Agnes Rodger: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Agnes Rodger was born 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan); died 2 Jan 1954, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338763

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Rodger Dies - Death claimed Miss Agnes Rodger in Mount Carmel Hospital, Detroit, on Saturday following an illness of several weeks. The late Miss Rodger, who was in her 77th year, was born on the family homestead on the 8th concession of Blenheim, now occupied by John Rodger. She was a daughter of the late John Rodger and Ellen Cowan. She received her early education in this community, and later took a business course. She left the district in 1903 to accept secretarial employment with a Detroit business firm, a position she held for many years. The late Miss Rodger was a valued member of First Presbyterian Church in that city. Although the last surviving member of her family, predeceased by five sisters and two brothers, she was widely related throughout this vicinity, and held in high regard by many friends. Funeral service was held in Detroit on Monday, and the last rites conducted by Rev. W. D. Goodger at the Ayr Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday afternoon.

The Ayr News Jan 7 1954 pg 11

Generation: 2

John Rodger was born 1822, , Roxburghshire, Scotland (son of John Rodger and Margaret Burton); died 7 Jan 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171175093
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338720

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Died in Blenheim on Monday, January 7th, 1901. at 10:45, p. m. John Rodger in his 79th year: the funeral will take place on Thursday Jan. 10 at 1:30 p. m. from his late residence, lot 3 con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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John married Helen "Ellen" Cowan 4 Jun 1865, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 1 Apr 1836, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 7 Apr 1836, Old Luce, Wigtownshire Co., Scotland; died 15 Nov 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Helen "Ellen" Cowan was born 1 Apr 1836, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 7 Apr 1836, Old Luce, Wigtownshire Co., Scotland; died 15 Nov 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Ellen Cowan
Name: Helen "Ellen" Rodger
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338721

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Died in Blenheim on Friday, Nov. 15, 1901 at 10 a. m., Ellen Cowan, relect of the late John Rodger in the 66th year of her age. The funeral will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 o'clock p. m., from her late residence lot 3, con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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Children:

Dr. John C. Rodger was born 24 Aug 1865, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1926, Anderson, Indiana, USA.; was buried 12 Oct 1926, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Janet Rodger was born Sep 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Margaret B. Rodger was born 3 Oct 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1930, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Rachel Rodger was born 30 Aug 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1936, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Apr 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
David Rodger was born 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1938, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth Rodger was born 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1938, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Apr 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
1. Agnes Rodger was born 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1954, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Helen Rodger was born CALC 12 Aug 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Ellen Rodger was born 21 Apr 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1947, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

4.
John Rodger was born CA 1889; died Yes, date unknown.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51199

John — Margaret Burton. Margaret was born CA 1787; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Margaret Burton was born CA 1787; died Yes, date unknown.

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Name: Margaret Rodger
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107603

Children:

2. John Rodger was born 1822, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 7 Jan 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Peter Rodger was born CALC 28 Jan 1823, , Scotland; died 28 Nov 1893, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1893, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.