The following was sent to me from another researcher who received it via ontario@listserv.northwest.com . Hope it is of assistance to someone. For my records, I would be interested in the parentage of John if anyone knows. --- Rannie in 'flu everywhere' NS ********** Appeared in the The Globe, Toronto, Saturday, August 2, 1924 WIDELY KNOWN MAN IS TAKEN BY DEATH John Blanchard of Scott Township Held Many Important Posts Uxbridge, Aug. 1 - After an illness of some duration, following a nervous breakdown, John Blanchard, one of the most widely known men in Ontario, passed away in his 77th year at his home in Scott Township, yesterday. The funeral will take place to Zion Cemetery, Scott. Rev. J. H. Kidd will conduct the service. The late Mr. Blanchard was born in Scott Township, and received his education in the old Uxbridge Grammar School. On graduation, he taught schools at Cannington and Victoria Corners for several years, later returning to the farm in Scott where he remained for the rest of his life. He was an Anglican and a Conservative. For three years he served the Township as Reeve, and also served as councillor, clerk, assessor, and School trustee. He always took a keen interest in the welfare of the township an county. In 1874 he married Melissa Edwards of Brock, who, with three sons, James Blanchard of Scott, Dr. Edward Blanchard of Cannington, and Dr. Richard Blanchard of Souris, Manitoba, survive. ********** Index: John. 1924 d. Scott Township, Ont. 1998. 3. 12. Melissa (EDWARDS). 1874 m. 1998. 3. 12. James. 1924. Scott,Ont. 1998. 3. 12. Edward. 1924. Cannington,Ont. 1998. 3. 12. Richard. 1924. Souris, Manitoba. 1998. 3. 12.