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Reeve Alexander Black Robertson, MPP

Reeve Alexander Black Robertson, MPP

Male 1847 - 1920  (72 years)

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  • Name Alexander Black Robertson 
    Prefix Reeve 
    Suffix MPP 
    Born 7 Jul 1847  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Warden 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    United Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Lot 9 Con. ! Wellesley Township 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Elected Office 1906  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Councillor of Wellesley Township 
    Elected Office 1914  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Warden for the County of Waterloo 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-277794 
    Died 29 May 1920  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I277794  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Rob Robertson,   b. 15 Aug 1819, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F13377  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father John Robertson,   b. 1807, , Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1871  (Age < 63 years) 
    Mother Grace,   b. 1810, , Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F233933  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jane Robertson,   b. 1 Mar 1851, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1928, Mimico, Etobicoke Twp., York Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 1 Jan 1870  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. John Robertson,   b. 13 Dec 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Robert Robertson,   b. 12 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 1914  (Age 42 years)
     3. Janet D. Robertson,   b. 14 Feb 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1914, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years)
     4. Alexander Robertson,   b. 11 Dec 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1959, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     5. James Robertson,   b. 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Grace Robertson,   b. 19 Nov 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1908  (Age 30 years)
     7. William Robertson,   b. 20 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1949  (Age 70 years)
     8. Margaret Robertson,   b. 26 Feb 1882, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Apr 1961  (Age 79 years)
     9. Joan M. Robertson,   b. 3 May 1884, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Effie Robertson,   b. 19 Sep 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F254455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Alexander B. Robertson    		Alexander B. Robertson
    Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906

  • 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

      ____________________


      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

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 Page 10.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 4 Page 3.

    3. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Div. 7 Page 33.

    4. [S2534] aaaWellesley Township 1871, Section 2 Page 6.

    5. [S1629] Book - 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906, pg. 28.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Jul 1847 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Warden - - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Jan 1870 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lot 9 Con. ! Wellesley Township - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Councillor of Wellesley Township - 1906 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Warden for the County of Waterloo - 1914 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 May 1920 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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