Our Maritime Ties
Colena Carlotte C Cameron
1877 - 1913 (36 years)1. Colena Carlotte C Cameron was born 10 Feb 1877, Avondale, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 May 1913, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Colena married John James Robertson 11 Jul 1905, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of John Douglas Robertson and Nicholas Jane Turner) was born 16 Jul 1876, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Sep 1946, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Sep 1946, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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- 2. Ernest Raymond Robertson was born 20 May 1906, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Sep 1996, Riverton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1996, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Sophia Jane Robertson was born 5 Aug 1907, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 May 2005, Ridgefield, , Connecticut, United States.
- 4. Dorothy Emeline Robertson was born Jul 1909, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Jun 1910, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Gerald Turner Robertson was born 30 Mar 1911, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Jul 1990, Willowdale, , Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Christina Colena Robertson was born 6 May 1913, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Jul 2003, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Ernest Raymond Robertson (1.Colena1) was born 20 May 1906, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Sep 1996, Riverton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1996, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Elliot Lake, , Ontario, Canada; a miner at Pickle Crow
- Residence: May 1962, Elliot Lake, , Ontario, Canada
- Obituary: 18 Sep 1996, Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; Pictou Advocate
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Wednesday, September 18, 1996 - Pictou Advocate, page 15 - E. (Raymond) Robertson, 90, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Kenzieville, died Sept 9 1996 in the Villa. Born at Barney's River Station, he was a son of the late John James and Colena (Cameron) Robertson. He spent most of his working years mining at Pickle Crow, Elliot Lake, Ontario; having returned to Pictou County after his retirement. He was a member of Barney's River Presbyterian Church. He is survived by sisters, Sophia (Mrs. Anthony Akromas), Ridgefield, Conn.; Colena, Milton, Ontario; half brother, Charles, New Glasgow; half sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Willard Snider), Regina (Saskachewan); Jean (Mrs. Alfred Ray), Kitchener, Ontario; Isabel, Mayne Island, British Columbia; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Harold, Arthur, Gerald; sisters, Dorothy, Ethel. Funeral was Sept. 12 in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, with burial in Hattie Cemetery, Avondale
[from Marsha MacKay][also in Halifax Herald, 11 Sep 1996]3. Sophia Jane Robertson (1.Colena1) was born 5 Aug 1907, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 May 2005, Ridgefield, , Connecticut, United States. Other Events:
- Residence: May 1962, , , Connecticut, United States
- Residence: Sep 1996, Ridgefield, , Connecticut, United States
- Residence: Dec 1998, , , Connecticut, United States
Sophia — Anthony Akromas. [Group Sheet]
4. Dorothy Emeline Robertson (1.Colena1) was born Jul 1909, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Jun 1910, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
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in infancy5. Gerald Turner Robertson (1.Colena1) was born 30 Mar 1911, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Jul 1990, Willowdale, , Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: May 1962, Willowdale, , Ontario, Canada
Gerald — Elva Irene Simpson. Elva was born 24 Dec 1914, Pictou Landing, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 1990, Willowdale, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Martha Colena Robertson
- 8. Dorothy Irene Robertson
- 9. Raymond David Robertson
- 10. John Gerald Robertson was born 27 Jul 1951; died Sep 2004, Elmvale, , Ontario, Canada.
- 11. Alan Douglas Robertson
6. Christina Colena Robertson (1.Colena1) was born 6 May 1913, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Jul 2003, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 Sep 1913, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 1962, Port Credit, , Ontario, Canada
- Residence: Sep 1996, Milton, , Ontario, Canada
- Residence: Dec 1998, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 11 Jul 2003, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald
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Herald - Jul 11, 2003 - ROBERTSON, C. Colena- 90, New Glasgow, died Wednesday, July 9 2003, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Barney's River Station, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Colena (Cameron) Robertson. She lived most of her life in Toronto and Milton, Ontario. Colena was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Milton and was a Sunday school teacher, a life member of the W.M.S., a faithful member of the Coronation Group, and John Milton Chapter of the I.O.D.E. Family was very important to Colena and she always maintained her Nova Scotia connections. Her concern and devotion to her nieces and nephews will be greatly missed by them. She enjoyed doing crafts and was gifted in that area. During the Second World War, she was a W.R.E.N. with the Royal Canadian Navy and was stationed at Stadacona, Halifax. Later she was employed by the Municipality of Toronto, working with the Department of Education, the City Library and Ministry of Corrections. She is survived by sisters, Sophia Akromas, Connecticut, USA; Evelyn Snider, Regina, Saskatchewan; Jean Ray, Kitchener, Ontario; sister-in-law, Pearl Robertson, New Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Dorothy and Ethel in infancy, and Isabel; brothers, Raymond, Gerald, Charlie, Harold and Arthur. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service and burial will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to Parkinson's Society of Canada or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to P & K MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Generation: 3
7. Martha Colena Robertson (5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) 8. Dorothy Irene Robertson (5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) 9. Raymond David Robertson (5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) 10. John Gerald Robertson (5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) was born 27 Jul 1951; died Sep 2004, Elmvale, , Ontario, Canada. John — Rev Margaret ?. [Group Sheet]
11. Alan Douglas Robertson (5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) Alan — Jan Millen. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
12. Megan Lee Robertson (11.Alan3, 5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1) 13. Jeffrey Douglas Robertson (11.Alan3, 5.Gerald2, 1.Colena1)