Francis Cowie
Mr Francis William Cowie, a former ex-deputy reeve of Almonte, died at an Ottawa hospital on Thursday. Born in Almonte 78 years ago. Mr Cowie spent most of his life here, but he had been in the west for nearly 15 years lately. During his life he filled many important positions in Almonte, including being a member of the Almonte town council, and deputy reeve, In politics he was a Conservative, and also took a keen interest in municipal matters. He owned a large pump factory in Almonte, and latterly spent a great part of his time travelling in the west, attending to his numerous interests. During the winters, he lived with his daughter, Mrs George Bennett. In addition to his daughter, Mrs Bennett, Ottawa, and two little grandchildren. Francis and Monie, he is survived by a sister, Mrs Porteous, Seattle, Wash. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs Bennett, 196 Lyon street, to the Central Depot, enroute to Almonte, where interment took place on Saturday morning. There were many old friends at the funeral.
Francis Cowie
Mr Francis William Cowie, a former ex-deputy reeve of Almonte, died at an Ottawa hospital on Thursday. Born in Almonte 78 years ago. Mr Cowie spent most of his life here, but he had been in the west for nearly 15 years lately. During his life he filled many important positions in Almonte, including being a member of the Almonte town council, and deputy reeve, In politics he was a Conservative, and also took a keen interest in municipal matters. He owned a large pump factory in Almonte, and latterly spent a great part of his time travelling in the west, attending to his numerous interests. During the winters, he lived with his daughter, Mrs George Bennett. In addition to his daughter, Mrs Bennett, Ottawa, and two little grandchildren. Francis and Monie, he is survived by a sister, Mrs Porteous, Seattle, Wash. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs Bennett, 196 Lyon street, to the Central Depot, enroute to Almonte, where interment took place on Saturday morning. There were many old friends at the funeral.
Family Members
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John Westland Cowie
1837–1886
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Agnes Cowie Thompson
1838–1916
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William Adams Cowie
1839–1918
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Lellius Ferguson "Lillian" Cowie Hall
1844–1909
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Margaret Cowie Lockhart
1846–1927
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Robert Cowie
1848–1889
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James Samuel Cowie
1850–1890
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Mary Elizabeth Cowie Porteous
1852–1934
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Elizabeth Caroline Cowie Templeman
1856–1896
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