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Jane Eliza (Jennie) Hovenden

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Biography

• Birth: 6 December 1856; Canada West (Ontario)

• Note: In 1891 Jane was a Sales Lady; in 1901 her occupation was dressmaker--odd that Jennie is listed as head of household in 1901, whereas she had an older sister?

• Chart(s): Meredith of Clonenagh

• Last Edited: 11 September 2009 01:00:00

James Hovenden

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• Birth: 23 December 1857; Canada West (Ontario)

• Note: 1901 occupation: sign painter

• Chart(s): Meredith of Clonenagh

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

Mary Ann Hovenden

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Biography

• Birth: 5 April 1850; Ireland

• Death: 25 May 1935; Toronto, Ontario

• Burial: 27 May 1935; St James, Toronto

• Note: No occupation listed for Mary, unlike her younger sister. I wonder if she had some sort of disability? or perhaps as the eldest sister she did the housekeeping? 1901 census give birth year as 1850, and says born in Ontario, and the 1861 census indicates her father came to Canada in 1848. However, he remarried in Ireland in 1853 and earlier censuses have Mary Ann born in Ireland. Unmarried. Death reg'n: mother's name blank, born Ireland; father William John, born Ireland; age 91 at death, born Ontario 1 Apr 1844? maybe so much time had passed that they erred on her father's name?

• Last Edited: 1 January 2010 00:00:00

Edward Meredith

Biography

• Birth: Before 1825; Ireland

• Note: Identity of this man unknown--named on marriage record for son Henry--spelled Meredyth in parish record, which gives his occupation as "Esqr."

• Last Edited: 19 September 2010 01:00:00

Sarah Meredith

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Biography

• Birth: 22 September 1840; Bathurst, Lanark county, Canada West (Ontario)

• Christening: July 1844; Perth, Canada West

• Marriage: 28 September 1887; John Laurie; 3rd Concession, Bathurst tp, Ontario

• Note: Methodist records at:
  Age 11 in 1852; said to be aged 17 in 1861 census when she was living with her father and step-mother, 33 in 1881 census and 43 in 1887 when she married.
• Note: John Laurie; Perth Courier, Sept. 30, 1887: Laurie-Meredith—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 28th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B. D., Mr. John Laurie of Laurie’s Mills to Miss Sarah Meredith, daughter of Mr. John Meredith, 3d Concession Bathurst. Marriage reg'n #6402: witnesses George Wilson and Amanda Sutherland, both of Bathurst.

• Last Edited: 30 September 2015 11:51:03

John Laurie

Biography

• Birth: About 1830; Scotland

• Marriage: 28 September 1887; Sarah Meredith; 3rd Concession, Bathurst tp, Ontario

• Death: 1891; Lanark County, Ontario

• Note: John lived in Laurie's Mills at the time of his marriage--his occupation was lumberman.
  Perth Courier, July 3, 1891: On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. John Laurie drove up to Mrs. Laurie’s father, Mr. John Meredith, 3rd Line, to spend the rest of the day. In the evening, Mr. Laurie felt drowsy and lay down in another room on the sofa to rest. His friends hearing him breathe heavily went to awaken him but it was found he was entering upon the sleep that knows no wakening and he shortly afterwards expired. The deceased was in his 60th year and was born on the Scotch Line. He followed lumbering for a time and latterly bought the McCabe Grist mill and saw mill on the 2nd Line Bathurst which he operated until his death. Mr. Laurie was well known throughout these counties and knew every nook and cranny of the woods and country generally in this district. He was a man of decided personality and was once quite a politician having offered himself for the choice of the electors of S. Lanark after Confederation in the lumbering interests. His funeral was a large one and took place on Tuesday.
• Note: Sarah Meredith; Perth Courier, Sept. 30, 1887: Laurie-Meredith—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 28th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B. D., Mr. John Laurie of Laurie’s Mills to Miss Sarah Meredith, daughter of Mr. John Meredith, 3d Concession Bathurst. Marriage reg'n #6402: witnesses George Wilson and Amanda Sutherland, both of Bathurst.

• Last Edited: 18 September 2010 01:00:00

Cecil Robert Ritchie

Biography

• Death: 1948

• Note: OBITUARY - CECIL ROBERT RITCHIE (1948) - Cecil Ritchie passed away suddenly on Monday morning, June 14th, in his car on returning home from driving his son to school. He had been about his farm work as usual and his death was great loss and shock to the community. He was of a very cheery disposition and everybody's friend. Mr. Ritchie was in his 55th year, the eldest son of the late Evans Ritchie and Annie Ferguson. In 1924 he married Beatrice Meredith of North Gower, who survives, also a, daughter Marion, Mrs. Grenville Pierce of Pakenham; one son Allan; one sister, Anna, Mrs. Robert Spees of Vancouver, B.C.; two brothers, Mort Ritchie of Arnprior and Dr. James E. Ritchie of Cobden. The funeral was held from his residence on Wednesday, June 16th at 2.30 p.m. to St. Mark's Anglican Church. Rev. Canon Carryer conducted the service. The funeral was one of the largest seen in the community for a long time, and was attended by friends from Ottawa, Richmond, North Gower, Pickering, White Lake, Arnprior, Renfrew, Cobden, Pembroke, Fitzroy Harbour, Carp, Kinburn Pallbearers were - Walter Bradley, Harold Blair, Craig Johnston, Jack Lesway, Willie Barr and Armistice Pierce. Floral offerings were as follows: Wreaths, Wife, Allan Marion and Grenville; Dr. And Mrs. J, Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Ritchie and Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Meredith, Herb, Jean and Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Meredith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Sadler, Pakenham Public School, Max Smolkin and Staff, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradley. Sprays; Mr. and Mrs. William McIntyre, Kenneth, Violet, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilson, Mrs. Robert Specs, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Truelone, Mr. and Mrs. John McGivin, Mr. and Mrs. B. Jackson, Craig and Neil Johnston, Mrs. Hart and Rob, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Sparm, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pierce. Baskets - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blair and family, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr and family. Interment was made in St. Mark's cemetery.

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

John A. Meredith

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Biography

• Birth: 25 October 1877; Ontario

• Death: 23 December 1884; Drummond tp, Ontario

• Note: Perth Courier, November 16, 1877: Meredith—Birth, on Tuesday, 25th (?) Oct., the wife of Mr. John Meredith, 2nd Line Drummond, of a son.
  Perth Courier, Jan. 16, 1885: Meredith—Died, on the 23rd inst., John Meredith, 2nd Line Drummond, aged 7 years, 2 months.

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Olivia Meredith

Biography

• Marriage: 29 January 1878; H. F. Neil; Pakenham, Ontario
• Marriage: 31 July 1879; John Teamon Thomson; Pakenham, Ontario

• Note: H. F. Neil; Perth Courier, Feb. 8, 1878: Neil-Meredith—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, Pakenham, on the 29th (?) Jan., by Rev. Alex. Moore (?), Mr. H. F. Neil to Miss Olivia Meredith both of Pakenham.
• Note: John Teamon Thomson; Perth Courier, August 15, 1879: Thompson-Meredith—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Almonte, by Rev. F.L. Stephenson, on the 31st ult., Mr. John T. Thompson to Miss Olivia Meredith, both of Pakenham. [not certain that this isn't a different Olivia??]

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

H. F. Neil

Biography

• Marriage: 29 January 1878; Olivia Meredith; Pakenham, Ontario

• Note: Olivia Meredith; Perth Courier, Feb. 8, 1878: Neil-Meredith—Married, at St. Andrew’s Church, Pakenham, on the 29th (?) Jan., by Rev. Alex. Moore (?), Mr. H. F. Neil to Miss Olivia Meredith both of Pakenham.

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

John Teamon Thomson

Biography

• Birth: About 1850; North Gower, Canada West (Canada)

• Marriage: 31 July 1879; Olivia Meredith; Pakenham, Ontario

• Death: 1950; Fitzroy tp, Lanark County, Ontario

• Note: JOHN TEAMON THOMSON (March 5, 1950) - John Teamon Thomson, the grand old man of Fitzroy Township , passed away quietly early Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Clarke, in his 100th year. Mr. Thomson was in good health last Sunday and read his daily newspaper from front to back. He took a weak turn and died at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning. Born in North Gower, he moved to Cedar Hill where he farmed for about 70 years. Mr. Thomson, although still interested in farming and in the welfare of the community in which he lived, retired six-and-a-half years ago. Following his retirement, he moved to Fitzroy Township , near Arnprior. where he took up residence with his son-in-law and, daughter. Of Scottish descent, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomson and was an active member of the United Church . The last surviving member of his family, he was first married, to Olive Meredith. Mr. Thomson later married Delilah Clarke who, died 12 years ago at the age of 83. His only surviving relative is a daughter, Mrs. Clarke and nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son, William died six-and-a-half years ago. The body rested at the Boyce funeral home, 65 John Street , Arnprior, where the funeral service was held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock . Burial was in the United Cemetery Pakenham. The pallbearers were: Harvey Giles, Clifford Wilson, Dale Bradley, Grant Anderson, Merrill Coleman and Elliott Shanson. Service was conducted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse.
• Note: Olivia Meredith; Perth Courier, August 15, 1879: Thompson-Meredith—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Almonte, by Rev. F.L. Stephenson, on the 31st ult., Mr. John T. Thompson to Miss Olivia Meredith, both of Pakenham. [not certain that this isn't a different Olivia??]

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

Lillie Sheil

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• Birth: About 1877; Lanark county, Ontario

• Last Edited: 17 July 2011 01:00:00

Thomas Meredith

Biography

• Birth: About 1847; Ireland

• Death: 5 July 1890; Pakenham tp, Lanark county, Ontario

• Note: Lived in Pakenham tp, Lanark County, Ontario. Death reg'n #8677: killed by falling timber at the raising of a barn, age 43.

• Last Edited: 24 November 2006 00:00:00

Mary Ann Johnston

Biography

• Birth: 18 March 1854; Canada West (Ontario)

• Note: In 1900 Mary and her daughters were living in Arnprior, Renfrew county.

• Last Edited: 24 November 2006 00:00:00

Clara Jane Meredith

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• Birth: 30 September 1878; Cedar Hill, Ontario

• Marriage: 17 January 1906; George Poole; Arnprior, Ontario

• Death: 6 May 1974; Almonte, Ontario

• Note: OBITUARY (newspaper not identified):
  
  CLARA JANE POOLE - Clara Jane Poole passed peacefully away Monday, May 6, 1974, at the home of her daughter, Bernice, Mrs. Earl Cowan of Almonte. Mrs. Poole was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas Meredith and his wife, Mary Ann Johnston, and was born September 30, 1878, at Cedar Hill. On January 17, 1906, Clara Jane Meredith married the late George Poole of Pakenham Township, where they farmed until 1922, when they purchased the farm on the 7th line of Ramsay, known as the Steele Farm. Mrs. Poole was an Anglican, belonging to the Guild in St. George's Church, Clayton, for a number of years. Mrs. Poole leaves three daughters to mourn her loss, namely; Luella, Mrs. Stewart Paterson; Marjorie, Mrs. Wilbert McKay, and Bernice, Mrs. Earl Cowan, all of Almonte, and mother to John Mann of Pakenham; and eight grandchildren. Three sisters also survive, Luella, Mrs. W. M. Griffth Oshawa; Archina, Mrs. E, N. Sadler, Haileybury, and Myrtle, Mrs. J. S. Pritchard, Arnprior. Deceased sisters are Loretta, Mrs. R. G. Tripp, Fitzroy Harbour; Lila, Mrs. H. J. Tripp, Arnprior; Roxena, Mrs. T. H. Kippen. White Lake, and Lena Meredith of Arnprior. Funeral service was held from the Comba, Funeral Home, 127 Church, St., Almonte, Ont., on Thursday, May 9, to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte. Rev. G. F. Bickley held a short service at the funeral home singing a favourite hymn of the deceased, "Nearer My God to Thee." Service at the church was conducted by Rev. H. H. Brown of St. George's Church, Clayton and Rev. G. F. Bickley of St. Paul's Anglican Church. Hymns sung were "Rock of Ages" and "For All the Saints Who From Their Labours Rest." Interment took place in St. Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Delmer G. S. Paterson, Allan J. Mann, Raymond J. Cowan, George W. McKay, Harold J. McKay and Arthur C. McKay.
• Note: George Poole; Ontario marriage reg'n #17313: Witnesses were Loretta Meredith of Arnprior and Samuel J. McAdam of Blakessey?

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

George Poole

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Biography

• Birth: About 1878; Pakenham tp, Lanark county, Ontario

• Marriage: 17 January 1906; Clara Jane Meredith; Arnprior, Ontario

• Note: Clara Jane Meredith; Ontario marriage reg'n #17313: Witnesses were Loretta Meredith of Arnprior and Samuel J. McAdam of Blakessey?

• Last Edited: 24 November 2006 00:00:00

Eliza Ann Kidd

Biography

• Birth: About 1848

• Marriage: 29 April 1873; John Meredith; Perth, Ontario

• Death: 7 January 1891; Drummond tp, Lanark County, Ontario

• Note: Perth Courier, Jan. 16, 1891: Meredith—Died, at Drummond on Wed., 7th Jan., Eliza Ann Kidd Meredith, wife of Mr. John Meredith, aged 42.
• Note: John Meredith; Perth Courier, May 2, 1873: Meredith-Kidd—Married, at St. James Church, Perth on the 29th (?) April, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, A.M., Mr. John Meredith, Bathurst, to Miss Eliza Ann Kidd of Drummond.

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

John William Wilkinson

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Biography

• Birth: About 1847; Queen's county, Ireland

• Marriage: 25 February 1879; Euphemia Matilda Cavenagh; St Anne's, Dublin, Ireland

• Death: 1903; Queen's county, Ireland

• Note: 1901 census, age 54, farmer in Emo, Morett, Queen's county; Death registered 3rd qtr 1903, Mountmellick, age 56.
• Note: Euphemia Matilda Cavenagh; Witnesses were John T. Meredith and Nannie A. Cavanagh

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Eviline J. Meredith

Biography

• Marriage: 16 February 1888; J. D. Brann; Ontario

• Note: J. D. Brann; The Record News, Smiths Falls, Feb 23 1888: Married - Brann – Meredith – At the Methodist parsonage, by the Rev. A. McCann, on Thursday 16th inst., Mr. J. D. Brann, of Smiths Falls, to Miss Eviline J. Meredith, of R….(?)

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

J. D. Brann

Biography

• Marriage: 16 February 1888; Eviline J. Meredith; Ontario

• Note: Eviline J. Meredith; The Record News, Smiths Falls, Feb 23 1888: Married - Brann – Meredith – At the Methodist parsonage, by the Rev. A. McCann, on Thursday 16th inst., Mr. J. D. Brann, of Smiths Falls, to Miss Eviline J. Meredith, of R….(?)

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00

Loretta Meredith

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• Birth: 17 May 1881; Lanark County, Ontario

• Last Edited: 24 November 2006 00:00:00

Emanda Meredith

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• Birth: About 1865; Lanark county, Canada West (Ontario)

• Note: 1881 census lists "Emanda," age 15 in household with John and his daughter Sarah. I suspect this is probably Emeline, John's grand-daughter, daughter of George--see separate listing.

• Last Edited: 17 September 2010 01:00:00

George A. Meredith

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Biography

• Birth: 23 April 1873; Lanark County, Ontario

• Marriage: 16 March 1910; Elizabeth M. (Lizzie) Stearns; Lanark county, Ontario

• Note: When he married in 1910 George was a farmer in Saskatchewan. The 1911 census shows George and Lizzie farming in Battleford, NW28-T31-R22-W3.
• Note: Elizabeth M. (Lizzie) Stearns; Ontario marriage reg'n #13892: witnesses Wm K Meredith of Drummond and Maggie Stearns of Beckwith.

• Last Edited: 20 September 2010 01:00:00

Elizabeth Meredith

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• Birth: About 1876; Lanark County, Ontario

• Last Edited: 30 October 2005 01:00:00