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Predeceased by her husband, Howard Wilson.⁴

Robert was of Scottish descent. He and his family travelled from Fermangh (sic) Ireland on a ship. It took them 14 (sic) weeks to cross the ocean on account of head winds. Flora Dean, Robert's wife died on the long journey and was buried at sea. When they first arrived in Canada they settled in the Township of Clarke, County of Durham, Ontario, Canada.

Robert eventually moved to Collingwood Township, Grey County, Ontario and bought a two hundred (acre) bush farm with only ten acres cleared. It was strenuous work clearing the land for cultivation but it was good soil and produced wonderful crops of wheat and other grains. Wheat sold for $2.25 a bushel, so the farmers were paid well for their labour.

The Carscaddens were hardworking upright honest people.

Steph got this from an Affidavit of Family History, taken in Seattle, Washington, written by Susan Jane Carscadden-Lyons, sworn and signed Dec 18th, 1950

Searches of the Orono Weekly Times reveal several accounts of this family and migration. They tell that the voyage took 24 weeks due to head winds and a hurricane that nearly blew them back to the old country.¹

Another of the old land marks of Clarke has passed away to his rest, namely John Carscadden, of Kendal who was born in the county of Yarnaiugh, Ireland. he was united in marriage to Anne Patterson in 1829. In the years 1837 he emigrated to this country and settled in the Clarke Township, near Kendall. He applied himself diligently to the cultivation of the soil and by careful industry and God's blessing on his efforts he accumulated a considerable amount of Property and his children are reaping the advantages in the comfortable homes they occupy. When 12 years old he was led to Christ by the teachings, prayers and example of his pious mother, and united with the Methodist Church and continued a member until his death. His seat in the house of God was scarcely ever empty. He was a class leader for 36 years and was a liberal supporter of God's cause. He was a good and obliging neighbour, an affection ate husband and kind parent, a useful citizen, a loyal subject , a warm supporter to the Conservative party and a member of the Orange Order. His last illness was short but when death came he was ready for the change. He died on the evening of Oct. 18 1887 in the 80th year of his age. His remains were followed to the grave by about 70 carriages. His death was improved in the church by Rev. J. Whitlock on Sunday Oct 30th, to a large and attentive congregation , from 2 Cor. 5th chapter 12. He leaves behind him four sons and three daughters; twenty-three grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. Death is gathering the veterans home. "He was a faithful man and f eared God above many.³

Another John Carscadden dies in Simcoe County on 3 Oct 1902. He was also born in Ireland, in 1832. Was he a grandson of Robert and Flora?²

Rev. James Carscadden
     A very worthy and highly respected man has passed from active duties of life to sweet rest in heaven in the decease of Reverend James Carscadden, of this town. The subject of this sketch was born in the County of Fermanagh, Ireland on Feb 2 1810. In 1839 he with his family immigrated to Canada and settled in the Township of Clarke, where he resided and was widely known as an honest industrious and well to do farmer. Having amassed considerable wealth he very wisely retired from farming about twenty years ago and had since lived quietly and happily. He became a resident of Bowmanville in March 1882, since which time one of his chief delights was the attendance at religious services in connection with the Queen St. Methodist Church.
     At the comparatively early age of 22 Mr. Carscadden was appointed class leader in his native country. This position he also held for many years in this country, also that of Sunday School Superintendent. After coming to this country he joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church but in 1848 at the time of the split in that body he left and joined the M.E. Church in which he was an active and zealous member until the Union. In 1851 he was licensed as a local preacher and in 1863 he was ordained and given all the powers and authority of a traveling minister. On the day before his ordination he was appointed Justice of the Peace or Magistrate for the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham, thus uniting Church and State. He was always a liberal supporter of all benevolent and church interests and his house frequently the home of the ministers. Mr. Carscadden was a strong supporter of the Reform Party and an enthusiastic and zealous temperance worker. He is the second of eight brothers to pass away.
     The funeral on Wednesday was largely attended. A very valued friend, Rev. Dr. Pirritte of Brighton was present and assisted at the services. Rev. R.D. Fraser M.A also assisted. The remains were borne to Orono Cemetery for interment. A devoted wife and two children mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father.¹⁰

In Seventy-Ninth Year - On Tuesday one of the old residents of Collingwood, Mrs Joseph Carscadden passed away at her home on Birch St. She was in her 79th years. She was a native of Nottawasaga tph in which her parents Mr and Mrs Finlay McDermid were pioneer settlers on the 10th line. Her maiden name name was Flora McDermid. She married Colin Currie who was a sailor and for some years they lived in Milwaukee then in Nottawa Village, later they went to a farm on the Jardine side road on the mountain which they operated until they moved into Collingwood twenty or more years ago. Mr Currie died here and later Mrs Currie married Joseph Carscadden who survives at the advanced age of 100 years. One son Colin Currie mourns his mothers death, one sister is Mrs Hugh Gillies, Pretty River Valley and the other members of her family all of whom are at Providence Bay are Mrs John McDonald, Mrs. Love, Alexander McDermid and D. McDermid. The funeral will be held today, Thursday to the West Church Cemetery.⁶