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William C. McFarlane

Birth	:	31 Jan 1867 Ramsay, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	19 Feb 1895 Ramsay, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range C, Plot 90
Description	:	1895, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, Feb 19th, William McFarlane, barrister-at-law, aged 28. Funeral on Friday, 22nd, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his father's residence, Riverside Farm, to the eighth line cemetery 1895, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette front page The Late Wm. McFarlane Almonte had no more popular and respected young citizen than Mr Wm. McFarlane barrister, and when the announcement of his death was made on Tuesday last it was received by the community with unaffected sorrow and regret – sorrow that a life so bright with promise should... Read More	1895, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, Feb 19th, William McFarlane, barrister-at-law, aged 28. Funeral on Friday, 22nd, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his father's residence, Riverside Farm, to the eighth line cemetery 1895, Friday February 22, The Almonte Gazette front page The Late Wm. McFarlane Almonte had no more popular and respected young citizen than Mr Wm. McFarlane barrister, and when the announcement of his death was made on Tuesday last it was received by the community with unaffected sorrow and regret – sorrow that a life so bright with promise should be cut short at so early an age. The late Mr McFarlane was the youngest son of Mr. Matthew McFarlane of "Riverside Farm," Ramsay. He was born January 31, 1867, and was therefore but 28 years old when called away. Educated in the Ramsay public school and the Almonte high school, he afterward, in 1883, took a course in the Belleville Business College. Then for some years he filled the dual position of book-keeper for Mr J.B. Wylie and assistant postmaster, in both of which he gave the highest form of satisfaction to his employers and the public, his geniality and courtesy winning general favour. In the fall of 1888 deceased began the study of law with the firm of Macdonell & Fraser, and later on spent two years in Toronto offices. He was especially fitted for the profession of his choice, and excelled as a student, heading the list of successful candidates at all his examinations save one, and in that he took a high place. He passed two exams, for the degree of B.C.L. and was forced to forego the final one only on account of his health. He was called to the bar in September, 1893, and two months later he became the active partner in the firm of Fraser & McFarlane, which was dissolved a week or two ago. From the beginning of Mr McFarlane professional career the greatest success attended him. In the short time during which he was permitted to practice he enjoyed the confidence of the public, and was rapidly building to a lucrative practice when, in May last, his health gave way – one of his lungs being affected – and he was forced to take a rest. On the advice of his physicians he spent six weeks last summer in the Adirondack mountains in the hope that the change would benefit him, but in vain. He returned to the homestead, there he received the benefit of medical skill and the most devoted attention from members of the household, but in spite of all he gradually declined in health till the end came on Wednesday afternoon. Upright and honourable in all his relations, possessing a generous spirit and a kindly nature that made friends of all who came in contact with him, and having more than ordinary ability, the late Mr. McFarlane would undoubtedly have risen high in his profession, as he had already done in the public estimation; but Providence has cut him off ere his full stature had been reached, and it is for those who remain to learn the lesson thus given by One who is "too wise to err and too good to be unkind." The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the public. The funeral takes place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery. The Oddfellows will attend in a body, deceased having been a member of Alpha Lodge, Almonte. 1895, Friday March 1, The Almonte Gazette page 8 A Large Funeral The funeral of the late Wm McFarlane, which took place on Friday afternoon last from Riverside Farm to the eighth line cemetery, was one of the largest ever seen in this part of the country, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral services were conducted by Rev A.S. Grant, B.D., assisted by Rev A.E. Mitchell, B.A. Rev RE. Knowles, B.A., was also present The funeral was under the direction of the Oddfellows, of whom there were about sixty in the cortege, a number being present from Pakenham and Carleton Place. The beautiful and impressive ceremony of the order was conducted by Bro S.J. Drummond, N.G., and Bro P.C. McGregor, chaplain of Alpha Lodge, of which the late Mr McFarlane was an esteemed member. The floral tributes were exceeding beautiful. They included three links from the I.O.O.F., a star from a number of Almonte comrades, a cross from Mr and Mrs Gemmill, an anchor from Mr and Mrs Davis, and a wreath from Miss and Mr Reid.

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Where is William C. McFarlane's memorial?
William C. McFarlane's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did William C. McFarlane death?
William C. McFarlane death on 19 Feb 1895 in Ramsay, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the William C. McFarlane's memorial?
Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

Matthew McFarlane

(1822 - 1902)

Mary Snedden McFarlane

(1824 - 1889)

Siblings

David Snedden MacFarlane

(1847 - 1923)

Robert A. McFarlane

(1850 - 1899)

Agnes McFarlane

(1853 - 1936)

Helen McFarlane McFarlane

(1860 - 1950)

Christina McFarlane

(1864 - 1952)

Flowers:

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