Gilbert McArthur
Another pioneer of Nottawasaga was called away by death on Thursday last, Dec. 4th, in the person of Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Lot 23 [25?], Con. 5, at the age of 87 years.
The deceased was born in Caledon, Wellington County, in the year 1826, and moved to the township of Nottawasaga in 1848. In 1863 [incorrect date?] he married Miss Ann Hood who pre-deceased him on June 4th, 1912. After his marriage he settled on Lot 25 [23?], Con. 5, and there remained until his death. In politics Mr. McArthur was a staunch Reformer, and in religion a Disciple. He was a man of integrity, of character, of nobility of life, and honesty of purpose . He possessed a keen and intelligent grasp of the Bible.
The family left to mourn his loss are one son, Mr. Arch. McArthur V. S., at home, and three daughters, Miss Katherine at home, Mrs. D. McLellan of Stayner and Mrs. Geo. Walter of Toronto.
The funeral took place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon last to the Stayner cemetery, the Rev. J. Yule conducting the funeral service at the home and at the graveside, six nephews of the deceased acting as pall-bearers.
Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Walter and son Bert of Toronto, Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Erin, Mr. and Mrs. White of Thornbury and Mr. Alex McColeman of Collingwood Township.
Another pioneer of Nottawasaga was called away by death on Thursday last, Dec. 4th, in the person of Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Lot 23 [25?], Con. 5, at the age of 87 years.
The deceased was born in Caledon, Wellington County, in the year 1826, and moved to the township of Nottawasaga in 1848. In 1863 [incorrect date?] he married Miss Ann Hood who pre-deceased him on June 4th, 1912. After his marriage he settled on Lot 25 [23?], Con. 5, and there remained until his death. In politics Mr. McArthur was a staunch Reformer, and in religion a Disciple. He was a man of integrity, of character, of nobility of life, and honesty of purpose . He possessed a keen and intelligent grasp of the Bible.
The family left to mourn his loss are one son, Mr. Arch. McArthur V. S., at home, and three daughters, Miss Katherine at home, Mrs. D. McLellan of Stayner and Mrs. Geo. Walter of Toronto.
The funeral took place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon last to the Stayner cemetery, the Rev. J. Yule conducting the funeral service at the home and at the graveside, six nephews of the deceased acting as pall-bearers.
Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Walter and son Bert of Toronto, Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Erin, Mr. and Mrs. White of Thornbury and Mr. Alex McColeman of Collingwood Township.
Gilbert McArthur
Another pioneer of Nottawasaga was called away by death on Thursday last, Dec. 4th, in the person of Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Lot 23 [25?], Con. 5, at the age of 87 years.
The deceased was born in Caledon, Wellington County, in the year 1826, and moved to the township of Nottawasaga in 1848. In 1863 [incorrect date?] he married Miss Ann Hood who pre-deceased him on June 4th, 1912. After his marriage he settled on Lot 25 [23?], Con. 5, and there remained until his death. In politics Mr. McArthur was a staunch Reformer, and in religion a Disciple. He was a man of integrity, of character, of nobility of life, and honesty of purpose . He possessed a keen and intelligent grasp of the Bible.
The family left to mourn his loss are one son, Mr. Arch. McArthur V. S., at home, and three daughters, Miss Katherine at home, Mrs. D. McLellan of Stayner and Mrs. Geo. Walter of Toronto.
The funeral took place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon last to the Stayner cemetery, the Rev. J. Yule conducting the funeral service at the home and at the graveside, six nephews of the deceased acting as pall-bearers.
Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Walter and son Bert of Toronto, Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Erin, Mr. and Mrs. White of Thornbury and Mr. Alex McColeman of Collingwood Township.
Another pioneer of Nottawasaga was called away by death on Thursday last, Dec. 4th, in the person of Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Lot 23 [25?], Con. 5, at the age of 87 years.
The deceased was born in Caledon, Wellington County, in the year 1826, and moved to the township of Nottawasaga in 1848. In 1863 [incorrect date?] he married Miss Ann Hood who pre-deceased him on June 4th, 1912. After his marriage he settled on Lot 25 [23?], Con. 5, and there remained until his death. In politics Mr. McArthur was a staunch Reformer, and in religion a Disciple. He was a man of integrity, of character, of nobility of life, and honesty of purpose . He possessed a keen and intelligent grasp of the Bible.
The family left to mourn his loss are one son, Mr. Arch. McArthur V. S., at home, and three daughters, Miss Katherine at home, Mrs. D. McLellan of Stayner and Mrs. Geo. Walter of Toronto.
The funeral took place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon last to the Stayner cemetery, the Rev. J. Yule conducting the funeral service at the home and at the graveside, six nephews of the deceased acting as pall-bearers.
Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Walter and son Bert of Toronto, Mr. Gilbert McArthur of Erin, Mr. and Mrs. White of Thornbury and Mr. Alex McColeman of Collingwood Township.
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