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

Hunter Roy "Roy" Blackwood

Male 1857 - 1893  (36 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hunter Roy "Roy" Blackwood was born 1857, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario (son of Robert Blackwood and Susan Roy); died 27 Feb 1893, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88909
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Clerk
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1883, Whitby, Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; bank clerk

    Hunter married Frances Elizabeth Strickland 26 Sep 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frances (daughter of George F. Strickland and Helen, daughter of George Tucker Strickland and Helen E. Alexander) was born 29 Jan 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1933; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Leslie Reynolds Blackwood was born 15 Oct 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Blackwood was born 10 Jun 1826, , Scotland (son of John Blackwood and Mary); died 16 Sep 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188315717
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88803
    • Immigration: 1853, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Master
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher & Bookkeeper
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ex-Teacher
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died At the residence of his son-in-law, Lt. Col. J. Laing Cowan, "Clochmhor," Galt, on Monday, Sept. 16th, 1918 Robert Blackwood (Late of Dollar, Scotland) In his 88th year. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, September 18th, at 3 o'clock, to Mount View Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

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    WATERLOO.
    (Special to the Record.)

    Mr. Robert Blackwood, of Galt who many years ago, it will be remembered, was principal of the Waterloo Public School was in town Saturday and Sunday visiting old friends.

    Daily Record 02 Apr 1894, Mon Page 1

    Robert married Susan Roy 18 Nov 1852, Clackmannan, , Clackmannan, Scotland. Susan was born 1822, Dollar, , Clackmannan, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susan Roy was born 1822, Dollar, , Clackmannan, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188315735
    • Name: Susan Blackwood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88804
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    In Memoriam// Died,/ At "Clochmohr," Waterloo Township, on/ Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 1894, at 4p.m.,/ Susan Roy,/ Wife of Robert Blackwood,/ Aged 72 Years.// Funeral/ On Thursday afternoon, 4th inst., at 3 o'clock, from/ the residence of her son-in-law, J. Laing/ Cowan, "Clochmohr", to Mount/ View Cemetery./ January 2nd, 1894

    Funeral Card of Susan Roy Blackwood

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    MRS. ROBERT BLACKWOOD


    There died at "Clochmohr", Waterloo Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, at 4 p.m., Susan Ray, wife of Robert Blackwood at the age of 72 years. Deceased was born in DaIlar, Clockmananshire, Scotland, in 1822 and came to this country, about 45 years ago, along with her husband. Mr. Blackwood for a time taught school, at Waterloo, Preston, Galt and Glenmorris and finally settled, in Galt at Hunter's Corner. He later sold this property and bought a place next to "Clochmohr" and also invested in land in the North West, where he spends 8 months of every year. Mrs Blackwood enjoyed her usual health until this fall, when she became subject to asthma and heart disease, which caused her death. She leaves two sons John, in Cleveland; Scott, in Alberta and one daughter, Mrs. J. Laing Cowan, to mourn the loss of a loving mother. There was another son, Hunter who died in Windsor, about one year ago. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, J. Laing Cowan, to Mount View cemetery and was attended by a large number of friends.

    The Weekly Reformer 5 Jan 1894 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Susan Blackwood was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Douglas Blackwood was born 28 Jul 1855, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died 28 Jul 1930, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Blackwood was born 12 Aug 1856, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; died 27 Mar 1934, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1934, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Hunter Roy "Roy" Blackwood was born 1857, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1893, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Scott Blackwood was born 15 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Blackwood died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-461672

    John — Mary. Mary died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Blackwood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-461673

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Blackwood was born 10 Jun 1826, , Scotland; died 16 Sep 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.