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

Robert J. Robertson

Male 1935 - 1969  (33 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert J. Robertson was born 3 Jul 1935, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John Herbert Robertson and Elsie Grace Bell); died 29 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340854
    • Residence: 1969, 403 Stirling Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Robert J. Robertson Passes - Robert J. Robertson of 403 Stirling Ave. died suddenly Thursday at his home in Kitchener. He was 33. Born July 3, 1935, in Stratford, he was a son of Mrs. John H. Robertson of Ayr and the late Mr. Robertson and lived in Kitchener for the past 10 years. He was employed at K-W Hospital and attended St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robertson served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (permanent force) and was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kitchener Branch 50. Surviving besides his mother are his wife, the former Barbara Jane Liddell, and one sister, Mrs. David (Betty) Wray, Kitchener. The body rested at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home where service was conducted Monday at 1: 30 p.m. by the Very Rev. F. G. Stewart. Burial was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: John Liddell, Douglas Ferris, Jurgen Bahr, Thomas Moore, Nelson MeClinchey and Duncan MacIntosh.

    The Ayr News Jun 5 1969 pg 4

    Robert — Barbara Jane Liddle. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Herbert Robertson was born 1 Aug 1911, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Dr. Albert Roderick Robertson and Margaret White Pringle); died 10 Jan 1964, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jan 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340852
    • Residence: 1964, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Death Of John H. Robertson

    A well-known Ayr resident, John Herbert Robertson died suddenly at his home on Northumberland St. on Friday as the result of a heart attack. The late Mr. Robertson was 52 years of age. He was born in Woodstock, a son of the late Dr. A. R. Robertson and Mrs. Robertson, and came to Ayr as a child, where his father carried on a dental practice for many years. In his early years, Jack, as he was known to many friends, was an outstanding hockey player. From Ayr Continuation School teams, he graduated to the Ayr Victorias of the early '30's where he performed brilliantly as a forward. His skill caught the attention of the Detroit Red Wings system and he received a tryout with that team. The late Mr. Robertson lived nearly all his life in this vicinity with the exception of a few years spent in Brantford district. He was a member of Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Brantford. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Elsie Bell, are a son, Robert of Hamilton; a daughter, Mrs. David Wray (Betty) of Kitchener, and a brother, Robert of Utica, Mich.

    The Funeral

    Funeral service was held on Monday at the Little Funeral Home, Galt, with entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan officiated. Pallbearers were: Donald Wray, William Llewellyn, Henry Fetter, Jr., and George Coe, of Ayr; Donald Robinson and Ronald Reid of Brantford.

    The Ayr News Jan 16 1964 pg 1

    John — Elsie Grace Bell. Elsie was born 16 Feb 1912, Orangeville, Mono Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elsie Grace Bell was born 16 Feb 1912, Orangeville, Mono Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elsie Grace Robertson
    • Name: Elsie Grace Yates
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340853

    Children:
    1. Betty Robertson
    2. 1. Robert J. Robertson was born 3 Jul 1935, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1969, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Dr. Albert Roderick Robertson was born 21 Mar 1872, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 14 Dec 1935, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Dec 1935, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195546
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Albert married Margaret White Pringle 16 Sep 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Pringle and Mary Young) was born 1 Jun 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret White Pringle was born 1 Jun 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Pringle and Mary Young); died 1963; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Margaret White Robertson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118196
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmistress
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 2. John Herbert Robertson was born 1 Aug 1911, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1964, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jan 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John Pringle was born 1837, Melrose, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland (son of John Pringle and Jane Laidlaw); died 12 Mar 1895, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Mar 1895, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171125644
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118066
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, In Blenheim, on Tuesday morning, March 12th, 1895, at 4 o'clock, John Pringle, In his 57th Year. The Funeral On Wednesday Afternoon, 13th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Ayr, March 12th, 1895.

    Funeral Card

    John married Mary Young 23 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adam Young and Margaret White) was born 17 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Mary Young was born 17 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Adam Young and Margaret White); died 24 Jun 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171125665
    • Name: Mary Pringle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118077
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. John Pringle was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Margaret Pringle was born 1863; died 10 Feb 1870; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jane Laidlaw Pringle was born 27 Sep 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Pringle was born 15 Sep 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1946, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1946, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Adam Thompson Pringle was born 11 Oct 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1901; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Margaret White Pringle was born 1 Jun 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.