Robert Jackson Graham1
M, #34742, d. 21 October 1982
| Father* | Robert Sandford Graham2,3 b. 1898, d. 20 Aug 1975 |
| Last Edited | 3 Mar 2026 |
Robert married Joy Alice Mae Schimmens on 9 April 1955.2
Robert Jackson Graham died on 21 October 1982, possibly in Ajax, Ontario, Canada.3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert Jackson Graham.
In the obituary of Robert Sandford Graham who died 20 August 1975, his son, Robert Jackson Graham, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 25 October 1982.3
In the obituary of Joy Alice Mae Graham, who died 1 October 2019, her husband, Robert "Jack"son Graham, of Pembroke, was listed as predeceased.4
Robert Jackson Graham died on 21 October 1982, possibly in Ajax, Ontario, Canada.3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert Jackson Graham.
Survived by his wife, the former Joy Schimmens. Survivor(s): Jamie Graham and Alice England. Predeceased: Robert Sandford Graham.3
In the obituary of Robert Sandford Graham who died 20 August 1975, his son, Robert Jackson Graham, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 25 October 1982.3
In the obituary of Joy Alice Mae Graham, who died 1 October 2019, her husband, Robert "Jack"son Graham, of Pembroke, was listed as predeceased.4
Family | Joy Alice Mae Schimmens b. c 1930, d. 1 Oct 2019 |
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Citations
- [S6917] Deaths - Graham, Robert Sandford M. M. Red Chevron, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Aug 22, 1975, Page 34, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Sandford Graham, M.M. Red Chevron. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa journal.
- [S6915] Engagements - Schimmens - Grohm, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Mar 1955, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Schimmens--Grohm. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa journal.
- [S11286] Deaths: Graham, Robert Jackson, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 25 Oct 1982, Page 19, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Jackson GRAHAM. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S10645] GRAHAM, Joy, Pembroke Observer, Pembroke, Ontario, 10 Oct 2019 viewed at Pembroke Observer, Obituary: Joy Alice Mae Schimmens Graham. Hereinafter cited as Pembroke Observer.
Robert Sandford Graham1
M, #34743, b. 1898, d. 20 August 1975
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
He was born in 1898, Beachburg, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2
Robert Sandford Graham M.M. w/ Red Chevron died on 20 August 1975, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Note that the Red Chevron denoted overseas service in W.W. I and did not directly relate to his Military Medal (M.M.)1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert Sandford Graham.
Robert Sandford Graham began military service on 24 September 1914 at the age of 16 years at Valcartier, Québec, Canada, joining the 6th battalion.2
On 6 June 1915, he was promoted to acting sergeant with the 16th Battalion Canadian Infantry serving in France.
On July 31, 1916 he was hospitalized for a gun shot wound to his left chest. He was discharged from hospital on Aug. 15, 1916. His rank was recorded as Corporal on the Canadian Convaleescent Hospital card in his file. This card also notes that he was wounded on June 13th at Ypres.
On Dec 7, 1915 he received a bullet wound to his right elbow, and was hospitalized on the 8th. He was discharged on the 14th. It was later reported as a gun shot wound to the left arm.
On Aug 28, 1916 he sailed for Canada on the S. S. Corinthian. He was on furlough from this date to Oct 9th. He returned to England on the S.S. Olympic on Nov 14, 1916.
On May 9, 1918 he received shell wounds to his legs and foot.
On Oct 10, 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal. There are no further details concerning this award in his service file.2 L/Sgt. Robert Sandford Graham ended military service as part of general demobilization on 10 January 1919 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada,
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 22 August 1975.1
In the obituary of Robert Jackson Graham who died 21 October 1982, his father, Robert Sandford Graham, was listed as predeceased.3
Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; Robert Sandford Graham, M.M.4
Robert Sandford Graham M.M. w/ Red Chevron died on 20 August 1975, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Note that the Red Chevron denoted overseas service in W.W. I and did not directly relate to his Military Medal (M.M.)1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert Sandford Graham.
Canadian Military Service:
Robert Sandford Graham began military service on 24 September 1914 at the age of 16 years at Valcartier, Québec, Canada, joining the 6th battalion.2
On 6 June 1915, he was promoted to acting sergeant with the 16th Battalion Canadian Infantry serving in France.
On July 31, 1916 he was hospitalized for a gun shot wound to his left chest. He was discharged from hospital on Aug. 15, 1916. His rank was recorded as Corporal on the Canadian Convaleescent Hospital card in his file. This card also notes that he was wounded on June 13th at Ypres.
On Dec 7, 1915 he received a bullet wound to his right elbow, and was hospitalized on the 8th. He was discharged on the 14th. It was later reported as a gun shot wound to the left arm.
On Aug 28, 1916 he sailed for Canada on the S. S. Corinthian. He was on furlough from this date to Oct 9th. He returned to England on the S.S. Olympic on Nov 14, 1916.
On May 9, 1918 he received shell wounds to his legs and foot.
On Oct 10, 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal. There are no further details concerning this award in his service file.2 L/Sgt. Robert Sandford Graham ended military service as part of general demobilization on 10 January 1919 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada,
End of Military Service section.2
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 22 August 1975.1
In the obituary of Robert Jackson Graham who died 21 October 1982, his father, Robert Sandford Graham, was listed as predeceased.3
Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; Robert Sandford Graham, M.M.4
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Citations
- [S6917] Deaths - Graham, Robert Sandford M. M. Red Chevron, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Aug 22, 1975, Page 34, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Sandford Graham, M.M. Red Chevron. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa journal.
- [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Robert Sandford Graham, M.M. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
- [S11286] Deaths: Graham, Robert Jackson, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 25 Oct 1982, Page 19, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Jackson GRAHAM. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S8020] Canadian Great War Project, online CGWP - Graham, Robert Sandford, M.M.. Hereinafter cited as CGWP - Graham, Robert Sandford, M.M.
- [S6915] Engagements - Schimmens - Grohm, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Mar 1955, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Schimmens--Grohm. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa journal.
Bertha Webb1,2,3,4
F, #34747, b. 6 May 1887, d. 27 April 1976
| Last Edited | 5 Mar 2026 |
She was born on 6 May 1887, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,4 Bertha married Robert Grogan from October 1910 to December 1910 at Elham district, Kent County, England.2,5
Bertha Webb died on 27 April 1976, England.4 She was buried at St Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey, England.1
The following article appeared in the Guildford The Surrey Advertiser, County Times, 6 October 1923 :
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Aldershot News published in Aldershot, 4 May 1976.4
Bertha Webb died on 27 April 1976, England.4 She was buried at St Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey, England.1
The following article appeared in the Guildford The Surrey Advertiser, County Times, 6 October 1923 :
FRIMLEY.
REGIMENTAL BARBER'S DEATH.
CORONER REFUTES UNFOUNDED RUMOURS.
An unusual case of accidental death was investigated by Mr. Gilbert H. White on Tuesday at an inquest at the White Hart Hotel, Frimley, on Robert Grogan, aged 37, regimental barber, employed at Deepout Camp, and who had resided at 14, Elmcroft Cottages, Frimley Green.
Mrs. Grogan, the widow, said her husband had been to camp for three weeks, returning home last week. He then complained of a cold, but continued his work at Deepcut Camp. He had small spot on his chin. which looked like a gnat bite. When he got up on Sunday morning about 7.30, there was considerable amount of swelling on each side of his throat, but he went to his work as usual at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, and returned about 12. As the swelling was worse he went to bed when he got home, and had his dinner there. He did not complain of any pain until midnight on Sunday, when the swelling was much worse. From midnight deceased vomited considerably, and as he had no sleep she sent for Dr. Hepper at 5.30 on Monday morning. The doctor came shortly afterwards, and treated her husband, who, however, died at 11 o'clock the same morning. In answer to further questions by the Coroner, Mrs. Grogan said that the only intoxicant deceased had on Sunday was half a glass of stout for his supper.
Dr. Hepper said Grogan had a small open sore on the side of his chin, and, although the skin round it was red, it was not inflamed. All the tissues of the neck were considerably swollen, and he appeared to be suffering from acute toxinia. Witness prescribed for him. and intended to call again later, but deceased died before he could do so. A post-mortem examination showed that the cause of death was heart failure, caused by septicemia from the sore on the chin.
The Coroner: Do you think it had anything to do with anthrax?
Dr. Hepper: No, nothing at all.
The Coroner: Can you form any opinion as to whether the sore was caused by a cut in shaving?—Dr. Hepper: It looked more like an infected insect bite.
The Coroner said that his verdict would he Death by misadventure: heart failure duo to septicemia caused by the sore on the side of the chin, probably the result of an insect bite.' Having expressed his great sympathy with Mre. Grogan, the Coroner added that he had gone most carefully into this case to clear up certain suggestions which had been made. It had been suggested that death was due to alcoholic poisoning. Another suggestion was that death was the result of anthrax. It was in the interests of the regiment where the deceased had been working that this should be most carefully investigated. The medical evidence was very clear that there was no foundation for these stories. He was quite satisfied that neither anthrax or alcohol had anything whatever to do with deceased's death.6
REGIMENTAL BARBER'S DEATH.
CORONER REFUTES UNFOUNDED RUMOURS.
An unusual case of accidental death was investigated by Mr. Gilbert H. White on Tuesday at an inquest at the White Hart Hotel, Frimley, on Robert Grogan, aged 37, regimental barber, employed at Deepout Camp, and who had resided at 14, Elmcroft Cottages, Frimley Green.
Mrs. Grogan, the widow, said her husband had been to camp for three weeks, returning home last week. He then complained of a cold, but continued his work at Deepcut Camp. He had small spot on his chin. which looked like a gnat bite. When he got up on Sunday morning about 7.30, there was considerable amount of swelling on each side of his throat, but he went to his work as usual at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, and returned about 12. As the swelling was worse he went to bed when he got home, and had his dinner there. He did not complain of any pain until midnight on Sunday, when the swelling was much worse. From midnight deceased vomited considerably, and as he had no sleep she sent for Dr. Hepper at 5.30 on Monday morning. The doctor came shortly afterwards, and treated her husband, who, however, died at 11 o'clock the same morning. In answer to further questions by the Coroner, Mrs. Grogan said that the only intoxicant deceased had on Sunday was half a glass of stout for his supper.
Dr. Hepper said Grogan had a small open sore on the side of his chin, and, although the skin round it was red, it was not inflamed. All the tissues of the neck were considerably swollen, and he appeared to be suffering from acute toxinia. Witness prescribed for him. and intended to call again later, but deceased died before he could do so. A post-mortem examination showed that the cause of death was heart failure, caused by septicemia from the sore on the chin.
The Coroner: Do you think it had anything to do with anthrax?
Dr. Hepper: No, nothing at all.
The Coroner: Can you form any opinion as to whether the sore was caused by a cut in shaving?—Dr. Hepper: It looked more like an infected insect bite.
The Coroner said that his verdict would he Death by misadventure: heart failure duo to septicemia caused by the sore on the side of the chin, probably the result of an insect bite.' Having expressed his great sympathy with Mre. Grogan, the Coroner added that he had gone most carefully into this case to clear up certain suggestions which had been made. It had been suggested that death was due to alcoholic poisoning. Another suggestion was that death was the result of anthrax. It was in the interests of the regiment where the deceased had been working that this should be most carefully investigated. The medical evidence was very clear that there was no foundation for these stories. He was quite satisfied that neither anthrax or alcohol had anything whatever to do with deceased's death.6
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Aldershot News published in Aldershot, 4 May 1976.4
Family | Robert Grogan d. 1 Oct 1923 |
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Citations
- [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 Peter's Churchyard: Bertha Grogan née Webb
Grave marker transcription:
In Loving Memory Of Bertha Grogan 1887 - 1976. - [S6936] Frimley and Camberley 2nd World War 1939 - 1945 Memorial, online A list of the men by Surname G - I, Frimley and Camberley Great War 1914 - 1918 Memorial: Surnames beginning with G. Hereinafter cited as Frimley and Camberley WWII Memorial.
- [S13969] England & Wales Births 1837-2006 , Find My Past, Find My Past search; "In each record, you will find a transcript and for those records before 1984, you can also view the original index. The birth, marriage and death records from 1984 onwards were recorded in a computer database only so there is no original image for records"; cited as "England & Wales Births., Grogan, Gordon S, Birth registration year: 1923, Registration quarter: 4, Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers), Subcategory: Civil Births, District: Farnham, County: Surrey, Country: England, Mother's maiden name: Webb.
- [S16415] Deaths: Grogan, Bertha, Aldershot News, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, 04 May 1976, Page 6, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Bertha Grogan. Hereinafter cited as Aldershot News.
- [S16412] England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 , unknown repository, England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005; cited as "England & Wales Marriages., Bertha Webb married one of these peopleRobert Grogan, Edward Mummery, , District: Elham, County: Kent, Country: England, Marriage year: 1910, Marriage quarter: 4, Marriage Date: BET 01 OCT 1910 AND 31 DEC 1910.
- [S16414] Frimley: Regimental Barber's Death, The Surrey Advertiser, County Times, Guildford, Surrey, England, 06 Oct 1923, Page 5, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Inquest into death of Robert Grogan. Hereinafter cited as The Surrey Advertiser, County Times.
- [S16416] Singular Fatal Accident, The Surrey Advertiser, County Times, Guildford, Surrey, England, 25 Aug 1920, Page 25, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Inqust: Augustus Ernest Grogan. Hereinafter cited as The Surrey Advertiser, County Times.
Julia (?)1
F, #34748
| Last Edited | 8 Feb 2018 |
Julia married George MacDonald.2
In the obituary of Dr. George Alfred MacDonald who died 15 November 1940, his mother, Julia MacDonald of Brantford, ON, was listed as a survivor.1,2
In the obituary of Dr. George Alfred MacDonald who died 15 November 1940, his mother, Julia MacDonald of Brantford, ON, was listed as a survivor.1,2
Family | George MacDonald |
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Citations
- [S2604] Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead, online Search: Service Files of the Second World War – War Dead, 1939-1947, Flight Lieutenant George Alfred MacDonald. Hereinafter cited as WWI Cdn War Dead.
- [S6111] Dr. G. A. MacDonald, Kitchener Daily Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Nov 18, 1940, Page 4 viewed at Find A Grave, Find A Grave memorial page includes an image of his obituary from the Kitchener Daily Record, Nov. 18, 1940, page 15. Hereinafter cited as Kitchener Daily Record.
Victor Zumach1,2
M, #34756, b. 30 January 1905, d. 21 February 1905
| Father* | George D. Walker3 |
| Mother* | Annie Zumach3 |
| Last Edited | 13 Nov 2023 |
Victor Zumach's illegitimate birth date was recorded as on 30 January 1905 at London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 027793. The father's name was stroked out but still legible.2
Victor Zumach died on 21 February 1905, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.1 The cause of his death was given as malnutrition according to Ontario Death Registration 017606.1
Research notes (November 2023):
Victor Zumach died on 21 February 1905, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.1 The cause of his death was given as malnutrition according to Ontario Death Registration 017606.1
Research notes (November 2023):
Watch for a connection to the Zummach's of Renfrew County.4
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: Victor Zumach.
- [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Victor Zumach. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
- [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Victor Zumach
illegitimate birth. - [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
George D. Walker1
M, #34757
| Last Edited | 11 Nov 2023 |
Family | Annie Zumach |
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Citations
- [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Victor Zumach
illegitimate birth. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
Caroline (?)1
F, #34758
| Last Edited | 28 Feb 2017 |
Caroline married Gollip Yange.1
Caroline Yange was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of August Yange and Anne Krieger on 24 April 1874.1
Caroline Yange was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of August Yange and Anne Krieger on 24 April 1874.1
Family | Gollip Yange |
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Citations
- [S90] Olga Lewis, compiler, Renfrew County Marriages - Volume 1 - 1869-1875 (Renfrew, Ontario: Olga Lewis, June 1996), 1874 -- Page 5, # 30 Yange/Krieger, Registration Number 008276. Hereinafter cited as RCM 1869-1875.
Ivan Bayne1
M, #34759, b. 8 May 1915, d. 22 November 2002
| Last Edited | 28 Feb 2017 |
He was born on 8 May 1915, Tuxford, Saskatchewan, Canada.2
Ivan Bayne died on 22 November 2002 at age 87.2
Ivan Bayne died on 22 November 2002 at age 87.2
Citations
- [S6947] Bill (G. L.), et al Lougheed, compiler, Prairie Sojourn: Belle Plain, Stony Beach (Saskatchewan, Canada: Saskatchewan: Heritage 80 Committee, 1980), Prairie Sojourn: Belle Plain, Stony Beach
Pages 45 & 46 - Coan Barwell History by Esther Bayne. Hereinafter cited as Prairie Sojourn. - [S6946] Shetland Family History, online Shetland Family History, Ivan Bayne. Hereinafter cited as Shetland Family History.