- His wife's name was Mary and she died in 1842, burial location not known.
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(side 1 of stone)
- James Smith Sr., died June 24,1889, aged 87 years. A Native of Glasgow, Scotland.
(side 2 of stone)
- William Smith, died Jan.15,1896, aged 63 years.
(side 3 of stone)
- John Smith, died Oct.10,1866, aged 39 years.
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Ontario Death Registration - Lanark County, Division of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, registration # 008783 -
says James Smith died June 24, 1889 at the age of 87 years & 5 months. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and was a farmer. He was ill for a year and died of old age. James was Methodist in religion. The physician in attendance was Dr. Kilborn. The informant of his death was his son, William Smith, a farmer in North Sherbrooke Township. James' death was registered on July 15, 1889 by registrar Geo. Campbell.
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Obituary - Perth Courier - July 5,1889 -
An Old Resident Gone - On Monday, 24th June, there passed away at his residence in North Sherbrooke, one of the old pioneers of that township, in the person of James Smith, sr. Mr. Smith was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 25th of January 1802, and had therefore reached the advanced age of 87 years and 5 months. He came to Canada in 1821, and settled in North Sherbrooke, where he was a resident for the long period of 68 years, and was for a number of years the only original settler in that township. In 1842 death parted from him the companion of his joys and hopes, and he remained a widower to the end of his life. When Dalhousie, North Sherbrooke and Lavant were formed into a municipality, he was elected to the first Council, and was Reeve for a number of years. In politics he was a lifelong Reformer, and took a lively interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community. Deceased was widely known and greatly respected, he was a man of sterling principals, a kind father and a true friend. Of deep religious conviction, he lived out a consistent Christian life, and passed peacefully away to the reward that awaits the just.
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Besides the children linked below, James also had a daughter, Jean, born May 1, 1825.
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1802 - 1889 (87 years)
