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Thanks ginny,rooarson meant to be robertson;how wrong is that.

No wonder I couldnt find them!

1930 United States Federal Census
about Iris M Rooarson Name: Iris M Rooarson
Home in 1930: Washington, Macomb, Michigan
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Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's name: George F Rooarson
Mother's name: Lena A Rooarson
Race: White

Parents' birthplace: View image
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Household Members: Name Age
George F Rooarson 60 PROPRI OF ? MILL
Lena A Rooarson 53
Elizabeth V Rooarson 19
Iris M Rooarson 16

Thanks very much Ginny for all your time and investigating. We Robertsons have come a long way since Perth,Perthshire,Scotland;America,New Zealand and me in Australia. Thanks again to you ginny & Clare. regards Stewart

1920 United States Federal Census
about John R Bartholomew
Name: John R Bartholomew
Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 4
[4 8/12]
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916
[abt 1915]
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: John R Bartholomew
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's name: Louise B Bartholomew
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John R Bartholomew 35
Louise B Bartholomew 35
Martha C Bartholomew 11
John R Bartholomew 4
[4 8/12]


U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
about John R Bartholomew Jr
Name: John R Bartholomew Jr
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1915
Address: 187 Turner St, Romeo, MI, 48065-4678 (1992)

And a tree has Iris marrying John Ross Bartholomew


Social Security Death Index
about Iris M. Bartholomew
Name: Iris M. Bartholomew
SSN: 362-01-1073
Last Residence: 48065 Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 28 Feb 1914
Died: 22 Oct 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

Social Security Death Index
about John Bartholomew
Name: John Bartholomew
SSN: 376-09-3401
Last Residence: 48065 Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 6 Apr 1915
Died: Aug 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
about John R Bartholomew
Name: John R Bartholomew
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1915
Death Date: 8 Aug 1984
Gender: Male
Residence: Romeo, Macomb, Michigan
Place of Death: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan

Hmmm I wonder if this is him?

1930 United States Federal Census
about Voyle Robertson
Name: Voyle Robertson
Home in 1930: Bruce, Macomb, Michigan
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Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Eva Robertson
Race: White

Household Members: Name Age
Voyle Robertson 32
Eva Robertson 27
Allen Robertson 3 4/12


Social Security Death Index
about Voyle Robertson
Name: Voyle Robertson
SSN: 381-01-8249
Last Residence: 48065 Romeo, Macomb, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 9 Aug 1897
Died: Apr 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

And this is her according to a tree on Ancestry

1920 United States Federal Census
about Eva Boyd
Name: Eva Boyd
Home in 1920: Washington, Macomb, Michigan
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's name: Ned Boyd
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's name: Rosella Boyd
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ned Boyd 39 (Edward)
Rosella Boyd 39
Eva Boyd 17
Loren Boyd 15
Neola Boyd 13
Eva Boyd 11
Julia Boyd 9
Ruth Boyd 7
Bula Boyd 5
Eleanor Boyd 1
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thanks very much Clare,looks like Mildred is married,and Voile/Voyle is home with 2 extra siblings&Aunt on Mother's side. Thanks ever so much Clare .regards Stewart

1920 United States Federal Census
about George Robertson
Name: George Robertson
Home in 1920: Washington, Macomb, Michigan
Age: 49
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's Name: Lena Robertson
Father's Birth Place: Scotland
Mother's Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
George Robertson 49
Lena Robertson 43
Voyle Robertson 22
Elizabeth Robertson 8
Iris M Robertson 5
Polly Virgil 85

still looking....in the meantime here is the 1910 census. Polly is an aunt apparently


1910 United States Federal Census
about Mildred J Robertson
Name: Mildred J Robertson
Age in 1910: 10
Estimated Birth Year: 1900
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's name: George F Robertson
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's name: Leres A Robertson
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Home in 1910: Washington, Macomb, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
George F Robertson 40
Leres A Robertson 33
Voyle D Robertson 12
Mildred J Robertson 10
Polly A Vergle 75

I'm not with ancestery.com so can some-one find out if voile & Mildred ever marry and have kids. Thanks very much stewart

Hi Ginny, thanks for your help,I'd rather beleave the cencus info. Stewart

There is a record on the IGI


Groom's Name: George F. Robertson
Groom's Race:
Groom's Age: 26 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1870
Groom's Birthplace: St. Clair Co.
Bride's Name: Lena Chubb
Bride's Race:
Bride's Age: 20 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1876
Bride's Birthplace: Ray Tp
Marriage Type:
Marriage Date: 22 Apr 1896
Marriage Place: Ray Twp, Macomb, Michigan
Groom's Father: David C. Robertson
Groom's Mother: Elizabeth Court
Bride's Father: David I. Chubb
Bride's Mother: Jane Hart
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband:
Film Number: 2342504
Frame Number:
Digital Folder Number: 4207885
Image Number: 218
Reference Number: v 3 p 162 rn 2076
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925

The mothers name if different to the one on the census so Im wondering if her father married again or one of these bits of info is wrong?

Oh hang on...mothers name is Mary Jane doh!

Thanks Ginny , your a gem.I'll try and build from here.Regards Stewart

1900 United States Federal Census
about George Robertson Name: George Robertson
Home in 1900: Armada, Macomb, Michigan
[Armada, Macomb, Michigan]
Age: 30
Birth Date: Jul 1869
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name: Lena Robertson
Marriage Year: 1896
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 4
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
George Robertson 30
Lena Robertson 24
Voile Robertson 2
Mildred Robertson 10/12


A tree on Ancestry has him marrying Lena A Chubb in 1896. According to the tree this is her with the family


1880 United States Federal Census
about Lena Chubb Name: Lena Chubb
Home in 1880: Ray, Macomb, Michigan
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of Household: Dau (Daughter)
Father's Name: David T. Chubb
Father's birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Mary J. Chubb
Mother's birthplace: Michigan
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female

Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
David T. Chubb 48
Mary J. Chubb 32
Fred L. Chubb 13
Archie Chubb 12
Chester Chubb 8
Lena Chubb 4
Henry Chubb 1
Maria Chubb 74
Ida Tewksbury 20

Can anyone help if george frederick Robertson b 8/7/1869 in Marine City Michigan USA ever marry.His parents were David & Elizabeth nee Court. David Robertson was born in Errol Perthshire Scotland.Thanks Stewart