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Gass Family Page 1, 2, 3 << 4 >> 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, IndexDescendants of Nichol Gass (1801 - Apr 1878)
and Jean Copeland (1803 - 1872)Third Generation
*********************************************************************************************7. Janet Ann Gass . Daughter of Thomas Gass & Mary Marshall. Born 22 May 1853 in Harvey. Christen 10 Jul 1853 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy.
8. Jane Agnes Gass . Daughter of Thomas Gass & Mary Marshall. Born Approx 1855 in Harvey. Died 24 May 1904 in Harvey.
9. Elizabeth Gass . Daughter of Thomas Gass & Mary Marshall. Born 9 May 1857 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church.
10. Frances "Fannie" Gass . Daughter of Thomas Gass & Mary Marshall. Born 29 Jan 1860 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 5 Jan 1929. Buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Magaguadavic.
She married Robert Hamilton, son of Ralph Hamilton & Margaret Blair, 16 Dec 1896 in Saint John Co. Born 1852 in Magaguadavic. Died 4 Jan 1941. Buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Magaguadavic.
From newspaper obituary:
Late Robert Hamilton
Oldest Resident of Upper Magaguadavic Died at Age of 89.
Upper Magaguadavic, Jan. 11 -- The death of Robert Hamilton on January 4th removes the oldest and most highly respected resident of this place. He was in his 89th year and was the lst surviving member of his family, being the youngest son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Blair) Hamilton. He had been in failing health a few months but was confined to his bed about a week before he died.
Mr Hamilton was twice married. His first wife, Miss Frances Hood, predeceased him forty years ago; and his second wife, Miss Fannie Gass, predeceased him twelve years ago. He is survived by two sons, Levi and Earle of Ontario; four daughters, Mrs Daniel Duffy, Boston; Mrs U. Windrem, British Columbia; Mrs Willard Bishop, at home, and Mrs Charles Grieve, Harvey Station. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, service by Rev. Mr Wagner of the United Church, of which Mr Hamilton was a lifelong member. The hymns, Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me were sung. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery. The pallbearers were George and Ross Hamilton, Willard and Gerald Bishop.
They had the following children: (At least one more child from this marriage.)
39 i. Hazel Jeanette Hamilton