Charles Robertson (abt. 1821 - 1897)

Born about 1821 in Bonaventure, Gaspe, Quebec

Ancestors

Husband of Jane Mowatt — married 9 Mar 1845 in New Carlisle, Bonaventure Co., Quebec, Lower Canada

Descendants

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Charles Robertson was born about 1821 in Bonaventure, Gaspe, Quebec, son of Hugh Robertson (~1775 - ~1845) and Elizabeth (McCormick) Robertson (~1787 - 1880).

Charles married Jane Mowat on 4 March 1845 in New Carlisle, Québec, Canada.^[1] Their children were:

1. Lucy Ann Robertson (~1846 - )
2. Hugh Albert Robertson (~1848 - )
3. Marguerite Robertson (~1850 - )
4. Charles Robertson (~1852 - )
5. John Robertson (~1856 - )
6. Mary Ann Robertson (~1857 - )
7. Norval Robertson (~1859 - )
8. Sarah Jane Robertson (~1861 - )
9. Richard Clarence Robertson (~1867 - ).

In the 1861 Canada Census^[2] Charles is married to Jane Mowat. Together, they have seven children: Lucy (age 14); Hugh (13); Elizabeth (11); Charles (9); Mary Ann (5); John (5); and Norval (1).

In the 1871 Canada Census^[3], Charles and Jane have 9 children: Lucy Ann (age 25); H.(ugh) Albert (23); Margrit (Elizabeth) (recorded as 27 but is really 20); Charles (19); Mary Ann (14); John (14); Norval (11); Sarah J. (10); and Richd. (3). David and Robert Clarence are missing from the census.

In the 1881 Canada Census^[4], Charles and Jane have 5 children remaining at home: Lucie (age 35); John (24); Norval (22); Sarah Jane (20); and Richard (14). And Jane's relative William Mowat (age 68) is living with them. HE is likely a brother or uncle. Sons David and Robert Clarence are missing from this census.

In 1891, Charles is 69 and living with his wife Jane and children Ann (45) and Clarence (23) in New Richmond West^[5]

Charles died on 27 Jul 1897 aged ~76.

Research Notes

Darlene Campbell's genealogical pages^[6] list 9 children for Charles and Jane (Charles and David are missing from Darlene's list):

• Lucie/Lucy Ann ROBERTSON b: 1846 or 1845
• Hugh "Albert" ROBERTSON b: 8 DEC 1847 or 8 Dec 1846 (how?)
• Elizabeth Margaret ROBERTSON b: 6 MAY 1849 in Bonaventure Co., Quebec, Canada
• Charles ROBERTSON b: 1852
• Marian (Mary Ann) Meagler (ROBERTSON) McWhirter b: ABT 1855 (twin with John)
• John(5) Doddridge ROBERTSON b: 1857 or 31 May 1854 (twin with Mary Ann)
• Norval Doddridge ROBERTSON b: 28 Mar 1859
• Sarah Jane ROBERTSON b: 27 Jul 1861
• David Mowatt ROBERTSON b: 13 Mar 1866
• Richard ROBERTSON b: 1867
• Robert "Clarence" ROBERTSON b: 20 APR 1868

Carlie Woodman lists 11 children in her genealogy^[7] with Charles and David being added.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1091 #4451443 (accessed 26 September 2022)
   Charles Robertson marriage to Jane Moat on 4 Mars 1845 in New Carlisle, Québec, Canada.
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "Canada, Quebec Census, 1861"
   citing line number 4, p. 220; Library and Archives Canada film number C-1269-1270, Archives Publiques, Ottawa (Board of Registration and Statistics. Public Archives, Ottawa); FHL microfilm 517,362.
   FamilySearch Record: MM72-BV2 (accessed 25 September 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTFS-5JT
   LAC Image Name: Charles Robertson; Birth Date: 1822; New Richmond, Bonaventure, Quebec; County: Bonaventure
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "Canada Census, 1891"
   FamilySearch Record: MWPW-F2C (accessed 26 September 2022)
   LAC Image, Charles Robertson in New Richmond West, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada; District: Bonaventure; District Number: 142;
4. ↑ 1881 Census: "Canada Census, 1881"
   citing Charles Robertson, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
   FamilySearch Record: MVNC-GH8 (accessed 26 September 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6FMS-8KZ Image number 00238
   Charles Robertson (58), married, Cultivateur, in New Richmond, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada. Born in Quebec.
5. ↑ 1891 Census: "Canada Census, 1891"
   FamilySearch Record: MWPW-F2C (accessed 26 September 2022)
   LAC Image Charles Robertson (69) New Richmond West, Bonaventure, Quebec.
6. ↑ Darlene Campbell's Genealogical Pages, FAMILIES OF BONAVENTURE CO., GASPE, QUEBEC AND RESTIGOUCHE CO., NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - ID: I34454; Name: Charles Doddridge ROBERTSON https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dar&id=I34454
7. ↑ Carlie Woodman (Geni) https://www.geni.com/people/Jane-Robertson/6000000008692118701