Mrs. Peter McCallum, one of hose remarkable women who had has lived the century, died at her family residence, Country Street, Almonte on Wednesday, March 30th. She was in her 103rd year and had been confined to her bed for only a few d a y s . Mrs. McCallum was the former Jane Moore McNeely and was one of a family of seven born to Mr. Thomas McNeely and his wife, the former Helen Duncan. She was born on September 4th, 1857, in the village of. Metcalfe and when three months old moved, with her family, to Appleton, where she lived until her marriage to the late Peter McCallum of Carleton Place in 1882.
In the same year she and her husband moved to Almonte where she had resided ever since. Her father, who was a blacksmith lived to the age of 79 years and her grandmother reached the age of 92. Her mother died at the age of 36. In her younger days, Mrs. McCallum was active in public, social and church affairs. She was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church and an Honorary President of the Alexandra Club and a member of the Bowling Club, the Women’s Institute and the Women’s Missionary Society.
She followed with keen interest the various public activities of her husband who died in 1936. In his time he held many posts, such as Mayor, Reeve, Warden of Lanark County, Public Utilities Commissioner and of course, councillor. He died in office as Mayor. Mrs. McCallum and her late husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1932. Before Mr. McCallum’s death they made a trip to the British Isles and the continent.
On Sept. 4th, 1957, Mrs. McCallum celebrated the centenary of her birth. There was an “At Home” held for her by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McCallum at the family residence, Country Street. A great many friends, some of whom are no longer living, called on that occasion to offer their felicitations. Mrs. McCallum was a great reader and her memory up to a few years ago being very good she could recall many incidents of local, national and international interest, some of which happened long ago.
She is survived by her son, Mr. John D. McCallum and his wife with whom she resided. There are also nephews and cousins in Carleton Place and a niece in Los Angeles. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the family residence to the United Cemetery, Carleton Place, where the remains wero placed in the family mausoleum. Services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Ritchie, pastor of the Almonte Presbjrterian Church. Pallbearers were: Messrs. N. S. Lee, John Lindsay and Robert Smithson of Almonte; Mr. G. R. McLennan of Perth and Messrs. Walter and Charles Armour of Carleton Place.
Also read-Peter McCallum — From Brown and Wylie Mill Employee to The King of Mack’s No Rub Laundry Soap and Jane McCallum — The First Lady of No-Rub Laundry Flakes
April 7 1960 Almonte Gazette
Jane Mc Callumin the 1921 Census of Canada
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| Name: | Jane Mc Callum |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Racial or Tribal Origin: | Canadian |
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Age: | 61 |
| Birth Year: | abt 1860 |
| Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Residence Date: | 1 Jun 1921 |
| House Number: | 27 |
| Residence Street or Township: | Country St |
| Residence City, Town or Village: | Town of Almonte |
| Residence District: | Lanark |
| Residence Province or Territory: | Ontario |
| Residence Country: | Canada |
| Relation to Head of House: | Wife |
| Spouse’s Name: | Peter Mc Callum |
| Father Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Mother Birth Place: | Scotland |
| Can Speak English?: | Yes |
| Can Speak French?: | No |
| Religion: | Presbyterian |
| Can Read?: | Yes |
| Can Write?: | Yes |
| Municipality: | Almonte |
| Enumeration District: | 97 |
| Sub-District: | Almonte (Town) |
| Sub-District Number: | 45 |
| Enumerator: | J. Paul |
| District Description: | Ward 3, Polling Division No. 2 – Comprising the remainder or balance of the said Third Ward |
| Neighbours: | View others on page |
| Line Number: | 34 |
| Family Number: | 27 |
Miss Iva Hossie of Bathurst Awarded the McCallum Cup in Public Speaking-Gave Comprehensive Address on County
When the Lanark County Educational Association met in the Church Street School, Almonte, for its ninth annual convention Saturday, the largest attendance in the history of the organization was on hand to take part in the proceedings. Over 200 contestants entered into the various tests including examinations in writing, reading and arithmetic which were run off in the morning. The afternoon was mainly devoted to the oratory contest and Miss Iva Hossie of Bathurst was adjudged the winner of the silver cup donated to the champion public speaker of the county by Mayor Peter McCallum, president of the Association. There were many entered in the oratory contest and the speeches were exceptionally good. MAY 1931
Almonte Gazette, Friday June 30, 1882
At Appleton, on the 7th inst. by the Rev A. A. Scott, M.A., Mr. Peter McCallum, of Almonte, to Miss Jennie McNeely, of Carleton Place.
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Related reading
Effie McCallum —– Missing Milliner
Desperately Seeking Effie Elsie McCallum — Part 2 — Jaan Kolk
Jane McCallum — The First Lady of No-Rub Laundry Flakes
Peter McCallum — From Brown and Wylie Mill Employee to The King of Mack’s No Rub Laundry Soap
In Memory of Peter McCallum –Almonte’s Grand Old Lady
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