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

Janet Rodger

Female 1866 - 1947  (~ 80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Janet Rodger was born Sep 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan); died 10 Aug 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210565728
    • Name: Janet Black
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339750

    Notes:

    Died In Ayr, on Sunday, August 10, 1947 Janet Rodger Widow of James Black, in her 81st year. The Funeral Will take place from the W.O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Wednesday, Aug. 13th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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    Mrs. James Black


    The death took place in Ayr on Sunday after a lingering illness of several years of Mrs. James Black, in 81st year.

    Mrs. Black, whose maiden name was Janet Rodger, was a daughter John Rodger and Ellen Cowan pioneer settlers. She was born on thr Rodger homestead, 8th concession of Blenheim, now owned by John Rodger.

    After her marriage to Mr. Black, she resided on the adjoining farm, now occupied by Ernest Cochrane, until the death of her husband in 1922, when she came to Ayr to reside.

    Mrs. Black was a kindly woman of pleasing personality and was highly esteemed by a host of friends.

    She was a member of Knox United Church. surviving are two sons, Lloyd Black of Kincardine, and Glen Black of Hamilton; also two sisters. Mrs. Andrew E. Laurie, Blenheim township, and Miss Agnes Rodger. Detroit Also surviving are two grandsons.

    The funeral took place this Wednesday, afternoon at 2.30 from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor to Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Aug 14 1947 pg 11

    Family Photograph:
    Janet Rodger and sisters Lizzie, Sarah, Janet, Maggie
    chetcat68 originally shared this on 24 Nov 2011 to Ancestry Public Member Tree

    Janet married James Edgar Black 4 Jan 1902, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. James (son of George Black and Mary Edgar) was born 25 Mar 1855, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1922, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


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. 1. 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. 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.