Robert Brian ERSKINE

Male 1854 - 1932  (77 years)


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  • Name Robert Brian ERSKINE 
    Born 22 Dec 1854  London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 29 May 1932  London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried 31 May 1932  Woodland, Middlesex, London, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4299  Bob-Millie Family Tree
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2022 

    Father David ERSKINE
              b. 1803, Portadown County, Armagh, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 29 Feb 1880, London Township, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Anne J. MORRISON
              b. 23 Mar 1828, Portadown, Parish of Dumcree, Armagh, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 05 Jan 1883, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 13 Nov 1845  Portadown, Seagoe, County Armagh, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Family ID F690  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Emily Saunders DRAKE
              b. 03 May 1856, Peterborough, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 11 Mar 1938, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married Abt 1878  London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Charles J ERSKINE
              b. Nov 1879, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 30 Mar 1884, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 4 years)  [natural]
     2. Clara ERSKINE
              b. 14 Nov 1883, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
     3. Beatrice ERSKINE
              b. 26 Oct 1885, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Aft 1911, Middlesex County East, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age > 27 years)  [natural]
     4. Fred ERSKINE
              b. 21 Oct 1889, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 08 Jan 1972, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)  [natural]
     5. James Snell ERSKINE
              b. 26 May 1890, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 11 Jan 1948, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)  [natural]
     6. Gordon R. ERSKINE
              b. 18 Aug 1892, Middlesex County, Ontario, Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 21 Feb 1950, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)  [natural]
     7. Lawrence ERSKINE
              b. 14 Jun 1894, London, Middlesex, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 06 Dec 1894, London, Middlesex, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)  [natural]
     8. Mildred ERSKINE
              b. 05 Nov 1895, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Carleton, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
     9. Living ERSKINE  [natural]
     10. Leonard Simpson ERSKINE
              b. 04 Aug 1900, East Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 11 Apr 1979, London, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)  [natural]
     11. Thomas ERSKINE
              b. Aft 1901, East Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              bur. Mt Brydges United Church, Caradoc, Middlesex? Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
     12. Mable ERSKINE
              b. Nov 1881, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 28 Feb 1885, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 3 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2022 
    Family ID F2200  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    1881 Westminster, Middlesex East Ont: Robert Erskine
    1881 Westminster, Middlesex East Ont: Robert Erskine
    1881 Westminster, Middlesex East Ont: Robert Erskine
    1881 Westminster, Middlesex East Ont: Robert Erskine
    1891 Hamilton City, Ontario
    1891 Hamilton City, Ontario
    1901 East Middlesex: Robert Erskine
    1901 East Middlesex: Robert Erskine
    1901 East Middlesex: Robert Erskine
    1901 East Middlesex: Robert Erskine
    1911 London City ONT: Robert Erskine
    1911 London City ONT: Robert Erskine
    1911 London City: Robert B Erskine
    1911 London City: Robert B Erskine
    Death: Robert B Erskine
    Death: Robert B Erskine
    Robert B and Emily Erskine
    Robert B and Emily Erskine

  • Notes 
    • NOTE 1./ 1871 London, Middlesex, Ontario census

      Name Birth Year Birth Place Home in 1871
      David Erskine abt 1803 Ireland London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      Anne Erskine abt 1826 Ireland London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      David Erskine abt 1851 Ontario London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      Robert Erskine abt 1855 Ontario London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      Mary Erskine abt 1858 Ontario London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      Jane Erskine abt 1859 Ontario London, Middlesex East, Ontario
      Harry Erskine abt 1864 Ontario London, Middlesex East, Ontario

      NOTE 2./ 1881 Census of Canada, 1881
      Name: Erskine, RobertSex: MAge: 26Place of Birth: O (Ontario)Religion: C. PresbEthnic Origin: IrishOccupation: FarmerProvince: OntarioDistrict: Middlesex East (167)Sub-district: Westminster (A)Page: 50Microfilm: C-13268Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada

      NOTE 3./ 1891 Hamilton City, Ontario census,
      Name: Robb Erskin
      Gender: Male
      Marital Status: Married
      Age: 36
      Birth Year: abt 1855
      Birthplace: Ontario
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Religion: Church of England
      French Canadian: No
      Father's Birth Place: Ireland
      Mother's Birth Place: Scotland
      Province: Ontario
      District Number: 72
      District: Hamilton City
      Subdistrict: Ward 3
      Archive Roll #: T-6341

      Household Members: Name Age
      Robb Erskin 36
      Emily Erskin 34
      Clara Erskin 7
      Beatrice Erskin 5
      Fred Erskin 3
      James Erskin 10/12

      NOTE 4./ 1901 London, Middlesex East, Ontario Census: District: ON MIDDLESEX (East/Est) (#87)
      Subdistrict: London c-6 Page 9 <<http://automatedgenealogy.com/index.html>>

      Surname Given Names Sex Relationship M/S Birth Date Age
      7 97 Erskine Robert M Head M Dec 23 1854 46
      8 97 Erskine Emily F Wife M May 3 1856 44
      9 97 Erskine Clara F Daughter S Nov 14 1883 17
      10 97 Erskine Beatrice F Daughter S Oct 26 1885 15
      11 97 Erskine Fred M Son S Oct 21 1887 13
      12 97 Erskine James M Son S May 26 1890 10
      13 97 Erskine Gordon M Son S Aug 18 1892 8
      14 97 Erskine Mildred F Daughter S Nov 5 1895 5
      15 97 Erskine Lilly M. F Daughter S May 31 1898 2
      16 97 Erskine Lenard S. M Son S Aug 4 1900 8 mon

      NOTE 5./ 1911 London Middlesex Ontario census,

      Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1911 Birth Year Birthplace
      Robert Erskine Emily Ontario, London City, London 1852 Ontario Head
      Emily Erskine Robert Ontario, London City, London 1855 Ontario Wife
      Fred Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1887 Ontario Son
      James Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1890 Ontario Son
      Gordon Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1891 Ontario Son
      Leonard Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1891 Ontario Son
      Mildred Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1895 Ontario Daughter
      Lillie Erskine Robert, Emily Ontario, London City, London 1898 Ontario Daughter

  • Sources 
    1. [S2019] Original Handwriting of David Erskine, Inscribed in a copy of John Bunyan's, "Pilgrims Progress".
      Signed by David Erskine, is his list of all the names and dates of birth of his children written in his own handwriting and Dated October, 1854. book is in the possession of Peg Johnson.

    2. [S928] 1901 London Ontario Original census: Robert Erskine Family, See original census image .jpeg.
      Fourth census of Canada: 1901: Province Ontario: District # 87, East Middlesex: Sub district 6: Polling Subdivision # 6: London: Page 9: Robert Erskine born 12-23-1854; age 46, born in Ontario, of Irish descent, occupation, farmer.

    3. [S2080] Record of Death: Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario.
      Date of Death: 5-21-1932 ; Date of Interment: 5-31-1932

    4. [S2007] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1932.
      Name: Robert B Erskine
      Death Date: 29 May 1932
      Death Location: Middlesex

      Gender: Male
      Estimated birth year: abt 1855
      Birth Location: London,Ont


    5. [S1741] LDS Internet site: David Erskine, British Isles: Two different references.
      Reference #1: David ERSKINE : Sex: M : Marriage(s): Spouse: Anne MORRISON : Marriage: 13 Nov 1845 : 0415, Seagoe, Armagh, Ireland
      Source Information: Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type : 701616 -1845 0101270 : Film NONE ( Film/fiche search results
      Marriage records, 1845-1870 Ireland. General Registry Office )

      Reference #2 : David ERSKINE : Sex: M : Marriage(s): Spouse: Anne MORRISON : Marriage: 15 Oct 1845 : Seagoe, Armagh, Ireland : Source : Information : Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type 7425211 - 0935191 : Film NONE ( Film/fiche search results Patron sheets, 1969-1991 Patron submitted forms )

      Sheet: 17


    6. [S1909] Mormon Library, Holywood Road, Belfast Ireland, From the Lurgan register of marriages for 1845. (on microfilm).
      Reference: 7/415 on microfilm: (? = not easy to read on microfilm)
      3-11-1845: David Erskine, full age, widower, pensioner? of Tarson, parish of Seagoe, father David, a weaver, AND Anne Morrison, a minor, spinster, of Portadown, parish of Dumcree, father Benjamin Morrison, boatbuilder?
      Both signed with an "x": Witnesses John Erskine and Benjamin Morrison.
      The marriage was solemnized at the Meeting Houise at Portadown, Parish of Seagoe, County of Armagh, by Simpson J. Morrison.(chaplain?)