Carl — Shelly ?. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a self-employed trucker and lumberman
• Residence: Feb 1939, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Sep 1996; 10 grandchildren
• Residence: Sep 1996, Broadway, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 28 Sep 1996, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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Obituary:

Obituary

ROBERTSON, John D. (Johnie) - Broadway, Pictou Co., died September 26, 1996, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Stewart and Della (Breakwell) Robertson. He was a resident of Broadway most of his life. He was a self-employed trucker and lumberman. He was an adherent of Barneys River Presbyterian Church and a member of Hudson Masonic Lodge 77, Thorburn. Surviving are his wife, the former Reta MacBeth; daughters, Linda (Mrs. Edward McCurdy), Lower Sackville; Lois (Mrs. Gary MacKenzie), Truro; Joan (Mrs. Kevin MacGillivray), Lismore; sons, Stewart, Telford; Carl, James River; 10 grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Evelyn Taylor, Antigonish; brother, Melvin, London, Ont. He was predeceased by sister, Ruth MacCulloch; brother, Dale. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Barneys River Presbyterian Church, Rev. Waldon Moase officiating. Burial in Kenzieville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the general fund of Barneys River Presbyterian Church or any charity.

[provided by Marsha MacKay, also in Halifax Herald 28 Sep 1996]

John married Reta May MacBeth [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a house painter
• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• 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 Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Feb 1951; 17 grandchildren

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Obituary

Barney's River Native Dies After Short Illness - Barney's River - Stewart C. Robertson of this village passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. He was 70 years old. A native of Barney's River Station all his life, Mr. Robertson was a painter by trade and was well known throughout the area. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth, Mrs. Gordon McCulloch, Barney's River Station; Evelyn, Mrs. Walter Taylor, Afton, Antigonish County; and three sons, Dale, Broadway; Melvin in Toronto; and John of French River; and 17 grandchildren. His wife predeceased him 12 years ago. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.




Census:
born previous Nov in 1881 census

Stewart — Della Jane Breakwell. Della was born 14 Jul 1882, Highwood, Lake, Illinois, United States; died 2 Feb 1939, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Mar 1939, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: 1882, Highwood, Lake, Illinois, United States
• AltBirth: Jul 1883
• Residence: Between 1909 and 1939, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Feb 1939; five grandchildren
• AltDeath: 28 Feb 1939
• Obituary: 28 Feb 1939; an unknown newspaper

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Funeral of Late Mrs. S. Robertson of Barney's River - The death of Mrs. Stewart Robertson which occurred, following a long illness on Tuesday night, February 28th, at nine o'clock, at her home at Barney's River Station, caused widespread regret. Mrs. Robertson (Della Breakwell) was born in Highwood, Illinois. She was a daughter of Samuel J. and Mary Breakwell, of that city. Her father is still living, but her mother predeceased her eighteen years ago. She came to Nova Scotia thirty years ago and has since continuously resided at Barney's River Station, where she took an active interest in all that pertained to the best interests of the community. She was a fine type of womanhood, a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbour, a loyal friend, kind and thoughtful of others and a splendid Church worker. She was possessed of unusual charm and sweetness of personality, and was loved by all who knew her. She did a great deal of good in a quiet way and her works will follow her. Mrs. Robertson was a great lover of flowers and enjoyed working with them. This was an indication too, of her character. "Flowers," 'til said, "reach to us, if we will hear." "They are akin to human beings." The fragrance and beauty of her garden was not only a source of happiness to herself, but it gave pleasure to all that passed by. It stimulated a love for the beautiful and played its part in esthetic culture in the community. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband; three sons, Dale, of Broadway; Melvin, at present at Seal Harbour, and John at home; two daughters, Rose, Mrs. Gordon McCulloch and Evelyn, Mrs. Walter Taylor, both of Barney's River, and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her father Samuel Breakwell; two brothers, Dale of Mossbank, Saskatchewan, and Ira, of Highwood, Illinois, and four sisters, Irene, Mrs. Buck, May, Mrs. Ed Smith, both of Highwood; Ivy, Mrs. William MacLeod, of Pasadena, California and Olive, Mrs. Charles Davidson, of Petit Lake, Illinois. Evidence of the high regard in which Mrs. Robertson was held was seen in the very large number who attended the funeral service, held at her late home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. D.A. MacKinnon, of the Presbyterian Church, Kenzieville, conducted the service and spoke comforting words to the grief stricken family, who at this time feel so deeply the loss of a beloved wife and mother. Mrs. MacKinnon paid a very high tribute to the deceased, "always the gracious lady." He spoke of her gentile nature and generous heart, her active and helpful work in the Church and of....(part of the notice is missing here)...The many lovely floral offerings were a further tribute to the esteem and respect in which Mrs. Robertson was held and in them was seen the deep sympathy for the bereaved family. The pallbearers were two sons-in-law, Gordon McCulloch and Walter Taylor....(balance of notice
is missing, Della was buried in Hattie Cemetery.)

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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

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]

Other Events:

• 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