William Gilmour

1821 - 1889  (68 years)

• Name	William Gilmour
  Birth	1 Feb 1821	Barrhead and Levern, Renfrewshire, Scotland
  Christening	18 Feb 1821	Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland
  Gender	Male
  FindaGrave Memorial ID	201972633
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  _UID	DE6FDA943DB34E9B83D1205AC8FA671FAA29
  Death	1 Aug 1889	Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  	1889, Friday August 9, The Almonte Gazette, front page, virtual stone 2182 Obituary - The Late William Gilmour With sincere regret we have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this town, in the person of Mr. Wm. Gilmour. The sad event took place at his home here last Thursday in the 69th year of his age, after an illness of about a week from pleurisy. Deceased was one of the best known men in the county and a generation ago was one of Ramsay's leading citizens. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2nd, 1821, and when an infant of six weeks old his parents (the late Allan Gilmour and his wife) emigrated to Canada. They settled the same year of the farm in Ramsay now owned and occupied by Mr. E. Tierney, and there the subject of this sketch lived continuously for over sixty-four years. He had an opportunity of experiencing the hardships incident to the early settlement of this county, as well as the pleasure of seeing the primeval forest make way for the prosperous towns, villages and farms that are now to be found throughout this section. When but twelve years of age he did his share in clearing the land and assisting his parents in the work of tilling the soil, whereby they secured a livelihood. At that time education was almost out of the question. The school (!)* then in use was a small log building that stood on what is now our Bridge street, opposite Mr. Robertson's store; and the roads leading to it were paths through the bush - 'blazed roads', as they were called. Later on what was known as 'Gemmill's school was established, and there Mr. Gilmour received what little education he got. However, he made good use of his time at home, and in this way picked up knowledge that proved very useful to him in after life. He filled the important office of collector of taxes for the township before Almonte was made a separate municipality; was for many years a constable, and from about the year of 1860 till his death he was the trusted agent of Major (now Lieut.-Col) Gemmill. He was also librarian of the Ramsay library and Mechanics' Institute for a good many years. He was thoroughly honourable in his dealings, and won an enviable reputation among his fellows. In 1944 he married Ellen Burns, who survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living. viz.: Mrs Peter Naismith, Ramsay; Allan W. Gilmour, Braeside; Robert, of this town; William, of Ramsay; and James B., now in Dakota. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, to the eight line cemetery, and was very largely attened, old residents from all parts of the county being present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend. The mourning widow and family have our sympathy in their bereavement. Andrew Lang's? school
  Burial	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  	William Gilmour Feb 2, 1821-Aug 1, 1889 a native of Glasgow, Scotland Husband of Ellen "Helen" Burns 1822-Feb 18, 1901 a native of Dumbartonshire, Scotland
  Notes	(Research):Lived on farm settled by Allan Gilmour and sold to E. Tierney seved as tax collector for Ramsay Township, was a constable and was a trusted agent of Major  (Lieut. Col.) Gemmill Librarian of the Ramsay Library and Mechanics Institute for many years.
  Person ID	I9284	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	19 Jul 2023

  
  

  Father	Allan A. Gilmour,   b. 1789, Neilston Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland d. 5 Jan 1868, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Margaret Anderson,   b. 4 Nov 1791, Paisley Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland d. 10 Nov 1866, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 75 years)
  Marriage	30 Apr 1814	Neilston (Nielstoun) Parish, East Renfrew, Renfrew, Scotland
  Family ID	F2875	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Helen McGrigor Burns,   b. 1821, Old or West Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland d. 18 Feb 1901, Braeside, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada (Age 80 years)
  Marriage	6 May 1844	Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  Children	+ 1. Allan W. Gilmour,   b. 22 May 1846, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 24 Feb 1923, McNab Twp, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada (Age 76 years) + 2. Catherine Gilmour,   b. 22 Apr 1847, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 16 Sep 1928, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 81 years)   3. Robert Burns Gilmour,   b. 1 Dec 1848, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 18 Nov 1934, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 85 years)   4. William Gilmour,   b. Abt Dec 1853, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 16 Jul 1935, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age ~ 81 years)   5. Margaret Anderson Gilmour,   b. 30 Jun 1858, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 30 Nov 1876, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 18 years)   6. James Burns Gilmour,   b. Abt Sep 1858, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. Yes, date unknown   7. Jessie Gilmour,   b. 26 Jun 1861, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 26 Dec 1868, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 7 years)
  Family ID	F2909	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 1 Feb 1821 - Barrhead and Levern, Renfrewshire, Scotland Marriage - 6 May 1844 - Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Death - 1 Aug 1889 - Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth