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Mary Ellen Robertson 1835 – 1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1835

Birth Location: Pontefract, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 10 June 1917

Death Location: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA

Father: James Robertson

Mother: Sarah Athorn

Spouse(s): William Watson

Children(s): Ada Kendall

The story of Mary Ellen Robertson began in 1835 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, with parents James Robertson and Sarah Athorn. As an adult, Mary Ellen Robertson wed William Henry Watson. Their household included Ada Watson Kendall. Mary Ellen Robertson's life came to an end in 1917 in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA.

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Parents

James Robertson
1793 – 1861
Birth Location: Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Sarah Athorn
1804 – 1882
Birth Location: Castleford, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

William Watson
1838 – 1912
Birth Location: Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England
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Children(s)

Ada Kendall
1872 – 1945
Birth Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 23 Dec 1835
    Event Place: Pontefract, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 10 June 1917
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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