Robert "Robbie" Robson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115471
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Gravel pit
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Thomas Robson Passes - The death occurred on Tuesday afternoon of Thomas (Packy) Robson, Jedburg, in his 57th year, after a brief illness of meningitis. Deceased was taken ill only a few days prior to his demise and his passing came as a shock to the people of this community, in which he had spent practically all his life. He was born on the farm just west of Ayr, now owned by Mr. James Welsh, and in his younger days was one of the finest athletes ever produced by this village. He played center-forward on the hockey team which was in the finals for the O. H. A. senior championship some 32 years ago, and also occupied the position of half-back on the Ayr football team which won the intermediate championship some 35 years ago. For several years he also played hockey for Waterloo and Petrolia. He was a moulder by trade and worked in the Watson foundry for many years. He was known and esteemed by a large circle of friends, who will much regret to learn of his sudden death. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Lizzie MacMonagle, he is survived by one son, Bobbie. Two sisters and one brother alto survive, viz.: Mrs. Ronald and Miss Margaret, Ayr; and William, Hamilton. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 30 1926 pg 8

Sports Team Membership:
"He played centre forward on the Ayr hockey team and half-back on the Ayr football team. He, also, played hockey for Waterloo and Petrolia for several years.

Thomas married Elizabeth Jessie "Lizzie" McMonagle 2 Apr 1910, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1876, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Jessie "Lizzie" Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174151
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Thomas Robson

The death occurred at Galt Hospital early Thursday morning of Mrs. Thomas Robson, Jedburgh, in her 63rd year, following a stroke which she suffered Wednesday morning. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth J. McMonagle, was the widow of the late Thomas Robson, who died about 14 years ago. She was born in Brantford, where she attended school. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Robson lived on the farm now owned by James Welsh, west of Ayr. Later they moved into the village and, after a short stay, moved to Galt. They resided in Galt for seven years, returning to Ayr 16 years ago. The late Mrs. Robson was a member of the United Church. She had been ill poor health for several years. Surviving are one son Robert of Ayr and one brother, Marquis, of Hamilton.

The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, with service at her late residence and interment In. the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Carrie was in charge of the service, and the many beautiful floral tributes received testified to the esteem in which the late Mrs. Robson was held.

The pallbearers were. A. L. Easton. George Edgar, John Henderson, William Turnbull and William G. Hall, of Ayr. and Reg. Raynor, Galt. The funeral was largely attended.

The Ayr News Jan 4 1940 pg 10

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• Military: 7th Company, 1st Battalion of the Waterloo Militia (Reserve Men 40-60 age)
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115453
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1887, Bruce St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died, In Ayr, on Saturday, November 19th, 1887, at 6.45 o'clock, P.M., James Robson, Aged 77 Years, 10 Months and 19 Days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Bruce Street, on Monday, 21st inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, Nov. 19, 1887.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

James — Isabella McIntosh. Isabella (daughter of William McIntosh and Jane Bremner) was born Sep 1829, , Inverness, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Dec 1906, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57725
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337894
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William — Mary Simpson. Mary was born 1783; died 9 Feb 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337895

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118096

William — Jane Bremner. Jane was born 1785, , Scotland; died 18 Jul 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane McIntosh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118445