diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/canvas-note-event.h b/gtk2_ardour/canvas-note-event.h
index 876c1159f5..e5b4896b92 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/canvas-note-event.h
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/canvas-note-event.h
@@ -154,7 +154,6 @@ class CanvasNoteEvent : virtual public sigc::trackable
 	Widget*                           _channel_selector_widget;
 	State                             _state;
 	const boost::shared_ptr<NoteType> _note;
-	bool                              _own_note;
 	bool                              _selected;
 	bool                              _valid;
         float                             _mouse_x_fraction;