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Edward May Robertson 1890–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1890

Birth Location: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 4 Jun 1956

Death Location: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Robertson

Mother: Nellie Alton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Brown

Children(s): John Robertson

The story of Edward May Robertson began in 1890 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Edward May Robertson resided in Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Edward May Robertson resided in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. Edward May Robertson married Elizabeth P Brown, and had children including John Edward Robertson. Edward May Robertson passed away in 1956 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward May Robertson began in 1890 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Edward May Robertson resided in Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Edward May Robertson resided in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • Edward May Robertson married Elizabeth P Brown, and had children including John Edward Robertson.
  • Edward May Robertson passed away in 1956 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Robertson
1864–1913
Birth Location: Iowa, United States of America
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Nellie Alton
1867–1939
Birth Location: Hancock County, Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Brown
1890–1965
Birth Location: Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri
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Children(s)

John Robertson
1916–1993
Birth Location: Galesburg, Illinois
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Edward Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Robertson
1890–1956
Birth Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Parents
John Ross Robertson
1864–1913
Iowa, United States of America
Nellie Alton
1867–1939
Hancock County, Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Robertson's Descendants

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Edward (May) Robertson (26 May 1890–4 Jun 1956) m. Elizabeth (P) Brown (25 Apr 1890–14 June 1965)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Robertson 1916–1993

Edward Robertson's Timeline

7 Records

1890
26 May 1890
Birth of Edward May Robertson in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Edward May Robertson resided here in Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 35
Edward May Robertson resided here in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Edward May Robertson resided here in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Edward May Robertson resided here in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 50
Edward May Robertson resided here in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
1956
4 Jun 1956
Age 66
Death of Edward May Robertson in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1890
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01174; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-21
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa; Roll: T625_498; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 70
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340398
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Lee; Roll: 1643178
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101693732

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Keokuk Ward 2, Lee, Iowa; Roll: T625_498; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 70

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01174; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01174; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Lee; Roll: 1643178

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1956
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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