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Dale's Cemetery Annual Memorial Service has been going for over 50 years Dale's Cemetery (reference book) by: Cumberland Township Historical Society Canada's first female senator is buried here A murderer lies in an unmarked grave Obituaries of some of the many souls buried in Dale's Cemetery |
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In years past, area resident Reverend Ernie Cox, now retired from the First Avenue Baptist Church, has been conducting the Dale's Memorial and has been doing so for some 25 years. This year, Reverend Robert Merritt, Minister at Cumberland's St. Andrew's United Church will be officiating. He says the Service will be held "rain or shine". In the event of rain the service will be held in the church at the Cumberland Museum.
The cemetery was started in 1836 on farmland purchased from the Dale family. There are a number of historical figures buried here, not to mention many of the old and well-known families from the area. (Click on pic to enlarge.) You can learn more about the Dale's Cemetery by visiting the Cumberland Township Historical Society's (CTHS) "history room" at the Ray Friel Center and look at the Dale's Cemetery book.website. Read more.... You can also learn more about the CTHS by
visiting their website.
Click on the "Publications"
link to read their newsletters
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Dale's Cemetery (reference book) by:
Cumberland Township Historical Society An
excellent reference for those interested in Dale’s Cemetery in
Cumberland Village. “The land for this beautifully situated and well
groomed cemetery was given by William Dale. It lies south of Old
Montreal Road, about ¾ mile east of the Village of Cumberland, and
comprises 7.6 acres in the north-easterly part of Lot 11, Concession 1
of the old Township of Cumberland. We know nothing of William Dale
except that the 1879 Atlas states “William Dale, a retired farmer was
born in Ireland in 1805, came to Canada in 1828, and owns 200 acres Lot
11 Conc. 1” having been buried in this cemetery. Early records show
this cemetery was started in 1836 on farm land purchased for 20 pounds
currency from Wm. Dale and his wife Mary Lough Dale who were buried
here in 1895 and 1855 respectively.” (Darell Small, Ottawa Branch
Ontario Genealogical Society, 1980). Published by the Society in 2005.
(ISBN 0-9687196-4-3). Click here. |
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Carine
Wilson Many believe that she lived in what is now known as Cumberland Village, in the old stone house on the main drag, Old Montreal Road. (Research showed that this was incorrect. She actually lived in Rockland.) You can read more about Carine Wilson and check
out a number of references that we have put together by visiting our
Clarence-Rockland "Museum" page. Click here.
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murderer lies in an unmarked grave But it is the earthly home of a murderer who some 70 years ago shot and killed a Rockland OPP officer by the name of Harold Dent. The story in photos and bits of print can be read on the Internet. Click on the pictures to start, then follow the links, or do a Google search for "Harold Dent". Reference: Reference: Reference: From the Ontario Provincial Police Association. More... Reference: Reference: You can also read more and view more pictures of this fascinating history on another Internet web page. Click here then follow the links.
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Here
are some obituaries of some of the many souls buried in Dale's Cemetery Jean Harkness (
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The Canadian Headstones Photo Project is always looking
for volunteers. 
HARKNESS,
Jean (nee Dunning) Jean Harkness of Cumberland, Ont. on Wednesday,
January 19th, 2011 at age 89. Beloved wife by 1st marriage of the late
Arthur Hanson and by 2nd marriage of the late Peter Harkness. Daughter
of the late Victor Dunning and the late Pearl Brennan. Dear mother of
Deanne (the late George Triffo), Priscilla (Wally Filuk), Ingrid (the
late Keith Millar) and David Hanson. Loving grandmother of 8
grandchildren and great-grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of
Ross (Sandra) Dunning. Will be fondly remembered by many brothers and
sisters-in law, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her sister
Evelyn Harris and her brother Lloyd Dunning. Special thank you to the
staff of the Centre d'accueil Roger Seguin for the compassion and great
care received. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel
on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the
charity of your choice if so desired. You may express your condolences
to the family on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. at: THEO BRUNET & SONS
FUNERAL HOME 2419 Laurier Street Rockland, Ont. 613-446-4691
Condolences and Donations or viewing of a Photographic Tribute at 
