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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

Wadby,

Miss

   *  see Price, Mrs. C. V.

Waddell,

Nellie

(nee Sedore)

 

NELLIE SEDORE - Beloved wife of William Waddell passed away at her home at West Plain on August 1st 1907, aged 36 years.  Deceased was the third daughter of Mr. Alex Sedore, of West Plain, and was married about twelve years ago to her now bereaved husband, and leaves three children to mourn the loss of a loving mother.  Deceased leaves a sorrowing father and mother, six brothers and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Windover, Marlbank;   Mrs. Clifford Davis, Mrs. Hawley Arnold,   Alex. John Marshall of West Plain, Mrs. Arch. Martin of Thomasburgh; Albert in Rochester; Freeman, of Watertown, and Charlie at home.  Mrs. Waddell was of a loving disposition and loved by all which was shown by the large funeral which was held on Saturday.  Much sympathy goes out to the sorrowing husband and children and parents who feel their loss greatly. 

 

1907

Newspaper Clipping

Wagar,

Alice Cox

 

WAGAR – At Enterprise, on Nov 10th, Alice Cox, widow of the late George G. Wagar, aged seventy-eight years.

 

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Wagar,

Allan LeRoy

 

WAGAR - Suddenly at Napanee, on Friday, October 3, 1958, Allan LeRoy Wagar, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Earl Wagar, of Sillsville, and dear brother of Walter, Dalton and Beverley, Sillsville and Mrs. Arthur Peck (Jean) Toronto, and Mrs. Harvey Kirby (Shirley), Toronto, in his 23rd year.  Rested at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee for funeral service in the chapel on Monday, October 6, at 2 p.m.  Mr. G. Southall officiating.  Interment Riverview Cemetery.

 

Memorial Card - In Loving Memory of ALLAN LeROY WAGAR Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wagar of Sillsville, who passed away suddenly at Napanee on Friday, October 3, 1958 in his 23rd year.  Resting at the Wartman Funeral Home, for funeral service in the Chapel, on Monday, October 6, 1958 at 2.00 p.m.  Mr. G. Southall officiating.  Interment Riverview Cemetery.

 

 A 22 year old Sillsville youth, Allan LeRoy Wagar, was instantly killed Friday night when a truck he was driving was in collision with a car on Hamburg Rd., about a mile south of the Napanee Golf Club. 

The driver of the other vehicle, James Sweet, 21, of Deseronto, and a passenger in the Wagar truck, Robert Storms, of Napanee, are in Kingston hospitals with serious injuries.  Mr. Sweet in Hotel Dieu and Mr. Storms in the General.

Apparently the Wagar truck was southbound when it was in collision with the Sweet car, which came out of a side road.  The impact threw the Sweet car across the road and into a hydro pole and crushed both sides of the vehicle together, throwing the driver out of the car. 

The dead man thrown out of his truck and his body was found underneath the other car.

Allan Wagar was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Earl Wagar, of Sillsville, and leaves his parents and three brothers, Walter, Dalton and Beverley, all of Sillsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Peck (Jean) and Mrs. Harvey Kirby (Shirley), both of Toronto.

The unreal was held Monday afternoon at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee with G. Southall officiating.  Interment was at Riverview Cemetery here.

 

1958

Lloyd Scrapbooks

Wagar,

Allan McPherson

 

WAGAR - At Napanee, on Tuesday, February 12th, 1918, Allan M. Wagar, aged 72 years and 4 months.

 

Obituary - It was a great shock to the community when it was reported on Tuesday morning that Mr. Allan Wagar was dead as the result of a fall from his verandah while taking ice off the roof of his house. It is supposed that a large mass of ice and snow suddenly slipped from the roof of the house and struck him, causing him to lose his balance and fall on the icy street, rendering him unconscious, in which state he remained for about an hour, when he passed quietly away.

The funeral took place from his late residence, John street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the remains were placed in the vault of Riverside cemetery.

Allan McPherson Wagar was a member of one of the old established families of this County. His great grandfather, Barent Wagar, came from Germany to America in 1735; his grandfather, Eberhardt Wagar, came to Canada as a U.E. Loyalist in the year 1784 with his two sons Thomas and William. He received a large grant of land, and settled on Hay Bay. William Wagar raised a large family, one son, Jacob, being the father of the subject of this sketch, who was born in South Fredericksburgh in the year 1845. In 1868 he married Sarah Cole, who survives him, with one child, Mrs. C.W. Hambly, of Napanee. A sad feature of the occurrence is that Mrs. Hambly is spending the winter in Florida for her health.

About four years ago he retired from active life and settled in Napanee. Mr. Wagar was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town, a man of strict integrity in all his business dealings, and one whose word was as good as his bond. He made many friends during his residence in town, who will much regret his sudden demise.

He leaves one brother, Mr. Geo. Wagar, residing on the old homestead in South Fredericksburgh, and one sister, Mrs. Arthur Snyder, who is with Mrs. Hambly in Florida. Dr. Nelson Wagar, who died about six months ago, was also a brother.

 

Was of Old Established Family

Napanee, Feb. 16 – Allan McPherson Wagar, who met his death in Napanee from a fall, was a member of one of the old established families of Lennox county. His great-grandfather, Barent Wagar, came from Germany to America in 1735; his grandfather, Eberhardt Wagar, came to Canada as a U.E. Loyalist in the year 1784 with his two sons, Thomas and William. He received a large grant of land, and settled on Hay Bay. William Wagar raised a large family, one son, Jacob, being the father of the subject of this sketch, who was born in South Fredericksburgh in the year 1845. In 1868 he married Sarah Cole, who survives him with one child, Mrs. C.W. Hambly, of Napanee. A sad feature of the occurrence is that Mrs. Hambly is spending the winter in Florida for her health.

   

Feb 15 1918

Napanee Beaver

 

Feb 16 1918

Daily British Whig

Wagar,

Amos Johnson

 

A. J. WAGAR - Very deep regret was felt by his family and friends at the death of Amos Johnson Wagar, who passed away at his home, South Napanee, on Monday, December 3rd.

Mr. Wagar was born at Moscow, on June 12th, 1874, and was a son of the late Charles Wagar and Adelaide Card.  He had been a resident of Napanee for the greater part of his life where he was well known and highly respected.  Mr. Wagar was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters for many years.

His funeral took place at his late residence on Thursday, December 6, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Pring of Athens, assisted by Rev. Morley Hall, Rev. Mr. Kelly, Rev. Mr. Armstrong and Rev. Mr. Slack.  Two songs requested by Mr. Wagar before his death were sung at the service by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wartman Rev. and Mrs. Kelly, Miss E. Holden and Miss E. Alexander.  Following the service interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.  The pall-bearers were six grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Nellie M. McCabe, one brother, Isdell Wagar; five daughters, Mrs. R. J. Noyes, Mrs. Albert Taylor, Mrs. C. M. Sandison, Mrs. John Richmond, Mrs. W. Jukes, and three sons, Bruce, Charles and Russell.  He also leaves 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

Dec 12 1945

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

Annette

(nee Stafford)

 

Mrs. Victor Wagar

In poor health following a severe stroke over five years ago, Mrs. Victor Wagar passed peacefully away at her home River Road, on Saturday night.

Mrs. Wagar before her marriage was Miss Annette Stafford, a daughter of the late Peter Stafford and Lodema Kimmerly. Born in the Lonsdale district, after her marriage to Mr. Wagar she came to the River Road, North Fredericksburgh to reside which has been her home ever since. Of a family of nine born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stafford, only four remain, Ealis Stafford, Empey Hill, John Stafford, Northport Mich., Mrs. Wellington Gibson and Mrs. Charles Osborne, Napanee. The deceased, who was 65 years of age, was a faithful member of Grace United church and prior to the starting of her illness, took an active part in the organizations of the church particularly the Women's Association and the women's Missionary Society. She was ready at all times to do her share in the social activities of the church and the possessor of a jovial disposition made friends quickly which friendships were lasting.

During the past several months there was an improvement in her condition and she was able to come to Napanee in the car. Her death will be learned with sincere regret, by her many friends. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two brothers and two sisters.

      

Dec 3 1934

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

Annie A. "Allie"

(nee Lloyd)

 

Wagar, Annie A. 'Allie' - Peacefully, at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, Napanee, on Saturday, November 27, 1993, in her 93rd year, Allie Lloyd of RR 2 Napanee, beloved wife of the late Roy Wagar; dear mother of Walter, RR 2 Napanee; Jean Peck, Amherstview; Dalton, Kingston, Beverly, Amherstview; Shirley Kirby, Peterborough; and Allan deceased; sadly missed by many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Wartman Funeral Home, 448 Camden road at Newburgh road, Napanee on Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the Chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute to the Charity of their choice.

  

1993

Newspaper

Clipping

Wagar,

Charles M.

 

WAGAR - At North Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, Jany 14th, 1906, Chas. M. Wagar, aged 55 years.

 

Committed Suicide

On Sunday afternoon, Charles Wagar, a farmer living near Mink's Bridge committed suicide by shooting himself. He left the house after dinner and proceeded to the barn where he procured a shot gun and placed the muzzle of the gun to his throat and with the aid of a stick knocked at the trigger until it went off. The charge entered the windpipe and head, killing him instantly. The deceased had been in poor health for some months and very despondent, which, no doubt, was the cause of the rash act. Last fall he bought the farm where he was living, from Thomas Pybus. His relative live at Enterprise and in that neighborhood. A widow, one son, living in Ottawa, and two daughters, at home, are heartbroken over the terrible act of their father.

 

Jan 19 1906

Napanee Express

Wagar,

Charlotte Ann

 

Mrs. Joseph L. Wagar

In loving memory of Charlotte Ann, beloved wife of Joseph L. Wagar, who, after a short illness passed peacefully away to her reward in the Great Beyond, at the old homestead, one mile southwest of Enterprise, on Monday, Nov. 14th, 1927, in her eighty-first year. she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. Wagar and Maria Dopking, and one of a family of seven daughters and four sons. The deceased was of U.E.L. descent, her grandfather, William Wagar, having come over in company with other loyalists to settle at Hay Bay, near Sillsville. The deceased leaves to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother, her husband, Joseph L. Wagar, to whom she was married on March 15 1870, one son, Thompson Wagar, and one daughter, Mrs. Alfred Jackson, all of Enterprise, Ont. One daughter, Amelia, predeceased her some years ago. Two sisters of the deceased are still living at Enterprise, in the persons of Mrs. Alvin Jackson and Mrs. William Jackson. Despite most disagreeable weather conditions, the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. H.A. Bunt, B.A., in the United Church, Enterprise, was largely attended, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the community. Interment took place on Wednesday, Nov. 16th, in the United church cemetery, Centreville.

     

Dec 13 1927

Napanee Express

Wagar,

Claire

 

WAGAR - At North Fredericksburgh on Friday Nov 2nd 1906, Claire, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wagar, aged 10 months.

   

Nov 9 1906

Napanee Express

Wagar,

Cora L.

  *  see Lasher, Cora L. (nee Wagar)

Wagar,

Edith

   *  see Galt, Edith (nee Wagar)

Wager,

Elizabet

 

Elizabet, wife of Everhart Wager, Fredericksburgh, buried 6 Feb 1796.

   

 

1796

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

 

Wagar

Elizabeth

   *  see  Sills, Elizabeth (nee Wagar)

Wagar,

Ephraim

 

WAGAR - At South Fredericksburgh, on Saturday, Oct. 1st, 1904, Ephriam Wagar, aged 89 years.

 

HAYBURN - An old resident has passed away from our midst in the person of Ephraim Wagar, at the residence of his son, Michael, aged 89 years, 2 months and 3 days. He was a son of William Wagar, who came to Canada at the time of the Revolutionary War, from the United States, and settled on the farm, which is yet the old Wagar homestead. Ephraim was the last of a family of fourteen, all of whom lived to a good old age, his father dying at the age of 104 years. He lived under five different rulers. He was born in 1815, when King George III reigned; next was George IV, William IV, Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. Deceased had a good memory, up to the last, and could recall a great many incidents of his boyhood days, which were very interesting. He was always a strong and hearty man, never requiring the service of a doctor until his last illness, which occurred about two months ago. He married Hannah Card, daughter of Stephen Card, of the Township of Camden, who died seven years ago. They raised a family of eight boys and one girl, namely, Henry, Lester and Charles, of Napanee; John of Rowland, Manitoba, Dr. Ephraim of Bijou Hills, South Dakota; Mary, wife of Wm. Benn, of Morven, and Michael, who is Reeve of the Township of South Fredericksburgh. Two boys, William and Robert, died a few years ago. He also leaves thirty-six grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren, all living. In politics he was a Liberal, and although not connected with any church, he was a firm believer in Christ, and spent a great many of his later days in reading the Bible. The funeral service was conducted at the house, by the Presbyterian minister of Bath, Rev. Caldwell, assisted by the Rev. Thomas, Methodist minister of Conway, on Monday 3d Oct. The body was placed in the vault, a large number attending to pay their last tribute of respect. The friends have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

 

Oct 7 1904

Napanee Express

 

1904

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

Wagar,

Ephraim

 

WAGAR - At South Napanee, on Monday, March 14th, 1910, Ephriam Wagar, aged 50 years, 3 months and 16 days.

 

DEATH OF EPHRIAM WAGAR

Ephriam Wagar, South Napanee, passed peacefully away on Monday last, aged 50 years. Deceased had been ailing for some time, and the end was not unexpected. He had been employed by The Gibbard Furniture Co. as turner for a number of years, and was a skilled mechanic, but for some time past was unable to do much work. The funeral on Wednesday afternoon was largely attended, the Oddfellows, C.O. Foresters, Firemen and the employees of The Gibbard Furniture Co. turning out in a body to pay the last tribute of respect to their friend and co-laborer. Service was held at the Western Methodist Church by Rev. W.H. Emsley, after which the remains were placed in the vault at Riverside cemetery. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Chas. A. Walters and Miss Kathleen, Napanee and one son, Luther.

   

Mar 18 1910

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

Dr. Ephraim

 

The Late Dr. Ephraim Wagar

Dr. Ephraim Wagar, a member of a well-known family of Sillsville, died in his 72nd year, at the home of Martin H. Garrison, his brother-in-law, near Sillsville, on Tuesday, February 20th, after an illness of some duration. Dr. Wagar was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Wagar and was one of a large family of whom the only remaining member is Mr. Michael Wagar of Sillsville.

He received his early education at Sillsville and the Napanee Collegiate. After graduation from High School, he taught at Sillsville and Hay Bay and later entered Queen's University where he took his doctor's degree in 1896. For a short time he was associated with the late Dr. Ward in Napanee. After his marriage to Mary Garrison, he went to Coe Hill where he practiced his profession for some time. Nearly thirty years ago they went to North Dakota, where for some years the doctor practiced at Bijou Hills. In 1926, owing to the ill health of the Doctor, he and Mrs. Wagar returned to Canada, and took up residence with Mr. Garrison, at Sillsville.

The funeral service was held at Vanluven & Wartman's undertaking parlor in Napanee, on Friday afternoon, with Rev. Harry Pawson of Trinity United Church as officiating minister. The body was placed in Riverview Cemetery vault and interment will take place in the spring.

Dr. Wagar is survived by his widow, and also two daughters, who reside in South Dakota.

The late Mr. Allan Wagar and the late Dr. Nelson Wagar of Napanee were cousins of the deceased.

      

Feb 28 1934

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

Erma S.

  *  see Craven, Erma S. (nee Wagar)

Wager,

Everhart

 

Everhart Wager, Fredericksburgh, buried 10 Mar 1796.

 

 

1796

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

 

Wagar,

Mrs. George B.

 

WAGAR - At South Fredericksburgh, on Saturday, October 4th, 1930, Mrs. George B. Wagar, aged 79 years.

    

Oct 8 1930

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

Mrs. George N.

 

Mrs. George N. Wagar.  One of Camden’s oldest citizens in the person of Mrs. George N. Wagar passed suddenly away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lucas, Colebrook, on Friday, February 22nd in her 84th year. 

For the past year and a half the late Mrs. agar has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Lucas, at Colebrook.  Prior to this she spent most of her life at or near the home of her youth, on a farm near Enterprise, with the exception of six years which she lived in Napanee with her daughter, now Mrs. Herb White.

For the past month, Mrs. Wagar has been in failing health, but was able to be around, and never failed to assist with the duties of the home, until the day before the call came, and was only sick for a few hours.

The deceased has been a member of the Methodist Church ever since her marriage, sixty-five years ago, to George N. Wagar, who predeceased her nine years ago.  She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Teeple, Detroit; Mrs. Herb. White, Sillsville;  Mrs. G. Lucas, and two sons, Gordon and Dan Wagar, of Enterprise;  seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held on Sunday, Feb. 24th in Colebrook United Church, in charge of Rev. Mr. McKenzie, and the remains were placed in the vault to await interment in the family plot at Centreville, later.

 

Newspaper

Clipping

Wagar,

Georgina

(nee Hicks)

 

Death of Mrs. Wagar

A well known and highly respected resident of South Fredericksburgh, Mrs. Michael Wagar, passed away at her home near Sillsville on Monday afternoon and the funeral service which was in charge of Rev. Mr. Sanders, took place this afternoon, after which the cortege came to Napanee and the remains were place in the vault at Riverview cemetery, the interment to be made later.

The deceased before her marriage was Miss Georgina Hicks, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks. She was in her 80th year and had been in ill health for a considerable period. Mrs. Wagar had resided at Sillsville for the past 45 years and her husband has been in ill health for some time. Besides Mr. Wagar, she leaves one son, Roy and a daughter, Mrs. Adam Howitson. She was a member of the Sillsville United Church.

       

Mar 13 1935

Kingston Whig Standard

Wagar,

Hannah

 

Wagar - At South Fredericksburgh, Oct. 8th, Hannah, wife of Mr. Ephraim Wagar, aged 77 years and 10 months.

 

Oct 15 1897

Napanee

Beaver

Wagar,

Harriet

 

On Oct. 3rd, Mrs. Harriet Wagar, of North Fredericksburgh, aged 52 years.

    

Oct 14 1884

Daily British Whig

Wagar,

Henrietta Maria

(nee Cole)

 

Mrs. E. Wagar

Napanee – Funeral of Mrs. E. Wagar was held at 2.30 o’clock at the Wartman funeral home here Monday afternoon. Rev. C.D. McLellan, minster of Grace United church, Napanee, officiated and interment will be at Riverside Cemetery here later. Pall-bearers were Deputy -reeve W.R. Douglas, Carson Graham, J.S. Black, Laurie Douglas, Andrew Ford and F.B. Mills. Honorary pall- bearers were George De Groff, C.N. Loucks, Bryce Black, Walter Thompson and Frank Clark.

The former Henrietta Maria Cole, the late Mrs. Wagar was born in South Fredericksburgh Township and was a daughter of the late James Cole and his wife, Margaret. She was in her 91st year. Deceased resided with her daughter, Mrs. C.A. Walters, East street, Napanee and had lived her entire life in this district.

In ill-health for the past six weeks, she died at her residence. A member of Grace United Church, she was exceedingly regular in her church attendance and was an active member of the Women’s Institute. Surviving is a son, Luther Wagar of Toronto and two daughters, Mrs. C.A. Walters of Napanee, and Mrs. W.G. Mick of Toronto as well as 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, the late Ephriam Wagar.

      

Mar 13 1951

Kingston Whig Standard

Wagar,

Henry

 

The death occurred at his late home, South Napanee, early Saturday morning, of one of Napanee’s oldest citizens in the person of Mr. Henry Wagar. The deceased suffered a severe stroke a few weeks ago and from the first, little hope was held out for his recovery. The late Mr. Wagar was a life-long resident of Napanee and until a few years ago followed his trade of carpenter. For the past four years he had been living with his son, George.

Of a large family of eleven, there are only two brothers of the deceased living; namely, Michael Wagar of Sillsville and Dr. Ephriam Wagar, of Dakota, who is spending the winter in town.

The late Mr. Wagar was, when health permitting, an attendant of Grace United Church. The funeral service is being held Monday afternoon.

     

The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Wagar, who passed away on Saturday after a brief illness, was held at his late residence, South Napanee, yesterday afternoon, Rev W.P. Woodger, pastor of Grace United church, officiating. Many friends of the deceased as well as a number of the members of the Loyal Orange Lodge were present to pay their last tribute of respect. The remains were place in Riverview vault, interment to be made in the spring.

   

Jan 31 1927

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Feb 1 1927

Kingston Whig Standard

Wagar,

Henry M.

 

Henry M. Wagar, who died in Camden, on the 14th inst., was born in Fredericksburgh in 1806. He was the son of Wm. Wagar, a U.E. Loyalist, who settled in Fredericksburgh in 1778. Deceased was a life-long Reformer. For over sixty years he was a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He was married in 1828 to Hannah Knowlton. His children living are Levina Fitchett, wife of John Fitchett, of South Fredericksburgh; John N. Wagar, of Napanee; Lucy C. Bowen, wife of David Bowen, now residing in Kansas; M.B. Wagar, of Camden and James F. Wagar, now in Michigan.

     

June 2 1886

Daily British Whig

Wagar,

Isabella

(nee Sills)

 

Isabella Sills, wife of Mr. Jacob Wagar, passed peacefully away at the residence of her son, Dr. N. Wagar, East Napanee, on Wednesday morning last, 10th inst. at the ripe old age of eighty years, after an illness of about two weeks. Deceased was the mother of a family of eleven children, the first five of whom perished in a fire in 1846, when their home in South Fredericksburgh was burned. The surviving sons are Allen of North Fredericksburgh; George, of South Fredericksburgh, and Dr. N. Wagar, Napanee. Mrs. Stuart Smith, Napanee is a daughter. Deceased was faithfully devoted to her husband, who survives her, and their family , but still had a large number of friends who valued her true friendship and many womanly virtues. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at two o'clock the sermon being preached by the Rev. H.I. Allen at the house, and the remains were placed in the Napanee cemetery.

     

1895

Tibbutt

Scrapbooks

Wagar,

Jacob H.

 

A NONOGENARIAN - Mr. Jacob H. Wagar, one of the old landmarks of the county, died at the residence of his son, Dr. N. Wagar, on Saturday morning last, aged 92 years and four months. Deceased retained all his faculties to the last, and was able to be about the house as usual the day before he died. The cause of his death was evidently heart failure. Mr. Wagar was born in the Township of South Fredericksburgh, where he spent most of his days, coming to Napanee a few years ago to reside with his son. Deceased was a staunch liberal, and in his younger days took a deep interest in the affairs of his native township, and sat at its council board. Mrs. Wagar predeceased him eight years, and out of a large family of eleven children there now remain but four, Dr. Wagar, Napanee, Allan Wagar, South River Road, George, on the homestead, and Mrs. Arthur Snyder, Thousand Island Park, NY. Years ago a sad misfortune befell the family. Mr. and Mrs. Wagar had gone out to spend the evening with a neighbor. During their absence the house took fire and on their return it was reduced to ashes, their five children perishing in the flames.

 

Death of Jacob H. Wagar

Mr. Jacob H. Wagar passed peacefully away at the home of his son, Dr. N. Wagar on Saturday afternoon last at 2 p.m. at the ripe old age of 92 years, 4 months, and 5 days. The cause of death was simply old age.  He ate his dinner on Saturday and as was usual, retired shortly afterwards. About twenty minutes afterwards, Mrs. Wagar went to his room to see if he was comfortable, or if he needed anything, and found him cold in death.  Evidently, he had not moved after getting in bed, simply going to sleep, never to awaken again in this world. Mr. Wagar was well known in this section of the country, having been born in the township of North Fredericksburgh, in the year 1811, where he resided on his farm the greater period of his existence. His wife predeceased him about eight years ago. Of a family of eleven children four are left to mourn, three sons and one daughter, as follows; Dr. N. Wagar, Napanee, Allen Wagar, on the homestead, North Fredericksburgh, George Wagar of the same township, and Mrs. Snider, , 1000 Island Park. The funeral took place on Monday at 1 p.m., the remains being deposited in the Western Cemetery vault.

     

Jan 16 1903

Napanee Beaver

 

Jan 16 1903

Napanee Express

Wagar,

Mrs. Jacob

 

Mrs. Jacob Wagar passed peacefully away yesterday morning aged seventy-nine years. Deceased leaves an aged husband in his eighty-fifth year, three sons and one daughter, who mourn a loving mother and devoted wife. No doubt many of the old residents will recall the sad calamity that befell Mar. and Mrs. Wagar in the loss of five of their children by fire over forty years ago. The funeral takes place today to the western cemetery vault.

       

Apr 15 1895

British Whig

Wagar,

James Everton

 

Wagar - Accidentally killed near his residence, South Napanee, on Monday, 7th inst., James Everton Wagar, aged 24 years, 7 months and 24 days.

 

Terribly Sudden Death

On Monday last a very sad accident occurred in South Napanee, in consequence of which Mr. James Everton Wagar, a well known citizen of Napanee was instantly killed. Mr. Wm. Ferguson had a number of men assisting to jack up a building he has recently purchased preparatory to putting new sills underneath it. Mr. Wagar was one of the men thus employed. As they were about to lower the building on a temporary foundation he was at one of the jacks, which appears to have slipped from its foundation letting that end of the building suddenly settle. He was caught under the building and its weight suddenly crushed the life out of him. He only breathed a few times after being relieved from the weight of the building. Deceased was a strong and healthy man, just apparently in the prime of life, and in his 25th year. He had only commenced work for Mr. Ferguson that morning. Last year his wife died, of consumption, and soon after their only child also died. The entire family has thus been swept away. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wagar, also well-known residents of our town. The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bartlett, the interment being in the Napanee Cemetery. Only a couple of months ago he took out a twenty-year endowment life policy with the Crown Life company, of which Mr. Hartley Lapum is agent, on which he had only paid two installments.

An Inquest Ordered - In order that all the facts in connection with this terrible accident may be made clear, Mr. J.C. Huffman, coroner, thought best to order an inquest. The following gentlemen were sworn in as jurors on Tuesday;  Robert Boyes, foreman; Albert Root, J.H. Fitzpatrick, W. Maybee, M.T. Vanslyck, Levi Storms, J. Lafave, C.W. Guess, M.H. Shibley, Fred. J. Shepard, Sperry Rockwell and John Soby. The jury after viewing the body and inspecting the scene of the accident, adjourned until Friday, to-day when evidence in the case will be heard. H.M. Deroche, K.C., County Attorney, will have charge of the case.

     

Apr 11 1902

Napanee Beaver

Wagar,

James H.

 

James H. Wagar

One of the most respected residents of North Fredericksburgh passed away on Saturday last at his residence at the pines, about two miles from Napanee south of the river. He was born on the farm on which he died and had lived there all his life. Deceased was aged 66 years, 9 months and 8 days. He was a quiet industrious man, a good farmer and a kind father and husband. He was married to Miss Huffman daughter of the late Michael Huffman, who with four married daughters survives him. The funeral took place on Monday to the Gretna church, after which the remains were deposited in the Napanee Cemetery vault. The burial will be in the old Carscallen burying ground where his parents were buried.

    

Mar 2 1900

Napanee Express

Wagar,

Minerva

    *  see Snider, Minerva (nee Wagar)

Wagar,

Nancy C.

(nee Huffman)

 

WAGAR – At Hay Bay, on May 7th, Mrs. James Wagar, of Gretna, aged sixty-five years.

 

Nancy C. Huffman, relict of the late James H. Wagar, died at the home of her son-in-law, Newton Parks, Hay Bay, on Sunday last, aged sixty-five years. Deceased was ill but a few days, being taken with neuralgia of the stomach. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. John Mellow, Mrs. Newton parks, Mrs. William Baird and Mrs. Samuel Hambly, all of North Fredericksburgh. Also a brother, George Huffman, Northport and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas McCall, Toronto; Mrs. James Armstrong, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Benn, Gravenhurst.

     

May 18 1905

Weekly British Whig

 

May 15 1905

Weekly British Whig

Wagar,

Robert

 

Robert Wagar, a native of South Fredericksburgh and brother of Henry Wagar, South Napanee, died at his home Glen Ross, Hastings county, on Saturday last, 5th inst. Deceased was about sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and grown up family.

     

Jan 9 1901

British Whig

Wagar,

Roy E.

 

WAGAR, Roy E. – At the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital on Sunday, February 5, 1978, Roy E. Wagar, South Shore Hay Bay, beloved husband of Allie Lloyd in his 88th year. Dear father of Walter at home, Mrs. Arthur Peck (Jean), Amherstview; Dalton, Amherstview; Beverly, Amherstview; Mrs. Harvey Kirby (Shirley), Toronto and Allan, deceased. Survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Resting at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 7 at 3 p.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

    

Feb 6 1978

Kingston Whig Standard

Wagar,

Sarah J.

 

Mrs. Allen Wagar Died Monday - Mother of Mrs. C.W. Hambly

Following an illness of short duration, the death occurred on Monday evening of Mrs. Allen Wagar, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. C.W. Hambly, ex-M.L.A.

Mrs. Wagar, who had reached the advanced age of eighty-six years and two months, had been in her usual health until two weeks ago, when she suffered a paralytic stroke, which was followed by other seizures, from which she failed to rally.

The late Mrs. Wagar was the widow of Mr. Allen Wagar, a well-known resident of the county and town, who passed away in 1918. She was formerly Sarah J. Cole, the daughter of the late Edward and Jane Cole, and was born at Adolphustown, where she lived until her marriage. For some years after marriage, she lived at Sillsville. In 1887, Mr. and Mrs. Wagar removed to a farm on the South River Road, about two miles from Napanee, where they lived until 1913, when they retired and came to Napanee. Since Mr. Wagar's death in 1918, Mrs. Wagar had lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Hambly.

Mrs. Wagar's passing is mourned by her only child, Mrs. C.W. Hambly, who, through her mother's declining years, had given her constant and loving care. She is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Clapp of Picton, who has reached the age of 90 years.

The funeral is being held today (Wednesday) at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hambly, where a private service is being conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Dumbrille of St. Mary Magdalene Church.

Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

     

Sept 5 1934

Napanee Beaver

Wagar

Thomas

 

Died - Wagar - In South Fredericksburgh on Thursday April 8th, Thomas Wagar, aged 67 years.

         

Yesterday morning, Thomas Wagar, an old and esteemed resident of Fredericksburgh, passed peacefully away at the age of sixty-seven years. Deceased had been in poor health for a couple of years past and the end came gradually. A family of five survive, three boys and two girls, Titus, at Lonsdale; Clarence, at Elva Man.; Mrs. W.H. Mellow, Deseronto; Mrs. Alvin Brown, Pine Grove, and Victor on the homestead. The funeral takes place at 10:30 o'clock on Sunday to the Napanee vault.

         

Apr 6 1898

Napanee Star

 

Apr 9 1898

Daily British Whig

Wagar,

Thomas H.

 

Thomas H. Wagar

Deseronto – Funeral of the late Thomas Wagar of Lonsdale, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Brooks Allan, was held at Empey Hill United Church with Rev. W.H. Clarke of Deseronto conducting the service.

Mr. Wagar was born in North Fredericksburgh almost 95 years ago, son of the late George Parliament Wagar and his wife, Mary Harrimen.

Besides his daughter, Mrs. Brooks Allan, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Thomas Brown, Enterprise.

Pall-bearers were Samuel Winters, John Mowers, Roy McMath, Charles Akey, John Brennan and Alex McCrae.

     

Aug 30 1947

Kingston Whig Standard

Wagar,

Mrs. Thomas

 

On Oct. 2nd, Mrs. Thomas Wager, North Fredericksburgh, aged 52 years.

    

Oct 7 1884

Daily British Whig

Wager,

(5 Children)

 

WAGER, five children of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wager of Fredericksburgh Twp., were burned to death in their home Mon. evening, the 3rd inst., while their parents were attending a wedding in a neighbour's house. The oldest child was a boy of about 13.

 

Mar 18 1846

Death Notices - Christian Guardian

Wager,

William

 

At his residence in South Fredericksburgh, on the 27th February, after a short illness, William Wager, aged 97 years, leaving behind him posterity of 11 living children, 101 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, making a total of 200.

    

Mar 11 1863

Weekly British Whig

Wager

(family members)

 

Last week, as some people were pushing a sleigh across the ice on the Napanee river, below the late Capt. Carscallan's farm, with two women sitting in the Sleigh, they all suddenly went down through the ice together, and notwithstanding all the exertions of the neighbours, the two unfortunate women were drowned in sight of their unhappy parents. They were sisters, and daughters of Thomas Wager, who lives on the bank of the Nappanee river, near to the place where they perished. The one was married and the other unmarried.

    

Jan 11 1817

Kingston Gazette

Wakelin,

Sidney Samuel

 

WAKELIN – At Adolphustown, on June 30th, Sidney Samuel Wakelin, aged 23 years.

    

July 3 1920

Daily British Whig

Wales,

Mrs. James

 

Funeral of Mrs. Wales -

Very largely attended was the funeral of the late Mrs. James Wales, which was held from the residence of her son, Frank Wales of Wesley.  A life-long resident of the county, a devout Christian and exceptionally well known, her friends were many and all parts of the district were represented at the funeral which was in charge of Rev. E. F. Swayne of the United Church and Rev. G. H. Bache of the Free Methodist Church.

Since the death of Mr. Wales about eight months ago, she had resided with her son, Frank Wales, and her illness had not been of a lengthy duration.  About three months ago she fell and fractured her hip.

Several beautiful floral tributes rested on the casket and comforting words were spoken by Mr. Swayne and Mr. Bache.

With the exception of one son, Edward Wales of Schenectady, N.Y, who was unable to attend, all the members of the family were present.  They were Frank of Wesley, Fred of Switzerville, Mrs. James Frink of Switzerville, Mrs. William Robson, Fourth Line, Mrs. Harry Wartman of Wesley and Mrs. Earl Craig of Morven.  Several grandsons and granddaughters as well as other relatives were in attendance.  The pall-bearers were two sons and four sons-in-law.

During the service, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wartman of Napanee, sang an appropriate number, “The City Four Square.”  After the service the cortege proceeded to Riverside Cemetery in Napanee and the remains were laid to rest in the family plot.

 

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Wales,

William Ezra

 

Wales - At Adolphustown, on Thursday 6th June, 1878, William Ezra, youngest son of Mr. Robert Wales, aged 4 years and 3 mos.

    

June 29 1878

Napanee Beaver

Walker,

Isaac

 

ISAAC WALKER - Was born of Methodist parents in county Sligo, Ireland, in 1846.  He died at Mono Road, April 9th, 1885.  The class met at his father’s house in Ireland.  Deep impressions were thus made upon his susceptible heart.  Early in life he learned to believe in the necessity, the reality, the blessedness of heartfelt piety.  In 1867, under the ministry of Rev. B. Sherlook, on Albion Circuit, he found the one thing needful.  To the end he kept the faith, enduring as seeing him who is invisible.  For two weeks, as death was laying his hand on a strong frame, he suffered agonies of pain, but without a murmur.  “Not a doubt,” was his repeated testimony to his minister in regard to the Saviour’s pardoning love.  Again and again he expressed his gratitude that he had been led to Christ before the days of pain and dying agony.  To his wife, the second daughter of Bro. Joseph Lindsay, with whom, for sixteen years, he had shared life’s sorrows and its joys, he said, “I am going to leave you;  it is not now I have to begin to seek God;  I’ll soon be drinking at the fountain.”  Ten children, from whom he felt it hard to part, were left behind.  Trusting to that faithful God whose promise is to be “a father of the fatherless,” he was enabled to say, “Thy will be done.”  The sudden call of one so generally esteemed, and so much needed in life’s early prime has made a deep impression.  May the Holy Spirit make it sanctifying and saving [signed] Geo. W.

 

Sept 16 1885

The Christian Guardian

Walker,

Jessie

(nee Robertson)

 

MRS. WALKER - Relict of the late Alexander Walker, Esq., Mitchell, county of Perth, Ont., died at Lion’s Head, in the house of her son-in-law, Feb. 14th, 1887.  Her maiden name was Jessie Robertson, a native of Blair-Athol, Scotland.  She was godly from her youth to her age.  In early life she was a member of the Presbyterian Church in her native place.  In company with her husband and a growing family she came to Canada thirty-three or thirty-four years ago. Owing to distance from the services of the people of her early communion, and that the Methodists were close by, she gave her name as a member with them.  She was a constant reader and warm admirer of the GUARDIAN.  Her piety was constant, consistent, and deep-toned; her intelligent, broad catholicity of spirit, was very refreshing.  At times it sounded like her Master’s own voice as he said, “Whosoever shall do the will of my Father in Heaven, the same is my mother and sister and brother.”  During her long life her faith failed not, though severely tried. Seven of her ten children and her husband having been called away before her - one of them in the very prime of life by drowning - her chastened cheerfulness, faith, hope and love showed how grace can sustain its children on the earth and make meet for heaven.  Her remains were taken by train from the Peninsula to Mitchell, and laid by the side of her husband to await the resurrection of the just.  [signed]  Robert Carson

 

March 9 1887

The Christian Guardian

Walker,

Mary

 

DIED - At Ernest Town, on Friday the 9th instant, Mary Walker, relict of Daniel Walker, in the 99th year of her age, a native of Rhode Island, and one of the first settlers in Ernest Town, after a short illness which she bore with Christian fortitude.  Her posterity runs thus:  Children 8 --- Grand Children 62 --- Great Grand Children 174 ---Great Grandchildren’s Children 10.  Total 254.

 

Jan 16 1829

Kingston

Gazette &

Advocate

 

Jan 17 1829

Kingston

Chronicle

Wallace,

Ann

 

MISS ANN WALLACE - The subject of this brief notice was born at Castledigge, county Tyrone, Ireland.  Residing on the Strachan Circuit, while yet young, she gave her heart to God.  Coming to this country with her family, they settled in the township of Albion.  After the death of her parents she came to reside with her only brother, John, who is very widely known by a large circle of Methodist ministers.  His house was a home for the Methodist itinerant for many years, and is today a home like that spoken of in Scripture, where the blessed Master used to resort.  Here with the brother and his wife two of the sisters have lived up till June 18th, when Ann, the eldest of the family, passed away to her final rest in great peace.  Her illness was short, but through it all she had a sure sense of God’s presence and favor, often speaking of the rest of heaven as her final home.  Friday evening she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, in the 54th year of her age.  On Sunday, June 21st, we laid her remains away in the Mount Hurst burial ground, to await the resurrection of the just.  [signed] R. Large.

 

July 28 1886

The Christian Guardian

Walmsley,

Caroline

(nee Vanalstine)

 

The Late Mrs. Gilbert Walmsley.  Picton, Nov. 30. – The death of Caroline Vanalstine, wife of the late Gilbert James Walmsley, took part on Sunday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Paul Clark.  Mr. And Mrs. Walmsley resided for many years at Waupoos.  Mr. Walmsley’s death occurring only a short time ago.

     

1918

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Walmsley,

Christena

  *  see Galt, Christena

Walmsley,

Daniel

 

Death of Daniel Walmsley

Particularly sad was the death of Mr. Daniel Walmsley, of Massena, N.Y., who two weeks ago, came to Napanee to visit his brother, Samuel Walmsley, South Napanee, also his sister, Mrs. A.B. Sexsmith of Gosport, his brother, Thomas of North Fredericksburgh and brother James Walmsley of Belleville. Shortly after his arrival in Napanee he was taken ill and passed away on Friday despite the best of medical care. Mr. Walmsley was a native of North Fredericksburgh and was born in the Bethany district. About fifty years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Dowling of Napanee, who predeceased him about five years ago. For a period of forty years, Mr. Walmsley had been a resident of Massena, where he was engaged in the building trade. About one month ago one son passed away and he returned to his native township to make an extended visit. On Sunday a service was held at the home of his brother, Sam Walmsley and was conducted by Rev. James E. Beckel, Bay circuit. Following the service the cortege proceeded to Massena, where another service was held and the interment took place. To mourn his loss are two daughters, Mrs. E. Carpenter of Cornwall and Harriett at home, also two sons, Thomas and Fred. One sister, Mrs. A.B. Sexsmith and three brothers, Samuel and Thomas of North Fredericksburgh and James of Belleville.

     

Oct 21 1931

Kingston Whig Standard

Walmsley,

Edith Gertrude [Eva]

(nee VanAlstine)

 

WALMSLEY - At the residence of her father, Mr. J.B. Vanalstine, North Fredericksburgh, June 4th 1895, Edith Gertrude, beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Walmsley, aged 22 years and 4 months.

 

There died this morning at her father’s residence, Eva, the wife of Mr. Wm. Walmsley, and daughter of Mr. J. B. VanAlstine, aged 22 years.  Deceased had been in poor health for the last year, and was a victim of consumption.  The funeral takes place tomorrow to the Napanee Cemetery.

 

At North Fredericksburgh, June 4th, Edith Gertrude, beloved wife of Wm. Walmsley, aged 22 years.

 

June 7 1895

Napanee Beaver

 

June 5 1895

Daily Mail & Empire, Toronto

 

June 13 1895

Weekly British Whig

Walmsley,

Gilbert J.

 

At Waupoos, on Thursday, Dec 27, 1917, Gilbert J. Walmsley, aged 69 years.  Funeral from his late residence, Waupoos, Saturday, Dec. 29th at 10 a.m. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.

 

1917  

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Walmsley,

Harriet Emily

   *  see Sexsmith, Harriet Emily (nee Walmsley)

Walmsley,

John

 

Sad Drowning Accident

On Monday last, John, a son of Mr. Andrew Wamlsley [sic], of North Fredericksburgh, was crossing the ice on skates on the bay, near the residence of Mr. Thos. Huff, when the ice gave way. The accident was seen from the shore, and parties hurried to the rescue, but before they could reach him he sank. The body was recovered; the young man was about twenty-one years of age.

     

Jan 24 1880

Napanee Beaver

Walmsley,

Miss

   *  see Young, Mrs. Reuben

Walmsley,

Olive Theresa Myrtle

 

Walmsley - At North Fredericksburgh, on Friday, Nov. 23rd, 1923, Olive Theresa Myrtle, beloved wife of Mr. S. Walmsley.

   

Nov 1923

Napanee Express

Walmsley,

Thomas

 

Well known throughout North Fredericksburgh where he was a lifelong resident, Thomas Carman Walmsley died at this home in Gretna early Wednesday morning following an illness of the past three years. He was 76 years of age.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the home of the deceased at 2:30. Rev. C.C. McCallum will conduct the service.

Born on the farm at present owned by William Goodman, Bethany, Mr. Walmsley took up farming as his occupation and operated his own farm until he was forced by ill health several years ago to retire. Following his marriage, they moved to the present homestead.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and, following its union, a member of the United Church at Gretna.

Besides his wife, formerly Hester Field, he leaves three children: Twin daughters (Muriel), Mrs. Earl Penny and (Marion), Mrs. William MacIntosh, both of Napanee; and a son, Earl, of Kingston. A sister, Mrs. A.B. Sexsmith, resides at Adolphustown. The late Mr. Walmsley was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

 

The Late Thomas Walmsley -  Thomas Walmsley, a member of one of the pioneer families of North Fredericksburgh, died at his home about three miles from Napanee on the River road last Wednesday, August 18th, after an illness of about three years.  He was born on the farm now occupied by Wm. Goodman on April 30th, 1866 and had lived at his late home, since his marriage to Rachel Fields. 

He had been a farmer all his lifetime and was well-known and highly respected by a large number of friends in the district.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Earl, of Kingston and two daughters, Muriel, Mrs. Earl Penny and Marion, Mrs. Wm. McIntosh, both of Napanee.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. A. B. Sexsmith, Adolphustown, who is the last surviving member of the family.

Mr. Walmsley was a member of Gretna United church.

His funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at his late home by Rev. A. C. McCallum, Minister of the Bay Circuit.  Mrs. Herbert Mellow presided at the piano and favorite hymns of the deceased were sung during the service.  Mrs. Mellow also sang a solo.  Burial took place in Riverside Cemetery. 

The pall bearers were Messrs. P. Taverner, Robert Denison, Walter Rankin, Walter Sills, Elmer Alkenbrack and Herbert Mellow.

 

Aug 19 1943

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Stray

Newspaper Clipping

Walmsley,

William

 

Walmsley - In the General Hospital, Stettler, Alta., on September 18th, 1928, William Walmsley, son of the late Andrew and Harriet Walmsley, formerly of North Adolphustown.

   

Oct 3 1928

Napanee Beaver

Walrath,

Charles Washington

 

WALRATH - At Richmond on Friday, March 15th, 1918, Charles Washington Walrath, aged 75 years and 3 months.

 

DEATH OF C. W. WALRATH - On Friday morning, Mar. 15, 1918, Chas Washington Walrath entered into rest.  He was born on Dec 27 1842, near Centreville, in Camden Township, and at the age of six years moved with his parents to the farm on which he resided till death.  Chas. Walrath was known to his many friends and neighbors as a man of clean, honest and upright character, also one of the most active men in agricultural pursuits in the township.  He was a staunch Liberal in politics though never a politician.  Dropsical heart trouble was the cause of death and though his last illness was of less than a year’s duration he was a great sufferer.  He was resigned to go and many times during the last two days while his loved ones were standing by his bedside, he murmured, “Lord take me now.” and after the poor tired body was at rest, many spoke of the calm, sweet smile that had lingered even through the pangs of death.  Besides his widow, to whom he was married in Selby, on Nov. 23 1880, he leaves his only child, Mrs. George H. Brooks, to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.  Although he came of a family of twelve brothers and sisters only one sister survives, the youngest of his family, Mrs. J. Yeomans, Wesley.  The funeral service which was attended by a large concourse of friends, was held at Selby meth. church, on Sunday at 10.30.  Rev. Mr. Garratt, his pastor, who had visited him several times during his illness, took the service.  Mr. Garratt chose as his text, Chron. 1 Chap 29, part of the 15th verse, - “Our days on the earth are as a shadow and there is none abiding.”

All the pain and grief are over,

Every restless tossing passed.  He is now at peace forever,

Safely home in Heaven at last.

And He cam Himself to meet him,

In that way so hard to tread,

And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,

Could he have one doubt or dread.

 

1918

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Clipping

Walrath

Mary Ann

(nee Morgan)

 

OBITUARY -

THE LATE MRS. C. WALRATH -

The death occurred at her residence at Grieves Corner, Richmond township, October 16th, of Mary Ann Morgan, widow of the late Chas. Washington Walrath.  She was born in Camden, near Croyden, Ont. on June 17, 1863 and was the youngest daughter of the late Jane Sexsmith Morgan and Henry Morgan, who were born in Ireland and came to Canada with their parents, while young.  On November 23rd 1880, she was united in marriage to Charles Walrath and she with her husband, spent their entire married life on the farm at Grieves Corners.  Her husband predeceased her in March, 1918.  She was one of six brothers and sisters, three of whom predeceased her, namely; Mrs. H. Smith (Olivia) in Honolulu, Hawaii;  Mrs. Alva Hargrave (Debrim) Hewvelton, N. Y., and Mr. George Morgan, Roblin, Ont.  Two brothers survive, William Morgan, Mountain View, Calif., and Rev. Henry Victor Morgan, of Tacoma, Washington.  she is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Geo H. Brooks, with whom she resided.  She also leaves two grandchildren, Garnet Brooks, and Mrs. J. H. Ramsay (Mary Elaine Brooks) of Newburgh and three great grandchildren, Margaret, Billy and Beverley Ramsay.

A daughter of deceased, Alma Jane Walrath died in 1884 at the age of two years. 

Mrs. Walrath was in failing health for five years, having suffered a stroke in January 1936, but was able to be about and attended divine service at Forest Mills two weeks before her death.  She will be greatly missed in the home circle and in the church, which she so dearly liked to attend.  Two days before her passing she read aloud in a clear voice from her Bible, words of comfort to loved ones and friends present with her.

The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held on Sunday October 18th from her late residence to Camden V Cemetery.  Rev. J. T. Caswell of the United Church gave a comforting message and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wartman sang an appropriate duet.  The pallbearers were Messrs. Adam Scott, King Scott, Lewis Fox, John Smith, Milton Smith and Stuart Baker.  At the same hour of the funeral service here, her brother, Rev. H. V. Morgan, at Tacoma, having received the telegram announcing her passing, just as he was about to enter the pulpit of his church, asked the congregation for permission to change the service and make it a memorial to his sister.  The music was as though selected for the unexpected service.  The organ voluntary was the Elegie by Massanet, and the solo, “Life Weaving”, music by Alfred Wooler and words by the Rev. Father Kabb.  Mr. Morgan spoke of his sister’s life of their childhood together and read a number of his poems in which he had referred to his “black-eyed sister” of girlhood and later to the “white-haired one.”  The benediction “Sunset” closed the Tacoma service.

 

ca 1941

Newspaper Clipping

Walsh,

Alwida

WALSH - At Napanee, on Wednesday, October 18th, 1939, Alwida Walsh, in her 76th year.

1939

Newspaper

Clipping

Walsh,

Jane Ann

(nee Moore)

 

Obituary - Mrs. William J. Walsh

A sad gloom was cast over the community on Friday morning, July 1st, when it became known that Mrs. Wm. Walsh, a long and much respected resident of North Fredericksburgh, had passed peacefully away at the Kingston Hospital. All that loving hands could do was of no avail, and although her sufferings were severe she bore them with Christian fortitude.

The deceased was formerly Jane Ann Moore, a daughter of the late Isabella and Conrad Moore. Her early childhood was spent in Fredericksburgh and in 1886 she married Wm. J. Walsh. To this union were born eleven children, two of whom predeceased her some years ago. Mrs. Walsh was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her kind, unselfish disposition, unassuming manner, reliability and readiness to help others will ever keep her memory green. She was a consistent and enthusiastic member of St. Patrick's Church, Napanee, where the funeral was conducted by Rev. Fr. O'Connor, attended by a throng of sympathizing friends. The spiritual and floral tributes were numerous, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters and seven sons, Mrs. A.B. Smith and Miss Nellie, at home; Edmund, Swan River, Manitoba; Percy, of Toronto, and Robert, Albert, Harry, Ferdy and John, of Napanee; one sister, Mrs. Geo. Richardson, and four brothers, James and Robert, of Gretna; Andrew, of Moosejaw, Sask., and David, of Dakota. Her remains were laid to rest in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Napanee.

     

July 29 1927

Napanee Beaver

Walsh,

Joseph F.

 

WALSH - At the Kingston General Hospital on Nov. 23, 1960, Joseph F. Walsh, son of the late William Walsh and Jane Moore, Napanee and dear brother of Mrs. H. Moon (Mary Ellen), of Willowdale, Robert and Albert, Napanee, Harry, Percy and John, Toronto; in his 61st year.  Rested at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee for funeral service in the chapel on Friday, Nov. 25, at 3:30 p.m.. Rev. George Southall officiating; interment Riverview cemetery.

 

Dec 1 1960

Post-Express

Napanee

Walsh,

William

 

William Walsh

The funeral of the late Mr. William Walsh, who passed away on Wednesday, took place from his late residence, Anderson, to St. Patrick’s R.C. Church on Friday morning, and was largely attended. The church being filled with friends of the family.

The deceased, who had been a prosperous farmer in North Fredericksburgh for many years, had been ill with pneumonia for a few days only and his death was entirely unexpected.

In the space of two months the family have been doubly bereaved, Mrs. Walsh having passed away a few weeks ago.

Requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Father T.P. O’Connor and at the service the funeral cortege proceeded to St. Patrick’s Cemetery where the remains were laid to rest beside those of his life-long partner.

       

Sept 26 1927

Kingston Whig Standard

Wannamaker,

Zella

(nee Trumpour)

 

Zella Wannamaker - On Thursday, August 1, 1957, Zella Wannamaker passed away in Toronto, having suffered a stroke a little over two years ago.

Mrs. Wannamaker was born at Adolphustown in 1872. Her parents were Mary Losee and Samuel D. Trumpour, both of United Empire Loyalist descent. She attended school in Napanee and for several years taught in that area.

The deceased married Walter S. Wannamaker, who predeceased her in 1921. All her married life was spent in the Township of Ameliasburgh. Later she resided in Picton. For the past 25 years, Mrs. Wannamaker lived with her daughter in Perth, Whitby, Windsor and Toronto.

Two brothers, Herbert Trumpour of Adolphustown, and Rev. H.R. Trumpour of Vancouver, predeceased her.

She is survived by one daughter, Gwendolyn (Mrs. Colin J. Rorke) and three grandchildren Sully, Beverley and Harvey. The funeral service was held in Toronto with interment in the family plot at the Wellington Cemetery.

  

1957

Stray Newspaper

Clipping

Ward,

Caroline M.

 

WARD - On the 23rd ult., at Niagara Falls, Ont., Caroline M. Ward, widow of the late Jacob Ward, aged 54 years.

 

March 9 1887

The Christian Guardian

Ward,

George Collins

Tremaine

 

WARD – At his residence, East St., Napanee, on Saturday, July 27th, 1912, George Collins Tremaine Ward, M. D., aged 56 years and 6 months.

 

DEATH OF DR. G. C. T. WARD – Our citizens were shocked to learn on Saturday evening that one of our highly esteemed and most able physicians, in the person of Dr. George Collins Tremaine Ward, had suddenly passed away at his residence, East St., heart trouble being the cause.  Dr. Ward was born at Cataraqui, Ont., in 1856.  He lived for a few years on a farm at Sandy Creek, N.Y., and afterwards attended Grammar School at Kingston and Bath.  In the year 1879, he graduated from Queen’s University Kingston, and commenced the practice of his profession in Napanee the same year.  During his long residence in Napanee – some thirty-three years – the doctor has given much of his time and ability for the welfare of the town.  He has represented East Ward for many years in the Town Council and in 1897 was elected Mayor.  He also gave valuable service on the Board of Electric Light Commissioners when the town had a municipal plant.  Doctor Ward was one of the many examples of what a young man of the right stuff may attain to in this Canada of ours.  He was a self made man, and from the age of fifteen years was largely dependent upon himself.  While living at Bath, for part of two summers, he drove the mail from Kingston to Sandhurst and return daily.  While a teacher he spent his holidays selling books and maps.  At College he won, by competitive examination, the appointment of Demonstrator of Anatomy.  By these various means he managed to get through College a little better than even with the world, and during the thirty-three years of his residence in Napanee had worked up a large and lucrative practice.  Besides his sorrowing wife, he leaves five children, Dr. Harold Ward, New York City; Mrs. H.P. Lander, Brookfield, Mo.;  Mrs. James Andrews, Boston, Mass.;  Miss Grace and Master Horace at home, to mourn his death.  The funeral, which was largely attended, was held on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, service being held at Trinity Methodist church, thence to Riverside cemetery.

 

1912

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Ward,

Mary

(nee Tremaine)

 

Mrs. Mary Tremaine Ward – Who died on  Saturday Nov 2d 1907, at the residence of her son, Dr. G. C. Tremaine Ward, which has been her home for the past twenty years, was born in Rodman, N.Y. in 1816.  She came to Waterloo, now named Cataraqui, when a young woman, as assistant teacher in her brother’s school, afterwards marrying John Ferris Ward of that place, whose death occurred nine years ago.  Her father, Reuben Tremaine, was a congregational preacher, and the family were brought up according to the strict Puritan customs.  Her husband was a member of the Society of Friends.  The children, three boys and two girls are all living, inheriting vigorous constitutions.  Mrs. Ward was a woman of unusual intellectual powers, a student and lover of nature, and always taking keen interest in current affairs, reading the daily papers until the last few weeks. She kept in touch with the friends of early life by correspondence and visits, until their dropping off one by one, she was nearly alone.  Our venerable townsman, Mr. John Gibbard, was a schoolmate in Rodman.  Her firmly established Christian faith enabled her to meet death in the same calm, cheerful spirit that had upheld her in the inevitable trials of life.  She retained her mental faculties until the last.  Her physical death was of the gentlest like the dying away of a summer breeze.  Her practical sense in every day affairs her unswerving faith in God’s guidance, and her artistic nature, were elements of character which cause her to be held in loving remembrance.

 

1907

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Waring,

Joshua

 

At his residence in the Township of Hallowell, on Sunday evening, 19th April after a lingering illness, Joshua Waring, a member of the Society of Friends, aged 58 years.

 

Apr 27 1836

Kingston

Chronicle &

Gazette

Warner,

Ann Maria

 

At Wilton, on the 12th inst., Ann Maria, only daughter of Sidney Warner, Esq., aged 6 years and 8 months.

    

Sept 18 1854

Daily British Whig

Warner,

Billings

 

DROWNED - Drowned yesterday at Simcoe Falls, Camden, Billings Warner, brother of Sidney Warner, Wilton, while bathing in the stream below the falls.

 

June 13 1845

British Whig

Warner,

Damon Stephen

 

Napanee has lost one of its well-known and much respected citizens in the death of Mr. D. S. Warner, which occurred at his residence here, on John Street, early Wednesday morning, 29th inst., aged about 87 years. He was a native of Wilton, a son of the late Sidney Warner, J. P., for many years one of the leading businessmen and citizens of this county, and an ex-warden. Deceased spent all his life in this county. He was five years in business at Colebrook and the balance of his business life in Wilton. He was a successful businessman and retired from business and settled in Napanee, about fifteen years ago, where the balance of his days was spent. He was a man of education and intelligence, always genial and kindly, and had a very large circle of friends. He had not been in good health, but no one supposed his end was so soon. He had only been confined to his house a couple of weeks. He married Miss Georgina Walker, of Odessa, who survives him, with their two children, Dr. Albert F. Warner, a practicing physician, in Toronto, and Luella, wife of Mr. W. M. O'Beirne, publisher of the Stratford Beacon. He was for many years a member of the Methodist church, and was one of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Church here at the time of his death. In politics he was a Liberal. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from his late residence, and was conducted by his former pastor, Rev. C. E. McIntyre. The body was deposited in the Napanee cemetery vault, where it will be interred in the spring.

 

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Warner,

Ferdinand

 

At Simmons' Mills, (Wilton), on the 5th inst., Ferdinand, eldest son of Mr. Sidney Warner, P.M., aged 5 ½ years. His death was caused by his being choaked (sic) with a bean.

    

Oct 12 1833

Kingston Chronicle & Gazette

Warner,

John Billings

 

WARNER – At his residence, Lindsay, On Sunday 14th February, John Billings Warner, formerly of Napanee, aged 52 years.

 

Cut off in the Prime of Life – Much surprise was created in town on Monday last by the announcement that Mr. John Billings Warner, of Lindsay, had died the evening previous.  It was known to some of his friends here that he had not been well for some time past, but they little expected his end was so near at hand. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Billings Warner, of Yarker, who while bathing with his brother James, (now of New York), in the river there, got beyond his depth, and being unable to swim, was drowned.  Mrs. Warner, his widow, afterwards married the late Capt. Edmund Hooper, M. P. for Lennox, and died about a year ago at Lindsay.  About twenty years ago with his brother Isaac, now also of Lindsay, he started business in Napanee and later was a traveller for a Toronto firm.  A few years ago he started an extensive dry goods business in Lindsay, which he carried on successfully until his death. Deceased married a daughter of the late Lyman Moore, Hamilton, who with seven children survive him.  Mr. Warner was an excellent business man and a favorite with all with whom he became acquainted.  He had a large circle of relatives and acquaintances in Napanee and vicinity, who will regret his early demise (aged 52 years) in the prime of life.  The bereaved wife and brother have the sympathy of their many friends in this section.  The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being placed in the vault at Lindsay.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Warner,

John Hartwell

John Hartwell Warner, Fredericksburgh, buried Apr 23 1788.

1788

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Warner,

Mina Maud

 

Warner - At North Fredericksburgh, July 6th, Mina Maud, daughter of Wellington Warner, Kingston road, aged 2 years and 11 months.

 

July 9 1897

Napanee

Beaver

Warner,

Minerva Jane

(nee Clark)

 

At Glen Island, on Tuesday July 20th 1915, Minerva Jane Clark, beloved wife of the late Sidney Warner, aged 80 years, 9 months and 7 days.

 

The many friends of Mrs. Sidney Warner were shocked to learn of her sudden death on Tuesday evening, while at Glen Island.  She had been in poor health for the past ten years.  The remains were brought to Napanee on the Str.  Lamond on Tuesday evening.  The funeral, which was private, was held from the residence of her son, Mr. Clarence M. Warner, Bridge Street, yesterday afternoon, and the remains were taken to Wilton for burial.

 

1915

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Warner,

Rebecca

(nee Damon)

 

WARNER, Mrs. Rebecca, nee Damon, was born in Massachusetts in 1788, and joined the Baptist Church there. In 1805, she married Stephen Warner and came to Canada with him in 1811, settling in Fredericksburgh Twp. In 1817 she joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She died at Ernestown, Aug 2 1854 in her 67th year, survived by her husband, a son, Rev. Lewis Warner of Guelph and other children.

 

At Wilton, Wednesday, August 2nd, at 7 o'clock P.M., Rebecca wife of Mr. Stephen Warner, and Mother of Sidney Warner, Esq., Reeve of Ernestown.

   

Aug 9 1854

Death Notices - Christian Guardian

 

Aug 4 1854

Daily British Whig

Warner,

Rosanna

Rosanna, wife of Levi Warner, Fredericksburgh, buried 15 Aug 1788.

1788

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Warner,

Sidney

 

The Late Sidney Warner - A Sketch of a Worthy Resident - His Funeral Very Largely Attended

The late Sidney Warner, of Wilton whose sudden death on Monday was recorded, was the eldest son of the late Stephen Warner, and was born in Montgomery county, New York. He came into Canada in 1812. His father located on what was known as the "John Bell farm" in Fredericksburgh. In 1824, the family moved to Ernesttown. Mr. Warner early in life evinced a desire for a mercantile calling, and opened up business on the farm, but in 1832 moved to Wilton, where he successfully carried on business for forty years. Deceased was a Methodist and gave liberally towards the support of the ministry. In 1832 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace and postmaster at Wilton, which office he resigned six months before his death. Mr. Warner was always Liberal in politics. He was elected a member of the old district council in 1847. For many years he was Reeve of Ernesttown, Warden of the United Counties, and later Warden of Lennox and Addington.

Early in life Mr. Warner was married to a daughter of the late Robert Madden, of Ernesttown, who died in 1850. Later he was married to a daughter of the late Col. Matthew Clark, of Ernesttown, who survives him. Mr. Warner leaves five sons and two daughters. A good many years ago the deceased gentleman purchased from the heirs the property known as the "Simcoe," on a part of which Yarker is built, but where at that time nothing could be seen but the river with its falls surrounded by an immense forest.

The funeral, a very large one, took place on Wednesday, Rev. Mr. Morrison conducting the services, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Curtis and Thompson, Messrs, John Peters, Jas. Miller, Jas. Thompson, Alex. Davis , John Davy and John Johnston acted as pall bearers.

    

July 17 1886

Daily British Whig

Warren,

Thomas

 

Thomas Warren, Marmora, eighty years of age, died on Monday last. He was born at Adolphustown.

     

Jan 21 1913

Daily British Whig

Wartman,

A. E.

 

SERGT. A. E. WARTMAN eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wartman of Newburgh and a nephew of Mrs. M. E. Shorey, 151 Robert Street, died in hospital in France on Oct 16 from a wound in the thigh received on Sept 17 while he was helping to bring in the wounded.  Pte. Wartman was studying medicine at Queen’s University, Kingston, and came to Toronto to enlist in the 5th Field ambulance Canadian Army Medical Corps, with which he went overseas.  He was [illegible] years of age.  He was a member of the Masonic Order.

 

THE LATE SERGT. A. E. WARTMAN, B.A.

In the death of Sergt. A. E. Wartman, B.A., Canada has lost one of her most promising young men.  He was born at Wesley, near Newburgh, where his father, George E. Wartman, still resides.

At twelve years of age he gained admittance into the Newburgh High School, from which he secured his Second Class certificate, with honors, also his Junior matriculation.  Wishing a University course, he went to Napanee Collegiate in order to receive his Senior Matriculation.

In the fall of 1909, he entered Queen’s University, starting an Arts course.  Always being a lover of nature and an out-door life, at the commencement of his second year at college, in addition to his Arts course he decided to take out a B.Sc. degree with a view to being a Civil Engineer.

In 1912, he secured his B.A. degree, but a severe attack of heart trouble unfitted him for the strenuous life of a Civil Engineer, and led him to decide on a course in medicine.

At the outbreak of war he offered his services to his country.  Failing to pass the medical examination at Regina, he again offered himself at Toronto, where he was accepted.

In place of coming home the fall of 1914 to enter upon his third year of medical work, he came to tell his parents and brothers that he had enlisted and was accepted for overseas service, as a member of the 5th Field ambulance Corps.  “For you know,”, he said, “I thought you would consent to my going, when you knew that wounded men lie for days where they fall on the battlefield, unattended and with no one to help them.”

April, 1915, he crossed to England.  He was soon in active service in France, where his thoughts were of others.  His work on the two terrible days of September 15th and 16th, 1916, secured for him the recommendation of a Distinguished Conduct medal.

On September 17th, while manfully and cheerfully doing his duty, of rescuing others who had fallen in the fierce of the fight, he, himself received his death wound, from a piece of shrapnel entering his right side and penetrating his lung.  Being weakened from the wound, which was most serious in itself, he apparently seemed to hold his own for  a few weeks, until pneumonia set in and he died October 16th.

His superior officer paid him this tribute, “He has been of great use to his comrades, his officers and his country.  I have depended on him often as much as on my graduated medical officers.”

Sergt. Wartman was a member of the Methodist Church from a boy.  At a farewell given him by his friends and the members of his Sunday School class, he assured them he had thoroughly considered the step he was taking, from all its standpoints, and should he not return all was well.  About the time of his enlistment he left this autograph which certainly seemed to be his motto: - “Lost is that day, Whose low, departing sun, Sees not to man, Some little kindness done.”

On Sunday afternoon, November 5th, an impressive memorial Service was held in the Methodist Church at Wesley, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. E. Farnsworth, assisted by Rev. C. W. DeMille, and D. A. Nesbitt, B.A., a former teacher.  The masons were in attendance, he being a member of the Prince of Wales Lodge.  The esteem in which he was held was shown by the numbers who from far and near, attended to pay their tribute to his memory.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

 

Nov 1915

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Wartman,

Alwida

(nee Hall)

 

WARTMAN - At her residence, Wesley, on Monday, Nov. 22nd, 1915, Awilda Hall, beloved wife of Coleman Wartman, aged 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.

 

1915

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Wartman,

Coleman Secord

 

WARTMAN - At Wesley, on Tuesday, July 19th, 1932, Coleman Secord Wartman, aged 76 years, and 2 days.  Funeral Thursday, July 21 at 2 p.m. (standard time), Wesley United Church.

 

1932

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Wartman,

Dr. Courtland H.

 

At Napanee, on Monday July 31st, 1916, Dr. Courtland H. Wartman, aged 58 years

 

DR. C. H. WARTMAN - It was with a great sense of loss that the community at large heard of the sudden death of Dr. Cortland Homer Wartman, on July 31st, at his home in Napanee.  Apparently in his usual health until a week previous, his passing was unexpected and deeply regretted.

The deceased was the 7th son of Peter Wartman and Rhoda Shibley, and was born at Glenvale, Kingston Township, August 21st, 1858.  Just thirty-three years ago he married Miss Emma Leonard, daughter of John A. Leonard, Esq.  Receiving his certificate from Sydenham High School, he taught in the home community, going from there to Iowa as Principal of the State Industrial School for boys, which position he held for six years, his wife being Musical Instructress.  He resigned this position to study dentistry, and after graduation, he practised in Napanee with his brother, and after Dr. C. D. Wartman’s death, continued the office alone, completing twenty-five years.  He was the last of ten children, seven sons and three daughters.

His great grandfather was Captain Grass, who piloted the U.E.L. contingent up the river to what is now Kingston.  Another great grandfather came with his family from the Susquehanna Valley, following the Revolutionary War, and they were related to Laura Secord.  With such an ancestry, it is not a surprise that the two sons of Dr. Wartman, are in khaki, Clarence in France and Leonard at Barriefield.

For twenty-three years he was Superintendent of Trinity Methodist Sunday School, and was intimately associated with every department of Church work.  Quiet and unassuming he did not fill as large a place in the public eye as a man who forces himself, but an exceptionally large circle of friends experience a deep loss in his passing.  Expressions of regret and sympathy from Church Boards and the School Board, of which he was a member, show the esteem in which he was held by the men with whom he worked.

 

1916

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Wartman,

George Edmond

 

In the death of George Edmond Wartman, at Newburgh, on Sunday, April 13th, the Newburgh district lost one of its best known and most highly respected citizens.  Mr. Wartman, who was in his 83rd year, had been in failing health for the past year and was seriously ill for about a week before his death.

He was born at Wesley and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Secord Wartman.  Until he retired from active farming about sixteen years ago, when he went to live in Newburgh, he had always resided near Wesley, where he was a very successful farmer.  For many years he was a member of the Methodist Church and since going to Newburgh to live he had attended the Free Methodist church.  He was a man of deep religious convictions and in all his relationships was known for his integrity and honesty.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Ida Rook, and three sons, Rev. Duff S. Wartman, Moose Jaw, Sask., Ward R. Wartman, Napanee, and Hubert Wartman, Wesley.  He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Solomon Clancy, Wesley, Mrs. Jos. Paul, of Newburgh, Mrs. Mary Shorey, of Yarker, and Miss Amanda Wartman, California.  He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Coleman, and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Allen.

His funeral was conducted at his late home on Tuesday, April 19th, by Rev. Mr. Stevenson, minister of the Free Methodist Church, Yarker, assisted by Rev. E. F. Swayne, minister of the United Church at Newburgh.  Interment was made at Newburgh.  Pall-bearers were Messrs. W. W. Sutton, J. Ed. Harrison, Dr. A. R. E. Mounce, Edward Lochhead, John Walroth and Frank Williams.

 

1941

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Wartman,

John

 

OBITUARY -

John Wartman -

The sudden death of Mr. Wartman on Tuesday, April 9th, cast a gloom over the community and came as a great shock to the family and village of Newburgh.  He had to all appearances been in good health.

John Wartman, the son of Secord Wartman and Hester Ann Huffman, of U.E.L. descent was born in Camden, near Wesley Church and lived in that neighborhood until 1923, when he moved into the Village of Newburgh.  Early in life he united with the Methodist Church at Wesley, of which church he was a consistent member, holding many responsible positions on the Official Board.  On his removal to Newburgh he was made a member of the Trustee Board of the United church.  He was faithful in attendance at all the services of the church, the prayer meetings, the Sunday School, in which he took great interest.  He was a strong advocate of prohibition and interested in everything which would better the social and moral conditions of the community.  In 1907 he married Miss Lilah Buck, of Kepler, who predeceased him ten years ago.  One daughter, Miss H. Marguerite was left to mourn the loss of her mother.  In 1921, he married Miss H. Alma Johnston, of Kepler, who with the daughter mourn the loss of a loving father and kind husband.  There were eight children in the Secord Wartman family, and this death is the first break of the eight who grew up to manhood and womanhood.  the surviving brothers and sisters are M. Cole Wartman, Mrs. Sol. Clancy, of Wesley;  Mrs. W. M. Allen, Yarker;  Mrs. C. N. Shorey, Cleveland, O.;  Miss Amanda, of Sacramento Cal. and Mrs. Jas. Paul, Newburgh.  The funeral services were held at his late residence, Newburgh, on Thursday, April 11th.  A very large gathering testified to the high esteem of the community to the deceased and the beautiful flowers were an expression of the very sincere sympathy from the many friends and several organizations for the widow, daughter and family.  The service was conducted by the Pastor, Rev. T. H. P. Anderson, assisted by the Rev. A. H. Hoare, a former Pastor,.  His departure was sudden, but “To be with Christ is far better.”

 

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Wartman,

Luella

(nee Garrison)

 

Wartman - At Saskatoon, Sask., on Monday, Nov. 21, 1960, Luella Garrison, wife of the late Franklin S. Wartman, formerly of Napanee and mother of Lorne, of Napanee.  Rested at the Wartman Funeral Home, for funeral service in the chapel on Monday, Nov. 28, 1960 at 10 a.m.  Rev. W. K. Pace officiated.  Interment Moscow cemetery.

 

Dec 1 1960

Post-Express

Napanee

Warwick,

Harold

 

WARWICK – Suddenly as a result of an accident on Thursday, February 7, 1963, Harold Warwick, beloved husband of Edith Paige and dear father of Donald, William, Peter and Catherine, at home; brother of William, Kingston; Kenneth, St. Catharines and Allan, Ransomville, N.Y. Resting at the Robert B. Cullen Funeral Home, 529 Palace Road, until Saturday, then to Conway for service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 3 p.m. Rev. Findlater officiating. Interment St. Paul’s Church Cemetery, Sandhurst.

 

HAROLD WARWICK

Traffic accident victim Harold Warwick, 50, of RR 1 Bath was buried in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Sandhurst.

He died Feb. 7 from injuries suffered in a head-on auto crash on a two-lane section of 401 Highway connecting Kingston and Odessa.

Mr. Warwick was born at Des Plaines, Ill, a son of the late David Warwick and his wife, the former Agnes Allan. He lived in Toronto before taking up residence here 16 years ago.

The accident victim was employed as the Kingston area representative for the Ontario retail sales tax branch of the provincial government. He commenced his duties Aug. 1 1961.

Mr. Warwick attended St. Paul’s Anglican Church at Conway.

Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Paige; four children, Donald, William, Peter and Catherine, all of Bath and three brothers, William, Kingston; Kenneth, St. Catharines and Allan of Ransomville, N.Y.

Rev. J.G. Findlater of St. Paul’s Anglican Church officiated at the funeral service.

          

Feb 8 1963

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Feb 15 1963

Kingston Whig Standard

Washburn

Ebenezer

 

At Hallowell, on Sunday, the 12th November, Ebenezer Washburn, Esq., aged 70 years, 7 months, and 4 days, universally regretted by a numerous family and acquaintance.

He was born in the province (now State) of Massachusetts, on 8th April, 1756, and joined the Royal standard shortly after the commencement of hostilities between the colonies and Great Britain, under which he continued during the remainder of the revolutionary struggle.

After the peace he came to his District, as one of the first settlers, since which time he has been one of our most active, industrious and enterprising inhabitants; and in the mercantile transactions in which he has engaged, was generally characterised for assiduity, punctuality, and integrity. In him was fully exemplified the summit of human virtue so simply yet elegantly described by the poet, "An honest man's the noblest work of God."

In public life, he filled the offices of Justice of the Peace, and member of Parliament in two different sessions, to the honor of himself and the benefit and satisfaction of the public.

In private life he was social, affectionate, and friendly.

The disease which terminated his existence was dropsy, under which he laboured for nearly the last ten years of his life. During the last eighteen months he underwent the operation of tapping* ten times, without ever repining or murmuring at the will of Divine Providence.

He was perfectly conscious of his approaching dissolution, and met it with that fortitude and resignation which could only arise from the prospect of a happy futurity; knowing that if his earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, he had a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

*Dates of the different tappings &c. &c.

1825, July 7, Water extracted 14 qts. 0 pts.

         Sept 6,                          9    "   0  "

         Nov 24                         12   "   1  "

1826  Jan 28                        14   "   0  "

         March 9                      11   "    1  "

         Apl 25                          13   "    1  "

         June 7                          14   "   0  "

         July 24                         12   "    1  "

         Sept 3                          14   "    0  "

         Oct 15                          12   "    1  "

                                Total    127   "    1  "

                   

Nov 21 1826

Upper Canada Herald

Washburn,

Hannah

 

At Hallowell, on the 14th inst. after a short illness MRS. HANNAH WASHBURN, relict of the late EBENEEZER WASHBURN, Esq. aged 76 years.  She was a native of England and one of the oldest and most respectable settlers in this Colony.

 

Mar 19 1831

Kingston

Chronicle

Washburn,

Jemima

   *  see Perry, Jemima (nee Washburn)

Washburn,

Sarah

Sarah, dau of George and Sarah Washburn, Fredericksburgh, buried 18 Oct 1791.

1791

Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814

Washburn,

Sarah

    *  see Lawson, Sarah (nee Washburn)

Watson,

Amos

 

WATSON - At Conway, on Wednesday, April 24th, 1912, Amos Watson, aged 5 years, 11 months and 14 days.

    

Apr 26 1912

Napanee Beaver

Watson,

Gertrude

(nee Allen)

 

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MRS. JOHN JOSEPH WATSON - died at her residence at Adolphustown on Tuesday, 19th inst., and was buried on Wednesday afternoon.  Deceased had been afflicted with cancer for some time, and bore her aggravating disease with Christian fortitude and patience.  Mrs. Watson was before her marriage Gertrude Allen, sister of Parker Allen Esq., a resident of Adolphustown, and now in his 85th year.  Mr. Watson, who died just two years ago (21st Sept. 1891) was a prominent man in the county, an ex-Warden and school fellow of the late Sir John A. Macdonald.  Their only daughter, Mrs. Duffett, survives them and resides on the old homestead.

 

DIED at her residence, Adolphustown, on Tuesday, Sept 19, 1893, Gertrude Allen, wife of the late J. J. Watson, aged 77 years and 2 months.  Funeral services at her house, Adolphustown, on Wednesday, afternoon, Sept. 20 at 2 o’clock.

[Memorial Card]

 

1893

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Sept 21 1893

Daily British Whig

Watson,

Helen Rachel

 

At Adolphustown on Friday, the 13th inst., Helen Rachel, youngest daughter of J. J. Watson, Esq., in the 30th year of her age.

 

OBITUARY – Allow me space in your valuable paper, the Napanee Standard, to record the death of the late Miss Helen Watson, youngest daughter of J. J. Watson, Esq., post master of Adolphustown, who departed this life July 13th, 1883.  Her funeral which took place on the Sunday following, was attended very largely, notwithstanding the heavy rain which was falling.  Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Harding, pastor of St. Paul’s church, who delivered an appropriate sermon from the text, “For to me to live is  Christ but to die is gain”, after which her remains were deposited in Adolphustown Cemetery, there to await till Christ shall on her call.

 

1883

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Watson,

J.J.

 

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THE LATE J.J. WATSON - Funeral at Adolphustown - His warm personal friends.
The many friends in the county of Lennox and elsewhere were pained to learn of the death of J. J. Watson, of Adolphustown on Sept. 24, and many gathered from the immediate vicinity, Picton, Napanee and elsewhere on Saturday last to pay their final respects to the memory of one who was born and had lived three quarters of a century within their midst, earning the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. In his earlier days he was the schoolmate of Sir John A. Macdonald in the village school, one whose friendship remained steadfast for half a century, and whom he now follows by a few months to his final rest. The premier frequently, with Lady Macdonald, visited Mr. Watson in his elegant home.
The funeral services were conducted by the rector of St. Alban's church, Rev. R. S. Forneri, assisted by Rev. Mr. Green of Belleville, who preached an appropriate and instructive sermon from Mathew xxiv-44: 'Therefore be ye also ready.' This was the first funeral service held in the beautiful edifice, recently completed. Mr. Watson gave the site as well as a good contribution, for the erection of the building. Mrs. Watson, a sister of Parker Allen, now in his eighty-third year, the oldest man in the township, and their eldest daughter, Mrs. Duffett, are the only surviving members of the family. The deceased was a very successful businessman, and took an active part in municipal matters in former years. He was a member of the county council for several years and was warden of the county. He was a leading Conservative and for a time was president of the liberal conservative association. His mercantile and farming business always commanded his close attention and oversight, and as a consequence he amassed considerable wealth.

He was carried to his final resting place adjoining his late residence by the following pall bearers who were among his warmest personal friends; Cat. Jas. Chalmers, R.P. Young, Elisha Ruttan, Thomas Trumpour, Peter D. Davis and Joseph B. Allison. The floral wreaths and crosses covering the beautiful casket were neatly arranged. In the centre was a sickle of wax flowers encircling two small sheaves of ripened wheat emblematic of the harvest of Father Time.

 

Died at his residence, Adolphustown, on September 24th 1891, John Joseph Watson, aged 75 years, 7 months.  Funeral services on Saturday afternoon, September 26th at 2.00 o’clock at St. Alban’s Church, Adolphustown.   [Memorial Card]

 

Death of J.J. Watson

J.J. Watson, of Adolphustown, one of the leaders in the township of Adolphustown, died on Thursday afternoon at four o'clock. He was possessed of much wealth and property. He was a descendant of U.E. Loyalists and a schoolmate of the late Sir John A. Macdonald. He was a vigorous conservative and quite frequently filled municipal offices. He was warden at the time the Midland district was separated into counties. the funeral occurs tomorrow at two o'clock.

     

1891

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

Sep 28 1891

Daily British Whig

 

Sept 26 1891

Daily British Whig

Watson,

Walter H.

WATSON - At  Bloomfield, March 18th, Walter H. Watson, aged 71 years.

Daily British Whig, Kingston

Mar 29, 1920

Watts,

Mary E.

   *  see Vandervoort, Mary E. 

Watts,

Rose Jane

(nee Deroche)

 

WATTS - At Odessa on March 23, 1932, Rose Jane Deroche, widow of the late George Watts in her 89th year.

 

There passed away on March 23, at her residence, Centre Street, Odessa, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens in the person of Mrs. George Watts.  Deceased had lived in the same dwelling for over sixty years, and her wonderful personality and agreeable manner won her many life long friends.  She was a member of the United Church and for her noble Christian life, was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.  Mr. Watts predeceased her nearly eight years ago.  To mourn her loss are three daughters, Mrs. H. J. Smith and Mrs. Jenkins, Odessa, and  Mrs. J. G. Ettinger, Kingston;  also two sons,  Walter of Elm Creek, Manitoba and Charley of Rochester,  nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  One sister, Mrs. Shorey of Newburgh and one brother, Mr. W. P Deroche also survive.  Deceased died in her eighty-ninth year.

 

1932

Newspaper

Clipping

Way,

Ethel McKnight

 

ETHEL McKNIGHT WAY - The many friends of Mr. Blake Way of Corbyville, will be sorry to hear of his second bereavement in the death of his little daughter, Ethel, who passed away on Monday, July 17th, aged 2 months.  The funeral service was held at the house on Tuesday, the Rev. S.A. Kemp officiating, the remains taken to Victoria Cemetery, and laid to rest beside those of its mother, who was so suddenly called away just two months ago.  Mr. Way has the sympathy of the whole community in his bereavement.

 

Newspaper

Clipping

Way,

Mary

 

WAY, Mary - At her home, 48 Graham Street West, Napanee, on Saturday, Jan 23, 1965, Mary Way, mother of Rev. Father Way, Rector of the Church of the Good Thief, Kingston, and Chaplain of Kingston Penitentiary;  and Miss Marguerite Way, teacher at Prince Charles School, Napanee.  Resting at Wartman Funeral Home, 159 John Street, Napanee, for funeral service on  Monday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Napanee, where requiem high mass will be sung for the happy repose of her soul.  Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Napanee.

 

Jan 25 1965

Kingston

Whig Standard

Wayte,

James

 

JAMES WAYTE -

NAPANEE, Dec 18 -  The funeral of the late James Wayte, a well known and highly respected resident of the Westplain district, was held from his late residence to the Westplain United Church Saturday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Caswell.  During the service Ward Wartman of Napanee sang an appropriate solo and the accompanist was Mrs. Caswell.

The deceased, who was 89 years of age, had been in poor health for the past several months.  He resided with his son Hayner Wayte.  Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery, Napanee.

Mrs. Wayte passed away nearly nine years ago.  He leaves two sons, Hayner Wayte, Westplain, and Allan Wayte, Marlbank, and one daughter Mrs. John Belton, Forest Mills.

 

Scrapbook

Clipping

Webb,

Ethel Blanche

 

Webb - In Adolphustown, May 17th, Ethel Blanche Webb, aged 17 years.

    

May 22 1897

Daily British Whig

Webb,

Nellie R.

 

WEBB - At South Fredericksburgh, on Wednesday, Oct. 24th, 1906, Nellie R. Webb, aged 10 years.

    

Oct 26 1906

Napanee Express

Webb,

William S.

 

LIEUT. WEBB IS KILLED IN ACTION – OFFICIAL WORD SENT TO FAMILY – Napanee, July 7 – Official notice was received on Thursday that Lieut. William “Bill” S. Webb of Canadian Army, CMF, was killed in action in Italy on June 28  He was the son of Mrs. C. E. Wolfe, Napanee, and the late Hiram Webb.  He was born in Belleville and resided in Brighton before coming to Napanee where he attended public and high schools.  He later attended the Canadian School of Embalming and previous to enlisting was employed by Harry Kress and Company, funeral directors at Durham, Ont.  He enlisted at Barrie, in April, 1941, and went overseas in June, 1943.  Lieut. Webb leaves to mourn his death, his wife, the former Mary Pickering, and little daughter, Judy, his mother, Mrs. C. E. Wolfe, a brother, Thomas Webb, RAF, stationed in India;  and his grandmother, Mrs. C. H. Spencer, Napanee.  Lieut. Webb was popular and his many friends in Napanee and Durham districts, will learn with sincere regret of his untimely death.  Mrs. Webb and daughter, Judy, are spending several weeks in Napanee, with Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Spencer, and were her when the sad news was received.

 

LIEUT. WEBB HAD COURAGE – NAPANEE – July 27 – The following is what “Doug” Howe with the Canadian Corps in Italy, writes about Lieut. W. S. (Bill) Webb, Durham, Ont.,  “A Napanee boy.”  He’d always done good work observing enemy fire,” Captain Ian Grant, Victoria said,  That’s the way he was killed, going forward to observe when he knew damn well he would have to go under heavy fire.  Nobody would have blamed him if he hadn’t gone.  But he went.  That’s the sort of guy he was.”  Lieut. Webb was killed in action in Italy on June 28.  He was the son of Mrs. C. E. Wolfe, Napanee and the late Hiram Webb.

 

1944

From the

Harkness

Scrapbooks

Weeks,

Doctor Hiram

 

At Adolphustown, on Sunday morning, the 8th inst., after an illness of about three days, Doctor Hiram Weeks.

 

Mar 14 1835

Kingston

Chronicle & Gazette

Weeks,

Rosa Calnan

WEEKS – In Consecon, Nov. 8th, Rosa Calnan, wife of Burton Weeks.

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Weese,

Amanda Ordarie

(nee Asselstine)

 

OBITUARY - Mrs. Jas. B. Weese -

Mrs. Jas. Weese, of Centreville, passed away very suddenly on February 29th, 1928, at the home of her eldest son, Wm., of Wesley, where she had been visiting for a short time.  She had been in her usual good health when she was taken suddenly ill on Tuesday evening, February 28th, becoming unconscious, and remaining so until her death the following afternoon. 

Deceased, Amanda Ordarie, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Asselstine, of Camden, who were of Dutch descent.  She was born in Camden, where she resided all her life, and was in her seventy-fourth year.  She was married in 1878, and is survived by her husband, two daughters and four sons, three brothers and two sisters.  Her family all reside in Camden, except her eldest daughter, Mrs. Russell Long, of Napanee.  Her sisters and youngest brother, Wm., reside in the West, the eldest brother, Oscar, in Marlbank, and Whitney, in Napanee.

Mrs. Weese was a good neighbor, and in sickness was always a willing helper and will be very much missed by her many friends and neighbors.

The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, March 2nd, from her late residence, to the Centreville United church, of which she was a member.  Her Pastor, Rev. H. A. Bunt, B.A., officiated.  The pall bearers were Messrs, Fred Brown, Wesley Wagar, Charles Ingoldsby, George McGill, Ed. O’Connor and Wm. McKeown.  The remains were place in the Centreville vault for burial later.

 

1928

Scrapbook

Clipping

Weese,

Charles M.

At North Fredericksburgh on Monday, May 7th, 1917, Charles M. Weese, aged 65 years.

1917

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Weese,

Edward

 

WEESE - At Adolphustown, on Dec. 15th, Edward Weese, aged about 12 years.

    

Dec 28 1888

Napanee Express

Weese,

Ella

   *  see Henderson, Ella 

Weese,

Miss

   *  see Sexsmith, Mrs. G. S.

Weese,

Peter D.

 

OBITUARIES - PETER D. WEESE

One of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of the Township of Ernesttown passed away at his home, near Bath on Tuesday morning, March 14th, 1939.  The funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon at Bath United Church, and was conducted by Rev. G. T. McKenzie.

Mr. Weese, who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weese, had been in failing health for some time and his many friends were sorry to hear of his death.  He died on the farm where he had lived for the past 55 years.  The deceased, who was a Conservative in politics, served in the Council for a period of eight years, and was a member of the Maple Leaf Masonic Lodge, Bath.  The funeral, which was largely attended, was in charge of that Order.

His wife, who, before her marriage, was Miss Annie McIlwaine, of Selby, predeceased him 20 years ago and his only daughter, Mrs. T. D. Creighton, 10 years ago. 

Mr. Weese was the last surviving member of a family of five.  His brother, Sam, met with a tragic death at Collin’s Bay 43 years ago.  Stewart, another brother, passed away at his residence near Selby seven years ago.  Mrs. George Sexsmith, of Napanee, a sister, passed away two days after her brother Stewart.  Mrs. Robert Martin, of Wesley, another sister, passed away three years ago.

The late Mr. Weese is survived by one son, Stewart, with whom he resided, and five grandchildren, Herbert, Annie and Dorothy Weese, also J.P., and Duncan Creighton.

 

Mar 22 1939

Napanee

Beaver

Weese,

Stephen

 

STEPHEN WEESE - Stephen Weese died at his residence, 3d Con. Camden, near Strathcona village, Dec 31st 1907 aged 70 years, 7 months and 12 days.  He was a son of Samuel Weese, and Susanna Sweet, U.E.L. people who came to this county from the states.  They settled in Richmond, where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood.  When a young man, Mr. Weese purchased the farm where he died.  About a year after coming to Camden he married Miss Eliza Lockridge, which was 48 years ago.  Five children were born to them, three sons and two daughters.  The oldest son, Samuel was killed at Collins Bay crossing by the cars about eleven years ago, which was a terrible shock to the family as well as to the whole community.  The remaining children are Mrs. Martin of Camden, Mrs. G. S. Sexsmith of Richmond, and Peter, of Bath and Stewart, on the homestead.  Mrs. Weese also survives him.  For 13 years, Mrs. Weese occupied seats in the township and County Council, where his upright dealing won the respect and confidence of all.  About 8 months ago, Mr. Weese found he was afflicted with cancer.  Although everything that could be done was done without avail the terrible disease made steady progress until Dec 31st 1907 when death put a period to his sufferings.  He was the friend of all; everyone who went to him for help or advice was never disappointed.  We may well say with one of old, “Where shall we find the like again?”  He had no fear of death and spoke of “going home.”  Rev. C. L. Thompson, his pastor, visited him frequently, at the last administered the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.  The funeral took place on Thursday under the auspices of the Masonic Order at Newburgh Methodist Church.  The funeral cortage was the largest seen in these parts for years.  The remains were deposited in Newburgh vault.

Beyond the flight of time,

Beyond this vale of death

There surely is some blessed clime

Whence life is not a breath

Nor life’s affection transcient fire

Whose sparks fly upward to expire.

 

1907

Newspaper

Clipping

Weese,

Stewart

   * see reference in obituary of Sexsmith, Mrs. G. S.

Weiss,

E. B. (Bert)

 

E. “BERT” WEISS DIES FOLLOWING CAR CRASH

 A Napanee businessman, E. B. “Bert” Weiss, died at the scene shortly after 6:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, when his car collided with another automobile at the intersection of John and Bridge Streets in Napanee. 

Morley Morrison, 27, 164 Robert St., Napanee, driver of the other car, was proceeding east on Bridge St. when the Weiss Car, northbound on John St., came out of the intersection.

Damage estimated at $1000 was incurred by each of the late model cars.  The front of the Morrison vehicle struck the Weiss car almost directly at the left front door, causing it to careen into a tree on the corner, a few feet from the intersection.  Mrs. Weiss, who was with her husband at the time, was treated at the scene by Dr. R. McLellan and removed to Kingston General Hospital by ambulance with undetermined injuries.

According to Dr. F. C. Wilson, coroner, no inquest will be held.

Mr. Weiss, 74, resided at No. 10 Graham St. East and has operated a shoe store in Napanee since 1905.  He attended Trinity United Church and was a member of the church choir for 40 years.  He also was a member of the session and of Union Masonic Lodge No. 9 and the Royal Arch Chapter, No. 44, Napanee.

Mr. Weiss was also a member of the Rotary Club for many years.

Surviving, besides his wife, is one daughter, Mrs. Larry Carlin (Katherine), of Montreal, and an infant grandson.

A Masonic funeral service was held on Friday evening at the Wartman Funeral Home and on Saturday afternoon a public service was held at Trinity United Church

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Mar 18, 1959

Napanee Beaver

Welch,

Catharine

   *  see Sughrue, Catharine

Wellborn,

Ann

 

DIED – In the Township of Kingston on Tuesday morning last, Ann, wife of Mr. Marmaduke Wellborn, Jr., aged 30 years.

    

Feb 25 1854

Kingston Daily News

Weller,

Hannah

 

DIED - At the Carrying Place on the evening of the 29th ult. Mrs. Hannah Weller, widow of the late Asa Weller Esq. aged 69 years.

  

Feb 5 1831

Kingston

Chronicle

Weller,

Catharine

   *  see Young, Catharine

Wells,

Amy Elizabeth

  *  see McCabe, Amy Elizabeth (nee Wells)

 

Wells,

Edwin

(Edward)

 

WELLS - At North Fredericksburgh, on Monday, January 23d, 1911, Edwin Wells, aged 61 years and 8 months.

 

Edward Wells, a well-known resident of North Fredericksburgh, died on Monday last aged sixty-one years and eight months. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon.

 

Jan 27 1911

Napanee Beaver

 

Feb 1 1911

Daily British Whig

 

Jan 28 1911

Daily British Whig

Wells,

Emma

 

WELLS - At North Fredericksburgh, on Nov. 8th, Mrs. Emma Wells, aged 75 years.

   

Nov 12 1926

Daily British Whig

Welsh,

Ralph W.

 

Welsh, Ralph W. - At Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, June 29, 1996, Ralph Welsh, husband of the late Doris Wright, dear father of Ron, RR # 1 Bath, Dan, RR # 4 Picton. Lovingly remembered by five grandchildren. Brother of George, Cherry Valley. Predeceased by Mary Hunt and James Welsh. Resting at the Wannamaker-Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee, for Service in the Chapel on Wednesday July 3 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Margaret Ann Gorham officiating. Cremation followed by interment in McDowell Cemetery. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

     

1996

Newspaper

Clipping

Wemp,

Daniel

 

Daniel Wemp -

Daniel Wemp, a well-known and highly respected resident of Emerald, Amherst Island, passed peacefully away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 3rd, 1921, after a short illness due to the infirmities of old age. He was born on Amherst Island, of United Empire Loyalist parentage, eighty-eight years ago.  His father, it is said, was the first white child born on the site of the present city of Kingston.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. C. Dixon on Saturday afternoon at the home of the deceased, and the remains were laid to rest in Glenwood vault.  The pall-bearers were his five sons-in-law, J. A. McMillan, R. Instant, A. Reid, W. Wemp, S. J. Morrow and E. Wemp, a grandson.  He is survived by three sons and six daughters, John and George, of this place;  Henry, in Saskatchewan;  Mrs. E. Morrow, Mrs. A. Reid, Mrs. W. Wemp, Mrs. R. Instant, residing on the island;  Mrs. J. A. McMillan, Prescott, and Mrs. Minerva Ryan, Syracuse, N.Y., also two brothers, John and William, Emerald, thirty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

 

Feb 18 1921

Napanee

Beaver

Weston,

Emma

 

EMMA WESTON - Wife of Mr. Peter Weston, on the city of London, passed away to the better world on the 3rd day of August last, in the 59th year of her age.  She was born in Camberwell, London, Eng., but the greater part of her life was spent in Canada.  At a very early age she embraced the religion of Jesus Christ as a personal privilege and experience.  Concerning her conversion, she never doubted, and her piety was of that decided type that makes itself known in the outward life.  She at once became connected with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and was for several years a teacher in the old Adelaide Street school, Toronto. She afterwards, with her husband, became united with the Methodist New Connexion Church.  In the course of time her residence was changed to London, and after the union of the two Churches in 1874, she became a member of the Queen’s Avenue Church in that city.  Here she resumed her active labors for Christ.  She remained a valued and efficient teacher in the Sunday-school until the time of her death.  She was also a faithful attendant at class-meeting, and greatly enjoyed the benefits arising from that time-honored means of spiritual communion.  But it was in connection with the public charities of the city that her religious life most made itself felt.  For many years she was a working member of the Woman’s Christian Association, and as chairwoman of the Public Relief Committee her services were simply invaluable.  She was eminently fitted for the position by her keen perception and large experience, and was ever ready to go out in all kinds of weather and traverse all parts of the city to serve the poor and needy.  It will not be easy to fill her place.  She was ardently attached to Methodism, and for years her house was considered the minister’s home.  Her last illness was prolonged and severe. The greater part of the past winter was spent at her brother’s in New York, in the hope of obtaining some relief from the disease that was wasting her strength.  After her return to London, however, her health continued to decline, until it became evident to all that her days were numbered. She possessed her soul in patience, and from the first was fully resigned to her heavenly Father’s will.  Her faith in Christ continued unshaken.  Her hope of the better world was bright and strong.  Many expressions came from her lips that were full of comfort to her sorrowing friends.  Her family gathered about her, some of them coming from a distance and received her parting words of counsel and affection, and then she quietly awaited the Lord’s summons to come up higher.  Of her it may well be said, “She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her.”  [signed] D.G.S.

 

Oct 7 1885

The Christian Guardian

White,

Carol

 

Carol White

Funeral of Baby Carol White was held Saturday from the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. White, at Sandhurst. Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Walker and interment took place at Sandhurst Anglican Cemetery.

     

July 8 1946

Kingston Whig Standard

White,

Donald Andrew

 

WHITE, Donald Andrew - Entered into rest at the House of Providence, Kingston, on Thursday September 23, 1965, Donald Andrew White, age 95 years, of Bath, formerly of Amherst Island, beloved husband of Margaret Ruttan, dear father of Arthur, Bath;  Harold, Wilton’;  Mrs. Sterling Glenn (Madeleine), Stella.  Resting at the Funeral Home of Ross A. Jones, Odessa, for funeral service on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.  Interment Sillsville Cemetery.  Friends will be received between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:30 p.m.

 

DONALD A. WHITE - Funeral services were held in Odessa for Donald A. White who died recently at the House of Providence here.  Rev. John Neil of Bath officiated.

Mr. White was born in Sillsville, the son of the late Charles White and Margaret Rikley.  He had lived in the Kingston area all his life. 

Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Ruttan; two sons, Arthur of Bath, Harold of Wilton; one daughter, Mrs. Stirling Glenn (Madeline) of Stella;  four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Harold Hough, Hugh Sharpe, Ross Lasher, Arthur Drumgoole, Leslie Glenn, Gordon Lugwell.

Interment was at Sillsville Cemetery.

 

Newspaper

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White,

Dorothy

   *  see Robertson, Dorothy (nee White)

 

White,

Elizabeth

 

In Adolphustown, Nov. 8th, Elizabeth White, aged 77 years.

    

Nov 24 1884

Daily British Whig

White,

Florence

(nee Robertson)

 

OBITUARY - Florence Robertson White, wife of Charles DeWitt White, Boston, Mass., and only child of Mrs. Helen A. Robertson, Providence, R.I., died on July 13th 1907, at the early age of 26 years. She was married to Charles DeWitt White on January 6th, 1904. On Aug 2d 1906, a son was born to them. In February last the baby contracted scarlet fever. Anxious for the life of her darling baby boy, she took no thought for herself. With good medical treatment and care the baby got over the fever, and when the doctor pronounced him out of danger, the mother collapsed and went to bed. Her whole nervous system broke down and gave way. She made all her plans for her funeral even to the minutest detail, but recovered sufficiently however, to be able to be up again and go out driving, but was taken down again the latter part of June, and sank very fast into a decline, despite all that the best of medical treatment and loving care could do to save her. She was fully resigned to go and left every assurance of a glad and glorious resurrection. After death the remains were taken to her grandmother's home, the late Mrs. Elizabeth A. Diamond, Providence, R.I. where the funeral was held.

 

1907

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

White,

George

 

[Dorland] A sudden death occurred here on Sunday evening when Mr. George White passed away while seated at the supper table. Mr. White had been unable to follow his occupation of blacksmith for some months, but on Saturday was feeling better than for some time. In the absence of the rector, Rev. A. Strother, Rev. H. Pringle conducted the funeral services on Tuesday, at 10 a.m. Mr. White's wife, who was Miss Margaret McConkey, predeceased him some years. The following children survive: Arthur, Mrs. Wm. Reynolds and Mrs. F. Wilson, Dorland; James, Manitoba; Mrs. Shaw, Kingston, and Arch, Napanee.

     

Sept 30 1927

Napanee Beaver

White (Whyte)

Gertrude Estella

(nee Gilbert)

 

MRS. M.B.WHYTE

NAPANEE, Feb 23 – Mrs. Morley B. Whyte, one of the best known and highly esteemed residents of the Sillsville district, passed away suddenly at her home Tuesday night, and the funeral was held from her late residence, Friday afternoon, with interment in the Sillsville Cemetery. Mrs. Whyte had been in apparently good health and Tuesday night suffered a severe heart attack and passed away about 11:15. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Whyte had callers in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merritt.

Before her marriage she was Miss Gertrude Estella Gilbert and had been a life-long resident of South Fredericksburgh. A prominent member of the Sillsville United Church, she took a keen interest in the work of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid Society. Gifted with a cheery disposition, she had a wide circle of friends and will be greatly missed in her home, in the church and in social life.

She was one a family of six, of whom three, Wilmot Gilbert, George Gilbert and Mrs. Donald Rikley predeceased her. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Mrs. M.J. Waite, Arvida, Que., and Mrs. Arthur Van Luven, Napanee R.R; a brother, Herbert Gilbert, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert Rikley. Mrs. Whyte was well known in Napanee.

    

Feb 23 1940

Kingston Whig Standard

White,

Helen

 

WHITE - At Adolphustown, on Friday, April 9th, 1920, Helen White, aged 17 years, 11 months and 25 days.

 

A sad death occurred yesterday when Miss Helen White, youngest daughter of George White, passed away after a week’s illness of diphtheria. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved family, as this is the second death in the house in a month.

    

Apr 16 1920

Napanee Beaver

 

Apr 13 1920

Daily British Whig

White,

Herbert

 

In ill health for only a few hours, following a heart attack, the death took place on Saturday morning of Herbert White, a well-known resident of Sillsville. He passed away at his home in Sillsville.

For many years he had been a trapper, hunter and fisherman and was widely known to many sportsmen who visited the district.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles White, he was born in South Fredericksburgh 74 years ago and resided in the district all his life.

He was a member of the United Church and was a member of Maple Leaf Masonic Lodge in Bath.

The funeral service was held at the Tierney Funeral Home in Napanee on Monday afternoon. The minister was Mr. Gordon K. Stewart, student minister on the Adolphustown charge of the United Church.

The body was placed in the vault in Riverside Cemetery, the interment to be made later in Sillsville.

Mr. White is survived by his wife, three step-children, Mrs. R.F. Hunter, Mrs. L.D. Spencer and George Ellis of Napanee and one brother, Donald White of Bath.

The pall-bearers were William Tibbutt, Fred Lasher, Percy Young, D.W. Young, Harold Hough and J.B. Elliott.

       

Mar 24 1949

Kingston Whig Standard

White,

Hugh

 

Death of Adolphustown Lad

The community was shocked on Saturday morning to learn of the death of Hugh White, aged fifteen, youngest son of George White. The lad had been ill with quinsy for some weeks. The funeral conducted by Rev. M. Pringle, was held at his father’s residence on Monday.

   

Mar 12 1920

Daily British Whig

White,

James

 

JAMES WHITE

The sad news was received here recently, that one of the former residents of Adolphustown had passed away suddenly at his home in Winnipeg, Man., in the person of James White.

He was born and lived in Adolphustown, where he learned the blacksmith trade with his father, the late George White. In 1912, he married the late Mary Gallagher and in 1913 they moved to Western Canada, where they made their home and where his wife predeceased him last December.

Mr. White had spent the month of April, this year, visiting his relatives and friends in this vicinity and from all appearances was in the best of health. He was in his 70th year.

He is survived by two sons, Norris and William, and one daughter, Ellen, also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Fred Wilson, Dorland; Mrs. Irvine Brooks, R.R. 2 Napanee; Mrs. Thomas Doyle, of Kingston; Arthur White, R.R. 1 Napanee, and Archie White, Napanee.

    

July 31 1957

Napanee Beaver

White,

John B.

 

JOHN B. WHITE - Of Hayburn, Adolphustown Circuit, was born in Bath, Ont., on Feby 25th  1835, and died April 12th  1907. He was a brother who attained a rich experience and an advanced standing in the Christian life. He has been a trustee, steward, local preacher, and a man mighty in prayer and in testimony. His house has been a home for Methodist preachers; he was a good man, true to his home and the church. He went in triumph to his reward, leaving behind him to mourn his loss a faithful wife, two sons and a daughter viz., Morley, Parma; Ira, Indian Head, Sask., and Cora, at home with her mother. The bereaved have the sympathy and prayers of a large number of friends. Rev. W. S. Boyce.

 

1907

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

 

Apr 26 1907

Napanee Beaver

White,

Lulu Beryl

   *  see Wilson, Lulu Beryl (nee White)

White,

Mabel Leona

   *  see Brooks, Mabel Leona (nee White)

White,

Margaret F.

 

WHITE - At South Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, March 2nd , 1919, Margaret F. White, aged 79 years and 7 months.

         

1919

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

White,

Mercy Jane

 

Mrs. Mercy Jane White

Rev. G.A. Puttenham of the United Church, Adolphustown, conducted the funeral of the late Mrs. Mercy Jane White, which was held at the Hayburn Church on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was in her 90th year and had been an invalid for some years. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. Magee. The deceased was held in very high esteem and a considerable number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. Miss Rombough contributed an appropriate solo. The pall-bearers were Arthur Loyst, R.  Loyst, Herbert Rikley, J. Loyst, John Dickson and James Dickson.

 

Mrs. J.B. White

SILLSVILLE – Mrs. J. B. White, aged 89, died at her home Friday. Mrs. White had been an invalid for many years. In her active life Mrs. White was an earnest worker in all departments of the church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter, Mrs. Robert J. Magee, two grandsons and five grand-daughters, and niece, Miss Clara Purvis of Kingston, and a nephew, Stanley Purvis of Toronto. Her husband predeceased her 30 years ago.

Before her marriage Mrs. White was Mercy Jane Aylesworth, daughter of the late Job
Aylesworth. The funeral services took place on Sunday afternoon from her late residence to Hayburn Church. The service was conducted by Rev. G.A. Puttenham. The remains were laid to rest in the McDowall Cemetery at Sandhurst. The pall-bearers were John Dickson, Arthur Loyst, Jay Loyst, Rilance Loyst, Herb Rikely and James Dickson.

    

July 20 1937

Kingston Whig Standard

 

July 22 1937

Kingston Whig Standard

White,

Pearl Lillie

   *  see Reynolds, Pearl Lillie (nee White)

White,

Robert

WHITE - At the residence of his son-in-law, Edley Brown, Hay Bay, on Sunday, May 25 1884, Robert White, aged 82 years and 6 months.

1884

Records supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman

Whitfield,

Mary

   * see McKeown, Mary (nee Whitfield)

Whitfield,

Percy Guy (Dick)

 

Whitfield - At the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, on Sat., Jan., 14, 1967, Percy Guy (Dick) Whitfield, beloved husband of Agnes Jane Carroll, dear father of Mrs. Kenneth McKeown (Mary), Bath;  Arthur, RR 1 Bath and Mrs. Gordon Denison (Marion) Marlbank, in his 81st year.  Mr. Whitfield rested at his residence, RR 1 Bath, for funeral service at St. Paul’s Anglican church, Sandhurst, on Tuesday, January 17, at 2 p.m.  Rev. D.F. Dunning, Adolphustown, officiated.  Interment was at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

 

Percy Guy Whitfield

Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Sandhurst for Percy Guy (Dick) Whitfield, 81, of RR 1 Bath, who died Jan. 14 at Kingston Hotel Dieu Hospital after a two-week illness.

He was born in Surrey, England, a son of the late Benjamin Whitfield and his wife, the former Eliza Walmer, but migrated to Canada in 1904.

Mr. Whitfield spent all of his life in Canada residing either at Conway or in the Sandhurst district.

A mason by trade, he retired approximately 10 years ago.

Mr. Whitfield worshipped at St. Paul’s Anglican Church where he was church warden and Sunday school superintendent. He was also a member of the Laymen’s Association.

Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Jane Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. K. (Mary) McKeown of RR 1 Bath and Mrs. G. (Marion) Denison of Marlbank; a son, Arthur, RR1 Bath; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. Beglice of Trenton and a Mrs. Swayne of England.

A funeral service was held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church at Sandhurst with Rev. D.F. Dunning and Rev. a. Brandon officiating.

Pallbearers were Robert Magee, James Carroll, H. Spearing, E. Ruttan, George Young and H. Ackerman.

        

1967

From the

Duffett

Scrapbooks

 

Jan 23 1967

Kingston Whig Standard

Whittington,

Eleanor Ann

(nee Robertson)

 

Mrs. Eleanor A. Whittington

Mrs. Eleanor Ann Whittington, Empey Hill, widow of William S. Whittington, died in the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday last after an illness of six weeks’ duration.

The late Mrs. Whittington was in her 86th year and was born at Adolphustown, her parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson, of Selby. She lived for some time at Selby and eight years ago she took up residence at Empey Hill. She was a member of the United Church at Empey Hill and took part in the activities of the church organizations including the Women’s Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Women’s Institute. She was of United Empire Loyalist descent.

Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. Clayton Osborne, Lonsdale, two nieces, Mrs. Fred Henderson Napanee district, and Mrs. William Oliver, Belleville.

The funeral was held from the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee on Tuesday afternoon and the service there and at Riverside Cemetery Napanee was conducted by Rev. W. Merrick of Selby United Church.

The bearers were Brooks Allan, Roy Stafford, Bruce Kimmerly, Robert Tucker, John Gibson and Ernest Waddingham.

   

Mar 22 1950

Deseronto Post

Whittington,

George

 

George Whittington, a former well known resident of North Fredericksburgh, but who has for some years made his home in Napanee, died at the Campbell House, on Monday of last week. The late Mr. Whittington for a long number of years conducted the brick and tile business in North Fredericksburgh and previous to that was a farmer at Empey Hill. Two sons, Messrs. Grant and Bruce Whittington, remain. The funeral took place on Wednesday.

      

Jan 9 1929

Napanee Beaver

Whitton,

Lena Blanche

(nee Hough)

 

The death took place at her home on Dundas Street, Thursday evening, about 9 o’clock, of Mrs. William Whitton, aged forty years and seven months. Deceased was formerly Miss Lena Blanche Hough and was born in North Fredericksburgh in 1886, living there until her marriage to Mr. William Whitton in 1917, when she took up residence in Deseronto. The funeral will be held from her home on Sunday at 2 p.m., interment to take place in Napanee cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one son, Donald, one daughter, Muriel, and two brothers, James, Belleville, and Cecil, in the United States. Deceased will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Death was due to heart failure.

   

Aug 14 1926

Daily British Whig

Wilborn,

Susannah

   *  see Robinson, Susannah

Wilcox,

Sarah

 

DIED - At Ernestown, on Thursday the 21st inst. Mrs. Sarah Wilcox, wife of Mr. Wm. Wilcox.

 

Aug 30 1828

Kingston

Chronicle

Wild,

Andrew

 

Andrew Wild, Madoc, formerly of North Fredericksburgh, died on Monday last, aged eighty-five years. Deceased lived for the last ten years with his sisters, Mrs. Sexsmith and Mrs. McTaggart, Madoc. The remains were brought to Napanee yesterday and place in the vault.

         

Dec 10 1894

Weekly British Whig

Wilde,

Catharine

 

In North Fredericksburgh, on Dec 18th, Catharine Wilde, aged 66 years.

 

At North Fredericksburgh, on Dec. 18th, Catharine H., wife of Andrew Wilde, aged 66 years.

   

Dec 26 1878

Daily British Whig

 

Dec 21 1878

Daily British Whig

Wilde,

infant female

 

Wilde aged [blank] months daughter of And. Wilde of Township of Fredericksburgh buried in grave yard river side Fredericksburgh. Scarlet Fever.

 

1849-50

Burials

Anglican Records

Wilde,

William

 

Died - In North Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, 29th ult., William, third son of Andrew Wilde in the 18th year of his age.

         

Aug 2 1866

Napanee Standard

Wilkinson,

Florence Gertrude

WILKINSON - Florence Gertrude Wilkinson, born December 8th, 1879, died Sept. 7th, 1885.

Sept 16 1885

The Christian Guardian

Wilkison,

Wm. H.

 

DEATH’S HARVEST – WM. H. WILKISON, County Judge, Dies Suddenly in his Bathroom -  No greater shock was ever experienced by our citizens as a whole than the announcement made on Wednesday morning that His Honor Judge Wilkison had been found dead while in the act of taking his usual morning plunge in a bath of cold water.  Could it be possible that the handsome, genial, whole souled gentleman who was about as usual the day before, in the best of health and spirits, would never again on earth exchange his kindly greetings with our citizens, young and old, rich and poor?  The sad fact is alas too true, and it is a fact also that no one will be more missed from our town.  There is little to tell as to his death.  It was his habit to take a cold bath on rising in the morning, and on Wednesday it was noticed that he remained longer than usual in the bath room, detaining breakfast.  Wondering what was the trouble, Mrs. Wilkison sent the man to find out. He knocked at the door and receiving no answer, opened it and to his horror found the Judge dead in the tub.  The sudden shock of the cold plunge is supposed to have caused heart failure.  The distressing scene is too pathetic to dwell on.  In apparently the vigor of matured manhood, with the laurels of a well spent life earned and being enjoyed, he is cut off without a moment’s warning. It will be well for us all however, if when called we can show such a blameless life and are able to appear before our Maker with as unblemished a character as the late Wm. H. Wilkison possessed – all that any man can take with him out of this world.  Judge Wilkison was born in the City of Kingston, Nov. 3d 1838, and was the son of the late William Wilkison, of Kingston, and formerly of Belfast, Ireland.  He was educated at the old Grammar School in Kingston, through which many illustrious Canadians passed.  In 1861, he was called to the bar, and came to Napanee to practice.  From September, 1864, till 1869 he held the office of county crown attorney and clerk of the peace for the Counties of Lennox and Addington, and had worked up a large and lucrative law practice.  On May 28th 1869, he received the appointment of Judge for this county, and this position he has honourably and successfully filled ever since.  The Judge was married to Isabella Allan, eldest daughter of the late Wm. Allan Geddes, barrister, Kingston, in 1863, who is left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a model man in every respect.  Deceased was a member of the Anglican church, and took a deep interest in the home church as well as in the welfare of the church in general.  He was for years a lay delegate to the Synod, and was one of its prominent members.  The Judge was deeply interested in works of mercy and was yearly instrumental in gaining a liberal grant from the County council to the Kingston General Hospital, of which he was a governor.  Out of respect for deceased the flags are flying at half mast on the Town Hall and court House.  The funeral service will be held today at 10:45 o’clock at St. Mary Magdalene’s church and thence by special B. of Q. train detailed through the courtesy of his life long friend, Mr. E. W. Rathbun, to Kingston, where the remains will be placed in the vault at Cataraqui, to be later interred in the family plot there. The pall bearers were the members of the local bar: - D. H. Preston, K. C., H. M. Deroche, K. C., W. S. Herrington, K. C., John English, J. H. Madden, W. G. Wilson, U. M. Wilson, W. H. Perry , G. F. Ruttan and T. B. German.  The remains will be taken to the church at 10 o’clock, where the many friends will be given an opportunity of taking a last look at the deceased.  The service will be held in the church at 10:45 and the special train will leave the station at 11:15 a.m.  Deceased is laid out in his judicial robes.  The pall-bearers will also wear their legal gowns.  The body will arrive in Kingston at 1:15 and the funeral will take place from the train.  It is likely the Kingston Bar Association and the Synod of the Diocese of Ontario will be represented at the funeral.

 

1903

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Williams,

Donna Lynn

 

WILLIAMS – Donna Lynn, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, October 30, 1959, Donna Lynn, in her 11th year, dearly beloved only child of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams (Dorothy Magee) and dear granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Magee, Sandhurst. Service in Scarborough Chapel of McDougall and Brown, Kingston Rd., Monday, November 2 at 2 p.m. Interment at Test Haven Memorial Gardens.

     

1959

Magee

Scrapbooks

Williams,

Jane Francis

   *  see Clark, Jane Frances (nee Williams)

Williams,

John

 

Death of John Williams – Leaves a Large Family to Mourn His Loss

On Sunday morning, 4th April, John Williams, a wealthy and very old resident of Bath, passed peacefully away to his rest at the ripe age of eighty-seven years and eight months. He had been ailing for many weeks; his robust constitution resisted the inroads of disease while it could but at last give way under the weight of years. Mr. Williams was born in Adolphustown on the 27th of August, 1812 and fifty-eight years ago moved to Bath, where he resided up to the day of his death, following the blacksmith’s trade, in which, being skilful and industrious, he was always successful.

Of his twelve children six sons and three daughters survive him, five of whom, viz: Knox, Solomon, Samuel, Patience and Samantha were at the funeral. In 1891 his wife, a most exemplary Chrisian woman, was called away, since which event he and his faithful daughter Patience have lived in retirement together. In early life a member of the society of Friends, he subsequently left them and frequented the worship of the Presbyterians, but after the death of his wife he conformed to the church of England, was baptized by the Rev. Mr. Baker, and on Trinity Sunday, 31st May last, received confirmation at the hands of his grace archbishop Lewis. The funeral, which took place at St. John’s church Tuesday afternoon, 6th inst., was attended by a large number of the friends of the esteemed family and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his late beloved partner in life in the family plot, where lie also those of two of the three children who preceded him to the grave.

The old man’s illness was of such a nature that it was necessary he should be watched and tended night after night and day after day for weeks before the end came and to do this the assistance of the neighbors had to be called in and it was given with such cheerful alacrity and good will that Miss Williams begs the writer to thank all those who so kindly afforded her help in the hour of her need. A similar coincidence in connection with Mr. Williams’ death may be mentioned here before closing. Fifty years ago a daughter died in the same month of the year, April, on the same day of the month, 4th, the same day of the week, Sunday and the same time in the morning, seven o’clock.

 

Obituary - John Williams - On Sunday morning, 4th April, John Williams, a very old and esteemed resident of Bath, passed peacefully to his rest, having attained the ripe age of 85 years and 8 months. He had been ailing for many weeks, his exceptionally robust constitution resisting the inroads of disease while it could, but at last giving way under the weight of years. Mr. Williams was born in Adolphustown on the 27th August, 1812, and 58 years ago moved to Bath where he resided until the day of his death, following the blacksmith's trade, in which, being an expert workman and most industrious, he was always successful. Of his large and respectable family of children - twelve in all - six sons and three daughters survive him, five of whom, viz., Knox, Solomon, Samuel, Patience and Samantha were present at the funeral. In 1891, his wife, a most exemplary Christian woman, was called away, since which he and his faithful daughter, Patience, have lived together in retirement. In early life, a member of the Society of Friends, he subsequently left them and frequently they worshiped at the Presbyterians, but after the death of his wife he conformed to the English Church, was baptised by the Rev. M. Baker, and on Trinity Sunday, 31st May last received confirmation at the hands of His Grace Archbishop Lewis. The funeral took place at St. John's church on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of the friends of the esteemed family, and the remains were laid to rest besides those of his late beloved partner in life in the family plot where lie also those of two of the three children who preceded him to the grave. A singular coincidence in connection with his death may be mentioned here. Just 50 years ago, a daughter died in the same month of the year, April, on the same day of the month, 4th,  the same day of the week, Sunday, and at the same hour, 7 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Williams' illness was of such a nature that it was necessary he should be watched and tended night and day for weeks without cessation until the end came, and to do this the assistance of the neighbors had to be called in, and this assistance was given with such cheerful alacrity and good will that Miss Williams desires that public expression be given of her thanks in this sketch to the many friends who so kindly came to her aid in the hour of need.

 

Apr 15 1897

Daily Whig

 

Apr 16, 1897

Napanee

Beaver

Williams,

John

 

WILLIAMS - Suddenly at Kingston on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, John Williams, beloved son of Mr. And Mrs. Harold White, and dear brother of Ronald and Barbara.  Resting at James Reid Funeral Home, Princess Street opposite Sydenham, for service in the Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.  Interment Cataraqui Cemetery.  Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

 

Jan 25 1965

Kingston

Whig Standard

Williams,

Mary

 

WILLIAMS – At Gosport, 5th Jan., Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar M. Williams, aged six years.

   

Jan 13 1908

Kingston Whig Standard

Williams,

Ola

 

Another sad death was that of Ola Williams, daughter of Oscar M. Williams, Gosport, on Monday last. She was aged ten years. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Williams in this their sad bereavement. This is the second daughter they have lost within two years.

      

July 15 1909

Daily British Whig

Williams,

Oscar M.

 

WILLIAMS – At the Kingston General Hospital on Monday, September 10, 1956, Oscar M. Williams, beloved husband of the late Estella Clancy, in his 89th year. Resting at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Karl Sexsmith, Hay Bay, for funeral service on Wednesday, September 12 at 2 p.m. Interment Hay Bay Cemetery.

    

Sept 11 1956

Kingston Whig Standard

Willcox,

Sarah

 

DIED - At Ernestown, on Thursday the 21st inst. Mrs. Sarah Willcox, wife of Mr. Wm. Willcox.

 

Aug 30 1828

Kingston

Chronicle

Willson,

Clara C.

 

WILLSON - On Saturday, Sept 26, at Collingwood, Clara C. Willson, only child of Henry R. Willson, Esq., Winona, aged 32 years.

 

Oct 7 1885

The Christian Guardian

Wilson,

Albert Victor

 

IN MEMORIAM - Albert Victor Wilson, Monday July 10th, 1978, of Conway. Husband of the late Cassie E. Soules, father of William of Kingston and grandfather of William Jr. and Tommy, brother of Mrs. Hannah Lloyd, Deseronto; Mrs. Ellen Nicholas, Kingston; Mrs. Minnie Ruttan, Sandhurst; Mrs. Gertie Buttle, Kingston; Frederick, Dorland; Herbert and Walter, Kingston. The funeral service and interment were on July 12th at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst.

 

Wilson, Albert Victor - Suddenly at Tarry Hall, Conway on Monday, July 10, 1978, Albert V. Wilson, beloved husband of the late Cassie E. Soules, dear father of William, Kingston; grandfather of William Jr. and Tommy Wilson, brother of Mrs. Hannah Lloyd, Deseronto; Mrs. Ellen Nicholas Kingston, Mrs. Minnie Ruttan, Sandhurst; Mrs. Gertie Butler, Kingston, Fred, Dorland; Herbert and Walter, Kingston; brother-in-law of Carrie and Dick Wannamaker, Harold and Charles Soules. Rested at Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. Service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst, on Wednesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Hales officiating. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Sandhurst.

       

1978

The Christian Neighbourhood

 

1978

Allison

Scrapbooks

Wilson,

Amos

 

WILSON - At South Fredericksburgh, on Wednesday, April 24th, 1912, Amos Wilson, aged 5 years, 11 months, 14 days.

     

Apr 26 1912

Napanee Express

Wilson,

Barbara

 

Mrs. Barbara Wilson

Mrs. Barbara Wilson, 79, passed away quietly at her home, 103 Main Street, yesterday after an illness of only two weeks. Born in England she came to this country over 50 years ago and lived near Conway until 27 years ago when she came to Kingston.

A member of St. Luke’s Church for many years, she was keenly interested in the work of the church.

Surviving are one brother, Walter of Napanee, seven sons, Robert of Toronto, Fred of Adolphustown, Albert of Conway and Harry, George, Hubert and Walter, all of Kingston; five daughters, Mrs. E. Lloyd of Sillsville, Mrs. E. Ruttan of Conway and Mrs. A. Wiskin, Mrs. F. Tibbutt and Mrs. W. Nicholas, all of Kingston.

Funeral will take place Monday afternoon from her late residence to St. Luke’s where the service will be conducted by the Rev. S. E. Harrington. Interment will take place in Cataraqui Cemetery.

       

Sept 25 1943

Kingston Whig Standard

Wilson,

Carrie

   *  see McIlwaine, Carrie (nee Wilson)

Wilson,

Cassie Encie

(nee Soules)

 

WILSON, Mrs. Cassie Encie UEL – At Extendicare, Kingston on Sunday, October 17, 1976, Cassie Encie Soules, in her 84th year, beloved wife of Albert Victor Wilson, Conway; dear mother of William E. Wilson, Kingston; predeceased by an infant daughter Merle, dear grandmother of William A. and Thomas Wilson, Kingston; dear sister of Mrs. Richard Wannamaker (Carrie), Charles and Harold Soules of Picton. Mrs. Wilson is resting at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sandhurst on Tuesday, October 19 at 2 p.m. Rev. Edward Carne, Adolphustown officiating. Interment Sandhurst Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9.

    

Mrs. Cassie E. Wilson, 83 of RR 1 Bath, a direct descendant of United Empire Loyalist stock, who died recently at Extendicare, Kingston, was buried in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Sandhurst.

She was born at Adolphustown, a daughter of the late David Soules and his wife, the former Emma Cole, and had spent her entire lifetime in the immediate area.

Mrs. Wilson attended St. Paul’s Anglican Church at Sandhurst.

Surviving are her husband, Albert V. Wilson; a son, William E. Wilson, Kingston; two grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. R. (Carrie) Wannamaker, Picton and two brothers, Charles and Harold Soules, both of Picton.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Merle; three brothers, Roy, Ralph and George Soules and a sister, Mrs. Gerald (Victoria) Leavitt.

Pallbearers were Albert Steers, Henry Rasmussen, Jack Hamilton, Edwin Morton, William Moon and Kenneth Atkins.

    

Oct 18 1976

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Oct 27 1976

Kingston Whig Standard

Wilson,

Mrs. Charles S.

 

Funeral of Mrs. C. S. Wilson

On Thursday, April 29th, a simple but impressive service was held in the Methodist church here, a number of friends having gathered to show respect and affection for the late Mrs. Charles S. Wilson, who for many years was a resident of the town. Rev. Dr. Alfred Brown conducted the service, offering prayer after the singing of “Abide With Me: by the congregation, and reading the twenty-third Psalm and selections from John XIV.  The ladies quartet then rendered “Nearer My God To Thee”, and Rev. Dr. S. J. Shorey gave a brief but effective address wherein he emphasized nature’s answer to the question, “If a man die, shall he live again?”  An illustration used was that of the migratory bird which winging its far flight from the only land it has known, finds a home awaiting it.  Surely God who provides satisfaction for the bird in its quest, will not deny man the fulfillment of his desire, hope and trust.  That the conditions of the future life are not more fully revealed to us, the speaker affirmed was owing to our present undeveloped state which made it impossible for us to receive a more perfect revelation. Dr. Shorey spoke feelingly of the affectionate esteem in which he with many others hold the memory of Mrs. Wilson and referred to the spirit of hospitality which pervaded her home.  “Safe in the arms of Jesus” was sung at the close of the sermon.  Among near relatives present were Mrs. Wilson’s daughter Mrs. Louella Standish of Toronto and nephews, Mr. Fred Wilson of Belleville and Mr. H. W. Bedell, Picton, Mrs. Stephen Noxon of Ingersoll and daughter Miss Marion, who, intending to be present had come as far as Toronto, were prevented from continuing the journey by Mrs. Noxon’s illness.  Another daughter, Mrs. May C. Eaton resides in France.  The Y’s in whose work Mrs. Wilson has always taken a peculiar interest were in attendance, being seated near the flower laden casket.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Wilson, Charles Wilson, H. C. McMullen, H. B. Bristol, C. B. Allison and Jas. H. Porte.  Interment took place in the family plot at Glenwood. 

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Wilson,

Clara M.

 

OBITUARY – We regret to chronicle the death of Miss Clara M. Wilson, eldest daughter of Jas. C. Wilson, Esq., of Glenora.  It is well known to most people of this community that during the past winter Miss Wilson was afflicted with an attack of small pox in its most malignant form.  By the aid of very skilful medical treatment and most careful nursing she was enabled to recover partially, but with a constitution thoroughly impaired by the virulence and prolonged nature of the disease.  A brief visit to Montreal in consultation of medical advice gave little hopes of her ultimate recovery, and she retired to Toronto, to the residence of her uncle, Dr. Meachain, for change of air and treatment.  Here she gradually weakened and on Saturday, the 15th inst., her spirit passed peacefully away.  Her remains were brought to Picton, on Monday last, and interred in Glenwood cemetery in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends.  Miss Wilson was educated at Hamilton Ladies’ College, of which institution she was one of the most gifted and brilliant alumni.  In addition to the general subjects of a liberal education she gave special attention to the fine Arts and many specimens from her brush and pencil remain to show how exquisite was the taste and how deft the touch with which her colors were made to glow into life and beauty on the canvas.  It was not, however, in the domain of the polite accomplishments alone, that Miss Wilson exercised her wealth of talent and her leisure hours. She was an unobtrusive but very effectual worker in the Christian Church, and the sphere of useful --- varied duties she managed to bring about her, and in which she took such keen delight will now be left to the hands of others.  Her life was one of much promise, full of sweetness and light and calm faith, and her death one of the glories of the cross. She seemed to realize that life is real, life is earnest, and though cut down in its very morning she had done much to widen her experience and lift her to a higher plane of enjoyment.  We are sure that her parents and relatives have the sincere condolence of the public in their bereavement.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Wilson,

David (Rev.)

 

The Methodist church has lost one of its oldest and well known ministers in the death of the Rev. David Wilson, which took place at his residence, North Fredericksburgh, on Tuesday morning last. Though in the eighty-fourth year of his age, and the fifty-fifth of his Christian ministry, he retained to the last his vigor, mental and physical, to a wonderful degree. Up to the day of his death his mind and memory remained clear and undimmed, and his physical strength was remarkable for one of his years. Until three or four weeks ago he continued active, and his genial face and cordial greeting were familiar on our streets, as at almost any time for the past half century. His strength began then to give way, but it was only for a couple of weeks he was confined to his room. Even then his mind continued clear and his voice strong as before sickness. He suffered little pain. It might be said of him as of the aged Charles Wesley, simply that "the weary wheels of life stood still."


The Rev. David Wilson has been so well know in all these counties for the past two generations that we need say little of him. Our gray-headed readers remember first hearing him preach when they were young boys and some remark that seldom has a year occurred since when they have not heard him. He was a man of clear mind, extensive reading, of strong and decided views of his own on nearly every question, religious and political, but withal so genial and kindly that his friends could be counted by thousands, including all sects and parties.

Five years ago THE BEAVER wrote of him as follows: 'The Rev. David Wilson is now the oldest and best known Methodist minister in the counties. He is now in his jubilee year as a Methodist minister, and it is somewhat singular that his first sermon from a text was preached from the same pulpit in the early winter of 1845 (the Old Park's church, on Hay Bay, now torn down). Two or three times he was its regular 'pulpit supply', the 'circuit preacher', twice as 'Presiding Elder of the district', in the old days of Episcopal Methodist regime, and now for years past as 'Father Wilson' an old and much respected 'superannuate', always available and ready, always practical and efficient. We believe that no other minister of any other church whatever in the county has so long stood before the people, has preached so many sermons in so many places, throughout the boundaries, and whose face has become so familiar to three generations, and who has commanded and retained the confidence and respect of all, as our venerable friend.'
Ever since that and right up to the days of his last illness he has continued to preach and work in behalf of his Master's cause.

HIS OWN RECORD

There lies before us a letter prepared by Mr. Wilson himself, written for an old friend, nearly two years ago, which gives in his own words, a brief record of his ministerial work.
'Dear Mr. Casey: I send you the following, as you requested, concerning myself and work in the church. Born in the year 1816 in Scotland, and educated there. Left Scotland for America June, 1840; arrived in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence county, New York, after being on the voyage for about seven weeks. There were no steamers running at that time. Came to Canada in 1842. Entered the Methodist Episcopal church at the Annual Conference held at Northport, Sept. 10th 1845, on probation for the ministry. Sent to labor with Rev. George D. Greenleaf, as junior preacher on the Bay of Quinte Circuit, which then took in the following townships, viz, North and South Fredericksburgh, Bath and Ernesttown. 'Served in the active work for thirty-seven years; health beginning to fail, I asked a superannuated relation and still continue in that relation, assisting the ministers in the active work as health will permit.
'We had on the Bay Circuit at that time George Sills and Daniel Unger, ordained Local Elders. Among the trusted laymen were the Forshees, Parkses, Bogarts, Coles, Clarks, Andersons, Dollars, Detlors, Frasers, Smiths, Gibbards and many others that I might name, most of whom have left this for the better world above. They were grand men.
'While Presiding Elder on the Napanee district I travelled over the following counties: Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington, and a part of Hastings. You will see I have had a pretty active life and I have been wonderfully preserved, with fairly good health. I may say that when I came on the Bay Circuit we had only one church, on the work; built chiefly by the brothers Parks, assisted by others. Make of his what you think best. If it will assist you in your work I will be glad.

 Your sincere friend and well wisher,

DAVID WILSON

The venerable Rev. James Gardner, D. D., of Belleville, also well know in these counties, writes us a very interesting letter in regard to Mr. Wilson's work and their associations. We much regret there is not now space at our disposal to use it. Dr. Gardner was Mr. Wilson's senior in the ministry by a year or two, and so is the Rev. Thomas Wester, D. D., of Newbury, Ont. These are the only two left of all his early associates in the church.
Mr. Wilson married Miss Jane Forshee, a daughter of Jas. Forshee, one of the early pioneers of Fredericksburgh. She predeceased him over twenty years. Their surviving children are all well know and influential men, the Rev. James Wilson, M. A., now of Oshawa, and formerly pastor of the Western church here; Rev. W. D. P. Wilson, of Stirling, and our well known neighbor, Frank Wilson Esq., who resides on the old homestead in North Fredericksburgh.
The venerable Rev. Dr. James Gardner writes: 'Rev. David Wilson was highly esteemed by all his brethren, in all the relations of the church work. His name and influence are cherished; he was eminently fruitful in his ministry. He was my trusted, true and faithful brother in the gospel. You may speak freely and strongly about our mutual friend, David Wilson.
We may as well here give the ministerial record of the oldest and most venerable of the Methodist ministers now living:

Rev. Thomas Webster, D. D. Newbury, entered the work in 1833.

Rev. George Abbs, Grimsby, 1840.

Rev. James Gardner, D. D., Belleville, 1841.

Rev. Ephraim B. Harper, D. D., Barrie, 1841.

Rev. George Young, D. D., Toronto, 1841.

Rev. Francis Coleman, Hamilton, as early as 1840.

These are all Superannuated old men now. They all well served their day and generation.

   

Sept 22 1899

From the Hough Scrapbooks - Napanee Beaver

Wilson,

Fanny Susanah

   *  see Wiskin, Fanny Susanah

Wilson,

Frank S.

 

F.S. Wilson, Napanee, Dead.

Kingston, October 2 – Within the past few days several well-known residents in this district have passed away. Frank S. Wilson, born in North Fredericksburgh and a resident of Napanee, died in Belleville Hospital. He was a son of Rev. David Wilson, a pioneer Methodist minister. He is survived by a daughter and two brothers, Rev. J.P. Wilson, D.D., and Rev. D. Wilson, Belleville.

 

Former Napanee Resident Dead

Frank S. Wilson Took Active Part in Church Work

Napanee, Sept. 30. – Word was received in town yesterday announcing the death in the Belleville General Hospital of Mr. Frank S. Wilson. The deceased had been ailing for some time but the ailment did not reach a critical stage until two weeks ago when he was taken to the hospital.

The late Mr. Wilson was a former resident of Napanee having spent his boyhood and early life on the farm in North Fredericksburgh. A number of years ago he gave up active farming and with Mrs. Wilson and daughter moved to Napanee. They resided here for some years and after the death of Mrs. Wilson the deceased left for Belleville to reside with his brother Rev. W.D.P. Wilson. While a resident here he was an active member of Grace Church being a member of the official board and also of the pulpit supply committee. He took a great interest in the work of the church and was greatly missed from the official board on his removal to Belleville.

The deceased was the son of the late Rev. David and Mrs. Wilson, the former being a pioneer minister of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are his daughter, who resides in the West, but who came East on learning of the critical condition of her father, and two brothers, Rev. J.P. Wilson, D.D. and Rev. W.D. Wilson of Belleville. Dr. Cameron Wilson, Robert street is a nephew of the deceased.

His death will be learned with regret by a wide circle of friends both in town and throughout the district.

      

Oct 3 1927

Montreal

Gazette

 

Sept 20 1927

Kingston Whig Standard

Wilson,

Frederick Ambrose

 

Wilson, Frederick Ambrose - At the Village Green Nursing Home, Selby, on Saturday, September 30, 1978, Frederick A. Wilson, formerly of Dorland, beloved husband of the late Lulu B. White, dear brother of Mrs. Hanna Lloyd, Deseronto; Mrs. Ellen Nicholas, Kingston; Mrs. Minnie Ruttan, Sandhurst; Mrs. Gertie Buttle, Kingston; Hubert and Walter, Kingston. Mr. Wilson is resting at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral Service at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Adolphustown on Tuesday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Robert Hales officiating. Interment St. Alban's cemetery. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.