Sarah (Tippen) Robertson (1879 - 1944)

Born 15 Jul 1879 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wife of John Dow — married 7 Sep 1900 in West Regent St, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 23 Dec 1944 at age 65 in Camlachie, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Sarah (Tippen) Robertson was born in Scotland.

Sarah was born in1879, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire. Daughter of James Tippen and Rose Ann Gailey.

1881 Residence 161 Rosehall, Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. Sarah Tippen age 1 year, her mother Rose Tippen age about 40 years, father James Tippen age 40 years, occupation Coal Miner. Siblings in the household James Tippen age 20, occupation Coal Miner, birthplace Ireland, Robert Tippen age 11 years, recorded as attending School (Scholar), birthplace Rutherglen, Bethia Tippen age 9, (Scholar), birthplace Old Monkland, Agnes Tippen age 7, (Scholar), birthplace Old Monkland, Margaret Tippen age 5, birthplace Lanark and Matilda Tippen age 3, birthplace Lanark.^{[1] [2]}

Sarah's father James Tippen has possibly died sometime before 1891.

Her mother was in a relationship with a John Loftus.

1891 Residence Watt Street Bothwell Lanakrshire. Sarah Tipping age 11 years, her mother Rose Ann Loftus age 47 years, Step-father John Loftus age 42 years, occupation Hammerman , birthplace Lanarkshire, Step-brother Peter Loftus age 21, occupation Miner, birthplace Lanarkshire and her sister, Isabella Tipping age 8 years. ^[3]

1900 At 65 West Regent Street, Glasgow, Sarah Tipping age 21 , spinster , occupation Housekeeper, usual residence, 12 North Saint Mungo Street, Glasgow, married John Dow Robertson age 30 years, widower, occupation Gas Fitter, journeyman, usual residence, 12 North Saint Mungo Street, Glasgow. Married by Warrant of sheriff substitute of Lanarkshire... in the presence of John Neill, (Tailor, Clothier) and her sister Isabella Tipping or Neill ^[4]

Birth/ Death: Twins

b. 1900 : James Robertson d. 1900
b. 1900 : Rachel Robertson d. 1900

1901 Residence 12 Saint Mungo Street, Sarah Robertson age about 22 years, husband John (Dow) Robertson age 30 years, occupation Spirit Salesman. Step-children in the household John Robertson age 8 and Robert Robertson age 3 years. ^[5]

Births:

b. 1901 : James Tipping Robertson
b. 1903 : Hugh Robertson
b. 1907 : Alexander Mills Robertson
b. 1909 : Sarah Robertson d. 1910
b. 1912 : William Robertson
b. 1917 : Robert Allison Robertson

1913-1914 As per the Glasgow Valuation Rolls. The family are the recorded tenants of 12 Saint Mungo Street, Glasgow. John D. Robertson's occupation Gas Fitter. Annual rent was £9, 5s. ^[6]

1921 Residence District Saint Rollox, Glasgow City. Sarah Robertson age 41, husband John Dow Robertson age 52. Children in the household, Hugh Robertson age 17, Alexander Robertson age 13, William Robertson age 8 years and Robert Robertson age 4 years. ^[7]

1932 Her son Hugh Robertson age 29 years, residence 12 Saint Mungo Street, Glasgow, married Mary Bray, the marriage was held at 46 Whitehill Street Glasgow. Her other son James Tipping Robertson, was one of the witnesses to the marriage.

1944 Sarah (Tipping) Robertson age 65 years, died. Place od death 253 Duke Street, Glasgow, ( Eastern District Hospital ), cause of death Cerebral Haemorrhage. Usual residence 12 Saint Mungo Street, Glasgow, Informant John (Dow) Robertson, occupation Gas-Fitter.^[8]

Sarah Robertson was buried at Riddrie Park Cemetery, Glasgow, date of burial 26th December 1944, Lair No 1016, depth 8". ^[9]

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Research

See also:

Place of Death: 253 Duke Street is the ( Eastern District Hospital ) commonly known as the Duke Street Hospital

National Heath Servies ( NHS) Greater Glasgow and Clyde Archives > http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/gghb/collects/hb73.html

Canmore ( 253 Duke Street ): > https://canmore.org.uk/site/163094/glasgow-253-duke-street-eastern-district-hospital

Sources

1. ↑ Census 1881 LDS Scotland : Residence 161 Rosehall, Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Name Sarah Tippen, Age 1. Source : FHL Film 0203699 GRO Ref Volume 652-2 EnumDist 10 Page 32 Reference Number : 657857 Census Place : Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
2. ↑ Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMV7-2J8 : 22 July 2019), Sarah Tippen in household of James Tippen, Middle District Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 32, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,699. Schedule Type: 145, Registration District: Middle District Old Monkland, Registration Number: RG11, Piece/Folio: 10, Affiliate Publication Number: 5, County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 652, Digital Folder Number: 004551278
3. ↑ Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS63-81G : 23 July 2019), Sarah Tipping in household of John Loftus, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 46, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,239.
4. ↑ Statutory Marriage Registration: Document No: 644/07 090, Name John Dow Robertson , Spouse Sarah Tipping : Year 1900, District Blythswood, Burgh Glasgow. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
5. ↑ 1901 Census Scotland - Document No: 644/6 17/ 8 -St Rollox, Lanark, Name : Sarah Robertson, Address 12 St Mungo St. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
6. ↑ Valuation Rolls 1914-1914, Glasgow, Scotland /Glasgow City Archives, City Assessor's Department, Valuation Rolls- Glasgow Valuation Roll VR 1913-14, Ward 08, p. 098 - Valuation for the City and Royal Burgh of Glasgow for the year 1913-1914. Survey Book 329, Municipal Ward 8, Parish of Glasgow. Rating Area Glasgow. Page 98. No: 274, Address: 12 St Mungo Street. Tenant : John D Robertson.
7. ↑ Census 1921 Scotland Index. Name Sarah Robertson, Age 41 Reference No: 644/8 20/ 2 District St Rollox, County Lanark. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
8. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Document No: 644/3 898 p. 300 - Year 1944, District Camlachie, Burgh Glasgow - Name: Sarah Robertson, Age 65 . https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
9. ↑ Cemetery records for Riddrie Park Cemetery, Glasgow, Registers of interments, vols. (G-J), November 1941-October 1969. Name Sarah Robertson, Age 65 yrs, Lair No : D1016, Depth: 8". Page 237, Dates From 22nd December 1944. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1G-V3NT-5?i=125&cat=1318291