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    Robertson Family Photos of old

    My mother gave me this copy of the photograph she had of her grandfather Levi Parker Robertson. On the back she wrote;

    Great Grandad Levi Parker Robertson
    Born in Southampton
    Approx age picture was taken 30 years 1868



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    When I graduated from high school (1970) my Mum gave me a plane ticket to the UK as a gift for graduating with honors. I stayed for two weeks in Liverpool with my mom's uncle Jim Robertson.

    I previously posted an thread on him. Here's a photo of him in northwest India in the 30s that he gave me. On the back he wrote;


    “Waiting & facing a picket down the hills. We use our guns to put them up and bring them down. You will notice me standing in the centre with my back against the rocks and glasses around my neck. Jim”


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    Great pics!
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    Very cool pictures, you must be very proud!!
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    Those are true treasures. I hope you're able to preserve them for many more generations.

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    Its nice to see old family photo's

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    Fantastic pictures, I have a few but only date back to WWII and the Cold War.
    I recently started researching my family name Rogerson and now realize why I have always had an affinity for Scottish music and things; apparently, the Rogerson name was very popular in the Dumfriesshire Scotland and Wales area, so my desire to wear a kilt is not out of haste but cultural legacy.

    Cheers
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    Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing them.
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    Great pics.
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    Awesome pictures. Those are priceless treasures.
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