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William N. Robertson

Male 1887 - 1889  (2 years)


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  1. 1.  William N. Robertson was born 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Lewis "Lewis" Robertson and Janet Dryden); died 17 Feb 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423659


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Lewis "Lewis" Robertson was born 1 May 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of James L. Robertson and Margaret Robertson Sherriffs); died 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lewis Robertson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221739
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pin Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Peat Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pin Maker, Machine Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    George married Janet Dryden 27 Jun 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of William K. Dryden and Mary Sudden) was born 6 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1936, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Janet Dryden was born 6 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William K. Dryden and Mary Sudden); died 16 Jun 1936, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janet Robertson
    • Name: Jennet Dryden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221740
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. James Henry Robertson was born 14 Aug 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1894, Central Presbyterian Church, Galt(Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. William N. Robertson was born 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James L. Robertson was born CALC 17 Feb 1818, Dallas, Scotland; died 7 Oct 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105986
    • Residence: 1844, Midmar, Aberdeen, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quarryman
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundryman
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    THE LATE JAS. ROBERTSON

    There died in Galt, on Saturday last, Mr. Jas. Robertson, at the advanced age of 75 years, 7 months and 20 days. Deceased was born in Dallas, Murrayshire, Scotland in 1818 and came to Canada, along with his wife and one child in 1845. He settled along Mill Creek, about three miles from Galt, where he worked at quarrying for a long time. About 13 years ago, he secured employment with Messrs. Goldie & McCulloch, where he has ever since worked. Deceased was a staunch member of old St. Andrew's church. He was the father of a family of 9 sons and 6 daughters, four of whom survive him, viz., Mrs. John McKenzie of Georgetown, Louis and Roht. of Galt and Richard of Freelton. The funeral took place from his late residerice, Glebe street and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and relations.

    The Weekly Reformer 13 Oct 1893 pg 1

    James married Margaret Robertson Sherriffs 14 Apr 1844, Midmar, Aberdeen, Scotland. Margaret was born 13 Jul 1826, , Scotland; died 21 Jun 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Robertson Sherriffs was born 13 Jul 1826, , Scotland; died 21 Jun 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-333669
    • Residence: 1844, Midmar, Aberdeen, Scotland
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1866, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1991, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Children:
    1. James Sherriffs Robertson was born 14 Mar 1844, Midmar, Aberdeen, Scotland; was christened 19 Mar 1844, Midmar, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 4 Jun 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Henry Robertson was born 2 Jul 1849, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Oct 1849, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Margaret Robertson was born 20 Sep 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 9 Nov 1851, St. Andrews Church Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1866, Mill Creek (North Dumfries Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Robertson was born 2 Apr 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Jun 1853, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Robertson was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Alexander Robertson was born 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jessie Robertson was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 2. George Lewis "Lewis" Robertson was born 1 May 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Isabella Gallen Robertson was born 23 Aug 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Aug 1863, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Apr 1962, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Oxbow Cemetery, Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    10. Richard Charles Robertson was born 26 Jun 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1928, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Margaret Robertson was born 22 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Jul 1867, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1889, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Robert Edward Robertson was born 31 May 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1869, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1938; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William K. Dryden was born CALC 15 May 1820, , Roxburghshire, Scotland (son of Andrew Dryden and Janet Cairns); died 21 Jan 1891, North Dumfries 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/64075530
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123991
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Business: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; saw mill
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 22, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 21, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    William married Mary Sudden 3 Feb 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Robert Sudden, Jr. and Elizabeth Addison) was born 4 Jul 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Sudden was born 4 Jul 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Sudden, Jr. and Elizabeth Addison); died 30 Nov 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Dryden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123992
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C;. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    (Galt Reporter, Dec. 1) - Mary Sudden, wife of the late William Dryden, aged 78 years, a life-long resident of North Dumfries, died last night at 7: 30 o'clock, at her home, Concession 9, Spragues Road. Deceased was born in the old stone residence, across the road from her late home, and there her girlhood days were spent, until about sixty years ago, when she was united in marriage to William Dryden, and removed to the home where she has since lived. Her husband and one child predeceased her, the former about twenty years ago. Ten children survive: Ira C., Nebraska; William, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Peter Miller, Bacaville, Cal.; Mrs. Mary Lind, Oak Lake, Man.; Mrs. Annie Boyre, Elk Lake, Man.; George, Toronto; Robert, Galt; Mrs. Jenny Robertson, Galt; Thomas and John, at home on the farm. Funeral will take place on Sunday from her late residence to Mount View Cemetery.

    Ayr News Dec 7 1911 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Andrew Dryden was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Dryden was born 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1889, Carson City, Nevada, USA.
    3. Ira C. Dryden was born Abt 1855; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Janet Dryden was born 6 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1936, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jun 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Dryden was born 1 Dec 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Robert Sudden Dryden was born 3 Mar 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1940; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Anne "Annie" Dryden was born 2 Apr 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 May 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. William Dryden was born 25 Dec 1867, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Apr 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. John James Dryden was born 19 Aug 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 May 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Agnes Jane Dryden was born 19 Aug 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 May 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1946, , Solano County, California; was buried , East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA.
    11. Thomas Lovet Dryden was born 21 Nov 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Apr 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. George Dryden was born 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. James Dryden was born Jun 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Andrew Dryden was born 1775, , Scotland; died 1848, North Dumfries 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/64098839
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68139
    • Residence: 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland

    Andrew married Janet Cairns 21 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Janet (daughter of John Cairns and Elizabeth Thornburn) was born 1783, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Janet Cairns was born 1783, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland (daughter of John Cairns and Elizabeth Thornburn); died 18 Mar 1864, North Dumfries 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/64098793
    • Name: Janet Dryden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68138
    • Residence: 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland
    • Immigration: Abt 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Children:
    1. Robert Dryden died Bef 1879.
    2. Mary Ann Dryden was born 12 Nov 1803, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; was christened 28 Jan 1804, Wilton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 11 May 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas Dryden was born CALC 31 Jan 1806, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 18 Feb 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Dryden was born CALC 28 May 1808, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 28 Sep 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jane Dryden was born 13 Oct 1813, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 6 Apr 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Andrew Dryden was born CALC 30 Sep 1817, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 21 Jan 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1879, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. William K. Dryden was born CALC 15 May 1820, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 21 Jan 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. James Dryden was born 22 Oct 1822, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1894; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Walter Ker Dryden was born 10 Mar 1827, , Scotland; died 16 Feb 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1913, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Robert Sudden, Jr. was born CA 1807, , Scotland (son of Robert Sudden, Sen. and Elizabeth Foster); died CA 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172307
    • Residence: 1828, Ford, , Northumberland, England

    Robert married Elizabeth Addison 7 Jun 1828, Ford, , Northumberland, England. Elizabeth was born CA 1807, Border Scotland and England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth Addison was born CA 1807, Border Scotland and England; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Sudden
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172308
    • Residence: 1828, Ford, , Northumberland, England

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Sudden was born 4 Aug 1830, , Northumberland Co., England; died 6 Dec 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 7. Mary Sudden was born 4 Jul 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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