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Judge Alfred Mansell Greig

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Birth	:	17 Jul 1849 Ramsay, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	12 Mar 1930 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3591652, -85.1777802
Plot	:	Range B, Plot 24
Description	:	Friday March 14 1930, The Almonte Gazette front page / Headline: JUDGE GREIG DEAD A.M. Grieg Passes in 81st Year Distinguished Citizen Is Remembered For His Public Service Mayor of Town and Warden of County County Judge In Bruce County Retiring About Three Years Ago Was Law Partner of Late Judge Jamieson. Had the Distinction of Not having a Single Judgement Reversed By a Superior Court. Funeral Friday. Alfred Mansell Greig, late county judge of the County of Bruce, died in the Civic Hospital, on Wednesday, after an illness of some month's duration. He was in his 81st year. He... Read More	Friday March 14 1930, The Almonte Gazette front page / Headline: JUDGE GREIG DEAD A.M. Grieg Passes in 81st Year Distinguished Citizen Is Remembered For His Public Service Mayor of Town and Warden of County County Judge In Bruce County Retiring About Three Years Ago Was Law Partner of Late Judge Jamieson. Had the Distinction of Not having a Single Judgement Reversed By a Superior Court. Funeral Friday. Alfred Mansell Greig, late county judge of the County of Bruce, died in the Civic Hospital, on Wednesday, after an illness of some month's duration. He was in his 81st year. He was born in the township of Ramsay near Almonte, son of the late Mr. and Mrs James Greig. After attending school at home & high school at Carleton Place, he studied law in Perth with the late F.A. Hall & graduated as an solicitor & barrister from Osgoode Hall in 1875. Setting up practice in his old home in the town of Almonte, he formed a partnership with the late Joseph Jamieson, who afterwards became Judge Jamieson of Guelph. After Mr. Jamieson's elevation to the bench, he was in partnership for some years with the late Harold Jamieson & later took as his partner his only son, Percy A. Greig, who s still carrying on the old business in Almonte. In May, 1915, Mr. Grieg was appointed by the Borden government to the position of junior judge of Bruce county with residence at Walkerton, & held that position until his retirement in 1925. He efficiency filled that position during the 10 years of office, not one judgement of his being reversed by a superior court. An Active Career Judge Grieg had a busy career and took a deep interest in all the activities that tended to the welfare of the town of Almonte. He served as town councillor, was reeve for three years and also warden of Lanark county in 1885. Following that he was 3 years mayor of Almonte ad each time by acclamation. During his term as reeve, Almonte's beautiful town all was erected. He was likewise town treasurer for many years. Mr. Greig was a candidate for the Ontario Legislature in the Conservative interest about 25 years ago but was defeated by a small majority. His church activities included a chairmanship of board of managers and a member of the session of St. John's Presbyterian church. On the union of St. Andrew's & St. John's at Almonte some years ago, he continued as chairman of the board of managers & a member of the session of the United Church. Lodge Associations In fraternal societies, Judge Greig was a member of the I.O.O.F., Sons of Scotland, A.O.U.W. & R.O.F. At the time of his departure from Almonte, he was a director of the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, a position he held since the inception of that institution. He was also a director of the Almonte Rink Company and a member of the curling club. He was predeceased by his estimable wife, Annie M. Neilson Greig, in 1926, & is survived by 1 son & 1 daughter, Eleanor (Mrs Chas. E. Lindsay, of Chicago), also Percy A. Grieg, barrister, Almonte, one grandson, 2 grand-daughters and two sisters, Mrs James Cram, Fort William & Mrs John Steele, Carleton Place. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son, P.A. Grieg, Clyde street, on Friday at 2.30 o/clock to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. courtesy of Gary Byron

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Where is Judge Alfred Mansell Greig's memorial?
Judge Alfred Mansell Greig's memorial is located at: Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, Henry County, USA.
When did Judge Alfred Mansell Greig death?
Judge Alfred Mansell Greig death on 12 Mar 1930 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Judge Alfred Mansell Greig's memorial?
Latitude: 38.3591652
Longitude: -85.1777802

Family Members:

Parent

James Greig

(1806 - 1884)

Josephine Frances Mansell Greig

(1811 - 1903)

Spouse

Annie Margaret Neilson Greig

(1852 - 1926)

Siblings

John Fairburn Greig

(1833 - 1877)

Frances Genevieve Greig Templeton

(1835 - 1893)

Children

Alfred Percival “Percy” Greig

(1878 - 1962)

Hubert Neilson Greig

(1885 - 1886)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Eminence Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3591652, -85.1777802

2. Eminence Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3597221, -85.1805573

3. Jones Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3594437, -85.1561127

4. Jeffries Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3805542, -85.1922226

5. Horn Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3805542, -85.1522217

6. Campbell Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3569450, -85.1347198

7. Old Rockbridge Church Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3899970, -85.1569430

8. Hill Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3666649, -85.1341629

9. Smith Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3719380, -85.1272200

10. Pollard Cemetery
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3908290, -85.1391650

11. Moody Cemetery #2
Eminence, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3611070, -85.1202770

12. Herndon Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4049988, -85.1577759

13. Chinn - Elley - Dupuy Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3983345, -85.1372223

14. Foree Cemetery #1
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4136124, -85.1736145

15. Pollard-Moore Cemetery
Bethlehem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3669400, -85.1083310

16. Dawson Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4011116, -85.2261124

17. Ellis - Berryman Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4183350, -85.1633301

18. Harris Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3669434, -85.2611084

19. Hall Cemetery #2
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3486099, -85.0913925

20. Fallis - Bryant - Knox Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3486099, -85.0861130

21. Knight Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4091682, -85.1102753

22. Kephart Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3750000, -85.0824966

23. Callaway Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3652763, -85.2766647

24. Ewing - Henderson Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4355545, -85.1561127