There passed away on
Thurs., 12 Aug 1920, at his residence, 67 Howland Avenue, Toronto,
a well-known Presbyterian clergy-man, Rev. Robt. Knowles, in his
85th year.
Deceased had served in the
ministry for 32 years. He was born in Ireland in 1835, and came to
the United States with his family when a child of five years, the
parents later settling in Canada.
As young man deceased
attended Simcoe High School and was a student at Knox College. His
first appointment was at Ostrey, Ont., and later spent 20 years as
pastor of Ramsay Church, Lanark County.
Some 20 years ago Mr.
Knowles retired from active work. His wife, formerly Miss Frances
Tyner of Toronto, predeceased him 12 years ago.
Two sons, Rev. Robert E.,
and Wm. E., of Moose Jaw, Sask., and three daughters, Mrs. Julian
Boyd of Simcoe, and the Misses Kate and Fanny of Toronto, survive.
