David Reid Robson – Rural Diary Archive

Coverage Dates: 1925 to 1927

County: Brant

Township: South Dumfries

Lot: 17

Concession: 5

Gender: Male

Year of Birth: 1882

Year of Death: 1973

Ethnicity: English

Religion: Presbyterian

Occupation: Farmer

Relationships:

Father: William Robson
Mother: Rebecca Brown
Spouse: Beatrice L. Kines
Daughter: Beatrice Brown Robson

Archive: South Dumfries Historical Society. The current copyright owner is unknown. Please contact the ruraldiaryarchive@gmail.com if you are the copyright owner.

Posted on Rural Diary Archive: No

Age During Diary: 43-45

Coverage: 3 years

Biography:

David resides on the farm his grandfather (of the same name) acquired in 1835. His diary is a gem. He writes of trips to Galt and Glen Morris, family affairs, and farm work. He and Beatrice have only one young daughter, and to help in the fields, he often takes on a hired man. He draws maps of his fields and crops, and includes financial accounts, some family history, and a genealogical chart. He also takes a great interest in local politics and reflects on church affairs and sermons.