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

Murdo McRae "Mac" Robson

Male 1877 - 1953  (75 years)


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  • Name Murdo McRae "Mac" Robson 
    Born 20 Dec 1877  Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171172345 
    Name Mac Robson 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-338950 
    Died 27 Apr 1953  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 30 Apr 1953  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I338950  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Thomas Robson,   b. 16 May 1839, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1921, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Catherine McRae,   b. 13 Sep 1845, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1897  (Age 51 years) 
    Married 1 Mar 1867  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F48481  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Helen Eliz Laing,   b. 1875, Kirkwall, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1954  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 19 Sep 1906  Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Thomas McRae Robson,   b. 15 Dec 1907, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     2. Charles Addison Robson,   b. 17 Feb 1910, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jun 1986, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     3. Donald Laing Robson,   b. 28 Apr 1913, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     4. Janet Helen Robson,   b. 1920, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 1998, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F247896  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Passing of M. M. Robson - The death occurred in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Monday, April 27th, of Murdo McRae Robson, North Dumfries Township, in his 76th year. Mr. Robson suffered a stroke some three weeks ago, after which he was removed to the hospital. Born in Blandford Township, near Bright, he took up farming in this district some 43 years ago, where he had since resided, Mr. Robson was well and favorably known to many friends. He was a Presbyterian in religion, being a member of the Ayr congregation. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Helen Laing, Mr. Robson is survived by three sons and one daughter, as follows: Thomas, Charles and Donald, all residing near Ayr, and Mrs. Emerson McDonald, Ayr; also by four grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, Ayr, on Thursday, April 30th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Apr 30 1953 pg 15

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      Murdo M. Robson

      AYR - A retired farmer, Murdo (Mac) McRae Robson, 75, of RR 1, Ayr, died Monday in the K-W Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Robson was born in Blandford Township, Oxford County. He was Presbyterian. His wife survives. Mr. Robson was born Dec. 19, 1877. Also surviving are three sons, Thomas, Charles and Donald of Ayr district and one daughter, Mrs. Emmerson (Janet) McDonald of Ayr; and four grandchildren. The body is at the Ball Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Duncan Farris officiating. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1953

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Robson/ Thomas McRae Robson/ 1907 - 1991/ his wife/ Vera E. Cruickshank/ 1914 - 1997 [Back/West] Robson/ Murdo McRae Robson/ 1877 - 1953/ his wife/ Helen E. Lang/ 1875 - 1954

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Thomas Robson, 27, res. N Dumfries, b. Canada, son of John and Isabella (Laurie), married 1 Mar 1867 Catherine McRae, 21, res. S Dumfries, b. Canada, daughter of M and A (McPherson)

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Murdo Mcrae Robson Age: 28 Birth Date: abt 1878 Birth Place: Bright Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1906 Marriage County or District: Wentworth Father: Thos Robson Mother: Catharine McRae Spouse: Helen Eliz Laing Spouse's Age: 30 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1876 Spouse Birth Place: Kirkwall Spouse Father: Chas W Laing Spouse Mother: Janet Addison Laing

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Sep 1906 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Apr 1953 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 30 Apr 1953 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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