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• Residence: Nov 1957, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 19 Jan 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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Obituary:

Obituary

ROBERTSON, Donald - Mississauga, Ont., formerly of Barneys River Station, Pictou Co., died January 17, 1999, in Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Born in Barneys River Station, he was a son of the late Harlan P. and Margaret(Bannerman) Robertson. Surviving are his wife, the former Joyce Arbuckle; daughters, Debbie Robertson, Halifax; Diane (Mrs. Thomas Bellinger), Mississauga; sons, Don, Orangeville; Darcy, Kitchener; sisters, Chris (Mrs. Don Ritchie), Janet Robertson, New Glasgow; Lena (Mrs. Dr. Wendell Watters), Ancaster, Ont.; brothers, Lawrence, New Glasgow; Lester, Barneys River Station; Allison (Allie), MacLellans Brook; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews He was predeceased by sister, Emma; brothers, Freddie, Everett. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 today, funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, both in Neweduk Funeral Home "Mississauga Chapel", 1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga. Burial in Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville, Ont. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or any charity.

Donald married Joyce Marion Arbuckle 6 Nov 1950, Sarnia, , Ontario, Canada. Joyce was born 21 Jul 1924, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Apr 2019, Orangeville, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Donald Page Robertson
2. Deborah Joyce Robertson
3. Diane Margaret Robertson was born 16 Nov 1956, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1999, Mississauga, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville, Peel, Ontario.
4. Darcy Everett Robertson

Other Events:

• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Nov 1910, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Residence: Nov 1931, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
3 in 1881 census

Harlan married Margaret Grace Bannerman 6 Nov 1910, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret was born 9 Jan 1880, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Nov 1957, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Kenzieville Cemetery, Kenzieville, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Nov 1910, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Died:

News Article

November 1957 - Woman Dies When Fire Razes Home - New Glasgow - Mrs. Harlan Robertson of Barney's River lost her life late Thursday when the family home was burned to the ground in a fire of unknown origin. She was at home with her husband, son Everett and daughter-in-law at the time of the fire. The other three members of the family escaped, and attempts made by Everett to get back into the house and upstairs to save his mother were unsuccessful. He received burns in the attempt. Mrs. Robertson, 65, was the former Margaret Bannerman and had lived at Barney's River all her life. Volunteers from the community who rallied quickly were able to keep the flames from spreading to the garage and other out-buildings. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband and nine children. Her sons are Lawrence in New Glasgow, Everett and Lester in Barney's River, Donald and Fred in Toronto, and Allison in Halifax. The daughters are Mrs. Chris Ritchie and Janet in New Glasgow, Lena (Mrs. Wendell Watters), Montreal. A fourth daughter, Emma (Mrs. Dan Robertson) of Barney's River, predeceased her several years ago. Dr. C. Harries, coroner, conducted a preliminary inquest late yesterday afternoon, at the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, to investigate the death of Mrs. Robertson. Dr. Park, pathologist at the Aberdeen Hospital, identified the body as that of a female, and Dr. Harries adjourned the inquest until Nov. 23, when witnesses will be called. RCMP conducted the investigations and said that Mrs. Robertson's body was found in the cellar of the home at Barney's River.

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• AltBirth: Abt 1840
• Census: 1871, Gulf Shore District, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Gulf Shore District, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1871, Gulf Shore District, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Census: 1901, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Nov 1910, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer

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Obituary:

Obituary

John Robertson - Barney's River Station, Dec 1, 1931 - The death occurred on Wednesday, November 25th of John Robertson, at the home of his son, Stewart. The passing of Mr. Robertson marks that of the oldest resident of Barney's River Station, and one of the oldest residents of Pictou County. Mr. Robertson was a man of fine Christian character. He clung to the old Presbyterian faith of his fathers, and was ever ready to help in a good cause. Although having attained the age of ninety-two years, Mr. Robertson retained his faculties until his passing. He was married twice, both wives having pre-deceased him. He leaves to mourn, two daughters, (Martha) Mrs. J.A. Pentz, Portland, Maine; (Emma) Mrs. J.J. O'Brien, Toronto, Ontario, Three sons, James and Harlan residing at Barney's River and Stewart on the old homestead. Two sons predeceased him: Charles at Trenton, in 1926 and William in Colorado, in 1929.

Census:
32 in 1871 census

Census:
40 in 1881 census

Census:
61 in 1901 census

Buried:
unmarked grave #3

John married Nicholas Jane Turner 5 Aug 1873, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nicholas was born Dec 1847; died 18 Mar 1915, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
33 in 1881 census

Census:
52 in 1901 census

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• Misc: Info on wrong Donald Robertson
• Occupation: a tailor
• Residence: Big Island, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Misc:
There was a Donald Robertson who died 11 Feb 1871 in Barney's River, NS (Pictou Co Death records and 1871 census) but this is not the correct Donald. This Donald is listed as a widower. From Marsha MacKay on 20 Mar 2003:

#788 on your list, is not Hannah Oulton's husband Donald Robertson. We don't know
what ever happened to him, other than rumour has it he left his family, and headed for the States, and died down there, Gawd knows when or where. The Donald Robertson mentioned in the death register, 1871 Census is a widower, and I have to admit, he's one of the Donald Robertson's I haven't figured out yet. There were "MANY" Donald Robertsons even in that small area of Pictou County. Hannah was still living in 1871.

Donald married Hannah Oulton 4 Mar 1834, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Charles Oulton and Elizabeth Lewis) was born 1812; died 1886; was buried 1886, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: ggg grandmother of Morgan Robertson
• Census: 1871, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

most likely dau of Charles adn Elizabeth (Lewis) Oulton

Residence:
from Groveland or Weaver's Mountain

Census:
60 in 1871 census

Census:
71 in 1881 census, widow, living with Thomas Robertson and Janet Robertson