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Waterford / Robinsons/Robertsons in Waterford
« on: Monday 16 August 10 13:44 BST (UK) »
Hi all
With the 1901/1911 census for Ireland now online, I have been able to get some information on a side of my family that before has been a mystery!
Unfortunately, this means I am back on the hunt, and hoping that someone can help me with a problem I have.
On the 1901 census for Waterford, I have the following:
Charles Robertson 52
Mary Robertson 40
Bridget Robertson 16
John Robertson 14
Lizzie Robertson 10
Sarah Robertson 8
Henry/Harry Robertson 6
Blond (Blondina) Robertson 2
It is signed, significantly, pp Charles ROBINSON.
I have 2 problems. The first goes back beyond 1901. We believe that Charles Robinson came to Waterford from Europe, possibly the Netherlands. I have no proof at all that this is the case, but would love to pursue it further. There is also a family story that he was married in Waterford (RC) Cathedral. Any ideas?
2nd issue. I can't find trace of Charles or Mary Robinson post 1901. I have all the children except for Lizzie (typically the one I need!), and there is no sign of Charles or Mary living with them.
We plan to take my elderly mother in law home to Ireland in the Autumn, and would love to have information that I could work on while we are there, so any help would be gratefully received.
Alex
With the 1901/1911 census for Ireland now online, I have been able to get some information on a side of my family that before has been a mystery!
Unfortunately, this means I am back on the hunt, and hoping that someone can help me with a problem I have.
On the 1901 census for Waterford, I have the following:
Charles Robertson 52
Mary Robertson 40
Bridget Robertson 16
John Robertson 14
Lizzie Robertson 10
Sarah Robertson 8
Henry/Harry Robertson 6
Blond (Blondina) Robertson 2
It is signed, significantly, pp Charles ROBINSON.
I have 2 problems. The first goes back beyond 1901. We believe that Charles Robinson came to Waterford from Europe, possibly the Netherlands. I have no proof at all that this is the case, but would love to pursue it further. There is also a family story that he was married in Waterford (RC) Cathedral. Any ideas?
2nd issue. I can't find trace of Charles or Mary Robinson post 1901. I have all the children except for Lizzie (typically the one I need!), and there is no sign of Charles or Mary living with them.
We plan to take my elderly mother in law home to Ireland in the Autumn, and would love to have information that I could work on while we are there, so any help would be gratefully received.
Alex