There
died at his family residence at Langton on Monday an old and much
respected resident, Capt. Hugh Cameron. For some weeks he had been
ailing, but was in his bed only a little over a week. Though in his 87th year, this
was his first illness, and he bore it with great fortitude.
He was born in the Island of
Mull, Scotland. When only a boy he came to Canada and settled with
his parents near Toronto. In early life he married
Agnes Campbell of Argyllshire, Scotland, who pass away ten years
before him. They were among the pioneers
of Bruce County, making their first home near Chesley. Later with their family they
moved to Clear Creek.
Nearly thirty years ago they
came to Langton and made the home in which he died.
He leaves four sons and four
daughters, three of
whom are in the Canadian West.
In religion he was a
Presbyterian, for some years being an elder in Carholme Church, in
politics he was a staunch Liberal.
The burial took place on
Wednesday, when a short service was conducted at the house by Rev.
Mr. Ross of Lynedoch, assisted by Rev. Mr. Johnston of
Langton.
The remains were taken to
Carholme Cemetery.
