Robertson goes to France !

[michaelbeeman]

Robert, that's cool, my man. I have recently discovered a Robertson connection, as well. My GGGGrandmother (a Mabile) fled Paris and moved to Dundee, Scotland where she met and married Leonard Robertson.
I do so love learning more about this.
Bonne Chance, Robert!

[Nick the DSM]

just a thought, besides his emigration being a possible escape, could it be having to do with the auld alliance? maybe he got an educatoin and decided to stay or moved there for business. when James became king he became king of scotland, ireland, england AND france.

not bursting your bubble just a thought.

good luck

[Ancienne Alliance]

just a thought, besides his emigration being a possible escape, could it be having to do with the auld alliance? maybe he got an educatoin and decided to stay or moved there for business. when James became king he became king of scotland, ireland, england AND france.

not bursting your bubble just a thought.

good luck

No bursting bubbles there ! On the contrary ! I always thaught him as some kind of translator, at least... After all, he did change his forename from John to Jean, and maried a French girl !

Most sons and daughters of Highland Lairds went to study in France (Normandy, Paris, Bordeaux, etc. ). They had comercial links (and not only Claret ! ) France was like the closest thing to home.

Many points in common. Culturally, intellectually. France was a Gallo(Celtic)-Roman civilisation absolutely untinged by the Saxons (Nederlands). Influenced perhaps in some ways by early migrations of Goths, Wisigoths and Francs, that's for sure... but then again , that was 800 years before !

So one does'nt really escape or flee towards home... rather one takes shelter there !

Well that's my bubble for the moment !


Thanks again, folks ! Keep sharing your thoughts !

[davedove]

Influenced perhaps in some ways by early migrations of Goths, Wisigoths and Francs,

Obviously influenced a bit by the Francs, considering the name of the country.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Obviously influenced a bit by the Francs, considering the name of the country.

Yes ! a few strange "germanic" sounding words here and there !
But that sure was a long time ago, and strange enough, they didn't really mix with the local Gallic people.

They more or less always remained a distant ruling, warrior class.

[Daibhidh O'Baoighill]

Thanks for the brief history lesson Robert!

[slohairt]

After James fled Ireland in 1690, he became known in Irish as Séamas an Chaca. I won't translate it, as this is a family-friendly forum!

[bjproc]

After James fled Ireland in 1690, he became known in Irish as Séamas an Chaca. I won't translate it, as this is a family-friendly forum!

googles a funny thing

[Nick the DSM]

After James fled Ireland in 1690, he became known in Irish as Séamas an Chaca. I won't translate it, as this is a family-friendly forum!

i think i can infer and guess what that means.

[rinfrance]

Thought you may like to know the following, my original family name is Mew, my teacher some 50years ago a historian researched my (along with others) family name. It is listed (apparently) in the doomsday book as being in the Isle of wight a prisoner from France living / working in the stables with the name Mieux ("Ce mieux" en faite).
It appears that "Mews" are named from this and all Mews and Meiux are traceable to the Isle of Wight.
He apparently was the "stabler" for the Carisbrooke house on the Island and the name continues today as the Brewery.
And I live where? France. This information, as is obvious, comes from deceased sources.