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Ancestors of Valmai June Frew (New Zealand Hazlewoods)
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The Church at Tuddenham St. Mary (where Hazelwood ancestors worshipped and are buried)
Ancestors of Francis Gordon Hazlewood (New Zealand Hazlewoods; includes photos)
Munro Family Pictures (Family photos provided by a Munro cousin)
The Conway/McKay Family Tree (McKay cousins)

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Obituaries:

Frank Stone Barton

Oregon Statesman
December 5, 1930

Frank Stone Barton died in a local hospital December 4, aged 50 years; brother of Mrs. William L. Wiele of Portland and Richard D. Barton of Salem. Funeral services Saturay, December 6, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Clough-Barrick company, auspices of Masonic lodge. Interment City View Cemetery [sic]. (Buried Salem Pioneer Cemetery LOT: 381 SPACE: 1 SW S½)

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Louisa Joyce (Walton) Barton

Oregon Statesman
February 4, 1948

BARTON, Louisa Joyce; b. 1891; d. 02 Feb 1948 In this city February 2, Mrs. Louisa Joyce Barton, late resident of Salem route 4, box 121. Wife of R.D. Barton of Salem; mother of Ruth Phillips of Eugene and Richard Paul Barton of Portland; sister of Mrs. Lulu Walton Quick of Salem, Mrs. Lorena Sturgeon of Corvallis, Dr. R.W. Walton of Mount Claire, N.J., Harold Walton of Monroe, N.Y., Paul Walton of Syracuse, N.Y., Fremont W. Walton of Exeter, Calif.; and grandmother of Paul Taylor Barton and Elaine Marie Barton, both of Portland. Member of Soroptomist club, American Legion auxiliary, Salem Truth Center and YWCA. Services will be held Thursday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the W.T. Rigdon chapel, the Rev. George H. Swift officiating. Interment in Lee Mission cemetery.

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Richard D. Barton

Oregon Statesman
November 8, 1953

BARTON, Richard D. b. 1892; d. 07 Nov 1953 R.D. Barton, Vocalist, Dies in Portland--Richard D. Barton, 61, well-known Salem vocalist, died unexpectedly in Portland Saturday shortly after he had finished singing for a wedding. He was rushed to a Portland hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Barton, for many years a line crew employee with the Portland General Electric, was a member of the American Legion drum and bugle corps which was awarded the national championship several years ago. He was a featured vocalist in the St. Paul's Episcopal Church choir and had lived in Salem nearly 40 years. Survivors include Mrs. Barton of Salem, son Richard P. Barton, Port-land; daughter, Mrs. Ruth L. Phillips, Eugene; a sister, Mrs. Lucile Wible, Portland; and four grandchildren. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion. Funeral services will be announced later by the W.T. Rigdon Co.

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Agnes Rosamond (McClelland) Hazelwood

The North Bay Nugget
Saturday December 26, 1931

Mattawa Dec. 25 -- Christmas morning at eight o'clock the death of Mrs. Herbert Hazelwood occured at her residence in Papineau Township near here. The deceased woman had been in poor health for several years and at different periods during that time had been a patient in Toronto General Hospital. The late Mrs. Hazelwood was a woman of middle-aged, an Anglican in religion, a devoted wife and mother and a friend to the whole community. When the Women's Institute of Mattawa was organized, she was it's first president and remained in that position for many years. She was widely known in Mattawa and vicinity having resided here during most of her married life. Besides her husband a family of grown children survive, two sons still residing at home. The funeral will be held on Sunday at one p.m.

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Clara Virginia (McClelland) Barton

Oregon Statesman
December 29, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Virginia Barton, 49, who died in Lewiston, Idaho, last Friday after a short illness, will be held at the Clough-Huston chapel here Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Fred C. Taylor officiating. Interment will be in the IOOF cemetery here. Mrs. Barton was the wife of Frank S. Barton, now of Portland, but formerly of this city where he conducted the electrical store until a few years ago. Other survivors include one brother, Fred J. McClelland of Massachusetts, and three sisters; Mrs. G. D. Washburn and Mrs. John Faulkner, both of Florida, and Mrs. Herbert Hazelwood of Ottawa, Canada. (Buried Salem Pioneer Cemetery LOT: 381 SPACE: 2 SW N½)

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James McClelland

The Plattsburgh Sentinel
November 12, 1897

The Late James McClelland The death of James McClelland, which occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday October 20, removed from the Adirondacks a man who had been identified with the growth and prosperity of the village of Saranac Lake during practically it’s entire existence. Born in the County Armagh, Ireland, in 1831, he removed with his parents to Canada when an infant, and, before reaching his majority, married Mary E. Wise, and settled in a small lumbering district in the heart of the then comparatively unknown Adirondack wilderness. For thirty years he followed the business of guiding during the summer and lumbering in the winter. As a guide Mr. McClelland always ranked among the honorable and trustworthy in the profession, and was employed by some of the best parties that came to the woods. The fact that he was often engaged by the same parties season after season is sufficient proof that the services he rendered gave satisfaction. As time advanced, the little lumbering district developed into the enterprising Saranac Lake village of today. Its early growth was slow, and the amusements to be enjoyed during the long winter evenings were few. Mr. McClelland was possessed of much natural ability and wit, and his fund of interesting anecdotes and experiences were ever in demand. For a considerable time he was the regular contributor to the Troy Daily Times, the Essex County Republican and other publications. He was often called upon to speak at the debating societies, to which he always belonged and which he greatly assisted in keeping alive and interesting. When the only religious services at Saranac Lake were the Union meetings held at the school house, Mr. McClelland was a regular attendant, and always contributed to the support of the preacher, not only at the Sunday collections, but at church socials and by subscriptions as well. He had a remarkably good understanding of the Bible, and for a long time was the Bible class teacher in the Sunday School. He has a kindly and sympathetic heart, was a friendly and obliging neighbor and a worthy and respected citizen. He was the father of a large family for whom he had the deepest affection and whom he educated to the best of his ability. During the school session his children seldom were absent, and always ranked well in their studies, causing him to entertain in them a natural and justifiable pride. His pleasantest and happiest hours were those enjoyed at his home fireside, surrounded by his wife and children. He will be missed not only by those of his home circle, but by his many friends and acquaintances throughout this portion of the Adirondacks. Mr. McClelland is survived by his widow and nine children, two sons and seven daughters, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday, Oct. 22, and was conducted by the Rev. Clarence Miller, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Sevell.

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James D. McClelland

Plattsburgh Sentinel
October 3, 1890

The death of James D. McClelland was a shock not only to his relatives, but to his friends, and all who knew him were his friends. He was so strong, so full of life and health, none could think of his dying as he did, after five days of illness. Accustomed to exposure to all weathers, he did not think it necessary to change his wet clothing before he went to bed on the Friday night before his death; yet this was apparently the cause of his fatal illness. The next day he was attacked with cholera morbus. He was work for his brother William at Racquette Falls, and far from medical aid. They did all they could for him, but neither he nor they knew how terrible was the disease that fastened upon him. On Wednesday, as he got no better, he decided to go to his father’s at Saranac Lake. They made a bed in the boat and carried him to it. He would not allow his brother to go with him, as he knew he could be ill spared from home just then; and insisted that young Farmer would do just as well, and started for home. When they got Wardner’s, at Stony Creek Pond, he could bear no more, and two men assisted him to the house. There everything possible was done for him and a physician from Wawbeek Lodge attended him, but too late; even then his case was hopeless. Late that night word reached his father that his son was very ill at Wardner’s and a dispatch soon after told the same thing. But no thought of the desperate nature of his illness was entertained, and the night was suffered to pass without action. James had heard that his sister from New York was at home, and he sent word for her to come and take care of him. The next morning, getting what things seemed needful, the father and sister started for their dear sufferer, and reached him three hours before he died. He was so glad and grateful to see them and seemed to be content, though he had called for his mother through the night. His sister gave him medicine to relieve the dreadful pain, which had for many hours been all in his heart, and he thanked her with a smile, saying he knew she could do him some good, and he conversed clearly and lovingly with father and sister until the end came. Once he seemed to wander a little, and begged his father to set him back, he did not want to cross the river, he wanted to go up stream. The father replied brokenly that he was afraid his dear boy must cross the river that time, and he seemed to understand, and smiled. His last words were, kiss me father, and he returned the kiss so sweetly and fell asleep. Meantime dispatches had been sent the mother who had hastened to him, but met them returning just before she reached McCoy’s. From the Bartlett place a dispatch was sent to the family to be ready, and the sad procession started down the lake. Two men kindly volunteered to come with them, and at ten o’clock PM they reached the landing, where were men with teams and lanterns to meet them. Arriving at home they were met by many of their neighbors, who had heard of their loss, and had made all needful preparations. Until the last sad rites were over the kindness and thoughtfulness of the neighbors could not be expressed. Each one seemed anxious to do all in their power to show their respect for the dead, and sympathy for the living. How grateful the parents and family are, words cannot express. May the dear Lord reward them, for we cannot. But whenever the thought of our bitter trial arises, the thought of their loving kindness will also arise. Distant friends were telegraphed for and Thos. Johnson and wife, of Ellenburgh Depot, and G.W. Walton and daughter from Keene, came in time for the funeral. The parents have only pleasant memories of him who has gone. He was a good and loving son, but we can only say, “God’s will be done.” -- M.E.

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Mary Elizabeth (Wise) McClelland

The Malone Farmer: Adirondacks, New York Wednesday
September 11, 1918

Mrs. Mary E. McClelland, who died at her home in Saranac Lake last week was a noble woman who, for more than 60 years was an influential factor in all phases of community uplift and benefit in that village. When she settled there it was little more than a logging camp and contained but seven families. She was the second teacher in the schools of the place and laid the groundwork for splendid citizenship in her pupils. In the Methodist church and W.C.T.U. she was among the foremost acting as president of the latter for many years. Before Saranac Lake had newspapers of it’s own she acted as a special correspondent from time to time for other papers entering the community and was for some time on the Farmer’s staff of correspondents. The farm left by her husband who died 21 years ago extended over what is now a large part of the thrifty Adirondack village. Her five surviving children are widely scattered, only one, Miss Lena McClelland, being left at Saranac Lake.


IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN:

I, Mary E. McClelland of the Village of Saranac Lake, in the County of Franklin and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, in the manner following, that is to say:

I direct that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

I give and bequeath to Christ's Mission, No. 331 W. 57th St., New York City, N.Y., the sum of Fifty ($50) Dollars.

I give and bequeath to the New York StateWoman's Christian Temperance Union the sum of Fifty ($50) Dollars.

I give and bequeath to the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church the sum of Fifty ($50) Dollars.

I give and bequeath to the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church the sum of Fifty ($50) Dollars.

I give and bequeath to my daughters, Susan E. Walton and Agnes R. Hazelwood, the sum of Three Hundred ($300) Dollars, the same to be divided equally between them share and share alike.

All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real and personal, I give, devise and bequeath to my children, William McClelland, Susan E. Walton, Martha E. Washburn, Fred S. McClelland, Eliza L. Selfridge, Agnes R. Hazelwood, Clara V. Barton and Lena C. McClelland, the same to be divided equally between them share and share alike; provided, however, that if any of my said children shall predecease me leaving lawful issue then and in that event such issue shall together take the share its parents would have taken under this Will had such parent survived me.

I give and empower my executors hereinafter mentioned the right to sell and transfer any and all real estate of which I may die seized, and to give to the purchaser, or purchasers thereof, a good sufficient deed for the same.

Lastly, I hereby appoint, Lena C. McClelland and Robert E. Selfridge, both of Saranac Lake, N.Y., executors of this, my last Will and Testament: hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name the 9th day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven.

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We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, DO CERTIFY, that on the 9th day of June, 1911, Mary E. McClelland the testator, subscribed her name to this instrument in our presence and in the presence of each of us, and at the same time, in our presence and hearing, declared the same to be her last Will and Testament, and requested to us, and each of us, to sign our names thereto as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we hereby do in the presence of the testator and of each other, on the said date, and write opposite our names our respective places of residence.

William B. Scott Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Addis K. Botsford Saranac Lake, N.Y.


I, Mary E. McClelland, of Saranac Lake, Town of Harrietstown, County of Franklin and State of New York, having made my last WILL and TESTAMENT, bearing date the 9th of June, 1911, do now make this codicil to be taken as part of the same. First:- I ratify and confirm said Will in every respect except so far as any part of it is inconsistent with the Codicil. Second:- I Give and Devise to my daughter, Lena C. McClelland, my dwelling house where I now live, together with the garden and door yard appurtenant to the same, and to her heirs and assigns forever; subject, however, to the payment of $500 towards a mortgage of $1500 against said property, the balance of $1000 to be paid out of my estate; this to be in addition to her share of the residue of the property in consideration of her loving care of me, and of her uncle, George W. Wise, in these years last past. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of August, 1918.

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THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said testator, Mary E. McClelland, as and for a Codicil to her last Will and Testament, in the prescence of us, who, at her request, in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

Nora H. Buckley who resides at Saranac Lake, N.Y.
4 Garden St.
Harold P. Buckely, who resides at Saranac Lake, N.Y.

Above Will and Codicil admitted to the probate February 5th, 1919.

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George W. Walton

Oregon Statesman
September 1, 1928

WALTON, George W. b. 1851 d. 30 Aug 1928 At the home of his daughter, Mrs. R.D. Barton, at 1105 Leslie street, on August 30, George W. Walton. Children surviving are Dr. Ralph Walton, F.W. Walton, of Exeter, Calif., Miss Lulu Walton of Portland, Mrs. Lorena Sturgon of Corvallis and Mrs. Barton of Salem, Mrs. George W. Quick, Washington, D.C., H.H. Walton, and Paul Walton of Albany, N.Y. Funeral services Monday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m., at Rigdon's chapel with interment in Lee Mission cemetery.


The Record Post - Au Sable Forks, NY
Thursday September 20, 1928

George Washington Walton, son of George and Louisa Walton, was born in Keene, Essex county, N.Y. on October 27, 1861, and spent the greater part of his life in the Adirondacks. On September 30, 1874 he was married to Susan Ellis McClelland of Saranac Lake. For several years his chief occupation was that of a contractor and builder. Numerous summer hotels and other public buildings remain as lasting tribute to his skill, among them the Blue Mountain Lake House and the Keene Center public library. His many friends in the Ausable Valley will best remember him in the years when he maintained a wheelwright shop in Keene Center and took a leading part in the affairs of the town, holding such offices as justice, notary and school director. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1916 he sold his eastern property and joined his wife and five of his children in Oregon, where he purchased a home. After the death of his wife in 1924, he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. R.D. Barton of Salem, Oregon, until his death on August 30, 1928. On September 3, he was laid to rest beside his life-long companion in Jason Lee Mission cemetery at Salem, Oregon. His only brother, Christopher M. Walton, died at Rochester, N.Y., in April of the present year. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. George W. Quick, 17th and Eye Streets, N.W., Washington D.C.; H.H. Walton, 245 Colonie Street, Albany, N.Y.; Lulu R. Walton, Sequoia Hotel, San Francisco, California; Dr. R.W. Walton, 48 N. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, N.J.; Paul H. Walton, 232 Arlington Avenue, Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. R.D. Barton, 1105 Leslie Street, Salem, Oregon; F.W. Walton, 235 South C Street, Exeter, California; Mrs. J.E. Sturgeon, 734 South Tenth Street, Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon Statesman March 14, 1924

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Susan E. (McClelland) Walton

WALTON, Susan E. b. 1857 d. 12 Mar 1924

In Portland, Ore., March 12, Mrs. Susan E. Walton, at the age of 67 years. Wife of George W. Walton, mother of Mrs. George W. Quick of Screiber, Ontario; H.H. Walton, Huntington, Vermont; Miss Lulu R. Walton, Merrill, Ore., Dr. R.W. Walton, Cambridge, Mass.; Paul H. Walton, Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. R.D. Barton, Salem, Ore.; F.W. Walton, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. J.E. Sturgeon, Portland, Ore. Sister of Mrs. F.S. Barton, Salem, Ore.; Miss Lena C. McClelland, Saranac Lake, N.Y.; Mrs. G.D. Washburn, Florida. Announcement of funeral will be made later by the Rigdon mortuary.

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Lulu W. (Walton) Quick

Oregon Statesman
September 13, 1963

QUICK, Lulu W. b. 1884 d. 10 Sep 1963 Corvallis--Mrs. Lulu Quick, 78, former Salem school teacher who has recently been living in New York, died while on a visit here Tuesday. Mrs. Quick, the former Lulu (McClelland**), was born at Saranac Lake, N.Y., and taught school in that state until moving to Salem in 1912. She taught school for many years at Salem, until her marriage there in 1938 to George W. Quick. They moved to Maryland, where he died in 1944. The following year she returned to Salem, then in 1949 moved to Rotterdam Junction, N.Y. She came to Oregon for a visit two months ago. She was the first president of the American Legion Auxiliary Capital Unit 9, Salem. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. J.E. Sturgeon, Corvallis, two brothers, Paul Walton, Camilles, N.Y., and F.W. Walton, Exeter, Calif. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at McHenry Funeral Home, Rev. James McCobb officiating. Interment will be in Salem at Jason Lee Cemetery at 3:15 p.m.

** The name McClelland should most likely be Walton

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Martha Ellen (McClelland) Washburn

Saturday February 18, 1956
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Saranac Lake, NY

In the mail comes a letter from Mrs. Mary Emma Poston of Miami, Florida with some sad news. "I write," says Mrs. Poston, "to let you know Mrs. Martha Ellen Washburn passed on to her Heavenly Home on Jan. 31 at a rest home. She had been in the home since Nov. 2 after a stay of 27 days in the hospital, after she broke her hip on Oct. 27. I had been to see her every day but once, and miss her so. I want to express thanks to all the ones who wrote her. It was a joy to hear from some we lost track of many years ago. Mother was the last one of the thirteen children of James D. and Mary E. McClelland who were among the first settlers of Saranac Lake. Among the streets my grandmother laid out and named were Virginia, Prospect Ave, McClelland St, Hope St and Charles St. Sincerely, Mrs. M.E. Poston, 112 NE 48 Street, Miami, Florida." (I was very sorry to get this news. Mrs. Washburn was an avid correspondent, and I always enjoyed her letters.)

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Elizabeth Ann (Giles) Price

1916

Deep sorrow was spread throughout the community when word was received of the sudden death of Elizabeth Ann Giles, wife of Jacob Price of Sonningdale, Sask. She took suddenly ill on Monday night. Medical aid was summoned and it was decided to remove her to St. Paul's hospital, Saskatoon, for an operation for appendicitis. On Friday morning five doctors and three nurses held a consultation, but could not really define the trouble but thought an operation was the only hope of recovery. On Saturday morning the operation was performed, from which she never rallied. Death came, a happy release, to her pain, on Saturday afternoon about two o'clock. The remains were brought to her home at Sonningdale, whence the funeral took place on Monday afternoon, Sept. 25th. The service was conducted at the house and grave by Rev. Mr. Farnsworth, interment being made at Sonningdale cemetery. The deceased was a devout member of the Sonningdale union church, and her funeral was the largest ever seen at Sonningdale. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three little children; Octavia, aged six; Laurietta, five; and Ila, one year and eight months. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. John F. Gordon, Almonte; Three brothers, Reuben, at Blakeney, Robert at Jamieson, and Eddie in Brockville hospital, and six half-brothers and sisters; Maggie (Mrs. Tom Corrigan) and Minnie both of Sonningdale, Findlay, Willie, Eva and Ada at home.

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Ernest Foster

1973

Following an illness Of two and a half years, Mr. Ernest Foster of Clayton passed away at the Almonte General Hospital on Monday, July 2nd, 1973. He was 81. Mr. Foster was a retired farm and was born at Galbraith, on April 29th 1892, a son of the late James Foster and his wife, Grace Scoular. He received his schooling at Galbraith School. He was married to the former Jeanie Della Price, at the bride's home at Galbraith, on September 15th, 1915. Surviving besides his wife, are five sons and a daughter, James Boyd, Carleton Place; Eric E., Alvintson. Ont.; Melvin L., M. Carl, and Elmer R., of Almonte, and Edna Jean, Mrs. Guy Yuill, Almonte. One brother, Thomas Foster, of Almonte, and sisters, Rebecca, Mrs. Harold Munro of Clayton, Margaret, Mrs. Gilbert Munro, and Jessie, Mrs. John H. Munro, Almonte, also survive. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street Almonte, on Thursday afternoon, July 5, at 2.30 p.m., with interment at the United Cemetery, Clayton., Messrs. George Paige and Leslie Beddoe conducted the funeral services. Pallbearers were former neighbours, Nathan Virgin, John G. Rintoul, James Foster, Lauchlin Watt, Edwin McKirdy and Allan McKay.

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Esther (Munro) Price

1916

Mrs. Jacob Price, Sr., of Galbraith, mention of whose sudden death was made last week, was born on Sept. 9th, 1851. Mrs. Price's death was caused by heart failure. She was seemingly in good health until within a few hours of her death. Her maiden name was Esther Munro, and she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Munro of Darling. In 1873 she was married to Mr. Jacob Price, and to them fourteen children were born, two of whom died in infancy, and Hugh A., died in Feb. 1914, and Mrs. Wm. Lyons (Esther) in Aug 1905. Those who are still living are: Mrs. Sandy Rutherford (Margaret Jane), Unity, Sask.; Mrs. Edmond R. Lambe (Elizabeth C.), Shoal Lake, Man.; Mrs. Thomas Fife (Mary), McDonald's Corners, Ont.; Mrs. Milton McKay (Alice L.), Middleville, Ont.; Mrs. Alex Munro (Delilah), Hall's Mills, Ont.; Mrs. Ernest Foster, (Jeanie), Galbraith, Ont.; Messrs: Jacob and Ira Price, Sonningdale, Sask.; Mr. Thomas Price, on the old home at Galbraith; Miss Marion Price at home. Rev. Mr. Currie, Baptist minister, from Lanark, preached, assisted by Rev. Mr. Merrilees. The flowers were a beautiful spray from the family. Mrs. Price was a member of the W.M.S., and was always a faithful attendant when possible, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in any good cause. She will be missed in that as well as in many other ways.

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Mabel Jane (Penman) Price

1974

Following a lengthy illness Mabel Jane (Penman) Price passed away at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, on September 21, 1974. She was in her 79th year. Born in Lanark County on July 5, 1895, she was the daughter of the late James "Nairn" Penman and the late Ellen Langstaff, Union Hall. Widowed by her first husband, Matthew Code, whom she married in 1913, she was wed to the late Thomas Price in 1948. She maintained a lifelong interest in Church and community affairs in Clayton, attending the United Church there, and later in Almonte where she moved in 1957. She was a life member of the Women's Institute at Clayton. Mrs. Price is survived by two stepsons, Jacob Price of Kirkland Lake and Allan Price of Perth. A son, Stanley Code, died in infancy. Also survived by daughters Violet (Mrs. John J. O'Gorman), Kingston, Helen (Mrs. Arnold Wilson), Brockville, and stepdaughters Kathleen (Mrs. Archie Barr), Clayton, and Mary (Mrs. John Creighton), Lanark R.R. 2. Also survived by sisters Mary (Mrs. C. Ionson), Thunder Bay Ethel (Mrs. J. T. Erwin), Toronto, Claire (Mrs. C. W. Bennett), Kingston, Marguerite (Mrs. R. McNight), New Liskeard, and brothers Kenneth, R.R. 2, Almonte and Mervin of Rexdale. Seven grandchildren also survive, John Wilson, Donald and Blair Price, Lorraine, Keith, Ross and Marion Creighton. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church, Street, Almonte, to Almonte United Church where service was conducted by Rev. R. McCrea on Tuesday, September 24th at p.m. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman Sadler, George Robertson, William Bellamy, John G. Rintoul, John D. Creighton and Allan Price.

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Mabel Jane (Penman) Price

At St. Mary's of the Lake, Kingston, Ontario, on Saturday, September 21, 1974, Mabel Jane Penman, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late, Matthew Code and the late Thomas Price. Dear mother of Mrs. John L. Gorman (Violet) of Kingston; Mrs. Arnold Wilson (Helen) of Brockville. Stepmother of Mrs. Archie Barr (Kathleen) of Clayton, Jacob Price of Kirkland Lake, Mrs. John A. Creighton (Mary) of R.R. 2, Lanark and Allan Price of Balderson. Dear sister of Mrs. C. Ionson (Mary) of Thunder Bay, Mrs. J. T. Erwin (Ethel) Toronto, Mrs. C. W. Bennett (Claire), Kingston, Mrs. R. McKnight (Marguerite), New Liskeard, Kenneth, R.R. 2, Almonte, and Mervin of Rexdale. Rested at the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Funeral was held Tuesday, September 24, to Almonte United Church for service at 2 p.m. Rev. Robt. J. McCrea officiating. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.

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Thomas Price

1957

The death occurred on Wednesday, August 14th in the Carleton, Place Hospital of Mr. Thomas Price following a heart attack suffered several months ago. Mr. Price was born April 25, 1894, a son of the late Jacob Price and his wife, Esther Munro. He was a lifelong resident of this district, residing on the homestead where he was a successful farmer. He was highly respected and his passing is deeply mourned. In 1916 he married Margaret McGuire, who predeceased him in 1935. To this union was born Kathleen, Mrs. Archie Barr, Clayton; Mary, Mrs. John Creighton, Rosetta; Allan Price, Perth; Jacob Price, Kirkland Lake. Margaret, Arnold and Audrey are deceased. In 1941 he married Isobel Camelon, who died two years later. In 1946, he married Mabel Penman, who survives. There are three grandchildren, Arnold Price of Perth; Lorraine and Keith Creighton of Rosetta also surviving are four sisters, Delilah, Mrs. Alex Munro of Ramsay; Elizabeth, Mrs. Edward Lamb of Winnipeg, Man.; Marion, Mrs. Stuart Gunn of Winchester; Jean, Mrs. Ernest Foster, Clayton. Two brothers, Jacob and Ira Price, Sonningdale, Sask. Four sisters and one brother are deceased, Maggie, Mrs. Sandy Rutherford, Unity, Sask.; Alice, Mrs. Milton McKay, Clayton; Mary, Mrs. Thos. Fife, Winchester; Esther, Mrs. Wm. Lyons, Winnipeg; Hugh Price, Galbraith. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon at the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte. Rev. W. D. Reid officiated. An impressive service included a favourite hymn, "There Will Be No Disappointment In Heaven," rendered by Mr. Charles Tate. Interment was in the family plot in the United Church cemetery in Clayton. The pallbearers were neighbors, Russell Thompson, John G. Rintoul, Nathan Virgin, Willard Machan, James Fulton and Chas. Tate. Flower bearers were E. Blanchard, Allan McKay, Jas. Fife and Carl Foster. The numerous floral offerings received, testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. His son, Jacob of Kirkland Lake and his brother Jacob, of Sonningdale, Sask., were present, also friends from Winchester, Brockville, Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Kingston.

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Alex Rutherford & Margaret Jane (Price) Rutherford

1931

Lanark County friends were shocked to hear of the sudden deaths within an interval of one week of Mr and Mrs. Alex Rutherford of Unity Sask. Mrs. Rutherford died in the hospital at Unity on May 20, after a brief illness of pneumonia. Her husband followed her to the grave one week later as a result of a heart attack. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford were natives of Lanark County, Mr. Rutherford having been born hear Elphin, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rutherford of that place and she having been born in Darling, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Price. Before her marriage she was Margaret Jane Price, and at the time of her death she was aged 54 years and nine months. The Rutherfords went West 22, years ago and farmed in the Adanac district and later took a homestead in the Sunnyglen district where they continued to reside except for the few years they lived in Unity. They were predeceased by a son 11 years ago. Mrs. Rutherford is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Jacob and Ira Price of Sonningdale, Sask.; Thomas, Mrs. Milton McKay and Mrs. Ernest Foster of Galbraith; Mrs Alex Munro of Almonte; Mrs. Stewart Gunn, Winchester; Mrs. Thomas Fife, McDonald's Corners and Mrs. E. R. Lambe of Winnipeg. Mr. Rutherford died on May 27 at the age of 62 years, he leaves a brother, William, of Streamstown, Alta. and two sisters, Mrs. V. J. Munro, Boyds Settlement and Mr. J. Furnier, Snow Road. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford were members of the United Church. Interment was made in the West.

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William Hazlewood

The Evening Post:
Wellington New Zealand January 1897.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT IN EVANS BAY A PLEASURE BOAT CAPSIZES THREE PERSONS DROWNED The New Year holiday has not passed off without leaving a trail of sorrow amidst the joy and mirth with which it was ushered in. An accident happened in Evans Bay yesterday afternoon of a particularly distressing kind, and as a consequence many who welcomed the first day of the New Year with laughter saw it close in tears. The accident referred to happened to a party of pleasure-seekers who chose Evans Bay as the scene of their outing, and who, while enjoying a sail on the waters of the bay, had their boat capsized and three of their number drowned before the eyes of the horror-stricken friends and relations on the beach a short distance away. It appears that the picnic party in question, which was a large one, had gone round the bay to Mr. Hazlewood's, well known here for many years past in connection with the sailmaking business of Messrs. Hazlewood and Williams but who latterly has found employment at the carpet establishment of Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains on Lambton-quay. The picnickers appear to have been spending a very happy time in the ways that picnickers usually do, when it was suggested that they should have a sail in the harbour. Mr. Hazlewood being owner of a boat. No sooner said than done. Mr. Hazlewood was a capital hand in a boat, and party after party of the picnickers was taken out for a sail or a row, generally both. Several trips were made in this way, the boating parties deriving fresh pleasure therefrom, and the demand for places in the boat consequently being large. The trip which ended so unexpectedly and sadly was commenced shortly before 4 o'clock. There were in the boat this time Mr. Hazlewood, Mr. John Wilson, carpenter, brother of Mr. A. Wilson, jun., the well-known storekeeper of Riddiford-street, the Misses Mary and Jessie Wilson, sisters of Mr. John Wilson; Bertie (14 years) and Eva Webb (13 years) children of Mr. J. J. Webb, of Constable-street; Annie (13 years) and Jessie Craig (7 years) of Normanby-street -- 10 in all; a pretty full load for a lightly built 19ft boat. It will be seen from this list that with the exception of Messrs. Hazlewood and Wilson all the occupants of the boat were women and children. Mr. Hazlewood, it seems, was the only one of the party who knew anything about the handling of a boat. The party rowed from the point of embarkation up to the Patent Slip Wharf, a distance of about 400 or 500 yards, with the intention of sailing down with the wind, the boat being provided with a huge lug sail. The trip up was safely accomplished, and on arriving at the wharf the sail was set by Mr. Hazlewood, and the boat pushed off again. A fresh northerly breeze was blowing at the time, and somehow, after casting off, everything did not work as expected, and the boat drifted very close to one of the dolphins just off the end of the Slip Wharf. In trying to clear this dolphin the boat came close up to the wind and jibed. The sail caught in a gust of wind, and passing rapidly from one side of the boat to the other, dipped into the water, rose a little, was caught by the wind, dipped into the water again, and most of the party being on that side of the boat she could not recover herself, and the water rushing in over the stern portion of the craft, she gradually heeled right over, and the whole of the occupants were in a moment struggling in the water for their lives. The accident occurred about 150yds from the shore, and right in view of the other members of the picnic party and many others. The brothers and sisters, in one case the mother, and other relations who witnessed it, were in a terrible state of fear and excitement, and their distress and pleadings were pitiable to hear and see. Of course steps were at once taken to go to the assistance of the sufferers. A boat was on the beach, but there were no oars or rowlocks, and it was in consequence useless. Fortunately three little children of Mr. Paterson, the foreman at the Patent Slip Works, had seen the boat capsize, and they rushed in and told their father. Paterson, needless to say, immediately and quickly as possible dashed down to the beach, unlocked a shed where there were oars and rowlocks, and went to the rescue. The eagerness of others present to render assistance, however, caused a little delay. So many were desirous of manning the boat that, had they all been taken, there would have been no room for any of the rescued party. Ultimately the boat was pushed off, and proceeded as rapidly as possible to the assistance of the boat-wrecked party, who were still to be seen clinging to the boat and gradually drifting further and further away from the shore. It was indeed lucky that so much despatch had been used, for some of them who were clinging to the upturned boat were in a very exhausted state when the rescuers arrived, and one of them, Miss Mary Wilson, was only pulled into the boat just as she was sinking. A few seconds later and she would have been drowned; Mabel Wilson was also well-nigh insensible. It was found that there were seven of the party clinging to the boat - namely, Mr. Wilson, Misses Mary Wilson, Jessie Wilson (Mr. Wilson's sister), Mabel Wilson, Bertie and Eva Webb, and Jessie Craig. Though much exhausted, these were overall safely rescued, and are now almost entirely recovered. Though a thorough search was made no trace could be found of Mr. Hazlewood, Annie Craig, or Jessie Wilson (Mr. John Wilson's daughter). What became of them when the boat capsized does not appear to have been noticed by any of the others in the party. Mr. Wilson, the only person likely to be able to render assistance to his fellow-sufferers, helped his youngest child, and when he had succeeded in placing her where she could hold on to the boat, he could see nothing of the three missing ones. It is surmised that they must have been caught by the sail, and by it held under the water and drowned. The men who were saved were fortunate in quickly getting hold of the boat after she capsized, for a strong ebb tide was flowing at the time. After being brought ashore they were shown every kindness by Mrs. Weighton Holland, Mrs Paterson and others. It goes without saying that very wide and very deep felt sympathy is expressed for those upon whose homes the New Year has cast this dark shadow. There is no doubt that the accident was in part due to the fact that there was practically no ballast in the boat - nothing more than a fair-sized piece of rock. A systematic search was made for the bodies by the members of the Torpedo Corps last evening by means of drags, but without success. This morning, however, Sergt.-Major Ramsay sent out four constables and dragging operations were continued, with the result that first the body of Mr. Hazlewood and then that of the young girl Jessie Wilson were recovered. That of Mr. Hazlewood had been largely disfigured by fish. Mr. Hazlewood leaves a wife and grown-up family. An inquest will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday. Newspaper report and inquest notes

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Hazelwood - Craft Wedding

The San Mateo Times, San Mateo, California
December 22, 1952

An open house party given yesterday by Mrs. Warren J. Craft of this city provided a surprise news to close friends: that the hostess' daughter, Jean Marie is the future bride of John Foster Hazelwood son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hazelwood of Oakland. Christmas decorations were fixed throughout the house, and focal point was the snow scene on the living room mirror, where names of the affianced couple were inscribed. Jean and Jack plan a spring wedding. The future bride, daughter of Mrs. Craft and the late Mr. Craft, was graduated from Notre Dame High School in Belmont and San Mateo Junior college. She currently is employed as passenger agent for a steamship company in San Francisco. The lass is the sister of Warren Craft, who came up from as field representative. The young man has two brothers, Donald and Robert Hazelwood.


The San Mateo Times, San Mateo, California
May 5, 1953

SPRING BRIDE . . . May 30 wedding date set by Jean Marie Craft and John Foster Hazelwood, whose engagement was heralded at a Christmas holiday season party. The couple will exchange vows at an 11 a. m. ceremony at the Church of the Immaculate Heart in Belmont. Reception scheduled for 1 p. m. at the Hillsborough Racquet club. Jean, daughter of Mrs. Warren J. Craft of this city, and the late Mr. Craft, will have as sole attendant her sister, Kathleen. Ann Craft. Frances Herlihy of Belmont to be soloist. Donald James Hazelwood will serve as best man for his brother, and Robert Leonard Hazelwood, another brother, and Ralph Monroe Grady will handle ushering duties. A number of pre-nuptial parties have been given in Jean's honor recently. Hostessing a kitchen shower and luncheon recently in Piedmont were Mrg. James Coakley and Mrs. Frank Atwell. Mrs. Edmund J. Cerruti entertained at a lingerie shower at her home in the Marina. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. John J. Cox of Oakland entertained at a luncheon and linen shower, and that evening the affianced pair took honor places at a buffet supper given by Mrs. Thomas Furlong and her daughters, Patricia and Rosemary, also in the east bay city. The future bride was graduated from Notre Dame High School in Belmont and San Mateo Junior college. Her fiance, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hazelwood of Oakland, is an alumnus of Santa-Clara university.

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Lieutenant Freemont W. Walton Honored Way Out in Oregon; Salem Oregon, August 25

Elizabethtown Post: Elizabethtown, New York
Thursday September 6, 1917

A patriotic party was given Thursday evening in honor of Lieutenant Freemont W. Walton who recently returned from the first training camp of officers at the San Francisco Presidio, by his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Barton, 598 North Seventeenth Street, assisted by Mrs. F.S. Barton, an aunt of the guest of honor. Lieutenant Walton is only 21 years old and besides being an officer was given his sheepskin as a graduate of the Oregon Agricultural College last June. He is a brother of Dr. R.W. Walton who is a graduate of Elizabethtown High School. Lieutenant Walton left today for American Lake after a short furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Walton, 790 North Seventeenth Street. Red, white and blue asters lent an appropriate decorative scheme in the rooms. Games were enjoyed earlier in the evening and a program of music was given: Besides ukulele and guitar selections, Miss Lulu R. Walton gave readings and Miss Grace Elizabeth Smith and Mr. Allen Manning sang. Later dainty refreshments were served with a cake covered with tiny fluttering flags. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith, Miss Grace Elizabeth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Walton, Lorena A. Walton, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Walton, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Barton, Miss Helen Mercer, Miss Gregsoo A. McClean and Allen Manning.

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Walton - Barton Wedding

The Elizabethtown Post: Elizabethtown, New York
Thursday April 8, 1917

Marriage of Miss Louisa Joyce Walton Mr. and Mrs. George W. Walton, formerly of Keene, N.Y., announce the marriage of their daughter Louisa Joyce to Richard Don Malle Barton, the ceremony having taken place March 29, 1917, at 790 North 17th Street, Salem Oregon. The bride is well and favorably known here where she formerly attended school. Long life and much happiness to the recently wedded pair.

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Walton - Quick Wedding

Elizabethtown Post: Elizabethtown, New York
Thursday April 11 1907

A pretty wedding took place on Tuesday, April second, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Walton, when their oldest daughter, Lettie May, was given in marriage to George W. Quick of Rotterdam Junction, the Rev. Geo. E. Stright officiating. The bride was daintily gowned in white silk and lace and wore a bouquet of orange blossoms which were sent by friends in Pasadena, California. The bridesmaids wore charming costumes of white, trimmed white lace. Miss Lulu R. Walton, sister of the bride, was Maid of Honor. W. Scott Whitbeck of Springfield, Mass., was best man. Miss Katherine Berger of New York acted as bridesmaid, and Harold Walton, brother of the bride, acted as groom’s-man. The wedding march from Lobengrin was played throughout the ceremony by Miss Louisa J. Walton. Among those present from out of town were: Mrs. Mary E. McClelland, grandmother of the bride, and Miss Lena C. McClelland of Saranac Lake; Mrs. Frank S. Barton of Schenectady; Robert L. Roberts of Lake Placid; Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Stright and Miss Bessie Cooledge of Jay; W. Scott Whitbeck of Springfield, Mass.; Miss Katherine Berger and Miss Marion R. Duncan of New York. Many valuable and useful gifts were received, including a generous supply of linen and silver. Miss Walton’s office associates presented her with a beautiful dinner set of Limoges china. The bride has many friends in this vicinity, where she has made her home from childhood. For the past three years she has held a responsible position with the International Committee of the Y.M.C.A. in New York City. The bridegroom is a young man of sterling qualities, who has won the liking and respect of the people he has met during his short visit in Keene. He is General Secretary of the R.R.Y.M.C.A. at Rotterdam Junction, N.Y. After the ceremony was concluded and the happy couple had received the congratulations of the assembled guests, the entire company sat down to a bountiful repast to which they did ample justice. The Rev. Mr. Stright superintended the decoration of baggage and the carriage which conveyed the six members of the bridal party to Westport. The carriage was profusely decorated with horse shoes and white streamers, while the horses looked gay in their rosettes of white ribbons. At four o’clock the bridal party departed amid a shower of rice and best wishes. On reaching Elizabethtown, they partook of a merry supper at the famous hostelry, Maplewood Inn, where they were joined by Miss Duncan and Ralph Walton. The happy couple left on the night train from Westport. After a few days visit among relatives in Ulster County, Mr. and Mrs. Quick will reside in Schenectady.

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Gunn - Price Wedding

September 11, 1918

A very quiet, but pretty wedding was solemized last Wednesday, Sept. 11th, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Jacob Price, Galbraith, when his daughter, Miss Marion (Price), was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Stewart Gunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gunn, of Tatlock, Rev. Mr. Merrilees officiating. The bride entered the parlor, leaning on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Gladys Middleton and was becomingly attired in a gown of white Hirashiki silk and georgette crepe and wore a veil caught up with orange blossoms. After the signing of the register all sat down to a dainty repast, at which a few of the near relatives were present. The bride received numerous cheques, including a very substantial one from the groom. They left for their home in Tatlock the same evening, the bride traveling in a suit of taupe silk poplin. They were followed by the good wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy wedded life.

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Walton - Ling Wedding

Elizabethtown Post: Elizabethtown, New York
Thursday December 28, 1911

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Ling on Christmas evening, when their daughter, Miss Erma Belle Ling was united to marriage to Paul H. Walton, both of Saranac Lake. The ceremony took place in a beautifully decorated alcove, the decorations consisting in part of holly and mistletoe sent from Oregon by the groom’s brother. Miss May Ling, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Gaylord McClelland as best man. A large number of relatives and friends, several of whom were from out of town, were assembled to witness the ceremony, after which refreshments were served. Rev. F. T. Love officiated and Mrs. M. E. Taylor presided at the piano. After Jan 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Walton will be at home at 70 River Street. Many valuable and useful gifts were presented to the newly married couple.

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Fife - Price Wedding

24 June 1908

A happy event took place at the home of Mr. Jacob Price's on Wednesday at three o'clock p.m., when his daughter Mary (Price), was married to Mr. Thomas Fife, of McDonald's Corners. Rev. F. Miller performed the ceremony in the presence of about forty guests. The couple were ably assisted by the bride's sister, Marion, who wore a pretty dress of white muslin trimmed with valentine lace and insertion and Mr. Roy McDonald, nephew of the groom. The bride wore a handsome dress of cream eolinine trimmed with allover lace and silk insertion. Mr. and Mrs. Fife left next day for their farm home at McDonald's Corners, the bride travelling in a gown of grey cloth with allover lace waist over white silk.

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McClelland Tract, Saranac Lake, New York

Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The McClelland family owned the McClelland tract and, when it was developed, many streets including James, Virginia, Charles, William and Neil, were named by Mary E. McClelland for members of her family. The red star is McClelland Street in Saranac Lake, the area of the McClelland tract (aerial view available).


James McClelland, a guide for Paul Smith, came to Saranac Lake from Elizabethtown before 1870. James later purchased 60 acres of land from Smith, on the hill west of Broadway Street, what was to become the French Hill section of Saranac Lake . Over the years many streets were cut from this land; William (named for James' son), Leona (probobly named for James' daughter Lena), Garden Street and McClelland Street among others.

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The Hazelwood Story

As told by one of the daughters of Herbert & Agnes (McClelland) Hazelwood Herbert Edward Hazelwood was born at Matching, Essex County, England on February 9, 1870. He was the son of John Hazelwood and Martha Foster. Herbert had sisters: Mary, Lily and Clara and brothers: Frank Leonard and Percy (Percy settled in San Franciso). There may have been other children also. John and Martha lived on a farm where they grew grain. The price of grain went down so low that the family decided to move to the city of London. Here, the children, including Herbert, had to walk four miles to attend the school of their choice. In London in his teen years, after school, Herbert worked for a haber-dasher - a dealer in men's furnishings such as socks, ties and felt hats. Herbert remembered selling a hat to Prime Minister Gladstone. For health reasons, Herbert was advised by his doctor to move from the city where he could be in the fresh air. He decided to come to Canada, and the doctor's brother helped him by paying half a crown (a crown was a British silver coin worth five shillings). Herbert never regretted his move to this great country of Canada. At the age of eighteen years, he arrived in Montreal. He got a job working on the railway leading to Saranac Lake, which led up to his meeting of Agnes McClelland. Agnes' mother was a lady in Saranac Lake who took in boarders from the railroad. Herbert boarded at this home while working on the railroad, and that is how he came to meet his future wife. Agnes Rosamond McClelland was the daughter of James McClelland and Mary Elizabeth Wise. Agnes was born at Saranac Lake, New York, USA. She had sisters: Martha, Clara, Lena and one whose name we're uncertain of. After several years (approximately four) Herbert and Agnes were married in Saranac Lake on September 11, 1892. They chose to go to Montreal to live. Herbert worked as a policeman on the streets and Agnes worked for the Family Herald writing names and addresses on the papers before they were mailed. She was chosen because of her good handwriting. While living in Montreal, Agnes worked for the son of Donald Alexander Smith, known as Lord Strathcona. Donald Smith was the man who drove the last spike in the railway in British Columbia, after it's completion across this vast country of Canada. Herbert and Agnes lived in Montreal approximately six years before coming to Mattawa to pioneer. They noticed ads in the newspaper advertising free land in Ontario. In September of 1898 before first child, John, was born, they came with George Harper's family to Mattawa. John was born February 22, 1899. It is not certain whether the Hazelwood's got their 100 acres Lot 13, Concession 7 in Papineau Township free or paid ten dollars for it. The Harpers settled on Lot 12, Concession 7. Much hardship was endured as both families struggled to get a home built in this remote location before winter set in . They had to travel very rough roads to get from Mattawa to their pioneer home. Imagine their excitement and concern when John was born on February 22, 1899 in this new home. The Hazelwoods had very little money, so for two seasons Mr. Hazelwood and Mr. Harper went back to work in Montreal. The two young women (Mrs. Hazelwood and Mrs. Harper) and the children stayed in Papineau. The Hazelwoods during this time owned a cow, and when Mrs. Hazelwood would go to look for the cow to milk it, she would carry John in one hand the muzzle loader gun in the other. In the summer, the women picked wild berries in twenty pound lard pails and carried them to Mattawa (7miles) to sell. To raise money for Christmas gifts for the children, they cut "chicos" to sell. Chicos were dead pine trees still standing and they made excellent firewood. Mrs. Hazelwood and Mrs. Harper cut them and split them up before selling them. Herbert and Agnes moved from the first location Lot 13, Concession 7, to Lot 12, Concession 8, presently known as Hazelwood Road. At the top of the hill, they made their home, and second son, Percy was born here on April 28, 1901. In 1902 they moved to the Hazelwood homestead on the 11th Concession, where David lived all his life. Herbert Spencer was born here on January 18, 1903, in the old house, long since taken down. The other family member were also born here: William Leonard, August 11, 1904; Eleanor Agnes, September 2, 1906; Charles Frederick, December 23, 1909; Lillian Barbara, March 30, 1913; David George Foster, October 3, 1915; and Eric Sydney Wise, December 1, 1916. When the Spanish flu or "black pneumonia" hit the area in 1918, the Hazelwoods were living in the old house. Bert (Herbert Jr.) and Bill (William) nearly died, but due to the ceaseless efforts of Herbert and Agnes, they pulled through. The parents both had the flu, as well as four or five of the children. There was nothing the doctors could do to help. John joined the war on February 6, 1915 about two weeks before his seventeenth birthday. He did not return from the war until the spring of 1920. He landed in Toronto first, then came to Mattawa in May or later. The Hazelwood was living in the new house when he arrived home. When in England, John met a cousin of cousin David's (Clara's son) wife. John later married this young woman, Mable Farthing, on July 11, 1925. It is not certain how Herbert and Agnes made a living on the homestead at first, but in order to make the payments on the farm, Herbert worked on the railroad and sold cordwood. In later years, they did market gardening. Herbert served as councilor of Papineau Township for about 20 years. From 1933-1936 Herbert was reeve of the township. During the depression years, he was a relief officer and gave assistance to needy families on the condition that work in return. Mrs. Hazelwood died of pulmonary pneumonia on December 25, 1931 after an accident six years previous. Herbert died of a heart attack on November 19, 1955. Both Herbert and Agnes rest in the Pinehill Cemetery in Mattawa.

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Sources:

Currently, my research has come from a variety of sources, most being either family information passed on or from the details of census returns, and birth, marriage and death registries.

Census Returns:

England
A census of the population of England & Wales has been taken every ten years since 1801 with the exception of 1941.  The 1841 census was the first to list names of each individual in the household.  Census records for England & Wales are opened to the public 100 years after each census has been taken.  This means a census will be released every ten years.  The next census to be opened will be the 1911 census in 2012.

Canada
A census of the population of Canada has been reported since 1825.  Census records of Canada are opened to the public 92 years after each census has been taken.  This means a census will be released every ten years.  The next census to be opened will be the 1921 census in 2013.

United States
A census of the population of the United States has been reported since 1790.  Census records of the United States are opened to the public 72 years after each census has been taken.  The next census to be opened will be the 1940 census in 2012.

Other Sources:

Ancestors of Valmai June Frew (Hazlewood)
Trevor Frew's Pages
The Generations Network
Northern New York Historical Newspapers
NewspaperARCHIVE.com
Lee Mission Search
Northern Ontario Gravemaker Gallery
Northern New York Tombstone Transcription Project
Family Search
Franklin County, New York Will Testators

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