James Robertson

(10 September 1853 - )
Pedigree - three generations
Date this page was last edited=16 Jan 2004
James Robertson. Photo provided by Margaret Troupe, May 2003. Borrowed from the estate of Toby Harrison.
James Robertson was born on 10 September 1853 in Lethendy and Kinloch Parish, Perthshire, Scotland. He was the son of John Robertson and Cecilia MacKay.

James Robertson appeared on the census of 1871 at Lochend, Perthshire, Scotland, in the household of his father; he was described as an ironmonger.1

James Robertson appeared on the census of 1881 at Muir of Blair, Perthshire, Scotland, in the household of his mother; he was described as a mason.2

James Robertson appeared on the census of 1891 at Muir, Perthshire, Scotland, as head of household; occupation shown as mason.3

James Robertson appeared on the census of 1901 at Lyall Place, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, as head of household, in which he was described as an unmarried stonecutter.4

This information about James Robertson is from the histories of the Troup and Robertson families compiled in 2001 and 2003 by Margaret Elizabeth Troupe of Stockton-on-Tees, England, unless otherwise noted.

Citations

  1. [S135] John Robertson household, 1871 census for Lochend, Perthshire.
  2. [S137] Cecilia Robertson household, 1881 census for Muir of Blair, Perthshire.
  3. [S141] James Robertson household, 1891 census for Muir, Perthshire.
  4. [S142] James Robertson household, 1901 census for Lyall Place, Blairgowrie.

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