George Clark Cameron Robertson (abt. 1874 - 1944)

Born about 26 Feb 1874 in Lintrathen, Forfarshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Eleanor Mary Charters (Tindall) Robertson — married 27 Feb 1907 in Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 29 Jun 1944 at about age 70 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

George Clark Robertson was born 26 Feb 1874 in Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland, to Robert and Jessie Robertson.^[1] Note that this date of birth is different from that used in the US for WWI draft registration and social security registration (February 29, 1876). Up through 1900 his year of birth was consistently given as 1874. By 1905 his year of birth was consistently given as 1876 and the date had shifted (from 26 to 29 February). (If you flip the 6 in the date to a 9, you get a date that can't happen in 1874 but could in 1876, so it would be an easy "correction" to make to a date).

George Clark was baptised 17 May 1874 in Lintrathen and Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland. His parents were Robert Robertson and Jessie Robertson.^[2]

His younger son did not know much about his father's past. He said he came from Blairgowrie, or that area. He said he was the youngest child of possibly nine. He thought he might have emigrated via Canada. He may have been born in Dundee, Scotland. He may have served in the British Army. He may have emigrated in 1894.^[3]

In 1881, George C Robertson, 7, lived at Mains Of Pitcur, Kettins, Angus, Scotland [56.519186, -3.210894.^[4][5]

In 1891, George Robertson, 17, lived at Craigend, Brechin, Angus, Scotland ^{[6] [7]}

George Robertson, 19, immigrated in 1893, arriving on 30 Mar 1893 in New York from Glasgow.^[8]

In 1895, George Robertson, 21, lived in Johnson Township, Plymouth, Iowa.^[9]

In 1900, George C Robertson was a boarder, lived in Johnson & Liberty Townships, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. He was born Feb 1874. He immigrated in 1892.^[10]

1905 Plymouth, Iowa, United States^[11]

G C Robertson age 29

George Clark Robertson, 31, born in Alyth, Scotland, married Eleanor Mary Charteris Tindall, on 27 Feb 1907 in Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. His parents were Robert Robertson and Jessie Robertson.^{[12] [13]}

1910 Johnson Township, Plymouth, Iowa, district 113^[14]

George C Robertson Head M 34 Scotland

Eleanor M Robertson Wife F 26 Iowa

Herbert Y Robertson Son M 1 Iowa

John Robertson Daughter F 0 Iowa

1915 Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, United States^[15]

World War I draft registration for George Clark Robertson indicates he was born 29 Feb 1876.^[16]

1920 America, Plymouth, Iowa, United States^[17]

George Robertson Head M 43 Scotland (immigrated 1892, naturalized 1904)

Mary Robertson Wife F 36 Iowa

Herbert Robertson Son M 11 Iowa

James Robertson Son M 9 Iowa

1925 Akron-Hungerford, Plymouth, Iowa, United S^[18]

George C Roberson Head M 48 (32 years in the US, 30 years in Iowa, highest grade completed 8)

Marie Roberson Wife F 40

Herbert Roberson Son M 16

Tinadel Roberson Son M 14

1930 America, Plymouth, Iowa, United States^[19]

George C Robertson Head M 54 Scotland - worked in auto shop

Mary C Robertson Wife F 46 Iowa

Tindall Robertson Son M 20 Iowa

Agnes Tindall Mother-in-law F 85 Scotland

Residence in 1935: Reader, Adams, North Dakota, per 1940 census

1940 Tract 376, Santa Monica, Santa Monica Judicial Township, Los Angeles, California, United States^[20]

George C Robertson Head M 64 Scotland - clerk in grocery store

Mary C Robertson Wife F 56 Iowa

It is not clear when Cameron was added to his name, but his son considered this part of his name. His son remembered him as well read, a wonderful father, and involved in the church.

He worked on the Johnson farm for several years. Became US Postal Service Rural mail Carrier. Clerk in the Ruble General Store. Later employed in grocery stores in Le Mars, Lemmon, SD and Reeder, ND. In April 1936, he and Mary moved to California and he was employed by Ralph's Market in Beverly Hills.^[21]

George Clark Robertson, born 29 Feb 1876, died 29 Jun 1944 in Los Angeles, California, United States.^[22]

Buried in Adaville, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA^[23]

"George Robertson was born in Scotland, February 29, 1876, and came to this country when a young man. He worked for John Johnson on a farm near Ruble until he was married. He was married to Mary Tindall In February, 1905, and they lived on a farm south of Ruble. Several years ago they moved to Lemmon, S.D. and then to Santa Monica. He is survived by his wife, and one son Tindall Robertson, of Detroit, Mich., and four grandchildren. A son Herbert, died May 1, 1935. Funeral Service were held Saturday afternoon at Santa Monica and interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery." ^[24]

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYBD-VS9 : 8 December 2014), George Clark Robertson, 26 Feb 1874; citing LINTRATHEN,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 6,035,516.
2. ↑ "Scotland Church Records and Kirk Session Records, 1658-1919," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2H5-Y1YP : 30 November 2016), George Clark, 17 May 1874; citing Baptism, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; FamilySearch digital folder 004099245.
3. ↑ The Genealogy of the family Tindal(l) and the Tindal(l) Family Pedigree in Great Britain and in America. Research, compiled and edited by Robert Currie Tindall. [1972,1974]
4. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census. Parish: Kettins; ED: 3; Page: 5; Line: 15; Roll: cssct1881_92
5. ↑ "Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM62-BH9 : 5 November 2014), George C Robertson, Kettins, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 5, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,493.
6. ↑ 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Brechin; ED: 16; Page: 3; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1891_84
7. ↑ "Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSN8-G9C : 18 November 2014), George Robertson, Brechin, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 3, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 208,701.
8. ↑ Year: 1893; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 605; Line: 49. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897. Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls. NAI: 6256867. Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36. National Archives at Washington, D.C.
9. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTQH-8G8 : 30 June 2016), George Robertson in household of John Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing p. 455, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,022,093.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9LW-BC9 : accessed 2 September 2017), George C Robertson in household of Edward Pendleton, Johnson & Liberty Townships, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 109, sheet 6A, family 106, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,453.
11. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S8C-TBW : 22 August 2016), G C Robertson, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing card #404, State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,430,573.
12. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XJ8L-7LG : 8 March 2016), George Clark Robertson and Eleanor Mary Charteris Tindall, 27 Feb 1907, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing reference p 158, 159, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,404,991.
13. ↑ "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJYH-9M5 : 3 December 2014), George Clark Robertson and Eleanor Mary Charteris Tindall, 27 Feb 1907; citing Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, reference 2:3QZR81C; FHL microfilm 1,404,991.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MG99-FJ3 : accessed 2 September 2017), George C Robertson, Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 113, sheet 4B, family 67, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 418; FHL microfilm 1,374,431.
15. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4T-VW7P : 5 October 2016), Geo C Robertson, 1915; citing Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, United States, card no. , Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,462,698.
16. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ2N-WZ2 : 12 December 2014), George Clark Robertson, 1917-1918; citing Plymouth County, Iowa, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,643,219.
17. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MDM9-7YN : accessed 2 September 2017), George Robertson, America, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing ED 120, sheet 6A, line 36, family 100, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 506; FHL microfilm 1,820,506.
18. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QKQQ-NDYV : 24 August 2016), George C Roberson, Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,429,489.
19. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMVX-8F6 : accessed 2 September 2017), George C Robertson, America, Plymouth, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 17, sheet 6A, line 16, family 135, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 672; FHL microfilm 2,340,407.
20. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9W2-L5M : accessed 2 September 2017), George C Robertson, Tract 376, Santa Monica, Santa Monica Judicial Township, Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 19-766, sheet 13B, line 43, family 500, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 257.
21. ↑ The Genealogy of the family Tindal(l) and the Tindal(l) Family Pedigree in Great Britain and in America. Research, compiled and edited by Robert Currie Tindall. [1972,1974]
22. ↑ "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VG5V-W21 : 26 November 2014), George Clark Robertson, 29 Jun 1944; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
23. ↑ Plymouth County Cemetery Project, Adaville Cemetery - Adaville,Iowa
24. ↑ Transcribed from Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Tuesday, July 4, 1944, Le Mars, Iowa, in Find A Grave: Memorial #7356672 retrieved 31 Mar 2017