Notes
Matches 1,101 to 1,150 of 3,540
| # | Notes | Linked to |
|---|---|---|
| 1101 | emigrated from England 1870 (1901 census ross twp) 1901 Census Ross Twp. & Cobden Village , Renfrew Co., Ontario with family 1911 Census Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario with family | CRONIN, Helena (I41344992)
|
| 1102 | engraved on gravestone | YOUNG, Andrew (I213)
|
| 1103 | Enlisted at Kingston, Ontario on Nov. 6, 1914 in the 21st Battalion and served in England, France and Canada. | MEASOR, William Edward (I40592470)
|
| 1104 | Enlisted initially into the Army Reserves prior to RCAF at which time he listed his residence as Cobden as well has his parents. Basic Training at Peterborough April 17, 1941-Jul 23, 1941. Advanced to Camp Borden then discharged to join RCAF Jul 23, 1941 Disembarked UK on Dec 18, 1942 5' 8 ½" and 149 pounds with dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair Occupation: Clerk at Campbell Construction Company, Truck Driver at Petawawa Military Camp Schooling: Attended Bloomfield 1926-1935; Richmond H.S. 1935-1937 Sports engaged in softball extensively & hockey occasionally References: G.H.Clark, Richmond, ON - principal of H.S. Mr. Raymond, Cobden«tab», Baker Mr. Spencer, Cobden, Minister Mr. Dargan, Cobden, Ministery | SCHAMEHORN, Flt. Sgt. Clifford Earl (I51678329)
|
| 1105 | Enlisted July 1, 1916 at Pembroke, Ontario in the 238th Battalion and served in England. | MEASOR, Pte. Sydney Robert (I40592469)
|
| 1106 | farmer | MARSHALL, Augustus (I53998568)
|
| 1107 | farmer | MARSHALL, Augustus (I53998568)
|
| 1108 | Farmer 27 yrs, 5 mos; 5' 10 1/2"; 155 lbs. dark brown eyes and black hair | PATTERSON, Pte. Alfred (I41950723)
|
| 1109 | farmer enlisted at Barriefield Camp age 19 years 6 months 5' 4" greyish blue eyes and fair hair | HAMILTON, Cpl. David Orville (I41961899)
|
| 1110 | Farmer, 18 years old 5' 4 3/4"; 137 lbs; with dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair | MCGONEGAL, Pte. John (I48728319)
|
| 1111 | FARMER. LOT 27 CON 3 HORTON TWP. NEAR HALEY STATION | SMITH, Philander (I49220898)
|
| 1112 | Fay Bennett took an early retirement in 2012 from a career in health care spanning 33 years. She graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and worked in that profession in both the hospital and home care sectors providing direct service and later as manager of therapy and case management services. Fay is married and has two daughters. She thoroughly enjoys spending time with her two granddaughters. Fay grew up in Cobden and has lived her entire life there, except for 4 years in Kingston during university years and 3 years in Renfrew when she and her husband Earl moved to be closer to work locations. However, the draw back home to Cobden was too strong! Fay's interest in family history began at a young age. The Sunday afternoon outings and long weekend trips with her parents usually consisted of, or ended in, a visit to a relative(s). On the journey to and fro, her parents would point out farms or homes that had previously been owned by a close or very distant family member. By high school years, she was recording the genealogical data she had gleaned from these visits. Her interest in preserving family history has culminated in the authoring of a number of books, research aids and articles, as well as assisting other budding genealogy buffs in producing their own family history. Fay has been a member of many Ontario based genealogical groups over the years and has served on the executive for the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group in a number of capacities. Recently, she has been volunteering with The Whitewater Historical Society, documenting the history of Cobden Businesses & Buildings as well as serving as volunteer archivist. She has also completed some formal training in genealogical studies. Fay has volunteered on a number of Board of Directors including executive positions of various community organizations. Her most recent service was Chair of the Board of Directors for Lanark Renfrew Health and Community Services. Fay has delighted in the additional time to focus on genealogy since retirement and has finally had the opportunity to launch & continually add to this website. The purpose of FaysGenealogy.Com is to: 1. Share family history information and photographs with family and fellow researchers 2. Connect with researchers interested in families in the Whitewater Region (Ross & Westmeath Townships, Cobden) who would like to share information, documents and photos 3. Create an electronic photo archive of early Ross and Westmeath Township families About five years ago, Fay created a Facebook Page - Cobden of the Past by Faysgenealogy, in order to share information from her website with folks who would not go looking for their genealogy roots. She is especially excited to see so many young people taking some interest in local people and places of the past. If you would like to share information, comment on the website (please do!), provide documents or photos for the website or request information, please email Fay at: faygen@nrtco.net Or write to: Mrs. Fay Bennett 9 Morrison Dr. COBDEN, ON K0J 1K0 Or call: (613) 646-7152 If you are specifically interested in Cobden & surrounding area, visit Fay's Facebook Page Cobden of the Past by Faysgenealogy | FRANCIS, Fay (I1)
|
| 1113 | FERGUSON 1891 census @ca.on.113i1 family 186 @ca.on.renfrew.ross division 1 p44 film t6355 4 FERGUSON James M 1891-60 married - Ont Scot Scot Presbyterian farmer 5 FERGUSON { ? } Mary F 1891-57 married wife Scot Scot Scot Presbyterian 6 FERGUSON John A M 1891-32 - son Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian lumberman 7 FERGUSON William D M 1891-25 - son Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian farmer 8 FERGUSON George B M 1891-23 - son Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian lumberman 9 FERGUSON Christina J F 1891-18 - dtr Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian 10 FERGUSON Janet F 1891-14 - dtr Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian 11 FERGUSON Charlott A F 1891-11 - dtr Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian 12 FERGUSON Mary F 1891-9 - dtr Ont Ont Scot Presbyterian 1911 Census Ross Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario with parents | FERGUSON, Mary Florence (I424)
|
| 1114 | FERGUSON 1891 census @ca.on.113i2 family 034 @ca.on.renfrew.ross division 2 p7,8 film t6365 23 FERGUSON Donald M 1891-68 widower - Ont Scot Scot C.Presbyterian farmer 24 FERGUSON Robert C M 1891-27 m s Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian farmer 25 FERGUSON { ? } Christina F 1891-25 married dtr Ont Scot Ont C.Presbyter ian note: relationship "d",but probably should be dtr_in_law 1 FERGUSON Mary C F 1891-11/12 - dtr Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian 2 McLAREN Jessie F F 1891-22 - lodger Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian | FERGUSON, Robert Carmichael (I39808160)
|
| 1115 | FERGUSON 1891 census @ca.on.113i2 family 034 @ca.on.renfrew.ross division 2 p7,8 film t6365 23 FERGUSON Donald M 1891-68 widower - Ont Scot Scot C.Presbyterian farmer 24 FERGUSON Robert C M 1891-27 m s Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian farmer 25 FERGUSON { ? } Christina F 1891-25 married dtr Ont Scot Ont C.Presbyter ian note: relationship "d",but probably should be dtr_in_law 1 FERGUSON Mary C F 1891-11/12 - dtr Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian 2 McLAREN Jessie F F 1891-22 - lodger Ont Ont Ont C.Presbyterian !Source: 1. 1871 Census Ross Twp.with parents 1911 Census Ross Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario with family | MCLAREN, Christina (I39808162)
|
| 1116 | Flight Lieut E.L. Brown DFC. 20th November 1951 Aged 33. Darlington West Cemetery BROWN, P/O Everett Lennes (J17162) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.427 Squadron - Award effective 30 November 1943 as per London Gazette dated 10 December 1943 and AFRO 297/44 dated 11 February 1944. Born 8 September 1918. Home in Pembroke, Ontario; enlisted Ottawa 5 May 1941 and posted to No.4A Manning Depot. To Trenton, 9 June 1941. To No.1 ITS, 15 July 1941; graduated and promoted LAC, 20 August 1941 when posted to No.20 EFTS; ceased training and posted to Trenton, 9 September 1941; to No.5 AOS, 9 November 1941; to No.7 BGS, 14 February 1942; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 28 March 1942 when posted to No.1 ANS; graduated 27 April 1942. To "Y" Depot, Halifax, 28 April 1942; to No.31 OTU, 12 May 1942; to RAF overseas, 19 June 1942. Repatriated to Canada, 18 December 1944. To No.1 Training Command, 4 January 1945. To No.1 AOS, 13 February 1945. To "Y" Depot, 1 April 1945; overseas to Britain as of 13 April 1945. Repatriated to Canada 31 March 1946. Released 3 May 1945. In 1947 he joined the RAF (service number 59331), one of approximately 60 former members of the RCAF who joined that force. No citation other than \\"completed...many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty.\\" Source;- http://airforce.ca/awards.php?search=1&keyword=&page=87&mem=&type=rcaf | BROWN, Flight Lieutenant Everett Lennes (I39074013)
|
| 1117 | FOSS 1891 census @ca.on.113i1 family 065 @ca.on.renfrew.ross division 1 p14 film t6355 16 FOSS Charles M 1891-41 married - Germany Germany Germany Methodist farm er 17 FOSS { ? } Emeila F 1891-34 married wife Germany Germany Germany Method ist 18 FOSS Ellen F 1891-14 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 19 FOSS Aveline F 1891-11 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 20 FOSS Kitty F 1891-9 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 21 FOSS Jessie F 1891-7 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 22 FOSS John M 1891-6 - son Ont Germany Germany Methodist 23 FOSS Annie F 1891-3 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 24 FOSS Lila F 1891-1 - dtr Ont Germany Germany Methodist 1911 Census Ross Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario with parents | FOSS, Annie Christina (I47330173)
|
| 1118 | FOSS 1891 census @ca.on.113i1 family 070 @ca.on.renfrew.ross division 1 p16 film t6355 1 FOSS Fred M 1891-38 married - Germany Germany Germany Methodist farmer 2 FOSS { ? } Susana F 1891-32 married wife Ont Ire Ont Methodist 3 FOSS James M 1891-11 - son Ont Germany Ont Methodist 4 FOSS William M 1891-10 - son Ont Germany Ont Methodist 5 FOSS Charles M 1891-8 - son Ont Germany Ont Methodist 6 FOSS Ellen F 1891-7 - dtr Ont Germany Ont Methodist 7 FOSS Irwin M 1891-5 - son Ont Germany Ont Methodist 8 FOSS Susan F 1891-3 - dtr Ont Germany Ont Methodist 9 FOSS Florance F 1891-1 - dtr Ont Germany Ont Methodist 1911 Census Ross Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario with parents | FOSS, Mabel Florence (I868)
|
| 1119 | Found in box at Stittsville fleamarket in articles appear to belong to Ross Code | Source (S481951)
|
| 1120 | found in Wiltshire, Eng, Church of England Marriages and Banns 1754-1916 on Ancestry | Family: James Henry POPE / Louisa BADEN (F11866402)
|
| 1121 | From author's FB page Cobden of the Past, No 10, 2020 Pte. William Bruce Ciphery, son of George Watson Ciphery and Ada Catherine Lester, was born on 19 Dec 1911 in Colchester, Ontario, died on 20 Aug 1976 in Ottawa, aged 64, and was buried in Beachburg Union Cemetery. Bruce married Leona Doris Johnson, daughter of Samuel Clemens Johnson and Mary Ethel Brown, on 10 Jun 1936 in Beachburg. Leona was born on 13 Feb 1912 in Ross Twp., died on 29 Sep 1988 in Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada aged 76, and was buried in Beachburg Union Cemetery. Bruce served in the Army and in the field evacuated the wounded. He was listed on the Army wounded list on Sep 2, 1944. Bruce was again listed on the Army wounded list on Mar 21, 1945. On one of these occassions, the bullet went through his wallet, slowing it down and reducing the damage. Upon discharge, Bruce & Leona lived in Temiskaming, where he worked in the lumber camps. Back in Cobden, he worked in Yates Bakery and Wilson's Food Market as well as the Creamery. Many would remember him when he later served as janitor at the Cobden District High School. Bruce was a charter member of Cobden Branch 550, Royal Canadian Legion. He served on the Colour Party for many years. Information & photographs contributed by dau Joy. | CIPHERY, William Bruce (I34146)
|
| 1122 | From Author's FB page Cobden of the Past, Nov 11, 2020 ?Cobden of the Past Lieut. George A Wallace (1916-2011), son of Albert Wallace and Pearl Pollock, was born on the Wallace farm, Queensline, Renfrew County, Ontario, and died in Renfrew 16 March 2011 at almost 95 years old. He is buried in the Cobden Cemetery. Their daughter Lynda (1959-) has her mother?s diary from 1939-1942, and also her father?s letter from the year 2000, in which he relates their story. The following is a combination of some of their writings: June 17, 1941: Engagement on my mother?s 25 birthday. Because my father was working at an essential industry (mining) his call to the army had been delayed. March 17, 1942: The government declared that gold mining was no longer an essential industry, so George was called to the Army. June 17, 1942: George married Bertha Saari (1916-1993) on 27 June 1942 in the United Church in Kirkland Lake where they met at Young People?s in 1938. George had left the family farm to work in the gold mines, and Bertha was a teacher in Northern Ontario. May 11 1943: George got a telegram to report for the Army Officers Training Course. He had been to University for a year, and while there had taken a COTC (Canadian Officer?s Training Course). This, along with several tests and interviews in Trois-Rivières; Noranda Quebec and in Toronto (May 14 1943), allowed him to be recommended for Officer training. In 1943 training was complete at Trois-Rivières. The training course was so rigorous, that the times George and Bertha were able to be together for visits, he often fell asleep. My mother spent their first wedding anniversary ?alone? with her parents. July 2 1943: George was to be taken by a military train to Gordon Head, Victoria. My mother took the train behind his, as she was on summer break from teaching. When the trains took a rest stop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the Conductor found out that her husband was in the ?Troop Train? he said ?well what are you doing here?? and allowed her to ride with him in his train. When they got to Victoria, George could only see Bertha occasionally in Victoria. My mother went back to Kirkland Lake to teach for September, and my father stayed on at Gordon Head until the end of Oct. He travelled back to Ontario to complete his training at Camp Borden, and was full Lieutenant by November. February 1945: George was moved to Debert, Nova Scotia, and was a Training Officer there. After Easter, he was moved to England. After the war ended, he returned to Canada and resumed mining. Very much wanting to get back to the Cobden area, he and my mother moved back in 1948, and spent their lives there, raising their 3 children, Robert; Donald and Lynda. In 1951 George joined the supervisory staff at Dominion Magnesium Mine and remained there until her retired in 1976. George was active in a number of community organizations and projects. He was a well-respected historian, documenting the history of mining in Ross Twp.; publishing two editions of Cobden Then and Now; and contributing articles to the Cobden Sun about historical information gleaned from research and old Cobden Sun newspapers. He was also a charter member of Ross Township Historical Society (now Whitewater Historical Society) and served as President. He was given an Award of Merit in 1998 from the Historical Society. A number of George?s WWII memorabilia are housed at Ross Museum. George served as Reeve of Cobden 1962-1965 and was very involved with politics throughout the years. He was an avid curler in his senior years and was active with a number of other community organizations and Grace United Church. Many would remember Bertha as long-time Librarian at Cobden Library. George was a life member of the Cobden Branch 550, Royal Canadian Legion. Information and Photos contributed by his dau Lynda. | WALLACE, George Arnold (I6772)
|
| 1123 | From authors FB page Cobden of the Past, Dec 12, 2020 Local folks will have seen the unveiling of the house on the corner of Hwy 17 and Dixon St. I for one was surprised to see the square timber home beneath the siding. In the original survey of the village into lots in 1876, there was no Dixon St., and this property was part of a Manor Reserve A which extended up to Gould St. (As seen in one of the aerial photos of Cobden posted on Nov 21, 2019). The reserve was later subdivided into lots c1895 but houses were not built immediately. Charles & Pearl Kohlsmith (Granny Kohlsmith to many) purchased this property in 1946 from Russel Boyle (who bought & sold properties). Part of the property was sold to Merril & Bertha Kohlsmith in 1951 and they built the home next to Charles & Pearl (Merril?s parents) on Dixon St. An article about Granny Kohlsmith?s salt and pepper collection was posted on this FB page, Mar 2, 2019. It?s not clear from the land records who originally lived on this property or when the home was built. I suspect because of the later years that this property became available, this vintage timber home may have been moved to this location. I stand to be corrected! Look at the depth of the bottom log on the side view. It would have been a good sized tree to create that log (as well as some strong arms). | KOHLSMITH, Charles Frederick (I20025)
|
| 1124 | from Clarke Johnson - Deaths (12/26/01) JOHNSON, Arthur James Drew Suddenly as the result of a car accident on Sunday, December 23, 2001 in his 60th year. Arthur Johnson of Pembroke (Perretton), beloved husband of Margaret (nee Behm) Johnson. Dear father of Blaine Arthur Johnson (Ruth) of Stittsville, Valarie Ryan (John) of Greenwood and Lianne Lowens (Jason) of Swastika, ON. Dearly loved grandfather of Laura and Kelly Johnson and Jordon Drew Ryan. Brother of Michael Johnson (Marilyn) and Eleanor Boyer (Raymond) both of Pembroke. Son of the late James R. and Elizabeth (nee McDonough) Johnson. Son-in-law of Marion Behm and the late Henry Behm of Douglas. Relatives and friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Wednesday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday afternoon, December 27 in Perretton United Church at 2 o'clock. Interment Beachburg Union Cemetery. In memory of Arthur, donations to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation, Perretton United Church or the C.T. Scan Fund of the Pembroke General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. | JOHNSON, Arthur James Drew (I32352)
|
| 1125 | from Clarke Johnson After they moved to Cobden she was opening the back door when the wind caught it and pulled her off the step. She hurt her back, [broken] and never was right again. Obituary: January first of this year 1959 , Mrs. Samuel C. Johnson died at her home here in the village. Mrs. Johnson who was in her 69th year had been in poor health for several years but there was no indication that her death was imminent and her passing was a great shock to her family and friends. The former Mary Ethel Brown, she was born at Thornby, Que a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. Forty-eight years ago she was married at Beachburg? to Samuel Cl. Johnson of this district and they took up farming on Zion Line, remaining there until eight years ago when they came to Cobden to retire. Shortly after coming to the village, Mrs. Johnson had the great misfortune to fracture her hip. As a result she was unable to walk and was confined to her home during her retirement. Surviving besides her husband are three sons and two daughter, Edsel on the farm, Stewart of South Porcupine, George of Hydnford, Mrs. Bruce Ciphery of Cobden and Lillis at home. A son Osborne is predeceased. Thee are 17 grandchildren. Also surviving are two sister, Mrs. John B Johnson of Zion Line and Mrs. Alex Brown of Toronto. The funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 3rd with a short service being held at her home by Rev. A. Simmons., thence to St. Andrew's United Church at Beachburg where Rev. J. J. Veals conducted service, during which Mr. David Trimble sang "In the garden" a favorite of the deceased. Interment was in Beachburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Patterson, Mac Coughlin, Gordon and Clarence McMillan, Jack Gibson and Donald Simpson. Friends were in attendance from Toronto, Ottawa, Campbell's Bay, Pembroke, Hyndford and other district places | BROWN, Mary Ethel (I28936)
|
| 1126 | From Clarke Johnson Died in Dec. of Pneumonia quite young. Leta was pregnant at the time and had her next child in July of the next year. 1935. | MCCLELLAND, William Steven Veldon (I34379)
|
| 1127 | From Clarke Johnson During the depression he went to Sudbury and strung telephone lines. He had never used climbing spurs before. He told me he offered to work one week free to show he was a good worker. He got the job | JOHNSON, James Rexford (I4399)
|
| 1128 | from Clarke Johnson Edsel had the original trunk that John Johnson brought over from Scotland. He worked in Smith Falls Ontario during the war at a plant that made truck bodies for the military. He boarded at Aunt Maggie Jacksons. He worked 12 hour shifts and 72 hours a week. from 7 pm to 7 am. for approix .49 cents an hour. he remembers Aunt Maggie coaxing her husband to take her an Edsel and Delmer Thibeau to the Ottawa Exibition. Edsel remembers them going into the monkey house and there was a female monkey nursing her baby and grooming and eating the fleas? off the baby. Aunt Maggie laughed so hard she nearly peed her pants. They were laughing at the monkey and Aunt Maggie for laughing so hard. | JOHNSON, John Edsel (I5531)
|
| 1129 | From Clarke Johnson Married June 10 1931 at Wesley United Church manse in Pembroke. Rev. G.A. Macintosh. Witnesses were sister Jessie and her husband Hilliard Johnson. Bought his farm from his brother Alexander Charles in late Depression years. | JOHNSON, William Daniel 'Bill' (I34370)
|
| 1130 | From Clarke Johnson OBIT. Leta M. Galbraith of Beachburg, in Parkview home for the Aged, Stouffville, Ontario on Friday March 24 2000 in her 88th year. Leta Margaret Galbraith [nee Johnson], beloved wife by first marriage to the late Veldon McClelland and by second marriage to the late Edwin Galbraith. Dear mother to Gary [Darlene] McClelland, Thornhill Ont and Dale [Garnet] Rae, Markham Ont. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 sister Jessie Johnson, and 2 brothers, Harold [Olive] Johnson, Delbert [Joyce] Johnson. Friends may call at the Fraser-Morris & Heubner Funeral Home, Cobden, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service in St. Andrews United Church Beachburg Monday at 1 pm. Interment Beachburg Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Andrews United Church Memorial Fund or the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated | JOHNSON, Leta Margaret (I34372)
|
| 1131 | From Clarke Johnson The 'George' was for George Brown who was his mother's brother. As related to me by Harold (Aug.2002) Harold was born on the Broome Place. At age 5 he started school at the Zion Line School. He sat with his brother Jim. When the teacher asked him to go to the school he turned and asked Jim if it was alright. They were living at the "Martin Place" when he was 9 and he went to "Crozier"s School" He went to High School for 4 years and then worked at Jack Kenney's farm for $12 a month. He joined the R.C.A.F and went overseas on the S.S. Cuba leaving Halifax on Dec. 14 1941 and arrived in Scotland Dec. 25 but because it was Christmas Day, for some reason they were not disembarked until Dec. 26. He noticed the first morning after sailing that the convoy was scattered and most of the day they were trying to gather. Every morning they seemed scattered. Out of accident or design he never knew. related by Harold (Feb. 2003) As the war was starting to wind down and they had enough forces, they rotated home the longer serving people, perhaps also because they volunteered. Harold left Liverpool in Jan 1945 on the Queen Mary and sailed to New York on a three day crossing. He took a train to Valcartier Air Base and then to Uplands Airbase in Ottawa where he was stationed a month before his discharge papers came through. He could have volunteered for the Pacific but with his mother sick and having serve 4 years he did not. Related by Harold (April 2003) | JOHNSON, Harold George (I34373)
|
| 1132 | From Clarke Johnson They were married in Pembroke and Elizabeth Johnson was one of the witnesses. He bought the "Martin McQuade's Place" on the hill on Zion Line which Edsel his son bought from him and farmed | JOHNSON, Samuel Clemens (I34134)
|
| 1133 | From Clarke Johnson, 2007 Baptized Martha Elizabeth Mabel on Sept. 25 1901 in the Presbyterian Church at Bryson . The minister was Robert Whillams and the witnesses were her grandfather William Brown and William Prior. Received from the Pontiac district court on Oct. 15 1962. Died of cancer. Started as breast cancer and she did not tell doctor until it was too late. As a young woman she worked in NJ for the Wiss family. (Wiss scissors) She was cook, they were going to their winter place in Bermuda or Bahamas and wanted her to come also, maybe to look after the kids. She instead came home and got married. Aunt Jessie thinks that either Uncle John or David Peever got her the job. Perhaps it was arranged as she was going with dad and her parents did not approve. They married on May 22 1926 in Beachburg by Rev R.W. McVey at St Andrews Church. Witness's were William D. Johnson and Jessie Johnson, bro. & sis. of the groom. | BROWN, Mabel Martha Elizabeth (I32104)
|
| 1134 | From Clarke Johnson, 2007 Clarke went to Whitney Public School in Porcupine Ont, (Golden City) until the end of grade 6. (1956) We moved to Larchwood that summer north of Sudbury and lived in a basement apartment for the summer. My parents bought a house in Azilda, 7 miles out of Sudbury. I went to grade 7 and all but the last 2 months of grade 8. We moved to Elliot Lake in the spring and I finished grade 8 and did grade 9 and 10 in the High School in Elliot Lake. We move to Ottawa in 1960 and I went back into grade 10 as I was missing French which I had not taken. .I went to Ridgemont High School on Alta Vista Drive. I went to Ottawa Technical High School for grade 11 and 12 and graduated in 1963. I started the elect. trade as an apprentice on July 9 1963. I got my Interprovincial Licence in 1967. | JOHNSON, Clarke George Graham (I27830)
|
| 1135 | From Clarke Johnson, 2007 He died of a heat attack. He had three previous. The first two were diagnosed as bronchitis. He had a bad one at home after this and then the final one about 3 hours later in hospital. He had had rheumatic fever as a young boy but no one had known that. It was Aunt Bertha and Uncle Harold who got them to move north. | JOHNSON, Alexander Charles (I27829)
|
| 1136 | From Clarke Johnson, Aug 2007 Alexander johnston, age 35 bachelor/farmer, born Scotland, residing Ross Twp., son of John and Janet Johnston, to Elizabeth Brown, age 24, spinster born Ross Twp. residing Ross Twp. Daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Brown. Witnessed by John Brown of Thorn and Christina Sinclair of Westmeath Twp. Both Presbyterian, married at Ross Twp. August 15 1876 by Rev. Henry Sinclair by License. Registration Number 009616 His funeral was a Sunday morning and Rev. W. H. Gram of Cobden was the minister. His farm was on the left side of Zion Line, traveling from Cobden and past the lake. Stewart had the farm and built a small log cabin on the property. The barn is still standing but the house is gone. it was to the left as you go in the gate and near the big tree. The 1901 Census as of March 31 1901 and age at last birthday for Toss twp. and Village of Cobden Div. 1 Sub. Div. 2 gives Alexanders birthday as Feb. 28 1836 | JOHNSON, Alexander Rennie (I12855)
|
| 1137 | From Clarke Johnson, Aug 2007 Buried Oct. 13 1982 in Cobden Cemetery She lived in Smith Falls on Beckwith Street. Her husband Howard Jackson worked in the Roundhouse and had a heart attack and died at work. After his death she moved back to Cobden where she lived until her death. She liked to go out and would often coax her husband to go out after he got home. He would be tired and she would say ,"Have a cup of tea and you will be fine" She liked a very strong cup of tea. Jessie and Leta would often go down to their place. Once Leta was there and when Howard came home he was very tired but the Ottawa Ex was on and with a supper and a cup of tea she coaxed him into driving them into Ottawa. She missed him terribly for the rest of her life. | JOHNSON, Margaret Susan (I20866)
|
| 1138 | From Clarke Johnson, Aug 2007 John Johnston was married in St. Ninian's Parish in Stirlingshire Scotland. Moved to Drummond, ON when he first came to Canada. Moved to Beachburg when Angnes was one year old; 1853. First child Peter died in Scotland. Came to Canada with John and Alexander. Had 5 more children in Canada. His farm was on the left side of the road as you came out of Beachburg. Aunt Jessie remembers an old stone foundation but apparently there has been a number of houses built. {Conversation with Aunt Jessie May 2000] From an old birthday book of Mary [Brown] Johnson wife of Sam Johnson which she kept for the early part of the 20th century she wrote "Feb. 19 John Johnson passed away at age 88 years, 8 months, 9 days." According to progam and info from above birthday book, John was born on June 10 1810. | JOHNSTON, John (I10351)
|
| 1139 | From Clarke Johnson, Aug 2007 Witnesses at marriage of J. B. Johnson and Susan Brown were Robert Thomas Brown and Janet M. Johnson. The 'B' was just an initial to distinguish him from another John Johnson His first farm was in Westmeath. I think they called it the old Hennessy place. He moved to the Zion Line farm he bought from John Wilcox. When he sold it to Tom Broome , Jessie cried because she missed it and hated Tom Broome for buying it This was on the left side of Zion Line coming from Cobden. It was a fair distance off the road. Dr. Pye bought it from Tom Broome and fixed it up and lived in it. She was very young at the time. They lived in a rented house approx.. where the old age home is on the outskirts of Beachburg. JB travelled all over looking for a farm. He went to Kinburn near Ottawa, north to Iroquois Falls Ont and west to the prairies. he finally bought the place outside of Beachburg that Delbert eventually took over. While at this farm they were sitting inside when somebody came in and yelled that the chimney was on fire. Uncle Sam happened to be there at the time. They ran to the horse trough in the barn yard and filled buckets of water . It was fortunate that there was a ladder already standing against the house. Sam ran up the ladder with a bucket in each hand and they threw water on the fire that had caught the shingles on fire and saved it For some reason the children and mother were throwing articles out the window to save them in case the house was lost and the boys threw out the commodes,[thundermugs] from under the beds and not one of them broke. [Story from Aunt Jessie who saw them do it and from Edsel, son of Sam told to me in April & May 2000.] From his son Harold Johnson in interview in Aug 2002 that John B Johnson's first farm was the "Hennessy Place" whom he worked and then rented from. At this time John B was school trustee of the school near Hennessy's His 2nd farm was on Zion Line which he bought from Mr. Wilcox and then sold to Tom Broome. It was known as the "Broome Place". His 3rd farm was know as "Gov. Farm" which was at the Little Lakes in Beachburg, basically on the site of the old age home. He rented it in 1922 and worked on the road that went through there from Foresters Falls . He was there from spring to fall. His next farm was the "Hynes Place" on Zion Line. It is about 1/2 mile past Keith Johnson's place and on the opposite side of the road. They lived on the Hynes Place for approx.. 2 and a half years from 1922 to the fall of 1925. His last farm was known as the "Martin Place" and was on McLaughlin Rd. beside the farm that became my father Alex's farm, {John B's son) and my fathers farm was bought by his brother Bill. | BROWN, Elizabeth (I12856)
|
| 1140 | from Clarke Johnson, Aug 2007 Witnesses at marriage of J. B. Johnson and Susan Brown were Robert Thomas Brown and Janet M. Johnson. Old pic. of Johnsons sitting on log was at Ozzie's place on Ottawa River in Aug 1949 Reunion The 'B' was just an initial to distinguish him from another John Johnson His first farm was in Westmeath. I think they called it the old Hennessy place. He moved to the Zion Line farm he bought from John Wilcox. When he sold it to Tom Broome , Jessie cried because she missed it and hated Tom Broome for buying it This was on the left side of Zion Line coming from Cobden. It was a fair distance off the road. Dr. Pye bought it from Tom Broome and fixed it up and lived in it. She was very young at the time. They lived in a rented house approx.. where the old age home is on the outskirts of Beachburg. JB travelled all over looking for a farm. He went to Kinburn near Ottawa, north to Iroquois Falls Ont and west to the prairies. he finally bought the place outside of Beachburg that Delbert eventually took over. While at this farm they were sitting inside when somebody came in and yelled that the chimney was on fire. Uncle Sam happened to be there at the time. They ran to the horse trough in the barn yard and filled buckets of water . It was fortunate that there was a ladder already standing against the house. Sam ran up the ladder with a bucket in each hand and they threw water on the fire that had caught the shingles on fire and saved it For some reason the children and mother were throwing articles out the window to save them in case the house was lost and the boys threw out the commodes,[thundermugs] from under the beds and not one of them broke. [Story from Aunt Jessie who saw them do it and from Edsel, son of Sam told to me in April & May 2000.] From his son Harold Johnson in interview in Aug 2002 that John B Johnson's first farm was the "Hennessy Place" whom he worked and then rented from. At this time John B was school trustee of the school near Hennessys His 2nd farm was on Zion Line which he bought from Mr. Wilcox and then sold to Tom Broome. It was known as the "Broome Place". His 3rd farm was know as "Gov. Farm" which was at the Little Lakes in Beachburg, basically on the site of the old age home. He rented it in 1922 and worked on the road that went through there from Foresters Falls . He was there from spring to fall. His next farm was the "Hynes Place" on Zion Line. It is about 1/2 mile past Keith Johnson's place and on the opposite side of the road. They lived on the Hynes Place for approx.. 2 and a half years from 1922 to the fall of 1925. His last farm was known as the "Martin Place" and was on McLaughlin Rd. beside the farm that became my father Alex's farm, John B's son) and my fathers farm was bought by his brother Bill. | JOHNSON, John B. (I27819)
|
| 1141 | From Cobden of the Past, March 8-9, 2021 researched by this author: 1.Where is the house depicted on this page located? A very recognizable brick home that most Cobden students passed on the way to school. It is located at the corner of Crawford & Cowley. You can see both schools in the background. 2.Who has lived in this home in the PAST? The upstairs tenants that were identified, were Roy & Edna Lester, Jack & Eve Arnott, William & Edna Reynolds and Florence Wilson. Roy & Edna Lester were closely connected to the Cobbs. Edna Lester & Marguerite Cobb were sisters. Roy Lester passed away in 1966. Edna married again in 1968 to William Reynolds. Jack Arnott didn?t have far to walk to work ? across the street to CDHS. Do you know of any others? The owners who lived in this home - more recently ? Ed & Shirley (nee Cobb) Stairs. 1945- Shirley?s parents Nigel Cobb (1897 -1978) & Marguerite Bowland (1896-1985) purchased the house in Sept 1945 from Carrie Jack. 1936-Carrie, (Caroline 1881-1956) Jack had inherited the property in 1936 from her mother Elizabeth Jack nee Cowdry. Jim Cobb mentioned that a ?Carrie? made a ghostly appearance to several people in this home. I couldn?t find any other female named Carrie associated with this property. 1914-Elizabeth Jack nee Cowdry purchased the house in April, 1914. Elizabeth (1860-1936) who was the widow of John Jack (1853-1913) from Almira Ferrier (wife of James Ferrier) nee Strong. 1906-Almira Ferrier (1862-1942) was the widow of Robert Andrew Caswell (1868- Dec 1905) when she inherited the property in March 1906. She later married James Ferrier. The significant jump in value when Robert?s widow received the property and the general timeframe suggests a change on the property such as a new building. Some of you may have realized by now the Robert Caswell was the brother of Edgar Caswell. The Caswell brothers were in partnership in brickworks and building construction. This is one of the homes that they built as noted in posts previously commenting on the brickworks and other homes they built. However, it would seem that this home was built for Robert himself. I find it interesting that the executers of Robert Andrew Caswell?s estate were the who?s who of Cobden: Edgar Caswell, James R Delahey, Robert Boyle. 1903-Robert Caswell purchased this property in 1903. There were many land transfers prior to this one however the value of the property remained relatively the same. 3.What is the significance & business connection of this multifamily home? The wives of Roy Lester & Nigel Cobb were Bowland sisters. Both couples lived in this home. Roy & Edna moved to Cobden in 1935 to manage the Cobden Grain Elevator owned by C. W. Hall & Co. A year later he purchased the business. In 1945 he was joined by his brother-in-law Nigel Cobb to be General Manager. 4.Who built this home? As previously indicated, it was built by the Caswell brothers. Judging by the land records, the home was built somewhere between Oct 1903 when the property was purchased by Robert Caswell and Mar 1906 when Almira his widow, inherited the property. | COBB, Nigel Bartlett Fitzpatrick (I11047)
|
| 1142 | From Cobden of the Past, March 8-9, 2021 researched by this author: 1.Where is the house depicted on this page located? A very recognizable brick home that most Cobden students passed on the way to school. It is located at the corner of Crawford & Cowley. You can see both schools in the background. 2.Who has lived in this home in the PAST? The upstairs tenants that were identified, were Roy & Edna Lester, Jack & Eve Arnott, William & Edna Reynolds and Florence Wilson. Roy & Edna Lester were closely connected to the Cobbs. Edna Lester & Marguerite Cobb were sisters. Roy Lester passed away in 1966. Edna married again in 1968 to William Reynolds. Jack Arnott didn?t have far to walk to work ? across the street to CDHS. Do you know of any others? The owners who lived in this home - more recently ? Ed & Shirley (nee Cobb) Stairs. 1945- Shirley?s parents Nigel Cobb (1897 -1978) & Marguerite Bowland (1896-1985) purchased the house in Sept 1945 from Carrie Jack. 1936-Carrie, (Caroline 1881-1956) Jack had inherited the property in 1936 from her mother Elizabeth Jack nee Cowdry. Jim Cobb mentioned that a ?Carrie? made a ghostly appearance to several people in this home. I couldn?t find any other female named Carrie associated with this property. 1914-Elizabeth Jack nee Cowdry purchased the house in April, 1914. Elizabeth (1860-1936) who was the widow of John Jack (1853-1913) from Almira Ferrier (wife of James Ferrier) nee Strong. 1906-Almira Ferrier (1862-1942) was the widow of Robert Andrew Caswell (1868- Dec 1905) when she inherited the property in March 1906. She later married James Ferrier. The significant jump in value when Robert?s widow received the property and the general timeframe suggests a change on the property such as a new building. Some of you may have realized by now the Robert Caswell was the brother of Edgar Caswell. The Caswell brothers were in partnership in brickworks and building construction. This is one of the homes that they built as noted in posts previously commenting on the brickworks and other homes they built. However, it would seem that this home was built for Robert himself. I find it interesting that the executers of Robert Andrew Caswell?s estate were the who?s who of Cobden: Edgar Caswell, James R Delahey, Robert Boyle. 1903-Robert Caswell purchased this property in 1903. There were many land transfers prior to this one however the value of the property remained relatively the same. 3.What is the significance & business connection of this multifamily home? The wives of Roy Lester & Nigel Cobb were Bowland sisters. Both couples lived in this home. Roy & Edna moved to Cobden in 1935 to manage the Cobden Grain Elevator owned by C. W. Hall & Co. A year later he purchased the business. In 1945 he was joined by his brother-in-law Nigel Cobb to be General Manager. 4.Who built this home? As previously indicated, it was built by the Caswell brothers. Judging by the land records, the home was built somewhere between Oct 1903 when the property was purchased by Robert Caswell and Mar 1906 when Almira his widow, inherited the property. | BOWLAND, Marguerite (I11048)
|
| 1143 | From FB page Cobden of the Past, Nov 11, 2020 Lac. Harold Stewart Robinson, son of Thomas Alexander Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Coffey, was born on 29 Oct 1920 in Cobden, died on 7 Nov 2013 in Cobden, aged 93, and was buried in Cobden Union Cemetery. Harold married Margaret Mary O'Nanskie on 20 Apr 1949 in St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, Margaret was born on 15 Aug 1928, died in Jul 2008 in Cobden, aged 79, and was buried in Cobden Union Cemetery. After attending Cobden High School, Harold enlisted in the RCAF in 1939 and received radar training in Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal. Radar played a significant role in detecting the enemy bombers in time. Harold served until 1945. On his return home, Harold worked at several jobs until he joined Ontario Hydro and worked there for 33 years. He enjoyed and participated in sports throughout his lifetime and continued some sports into his adult years including curling, and playing & coaching softball. In an article from The Cobden Sun, on his 85th birthday, Harold recounts his war years and some of his activities during his lifetime. However, he barely scratches the surface of his many contributions to our community. He served on council for several years and then as Reeve from 1973-1982. He also served as trustee on the School Board. He was a great supporter and worker for any initiative that furthered the life of the community. The attached photos and articles highlight Harold?s involvement. Harold was a founding member of Cobden Branch 550, Royal Canadian Legion and a lifetime member. He served as President and in other capacities and was very active in Legion activities including serving on the building committee for the new Legion building. Being a kid growing up in the curling rink & at the ball diamond had many advantages. I got to know many people in our community that I may never have had the opportunity to know otherwise. Harold loved people and kids. He always had a big smile and a hardy conversation no matter your age. He was also a bit of a tease. My friend Jean & I would pass by his home on Gould St. many times a week. He would hasten out the front door with his hand held out to request a nickel (which gradually grew to a quarter) from us for using the sidewalk in front of his house. He would then have a great laugh at our come-backs. As we walked away, he would remind us of the children?s rhyme ? Step on a crack and you?ll break your mother?s back. So, we would entertain by tip toeing along the cracked sidewalk. I enjoyed visiting Harold in later years at Caressant Care. He would talk about ball, curling, history that we had in common, with a tear in his eye. He was also a good friend to my mom in her later years. He is greatly missed by me and so many others. Information and photos contributed by dau Karen and granddau Kathi-Ann | ROBINSON, Harold Stewart (I11072)
|
| 1144 | From FB page Cobden of the Past, Nov 3, 2020 Robert James Cameron, son of Duncan Stewart Cameron and Eva Gertrude Bole, was born on 21 Nov 1925 in Almonte, died on 11 Dec 1986 in Pembroke aged 61, and was buried in Cobden. Robert (Bob) joined the Army in 1942 and served during WW 2. He then left the Service in 1945 but reenlisted 30 Aug 1950. He then served until Dec 28, 1979. A total of 32 years. Bob was a Radio Tech or Communications person through his entire career. He was stationed in Petawawa when it was Camp and then Base Petawawa. While the family didn?t move, he was stationed in Val Cartier, Long Point PQ, and Ottawa. He was Detachment Commander at Carp and Richardson. He loved travelling to Alert, Norway, England and Jamaica. His heart would always swell with pride when he placed the wreath on behalf of the Armed Forces on Nov 11th at the Cobden Legion. His pride was always bigger than life when anyone mentioned RCEME (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) which is the unit he joined with. Bob received several medals: 1. 1939 to 45 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp 4. War Medal 1939 to 45 5. Korean Medal 6. United Nations Service Medal 7. Canadian Forces Decoration and Clasps He also received posthumously the Korean Medal from the Canadian Korean Embassy and also one from the Korean Government. Dad retired Dec 28, 1979. He suffered a major stroke Feb 26, 1984 and passed away Dec 11, 1986. Information & photos provided by his dau Esther Mary. | CAMERON, Robert James (I3147)
|
| 1145 | From FB page Cobden of the Past, Nov 5, 2020 Gunner Osborne Isaac Bennett, son of William Andrew Bennett and Beatrice Margaret Cowie, was born on 5 Feb 1923 in Westmeath Twp., died on 1 Oct 1986 in Ross Twp., aged 63, and was buried in Ross Presbyterian Cemetery. Ossie enlisted January 4, 1943 and attended 3 months of basic training in Peterborough and then was stationed in Camp Petawawa. He sailed from Pier 1 Halifax arriving in England July 27, 1943. He left October 26, 1943 arriving in North Africa November 9,1943. He served as a gunner with the 4th Canadian A/T Regt. During their sail to North Africa their ship was attacked by a German submarine but they did arrive safely. He saw action in Algeres and left for Italy February 16, 1944. He saw action on the front lines of the Italian Campaign in Cassino, Rome and Florence. He was wounded near Florence while building a bailey bridge. He spent four months in hospital in Italy treating a broken leg. He returned to England March 1945 by hospital ship. He then upon recovery served in England. Upon discharge, Ossie returned home by way of the Queen Mary Ship (that had been repurposed to a troop ship) to New York and then by train to Montreal and Ottawa. He arrived on March 29, 1946 to Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. Osborne married Helen Elizabeth Gillan, daughter of Norman Gillan and Annie Houston Tosh, on 16 Sep 1949 in Beachburg. Helen was born on 26 Aug 1922 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, died on 1 May 2006 in Ottawa, aged 83, and was buried in Ross Presbyterian Cemetery. In 1951 they purchased a farm on the Townline (now Fletcher Rd) in Ross Township. He was a successful Dairy Farmer under the prefix Osben Holsteins. He served his community through his involvement in many farm organizations, Beachburg Fair and faithfully through his church. He was posthumously inducted into the Renfrew County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Ossie was a proud Charter Member of the Cobden Legion. Information and photos were provided by his dau Joanne. | BENNETT, Osborne Isaac (I16516)
|
| 1146 | from files of Garnet Hawkins | BLACK, Peter (I41626722)
|
| 1147 | from files of Garnet Hawkins | BURGESS, Matilda (I41633741)
|
| 1148 | from files of Garnet Hawkins | BURGESS, Matilda (I41633741)
|
| 1149 | from files of Garnet Hawkins | JACKSON, John Evan (I1872)
|
| 1150 | from Lois Nuth John Wall & Ellen Dagg are My Family of Walls. Thank you for filling in M onth & Days. I had years for most of them. John & Ellen were married 17 Dec. 1868 Parish of Modreeny, N. Tipp. Ire. They lived in town of Cloughjordan (Jodan's Stone) (stone means castl e) 1 mile from Modreeny. Joseph was Bpt. 6 Apr. 1834, Modreeny b. Cloughjordan.History center N. Ireland. Ellen died 4 Aug. 1871, age 59, Horton, Renfrew Co. Cert. 1871 -#018183 John died 18 Aug. 1883, age 84 yrs. Horton, Renfrew Co. Cert. 1883 #014917 Joseph died 4 Dec. 1900 age 65, Ross #024241 William Wall b. Fitzroy not Ire. | WALL, John (I49220346)
|