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     Betram Donald Robertson was born on Saturday, 12 October 1901 at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.^1,2 Betram Donald Robertson (given age 6) accompanied the arrival of their parent, Janie Robertson (given age 36), aboard the SS Aorangi on 30 August 1907. Janie's intended destination was Oakland, California.³ Betram D. Robertson (given age 6) accompanied the arrival of their parent, Mrs. Janie Robertson (given age 36), aboard the SS President on 5 September 1907. Janie's intended destination was Oakland, Calif.⁴ Betram D. Robertson (given age 18) was listed as the son of Arthur Robertson (given age 48) on the 1920 Census recorded 14 January 1920 at 4080 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, Alameda County, California. He was employed as a clerk by an oil company.⁵
     Betram Donald Robertson married Ethel Ashley Davis, daughter of Howard Payne Davis and Estella Mary Ashley, say 1927.
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Bertram D. Robertson (given age 28), the head of household at 4474 Movago Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 11 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Ashley E. Robertson (given age 24), his son, Bertram D. Robertson Jr. (given age 1 year, 10 months) . Bertram was employed as the Chief Clerk by the marine dapartment of Standard Oil Company.⁶ He was named as a person who would always know an address for Harry Emial Nissen (given age 57) on his WWII draft registration on 28 April 1942 at 918 Rose Avenue, Piedmont, Alameda County, California.⁷
     His wife, Ethel, died on 24 November 1985 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, at age 82, leaving Betram Donald as a widower.^8,1,2
     Betram Donald died on 4 November 1988 at Danville, Contra Costa County, California, at age 87.^8,1,2 He was buried in the Oakmont Memorial Park, located at Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.⁸

     Lurancy Maude Colby was born on Saturday, 4 January 1890 at California.¹
     Lurancy Maude Colby married Albert Harmon Ashley, son of Walter Orson Ashley and Anne Elizabeth Harmon, say 1909.¹ Lurancy M. Ashley (given age 20) was listed as the wife of Albert H. Ashley (given age 24) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at Baldwin Avenue, Felton Township, Santa Cruz County, California.² Lurancy Maude Ashley was named as the nearest relative of Albert Harmon Ashley (given age 32) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at 142 Maple Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.³ Lurancy M. Ashley (given age 29) was listed as the wife of Albert H. Ashley (given age 34) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.⁴
     Lurancy Maude Ashley and Albert Harmon Ashley lived in 1926 at 36 Miles Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. Albert was employed as a brakeman, S.P. Co.⁵ Lurancy Ashley (given age 40) was listed as the wife of Albert H. Ashley (given age 44) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.⁶
     Lurancy Maude died on 25 May 1986 at Santa Cruz County, California, at age 96.¹

     Walter C. Ashley was born in May 1909.¹ He was listed as the son of Albert H. Ashley (given age 24) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at Baldwin Avenue, Felton Township, Santa Cruz County, California.² Walter C. Ashley (given age 10) was listed as the son of Albert H. Ashley (given age 34) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 at 142 Maple Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.³ Walter C. Ashley (given age 20) was listed as the son of Albert H. Ashley (given age 44) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at 36 Miles Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.⁴
     Walter C. died in 1933.¹

     Irma L. Ashley was born in 1914.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Albert H. Ashley (given age 34) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 at 142 Maple Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.²
     Irma L. Ashley lived in 1926 at Ideal Auto Camp, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.³ She was listed as the daughter of Albert H. Ashley (given age 44) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at 36 Miles Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.⁴
     Irma L. died in 1999.¹

     Margaret Isabel Colby was born on Thursday, 11 September 1884 at California.^1,2,3
     Margaret Isabel Colby married first (?) Estabrook.
     Margaret Isabel Estabrook married second Leonard Otis Ashley, son of Walter Orson Ashley and Anne Elizabeth Harmon, say 1909.¹ Belle M. Colby (given age 25) was listed as the daughter of George G. Colby (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at Baldwin Avenue, Felton Township, Santa Cruz County, California.⁴ Isabel Ashley (given age 35) was listed as the daughter of Geo G. Colby (given age 72) on the 1920 Census recorded 16 January 1920 at Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California.⁵ Belle Ashley (given age 45) was listed as the daughter of George G. Colby (given age 82) on the 1930 Census recorded 15 April 1930 at 51 West 5th Street, Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.⁶
     Margaret Isabel died on 11 June 1974 at Santa Cruz County, California, at age 89.^1,2,3

     Hazel Victoria Ashley was born on Thursday, 23 May 1912 at California.^1,2,3 She was listed as the granddaughter of Geo G. Colby (given age 72) on the 1920 Census recorded 16 January 1920 at Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California.⁴ Hazel Ashley (given age 17) was listed as the granddaughter of George G. Colby (given age 82) on the 1930 Census recorded 15 April 1930 at 51 West 5th Street, Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.⁵
     Hazel Victoria Ashley married (?) Wilkinson.
     Hazel Victoria died on 3 November 1990 at Monterey County, California, at age 78.^1,2,3