John
Robertson
Born in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Son of John Robertson
and Jane (Shepherd) Robertson
Brother of
Mary Ann (Robertson) Reid [half], William Robertson, Jane (Robertson) Tewnion, Isabella (Robertson) Jamesion, James Robertson, Helen (Robertson) Garvock, George Robertson, Annie Robertson, Jessie (Robertson) Smith, Alexander Robertson and Charles Robertson
Husband of
Jessie (McConachie) Robertson
— married
22 Jun 1893 in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Father of
Jane Ann Ross (Robertson) Taylor, Helen Robertson, Thomas Robertson, Maggie Jessie Robertson, Alexander Ross Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, Mary Joan (Robertson) Donaldson, William James Francis Taylor Robertson and Edith Agnes Robertson
Died
at age 83
in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
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Biography
John Robertson was born on 10 Mar 1863 at Old Meldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [1] He was the son of John Robertson and Jane Shepherd.[2]
He was mentioned in Scotland Census, 1881 as 18 year old Farmers son and also in the Scotland Census, 1891 as 28 year old residing in household of John Robertson at Grange, Banffshire, Scotland. [3][4]
1881
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John Robertson | Head | F | 41 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Jane Robertson | Wife | F | 39 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| James Phimister | Farm Servant | F | 27 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| George Reid | Farm Servant | F | 27 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Mary A Robertson | Daughter | F | 19 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| John Robertson | Son | F | 18 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Mary Milne | Servant | F | 18 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| William Robertson | Son | F | 15 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Jeannie Robertson | Daughter | F | 13 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Isabella Robertson | Daughter | F | 10 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| James Robertson | Son | F | 8 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Helen Robertson | Daughter | F | 6 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| George Robertson | Son | F | 4 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Annie Robertson | Daughter | F | 2 | Grange, Banffshire | ||
| Jessie Robertson | Daughter | F | 1 Mo | Grange, Banffshire |
He married Jessie McConnachie on 22 Jun 1893 at Hillhead, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.[5]
He was mentioned in Scotland Census, 1901 as Head of household residing at Myreton, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
| John Robertson | 38 | Head |
| Jessie Robertson | 32 | Wife |
| Nellie Robertson | 7 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Tom Robertson | 4 | Son |
| Maggie J Robertson | 2 | Daur (Daughter) |
| George Robertson | 24 | Brother |
| John Bonnyman | 53 | Servant |
| Patrick Harvey | 15 | Serv (Servant) |
| Annie Reid | 38 | Serv (Servant) |
He passed away on 13 Apr 1946 at Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and is buried at Broomhill Cemetery, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.[6]
Sources
- ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYBW-LYN : 12 February 2020), John Robertson, 1863.
- ↑ “Statutory Registers - Births” database, National Records of Scotland (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/), accessed 2 Dec 2022; John Robertson, mother’s MS SHEPHERD, 1863, Old Meldrum; citing Ref No: 229 / 21.
- ↑ "Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMD2-YXT : 4 February 2020), John Robertson in household of John Robertson, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 7, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,439.
- ↑ "Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSDZ-ZK8 : 4 February 2020), John Robertson in household of John Robertson, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 6, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 208,655.
- ↑ “Statutory Registers - Marriages” database, National Records of Scotland (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/), accessed 2 Dec 2022; John Robertson & Jessie McConnachie, 1893,Grange (Banff); citing Ref No: 156 / 3.
- ↑ Headstone reads - In loving memory of Jessie McConachie beloved wife of JOHN ROBERTSON, Stripeside, Grange, Died 23/8/43 aged 76 years. Also the above JOHN ROBERTSON who died at Stripeside 13/4/46 aged 83 years and their sons WILLIAM who died at Myreton 14/5/23 aged 15 years. Alexander died at Stripeside 26/1/26 aged 25 years also their daughter Margaret Jessie who died 26/4/77 aged 78 years. R.I.P. P.S. In loving memory.
See also
- Moray Local History profile for John Robertson http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/people/people_report_view.asp?REF_ID=NM154503
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