George Robertson (1843 - 1917)

Born 8 Mar 1843 in Falkland, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Husband of Margaret (Kilgour) Robertson — married 16 Aug 1866 (to 30 Dec 1917) in Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 30 Dec 1917 at age 74 in West Port, Falkland, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Native of Falkland, Fife, Scotland

Biography

George was born on the 8 March 1843 in the Village of Falkland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills, Parish of Falkland, in Fife Scotland. It is interesting to note that both his and his future wife, Margaret births are on the same page. He was the son of Locksmith and Blacksmith, John Robertson and Margaret Johnston.

Baptism

His baptism takes place on the 14 May 1843 at the Parish Church, High Street, in the Village of Falkland, in the Parish of Falkland, Fife, Scotland^[1].

Marriage

George (Robertson) marries Margaret (Kilgour) on the 16 August 1866 at Largo Manse, Largo Parish Church, 20 Church Place, in the Village of Upper Largo, along Largo Bay, Largo Parish, in Fife, Scotland^[2].

Marriage Certificate

1866. Marriages in the Parish of Largo in the County of Fife.

Witnesses were James (Wilson) and A. (Welsh)

Children

1. John (14 November 1866)
2. James (18 January 1868)
3. Mary Morrison (26 September 1869---11 December 1869)
4. George (27 October 1870)
5. Mary Anne (21 October 1874)
6. David (20 August 1876)
7. William (17 July 1878)
8. Susan (17 April 1880)
9. Peter (21 January 1882)
10. Thomas (18 September 1885)
11. Margaret "Maggie" Johnstone (10 January 1888)

Residence

We find George in the Census Record of 1851 living with his parents John (Robertson) and Margaret (Johnston), along with siblings James, Euphemia and Peter (Robertson) and his uncle, David (Robertson). They reside at Parliament Close, in the Village of Falkland, in Fife, Scotland^[3]. By 1861, he is out of the family home and is visiting with John (Miller); his wife Ann (Miller) and their children John, Elisabeth, Robert and Margaret (Miller). They are living in the Village of Markinch, Parish of Markinch, in the heart of Fife, Scotland^[4].

The Census Record of 1871 reveals the fact that George (Robertson) has married Margaret (Kilgour) and they are living with their children John, James and George (Robertson) at Cross Wynd, in the Village of Falkland, Fife, Scotland^[5]. In 1881, the family are still in the Village of Falkland but now they live at Balmblae Street. George and Margaret live there with children John James, George, Mary Anne, David and Susan (Robertson)^[6].

By the arrival of the Census Record of 1891, the family are living at Castle Street, in the Village of Falkland, Parish of Falkland, in Fife, Scotland. Their children James, George, Mary Anne, David, Susan, Peter, Thomas and Margaret "Maggie" Johnstone (Robertson) live with them^[7]. It seems the family has settled in the Village of Falkland with the Census of 1901. Now, George and Margaret reside at West Port with their children George, Mary Anne, Peter, Thomas and Margaret "Maggie" Johnstone (Robertson)and visitor, James (Kilgour)^[8]. Most of the children have moved out of the family home with the Census Record of 1911 and only Mary Anne and Peter (Robertson) live with George and Margaret, who are still at West Port, in the Village of Falkland, Fife, Scotland^[9].

Occupation

The Census Record of 1861 has George employed as a Blacksmith, however, by 1871, he describes his occupation as a Forest Labourer. His death Certificate lists him as an Estate Labourer.

Death

It is very clear when, and where, George (Robertson) passed away. West Port, Falkland, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom on 30 Dec 1917. 1918 ROBERTSON, GEORE (Statutory registers Deaths 428/ 1). As you can see Scotland's People inputter misspelt Christian name.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Old Parish Registers Baptisms and Births (ScotlandsPeople & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Reference: (Baptism Year-1843); Registration Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk: 428/ 30 94 (Page 94 of 279)
2. ↑ Source: Statutory Registers Marriages (ScotlandsPeople & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Reference: (Marriage Year-1866); Registration Parish: Largo; County: Fife; Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk: 443/ 13
3. ↑ Source: 1851 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 428/ 7/ 11
4. ↑ Source: 1861 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Parish: Markinch; County: Fife; Registration Details: 447/ 8/ 1
5. ↑ Source: 1871 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 428/ 7/ 12
6. ↑ Source: 1881 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 428/ 4/ 4
7. ↑ Source: 1891 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 428/ 3/ 13
8. ↑ Source: 1901 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 28/ 1/ 2
9. ↑ Source: 1911 Scotland Census (Scotland's People & The National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh); Record Link: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Parish: Falkland; County: Fife; Registration Details: 428/ 1/ 2 (Page 2 of 17)

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