The Banting Collection

    The couple would divorce in 1932

    Many thanks to Bob Banting for providing this information.

    Marian was from Elora, daughter of Dr. William Robertson. Before her marriage, she was employed in the Radium and x-ray laboratory of Dr. W Richards at the General Hospital. This information taken fr

    Banting was born in Alliston, Ontario. More information on Sir Frederick Banting, his life, and family, can be found at the Banting Digital Library (link below).

    Sir Frederick Banting with his first wife Marian and their son William.

    Collection of a great many newspaper clippings discussing the wedding of Sir Frederick Banting to Marian Robertson. Despite the volume and depth of media coverage, the wedding is described as "quiet"

    Continued collection of newspaper clippings pertaining to the wedding of Marian Robertson to Sir Frederick Banting.

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    A newspaper article outlining the life of William "Bill" Banting, written upon his death in 1998

    A photo of Bill (seated, second from left) and his grade 11 class at Appleby College in Oakville. In the background is the south elevation of the school Chapel. Credit; Appleby College Archives

    A photo of the First XI (varsity) cricket team at Appleby College in Oakville, 1948. The striped blazers denote their wearers have earned 'Colours,' roughly the equivalent of an athletic letter in th

    The varsity rugby team at Appleby College, 1947. William (Bill) Banting is seated, front row, far left. Credit; Appleby College Archives