Gow soon went under, and his body has not since been discovered. We fear the gentlemen who, hearing his cries, made not even an attempt to rescue him, stand but a poor chance of ever wearing the medal of the humane society. The unfortunate man has left a widowed mother to mourn his untimely death. Peterborough Review, Peterborough, Ontario, 11 Dec 1863	Gow, Alexander (I47825)
1747	Accidental ? caused by horse running away down hill and crushed under a loaded wagon	Dodds, James Wesley "Wesley" (I63196)
1748	Accompanied by Nye families	Klum, William Henry (I14582)
1749	Accompanied by the Brooks, Chalmers, Hamilton, and Morrisons on the ship. (The list of passengers was published in the Sarnia? Observer by Dr Morrison. The Prompt was wrecked on its next voyage.	Duncan, John (I7339)
1750	accompanied by wife Fanny, (son) 5 , Edgar 1	Ford, Edgar Samuel "Fredrick" (I14386)

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1701

A broker

1702

A business magnate, also known as an industrialist or tycoon, is a person who has achieved immense wealth through the creation or ownership of multiple lines of enterprise. A business magnate typically controls, through personal enterprise ownership or a dominant shareholding position, a firm or industry whose goods or services are widely consumed.

Lindsay, Alexander 2nd Earl of Crawford (I70249)

1703

A cabinet maker.

Blackburn, John (I4900)

1704

A Carpenter and Bailiff he was the son of John McKercher/McKerracher and his first wife Janet McGregor. He was born October 9th, 1825 on Lot 7, VII Concession of Bathurst Township and baptized November 13th by the Rev. William Bell at First Presbyterian Church, Perth, Lanark Co. He was married to Agnes Russell Hossie August 18th, 1853 by Rev. Aitkin at Smith's Falls.
[First Presbyterian Baptismal Register][Bathurst Courier; 19 Aug 1853]

McKerracher, Duncan (I56154)

1705

A carpenter by trade, he left home at age 23 to locate in Wabash Cty, Minnesota, near uncle John Munro and his sons. At the time of his marriage he was living at Vicksburg, Renville Co., MN, USA.

Monroe, Peter (I58)

1706

A Dictionary of Scottish Settlers to Canada Before Confederation, Donald White
#Blair, William, 2779-5 October 1858. From Glasgow. bro. James B. qv. Arrived Quebec on the Alfred, Sep 1820; settled 25 Feb 1821, Lot 21SW, Con 6, Sherbrooke Twp, Lanark Co., ON, m. Catherine Sym, qv. ch: 1 John, d inf; 2 Hugh, 1817-1910; 3 John, b 1820; 4Jane, b 1822; 5 Janet, b 1825; 6 Henry, 1828-1903; 7. James William, 1835-1914. ICS-2; DC 13 Mar 1988.

Blair, Lt. William (I6411)

1707

A direct descendant of Pilgrim passengers on the "Mayflower" and the 2nd ship "Fortune", William was the 6th born of 10 children and raised in Massachusetts. In 1863, at the age of 28, he married Harriet Robinson in her native state of Connecticut and promptly left New England by sea for the Isthmus of Panama. Reportedly crossing to the Pacific by mule, they then sailed north to San Francisco. The next leg of their journey would be by river boat north up the Sacramento River to the northwest portion of the Sacramento Valley where they would homestead a large ranch in the foothills west of the present day town of Orland, Glenn County. William's older brother Lysander Cushman had settled in this area a few years earlier. While William's original Homestead grant was for 160 acres, he amassed a much larger holding over his lifetime, estimated to be between 500 to 900 acres. He and his wife had 4 children; 2 daughters and 2 sons. His death certificate indicates cause of death as, "Lobar pneumonia."

His 13 Jan 1911 obituary in the newspaper of the county seat (Willows) of Glenn County described William H. Cushman as, "one of the pioneer residents of the western part of Glenn county, [who] died at his home near Millsaps post-office last Saturday morning after a short illness. His death was entirely unexpected and came as a surprise and shock to his friends and relatives. For many years Mr. Cushman has been living in the western part of the county on his farm next to Chrome mountain. He has always taken an active part in the life of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. ... The body was cremated in Oakland on Tuesday."

The following obituary appeared in the "Orland Register" on Saturday, 14 Jan 1911 (furnished by E. Jacobson, Orland):
W. H. CUSHMAN PASSES AWAY
Was Honored Citizen and Pioneer of the Newville Country
Another pioneer of this country has answered the final summons. This time grim Death has taken W. H. Cushman from among us.
Mr. Cushman was a resident of near Chrome and was known to almost everyone in this section of Glenn county, having resided in the Newville country since 1863. He was engaged in farming and stock raising.
Mr. Cushman was born in Massachusetts in 1835, and like many other young men of his time, came west to seek his fortune.
Although not allied with any organization or denomination, he was a man of sterling worth and character and commanded the respect of all who knew him by his integrity.
Mr. and Mrs. Cushman visited their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Birch, in Orland Christmas week and it seems that the trip home by way of Willows and Elk Creek was rather severe on Mr. Cushman and he contracted a severe cold. This developed into pneumonia, which after a brief illness caused his death Saturday morning about three o'clock. Mrs. Birch and a brother, accompanied by Dr. Goldman, arrived at the bedside during the night, but it was too late to be of any assistance.
The body was taken to Oakland for cremation according to a wish expressed by the deceased.
Besides a widow, Mrs. Harriet Cushman, he left four grown children as follows: Lester Cushman of Chrome, Wilfred Cushman of Dixon, Mrs. J. W. Birch of Orland, and Mrs. I. D. Luce of Newville.

Cushman, William Henry (I49692)

1708

A domestic (seamstress/dressmaker) in the home of Alfred Poole & Janet Poole

Ashby, Isobella Elsie (I4291)

1709

A dray is a low, strong cart or wagon for hauling heavy loads. Iver hauled ice and delivered beer for Hams Brewing Company for 2 1/2 years.

Selland, Iver E. (I61373)

1710

A farmer

Peacock, Quentin (I4902)

1711

A farmer but in retirement resides in Perth with two unmarried daughters. 1934

Munro, Richard (I2886)

1712

A farmer rsiding on the Upper Scotch Line, on a farm immediately adjoining the farm purchased by his father (W1/2 L14 Con 10 Burgess Twp, Lanark Co.)

Munro, William Ernest (I2952)

1713

A funeral service for Duncan Park, 87, who died Sunday at his residence, 658 Minto Street, will be held at the Thomson mortuary chapel, at 2:30 Wednesday. Burial will be made in Brookside cemetery.

Winnipeg Free Press
30 July 1945

Park, Duncan (I7337)

1714

A furniture dealer in Crookston MN.

Munro, Carl (I2862)

1715

A girl under 12 is listed with Samuel Boyd who is unmarried (widowed?) upon arrival. This was likely Sarah Pearl Boyd.

Boyd, Samuel (I3451)

1716

A John McIntyre in Winnipeg, Teamster?, with Fredrick McIntye 16, coachman, recorded in April 1891; Victoria is recorded 6th May 1891

McIntyre, John A. "John Yuill" (I16565)

1717

A lumber man, he worked for his brother Senator Peter McLaren for many years. When the Upper Mississippi lumber limits passed to the Canada Lumber Company he moved to Perth and superintended the farm of his brother Peter.

McLaren, Findley (I13547)

1718

A member of an early-day Paskenta-Flournoy Pioneer family, Venita "Nita" Celia Pitkin died on March 15, 2014 in Chico. She was 90 years old. Nita was the oldest daughter born on April 3, 1923 in Corning, CA to Hugh and Neva Luce. She was raised with her four sisters; Arabelle, Ardell, Charlotte and Barbara in Flournoy. She attended local schools and graduated from Corning Union High School in 1941. She married Gayle Pitkin of Red Bluff on October 6, 1941. Nita and Gayle made their home in Flournoy, where Gayle worked for Crane Mills and ranched in Flournoy. Nita was a homemaker. They had 8 children; Sheralea, Carolyn, Robert, Kathleen, Toni, Marsha, Brent and Maureen. She loved family get togethers and visiting. Survivors include; Sherry Vance of Flournoy, Connie Walker (Ted) of Red Bluff, Robert Pitkin (Deb) of Flournoy, Toni Ross of Klamath Falls, OR, Marsha Pitkin (Don) of Grenada, CA, Brent Pitkin (Helen) of Corning and Maureen McGehee of Corning. 26 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren, and a large extended family. Nita was preceded in death by her husband Gayle, a daughter Kathleen Hansen and her sisters; Arabelle Maitia, Ardell Pitkin, Charlotte Humphrey, and Barbara Humphrey.

Luce, Venita Celia "Nita" (I49745)

1719

A memorial for her is also at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, which may be a cenotaph. She is recorded at both Elmwood and Campbell Family Cemetery in the OCFA. Her death record lists Campbell's as her burial place.

McNee, Margaret (I45090)

1720

A merry party of young folks went picnieing last Sunday on Pizino beach, and we presumehad a good time. Among the number were Misses May Twitchell, Maggie Drumm. Alma Thornburg, Lillie Muscio, Grace Gerbrick, Daisy Gerbrick, Mary MesdameB Geo. Smith, W. Allcott, Gerbrick and Messrs. Chas. Arellanos. Percy Johnson, Morris Gerbrick, Herbert Cook, Clarence Doane, Melford Doane. G. B. Yongs, C. Rogers and Fred Bradley

The Santa Maria Times, April 24, 1897, Page 3. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-santa-maria-times-maurice-curtis-ger/129969381/ : accessed August 13, 2023), clip page for Maurice Curtis Gerberich in Santa Maria by user dianeduncan01

Gerberich, Maurice Curtis (I60975)

1721

A notice about George's death appeared in the Perth (Ontario) Courier: After an illness of several weeks, Mr. George Webster of Montreal, departed this life from cancer of the liver at the age of 83 years. He was a native of Montrose Scotland and was married a few years ago to Miss Margaret Lillie who is now his widow. Mrs. Webster will become a resident of Perth, and is at present living with her aged mother and sister-in-law Mrs. Robert Lillie, North Street. George was a bookbinder. His wife Anna Margaret Lillie was born in Perth.

Webster, George (I57563)

1722

A papal dispensation for this marriage was granted at Avignon 3 Ides of April 1346,5 which describes the spouses as within the third and fourth degree on the father's side, and in the fourth degree on the mother's. A strong inference thus arises that Sir James's grandmother, wife of Sir Alexander, was daughter to the Steward

Family: Sir James Lindsay, Lord of Byres and Crawford (Castle) and Kirkmichael / Lady Egidia Stewart (F24963)

1723

A pioneer newspaper man of Minnesota, one of the few remaining Civil War veterans, and one of the first settlers of Alexandria, is gone with the passing of Joe Gilpin, who died at his home in this city on Monday of this week, aged almost 85 years.
An old time printer, very few of whom are left today, Joe Gilpin learned the trade back in New York state in the shop of the Franklin Printing Company at Buffalo. He worked at the printing trade at Rochester and at Boston, too. And served in the 74th New York and 60th Massachusetts regiments during the Civil War and in 1867, like many other veterans of that war, he came West. He first took up a homestead north of what was then little more than the trading post of Alexandria. Farming didn't appeal to him, though, and three years later, on December, 1870, he bought that pioneer newspaper of the village, the Post. For five years he conducted that paper and then decided to go East again. He returned to Buffalo and engaged in the electrotyping business. But a couple of years later the call of the West lured him back to Alexandria, to spend the remaining half century of his life here. He founded the Douglas County News and ran it for sixteen years until in 1894 when he sold the News to Charley Mitchell of St. Cloud, who consolidated it with the Post into the Post-News. Mr. Gilpin then retired from the newspaper business.
Joseph Gilpin was born at Lockport, New York, on October 4, 1842, and was thus 84 years, nine months and nine days old at the time of his death. He spent most of his boyhood at Buffalo, New York. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Walker, who survived him, together with two daughters and a son: Mrs. Nellie B. Fredenberg of Minneapolis, Mary T. Gilpin, principal of the grade school at Hopkins, and William Selby Gilpin, editor of the Osseo News, at Osseo, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Johnston of Thorold, Ontario, is living and another sister, Mrs. N. J. Jenkins, died May 20th this year.
In the early days of the village, Mr. Gilpin held several responsible positions. He was for a number of years town supervisor and a member of the village board of education. He was also active in Masonic lodge circles and in the G. A. R.
The Masonic lodge will have charge of the funeral which will be held from the home this (Thursday) afternoon. Rev. Harry Blunt will preach the funeral sermon. The six surviving members of the G. A. R. will act as honorary pallbearers: Thomas Cooper, F. J. Stevens, T. W. Critchette, Luther South, Frank Guiles and G. J. Strang.
(Park Region Echo, 15 July 1926)

Gilpin, Joseph (I59509)

1724

A pioneer of the Restigouche County lumber woods passed away at Soldiers Memorial Hospital here in the person of Simon Pollock, at the age of 70 years. He had been in failing health for some months and his death followed an operation performed several weeks ago, when he had been brought to Campbellton form his home at Glen Levit.

Born in this district, Mr. Pollock had spent his life as a lumberman in winter and during the summer seasons had been connected with the Riparian Association form many years as a guide on the Restigouche salmon waters. He was a general favorite among residents of this country and was highly regarded by hundreds of visiting sportsmen who come here annually from points in the United States and Upper Canada.

The funeral was held this afternoon from his home in Glencoe, with internment in the United Church cemetery at Flatlands. Many friends attended the obsequies.

Pollock, Simon Fraser (I41633)

1725

A printout suggests she died Bathurst, 17 Oct 1884, entry was 28 Nov 1935.

Dodds, Sarah Smith (I1519)

1726

A Private in the 49th Regiment of Foot and when discharged was settled on 100 acres on the west 1/2 of Lot 18, III Concession of Bathurst Twp 7 Jun 1816 and completed his Settlement Duties 15 May 1820 and was issued the deed five days later. His cause of death is recorded on the 1861 Census of Canada West as "Old Age" aged 81 years.
Interred 11 Jan 1860 aged 69 years in presence of John Manion, James Noonan &c. [St John the Baptist Parish Register]
Thomas & Mary Manion, Bathurst Twp., Born Ireland [1852 Census]
Thomas Manion, born abt 1784 Ireland, Deceased in 1860 at Bathurst Twp.[1861 Census]
Co. Galway [son James' Marriage]

Manion, Pvt. Thomas (I44236)

1727

a quarryman who lost a leg in an accident

Wallace, Hugh (I45742)

1728

A Rocky Mountain House man, Paul Pusztai, was fined $25 by Magistrate J. H. MacKenzie after he was found guilty of proceeding through a red light Dec. 14 at the intersection of 43 St. and Gaetz Ave. Mr. Pusztai was in collision with another vehicle after he illegally entered the intersection.

Red Deer Advocate
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
09 Jan 1970, Fri ? Page 11

Pusztai, Paul (I52596)

1729

a second findagrave listing #134126996

Miller, Ralph Dodds (I1553)

1730

A small white stone, "Infant daughter of David and Dianah McKay, Feb. 24, 1864, aged 32 days.

McKay (I57289)

1731

A Stonewall ( Man. ) paper publishes the following obituary of the late Mr. Robert Purdon of Dalhousie: Mr. Robert Purdon, Sr., died on Saturday morning 30th May at the residence of Mr. David Farquhar, Stony Mountain . It is at all times a painful duty to chronicle the death of a friend and a neighbor, but in this case it seems doubly so, partly on account of the sudden shock to the whole community, but chiefly because we have all lost a highly respected and faithful friend. Mr. Purdon came up from Ontario just about a year ago and spent the intervening time visiting his two daughters Mrs. Farquhar and Mrs. McOuat and his son, Mr. R. Purdon; and although, comparatively speaking, a stranger in this country, never was there a man more happy and contented than he. His pleasant countenance was always expressive of a glad heart within. Although only a short time among us, he had, by his winning ways and affectionate manner, formed a large circle of friends in this community and his sudden and unexpected demise has made many hearts sad. The deceased was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church and on the Sunday preceding his death occupied his seat in the congregation in his natural good health. The remains were taken to Ontario for interment. We join with others in extending our heartfelt sympathy to those who mourn the loss of an affectionate father and friend.

More on the Late Robert Purdon?One of Dalhousie's earliest settlers, Mr. Robert Purdon, was laid to his long bed of rest, in the Highland Line Cemetery on Thursday of last week, his remains having arrived from Manitoba a few days before. Deceased was either born in Glasgow , Scotland , and left it, with his parents, as an infant, or was born in Dalhousie in the first year of the settlement. He was a farmer by occupation and served in the Dalhousie Council for some years. He had given up farming some years ago and lived with either one or other of his children; about a year ago left Dalhousie for Manitoba to visit his children there. On the eve of returning home he was stricken with his fatal illness, and died at Stony Mountain , Manitoba , on the 30th of May, in his 75th year and his remains were forwarded to Dalhousie for burial. His children are Mrs. John McOuat, and Mrs. D. Farquhar, Stony Mountain , Mr. James Pardon and Mr. William Park, Dalhousie. Mr. William Purdon, Dalhousie and Mr. John Purdon, Drummond, are brothers of his. Deceased was a sound Reformer all his days.

Perth Courier
June 12, 1896

Purdon, Robert (I50864)

1732

A TERRIBLE SMASH.
The Spur-Wheel at the Con.(Consolidated) Virginia Flies to Fragments? The Air Filled with Great Pieces of Iron? Nobody Hurt? Particulars of the Accident.

About 1 o'clock this morning the breaking of a tooth of the spurwheel in the Con. Virginia works was the cause of a very singular accident. The cage, on which were two empty cars, was at the 1,100 level, and when tho cog on the spur-wheel gave way, the cage, with its load, fell to the bottom of the shaft. The ten-inch shaft of the pinion-wheel snapped off at the hub like a dry stick, and fragments of the spur-wheel were scattered all over the surrounding neighborhood. A large hole was smashed in the roof over the engine; a section of wall was burst through over the compressor on the north side of the building, and a piece of the air cylinder about four feet long was torn off.

THE FLYING FRAGMENTS.
A fragment of the wheel, weighing over 400 pounds was shot through the opening above the shaft, and projected through the roof of the kitchen of Dick Farrell's house on I street, more than three blocks away.
As it came through with all the force of a missile projected by a catapult it tore away one of the rafters to which was attached a bird cage containing a canary, but the bird, strange to say, was not injured. Other fragments of iron lie scattered about on the roof of the Consolidated Virginia works and on the Ophir ground. A large piece was found as far away as the C. & C. shaft. The shock of the disaster was felt for blocks along C street, and it is something wonderful that no one was killed or injured by the flying pieces.

ESCAPE OF THE MEN.
There were on duty at the time a fireman, three car-men, two watchmen and Samuel Hancock, the engineer. The latter was at his post, immediately in front of the wheeI, which gave way, and he narrowly escaped a fearful death. One of the pieces of iron, weighing over 300 pounds, whizzed past his ear and smashed the lantern which hung just over his head. Another piece tore away the staging under his feet, throwing hlm to the ground by the force of the concussion. As he was not six feet away from the wheel when it burst, his escape is considered marvelous.

The air compressor at the north end will be in working order, and all the damage to the machinery and building will have been repaired in about two weeks.

PREPARATIONS FOR REPAIRING.
Colonel Fair, immediately on learning of the accident, telegraphed to San Francisco for machinery to replace that which was Injured, He also put on a large force of carpenters and machinists to clear away the wreck and to have things in readiness for the work of immediate repair. The brake band went through the floor, tearing a large hole through the four-inch planking, but fortunately did no other damage, and the guy ropes supporting the smokestacks were cut. The brake wheel will have to be renewed, and the spur wheel will be replaced by one which has been lying unused in the works for some time. There will be no interruption to working or hoisting at the shaft.? Virginia City Chronicle.

Hancock, John Samuel (I55701)

1733

a territory covering the greater part of six townships; Palmerston, Barrie, Angelsea, Clarendon, Olden and Oso. These Mississippi limits became their major source of supply, but they were far up the river, around and beyond Mazinaw Lake, and the Mississippi watershed could be a very difficult place to drive logs. In many places, the river presented sharp turns, narrow channels, long shallow rapids and
substantial water falls, while its tributary creeks, and the river itself, were frequently too shallow to float timber even during the freshet. Under the direction of McLaren, the Gillies-McLaren Company began building improvements at the most problematic locations; dredged channels, dams to control water levels, timber slides around rapids and falls, sluiceways and booms to corral the logs after they had passed through.
I

Gillies, John (I16225)

1734

A trader (the store in Maberly?)

Munro, Joseph Roderick (I2887)

1735

A Tribute to Grandmother by Mrs. Helen Vaillancourt

Family is an important part of survival today. There is usually one older member who shows strength and stability becoming the cornerstone of the life you hope to build upon as the future unfolds.

Grandmother is a very special person in our family, someone who seems to be always there when her patience and understanding is needed.

Although, she is in her later part of life, she is a well-dressed, medium-size lady, with sparkling brown eyes, off-set by her favorite colors. A weekly visit to her daughter's hair shop keeps her graying hair in an array of curls.

A mother of all times with a feeling of her own self worth make for an intelligent person, who is capable of changing with the times. She is a person who feels that hard work and a bit of love and understanding makes for a life worthwhile.

May people see her as a tiny, frail, elderly lady, but to know Grandmother is to see a strong, healthy lady who can be relied upon for her understanding and knowledge of life far beyond that of others I know. She looks forward to learning new things, travelling and seeing people, especially family members whom she hasn't seen in awhile. She always has time to make a lunch, have a game of cards and talk about the yesterdays and the tomorrows to come.

Grandmother was born on April 16, 1895, in a small village in New Brunswick. Her mother died when she was yet a little girl and having younger brothers and sisters, she learned the ways of an adult quite young. When she was 21 years old, she met and married Grandfather, who came from a a well to do family and was able to make her life more pleasant. Into this life came eight children. Grandfather died suddenly when the children were still quite young. Once again, she was without the finer things in life. She learned to cope though and raised her family of eight to be adults, who she is very prod of today. She is a Grandmother to 33 children and a Great Grandmother to 43 children. She has gained through her courage and strength over the years.

Everyone has had a very special family member touch their life. In my case, it was my Grandmother, a unique person. She had a great deal of influence on me as I grew up and still does today.I hold feelings of great love and respect for this very special lady.

Grandmother is Mrs. Bertha Pollock.

Cooling, Elizabeth Bertha Blanche (I41631)

1736

A veteran of WW II he flew 32 bombing missions. He served 33 years as an air traffic controller. His Royal Air Force, RCAF and Transport Canada service spanned 42 years.

Ford, Norman Robert (I5425)

1737

A widow when she married James Miller

Havers, Thirza (I6616)

1738

A.A. Halliday, of Crossfield, Dies
Well-known general storekeeper of Crossfield, Alfred Allan Halliday dies at h is home in Crossfield this morning. He had not been in good health for some time.

Born at Smith's Falls, Ont., 65 years ago, he spent a number of years in the grocery and dry goods business in North Dakota and came to the Crossfield district in 1914, where he opened a general store. Last year his business at Crossfield was amalgamated with that of William Laut.

He was a member of Crossfield Lodge AF and AM and the Crossfield board of trade.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, two daughters, Mrs. Rowland T. Amery, Crossfield and Mrs. P.C. McCrae, Macleod; a son, Howard D. in Didsbury; and his mother, a sister and brother in Edmonton.

Armstrong's funeral home will announce funeral arrangements.

Halliday, Alfred Allen (I42425)

1739

A.B. Dub. 1833; M.B. 1836; L.R.C.S.I. 1834; Med. Off. Ardmore Disp. Dist.; Surg. and Agent Coastguard; Med. Att. Polie; Surg. and Agent Coastguard; Med. Att. Police; late Med. Off. Curragh Temp. Fev. Hosp. 1847-8.

Poole, William Crawford M. D. (I25092)

1740

A.B.T.C.D. 1833; M.B. 1836; L.R.C.S.I. 1934; Med. Off. Ardmore Disp. Dist.; late Med. Off. Curragh Temporary Fev. Hosp. 1847-8.

Poole, William Crawford M. D. (I25092)

1741

A21294-9 A 26 Reg. of Pateley Bridge F 14425 P 5 2

Family: Stephani Lupton / Wife (F6028)

1742

A22418-5 C 4 Par. Reg. Glasgow

First name(s)     Jonet
Last name     Gilmour
Marriage year     1646
Marriage date     03 Feb 1646
Marriage place     Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
Spouse's first name(s)     James
Spouse's last name     Stewart
Place     Glasgow
County     Lanarkshire
Country     Scotland
Record set     Scotland Marriages 1561-1910
Category     Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory     Parish Marriages
Collections from     Scotland, United Kingdom

Family: James Stewart / Jonet Gilmour (F7739)

1743

about 1770

Brice, William (I42903)

1744

Abram Ferrier, 26, son of Isaac Ferrier and Catherine Fisher married J. Wilson, 24, dau. of John Wilson and Mary Forgie.

Family: Abraham "Abram" Ferrier / Eva Cunningham (F2109)

1745

Abram Kersey Jackson, 73, died Saturday at his home, 2410 27th St. W., following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jackson had lived in Calgary district for 43 years.

Born in Wingham, County Heron, Ont., Mr. Jackson came to Calgary and began farming in the west Calgary district. He erected the first three stores on 17th Ave. W. directly across from Western Canada high school. Mr. Jackson retired in 1932.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie of Calgary; three sons, Cecil and Everett of Detroit, Mich., and Beverly of Calgary; one brother, Charles of Calgary; eight grandchildren.

Excerpt from The Calgary Herald, March 17, 1947, page 10

Alberta Death Reg. #003-196

Jackson, Abram Kersey (I39927)

1746

Accident by Drowning
It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. Alexander Gow, by drowning in the Little Lake, on Tuesday evening last. It seems that Mr. Gow was on the Lake skating with a number of companions. About 10 o'clock pm, he left for home, intending to cross the Lake, and thus reach his residence in Ashburnham by a much shorter route than by going round. In a very few minutes the treacherous ice was heard to crack, and shouts for help immediately followed; but the night was so intensely dark that those on the ice could give no assistance the unfortunate young man, who, after a short and desperate last fruitless struggle to rescue himself from a watery grave, sank to rise no more. Thus passed away from our midst, in the spring of manhood, one who had endeared himself to all his friends by his high moral qualities and general amibility of character. What a solemn lesson is then taught to all; truly in our brightest moments, are we in the midst of death. Mr. Gow was about 25 years of age, and unmarried. We sincerely sympathize with the relatives in the deep affliction that has befallen them. The body, up to our going to press, had not been recovered. People cannot be too careful in resisting open newly formed ice. Several other parties have, we believe, within the last few days, fallen through, but luckily rescued.
Peterborough Examiner, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 10 December1863

Melancholy Accident
We deeply regret to learn that on Tuesday evening last Mr. Alexander Gow, while skating on Little Lake, broke through the ice and drowned. It appears that Mr. Gow, who resides in Ashburnham, had early in the evening crossed over from Ludgate's Mill to the Monaghan shore, near the residence of Mrs. Ware. After skating for some time, he started to return, some other persons accompanying him part of the way. After they had left him but a few moments, they heard his cries, and were near enough to hear him say that he had broken through; but, deterred by the darkness of the night and the frail nature of the ice, they made for the shore. Poor Gow soon went under, and his body has not since been discovered. We fear the gentlemen who, hearing his cries, made not even an attempt to rescue him, stand but a poor chance of ever wearing the medal of the humane society. The unfortunate man has left a widowed mother to mourn his untimely death.
Peterborough Review, Peterborough, Ontario, 11 Dec 1863

Gow, Alexander (I47825)

1747

Accidental ? caused by horse running away down hill and crushed under a loaded wagon

Dodds, James Wesley "Wesley" (I63196)

1748

Accompanied by Nye families

Klum, William Henry (I14582)

1749

Accompanied by the Brooks, Chalmers, Hamilton, and Morrisons on the ship. (The list of passengers was published in the Sarnia? Observer by Dr Morrison. The Prompt was wrecked on its next voyage.

Duncan, John (I7339)

1750

accompanied by wife Fanny, (son) 5 , Edgar 1

Ford, Edgar Samuel "Fredrick" (I14386)

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