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Alexander Robertson 1887–1923

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Robertson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 OCT 1887 · Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland
Died 8 FEB 1923 · Cumberland, British Columbia
Father Alexander Robertson
Children Robertina Ruby Robertson

Researchers connected through Alexander Robertson 1887–1923

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1887, Alexander Robertson entered the world in Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland, born to alexander robertson. Alexander Robertson had children including robertina ruby robertson. Alexander Robertson passed away in 1923 in Cumberland, British Columbia.

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Life Timeline

1887
Birth of Alexander Robertson in Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland
Birth
1923
Death of Alexander Robertson in Cumberland, British Columbia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Robertson

This ancestor line traces from Kirkton, Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland (1726) to Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland (1887) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Robertson (1887–1923) was born in Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland and died in Cumberland, British Columbia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Alexander Robertson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Robertson PTP
1887–1923
Swinton, Old Monkland, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Alexander Robertson's Descendants

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Alexander Robertson PTP 1887–1923