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WILLIAM CARL
A VETERAN OF ‘37
And Oldest Mason in the County.
[People’s Press, 9 July 1901]
Sunday morning, July 7th, there died at St. Johns, this county, William Carl, who for more than half-a-century past has been a resident of that village. He was 85 years of age, and his demise severs a notable link connecting the present with the distant past.
Deceased was probably the oldest member of the Masonic fraternity in the county of Welland, having belonged to one of the oldest lodges in Canada, located at Chippawa, Ont. Zimmerman, the great Niagara Falls magnate, who was killed at the Desjardines canal bridge accident in 1857 was a member of the same lodge. Subsequently, as the glory departed from Chippawa the lodge was removed from that village to Fonthill, becoming Welland lodge, No. 36, to which Bro. Carl retained membership until the lodgeroom, records, paraphernalia, etc., was destroyed by fire a few years ago, since which it has not been resuscitated.
Mr. Carl was also a member of Macdonald’s Dragoons in the troublous time of ‘37. Although upholding constitutional government, however, at that critical time he was not of those who believed the government of that day right in all things, he being a stalwart Reformer in politics throughout his life. His business was that of wagonmaker at which he wrought until failing eyesight prevented. He was also a county constable, the duties of which he faithfully performed. His wife predeceased him by a few years, several daughters survive. He was a kind, just and upright man, respected by all who knew him, and most kindly regarded and deeply regretted by a large circle of more intimate friends.
His funeral takes place today at 2 p.m. Interment at Fonthill cemetery.
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