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Note:  Spellings are as they appear in the originals.  This includes the use of the letter “f” in place of the letter “s” in earlier notices. (e.g. “Mifs” = “Miss”  or  fifter” = “sister”)

 

Name

Information

Date / Source

Ince,

William Campbell

 

Killed in action at Zillebeke, on June 2 1916, William Campbell Ince, Lieutenant, 8th Brigade, Machine Gun Company, C.E.F. eldest son of  William and Clara Ince, 94 Prince Arthur Drive.

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Ingersoll,

Jane Casey

   * see Haight, Jane Casey

Ingersoll,

Willet Casey

 

INGERSOLL -  At Chicago, on June 19th in his 74th year, Willet Casey Ingersoll, third son of Isaac Ingersoll, of the Bay of Quinte and brother of Mrs. Canniff Haight, Toronto.

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Instant,

Ernest

  * see Gibson, Charles

Instant,

Hugh Reginald

 

Instant - Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 1, 1966, Hugh Reginald Instant, beloved husband of Agnes Gertrude Smith in his 69th year.  Dear brother of Ernest, Kingston;  Mrs. Anna Vanalstine, Kingston;  Mrs. Fred Sheppard (Mary), Welland;  and Mrs. William Keeler (Bertha), Kingston.  Mr. Instant rested at his residence, Bath RR 1.  Funeral service was held at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Adolphustown, on Friday, Mar. 4 at 2 p.m.  Rev. D. F. Dunning, officiated.  Interment was at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Camden East.  Funeral arrangements by the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee.

1966

Lloyd Scrapbook

Irwin,

Emma Louise

  * see Jackson, Mrs. Robert

Jackson,

Emma Louise

(nee Irwin)

 

MRS. ROBERT JACKSON – NAPANEE – Dec 15 – The sudden death of Mrs. Robert Jackson, 79, of Morven, at the home of her son, John, at Bath Saturday came as a shock to friends and relatives as she was believed to be in good health.  The funeral was held at the St. Thomas church in Morven yesterday afternoon to Morven Cemetery with Rev. S. Walker and Ven. Archdeacon R. J. Dumbrille officiating at the service.

Until four years ago, the deceased had lived on a farm in Morven for over 40 years, and since that time had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Claude Knight of Napanee.  Formerly Emma Louise Irvine, she leaves one son, John, at Bath, and three daughters, Mrs. C. H. Knight, Mrs. R. VanAlstyne of St. Catharines, and Mrs. William Tompkins of Chinook, Alta.  Her husband died four years ago in Morven, and the deceased has been an active member of St. Thomas Church during her lifetime.

Messrs. Harry Spence, Lawrence Chadwick, Delbert Snider, Harold Brandon, Matt Sheltor and Luke Young acted as pall-bearers.

 

THE LATE MRS. ROBERT JACKSON – The sudden death of Mrs. Robert Jackson occurred last Saturday at the home of her son, John Jackson, Bath, where she had gone a few days before to spend a short time.  Mrs. Jackson, since the death of her husband, about five years ago, had made her home in Napanee with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Knight.  When she left town last Thursday, to spend the week-end at the home of her son, she was apparently in her usual state of good health., On Saturday morning, when she failed to rise at her usual time and when members of the family went to her room they found she had passed away.  Later in the day her body was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knight in Napanee and on Monday afternoon a short service was conducted at the house by Rev. L. G. Osborne-Walker of Bath and Archdeacon Dumbrille of Napanee, after which a public service was held at St. Thomas Church at Morven, followed by burial at Morven Cemetery.

Mrs. Jackson, who before her marriage was Emma Louise Irwin, was born in England about 79 years ago.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin, who came to Canada when Mrs. Jackson was about seven years of age and settled at Milton, Ontario.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were married at Milton and came to Morven about 45 years ago, where they farmed until Mr. Jackson’s death.  Mrs. Jackson was an active member of St. Thomas Anglican Church at Morven and was especially interested in the work of the Women’s auxiliary.

Mrs. Jackson leaves three daughters Mrs. C. H. Knight, Napanee, Mrs. Reta Vanalstine, St. Catharines, and Mrs. W. J. Tompkins, Alberta, and one son, John, at Bath.

The pall-bearers at the funeral were Messrs Harry Spence, Lawrence Chadwick, Debert Snider, Harold Brandon, Matthew Shetlor and Luke Young.

1943

Harkness

Scrapbooks

Jackson,

Jane

JACKSON - At Napanee on Sunday, December 20th, 1936, Jane Jackson in her 87th year.

1936

Newspaper

Clipping

Jackson,

M. J.

 

OBITUARY - Mrs. I. S. Jackson

In the early morn of the 4th day of April, 1929, in her eightieth year, there passed to her reward M. J. Booth, loved wife of I. S. Jackson, and daughter of the late Wm. Booth, who emigrated from Ireland in the early forties of the last century, and settled near the Village of Roblin, in early days known as Spencer’s Mills, where the subject of this sketch was born.  Early converted to God in a revival held under the administration of the late J. T. Clark, of the old M. E. church.  She lived her whole life in the Township of Richmond, a truly exemplary Christian life, one truly devoted to her Saviour.  While not caring for too great an activity in too many church organizations her religion was a profound and lasting one, of all the essentials of a Christ-like life.  Her home and duty thereof were her palace.  She was always ready to help those in need and it was her delight to live a quiet unpretentious exemplary Christian life, fully resigned when the end came.  She leaves to mourn, her husband and two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Russell and Mrs. Wilbert Winter, both of Empey Hill, and two sons, Gardiner Wilson, near Selby, and Wm. Edwin on the homestead.  May she rest in peace.

1929

Scrapbook

Clipping

Jacques,

Elizabeth

(nee Graham)

 

ELIZABETH JACQUES - Elizabeth, relict of the late Thomas Jacques, and whose maiden name was Graham, was born in Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1828;  was united in marriage to her late husband in 1853, came to Canada in 1854, and settled in the township of Arran, where they lived till death terminated their mortal career.  They were brought up to the English Church, but some twenty-seven years ago experienced renewing grace in a protracted meeting held at Mount Hope, on this (Arkwright) circuit.  They at once united with the Methodist Church, of which they remained devoted members until death.  Sister Jacques was remarked for her affable manner, her kindly disposition, her mental activity, her tender affection as a wife mother, and friend, and her self-forgetfulness to oblige others.  To the writer she, in her last illness, spoke of how great was her attachment to the public worship of God, and especially the class meeting.  In the first of her illness - which was congestion of the lungs, and was very brief - she said “her acceptance with God was not so clear as she would like - that there were shadows between her and the Saviour. “  But, thank God, for several hours before her death, which occurred Jan. 5th, 1885, the true light shone upon her soul, the shadows fled, and she quietly fell asleep in Jesus.  May the surviving and sorrowing family so live that they may have a happy meeting on the other side the river.  [signed]  W.W.L.

March 9 1887

The Christian Guardian

James,

Agatha Alice

   *  see Punchard, Agatha Alice

Jarmin,

Elijah

 

JARMIN - At Lime Lake, on Friday, February 25th, 1927, Elijah Jarmin, aged 84 years and 4 months.

1927

Scrapbook

Clipping

Jayne,

Adam

 

JAYNE - At North Fredericksburgh, on Saturday, Feb. 26th, 1921, Adam H. Jayne, aged 71 years and 8 months.

Mar 11 1921

Napanee

 Beaver

Jayne,

Alex

 

The Late Mr. Alex. Jayne

Mr. Alex. Jane, elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jayne, passed away on Saturday evening, January 30, 1937 in Kingston General Hospital.  Although ill with pneumonia for six weeks, his physicians still held out hopes for his recovery, so his sudden death came as a shock to his relatives and friends.

Alex. was of a cheerful disposition.  His smiling countenance and humorous expressions won for him a good many friends in Adolphustown, where he formerly resided and in the Napanee district.

Besides the bereaved wife, he leaves to mourn his loss, one brother, Mr. John Jayne, Camden East and five sisters, Mrs. C. Kellar, Deseronto Rd., Mrs. W. E. Nolan, Hay Bay, Mrs. William McConnell and the Misses Electa and Etta Jayne, of Sharp’s Corners.

The funeral service, which was held at his residence, a short distance north of Napanee was well attended by neighbours and friends.  His pastor, Rev. W. E. L. Smith, who had visited him during his illness consoled the bereaved friends with his comforting message, while Mr. Ward Wartman sang by request “Some Day We’ll Understand.”  Then the funeral cortege proceeded on its way to Riverview Cemetery, where interment was made in the family plot.  The pall-bearers were Messrs Bidwell, Kimmett, Geo Sampson, James McCaren, Charles Vanalstyne, Bruce Calder and Grant Cook.

Feb 17 1937

Napanee Beaver

Jaynes,

Adam Henry

 

JAYNES - At North Fredericksburgh on Saturday, Feb 26th, 1921, Adam Henry Jaynes aged 71 years, 10 months.

Mar 1 1921

Napanee

Express

Jaynes,

Elizabeth

   *  see Shetlar, Elizabeth

Jeffers,

Robert

 

DIED at Fredericksburgh on the Napanee River, the 10th ult., the Rev Robert Jeffers Jun., late itinerant Preacher of the Gospel aged 23 years 16th of April last.

A young man of the greatest promise.

One of the truest friends

And most affectionate of children

His loss is no common one

- It will be felt while memory lasts.

The Rev. Mr. Deacon, Church of England, Minister of Adolphustown kindly and promptly attended the funeral notwithstanding the length of distance, and shortness of notice and preached an appropriate and interesting sermon on the sad occasion, to a numerous and respectable congregation .  He also attended in procession to the grave, and performed the peculiarly solemn and impressive funeral service of the English Church

Dec 1 1826

Kingston

Chronicle

Jeffrey,

Jane

(nee Austin)

 

JANE AUSTIN JEFFREY -

In Winnipeg, August 26th, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. M. Jeffrey, of Plympton, Man., died after a few days’ illness. She was born in County Down, Ireland, September 23rd, 1826 her maiden name being Austin. February 21st, 1847, she married Mr. M. Jeffrey, with whom she emigrated the same year to the township of Fitzroy, County Carleton, Ont., where were born to them three sons and four daughters, and where they buried one son and two daughters.  After a residence there of twenty eight years they removed to the township of Plympton, Man., where Mrs. J. enjoyed the distinction of being the first lady settler.  Here they prospered, and had all the comforts of an Ontario home.  We rejoice to be able to record more than mere earthly prosperity.  Though the subject of this notice, with her husband, had been brought up as Presbyterians, they had not experienced the new birth until 1862 in a revival conducted by Revs. Case, Hayhurst and Gable, they were both converted to God, and joined the Methodist Church, of which they have since been honored members.  Mrs. J. was intensely religious; placing her Christian duties in the forefront, she sought to “crown Christ Lord of all,” the realm of her affection and ambition, and became, what seems to be unusual here, a breakwater against the all-whelming tide of worldliness.

The family altar through all these years has been the sheet-anchor of their home religion in every storm.  When her husband was absent, though diffident and retiring, yet in loyalty to her Master the family Bible was taken down, and the family and others, if present, were regularly and devoutly led in their devotions.  When through “often infirmities” in later years she could rarely be induced to leave her home for other purposes, yet more rarely could she be induced to stay at home from the means of grace.  In the class meeting which she loved, her rich, ripe testimony to the goodness of God and the sufficiency of his grace betokened frequent and close communion with God.

The enterprise and liberality of this family, and their love to Methodism, largely led to the formation of Plympton Methodist Mission.

Theirs was the home of our first missionaries.  The body of the deceased was removed to her late residence, Aug. 27th, and on the 28th, a large concourse of friends from the city and surrounding townships assembled to sadly commit her body to its resting place in Sunnyside cemetery.  A sorrowing husband, two daughters and a son survive and deeply mourn their loss, but brightly anticipate a blissful reunion in the better country.

A sermon full of consolation and Christian hope and triumph was preached from the favorite Psalm xxiii of the deceased by her pastor,

S. O. IRVINE

Nov 3 1886

The Christian

Guardian

Jellet,

Laurie

 

Laurie Jellet Dies of Wounds – Word has been received of the death of Laurie Jellet, an Edmonton boy 27 years of age, who went overseas early in the war with the 66th Battalion.  The notice was to the effect that he died of wounds on Jan. 28th.  He was the eldest son of St. George Jellet of Edmonton and was among the first to join the colors at the outbreak of war.  Few Edmonton boys were better known in that city than he, and the enlistment of many of his friends was due to his example.  Ewan Jellett, a younger brother of the deceased, is now a prisoner in Germany.  Laurie Jellet was a grandson of  the late Judge Jellet and nephew of Mrs. D.J. Baker.

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Jencks,

Frederica

Frederica, dau of Joseph and Rachael Jencks, Ernestown, buried 31 Jan 1795.

1795

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Jenkins,

William

In Wellington, on Monday August 2nd, 1920, William Jenkins, aged 82 years.  Funeral on Wednesday, August 4th.  Interment Wellington cemetery.

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Jewell,

Miss

   *  see Oliver, Mrs. Herbert

Jickels,

Thomas Henry

JICKELS – In Hallowell on Nov. 8th, Thomas Henry Jickels, aged sixty-nine years.

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Johnson,

Ann Catherine

 

DIED - At Ernest Town on Monday, 22d instant, Mrs ANN CATHERINE JOHNSON, aged 74 years.

Kingston

Chronicle

Feb 26 1819

Johnson,

Flora Helen

(nee Sills)

 

In Hallowell, on Tuesday the 17th  inst., Flora Hellen, wife of Joseph Johnson and daughter of the Rev. George Sills of Fredericksburgh, aged 22 years, the 2nd of September next.

 

Died - In Hallowell, on Tuesday, the 17th instant, Flora Helen, wife of Mr. Joseph Johnson,

and daughter of the Rev. George Sills of Fredericksburgh, aged 22 years the 2nd of September next.  The subject of this memoir was awakened to her lost estate, at the first Camp Meeting held in Adolphustown;  and in a prayer meeting a few days after, while pleading with God in prayer of the blessing of pardon, God in mercy, spoke peace to her soul.  She immediately connected herself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has since that period given satisfactory evidence of the genuineness of her character.  She has found through all the vicissitudes of this life, the Religion of Jesus Christ to be her support and comfort - and that God who had supported her in the hour of trial, difficulty and affliction, did not forsake her in the hour of death.  When reduced by affliction and approaching the verge of Eternity, the triumphs of Christianity shone in all their splendor.  She experienced and enjoyed the faith and patience of the saints. - could talk of death and Eternity with the confidence of an apostle, when he said, "I have a desire to depart, I have fought the good fight."  A few hours previous to her departure, she called to her bed side, a neighbor for whom she felt much esteem, and after exhorting him to seek the Lord, she asked him, "now neighbor S---- will you set out and serve the Lord?"  Upon his answering in the affirmative, she said, "One thing more,"  "will you pray in your family?"  Upon his hesitating to comply with her request, she earnestly repeated the solicitation, and appeared unwilling to leave him without a positive answer.  He at length replied that he would, upon which, with a voice that astonished all present, she cried out, "Glory, glory, glory."  She then gave directions respecting her funeral, and observing her friends weeping, she said, "weep not for me, for I am going to glory."  She requested them to lay her out plain and decent, and not to shed a tear at her bed side, or at the grave;  she then requested all present to pray and praise God, "bid all my friends farewell,"  said she,  "and tell my youngest brother to set out and prepare to meet me in glory."  A few moments before she expired, she said, "lay me straight, I am going to Glory," and then without a sigh, struggle, or groan, fell asleep in her blessed Redeemer.

A funeral discourse on this solemn and interesting occasion, was preached by the Rev. T. Bevitt, from Revelation 14th chap. 13th verse, "And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from Henceforth, Yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works shall follow them"  a text which she selected for that purpose.

The writer of this memoir, is well aware of his inability to do justice to the deceased, or her surviving friends, Not being present at her death, and having collected a few only of her dying expressions, he is obliged to leave out many, which was truly interesting and encouraging, and highly characteristic of the blessedness of her state.  Here is sufficient, however, for him to say, let the Sceptic doubt, and let the Infidel mock, but let me "die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

P.V.E.  Hallowell, July 20, 1832.

   

Wed. Aug 8 1832

Christian Guardian, Toronto

 

July 31 1832

Hallowell Free Press

Johnson,

Helen Catherine

(nee Trumpour)

 

JOHNSON – At Adolphustown, on Sunday, Nov 5, Helen Catherine Johnson, aged 48 years and 11 months.

 

A very sad event occurred at the home of the late Thomas Trumpour, Adolphustown, Nov. 5th, when his only daughter Helen, wife of J. Johnson, departed this life on her journey to the better land.  She had been suffering for some time with cancer in the stomach, and finally, she whom we had learned to love for her patient and pure life, was called to her final rest on Sunday evening Nov. 5th at 9 o’clock.  The deceased was one of our best known and respected citizens.  She enjoyed a large circle of acquaintances and she was loved and held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.  The removal of such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that is deeply realized by her many friends in this community, but while we mourn the loss we have sustained, we humbly submit to the will of our Father, who has taken her away.  Our loss is her gain, for a beautiful life never ends in death.  Her life’s work is done, she has passed to her final rest and while tender memories of her virtues linger, we trust that the star that is gone, the light of whose going makes our night, makes somewhere else a day for her. The funeral was held at the U.E.L. Episcopal church, where a very impressive service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Roberts.  A large procession of relatives and friends escorted the remains to the church after which the remains were taken to Napanee and placed in the vault.  The people of this place and vicinity extend to the bereaved family their deepest sympathy in this their sad hour of affliction.  While their home is made desolate by the shadow of death, our community has been deprived of a most faithful friend and an honest Christian worker.

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Johnson,

John

 

DIED - At Bath on Thursday 18th  instant, Mr. John Johnson, Tailor, a native of Scotland and late of Kingston.

Mar 20 1830

Kingston

Chronicle

Johnston,

Amanda

(nee Detlor)

 

JOHNSTON - On the morning of January 13th, at the residence of her son-in-law, F. H. Priest, 318 Spadina avenue, Toronto, Amanda Detlor, widow of the late James Johnston, aged 76 years.  Interment at Bath.  Kingston and Napanee papers please copy.

Jan 14 1899

Daily Mail & Empire

Johnston,

James

   *  see Article - 1818 Ernestown Drowning

Johnston,

Jane

   *  see Madden, Jane (nee Johnston)

Johnston,

Jesse Shibley

 

THE LATE J. S. JOHNSTON - The funeral of the late Jesse Shibley Johnston, was held at his late home, Dorland, on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives and representatives of the Council and officials of the County of Lennox and Addington.   The service was conducted by Rev. G. W. Gardiner, Minister of the United Church at Adolphustown and burial followed at Bath.  The late Mr. Johnston had been in failing health for the past two years, following a stroke of paralysis.  Previous to that time he had enjoyed exceptionally good health.  He was born at Bath, 82 years ago, a son of the late James J. Johnston and Amanda Detlor.  Until in early life he lived in Bath and later spent a number of years in the United States.  Twenty-eight years ago he retuned to Canada and took up farming at Dorland, where he continued to live until his death.  For quite a number of years he was a member of the Township Council of Adolphustown and for ten years was Reeve.  In 1923 he was honored by his associates in the County council by being elected as Warden of the County.  He retired from municipal life on account of ill-health. Mr. Johnston was twice married.  His first wife, Helen Trumpour, died many years ago.  She left two sons, Roy, who survives and lives at Dorland and Thomas, who passed away some years ago.  While living in Watertown, N.Y., Mr. Johnston married as his second wife, Mrs. Smith, a former resident of Kemptville, Ont., who also survives him.  He leaves also, one sister, Mrs. Gilbert, in Toronto, and a brother, James Johnston, in Florida.  The pall-bearers at the funeral were former associates of Mr. Johnston when he was a member of the County Council.  They were Messrs. W. H. Milling, Andrew Miller, J. L. Smith, Henry Young, D. W. Young, and J. B. Elliott.

From the

Duffett

Scrapbooks

Johnston,

John

 

At Lime Lake, on Tuesday, Sept. 28th, 1909, John Johnston, aged 59 years and 9 months. 

1909

Newspaper

Clipping

Johnston,

Viola

(nee Strawbridge)

 

JOHNSTON - At Adolphustown, on Tuesday, December 27th, 1921, Viola Johnston, aged 17 years, 5 months, 6 days.

 

OBITUARY - Mrs. George L. Johnson -

Early on Tuesday morning, December 27th, 1921, there passed away at Dorland, Ont., at the home of her parents, Viola, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percival Strawbridge, and wife of George L. Johnson, at the early age of 17 years 5 months and 7 days.  A wee son came to gladden the hearts of this loving young couple on Monday, Dec. 26th, and of which the young mother was fond and proud.  Death came suddenly and unexpectedly the following day.  All that medical aid and loving friends to minister to her could do was done, but it was God’s will for her to go.  Viola was of a kind and loving disposition and never murmured or complained during her illness, and was much  beloved by her relatives and friends.  She leaves to mourn her loss her young husband, her wee son, father, mother, two brothers, and one sister.

The Rev. Mr. Pringle spoke a few short impressive words over the body on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, before removing her to Napanee vault.  At the same time Mr. Pringle baptized the baby, Percy John.

The funeral service of Mrs. Johnson will be held at St. Alban’s Church when the remains are brought out for burial in the churchyard near this church.

 

ADOLPHUSTOWN - Early Tuesday morning, Mrs. George Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Strawbridge, died at her home in Dorland.  The late Mrs. Johnson was an estimable young lady, who will be sadly missed by her friends.  Besides her husband and parents, the deceased leaves a young son.  the funeral, which was private, was held on Wednesday, the Rector of S. Alban’s officiating.  Interment was mad in the vault at Napanee.

 

DORLAND - It has been a great shock to all to learn of the death of Mrs. Geo. Johnson, who was ill only a couple of days.  Viola was a dear, loving girl, and endeared herself to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.  She leaves a wee baby, two days old, a sorrowing husband, a father, mother, two brothers and a sister.  The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the sorrowing family.

Dec 27 1921

Napanee

Express

 

Jan 6 1922

Napanee

Beaver

 

Dec 30 1921

Napanee

Beaver

Johnston,

William

 

DIED - At Ernest town, on Thursday evening the 10th inst. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, Esquire, late Colonel of the Addington Militia, aged 84 years, ten months, and ten days.  He was one of the first settlers in this Country after the American Revolution;  and has since resided in this place.  His Loyalty to His King and attachment to his country were strong traits in his character;  having served his Majesty faithfully for 60 years;  and during that period through three wars.  He was at the reduction of Canada in the years 59 and 60 and two succeeding wars;  he had many highly valuable qualities - a kind friend a generous benefactor, and the poor was never known to go empty away from his hospitable door;  he will be much lamented by all his friends and acquaintance; but those more intimately acquainted with him will long, very long, regret the loss of their inestimable friend

Ernest town, April 14th 1823

April 18 1823

Kingston

Chronicle

Johnston,

William H.

 

WILLIAM H. JOHNSTON -  Was born in Peel township, county of Wellington, in the year 1852, and died at his home on June 4th, 1885.  He was converted when a youth of seventeen or eighteen, from which event he lived a devoted and consistent life until the Lord took him.  About the latter part of the winter of 1884, during a revival service held by Revs. Sherlock and Kennedy, he sought and found the blessing of perfect love; he consecrated his all fully to the Lord and entered into the rest of faith.  From that point his Christian character was marked by a steady and rapid development, as a result of his devotion to God and zeal for his glory.  He found a helpmeet in his Christian life and work in one Miss E. Watson, to whom he was united in marriage on July 9th, 1884, and who is now so shortly called upon to mourn their separation.  But it is only for a time.  She is being comforted by divine grace and a hope of heaven.  Brother Johnston was one of our most promising men.  Rising rapidly in the esteem and confidence of his brethren, and being a man of rather more than ordinary ability, he was appointed to several positions of usefulness and responsibility, the last of which was a place on the local preachers’ plan by the Official Board at its last meeting before he died.  The Church anticipated many years of useful service from him, but her great Head has ordered it otherwise.  We bow in submission and say, “Thy will be done.”

[signed]  T. R. Fydell

Sept 16 1885

The Christian Guardian

Jones,

John

John Jones, Fredericksburgh, buried 25 Sept 1789.

1789

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Jones,

Joseph

 

JONES - At South Napanee on Tuesday, August 1st, 1911, Joseph Jones, aged 59 years and 9 months.

1911

Newspaper

Clipping

Jones,

Mrs. James W.

 

Extract of a letter, dated Ernest Town, Wednesday morning, 2 o’clock, Feb. 17th, 1819

Mr. James W. Jones expected to have been in town on Saturday, but repeated disappointments prevented him.  Last night he went up to the widow Williams’s (about 3 miles above the village) intending to remain there until the morning, then to take a horse from thence and go down to Kingston.  About 12 o’clock, I was waked by  shrieks of some one passing my window, calling to me something (I know not what) about fire.  As I opened my eyes, I perceived the room brightly lighted, and, at first, thought it must be our own house enveloped in flame.  I sprang from bed, and saw, from the window, Mr. Jones’s house covered with sheets of fire.  The same moment, his daughter, Julia (about  12 years of age) opened the kitchen door, and told us her mother was in the house.  We ran over.  The front part of the house shewed no fire.  Mr. Wilcox caught a board, burst open the door, and stepped to enter, when the upper floor came down with a dreadful crash, and a volume of smoke and flame, bursting out, drove him back.  The building was now enclosed in an awful conflagration, and we were forced to stand by, and gaze on the scene, silent, awe-struck and inactive.  Julia says, they went to bed about 9 o’clock.  She and a little sister, a year or two old, slept with her mother, in the bed room at the end of the front room.  Her mother put two or three green sticks and some kindling wood into the stove.  She was waked by her mother, standing by the bed side, screaming to her; pointing to the kitchen filled with flame, and exclaiming, “see the fire!”  She opened the kitchen door, to try if she could get to her little daughters in the other bed room;  and, at the same time, told Julia to spring out of the window, which she did.  She saw her mother shut the kitchen door, and thinks she threw something over the window, as if to keep the air from drawing through.  But perhaps it was smoke.  At all events, she turned to take the child from the bed.  Julia ran round to the window of the room, where her other two sisters slept, but the flame prevented her from entering or looking in;  and when she returned to the front window, she could see nothing of her mother.

We can now distinguish Mrs. Jones’s remains lying near where the bed stood;  but have not yet attempted to remove them.  The scene is dreadful.  I never witnessed any event, which cast so heavy a gloom over my feelings.

Feb 19 1819

Kingston

Chronicle

Joyce,

Cynthia Eliza

  *  see Percy, Cynthia Eliza

Joyce,

Mrs. William

(nee Clark)

 

Macdonald Lady Dead - Macdonald, April 15. - A gloom was cast over the community when word was received of the death, on the 14th, inst., of Mrs. William Joyce, of Gretna.  Deceased was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Clark, of this place.  Besides her husband, she leaves three small children.

The Weekly British Whig

Kingston

Apr  20 1911

Judge,

Carrie Maud

 

JUDGE - At the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, Nov 25, 1960, Carrie Maud Judge, Moscow, wife of the late Edward John Judge and dear mother of Dr. Ray H., Toronto, Roy L. Moscow and Floyd, Noranda, Que., in her 84th year.  Rested at the residence of her son, Roy, for funeral service at Moscow United Church on Monday, Nov. 28, at 2:30 p.m.  Rev. John Weese officiating.

Dec 1 1960

Post-Express

Napanee

Kaylor,

Agnes Louise

(nee Miller)

KAYLOR - At North Fredericksburgh, on Tuesday, June 20, 1933, Agnes Louise Miller, relict of the late C. O. Kaylor aged 81 years.

1933

Newspaper

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Kaylor,

Charles O.

KAYLOR - At North Fredericksburgh, on Friday, October 21, 1932, Charles O. Kaylor in his 78th year.

1932

Newspaper

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Kaylor,

Lottie May

Died – KAYLOR – At Morven, on the 17th inst., Lottie May Kaylor, aged 18 months.

Nov 21 1890

Napanee

Express

Keller,

Christian

Christian Keller, Fredericksburgh, buried 12 Sept 1790.

1790

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Keller,

Mary

Mary, dau of Frederick and Elizabeth Keller, Fredericksburgh, buried 4 Jan 1795.

1795

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kelly,

Daniel

At Cherry Valley, July 18th, Daniel Kelly.

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kelly,

David

 

KELLY - At Napanee, on Friday, December 21st, 1928, David Kelly, aged 75 years, 8 months and 19 days.

1928

Scrapbook

Clipping

Kelly,

Sarah

Sarah, wife of Stephen Kelly, Fredericksburgh, buried 31 Oct 1800.

1800

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

Ann

   *  see Vanderhyden, Ann

Kemp,

Anna

Anna, wife of John Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 15 July 1789.

1789

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

Jacob

Jacob, son of Joseph and Katreen Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 27 Apr 1797.

1797

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

James

James Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 23 Mar 1803.

1803

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

Jane

Jane, wife of James Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 8 Sep 1799.

1799

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

John

John Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 31 Jan 1795.

1795

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

Phebe

Phebe, wife of James Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 3 Jan 1798.

1798

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kemp,

Phillip

Phillip, son of Joseph and Katreen Kemp, Fredericksburgh, buried 31 Aug 1800.

1800

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Kennedy,

Dr. Roderick

 

On March 15th , 1911, Dr. Roderick Kennedy, for many years a useful and highly respected citizen of Bath, passed peacefully away, in the General Hospital, Kingston. He was born at Cumberland House, on the Saskatchewan River, July 8th  1822 and was therefore in his 89th year. He was the youngest son of Alexander Kennedy, Chief Factor of the Hudson Bay Company, at Cumberland House. His brother, John was surgeon of the Hudson Bay Company at Fort Simpson on the Pacific Coast and represented the District of Nanaimo, in the first Parliament of British Columbia when Sir James Douglas was Governor. His brother, William, was a daring and skilful navigator in the northern seas. In 1854, when Lady Franklin fitted out an expedition to go in search of her husband, Sir John, she selected Captain William Kennedy to command the expedition in the ship Prince Albert. He spent the winters of 1854-5 in the Arctic Seas, and always believed that the expedition would have been successful in finding what became of Sir John Franklin and his comrades, but for the sad loss of Lieutenant Belat, who commanded the other ship, in an ice crevass. A third brother, George, carried on business for a number of years in the early days in Kingston.
Roderick, the subject of our sketch was sent when a boy to St. John's School at Fort Garry, on the Red River, now Winnipeg, where he received his early education. His father having died about this time, Sire George Simpson, Governor of the Company, became his friend and adviser.
When fourteen years of age he left the school at Fort Garry with a good elementary education received from those pioneer missionaries and teachers, whose memories he always cherished in grateful remembrance and journeyed to Hudson Bay from which place he took ship to London and then to the Orkney Islands. Here he spent a year of more at St. Margaret's Hope, the old home of his ancestors. He then went to Aberdeen, where he attended St. Andrew's College, preparing for his chosen profession. In 1839 he entered the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Edinburgh, and after a distinguished course, graduated in 1844 L.R.C.P.S. Edin. In the same year Sir George Simpson appointed him Surgeon of the Hudson Bay Company at Moose Factory, on James Bay. Arriving in Montreal he started from Lachine early in the winter of 1844-5 with a Company of voyagers and on snow shoes journeyed all the way via Bytown to Moose Factory. Here he spent five years in the discharge of the duties of his office. In 1847 he married Mary, daughter of Governor McTavish, of the Hudson Bay Company, and widow of the late George Ross, Factor of the Hudson Bay Company at Moose Factory.
In 1850 Dr. Kennedy resigned his office in the Company, and with his family returned to Upper Canada by the same route that he had entered the north country six years previously, but this time the journey was *****************************Bath was then a growing **** prosperous place, pleasantly situated on the Bay of Quinte . Here he settled and began the practice of medicine, which continued without interruption for more than half a century. He had many long journeys by day and by night. However thin and treacherous the ice might be, or however rough the bay might be it made no difference. When the call came from Amherst Island of Prince Edward County, the doctor was ready. Had he been half as careful about dollars as he was about the welfare of his patients, the doctor might have been a rich man. He was a worthy example of a noble profession whose reward in the service they have rendered to suffering humanity.
Dr. Kennedy, in addition to his large practice, filled several positions of honor and trust. He was for several years Professor of Anatomy in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kingston. He was a member of the Bath School Board and also of the Municipal and County Council. He was identified with the Reform party in politics, and in religion was a member of the Anglican Church.
Mrs. Kennedy died in 1886. She bore two sons and a daughter to the doctor. The daughter died in infancy. The sons are Dr. Alexander, of Amherst Island, and Roderick, Professor of Music.
Dr. Kennedy married Miss Mary Walkem, of Kingston, who also predeceased him. The Rev. Alexander Howard Kennedy, B.A., of Sommerville, near Boston, and Mr. Roderick Kennedy, of Portland, are sons of Dr. Alexander, who married Miss Howard, of Bath. She died a few years ago.

1911

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kerr,

Andrew A.

 

DEATH'S HARVEST - ANDREW A. KERR - Sunday morning, Nov. 17th  1901, Andrew A. Kerr, one of our esteemed citizens, died of Chronic Bright's disease at his late residence in North Marysburgh. Though a sufferer from the disease for about ten years he was able to manage his business, except for the last few months, when confined to his house the rapid change in his condition gave evidence that the end was not far distant. His illness and death were the cause of deep regret among his friends, many of whom cherished fond hopes of his recovery during several years after the symptoms of the disease first appeared. Deceased was the eldest son of Wm. Kerr, Esq., who still survives him, and Catherine McDonnell, the other surviving members being J. J. Kerr, merchant, London; Mrs. David, Picton; Mrs. Wright, Conway. He was born in North Marysburgh 47 years ago, received a liberal education at the public school, managed the homestead for a number of years, when he disposed of the farm and became a general dealer in fruit, stock, etc., with considerable success. The testimony of all who had business with or knew him, is that he was a man of ability, honor and strict integrity, a quiet, peace-loving neighbor, a dutiful son, loving husband and father, a consistent member of the church. Faithful and devoted in his services at St. John's Anglican Church, having filled each place of official honor. His presence and help will be greatly missed by the congregation. The funeral services were conducted at St. John's Church, by the Rev. Canon Loucks, assisted by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Irvine; the Canon delivering an able and appropriate sermon, full of sympathy and consolation for the bereaved family and friends. The A.O.U.W. and Foresters Orders, of which he was a member, having been Financial Secretary of Court, Waupoos, since its charter, in procession accompanied the funeral cortege to the Church, thence to the Cemetery, and after the beautiful church burial service was read by Rev. Canon Loucks, the burial service and rites of the orders at the grave were conducted by the proper officers and brethren. Deceased leaves a widow and four daughters who have the sympathy of their many friends in this time of trial and bereavement.

1901

From the scrapbooks of J. Wright

Kerr,

Eva Fraser

 

KERR – At her late residence, Sunnyside, Cobourg, on Monday, March 25th, 1912, Eva Fraser Kerr, widow of the late John W. Kerr, K.C., formerly County Crown Attorney for Northumberland and Durham.  The funeral took place at Cobourg on Thursday, 28th March.

1912

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kerr,

Isabella

   *  see Wright, Isabella

Kerr,

Russell

 

KERR, RUSSELL - At Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton, Ontario, Tuesday, April 15, 1980, Russell Kerr, R. R. 4 Picton, in his 85th  year, beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Kerr, beloved husband of Marjorie Harday, dear father of Robert Bruce Kerr of Vancouver, British Columbia; dear brother of Herbert, Marjorie (Mrs. Allan Harrison), Carolyn (Mrs. Malcolm Love), all of R.R. 4 Picton; Donald of R.R 2 Milford; William and Mabel (Mrs. Richard Cole), both of Picton; loved by four grandchildren. Mr. Kerr is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street West, Picton. Funeral Service in the Chapel, Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. Reverend George Teskey officiating. Cremation. Interment of ashes at Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatfully appreciated by the family. Prince Edward Lodge # 18 AF and AM Service, Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

1980

From the scrapbooks of J. Wright

Kerr,

T.H. (Herb)

 

OBITUARY - T. H. (HERB) KERR - Dairy farmer T. H. (Herb) Kerr of R.R. 4 Picton died at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Thursday Dec. 4 following an illness of nine months. Mr. Kerr was 80 years old. A lifetime resident of Prince Edward County, Mr. Kerr was born in Waupoos, the son of Archibald Campbell Kerr and Kate Hurlbut. Mr. Kerr was an elder in the Glenora United Church, held memberships in the local Holstein club, county fair board and was once a member of the Prince Edward County Board of Education. Surviving are son, Archie of RR 4 Picton and daughter, Janet (Mrs. M. Foster) of Ottawa; sisters, Marjorie (Mrs. A. Harrison) and Carolyn (Mrs. M. Love) both of RR 4 Picton and Mabel (Mrs. R. Cole) of Picton; brothers, Don Kerr of RR 2 Milford and Bill Kerr of Picton. Also six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen Christine Campbell and a brother Russell Kerr. Rev. George Teskey officiated at the funeral service held Saturday, Dec 6 at the Whattam Funeral Home, Picton. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter Foster of Ottawa, Andy Foster of Toronto, Peggy Foster of Montreal, James Foster of Ottawa, Matthew Kerr and Arlene Kerr of R.R. 4 Picton, all six grandchildren. Those in attendance from a distance came from Toronto Ottawa and Montreal.

 

From the Scrapbooks of J. Wright

Killaly,

Martha

 

KILLALY – Entered into rest, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1906, at 94 Huntley street, Martha, widow of the late Hamilton Hartley Killaly, aged 97 years.  Funeral Thursday, January 11th at 2:30 p.m. to the necropolis.  Friends will kindly not send flowers.

1906

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Killorin,

Sarah

 

Deaths – KILLORIN – At Richmond on Wed Nov. 11th, Sarah Killorin aged 52 years, 3 months.

Nov 13 1891

Napanee

Express

Kimmerly,

Arthur Stinson

 

Arthur S. Kimmerly - Ex-mayor of Napanee, merchant, JP, dies - NAPANEE- A former mayor, third-generation store owner and extensive land owner, Arthur Stinson Kimmerly, 77, died here Tuesday in Lennox and Addington County General Hospital.  Mr. Kimmerly had a long association with municipal government and served two terms as mayor of Napanee.  He was elected to a term for 1932-33 and won the post again for 1952-53.  He was a member of council for about 25 years.  His platform at most elections was “growth with economy”.  He was a large land owner and a “native son” and worked to lower taxes in Napanee.  A justice of the peace for about nine years until his death, Mr. Kimmerly retired in 1950.  Until then, he had operated a grocery store on Dundas street for more than 40 years.  His father and grandfather had operated it before him.  The store, which handled groceries, flour and feed is now vacant.  In his retirement years, Mr. Kimmerly had extensive land interests in Napanee and handled rentals.  He is said to have been the last of his generation of businessmen in Napanee.  Mr. Kimmerly was a hunting, fishing and boating enthusiast.  He took part in town bands and orchestras and had been a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriners Club and Rotary.  Surviving him are his wife, the former Frances Donnelly;  daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Barbara) Cowle, of Napanee, and a son, Arthur J., of Napanee. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Phillips of Belleville and a son, Walter.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. O. Glen Taylor officiating.  Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery.  The body of Mr. Kimmerly is at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. A Masonic service will be held this evening at 8 o’clock.

Feb 1970

From the

Duffett

Scrapbooks

Kimmerly,

Catherine

 

KIMMERLY - At North Fredericksburgh on Wednesday, February 22, 1922, Catherine Kimmerly, aged 85 years.

Feb 28 1922

Napanee

Express

Kimmerly,

Deborah Clarissa

KIMMERLY – At Napanee, on Oct. 26th Deborah Clarissa Kimberly, aged eighty-three years. [**last name as it appears in clipping**]

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kimmerly,

Frances K.

 

KIMMERLY - Frances K. at Lenadco, Napanee, on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 1972, Frances K. Kimmerly beloved wife of the late Arthur S. Kimmerly, dear mother of Barbara (Mrs. Lloyd Cowle);  Arthur D., Kingston;  Mary (Mrs. R. W. Phillips) deceased; and Walter, deceased;  survived by sisters Margaret (Mrs. Thomas Gaffney) and Ann (Mrs. George Dineley), both of  Toronto, also by grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Rested at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee for funeral service on Fri. March 3 at 2 p.m.  Rev. O. Glenn Taylor officiated.  Interment was at Riverview Cemetery.

1972

From the

Duffett

Scrapbooks

King,

Arthur Ross

 

OBITUARY - Arthur Ross King

It has been a long time since such widespread sorrow has been so keenly felt and expressed as that caused by the death of the late Arthur Ross King, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert King on Wednesday Sept. 1st, 1915.  He had been engaged all summer drawing milk from his home at Fifth Lake to Enterprise cheese factory.  And on Wednesday morning while going down a hill near Mrs. J. Burgess’ residence, about two miles north of Enterprise, some part of the harness broke, and in trying to save his load of milk, he lost his ballance and fell under the horses feet.  He was picked up by friends near by and was taken in Mrs. Burgess’ home, and Dr. Horton was summoned immediately.  But it was learned that he had sustained injuries from which he could not recover, and he passed peacefully away at 5:30 p.m.  The deceased was in his 27th year.  His pleasant smile and jolly jokes were always heard on every side when he was present.  He was liked by the old as well as the young and was held in the highest respect by all.  He was always on hand to do all he could in time of need.  This was one of the saddest funerals that moved out from behind the hills in this locality in many years and will long be remembered.  Gone, Arthur, but not forgotten.  Your good works and days of toil, your loving, cheery words cannot leave us, although you are not with us.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the much bereaved parents, brothers and sisters, and we trust that God will constantly visit them now while their cup of sorrow is running over, and comfort them in their hour of need.  The remains were followed by a large concourse of friends to the Methodist Church at Fifth Lake, on Friday, where a very impressive sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Kemp, taking for his text John 11:35  “Jesus wept”  The remains were afterwards placed in the cemetery there.  Deceased was a member of the L.O.L., Enterprise, and was buried under that Order.

1915

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King,

Bertha Ann

   *  see Crouse, Bertha Ann

Kinkly,

Emily A.

Died – KINKLY – At North Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, Sept. 6, Emily A. Kinkley, aged 28 years, 6 months.

Sept 11 1891

Napanee

Express

Kinnear,

Eliza

 

KINNEAR - At Tyendinaga, on Monday, April 16th, 1923, Mrs. Eliza Kinnear, aged 84 years.

1923

Scrapbook

Clipping

Kippen,

Alex

 

Death at Perth – On Friday last there departed Alex Kippen, Sr., aged ninety years and nine months, the oldest man in Perth. Mr. Kippen has enjoyed unusually good health I his old days until grippe fastened itself upon him, and the attack proved fatal.  Deceased was born at Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1803 and came to Canada with his family in 1832, his wife being Miss Catherine Walker.  Mr. Kippen was a builder by trade, and among his earliest jobs in town was finishing the McMartin mansion, while all over town some of the best buildings in it could point to him as their constructor. He was a member of the old Free church since the disruption and before that of the Church of Scotland, and died an elder in Knox church.  He leaves a family of six children, Duncan Kippen, mayor, being the eldest.

Ca 1893

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kirkpatrick,

George Airey

 

THE LATE SIR GEORGE AIREY KIRKPATRICK – Sir George Airey Kirkpatrick was born in Kingston, Ont., 13th September, 1841 and was the fourth son of the late Thos. Kirkpatrick. Q.C., who came from Coolmine. County Dublin, Ireland.  Mr. Kirkpatrick received part of his education at the Grammar School, Kingston, and the High School, St. Johns, P.Q.; after which he was sent to Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated with high honours, receiving the degrees of B.A. and L.L. B.; he also graduated as moderator and silver medallist for law., literature and political economy.  Returning home, he entered his father’s office, and there applied himself to a diligent study of the law, and was called to the bar of Upper Canada and was appointed Queen’s Counsel on the 11th October, 1880.  He received from his alma mater, in June, 1884, the degree of L.L.D.   In military affairs, Mr. Kirkpatrick had always taken an active part, entering as a private during the Trent affair, and rose step by step in the ranks until he reached the highest command, that of Lieut.-Colonel.  He went again into active service in the town of Cornwall, during the Fenian invasion, and acted during that period as adjutant to the 14th P.W.O. Battalion. He was elected President of the Dominion Rifle Association, and also commanded the Wimbledon Rifle team in 1876.  In commercial life Mr. Kirkpatrick had always had the advancement of his native city at heart, and had been one of the foremost in founding several of its most important works.  A large number of his friends, perceiving his marked abilities and being anxious that they should be employed for the benefit of his country in some legislative sphere, waited upon him and pressed upon him to allow himself to be put in nomination for the seat in the House of Commons made vacant by the death of his father.  This was in the year 1870, and Mr. Kirkpatrick’s father had for many years represented Frontenac.  Mr. Kirkpatrick was returned, and the electorate which had felt such confidence in their young representative were soon convinced that their forecasting had been correct, for he at once manifested the same excellent intellectual qualities in public which he had shown in his private affairs.  Whenever he arose in the House it was for the purpose of accomplishing something important, and when he spoke attention was given to him.  His manner was never repellent, but always gathered support, his bearing being dignified, kindly, but firm and uncompromising.  Soon men about the Treasury benches began to say one to another that Mr. Kirkpatrick’s day for some positioning the Government was drawing near.  Meanwhile he had given his time to legislative measures, and it was he who introduced the measure which aimed at securing a lien for seamen’s wages on vessels plying on inland waters. Year after year he introduced his measure, until eventually it found expression in Mr. Blake’s Maritime court Act for Ontario.  How important Mr. Kirkpatrick’s measure was is now apparent to the public, and sailors on inland seas regarded him justly as their benefactor.  As already stated, Mr. Kirkpatrick was first returned to the House of commons for Frontenac in 1870.  At the general elections of 1872, he was returned by acclamation;  again returned in 1874;  in 1878, and by acclamation at the general election, which followed.  Perceiving his courtesy, dignity and address and his acute knowledge of Parliamentary procedure, he was elected Speaker on the 8th of February, 1883.  As a Speaker he was dignified, impartial and effective; and always held the reins of the House with a firm hand.  He was married first on the 25th of October, 1865 to Miss Frances Jane, daughter of the late Hon. John Macaulay.  She died on the 20th of January, 1877.  He married again on the 26th of September, 1883, Miss Isabel Louisa, youngest daughter of the Hon. Sir David L. Macpherson, Senator.  In politics, Mr. Kirkpatrick was always a Liberal-Conservative.  In religion he was a member of the Church of England.  Mr. Kirkpatrick sat in the House of Commons until 1892, being Speaker until 1887.  In 1892, his seat was rendered vacant by his accepting the office of Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, upon the death of Sir Alex Campbell.  He had four sons and one daughter by his first wife, and one son by his second wife – all living.  Mr. Kirkpatrick left Toronto for England on the 16th of November, 1896.  [**Clipping is cut off **]

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Kizer,

Sarah Ann

(nee Hutchison)

 

Mrs. Sarah Ann Kizer Dead.  Sarah Ann Kizer, wife of Charles W. Kizer, died on Thursday at Belleville.  Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison, and was born in Belleville, June 9th, 1885.  She had resided in Belleville all her life.  About four and a half years ago she was married.

March 29, 1920

Weekly British Whig, Kingston,

Knight,

Elsie May

   *  see Shelley, Elsie May

Knott,

Leonard F.

 

KNOTT - At Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, Leonard F. Knott, in his 65th year, beloved husband of Mary Wilson, and dear father of Mrs. E. Button (Aileen), Mrs. Ray Duncan (Ethel), Comac, B.C.; and Gerald, Halifax.  Resting at Robert J. Reid and sons Funeral Home, corner Barrie and Johnson streets.  Service in the “Chapel on the Corner” on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.  Interment Cataraqui Cemetery.

Jan 25 1965

Kingston

Whig Standard

Kyes,

Lizzie R.

(nee Perry)

 

Born At Violet in 1860, Dies in U.S. -

Mrs. Lizzie R. Kyes, a native of this area, died October 1 in Riverside, California, a week after reaching her 100th birthday.

She was born at Violet where her United Empire Loyalist parents lived on a Crown grant.  At her birth there was a mill on the farm whose foundations still exist.  She was the former Eliza Perry and her father, Daniel, was a cousin of the American naval hero, Commodore Oliver H. Perry.  Her mother’s maiden name  was Comer.

Mrs. Kyes moved to Riverside from Kansas in 1879, making the transcontinental trip by train and the last lap of the journey by stagecoach.  At that time she had a sister, Mrs. M. B. VanFleet, whose husband was the first Wells Fargo agent in Riverside.

Born on September 25, 1860, Mrs. Kyes was married Christmas Day, 1879, to H. P. Kyes, an orange grower, and was active in the community life of Riverside for 81 years. On her 100th birthday she received congratulations from President Eisenhower.  When Grandma Moses celebrated her 100th birthday, Mrs. Kyes sent her congratulations and received a reply, while she was in hospital.  Among the survivors is a daughter, Vera B. Kyes, an artist, who lived with her mother.

Mrs. Kyes was a charter member of the women’s Christian Temperance Union and belonged to Grace Methodist Church.  For 10 years every Christmas she used to collect and repair dolls and send them to children in the mountains of Kentucky.  One year she sent 500.  For many of these youngsters they were the only dolls they ever saw.  She began this hobby in 1941 and in later years sent crocheted baby jackets and booties to Kentucky. 

Sixty years ago Mrs. Kyes and her daughter visited Mrs. Kyes’ sister, Mrs Ryerson Gardiner, the former Mercy Perry, at Violet.

Oct 12 1960

Napanee Beaver

 

 

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