Elsie Robb

Elsie Robb 

Born: 27 November 1854, Elgin 

Baptised: 31 December 1854, Scotland 

Father: John Robb (b. 1805)

Mother: Elsie Robb (b. 1809)

Brothers: John Robb (b. 1844), George C Robb (b. 1845), James Robb (b. 1847), William Robb (b. 1850)

Marriage:        16 December 1882, Calcutta

Husband:         Arthur Logsdail

                        b. 1854 

                        Missionary  

                        d. 19 July 1927

Issue – 

#1 Arthur John Logsdail (b. 23 October 1883)

#2 Edward George Logsdail (b. 25 August 1886)

#3 Hugh Logsdail (b. 2 February 1888)

#4 Margaret Elsie Logsdail (b. 1890) (d. 19 October 1882, at Sea)

In 1861 – 

She is at Skene Street, Old Machar, Scotland. Her father is listed as ‘Clerk’. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Her brother, George, is listed as ‘Clerk in Gas Works Apprentice’. Her brother, James, is listed as ‘General Commission Merchant Apprentice’. Elise, her mother and brother, William, are unlisted. 

In 1871 – 

She is at 170 Skene Street, Scotland. Her father is listed as widow and ‘Clerk of Works’. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Assistant Surgeon H M Indian Army’. Elise is unlisted. There is a servant, Ann Philips (b. 1839). 

In 1881 – 

She is at LDTC as ‘Governess’. 

In 04/96 – 

Part of a letter written by Elsie as part of S.P.G in Chaibasa, Bengal is published. 

In 10/96 – 

Further part of a letter written by Elsie as part of S.P.G in Chaibasa, Bengal is published. 

In 10/98 – 

Address is Chaibasa, Chota Nagpore, Bengal/ Hope House, Forest Rise, Walthamstow. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Logsdail have been furloughed and are at Hope House, Forest Rise, Walthamstow. 

In 10/02 – 

A letter written by Elsie describing Chota Nagpur is published.

In 10/06 – 

Mentions Mrs Logsdail has returned to England. 

In 04/08 – 

Mentions she is still on furlough and gave a lantern lecture to LDTC students describing of her and her husband’s work.

In 10/08 – 

Mentions she has returned to India. 

In 10/09 – 

Mentions a letter from Elsie was received by Miss Elwell. 

In 1921 – 

She is at St Barnabas Home, Lingfield. Eliza is listed as ‘Inmate’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at Winnash, Albert Road. Elise is listed as ‘Private Means’. 

d.         c. 1942