Robert Pollock

Male 1892 - 1900  (8 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Pollock was born in 1892 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of William Caldwell Pollock and Bertha Cole); died on 11 Nov 1900 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 154583730
    • _UID: E007451A48F74A619F3C0C9C62E6BE13CC84

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154583730

    Died:
    #187
    Robert Cole Pollock
    1900 Friday November 16 Almonte Gazette front page
    The Week About Town
    Mr and Mrs W.C. Pollock have the deepest sympathy of their numerous friends in the death on Sunday morning last of Robert, their eldest son, a bright and promising little fellow of seven years. The child had been ill with diptheria, and was recovering nicely, though in a very weak state. On Saturday night he took a weak turn, and during Saturday night the spark of life went out. A sad feature was that Mrs. Pollock and the children were unable to be with the dying boy owing to the nature of the illness from which he had been suffering. The funeral took place oon Sunday afternoon, to the eight line cemetery, and was largely attended, notwithstanding the short notice.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Caldwell Pollock was born on 4 Aug 1865 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Pollock and Mary Ann Jones); died on 6 Apr 1957 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Community Work: Mississippi Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Almonte and Granite Chapter of Royal Arch Mason.
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 154583609
    • Occupation: Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; General Insurance
    • _UID: 6569321FE8FD47F1B75FB222D6E3915FCF6D
    • Occupation: Abt 1885, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Operated his own lumber yard

    Notes:

    Community Work:
    He held a 50 year Past Master Jewel and 50 year Past 1st Principal Jewel.

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154583609

    Died:
    #186
    pg.823, 824
    1957, Almonte Gazette, front page, Thursday April 11

    ?b?Well Known Citizen Lost?/b?

    Almonte lost one of its best known citizens in the death, Saturday night at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, of William Caldwell Pollock. He was in his 92nd year and while in failing (health) somewhat physically, he had been out walking two weeks before his death and he had been confined to his bed only about 10 days.

    Mr. Pollock was a very well preserved man and he retained his habitual cheerfulness and mental alertness to the end. He had a fine manner and was popular with the young people as well as the more elderly section of the town's population. He was interested in such sports as lacrosse, baseball and hockey and retained his enthusiasm in this respect to the end.

    He conducted a general insurance business for 56 years and at the time of his retirement last August, when he sold to his nephew, Mr. R.A. Jamieson, QC, he enjoyed the distinction of being the town's oldest businessman in point of time and age. He had his office in the post office building - the same one in which he served as collector of customs until Almonte ceased to be a port in 1929. There he was to be found every business day, despite increasing years, carrying on as usual until he decided that the time had come when he must take it easy. The period of retirement turned out to be short - little more than six months.

    ?b?Native of Lanark?/b?

    Mr Pollock was born in Lanark Village August 4, 1865, the eldest child of Robert and Mary Ann Pollock. The family moved to Brockville in 1875 and to Almonte in 1880. He was educated in Brockville and Almonte Public Schoools and in Almonte High School under P.C. McGregor. He is the last of his high school classmates so far as is know some of whom were, Dr James Naismith, Dr R Tait McKenzie, Dr Welland Gemmill, Dr Peter Drummond, Mr Dan Drummond, Bruce Crusoe, Harold Jamieson, W.H. Stafford, Walter Lawson, James Steele, Robert Knowles, James Knowles, John McLaren and Leslie Ferguson.

    In his holidays he worked for A. Caldwell and Son, who then operated a sawmill near what has always been called 'the Island' on the banks of the Mississippi River just above the Fair Grounds.

    Mr Pollock returned to Lanark Village in 1883 to take charge of the lumber business of W.C. Caldwell. He came back to Almonte in 1884 to work in the office of the Victoria Woolen Mill better known as no. 2 mill, operated by Elliott and Shiriffs, later owned by Elliott and Company. He left the employ of the Ellioot and Co. mill to operate his own lumber yard in Almonte and managed the Merilees flour mill her and in Blakeney. He was named Collector of Customs, here in 1889, suceeding J.M. Munro, and continued in that position until 1929, when he was superannuated.

    ?b?Continued in Business?/b?

    Mr Pollock continued his general insurance business in Almonte as recorded above. He married Bertha Cole, daughter of J.K. Cole in 1890 and they celebrated their golden wedding in September 1940. He acted as Assessor in Almonte for 25 years and was the town auditor for the same period. He was a member of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Almonte and Granite Chapter of Royal Arch Mason. He held a 50 year Past Master jewel and a 50 year Past 1st Principal Jewel. He was a regular lodge attendant at both of these lodges for many years. His wife died in December 1940, and his oldest son, Robert died in 1900. His sons are Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, QC, of Carleton Place.There are two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

    Mr Pollock was a long and faithful member of Almonte United Church and Bethany Church before Trinity merged with it. He was on the official Board; served on the Board of Managers, was member of the Cemetery Board and at the time of his death was still on of the church trustees.

    ?b?The Funeral?/b?

    The funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Streeet, Tuesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. In the absence of the regular United Church pastor, Rev Fred Williams of Carleton Place conducted the services. Pallbearers were:
    Messrs Raymond A. Jamieson, QC, William A. Jamieson, H.B. Kirkland, Donald M. Cameron, Benson Cole, Ottawa and A.S. Hanna.

    There were many relatives and friends from out of town especially from Ottawa, Carleton Place and Perth. Mr G.R. McLennan, formerly of Almonte and now clerk of the Supreme Court at Perth was among them as was Mr Pete Burchell of Perth, Liberal candidate in the forthcoming general election.

    Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the following:
    Granite Chapter No. 61, Almonte; Bar Assn of Lanark County; Carleton Place Branch of the Canadian Legion No. 192; Management Canadian Bridge Co, Walkerville, Ont.; Board of Trustees, Almonte United Church; Corporation of Carleton Place; Mississippi Lodge No. 147, Almonte; Western Assurance Company.

    William married Bertha Cole on 2 Sep 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Bertha (daughter of John King Cole and Frances Mott) was born in 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Bertha Cole was born in 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John King Cole and Frances Mott); died on 8 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 154583642
    • _UID: 7423D0D52D2D4748AC319468EA1E43428BD8

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154583642

    Died:
    #188
    1940 Almonte Gazette, Thursday December 12, pg 4
    Obituary
    ?b?Mrs W.C. Pollock?/b?
    There entered into rest at Almonte on Sunday, December 8, a lifelong resident of the town in the person of Mrs. William Caldwell Pollock . Deceased had not enjoyed good health for some years but her condition only became acute about one week prior to her death.

    Born in Almonte, Mrs. Pollock was the eldest daughter of the late John King Cole and his wife Frances Mott. She was educated in local schools and in 1890 married William Caldwell Pollock who survives. In September of this year she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding.

    Besides her husband there are left to mourn, two sons, Frank J. Pollock of Windsor and William W. Pollock, KC, crown attorney for Lanark County, Carleton Place. Another son died at an early age. Also surviving are one brother Holland H. Cole and a sister Mrs. Harold Jamieson, both of Almonte. A brother Douglas and a sister Maud predeceased her.
    Mrs. Pollock was a devout member of Bethany United Church and, until failing health prevented, took a very active part in the affairs of the church, particularly in the Ladies' Aid Society and the Women's Missionary Society of which she was a life member since 1917.

    The funeral was held from the family residence on Elgin Street, on Tuesday, Dec 10, when a large nmber of friends and relatives paid tribute to one who was highly regarded for her many sterling qualities.
    Rev W.J. Scott, minister of Bethany United Church officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs P.A. Greig, R.A. Jamieson, D.M. Campbell, J.D. J.K. Kelly. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes further testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. (maiden name Bertha Cole)

    Children:
    1. 1. Robert Pollock was born in 1892 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Nov 1900 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Frank J. Pollock
    3. William W. Pollock


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Pollock was born on 11 Jan 1839 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of Robert Pollock and Janet Mitchell); died on 22 Jul 1927 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 122868754
    • _UID: DD619E7A942246039CABE1379F457D455A02
    • Census: 1891, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
    • Census-Household Member: 1916, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Name:?tab?Robert Pollock
    Age:?tab?88
    Birth Date:?tab?11 Jan 1839
    Death Date:?tab?22 Jul 1927
    Death Place:?tab?Wpg, Manitoba, Canada
    URL:?tab?http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/Q

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122868754

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member

    Robert married Mary Ann Jones on 10 Mar 1861 in Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Jones and Margaret) was born in 1842 in Ontario, Canada; died in Feb 1927 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Jones was born in 1842 in Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Jones and Margaret); died in Feb 1927 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 122868753
    • _UID: 2B8A99C4AD4D438C809326EE672F4D3D229C
    • Census-Household Member: 1916, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122868753

    Census-Household Member:
    Role: Household Member

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name:?tab?Robert Pollock
    Age:?tab?22
    Gender:?tab?Male
    Birth Place:?tab?Glasgow, Scotland
    Residence:?tab?Lanark Township
    Spouse Name:?tab?Mary Ann Jones
    Spouse Age:?tab?19
    Spouse Gender:?tab?Female
    Spouse Birth Place:?tab?Lanark Township
    Spouse Residence:?tab?Lanark Township
    Marriage Date:?tab?10 Mar 1861
    Father Name:?tab?Robert Pollock
    Mother Name:?tab?Janet Mitchell
    Spouse Father Name:?tab?John Jones
    Spouse Mother Name:?tab?Margaret
    County:?tab?Lanark
    Microfilm Roll:?tab?1030059

    Children:
    1. 2. William Caldwell Pollock was born on 4 Aug 1865 in Lanark Village, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1957 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret M. Pollock was born in 1868 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    3. Jessie Louisa Pollock was born in 1870 in Ontario, Canada; died in Jul 1955 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    4. Helen Elizabeth Dunwoodie Pollock was born on 15 Dec 1874 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in Jul 1953; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

  3. 6.  John King Cole

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 56B5F299F2684750BC958E4628C1782F3C09

    John married Frances Mott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Frances Mott

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 3566C07823944B9E8AB663BF1936AA845293

    Children:
    1. Holland H. Cole
    2. Cole
    3. Douglas Cole
    4. Maud Cole
    5. 3. Bertha Cole was born in 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Dec 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Pollock died in Mar 1905 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 122868780
    • _UID: 4101320DA771471A800ED0DB7BF2C48AEE40

    Notes:

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122868780

    Robert married Janet Mitchell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Janet Mitchell

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 12C735348DD54B898DBB7B27D7CE88841359

    Children:
    1. 4. Robert Pollock was born on 11 Jan 1839 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 22 Jul 1927 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Jones

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 18B9F9D715604C75A347727249A98C5F8296

    John married Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Margaret

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 592B58DFA6CC48698113F7E1A7A21CE695A1

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann Jones was born in 1842 in Ontario, Canada; died in Feb 1927 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.




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