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West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) / Re: James Robertson - Bo'ness
« on: Friday 14 June 19 16:19 BST (UK) »
Hi
I've just joined Rootschat and noticed the thread for James Robertson. I realise that I'm coming on board late on an old thread but I'm hopeful that someone who has researched this line before may be able to help me.
My three times great grandfather was Richard Robertson, b.1820 in Bo'ness, who married Barbara Grant. Richard died before 1851 as there is no mention of him in census returns for 1851 onwards, whilst Barbara is recorded as being widowed. I came across one reference suggesting he died in August 1850 in West Lothian. However, there is no death certificate available for a Richard Robertson on this date in Scotlandspeople which holds the statutory and old parish records for Scotland.
Searching on FamilySearch.org, I found references to Richard's father being John Robertson, b.1778 and his father, James, b.1756, m Margaret (Martha) Clarkson. James was mentioned in other posts on this thread. On FamilySearch.org, there is a reference to Thomas Robertson, b.1776 which that person has added to James Robertson's tree, and stating that James had 11 children, not 10 as another post suggested. Thomas appears to be the older brother of John Robertson, whom I mentioned earlier in my post. Thomas apparently died before 1841 in Mt. Albion, Lot 48, Prince Edward Island, Canada. I am not able to confirm, or otherwise, the veracity of this finding, but maybe someone else can.
Is there anyone who can confirm the death of Richard Robertson in 1850 in Bo'ness or West Lothian, and has been able to find the relevant paper trail? Also, are the names of Richard's father and grandfather, John and James respectively? Hopefully, someone will be able to help me with this quest. Thank you.
I've just joined Rootschat and noticed the thread for James Robertson. I realise that I'm coming on board late on an old thread but I'm hopeful that someone who has researched this line before may be able to help me.
My three times great grandfather was Richard Robertson, b.1820 in Bo'ness, who married Barbara Grant. Richard died before 1851 as there is no mention of him in census returns for 1851 onwards, whilst Barbara is recorded as being widowed. I came across one reference suggesting he died in August 1850 in West Lothian. However, there is no death certificate available for a Richard Robertson on this date in Scotlandspeople which holds the statutory and old parish records for Scotland.
Searching on FamilySearch.org, I found references to Richard's father being John Robertson, b.1778 and his father, James, b.1756, m Margaret (Martha) Clarkson. James was mentioned in other posts on this thread. On FamilySearch.org, there is a reference to Thomas Robertson, b.1776 which that person has added to James Robertson's tree, and stating that James had 11 children, not 10 as another post suggested. Thomas appears to be the older brother of John Robertson, whom I mentioned earlier in my post. Thomas apparently died before 1841 in Mt. Albion, Lot 48, Prince Edward Island, Canada. I am not able to confirm, or otherwise, the veracity of this finding, but maybe someone else can.
Is there anyone who can confirm the death of Richard Robertson in 1850 in Bo'ness or West Lothian, and has been able to find the relevant paper trail? Also, are the names of Richard's father and grandfather, John and James respectively? Hopefully, someone will be able to help me with this quest. Thank you.