Richard Honeywell1
M, #51685, b. 9 November 1802, d. 1889
| Father* | Rice Honeywell1 b. Mar 1760, d. 1840 |
| Relationship | 3rd great-granduncle of Carole Elizabeth Watson |
| Last Edited | 29 Jul 2025 |
He was born on 9 November 1802, Augusta, Augusta Twp., Grenville County, Upper Canada (modern Ontario), British North America.2
Richard Honeywell died in 1889, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA.2,3
He was became a convert to the Catholic religion.4
Richard Honeywell died in 1889, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA.2,3
He was became a convert to the Catholic religion.4
Citations
- [S9651] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 (Publisher: Various Ontario Roman Cathohic Diocese & Archdiocese), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923; "This collection includes Roman Catholic church records from 1760-1923 from various parishes throughout Ontario. Indexes include records of baptisms, marriages, and burials."; cited as "Ontario RC Baptisms, Marriages and Burials., Richard Honeywell & Sophie Chambers, Event Type: Marriage, Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1830, Marriage Place: Perth, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: xx & yy, Parents: Riche Honeywell & Catharine Fishback.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Ogdensburg Cemetery: Richard Honeywell, Note, no gravemarker photo, but includes an image of the parrish record of his marriage.
- [S15783] William D. Reid, compiler, The Loyalists in Ontario (Lambertville, NJ: Genealogical Publishing Co, Reprinted 1973), Page 58: CHAMBERS, James of Augusta.
...Sophia, M. Richard Honeywell of Augusta, O. C. (extracted from Orders in Council related to land grants) 5 Feb 1835. Hereinafter cited as Loyalists in Ontario. - [S9651] "Ontario RC Baptisms, Marriages and Burials", online Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923: Richard Honeywell, Event Type: Conversion, Conversion Date: 11 Nov 1830,.
James Chambers1
M, #51687
| Last Edited | 29 Jul 2025 |
Family | Mary Tharber |
Citations
- [S9651] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 (Publisher: Various Ontario Roman Cathohic Diocese & Archdiocese), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923; "This collection includes Roman Catholic church records from 1760-1923 from various parishes throughout Ontario. Indexes include records of baptisms, marriages, and burials."; cited as "Ontario RC Baptisms, Marriages and Burials., Richard Honeywell & Sophie Chambers, Event Type: Marriage, Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1830, Marriage Place: Perth, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: xx & yy, Parents: Riche Honeywell & Catharine Fishback.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Old Martin Cemetery: John Mayhew
Grave marker transcription:
God Is Our Guide
...To The Memory Of Brother
John Mayhew Son Of Joseph Mayhew...
Died 2 Nov, 1856 Æ. 24 Years...
Mary Tharber1
F, #51688
| Last Edited | 29 Jul 2025 |
Family | James Chambers |
Citations
- [S9651] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 (Publisher: Various Ontario Roman Cathohic Diocese & Archdiocese), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923; "This collection includes Roman Catholic church records from 1760-1923 from various parishes throughout Ontario. Indexes include records of baptisms, marriages, and burials."; cited as "Ontario RC Baptisms, Marriages and Burials., Richard Honeywell & Sophie Chambers, Event Type: Marriage, Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1830, Marriage Place: Perth, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: xx & yy, Parents: Riche Honeywell & Catharine Fishback.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Old Martin Cemetery: John Mayhew
Grave marker transcription:
God Is Our Guide
...To The Memory Of Brother
John Mayhew Son Of Joseph Mayhew...
Died 2 Nov, 1856 Æ. 24 Years...
Glenn Bentley1
M, #51691
| Father* | Roy Bentley1 |
| Mother* | Rita (?)1 |
| Last Edited | 30 Jul 2025 |
In the obituary of Beverley Mitchell Bentley who died 6 October 2023, his infant brother, Glenn Bentley, was listed as predeceased.1
Citations
- [S15787] Beverley Mitchell Bentley, Mourning Glory – Acadia McKague's Funeral Chapel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, abt 07 Oct 2023 viewed at http://dignitymemorial.com, Obituary: Beverley Mitchell Bentley. Hereinafter cited as Mourning Glory – Acadia McKague's Funeral Chapel.
Fred Krohn1,2
M, #51692, b. 1 June 1869, d. 21 November 1933
| Last Edited | 4 Aug 2025 |
He was born on 1 June 1869, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2 Fred married Louisa Anna Biesenthal.1
Fred Krohn died on 21 November 1933, Ontario, Canada at age 64.2
Fred Krohn died on 21 November 1933, Ontario, Canada at age 64.2
Family | Louisa Anna Biesenthal b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 28 Feb 1951 |
Citations
- [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Louisa Anna Krohn; Death: 28 Feb 1951, Cottage Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew, Age: 80 0 0, Birth Date: 28 Feb 1871, Ontario, Father: August Biesenthal, Mother: Agusta Tiges (sic), Spouse: Fred Krohn, Informant: Frank Krohn, son, Pembroke, Burial: 02 Mar 1951, Lutheran, Alice, Registration #: 009782.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery: Frederick “Fred” Krohn
Grave marker transcription:
KROHN
Fred Krohn 1869 - 1933
His Wife Louisa 1871 - 1961.
Myrtle McVeigh1
F, #51698, b. 2 June 1877, d. 22 June 1961
| Mother* | Emma C. Paupst2 b. 16 Apr 1840, d. 31 Dec 1927 |
| Last Edited | 9 Aug 2025 |
She was born on 2 June 1877, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.2 Myrtle married Neil Wilkinson Renwick on 26 April 1905, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.1
Myrtle McVeigh died on 22 June 1961.2
Myrtle McVeigh was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario Canada.2,3
The following article appeared, 27 April 1905 :
In the obituary of Neil Wilkinson Renwick who died 3 September 1957, hiswife, the former Myrtle McVeigh, was listed as a survivor.1
Myrtle McVeigh died on 22 June 1961.2
Myrtle McVeigh was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario Canada.2,3
The following article appeared, 27 April 1905 :
MARRIED THOUGH ILL.
Wedding Was Proceeded With, Though It Was Feared It Would To Be Postponed. The marriage took place yesterday afternoon of Mr. Neil W. Renwick to Miss Myrtle McVeigh. The groom is a former Ottawan but now resides in Winnipeg. He arrived in the city a few days ago but most unfortunately was taken ill and was confined to bed at his hotel. For a time typhoid fever was threatened and it was feared that the wedding, which had been announced for ten o'clock yesterday would have to be postponed. Mr. Renwick, however, was considerably improved yesterday and it was decided to proceed with the ceremony. He was removed from his hotel to the home of the bride. Osgoode street, where Rev. J. T. Pitcher, pastor of Eastern Methodist church, tied the nuptial knot in the presence of immediate relatives. Mr. Renwick was up throughout the ceremony, Which was curtailed as wedding much as possible.
The wedding presents received were numerous and beautiful, showing the popularity of both the young people. Among them was a handsome silver candelabra from the choir and orchestra of Eastern Methodist church.
It is expected that Mr. Renwick, though considerably better than he was, will be confined to his bed for a couple of days yet and so it may be some little time before he and his bride leave for their western home.4
Wedding Was Proceeded With, Though It Was Feared It Would To Be Postponed. The marriage took place yesterday afternoon of Mr. Neil W. Renwick to Miss Myrtle McVeigh. The groom is a former Ottawan but now resides in Winnipeg. He arrived in the city a few days ago but most unfortunately was taken ill and was confined to bed at his hotel. For a time typhoid fever was threatened and it was feared that the wedding, which had been announced for ten o'clock yesterday would have to be postponed. Mr. Renwick, however, was considerably improved yesterday and it was decided to proceed with the ceremony. He was removed from his hotel to the home of the bride. Osgoode street, where Rev. J. T. Pitcher, pastor of Eastern Methodist church, tied the nuptial knot in the presence of immediate relatives. Mr. Renwick was up throughout the ceremony, Which was curtailed as wedding much as possible.
The wedding presents received were numerous and beautiful, showing the popularity of both the young people. Among them was a handsome silver candelabra from the choir and orchestra of Eastern Methodist church.
It is expected that Mr. Renwick, though considerably better than he was, will be confined to his bed for a couple of days yet and so it may be some little time before he and his bride leave for their western home.4
In the obituary of Neil Wilkinson Renwick who died 3 September 1957, hiswife, the former Myrtle McVeigh, was listed as a survivor.1
Family | Neil Wilkinson Renwick b. 11 Feb 1878, d. 3 Sep 1957 |
Citations
- [S15815] Died: Renwick, Neil Wilkinson, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 11 Sep 1957, Page 44, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Neil Wilkinson RENWICK. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S3077] Ottawa, Canada, Beechwood Cemetery Registers, 1873-1990 (Publisher: Beechwood Cemetery. Ottawa, Ontario), Ancestry.com, Beechwood Cemetery Registers; "This database includes images of the register pages"; cited as "Beechwood Cemetery Registers., Emma Myrtle Mcveigh Renwick; Age: 84, Birth Date: 02 Jun 1877, Birth Location: Ottawa, Death Date: 22 Jun 1961, Burial (ashes): 30 Jun 1961, Beechwood Cemetery, Parents: Thomas McVeigh & Emma C Paupst, Occupation: Housewife, Informant: A. J. McVeigh, nephew, Cause: Congestive Heart Failure, Interment #: 39990. Note: the ashes of the following were all buried at the same time (relationship to informant in brackets):
Emma Parent McVeigh (grandmother),
Una Eileen McVeigh (sister),
Ernest Jacob McVeigh (son),
Ada Elizabeth Ronan (aunt),
Emma Myrtle McVeigh Renwick (aunt). - [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Beechwood Cemetery: Myrtle E Renwick née McVeigh
Grave marker transcription:
McVEIGH
1840 Emma C 1927
Mother Of
...1877 Myrtle E. Renwick 1961... - [S15822] Married Though Ill., The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 27 Apr 1905, Page 2, column2 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Renwick - McVeigh, part 1 and Marriage: Renwick - McVeigh, part 2. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
Mary Gairdner Renwick1
F, #51699, b. circa 1873, d. 19 July 1949
| Father* | Herbert Renwick2,3 b. 18 Dec 1841, d. 7 Apr 1892 |
| Mother* | Christina Wilkinson2,3,4 b. 23 Oct 1842, d. 27 Dec 1914 |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2025 |
She was born circa 1873, Ontario, Canada since she was 8 in the 1881 census3,5; or, in November 1873 at Canada according to the 1900 census.5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1876 at Canada since she was age 34 in the 1910 census4; or, on 23 May 1874 at Orono, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada, according to her death registration.2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1879 at Canada since she was reported to be 41 in the 1921 census.6 It was incorrectly recorded since she was reported to be 55 in the 1940 census that Mary Gairdner Renwick was born circa 1885 at Canada.7 Mary married Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. on 3 June 1896 at Erskine Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002558.1,8,5
Mary Gairdner Renwick died on 19 July 1949, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.2
Mary Gardiner Renwick appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her parents, Herbert and Christina Wilkinson.3 Mary Gairdner Renwick immigrated in 1894 to USA from Canada, according to the 1910 census.4
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 3 June 1896 :
Robert H. and Mary Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a physician, M.D. that had come to the US in 1886, with alien status. Their daughter, Muriel, was listed as living with them. Mary came to the US in 1896, and reported have had one child, still living. The enumerator listed Muriel as a son.5
Mary Renwick appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of New York, New York in the household of hermother, Christine Anderson, and she was listed as having had 3 childre, with 1 still living.4
Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, in the household of Henry Renwick, and she was listed as a widowed advertising manager for a magazine, and she came to the US in 1902, and had alien status.6
Mary Anderson appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 20 April 1930, described as advertizing in the magazine industry. Her son-in-law and daughter, Rudolph Garypie and Muriel Anderson were included in her household. She cam to the US in 1899.9 Mary Gairdner Renwick appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, in the household of Rudolph Garypie and Muriel M. Garypie.7
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Mary Gairdner Renwick died on 19 July 1949, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.2
Mary Gardiner Renwick appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her parents, Herbert and Christina Wilkinson.3 Mary Gairdner Renwick immigrated in 1894 to USA from Canada, according to the 1910 census.4
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 3 June 1896 :
A DOCTOR MARRIED.
In Erskine church this morning Robt. Harcourt Anderson, M. D., of New York city, was married to Miss Mary Gardiner Renwick, second daughter of the late Herbert Renwick, M. D., of the county of Durham, Ont. Dr. Cousens supported the groom and Miss Bessie Renwick, sister of the bride, assisted her through the ceremony. Dr. Campbell officiated. The young couple took the early train for Prescott, where they caught the boat for Montreal. After spending a few days with friends in that city they will proceed to New York.8
In Erskine church this morning Robt. Harcourt Anderson, M. D., of New York city, was married to Miss Mary Gardiner Renwick, second daughter of the late Herbert Renwick, M. D., of the county of Durham, Ont. Dr. Cousens supported the groom and Miss Bessie Renwick, sister of the bride, assisted her through the ceremony. Dr. Campbell officiated. The young couple took the early train for Prescott, where they caught the boat for Montreal. After spending a few days with friends in that city they will proceed to New York.8
Robert H. and Mary Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a physician, M.D. that had come to the US in 1886, with alien status. Their daughter, Muriel, was listed as living with them. Mary came to the US in 1896, and reported have had one child, still living. The enumerator listed Muriel as a son.5
Mary Renwick appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of New York, New York in the household of hermother, Christine Anderson, and she was listed as having had 3 childre, with 1 still living.4
Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, in the household of Henry Renwick, and she was listed as a widowed advertising manager for a magazine, and she came to the US in 1902, and had alien status.6
Mary Anderson appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 20 April 1930, described as advertizing in the magazine industry. Her son-in-law and daughter, Rudolph Garypie and Muriel Anderson were included in her household. She cam to the US in 1899.9 Mary Gairdner Renwick appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, in the household of Rudolph Garypie and Muriel M. Garypie.7
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Although I have no direct evidence, it appears that they separated or were divorced since he was described as single in his WWI military service file, and no relatives were mentioned in his obituary. In the 1920 census, 6 years before his death, she was described as a widow.10
Family | Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. b. c Apr 1870, d. 6 Jan 1926 |
| Marriage* | Mary married Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. on 3 June 1896 at Erskine Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002558.1,8,5 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Robert Harcourt Anderson (26) & Mary Gairdner Renwick (22); Marriage: 03 Jun 1896, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Jas Montgomery Anderson & Marion Anderson, Bride's Parents: Herbert Renwick & Cristina Renwick, Groom's Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland, Bride's Birth Place: Orono, Ontario, Registration #: 002558.
- [S7219] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952 (Publisher: Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan), Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; "Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan. NOTE: no images of the original documents are included in this database"; cited as "Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952., Mary R Anderson, Death Date: 19 Jul 1949, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, Death Age: 74, Birth Date: 23 May 1874, Birth Place: Orono, Canada, Father: Herbert Renwick, Mother: Christina Wilkinson, Informant: N/A, File Number: 397916, Marital Status: Widowed, Spouse: N/A, Burial: N/A.
- [S15816] M.D. household Herbert Renwick, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham West, Ontario; Page: 60; Family: 314, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C_13242, Herbert Renwick, 40, Head, Christina Renwick, 39, Elizabeth Renwick, 10, Mary Gardiner Renwick, 8, William Renwick, 5, Neil W. Renwick, 4, Agnes Renwick, 1, Elizabeth Watson, 20.
- [S15824] Christine Renwick household, 20 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Borough of Manhattan, New York city, New York, New York; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; Family: 271, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration, Christine Renwick, 65, Head, Agnes Renwick, 31, Daughter, William Renwick, 28, Son, Mary Renwick Anderson, 34, Daughter, Muriel Anderson, 11, Granddaughter.
- [S15835] Robert H. Anderson household, 07 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Manhatten (borough), New York (city) Onondaga, New York; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0071; Family: 104, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1113, Robert H Anderson, 30, Head, Mary Anderson, 26, Wife, Muriel Anderson, 1, Son (sic), Margarita Naghton, 21, Servant, Elizabeth Caddle, 21, Servant, Mortimer Livingston, 38, Lodger, Gaillard G Brag, 19, Lodger, Rushmore Dinyse, 28, Lodger, Chas H Pashall, 69, Lodger, Henry C Perry, 28, Lodger, Clarence Miller, Archibald Hyman, 25, Lodger.
- [S15834] Henry Renwick household, 09 Jan 1920 Household Census, Washington, DC, USA, Manhattan, New York,Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 844, Visit: 272, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1205, Henry Renwick, 43, Head, Mary A Renwick, 41, Sister, Agnes Renwick, 33, Sister, Muriel Anderson, 21, Niece.
- [S15827] Rudolph Garypie household, 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Massapequa, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30-328; Family: 265, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration, Rudolph Garypie, 37, Head, Muriel Garypie, 40, Wife, Mary Anderson, 55, Mother-in-law, Renwick Garypie, 7, Son.
- [S15817] A Doctor Married, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 03 Jun 1896, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Anderson - Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
- [S15836] Mary Anderson household, 22 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Manhattan (Borough), New York (city), New York; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 244, Family: 598, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration 2341293, Mary Anderson, 49, Head, Rudolph Garypie, 26, Son-in-law, Muriel Garypie, 29, Daughter, Ella Holden, 20, Servant, Edith Shapcott, 35, Lodger, Alice Mc Cabe, 60, Servant.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), See my anaylsis.
- [S13411] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909 (Publisher: New York City Department of Records & Information Services), Ancestry.com, New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates; "This database is an index of New York city birth certificates. Images are not included."; cited as "New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates., Mary G. Anderson, Birth Date: 30 Mar 1897, Birth Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, USA, Gender: Female, Father: R Harcourt Anderson, Mother: Mary G. Anderson, Mother Maiden Name: Renwick, Certificate Number: 14087.
- [S15818] Died: Anderson, The New York Times, New York, New York, 30 Jan 1903, Page 9, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Harcourt Anderson Jr., age 1 year 4 months 25 days. Hereinafter cited as New York Times.
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D.1
M, #51700, b. circa April 1870, d. 6 January 1926
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2025 |
He was born circa April 1870, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland1,2,3; or, on 25 April 1875 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, according to his WWI service file.4 Robert married Mary Gairdner Renwick on 3 June 1896 at Erskine Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002558.5,1,3
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. died on 6 January 1926, Montreal, Québec, Canada.6
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. was buried on 12 January 1926 at Hawthorn-Dale Cemetery, Montreal, Québec Canada.6
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. of Toronto began military service on 10 December 1915, He apparently altered his birthdate to appear to be only 39 years old. Later documents in the file reflect his actual age (45 in 1916, born in 1870), at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, joining the 139th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.. He was "single" and a Ship's Surgeon M.D. He was described as being 5' 11" and 172 lbs with a fair complexion, blue eyes and grey hair. He was assigned regimental number 814516.4 Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. ended his military service on 6 September 1916 at Valcartier Camp, Valcartier, Québec, Canada, with valvular heart disease and being overage. It was noted that he only served in Canada. His heart condition began over 15 years earlier while he was in New York city..
Robert resumed military service on 4 November 1916 at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, as a private in the Welland Canal Force (Permanent Force) with badge number 1020.4 Pte. Robert Harcourt Anderson ended his military service as medically unfit on 2 March 1917 at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, His War Service Gratuity application of 12 APr 1920 included the following details"I have not received and past service gratuity or pay of any sort except one final payment of $37.50 from the Patriotic Fund. From June 1917 to Aug 1918 Was Inpector (sic) Shrapnel Imperial Munitions Ministry Montreal (14 months) but received no gratuity. Served in France, ?? Portugal, North Russia and India as Surgeon of various transports carrying troops but of civilian pay. British Board of Trade but no gratuity or Bonus. I just lacked six weeks service to get the three ribbons of Merchant Service.".
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. was also known as Sgt. Robert Harcourt Anderson.4 He was graduated on 30 March 1891 at Bellevue Medical College, New York, New York, USA.7
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 3 June 1896 :
Robert H. and Mary Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a physician, M.D. that had come to the US in 1886, with alien status. Their daughter, Muriel, was listed as living with them. Mary came to the US in 1896, and reported have had one child, still living. The enumerator listed Muriel as a son.3
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Montreal Star published in Montréal, Québec 8 January 1926:
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. died on 6 January 1926, Montreal, Québec, Canada.6
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. was buried on 12 January 1926 at Hawthorn-Dale Cemetery, Montreal, Québec Canada.6
Canadian Military Service - WWI
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. of Toronto began military service on 10 December 1915, He apparently altered his birthdate to appear to be only 39 years old. Later documents in the file reflect his actual age (45 in 1916, born in 1870), at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, joining the 139th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.. He was "single" and a Ship's Surgeon M.D. He was described as being 5' 11" and 172 lbs with a fair complexion, blue eyes and grey hair. He was assigned regimental number 814516.4 Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. ended his military service on 6 September 1916 at Valcartier Camp, Valcartier, Québec, Canada, with valvular heart disease and being overage. It was noted that he only served in Canada. His heart condition began over 15 years earlier while he was in New York city..
End of Military Service section.4
Military Service (Reenlisted/Resumed)
Robert resumed military service on 4 November 1916 at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, as a private in the Welland Canal Force (Permanent Force) with badge number 1020.4 Pte. Robert Harcourt Anderson ended his military service as medically unfit on 2 March 1917 at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, His War Service Gratuity application of 12 APr 1920 included the following details"I have not received and past service gratuity or pay of any sort except one final payment of $37.50 from the Patriotic Fund. From June 1917 to Aug 1918 Was Inpector (sic) Shrapnel Imperial Munitions Ministry Montreal (14 months) but received no gratuity. Served in France, ?? Portugal, North Russia and India as Surgeon of various transports carrying troops but of civilian pay. British Board of Trade but no gratuity or Bonus. I just lacked six weeks service to get the three ribbons of Merchant Service.".
End of Military Service section.4
Robert Harcourt Anderson M.D. was also known as Sgt. Robert Harcourt Anderson.4 He was graduated on 30 March 1891 at Bellevue Medical College, New York, New York, USA.7
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 3 June 1896 :
A DOCTOR MARRIED.
In Erskine church this morning Robt. Harcourt Anderson, M. D., of New York city, was married to Miss Mary Gardiner Renwick, second daughter of the late Herbert Renwick, M. D., of the county of Durham, Ont. Dr. Cousens supported the groom and Miss Bessie Renwick, sister of the bride, assisted her through the ceremony. Dr. Campbell officiated. The young couple took the early train for Prescott, where they caught the boat for Montreal. After spending a few days with friends in that city they will proceed to New York.1
In Erskine church this morning Robt. Harcourt Anderson, M. D., of New York city, was married to Miss Mary Gardiner Renwick, second daughter of the late Herbert Renwick, M. D., of the county of Durham, Ont. Dr. Cousens supported the groom and Miss Bessie Renwick, sister of the bride, assisted her through the ceremony. Dr. Campbell officiated. The young couple took the early train for Prescott, where they caught the boat for Montreal. After spending a few days with friends in that city they will proceed to New York.1
Robert H. and Mary Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a physician, M.D. that had come to the US in 1886, with alien status. Their daughter, Muriel, was listed as living with them. Mary came to the US in 1896, and reported have had one child, still living. The enumerator listed Muriel as a son.3
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Montreal Star published in Montréal, Québec 8 January 1926:
LATE DR. R. H. ANDERSON.
Dr. R. Harcourt Anderson died at the Montreal General Hospital on Wednesday, after a long illness, at the age of 55 years. "A veteran of the Great War, Dr. Anderson saw service in France and Russia as an officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. For tho last two years he had been convalescing at the Ste. Anne de Bellevue Hospital from trouble arising from his overseas service. He had no relatives in Montreal.8
Dr. R. Harcourt Anderson died at the Montreal General Hospital on Wednesday, after a long illness, at the age of 55 years. "A veteran of the Great War, Dr. Anderson saw service in France and Russia as an officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. For tho last two years he had been convalescing at the Ste. Anne de Bellevue Hospital from trouble arising from his overseas service. He had no relatives in Montreal.8
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Although I have no direct evidence, it appears that they separated or were divorced since he was described as single in his WWI military service file, and no relatives were mentioned in his obituary. In the 1920 census, 6 years before his death, she was described as a widow.9
Family | Mary Gairdner Renwick b. c 1873, d. 19 Jul 1949 |
| Marriage* | Robert married Mary Gairdner Renwick on 3 June 1896 at Erskine Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002558.5,1,3 |
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Citations
- [S15817] A Doctor Married, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 03 Jun 1896, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Anderson - Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
- [S15820] Quebec, Canada, Death Registers 1926-1997 (Publisher: Quebec governemt), Ancestry.com, Quebec, Canada, Death Registers 1926-1997; "This collection is an index of information derived from a government death register produced in Quebec, Canada, between 1926 and 1997. Images of the original documents used to create the index are not included in this collection."; cited as "Quebec, Canada, Death Registers., Robert Harcourt Anderson, Gender: homme (Male), Death Date: 6 janv. 1926 (6 Jan 1926), Death Place: Montreal (Montréal), Quebec, Canada, Death Age: 55, Birth Date: 6 janv. 1871 (6 Jan 1871).
- [S15835] Robert H. Anderson household, 07 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Manhatten (borough), New York (city) Onondaga, New York; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0071; Family: 104, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1113, Robert H Anderson, 30, Head, Mary Anderson, 26, Wife, Muriel Anderson, 1, Son (sic), Margarita Naghton, 21, Servant, Elizabeth Caddle, 21, Servant, Mortimer Livingston, 38, Lodger, Gaillard G Brag, 19, Lodger, Rushmore Dinyse, 28, Lodger, Chas H Pashall, 69, Lodger, Henry C Perry, 28, Lodger, Clarence Miller, Archibald Hyman, 25, Lodger.
- [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), WWI Attestation Paper: Robert Harcourt Anderson. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
- [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., Robert Harcourt Anderson (26) & Mary Gairdner Renwick (22); Marriage: 03 Jun 1896, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Jas Montgomery Anderson & Marion Anderson, Bride's Parents: Herbert Renwick & Cristina Renwick, Groom's Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland, Bride's Birth Place: Orono, Ontario, Registration #: 002558.
- [S15820] "Quebec, Canada, Death Registers", online Quebec, Canada, Death Registers 1926-1997: Robert Harcourt Anderson, Gender: homme (Male), Death Date: 6 janv. 1926 (6 Jan 1926), Death Place: Montreal (Montréal), Quebec, Canada, Death Age: 55, Birth Date: 6 janv. 1871 (6 Jan 1871), Burial: 12 Jan 1926, Hawthorn Dale Cemetery.
- [S15819] A Host Of New Doctors, New-York Tribune, New York, New York, 31 Mar 1891, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Bellevue Hospital Medical College 30th graduation class. Hereinafter cited as New-York Tribune.
- [S15821] Late Dr. R. H. Anderson, The Montreal Star, unknown location, Obituary: Dr. R. Harcourt ANDERSON. Hereinafter cited as Montreal Star.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), See my anaylsis.
- [S13411] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909 (Publisher: New York City Department of Records & Information Services), Ancestry.com, New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates; "This database is an index of New York city birth certificates. Images are not included."; cited as "New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates., Mary G. Anderson, Birth Date: 30 Mar 1897, Birth Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, USA, Gender: Female, Father: R Harcourt Anderson, Mother: Mary G. Anderson, Mother Maiden Name: Renwick, Certificate Number: 14087.
- [S15824] Christine Renwick household, 20 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Borough of Manhattan, New York city, New York, New York; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; Family: 271, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration, Christine Renwick, 65, Head, Agnes Renwick, 31, Daughter, William Renwick, 28, Son, Mary Renwick Anderson, 34, Daughter, Muriel Anderson, 11, Granddaughter.
- [S15818] Died: Anderson, The New York Times, New York, New York, 30 Jan 1903, Page 9, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Harcourt Anderson Jr., age 1 year 4 months 25 days. Hereinafter cited as New York Times.