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Peter McGregor

Birth	:	7 Oct 1842 Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	13 Mar 1917 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range A, Plot 59
Description	:	1917, Friday March 16, The Almonte Gazette front page Killed on the Railway Another of the occurrences which have combined in casting a deep gloom over the whole town was the accident by which Mr P McGregor lost his life on Wednesday afternoon. Just how the accident happened is not known but as nearly as can be ascertained he was coming down town from his home, and at the Church street crossing had turned towards the town, and was walking along between the main line of the C.P.R. and the adjoining siding. A through freight train came along, apparently unnoticed... Read More	1917, Friday March 16, The Almonte Gazette front page Killed on the Railway Another of the occurrences which have combined in casting a deep gloom over the whole town was the accident by which Mr P McGregor lost his life on Wednesday afternoon. Just how the accident happened is not known but as nearly as can be ascertained he was coming down town from his home, and at the Church street crossing had turned towards the town, and was walking along between the main line of the C.P.R. and the adjoining siding. A through freight train came along, apparently unnoticed by him, and being unable to hear it he seems to have walked so close to the engine that he was struck on the head and his jaw broken, and had one leg taken off below the knee and the other one broken. The body which was dragged a short distance, was noticed by one of the train men, and the train was stopped. A doctor was called, and the unfortunate man was removed to the hospital, but he died a short time later, without having regained consciousness. An inquest was held, the verdict by the jury exonerating the railway company from any blame in the matter. The late Mr McGregor, who was deprived of speech and hearing was a familiar figure in the town for many years, and had almost reached four-score limit. In his earlier years he was a man of much energy and vigour, and even up to the present time retained in a remarkable degree the activity in his former years. Forty-five years ago on Sunday he was married to Miss Bella Millions, a daughter of the late Matthew Millions, who lived on the farm now owned by Mr Wm Simpson on the ninth line. To them were born seven children – four sons and three daughters. There are Duncan, at Chicago; Willard, at Fort William; Edmund and Stanley, overseas; Annie (Mrs H. Carson), Boston; Flora (Mrs W.H. Gray) Calgary and Ruby at home. Besides these is Mrs McGregor, who is in very delicate health from heart trouble, to all of whom the sympathy of the community is extended in their bereavement. The date of the funeral has not been fixed yet, awaiting replies from some of the children who are farthest distant from home. 1917, Friday March 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Funeral of the Late P. McGregor The funeral of the late Peter McGregor, whose tragic death occurred on Tuesday of last week, March 13th, took place on Saturday afternoon to the Presbyterian cemetery vault and was largely attended. Messrs Duncan McGregor from Chicago, Willard from Port Arthur, and William Millions of Pembroke, were here for the funeral. In addition to the children mentioned last week there were two others who are deceased. Mrs McGregor was a daughter of the late John Millions, and was born on the eighth line of Ramsay. A unique and interesting feature of the funeral was the presence in addition to Mrs McGregor and her daughter Ruby, of five deaf mutes, from outside points, one of whom, Mr David Baines, of Ottawa, gave an address by means of deaf mute signs, which was easily understood by them and greatly appreciated. The regular burial service at the house and grave were conducted by Rev Mr Brown.

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Where is Peter McGregor's memorial?
Peter McGregor's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did Peter McGregor death?
Peter McGregor death on 13 Mar 1917 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

Ann Lockhart McGregor

(1818 - 1847)

Spouse

Isabella Jean “Bella” Millions McGregor

(1852 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807