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William Robertson 1891–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1891

Birth Location: Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland

Death Date: 01 Jan 1977

Death Location: Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Father: George Robertson

Mother: Martha Galt

Spouse(s): Jane ♦

Children(s): John Robertson, William Robertson

In 1891, William Robertson entered the world in Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland, born to George Robertson And Martha Galt. In 1891, William Robertson resided in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1911, William Robertson resided in England. William Robertson married Jane Barber Wilson Scott, and had children including John Robertson, William Robertson. William Robertson passed away in 1977 in Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1891, William Robertson entered the world in Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland, born to George Robertson And Martha Galt.
  • In 1891, William Robertson resided in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • In 1911, William Robertson resided in England.
  • William Robertson married Jane Barber Wilson Scott, and had children including John Robertson, William Robertson.
  • William Robertson passed away in 1977 in Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Robertson's Ancestors

Self
William Robertson
1891–1977
Birth Place: Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland
Parents
George Robertson
1848–1900
Edinburgh, Scotland
Martha Galt
1850–1921
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Grandparents
James Robertson
1826–1886
Hawthorn Bank, Water Of Leith, Scotland
Ellen Martin
1824–1903
Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
John Gault
1821–
Ayrshire, Scotland
Agnes Sands
1823–1920
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Great-Grandparents
John Robertson
1790–1866
Margaret Jack
1795–1881
Robert Martin
1796–1867
Catherine Peden
1797–1872
Peter Gault
1796–
Barbara Lawrence
1797–
James Sands
1795–
Roseanna Thomson
1795–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Robertson
1762–1837
Mary ✅
1765–
James Jack
1770–
Agnes Cumming
1770–
William Martin
1768–1819
Helen Lyle
1765–1832
William Pedan
1770–1844
Elizabeth ✔️
1771–
Adam Gault
1765–

William Robertson's Descendants

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William Robertson (17 Mar 1891–01 Jan 1977) m. Jane (Barber Wilson Scott) ♦ (14 Jan 1904–04 Sep 1995)
  1. 1. John Robertson 1930–1932
  2. 2. William Robertson 1925–1998 m. Frances (Josephine Landin) ✔️ 1925–2009

William Robertson's Timeline

4 Records

1891
17 Mar 1891
Birth of William Robertson in Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland
Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland
1891
06 Apr 1891
William Robertson resided here in Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
1911
01 Jun 1911
Age 20
William Robertson resided here in England
England
1977
01 Jan 1977
Age 86
Death of William Robertson in Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Hutchestown, Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [2] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [3] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 34981; Page: 1
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [5] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [6] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [7] 1891 Scotland Census
    [8] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [9] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [10] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 06 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census
    [5] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 92; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1891_289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1911
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 34981; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1977
    Event Place: Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

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