Catherine Ferguson "Kate" McNabb

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1911, Friday January 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Dr McGregor
The death occurred on Friday morning last of Mrs (Dr) P.C. McGregor, after some months of suffering, so very severe at times that, though borne with the same fortitude and patience with which all the painful and discouraging experiences in life were met, the sufferer was wont to long for the release that meant to her, simply, the entry from this life, to the higher life beyond. For some time her health had been declining, and a few months ago a specialist was called, who gave no hope of recovery and only a few months of life. The verdict was received by her with quiet calmness, and she set about preparing for the inevitable with as much composure as if only going on a pleasurably anticipated journey, and this spirit sustained her throughout her suffering and until the end came. The deceased, Kate Ferguson McNabb, was the only daughter of the late John McNabb, who came from Rossshire, in Scotland, and settled near Ashton, where she was born. Her mother was Ann Kennedy, one of a numerous family, many of whom are still living though widely scattered. For some time she taught music at Carp and Bristol, and was afterwards governess in the family of Rev Alex McLaren, who was afterwards a resident of Almonte. Later Miss McNabb came to Almonte, also as governess to the late S.J. Robertson, where she remained until her marriage to Mr P.C. McGregor on Christmas Day in 1879.To them three children were born, two daughters, Misses Annie K., and Grace C., and John Howard McNabb, whose sad death by drowning a few years ago is still fresh in the memory of many. Mrs McGregor only brother, Mr John R. McNabb, is living at Kamloops, but in a very precarious condition of health. The late Mrs McGregor was possessed of unusual ability, and with a store of energy and perseverance which enabled her to overcome difficulties and discouragements under which others would have given way. These characteristics added to her usefulness, and gave to her a high place in all the activities of social and religious character with which she identified herself. In church and hospital and philanthropic work she was always deeply interested, and actively engaged, and in whatever object her sympathies were enlisted she gave to it the best of her energies, not counting personal sacrifices too great if good could thereby be attained. She was a consistent member of St John's church, and was closely identified with many of the organizations connected therewith, the W.F.M.S., perhaps, appealing most strongly to her. In all these and in many other ways she will be missed. The funeral took place on Monday to the eighth line cemetery, where the remains were placed in the vault. The services were conducted by Rev Messrs Young of Pakenham, Bennet, Daly and Miller of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Thoburn, M.P., A.M. Greig, W. West, Robert Young, Adam Scott and Jas McLeod. The attendance at the funeral was large, and among those from a distance were Mr J.A. Houston, Toronto; Messrs H. Mather, J. McIntosh, H. McMillan, John Kennedy, A.K. McLean, Mrs Wm McIntosh and Miss Oliver from Ottawa; Messrs J. McNabb and S. Moffatt from Renfrew; James C. McGregor, Balderson, and Mr and Mrs McLaren, Drummond Centre. If anything were needed to emphasize the depth of sorrow and the sympathy felt for Dr McGregor and his family it was abundantly shown by the number and beauty of the floral offerings, but above all by the messages of condolence and sympathy which came from far and near, sincere in the earnest desire that comfort and consolation many be theirs in their bereavement.

Catherine married Peter Campbell "P. C." McGregor, Doctor of Laws on 25 Dec 1879 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Duncan MacGregor and Grace Campbell) was born on 6 Dec 1842 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 2 Apr 1916 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MACGREGOR, Grace C.
In hospital, on Saturday, March 30, 1963, Grace C. MacGregor; daughter of the late Doctor P. C. and Mrs. MacGregor. Sister of the late Annie K. MacGregor, age 80 years. Resting Hulse and Playfair, Central Chapel, 315 McLeod Street, service Tuesday 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

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1893, Friday May 12, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
Drowned ? At Almonte, May 6th, John Howard McNabb, only son of P.C. McGregor, principal Almonte High School, aged 8 years 7 months and 23 days.

1893, Friday May 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
Sad Drowning Accident
Howard, Only Son of Principal McGregor, of our High School, Falls off a Boom ? the Body Recovered a Day Afterwards.
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Not for years past ? probably not since the drowning of the late Dr. Mostyn and J.W. Manning, jr. ? has an accident occurred here that more deeply stirred the sympathies of our citizens generally than the unfortunate drowning of little Howard McGregor on Saturday afternoon last. Howard, aged 8 years and 7 months, the only son of Mr and Mrs P.C. McGregor, had been playing with some companions on a boom that is stretched at a very dangerous point above the falls near No. 1 Mill and opposite the factory cottages, and by some means the little fellow fell in on the upper side of the boom. In answer to his cries "Pull me out! Pull me out!" one of his comrades made a strong but unsuccessful effort to reach him, and while some of the boys ran to give alarm the plucky little swimmer was carried by the current down and around the pier that stands a short distance above the main fall. Mrs Walter Scrimgeour, who lives on the river bank opposite the boom, had been watching the boys at their dangerous pastime, and was just in the act of going out to warn them of their danger when she noticed the accident. With great presence of mind she called to her daughter to bring a pole that stood in the yard, and taking a garden rake herself, they ran to the shore in the direction which the current was taking the unfortunate boy, at the same time John Buckham, a high school pupil, was coming in the opposite direction ? down the stairway leading from the C.P.R. track. By the time they reached the nearest point to the drowning boy (Half-way between the main fall and the sluiceway leading through Mr B. Rosamond's grounds) the little fellow strength had given out, after making a gallant attempt to swim to shore, and he remained a few seconds on the surface of the water ? just a few feet beyond the reach of the pole Mr Buckham held out to him ? then sank in the circling waters. Had Mr Buckham had been able to swim he might have saved the young life, but he had not learned that useful art. As it was, his wading into the water so dangerous a point was a great risk to himself. A crowd quickly gathered, and soon many willing hands were at work with grappling hooks in search of the body. The water was usually high and turbulent, and the spot at which the body sank was just where it was impossible to tell whether, in case it did not directly to the bottom, the undercurrents would take it over the falls or through the branch stream running through Mr Rosamond's property. The general opinion was however, that the body went to the bottom near where it was last seen, and there, as well as in every part above the falls where it was though possible to find it, the river was dragged continuously throughout the evening and night, but without success. Meantime the agony of the parents can be but imagined. To them poor little Howard, who was a more then usually bright and clever boy, was a source of joy and pride, and, as was natural, they had been building bright hopes for his future; and the shock they received on learning of his sudden death was a severe one. On Sunday morning the sluice was dammed sufficiently to permit a thorough search being made of the stream through Mr Rosamond's premises, men wading every foot of it in their fruitless endeavours. Quite a number of dynamite cartridges were exploded in the water, and every possible means taken to recover the body; but it was not until seven o'clock Sunday evening that success crowned the efforts of the workers. At that hour Messrs S. Davies and J. Edmonds caught the body while dragging twenty yards in front of the "Point". When the shout went up that the body was found it was welcome news to the hundreds of people who were ranged along the river banks. The probability is that the current carried the body through the branch stream and down a quarter-of-a-mile to the point where it was found. Fortunately there were no disfiguring marks ? the little fellow's features were almost as natural as in life. After being taken to the undertaker's the body was removed to the home of the parents, and from that time till the hour of the funeral there was an almost continuous stream of sympathizing callers. Some handsome floral tributes were presented, among other very neat ones from the scholars of the high school and the companions of the deceased boy. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was one of the largest ever seen here, all denominations uniting to show their sympathy with the sorrowing parents. Mr McGregor's fellow elders of St. John's church attended in a body, as did also the members of the Board of Education and the teachers and pupils of the high, public and separate schools. Rev Messrs, Mitchell and Grant conducted the funeral services, which was deeply impressive. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery.