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 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Apr 1895, p. 2     GEORGETOWN. General regret was felt at the death here last Wednesday of the talented young wife of Mr. H. W. Kennedy, B.A. She had been ill for many weeks and, though her demise was not unexpected, feelings of great sadness filled many hearts when the final summons came. ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Apr 1895, p. 3     Death of a Former Resident. On Sunday Mr. George Hynds, chairman of the Public School Board, received a telegram from Toronto conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, Charles, who had been ill for several months. Mr. Hynds was down to see his brother on Thursday and …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Apr 1895, p. 3     A Former Miltonian Deceased. Last Thursday Mr. Joshua Freeman, who was well known by many residents of Acton and vicinity, died very suddenly at his home at St. Mary's. Mr. Freeman was a son of the late John Freeman, who lived for many years on the homestead adjoining the village …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Apr 1895, p. 3     Death of the Founder of the Free Press. Mr. J. H. Hacking, the founder of the FREE PRESS, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Henry F. Hill, Buffalo, last Thursday, after a lengthy and painful illness. His ailment was somewhat similar to that of the late Rev. G. …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Apr 1895, p. 3     GEORGETOWN. Mr. William Hardy died at his home here on Friday. He was born in Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire, England, and came to this country 60 years ago and settled in Georgetown, where he resided until his death. For 40 years he was a trusted employee of the Barber ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 9 May 1895, p. 3     Rev. George Burson, pastor of Knox Church, St. Catharines, died Tuesday, aged 62. Rev. Mr. Burson was one of the pastors of the Methodist Church, Acton, over thirty years ago....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 30 May 1895, p. 2     SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT. George Black, son of Mr. Hugh Black, Drowned in Algoma. Last Thursday morning Mr. Hugh Black, Rockwood, the well-known Clerk of the Township of Eramosa, received word of the death by drowning of his son George at Cook's Mills, Algoma. No ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 30 May 1895, p. 3     Death of an Old Resident. On the 6th February last Mr. John H. Worden was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered sufficiently to leave his bed. Last week a second attack came, and he gradually sank until Monday morning death ended his sufferings. Mr. Worden has been an …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 30 May 1895, p. 3     ROCKWOOD. After an illness of about twenty-four hours from heart disease, Mrs. George Scramb, of Lapierre, Mich., passed away on Monday. Deceased was more familiarly known here as being the wife of the late C. McMurray, at one time butcher at this place. Her remains were ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 30 May 1895, p. 3     ROCKWOOD. After an illness of about twenty-four hours from heart disease, Mrs. George Scramb, of Lapierre, Mich., passed away on Monday. Deceased was more familiarly known here as being the wife of the late C. McMurray, at one time butcher at this place. Her remains wer ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 6 Jun 1895, p. 3     Death of Mr. John Copeland. Mr. John Copeland, one of the earliest settlers of Eramosa township, died Thursday evening after two weeks' illness, aged 74 years. The deceased came out to Esquesing and settled in the Scotch Block in 1834-5. He went out with the volunteers at the time of …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 27 Jun 1895, p. 3     Sir Frederick Verner - Native of Halton Mr. Fred Verner in [is?] now Sir Frederick. Such an event is of small account in England except from a purely local aspect and would in Canada be considered of much less moment. But when the Sir Frederick happens to be one of …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 27 Jun 1895, p. 3     NASSAGAWEYA. Another of Nassagaweya's old settlers has passed away in the person of Wm. Laing who died on Tuesday evening, June 18th, at the age of 55 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, to the Ebenezer cemetery. Revs. Blair and Amy jointly had charge. Deceased was ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jul 1895, p. 3     Family Ties Broken. Death came suddenly to Mr. Wilson Ramshaw, an old resident of Acton and vicinity, on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He had not been well for some time but his condition was not considered serious up to an hour or so before his death. He was …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jul 1895, p. 3     CREWSON'S CORNERS. The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Cripps were greatly shocked on Thursday morning to hear of her sudden death from heart disease. Mrs. Cripps had been in her usual health all day, till a short time before she died, when she complained of not feeling well. ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 11 Jul 1895, p. 3     ASHGROVE. It was with deep regret that the people of this vicinity learned of the death of Mr. Frank Chub, of Guelph, last week....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 11 Jul 1895, p. 3     ROCKWOOD. Our citizens were much surprised on Sunday evening when it was announced that Mr. Jno. Murray had passed away at the age of 65 years. For several weeks previous he had been unable to leave his home on account of declining health, but until Thursday evening was able ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jul 1895, p. 3     News has reached the FREE PRESS of the death of Mr. Martin Meers, a former employee, at Chicago. Mr. Meers was an Irish printer having served his time on Ennis Journal. He came to Canada about ten years ago and the FREE PRESS was the first Canadian paper upon which …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 14 Mar 1895, p. 2     ROCKWOOD. TUESDAY, 12th Mar. - The many friends of Mr. Wm. Sharp will regret to learn of his death, which occurred in Eramosa on Wednesday. He has been in poor health for about three years, suffering from an internal trouble. It was not, however, until Sunday a week ago, ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 14 Mar 1895, p. 3     Death of Ezra Adams. For many years Ezra Adams was a familiar and respected resident of this community. A few years ago he removed to Drayton to reside with his nephews there. He died in that village on Thursday, 28th February. The Advocate refers to the event and the surroundings …