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A Scottish Mystery

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Brenda

Brenda Report 11 Jan 2005 18:36

I put this message on the tips board, but this one seems to be the most active!! My Gt Grandmother, Elizabeth Robinson, is listed on the UK Census (Durham) as being born in Scotland. She was born abt 1851, her fathers name is James Robinson, her wedding was witnessed by Alexander Robinson, but brother or uncle I have no idea. From census data her father (also Scotland) would have been born around 1820. From the LDS site I have the following... James Robinson bn 12 March 1820, Old Machar, Aberdeen, to William Robinson/Isobel Mackay. James ROBSON married Nicolis Elspet Glennie, 11th June 1849, Old Machar, Aberdeen. They had a daughter Nicolas Elizabeth Robson bn 25 Mar 1850. No mention of a son. I can't find these people on Scotlands People so I don't know if I'm clutching at straws here because I can make the dates fit! I have also found a death certificate for James Robinson of Scotland in 1897 (aged 77 at death in Durham). I'm stuck with this research, any info or advice greatly received. I have also never heard of Nicolas (and variations) used as a female name before. Anyone ever come across this? Thanks, Brenda

Brenda

Brenda Report 11 Jan 2005 18:37

Can someone also tell me why my text is all pushed together, even though I hit the return key and leave spaces to make it clearer to read?? Thanks Brenda

Craig

Craig Report 11 Jan 2005 19:20

to cut down on space (data), they squash it all up