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Facts and Events
| Name[6] |
Robert George Moffat |
| Gender |
Male |
| Alt Birth[4] |
20 Feb 1893 |
Ontario, Canada |
| Birth[1][2][3][9] |
20 Feb 1894 |
Sidney, Manitoba, Canada |
| Occupation[2] |
Bef 2 Jun 1916 |
Holmfield, Manitoba, Canadaa farmer prior to his enlistment |
| Military[2] |
2 Jun 1916 |
Manitoba, CanadaSigned his WWI Attestation papers at Camp Hughes, near, Portage la Prairie |
| Census[5] |
14 Jul 1916 |
Manitoba, CanadaCamp Hughes |
| Marriage |
29 Jun 1926 |
Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canadato Minnie Jemima Shepherd |
| Death[9] |
27 Jul 1970 |
Manitoba, CanadaAt his son's farm near Killarney |
| Alt Death[7] |
1970 |
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| Burial[7][8][9] |
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Killarney Cemetery, Killarney, Manitoba, Canada |
Robert George MoffatS9 beloved husband of Minnie Jemima Moffat, passed away suddenly on his son’s farm near Killarney, Manitoba July 27, 1970. Mr. Moffat was born in Sidney, Manitoba, February, 20th, 1894. In 1900 he moved with his parents to a farm in the Holmfield district, and in 1916 he joined the Army where he served as a War Veteran in the 100th Overseas Battalion. Following the war he returned to Holmfield and in 1926 was married to Minnie Shepherd. Two years later they moved to the Enterprise District, where they farmed until 1965 when they took up residence in the Town of Killarney. Mr. Moffat was a member of the Presbyterian Church and faithfully served on the Board of Managers. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Left to mourn are: his wife Minnie; three daughters; [names of living individuals have been removed], Manitoba, one son [name of living individual has been removed] of Killarney, five sisters Ruth Stacey, Gertrude Milliken, Mary Cullen and Pearl Armstrong, all of Killarney, and Lily Haight of Cartwright, Manitoba, one brother, Percy of Killarney. Funeral service was held in Erskine Presbyterian Church, July 31st. Rev. Kenneth Plum officiated, assisted by Miss Kinnon. Pallbearers were six nephews: Ed Stacey, Bob Black, Jim Cullen, Ken Moffat, Brian Moffat, and Mervin Moffat. Arrangements were made by the Killarney Funeral Home and interment in the Killarney Cemetery.
References
- ↑ Birth Registration, in Manitoba Vital Statistics Online Database
1894.
DETAILED BIRTH INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1894-006958
LAST NAME: MOFFAT
FIRST NAME: ROBERT GEORGE
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/20/1894
PLACE OF BIRTH: R.M. OF NORTH NORFOLK
SEX: M
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1894,006958
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Robert George Moffat, in Canada. Soldiers of the First World War. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
2 Jun 1916.
Attestation form - Robert George Moffat - front
Attestation form - Robert George Moffat - back
Regimental number: 217030. At the time of enlistment, he was an active member of the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers.
Name: MOFFAT, ROBERT GEORGE
Rank: SPR
Regimental number(s): 217030
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6273 - 56
Date of Birth: 20/02/1894
- ↑ Robert Moffatt household, in Souris, Manitoba, Canada. 1911 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
page 1 & 2, 5 June 1911.
1911 / Manitoba / Souris / 50 Township 1 in ranges 15
42 8 Moffatt Robert M Head M Feb 1858 53 Ont Scotch Canadian Presbyterian Farmer
43 8 Moffatt Louise F Wife M Feb 1870 41 Ont German Canadian Presbyterian
44 8 Moffatt Emma F Daughter S Jan 1891 20 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
45 8 Moffatt Herbert M Son S Dec 1892 18 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
46 8 Moffatt Robert M Son S Feb 1894 17 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
47 8 Moffatt Ruth F Daughter S Jun 1895 15 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
48 8 Moffatt Mildred F Daughter S Oct 1896 14 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
49 8 Moffatt Percy M Son S Jan 1898 13 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
50 8 Moffatt Arthur M Son S Apr 1900 11 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
1911 / Manitoba / Souris / 50 Township 1 in ranges 15 / page 2
1 8 Moffatt Gertrude F Daughter S Apr 1900 11 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
2 8 Moffatt Mary F Daughter M Nov 1901 9 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
3 8 Moffatt Russell M Son S Jul 1902 8 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
4 8 Moffatt Lillie F Daughter S Mar 1905 6 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
5 8 Moffatt Frank M Son S Dec 1906 4 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
6 8 Moffatt Stanley M Son M Aug 1908 2 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
7 8 Moffatt Roy M Son S Mar 1911 3/12 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
- ↑ Robert Moffat household, in Lisgar, Manitoba, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
Page 9, 31 Mar 1901.
MB LISGAR (#7)Subdistrict: Turtle Mountain i-4
10 73 Moffat Robert M Head M Feb 1 1857 43 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres(byterian) Farmer
11 73 Moffat Louise F Wife M Feb 20 1870 31 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
12 73 Moffat Emma F Daughter S Jan 3 1890 10 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
13 73 Moffat Herbert M Son S Dec 8 1892 8 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
14 73 Moffat Robert M Son S Feb 20 1893 7 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
15 73 Moffat Bruce M Son S Jun 14 1895 5 Ontario Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
16 73 Moffat Mildred F Daughter S Oct 3 1896 4 Man Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
17 73 Moffat Percy M Son S Jan 10 1897 3 Man Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
18 73 Moffat Gertrude F Daughter S Apr 12 1899 1 Man Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
19 73 Moffat Arthur M Son S Apr 12 1899 1 Man Irish (ditto) Canadian Pres
- ↑ Robert Moffat household, in Souris, Manitoba, Canada. 1916 Census of Canada, Prairie Provinces. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
14 Jul 1916.
Robert was enumerated as a farmer. His sons, Herbert and Robert were listed as soldiers. The abbreviation "C H" beside Robert's name probably indicates he was at Camp Hughes, while the notation 100 B before his name could indicate 100 Battalion which is consistent with his attestation papers. Darcy and Arthur were listed as farmer's sons.
Name: Robert O C Moffat [I read Robert O]
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 22
Est. Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: Manitoba
Home in 1916: 01, Souris, Manitoba
Address: 1, 16, 1, 100 B
Racial or Tribal Origin: Scotch (Scotish)
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Robert Moffat
Mother's Name: Lanna Moffat
Sub District Desc.: Townships 1 and 2, ranges 14, 15 and 16, west of the principal meridian
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Moffat 58
Lanna Moffat 46 [I read Louisa]
M Mary Moffat 25 [I read M.. May]
Herbert Moffat 23
Robert O C Moffat 22 [I read Robert O then C H which probably means Camp Hughes]
Mildred Moffat 19
Darcy H Moffat 18
Lattner C Moffat 16 [I read Arthur C]
Gertrude Moffat 16
Mary A Moffat 14
Rupha Edward Moffat 12 [I read Rushal Eward}
Lily Martha Moffat 11 [or could be Lily Martha]
Frank W Moffat 9
Stander John Moffat 7
Roy Lexie Moffat 5 [I read Roy Leslie]
Pearl Irene Moffat 3
- ↑ Robert George Moffat, in Canadian Great War Project.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Killarney Cemetery, in Canadian Headstones.
Canadian Headstones - Killarney Cemetery - Robert G & Minnie J Moffat
Father
Robert G.
1894-1970
Mother
Minnie J.
1893-1985
Peace, Perfect Peace
MOFFAT
- ↑ Killarney Cemetery Search.
Moffat, Robert G. - Section: 8 Row: 5 Plot: 3w
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Winnipeg Free Press. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.)
26 Aug 1970.
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