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William James Rintoul

Birth	:	28 Dec 1841 Tatlock, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	15 Oct 1910 Tatlock, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.1092000, -76.3978000
Description	:	1910, Friday October 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 THE LATE W.J. RINTOUL A Prominent Figure in Lanark County Affairs Called Away. There passed away in Darling on Friday last in the death of Mr. W. J. Rintoul one whose life rounded out a period of usefulness and helpfulness in his community beyond that which is usually achieved by any ordinary man. Born on the farm upon which he spent his whole life and growing up as he had done in the heart of the community, he possessed a knowledge of its needs, had a grasp of its requirements, and... Read More	1910, Friday October 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 THE LATE W.J. RINTOUL A Prominent Figure in Lanark County Affairs Called Away. There passed away in Darling on Friday last in the death of Mr. W. J. Rintoul one whose life rounded out a period of usefulness and helpfulness in his community beyond that which is usually achieved by any ordinary man. Born on the farm upon which he spent his whole life and growing up as he had done in the heart of the community, he possessed a knowledge of its needs, had a grasp of its requirements, and was imbued with a desire to help the people or the place which opened up to him the life of usefulness which he lived. On the death of his father the charge of the home fell to him and he developed a business capacity and soundness of judgment which not only resulted in his material prosperity but led many to seek his opinion in matters of public or private interest. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that positions of public trust were opened to him, and that he became a leader in his community. In 1868 he was elected to the Darling township council and the following year was raised to the position of reeve. The following year Mr. Peter Guthrie succeeded him as reeve, but the next year he was again elected head of the council by acclamation, and held the Position for over a quarter of a century. In 1890 he was chosen warden of Lanark county by acclamation. Under his administration the county buildings were enlarged and improved at an outlay of several thousands of dollars. But while looking after county matters he did not neglect interests nearer home, and was instrumental in securing government grants for road improvement in the township, the benefits of which the people are today enjoying. About forty-five years ago he was married to Miss Annie Watt, a sister of Mr. Alex. Watt, who was for so many years clerk of Darling township, and to them eleven children were born. These are Maggie (Mrs G. McIlraith) of Tatlock; Jennie (Mrs Albert Affleck) Middleville; Mary Ellen (Mrs Geo. Taylor) Hopetown; James and John in Moose Jaw; David at Balderson; Elizabeth at home; Euphemia (Mrs James Thompson, deceased), Lloyd; Rev Alex. At Oliver's Ferry; Bella and Ethel at home. These with Mrs Rintoul are left to bear the bereavement which has fallen upon them. The funeral took place on Monday to the Middleville cemetery and was very largely attended by the many people who desired to pay their last tribute to the remains of one whom in life they had learned to trust, honour and esteem. Mr. Rintoul was a member of the Presbyterian church, and took an active interest in matters of religion, education and moral uplift. He was an ardent Liberal, and has to his credit many well fought battles on behalf of the cause he espoused. He had been ill for about five months, and suffered severely from a disease in his hip.

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William James Rintoul's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Canada.
When did William James Rintoul death?
William James Rintoul death on 15 Oct 1910 in Tatlock, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.1092000
Longitude: -76.3978000

Family Members:

Parent

James Haig Rintoul

(1806 - 1858)

Jane Speer Boyle Rintoul

(1815 - 1885)

Spouse

Annie Watt Rintoul

(1842 - 1921)

Children

Jennie S. Rintoul Affleck

(1868 - 1921)

Mary Ellen Rintoul Taylor

(1869 - 1940)

James Haigg Rintoul

(1871 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1092000, -76.3978000

2. Middleville Pioneer Cemetery
Middleville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0976420, -76.3958680

3. Hopetown Cemetery
Hopetown, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0826900, -76.4454600

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

5. Tennant Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0972900, -76.3047670

6. Pine Grove Cemetery
Lanark, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0409580, -76.3446810

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

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

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

10. Crosbie Family Cemetery
Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0696827, -76.5150346

11. Lanark Village Cemetery
Lanark, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0187910, -76.3700450

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

13. Saint James Church Cemetery
Hood, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0417500, -76.4898500

14. Saint Declan's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1278270, -76.5282730

15. Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Fergusons Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0553980, -76.2856990

16. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
Lanark, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0158790, -76.3612520

17. Saint Andrew's Cemetery
Watson's Corners, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0236470, -76.4673050

18. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery
Lanark, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0137110, -76.3598740

19. White Cemetery
Poland, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0727070, -76.5295990

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

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

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

23. James Lee Burying Ground
Darling, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2001100, -76.4994000

24. Prestonvale Cemetery
Prestonvale, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0213420, -76.2857260