Janet Helen Robson

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• Name: Janet Helen McDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337952

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Janet McDonald

Former Ayr resident, Janet Helen (Robson) McDonald, died suddenly at her home in Cambridge on Thursday, November 5th, 1998. Mrs. McDonald was in her 79th year. She was predeceased by her husband Emerson in 1989. Born in Blenheim Township she was a daughter of the late Helen Elizabeth Laing and Murdo McRae Robson. She will be missed by her daughter Marjorie and her husband Larry Ford of Cambridge; son Neil of Princeton; by her grandchildren Marc and his wife Chrystal, Sandy and his wife Sandra and Shaun; seven great-grandchildren; and by her dear friend Christine McDonald of Cambridge. Janet will be also missed by her friends at Kathleen Elliot Court, Cambridge. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by her brothers Charlie, Tom and Donald Robson. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald lived for several years on Scott Street, Ayr, and had operated McDonald's Transport and McDonald's Garage. Mr. McDonald was a former reeve of the village Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral home on Sunday, November 8t.h t 3: 00 p.m. Rev. Douglas Willis officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 11 Nov 1998 pg 14

Janet — W. Emerson "Emerson" McDonald. W. was born 1909; died 1989; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Marjorie McDonald
2. Neil McDonald

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• Name: Mac Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338950

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Passing of M. M. Robson - The death occurred in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Monday, April 27th, of Murdo McRae Robson, North Dumfries Township, in his 76th year. Mr. Robson suffered a stroke some three weeks ago, after which he was removed to the hospital. Born in Blandford Township, near Bright, he took up farming in this district some 43 years ago, where he had since resided, Mr. Robson was well and favorably known to many friends. He was a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of the Ayr congregation. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Helen Laing, Mr. Robson is survived by three sons and one daughter, as follows: Thomas, Charles and Donald, all residing near Ayr, and Mrs. Emerson McDonald, Ayr; also by four grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Thursday, April 30th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 30 1953 pg 15

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Murdo M. Robson

AYR - A retired farmer, Murdo (Mac) McRae Robson, 75, of RR 1, Ayr, died Monday in the K-W Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Robson was born in Blandford Township, Oxford County. He was Presbyterian. His wife survives. Mr. Robson was born Dec. 19, 1877. Also surviving are three sons, Thomas, Charles and Donald of Ayr district and one daughter, Mrs. Emmerson (Janet) McDonald of Ayr; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Ball Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Duncan Farris officiating. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1953

Murdo married Helen Eliz Laing 19 Sep 1906, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 1875, Kirkwall, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 1954; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Eliz Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338951

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252184P
• 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 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Thomas Robson - The death took place at Bright on Friday, Dec. 2nd, of Mr. Thomas Robson, in his 83rd year. Deceased was born on the Robson homestead adjoining Ayr, but spent much the greater part of his life on a farm near Bright. A noticeable co-incidence was the death on the same day of his sister-in-law, Mrs. (Rev.) Alex. R. Robson. Mr. Robson was a valued member of the Presbyterian Church at Chesterfield and was a worker in church circles. In politics he was a staunch Liberal, and was highly esteemed in the community as a man of sterling integrity. One son, Mr. Mack Robson, Blenheim, and four daughters survive; also a brother, Mr. Michael Robson, Vancouver, and a sister, Mrs. And. McRae, Glenmorris. The funeral; took place on Monday, when interment was made in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Ayr News Dec 8 1921 pg 1

Thomas married Catherine McRae 1 Mar 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Murdo McRae and Ann McPherson) was born 13 Sep 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1897. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116614
• Residence: 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58638
• 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 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday the 17th inst, at 9 A.M., John Robson Sen., Aged 80 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, the 19th Inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, near Ayr, to the place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground. Ayr, October 17th, 1876.

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John is reported to been born in Ridlees, Parish of Elsdon, County of Northumberland, England, the son of William Robson & Ann Riddell, documentation needed.

John — Isabella Laurie. Isabella was born CALC 3 Jul 1811, , Scotland; died 11 Jan 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58639
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, Near Ayr, on Monday evening, at 12 o'clock, Isabella, Wife of John Robson, Sen., Aged 63 Years, 6 Months and 8 Days. Funeral. On Thursday, the 14th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her Husband's Residence, to the Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Ayr, Jan. 12th, 1875.

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On Monday evening, the 19th inst., Mrs John Robson, wife of John Robson, senr. also departed, in her 64th year. Up to the last few months Mrs Robson had enjoyed good health, but since then she has gradually failed, breathing her last at 12 o'clock on Monday evening. An amiable, chrtstian woman, a good wife and loving mother, she leaves behind her a host of friends.

Galt Reporter Jan 15 1875 pg 2

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• Name: Murdoch McRae
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44163P
• Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada

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ANDREW McRAE, farmer, South Dumfries, was born where he now resides, 30th Nov., 1848, and is a son of Murdoch and Ann McRae, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to Canada in 1835, and settled on the farm above mentioned, which consists of 100 acres of well improved land. The father died 22nd March, 1861, and the mother on 30th August, 1877. Andrew, our subject was married 29th Sept., 1871, to Isabella Robinson, who was born in the County of Waterloo, in May, 1847. She was a daughter of John and Isabella Robinson, the former of whom was a native of England, and the latter of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. McRae, who are members of the Presbyterian Church, were born two boys and two girls, viz., Isabella Y., Murdoch and Ann (twins), and John D. Mr. McRae has a substantial common school education, and has been so far blessed with prosperity in life. He has a nice comfortable home, and is happy with his little family gathered around him in peace and love.

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Murdo married Ann McPherson 27 May 1835, Croy & Dalcross Parish, Inverness, Scotland. Ann was born CALC 30 Dec 1806, , Scotland; died 30 Aug 1877, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1877, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann McRae
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44235P
• Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada

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Died, In South Dumfries, on the 30th Instant, at 4 A.M., Ann McPherson, Relict of the late Murdo McRae, Aged 70 Years and 8 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Friday, the 31st instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, Lot No. 36, Sixth Concession, South Dumfries, to the place of interment, Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. South Dumfries, August 30, 1877.


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