John Robertson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152711

John — Ellen Milne. Ellen was born Abt 1808, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127229
• Residence: 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ---

David married Magdalena Ott 23 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johann Adam "Adam" Ott and Catharine Oswald) was born 1840, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55221
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Misfortune: 1923; suicide while mentally deranged - poison

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PASSING OF LATE MR. ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY SAD DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN LAST FRIDAY

The death of Mr. William Robertson which took place on Friday last came as a distinct shock to the community. For the past six months Mr. Robertson had not been in good health, suffering from nervous attacks, but he had been able to attend fairly regularly to his work at the Snyder Furniture factory, and had also shown his usual interest in the Curling Club.

The late Mr. Robertson was fifty-eight years of age. He was well-known both in town and country, having resided on the farm near here before moving to town. He was universally esteemed and his death is widely regretted. He leaves a wife, but no family. Mrs. Louis Rahn of Elmira, Mrs. William Pfaff, of Mount Forest, and the Misses Eileen and Lizzie Robertson, of Chicago are sisters, and Mr. David Robertson of Elmira is a brother. All attended the funeral.

The funeral took place in Tuesday afternoon from the residence of the late Mr. Robertson to the Union Cemetery, Rev. James Strempfer conducting the obsequies.

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Commits Suicide

A well known resident of Elmira, Wm. G. Robertson ended his life Friday evening by hanging himself in the skating rink. He was missing from his home since noon and was found at the rear of the skating rink at 8 o'clock in the evening life being extinct. A box of poison was found near the body the contents of which he had taken to end his life. The unfortunate man who suffered a breakdown a year ago spent much of his time about the rink being much interested in curling and bowling. Deceased was about 50 years of age.

The Waterlo Chronicle 8 Mar 1923

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W. O. ROBERTSON

About one mile and a half north of Elmira the above named gentleman lives and owns quite an extensive brick and tile yard. He was born on the old Robertson farm, upon which the yard is located, in 1864. He took charge of the yard on his own responsibility about eight years ago and has ever since conducted it with success. He has contributed several millions of brick to the buildings of recent years in Elmira. The yards have a capacity for turning out a million bricks annually if the demand should warrant it. Mr. Robertson manufactures a very superior grade of white stiff, mud pressed brick and for which there is always a good demand when the building season is on. He also manufactures a first-class quality of tile from 2 to 8 inch, which also finds a good sale among the farmers through this portion of Woolwich. His work and prices will compare favorably with those of any other like establishment in the country. This brick yard has been in existence for nearly forty years and has probably furnished brick for more buildings than any other in Waterloo county. There is in connection a feed chopper which is in operation two days each week for patrons who have chopping to do. A 16 horse-power engine furnishes the motive power for the plant. Mr. Robertson is one of our worthy township councilors, receiving a substantial endorsement from the voters for his second term at the recent election. For his first term he was elected by acclamation. The people are evidently satisfied that he is the right man in the right place. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows and Foresters and is at present financial secretary of the latter order. He was married in 1890 to Miss Salome Koch, who was also born and brought up in this section. Mr. Robertson personally superintends his yard and the work done therein and during the working season employs from eight to ten hands. Those who contemplate building a brick residence or other buildings the coming summer should not fail to call at this yard where they will find first class material end at the lowest market price.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

William married Salome Koch 2 Apr 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Salome (daughter of Henry W Koch and Rosina Schnuringer) was born 10 Aug 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1939, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55645
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster, Town
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1944, 34 William St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ROBERTSON, David Ott
David Ott Robertson passed away at his home, 34 William St. Elmira, early Saturday, at the age of 77 years.
He was born near Elmira and farmed until 38 years ago when he moved to this town. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Robertson.
He was married near Floradale on Dec. 23, 1890, to Lavinna Strome, who survives, together with two daughters, Mrs. Clayton Playford (Ella) and Mrs. Douglas Stephenson (Lydella), both of Elmira. Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of Elmira, also survive, in addition to three sisters, Mrs. Louis Rahn of Elmira, Mrs. William Pfaff of Mount Forest and Miss Elizabeth Robertson of Chicago, Ill.

David married Levinna Strohm 23 Dec 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Levinna (daughter of Aaron Strome and Katie, daughter of Aaron R. Strome and Catharine Sand) was born 31 Jan 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1959, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127233
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Catherine Rahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127234
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MRS. CATHERINE RAHN

Mrs. Catherine Rahn, 81, of 28 Betzner Ave., Kitchener, died Saturday at the K-W Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Woolwich Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Robertson. She was the last surviving member of her family. Mrs. Rahn was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Her husband, Louis Rahn, died in 1924.

Surviving is one son, Edgar Rahn, formerly of Elmira and now of Galt; one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Beatrice) Klinck, formerly of Elmira and now of Waterloo, and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. John Schmieder, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in charge. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Elmira, about 3:15 p.m. The casket was opened at the cemetery for the Elmira friends.

Catherine — Louis Rahn. Louis was born 15 Jan 1869, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1924, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115057
• Residence: 1921, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115058
• Residence: 1921, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

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• Church Membership: Zion Evangelical United Brethern, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Ella May Playford
• Residence: 34 William St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55647
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Playford, Ella M. - Peacefully, on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, Ella (Robertson) Playford, in her 96th year, formerly of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Playford (1951). Dear mother of Ruth Price of Waterloo, Robert and Ruth Playford of Elmira. Fondly remembered by her 13 grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Liddell; one grandson, Wayne; one sister, Lydetta. Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where the family will receive friends this evening (Friday) from 7-9 pm. At 9 am Saturday transfer will be made to Trinity United Church, Elmira for funersl service at 11 am, with The Rev. J.D. Kellough and Rev. Willis Hunking officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

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Ella — Clayton Russell Playford. Clayton (son of Thomas S. Playford, II and Matilda J. Miller) was born 1 Jul 1893, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydella Stephenson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194629
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1944, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lydella — Douglas Stephenson. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Beatrice Ella Klinck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-488325

Beatrice married Walter Albert Klinck 7 Oct 1919. Walter (son of Charles L. Klinck and Elizabeth Oswald) was born 19 Nov 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1997, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-488321
• Residence: 1935, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edgar married Gertrude Myra Cole 22 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gertrude (daughter of Rev. Charles George Francis Cole and Charlotte Almina Clement) was born 28 Sep 1902, New Credit, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]