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1)iei in the 83rd year of his age, orv Thursday, Feh. 1st., Mr. Henry McKay, of the Scotch Settlement. He was a mMiiu West Gwillimbury's first- settlers. He lived a quiet and |eaceahle life, and died in the faith and hope of the gospel, universally respected and lamented. He was an industrious and successful farmer, and accumulated considerable property in the shape of several of the best farms in the township. He was married to his now sorrowing widow about 50 years ago, the rssult of which union was a family of seven boys and four girls, nine of which survive him. The funeral took place from the homestead to the cemetery, Scotch line, on Saturday afternoon, h*s six sons being poll-bearers. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev, 1. Smith, and an immense concourse of neighbors and friends followed his remains, to their resting place. A memorial service will he conducted in the Scotch Settlementchurch next Sabbate morning at 11oc
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The Witness And South Simcoe News
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, CA
Thu, Feb 08, 1894
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