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Mary Robb

Female 1850 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Robb was born 1850, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377292
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Mary — William Robertson. William was born 1845, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Alexander Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Mary Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. James Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Hugh Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Samuel Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Norman Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Alexander Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 19 Dec 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44447
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Engineer, Brewery
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1938, 687 King St., W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Thomas — Emma Steinke. Emma (daughter of Paul Steinke, Sr. and Carolina Westfall) was born 3 Oct 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Melvina Matilda "Vina" Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. Oscar Adolph Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Alice Robertson  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.  Mary Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377293
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  3. 4.  James Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377294
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  4. 5.  Hugh Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377295
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  5. 6.  Samuel Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377296
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  6. 7.  Norman Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377297
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Melvina Matilda "Vina" Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born 14 Jun 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Melvina Matilda "Vina" Corbeau
    • Name: Vina
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44449
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1941, 687 King St., W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1957, 687 King St., W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Melvina married Harvey Joseph Corbeau 30 May 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Harvey was born 16 Aug 1882, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Private Harry J. Corbeau  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1911; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 12. Leon Joseph Corbeau  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 9.  Oscar Adolph Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born 18 Jun 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44450
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

    Oscar married Georgina C. "Mae" Boettger 20 Oct 1925, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada. Georgina (daughter of Daniel E. Boettger and Caroline Wilhelmine Hertel) was born 22 May 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Alice Robertson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born Jan 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182383
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Private Harry J. Corbeau Descendancy chart to this point (8.Melvina3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born CA 1911; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229429
    • Misfortune: 1944; lost leg in WW4

    Notes:

    Escapes Ambush, Loses Leg, Pte. H. J. Corbeau Returns

    Nov. 16, 1944

    Lying in a British hospital about a month ago, Pte, Harry J. Corbeau, Kitchener, wrote to his wife: "I am hoping to be home in time for Christmas."

    The young Twin City soldier's hopes have become a reality, as a Canadian hospital train pulled into London today bringing him to M.D. headquarters to be greeted by his wife, the former Florence McComb, 15 Herlan Ave., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Corbeau, 687 King St. W., Pte. Corbeau's small daughter was also on hand to greet her daddy who suffered the loss of one leg after being wounded in France.

    A STRETCHER CASE

    A stretcher case, Pte. Corbeau will probably be taken to Christie Street Hospital, Toronto, for further treatment.

    At the time he wrote expressing the hope of being back in Canada for the Yuletide season, Pte. Corbeau said, "I am keeping up my spirits so that they will consider me well enough to make the trip."

    The young soldier's adventures in France where he received his injuries, and his escape there are almost book like.
    The story related by his mother yesterday was gathered from pieces Pte. Corbeau wrote in letters and, from accounts sent by the Red Cross. It was a dark night in the middle of August when Pte, Corbeau with the rest of his company scuffled their way through a leafy road from Caen.

    RUN INTO AMBUSH

    Although weary the company was in good spirits. The battle of Caen had been won and they were on their way to new victories.

    Silhouetted against the sky on one side were waving stocks of wheat. Outside of the steady pounding of hundreds of boots against the gravel, all was quiet and serene.

    Suddenly the quiet wheat field turned into a screaming noisy hell. Machine guns rattled, tracer bullets flashed their way through the darkness, German officers in guttural voices shouted orders.

    Taken by complete surprise, the little Canadian company was literally wiped out. Men fell like so many nine pins before they quite realized what had happened.

    Riddled in both legs by scores of machine-gun bullets Pte. Corbeau dragged himeslf to a companion whom he heard moaning nearby. Since it was dark they might be able to get away.

    FOUND NEXT MORNING

    Together they dragged themselves painfully, through the darkness. Machine-gun bullets continued to whiz over their heads and men continued to fall. Slowly they made their way to a little gully nearby. Two more of their companions, also seriously injured, joined them.
    It was early morning when they were finally found, exhausted, a red trail of blood behind them. Given first aid, they were rushed to Allied lines where they received medical attention and kept in a hospital for two weeks before they were sent to England.

    Dangerously ill for some time, Pte. Corbeau had to have his one leg amputated when it was found all the arteries had been severed with bullets. Hope is held out that his other leg, also badly injured, might be saved.

    "I have much to be thankful for that our son has come back at all," said Mrs. Corbeau yesterday. "He could have been so easily killed."

    ENLISTED LAST YEAR

    Enlisting in June, 1943, Pte. Corbeau joined the Lincoln and Welland Regiment and arrived in England in December of the same year. He was with the second wave of reinforcements in the invasion.

    He attended the K-W Collegiate here, and for a number of years was employed at the Bank of Toronto, Waterloo. Prior to enlisting he was employed at Guelph.

    He is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Corbeau.

    Harry — Jean Isabella "Florence" McComb. Jean (daughter of James McComb and Isabella Anastasia Crosby) was born 26 Aug 1911, Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 13 Jan 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 12.  Leon Joseph Corbeau Descendancy chart to this point (8.Melvina3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229428

    Leon married Irene Parslow 29 Feb 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irene (daughter of James Parslow and Mary Jane Stokes) was born 1912, Manchester, , Lancashire, England; died 1962; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



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