Robert Gilmar

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185198726/robert-gilmar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78542P
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Robert Gilmar.

The death of Robt Gilmar, a well-known resident of Wilmot took place on Friday morning, June 29th, at the ripe age of ninety years. The deceased was one of the pioneers of Wilmot township, coming here 83 years ago, when but a lad. He spent sixty-five years of his life on the Gilmar homestead taken up by his father, Wm. Gilmar, in 1840, and now owned by Jacob Cressman. He married Mary Ann Lucas of Carrick Tp.. who died in 1901. One brother Frank of Sault Ste Marie, aged 92, and one sister, Mrs. Grill of Grand Rapids, Mich., survive him. Of a family of eleven children, five are still living. Two daughters, Mrs. Isaac Bean of Wilmot and Mrs. John Langley of Stratford, and three sons Edwin of Woodstock, Joseph of Helvin and Alex of Aylmer.

The deceased, who had been in falling heath for some time, spen: the declining years of his life with his son, Edwin of Woodstock, but died at the home of his niece, Mr. Lowry of Millbank. The funeral took place on Monday, July 2, from the residence of Mr. Isaac Bean at Bethel Methodist Church, interment taking place in the family plot at Pine Hill cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 12 Jul 1923, p. 6

Robert — Mary Ann Lucas. Mary (daughter of John Lucas and Catharine) was born 11 Jun 1837, , Ireland; died 6 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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2. Margaret Gilmar was born 17 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. William Gilmar was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. John Gilmar was born CALC 9 Jan 1863; died 22 Sep 1869; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Catharine Ann Gilmar was born CALC 15 Jul 1864; died 29 Feb 1868; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
6. Eliza Gilmar was born 17 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Robert Henry Gilmar was born 9 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Edwin Gilmar was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Dr. Frederick George Gilmar was born 21 Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1905, , Quebec, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
10. Joseph James Gilmar was born 28 Feb 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
11. Aaron Alexander Gilmar was born 13 Feb 1876, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hillview United Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario.
12. Robert Ellworth Gilmar was born CALC 11 Apr 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1888; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252783240
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244848
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Township - Concession 1 Lot 19, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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GILMAR, Wm. - Came to Canada from Ireland in 1840 and took up the farm now owned by his grandson, Joseph Gilmar. He farmed the place for many years, finally handing it over to his son Robert, now retired. He was twice married and had a family of six children, three boys and three girls: Robert, retired, Wilmot, Frank at Sault Ste. Marie, Mary, married to Wm. Ball, died in States, John at Grand Rapids, Mich.,. Sarah, Mrs. Grills, Grand Rapids Rachel, Mrs. Rood, also of Grand Rapids. Wm. Gilmar while living in Wilmot was a good supporter of the Church. He died near Kingston at the home of his daughter, the Mrs. Ball mentioned above.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

William — Mary. Mary was born 1820, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252783285
• Name: Mary Gilmar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244849
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican