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Robertson (surname)
Robertson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Robert". It originated in Scotland and northern England. Notable people with the surname include: A *Rev. A. E. Robertson (1870–1958), first person to "bag" Scotlands 283 peaks *Absalom Willis Robertson (1887–1971), U.S. Senator from Virginia, father of Pat Robertson *Adam Robertson, musician with the Australian rock band Magic Dirt *Adam Robertson (Canadian politician) (died 1882), foundry owner and politician in Ontario, Canada *Alan Robertson (footballer), Scottish footballer and coach *Alan Robertson (geneticist) (1920–1989), English population geneticist *Alan Robertson (swimmer), New Zealand swimmer *Alan S. Robertson (born 1941), former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly *Alan W. Robertson (1906–1978), British philatelist *Albert Robertson (1864–1952), Canadian politician *Alec Robertson (bowls), lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand *Alec Robertson (music critic) (1892–1982), British writer, broadcaster and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patronymic
A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, although their use has largely been replaced by or transformed into patronymic surnames. Examples of such transformations include common English surnames such as Johnson (son of John). Origins of terms The usual noun and adjective in English is ''patronymic'', but as a noun this exists in free variation alongside ''patronym''. The first part of the word ''patronym'' comes from Greek πατήρ ''patēr'' "father" (GEN πατρός ''patros'' whence the combining form πατρο- ''patro''-); the second part comes from Greek ὄνυμα ''onyma'', a variant form of ὄνομα ''onoma'' "name". In the form ''patronymic'', this stands with the addition of the suffix -ικός (''-ikos''), which was originally used to form adjectives with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Robertson (Scottish Footballer)
Alexander Robertson may refer to: *Alexander Robertson (artist) (1772–1841), Scottish-American artist and co-founder of Columbian Academy of Painting *Alexander Robertson (Canadian politician) (1838–1888), lawyer and politician from Ontario, Canada *Alexander Rocke Robertson (1841–1881), Canadian politician *Alexander Black Robertson (1847–1920), politician from Ontario, Canada * Alexander D. Robertson (1849–1921), politician from Prince Edward Island, Canada *Eck Robertson (Alexander Robertson, 1887–1975), American fiddle player *Alex Robertson (Scottish footballer) (fl. 1902–1903), Scottish footballer *Alex Robertson (Australian rules footballer) (1887–1915), Australian rules footballer for University *Sir Alexander Robertson (police officer) (1896–1970), British police officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, 1958–1961 *Alexander Robertson (MP) (1779–1856), British Member of Parliament for Grampound *Alexander Robertson (chemist) (1896–1970) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson & Sons
Alexander Robertson & Sons was a boatyard in Sandbank, Argyll, Sandbank, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, from 1876 to 1980. The yard was located on the shore of the Holy Loch, not far from the Royal Clyde Yacht Club (RCYC) at Hunters Quay, in the building that is now the Royal Marine Hotel, which was the epicentre of early Clyde yachting. Alexander Robertson started repairing boats in a small workshop at Sandbank in 1876, and went on to become one of the foremost wooden boat-builders on Scotland's River Clyde. The "golden years" of Robertson's yard were in the early 1900s, when it started building some of the first International Rule (sailing), IYRU 12mR & 15mR (Metre Class) racing yachts. Robertson's was well known for the quality of its workmanship and was chosen to build the first 15-metre yacht designed by William Fife III (''Shimna'', 1907). More than 55 boats were built by Robertson's in preparation for the First World War and the yard remained busy even during the Great Depress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Donnachaidh
Clan Donnachaidh (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Donnchaidh ), also known as Clan Robertson or Clan Duncan is a Scottish clan. History Origins There are two main theories as to the origins of the Clan Donnachaidh: #That the founder of the clan, Donn(a)chadh (Duncan) was the second son of Aonghas Mór, Angus MacDonald, Lord of the Isles. #That the Robertsons are lineal descendants of the Celtic Duke of Atholl, Earls of Atholl, whose progenitor was King Duncan I of Scotland, Duncan I (''Donnchadh'' in Scottish Gaelic). The Collins ''Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia'' supports this theory.Way, George and Squire, Romily. (1994). ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). pp. 302–303. Wars of Scottish Independence The clan's first recognised chief, Donnchaidh ''Reamhar'', "Stout Duncan", son of Andrew de Atholia (Latin "Andrew of Atholl"), was a minor land-owner and leader of a kin- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander George Morison Robertson
Alexander George Morison Robertson (September 3, 1867 – August 21, 1947) was chief justice of the Supreme Court of Hawaii from March 9, 1911 to January 1, 1918. Robertson was the son of George Morison Robertson, "a distinguished associate justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court", and Robertson "maintained family tradition as an outstanding jurist". On February 9, 1888, Robertson became a second lieutenant in the Honolulu Rifles division, later becoming a captain of the Hawaiian Volunteers, First Battalion. From August 12, 1893 Robertson became a District Magistrate in Honolulu, serving in this capacity until May 29, 1894. In 1894, he became Deputy Attorney General of the Republic of Hawaii, and "was a delegate to the Hawaiian Constitutional Convention and served as a member of Governor Dole's staff". He was elected to the Hawaiian House of Representatives for three terms, serving from 1895 to 1901. In 1910, President William Howard Taft appointed Robertson to be the territorial Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (rugby Union)
Alexander Robertson (1 October 1848 – 13 May 1913) was a Scottish former international rugby union player who played for West of Scotland. He was a Forward. Rugby Union career Amateur career Robertson played for West of Scotland. He was playing for the club in 1868. He captained the West of Scotland side in 1870. International career He was capped only the once for Scotland Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the .... His debut came in the very first international match in 1871 playing against England at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. Military career He joined the Royal Ayrshire and Wigton Militia. References 1848 births 1913 deaths Rugby union forwards Rugby union players from Ayr Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union players West o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (chemist)
Alexander Robertson FRS (12 February 1896 – 9 February 1970) was a British chemist. He was awarded the Davy Medal in 1952 ''"In recognition of his researches into the chemistry of natural products, particularly the wide range of glycosides, bitter principles and colouring matters containing heterocyclic oxygen atoms".'' He is known for his organic chemistry research, particularly in the investigation of natural products. Life He grew up on a 63 acre Scottish farm and graduated from Turriff Higher Grade School in 1914. While he wanted to become a farmer, his family encouraged him to study science. He entered the University of Aberdeen in 1914 to study for a M.A. During World War I, he served in the Special Brigade, Royal Engineers (1916) and in the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders (1917), achieving the rank of lieutenant before being discharged in 1918. He performed doctoral research with G. G. Henderson at the University of Glasgow (1922-1924). His thesis was titled "Studies on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (New York Politician)
Alexander Robertson (January 7, 1825 – August 5, 1902) was an American businessman and politician from New York. Life Robertson was born on January 7, 1825 in Warrensburg, New York. He moved with his family to Moreau, then Fort Edward. When he was 17, Robertson left school to work on his father's farm. In 1848, he moved to Whitehall and worked in the transportation business. In 1855, he moved to Albany and continued the business, transporting merchandise to and from Northern New York and Canada. He also conducted an extensive commercial business. In 1864, Robertson was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Albany County 3rd District. He served in the Assembly in 1865 and 1867. He was one of the originators of the bill to provide appropriations for a new New York State Capital. Robertson's children were Alexander, Charles E., Richard R., Mrs. Charles Parish, Mrs. Albert Brumaghim. Robertson died at home on August 5, 1902. He was buried i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (MP)
Alexander Robertson (14 February 1779 – 17 December 1856) was an English politician. He was elected at the 1818 as one of the two Members of Parliament (MPs) for the rotten borough of Grampound in Cornwall, and was re-elected in 1820 Events January–March *January 1 – Nominal beginning of the Trienio Liberal in Spain: A constitutionalist military insurrection at Cádiz leads to the summoning of the Spanish Parliament (March 7). *January 8 – General Maritime T .... The borough was disenfranchised in 1821 for gross corruption, but its two MPs retained their seats until the dissolution of Parliament in 1826. References External links * 1779 births 1856 deaths Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for constituencies in Cornwall UK MPs 1818–1820 UK MPs 1820–1826 {{England-UK-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (police Officer)
Sir Alexander Robertson (14 November 1896 – 27 August 1970) was a British police officer. He served as Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis from 1958 to 1961. Robertson won the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) in 1916 for gallantry while serving in the Scots Guards. He was promoted from deputy commander to commander in the Metropolitan Police in 1952 and transferred to "A" Department. He was appointed Assistant Commissioner "A", in charge of administration and uniformed policing, on 2 January 1957. He remained in the job until his promotion to Deputy Commissioner on 1 September 1958. He retired on 1 November 1961, having been knighted A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the Pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the Christian denomination, church or the country, especially in a military capacity. Knighthood ... in the 1961 New Year Honours.The New Year Honours, ''The Times'', 31 December 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Rocke Robertson
Alexander Rocke Robertson (May 12, 1841 – December 1, 1881) was a Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician. Born in Chatham, Canada West, the second son of Alexander Rocke Robertson and Effie Eberts, Robertson attended the Caradoc Academy and then studied law in Chatham. He was called to the bar in 1863 and practiced law in Windsor. He moved to British Columbia in 1864 arriving in Victoria, British Columbia. He found work as an editor for the newspaper ''Daily Chronicle'' since he was unable to practice as a lawyer since only British trained lawyers were allowed to practice. In 1864, the rules were changed and Robertson was admitted to the bar of Vancouver Island. He was a founding member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1869. In 1870, he served one term as mayor of Victoria. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1871 for the electoral district of Esquimalt. He was appointed provincial secretary in the cabinet of John Foster McCreight. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Robertson (Canadian Politician)
Alexander Robertson (December 5, 1838 – February 29, 1888) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Hastings West provincially in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1882 and Hastings West federally in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1888 as a Conservative member. He was born in Trenton, Upper Canada, the son of William Robertson, a Scottish-born lumber merchant. He was educated in Belleville, went on to study law, was called to the bar in 1864 and set up practice in Belleville. Robertson served on the Belleville town council from 1864 to 1869 and was Belleville's mayor in 1870 and from 1878 to 1879. He served as a captain in the militia during the Fenian raids. He married Mary Georgina Stewart in 1870. In 1882, he resigned his seat in the provincial assembly to run for a seat in the House of Commons. Robertson was a prominent member of the Masonic Freemasonry or Masonry refers to Fraternity, fraternal organis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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