Robson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Robson, Goodfellows, Nicholls in Canada

Sue_Pepin — 2012-05-21 12:30:31Z

Agnes Margaret Robson was born in Oxford Ontario Canada to Michael Robson and wife Jeannie Goodfellow April 10 1882. James Goodfellow Robson born Waterloo Ontario to Michael and Jeannie on 19 April 1887. This info from Ancestry, and not my Robson relatives.
You should be able to find them on the 1891 and 1901 census to retrieve more information.
Sue

Re: Robson, Goodfellows, Nicholls in Canada

sarahaliciathomas — 2012-05-20 00:46:49Z

Not sure if you already have this information or not but this might help you. James Goodfellow Robson was the Timberland mill's first manager, and later owner. I was looking up history information about the Robson Manner in New Westminster B.C when I came across your question. If you look up information abut James you might find information about the rest of your family. I know New Westminster public library has a lot of archives and might have more details about this family. Good Luck

I also found this site that has a bit of information about James.

http://oppositethecity.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/timberland-l...

Re: Cook family history

tammypatricia — 2012-05-19 01:47:39Z

Hi I am researching the Cook Family. Lewis and Elizabeth. I believe they are the parents of Lewis, Elizabeth, and John. John Robson signed as witness to the baptisms, any of those names sound familiar?

Tammy

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

Lee_Everett_Cranwell — 2012-05-15 10:15:29Z

Hi Carol, I'm a Robson descendant in Australia - the family settling in New South Wales during the late 1800s. My GGG Grandparents were James Robson and Susannah Thew. Their son, Thomas Robson and his wife, Alice Robinson, are my GG Grandparents.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

cheryl_stoyle — 2012-05-09 21:34:50Z

Honestly I would love to be able to connect my Robsons once and for all. My Robson is Thomas Taylor Robson supposedly born abt. 1847 in Newcastle/d. 1907 Boston s/o Thomas Robson b. England and Anne Carruthers/Corruthers b. abt. 1819 England/d. 1894 Massachusetts. Any help you could provide would be great!

Re: Henry Robson & Sophia Pallister

1_robo48 — 2012-05-05 15:24:54Z

I Have just read your query.
My name is peter robson and the people you are searching for information on are my Great grandfather and Great grandmother i live in the London area and have all the info you need.My Email address is robbo48@btinternet.com
Perhaps we can exchange info ?

Regards Peter

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

craggsdavid — 2012-05-04 10:33:04Z

Hi Carol,

My Robson's come from Chollerton Northumerland. William Robson born 1786 married to Ann Parkin born 1789. His son Matthew Robson married Margaret Richardson, they had three children Ann, William and George. Matthew and Margaret moved to the Durham area, Coxhoe, Trimdon, so recent ancestors are from that area.Marie

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

craggdavid — 2012-05-02 13:49:56Z

Hi Margaret,
Like you say the area is full of Robson's. I am not sure if they are connected, Matthew born 1809 married Margaret Richardson in 1830, they had three children Anne1832 born in Chollerton, William 1836 and George 1838 both born Trimdon Durham. Matthew'a father was William born we think in 1786 married to Ann Parkin born 1789. They are all from the Chollerton area.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

wracgirl — 2012-05-02 12:12:04Z

My Margaret Robson also born Ovingham 1789/90 married there parish church 1809,Hannah Robson witness?? nothing else known but she did call 1 of her son's William.
Sandra(the other 1)

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

Margaret_Pollitt — 2012-05-01 09:13:08Z

Hi Marie
My mother writes in response: "Definitely a possible connection in Chollerton - though Robsons are so thick on the ground in Northumberland I would not stake my life on it.
Robert ROBSON baptised at Ovingham 17 Mar 1782 had a younger brother William baptised Ovingham 28 Aug 1785. Our Robert moved to Chollerton where he married Sarah WILKINSON 6 Dec 1806. As she was the daughter of Matthew W. that brings in a possible name link (Robt also named a son Matt) and it would be quite possible that his brother moved there too. I did not check up on whom any of the rest of his family married."

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

craggsdavid — 2012-04-27 08:58:05Z

Hi Margaret,

My Robson's came from Chollerton in Northumberland, Mathew Robson who married a Margaret Richardson.He was born in 1809, and his father was William born in 1786.Mathew moved to Cassop in Durham to work down the mines.

Marie

Re: Robson Surname

Irish831 — 2012-04-27 01:25:52Z

I am related to Joseph J. Robson - brother to a Thomas Cuthbert Robson. I'm looking for info on Joseph.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

janetkr_1 — 2012-04-22 22:33:25Z

Hi! I'm doing research on my husband's family line (i. e. Robson). So far, we have the following information:

James Patterson Robson - b. 7 October 1841 - Jarrow Shields, Durham, England - d. 27 April 1887 - Plain City, Weber County, Utah

son of James Robson - b. 3 January 1809 - South Shields, Union, England d. 9 October 1880 Plain City, Weber County, Utah and Mary Innes b. 13 December 1811 - Bedlington, Plessey, Northumberland, England

James Robson son of Andrew Robson (b. abt 1772) Northumberland England.

Please let me know if you have any further information.

We believe Andrew Robson's wife was named Elizabeth Patterson.

William Robson b1898c

Stealthser — 2012-04-16 17:43:52Z

Looking for any info on William. He married Annie Bainbridge in Dec 1923. I ordered a copy of their Marriage cert and there is a big black nothing where the fathers name should be!!!! I'm completely stumped. They were married in Teesdale and all of Annie's family is situated around the Kelton area. No sign of a Robson family to fit in or around Lunedale.

As far as i know they had 7 kids, Miles William, Janet, Ena, Marion, John, Nancy and Eric.

I would love any good ideas of how best to try and trace William and take my research further as William is My Great Grandfather.

Re: George Robson born around 1911

VictoriaWilliams74 — 2012-04-13 07:56:58Z

Thanks for the advice to move to the locations board. George married in Romford, Essex and his occupation was a labourer with Briggs Bookies.Address at time of marriage was 139 Wood Lane, Dagenham. His father was also a George Robson and his occupation a coal miner so guessing George is from up north somewhere.
When my grandmother was born in 1939, Georges occupation is dairymans assistant. His father in law William Edwards was a dairyman so assuming they worked together. Addrss was 18 Stanley Avenue.
I did a search on 1911 census for George Robson with father George but too many and not even sure my George was even born then.
Its annoying that i dont know where he was born to narrow the search a bit more :-(
Thanks again Jacki

Re: George Robson born around 1911

Jacki_Donovan — 2012-04-12 22:38:41Z

Hello there,
Where did did George marry? I think it might be more useful posting your query on that locations board.
Also include his age(from the marriage cert)spouses name, age.
And both fathers names, occupations. Basically as much as you know and where you`ve looked already. All of which really helps others trying to find further info for you.
Best of luck
Jacki

George Robson born around 1911

VictoriaWilliams74 — 2012-04-12 21:14:54Z

My grandmothers father George Robson,left the family when she was very young. I only know his rough age from his marriage certificate from 1936 and that is all i know of him.
My grandmother told me that when she was about 13, so about 1952, a man visited the house to tell her mother that george had handed himself in for bigamy. He obviously remarried again but didnt know my great grandmother divorced him earlier so all was ok on bigamy front. What can i do to find out more about George Robson?

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

adrobson14 — 2012-03-25 13:09:36Z

Hi There
Sorry i cant find a Link with your James Robson.

Regards
Allan

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

reginarobson43 — 2012-03-25 12:02:50Z

Hi Allan - the latest I can go back with my Robson relatives is James Robson, who married a Susannah Gray in 1811 in Kirklinton, Cumberland. They had children Ann Mary Jane Susannah and Arthur. Any connection ???

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

adrobson14 — 2012-03-22 19:21:36Z

Hi There
I have Robson relatives the go back to 1690 living in Bywell Northumberland, what is your link.

Thanks
Allan

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

JaquiEvans — 2012-03-08 13:09:48Z

My father was a Robson from Walker road and his lot go right back so far to 1820 in Northumberland/durham.
Im new to this so not sure how to give you access to my tree.
it the "Churchill " family tree.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

JaquiEvans — 2012-03-08 13:08:34Z

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

cheryl_stoyle — 2012-03-06 17:45:37Z

Having trouble with my Robsons. Supposedly from Newcastle area but who knows because the US ancestor (Thomas Taylor) has at least 10 different birth years (1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1846 & 1847. Parents Thomas and Annie Corruthers/Carruthers/Caruthers. Mother may have immigrated to US as well. With names like Thomas and Ann it's pretty darn hard to separate my ancestors from the other hundreds of Thomas and Ann Robsons living in Northumberland in the 1800s.... It would be so nice to finally figure out this branch of my family.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

1_michaelpape — 2012-03-03 16:01:09Z

I'm sure there is a connection somewhere but I can't seem to put our information together. I will keep my eye out for new developments. Our Robsons were in eldon lane, shildon and the Bishop Aukland area of durham in the 1860's-through the 1900's.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

wracgirl — 2012-02-29 14:06:26Z

My GG grandmother was Margaret Robson b:1787 Prudhoe Durham,she married 1809 in Ovingham Parish church her witness was a Hannah Robson have nothing else about her.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

1_michaelpape — 2012-02-28 20:19:54Z

Mine was born in 1878 in Bishop Auland, co. durham. My family tree is listed as the pape family tree and has public access. Happy hunting.

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

MichelleHerbert09 — 2012-02-28 10:14:57Z

Hello

when was your Hannah born and where. I have a Hannah Robson born 1797 in Durham

Michelle
Australia

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

1_michaelpape — 2012-02-26 20:31:29Z

Sounds like we may be related, My greatgrandmother was Hannah Robson and her father was George Robson also. All of my cousins either live in the Shildon area or newton Aycliffe.

Edna Winifred Robson.Stroud.

g1549 — 2012-02-25 03:10:51Z

I am seeking any information regarding my mother. DOB 17.09.1924.Wirral ,England.Married William George Stroud.27.11.1948.Then emigrated to Australia in 1948/49. I would appreciate any information forthcoming.

Re: ROBSON/CLARK - Eckford, ROX>Chinguacousy, ONT

1473jasim — 2012-02-14 21:17:10Z

Eureka....It is great to finally find someone with some information on Thomas and William. This is my connection:
In Parish Records I found:

May 15, 1763 William Robson and his spouse Euphan Hewie in Parish Primside Miln had a child baptised named William.

Feb 24, 1765 William Robson in Primside Miln and his spouse Euphian Hewie had a child baptised named Thomas.

William Robson: ????
Euphan Hewie Birth Record: Morebattle 19/03/1732
(no information on Death on marriage record etc.)

****son: William Robson Birth Record: Yetholm 15/05/1763
spouse: Mary Rutherfurd Birth Record: 18/09/1768 Bedrule
Marriage Record: 17/12/1793 Bedrule, Scotland

their children:
Birth Records:

1795 April 18: Margaret born in Beanley in Parish of Eglingham
1797 March 8: Andrew born at Chesters in Parish of Alnham
1798 Dec 31: Sarah born at Chesters
1801Feb 15: William born at Eglingham
1803 July 12th: John born at Castle Hill in Parish of Alnham
*1806 Feb 14: Ralph born at Castle Hill (my gggrandfather)
1808 May 11: Mary born at Castle Hill
Robert was another sibling but couldn't find record

William and Mary brought their children to Canada and settled in North Monaghan (now just outside of Peterborough, Ontario.

I am trying to find out information about Thomas and his family. As well, I am trying to find out information about his father and the ancestors who came before.

Susan
Wyebridge, Ontario

Re: Robson family history in Northumberland and Durham

cyndimac5 — 2012-02-14 14:34:03Z

Hi Carol,
I am a Robson from Co Durham from the Robson's of Frosterely Stanhope Co Durham line.
Let me know please if you need any info on the above.
Cynthia

Re: Robson,Hawick/Wilton,Roxburghshire,Scotland.

robson_rsa — 2012-02-08 20:17:10Z

Hi there Amanda
The history of John Sutcliffe Robson is well documented in War records, museums, memorials and books. I have also personally visited his grave in Hlungwane, South Africa where his story and books about his life are shown to tourists (there are however some conflicting views on whether he was from England or Scotland).

See the following websites......

http://www.natalia.org.za/Files/12/Natalia%20v12%20article%2...

http://www.talana.co.za/Museum_Archives/body_museum_archives...

http://www.anglozuluwar.com/content/html3/2010/11/04/2010110...

I'm not sure of his siblings and other family but I have details of his children (all born in South Africa, apart from the eldest, John William Robson):
1. JOHN WILLIAM ROBSON, born 26 March 1850 on board the "Edward" on the passage from England, died 6 August 1879
2. ELIZABETH SARAH ROBSON, born 4 July 1851, died 28 May 1939
3. SUSANNAH ROBSON, born 11 May 1853, died 11 April 1920
4. WILLIAM SUTCLIFFE ROBSON, born 19 June 1856, died 20 August 1923
5. MARY ROBSON, born 11 June 1860
6. GEORGE NICHOLAS ROBSON, born 1862, died 25 October 1946. (This is my great grandfather)
7. ELLEN ROSE ROBSON, born 15 October 1863, died 17 June 1878

Re: Robson,Hawick/Wilton,Roxburghshire,Scotland.

teriebuss — 2012-02-08 19:05:39Z

Hi there, thanks for your reply,

I will look through my Robson notes for any info on your John, first could you tell me if you have records showing John living in Hawick/Wilton or anywhere in Scotland on either the 1841 or 1851 Census?
Do you know if John born 1821 had any siblings?
Did any of John's family remain in Scotland after he moved to South Africa?
Do you know where the middle name Sutcliffe came from,possibly his mothers maiden name?
Can you give me the names of John and Elizabeth's children please,
Have you searched any Hawick newspaper archives for any mention of John Sutcliffe Robsons life in South Africa?
Look forward to hearing back from you,
Amanda Robson.

Re: Robson,Hawick/Wilton,Roxburghshire,Scotland.

robson_rsa — 2012-02-05 23:09:51Z

Hi there. John Sutcliffe Robson (24 May 1821 to 2 March 1896) from Hawick was married to Elizabeth Nicholas (3 January 1826 to 17 February 1902). Together they had about 7-8 children. The family arrived in South Africa (Dundee in Kwa-Zulu Natal) in about 1856.

JS Robson was Special Border Agent for the Buffalo River and took command of the Buffalo Border Guardafter 1873 during the battles with native Zulus at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift in South Africa.

John was the first Robson to arrive in South Africa and I am a 5th-generation South African Robson from the family of John Sutcliffe Robson; currently living in Johannesburg, South Africa. My grandfather was James Sutcliffe Robson; the grandson of John Sutcliffe Robson.

Re: Northumberland/Yorkshire link

gloriawillcox — 2012-01-15 22:44:21Z

My great great great grandfather came here from northumberland...His mom was mary a robson

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

warncoort1 — 2012-01-10 01:21:47Z

This site didn't come up on google search?
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/
I believe you can specify parents names etc when you order certificates from GRO.
Again,you will need to trace his parents marriage and eliminate those from BMD.
Also being on a paysite doesn't guarantee results,you still have to carry out extensive searches,as this is what genealogy is all about.

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

grifftryon — 2012-01-08 06:01:00Z

Google was no help, I have paysite's but with little known to pin down which is him is next to impossible.
FREEBMD is no help with births they have as they don't show parent's names.
England needs a website like scotland's people so you can order the record you need and get right away.

The Mystery Continues,
Thanks for any help,
Dan

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

warncoort1 — 2012-01-06 09:26:10Z

If he served in WW1 there will be records available,just google.

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

grifftryon — 2012-01-06 02:26:01Z

I have checked freeBMD for all John Thomas Robson/Robison/Robinson with no luck. Haven't had any luck with his parent's names and a marriage record there either. This family is the biggest mystery I have ever encountered. My friend's family and there was little know about John and his parent's and even siblings was a mystery. He said he was in WW1 and was in the first gas attacks in 1916 in France he was repatriotized (something like that)back to England when he was injured on the forearm (missing a chunk of skin).

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

warncoort1 — 2012-01-03 14:48:13Z

There are 15 entries on freebmd for John Thomas between 88 and 92,have you discounted all these?Does he not appear in any census?Have you looked to track his parent's marriage?

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

grifftryon — 2012-01-03 01:29:51Z

I have checked some BMD records i can find that isn't just the index like all is available online. I used findmypast website for just was there. The only thing i can summarize is his mother's last name maybe wrong. It's difficult when the family can't tack down where the he came from. Like I mentioned he stated he was born in Hull, Yorkshire but on obituary (by his wife) it said he was last from Hull. They also said that he had lived a while after his father's death with his mother.
I have checked census records, but what it may take is looking at actual Births in the British Archives but undoable from here. If even his parents could be found would be a start, I have been combing the records that are available online (i have memberships to numerous major websites but no luck). I even looked at Robison like his name was misspelled as on ship records and even Robinson.

Re: John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

warncoort1 — 2012-01-03 01:16:48Z

Have you checked BMD or census returns?
who wrote his obit,did they know him well?

John Thomas ROBSON Missing in Birth Records/Census Records?

grifftryon — 2012-01-03 00:42:09Z

I am looking for one John Thomas Robson (or Robison/Robinson) who on his marriage record in Glasgow, Scotland in 1918 said his parents were Thomas Robson (horsedealer dec.) and Frances Smith (dec.). John died in Toronto, Canada in 1943 at age of 53 years. He should show up in the birth records in England. His father, Tom was believed in be in Birmingham, England. John apparently had older siblings that were quite a few years older than him (closest being about 5-10 years) from what the present family remembers being told. On his ship records coming to Canada he said he was born in Hull, Yorkshire. But in his obituary it stated he last was in Hull, Yorkshire before coming over.
I am now pondering his mother's last name he gave is wrong.

If anyone sees this person anywhere in a record in England for birth please let me know.
Thanks,
Dan
Canada

charles robson - Jarrow

hmsaeneas — 2012-01-01 01:45:12Z

Looking for my father. Spent countless hours and lots of certificates but all dead ends. 3 possible dates of birth, 1902, 1909 (marriage certificate), 1911 (army records) but the common date is 2 September.
Full name could be Charles Edwin Prendergast Robson, and was told he talked like a "geordie" but was very happy when Ilkey Moor bah tat was sung!! Estranged from birth so any help or hints would be most appreciated.
Sue Robson

Robsons Monkwearmouth

caboulden1 — 2011-12-06 03:49:11Z

I am hoping to find info further back than 1791 on John Robson shipwright and Master Mason?(mariner) married Ann C (dont know her maiden name) she was a Baker and Grocer dob 1800. Children Gawen, John Mary and William living in Church Street where other Robson family of thomas and Ann also were at time of Census with multiple families in Church Street also - if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
Regards Chris Boulden Christchurch NZ

Re: Robson families in New York

SRobson150 — 2011-12-05 23:13:55Z

Hi Sally,

Yes, there was definitely another Robson family in Upstate NY at that time! My family originated from Walter Robson, who came over from either Scotland or Northern England no later than 1820 as well. He settled eventually in the Washington/Rensselaer county area and had five sons. Two of those sons, James Oscar and John J. (possibly "Jefferson J.") moved to the Buffalo area. James Oscar became a very well known gunsmith and started a family plot in Buffalo, which is where you are probably seeing a lot of those names.

I've reached a bit of a dead-end regarding Walter himself, and I've seen your "Michael" pop up several times in my searches and have wondered if there wasn't some sort of link (especially since two of Walter's sons seemed to spontaneously move to that area. It would make sense if they had family somewhat nearby).

My tree is marked as Public, so feel free to look around. Please let me know if you have any questions and best of luck! Hopefully one day my hunch will be right and I'll find the link between Walter and Michael.

Best,
-Scott

William and Jane Robson

RONROGERS66 — 2011-12-04 07:39:00Z

I am trying to trace the details of my 4xG/Father William Robson (bn abt 1788)( A seaman by trade), he married Jane ?? (bn abt 1795 Whitley Yorkshire ). In 1851 (census) they were living at 5 Cornwallis Street South Shields with two of their unmarried children Mary Ann (bn 1832) and William (bn 1830),together with their married Daughter Elizabeth lee (bn 1823) and her Daughter Anne Robson Lee (bn 1850) This was Elizabeth's second marraige She had had been married to ??? unknown ASHBY before marrying William Lee. I think
In the 1861 census only JANE (showh as head) and William(SON) are shown still living at Cornwallis Street.
Also shown at the house is ELIZABETH ASHBY with Daughter Anne Robson LEE

Any help untangling this lot appreciated

Ron

Re: ROBSON, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, RODGER, SCOTT

SANDSFIELD1 — 2011-12-03 15:22:45Z

Hello Joe
No I'm sorry. At one time I did think my ancestor William Robinson married your Annie Ross but I later found his death and he was unmarried.

Best wishes on your research.
Susan

Re: ROBSON, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, RODGER, SCOTT

rjlrobinson — 2011-11-30 04:24:15Z

hi susan
the info that i have came from a cousin that she did many years ago, and i haven't been able to contact her so i'm not sure if the info is correct and i wanted to make sure it is. so what i do know is my gr gr grandfather is john ross robinson marr. to jessie chute. what i have from her is his parents are william john robinson b. 1823? scotland d. 1870, (possible brother to your james) marr. ann ross
does any of this match your tree?

thanks
joe

Re: ROBSON, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, RODGER, SCOTT

SANDSFIELD1 — 2011-11-28 19:21:44Z

HI JOE
ANN AND JOHN ROBINSON WERE MY GT GT GRANDPARENTS. MY FAMILY TREE IS ROBINSONS OF LILLIESLEAF - TRY LOOKING FOR JAMES ROBINSON B 01.11.1835 AT LILLIESLEAF WHO MARRIED CATHERINE WATSON. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR HOW YOU FIT IN.
BEST WISHES
SUSAN