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JAMES FRANCIS MACKLEM
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 1 February 1921]
In the death of James Macklem, which occurred suddenly on Friday, (28 January) at the residence of his daughter-in-law, in Toronto, (120 St. George St.), one of the pioneer citizens and best known residents of the Niagara district has passed away.
The late Mr. Macklem, who was in his 89th year, was born in Chippawa in 1832. Educated at Chippawa and Toronto, he was early called to the bar, and for almost half a century was magistrate of Chippawa. Of a genial and attractive personality, he was beloved ay all who knew him.
Mr. Macklem was a staunch Conservative in politics, and took a keen interest in municipal affairs. In religion he was an Anglican, a member of St. Thomas’ Church, Toronto, and for many years he acted as Church Warden of Old Trinity Church, Chippawa.
Throughout his long life Mr. Macklem had enjoyed excellent health, and up till Friday morning had maintained his usual vigor. Attacked suddenly by heart trouble, doctors were called, but despite their best efforts he gradually passed away. He was predeceased by his wife about eight years ago. No family survive, two sons and two daughters having died some years ago.
Burial took place at Chippawa on Sunday.
Mr. Macklem will long be remembered as a horseman, for horses were the hobby of his life. He had unusual ability as a judge of horses and was a driver of note. His stable was always made up of the best that could be had.
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