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Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« on: Wednesday 15 August 12 17:46 BST (UK) »
Am seeking descendants and ancestors of the following family:

William Robertson married Christina Mcpherson.  Their daughter Christina was born circa 1825.  Unfortunately I am very stuck with this line and have no idea where William and Christina were from.  I found their names on their daughter's death notice.

Christina Robertson married Andrew Watson and they had, (all born in Glasgow):

James Robertson Watson b 25 Jul 1854
Jane Robertson Watson b 13 Sep 1856
Andrew Robertson Watson b 02 Sep 1858
Christina Robertson Watson b 03 Aug 1860

Christina Robertson, spouse of Andrew Watson died 17 Aug 1860, shortly after the birth of her last child.

I don't believe Andrew remarried as the future censuses show him as a widower, and the only other adult in the dwelling being a housekeeper.

Can anyone help? Thanks!

Moderator Comment: I have moved this to Lanarkshire for now as this is where daughter Christina lived her life. We can move this later if appropriate :)

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 15 August 12 17:59 BST (UK) »
Hi

This is the Watson/Robertson marriage

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTY1-BPT

The 1851 census shows Christina was born Glasgow - no children at that time
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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 15 August 12 18:43 BST (UK) »
Thank you for that Carole,

I have managed to find a fair amount on the Watson's, but my Robertson info is scarce.

Eileen

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 15 August 12 18:44 BST (UK) »
With a Glasgow birth for Christina Robertson (and variants), have you tried finding her in 1841?

Monica
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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 15 August 12 20:13 BST (UK) »
Did her death certificate state if her parents were still alive?

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 16 August 12 01:02 BST (UK) »
Hi there, 

I checked Sarah's death certificate info:

Father:  William Calder, cotton weaver, deceased
Mother:  Mary Calder, ms Johnston, deceased

 :)

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 16 August 12 07:43 BST (UK) »
Hi Eileen

Your last post re the Calders, was this supposed to go on to this post? www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,610960.0.html

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 18 August 12 22:00 BST (UK) »
Hi Monica

Yes, you are right- I looked up the wrong person's death re my Robertson posts....

Should I delete and repost?

thank you

Eileen

"Hi Eileen

Your last post re the Calders, was this supposed to go on to this post? www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,610960.0.html"

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Re: Robertson and McPherson families, Scotland
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 18 August 12 22:03 BST (UK) »
Why don't you leave as is and simply add what you wanted regarding the Calders on that post www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,610960.0.html

Monica
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