Person:Robert Elliott (44)

Name and Relationships

Name: Robert Elliott. Source is his 1926 death registration. NOTE: In numerous documents, his last name is spelled incorrectly as Elliot.

Parents: Unknown

Spouse: Rebecca Jackson. Source is their grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound District, Ontario.

Robert Elliott was Elmer Irwin's paternal great uncle.

Personal History

1848 - Birth: Robert Elliott was born on August 17, 1848 in Ireland. Source is his 1926 death registration.

1867 - Immigration: Robert Elliott abt 19, immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1967. Source is 1921 Census of Canada. However, 1911 census lists him as immigrating in 1871. UNKNOWN WHICH DATE IS CORRECT.

1871 - Census: In 1871, Robert (incorrectly spelled Robet) Elliott (incorrectly spelled Elliot) 21, farmer, born in Ireland, was living alone on the farm in Aumick Lake sub-district, Parry Sound District. Source is 1871 Census of Canada. NOTE: No other family members are listed with him.

1872 - Marriage: On November 29, 1872, Robert Elliott (about 24) married Rebecca Jackson (about 19) in Lanark, Ontario. NOTE: This marriage date came from various trees on Ancestry.ca but no source information was attached - so it cannot be substantiated.

1881 - Census: In 1881, Robert Elliott 33, Farmer, born in Ireland, was living on the farm in Croft Township, Muskoka District, with his wife, Rebecca, 25, and their children: Amelia Elizabeth 7, Wm. John 5, Robert Adam 4, Rebecca Jane 2 and Florence J. ? months. Source is 1881 Census of Canada, Muskoka District, Spence and Croft Townships.

1891 - Census: On April 6, 1891, Robert Elliott 41, was living on the farm in Croft Township, with his wife Rebecca 38, and their children: William 16, Robert A 14, Rebecca 12, Florence 10, Jamima 8, James 6, Frances 4 and Richard A 2. Source is 1891 Census of Canada, Chapman and Croft Township,

1901 - In 1901, Robert Elliott (spelled Elloit in this document) 51, farmer, (born in Ireland on August 19, 1849) was living on the farm in Croft Township with his wife Rebecca 49, and their children still living at home: Florence J. 20 (Mar 13, 1881), Jemima A.B. 18 (Aug 10, 1882), James H. 16 (Aug 17, 1884), Frances E. 15, (Nov 26, 1885), and Richard A. 12 (Oct 16, 1888). Source is 1901 Census of Canada, Muskoka and Parry Sound District,

1911 - Census: On June 20, 1911, Robert Elliott (spelled Elliot) 63, Farmer, was living on the farm at Lot 1, Concession 8, Croft Township, with his wife, Rebecca 57, and their son James H. 26, farmer, and his wife Mary A. 27, born in Ireland, and their children: Wilma 3, Viola G. 1, and Robert G. 3 months. This document lists Robert's immigration from Ireland as 1871 and her immigration from USA as 1854. Source is 1911 Census of Canada.

1921 - Census: In June, 1921, Robert Elliott 71, Farmer, was living on the farm in Croft Township with his wife, Rebecca 60, and their son, James 37, farmer, and daughter-in-law, Mary, 35, and grandchildren: Welma 13, Viva 12, son?? 10. Emma 6 and Dina? 3. Robert Elliott is listed as emigrating in 1867. Source is 1921 Census of Canada.

1924 - Death and Burial: Rebecca Elliott 71, died on April 13, 1924 at Chapman Township, Parry Sound District. Cause of death was cancer at cardiac end of stomach for the last two years. She lived in Chapman Township all of her life except for 6 weeks. Her Father was listed as William Jackson, born in Ireland and Mother as Amelia Hunt, born in Ireland. Rebecca was listed as being born in New Jersey, USA. Informant was her husband, Robert Elliott, Magnetawan. She was buried in Chapman Cemetery on April 16, 1924. Source is her 1924 death registration.

1926 - Death of Husband: Robert Elliott 77, farmer, widower, died on May 8, 1926 in Chapman Township. He was buried in Chapman Cemetery on May 10, 1926. Cause of death was arthrosclerosis, dementia and coma. Informant was his son, R.A. Elliott, Copper Cliff. Source is Robert's 1926 death registration.

Grave Marker: ROBERT ELLIOTT 1848-1926 REBECCA JACKSON wife of Robert Elliott 1853-1924 indistinct

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