Robert Robertson: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Robert Robertson was born 12 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Reeve Alexander Black Robertson, MPP and Jane Robertson); died 17 Jul 1914.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108663
Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Robert married Ada Elizabeth Holman 10 Jun 1914, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Ada was born 1884, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

Reeve Alexander Black Robertson, MPP was born 7 Jul 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rob Robertson, son of John Robertson and Grace); died 29 May 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Elected Office: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-277794
Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 9 Con. ! Wellesley Township
Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Elected Office: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor of Wellesley Township
Elected Office: 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo

Notes:

Alexander B. Robertson

The death occurred on Saturday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital of Alexander B. Robertson, ex-M.P.P., of North Waterloo and a well-known resident of Wellesley township. He was born in the township 73 years ago and followed the occupation of a farmer the greater part of his life. Deceased took a keen interest in corporation and political affairs. He was reeve of Wellesley township for a number of years and ex-warden of the county. He leaves a widow, three daughters and four sons. The funeral took place at Wellesley on Monday.

New Hamburg Independent, June 4, 1920

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ALEXANDER B. ROBERTSON was born in Wellesley Township on the farm now owned and occupied by him fifty-nine years ago. His parents, who were natives of the Highlands of Perthshire, near Dunkeld, Scotland, were among the early settlers of the township coming to Canada in 1844. Mr. Robertson was brought up on the farm, and received an education in the public schools. On the death of his father in 1868 he took possession of the farm and successfully operated it until two years ago, when he retired from the active duties of farming. In 1892 Mr. Robertson was elected to the township council, resigning in 1894 to accept the nomination of the Liberals of North Waterloo to contest the seat in the legislature and was elected by one of the largest majorities in the history of the riding. He retired four years later after serving his constituents with acceptance. He was not long to be left in retirement, being reelected to the township council some time after, and now holds the position of reeve.

Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906) pg 32

Alexander married Jane Robertson 1 Jan 1870, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane was born 1 Mar 1851, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1928, Mimico, Etobicoke Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried , Hampstead Cemetery, Hampstead, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Jane Robertson was born 1 Mar 1851, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1928, Mimico, Etobicoke Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried , Hampstead Cemetery, Hampstead, Perth Co., Ontario.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108662
Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 9 Con. 1 Wellesley Township
Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Children:

John Robertson was born 13 Dec 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
1. Robert Robertson was born 12 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1914.
Janet D. Robertson was born 14 Feb 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1914, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jun 1914, Hampstead Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
Alexander Robertson was born 11 Dec 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1959, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.
James Robertson was born 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Grace Robertson was born 19 Nov 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1908.
William Robertson was born 20 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1949; was buried , Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
Margaret Robertson was born 26 Feb 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1961.
Joan M. Robertson was born 3 May 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Effie Robertson was born 19 Sep 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 3

Rob Robertson was born 15 Aug 1819, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51819
Immigration: 1850
Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Children:

2. Reeve Alexander Black Robertson, MPP was born 7 Jul 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.