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Robert Houston

Birth	:	19 Dec 1894 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	1 Apr 1959 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range D, Plot 223
Description	:	1959, Thursday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Last Tribute To Robt Houston The death occurred on Wednesday, April 1st, at his home on Malcolm Street of Robert Houston in his 65th year. He had been in rather poor health for some time but the end came suddenly, and was unexpected. Mr Houston was born in Almonte, Dec 19th, 1894, a son of Robert Houston and his wife, Annie Prince. He learned the plumbing and sheet metal business and for many years with Taylor Brothers. He was active in lacrosse and hockey as were most of the brothers in... Read More	1959, Thursday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Last Tribute To Robt Houston The death occurred on Wednesday, April 1st, at his home on Malcolm Street of Robert Houston in his 65th year. He had been in rather poor health for some time but the end came suddenly, and was unexpected. Mr Houston was born in Almonte, Dec 19th, 1894, a son of Robert Houston and his wife, Annie Prince. He learned the plumbing and sheet metal business and for many years with Taylor Brothers. He was active in lacrosse and hockey as were most of the brothers in his family. For many years he was a faithful member of the Almonte Fire Brigade, retiring when he felt his health was no longer equal to the task. He was a past director of the N.L.A.S. and like his late wife, was an ardent and successful horticulturalist. He married the former Jessie A. Graham of Arnprior, who predeceased him on Feb 10th, 1957. Deceased is survived by four daughters Marjorie, Mrs Don Campbell and Miss Betty of Almonte; Helen, Mrs Ray New, Preston; Roberta, Mrs Vernon McDougall, London. A son Allan died in infancy. The are also two sisters and three brothers: Annie, Mrs Chris Johnson, Arnprior and Belle, Mrs Hiram Hudson, Arnprior; Alex, George, Charles of Almonte. Two brothers and a sister predeceased him: Jean, Mrs F. Armstrong; Jack and Harry. The funeral was held on Friday from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson officiated. Pallbearers were: Cecil More, D.J. Johnson, John Lyons, Jas. Hogan, Leslie Sadler, Geo Julian.

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Where is Robert Houston's memorial?
Robert Houston's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did Robert Houston death?
Robert Houston death on 1 Apr 1959 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Houston's memorial?
Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Houston

(1852 - 1926)

Annie Prince Houston

(1861 - 1926)

Spouse

Janet Agnes “Jessie” Graham Houston

(1896 - 1957)

Siblings

Alexander “Alex” Houston

(1890 - 1972)

William John “Jack” Houston

(1892 - 1957)

Harold Henry “Harry” Houston

(1893 - 1951)

Annie May Houston Johnston

(1898 - 1982)

Children

Marjorie “Marg” Houston Campbell

(1916 - 2005)

Helen Agnes Houston New

(1919 - 1994)

Jean Elizabeth “Betty” Houston

(1929 - 2004)

Allan Stewart Houston

(1932 - 1932)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807