The death of John Nicol, which
occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex. Mercer, Hamilton, on the
1st inst., in the 80th year of his age, leaves another gap in the almost
depleted ranks of the pioneers of this section.
Deceased emigrated to this country
from Elginshire, Scotland, when a young man, settling in Port Dover, where
he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Nicols, sister of Rev. Peter Nicols
of Simcoe.
Soon after coming here he decided
to give up the carpenter trade at which he had work [sic] previously, and
engage in farming.
After a few years spent in
operating various farms in this locality he purchased the farm now owned
and occupied by Mr. Doc Parkinson, where he resided until shortly after
the death of Mrs. Nicol, about six years ago.
Two sons and two daughters were
born to them, all of whom were present at their father's bedside during
his closing hours. They are: Charles of Walpole, Rev. John L. of Swift
Current, Sask., Mrs. Alex. Mercer of Hamilton, and Miss Annie of Buffalo,
N.Y.
Interment took place in Knox
Church Cemetery, Jarvis, on the 4th inst., after which service was held in
the church. Rev. Mr. Russell of Erskine Church, Hamilton, officiated.
