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Midlothian / Re: Thomas Robertson of Edinburgh
« on: Wednesday 02 May 12 17:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi Tidybooks,

The story of Greyfriars Bobby is true and there is evidence to support that. Forbes MacGregor wrote a very good book called the 'Real Story at Last' using eye witness accounts and Scotsman archives. I do not have any connection to a William Robertson But definitely related to a Thomas and James.
The only way I am going to solve this mystery is to go to Register House and check the Trade Directories.
I know the story of Baroness Burdett-Coutts and the designer William Brodie RSA. a Mr Traill and his family looked after Bobby after James Gray died.

Happy hunting

I hope we win on the 19 May too. Jambo

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Midlothian / Re: Heriot Mount, Dumbiedykes road ??
« on: Tuesday 01 May 12 16:59 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone,
My grandmother, Elizabeth Robertson was born at 8 Heriot Mount on the 03/09/1899 and was one of six children to Thomas Robertson and Euphemia Robertson ms Dalgleish. I am trying to trace this side of my family.

Iain Wilson
 :D

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Midlothian / Thomas Robertson of Edinburgh
« on: Monday 30 April 12 17:21 BST (UK)  »
Hi,
I believe there might be a connection between my family and the statue of Grey Friars Bobby at the top of Candlemaker row in Edinburgh. I think the connection is through my grandmothers family. Her father was called Thomas Robertson and was a Brass Finisher to trade. His father was also Thomas Robertson and was a Brass Moulder possibly owning his own foundry making brass items that would be finished by his son. an anyone help please.

Iain Wilson
 ;)

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Cheshire / Re: Altrincham help wanted
« on: Saturday 21 April 12 16:49 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone,

I have been researching my mothers side of the family recently and am trying to write a book. Her name was Norah Johnson and she served in the WAAF during WW2.

The information I have so far is :
At the 1891 census Arthur Johnson, occupation Dairyman aged 23 was resident at 6 Vale cottages, Vicarage Lane, Bowden, Cheshire with his wife Harriet Johnson ms Berry. With them was daughter Edith aged one year. Both Harriet and her daughter Edith were born in Altrincham. Norman Edgar Johnson (my grandfather) was born on 3 December 1892.

At the 1901 census we find George Lovitt, aged 37, occupation Baker, as head of the house with his wife Harriet aged 30, Edith aged 11 years, Norman 9 years and Ethell Lovitt aged 1 Year. Also living in the house was William Berry, Harriett's brother.

From this information we can assume that Arthur Johnson (my ggf) died between 1892 and 1901 and Harriet remarried.

My mother, Norah Johnson married William Wilson (RAMC) in the Methodist Chapel, Bank Street, Altrincham 0n 17/12/1949.

I hope this is of some help in your search.
I came up against several brickwalls before I finally found what I was looking for. Persevere.

Iain Wilson

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