The Life of Mervin Clark Tosh–Thanks to David Tosh

Hi Linda,
My uncle (Mervin Clark Tosh) was born in Almonte 100 years ago on October 22nd, 1922. Shortly after his passing in 2007, my father (George Hartley Tosh) wrote a brief summary of Mervin’s life which I have included in this. I’ve also included some photos of the time that he was in the Navy during WW2 and his graduation from Queen’s University in 1950. Thank you.
David Tosh.

George Hartley Tosh wrote a brief summary of Mervin’s life

Tosh’s Butcher Store 1910

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

Robert Carswell Tosh & Caroline Elizabeth (Powers) Tosh Home– Can you Help? Thanks to David Tosh

Bond Tosh Genealogy- David Tosh

TOSH Family — May We Remember — David Tosh Mervin Tosh Stuart Tosh Eric Spalding

Stuart Alexander Tosh Photos- thanks to David Tosh

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Who Was Winnard Tosh of Almonte?

Tosh’s Butcher Store 1910

STOCK PHOTO

March 1910

Some of the curlers returning from the rink last Thursday night were startled to find smoke coming out of Mr. J. Tosh’s butcher shop. On examination it was discovered that the whole interior was a roaring mass of fat-fed flames.

An alarm was given, but before the crowd arrived the flames seemed to smother themselves out, except for a small blaze in the rear, which was quenched with a few pails of water. 

The fire was practically out before the engine arrived. The fire had evidently started from the stove ‘pipes or flue. Mr. Tosh had left the building just about fifteen minutes before. The fire was evidently discovered just as it commenced to burn. 

The building, which is not seriously damaged, is owned by Mr. D. Williams. Mr. Tosh occupied one side and Mr. W. A. Cavers was preparing to open a grocery store in the other. The loss on the building is covered by insurance. Mr. Tosh lost all his stock of meats and canned goods, which were ruined by smoke and water. His loss will be about $400, covered by insurance. 

If the flames had ever got a start in the old sheds and frame buildings adjoining, ’Almonte would have undergone another serious scorching.

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The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada21 Mar 1910, Mon  •  Page 2

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The Kingston Whig-Standard
Kingston, Ontario, Canada14 Oct 1925, Wed  •  Page 14

Thanks to David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

Robert Carswell Tosh & Caroline Elizabeth (Powers) Tosh Home– Can you Help? Thanks to David Tosh

Bond Tosh Genealogy- David Tosh

TOSH Family — May We Remember — David Tosh Mervin Tosh Stuart Tosh Eric Spalding

Stuart Alexander Tosh Photos- thanks to David Tosh

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Who Was Winnard Tosh of Almonte?

Robert Carswell Tosh & Caroline Elizabeth (Powers) Tosh Home– Can you Help? Thanks to David Tosh

Hi Linda,

Here’s a photo from 1974 of the house where my great grandparents, Robert Carswell Tosh & Caroline Elizabeth (Powers) Tosh, & their children used to live.  One of their children, Winnard, wrote about it in his memoirs which I’ve included as an attachment.  Winnard would be a brother of my grandfather, Alexander.  I’ve never seen the house in person so I would like to know if it’s still there and if anyone has any other photos of it.  It’s located on the Ninth Line of Ramsay Township.  Thank you.

David Tosh.

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Bond Tosh Genealogy- David Tosh

TOSH Family — May We Remember — David Tosh Mervin Tosh Stuart Tosh Eric Spalding

Stuart Alexander Tosh Photos- thanks to David Tosh

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Who Was Winnard Tosh of Almonte?

Bond Tosh Genealogy- David Tosh

photo David Tosh

Hi Linda,

I think this photo was taken in Almonte but I don’t know for sure.  The 3 people in the front on the left are my great grandparents, George Thomas Bond & Mary Christina (Whyte) Bond and their daughter, Florence Elsie (Bond) Tosh who would be my grandmother’s sister.  If anyone knows the names of anyone else in this photo or where the photo was taken please post a reply.  George Bond died in January 1947 so the photo was taken before that.  Marg (Tosh) McNeely sent me this photo last year and Florence would be her mother and George & Mary would be her grandparents.  Thank you.

David Tosh.

TOSH

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Stuart Alexander Tosh Photos- thanks to David Tosh

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Who Was Winnard Tosh of Almonte?

BOND

Mr. Young and Mr. Bond- Almonte History 1870s

Bond — George and James Bond

The Bond Family– Genealogy

The True Carleton Place Story of Joie Bond- by Jennifer Hamilton

The Name is Bond—-Joie Bond

TOSH Family — May We Remember — David Tosh Mervin Tosh Stuart Tosh Eric Spalding

Attachment 1:  My father, Hartley Tosh, who was in the Army during WW2

adhs The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
09 Oct 1942, Fri  •  Page 23

Attachment 2:  My father’s 2 older brothers, Stuart & Mervin Tosh.  Stuart was in the Air Force & Mervin was in the Navy during WW2.

The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
16 Jun 1937, Wed  •  Page 12

Attachment 3:  Eric Tosh (Not Yosh) Spalding was killed in Europe in WW1.  Eric was the son of Annie (Tosh) Spalding who was the sister of Robert Carswell Tosh (my great grandfather)

Attachment 4:  Stuart Tosh survived being shot down while piloting a plane over Europe during WW2.

The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
23 Jan 1943, Sat  •  Page 2

Attachment 5:  The Almonte Remembrance Day program saved by my father from 1940.  He would’ve been 15 at the time.

The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
30 Dec 2006, Sat  •  Page 45

Thanks to David Tosh for all the photos..

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Stuart Alexander Tosh Photos- thanks to David Tosh

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Who Was Winnard Tosh of Almonte?

Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh — David Tosh

Hi Linda,

My aunt, Caroline Catherine (Wacowich) Tosh was born 100 years ago today (July 8th) in Alberta.  She married my uncle, Mervin Clark Tosh, at the Almonte Presbyterian Church in 1953 and spent the rest of her life living in Almonte.  She also worked at the Almonte General Hospital for many years.  She passed away in March of 2000 and is buried at the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

David Tosh.

Memories of Almonte — Bonnie Tosh

The Farm of Alec and Chrissie Tosh — David Tosh

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Tosh Family Genealogy — Deaths- Adelaide Stuart Gordon

Thanks to Marg McNeely

Hi Linda

Here is a pic of the Robert and Carrie Tosh family.

The names were Winnard, Carrie, Hartley, Alex, Cephas,

They lived on a farm just outside of Almonte….it’s a red brick just past the Rae Side Road on the way to CP.

Allan Stanley Well well… more family pics. This time the Robert Tosh Family. The boy on the right with my Great grandmother (Caroline) is my grandfather Cephus Tosh. He had a restaurant on Mill Street in the 1950’s.

Anything to add please comment or send photos to sav_77@yahoo.com

David Tosh

I just want to make a correction to the photo of Robert & Carrie Tosh (my great grandparents) and their children (Alex would be my grandfather) which is at the top of this page. The name of one of the boys is Harvey not Hartley. Hartley would be the name of my father. Also, there are 6 children but only 5 names are given. The name not shown is Pearl who would be the older daughter. Thank you. David Tosh.

Marg McNeely—

Here is a pic from 1924….my sister Mary Tosh was a flower girl for my aunt and uncle Harry and Ruby Nontell who at one time ran a restaurant in Almonte just up from where Stedman’s store was located.

Marg (Tosh) McNeely

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1. The Ottawa Journal,
2. 15 May 1943, Sat,
3. Page 2

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1. The Ottawa Citizen,
2. 20 Jun 1942, Sat,
3. Page 13
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   1. The Ottawa Journal,
   2. 30 Oct 1948, Sat, Page 1

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1. The Ottawa Citizen,
2. 19 May 1956, Sat,
3. Page 4

1901 Census

Name:	Robert C Tosh
Gender:	Male
Marital Status:	Married
Age:	41
Birth Day & Month:	11 Jun
Birth Year:	1859
Birthplace:	Ontario
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Racial or Tribal Origin:	Scotch (Scotish)
Nationality:	Canadian
Religion:	Presbyterian
Occupation:	Farmer
Province:	Ontario
District:	Lanark (north/nord)
District Number:	80
Sub-District:	Ramsay
Sub-District Number:	J-3
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	Name Age Robert C Tosh 41 Carrie Tosh 37 Robert W Tosh 13 Alex C Tosh 9 Pearl E Tosh 7 Cephas G Tosh 2

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