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Robert Martin Robertson 1872–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jun 1872

Birth Location: Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1953

Death Location: Midlothian, Scotland

Father: William ♦

Mother: Catherine Martin

Spouse(s): Agnes ♦

Children(s): William Robertson, John Robertson, Beatrice Robertson, Margaret Robertson, James Robertson

The story of Robert Martin Robertson began in 1872 in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1881, Robert Martin Robertson resided in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1891, Robert Martin Robertson resided in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland. Robert Martin Robertson married Agnes Turnbull, and had children including Beatrice Turnbull Robertson, James Turnbull Robertson, John Robertson, Margaret Cockburn Robertson, William Robertson. Robert Martin Robertson passed away in 1953 in Midlothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Martin Robertson began in 1872 in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1881, Robert Martin Robertson resided in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Robert Martin Robertson resided in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland.
  • Robert Martin Robertson married Agnes Turnbull, and had children including Beatrice Turnbull Robertson, James Turnbull Robertson, John Robertson, Margaret Cockburn Robertson, William Robertson.
  • Robert Martin Robertson passed away in 1953 in Midlothian, Scotland.

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Spouses(s)

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Robert Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Robertson
1872–1953
Birth Place: Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
William Robertson ♦
1835–
Midlothian, Scotland
Catherine (Peden) Martin
1836–
East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Martin
1796–1867
Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
Catherine Peden
1797–1872
Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Martin
1768–1819
Helen Lyle
1765–1832
William Pedan
1770–1844
Elizabeth ✔️
1771–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Martin
1725–1773
Mary Leithhead
1738–1803
John Lyle
1740–1772
Jean Bain
1749–1772
William Peden
1734–
Margaret Greig
1740–
Richard ✔️
1746–1782
Mary Kerr
1752–

Robert Robertson's Descendants

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Robert (Martin) Robertson (07 Jun 1872–1953) m. Agnes (Turnbull) ♦ (23 Nov 1873–26 Jun 1938)
  1. 1. William Robertson 1897–
  2. 2. John Robertson 1908–
  3. 3. Beatrice (Turnbull) Robertson 1903–1990 m. James (Henderson) ♦ 1900–
  4. 4. Margaret (Cockburn) Robertson 1893–1971 m. Peter (Brown Edgar) ♦ 1888–
    1. 1. Agnes (Turnbull) Edgar 1913– m. James (Paterson Swinton) ♦ 1905–1952
    2. 2. Mark (Edgar) ✔️ 1923–2010 m. Janet (Duncan McDiarmid) ♦ 1915–1999
  5. 5. James (Turnbull) Robertson 1899–1970

Robert Robertson's Timeline

5 Records

1872
07 Jun 1872
Birth of Robert Martin Robertson in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
1881
04 Apr 1881
Age 9
Robert Martin Robertson resided here in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1891
06 Apr 1891
Age 19
Robert Martin Robertson resided here in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 29
Robert Martin Robertson resided here in Edinburgh St Margaret, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh St Margaret, Midlothian, Scotland
1953
1953
Age 81
Death of Robert Martin Robertson in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1872
    Event Place: Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Margaret; ED: 61; Page: 13; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1901_380
    [2] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Lasswade; ED: 5; Page: 4; Line: 13; Roll: cssct1881_296
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Burntisland; ED: 5; Page: 10; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1891_125

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 04 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Lasswade; ED: 5; Page: 4; Line: 13; Roll: cssct1881_296

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 06 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Burntisland; ED: 5; Page: 10; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1891_125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Edinburgh St Margaret, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Margaret; ED: 61; Page: 13; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1901_380

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland

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