Thursday, June 23, 2005

My Great Great Grandfather on my Grandmother's side.

Press Newspaper June 3, 1901
Death of Charles S. Jameson
The residents of Richmond were surprised upon the sad news getting round of the death of one of the most respected and well known farmers of the parish. Mr. Charles S. Jameson died very suddenly of heart disease, at his home last Monday afternoon. He was just about starting to drive to Richmond Corner a mile from his home when the fatal summons came. Mr. Jameson was in his 82 year but seemed to be wonderfully well for his advanced years. He leaves five sons John Jameson of East Florenceville, Henry of Richmond, W. F. of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Charles O. of Minneapolis and Dr. Jameson of Philadelphia. Deceased was a pronounced Conservative in politics and a devout member of the Church of England.The funeral service which was conducted at St. Johns church, Rev. A. W. Teed officiating was largely attended. The three sons, Henry, John and Lee, and Geo. Tracey, son-in-law of deceased were the pall bearers. The funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mrs. Andrew Ray. Mrs. Jameson survives her husband. Her maiden name was McIntyre, Andrew McIntyre, of Richmond, being her brother.

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