Robert Irwin was born about 1848 in Cavan Twp., Canada West, and died November 3, 1909, in Lot No. 10, Concession 1, Cavan District, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at about age 61. He is the son of Robert Irwin (born about 1815 and died about 1871 - 1881 in Cavan) of Ireland and Susan Unknown (born about 1810 and died September 6, 1882 in Peterborough) of Ireland. Another son, John Irwin (born about 1853 in Ontario). Robert Irwin committed suicide by means of strangulation by hanging. Cause of death was Insanity of two years duration.

Ann Eliza "Annie" Deyell was born 1852 in Millbrook, Cavan Twp., Canada West, and died December 8, 1928, on Tupper Street, Millbrook, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 76. She is the daughter of William James Deyell of Cavan Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada, and Mary Jane Sloan of Ontario, Upper Canada. Buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Millbrook.

Robert Irwin and Ann Eliza Deyell, both living in Millbrook, Cavan, were married January 1, 1873, in Millbrook, Cavan Div., Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Robert Irwin and Ann Eliza (Deyell) Irwin had four children:

1. Mary Jane Irwin: Born December 19, 1875, in Millbrook, Ontario, Canada; Died September 4, 1936, in Ontario Hospital, Whitby, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 60). Married December 12, 1916, in the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, to William J. Tremain: Born April 7, 1874? in the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada; Died after 1936 in Unknown.
2. George Irwin: Born June 1, 1876, in Millbrook, Ontario, Canada; Died after 1911 in Unknown. Married (1) to Unknown: Born Unknown; Died before 1908 in Ontario, Canada. Married (2) February 28, 1908, in Hamilton Div., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada, to Ella Dey: Born May 1874 in West Wanawash Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Died after 1911 in Unknown.
3. Alexander Irwin: Born April 24, 1878, in Millbrook, Cavan Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died after 1925 in Unknown. Married about 1899 in Ontario, Canada, to Lillian Frances "Lillie/Lilly" Bullied: Born May 24, 1883, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died March 15, 1961, in Unknown (age 77).
4. Mabel Irwin: Born January 21, 1880, in Ontario, Canada; Died September 1, 1933, in Centreville, South Monoghan Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada (age 53). Married to Jacob H. Isbister: Born August 25, 1872, in Ontario, Canada; Died after 1933 in Unknown.

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Ontario was known as: Upper Canada from June 10, 1791, to February 10, 1841; Canada West from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and Ontario after July 1, 1867.

Robert Irwin was born about 1848 in Cavan Twp., Canada West.

Ann Eliza Deyell was born about 1852 in Cavan Twp., Canada West.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows James Deyell (age 40) born in Ontario is a Head of Household married Carpenter with Canadian Presbyterian religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is Elizabeth Deyell (age 30) born in Ontario, who is married. Also living there are the following, all unmarried and born in Ontario: Ann E. Deyell (age 19); Sarah J. Deyell (age 15); William J. Deyell (age 13); Mary Deyell (age 12); and David Deyell (age 10). A widow, Ann Armstrong, and her family live nearby.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows Ann Armstrong (age 38) born in England and of English Origin is a Head of Household Widow with Church of England religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with her are the following females, all unmarried and born in Ontario, Canada, with Irish Origin and with Church of England religion: Mary A. Armstrong (age 16); Susan S. Armstrong (age 12); Ida Armstrong (age 10); and Frances C. Armstrong (age 7).

Robert Irwin and Ann Eliza Deyell were married January 1, 1873, in Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1881 Canadian Census shows Robert Erwin (age 33) born in Ontario and of Irish Origin with C. of England religion is a married Cooper and is living in Cavan, Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are the following, all born in Ontario, Canada: a married female, Ann Eliza Erwin (age 28) born in Ontario, Canada; George Erwin (age 5); Mary Erwin (age 7); Allexandria Erwin (age 3); and Mable Erwin (age 1).

The 1891 Canadian Census shows Robert Irwin (age 42) born in Ontario and of Irish Origin with C. of England religion is a married Cooper and is living in the Village of Millbrook, Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Ana Eliza Erwin (age 37) born in Ontario to Ontario and Irish-born parents. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: Mary Jane Irwin (age 18); George Erwin (age 16); Alexander Erwin (age 13); and Mable Erwin (age 11).

The 1891 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 34) born in Ontario to Ireland and Ontario-born parents and with Church of England religion is a married Builder and is living in the Town of Wingham, Huron North, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 29) born in Ontario to Scotland and Irish-born parents. Also living with him are his two daughters, both born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: Annie A. Deyell (age 4); and Mary L. Deyell (age 10/12). Also living there are two unmarried Lodgers, both born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: George Irwin (age 15); and Mary Irwin (age 18), a Tailoress. Leigh Larson note: George and Mary Irwin are listed in both of the above households.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 44) born September 25, 1856, in Ontario and of Irish Origin is a Carpenter and is living in the Town of Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 39) born July 12, 1861, in Ontario and of Irish Origin. Also living with him are his three children, all born in Ontario and of Irish Origin: Annie S. Deyell (age 14) born October 10, 1886; Mary L. Deyell (age 10) born May 28, 1890; and George C. Deyell (age 5) born April 12, 1895. Also living there are two unmarried Lodgers, both born in Ontario: George (age 24) born June 1, 1876, a Carpenter; and Alexander Irwin (age Unknown). Leigh Larson note: Alexander Irwin was born April 24, 1878, in Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, is the son of Robert Irwin and Ann Eliza (Deyell) Irwin. William James Deyell and Ann Eliza (Deyell) Irwin are brother and sister.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows Robert Irwin (age 55) born March 16, 1845, in Ireland and of Irish Origin with C. of England religion is a married Farmer and is living in Ashfield Twp., Huron West District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Eliza Erwin (age 41) born September 18, 1859, in Ontario. Also living there are his three children, all born in Ontario: William Irwin (age 6) born May 1, 1892; Alexander Irwin (age 6) born January 4, 1894; and Elizabeth Irwin (age 3) born February 27, 1898.

Robert Irwin died November 3, 1909, in Lot No. 10, Concession 1, Cavan District, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at about age 61.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows William J. Deyell (age 54) born September 1857, in Ontario and of Irish Origin is a Carpenter in a Carpenter Shop and is living in the 4th Ward, Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Deyell (age 49) born July 1861 in Ontario and of Scotch Origin. Also living with him are his two unmarried children, both born in Ontario and of Irish Origin: Emma Deyell (age 25) born October 1886, a Dress Maker; and George Deyell (age 15) born April 1895. Also living there is his unmarried brother-in-law: John C. Currie (age 52) born February 1859 in Ontario and of Scotch Origin, a Farmer.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows Robert Irwin (age 67) born March 1844 in Ireland and of Irish Origin with C. of England religion and having immigrated in 1860 is a widowed Farmer and is living in Ashfield Twp., Huron West District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are his four unmarried children, all born in Ontario: William Irwin (age 19) born May 1892; Alexander Irwin (age 16) born June 1895; Elizabeth Irwin (age 13) born February 1898; and Mary Jane Irwin (age 9) born September 1902.

Ann Eliza "Annie" (Deyell) Irwin died December 8, 1928, on Tupper Street, Millbrook, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 76.