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Trying desperately to find info on my Grandad (Douglas Lister Robertson - born approx 1900-1915 - I think in London area - not sure - worked for Wall's, I think he lived around Harrow area when my dad and uncle where growing up (John Charles and Brian) their mother died when they where quite young - not sure of name - but Elizabeth rings a bell!!! There is also recolection of a sister of my Grandad (Mary - I think? who lived in Scotland) , was told many years ago that family home was on West Coast of Scotland, and strong links to Edinburgh.Info on my Gt Grandparents etc would also be fantastic too!!
Very sketchy info - memories of my Grandad having travelled in his early life - India and Africa being two places - not sure if they where war/service linked? His later life was spent enjoying the sunshine in Torremolinos, Spain. Unfortunately have lost touch with Robertson side and would dearly love my history of my family - have been told we are related to Lord Joseph Lister - born 5th April 1827- 10th Feb 1912- would be fantastic if I could take family history that far back - a huge thank you to anyone who is willing to spare their time for me, I am so grateful.

Look forward to hearing from all you professionals - I haven't got a clue!!! -Yet!!!

Sue

Will rack my brains tonight and come back to you tomorrow if that is ok?

Thank you for showing an interest, and offering your help

Sue

sorry ................... made an error!!

Any chance Douglas's middle name was Lewis NOT Lister ?

Thank you for that, will get that sent through! Is there an easy way to get hold of it?

Sue

2 possible births but NOT in the London area

Douglas L Robertson
Year of Registration: 1912
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
Mother's Maiden Name: Taylor
District: West Derby
County: Lancashire
Volume: 8b
Page: 499

Douglas L Robertson
Year of Registration: 1913
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
Mother's Maiden Name: Knight
District: South Stoneham
County: Hampshire
Volume: 2c
Page: 161

An earlier birth - right area - too early ?

Name: Douglas Lewis Robertson
Year of Registration: 1899
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Islington
County: Greater London, London, Middlesex
Volume: 1b
Page: 352

Jayne

Hi, His middle name was definately Lister, as this is a family name passed down through the years, my son also carries this name in memory of his Gt Grandad - sorry to make life harder

Thanks Sue

Jayne

That is brill, something to work on!!!!

Will investigate further tomorrow and let you know, thank you for all you help so far

Sue

Douglas LIster Robertson
Died approx 1991-1995 (passed away in Torremolinos,Spain), but held wills etc in UK - sorry for confusion (my son was about 1 1/2 when he met his Gt G/dad)

My fathers details are as follows - if this might help?
John Charles Robertson Born: 8th May 1943

Uncle is Brian (Douglas - I think! or Lister?) Robertson - about 2-5yrs older than my dad.

John married Ann Gordon (my mum)

Brian married Angela (from Yorkshire), lived in Porthcurno, Cornwall during 1970's. Brian has since moved to Bolivia, Sth America.

Don't know if any of this is any more use?

Thank you

Sue

Your father's birth cert should show mother's maiden name. That will help in tracking down your grandparents' marriage. From that you should have a clearer idea of when they were born and finding the birth certs will be easier.

Jill

Hi everyone

Just to let you know I have received a massive amount of info from Kathryn B (in Canada) - she is fab!! reems of info!!! it's fanatstic!!! regarding the Robertson clan - now need to do some following up and checking out - so plenty to be getting on with - but a huge thank you to everyone who has helped me so far!!!

Will update thread with info and outcome as soon as possible.

But thank you everyone - you are all great!!!!

Sue

She IS !!!!! indeed -fab !!!!

Come back to us when you know what you need !!

Dea x

where is KathrynB??


I've seen messages posted by others on her behalf, but not by her?



Have I missed something??



sylvia

Sylvia,

Have sent a pm.

Dea x

Dea

Hi, totally agree, that Kathryn is fab, and thank you for your kind offer of help, will come back to you soon, when I have caught up with and sorted through all the info.

Speak soon, take care

Sue

Sylvia

Hi, Kathryn replied to my Trying to Find thread, and has been in touch through threads. Don't know any other way of contacting her - other than posting a thread!!

Sorry, can't help any more than that, good luck with searching!!!

Sue

dea

thank you!

Hi Sue ....... Kath has been in touch with me



sylvia

Sylvia (in Canada)

Your welcome

Sue