| 1. | Robert Ferguson Stewart was born in 1836 in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Aug 1918 in Blakeney, Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 205121183
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1918, Friday September 6, The Almonte Gazette, Page 5
Blakeney News
Another of the aged residents of the village passed away last Saturday morning in the person of Robert Franklin Stewart, son of the late John Stewart of the 10th line Ramsay, after a lengthy illness from diabetes and other complications. Deceased, who was born in Ramsay township 82 years ago, resided here until after his marriage to Isabella Smith, about 62 years ago. He moved away for a number of years, residing at Bristol and in McNab township and later in Drummond township. About 26 years ago the late Mr. Stewart retired from farming and moved back to Blakeney' where he since resided. He was mail carrier here for over twenty years, but failing health compelled him to retire from it a little over a year ago. Of a family of 11 children there survives six sons and four daughters : John of Rochester, N.Y. ; Robert and Wm. of Austin, Man. ; James, at home ; Harry, of Vancouver, B.C. ; Ernest, Carrot River, Sask. ; Mary (Mrs. O. Anderson) Austin, Man. ; Jessie (Mrs. D. Lowes) Harlington, Man. ; Lizzie (Mrs. W. Moulton) Pine Creek, Man. ; Maggie (Mrs. A. Lowes) McGregor, Man. ; all of whom have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. His wife predeceased him over two years ago The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his late residence here to the 8th line cemetery, where interment was made beside his late wife. Rev. W. Merrilees conducted the funeral services at the home and grave. The pallbearers were six nephews. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. A. Stewart and three sons Messrs. Hamilton, Herbert and Chas. Stewart of Perth ; John and Hamilton Stewart of Leitchfield, Que. ; Archie and John Stewart of Maple Ridge, Que. ; Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart of Rochester, N.Y.
Robert married Isabella Irskine Smith in 1858. Isabella was born in 1835; died in 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1836 - 1918 (82 years)
