Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Ellen Rodger

Female 1881 - 1947  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ellen Rodger was born 21 Apr 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan); died 25 Sep 1947, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171175014
    • Name: Ellen Laurie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339248

    Notes:

    Died In Blenheim Township, on Thursday, September 25, 1947 Ellen Rodger Beloved wife of Andrew E. Laurie, in her 67th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, 9th Concession, Blenheim, on Saturday, September 27th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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    Mrs. Andrew E. Laurie -
    The death occurred on Thursday morning at her home, 9th concession of Blenheim, of Mrs. Andrew E. Laurie, a lifelong resident of the community, in her 67th year. She had been in indifferent health for some time, but her passing came as a distinct shock to a wide circle of close friends and neighbors. The late Mrs. Laurie, whose maiden name was Ellen Rodger, was born in Blenheim Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rodger. She was a member of Knox United Church. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Rodger, of near St. George, and three daughters, Elizabeth, at home; Mrs. Charles Robson (Mary) Blenheim township, and Mrs. Gordon Hounslow ( Agnes ) of Brantford. One sister, Miss Agnes Rodger, of Detroit, Mich., also survives.

    The Funeral


    The funeral service was held at her late residence on Saturday afternoon, interment being made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R. A. Steed conducted the service. Many beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony of the esteem in which the late Mrs. Laurie was held in the community. During the service, Mrs. F. P. Holman and Mrs. N. R. Morton sang the hymn, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." The pallbearers were: Andrew G. Laurie, John W. Currie, Norman R. Morton, James Welsh, J. Morton Guthrie and George W. Black.

    The Ayr News Oct 2 1947 pg 1

    Ellen married Andrew Elliott Laurie 16 May 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight) was born 27 Mar 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1957, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Roger Laurie died Bef 1999.
    2. Agnes Laurie
    3. Elizabeth Cowan Laurie was born 13 Jan 1911, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1997, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Wight Laurie was born 8 May 1914, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1999, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 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

    Notes:

    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.

    Funeral Card

    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]


  2. 3.  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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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171175172
    • Name: Ellen Cowan
    • Name: Helen "Ellen" Rodger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338721

    Notes:

    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.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. 1. 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

  1. 4.  John Rodger was born CA 1889; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51199

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


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

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Rodger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107603

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.