(submitted by Eleanor Robertson Collings)
William Robertson (1816–1884) was born in the Scottish Highlands. He enlisted in the 93rd Regiment of the Highlanders and ended up in Quebec. It is said that it was so cold the nuns knit long black woollen stockings for the Highlanders to wear under their kilts.
In 1844 William was bought out of the army for 18 pounds by his soon to be wife, Catherine Shinners.
While farming in the Ottawa Valley William met Thomas Tighe. Thomas had been granted Crown land in Warwick Twp. A deal was struck with Mr. Tighe that if William and Catherine would take care of him, he would transfer the property to them. This property is described as the west half of Lot 25, Con. 2 SER.
The Robertson farm was to remain in the family for two more generations. Edward, son of William, and Gerald, son of Edward, each lived there. This covered a span of time equalling 103 years. Upon Gerald’s death in 1959, the farm was sold to Harry Peters.
William and Catherine (Shinners) Robertson. Courtesy E (Robertson) Collings.
Chapter 24 of 25 - Robertson Family
Contact Us
Subscribe to this page