James Miller "Jim" Rodger

Male 1886 - 1955  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Miller "Jim" Rodger was born on 21 May 1886 in Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of James H. Rodger and Ellen Miller); died on 27 Feb 1955 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jim Rodger
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214152591
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    Died:
    1955, Thursday March 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
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    The funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, March 1st, at one p.m., of James Miller Rodger who died at his residence, Country Street, on Sunday, Feb 27th, in his 69th year. Mr Rodger had been in ill health for the past two years. James Miller Rodger was born at Middleville in 1886, a son of the late James Rodger and his wife, Ellen Miller. He was married 47 years ago to the former Miss Harriett McKay of Galbraith who survives together with two sons and two daughters, namely: Thomas Mckay (Mac) and Roy of Almonte; Ella (Mrs Wm Andrews) and (Annie) Mrs David Andrews both of Almonte. There is also a brother, William of Almonte; three sisters, Jessie, Mrs Chas Ramsbottom of Smiths Falls; Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Innisville; Edna, Mrs Wm Woods of Lanark, and nine grandchildren. Mr Rodger was a farmer nearly all his life. First, as a young man he farmed in the Galbraith section and later on the 9th line of Ramsay Township where Mr John Brydges now lives and until he retired eleven years ago, on the farm occupied by his son, Roy, on the 9th line. The Rev Jas M. Ritchie of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiated and the remains were placed in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs W.A. Metcalfe, Jas Metcalfe, John R. Reid, Ernest Robertson, Lloyd Watson and Lester Jamieson. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from Metcalfe's Dairy; M.P. Coderre and Metcalfe's Construction.

    James married Harriet "Hattie" McKay in 1908. Harriet (daughter of Thomas McKay and Annie Rintoul) was born on 16 Oct 1887 in Halls Mills, Darling Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Dec 1967 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James ROY Rodger was born on 20 Jun 1908 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jan 2000 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Annie May Rodger was born on 29 Jan 1910 in Galbraith, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Mar 1992 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas McKay "Mac" Rodger was born in 1921; died on 28 Apr 1958 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 30 Apr 1958 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James H. Rodger was born on 4 Jun 1850 in Lanark County, Canada West (son of Henry Rodger and Jessie "Janet" Stead); died on 27 Sep 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1935, Thursday October 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
    Middleville
    Another of the older residents of our village, Mr. James H. Rodger, passed on to the spirit world last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom. He had reached the age of 85 years and 3 months, and during his lifetime was seldom seriously ill, but for a few years his heart had caused him uneasiness and his sudden demise was due to this weakness when walking around the home. Mr. Rodger was married to Ellen Miller in the year, 1875, and to this union there was a family of five daughters and three sons, Jessie A., Mrs. Charles Ramsbottom, Lanark; Harry L., Maggie, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, Ferguson's, Falls; William S. of Almonte; Nellie, Mrs. Welland McKay of Ramsay; James of Almonte; Edna, Mrs. Robert Woods of Arklan; Eva, Mrs. Wm. Rintoul. Galbraith. The large funeral services Sunday afternoon were conducted at the home of Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, thence to United church Middleville, by the pastors, Rev. Snelgrove and Rev. McLean of Lanark. The six grandsons who acted as pallbearers were: James and John Rodger, John Rintoul, Wilbert McKay, Lloyd Ramsbottom, Roy Rodger and four grand-daughters were flower bearers, Eleanor Rintoul, Mildred and Margaret Ramsbottom and Ella Rodger. Another nephew Mr. Geo. Rodger was requested to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken."

    James married Ellen Miller on 18 Jun 1875 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born on 18 Sep 1855 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Feb 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ellen Miller was born on 18 Sep 1855 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Feb 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1935, Thursday February 7, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
    Middleville
    Mrs. James H. Rodger
    Death has once again invaded our village, claiming on Sunday morning one of our aged and most highly respected citizens in the person of Mrs. James H. Rodger, nee Ellen Miller. During her illness which lasted a little over a year, her sufferings were borne in that quiet, patient manner so characteristic during her lifetime. A native of Lanark Township, in which her whole lifetime was spent, she was born on the farm now owned by Mr. Russell Ramsbottom, Sept. 18, 1855. She was the last surviving member of a family of 11 children, born to William S. Miller, who came from Ballymena, Ireland, and his wife, Ann Graham of Lanark Township. On June 18, 1875 she was united in marriage to Jas. H. Rodger of this township, by Rev. James Wilson, and to them were born a family of eight children, all of whom reside within a radius of 20 miles and were present with her during the last weeks of her life. There are also 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from her late residence to St. Paul's United Church, interment being made in Middleville Greenwood Cemetery, her pastor. Rev. K D. Snelgrove conducting the services. Six grandsons were pallbearers and many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. The bereaved husband and family namely - William S. of Almonte; Jas. M. and Nellie, Mrs. R. Welland McKay of Ramsay; Jessie Ann, Mrs. Charles M. Ramsbottom of Lanark Village; Margaret, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom; Edna, Mrs. Robert L. Woods; Eva, Mrs. Wm. Rintoul and Harry L. of Lanark Township, have the sincere sympathy of the community and a host of friends in the loss: of a devoted wife and mother.

    Children:
    1. Jessie Ann Rodger was born on 25 Apr 1876 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    2. Henry L. "Harry" Rodger was born in 1879 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    3. William Stewart Rodger was born on 18 Sep 1881 in Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 May 1964 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret "Maggie" Rodger was born in 1883 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    5. 1. James Miller "Jim" Rodger was born on 21 May 1886 in Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Feb 1955 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nellie Mabel Rodger was born on 8 Dec 1887 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 1961 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 Feb 1961 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Edna Rodger was born in 1890 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    8. Eva Rodger was born in 1892 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Rodger was born in 1823 in Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Henery Rodger

    Henry married Jessie "Janet" Stead. Jessie (daughter of Robert Stead and Margaret Dick) died in 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jessie "Janet" Stead (daughter of Robert Stead and Margaret Dick); died in 1899.
    Children:
    1. Margaret Rodger was born in 1849 in Canada West, British Colonial America; and died.
    2. 2. James H. Rodger was born on 4 Jun 1850 in Lanark County, Canada West; died on 27 Sep 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isabella Rodger was born in 1853 in Canada West, British Colonial America; and died.
    4. Elizabeth "Eliza" Rodger was born in 1855 in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Nov 1879; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jane Rodger was born in 1857 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; and died.
    6. Agnes Rodger was born in 1859 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Robert Stead was born in 1799 in Yorkshire, England (son of George Stead and Catherine Thompson); died on 5 Jan 1864 in Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Robert married Margaret Dick in 1825 in Hamilton, Ancaster Township. Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Dick and Jane Brown) was born about 1800; died about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Margaret Dick was born about 1800 (daughter of James Dick and Jane Brown); died about 1865.
    Children:
    1. 5. Jessie "Janet" Stead died in 1899.
    2. Margaret Stead was born in 1830; died in 1892.
    3. Elizabeth Stead was born in 1832; died in 1857.
    4. Mary Ann Stead was born in 1835; died in 1883.
    5. Agnes Stead was born about 1835; and died.
    6. Jane "Jean" Stead was born about 1839 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in 1919; was buried in Bancroft, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Richard Stead was born in 1840; died in 1898.
    8. Robert Stead was born in 1845; died in 1919.
    9. William Croft died in 1902.




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