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John Cummings

Birth	:	1832 Orkney Islands, Scotland
Death	:	25 Sep 1914 Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Wetaskiwin Cemetery, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.9723206, -113.3879166
Plot	:	B,70
Description	:	Demise of John Cummings There passed away at his home on Rosenroll street, on Friday afternoon last, Mr. John Cummings, after an illness of about a week. He was in his eighty-first year. Deceased was down town, as was his custom, one afternoon, and while in conversation about the war, it was noticed by his friends that he became suddenly unwell. He was conveyed to his home in an automobile, and from that time he gradually sank. Deceased was born in the Orkney Islands, immigrating to Canada at the age of seventeen, and located at Hamilton, Ontario,... Read More	Demise of John Cummings There passed away at his home on Rosenroll street, on Friday afternoon last, Mr. John Cummings, after an illness of about a week. He was in his eighty-first year. Deceased was down town, as was his custom, one afternoon, and while in conversation about the war, it was noticed by his friends that he became suddenly unwell. He was conveyed to his home in an automobile, and from that time he gradually sank. Deceased was born in the Orkney Islands, immigrating to Canada at the age of seventeen, and located at Hamilton, Ontario, where he resided for three years. He became desirous of seeing the world, and set out for the state of Kansas. After living there for a time, he again started out, and prior to settling down, had visited nearly every state in the union. He finally located at Washington, where he spent several years. In the year 1895 he returned to Canada and took up a homestead five miles east of the city. He lived there until about three years ago when he retired to the city. Deceased was married in 1867 to Miss Martha Starcher, of Kansas, who is now left to mourn the loss of an affectionate and hard-working husband. Four sons and four daughters also survive; namely, Alexander and Charles, of Wetaskiwin; William and John of Vermilion; Mrs. John Torpey, of Washington; Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. James Thomas, of Idaho; and Mrs. Robt. Jevne, of the Wetaskiwin district. Deceased was always a public spirited citizen wherever he resided and had many advanced ideas. He took a keen interest in the development of the district, and did his full share to further every scheme intended to better the community and its inhabitants. He was an ardent Liberal in politics and was a staunch admirer of Sir Wilfred Laurier and his policy. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, service being held in the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. C.E.A. Pocock, B.A. The remains were interred in the Wetaskiwin cemetery. A very large number of friends were in attendance to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. All join in extending the deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The Wetaskiwin Times, October 1, 1914, page 1

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John Cummings's memorial is located at: Wetaskiwin Cemetery, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Canada.
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John Cummings death on 25 Sep 1914 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.9723206
Longitude: -113.3879166

Family Members:

Spouse

Martha Starcher Cummings

(1847 - 1940)

Children

Charles Preston Cummings

(1881 - 1970)

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