James Lachlan Cameron

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 45169582
• Occupation: Lachute, Laurentides Region, Quebec, Canada; Blacksmith, Apprenticeship with brother William
• Occupation: McLaren's Depot, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith, McLaren's Depot
• Occupation: Nepean Twp, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; labourer, McKellar dairy farm, Richmond Road
• _UID: A83767C035274779BFFCB5FAED8AE11C0077
• Census-Household Member: 1861, Argenteuil Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada; Canada
• Occupation: 1888, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Residence: 1 May 1888, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; boarded at Watty's hotel
• Census: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census: 1921, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Occupation:
blacksmith shop established 1865 by William Lees and ? Hunter was the first blacksmith who made axes. Bob Clarke took over, then John Buffam but quit before James arrived.

Died:
James L. Cameron
The village of Fallbrook lost one of its oldest and most esteemed residents March 8, 1950, when James Lachlan Cameron passed away after a short illness in the GWM Hospital here. Mr Cameron was in his 95th year.
Deceased was born at Cote-du-Midi, near Lachute, PQ, one of the 13 children of the late John Cameron and Joanne Graham. On February 3, 1892, he married Margaret Wrathwell at Perth and moved to Fallbrook where he opened a blacksmith shop.

Of the union came two sons and two daughters, Walter G., of Fallbrook, and Hubert of Brockville, who passed February 4, 1947, also Mabel of the Department of Agriculture Office in Perth, and Morna of Smiths Falls.

The late Mr Cameron was the last of a family of 13, his twin brother Alex having predeceased him in September 1936.

Also surviving are three grandsons, James Graham, of Queen's University, Garry and Wayne Cameron of Brockville.

Deceased was a blacksmith and woodworker by trade starting with his brother William at Lachute, PQ, later with the CPR shops in Perth, and at McLaren's Depot on the Scotch Line. In May 1888, he opened a combination blacksmith and woodworking shop in Fallbrook.

His largely attended funeral was held from the Blair and Son Funeral Home on March 11, to Elmwood Cemetery, where he was placed in the vault for interment in the Spring. Rev W.R. Alp performed the funeral services. The pall bearers, all friends of the deceased were John Blair, James Anderson, Herb Gallagher, Eric Sommerville , Bert Matthie and Elmer McKinnon.

Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs Hubert Cameron, Gary and Wayne, Brockville; Brigadier-General Harold Cameron and Mrs. Cameron, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Kindall, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron, Ottawa; Mrs. Ed Patterson, Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson, Britannnia Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blair, Bells Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Green and Mrs. Watts, Brockville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barker and Mr. H. Thompson, Newboro; Geoffrey and Stella Gilroy, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. William Condie, Smiths Falls; Staff of Smiths Falls Public Schools.

The floral offerings were as follows: Pillow, the Family; Cross, Mrs. Hubert Cameron, Gary and Wayne;
Baskets: Mrs. W Wrathall, Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Wrathall; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Blair and family; Dr. and Mrs. W.G. Blair; Brig-Gen. Harold Cameron and Mrs. Dr. Kendall; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hutchinson; Ritchie Feed, Carleton Place; Board of Education, Smiths Falls; the Perkins family;
Sprays: Mr and Mrs A.G. Grubbe and Miss Ina Lindsay; Perth Junior Farmers' Club; Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Bell and Clyde; George and Lawrence James; Laura Lees, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lees and Mr. and Mrs. JV Watson; Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Kerr; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cullen and Elva; Valda Lawford, Ottawa; O'Donnell Bros;
Wreaths: Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron, Cranbrook BC; Lily and Grace Barclay, Montreal; pupils of grades 7 and 8, Central School, Smiths Falls;
Cut flowers: Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron of Ottawa and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Patterson, Carleton Place; staff, Public School, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Duncan; Geoffrey and Hilda Gilroy, Smiths Falls.

Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada

James married Margaret Matilda "Mary" Wrathall on 3 Feb 1892 in St. James Anglican Church, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Lupton John Wrathall and Barbara Gilchrist) was born on 13 May 1869 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 1960 in Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: bookkeeper, Agricultural Office in Perth, for 29 years
• _UID: 9260BABF52174835A9A2D58D8A2820916107
• Census-Household Member: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 46557745
• Occupation: Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• _UID: 68A86FC537DD48BFB1C60C6172ADB38BA0E4
• Occupation: Abt 1895, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Census-Household Member: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Land & Property: 20 Jan 1903, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 11 Lot 6 SW - see pg 213 ONLAND.ca; patent
• Census-Household Member: 1921, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Occupation: Between Oct 1925 and 1955, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; store owner, purchased Jimmy Campbell's store
• Residence: 1957, Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; built new home

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Died:
CAMERON, Walter (The Blacksmith of Fallbrooke).
In hospital Perth, Ontario on Sunday, November 23, 1986, Walter G. Cameron, in his 93rd year. Husband of the late Isobel M. Blair. Dear father of Graham and his wife June of Ottawa. Predeceased by infant daughter Margaret. Loving grandfather of Grant and his wife Cathy of Ottawa, Janet of Toronto, Brett of Ottawa. Predeceased by brother Hugh and sisters Mabel and Morna.

Friends may call at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Perth from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service will be conducted in St. Paul's United Church, Perth on Wednesday, November 26 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Those wishing may make a donation to the Kingsway United Church Memorial Fund, 630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa. K1Y 0B7.

The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
25 Nov 1986, Tue ? Page 43

Walter married Isabel Muriel Blair on 15 Apr 1925 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabel (daughter of Hugh Richard Blair and Rebecca Elizabeth Perkins) was born on 19 Oct 1894 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1959 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: school teacher for 41 years
• _UID: 3E8FE1CBA57048E1B0D90B1E715B292381B4
• Census-Household Member: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Census-Household Member: 1921, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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• Occupation: Brockville, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario, Canada; druggist
• _UID: 5F42CC0F23DB4A8B892ABA00FC3F0D9195AF
• Census-Household Member: 1901, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada

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Hubert married Verna Evelyn Walsh on 22 Nov 1930 in Brockville, Leeds & Grenville County, Ontario, Canada. Verna (daughter of Fredrick H. Walsh and Jessie) was born in 1904 in Milby, Quebec; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 777F1C984E304A66B04B289A70D2C07F1607

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• _UID: 01A913C2B2AF4D7295249A3020AD90F47387

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Died:
CAMERON, James Graham

Peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Eva June for 60 years. Loving father to Grant (Cathy), Janet (Mike), and Brett (Laura). Cherished grandfather to Heather, Anna, Audrey, Julie, Julia, Andrew, and Jennifer. Graham's love was expressed through his humour, musicality, and devotion to family and friends. Graham dedicated his working life to the public good. He was an award-winning civil servant, receiving accolades for advancing Canada's standing in the international standards community. Graham's values will live on through the many people he touched in his personal and professional life. Graham's life will be celebrated at a private ceremony in the coming days. The family thanks the health care team of the Civic Hospital's AMA and B5 units for their attentiveness and kindness during Graham's final days. In memoriam donations to Parkinson Canada appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.kellyfh.ca. 2 mm

The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
21 Sep 2019, Sat ? Page C12

James married Eva June "June" Campbell on 18 Jul 1959 in St Paul's United Church, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: F74046A165C5424A8CD7DB5D73691B85EB88

Family/Spouse: Cathy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 9EB7159B96FD40F99D626C6E6CA28EEB31A7

Family/Spouse: Mike. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 455ED6EABFFC4528A3EE80418170EF18D573

Family/Spouse: Laura. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]