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Magnus Robertson 1892–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1892

Birth Location: Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland

Death Date: 14 Feb 1964

Death Location: Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN

Father: Thomas Robertson

Mother: Alice Jamieson

Spouse(s): Violet Dryborough

Children(s): Thomas Robertson, Rubina Robertson, Eileen Robertson

The story of Magnus Robertson began in 1892 in Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland. Magnus Robertson married Violet Ludella Dryborough, and had children including Eileen Della Robertson, Hazel Robertson, Ivy Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Rubina Marion Robertson, Thomas Duncan Robertson. Magnus Robertson passed away in 1964 in Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN.

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Biography

  • The story of Magnus Robertson began in 1892 in Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland.
  • Magnus Robertson married Violet Ludella Dryborough, and had children including Eileen Della Robertson, Hazel Robertson, Ivy Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Rubina Marion Robertson, Thomas Duncan Robertson.
  • Magnus Robertson passed away in 1964 in Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN.

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Magnus Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Magnus Robertson
1892–1964
Birth Place: Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland
Parents
Thomas Robertson
1862–1945
Unifirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Alice Jamieson
1856–
Walls, Shetland
Grandparents
Magnus Robertson
1822–1901
Unifirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Marion Hunter
1828–1913
Weisdale, Shetland Isles, Scotland
James Jamieson
1799–1864
Walls, Shetland
Margaret ((Peggy)) Gray
1807–1885
Foula, Walls, Shetland, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Robertson
1769–1841
Beatrice Jamieson
1775–1866
Joseph Hunter
1781–1841
Margaret Jamesdaughter
1798–1883
James Jamieson
1765–1819
Mary Tait
1758–1838
John Gray
1775–1854
Lilias Henry
1786–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Hunter
1735–
Marion Irvine
1743–
Laurence Gray
1746–1822
Barbara Johnsdaughter
1745–1800
Magnus Henry
1740–
Janet Williamsdaughter
1750–1841

Magnus Robertson's Descendants

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Magnus Robertson (12 Dec 1892–14 Feb 1964) m. Violet (Ludella) Dryborough (6 Mar 1903–20 Feb 1968)
  1. 1. Thomas (Duncan) Robertson 1934–1998
  2. 2. Rubina (Marion) Robertson 1929–1981
  3. 3. Eileen (Della) Robertson 1931–2013 m. James (Douglas) Kelley 1924–2007

Magnus Robertson's Timeline

2 Records

1892
12 Dec 1892
Birth of Magnus Robertson in Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland
Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland
1964
14 Feb 1964
Age 72
Death of Magnus Robertson in Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN
Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1892
    Event Place: Bridge of Walls, Sandsting, Shetland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1964
    Event Place: Glengarry Private Hospital, Victoria, BC, CAN

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