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Research Required - Rado's racial origin is given as Scottish while John's is Irish. If she was John's daughter, her origin should also be Irish.²

Sad Death of William McRoberts
Survived by his parents, two brothers and four sisters -- James, of Kenora; David, at home; Mrs. Lockwood, of Bothwell, and Margaret, Sadie and Annie, at home.⁵

C. P. R. EMPLOYE (sic) MET HORRIBLE DEATH
Wm S. McRoberts Struck by Engine and Cut in Twain Near Round House.
DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS.
Unfortunate Man Did not see or Hear Approach of Locomotive.
William S. McRoberts, employed as a carpenter on the bridge gand (sic) of the C. P. R, was cut in twain at 6 o'clock Thursday night while walking on the C. P. R. track opposite the coal chute, near the company's roundhouse. He was a single man and made his home with his parents in Kingsville. Death was instantaneous. The unfortunate man had just quit his day's work and was walking on the tracks, bearing some letters to his mechanical foreman, Thomas Millen. Engine No. 143 had just taken passenger train No. 5 into the station and was backing down the track to the round-house. In some unaccountable manner McRoberts did not see or hear the approach of the train. A freight train on another track in the near vicinity also helped to edtract (sic) his attention from the oncoming engine. The engine struck the man, throwing his body under the wheels, where it was dragged 100 feet before it was discovered. Coroner LaBelle was immediately notified and after viewing the remains and examining Engineer George Burr and Fireman Alexander Gressick, in charge of the locomotive at the time of the accident, deemed an inquest unnecessary. The body was removed to Tuson's morgue and was taken to Kingsville, where his father resides, Friday afternoon.⁴

On July 15, 1954, James certified that the information given in his sister Margaret's "Statement of Birth" was correct.¹⁰

Miss Lizzie McRoberts, daughter of Mr. Chambers McRoberts, died on Wednesday of last week, after a brief illness, at Mr. Jas. Gilbert's in Mosa. Miss McRoberts was about 18 years of age and was to have been married at Christmas. The funeral took place on Friday to the Eddie Cemetery in Ekfrid.³

The registration listed the following official witnesses: Chambers McRoberts.²

In the 1881 census, George's racial origin is given as English. In the 1901 census, it is given as German. He is enumerated as a widower in 1881, and is married to Sarah in 1901.¹⁷

Mr. George Lockwood, one of the most respected residents of this community, died at his home near Bothwell, Saturday, Feb. 19th, 1910, aged 78 years and 4 months. Mr. Lockwood came to this community from Carodoc, Middlesex County, twenty-five years ago, having purchased the property known as the Glass Farm. He was a very successful farmer and for a number of years brought apples for the old country market. Mr. Lockwood was an enthusiastic Free Mason, being a member of St. John's, No. 81, at Mt. Brydges. The funeral took place on Tuesday, service being held at the house at 12:30 P.M., thence by the G.T.R. to the family plot in Mt. Brydges. The local Masons took charge of the funeral at the house, while his mother Lodge, St. John's, No. 81. of Mt. Brydges, conducted the burial service. Deceased leaves six children to mourn his loss. They are; U. W. Lockwood of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; G. F. Lockwood, of Ontario, California; Mrs. Robt. Hare, of Edmonton, Alberta; Mrs. F. [Lillie inserted in ink] Sussex, of Beamsville; R. S. Lockwood, of Grimsby, and D. B. Lockwood on the homestead.¹¹

According to the Clifton Stories blog, George marriaed in about 1896, but lost this wife with her first baby.¹⁸

LOCKWOOD
     PASSED AWAY, JAN. 22, 1939. George Franklin Lockwood, 2506 W. 8th Ave, In his 76th year. Survived by his loving wife, 4 sons, George N. of Moose Jaw, Sask, William W. and Frank E. of Marquis, Sask, and Robert F. of Briercrest, 3 daughters, Mrs. F. Cartwright, Nanaimo. B. Miss Lois and Marguerite both at home. Also 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral service Tuesday at 3:30 o'clock, in Simmons McBrlde Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St, Rev. George Turpin officiatlng. The remains will be forwarded on Tuesday evening to Mt Bridges, Ont, for Interment..¹

look for Ontario marriage.²⁸

R. S. Lockwood, 74, passed away at his home at Central Butte on April 17, after an illness of several months. He was the son of George and Aurelia Lockwood, farmers, and was born in Carodoc Township, Ont. He received his education in Ontario and taught school in the United Stated for two years.
     In 1898, he was married to Miss Melissa Johnston, and they came west in 1912, to farm 5 miles west of Central Butte. He was a Justice of the Peace for many years and held that office until his death, presiding at many interesting trials in Moose Jaw, as well as at
     home.He was a charter member and past master of Central Butte Lodge A. F. & A.M., No. 114; a member of Central Butte O.E.S., of Bethlehem White Shrine No. 2, Moose Jaw, and Central Butte United Church. For a number of years he served as president of the local hospital board and as president of the telephone company.
     Funeral services were conducted in the church on April 21, by the Rev. Erla Currie. Members of the Eastern Star occupied the places of the regular choir and Central Butte Masonic Lodge attended in a body. Broadfoots of Moose Jaw were in charge of arrangements, and interment was made in Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, with Rev. G. Clover of St. Andrew's United Church officiating. Masonic rites at the grave site were conducted by Moose Jaw Lodge No. 3 under the direction of W. Bro. Sam Stevens. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
     Besides Mrs. Lockwood, a sister Mrs. Kezia Hare, Regina, and a brother, Daniel Lockwood, of Moose Jaw, and nieces and nephews survive.

Relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lockwood and sons Douglas and Lloyd, Mrs. W. G. Cox, all of Moose Jaw; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lockwood of Briercrest; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lockwood, Nipawin; Mrs. M. Walker and son Russell, Hawarden; Mrs. C. Tulley, Leroy, Mrs. Ed. Hemsworth, and son Dan, Tuner Valley, Alta; Mrs. L. Hamilton, of Regina, and Mrs. H. Drummond, Toronto.
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The reverse side of the newspaper clipping has articles about wartime shortages, so R. S. Lockwood died during the Second World War or shortly after. It notes that Wartime Controls on Hog Slaughtering were lifted.
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A letter from Ross Thatcher, M.P. (Moose Jaw) dated May 1st, 1947 to Dan Lockwood passes on condolences at the passing of Dan's brother. Therefore, assume R. S. Lockwood died in April 1947.¹

Daniel B. Lockwood
     Many were present at the funeral of Daniel B. Lockwood, who died at his home at Delaware west. A private service was held at the home followed by a public service at the Delaware United Church, conducted by Rev. A. E. Hopper, pastor of the Shedden United Church. The choir was present. Mrs. Victor Jackson sang a solo. Pallbearers were Charles A. McDougall, Victor Jackson, Andrew McLaughlin, Daniel D. Crawford, Harry Auld, William Deaman. Surviving are his wife, one son, Albert, of Delaware West; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Toronto and four grandchildren. Interment was made at Woodland Cemetery.³