Ancestors of Elizabeth Lucy Robertson

Notes


2. Alexander Robertson

RESIDENCES:
(1821-1826?) Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY.
(1826-abt. 1884) South Worcester, Otsego Co, NY.
(abt. 1884-1890) Lovell Twp. (near Ticeville & Ludden), Dickey Co., ND.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: The Family and Church Papers of Edward Robertson and Descendants, copied by the Rev James Marion Cornish, 6 Feb 1880; 1780-1917; ; ; in poss of Betty Wigen, Kirkland, WA, 1988 (Rick Crume's file #R 079); NOTE: Gives birth as 24 Sep 1821. Records of Marion C Olmsted (Rick Crume's file #O 37) give birth as 29 Aug 1821 and death as either 29 May or Mar 1890.

CHURCH: Methodist Episcopal.

OCCUPATION: Farmer.

CENSUS: 1850 US Census, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1850; ; p 172R; National Archives film 579 (Rick Crume's file #O 17, R 30, R 251).

CENSUS: 1855 NY State Census, 2nd Election Dist, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1855; dwelling 54; ; FHL film 869024 (Rick Crume's file #R 036, R 225).

BIOGRAPHY: Lawrence A De Long, Town Historian, OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF WORCESTER; 1797-1964; publ 1964; ; NY State Historical Assoc, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35); NOTE: Alexander Robertson, Assessor (2 Mar 1858), Supt. of Highways (6 Mar 1855), Overseer of Highways (2 Mar 1852, 1877), Inspector of Elections, 2nd Dist. (1 Mar 1859).

CENSUS: 1860 US Census, Worcester (P.O. East Worcester), Otsego Co, NY; 1860; ; p 34; National Archives film 840 (Rick Crume's file #R 2, R 16).

CENSUS: 1865 NY State Census, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1865; dwelling 78; family 81; Otsego Co Clerk, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

LAND: Tax records; 1865; ; ; Treasurer's Office, Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36); NOTE: Worcester. Alexander Robertson, 99 acres. Assessed value of real property $1500. Total assessed value of property: $1530. Dog tax: $1.50. Total amount of tax: $53.23.

CENSUS: 1870 US Census, Worcester (P.O. South Worcester), Otsego Co, NY; 1870; ; p 613R; National Archives film 1076 (Rick Crume's file #R 3).

LAND: Deed of sale, Alexr Robertson and wife to Chas S Robertson; 1870; Liber 157; p 507; Clerk's Office, Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

LAND: Deed of sale, Philip L Darwin to C S and Alexr Robertson; 1872; Liber 161; p 492; Clerk's Office, Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: GAZETTEER AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY, NY; 1872-1873; ; ; NY State Historical Assoc, Cooperstown, NY, and Worcester Historical Soc, Worcester, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35, R 50); NOTE: Alex. Robertson, Alex., (South Worcester) (with Charles S.,) lumberman & farmer, 100 [acres].

CENSUS: 1875 NY Census, agricultural record, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1875; ; ; Otsego Co Clerk, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

LAND: Deed of sale, A Robertson and wife to Charles S Robertson; 1878; Liber 180; p 275; Clerk's Office, Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

CENSUS: 1880 US Census, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1880; ; p 550; (Rick Crume's file #R 7).

LAND: Deed of sale, Alexander Robertson and to M A Brazee; 1886; Liber 203; p 414; Clerk's Office, Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

LAND: Letter of 31 Jul 1976 from Helen M Bruce, Charlotteville, NY, to Rick Crume, Glyndon, MN; 1868-1976; Letter dtd 31 Jul 1976; ; (Rick Crume's file #R 11); NOTE: Describes the present-day house and barn where the family of Alexander Robertson lived.

CEMETERY: Mrs Ida Flint Shafer, Worcester, NY, GENEALOGICAL RECORDS: CEMETERY, CHURCH, BIBLE; 1821-1905; DAR Vol 189; ; NY State Hist Assoc, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35, O 17); NOTE: South Worcester Burying Ground. Town of Worcester, Otsego Co, NY. Copied by Evelyn Bolt Royal. Alexander Robertson b. 1821 d. 1890.

CEMETERY: Davenport Hist Soc, CEMETERY ENUMERATION IN THE DAVENPORT [DELAWARE CO, NY] AREA; 1821-1971; publ 1975; ; NY State Hist Assoc, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35, R 50, O 17); NOTE: Simpsonville Cemetery, Otsego County Road #40. Alexander Robertson, b. 1821 d. 1890.


3. Mary A Myers

RESIDENCES:
(1833-1852) Maryland, Otsego Co, NY.
(1852-abt 1884) South Worcester, Otsego Co, NY.
(abt. 1884-abt. 1890) Lovell Twp. (near Ticeville & Ludden), Dickey Co., ND.
(abt 1890-abt 1900) Manhattan, New York Co, NY.
?? ( -1904- ) Kingston, Ulster Co, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 44).
(abt 1900-1905) Lovell Twp (near Ludden), Dickey Co, ND.

CHURCH: Methodist Episcopal.

CENSUS: 1850 US Census, Maryland, Otsego Co, NY; 1850; ; p 156L; reel 579 (Rick Crume's file #R 37). Mary A. Myres, age 17, in household of Ansil Bennett, age 27, b. VT.

CENSUS: 1855 NY State Census, 2nd Election Dist, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1855; ; dwelling 54; FHL film 869024 (Rick Crume's file #R 225).

CENSUS: 1860 US Census, Worcester (P.O. East Worcester), Otsego Co, NY; 1860; ; p 34; National Archives film 840 (Rick Crume's file #R 2, R 16).

CENSUS: 1865 NY State Census, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1865; dwelling 78; family 81; Otsego Co Clerk, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 36).

CENSUS: 1870 US Census, Worcester (P.O. South Worcester), Otsego Co, NY; 1870; ; p 613R; National Archives film 1076 (Rick Crume's file #R 3).

CENSUS: 1880 US Census, Worcester, Otsego Co, NY; 1880; ; p 550; (Rick Crume's file #R 7).

CENSUS: 1900 US Census, Manhattan, New York Co, NY; 1900; ED 204; p 4; (Rick Crume's file #R 42).

RESIDENCES: KINGSTON, ULSTER CO, NY CITY DIRECTORY; 1904-1905; ; ; Library of Congress, Washington, DC (Rick Crume's file #R 44); NOTE: Robertson, Miss Mary A., house 120 Clinton ave., corner Liberty.

DEATH: Notations by Elizabeth (Robertson) Olmsted; 1853-1915; Additions made to "A copy of the family and church papers of Edward Robertson and descendants," copied by Rev James Marion Cornish; Copy dtd 6 Feb 1880; In poss of Betty (Olmsted) Wigen, Kirkland, WA (Rick Crume's file #R 79).

PROBATE: Probate packet for Mary A Robertson; 1905-1906; Clerk of the County Court, Dickey Co, ND; Petition for letters of administration, dtd 4 Oct 1905. Final decree of distribution dtd 7 Sep 1906; (Rick Crume's file #R 6, R 10); NOTE: Personal estate, cash $461.09. Real estate, an undivided one-third interest in the SW 1/4 of Section 25, SW 1/4 of Section 26, & SW 1/4 of Section 28, all in Township 129 North, Range 59 W.

CEMETERY: Mrs Ida Flint Shafer, Worcester, NY, GENEALOGICAL RECORDS: CEMETERY, CHURCH, BIBLE; 1821-1905; DAR Vol 189; ; NY State Hist Assoc, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35, O 17); NOTE: South Worcester Burying Ground, town of Worcester, Otsego, NY. Copied by Evelyn Bolt Royal. Robertson, Mary Myers (wife) b. 1833 d. 1905.

CEMETERY: Davenport Hist Soc, CEMETERY ENUMERATION IN THE DAVENPORT [DELAWARE CO, NY] AREA; 1821-1971; publ 1975; ; NY State Hist Assoc, Cooperstown, NY (Rick Crume's file #R 35, R 50, O 17); NOTE: Simpsonville Cemetery, Otsego county road #40. Robertson, Mary A. Myers (wife of Alexander) b. 1838 [should be 1833] d. 1905.