Obituary - Mrs. Thomas Jack - Died 1921
At her home on the sixth line of Innisfil, on Sunday morning, March 13, there passed away a character of unusual worth, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack, widow of the late Thomas Jack She was one of the earliest pioneers of Innisfil, living for seventy years on the farm where she died. She had gained the love and respect of all who knew her by her many acts loving kindness and generosity. She had
ever been a ministering angel in good deeds and her love for children was an outstanding feature of her life. She was a member of Lefroy Presbyterian Church since its inception and attended the services held in the woods where the Sixth Line Church now stands.
Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1832, She came to Canada in 1844. She was married in 1850 by Rev. Dr. Fraser at Bond Head. Her husband, two sons, James and Joseph, and one daughter Jennie predeceased her. Left to mourn their loss are William and Thomas of Lefroy, John W. of Stroud, Robert of Portland, Oregon, and David and Mary at home. She was truly kind and praiseworthy and is mourned by twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral which was largely attended was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L. MacLean of Bradford, assisted by Rev. W. Johnston.
At her home on the sixth line of Innisfil, on Sunday morning, March 13, there passed away a character of unusual worth, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack, widow of the late Thomas Jack She was one of the earliest pioneers of Innisfil, living for seventy years on the farm where she died. She had gained the love and respect of all who knew her by her many acts loving kindness and generosity. She had
ever been a ministering angel in good deeds and her love for children was an outstanding feature of her life. She was a member of Lefroy Presbyterian Church since its inception and attended the services held in the woods where the Sixth Line Church now stands.
Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1832, She came to Canada in 1844. She was married in 1850 by Rev. Dr. Fraser at Bond Head. Her husband, two sons, James and Joseph, and one daughter Jennie predeceased her. Left to mourn their loss are William and Thomas of Lefroy, John W. of Stroud, Robert of Portland, Oregon, and David and Mary at home. She was truly kind and praiseworthy and is mourned by twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral which was largely attended was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L. MacLean of Bradford, assisted by Rev. W. Johnston.
Obituary - Mrs. Thomas Jack - Died 1921
At her home on the sixth line of Innisfil, on Sunday morning, March 13, there passed away a character of unusual worth, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack, widow of the late Thomas Jack She was one of the earliest pioneers of Innisfil, living for seventy years on the farm where she died. She had gained the love and respect of all who knew her by her many acts loving kindness and generosity. She had
ever been a ministering angel in good deeds and her love for children was an outstanding feature of her life. She was a member of Lefroy Presbyterian Church since its inception and attended the services held in the woods where the Sixth Line Church now stands.
Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1832, She came to Canada in 1844. She was married in 1850 by Rev. Dr. Fraser at Bond Head. Her husband, two sons, James and Joseph, and one daughter Jennie predeceased her. Left to mourn their loss are William and Thomas of Lefroy, John W. of Stroud, Robert of Portland, Oregon, and David and Mary at home. She was truly kind and praiseworthy and is mourned by twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral which was largely attended was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L. MacLean of Bradford, assisted by Rev. W. Johnston.
At her home on the sixth line of Innisfil, on Sunday morning, March 13, there passed away a character of unusual worth, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack, widow of the late Thomas Jack She was one of the earliest pioneers of Innisfil, living for seventy years on the farm where she died. She had gained the love and respect of all who knew her by her many acts loving kindness and generosity. She had
ever been a ministering angel in good deeds and her love for children was an outstanding feature of her life. She was a member of Lefroy Presbyterian Church since its inception and attended the services held in the woods where the Sixth Line Church now stands.
Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1832, She came to Canada in 1844. She was married in 1850 by Rev. Dr. Fraser at Bond Head. Her husband, two sons, James and Joseph, and one daughter Jennie predeceased her. Left to mourn their loss are William and Thomas of Lefroy, John W. of Stroud, Robert of Portland, Oregon, and David and Mary at home. She was truly kind and praiseworthy and is mourned by twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral which was largely attended was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L. MacLean of Bradford, assisted by Rev. W. Johnston.
Inscription
J (on top with flowers)
Thomas Jack
Aug. 2, 1822 - Nov. 22, 1905
Elizabeth Hood - his wife
Aug. 1, 1832 - Mar. 13, 1921
James - their son
June 1, 1857 - Nov. 30, 1883
Joseph H. - their son
Feb. 3, 1860 - Oct. 1, 1902
JACK (on base pedestal)
Gravesite Details
The 1832 date was taken from monument. The 1831 date in this record is from the parish records as July 23, 1831.
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