Margaret Robertson
Margaret Robertson
Date of Birth 27 February 1863
Place of Residence 6 James Street Launceston Tasmania Australia
Spouses Name Thomas Smythe
Childrens Names No children

Miss M Robertson was an alto in the Exhibition Choir in 1891. This is possibly Margaret Robertson who was born on 27 Feb 1863, a daughter of Alexander Robertson (1835-1915) and his wife Margaret Gill. On 25 Jan 1899 Margaret married a widower, Thomas Smythe, at her father's residence, James Street, Launceston, according to the usages of the Presbyterian Church. Thomas was born in Antrim, Ireland, in 1850 and died on 4 Oct 1901 aged 50 at William Street, Launceston. Margaret moved back to James Street after the death of her husband. She died aged 84 on 19 Aug 1947 and was buried at the Carr Villa Cemetery in Section F1 No. 298.

Prue McCausland May 2008