Thread: 1891 scottish census lookup please

Hi,

I am still searching for my great grandma Ellen Robertson on the 1891 census. She was born in Scotland 1884 father William . I've not had much luck finding her, but have got on the 1881 Scottish census a William Robertson Born 1858 in Edinburgh son of David and Elizabeth. This could be Ellen's father I know it is a long shot but could anyone have a look on the 1891 census to find William with Ellen his daughter she would have been age seven by then. Thanks alot.



Regards Diane

Hi Diane,



Have you any idea where in Scotland your GGrandmother was born??

Hi Raven,



See :- http://www.ancestryaid.co.uk/boards/...-1901-a-7.html



Not a lot of help I know.

thanks Star... every wee bit helps...

Hi Dianne,



I have been routing around in the 1891 Scottish Census... and have found this.. only thing is the year of birth is out by about 3 years and William senior is a dock labourer..



Helen Robertson

Age: 4

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887

Relationship: Daughter

Father's Name: William

Mother's Name: Ellen

Gender: Female

Where born: (Edinr), Leith

Registration Number: 692/2

Registration district: Leith South

Civil Parish: Leith South

Town: Leith

County: Midlothian

Address: 7 King St

Occupation: Scholar

ED: 32

Household schedule number: 77

Line: 6

Roll: CSSCT1891_366

Household Members:

Name Age

William Roberson 39

Ellen Roberson 39

Watson Robertson 19

William Robertson 17

Jane Robertson 15

James Robertson 13

Euphemia Robertson 11

Helen Robertson 4

Elizabeth Robertson 9

John Robertson 2

Janet Robertson 4 Months



Parish: Leith South; ED: 32; Page: 20; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1891_366; Year: 1891.

Hi Raven,

Thanks for info, I don't know where in Scotland Ellen was born but was always told that her father William came from and worked in Edinburgh. I don't think the Ellen you have found is mine as I have her on the 1901 census age 17 born in Scotland by then she was working in service in Sheffield. I also have her marriage certificate December 1902 age 18. My father has told me that Ellen came to Sheffield to work in service. She also had two bothers who went to Lincoln but can't remember any other members of her family. I can't think where else to look. Thanks again for helping.



Regards Diane

Hi Dianne,

according to Scotlandspeople (the GRO for Scotland) there was only 3 babies with the name of Ellen Robertson born in 1884. One was in Edinburgh, the others were in Moray and Shetland, so I'm thinking that the edinburgh one is yours.

The details are as follows:

Ellen McIntyre ROBERTSON bn 13 Aug 1884 father James Robertson Baker (journeyman) mother Ellen Robertson nee McIntyre . They were married South Leith 7 July 1876. POB of Ellen District of South Leith, County of Edinburgh.

I know Ellen said her dad was William, but this is the only one for that year that fits with her known details (one in 1883 was Mary Ellen Robertson and her father was named George).

You also are probably already aware of a John Robertson who was living in Lincoln at the time of the 1901 census, who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1882/3 working as a Cinematograph Operator. A possible brother?? Just an idea



Lesley

Melbourne, Australia

Hi Lesley,

Thanks for your reply. I don't know if this could be my Ellen as I have her on the 1901 cenus as Helen May and I do know that she had a daughter whom she named Ellen May . Thanks for the John Robertson in Lincoln I haven't really looked as yet for Ellen's brothers as I am quite new to this and have been really took up searching for Ellen, but you have now got me wondering about them now. Thanks again for your help.



Regards Diane