Robert Cleland McKnight
ID # 5420, (1886-1962)
| Birth | Robert Cleland McKnight was born on 25 May 1886 at Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario. |
| Marriage | He married Elizabeth Delphine Ego, daughter of Angus Ego and Elizabeth Leece Buchanan, on 27 June 1923 at Markdale, Grey County, Ontario. Mrge reg. 012117-23 Markdale, Grey County Robert Cleland McKnight, 37, bachelor, civil engineer, born Owen Sound, residing 352 8th St. W., Owen Sound. Parents Robert McKnight, born Ireland, and Mary Ann McLean. Bessie Delphine Ego, 27, spinster, housekeeping at home. Born and residing Markdale. Parents Angus Ego, M.D., born Canada, and Elizabeth Leece Buchanan. Witness Greta Hunter, Markdale, and F. G. Malloch, Hamilton. On 27 June, 1923, at Markdale by E.H. Gray, Markdale, Presbyterian. The bride and groom were Presbyterian. Delphine was actually born at Galt, according to her birth registration. Also, it may be noted that her witness, Greta Hunter, was her first cousin, daughter of Mary Jane Buchanan and William Hunter. |
| Death | He died on 20 July 1962 at age 76. |
| Burial | He was buried on 24 July 1962 at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. |
| Note | Birth reg. 010276-86 Owen Sound, Grey Co. 25 May 1886, Robert Cleland McKnight, s/o Robert McKnight, registrar, Owen Sound, and Mary Ann McLean. Place of burial for Robert and Delphine is taken from an index for Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. This gives dates of death and burial. Robert served with the Canadian Army during the First World War. It is said he attained the rank of major. |
| Last Edited | 21 Aug 2019 |