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Gananoque Reporter
1895 – 1899
Film: N-301, R-7NP
Saturday, April 11, 1896
Pg. 2, Col. 3
DEATH OF MRS. THOS. SCOTT
The oldest inhabitant of Gananoque, and one of the oldest residents in this locality, Mrs. Frances Scott, widow of the late Thomas Scott, of South Lake, died at the residence of her son, John, near Victoria Avenue, last Sunday, April 5th, at the venerable age of 104 years. Mrs. Scott’s maiden name was Frances Bowles. She was born in the county Cavan, Ireland, in 1792, and in 1829 was married to Thos Scott. Mr. Scott was at that time a widower, his first wife having died two years previously, leaving one daughter, who afterwards came to Canada and was married to Mr. David Dowsley. She is still living at South Lake, but her husband died some years ago.
After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Scott moved to Leitram, where six children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. Then, with their four living children they immigrated to Canada in 1840, being 7 weeks and 3 days on the voyage, and settled a few miles north of Brockville. In a few years they moved again to the township of Kitley, and in 1847, on 17th March, they came west to the township of Pittsburg, and settled on a bush lot in what has always been known as the South Lake settlement, where they resided till Mr. Scott’s death eight years ago.
When they settled at South Lake, the whole country along the front was a wilderness, With only here and there a clearing where some hardy family like themselves had made a beginning at lumbering or farming. There were no made roads, and some of the highways were merely paths cut through the woods. Communication even between neighbors was difficult, and visits to markets where produce was sold and supplies obtained were tedious journeys, and mostly performed on foot. Mrs. Scott was of that nature and disposition which made her a comfort and a blessing to the other settlers. She was skillful in sickness, quick to perceive what would best promote the family comforts, sympathetic in the troubles and vexations of her neighbors, of sound practical common sense, cheerful and hopeful in disposition, and of untiring industry. The whole settlement soon learned to depend upon her for advice and assistance in all their affaire; and she never failed them. But, while doing so much for others, nothing at her own home was neglected. The rude labors of her time and circumstances were accepted as inevitable, and she set herself to make the best of everything thereby not only benefiting her family, but at the same becoming an example to others. It was not uncommon for her to walk once or twice a week eight miles to Gananoque, bringing her pail or two of butter or eggs, and taking back the groceries and dry goods she bought in exchange; and many times she walked on same errands to Kingston, 20 miles distant. As time passed, the family prospered, and through the industry of her husband and her own thrifty management, the comforts and conveniences multiplied about their home, till at last they had a well cultivated farm, with all the modern equipments.
Their two sons, Thomas and John B., have for some years resided in Gananoque where the first named has followed his trade as carpenter. The eldest daughter, is Mrs. Wm. Conner, who also lives here; the second daughter is Mrs. George Nuttall, of South Lake. Mrs. Scott at one time had two brothers and two sisters living in Canada. One brother was killed near Montreal while riding after hounds; another lived in Brantford, one sister married H. Lytle, and settled near the Gatineau River; the other sister lived at Kingston having married first to a Mr. Moor and afterwards to Mr. Crow all are now dead. Mrs. Scott was a woman of remarkable health and vigor, and retained her strength and faculties up to a very short time ago. Last summer, after she had passed her 103d year, she frequently walked from the residence of her son John to that of her daughter, Mrs. Conner, nearly a mile. And even a few minutes before she died she had a conversation which showed that her mind was active and speech almost unimpaired. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and always took an active interest in Church matters. The funeral took place on Monday, the remains being conveyed to the vault at Grove Church, South Lake. A very large number of her friends and acquaintances attended. The pall bears were all grand sons of the deceased.
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