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John's birth was registered between July 1883 and September 1883 in Ironside, Shropshire.^1,2
The siblings William, Alexander, James and John were listed in the 1891 census at Dale End in Madeley, Shropshire, with their parents, Alexander Robertson and Mary Fergusson.¹
The siblings Alexander and John were listed in the 1901 census at Hill Top in Madeley, Shropshire, with their parents, Alexander Robertson and Mary Fergusson. Alexander gave his occupation as 'artist', while John was assisting his father in the clothing and outfitting trade.³

She was baptised on 10 June 1845 at Alva, Stirlingshire.^2,1
The siblings James, Catherine and Margaret were listed in the 1851 census in Alva, Stirlingshire, with their parents, Peter Robertson and Janet Gillespie.³

Margaret Robertson, James Robertson, Catherine Mason Robertson, Thomas Gillespie Robertson and Peter Robertson left Greenock on 12 November 1857 on board the 'Robert Henderson' (550 tons), arriving in Dunedin on the 9 Feb 1858 in the company of their parents Peter Robertson and Janet Gillespie.⁴

She married Alexander Stewart, son of John Stewart and Janet Cameron, at Imperial Hotel in Dunedin, Otago, on 30 April 1867.^5,6,7

Margaret was named executrix and beneficiary in the will of Alexander Stewart, her husband, dated 4 November 1869 in Lawrence, Otago.⁸

She was widowed at age 32 on the death of her husband Alexander on 16 April 1878.^9,10,11

She was appointed executrix of Alexander Stewart's estate in Otago on 30 April 1878.⁸

She was listed as owning land in Tuapeka in October 1882 (180 acres, worth £360) and in Lawrence township (£375 pound value).¹²

She signed a will dated 17 April 1899 at District Court of Otago Goldfields in Lawrence, Otago, with her three survivng children being sole beneficiaries, although her daughter was bequeathed the bulk of the estate.¹³

Margaret died on 28 May 1899 in Lawrence, Otago, at age 53.^9,14,15 She was buried on 30 May 1899 at the Lawrence Cemetery in Lawrence.^16,9

Her will was probated at District Court of Otago Goldfields in Lawrence, Otago, on 3 June 1899 with Margaret Kate Stewart and Peter Robertson Stewart appointed executors and was supported by an affidavit in which they committed to manage the affairs of the deceased and report back to the Court by 1 Sep 1899.¹³

Margaret Robertson was born in Alva, Stirlingshire, on 21 July 1842.¹

Margaret died on 1 January 1845 in Scotland at age 2.¹

Peter Robertson was born in Logie, Perthshire, on 24 April 1817. This is based on the date in John Ward's website being the date matching this birth, and the names of the parents, namely James ROBERTSON and Catherine MASON, which matches Peter's daughter Catherine Mason.^1,2

He married Janet Gillespie in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, on 4 December 1840.^3,4

He was listed in the 1851 census as Head of Family in Alva, Stirlingshire, with his wife Janet. Their children James, Catherine and Margaret were listed as living with them.⁵

He left Greenock on 12 November 1857 on board the 'Robert Henderson' (550 tons), arriving in Dunedin on the 9 Feb 1858 with his wife Janet, accompanied by Margaret, James, Catherine Mason, Thomas Gillespie and Peter.⁶

An article in a May 1880 'Otago Witness' entitled 'A Visit to Tuapeka, and a Chat with Mr Peter Robertson, of Lawrence' states:
"The name of Peter Robertson is as inseparable from Tuapeka district as is that of Gabriel Reed. Mr Robertson has been an eminently successful settler. He has resided in the neighbourhood for 22 years, and that he is actually the second settler in the district.
He arrived in Dunedin in the 'Robert Henderson' on her first trip to the province, and was shortly engaged by Mr John Miller to proceed to what was then almost a terra incognita. Mr Miller was at that time Mr John Cargill's overseer, and the later had just stocked the Waitahuna run.
The family left Dunedin with Goodall's bullock dray, reaching the Taieri Ferry after an uneventful journey of two day's duration. Here they were wind bound for two days more, and stayed at Harrold's, being then rowed in a small boat to the head of the lake by a party of Maoris. From thence the journey was made to Tokomairiro with the aid of Mr Gray's harness bullock, the party staying a couple of days at Mr Goodall's. The next stage was two Meadow Bank, the homestead of Mr Cargill, the mode of conveyance utilised this time being Mr Miller's saddle bull, Jack. To Manuka Creek formed another day's journey; and the last stage was to the shepherd's hut at Break-neck, the mode of conveyance again being a bullock team. The hut - it is standing to the present day - was only 17 feet by 11 feet; Mr Robertson's description of the discovery of gold will be of more than local interest."⁷

Peter died on 24 October 1895 at his residence in Lawrence, Otago, at age 78.^3,8 He was buried on 27 October 1895 at the Lawrence Cemetery in Lawrence.³

Peter Robertson was born in Alva, Stirlingshire, on 9 September 1856.^1,2

Margaret Robertson, James Robertson, Catherine Mason Robertson, Thomas Gillespie Robertson and Peter Robertson left Greenock on 12 November 1857 on board the 'Robert Henderson' (550 tons), arriving in Dunedin on the 9 Feb 1858 in the company of their parents Peter Robertson and Janet Gillespie.³

Peter died on 21 June 1892 in New Zealand at age 35.^1,4 He was buried on 24 June 1892 at the Lawrence Cemetery in Lawrence.¹

Robert Robertson was born in Lawrence, Otago, on 19 February 1864.^1,2

Robert died on 20 April 1921 in New Zealand at age 57.^1,3 He was buried on 23 April 1921 at the Southern Cemetery.¹

Robert Robertson was born in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, circa 1835. He was the son of John ROBERTSON (a cab proprietor) and Janet McDONALD.^1,2

He married Catherine Fergusson, daughter of John Fergusson and Christy McGregor, at 287 Duke St in Dennistoun, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, on 28 June 1878. He was a bank messenger.¹

He was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at 66 George St in St Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with his wife Catherine; he was a bank messenger. Their child John was listed as living with them.³

He was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 66 George St in St Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with his wife Catherine; he was still a bank messenger. Their children John, Robert, Christina and William were listed as living with them.⁴

He was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 66 George St in St Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with his wife Catherine; he was still working as a bank messenger. Their children John, Robert, Christina, William and Janet were listed as living with them.⁵

He was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 97 Spottiswoode St in Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with his wife Catherine; he was now retired; they both spoke English and Gaelic and their house had four rooms with 3 or more windows. Their children John, Christina and Janet were listed as living with them, as was a lodger.²

Robert died on 17 December 1915 at 97 Spottiswoode St in Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, of heart failure.⁶

Robert James Robertson was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, on 28 June 1881.^1,2
The siblings John, Robert, Christina and William were listed in the 1891 census at 66 George St in St Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with their parents, Robert Robertson and Catherine Fergusson.³
The siblings John, Robert, Christina, William and Janet were listed in the 1901 census at 66 George St in St Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, with their parents, Robert Robertson and Catherine Fergusson. John was a compositor/printer, Robert a factory clerk and WIlliam an apprentice clerk at an iron worksJohn was a compositor/printer, Robert a factory clerk and WIlliam an apprentice clerk at an iron works.¹

He was baptised on 12 November 1853 at Alva, Stirlingshire.^1,2

Margaret Robertson, James Robertson, Catherine Mason Robertson, Thomas Gillespie Robertson and Peter Robertson left Greenock on 12 November 1857 on board the 'Robert Henderson' (550 tons), arriving in Dunedin on the 9 Feb 1858 in the company of their parents Peter Robertson and Janet Gillespie.³

Thomas died on 13 May 1932 at 44 Jackson St, St Kilda in Dunedin, Otago, at age 78.^1,4,5 He was buried on 16 May 1932 at the Anderson's Bay Cemetery.^1,6

William's birth was registered between January 1876 and March 1876 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.^1,2
The siblings William and Alexander were listed in the 1881 census at Bottom of the Dale in Madeley, Shropshire, with their parents, Alexander Robertson and Mary Fergusson.¹
The siblings William, Alexander, James and John were listed in the 1891 census at Dale End in Madeley, Shropshire, with their parents, Alexander Robertson and Mary Fergusson.³