aged 74 years
Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Matthew M. Neilson
At the home of her grandson, Mr E.H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away on Saturday last, The deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J.A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W., on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner: (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R.R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W.K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J.S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs W.H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J.J. Bellamy, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs J.B. Baird, Pilot Mound, Man, all of whom survive Mrs (Rev) Jas Elliott and Mrs J.J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte, and the funeral services on Monday were conducted by the Rev S.G. Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)
Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Matthew M. Neilson
At the home of her grandson, Mr E.H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away on Saturday last, The deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J.A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W., on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner: (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R.R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W.K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J.S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs W.H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J.J. Bellamy, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs J.B. Baird, Pilot Mound, Man, all of whom survive Mrs (Rev) Jas Elliott and Mrs J.J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte, and the funeral services on Monday were conducted by the Rev S.G. Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)
aged 74 years
Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Matthew M. Neilson
At the home of her grandson, Mr E.H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away on Saturday last, The deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J.A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W., on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner: (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R.R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W.K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J.S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs W.H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J.J. Bellamy, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs J.B. Baird, Pilot Mound, Man, all of whom survive Mrs (Rev) Jas Elliott and Mrs J.J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte, and the funeral services on Monday were conducted by the Rev S.G. Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)
Friday January 23, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Matthew M. Neilson
At the home of her grandson, Mr E.H. Turner, and her daughter, Mrs A. Turner, 9th line Ramsay, Mrs Matthew M. Neilson, of Almonte, passed away on Saturday last, The deceased lady sustained a stroke about two months ago, and although rallying for a short time grew gradually weaker until the end came. Mrs Neilson was born in Hamilton, Ont, September 22nd, 1839, and was in her 75th year. Her maiden name was Emeline Teskey, second daughter of the late John Teskey of Appleton, and a cousin of Mr M. Teskey and the late J.A. Teskey, of Appleton, also of Mr F. Teskey, Carleton Place. On March 15, 1858, she married Matthew M. Neilson, who died on November 6th, 1899. Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive, Viz: John W., on the homestead, 11th line Ramsay; Geo H., on the 12th line Ramsay; (Annie) Mrs A. Turner: (Agnes) Mrs John Thom, Emeline in Almonte, James A., in Carleton Place, (Jean) Mrs R.R. Woods, Elk Lake, Ont. Mr W.K. Teskey, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mr J.S. Teskey, Montreal, are brothers. The sisters are Mrs W.H. Tomlinson, Cornwall and Mrs J.J. Bellamy, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs J.B. Baird, Pilot Mound, Man, all of whom survive Mrs (Rev) Jas Elliott and Mrs J.J. Newman, also sisters, are deceased. Mrs Neilson was a refined and courteous disposition, given to hospitality, and sociable and kind to those she came in contact with as well as to the welfare and comforts of her family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, Almonte, and the funeral services on Monday were conducted by the Rev S.G. Brown, Almonte, assisted by Rev Mr Fraser, of Appleton and were largely attended. The pallbearers were her three sons and three grandsons.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)
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