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Note:  Spellings are as they appear in the originals.  This includes the use of the letter “f” in place of the letter “s” in earlier notices. (e.g. “Mifs” = “Miss”  or  fifter” = “sister”)

 

Name

Information

Date/Source

Raciot,

Miss

   *  see Allard, Mrs. M.

Rae,

David

 

In loving memory of Bomber David Rae, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, killed in action, June 2 1916, Zillebeke, Belgium.  His country called.  He answered.

 

From the  Watson Scrapbooks

Rae,

Elizabeth

 

Miss Elizabeth Rae, a well known lady formerly a resident of Napanee, where she had formed many pleasant acquaintances, died after a short illness at her brother’s, Mr. Donald Rae, of Penetang, on the 19th ult., aged 44 years.  Since leaving Napanee she has been travelling extensively in Europe and the United States.

 

Napanee

Express

Feb 17 1893

Ramsay,

Joseph

 

RAMSAY - At Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, April 19th, 1931, Joseph Ramsay, aged 53 years, 9 months, 26 days.

 

THE LATE JOSEPH RAMSAY -

Word was received in town from Newburgh on Monday, announcing the death in the Kingston General Hospital of Mr. Joseph Ramsay.  Mr. Ramsay, who was 54 years of age, was taken ill ten days ago and on Friday evening was taken to the hospital, suffering from erysipelas.  Pneumonia later developed and on Sunday evening he passed away.  Mrs. Ramsay, at the present time is very low, having been ill for the past ten weeks.  Mr. Ramsay was a native of the Newburgh district, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsay.  His mother passed away about seven years ago, and his father passed away only last year.  He was brought up on the farm and he continued with this avocation until a few years ago.  For many years he has been a successful drover and was known to practically every farmer in the Newburgh and Camden districts.  He was exceptionally well liked and his death was learned with regret.  He was a member of Prince of Wales Lodge A.F. & A.M., Newburgh, and the funeral service was in charge of the masons.  The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family, consisting of two sons and five daughters.  They are  Robert Hugh, of Bray’s Hardware Store, Newburgh;  Mrs. Bruce, of Kingston;  Leah of Madoc, Helen, of the staff of the Bank of Commerce, Newburgh;  Marie and Louise, at home.  One brother, Will also survives.  He was a member of the United Church.

 

1931

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Randell,

Florence

 

Miss Florence Randall, Hay Bay, died on October 16th, following an attack of bronchial pneumonia. She was a bright, cheerful, winsome girl the only surviving child of Mrs. Phoebe Randall. She taught school for some time in Prince Edward county.

 

RANDELL - At Adolphustown, on Friday, October 16th, 1914, Florence B. Randell, daughter of Mrs. Alfred Randell, aged 23 years and seven months.

 

OBITUARY - The death of Miss Florence Randell, of Hay Bay, cast a gloom over the entire community.  She was the only surviving child of Mrs. Phoebe Randell, who has previously laid to rest her husband and two children.  The bereaved mother has the heartfelt sympathy of a large number of friends in this her sad loss.    Miss Florence was a bright, cheerful winsome girl.   She passed her Normal Entrance exams in three years at the Collegiate, being under age when she secured it.  She taught a school on the High Shore in Prince Edward County, just across the Bay from her home, at Gosport, but on account of ill health gave it up about a year ago.  She had high hopes of returning after a few weeks’ rest, but this was not b be.  A short time before her death she expressed the hope of being able to take a school after Christmas.  She was around as usual on Wednesday morning, but on Thursday Dr. Vrooman was called, and when he said she had bronchial pneumonia, she told her mother it was the beginning of the end, as she was too weak to throw if off.  She passed away on Friday morning, Oct. 16th, at 8:30 o’clock.  Her popularity in her school is shown by the number of her pupils who came over to attend her funeral.  She was a favorite with both young and old.  She was a member of the church and ready to help in any way she could in church work.  In spiritual matters, she was an earnest searcher for the truth and had a deep ongoing to know the full meaning of the Gospel of Jesus, and to have an intelligent experience of salvation.  The many verses marked in her bible showed she read it well and loved its truths.  She fully trusted in Jesus as her Saviour.  The funeral service was conducted by her Pastor in Hay Bay church on Sunday, Oct. 18th at 1 p.m.  His text was John 3:16.  A large number were present .  A number of beautiful floral wreaths were laid on the coffin in token of love and sympathy, and the Mission Circle, of which she was a member stood in line at the church door and each dropped a white carnation on the coffin.  All that was mortal was placed in the vault at Napanee to be later interred in Riverside cemetery in certain hope of the resurrection.

 

Oct 26 1914

Daily British Whig

 

1914

Scrapbook

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Rankin,

Florence

   *  see Chalmers, Florence (nee Rankin)

Rankin,

James  Ryerson

 

Died of wounds in France, on Thursday, May 3rd, 1917, Driver James Ryerson Rankin, son of F. H. Rankin, Napanee, aged 23 years.

 

1917

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Rannie,

Caroline

 

Died - At Adolphustown, on Monday the 6th inst. after a short but severe illness which she bore with christian fortitude and patience, Caroline, wife of Mr. Orrin Ranney, aged 49 years. her piety was without ostentation, and her zeal for the promotion of religion was manifested on all proper occasions. There are many who survive her that cannot soon or easily forget her earnest solicitations to accompany her to the house and worship of God, and her marked attention and devotion while there could not fail to convince them that she was sincere. It may be truly said of her that she died as she lived, in the fear and love of God and in the faith of his blessed Son Jesus Christ, - and her last closing scene of life, her final struggle with the king of terrors was well calculated to excite in the breast of every person then surrounding her couch something like the following beautiful and scriptural wish, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." She has left eight children with her consort to deplore her loss.

      

Feb 15 1832

Upper Canada Herald

Rathbun,

E. W.

 

E.W. RATHBUN DEAD – Word was received in town early on Tuesday morning that Mr. E. W. Rathbun, Mayor of Deseronto, had died that morning at 2:30.  Mr. Rathbun had been ill for some time with a complication of diseases, and his death was not unlooked for.  Deceased was well known in Napanee, and was highly esteemed for his affable manner and wonderful business ability.  His death will be an irreparable loss to the Town of Deseronto, and the vast business that has grown up under his master hand. The funeral took place yesterday at 2:30 p.m.  Mr. Rathbun, who was the eldest last surviving son of the late H. B. Rathbun, had been ill with heart trouble for some time and had latterly been confined to his bed.  He was practically the founder of Deseronto, the business having been begun by his father, Hugo B. Rathbun.  Born in Auburn, N.Y. on Oct. 5th, 1842, Mr. E.W. Rathbun gained some business experience in New York City and in 1861, before he was 19, came to Deseronto, and took charge of his father’s business, then under the name of H. B. Rathbun & Co., and since by Act of Parliament made the Rathbun Co., the company under his management has been the pioneer in Canada in many industrial enterprises, including the roller process flour mills.  He had added greatly to the enterprises there and had by the construction of railways built up the adjoining territory.  Among other important posts he held was the presidency of the Napanee & Tamworth Railway, the Bay of Quinte Railway, the Thousand Island Railway, and the vice presidency of the Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co., Toronto, besides being a director of several Toronto corporations.  In 1897 he was a member of the Royal Commission on the Forests of Canada.  An independent in politics and a Presbyterian in religion, Mr. Rathbun had been Mayor of the town several terms.  Deceased was a governor of the Kingston School of Mines, and a trustee of Queen’s University.  He is survived by a widow, a sister of W. B. McMurrich and Geo. McMurrich, Toronto, and a family of seven children, Major E.W. Rathbun, Mrs. Masten, wife of C.A. Masten, barrister, Toronto, Harold McMurrich Rathbun, Marvin and Adrian, and two unmarried daughters, Misses Pansy and Marjorie.

 

1904

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Rawlinson,

Harriet Alice

   *  see Humphrey, Harriet (Hattie) Alice (nee Rawlinson)

Raymond,

Addie Louesa

   *  see Cummings, Addie Louesa (nee Raymond)

Raymond,

 Agnes M.

 

RAYMOND - At North Fredericksburgh, on Tuesday, February 17th, 1920, Agnes M. French, relict of the late C.R. Raymond, aged 78 years and 9 months.

    

Feb 20 1920

Napanee Beaver

Raymond,

Albert E.

 

At Enterprise, on Wednesday, June 4th 1919, Albert E. Raymond aged 70 years, 7 months and 11 days.

 

1919

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Rayworth,

Catharine

 

In South Fredericksburgh, on March 14th, Catharine, wife of Henry Rayworth, aged 42 years.

    

Mar 22 1882

Daily British Whig

Redmond,

Fanny

 

In South Fredericksburgh, on May 18th, Fanny Redmond, aged 12 years.

    

May 22 1880

Daily British Whig

Reid,

Albert George

 

Albert George Reed, 63, of RR 2 Napanee, who died recently at Kingston General Hospital following a sudden illness, was buried at Morven United Church Cemetery.

He was born at South Fredericksburgh, a son of the late Frederick Reed and his wife, the former Nellie May Tompkins, but had been a Napanee resident for 22 years.

Previously, he lived in the Ernestown, Bath and Sillsville area.

Mr. Reed attended Bath United Church.

He had been employed by Canadian National Railways for 38 years in the immediate area.

Mr. Reed was chairman of the South Fredericksburgh Community Centre and a member of the South Fredericksburgh Township Council.

Surviving are his wife, the former Marguerite I. Baker; two daughters, Mrs. James (Mae) Eddy, Watertown, N.Y.; Mrs. James (Joan) Buchanan, Sydenham, and two sons, John and Ernest Reed, both of RR 2 Napanee.

Additional survivors are a brother, Harold Reed, Toronto and six grandchildren.

A sister, Mildred, predeceased him.

Pallbearers were Rodney Lloyd, William Elliot, Duane Cuthill, James Steward, Lyle Hill and Ward Thompson.

      

May 25 1984

Kingston Whig Standard

Reid,

Ann Jane

(nee Love)

 

ANN JANE LOVE - At her home at Reidville, Ann Jane Love, relict of the late Robt. Jas. Reid, entered with sweet anticipation into rest Christmas night shortly after midnight, aged 83 years.  Only a few days earlier had she taken to her bed, she had no organic trouble, and the end came rapidly as she slept.  Mrs. Reid was born Sept. 1832, at Kingston, Ont., being the daughter of Michael and Eliza Love, who came out to this Province from Cork, Ireland, and settled in the Limestone city.  Afterwards, the family removed to Camden and Mrs. Reid graduated from the Newburgh Academy and taught school at Tamworth and Reidville, where she married Robt. James Reid in 1859, in Camden East Anglican Church.  The family consisted of 5 sons and 2 daughters, five of whom survive, namely Harper, Albert, Fred, May and Alma.  For over half a century she had lived on her farm, beloved by all who knew her.  In 1908, her husband predeceased her.  He was a man of sterling character.  In August 1913, her beloved son, E. J. Reid, was suddenly drowned in Gambier Bay, Alaska, and probably so great was the shock of the sad news that her former health and strength never returned.  Ann Jane Love was the salt of the earth, an honoured parent, an affectionate mother, with dutiful and worthy children, a loyal church woman, a faithful Christian.  A large cortege attended her funeral at Camden East Church, on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Rural Dean Jones, of Tamworth officiating, being assisted by Rev. R. W. Spencer, Rector of Camden East.  The text was “A Good Name” Prov. XXII, I.  Her Christian works will be missed now she is gone.  But the memory of the just is blessed; and right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. 

 

Dec 31 1915

Newspaper

Clipping

Reid,

James

 

Fatal Accident -

On Friday afternoon last the dead body of Mr. Jas. Reid, a well known Ernesttown farmer, who lived with his brother, Mr. Geo. Reid, was found lying on the floor of the barn.  Deceased went to the barn about 4 o’clock to do the usual chores and Mrs. Geo. Reid went out later to milk the cows.  After finishing milking, and not seeing anything of Mr. Jas. Reid, she started looking for him and was horrified to find his body lying on the floor of the barn where he had evidently fallen from the hay mow.  Dr. Cameron Wilson, Napanee was called at once and found that the dead man had been killed evidently from a fall, and that his neck was broken.  Dr. Wilson notified the coroner, who after making due inquiry, deemed an inquest unnecessary.  The late Mr. Reid was a bachelor and about 70 years of age.

 

Jan 21 1921

Napanee

Beaver

Reid,

John

 

A Very Sudden Death.  Death came suddenly on Tuesday morning to John Reid, who resided with his sister, Mrs. Bradshaw, Foxboro.  Although deceased had been in failing health for some time his demise was by no means anticipated.  Mr. Reid was eighty-three years of age and was born in Thurlow township where he resided all his life.

 

Daily British Whig, Kingston

Mar 29, 1920

Reid,

Madeline Mary

(nee Garrison)

 

Mrs. Madeline Mary Reid of 95 Geddes street, Belleville, died suddenly Dec 16 in Belleville General Hospital. She was in her 52nd year.

Born in Adolphustown, she was the daughter of Mrs. Alena Garrison and the late Henry Garrison. She resided in Belleville for the past 22 years and prior to that in Kingston.

She was a member of St. Thomas Anglican Church.

Besides her husband, Charles, she is survived by one daughter , Mrs. Barbara McFarland at home and one grandson, Danny’ also one sister, Mrs. T.G. (Eleanor) Kirby of Kingston and three brothers, Durwood Garrison and Howard Garrison of Sillsville and Harold Garrison of Napanee.

The funeral was Saturday, Dec. 19 to St. Thomas Church at 1.30 p.m.

Canon A.S. McConnell officiated. Interment was in Belleville Cemetery.

       

Dec 23 1959

Kingston Whig Standard

Reid,

Miss

  *  see Hyland, Mrs. Wilson

Reid,

Thomas Harper

 

REID - At Camden, on Monday, July 1st, 1929, Thomas Harper Reid, aged 64 years.  The funeral will take place from his late residence, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock.  Service at St. Luke’s church, Camden East.

 

1929

Scrapbook

Clipping

Rendell,

Abigail Freedom

(nee Miller)

 

Funeral for Old Resident Held Sunday Afternoon

Deseronto, Jan 5 – The funeral was held Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Abigail Freedom Rendell, one of the oldest residents of the district, who passed away Friday, following a lengthy illness, at the home of her son, Ross Rendell, Deseronto Road, Richmond township.

The deceased was born April, 1857, the youngest daughter of the late William and Lucy Miller of North Fredericksburgh, one of the best known families of the district. After her marriage to her late husband, Edmund Rendell, in 1881, she moved with him to a farm near Demorestville. Two years later they returned to North Fredericksburgh, remaining there until 1904 when her husband purchased what was commonly known as the William Rathbun farm, Deseronto Road.

In 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Rendell retired from the farm and moved to Deseronto where they resided with their daughter, Hazel, until the death of Mr. Rendell in June, 1940.

Surviving are four sons, Ernest, Clinton and Ross, all of the township of Richmond and Arthur of the town of Deseronto, five daughters, Mrs. Frank Loyst of Claremont, Mrs. Arnold Vanderwater of Wellington, Mrs. Herbert Aylesworth of Richmond Township, Miss Hazel Rendell of Kingston and Mrs. L.E. Tunnicliffe of Napanee. Twenty-eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.

The funeral was held from the home of her son, Ross Rendell, at 2.30 Sunday. Rev. James McAvoy of the United Church assisted by Rev. H.A. Hoare conducted the service during which Mrs. H.A. Boyce sang “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Pall-bearers were Bert Bowers, Oscar Fitchett, Percy Stover, Claude Thompson, Fred Solmes and Eli Brown.

Those attending the funeral from a distance included Miss Edythe Bayn9or and Mr. Lloyd Gaynor of Toronto, Mrs. F. Loyst, Claremont, Mrs. A. Vanderwater, Wellington, Mr. a nd Mrs. L.E. Tunnicliffe and Mrs. Arthur Orr of Leamington.

      

Jan 5 1942

Kingston Whig Standard

Rendell,

Alfred E.

 

Mr. Rendell's death, though not unexpected, nevertheless caused a feeling of sorrow throughout the town. Coming from England at the age of two years, and his whole life having been spent in this immediate vicinity, gave ample opportunity for his sterling qualities and true manhood to make themselves known. His parents settled in Ernesttown, where deceased's boyhood days were passed. When ready to choose his calling he selected that of builder and contractor, and served and apprenticeship of seven years with Mr. John N. Hough, Gretna. Most of his work for the twenty-five years he was in active business, was done in the country about town, where he had a very large acquaintance, and by whom he was well liked and much respected. When his health prevented the carrying on of this business he moved to town and took up life insurance, and proved a very successful agent. In 1882 he was married to Miss Phoebe A. Hawley, daughter of the late Samuel Hawley of Gosport. She survives him, together with an eight-year old daughter. A son was also born to them, but died in infancy. Deceased was a man of exceptionally rugged constitution, and being very ambitious, was went to give too little attention to proper protection against the weather. As a result he contracted a heavy cold, which was followed by others, and thus the seeds of consumption were sown. Early in life deceased embraced the Methodist faith, and on coming to town to reside, connected himself with the Eastern Methodist church of which he was a faithful member. His long illness was borne with true Christian fortitude; he seemed possessed of patience beyond limit, and no words of complaint were ever heard from his lips. Truly a good man has gone to his reward. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, John street, thence to Napanee cemetery vault.

 

1900

From the Hough scrapbooks

Rendell,

Alfred E.

 

RENDELL - At Napanee on Wednesday, 7th Feb. 1900, Alfred E. Rendell, aged 49 years, 8 months and 28 days. The funeral will take place from his late residence, John St., on Saturday, 10th Feb, at 2 p.m., thence to Napanee Cemetery vault.

 

1900

From the Hough Scrapbooks

Rendell,

Fred

 

FRED RENDELL - The funeral of Fred Rendell, who died at Belleville General Hospital in his 69th year, was held October 1 from Tierney’s Funeral Home to Riverview Cemetery.  Born at Harrowsmith, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Frederick Rendell.

Mr. Rendell moved from Harrowsmith to Napanee where he was employed by the railway for many years.  In 1935, Mr. Rendell and his wife, the former Ethel May Cummings, and family, moved to a farm on the River Road, where Mr. Rendell farmed until a few years ago, when poor health forced him to give up farming.

Mr. Rendell was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters.  He was predeceased by his wife, seven months ago, and is survived by two sons, Douglas and Clifford, of Belleville;  three daughters, Mrs. Joe Keech (Doris), of R. R. 3 Napanee, Mrs. Doreen Townsley, of Toronto;  Mrs. David Medd (Sylvia), of Napanee; and three sisters, Mrs. Archie Kring (Geraldine), and Mrs. Alice Mountney, both of Toronto, and Mrs. Ethel Purdy, of Edmonton, Alta.

Pall-bearers were Walter Rankin, Walter Joyce, Fred Sadlier, Gordon Pullen, Arthour Rooks and Clifford Moore.

 

Oct 12 1960

Napanee Beaver

Rendell,

Mrs. Job

 

Mrs. Job Rendell died at North Fredericksburgh, on 14th inst., and the remains were interred in Napanee. Deceased had attained the age of seventy-seven years. For seven or eight years she had been afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism. Her husband died last spring, only about six months elapsing between the dates of their death.

 

Mrs. Rendell, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Macdonald, died on Thursday last. Deceased was seventy-six years of age and held in high esteem. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church.

     

Sept 26 1893

Daily British Whig

Rennie,

Mrs. John

 

Mrs. John Rennie, widow of the late John Rennie, Hay Bay, passed away yesterday morning after a lingering illness of over a year. One son, Robert, is left to mourn a loving and tender mother. Deceased was about forty-five years of age. The funeral took place Thursday. The remains were placed in the Eastern Cemetery vault, Napanee.

     

1906

Napanee Express

Rennie,

James

 

[Sillsville] The death of Mr. James Rennie at about 4 a.m. on Sunday was announced on Sunday. Mr. Rennie was for years a successful farmer in our neighborhood. Mrs. Rennie predeceased him over twenty years ago and shortly after he sold his farm and has since resided with his only child, Mrs. Rev. James Robinson, at Ottawa. The remains will be interred in Sillsville cemetery, beside his wife, on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

 

Death at Ottawa of James Rennie

James Rennie, well known resident of the Ottawa district and father of Mrs. Robinson, wife of Rev. James Robinson, pastor of Wesley United Church, died on Saturday at a local hospital. He had been ill only for two days.

A native of Camden East, Ont.,Mr. Rennie was born 87 years ago, a son of the late John Rennie and his wife, Margaret Grosart. He received his education at district schools and graduated from the Camden East High school. He lived on the farm where he was born for some years following his graduation and then went to Napanee, where for fifteen years he was engaged as a merchant. Quitting his business he commenced farming at Sillsville, which he continued for over thirty years. While living in that vicinity he was an elder of the Sandhurst Presbyterian Church which is now a United Church. Retiring in 1914 he came to "The Manse" in City View, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. James Robinson. About eight years ago Mrs. Robinson and her family came to Ottawa to live and Mr. Rennie moved with them.

[In Sillsville he was secretary of the milk association and interested in politics, he was for a time active as a Liberal organizer. He was a member of the I.O.O.F -(article 2)]

Mr. Rennie was a Liberal in politics and a member of the I.O.O.F.

His wife, formerly Bertha Sharp of Sillsville, predeceased him twenty-one years ago. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. James Robinson, Ottawa, three grandchildren, Grosart James, Eleanor Jean and Beverley; three brothers, William of Melita, Man., Alex, of Pierson, Man., Robert of Deseronto; one sister, Mrs. James Shelton, Vancouver, B.C.

The funeral was held at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. James Robinson, 24 Java Street, Ottawa, on Monday at 8:00 p.m. The body was taken by motor, on Tuesday, to Sillsville, where interment took place.

     

Nov 14 1934

Napanee Beaver

 

Nov 21 1934

Napanee Beaver

&

Nov 12 1934

Ottawa Citizen

Rennie,

John

 

In North Fredericksburgh, on the 4th inst., John Rennie, Esq., aged 54 years.

     

Aug 11 1871

Daily British Whig

Rennie,

John

 

Death of John Rennie – He Passed Away at the General Hospital

The death of John Rennie, Hay Bay, is recorded. Deceased had not been in the best of health for a couple of months and about a week ago came to Kingston hospital for treatment and died there on Thursday. Deceased was widely known throughout Lennox county and very highly respected. Besides his sorrowing widow, one son is left to mourn. One brother, James Rennie, lives at Hay Bay, and Robert Rennie, Deseronto. Three brothers and two sisters reside in Manitoba. Deceased was about fifty years of age. The funeral took place today at Hay Bay.

    

Nov 10 1905

Daily British Whig

Rennie,

Margaret Grosart

 

RENNIE - At Napanee, on Saturday, 31st Jany., Margaret Grosart, relict of the late John Rennie, aged 74 years.

 

Relict of the late John Rennie, passed peacefully away on Saturday morning last, at her residence, Bridge St., Napanee, after an illness of two years, during portions of which she was an intense sufferer. Deceased was a native of Stirlingshire, Scotland, and was united in marriage to Mr. Rennie in 1847, sailing the same year for Canada. On their arrival they settled at Camden East, where his uncle, Mr. 'Jock' Rennie was in business. In 1857, Mr. Rennie purchased a farm at Hay Bay, where they reared a family of eight children, Mr. Rennie dying in Aug. 1871. To his widow befell the task of bringing up the young family, and managing the farm, and how well she accomplished it her children and neighbors can testify. Her whole life was given up unselfishly to her family. Seven years ago she removed to Napanee with her daughter Agnes. During her lifetime deceased was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a blessed resurrection. The members of the family who are left to mourn are, James, at Sandhurst, John, Hay Bay; Robert, Deseronto Road; Alex, Will and Thomas Manitoba; Mrs. Jas Russell, Manitoba, and Miss Agnes, at home. The funeral services were conducted on Monday forenoon by the Rev. Alex. Macdonald and the remains placed in the vault of the Eastern cemetery.

 

Feb 6 1903

Napanee Beaver

Rennie,

Mrs. James

 

RENNIE - At South Fredericksburgh on Thursday, Oct 2nd 1913, Mrs. James Rennie, aged 55 years.

 

MRS. JAMES RENNIE - Another soul of beneficent memory among us has "crossed the bar”. As the beauty-glow of sunset closes the Autumn day all too soon, so was closed this life, brief but beautiful. The announcement of the death of Mrs. James Rennie starts the teardrops of a host of friends, and many a heart throbs in sympathy for the bereaved. If any we know, who was worthy of the tribute, "Many daughters have done virtuously but thou excellest them all"; it was she. The late Mrs. Rennie was born at Sillsville and spent her life in that neighbourhood, a benediction to all who knew her. The loss of this devoted worker to the Sandhurst Presbyterian church (of which she was a member) is inestimable. After a painful illness bravely borne, she was relieved by death on the second day of this month, while she yet lacked five of three score years. She leaves a husband and daughter, Mrs. James Robinson, and countless friends to mourn her loss. As her remains repose in the little graveyard on the hill at Sillsville, many who were by her befriended, will bless her memory.

       

1913

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

 

Oct 31 1913

Napanee Beaver

Rennie,

Robert

 

The Late Robert Rennie

The funeral of the late Robert Rennie, who passed away at his home on Prince Street, Deseronto, after a two weeks' illness, took place on Wednesday afternoon with Canon C.E.S. Radcliffe conducting the service at the house and grave.

Deceased was born in Fredericksburgh, almost 80 years ago, son of the late John Rennie and his wife Margaret Grosart. He was married in 1895 to Eleanor Bowen, daughter of the late William Bowen and his wife, Sarah Porte, who then resided where Dawson's Camp now stands.

They went to live on the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clement, Deseronto Road and resided there for 43 years, coming to Deseronto one year ago, owing to Mr. Rennie's failing health. Two children were born to them. (Marion) Mrs. Joseph Goold, who passed away about twelve years ago, and Thomas, who died when only four years of age.

Besides his widow, a granddaughter, Betty Goold, nurse in training at St. Catharines, survives. One of a family of thirteen only two remain, a sister, Mrs. R.J. Kelton (Agnes) of Vancouver, and one brother (Alex) of Pearson, Manitoba.

Bearers were all former neighbours of the deceased when he lived on the Deseronto Road: Henry Clement, Percy VanVlack, Herbert Aylsworth, Claude Thompson, Clinton and Ross Rendell. Among the beautiful floral tributes received was one from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goold, Buffalo, N.Y. and Betty Goold, St. Catharines. Interment was made in the Deseronto Cemetery near where he had spent much of his life. Many neighbours and friends followed him to his last resting place.

    

Apr 5 1944

Napanee Beaver

Rescorla,

Edwin

 

RESCORLA - At Moscow, Friday, January 3rd, 1947, Edwin Rescorla, in his 84th year.

 

Jan 8, 1947

Napanee

Beaver

Reynolds,

Douglas C.

 

D.C. Reynolds of Dorland is Buried

Napanee – Funeral of Douglas C. Reynolds, 39, of Dorland, was held at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Adolphustown, Monday afternoon with interment at St. Alban’s Cemetery.

Police said Reynolds, a bachelor, died of a self-inflicted wound from a 22 calibre rifle. He had been in ill health and in hospital recently and neighbors and friends said he had been despondent.

He had been employed for a number of years at the United Empire Loyalist Cheese factory at Dorland and last spring graduated from the Kemptville Dairy School and took charge of the factory.

A son of the late William J. Reynolds and his wife, the former Pearl White, he leaves four brothers , Charles, Donald and Leslie, all of Dorland and Morley of Prescott. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, George, who died six months ago at Brockville.

      

July 19 1955

Kingston Whig Standard

Reynolds,
George William

 

PRESCOTT (Special) - Well-known as a power boat enthusiast throughout Eastern Ontario and a former resident of Prescott, George Reynolds was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville after funeral services in St. Paul's Anglican Church, with Rev. A.E. Pepper officiating.

Mr. Reynolds' death in Brockville General Hospital followed an operation and came as a shock to many.  He was 44.

Born at Adolphustown, Ont., in 1910, he was a son of the late William James Reynolds of England and his wife, the former Lillian Pearl White, of Adolphustown.  He is mourned by his wife, the former Dorothy Irene Sills, and three sons, Ronald, John and Paul, all at home; and five brothers, Charles, Douglas and Donald of Dorland, Ont., Morley, of Prescott, and Leslie of Brockville.

George William Reynolds was a motor mechanic by trade and for a number of years operated a garage on King Street West in Prescott until moving to Brockville five years ago.

While residing in Prescott he became interested in power boat racing, and built his own craft as a hobby.  He became a member of the Canadian Boating Federation and had competed in high speed power boat regatta throughout Eastern Ontario, Northern New York and elsewhere.

 

George Reynolds

This community was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of one of its former residents, in the person of George Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds was born in Adolphustown, 44 years ago and was the eldest son of the late William Reynolds and his late wife, the former Pearl White. He had won the honor of being one of the most capable speedboat drivers of his time.

Being of a genial disposition, he was well known and loved by a wide circle of friends, who extend sympathy to his bereaved family. He leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father, his wife, the former Dorothy Sills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blade Sills, of Sillsville, and three sons, Ronald, Jack and Paul.

The funeral service was held from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Brockville, on Monday, January 3 with Rev. A.E. Pepper officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, Brockville.

    

Jan 6 1955

Ottawa

Citizen

 

Jan 12 1955

Napanee Beaver

Reynolds,

Joseph T.

 

REYNOLDS – In Picton, Sunday, Nov. 10 1918,   Joseph T. Reynolds, aged 86 years.  Funeral from the residence of his son, Dr. H. S. Reynolds, Paul St., Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 3:30 p.m.  Interment in Glenwood Cemetery

 

1918

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Reynolds,

Pearl Lillie

(nee White)

 

REYNOLDS - At Dorland, on Monday, January 24th, 1944, Pearl Lillie White, beloved wife of William Reynolds in her 58th year.

     

Jan 26 1944

Napanee Beaver

Rice,

Mary Starr

 

RICE - On Sunday morning, the 2nd inst., at 34 Bond Street, Toronto, Mary Starr, infant daughter of Arthur M. and H. Adele Rice, and grand daughter of the late Rev. S. D. Rice, D. D., aged 6 months and 27 days.

 

May 12 1886

The Christian Guardian

Richards,

Jane

  *  see Dennee, Jane (nee Richards)

 

Richards,

John Howard

 

JOHN HOWARD RICHARDS - who died suddenly at Amherst Island on Monday, 1st February, was born on the Island on the 17th day of February, 1810. He was a son of the late Capt. John Richards, a U.E. Loyalist and was the last survivor of a family of six, and at the time of his death was the oldest native of the Island. Probably very few men in this and adjoining counties were better known that the subject of this sketch - his commanding appearance, his wit, and his genial and courteous manner made him a prominent figure and a general favorite at home and abroad. He was also a man of sterling qualities, as all those who had any business relations with him can testify. His word was a good as his bond. He leaves a widow a few years his junior, and a family of five: Councillor John Richards, of Amherst Island; (Mary Jane) Mrs. Wm. Robinson, of Kingston; Augustus and Misses Nellie and Rachael at home. Deceased was a member of the Church of England, a life-long Conservative in politics and an old member of Maple Leaf Lodge A.F. & A.M. He passed away sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends.

 

Feb 5, 1897

Napanee Beaver

Richards,

Sarah

 

At the House of Refuge, Tuesday, May 26th 1919, Sarah Richards, aged 89 years.  Funeral at Cherry Valley Wednesday May 28th at 10:00 a.m.  Interment at Cherry Valley

 

1919

From the  Watson Scrapbooks

Richardson,

Amos & Nancy

 

Died - Mrs. Nancy Richardson, wife of Mr. Amos Richardson, of Fredericksburgh, aged 37, on Friday, the 24th August, and on the following Saturday, her husband, Mr. Amos Richardson, aged 29.

    

Oct 6 1854

Daily British Whig

Richardson,

Amos

 

The Late A. Richardson

Amos Richardson, aged eighty years, passed away at the General Hospital on Friday morning after a few days illness. The deceased was brought from Adolphustown just before Christmas by the reeve of that place, and has since been in the Home for the Aged. He was a Methodist in religion. No immediate relatives survive.

     

Feb 2 1917

Daily British Whig

Richardson,

Asa

Asa Richardson, Fredericksburgh, buried 4 Aug 1789.

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Richardson,

Asa

 

Asa Richardson of Fredericksburgh, Farmer, aged 32 years, died of inflammation ensuing a cold caught while fishing on the 9th and was buried on the 11th of Nov. 1836

Present Frederick Oliver & A. Schermahorn.

 

1836

Parish Record

Tyendinaga

Richardson,

Asa

 

An Octogenarian Gone

Mr. Asa Richardson, probably the oldest native resident of North Fredericksburgh, died at his residence on Tuesday last, after a brief sickness of about a week. He was born over 86 years ago on the farm where he lived all his days and died, on the Bay shore opposite Deseronto. He was a man of very quiet and temperate habits and always enjoyed good health. Until a couple of weeks ago he showed as little the infirmities of age as many do who are twenty years younger. He was a noted and successful fisherman, a business he followed more or less during all his life. He reared a large family, eight sons and two daughters surviving him. His wife died about twenty years ago. The funeral took place on Wednesday last at the Bethel church, near his old home, of which he was a regular attendant and member for years. Mr. James Richardson, tailor, Napanee, is a son, and Mr. Wesley Howell, a grandson.

 

Asa Richardson, Macdonald, North Fredericksburgh, died on the 17th inst., of blood poisoning. He was born over eighty-six years ago on the farm where he lived all his days. Eight sons and two daughters survive him.

  

May 20 1898

Napanee

Beaver

 

May 28 1898

Daily British Whig

Richardson,

Benjamin Seymour

 

BENJAMIN S. RICHARDSON

In poor health for a considerable time and confined to his bed for the past three months, the death occurred at his home, Dundas Street, Wednesday morning of Benjamin Seymour Richardson in his 88th year. After a private service at his late residence, 1.30 Friday afternoon, the cortege proceeded to the Bethany United Church, Bay Circuit, where a public service was conducted by Rev. A.C. McCallum.

Deceased was one of a family of ten and was born on a farm at Bethany where he resided for half a century. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asa Richardson and a grandson of United Empire Loyalists who many years ago came to North Fredericksburgh to reside. A farmer for many years, Mr. Richardson disposed of his farm and purchased a residence on the outskirts of Napanee where he resided for about twenty years. Here he engaged in gardening and also had several acres of berry bushes in which he took a considerable interest.

Eighteen years ago he retired from active work and moved to Deseronto. Two years prior to coming here, Mrs. Richardson, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Kimmerly, passed away. Several years later he was unite din marriage to Mrs. Brethour, Ottawa, who died three years ago. Since that time a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hicks and Mr. Hicks, North Fredericksburgh had been with him.

Although never aspiring for any public office, Mr. Richardson took a keen interest in municipal, provincial and Dominion politics. The present European war created much interest with him and until a few days ago read his papers daily. He was a member of the United Church of Canada.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hicks, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harold Yeomans, and one brother, George Richardson, Napanee.

 

The Late B. S. Richardson

Benjamin S. Richardson, a resident of Deseronto for the past eighteen years and a former resident of Lennox and Addington for many years, died on Wednesday, October 25th, at his home in Deseronto, after an illness of some time.

The late Mr. Richardson, who was in his 88th year was home at Bethany, in North Fredericksburgh and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asa Richardson.  For many years Mr. Richardson farmed in the Bethany district and later purchased a home and garden lot on the River Road, near Napanee, where he lived for about twenty years before going to Deseronto.

Mr. Richardson was married twice.  His first wife, Mary Kimmerly died about twenty years ago and later Mr. Richardson married Mrs. Brethour of Ottawa, who died, three years ago.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hicks, of North Fredericksburgh;  an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harold Yeomans of North Fredericksburgh, and one brother, George Richardson, South Napanee.

His funeral was held from his late residence at Deseronto, Friday with a public service at Bethany United Church, conducted by the minister, Rev. A. C. McCallum.  Interment followed at Bethany Cemetery.

 

Oct 27 1939

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Nov 1 1939

Napanee

Beaver

Richardson,

Isabella

 

At North Fredericksburgh, on 17th June, Isabella, wife of Wm. Richardson, aged 26 years.

    

June 29 1874

Daily News

Richardson,

James

 

James Richardson died, last night, at his residence on Stuart street.

The late James Richardson was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, in the year 1819. His father came to Canada when James was three years old and settled in Adolphustown, where he died four years afterwards, leaving his son an orphan, his mother having died soon after his birth.

Mr. Richardson has been a resident of Kingston since he was ten years old. He first entered the employment of the late Mr. Dawson and subsequently established himself in business independently. He engaged in various commercial enterprises in which he was remarkably successful and accumulated considerable property. He finally concentrated his business in the grain trade. He was the first man who exported grain from Kingston, and for more than thirty years he has successfully carried on that business and has been the leading grain merchant in central Ontario. During that period he has enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the business and farming community by the integrity and uprightness which have characterized his dealings.

He was always loyal to Kingston, and its interests. No citizen has been more prominently identified with the growth of the city, and the development of its business enterprises. When the present custom house was in process of erection the contractor was unable to complete his work, and Mr. Richardson, who was the contractor's surety, carried out the contract giving it his personal supervision for two years and sustaining a loss in connection with 4% of several thousand dollars.

Among the enterprises which he has financially promoted are the Kingston & Pembroke railway, the cotton mill, the knitting mill and the locomotive works.

He has also been one of the most liberal benefactors of Queen's university. Mr. Richardson was a life-long conservative and voted for the late Sir John A. Macdonald at his first election in the city of Kingston and was his faithful adherent throughout his political career, whilst never obtrusive in the expression of his political opinions.

It is well known to many members of the conservative party that it was Sir John Macdonald's wish on more than one occasion that Mr. Richardson should stand as the conservative candidate for Kingston.

Until five weeks ago he retained to all appearance the full mental and physical vigor of manhood. Although over seventy years of age there was little in his appearance to suggest the old man. He was then suddenly taken ill at his office and the vitality, which had hitherto seemed unabated, was suddenly attacked, and it was evident that a serious collapse had taken place. Until the last week his friends hoped for his restoration to health, but during the past few days it became apparent that he was sinking, and last evening at nine o'clock he quietly and peacefully passed away.

The late Mr. Richardson was a member of Sydenham street Methodist church congregation and most regular and punctual in his attendance. His pew was occupied every Sunday. He had high regard for the church and was one of the most generous of its supporters. He was always willing to aid in the undertakings of its most aggressive workers. He never held office, but by sympathy and liberality backed up those who were the burden-bearers. He was quiet, devout and faithful.

He was, in early days, one of the scholars in the first Sunday school in this city, conducted by the Methodists in the old Bay street church. He was afterwards a teacher in the same school. He was one of three of the old scholars at the late picnic of the Sydenham street Sabbath school. He was greatly interested in the first building on the present site of his church home, and a very liberal contributor to the remodelled and beautified church of to-day. He regarded the transformation with pride.

Mr. Richardson leaves surviving him his widow, his daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) E.A. Chown, and his two sons, who have been long associated with him in business, and who faithfully maintain the honorable record which their father made. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Kerr, of Australia, and Mrs. Allen, Kingston, both several years his senior.

   

Nov 16 1892

Daily British Whig

Richardson,

Mary

 

At North Fredericksburgh, on the 2nd inst., Mary, wife of Mr. Asa Richardson, aged 55.

     

July 9 1874

Weekly British Whig

Richardson,

[Mary]

 

Bethany - Our community was greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Benjamin Richardson, on Sunday night. Deceased had been in poor health for some years, but appeared as well as usual until within about half an hour before her death. She was in her seventy-second year and was well and favourably known, she having been a resident of this place before moving to her home near Napanee. She still retained her place in our church, and was an active member of the Ladies' Aid and Red Cross. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday afternoon and the remains place in the Riverview vault to await further interment. She leaves to mourn her sorrowing husband and two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hicks and Mrs. Harold Yeomans.

  

Sept 19 1919

Napanee Beaver

Richardson,

Mary Ellen

   *  see Lowry, Mary Ellen (nee Richardson)

Richardson,

Matthias

Matthias, son of Thomas and Eve Richardson, Fredericksburgh, buried 15 Jan 1801.

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Richardson,

Nancy & Amos

 

Died - Mrs. Nancy Richardson, wife of Mr. Amos Richardson, of Fredericksburgh, aged 37, on Friday, the 24th August, and on the following Saturday, her husband, Mr. Amos Richardson, aged 29.

    

Oct 6 1854

Daily British Whig

Richardson,

Tamar

Tamar Richardson, Fredericksburgh, buried 26 May 1797.

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Richardson,

Tena

  *  see McLaughlin, Tena (nee Richardson)

 

Richardson,

Tenea Caughlin

 

RICHARDSON - At Napanee, on Saturday, March 18th, 1922, Tenea Caughlin, beloved wife of Richard Richardson, aged 51 years, 5 months and 4 days.

 

Mrs. R. Richardson - Mrs. R. Richardson, a resident of this community during her entire life, passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 1922, at her late residence, South Napanee. 

Mrs. Richardson had been an invalid for the past eight years, but during her entire illness she was always bright and cheery, and pleased to see all and any of her many friends who visited her.  Although her illness was prolonged, still her loved ones always prayed and looked for her recovery, and it was a great shock for everyone when she was called to her reward.

She was a member of Grace Methodist Church and attended regularly until she was unable to leave her home.  She often spoke of her appreciation of the thoughtfulness and kindness shown her by the members of Grace church, and especially of Rev. A. J. Terrill, who so faithfully and tenderly rendered such words of comfort and cheerfulness since his short pastorate here.

Surviving are her husband, one son, Leslie, of Napanee, and two daughters, Lillian, of Detroit, and Tena, at home.  The family have the sympathy of the community in this their double sorrow, having, two weeks previous, lost a daughter and sister, Vera.

 

1922

Scrapbook

Clipping

Richmond,

Jas. Nelson

 

RICHMOND - At Forest Mills, on Thursday, October 19, 1939, Jas. Nelson Richmond in his 85th year.

  

1939

Newspaper

Clipping

Richmond,

Amelia Jane (Millie)

(nee Young)

 

The Late Mrs. Rae T. Richmond

The death of Mrs. Rae T. Richmond who passed away at her home on West St., Napanee, on Tuesday, May 3rd, brought forth many expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family. Mrs. Richmond had been ill for several months and despite surgical treatment failed to recover from a serious malady.

She was born at North Fredericksburgh about 39 years ago and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Young of Napanee. When about twelve years of age, with her parents, she came to Napanee and lived here until her marriage to Mr. Richmond, after which she resided for two years at Hay Bay, then for seven years at Marlbank and in Napanee for the past ten years.

Besides her immediate family and close relatives she leaves a large number of friends who sincerely regret her early death. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Young, her husband and three children, Bruce, Hugh and Blanche all at home.

Her funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at St. Mary Magdalene's Anglican Church, of which she had been a member since girlhood. The service which was attended by a large number of friends, was conducted by the Rector Archdeacon R. J. Dumbrille, and interment followed at Riverview cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. Walter Blakely, James Gilbert, Garry Provins, Jack Caldwell, Henry Connolly and Harold Follis - Napanee Beaver.

 

Shortly after 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning there passed away at her home on West Street, Amelia Jane (Millie), beloved wife of Rae Richmond and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Young.

Arrangements were completed for the funeral service which will be held from the Church of St. Mary Magdalene at 2.30 on Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Richmond was taken ill a year ago last fall. For the past three weeks she had been confined to her bed. She was in the hospital in Kingston some months ago where she underwent several operations.

In her 39th year, she was born at Fredericksburgh, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Young. When she was 14 years of age she came to Napanee with her parents, her father having been transferred by the C.N.R. to Napanee. Here she completed her schooling and was a member of the Sunday School and choir of St. Mary Magdalene Church.

At the age of 19 years she was united in marriage to Rae Richmond and the first two years of their wedded life was spent at Hay Bay. They then came to Napanee where they remained two years after which they moved to Marlbank where they resided for six years. About ten years ago they returned to Napanee, Mr. Richmond having been transferred to the railway here. Three weeks ago Sunday she enjoyed a motor trip to Marlbank.

She had v very jovial personality, was exceptionally well known and her friends were many. Until illness intervened she was a regular attendant to St. Mary Magdalene Church.

She leaves a family of three, Bruce of the staff of the Dominion Bank, Napanee, Hugh and Blanche at home.

    

June 2 1938

Orono Weekly Times

 

May 4 1938

Kingston Whig Standard

Richmond,

Thomas Nelson

 

Thomas Nelson Richmond

The death occurred on Sunday, September 9th, 1928 of Thomas Nelson Richmond, aged 64 years.  Death was due to a nervous breakdown, and the end came after an illness of a few weeks.

Mr. Richmond was a prosperous farmer, having lived on his farm for some twenty-five years, about two miles from Forest Mills.  He was a very fine type of man, noted for his gentle disposition.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand, and his many acts of kindness won for him many warm friends, who sadly regretted his departure.

He married Hattie Brown, sister of Gilbert Brown, of Marlbank, and besides his wife, leaves a niece, Mrs. Walter Scott, who had lived with them until her marriage;  two brothers, James and Daniel Richmond, of Roblin, and two sisters, Mrs. George Brown, of Leinster, and Mrs. Alonzo Dewitt, of Forest Mills.

The funeral took place at Christ Church, Tamworth, where the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Rector of the Anglican Church of Shannonville, preached an impressive and very much appreciated sermon, taking as his text, “Faith, Hope and Charity”.  He was assisted by Rev. Mr. Morgan, of Christ church, Tamworth.  Mr. Wilcox, choir leader of the church, sang an appropriate solo, “He Wipes the Tear From Every Eye.”  Interment was made in the cemetery in request of the deceased, and the most sincere sympathy is extended to the widow and relatives of the deceased.

 

1928

Scrapbook

Clipping

Rickenbrode,

Matilda

   * see Lawrence, Matilda (nee Rickenbrode)

Rickley

Elisha George

 

Died - In the Township of Fredericksburgh, on Tuesday, 30th March, of inflammation of the bowels, Elisha George, eldest son of Jacob and Mary Rickley, aged 12 years.

   

May 26 1847

Upper Canada Herald

Riedel,

Lillian Isabelle

 

Suddenly at her home in Bath on Wednesday, February 19, 1997, in her 82nd year, Isabelle (nee Palmer); beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Riedel; dear sister of Margaret Palmer of Kingston; fondly remembered by nephew Michael Palmer and his wife Marilyn of Oakville; and niece Jane Rowe of Toronto; predeceased by brother, Bernard Palmer and sister, Virginia Bailey. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street and Highway 2). Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m. followed by cremation. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Picton. Friends will be received on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society in Mrs. Riedel’s memory would be thoughtfully remembered by the family.

  

Feb 20 1997

Kingston Whig Standard

Riedel,

Thomas Lambert

 

Riedel, Thomas Lambert – Suddenly on Saturday, July 26, 1980, Thomas Lambert Riedel, RR 1 Bath, beloved husband of Isabelle Palmer in his 59th year, dear son of Margaret Riedel, Whitby and the late Christoph Riedel, dear brother of Mrs. Hugh McMaster (Helena) and Mrs. Azel Guest (Mary), both of Whitby. Memorial Service at the Kingdom Hall, 365 Dundas Street West, Napanee on Tuesday, July 29 at 2 p.m. The family has requested no visitation and no flowers. Cremation. Friends desiring may contribute to the Kingdom Hall. Arrangements by the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee.

 

Shannonville – Thomas Lambert Riedel, 58, of RR 1 Bath, was pronounced dead at Belleville General Hospital shortly after he suffered a heart attack while taking part in a motorcycle time trial.

Riedel was taking part in the Ducati Owners Club time trial at Shannonville Motor Sport Park. Police said Riedel slowed down on the track and pulled to the side where he collapsed at 3:30 p.m. St. John Ambulance personnel attempted to revive him at the scene.

Riedel was taken to Belleville General Hospital where he died at 4:15 p.m.

 

Thomas Lambert Riedel, 58, who for more than 20 years pursued his interest at Willowbank forge near here in whitesmithing and collecting antiques, died recently.

Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery at Picton.

He was born at Peterborough, a son of the late Christoph Riedel and his wife, the former Margaret Wagar, who survives, but had resided in Picton and Kingston for several years.

Mr. Riedel crafted much of the iron for museums and historical sites across Canada.

He was well known throughout the province for his collection of antique iron, much of which is at Fort York, Toronto.

An avid motorcyclist, he had a unique collections of unusual machines.

He leaves his wife, the former Isabel palmer, his mother, Margaret Riedel, Whitby; and two sisters, Mary Guest and Helena McMaster, both of Whitby.

A funeral service was held at Kingdom Hall in Napanee, the service taken by Jim Sellers.

      

July 28 1980

Kingston Whig Standard

 

July 29 1980

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Sept 2 1980

Kingston Whig Standard

Rikeley,

Henry

 

RIKELEY - Henry Rikeley, son of Andrew Rikeley and Margaret Loyd, was born in Sidney in August 1822 and died in South Fredericksburgh in August, 1903 aged eighty-one years. Our departed brother was soundly converted more than sixty years ago, and during all those years continued faithful to the church, and was ready to every good word and work. He filled the office of class leader and steward for many years. Being gifted in music, his voice was heard at camp and special meetings, leading the service of song, and even in his last moments he sang the praises of God. His was a simple, unostentatious piety, and his ministries to the sick and troubled were a source of great comfort to many afflicted and sorrow-stricken ones. He was married twice. He will be greatly missed at Hayburn, for his seat will be empty. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn their loss.

 

RIKLEY - At Hayburn, Thursday, 27th Aug., Henry Rikley, postmaster, aged 81 years.

 

Oct 28 1903

Christian Guardian

 

1903

From the Hough Scrapbooks

Rikely,

Agnes A.

(nee Gilbert)

 

RIKELY - At Adolphustown, on Tuesday, June 25th, 1946, Agnes A. Gilbert, beloved wife of the late G. Herbert Rikely, resting at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.L. Roblin, Adolphustown, for funeral service on Thursday June 27 1946 at 2:30 p.m.

 

Mrs. G.H. Rikely

Funeral of Mrs. G.H. Rikely, the former Agnes A. Gilbert, who died at Adolphustown on Tuesday, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.L. Roblin (Mildred), Adolphustown, Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock.

She was predeceased by her husband, G. Herbert Rikely. Interment was at Sillsville Cemetery and Rev. H. Gill Steers officiated.

    

June 26 1946

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Jun 28 1946

Kingston Whig Standard

Rikely,

Jane Ann

  *  see  Barbary, Jane Ann

Rikely,

Margaret Ellen

 

RIKELY - At Sillsville, on Tuesday, 11th July, Margaret Ellen Rikely, aged 90 years and 4 days.

  

1905

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

Rikely,

Rebecca

 

At Adolphustown on Friday, Dec 4th, 1914, Rebecca Rikely, aged 82 years and 4 months.

 

RIKELY – At Adolphustown on Dec. 4th, Rebecca Rikely, aged 82 years.

 

1914

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

Dec 16 1914

Daily British Whig

Rikely,

Mrs. W.H.

 

Mrs. William H. Rikely, wife of the clerk of the township of south Fredericksburgh, died on May 31st, aged sixty-five years.

 

Mrs. W. H. Rikely - wife of Mr. Wm. Henry Rikely, the respected Clerk of the Township of South Fredericksburgh, died at Hayburn, May 31st, aged 65 years. Deceased was born in Ireland, in Vermanah Co., and came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews, at the age of 12 years, and settled in the Township of Dummer. Mrs. Rikely was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a consistent godly woman, a kind and loving wife, mother and neighbor, and her loss is keenly felt as well by her neighbors as by the bereaved family. Besides her husband, she leaves five children, three sons, Messrs. Norman Rikely, of Bath, and Wm. E. and Orlando, on the farm and Mrs. Gilbert Garrison, Parma, and Miss Annie, at home.  

  

June 21 1900

Weekly British Whig

 

Stray Newspaper

Clipping

Rikely,

William

 

Died - Rikely - At Sillsville, William Rikely, aged eighty-three years.

      

Sept 9 1899

Daily British Whig

Rikley,

Adelaide

  *  see Sharp, Adelaide 

Rikley,

Annie

 

RIKLEY - At Hayburn, on Friday, November 7th, 1919, Annie Rikley, daughter of Mr. W.H. Rikley.

     

Nov 14 1919

Napanee Beaver

Rikley,

Beatrice L.

 

RIKLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, July 25th (?) Beatrice L., daughter of Donald Rikley, aged eighteen months.

   

July 28 1894

Daily British Whig

Rikley,

George Herbert

 

Rikley - At South Fredericksburgh on Thursday, March 27th, 1913, George Herbert Rikley, aged 18 years, 2 months and 27 days.

    

Apr 4 1913

Napanee Beaver

Rikley,

Herbert

 

SILLSVILLE – Oct. 13 – A number from here attended the funeral of the late Herbert Rikley of Hayburn, who died Monday evening as the result of an injury to his head received when he fell out of an apple tree and hit his head on a stone.  Mr. Rikley was 71 years of age.  He is survived by his wife, formerly Agnes Gilbert, and his daughter, Mrs. Jack Roblin.

 

Oct 15 1943

Kingston Whig Standard

Rikley,

Ida Jane Elizabeth

(nee Brethen)

 

The death occurred at her home at Hayburn, on Thursday, April 24 of Mrs. James Rikley. Mrs. Rikley formerly Ida Jane Elizabeth Brethen was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brethen, Morven, where she was born about 79 years ago. She had been in ill health for some years, and was seriously sick for the past three months.

In her early life she taught school for several years and 52 years ago married James Rikley and resided at Hayburn, since. She was very well and favourably known by a large circle of friends, who had enjoyed throughout the years the generous hospitality of her home. She was a valued member of the United Church and served for many years as choir leader at the Hayburn Church, in which she also took an active part in the women' organizations. During both wars she gave valued service to the Red Cross, and for years worked in the Women's Institute.

She was predeceased by her husband seven years ago and by an only son, George, who died at the age of eighteen years. She is survived by one daughter, Doris, Mrs. Percy Hawley, at home. She was also predeceased by four brothers, Charles, George, Robert and Henry Brethen, and has one sister, Etta in California.

Her funeral was conducted at her home on Saturday, April 26th, by Rev. H.G. Steers and interment followed at Loyst's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Dickson, Harold Magee, Doris Schofield, Gordon Furse, Roy Loyst and Stewart Loyst.

     

year not given

Tibbutt

Scrapbooks

Rikley,

Ida May

 

Rikley, Ida May - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Benn, Forest Mills, on Sunday, December 11, 1960, Ida May Rikley, wife of the late Orlando Rikley, formerly of Sillsville and dear mother of Orison, Sillsville, Mrs. Norman Richardson, Napanee, and Mrs. Wilfred Benn (Meda Belle) Forest Mills. Resting at the Wartman funeral Home for funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday December 13, 1960 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. E.D. Bergman officiating. Interment Morven Cemetery.

     

Dec 14 1960

Napanee Beaver

Rikley,

James

 

Mr. Jas. Rikley Died As Result of Injuries Sustained In Accident

Mr. James Rikley of Sillsville died in Kingston General Hospital, on Friday afternoon, May 10th, as the result of injuries he sustained on the previous Tuesday when a three-horse team hitched to a disc ran away, dragging him over the field  before they could be stopped.

Mr. Rikley was given first aid treatment at his home and later was taken by ambulance to Kingston General Hospital. He sustained a compound fracture of the left thigh, a very badly broken ankle and severe lacerations on his back. Little hope was held out for his recovery from the time of his admission to the hospital, due to his age, which was 75 years, and a bad heart condition.

Mr. Rikley had successfully farmed on Hay Bay, near Sillsville for many years and was well-known and well liked by many friends near his home and in the town of Napanee. He was a Liberal in politics and a member of the United Church at Sillsville.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Ida Brethen, one daughter, Mrs. Percy Hawley, one grandchild, and a brother, Fred Rikley in Richmond Township.

His funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at his late residence.

 

year not given

Tibbutt

Scrapbooks

Rikley,

John C.

 

John Rikley, Hayburn, died on Tuesday last, and was buried on Thursday. Deceased was widely known and highly respected. He was in his sixty-fifty year.

 

RIKELY – At South Fredericksburgh, on February 10th, John Clapp Rikely, aged sixty-five years.

  

OBITUARY - JOHN C. RIKLEY - John C. Rikley, youngest son of the late George Rikley, died at his home, Hayburn, on Tuesday, Feb. 10th. Deceased had been in poor health for some time past, but was confined to his bed for about a month. The cause of death was spinal trouble. A widow and three sons are left to mourn a devoted husband and loving father. The sons are James and Herbert at home, and Fred, of Sillsville. He was in his 65th year. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. The funeral was held at his late residence on Thursday, 12th, and the remains were placed in Napanee Eastern cemetery vault. The bereft widow and family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

 

Feb 16 1903

Daily British Whig

 

Feb 17 1903

Daily British Whig

 

1903

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

Rikley,

Margaret D.

     

RIKLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, on Monday, April 13th, 1909, Mrs. Margaret D. Rikley, aged 70 years, 11 months and 5 days.

  

1909

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

Rikley,

Mary Jane

   *  see Garrison, Mary Jane (nee Rikley)

Rikley,

Norman

 

The funeral of the late Norman Rikley was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Raworth, to the United Church at Bath. Mr. Rikley was well known throughout the whole County, having lived in the Sillsville district for some time before coming to Bath to operate the Bay View Hotel. He was stricken some time ago and had been confined to his bed for a long time. He leaves one daughter and one son, Walter. His wife and one son, Harold, and one daughter, Mrs. McCarten (Florence), predeceased him. The same pallbearers were present as for his daughter's funeral a short time ago. Interment was made in the family plot at Bath.

    

Oct 29 1941

Napanee Beaver

Rikley,

Orlando Chester

 

RIKLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, November 9th, 1941, Orlando Chester Rikley, aged 83 years.

     

Nov 12 1941

Napanee Beaver

Rikley,

Rosanna

Rosanna, dau of Andrew and Mary Rikley, Fredericksburgh, buried 12 May 1795.

1795

Langhorn's Anglican Registers

1787 - 1814

Rikley,

William Henry

 

RIKLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, on Monday, June 14th, 1920, William Henry Rikley, aged 80 years and 3 months.

    

June 18 1920

Napanee Beaver

Roberts,

Barbara

 

ROBERTS - In Adolphustown, on Feb. 15th, Barbara Roberts, aged 88 years.

     

Feb 25 1890

Daily British Whig

Roberts,

Charles Archibald

 

The Late Chas. A. Roberts

Charles Archibald Roberts died on August 17th in Montreal. Son of the late Rev. Canon William Roberts, he was born in Shannonville. He joined E.J. Maxwell Limited, a lumber concern, about twenty-five or thirty years ago. He was a member of Trinity Memorial Church, Montreal.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Eva Bannon, are three daughters, Aileen, Gwendolyn and Enid;  one brother, Maurice of Toronto, and three sisters, Mrs. D.M. Allison of Camden, N.Y., Mrs. Hugh Box, of Sillsville, and Mrs. George Chalmers, of Adolphustown.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. W.J. Bradbury, of Trinity Memorial church. Interment was made at Mount Royal Cemetery.

     

Sept 6 1944

Napanee Beaver

Roberts,

Florence I.

   *  see Allison, Florence I. (nee Roberts)

Roberts,

Jane Olivia Josephine

   *  see Box, Jane Olivia Josephine (nee Roberts)

Roberts,

Sara Dorothea

   *  see Chalmers, Sara Dorothea (nee Roberts)

Roberts,

Sarah Elliot

 

Mrs. William Roberts

Mrs. Sarah Elliott Roberts, widow of Canon William Roberts of Kingston, Ont., died Sunday at her residence, 50 Columbine Avenue, Belleville. She was in her eighty-sixth year. Born at Tweed, she had lived also at Merrickville and Adolphustown, where her husband had ministered to Church of England parishes. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. J.A. Johnston, Smiths Falls; Mrs. D.M. Allison, New York; Mrs. F.H. Box, Napanee; Miss Winnifred Roberts, at home, Mrs. G. Chalmers, Adolphustown; and two sons, Charles A., Montreal, and Maurice E.R Toronto. Interment took place at Tweed, on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

    

Sept 15 1938

Kingston Whig Standard

Roberts,

William, Rev.

 

DEATH OF CANON ROBERTS – Rector of Christ Church, Cataraqui, Passes Away – Another clergyman of the Kingston Diocese has been called by death in the passing away, after a long illness, of Canon the Rev. William Roberts, preceptor of St. George’s Cathedral, rector of Christ Church, Cataraqui, and a minor canon of St. George’s.   The death of Canon Roberts has cast a gloom over the whole diocese, in various parts of which he was an earnest worker since 1868, when he was first ordained a deacon.  He held many charges, and in each his death brings the profoundest regret. As a clergyman, a musician, a scholar and a citizen his presence had a beneficial effect on the community, and he will be sorely missed. Born at Elmesmere, Shropshire, England, seventy-four years ago, the deceased first turned his studies to music.  He became a Doctor of Music, and in time was recognized as one of the most learned musicians.  Only recently six of his hymn tunes were adopted by the Mother Anglican Church for use in England, and this high testimony to his musical worth brought letters from many titled people who were interested in composers.  In 1868 he came to Canada as organist for Hon. John Hamilton, brother of Archbishop Hamilton.  This charge was at Hawkesbury.  In the same year, having been studying for the ministry, he was ordained as a deacon and appointed to Roblin and Tweed.  The next year his ability as a speaker and his advanced studies with more experience brought him the honor of being made a priest. In 1874, he was transferred to Camden East, and then in turn to Shannonville.  In 1877, the late Canon Roberts took over the charge of Amherst Island, and there for fourteen years, leaving in 1891 to go to Merrickville.  He was in Merrickville until November of 1900, going from there to Adolphustown.  In 1904 while at Adolphustown he was made a canon.  In 1915, he was appointed to Christ Church, Cataraqui. A man who was held in great esteem by Canon Roberts was his brother, the late Rev. Charles Roberts, who came to Canada in the pioneer days, and was rector of Bourglouis, near Quebec.  A stained glass east window was recently erected to his memory.  The late Canon Roberts leaves a large family to mourn his loss.  Three sisters, Mrs. Lucas, London, Eng., Miss Jane Roberts and Mrs. Fisher, and one brother, John, at Four Crosses Station are still living.  Beside his widow, he leaves five daughters and two sons as follows: - Mrs. J. A. Johnston of Smith’s Falls;  Mrs. D. M. Allison, Camden, N.Y.;  Mrs. F. H. Box, Adolphustown;  Charles A. Roberts, Montreal; Miss Winnifred Roberts, Toronto;  Morris Roberts, Toronto, and Miss Dorothea Roberts, at home.  He was twice married, his first wife, formerly Miss Mary Higginson, Hawkesbury, who died many years ago.  His second wife was formerly Miss Sarah Elliott, Tweed, and she survives.  The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from his late residence, Cataraqui, to Christ Church, after which the remains will be transferred to Tweed for interment.  The canons of the diocese will act as pall bearers – Kingston Whig, May 17th, 1917.

 

1917

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Robertson,

Alma Alberta

(nee Hough)

 

ROBERTSON - At Sillsville, on Sunday April 12th, 1914, Alma Alberta Hough, wife of Roy E. Robertson, aged 24 years, 5 months and 11 days.

       

Apr 17 1914

Napanee Beaver

Robertson,

Amelia

(nee Nelson)

 

ROBERTSON - On the 13th of June, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Appelbe, Oakville, in the 93d year of her age, Amelia, daughter of the late Richard John Nelson, of Bellevue, Queen’s county, and Dublin, Ireland, widow of the late Thomas Jaffray Robertson, first principal of the Normal Schools for Upper Canada, Toronto, and mother of Mrs. Dr. Bristol, late of Napanee.

 

1906

Watson

Scrapbooks

Robertson,

Bruce

 

ROBERTSON - At South Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, May 31st, 1936, Bruce Robertson, beloved husband of Effie Campbell, in his 71st year.

 

Obituary - Bruce Robertson

On Sunday, May 31st, there passed peacefully away Mr. Bruce Robertson at his home in Sillsville. The late Bruce Robertson died on the same farm where he was born, 71 years ago, and where he had lived his life. He suffered a severe attack of heart trouble and was thought to be improving when he suddenly passed away. During his illness he was attended by a devoted wife and daughter.

He was a man of stirling qualities, a member of Sillsville United Church and a true Christian. He was not the kind to make a show, but a true and reliable man, a man of integrity and principle.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, June 2nd, from his late residence, with his pastor, Rev. G.W. Gardner in charge of the service, who spoke of his integrity and stirling qualities. Mr. Gardner was assisted in the service by Rev. H. Sanders, a former pastor. Interment was made at Sandhurst Cemetery.

Mr. Robertson leaves to mourn his passing his wife, who before her marriage was Effie Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. J.P. Cuthill, of Hawley, and three grandchildren and one brother, Orton, of Sillsville.

Sincere sympathy goes out to the sorrowing family.

 

Death of Bruce Robertson

The death of Bruce Robertson which occurred at his home in Sillsville on Sunday, was learned with sincere regret by his many friends in Napanee. The decease, who was one of the most prominent farmers of South Fredericksburgh had been seriously ill only a short time and death was due to heart trouble.

Mr. Robertson was in his 71st year and was a life-long resident of the Sillsville district. He was held in very high esteem by a wide circle of friends and the funeral, which was held from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, was one of the largest held in South Fredericksburgh in some years. Interment was made at the Sandhurst cemetery.

Besides his widow the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. J.P. Cuthill. A brother, Orton Roberson, resides at Sillsville.

    

June 3 1936

Napanee Beaver

 

June 24 1936

Napanee Beaver

 

June 4 1936

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Dorothy

(nee White)

 

ROBERTSON – At South Fredericksburgh on Sunday, March 7, 1915, Dorothy White, relict of the late David Robertson, aged 86 years, 1 month and 19 days.

   

Mar 13 1915

Daily Standard

Robertson,

Effie S.

(nee Campbell)

 

ROBERTSON – At South Fredericksburgh, Ontario, on Sunday, April 25, 1948, Effie S. Campbell, beloved wife of the late John Bruce Robertson, and loving mother of Mrs. Laura Cuthill, in her 79th year. Resting at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee, for funeral service on Tuesday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Sandhurst Cemetery.

    

Mrs. Bruce Robertson

Funeral of Mrs. John Bruce Robertson, who died at her home in Sillsville, was held from the Tierney funeral home Tuesday.

Deceased, who was in her 79th year, was the former Effie S. Campbell. She was exceptionally well known in Napanee. Mr. Robertson died some years ago.

Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Laura Cuthill.

Service was conducted by Rev. H.G. Steers. Following the service the cortege proceeded to Sandhurst Cemetery, where interment was made.

Pall-bearers were Wesley Young, J.B. Elliott, D.R. Sharpe, Morley Creighton, Bert Windover and Perry Young.

     

Apr 26 1948

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Apr 29 1948

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Eleanor Ann

   *  see Whittington, Eleanor Ann (nee Robertson)

 

Robertson,

Elizabeth B.

 

ROBERTSON, Elizabeth B. – At the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, on Sunday, November 17, 1974, Elizabeth B. Robertson, Robinson Street, Napanee; daughter of the late Robert Robertson and Mary-Ann Taverner and dear sister of Mrs. George Switzer (Emma), Napanee, in her 96th year. Resting at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, November 19, at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Thomas Page officiating. Interment St. Alban’s Cemetery, Adolphustown.

       

Nov 18 1974

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Ethel

   *  see Bradley, Ethel

Robertson,

Florence

   *  see White, Florence

Robertson,

Helen F.

(nee Roblin)

 

Obituary - On Saturday, July 8th, Helen F. Robertson, widow of the late Geo. S. Roberson, died at her home in Sackets' Harbor, N.Y., at the age of 35 years. Mrs. Robertson was born and brought up in Adolphustown, and her many friends will be grieved to hear of her death. The remains were taken to Thomasburg, Hastings County, and placed by her late husband. Four brothers are left to mourn; Charles E. Roblin, Melita, Man.; John N., of Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; William D., of Adolphustown and C. Frank, of Vancouver B.C.

      

July 14 1911

Napanee Beaver

Robertson,

Helen

(nee Diamond)

 

The remains of the late Mrs. Helen Robertson, who passed away in Toronto on Friday were brought to Napanee on Sunday and were taken to the Sandhill burial ground, where the interment took place. The burial service was read by Rev. A. Strothers of Adolphustown. Deceased will be remembered in the North Fredericksburgh district, she being, before her marriage, Miss Diamond of Hay Bay.

    

July 17 1929

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Helen G.

(nee Campbell)

 

The Late Mrs. Orton Robertson

The death occurred after a short illness at her home, Pleasant Valley, near Napanee, on Friday, September 11th of Mrs. Orton Robertson.

Mrs. Robertson, who for the greater part of her life had lived in the Sillsville district, had made her home with her husband at Pleasant Valley, near the home of her only son, Roy Robertson, for the past six years.

She was born 79 years ago, near Bath and was a daughter of the late Andrew Campbell, who came to Canada from Scotland, and Jane Dennee, a native of Amherst Island. When a young child she moved with her parents to Sillsville, where she married Orton Robertson and continued to reside there.

During her residence at Sillsville she was one of the most active members of Sillsville United Church, her main interest being in the Women's Missionary Society.

She is survived by her husband and her only son, Roy, and also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Stickney, Shannonville, Mrs. Ross Bristol, Bath, and Mrs. Bruce Robertson, of Sillsville.

Her funeral was held at her late home on Monday, September 14th. The service was conducted by Rev. C.D. McLellan, minister of Grace United Church, Napanee, and interment followed at Sandhurst. During the funeral service, Mr. Ward Wartman sang "Sometime We'll Understand."

The pall-bearers were Messrs. Ryerson Pringle, Percy McKeown, Harold Hough, Morley Creighton, Robert Merritt and Rod Sharpe.

   

Sept 23 1942

Napanee Beaver

Robertson,

J. Orton

 

J. Orton Robertson

Sillsville, Nov. 4 – Death came with unexpected suddenness to J. Orton Robertson at the home of his son, near Napanee. While conversing with a neighbour, Mr. Robertson was seized with a heart attack and died almost instantly.

Deceased, who was in his 83rd year, was born at Sillsville on the homestead where his parents, David and Dorothy Robertson, settled many years ago when they came from Scotland. All his life time was spent at Sillsville until eight years ago when he and his wife moved to Richmond to be near his son. For many years he was a member of the official board of Sillsville church.

Mr. Robertson was predeceased by his wife, Helen Campbell, who died two years ago. He was also predeceased by his only brother, Bruce. He leaves an only son, Roy and two grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at the home of his son and was conducted by Rev. C.D. McLellan, minister of Grace Church. Interment was made at Sandhurst cemetery.

 

Nov 4 1944

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Jessie

   *  see Walker, Jessie

Robertson,

Lena Maude

(nee Hawley)

 

Mrs. J.E. Robertson

Funeral of Mrs. James Edwin Robertson of Adolphustown was held from her late residence at two o’clock Saturday afternoon with interment at Riverside Cemetery, Napanee. Rev. H.H. Mutton and Rev. E.L. Swayne officiated and pall-bearers were Cameron Sexsmith, Clarence Baird, Bruce Huyck, Karl Sexsmith, Harold Sherman and W.B. Bell.

The former Lena Maud Hawley, deceased was born at Adolphustown 70 years ago, a daughter of the late Gilson Hawley and his wife, the former Abigail Baker and had lived there all her life. She died at home after a short illness.

A member of the United Church and treasurer of the Women’s Association of Hay Bay United Church, the late Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband, two sons, Gordon Robertson of Napanee and Douglas Robertson of Orangeville and a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Johnson of Napanee, as well as a sister-in-law, Mrs. F. Hawley of Calgary, Alta.

Many attended the funeral and there was an abundance of flowers. Flower-bearers were Arthur VanLuven, Donald McCabe, Glen Stephens, William Cleary, Alton Sexsmith and George Neale.

      

Mar 2 1953

Kingston Whig

Standard

Robertson,

Margaret Grange

 

ROBERTSON - At Kingston, on Sunday December 20th, 1936, Margaret Grange Robertson, beloved wife of Herbert N. Robertson.

 

1936

Newspaper

Clipping

Robertson,

Mary Ann

(nee Taverner)

 

Dies at Great Age of Ninety Years, Late Mrs. Robertson, Adolphustown

The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Switzer, Robinson Street, on Saturday evening of a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Adolphustown in the person of Mrs. Mary Ann Taverner Robertson at the fine old age of 90 years. For over 88 years, Mrs. Robertson had not practically known a sick day. She had been in poor health for the past few months only.

The deceased was a native of Newton Abbot, Devonshire, Eng., and came to Canada with her parents when she was four years of age. With the exception of the last six months when she came to reside with her daughter, she had spent her lifetime in South Fredericksburgh and Adolphustown. Mrs. Robertson was a remarkable woman for her age and was a devout member of the Anglican Church. Mr. Robertson predeceased her 54 years ago and she and her daughter, Miss Elizabeth, resided in Adolphustown. Deceased was one of a family of six, of whom there is only one surviving, a brother, John Taverner of Dorland. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. Switzer and Miss Elizabeth Robertson.

The funeral service was held from the Switzer home this afternoon and was conducted by Rev. C.H. Quarterman, rector of Adolphustown, who was assisted by Rev. Harry Pawson of Trinity United Church. Following the service the cortege proceeded to St. Alban’s cemetery, Adolphustown where interment was made.

     

May 27 1935

Kingston Whig Standard

Robertson,

Mary Jane

 

Robertson - At Adolphustown on Tuesday, January 9th, 1923, Mary Jane Robertson, aged 77 years, 5 months.

     

Jan 16 1923

Napanee Express

Robertson,

Thomas Jaffray

 

ROBERTSON – Killed in action “somewhere in France”, on the 5th of November, 1917, Lieut. Thomas Jaffray Robertson, 4th Canadian Battalion of Infantry, dearly beloved and only son of Thomas Jaffray Robertson and Florence Amy Robertson of Newmarket, Ont.

 

1917

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Robertson,

William

 

Napanee, Jan. 13. – Wm. Robertson, a respectable farmer, fifty years of age, living on the line between Fredericksburgh and Adolphustown, was kicked in the forehead last evening by a horse he was leading to the stable, which he had been driving. His skull was smashed in. He remains unconscious this morning, with no hopes of his recovery.

LATER – Mr. Robertson died this morning at ten o’clock.

 

Wm. Robertson, a respectable farmer, fifty years of age, living on the line between Fredericksburgh and Adolphustown, was kicked in the forehead last evening by a horse he was leading to the stable, which he had just got newly shod. His skull was badly fractured and he remained unconscious till ten this morning, when he died. He leaves a large family.

     

Jan 13 1876

Kingston Daily News

 

Jan 14 1876

Hamilton Spectator

Robertson,

(Male Child)

   *  see Hawley, Lizzie

Robeson,

Daisy

 

ROBESON - AT Valleyfield, Que., Daisy Robeson, aged 1 year and 1 month, youngest daughter of Lester Robeson, formerly of Deseronto.

 

1900

Newspaper

Clipping

Robey,

Florence

(nee Heathcote)

 

ROBEY – At the Kingston General Hospital on Monday, July 13, 1942, Florence Heathcote, beloved wife of Lewis Robey and mother of Lewis H. and Fred E., aged 60 years.  Funeral to take place from the home of Capt. Edward and Mrs. Thoms, 724 Johnson Street, to St. James Church for service on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30.  Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend.  Interment at Cataraqui Cemetery.

 

MRS. LEWIS ROBEY – The funeral of the late Mrs. Lewis Robey, 60, of Odessa, was geld on July 15, and the service was conducted by the Rev. Osborne Walker of Bath, in St. James Church, Kingston. 

The family of the deceased came to Canada from Scotland in 1927 and farmed in the Odessa district until a fire two years ago wiped out their farm.  Death of the late Mrs. Robey occurred in the Kingston General Hospital on July 13.

Surviving are her husband, Lewis;   twin sons, Lewis H. and Frederick E; two brothers A. Heathcote, Adolphustown;  O. Heathcote, Birmingham;  four sisters, Mrs. O. Kemp, Mrs. J. Hewes, Miss B. M. Heathcote, Miss A. Heathcote all of whom are in England.  Miss B. M. Heathcote is a nurse in England. 

Interment took place in Cataraqui Cemetery.

 

1942

Harkness

Scrapbooks

Robins,

Alexander

 

DIED - At Ernest Town on Friday the 12th inst., Mr. Alexander Robins, aged 43.

    

Jan 19 1827

Kingston

Chronicle

Robinson,

Mrs. Amos J.

(nee Lasher)

 

Pioneer Woman Died at Age 88

Mrs. Amos J. Robinson, 2225 Melrose Avenue, who was born in Sillsville, Ont., in 1867, the year of Confederation, died Wednesday in hospital here after an illness of several months. She was 88 years of age.

She came west to the Floral district with her husband in 1914 and they farmed there until moving to the city, where Mr. Robinson had a coal and wood business for a number of years.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by one son, Harold G. Robinson, of Saskatoon; a sister, Mrs. G.B. Steitz, of Toledo, and a brother, Mortimer Lasher, of Toledo, Ohio. Her husband predeceased her in 1937 and a son, Edmund Ray, died some years ago.

She was a member of Grace United Church.

Funeral service is to be at 1.15 o'clock Saturday afternoon from McKague's Funeral Chapel, to be conducted by Dr. R.C. Chalmers.

    

July 28 1955

Star Phoenix Saskatoon

Robinson,

Ceylon

 

CEYLON ROBINSON - Ceylon Robinson, 96, died at his late residence, 4811, 14th Ave. Detroit, Mich. Saturday, after a brief illness. Deceased had been retired for past 20 years but prior to his retirement he had been a carriage maker in Kingston. He was the former owner of Point pleasant Farm, near here. One of the oldest members of Bath Masonic Lodge, he was also a member of St. John's Anglican Church of that village. He was born at Portland, Ont. He is survived by one brother, Holden Robinson, Sandhurst and one son, Oliver Robinson, Detroit. A daughter, Mrs. Minnie Watts, resides in Portsmouth. His wife, the former Harriet McEwen, died 60 years ago. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at James Reid's funeral parlors and the service will be conducted by Rev. Osborne Walker of St. John's Anglican Church, Bath. Interment will be at Cataraqui Cemetery.

 

Jan 14 1945

Kingston Whig Standard

Robinson,

Mrs. Ceylon

(nee Sills)

 

She Died Suddenly - Thursday, Mrs. Ceylon Robinson, living on the Welborne farm, on the Front Road, died, suddenly, from diphtheria. She was taken ill a few days ago but a doctor was not summoned until Thursday. She died shortly after his visit. The deceased lady was thirty-two years of age, a daughter of Mr. Sills, living a short distance from Napanee, and sister-in-law of ex-Ald. G.W. Robinson.

      

Apr 8 1895

British Whig

Robinson,

Donald Fred

 

Young Napanee Man, Donald Robinson, Dies of Lock Jaw -

Donald Robinson died Saturday evening, November 11th, at Kingston General Hospital, where he had been taken early the day before, suffering from lock-jaw.  The late young man who was in his twentieth year had been employed at Perry’s coal yard and had worked there until the Wednesday night before his death.  The infection which ended in his death was thought to have been caused by the sole of his foot being very slightly scratched by a nail in his shoe.  The infection quickly spread, and when the symptoms of the dreaded lock-jaw became apparent, he was removed by ambulance to the hospital, Friday morning.  After intense suffering his death followed late Saturday afternoon.

The late young man was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Robinson of South Napanee. Besides his parents and several younger brothers and sisters, he leaves a young wife, formerly Margaret Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner, and two small children.

His funeral was held at St. Mary Magdalene’s Anglican Church, of which he was a member, and was conducted by the rector, Archdeacon R. J. Dumbrille. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery.

 

Napanee Man Is a Victim of Lockjaw -

Donald Fred Robinson Dies in Kingston General Hospital -

NAPANEE, Nov. 13 - Taken to the Kingston General Hospital, Friday morning, the death occurred late Saturday afternoon of Donald Fred Robinson, in his 24th year and the funeral service was held in St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Monday afternoon with interment in Riverside Cemetery.  The service was conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Dumbrille.

During the week a small nail in the heel of the boot had penetrated the flesh and as it seemed to heal quickly, the deceased did not pay much attention to it.  The infection however resulted in lockjaw with the results that he was rushed to the hospital.

He was born in North Fredericksburgh, south of the town.  Mrs. Robinson before her marriage was Miss Margaret Turner and with two small children survive.  The deceased leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Robinson, three brothers, Percy, Beverley and James and four sisters, Isabelle, Mildred, Shirley and Maryle.  A brother was burned to death several years ago.  The deceased was well liked by his friends.

 

Scrapbook

Clipping

Robinson,

Elizabeth T.

(nee Fretts)

 

ROBINSON - At Sandhurst, Thursday, 6th Nov., Elizabeth T. Fretts, wife of Mr. Holden Robinson, aged 38 years and 8 months. Funeral Saturday at 10.30 o'clock.

 

Obituary - Elizabeth T. Fretts

wife of Mr. Holden Robinson, Sandhurst, died on Thursday morning, 6th inst., after a short illness of about two weeks, aged 38 years and 8 months. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. Wm. R. Fretts, of Hawley, and besides her husband leaves two daughters, Laura, aged 17 years and Ethel, 7 years of age. Mrs. Robinson was highly respected by all who knew her, and a faithful member of St. Paul's church, Sandhurst. The funeral will be held at the church tomorrow, Saturday morning, at 10.30 o'clock.

 

Mrs. Holden Robinson

It is with deep feelings of sadness that we are called to pen the death of Mrs. H. Robinson, of South Fredericksburgh, who died of pneumonia on the morning of Nov. 6th at the early age of 38 years. She was ill but three weeks, and often expressed a deep wish that she might recover and prayed to be spared to her dear husband and children, but, if it was God's will, she was willing and prepared for the great change, and leaves her dear mourning friends in confidence to say "O death, where is thy sting. O grave," etc. While sick she received all the attention that a loving husband could give. She was followed from her residence by a large number of sympathizing friends and sorrowing relatives, and placed in St. Paul's church burying ground, there to wait the glorious resurrection, but not without leaving her mourning friends with an assurance that she passed from death unto life, and gone to be with Christ, which is far better. She leaves a kind husband and two daughters in sad bereavement, but while their hearts sink in loneliness and sorrow, may their affections be drawn from the vain things of this earth, and finally meet the dear loved one now at rest.

      

Nov 7 1902

Napanee Beaver

 

Nov 14 1902

Napanee Beaver

Robinson,

Ethel May

   *  see Ackerman, Ethel May (nee Robinson)

Robinson,

Ferne Irene

 

Miss Ferne Irene Robinson, daughter of Rev. F. G. Robinson, Deseronto, formerly minister of the United Church at Morven, died last week at the Kingston General Hospital.  Her funeral was conducted, last week, at her father’s home, in Deseronto.

 

Jan 8, 1947

Napanee

Beaver

Robinson,

George W.

 

THE LATE G. W. ROBINSON. Death of a Well Known Ex-Alderman This Morning. Kingstonians were shocked this morning when it became known that ex-Alderman George W. Robinson had passed away. For a few weeks past he had been suffering with hemorrhage of the lungs, but his illness was not generally known to his friends and acquaintances to whom the news of his death came as a sad surprise. Mr. Robinson was born in the township of Portland forty-seven years ago. When he was quite young, the family removed to South Fredericksburgh, where the deceased had his schooling and training in the occupation of blacksmith with the firm of Belford & Armstrong, of Bath. Later he worked with J. Jenkins in Kingston, and with firms in several of the large cities of the United States. In 1873, he returned to Kingston and was for a time in the employ of George Brown & Son. Twenty-one years ago last November he started in business for himself in a little one-story building on the site of his present establishment, and succeeded so well that the business has now grown to be the largest carriage-making establishment owned by a private individual between Toronto and Montreal. Mr. Robinson was a Methodist and belonged to the Masons, Oddfellows, Foresters and United Workmen. In politics he was a staunch Reformer and last year was one of the representatives of Frontenac Ward in the City Council. Mr. Robinson was an enthusiastic bicyclist and one of the prime movers in arranging the preliminaries of the meet which is taking place this afternoon at the K.A.A.A. track. His death on the date of this event will cause a feeling of peculiar sorrow among the city wheelmen with whom he has associated. Mr. Robinson was married November 12th 1874 to Miss Catharine Amelia Adcock, who survives him. The children, Melville, Nelson, Norman, Bert, Clifford and Florence, all reside in the city.

 

1895

Records supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman

Robinson,

Holden M.

 

ROBINSON – At Sandhurst on Friday, March 22, 1946, Holden M. Robinson, beloved husband of Mabel Gurren, in his 86th year. Resting at his late residence for funeral Monday, March 25 at St. Paul’s Church, Sandhurst, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Sandhurst Cemetery.

 

MR. HOLDEN M. ROBINSON - On Friday evening, March 22, Mr. Holden M. Robinson, a well known and highly respected resident of the Sandhurst district passed away at his home, in his 86th  year. Mr. Robinson was born at Sandhurst, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson and had always lived on the farm where he was born. He was a very successful farmer and took a keen interest in life. Mr. Robinson had been in failing health for the past three years, but was confined to bed for only a few weeks prior to his passing. He was an Anglican and also one of the eldest members of Maple Leaf Masonic Lodge, Bath. He was twice married. His first wife the former Elizabeth Fretts, predeceased him in 1902. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mabel Gurren; also two daughters by the first marriage, Mrs. A. Sills (Laura) and Mrs. W. Ackerman (Ethel) Three grandchildren, Mrs. J. Henderson, Mrs. W. Smith and Harold Ackerman, as well as two great grandchildren, Douglas and Shirley Ann Smith, also survive. Mr. Robinson's brothers and sisters have all predeceased him, his older brother Ceylon, having passed away just two months ago. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 25th at 10:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Anglican Church, at Sandhurst, with Rev. H. C. Secker officiating, followed by a Masonic burial under the auspices of Maple Leaf Lodge No. 119, Bath.

 

H. M. ROBINSON NAPANEE, March 26 - Funeral of Holden Matthew Robinson, husband of the former Mabel Gurren, who died at Sandhurst on Friday last, was held at St. Paul's Church, Sandhurst, Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Body was conveyed from his late residence at Sandhurst, and interment was made in Sandhurst Cemetery. Deceased was in his 86th year. Rev. H. C. Secker officiated and the pall bearers were William Ham, Gerald Young, Richard Whitfield, John Row, Kenneth Morrow, and William Henwood. At the grave, a Masonic burial service was conducted by the Bath Lodge.

 

 

Mar 23 1946

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Records supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman

Robinson,

Laura M.

   *  see Sills, Laura M.

Robinson,

Mabel

(nee Gurren)

 

MABEL ROBINSON - Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Lenadco, Ont., died Dec 9 1987 at Lenadco. She was 105. Wife of the late Holden Robinson, Mrs. Robinson was born on the family farm at Sandhurst. After marriage, she still resided at Sandhurst and continued as a faithful member of St. Paul's Church until becoming a resident of Lenadco several years ago. Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of the late Thomas Gurren and Eliza Wiseman. The pall bearers were John Patterson, Harold Ackerman, Richard Morrow, Dennis Rowe, Hugh Sharpe and John Wright. The funeral was from the Wannamaker - Tierney Funeral Home to St. Paul's Church in Sandhurst. The funeral was officiated by Rev. David Bell and the interment was at St. Paul's Cemetery.

 

ROBINSON, Mabel - At Lenadco on Wednesday December 9 1987, Mabel Gurren, in her 105th year, wife of the late Holden Robinson. Resting at the Wannamaker-Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral Service in St. Paul's Church, Sandhurst on Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Reverend David Bell officiating. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

 

1987

Records supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman

Robinson,

Mrs. Holden

 

It is with deep feelings of sadness that we are called to pen the death of Mrs. H. Robinson of South Fredericksburgh who died of pneumonia on the morning of Nov. 6th , at the early age of 38 years. She was ill but three weeks, and often expressed a deep wish that she might recover and prayed to be spared to her dear husband and children, but, if it was God's will, she was willing and prepared for the great change, and leaves her dear mourning friends in confidence to say, "O death, where is thy sting, O grave," etc. While sick she received all the attention that a loving husband could give. She was followed from her residence by a large number of sympathizing friends and sorrowing relatives, and placed in St. Paul's church burying ground there to wait the glorious resurrection but not without leaving her mourning friends with an assurance that she passed from death unto life, and gone to be with Christ, which is far better. She leaves a kind husband and two daughters in sad bereavement, but while their hearts sink in loneliness and sorrow, may their affections be drawn from the vain things of this earth, and finally meet the dear loved one now at rest.

 

1902

From the Hough Scrapbooks.

Robinson,

Nancy

 

DIED - at the residence of her son, in Adolphustown, Lenox county C.W. on the 4th of 2d month 1864, NANCY ROBINSON, aged 77 years; a member of West Lake Monthly Meeting of Friends.

   

Friends Review

1864

Robinson,

Miss

   *  see Benjamin, Mrs. (nee Robinson)

Robinson,

Susannah

(nee Wilborn)

 

ROBINSON - At South Fredericksburgh, on Friday, May 23rd, Susannah Wilborn, beloved wife of William Robinson, and mother of G. W. Robinson, of Kingston, aged 71 years.

 

OBITUARY - The Late Mrs. Susannah Robinson. On Thursday, the 22nd of May, a very estimable and Christian lady in the person of Mrs. Susannah Robinson, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. Benjamin, in South Fredericksburgh, aged 70 years, 7 months and 8 days. The deceased was a woman of marked ability and perseverance and succeeded in educating and fitting for the world a large family by her own unaided exertions. Besides the daughter mentioned above, she leaves four sons, to manhood grown, to mourn her loss. Maxwell, George, Ceylon and -----, the last named succeeds to the homestead. The other three are engaged in business vocations and are men of ability and undoubted integrity in the communities wherein they reside. Her death was quite sudden, and coming down upon us as it did it cast a deep gloom over our entire neighbourhood. She was interred at Sandhurst on Sunday last, and after a very able sermon by the Rev. R.S. Forneri, who discoursed from the xi chapter of St. John and 4th verse. During the course of his remarks he spoke of the deceased in the highest terms, saying she was a dutiful wife, a loving mother and a sincere friend. That she in every "storm" of life was 'oak' and 'rock' but in sunshine was 'vine' and 'flower'. To quote his words: Were every one to whom she did some loving service to bring a blossom to her grave, she would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers.

 

Mrs. Susannah Robinson died on Thursday at her daughters, Mrs. S. Benjamin, in South Fredericksburgh, aged 70 years, 7 months and 8 days. The deceased was a woman of marked ability and perseverance.

     

May 29 1884

Weekly British Whig

 

June 4 1884

Daily British Whig

Robinson,

Wilbert

 

Lad Burned to Death in a Pig Pen

The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson of North Fredericksburgh Township, just outside the city limits and across the river from Napanee, was burned to death Wednesday afternoon in the pig pen next to the barn, in which fire broke out. It is believed that the little chap was in the barn and was playing with matches and the place being filled with grain, caught fire immediately.

The screams of the little fellow were heard but the fire was such that no one could enter. While the Whig was learning the details of the tragedy, the fire was still raging and efforts were being made to get the boy’s body out of the pig pen. The firemen from Napanee were called and rushed to the scene of the fire.

The remains of the lad were found at twenty minutes to three in the pen, east of the barn. Nothing but the bones remained, the body having been burned to a crisp.

Coroner Cowan of Napanee, Chief of Police Barrett and county officials were at the scene of the tragedy when the body was found.

 

Little Lad Burned to Death At His Home Near Napanee

Tragedy in the Family of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Robinson – Father and Mother Helpless at Scene of Fire – Remains Buried as the Sun Sank in the West

Napanee, Oct 22. – This town was terribly shocked on Wednesday afternoon, when it was learned that Wilbert Robinson, aged three years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Robinson, North Fredericksburgh, had met a tragic death by being burned to death in the barn at the rear of their home near here.

A representative of the Whig, who was in Napanee at the time, was early at the scene of the blaze, but the heat was so intense that nothing could be done for the little fellow, who was imprisoned behind a wall of flames. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is thought that the lad, who was the second oldest of a family of three, must have been playing with matches. The building in which the child met such a tragic death was located about fifty yards in the rear of the family residence and is south of the main part of the town of Napanee.

When the Whig representative arrived at the fire it was feared that the two oldest boys had been caught in the burning building. Donald, the oldest of the family, was later located and according to the story of the lad, he became so frightened when he saw the blaze and realizing that his younger brother was in the barn which was all afire, ran with all his might in a southerly direction. He was later found and brought back to his home.

At first it was thought and it may still be the case, that the lad was burned to death in the pig-pen, a structure which was on the north side of the barn. When the blaze had somewhat abated, the fire-fighters, with the use of pike-poles, were able to locate the charred remains of the lad and they were at that time in the north-eastern corner of the barn. It is thought that the child, who was first in the pig-pen playing, later made his way into the barn by entering through the door on the south side. The parents think that when their son saw the hay in the stable on fire he tried to reach the door, but was kept back by the flames and fell down in the corner where his charred remains were found. When the body was removed, it was very badly burned, the arms and the legs being absent. Master & Tierney undertakers took charge of the remains, which were placed in a little casket and the burial took place just as the sun was sinking in the west. Rev. J.H.H. Coleman, rector of the Anglican church, conducted the funeral service.

Mrs. Robinson, upon noticing the fire, realized that her son had been playing in the barn a few minutes before and felt sure that he had been caught. Thinking that he was in the pig-pen and hearing the cries of the child for help, Mrs. Robinson smashed the windows with her hands and in so doing was badly cut about the fingers. The father, who had been employed for many years by the Daly Tea Co., rushed to the scene of the fire and when informed that it was feared his boy was a victim to the blaze, he attempted to rush into the barn, but the heat forced him back. All that was left for the parents to do was to stand by and wait for what remained of their little son to be brought out.

Herbert Parks, who was engaged in shingling a roof a short distance from the scene of the fire, was the first man to respond. When speaking to the Whig representative, Mr. Parks stated that when he arrived outside of the pig-pen, the heat was terrific, but nevertheless, he broke through the windows, heard the cries of the child, but could not see him. Thinking that little Wilbert was inside of the barn he started to cut his way through the walls, but he could not get through on account of there being a tin surface and also two layers of planking.

Sam Smith, employed as a driver of a wood delivery was the second man on hand, and he assisted Mr. Parks, but they were unable to do anything.

The Napanee Fire department responded and the chief and his assistants did the best they could, but on account of there being no water service or fire protection of any kind, their work was of little avail. The chemical tank was used and the part of the barn where it was though the child was imprisoned was well watered and after the wall collapsed the body was brought out.

The deep sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson in the sad loss of their little boy, who was one of the most popular children in the community.

       

Oct 21 1925

Daily British Whig

 

Oct 22 1925

Daily British Whig

Robinson,

William

 

SAD - Very many in Kingston are acquainted with Mr. Wm. Robinson, of Adolphustown, who died yesterday from the effects of a kick from a horse; and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, the more so in consequence of the sorrow which they have suffered from previous afflictions. The late Mr. Robinson was very highly respected and esteemed.

     

Jan 14 1876

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Alma Amelia

 

ROBLIN, Alma Amelia – On Wednesday, Feb 12 1947, formerly of Adolphustown, Kingston, Burlington and Toronto, in her 71st year, beloved wife of the late David Wright Roblin. Dear mother of Mrs. H. B. McKenzie (Bette), Toronto; Mrs. R.A. Gillies (Jean, Roseland, Port Nelson and David James Roblin, Toronto. Resting at the Chapel of Morley S. Bedford, 159 Eglinton Ave. W., at Lascelles Blvd. after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Service in the chapel on Friday at 3 p.m. Interment at Adolphustown later.

     

Feb 13 1947

Toronto Star

Roblin,

Anna Maria

   ** see Allison, Anna Maria (nee Roblin)

Roblin,

Caleb

 

SAD ACCIDENT - On the 11th inst., Mr. C. Roblin, son of Mr. Philip Roblin of Sophiasburgh, in crossing the Mohawk Bay, with a load of timber, drawn by a span of horses, had the misfortune to have the ice give way under him and melancholy to relate, was with his horses drowned.  Another young man, with another team was in company, whose horses suffered the same fate, but who escaped.  The body of young Mr. Roblin was found by neighbors, and interred on the following Saturday.

 

Melancholy Occurrence - On Wednesday last (the 11th inst.), as Mr. Caleb Roblin, son of Philip Roblin, Esqr., of Sophiasburg, was crossing the Mohawk Bay, to the former place, with a load of oak lumber, his horse and himself fell through the ice, where all were unfortunately drowned.  He had in company with him a young man by the name of Peter Wood, with another team, which was also lost; Wood only making his escape. Diligent search was made for the body of Mr. Roblin by the surrounding neighbours, (to whom his relatives feel themselves under heavy obligations for their kindness and humanity), but having toiled till after midnight they abandoned the search till day light, when the corpse was found.  His funeral took place on Saturday - a very impressive discourse was delivered on the occasion by the Revd. Mr. Marcus from these memorable words: "Jesus wept."  His remains were followed to the grave by a numerous assembly of friends and acquaintance.

Mr. Roblin was an active, promising young man, aged twenty five years.  His loss will be long and deeply felt by all with whom he was acquainted.   How true it is, that "in the midst of life, we are in death!"  (Com. Sophiasburg, February 15, 1835)

 

Feb 23 1835

British Whig

 

Feb 21, 1835

Kingston

Chronicle & Gazette

Roblin,

Charles Edmund

 

At Elva, Man., on Sept. 17th, the death occurred of Charles Edmund Roblin, aged sixty-three years, son of the late Cyrus A. Roblin, Adolphustown. He had made his home in Manitoba for the last thirty years, and is survived by his wife, nee Isobel Mouncey, of Madoc, and three sons, Carl, Harry and Fred. Also three brothers, john N. Roblin, of Sacket’s Harbor, N.Y., W.D. Roblin, Adolphustown, and C. Frank Roblin, of Vancouver, B.C.

   

Sept 28 1914

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Cyrus A.

 

Found Dead in Bed

Cyrus A. Roblin, an old and respected farmer living near Adolphustown was discovered dead in bed by his wife early yesterday morning. Deceased retired in his usual good health and spoke to his wife about four o’clock in the morning.

      

The late Cyrus A. Roblin, of Adolphustown, married a sister of T.G. Davis, Napanee and is the father of J.N. Roblin, of Roblin and Ford and S.H. Roblin of the Vanhorn soap factory.

 

Cyrus A. Roblin, township treasurer of Adolphustown, died very suddenly. He was in the sixty-ninth year of his age. He leaves a widow and seven children, all married except the two sons who are at home on the farm.

 

The funeral of C.A. Roblin, late treasurer of Adolphustown, was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The Centennial church, of which he was an honoured trustee, was appropriately draped. His remains were reverently borne to the grave by his four sons and two sons-in-law.

 

Mar 20 1890

Weekly British Whig

 

Mar 27 1890

Weekly British Whig

 

Apr 10 1890

Weekly British Whig

Roblin,

Mrs. Cyrus

 

ROBLIN – At Adolphustown, Thursday, 8th Dec., Mrs. Cyrus Roblin, aged 82 years.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Roblin,

Cyrus Franklin

 

Died in Far West

Cyrus Franklin Roblin died at Vancouver, July 8th, from paralysis. He was born at Adolphustown, June 2nd, 1864, the youngest son of Cyrus and Mary C. Roblin. He left Adolphustown in 1891 and took up his residence in California. After residing there for some years, he moved to Vancouver. He leaves a wife (nee Mabel Mallory) and three children, Kenneth, Helen and Lyle, and two brothers, John N. Roblin, Sackets Harbor, N.Y., and A.D. Roblin, Adolphustown.

     

Aug 8 1925

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

David

 

Obituary – Death of David Roblin, Esq.

We deeply regret to announce the death of David Roblin, Esq., of Napanee, yesterday (Sunday) at his residence, Napanee, of disease of the heart. Mr. Roblin was unwell for over twelve months past and for the last few months he seemed to rally and his health considerably improved; but the treacherous disease of which he died was unfortunately one too far certain and fatal in its results.

Mr. Roblin represented the County of Lennox & Addington from 1854 to 1861, having at the general election of the former year defeated Mr. Benjamin Seymour by a majority of fifty-four and continued to sit for the County until 1861, when he was defeated by Mr. Hooper, the present representative of the County. For over a quarter of a century Mr. Roblin has taken a prominent position in the politics of the Midland District; and for years did he fight, single handed, the Conservative party, who were strongly marshaled against him, he having stood three election contests before his final triumph in 1854. Mr. Roblin was a Reformer of the Baldwin School and upon the formation of the Macdonald-Cartier administration he gave in his adhesion to and became a strong supporter of the Coalition when formed. He was a self-educated man and endowed with a considerable share of ability. While in the House, he was considered a hard working member and held in much esteem and valued for his faithfulness to party ties. Mr. Roblin for some seven years consecutively was re-elected to the membership of the United Counties – a position which he filled with great credit to himself. The city of Kingston owes to him that splendid pile of buildings, the new Court House and Gaol, which is so great an ornament to Kingston. He died at the age of fifty-three years and leaves a wife and a large family of sons and daughters to mourn his loss.

Few men in these Counties will be held in higher esteem and will be more universally regretted.

 

CORRECTION – In an obituary notice of Mr. Roblin, we were guilty of a palpable error. It was stated that Mr. Roblin was re-elected to the “membership” of the United Counties. We should have said that Mr. Roblin was elected for several years consecutively to the “Wardenship” of the United Counties.

    

Mar 2 & 4 1863

Daily British Whig

 

Mar 4 1863

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

David Wright

 

David Wright Roblin

The death occurred at his residence, Lakeside, Burlington, Wednesday, of David Wright Roblin, in his 68th year. Suffering an injury to his spine several years ago, he had been in ill health since.

Born in Adolphustown, the son of the late Jacob and Susan Roblin of U.E.L. descent, he was a well-known farmer in the Adolphustown district, a clerk of the township, a member of the United Church board and a member of the Masonic Order, Prince Edward Lodge, No. 18. He was a popular athlete in his day, a notable baseball pitcher and a hockey and football player.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, David James Roblin; two daughters, Mrs. H.B. Mackenzie of Toronto and Mrs. R.A. Gillits of Port Nelson; one brother, B.A. Roblin of Belleville and one sister, Mrs. A.F. Miller of Kingston.

The body is resting at the Southall funeral parlors, Burlington and the funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at the United church, Adolphustown, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

 

David Roblin

Adolphustown, May 20 – The funeral of the late David Roblin took place in the United Church Saturday. Service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Unstead. The pall-bearers, who were all old friends of the deceased, were Fred Allison, Blake Harrison, Russell Cousins, Raymond Allison, James Dorland and Morley White.

     

May 15 1941

Kingston Whig Standard

 

May 20 1941

Kingston Whig Standard

Roblin,

Edwin Platt

 

Edwin Platt Roblin - A resident of Richmond Hill since his retirement in 1952, Edwin Platt Roblin died at his home there April 30, after a brief illness.

Rev. Charles Higginson, of Richmond Hill United Church, assisted by Rev. Dr. M.C. Johnston, of Thornhill Baptist Church, conducted the funeral service in the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home on Monday afternoon, May 2. Alan Frizzell, Robert Gordon, Elmer Irwin, Harvey Hogan, Freeman Coone and William Drinkwater acted as pall-bearers and interment was in St. John's Norway Cemetery, in Toronto.

The ancestry of Mr. Roblin, elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Roblin, Adolphustown, probably contained more United Empire Loyalist blood than that of any other person of his generation. The list of his ancestors included such well-known U.E.L. names as Owen and Stephen Roblin, Abraham, Peter and Joseph Ruttan, Benjamin Allison, Phoebe Davidson, William Carr, Peter Rose, Ernest Snyder and Solomon Huff, who donated the land on Hay Bay for the first Methodist Church in Upper Canada.

Prior to his marriage to Effa Stewart Alcombrack (also of U.E.L. extraction) in 1906, the late
Edwin Roblin held a commission, first in the Royal Canadian Army and later in the American Army.

Mr. Roblin was well-known as a home-builder in Scarborough, Forest Hill Village, North Toronto and Richmond Hill. Formerly an active member of Fairlawn United Church in Toronto, he transferred his membership on retirement, to Richmond Hill United Church.

Surviving the late E.P. Roblin, Sr., are his widow, Effa Stewart Roblin; three sons, Rev. Alva S. Roblin, of Sudbury; William Theodore Roblin and Edwin P. Roblin, Jr., of Richmond Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Victor Shetler (Helen Dee), of Napanee; and a younger brother, A. Overton Roblin, of Ottawa. He was predeceased in 1916 by an infant daughter, Dora Mabel.

  

May 5 1960

Richmond Hill Liberal

Roblin,

Eva Jane

(nee Mallory)

 

ROBLIN - at Kingston General Hospital, Saturday, November 1 1941, Eva Jane, widow of the late W.D. Roblin, in her 77th year.

 

The Late Mrs. W.D. Roblin

The death of Mrs. W.D. Roblin, Adolphustown, occurred at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, after only a few days illness. Earlier in the week, Mrs. Roblin was taken ill and when her condition became serious she was taken to the hospital on Thursday and passed away Saturday. The late Mrs. Roblin was a member of one of the best known families in Adolphustown, where all her life was spent, and was equally well known in Napanee, where it had been her habit to spend the winter months for several years. Mrs. Roblin was a life-long and active member of the Methodist and United Churches and was especially interested in Red Cross work and all other community enterprises. She had an exceptionally friendly disposition and a personality which attracted to her many friends.

The late Mrs. Roblin was formerly Eva Jane Mallory, a daughter of the late Nelson Mallory and Jane Allison. She was married over 50 years ago to William D. Roblin, a prominent farmer of Adolphustown, who also for many years was agent for the Massey-Harris Company. Mr. Roblin died in 1932 and since then Mrs. Roblin had spent part of her time at Adolphustown, Kingston and Napanee.

She leaves three children, Reade Roblin on the farm, Mrs. Jas Stewart, Napanee, and Mrs. John McCullough, Kingston. She is also survived by one sister, Miss Mallory, in Watertown, N.Y. A sister and brother predeceased her.

Her funeral was conducted at Adolphustown United Church, by Rev. E.H. Unstead, on Tuesday afternoon and interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, Napanee.

 

Mrs. W.D. Roblin

Napanee, Nov. 6 – The funeral of the late Mrs. W.D. Roblin, who passed away in the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday night, was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence to the Adolphustown United Church and was one of the largest seen in that district in some years.

The floral tributes were many and beautiful and showed the esteem in which she was held, not only in Adolphustown but throughout the district. Rev. E.H. Unstead conducted the service. The cortege proceeded to Riverside Cemetery, where the interment was made.

J.W. Duffett and Archie Heathcote were the flower-bearers and the pall-bearers were Marshall Mallory, Blake Harrison, C.F. Allison, A.W. Allison, Fred Roblin and Luke Trumpour.

   

Nov 5 1941

Napanee Beaver

 

Nov 1941

Magee

Scrapbooks

Roblin,

Florence G.

  *  see Parks, Florence G.

Roblin,

Fred B.

 

ROBLIN - At his home, Township of Adolphustown, on Sunday, December 21st, 1947, Fred B. Roblin, husband of the late Jane E. Chalmers, in his 76th year.

    

1947

Tibbutt

Scrapbooks

Roblin,

Hattie Amy

(nee Mallory)

 

There occurred at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, N.Y., the sad death of Hattie Amy Mallory, wife of Paul F. Roblin, of 151 Dore St., Albany, N.Y. Deceased was the second daughter of the late Nelson Mallory and Phoebe Jane Allison, of Adolphustown. Besides a husband and two sons to mourn her loss she leaves a mother and two sisters, Mrs. W.D. Roblin, of Adolphustown and Miss Mary Allison Mallory, Professional nurse of Watertown N.Y. The services were held from St. Alban's Church, Adolphustown, on Thursday last, with interment in the Allison mausoleum.

   

Dec 20 1912

Napanee Beaver

Roblin

Hazel

  *  see Sills, Hazel

Roblin,

Helen E.

   *  see Robertson, Helen E. (nee Roblin)

Roblin,

J.D.

 

In Prescott, on the 12th Dec., J.D. Roblin, Esq., Clerk to the Customs, aged 37 years. He was the eldest son of the late D. Roblin, Esq., M.P.P. for Lennox and Addington. The remains of the deceased were removed to Napanee and buried with Masonic honors.

     

Dec 16 1870

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Jacob F.

 

Jacob F. Roblin, one of Adolphustown’s most respected farmers, died at his home, in Adolphustown, on Tuesday last. Deceased had not been in good health for some years. For a couple of years Mr. Roblin resided in Napanee but returned to his farm last spring. Besides his widow, three children survive, Mrs. David Roblin, Adolphustown, Edmund, Toronto, and Overton, at home. The funeral took place on Thursday to the Dorland Methodist church. The remains were brought to Napanee and placed in Riverside cemetery vault.

    

Nov 27 1909

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Jacob H.

 

Death of Highly Respected Farmer

After an illness of some duration Jacob H. Roblin, a well known and highly respected farmer, passed away at his home in Adolphustown, Saturday, April 10th. The late Mr. Roblin belonged to one of the oldest families in the locality, being of U.E. Loyalist descent. He was born in Adolphustown in the year 1838 and was an only son of the late William Roblin, and nephew of the late David Roblin, M.P. He was reeve of Adolphustown township for some years and also served his country at the time of the Fenian Raid. Quiet and unassuming in manner, but of strong character, his judgment was valued by all who knew him. Left to mourn his loss are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Miller, of Sandhurst, and two sons, Mr. Byam A. Roblin, and Mr. David W. Roblin, of Adolphustown.

 

ROBLIN – At Adolphustown, on April 10th, Jacob H. Roblin, aged 77 years.

 

After an illness of some duration, toward the latter part of which no hopes were held out for his recovery, Jacob H. Roblin, a well-known and highly respected farmer, passed away at his home in Adolphustown, on April 10th. The late Mr. Roblin belonged to one of the oldest families in the locality, being of U.E. Loyalist descent. He was born in Adolphustown in 1838 and was an only son of the late William Roblin and nephew of the late David Roblin, M.P.

In religion he was a Methodist and in politics a Liberal and was for some years Reeve of the township. He also served his country at the time of the Fenian Raid. He was possessed of remarkable business ability, having had marked success in his chosen vocation.

Quiet and unassuming in manner, but of strong character, his judgment was valued by all who knew him.

Left to mourn his loss are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Miller, Sandhurst and two sons, Bram. A. Roblin and David W. Roblin, both of Adolphustown.

      

Apr 29 1915

Weekly Ontario & Bay of Quinte Chronicle

 

Apr 17 1915

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Jane Elizabeth

(nee Chalmers)

 

Roblin - At Richmond, Monday March 5th, 1940, Jane Elizabeth Roblin, in her 67th year.

 

Mrs. Fred B. Roblin

Jane Elizabeth Chalmers, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Chalmers and beloved wife of Fred B. Roblin, passed away at the home of her sister in Napanee, on Monday March 4th, 1940. Born at South Fredericksburgh, on January 3rd, 1874, she spent her entire life in that township and in Adolphustown.

Mrs. Roblin was a devout member of the Church of England, always regular in her attendance at all the service. She was an active worker in the Women's Auxiliary and the Ladies' Guild, as well as a faithful friend of the clergy who ministered to her.

A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral service which was held at St. Alban's Church, Adolphustown, on Thursday March 7th. The service was conducted by the rector, the Rev. C.C. Brazil. The chief mourners included her husband, Fred B. Roblin, and a daughter, Mrs. U. Mossop of Halifax, N.S. Four brothers, W.H. Chalmers, Kingston, T.H. Chalmers, Belleville, G.F. Chalmers, Adolphustown and J.A. Chalmers, Sillsville; and three sisters, Miss Gertrude Chalmers, Sillsville, Mrs. W.H. Milling, Napanee, and Mrs. J.R. Johnson of Adolphustown.

 

Mrs. Fred Roblin

The body of the late Mrs. Fred Roblin, formerly Miss Jane Elizabeth Chalmers, who passed away at the home of her sister, Tuesday morning, was taken to Adolphustown during the afternoon and the funeral will be held at St. Alban’s Church, Adolphustown.

Mrs. Roblin, who had not been in good health for about two years had been spending the past few weeks with her sister, Mrs. W.H. Milling, Piety Hill, Napanee. Her home had always been in Adolphustown and she was a member of one of the best known and highly respected families of that municipality. She was a devout Anglican.

Mr. Roblin survives as well as an only daughter, Mrs. Mossop, Halifax. There are several brothers and sisters.

    

Mar 16 1940

Kingston Whig Standard

 

Mar 5 1940

Kingston Whig Standard

Roblin,

John

 

John Roblin died at Watertown, N.Y., on 8th inst., aged eighty years. Deceased was a brother of the late David Roblin, who represented Lennox in parliament.

   

June 16 1892

Weekly British Whig

Roblin,

John N.

 

A Canadian Passes

John N. Roblin, aged eighty-eight years, died at Sackets Harbor, N.Y., on Thursday. He was born in 1858 at Adolphustown, Ont., son of Cyrus and Mary Davis Roblin. A brother, William D. Roblin, lives at Adolphustown. Two sons, both doctors reside in Syracuse, N.Y.

     

Oct 25 1926

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

J. Roy

 

LAC Roy Roblin, 30, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Byam Roblin of Belleville, who was killed in an airplane accident at Calgary, Alta., Friday, June 13, will be buried from the Martin funeral home, Belleville, Thursday afternoon to Centenary United Church, with interment in Adolphustown Cemetery.

     

June 17 1941

Kingston Whig Standard

Roblin,

Marshall Perry

 

Marshall Perry Roblin, the second son of the late David Roblin, for so many years the warden and M.P.P. of Lennox and Addington, was born near Napanee about fifty six years ago. When yet quite a young man he was appointed county registrar and filled that office for many years. Some years ago his brain became affected and his disease finally terminated in insanity. He has been an inmate of Rockwood Insane Asylum for years past, and died there on Sunday last. The body will be placed in the vault at the Morven Methodist church tomorrow, and will be laid beside the remains of his father later on. He leaves a wife and two daughters and three sons, all of whom have gone from here since his incapacity.

   

Apr 4 1892

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Mary C.

 

ROBLIN - At Adolphustown, on Saturday, Dec. 8th, 1906, Mary C. Roblin, mother of Mr. W.D. Roblin, Adolphustown, aged 82 years.

    

Dec 14 1906

Napanee Express

Roblin,

Melissa Ann

 

On Thursday, Melissa Ann Roblin, widow of the late J.F. Roblin, Adolphustown, died in Belleville, in her eighty-third year. Mrs. Roblin was of United Empire Loyalist descent. One daughter, Mrs. D.W. Roblin lives in Kingston.

 

Another old Adolphustown lady in the person of Mrs. Malissa Roblin was buried in Adolphustown Methodist cemetery on Sunday the 10th having died in Belleville at the home of her son Overton.

   

Dec 11 1922

Daily British Whig

 

Dec 22 1922

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Menbeth

 

ROBLIN - At Adolphustown, on Sunday, January 22d, 1911, Menbeth Roblin, aged 75 years, 4 months and 9 days.

 

ROBLIN – At Adolphustown, on Jan. 2nd, Menbeth Roblin, aged 75 years

   

Jan 27 1911

Napanee Beaver

 

Feb 1 1911

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

M. Genevieve

(nee Bogart)

 

ROBLIN - M. Genevieve at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 31, 1979, M. Genevieve Bogart. Beloved wife of the late Reade M. Roblin. Dear mother of Jack, Adolphustown, Mrs. Kenneth Collins, (Evelyn), Ottawa, Mrs. S. W. Hart (Ruth), Picton and Bill, Lindsay. Lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roblin is resting at the Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee for funeral service in Adolphustown United Church at Dorland on Thursday, August 2 at 2 p.m. Rev. M. Sadler, Adolphustown officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

 

1979

Newspaper

Clipping

Roblin,

Owen S.

 

Owen S. Roblin's Funeral

Services Were Held Yesterday at His Late Home and Remains Were Taken to Syracuse for Burial.

The funeral of Owen S. Roblin took place yesterday from the family residence, 145 West avenue. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles Edward Locke, D.D. of the Delaware Avenue Methodist Church. There was a large attendance of the friends of the family. Mr. Roblin was born in Adolphustown Ontario, in 1820 and was the oldest of 11 children. Fifty-five years ago he married the sorrowing one who survives the loss of a loving partner. They had four children born to them, three of whom are living - David R., of Buffalo, James R., of Cuba and Mrs. Helen Carpenter of Buffalo.

The deceased had lived since middle life in Syracuse to which city the remains were taken yesterday. Mr. Roblin retired from business about eight years ago, but never lost interest in the world's affairs and took deep concern in whatever related to the country of his adoption, and his native country close by. He was a member of the Methodist Church from early youth, and was a consistent Christian and an exemplary man in all respects. His business life was stamped with the record of integrity and honor and his home life was beautified by gentleness and perfect harmony. Though he was a great sufferer during the latter part of his illness he bore all with unflinching fortitude and resignation. Never was a Christian's hope more beautifully illustrated.

 

The Late Stanley Roblin

On Friday, February 13th, 1903, there passed away peacefully at Buffalo, Owen S. Roblin, born in Adolphustown, September 19th, 1820. Mr. Roblin was one of the few remaining members of the third generation, the grandsons of the loyalists. His grandfather was Owen Roblin, United Empire Loyalist. His father was Stephen Roblin, who died in 1884, aged eighty-seven and his mother was Amy Allison, daughter of Benjamin Allison. The two pioneer Methodist ministers, Rev. Cyrus Allison and Rev. Conrad Vandusen, were uncles of the deceased. Mr. Roblin married Sarah Eliza, daughter of John M. Canniff, half sister of the late Mrs. Charles James, Napanee. For some years he lived at Newburgh, where he carried on the harness making business. He moved to Syracuse and some five or six years ago gave up business and moved to Buffalo. There were four children. James, in Cuba; David Rockwell, in business in Buffalo; Ida, Mrs. Hardendorff, deceased, and Nellie, Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Roblin survives, being now in her eighty-first year. She is the last member of the family of John M. Canniff, of Thurlow, whose wife was Nancy Dulmage, daughter of Jacob Dulmage. The late Mr. Roblin had three brothers, John, Jacob and Joseph Ryerson, of Adolphustown. Stephen and John Roblin, late of Napanee, were nephews.

    

Feb 16 1903

Buffalo Evening News

 

Feb 21 1903

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Owen & Philip

 

Drowned in Carnahan's Bay, Adolphustown, on Sunday evening, the 2d inst., Henry Wood, son of Mr. John Wood, of Sophiasburgh, and Owen and Philip Roblin, sons of Mr. Owen Roblin, of Adolphustown. We are informed that the lads were crossing the Bay on skates, and unfortunately broke through the ice. Their bodies were found on Monday morning, within three feet of each other.

      

Dec 11 1827

Upper Canada Herald

Roblin,

Rev. P.J.

 

ROBLIN, Rev. P.J. (Methodist) b. in Adolphustown, Ont., 1st June 1797, d. in Madoc,  Ont. 15th Dec 1881,  became a local preacher 1818,  ordained 1830.

 

A Veteran Gone Home

One of the oldest residents of the Bay of Quinte District – Rev. Philip J. Roblin – died on the 16th inst., at his home near Bannockburn, at the ripe age of 84 years. Last January he was seized with paralysis while visiting his daughter near Belleville and never rallied from the attack. Deceased was a son of John Roblin, of Adolphustown, one of the U.E. Loyalists, and one of the first local preachers of this district, having been licensed by the Rev. Darius Dunham in 1792. He was born June 1st, 1797 and was converted in 1817 under the preaching of the Rev. Ezra Adams. In 1818 he was licensed as a local preacher by the Rev. John Madden and in 1830 he was ordained a deacon in Kingston by Bishop Hadding. In this capacity he labored faithfully and to the spiritual profit of many until 1874, when he was received into the conference as a “supernumerary.” He was stationed two years at Flinton, three at Maynooth and three at Bannockburn. In 1876 he was superannuated, owing to ill health, and resided at Madoc, where he quietly passed away on the 16th inst. Mr. Roblin was first married in 1818 to Jane Casey, who died Feb. 7th 1860. He had a family of ten children, most of whom are still living. He married a second time in 1869.

       

Dominion Annual Register & Review

1880-1881

 

Dec 29 1881

Weekly British Whig

Roblin,

Reade M.

 

ROBLIN – Suddenly at Adolphustown on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1949, Reade Mallory Roblin, beloved husband of Genevieve Bogart and dear father of Jack, at home; Mrs. K.F. Collins (Evelyn), Napanee; Mrs. S.D. Hart (Ruth), Picton; W.D. Roblin (Bill), Peterborough. Resting at his late residence, Adolphustown. Funeral service at Dorland United Church on Friday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Napanee.

 

Reade M. Roblin Died Suddenly at Adolphustown Home - Reade M. Roblin, a prominent resident of Adolphustown, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 3rd. He had been ill for some time, but recently had appeared to be much improved and his unexpected death came as a great shock to his family and many friends.

Mr. Roblin was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Roblin and had lived all his life in the township of Adolphustown.  Besides operating a farm, he had been agent for a well known farm implement firm and was widely known throughout the district.  For several years he had also been the treasurer of the Township of Adolphustown.  He is survived by his wife, formerly Genevieve Bogart, two daughters, Evelyn, Mrs. K. F. Collins, of Napanee, Ruth, Mrs. S.D. Hart of Picton, and by two sons, W. D. (Bill) of Peterborough and Jack, at home.  He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jas Stewart, of Napanee, and Mrs. J. McCullough of Kingston.  His funeral is being conducted at Dorland United Church on Friday afternoon, Dec. 16 at 2:00 o’clock.

 

Dec 14 1949

Kingston Whig Standard

 

From the

Duffett

Scrapbooks

Roblin,

Sarah

 

At Adolphustown, on 21st inst., Sarah wife of Stephen P. Roblin, aged 22 years.

    

May 27 1871

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Sarah E.

 

Funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Roblin Held

The death of Mrs. Sarah E. Roblin, widow of the late Owen S. Roblin, occurred on Thursday at the residence of her son, David R. Roblin, No. 47 Orton Place.

Mrs. Roblin was born at Adolphustown, Ontario, on May 18th, 1822. Since middle life she had lived in Syracuse until seven years ago, when she came to Buffalo and made her home here. Mrs. Roblin died from the effects of paralysis, combined with her extreme age. She had been ill for the last 15 years. The funeral was held from the residence in Orton Place this afternoon and the burial will be made at Syracuse in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Roblin is survived by three children, James R. Roblin, of Camaguey, Cuba; David R. Roblin, of this city and Mrs. Helen Carpenter of Buffalo.

    

Aug 19 1905

Buffalo Times

Roblin,

Sarah Elizabeth

(nee Mallory)

 

OBITUARY - MRS. R. B. ROBLIN

There died at Tucson, Arizona, on March 5th, Sarah Elizabeth Mallory, beloved wife of Robert B. Roblin, Stockton, California.  The deceased was sixty-six years of age, a native of Canada, and a daughter of Ezra Mallory, Adolphustown.  She was married on 22nd June 1875 to Robert Baldwin Roblin, eldest son of the late Philip Roblin, of the township of Sophiasburgh, County of Prince Edward, where they lived for a number of years.  They removed to Stockton, California, about thirty-seven years ago, where they resided at the time of her death.

 

Mar 28 1922

Napanee

Express

 

Mar 24 1922

Napanee Beaver

Roblin,

Sarah Mellissa

 

DIED - April 19th, Sarah Mellissa, daughter of Cyrus A. Roblin, Esq., of Adolphustown, aged 3 years, 4 months and 19 days.

 

Apr 30 1857

Napanee

Standard

Roblin,

Sophia

 

On the 20th ult., Mrs. Sophia Roblin, of Adolphustown, in the 57th year of her age.

    

Sept 1 1857

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

Susanna

(nee Lucas)

 

Obituary – Mrs. Susanna Roblin

The death occurred at the home of her son-in-law, A.S. Muller, Victoria street, this morning after a lengthly illness of Susanna Roblin, widow of the late Jacob H. Roblin, of Adolphustown. Deceased was well-known in the city and had many friends here. She was formerly of Adolphustown where she resided.

 

ROBLIN- In Kingston, on September 15th, 1924, Susanna Roblin, aged seventy-seven years, widow of the late Jacob H. Roblin, Adolphustown. Funeral (private) from her son-in-law’s residence, A.F. Miller, 95 Nelson Street, on Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock. Interment at Adolphustown.

 

The Late Mrs. Roblin

Susanna, widow of the late Jacob W. [sic] Roblin, Adolphustown, died in the city Monday morning at the age of seventy-seven years. Mrs. Roblin had spent most of her life at Adolphustown but latterly had been in Kingston. The funeral, in charge of the James Reid firm, will be held from the residence of her son-in-law, A.F. Miler, 95 Nelson street, Tuesday afternoon and will be of a private nature. Interment will be made at Adolphustown.

 

Late Mrs. Jacob H. Roblin

There passed to rest last Monday morning, at 95 Nelson street, Kingston, Susanna Roblin, widow of the late Jacob H. Roblin, of Adolphustown. The late Mrs. Roblin, who was seventy-seven years of age was the descendant of two prominent U.E.L. Families; her father being the late Elijah Lucas, of North Fredericksburgh, and her mother, Felinda York. In 1870 she married the late Jacob H. Roblin and lived with him on the farm in the first concession of Adolphustown, where for nearly fifty years she discharged the many duties of farm life. She was ever a good neighbor, a true friend, and above all, a self-denying and conscientious mother. She was for years a regular attendant of the Methodist church and a willing helper in the community. After the death of Mr. Roblin in 1915, Mrs. Roblin made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. A.F. Miller. She had been in failing health for some years, and the end was hastened by a paralytic stroke.

Besides two sisters and a brother, she is survived by two sons, Byran A., of Belleville, David W., of Kingston, and one daughter, Mrs. A.F. Miller, also of Kingston. A private funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, after which the remains were interred in the family plot at the U.E.L. Methodist cemetery, Adolphustown.

 

Sept 15 1924

Kingston

Daily Standard

 

Sept 15 1924

Daily British Whig

 

Sept 19 1924

Daily British Whig

Roblin,

William D.

 

The community was shocked to learn of the passing of Reeve W.D. Roblin on Wednesday morning. Despite the fact that Mr. Roblin had been a sufferer from asthma and a heart affliction for a number of years, he was one of the most active and prominent business men of the district and was around as usual all day Tuesday, being stricken as he was about to retire for the night. Medical aid was secured by proved of no avail. Left mourn are his wife, Eva Mallory, on son, Reade, two daughters, Misses Kathleen and Geneva, also four grandchildren. Few men in the county were more widely known or highly respected than William Roblin. For nearly fifty years deceased had been a salesman for the massy-Harris Company, had served many terms in the municipal council both as councillor and reeve. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and an ardent baseball fan. He also took a keen interest in matters pertaining to the former Methodist church and later to the United Church, having been a member of the quarterly official board for a number of years.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.F. Sanders, B.A., in the U.E.L. Memorial Church on Friday afternoon, but the building was quite inadequate to accommodate those wishing to pay tribute to the departed. Both the municipal and county councils attended in a a body. Floral tributes were given by both councils, the church and the Masonic Lodge, of which Mr. Roblin was a member, besides many private offerings. The flower bearers were Messrs. H. Box, J.W. Duffett, A. Heathcote, R. Allison, H. Allison, J.R. Johnston, H.M. Johnston and R.J. Allison. The pall bearers were Messrs C.F. Allison, A.W. Allison, E.B. Harrison, F.B. Thobin, L.P. Trumpour and M.F. Mallory. Relatives and friends were present from New York state, Belleville, Bloomfield, Kingston, Napanee and other points.

      

July 26 1932

Kingston Whig Standard

Robson,

Phoebe

 

Suicide of a Young Woman - Insane

Yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, Mrs. Phoebe Robson, wife of Byron Robson, living on Cole's Point, in Adolphustown, committed suicide by throwing herself into the Bay. Her husband returning home a few moments after the sad occurrence his attention was attracted by his dog running from the Bay to meet him in an excited manner, which startled him, and not meeting his wife, he proceeded to the water's edge, the dog going in advance. He found her shoes and stockings lying on the bank. Search was made, and the body was found about twenty feet from the shore in six feet of water. Her age is 27, and she has been deranged at times since her confinement last Fall.

  

May 8 1876

Daily British Whig

Roddick,

Annie Elizabeth

(nee Wright)

 

RODDICK - At her residence, 180 Willingdon Avenue, on Thursday morning, June 1, 1950, Annie Elizabeth Wright, beloved wife of the late George R. Roddick and dear mother of G. Neilson Roddick in her 78th  year. Funeral will take place from the above residence at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst, for service at 3:15. Kindly omit flowers. Interment Sandhurst Cemetery.

 

Annie Roddick

Funeral of Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Roddick was held from her residence, 180 Willingdon avenue Saturday. Service was conducted by Rev. Canon J.D. Mackenzie Naughton of St. James Anglican Church, assisted by Rev. H.C. Secker of St. Paul’s Church, Sandhurst. Interment took place at Sandhurst Cemetery.

Pall-bearers were Fred Wright, Archie Wright, Fred Neilson, Rod Neilson, Robert Sheridan, Neil Sheffield.

Deceased was the daughter of George and Matilda Wright of Sandhurst. She had resided in Kingston for the past 14 years.

Surviving are a son, George; one sister, Mrs. Ralph Sills, Sandhurst; one brother, Robert Wright.

 

1950

From the scrapbooks of J. Wright

 

June 6 1950

Kingston Whig Standard

Roddick,

G. Neilson

 

RODDICK, G. Neilson - At the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday April 15, 1980, G. Neilson Roddick, dear husband of Thelma Angrove and beloved son of the late George Roddick and Annie Wright. Resting at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, corner of Barrie and Johnson Streets. Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst, on Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

 

1980

From the Scrapbooks of J. Wright

Roddick,

George

 

LATE GEORGE RODDICK - An old and respected citizen of the Front Road West passed away on Saturday morning in the person of George Roddick. About Christmas time, Mr. Roddick left to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Sheffield, at Lyndhurst, and his other daughter, Mrs. Sheridan at Soperton, near Brockville. Mr. Roddick spent the first part of his visit at Lyndhurst and had only been a week at Soperton when he died. Mr. Roddick had been in failing health for some time and the death of his wife a few months ago