John Robertson (1838 - 1901)

Born 6 Feb 1838 in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Dow) Robertson — married 30 Mar 1877 in North Frederick St, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 16 Nov 1901 at age 63 in Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Robertson was born in Scotland.

John was born February 1838 in Perthshire. Son of Duncan Robertson and Margaret McLaren. ^[1]

1839 Baptism held on the 6th day of January in the Parish of Kippen. ^[2]

1841 Residence Arnfinly, Kippen, Stirlingshire. John Robertson age 2 years, his father Duncan Robertson age 25, occupation Agricultural Labourer, birthplace Perthshire, mother Margret Robertson age about 35 years , birthplace Perthshire. Sibling in the household Duncan Robertson age 4, birthplace Perthshire. ^{[3] [4]}

1851 Residence Village of Arnprion, Stirlingshire. John Robertson age 12 years, recorded as attending School (scholar), father Duncan Robertson age 40 years, occupation Labourer, Birthplace Port, mother Margaret Robertson age about 46 years, birthplace Drymen. Siblings in the household Duncan Robertson age 14 years, (Scholar) and Margaret Robertson age about 9 years, attending School (Scholar) , birthplace for all Children Kippen, Perthshire. ^{[5] [6]}

Between 1861 to 1871, Unable to confirm John Robertson's movements, however it is possible that he moved around the country for about 10 years, this may have been due to his occupation as a Carter/ Van Driver.

1861 There was a John Robertson age 20 years, occupation Carter, birthplace Perthshire in the Parish Of Crieff, Perthshire, South Side Comrie Street, boarding within the McInnes household. ^[7]

1865 John Robertson's mother died, aged about 67 years, her death was registered in Arnprior, Kippen.

1871 Nicholas Street, Glasgow, Central, Lanarkshire, A John Robertson age 31 years, occupation Van Driver, birthplace Perthshire, recorded as a Lodger this time in the McGregor household. ^[8]

Note: Note sure if any family connection with the McGregor's in 1871 , John's paternal Grandmother's maiden name was McGregor.

1877 On the 13th day of March at 100 North Frederick, Street, Glasgow. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church. John Robertson, bachelor, age 37, occupation Carter, married Ann Dow age 37 years, spinster, occupation Cotton Power Loom Weaver, both residing at 121 Drygate Street, Glasgow. Witnesses J. Robertson and E Gilchrist. ^[9]

Ann (Dow) Robertson had 2 children prior to the couples marriage. Ann's son John Dow took on the Robertson surname, Harriet Dow in adult life took on her biological fathers surname McKenzie.

1881 Residence 9 Glebe Street, Glasgow, John Robertson age 43 years, occupationCarter, birthplace, Perth, Perth, his wife Ann Robertson age 42, birthplace Girvan, Ayr. Children in the household Harriet (Dow-McKenzie) Robertson age 19 years occupation Bookbinders Warehouse, birthplace Girvan, Ayr and John (Dow-Brown) Robertson age 11, recorded as attending school ( Scholar), birthplace Glasgow, Lanark . ^{[10] [11]}

1884 his step-daughter Harriet (Dow-McKenzie) Robertson gave birth to her son, she named him Alexander Mills, the birth was registered whilst she was living at Glebe Street.

1891 Residence Glebe Street, John Robertson age about 52 years, occupation Carter, wife Ann Robertson age 52 years. Children in the household Harriet ( Dow-McKenzie) Robertson, age 28, occupation Stationers Packer and John (Dow - Brown) Robertson age 21, occupation Spirit Salesman. Also in the household Harriet's son Alexander Mills, age 6 years, (grandson). ^[12]

1892 John Robertson's father Duncan Robertson died aged about 79 years, Kippen, Stirlingshire. John Robertson's brother Duncan Robertson was informant of death .

1899 his wife Ann Robertson age about 60 years, died. Cause of death Malignant Tumor of the Head. Residence 9 Glebe Street, Glasgow. John Robertson husband, occupation Carter was the informant and present at her death. ^[13]

Note: John and Ann were both about 37 years when they married, this only gave Ann possibly a few years to have a child with John.... As to date have not found any children for the couple.

1901 John Robertson, age 62 years, occupation Carter, died, in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, cause of death was recorded as Bronchitis disease which he suffered with for 8 days, then Delirium. Widow of Ann Dow or Robertson. Usual residence 9 Glebe Street. Father Duncan Robertson, occupation Gardener, mother Margaret (m.s.) McLaren, Robertson. Informant J. D. Robertson ( Step-son) of 12 St Mungo Street. ^[14]

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Notes:

Kippen

By the order of the Boundary Commissioners, dated 5th August, 1890, that part of the Parish of Kippen which formed part of the County of Perth ceased to be part of that county on the 15th day of May, 1891. The whole of the Parish of Kippen is now in Stirlingshire for all purposes except Parliamentary, parishioners residing in that portion which forms part of the County of Perth still retaining the privilege of voting for a member of Parliament for West Perthshire.

https://archive.org/stream/kingdomofkippeni00chryuoft/kingdomofkippeni00chryuoft_djvu.txt

Boundaries :

The Parish of Kippen lies chiefly in Stirlingshire, but in different places is intersected by portions of Perthshire , which run across it north to south for nearly a third part of the parish. The boundaries of the County especially in this parish, are somewhat preplexing and accentric , showing something like a zig-zag or forked appearance. An insulated portion, of Perthshire about two miles and half a mile broad embraces a part of the village. " A portion of the Manse e.g. The Kitchen part, is in Perthshire, the remainder being in Stirlingshire, thus enabling the dinner to be cooked in Perthshsire and partaken of in Stirlingshire". The greatest length of the parish is about eight miles, and its breadth from two to five miles

https://electricscotland.com/books/pdf/014TheKingdomOfKippenByWilliamChrystalTextPage001To061.pdf

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XT26-HZZ : 10 February 2018), John Robertson, 06 Feb 1838; citing , reference - 2:17VLWM8, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,952.
2. ↑ Church of Scotland (old parish registers) Births and Baptisms: Name: John ROBERTSON, Parents Duncan ROBERTSON/Margaret MCLAREN (FR427), Sex: M Date: 06/01/1839, Parish No: 484 Ref: 20 / 81 Parish Name: Kippen. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
3. ↑ "Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5905732ae9379091b1480893 ), John ROBERTSON in household of Duncan ROBERTSON, Arnfinly, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/484, Folio 0, Page 13, Schedule , The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYCX-PMN : 3 February 2020), John Robertson in household of Duncan Robertson, Kippen, Perthshire, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 13, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,710. ( Schedule Type: 61, Parish: Kippen, Piece/Folio: 1, County: Perthshire Piece: 484, Digital Folder Number: 004093930)
5. ↑ "Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59057b2ce9379091b14d95e6 ), John ROBERTSON in household of Duncn ROBERTSON, Village Of Amprior, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /484, Folio 0, Page 17, Schedule 66, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
6. ↑ Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYY5-PL2 : 4 February 2020), John Robertson in household of Duncn Robertson, Arnprion, Perthshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 17, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,042,278. ( Piece/Folio: 6, Affiliate Publication Number: 2. County: Perthshire, Piece: 484 Digital Folder Number: 004093889)
7. ↑ Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBH9-Z49 : 4 November 2019), John Robertson in household of Isabella Mcinnes, The Parish Of Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 2, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,892. ( Enum District 5 Line No 3 Page No 2 Source Pge Type 6 Reg No RG09 Schedule No 9)
8. ↑ Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBP3-GC4 : 3 February 2020), John Robertson in household of Wm Mcgregor, Central, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 17, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,016.
9. ↑ Statutory Marriage Registration : Document No: 644/06/0109. pge 554, Year: 1877, Burgh Glasgow, Name: John Robertson, Spouse Name: Ann Dow. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
10. ↑ Census 1881 LDS Scotland - District: Glasgow, Lanark, Name John Robertson, /Source : FHL Film 0203648 GRO Ref Volume 644-6 EnumDist 13 Page 6 Reference Number : 583828 Census Place : Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ > Scotlands People
11. ↑ Scotland Census, 1881, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMNK-1Q5 : 8 December 2017), John Robertson, St Rollox, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 6, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,648.
12. ↑ Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS6N-VMD : 23 July 2019), John Robertson in household of John Robertson, St Rollox, Lanarkshire, 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 220,285./
13. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Name: Ann Robertson - Document No: 644/06 0356. p 119 - 1899 Deaths in the District of St Rollox in the County of Lanark / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
14. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Document No: 644/3 2164....Page 722, Year: 1901, District Dennistoun,County Lanark , Name: John Robertson, Age : 62 years / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People