Mary Bella Roach

F, b. 1887, d. 1979
Last Edited26 Oct 2016
Birth*Mary Bella Roach was born in 1887. 
Marriage*She married Edwin Oliver Gallop
Death*Mary Bella Roach died in 1979. 
Burial*She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Family

Edwin Oliver Gallop b. 1885, d. 1918
Child

Mary Jane Roach

F
Last Edited4 Apr 2026
Marriage*Mary Jane Roach married Archibald I. Clathworthy

Family

Archibald I. Clathworthy
Child

Benjamin Roadhouse

M
Last Edited26 Sep 2015
Marriage*Benjamin Roadhouse married Catherine Heacock
Census*Benjamin Roadhouse appeared on the census of 1851 in Albion Two., Peel County, Ontario, Canada

Family

Catherine Heacock
Child

Mary Roadhouse

F, b. 1832, d. 28 March 1884
FatherBenjamin Roadhouse
MotherCatherine Heacock
Last Edited30 Nov 2024
Birth*Mary Roadhouse was born in 1832; Birth Date of 1843 as indicated on marriage certificate not possible based on age as of 1851 Census. 
She was the daughter of Benjamin Roadhouse and Catherine Heacock
(Witness) CensusMary Roadhouse appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Benjamin Roadhouse in Albion Two., Peel County, Ontario, Canada
Married Name As of 18 September 1860,her married name was Doupe. 
Marriage*Mary Roadhouse married Samuel Doupe on 18 September 1860 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada; Perth County Marriage Register from microfilm Samuel Doupe and Mary Roadhouse actual marriage certificate Sept 1860 BrideGroom - Samuel Doupe Age 25 residence Blanschard Twp, place of birth - Ireland, Names of parents - Joseph and Catherine Doupe Bride - Mary Roadhouse residence Usborne Twp, place of birth - Canada West, Names of parents - Benj & Catharine Roadhouse Witness: William Roadhouse of Usborne Twp Date of Marriage Sept 18, 1860. Note: Mary's brother Benjamin Jenkinson Roadhouse and Eliza Hazlewood got married the following weekend Sept 25, 1860 and is the next entry in the marriage register. 
(Witness) CensusMary Roadhouse appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Samuel Doupe in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
Census*Mary Roadhouse appeared on the census of 1871 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
Death*She died on 28 March 1884 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Samuel Doupe b. 1835, d. 1870
Children

Eleanor Roak

F, b. 1849
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited22 Mar 2015
Birth*Eleanor Roak was born in 1849 in New York, United States
Married NameHer married name was Sage. 
Marriage*She married Francis P. Sage, son of Francis P. Sage and Mary Elizabeth Robson
(Witness) CensusEleanor Roak appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in the household of Francis P. Sage in Westchester County, New York, United States

Family

Francis P. Sage b. 1839
Child

Gail Louise Robb

F, b. 7 June 1951, d. 7 May 2008
Gail Louise Robb (1951 - 2008)
Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press
FatherWilliam George Robb b. 14 Oct 1924, d. 11 Aug 2009
MotherBeatrice Helen May Shotbolt b. 1 Oct 1931, d. 27 May 2002
Relationships7th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited24 Oct 2017
Birth*Gail Louise Robb was born on 7 June 1951. 
She was the daughter of William George Robb and Beatrice Helen May Shotbolt
Married NameHer married name was Fagan. 
Death*Gail Louise Robb died on 7 May 2008 at age 56; GAIL LOUISE ROBB June 7, 1951 May 7, 2008 Gail Robb, beloved wife of John Fagan, of Crossfield, AB, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the age of 56 years. Gail was born in Portage la Prairie, MB and was raised and attended school in Leifur and Amaranth. She moved to Calgary in the early 1970s and was employed with Collins Barrow for thirty years where she was a valued member of the staff. Her family circle was of utmost importance to her. She generously donated a kidney to her brother Jim. Besides her loving husband John, Gail is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Cheryl Rodericks and Lorne and Kelly Sturtevant of Calgary; five grandchildren, Cody, Katelyn, Sunny-Lee, Chelsey and Julia-Ann. She is also survived by her father William (friend Myrtle), sisters and brothers, Sylvia (Richard), Carol Lee (Donnie), Jim (Lisa) and Dennis (Brenda) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her mother Beatrice. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. with the Reverend Jona Weitzel officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, 730 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB. R3C 2B7. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com. 
Burial*She was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Ogletree Section, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.
Photo Credit: Canadianheadstones.com

Helen Robb

F
Last Edited2 Dec 2018

Family

John Norrie
Child

William George Robb

M, b. 14 October 1924, d. 11 August 2009
William George Robb (1924 - 2009)
Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited24 Oct 2017
Birth*William George Robb was born on 14 October 1924 in St. Boniface, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada
Marriage*He married Beatrice Helen May Shotbolt, daughter of Charles Arthur Shotbolt and Dorothy Mary Grace Shier, on 10 July 1950.1 
Death*William George Robb died on 11 August 2009 in Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada, at age 84; WILLIAM GEORGE ROBB Peacefully, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Portage District General Hospital, with family at his side, William George Robb of Portage la Prairie, beloved husband of the late Beatrice Robb, passed away at the age of 84 years. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. William was born on October 14, 1924 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, son of Jack and Edith Robb. He was raised and received his education in the Harcus and Leifur Districts of Manitoba. He proudly served overseas in the Second World War, and was wounded while serving in Italy. He continued to serve until the end of the war. He returned to the family farm and later started his own farm in the Leifur Area. He married Beatrice Shotbolt on October 7, 1950 and together they had five children. He farmed and fished commercially with his brother John. He retired with Beatrice to Portage in 1999. William was very family and community orientated, as well as a very strong role model to his children and grandchildren. He loved to garden, fish, dance, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Langruth Branch. Predeceased by his wife Beatrice, daughter Gail, sister May, he leaves to continue his legacy his children, Sylvia (Richard), Carol Lee (Donnie), Jim (Lisa), Dennis (Brenda); 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his special friend Myrtle. Also surviving is one brother John (Bernice), many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Friends may call at the funeral home for visitation prior to the service. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in William's name to a charity of your choice. A tribute DVD in memory of William will be produced by the Omega Funeral Home, condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com Dedicated to those we serve .1
Photo Credit: Canadagenweb Cemetery Project

Family

Beatrice Helen May Shotbolt b. 1 October 1931, d. 27 May 2002
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Nickart Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Claudia Robbins

F, b. 1882
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited4 Jun 2017
Birth*Claudia Robbins was born in 1882. 
Married Name As of 9 May 1906,her married name was Turner. 
Marriage*She married Burt Samuel Turner, son of Mark Turner and Catherine Jane CASSIE Pangborn, on 9 May 1906 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States.
(Witness) CensusClaudia Robbins appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Burt Samuel Turner in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States
(Witness) CensusClaudia Robbins appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 in the household of Burt Samuel Turner in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, United States
(Witness) CensusClaudia Robbins appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 in the household of Burt Samuel Turner in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, United States

Family

Burt Samuel Turner b. 3 February 1882, d. 16 August 1943
Child

Roy Melville Robbins

M
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier III (1805 - 1892)
Last Edited5 Jul 2024
Marriage*Roy Melville Robbins married Elena Margaret McLeod, daughter of Malcolm McLeod and Elizabeth Miller, on 7 May 1949 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elena Margaret McLeod b. 22 June 1906, d. 31 July 2001

Albert Roberts

M, b. 1895
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Last Edited12 Dec 2020
Birth*Albert Roberts was born in 1895 in England, United Kingdom
Marriage*He married Ida May Middleton, daughter of Richard Mundo Middleton and Ida Mae Shier, on 17 November 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
Census*Albert Roberts appeared on the census of 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Family

Ida May Middleton b. 6 April 1903

Dorothy Roberts

F, b. 1924, d. 24 October 2002
Last Edited11 Oct 2022
Birth*Dorothy Roberts was born in 1924. 
Married NameHer married name was St. Hilaire. 
Marriage*She married Marcel THOMAS St. Hilaire MMM, CD, son of Irena (Rena) Christina Kathleen Shier
Death*Dorothy Roberts died on 24 October 2002 in Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Burial*She was buried in Chilliwack Cemetery, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Family

Marcel THOMAS St. Hilaire MMM, CD b. 23 April 1919, d. 28 June 2010
Child

Elizabeth Gertrude Roberts

F, b. 3 February 1903, d. 21 May 1986
FatherWilliam Moore Roberts b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 7 Jul 1935
MotherFlorence Gertrude Shier b. 21 Dec 1876, d. 13 Jan 1953
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited27 Mar 2015
Birth*Elizabeth Gertrude Roberts was born on 3 February 1903 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
She was the daughter of William Moore Roberts and Florence Gertrude Shier
Married Name As of 2 April 1934,her married name was Bacon. 
Marriage*Elizabeth Gertrude Roberts married Arthur Hamilton Bacon on 2 April 1934 in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Death*Elizabeth Gertrude Roberts died on 21 May 1986 in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 83. 

Family

Arthur Hamilton Bacon b. 9 March 1895, d. 16 December 1970

Ethel Roberts

F, d. 19 August 1932
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited10 Mar 2013
Married Name As of 26 October 1927,her married name was Gibson. 
Marriage*Ethel Roberts married Francis ALBERT Gibson, son of George Adam Gibson and Eliza Jane Stanley, on 26 October 1927. 
Death*Ethel Roberts died on 19 August 1932; Died when giving birth to son John who also died same day. 

Family

Francis ALBERT Gibson b. 7 September 1892, d. 8 April 1966
Child

Florence Roberts

F, b. 31 January 1878, d. 24 August 1937
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited31 Dec 2023
Birth*Florence Roberts was born on 31 January 1878. 
Married Name As of 25 March 1908,her married name was Chambers. 
Marriage*She married William James Chambers, son of Daniel Chambers and Mary Ann Dawson, on 25 March 1908 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Florence Roberts died on 24 August 1937 at age 59. 
Burial*She was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Source: Kevin Doe
Findagrave Mem# 100951501

Family

William James Chambers b. 11 June 1877, d. 26 June 1952
Child

Hartford Roberts

M
Last Edited14 Nov 2015

Henry Roberts

M, b. March 1871, d. 11 March 1941
FatherJoseph Roberts
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited27 Sep 2020
Birth*Henry Roberts was born in March 1871 in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
He was the son of Joseph Roberts
Marriage*Henry Roberts married Mary Ellen Currie, daughter of Archie Currie and Barbara Shier, in 1893. 
Death*Henry Roberts died on 11 March 1941 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Burial*He was buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Family

Mary Ellen Currie b. 17 January 1870
Children

Ivy Vera Roberts

F, b. 1913, d. 1978
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited24 Feb 2017
Married NameHer married name was Shier. 
Birth*Ivy Vera Roberts was born in 1913. 
Marriage*She married Aubrey Royden Shier, son of Alfred ROYDON (Roy) Shier and Violet Simpson Hunt
Death*Ivy Vera Roberts died in 1978. 
Burial*She was buried in St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Aubrey Royden Shier b. 22 January 1912, d. 16 September 1962

John Keedy Roberts

M, b. 18 February 1907, d. 19 May 1911
FatherWilliam Moore Roberts b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 7 Jul 1935
MotherFlorence Gertrude Shier b. 21 Dec 1876, d. 13 Jan 1953
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited24 Apr 2015
Birth*John Keedy Roberts was born on 18 February 1907. 
He was the son of William Moore Roberts and Florence Gertrude Shier
Death*John Keedy Roberts died on 19 May 1911 at age 4. 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Joseph Roberts

M
Last Edited27 Sep 2020

Family

Child

Madeline Sarah Roberts

F, b. 17 April 1944, d. 2 February 2014
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited18 Jun 2020
Birth*Madeline Sarah Roberts was born on 17 April 1944. 
Married NameHer married name was Hurren. 
Marriage*She married Gerald Masson Hurren, son of Guy Basil Joseph (Bert) Hurren and Mary Elizabeth Smallwood
Death*Madeline Sarah Roberts died on 2 February 2014 in Beaverton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 69; At Beaverton, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Madeline (Roberts) Hurren beloved wife of Gerry Hurren of Beaverton. Loved mother of Penny Wilson (Jeremy Burgess) of St. Jacobs. Dear grandmother of Chelsea and Brady. Sister of Jamie (Alana) Roberts of Kirkfield. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life gathering at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 135, 517 Mara Road, Beaverton, on Saturday August 2, 2014 from 2 P.M to 5 P.M. If so desired memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com. 

Family

Gerald Masson Hurren b. 3 May 1942, d. 22 April 2018

Margaret Roberts

F
Last Edited20 Nov 2019

Family

George Angus Small
Child

Margaret Clark Roberts

F, b. 22 August 1905
FatherWilliam Moore Roberts b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 7 Jul 1935
MotherFlorence Gertrude Shier b. 21 Dec 1876, d. 13 Jan 1953
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited29 Apr 2015
Birth*Margaret Clark Roberts was born on 22 August 1905 in Michigan, United States
She was the daughter of William Moore Roberts and Florence Gertrude Shier

Margaret Elizabeth Roberts

F, b. 1935, d. 4 July 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Roberts-Shier (1935 - 2017)
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited19 Jul 2017
Birth*Margaret Elizabeth Roberts was born in 1935. 
Marriage*She married Kenneth Earl Shier, son of George Conway Cruess Shier and Olive Beatrice Osborne, on 4 August 1956. 
Married Name As of 4 August 1956,her married name was Shier. 
Fact 1*Margaret was editor of the Cannington Gleaner and Treasurer for the Twp. of Brock. 
Death*Margaret Elizabeth Roberts died on 4 July 2017; Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Kawartha Lakes Extendicare in Lindsay, at age 81. Marg (nee Roberts), beloved wife of the late Ken Shier of Cannington. Loving mother of Kelly and her husband Neil Brogan of Ajax, and Tracy and her husband Rick Flindall of Little Britain. Loved nana of Ryan Brogan and his wife Tonnia of Whitby, Michael Brogan and Katherine Cummings of Whitby, Kailey and her husband Jeremy Graham of Little Britain, and Kristopher Flindall and Ronda Williams of Sunderland. Great nana of Lucas, Leah, Nash, and baby Graham. Predeceased by her sister Mary Roberts. The family of Margaret Shier will receive friends at the Thorne Funeral Home, 109 Laidlaw Street South in Cannington (705-432-2672) on Friday,July 7th from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held from Trinity United Church in Cannington on Saturday, July 8th at 2 p.m. Interment Cedar Vale Cemetery, Cannington. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sick Kids Foundation, Brock Food Bank or the Parkinson Society. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca. 
Burial*She was buried on 8 July 2017 in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada

Family

Kenneth Earl Shier b. 5 October 1933, d. 27 June 1988

Margaret Elsie Roberts

F, b. 1915, d. 1982
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited3 Jan 2022
Birth*Margaret Elsie Roberts was born in 1915 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
Marriage*She married Lorne Thomas Shier, son of John Thomas Shier and Margaret Toshack Marshall, on 26 March 1938 in Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
Married Name As of 26 March 1938,her married name was Shier. 
Death*Margaret Elsie Roberts died in 1982. 
Burial*She was buried in Bracebridge United Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Lorne Thomas Shier b. 5 March 1913, d. 1995

Mary Elizabeth Roberts

F, b. 24 August 1902, d. 5 May 1994
FatherHenry Roberts b. Mar 1871, d. 11 Mar 1941
MotherMary Ellen Currie b. 17 Jan 1870
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited27 Sep 2020
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Roberts was born on 24 August 1902 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
She was the daughter of Henry Roberts and Mary Ellen Currie
Married NameHer married name was Young. 
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Roberts married Robert L. Young
Death*Mary Elizabeth Roberts died on 5 May 1994 in Farmington Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, United States, at age 91. 
Burial*She was buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
Photo Credit: PonemahPat
Findagrave Mem# 14521880

Family

Robert L. Young b. 1897, d. 1986

Rilla Aleda Roberts

F, b. 1933, d. 9 October 2017
Rilla Aleda Roberts-Graham-Shier
Photo Credit: Fawcett Funeral Home
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Last Edited10 Oct 2017
Birth*Rilla Aleda Roberts was born in 1933. 
Married NameHer married name was Shier. 
Marriage*She married Wilbert LLOYD Shier, son of William Franklin Shier and Eva Alice Grummet
Death*Rilla Aleda Roberts died on 9 October 2017; Peacefully, with her family by her side, passed on Monday, October 9, 2017 of Feversham in her 85th year. Beloved wife and dear companion of 49 years to Lloyd. Loving mother of Daniel(Kathy) Graham of Feversham, Bill(Pam) Graham of Cincinnati, Peter(Cheryl) Graham of Owen Sound, Susan(Doug) Smith of Feversham and Frank(Faith) Shier of Maxwell. Loving grandmother of Kevin(Courtney) Graham, Jenna(Justin) Coe, Christopher(Tamara) Graham, Caitlyn(Ian) Graham, Jody(Mario) Graham, Kyle, Nathaniel, Hailey, Alysha, Quinn, Kurtis Shier and the late Corey Graham. Loved and remembered by her great grandchildren Corey, Ruby and Charly. Dear sister of Iris(Herb) Bechtel of Brampton and Sam(the late Shirley) Roberts of British Columbia. Predeceased by husband Clifford Graham, sisters Frances Conn, Phillys McGowan, Thelma Roberts and brother Jim Roberts. She will be sadly missed by her large extended family and friends.

Rilla was born in Osprey Township to Milton and Bertie Roberts. Rilla was a strong woman of faith who had unconditional love for everyone. Her family was the most important thing in her life. Her greatest joy was spending time with all the grandchildren. She was extremely proud of each and every one. They always brought a smile to her face.

Funeral service will be held from the Osprey Community Centre on Thursday, October 12 at 11am. In memorial of Rilla, memorial contributions to Mount Pleasant Church would be greatly appreciated. 

Family

Wilbert LLOYD Shier b. 1931, d. 13 March 2021

Robert Francis Landrum Roberts

M, b. 12 March 1912
FatherWilliam Moore Roberts b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 7 Jul 1935
MotherFlorence Gertrude Shier b. 21 Dec 1876, d. 13 Jan 1953
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited24 Apr 2015
Birth*Robert Francis Landrum Roberts was born on 12 March 1912. 
He was the son of William Moore Roberts and Florence Gertrude Shier

William H. Roberts

M, b. 20 September 1898, d. 6 July 1921
FatherHenry Roberts b. Mar 1871, d. 11 Mar 1941
MotherMary Ellen Currie b. 17 Jan 1870
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited27 Sep 2020
Birth*William H. Roberts was born on 20 September 1898 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
He was the son of Henry Roberts and Mary Ellen Currie
Death*William H. Roberts died on 6 July 1921 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 22. 
Burial*He was buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States

William Moore Roberts

M, b. 25 November 1874, d. 7 July 1935
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York (#1)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York (#2)
Last Edited24 Jul 2015
Birth*William Moore Roberts was born on 25 November 1874 in Robert's Landing, Michigan, United States
Marriage*He married Florence Gertrude Shier, daughter of Rev. Daniel Ridgway Shier and Ida Blanche Keedy, on 19 April 1899 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Marriage*William Moore Roberts married Mary Hamilton Shier, daughter of Rev. Daniel Ridgway Shier and Ida Blanche Keedy, before 1920. 
Death*William Moore Roberts died on 7 July 1935 in Defiance, Ohio, United States, at age 60. 

Family 1

Florence Gertrude Shier b. 21 December 1876, d. 13 January 1953
Children

Family 2

Mary Hamilton Shier b. 28 January 1891

William Moore Roberts

M, b. 25 November 1874, d. 7 July 1935
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited24 Jul 2015
Birth*William Moore Roberts was born on 25 November 1874 in Robert's Landing, Michigan, United States
Death*He died on 7 July 1935 in Defiance, Ohio, United States, at age 60. 

Family

Mary Hamilton Shier b. 28 January 1891

William Theodore Roberts

M, b. 14 May 1900, d. 9 March 1916
FatherWilliam Moore Roberts b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 7 Jul 1935
MotherFlorence Gertrude Shier b. 21 Dec 1876, d. 13 Jan 1953
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? ), New York
Last Edited29 Apr 2015
Birth*William Theodore Roberts was born on 14 May 1900. 
He was the son of William Moore Roberts and Florence Gertrude Shier
Death*William Theodore Roberts died on 9 March 1916 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States, at age 15. 

Ann Robertson

F, b. 1849
Last Edited31 Oct 2018
Name Variation Ann Robertson was also known as Ann Robinson. 
Birth*She was born in 1849 in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage*She married William Campbell
Married NameHer married name was Campbell. 

Family

William Campbell d. 11 January 1893
Child

Bettie Robertson

F, b. 16 August 1896, d. 29 October 1965
Last Edited7 Aug 2018
Birth*Bettie Robertson was born on 16 August 1896 in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death*She died on 29 October 1965 in St. George, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 69. 
Burial*She was buried in St. George Rural Cemetery, St. George, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 

Family

John Oliver Spinney b. 8 February 1895, d. 1975
Child

Citations

  1. [S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Memorial # 168717187.

Christina Robertson

F, b. 10 September 1881, d. 22 October 1936
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited13 Jun 2015
Birth*Christina Robertson was born on 10 September 1881 in Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Name Variation Christina Robertson was also known as Shier. 
Marriage*She married Frank Shier, son of Charles Shier and Mary Taylor, on 15 November 1905. 
(Witness) CensusChristina Robertson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Frank Shier in Riley M.D., Alberta, Canada
Death*Christina Robertson died on 22 October 1936 at age 55. 
Burial*She was buried in Cayley Cemetery, Cayley, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Family

Frank Shier b. 1 January 1876, d. 22 June 1948
Children

E. Jean Robertson

F, b. 29 March 1938, d. 27 December 2020
E. Jean Robertson (1938 - 2020)
Mundell Funeral Home
FatherGeorge ELMER Robertson b. 14 Aug 1904, d. 6 Dec 1994
MotherCarrie Carson Speiran b. 28 Apr 1902, d. 6 Nov 1958
Relationship3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited29 Jul 2022
Name Variation E. Jean Robertson was also known as Jean Robertson. 
Birth*She was born on 29 March 1938. 
She was the daughter of George ELMER Robertson and Carrie Carson Speiran
Married Name As of 1963,her married name was McNiven. 
Marriage*E. Jean Robertson married Neil McNiven, son of Evelyn Beaton, in 1963. 
Death*E. Jean Robertson died on 27 December 2020 in Trillium Manor, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 82; The family of Jean McNiven would like our friends and family to know that Jean passed away in her 83rd year after a long illness and a 10 plus year stay at Trillium Manor in Orillia.  Jean was raised in Udney, ON with her two brothers Bob & John Robertson.  She was the daughter of Elmer & Carrie Robertson (nee Speiran).  Jean graduated high school at ODCVI (Orillia).  Jean then attended Ontario Teacher’s College in Peterborough.  Jean’s first teaching assignment was in Tyrone Ontario with her soon to be sister-in-law Anne Robertson (nee Moreland).  Jean married Neil McNiven in 1963 and she moved to Oro Township.  They were married for more than 57 years.  Jean had numerous teaching assignments in Simcoe County including Johnston Street (Barrie), Steele Street (Barrie), Guthrie, East Oro, Central and Couchiching Heights.  Jean was best known as a kindergarten teacher as she held that position at many of the schools she taught in.  In addition to her long teaching career, Jean was also a busy farm wife and mother to four kids (John, Andy, Heather & Bonnie).  Jean was also active in local church activities at Willis Presbyterian Church and held offices in the local Women’s Missionary Society. 
Jean encouraged and supported her children to participate in numerous 4-H activities and to pursue post-secondary education.  Jean and Neil were named Oro-Medonte Senior Citizens of the year in 2009.  Jean leaves behind her loving husband Neil, children John (Sheryl), Andy (Lisa), Heather Nixon (Jeremy) and Bonnie Strachan (Paul).  Jean also leaves behind grandchildren Sarah, Everett, Hugh, Alec, Lucy, William, Caroline, Isabelle and Josey.  Jean is also survived by her two Brothers Bob (Donna) and John (Anne) Robertson, her McNiven sister in-laws, Alice Anderson and Dorothy Millar as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.  We would like to thank the staff of Trillium Manor for their care of Jean over the past number of years.
A Service to Celebrate Jean's Life will be held in the spring, in accordance with the provincial regulations.  Spring Interment: Knox Cemetery, Oro Medonte.
If desired, memorial donations to the Trillium Manor Bus Fund, Orillia or the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.  Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com. 

Family

Neil McNiven b. 4 March 1931, d. 21 December 2021

Ethel St. John Robertson

F, b. 1882
FatherWilliam Robertson b. 1834, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherMary Brethour b. 1851, d. 1893
Last Edited7 Jan 2025
Birth*Ethel St. John Robertson was born in 1882. 
She was the daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour
(Witness) CensusEthel St. John Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada

George ELMER Robertson

M, b. 14 August 1904, d. 6 December 1994
FatherJoseph Moses Robertson
MotherMary Ellen Swanson
Last Edited15 Aug 2022
Name Variation George ELMER Robertson was also known as Elmer Robertson. 
Birth*He was born on 14 August 1904. 
He was the son of Joseph Moses Robertson and Mary Ellen Swanson
Marriage*George ELMER Robertson married Carrie Carson Speiran, daughter of Samuel Speiran and Ellen McNay, on 25 September 1935 in Mara Twp., Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Their home farm was on the 11th Conc. of Mara Twp.
Death*George ELMER Robertson died on 6 December 1994 at age 90. 
Burial*He was buried in Mara Twp., Udney United Church Cemetery, Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Photo Credit: Kevin Dee
Findagrave Mem # 101044578

Family

Carrie Carson Speiran b. 28 April 1902, d. 6 November 1958
Children

Gertrude Kate Robertson

F, b. 19 November 1890, d. 1985
FatherWilliam Robertson b. 1834, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherMary Brethour b. 1851, d. 1893
Last Edited7 Jan 2025
Birth*Gertrude Kate Robertson was born on 19 November 1890 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
She was the daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour
(Witness) CensusGertrude Kate Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusGertrude Kate Robertson appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Maggie Maude Robertson in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusGertrude Kate Robertson appeared on the census of 1931 in the household of Edward Golden Despard in Alberni, British Columbia, Ireland
Death*Gertrude Kate Robertson died in 1985. 
Burial*She was buried in Brethour Family Cemetery, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
Source: MissT
Findagrave Mem# 154946230

Helen Robertson

F, b. 1860, d. 22 February 1943
Last Edited7 Feb 2024
Birth*Helen Robertson was born in 1860. 
Marriage*She married Emerson C. Coatsworth on 19 September 1883 in Welland, Welland County, Ontario, Canada
Married Name As of 19 September 1883,her married name was Coatsworth. 
Death*Helen Robertson died on 22 February 1943 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

Family

Emerson C. Coatsworth b. 9 March 1854, d. 11 May 1943
Child

Helen Grace Robertson

F, b. 17 April 1898, d. 3 August 1922
Last Edited7 Jan 2022
Birth*Helen Grace Robertson was born on 17 April 1898 in Ops Twp., Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada
Married Name As of 2 March 1921,her married name was Vanstone. 
Marriage*She married Earl Fee Vanstone, son of Joseph Henry Vanstone and Caroline Fee, on 2 March 1921 in Reaboro, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Helen Grace Robertson died on 3 August 1922 in Ops Twp., Lot 9, Conc. 8, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada, at age 24. 

Family

Earl Fee Vanstone b. 1896, d. 1976

Jessie Ann Robertson

F, b. 1878
FatherWilliam Robertson b. 1834, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherMary Brethour b. 1851, d. 1893
Last Edited7 Jan 2025
Birth*Jessie Ann Robertson was born in 1878 in British Columbia, Canada
She was the daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour
(Witness) CensusJessie Ann Robertson appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusJessie Ann Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada

John Ross McNay Robertson

M, b. 22 February 1941, d. 27 July 2022
John Ross McNay Robertson (1941-2022)
Mangan Funeral Home
FatherGeorge ELMER Robertson b. 14 Aug 1904, d. 6 Dec 1994
MotherCarrie Carson Speiran b. 28 Apr 1902, d. 6 Nov 1958
Relationship3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited29 Jul 2022
Birth*John Ross McNay Robertson was born on 22 February 1941. 
He was the son of George ELMER Robertson and Carrie Carson Speiran
Death*John Ross McNay Robertson died on 27 July 2022 in Manilla, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81; ROBERTSON, JOHN ROSS McNAY
John died peacefully at his home, on July 27, ending his struggles with Parkinson’s. He is survived by his wife Anne (Moreland), his children Bruce (Julie), Carrie Pilgrim (George) and Ruth Anne Robertson, and his brother Bob (Donna). Predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Carrie Robertson (Speiran) and his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Neil McNiven. His spirit lives on in his grandchildren, Alicia, Cara, and Ben Pilgrim and John and Matthew Robertson.
Beyond his nuclear and church families, John had a variety of interests and pursuits – Science teacher at Brock High, Cannington and Guidance Counsellor at I.E. Weldon, Lindsay, trustee for the Durham School Board, farming, gardening, member of the Manilla Fiddlers and Speiran singers, curling, and maintaining lifelong friendships with his buddies from ’64 OAC.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, Laidlaw St. North Cannington on Sunday, August 7th at 2:30 P.M. following visitation starting at 12:30. A reception will follow the service. If so desired, memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Cannington or Parkinson Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences are welcomed at manganfuneralhome.com. 

Joseph Moses Robertson

M
Last Edited29 Nov 2020

Family

Mary Ellen Swanson
Child

Katherine Robertson

F
Last Edited20 May 2021
Marriage*Katherine Robertson married Omer Lee Wood

Family

Omer Lee Wood
Child

Maggie Maude Robertson

F, b. 1876
FatherWilliam Robertson b. 1834, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherMary Brethour b. 1851, d. 1893
Last Edited7 Jan 2025
Married NameHer married name was Despard. 
Marriage*Maggie Maude Robertson married Edward Golden Despard
Birth*Maggie Maude Robertson was born in 1876 in British Columbia, Canada
She was the daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour
(Witness) CensusMaggie Maude Robertson appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusMaggie Maude Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada
Census*Maggie Maude Robertson appeared on the census of 1901 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1931 in the household of Edward Golden Despard in Alberni, British Columbia, Ireland

Family

Edward Golden Despard b. 1866

Margaret Robertson

F
Last Edited11 Jul 2019

Family

Alexander McDonald
Child

Marion Robertson

F, b. 21 January 1926, d. 7 February 2025
Marion Robertson-Miller (1926 - 2025)
Source: Thorne Funeral Home
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited15 Feb 2025
Birth*Marion Robertson was born on 21 January 1926. 
Married NameHer married name was Miller. 
Marriage*She married Ross Henry Miller, son of John STANLEY Miller and Mildred Christina Isabella Hortop
Death*Marion Robertson died on 7 February 2025 in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada, at age 99; Peacefully, after a short illness on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 99. Marion (nee Robertson), beloved wife of the late Ross Miller of Sunderland. Loving mother of Susan Miller and her partner Randy Knight of Dunsford, and Glenn Miller and his wife Maxine of Owen Sound. Loved grandmother of Scott Miller and his wife Katrina of Brooklyn, New York. Dear sister of Ross Robertson (deceased) and his wife Jean of Sunderland.



A service to celebrate the life of Marion Miller will be held at the THORNE FUNERAL HOME, "Sunderland Chapel", 98 River Street in Sunderland (705-432-2672) at a later date. Interment Sunderland Cemetery.



If desired, memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrews United Church, Sunderland. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca. 
Burial*She was buried in Brock Twp., Sunderland Cemetery, Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada

Family

Ross Henry Miller b. 13 August 1926, d. 22 July 2014

Mary Janet Robertson

F, b. 1888
FatherWilliam Robertson b. 1834, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherMary Brethour b. 1851, d. 1893
Last Edited7 Jan 2025
Birth*Mary Janet Robertson was born in 1888. 
She was the daughter of William Robertson and Mary Brethour
(Witness) CensusMary Janet Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Robertson in North & South Saanch, British Columbia, Canada
(Witness) CensusMary Janet Robertson appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Maggie Maude Robertson in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Norma Robertson

F, b. 1935, d. 27 October 2021
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)
Last Edited24 Jan 2022
Birth*Norma Robertson was born in 1935. 
Married Name As of 12 July 1958,her married name was Poole. 
Marriage*She married Wallace Bennett Poole, son of William Poole and Reva Irene Moss, on 12 July 1958. 
Death*Norma Robertson died on 27 October 2021. 

Family

Wallace Bennett Poole b. 5 May 1934, d. 25 March 2018