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David Robertson 1754–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 January 1754

Birth Location: Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 21 May 1815

Death Location: Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Robertson

Mother: Elizabeth Dennie

Spouse(s): Mary Yuill

Children(s): William Robertson, George Robertson, Adeline Robertson

David Robertson was born in 1754 in Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of William Robertson And Elizabeth Dennie. David Robertson married Mary Jean Yuill, and had children including Adeline Marianne Robertson, George Robertson, William Robertson. David Robertson passed away in 1815 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • David Robertson was born in 1754 in Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of William Robertson And Elizabeth Dennie.
  • David Robertson married Mary Jean Yuill, and had children including Adeline Marianne Robertson, George Robertson, William Robertson.
  • David Robertson passed away in 1815 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.

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David Robertson's Ancestors

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David Robertson
1754–1815
Birth Place: Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
William Robertson
1707–1760
Govan, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Dennie
1712–
Govan, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William Robertson
1666–
Govan, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Janet Purdon
1670–
Govan, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Robertson's Descendants

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David Robertson (28 January 1754–21 May 1815) m. Mary (Jean) Yuill (17 February 1751–29 November 1843)
  1. 1. William Robertson 1775– m. Marion Mackie 1784– m. Margaret Blair 1779–
    1. 1. Henry Robertson 1816–1893 m. Mary (Ann) McPherson 1823–
      1. 1. John Robertson 1855– m. Ann (Elizabeth) Meldrum 1857–1949
        1. 1. Edward (Albert) Robertson 1886–1971 m. Ethel (Harriet) Robertson 1888–1970
        2. 2. Catherine (G) Robertson 1879–
        3. 3. James (A) Robertson 1881–
        4. 4. Henry Robertson 1877–
        5. 5. Mary (Ann M) Robertson 1882–
        6. 6. Isabella (E) Robertson 1890–
        7. 7. Madahne (M) Robertson 1888–
      2. 2. Ann (Elizabeth) Hamilton 1860–1941
      3. 3. Catherine Robertson 1860–
      4. 4. Marion Robertson 1863–
    2. 2. Margaret Robertson 1821–1897 m. William (W) Campbell 1816–
      1. 1. Anne (Robertson) Campbell 1859–
      2. 2. Mary Campbell 1858–
      3. 3. John Campbell 1864–
    3. 3. Mary Robertson 1819–
    4. 4. Agnes Robertson 1822–
    5. 5. Thomas Louttit 1822–
    6. 6. Jane Robertson 1801–
    7. 7. John Robertson 1810–
    8. 8. Marion Robertson 1805–
  2. 2. George Robertson 1785–1866
  3. 3. Adeline (Marianne) Robertson 1815–1816

David Robertson's Timeline

3 Records

1754
28 January 1754
Birth of David Robertson in Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1754
28 Jan 1754
David Robertson was baptized in Govan,Lanark,Scotland
Govan,Lanark,Scotland
1815
21 May 1815
Age 61
Death of David Robertson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 January 1754
    Event Place: Gorbals, Lanark, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1754
    Event Place: Govan,Lanark,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Canada; Year: 1782; Page Number: 324

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Glasgow Calton, Lanark
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1815
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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