These items were originally from the Carleton Place Herald. Therefore the reference is almost certainly to Edward F's brother (James') son James. He would have been 32 at the time of the 1886 article. According to his obituary he lived most of his life in Carleton Place. He must have settled back in Carleton Place following these adventures.
"On Saturday night last Messrs. James Weekes, John Pattie and James Presley of this place left by the Pacific Express for Donald, B.C. The party took with them sufficient supplies for a two month outing in the Rockies and propose during that time prospecting on the banks of the Columbia for silver and gold. Mr. Pattie has considerable experience in mining and if there is anything to be found the party are sanguine of success. Carleton Place Herald"
Perth Courier, June 1, 1888
"Last week Mr. Robert Patterson and Mr. James Weekes purchased an 87 acre lot in the iron region of Darling just next to a lot owned by an American Company which was found to be very rich in ore and is to be opened up by the company right away. The indications on this lot are also that it is rich in ore and we hope one day to chronicle the fact of a return of $80,000 to $100,000 being offered to our enterprising young men for the property. In any case, there is timber on the lot so nothing can be lost for the transaction. C.P. Herald"
Perth Courier, September 13, 1901
1901 Carleton Place Census
| Name | Sex | Relationship to head | Marital | Date of birth | Age at last birthday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekes James | M | Head | S | Jan 1 1854 | 47 |
| Weekes Mary K. | F | Sister | S | Sep 11 1871 | 29 |
| Weekes Eva | F | Sister | S | Sep 14 1873 | 27 |
| Weekes Elizabeth G. | F | Sister | S | Aug 11 1877 | 23 |
| Weekes William E. | M | Brother | S | Aug 26 1879 | 21 |
Weekes - Mr. James Weekes, one of the best known citizens in Carleton Place, died on
June 13th, after a brief illness. Deceased was born in Elmsley Township and when quite
a young man went to Carleton Place, and for nearly thirty years was a citizen of that
town, engaged in the mercantile business. He was __ years of age and unmarried. He is
survived by four sisters and two brothers.
THE LANARK ERA Wed. June 20th, 1906
At Carleton Place on Wednesday, Mr. James Weekes, aged 52 yrs. unmarried. A brother of Mrs. John McCallum, Smith's Falls, Mrs. John McChesney, New Liskeard; Mrs. P. F. McEwen, Cobalt; Miss Eva, at home; Alexander of Cobalt; Joseph, Smith's Falls and William, at North Bay, Burial in Cram's cemetery.