Hi Russ
Have you ever found either of them on any Census?
1861, 71, 81, 91?
I have found them on a 1930 Passenger List though - their ages are bang on:
San Francisco Passenger Lists
SS "AMERIKA"
Departed Southampton 21 Aug 1930, Arrived San Francisco: 14 Sept 1930
James Shaw ROBERTSON
Age 75 years & 6 months, married,
No Occupation
Able to Read & Write (English)
Nationality: England
Place of Birth London
Last Residence: Chalfont St Giles
Visa #1359, issued London 11 Aug 1930
His Passage was verified later, 1 Nov 1931
He is in Good Health, and described as: 5'10" tall, Fair Complexion, Gray Hair, Blue Eyes.
Ethel Elizabeth ROBERTSON
Age 68 years, married
No Occupation
Able to Read & Write (English)
Nationality: England
Place of Birth London
Last Residence: Chalfont St Giles
Visa #1360, issued London 11 Aug 1930
Her Passage was verified later, 1 Nov 1931
She is in Good Health, and described as: 5'4" tall, Fair Complexion, Fair Hair, Blue Eyes.
Their address in UK is:
Daughter, Mrs Margaret E HAWKINS of "The Vache" Chalfont St Giles Bucks.
They are going to: San Francisco California to visit a friend:
C P WELLS of Carmel, Monterey County, Calif.
They have a ticket to final destination and have $1000 US dollars between them.
The have both been in the US before:
Question: Ever before in the US and if so When & Where:
Answer:
He - About 15 yrs 1915 San Francisco California
She - 3 or 4 years San Francisco California
Final Destination: San Francisco Cal. (crossed out).
This has a handwritten amendment saying : London England.
This means they were not intending to stay in the US - they have a Return Ticket back to London, which is their ultimate, final destination.
They intend to stay: About 6 Months.
Cheers
AMBLY