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JAMES HAMILTON ALLAN – DEATH OF JAMES H. ALLAN
[Welland Telegraph, 29 September 1911]
Welland lost a well known citizen when James Hamilton Allan passed away at his home on East Main Street on Tuesday afternoon at half past five. Mr. Allan’s death was caused by paralysis and other illnesses from which he had been suffering for the past three months. The best medical skill of Welland and Buffalo was called in, but to no avail.
Mr. Allan was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1863, His parents were Mr. and Mrs. James Allan. He came to Thorold in early life, and later made his home in Welland, upon accepting the position of turnkey, where he has resided for the past six years. He was forty-eight years of age.
Deceased was an upright, honest and an energetic man. He had a host of friends in Welland and in the surrounding country. His demise will be generally regretted. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church and a valued member of the Orange Lodge and the Canadian and Independent Order of Foresters. Mr. Allan was a friendly and kind man and beloved by all.
Mr. Allan is survived by a sorrowing widow and five children. They are James and Donald, and Sarah, Marguerite and Eleanor. Mr. Allan’s parents are both dead. A brother and sister in Belfast survive.
The funeral takes place today at 2.30 o’clock. Services will be conducted at his late residence by the Rev. J.D. Cunningham. Burial will be made in Fonthill cemetery. The funeral will be conducted by the members of the Orange Lodge, a dying request of the deceased. The Forester lodges will also attend.
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