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Thomas Simpson Robson

Male 1881 - 1941  (~ 60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Simpson Robson was born Feb 1881, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Thomas Robson and Mary Ann Fonger); died 25 Oct 1941, Cadboro Bay, , British Columbia.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130103
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Thomas Robson was born 13 Mar 1856, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Robson and Janet Knox); died 21 Jun 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Directory: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Interesting: pioneer, life
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338403
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death Of Wm. T. Robson

    Said to be Oldest Member of Orange Lodge in Ontario

    Initiated 62 Years Ago

    It was with deep regret that Ayr residents learned on Friday of the death in Galt Hospital of William T. Robson, in his 86thyear. Mr. Robson had been failing health for some time and was removed to the hospital several weeks ago. He was probably the oldest member of the Orange Lodge in Ontario, having joined the St. George Lodge 62 years ago. He took pride in attending the annual "walk" on July 12th, and in the long period of 62 years failed only once to be present at this outstanding Orange event of the year. Two years ago he attended the huge parade at Toronto, while last year he led the parade at the Preston celebration. Mr. Robson was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a familiar and friendly figure on the streets of our village and had a kindly word of greeting for everyone. His memory remained excellent and he was a source of Information about old-time events in and around Ayr which is now forever closed. Mr. Robson was born at Greenfield, a son of the late Thomas Robson of Morpeth, England, and Janet Knox, of Maybole, Scotland. His father died when he was a boy and he then moved to Ayr with his mother. He received his education in Ayr at the time the school house stood on the site where the rink is now located. As a young man he excelled in athletics. Following his early years in Ayr he moved to near London to live with a relative and while there was married to Mary Aim Fonger. He brought his bride back to the farm at Greenfield where he was born, and they remained there 50 years. The farm is now occupied by Thos. Robson, a relative of the deceased. Mr. Robson's wife died 12 years ago. Two years later he came to Ayr to live with his daughter, Mrs. Julius Eichler. Since coming into Ayr he had kept active and was interested in gardening. He was an adherent of Knox United Church. Three sons and five daughters survive him, viz.: Elmo P. Robson, Toronto; William Robson, Toronto; Thomas Robson, Victoria, B. C.; Mrs. M. Hedley, Toronto; Mrs. J. Element, London; Mrs. Fred Eichler and Mrs. Charles Eichler, New Hamburg, and Mrs. J. Eichler, Ayr. - The Funeral - There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of his son-in-law, Julius Eichler, St. Andrew's Avenue, to Ayr Cemetery. The services were .conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, and the pallbearers were: George C. Smye, George A. Guthrie, Wm. R. Bain, John Holman, Morton Robson and Joseph Faus. During the service at the residence the choir of Knox United Church sang the selection, "Abide with Me." The floral tributes were beautiful. Persons were present from Kitchener, Detroit, New Hamburg, Galt, Toronto, and other outside points.

    The Ayr News Jun 27 1940 pg 1

    William married Mary Ann Fonger 12 Feb 1878, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 5 Sep 1858, London Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 11 Nov 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Nov 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Fonger was born 5 Sep 1858, London Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 11 Nov 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Nov 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338404
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Wm. T. Robson - Another highly respected resident of North Dumfries passed away on Sunday in the person of Mrs. Wm. T. Robson, Greenfield, aged 70 years. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Fonger, was born in London but had lived the greater part of her life in this vicinity. She was married over 50 years ago, having celebrated her golden wedding on Feb. 12th of the present year. Mrs. Robson was a member of the former Methodist church here, but later attended Knox United. Besides her husband she is survived by the following family: Mrs. Hedley, Ayr; Mrs. Element, London; Mrs. F. Eichler and Mrs. C..Eichler, New Hamburg; Mrs. J. Eichler, Ayr; Thos., London; Elmo, Toronto; William, at home. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, Julius Eichler, Ayr, to the Ayr cemetery.

    The Ayr News Nov 15 1928 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Mary Knight Robson was born 2 Sep 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1978, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried 8 Dec 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Thomas Simpson Robson was born Feb 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1941, Cadboro Bay, , British Columbia.
    3. Janet Knox Robson was born 30 Nov 1882, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William James Robson was born 18 Aug 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Jane Robson was born 9 Feb 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Dec 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Stuart Robson was born 15 Sep 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Wilhelmina Robson was born 11 Jul 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1958; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Hazel May Robson was born 19 Jul 1891, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Mar 1976, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Florence Helva Robson was born 13 Apr 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Verna Luella Robson was born 29 Aug 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1987, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1987, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elmo Fonger "Pat" Robson was born 9 Mar 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. William Hamilton Robson was born 27 Mar 1902, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1964, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Robson was born Abt 1830, , England (son of William Robson and Mary Simpson); died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130119

    Thomas — Janet Knox. Janet was born 1830, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Janet Knox was born 1830, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130118
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 2. William Thomas Robson was born 13 Mar 1856, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Robson was born 1780, Northumberland, England (son of Robson); died 25 Aug 1867, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337894
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    William — Mary Simpson. Mary was born 1783; died 9 Feb 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Simpson was born 1783; died 9 Feb 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337895

    Children:
    1. James Robson was born CALC 31 Dec 1809, , England; died 19 Nov 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Betsy" Robson was born 13 Jul 1813, Newcastle, England; died 27 Feb 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Robson was born 1817; died 28 Apr 1854, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Robson was born 1820, , England; died Bef 1901.
    5. 4. Thomas Robson was born Abt 1830, , England; died Bef 1881.
    6. Mary Robson was born CA 1830, , England; died 1859.
    7. William Robson was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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