James Brown, Jr.

1828 - 1915  (87 years)

• Name	James Brown
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	1828	Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  FindaGrave Memorial ID	64192682
  	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64192682
  _UID	41D567972E1A4FE887318787F61889968680
  Death	22 Jan 1915	Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada
  	Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada JAN. 28, 1915 OBITUARY BROWN, JAMES There died in Motherwell on Friday, January 22nd inst., MR. JAMES BROWN after an illness of about 3 months. One by one the pioneers are passing, soon none will be left who from personal experience knew of the hardships and vicissitudes of pioneer days. We who are left, who reap often unthinkingly what they have so well and unsparingly sown, can little understand what we owe to these brave men who laid well the foundation of Canadian settlement and institutions in this our land. Mr. Brown was one of those to whom the present generation owe so much. He was born in Dalhousie, Lanark, in 1828 and was therefore in his 87th year. In his 18th year he came alone to Western Ontario and did pioneer duties on his late father's farm. The following year, 1847, he was joined by his parents and other members of the family. Not only on the farm but in municipal life Mr. Brown took his share of the work and responsibility. He was a member of the Municipal Council and for 15 years was assessor of the municipality of Fullarton. He was a man of superior intelligence and unequivocal integrity, one thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the day. A man of pronounced liberal views, a splendid citizen, one whom it was a pleasure to know and hold converse with, a kind parent and a staunch friend. His passing leaves a void which will long be felt, in the home and in the neighbourhood. Mr. Brown was married in early life to Miss. A. Roger who predeceased him 32 years ago. He leaves behind to mourn his passing five sons and one daughter, and 3 grandchildren. Robert J., William, John and Mrs. J. Sterritt all of Motherwell; George of Rivers, Man., and Dr. Andrew of Markdale; N. Lottie and W. Gordon of Toronto and James Wilson in the old home. All were present with the exception of Gordon at the last sad rites. The funeral on Monday was to Avonbank Cemetery, where the five sons and son-in-law acted as bearers.
  Burial	Avonbank Presbyterian Cemetery, Avonbank, Perth County, Ontario, Canada
  	BROWN JAMES BROWN DIED JAN. 22, 1915 AGED 86 YRS, 5 MOS HIS WIFE ADELINE DIED FEB. 11, 1883 AGED 50 YRS JOHN BROWN DIED SEPT. 22, 1915 AGED 49 YRS
  Person ID	I19859	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	15 Apr 2020

  
  

  Father	James William Wood Brown,   b. 22 Mar 1805, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland d. 6 Oct 1892, Motherwell, Fullerton Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Margaret Park,   b. 10 Jul 1807, West Coats, Cambuslang Parish, Lanark, Scotland d. 14 Apr 1892, Perth County, Ontario, Canada (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	29 Feb 1828	Lanark Highlands (Dalhousie), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F5771	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Adeline Roger,   b. Abt 1833   d. 11 Feb 1883, Canada (Age ~ 50 years)
  Family ID	F5781	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 1828 - Dalhousie Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Death - 22 Jan 1915 - Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada Burial - - Avonbank Presbyterian Cemetery, Avonbank, Perth County, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth