Lanark Era Lanark, Ontario, Canada Wed., Nov 7, 1900 In Perth, Oct. 26th, Ann Joynt, aged 63 years, wife of Mr. Wm. Stinson. Born in Cty. Mayo, Ireland. Burial in New Boyne cemetery. Wed., March 13, 1901 At Carleton Place, Sunday last, Mr. Dennis Logan. He was born in County Cork, Ireland and came here with his sister, Mrs. John Welsh, about forty-five years ago. He leaves his wife, two sons and one daughter. Wed., August 7, 1901 At Lanark, Sat. Aug 3rd, Mr. Joseph Code, aged 63 years. Born in Antrim, Ireland, he was married and had one child which died in infancy. He was the brother of William Code, of Smith's Falls and of Thomas Code, of North Elmsley. Burial in Smith's Falls. Wed., January 29, 1902 At Cardinal, Ont. Joseph Bond, age 93 years, on Wed. Jan 29th. He was a native of Dublin, Ireland and came to this country about 75 years ago. He settled at Carleton Place in 1834, where he lived for some forty years before moving to Almonte. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his children. Of a large family, eight survive: George, of Lanark; Robert of Ottawa; Richard, in B.C.; Mrs. Willoughby, Cardinal; Mrs. (Senator) Wm Templeton, and Mrs. Jno Thoburn, Victoria, B.C.; and Mrs. Samuel McAdam, Toronto. Obituary: Andrew Clark, aged 82 years. He was born in County Tryone, Ireland, and came with his parents in 1819 to this country. He later married a dau of the late Wm Robinson, of 3rd con. Bathurst. He is survived by his brother, Alex Clar, of Drummond, and the following children: John, Dakota; Samuel R. of Toronto, Jan (Mrs. Tennant); Andrew, at home; and Eliza Jane (Mrs. J.K. McIlquaham), Drummond. Wed., April 9, 1902 At Lodore, Friday, April 4th, Mrs. Daniel Harper, aged 89 years. Born Mary Knowles, in Cty Antrim, Ireland in 1813, she came with her husband to Stamford, Conn. in 1847. nine years late they moved to Dalhousie. They had three children: Hugh, in Dalhousie, Sam, on the homestead, and Mrs. Philip Fair, of Dalhousie. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters; Mr. William Knowles, Drummond; Moore and James, Dalhousie; Mrs. James McIlhenny, Brockville, and Ellen, Dalhousie. Wed., May 7, 1902 At Merrickville, Thursday, May 1st, Mrs. George Bates, aged 84 years. Obit: Mrs. George Bates, Mother of Mr. W.G. Bates, of Lanark, she was born in Monaghan, Ireland. Coming to Canada when quite young she resided all her life in Merrickville. Wed., Oct 15, 1902 In Lanark Township Sunday, Oct. 12th, Mr. Michael Vallely, aged 82 years. A native of Co. Armagh, Ireland, he came to the country in his teens. In Quebec, he met Boyd & Alexander Caldwell, who induced him to come to the Lanark area. He later bought the Caldwell homestead near Hopetown, and there married Mary Ryan, of Lanark. Of six children, three boys and three girls, five survive: John, Grand Forks, ND; Michael, Ashland, Wis; Anthony, on the homestead; Mrs. Thos. Phelan, and Mrs. Richard Dowdall, of Drummond. The sixth, Mrs. Jas. Quinn, died about 8 years ago. Burial in Ferguson's Falls cemetery, Oct. 14th. Wed., March 16, 1904 In Darling, Wed. March 9th, Michael Elliott, aged 92 years. Born in Athboy, County Meath, Ireland, he came to Canada when 24 years of age. He was born in 1812. Living in Perth for a time, he moved to Darling and was married to Christina Matthie, of Dalhousie, where he lived for thirty years, before returning to Darling to live out his life with his nephew, Mr. Thomas C. Elliott. Wed., May 25, 1904 In Ramsay, Sunday, May 15th, Andrew Graham. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, of Scots descent, in 1852, and afterwards his father moved to Scotland. He came to Canada in 1870 and then to Connecticut, USA, after which he moved to Lanark. He next lived in Almonte for 12 years before moving on to a farm in Ramsay. Twenty-five years ago he married Miss Mary M. Syme, of Ramsay. A family of four children survive: James S.; Peter T. and Miss Mabel A., at home; and Miss Jessie J. Graham, who married Mr. Milton Stanley of Carleton Place. His wife predeceased him seven years ago. Wed., June 8, 1904 In Bathurst, Saturday, June 4th, Mr. John Jackson, aged 76 years. Born Dec. 24th, 1826, Kilkenny Cty, Wicklow, Ireland, the son of James & Sarah Jackson. He came to Canada in 1841 and settled on a farm near Lanark Village Inow owned by Thos. W. Cameron). On Mar. 8th, 1850, he married Anne Poole, dau. of Thos. & Sarah Poole, of Drummond Twp., also natives of Ireland. They raised a family, of whom seven are still living: James, in Wyoming; Thomas H., Harrison River, BC; Sarah A (deceased, wife of James Mann, Dowagie, Mich; William J. Roseb urgh, Oregon; Albert E., in Alberta; Harriett, wife of H.B. Hughes, 8th con. Bathurst; May, wife of J.H. Butler, Ottawa; and Margaret, wife of John Butler, of Harper. Burial in the Lanark Anglican Cemetery, on Monday. Wed., June 22, 1904 At Poland, Monday, June 20th, William Paul, aged 55 tears. He came to Canada with his parents when three years of age, from Antrim, Ireland. He later married Miss Isabella Robinson, of Lavant, who, with nine children survives. They are: Mrs. David Paul, Watson's Crs; Moses and Ro bert, of Reston, Man.; John, Manor, Assa; and Ella, Janet, Harvey, and Willie, at home. Burial in White's cemetery. Wed., July 13th, 1904 At Claremont, Ont. Sunday last week, Mr. Joseph Hughes, aged 83 years. Born in County Down, Ireland, he resided many years in Bathurst, near Harper. Eighteen years ago his wife died. He leaves a family of six sons and two daughters: John, Cartwright, Man.; James, in California; Harry, in Bathurst; Elijah, on the homestead; Mary J., wife of Mr. T.B. Hughes, Claremont; and Elizabeth, wife of Mr. W.H. Nixon, of Perth. He was born in 1823. Burial in Elmwood cemetery on Tuesday. Wed., November 30, 1904 In Drummond, Tuesday, Nov. 29th, Jane Knowles, aged 80 years, relict of the late Mr. John McElhinney. Born in Ballymana, county Antrim, Ireland, Oct. 30th, 1824. She came to America with her brother Moore in 1858 and located in New York, where she maintained a dressmaking business for many years before moving to Brockville, where she met and married John McElhinney, who predeceased her by 15 years. She is survived by her brother William, in Drummond, and James, Moore, and Ellen of Dalhousie. Burial in Lanark cemetery. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/