Andrew Thirston, or Andy as he was known throughout his life, was born on a winter's day in Choctaw Nation in the Indian Territory, the third child of Nathan Andrew Robertson and Nathan's second wife Almoth Luella Street - and their second child to be born on Choctaw Lands after the family moved from Texas.
By the time Andy was 12, the family was living in Keokuk Falls, Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, in Oklahoma Territory. However, his family ties with North Texas were still strong, and he married Lucy Jane Chambers on 22 September 1907 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. His older half-brothers, George Washington and Leondrus Lafayette, or "Lee," also had married in Erath County, respectively in 1902 and 1904, Lucy Jane's older sisters, Euretta Ellen "Ellen" and Mary Levicy Chambers.
After the wedding, Andy and Lucy started their new life together in the new state of Oklahoma. Their first child was born in Macomb, Pottawatomie County, only days after their first anniversary. Like his father, Andy took up the difficult occupation of farming at which he was working during the 1910 Census, which found the family at Graham Township in Carter County. The same year, Andy and Lucy's daughter Ona Ethel was born.
Luella Isabelle (1912) and Martha Lucille (1915) were both born born in Macomb, and when the World War started, Andy registered in Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, but was able to claim an exemption as the sole support of his wife and four young children - with another on the way. Beulah Loretta arrived (in Tecumseh) in September of 1917.
Farming wasn't enough for the growing family as the next several children were born in the small city of Tecumseh. Andy and Lucy's only son was born and died there the same day in 1919. The 1920 Census at Tecumseh showed that Andy had given up agriculture to work as a laborer.
The 1920s brought three more mouths to feed: Naomi Ruth (later in 1920), Lucy Melissia (1923), and Ida Alice (1926). Andy, age 33, lost his father in 1921 (His mother would survive until Andy's 60th year). By the 1930 Census, the family was still in Tecumseh, and Andy was still struggling as a laborer at odd jobs; however, about the time of Johnnie Louise's birth in 1932, Andy and Lucy moved to the more metropolitan Oklahoma City in hopes of brighter prospects during those Depression years. Many of the Robertson extended clan were already living in the city, making the adjustment to big city life a little easier.
Their girls were beginning to marry by the 1930s, and after Ida Alice's death at the age of 13 in 1939, the only child remaining at home for the 1940 Census was 8-year-old Johnnie Louise. The smaller household was probably a blessing as Andy was among many in that era hoping for work when the enumerator came knocking.
By 1942, when he was required to register for the Second World War, Andy had found employment at the historic downtown Huckins Hotel, which had at one time housed some of the capitol offices. Andy also worked maintenance at University Hospital.
Andy and Lucy had settled into their life in the city; although 4 of their married daughters settled in California. Lola and her family remained nearby in Choctaw area and Johnnie Louise and her husband settled in Bethany.
Andy's health failed as he got into his 80s, and he died 11 days after his 87th birthday. He had been born in the time of covered wagons in territorial days, come of age about the time of statehood and motor cars, and lived to see man rocket into space and walk on the moon. He'd lived a hard but simple life, taking care of his family. He was survived by his wife Lucy, 6 of his daughters, and his sister Eunice.
Half-Siblings
Nancy Jane Robertson Crouch Jett (1872 TX - 1938 OK)
^ George Washington Robertson (1875 - 1950)
^ Leondrus Lafayette "Lee" Robertson (1877 TX - 1957 OK)
Siblings
Minnie Mae Robertson Jacks (1884 TX - 1966 KS)
Allie Robertson (1886 Choctaw Lands - ?}
^ (Andrew Thirston Robertson)
Anna Louella "Annie" Robertson Crouch (1890 Choctaw Lands - 1970 CA)
Eunice Robertson Roberts (1897 OK - ?)
Clarence M Robertson (1906 OK - 1971 OK)
Clyde Haskell Robertson (abt 1908 OK - ?)
^ The three brothers married Chambers sisters Euretta Ellen, Mary Levicy, and Lucy Jane, respectively.
By the time Andy was 12, the family was living in Keokuk Falls, Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, in Oklahoma Territory. However, his family ties with North Texas were still strong, and he married Lucy Jane Chambers on 22 September 1907 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. His older half-brothers, George Washington and Leondrus Lafayette, or "Lee," also had married in Erath County, respectively in 1902 and 1904, Lucy Jane's older sisters, Euretta Ellen "Ellen" and Mary Levicy Chambers.
After the wedding, Andy and Lucy started their new life together in the new state of Oklahoma. Their first child was born in Macomb, Pottawatomie County, only days after their first anniversary. Like his father, Andy took up the difficult occupation of farming at which he was working during the 1910 Census, which found the family at Graham Township in Carter County. The same year, Andy and Lucy's daughter Ona Ethel was born.
Luella Isabelle (1912) and Martha Lucille (1915) were both born born in Macomb, and when the World War started, Andy registered in Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, but was able to claim an exemption as the sole support of his wife and four young children - with another on the way. Beulah Loretta arrived (in Tecumseh) in September of 1917.
Farming wasn't enough for the growing family as the next several children were born in the small city of Tecumseh. Andy and Lucy's only son was born and died there the same day in 1919. The 1920 Census at Tecumseh showed that Andy had given up agriculture to work as a laborer.
The 1920s brought three more mouths to feed: Naomi Ruth (later in 1920), Lucy Melissia (1923), and Ida Alice (1926). Andy, age 33, lost his father in 1921 (His mother would survive until Andy's 60th year). By the 1930 Census, the family was still in Tecumseh, and Andy was still struggling as a laborer at odd jobs; however, about the time of Johnnie Louise's birth in 1932, Andy and Lucy moved to the more metropolitan Oklahoma City in hopes of brighter prospects during those Depression years. Many of the Robertson extended clan were already living in the city, making the adjustment to big city life a little easier.
Their girls were beginning to marry by the 1930s, and after Ida Alice's death at the age of 13 in 1939, the only child remaining at home for the 1940 Census was 8-year-old Johnnie Louise. The smaller household was probably a blessing as Andy was among many in that era hoping for work when the enumerator came knocking.
By 1942, when he was required to register for the Second World War, Andy had found employment at the historic downtown Huckins Hotel, which had at one time housed some of the capitol offices. Andy also worked maintenance at University Hospital.
Andy and Lucy had settled into their life in the city; although 4 of their married daughters settled in California. Lola and her family remained nearby in Choctaw area and Johnnie Louise and her husband settled in Bethany.
Andy's health failed as he got into his 80s, and he died 11 days after his 87th birthday. He had been born in the time of covered wagons in territorial days, come of age about the time of statehood and motor cars, and lived to see man rocket into space and walk on the moon. He'd lived a hard but simple life, taking care of his family. He was survived by his wife Lucy, 6 of his daughters, and his sister Eunice.
Half-Siblings
Nancy Jane Robertson Crouch Jett (1872 TX - 1938 OK)
^ George Washington Robertson (1875 - 1950)
^ Leondrus Lafayette "Lee" Robertson (1877 TX - 1957 OK)
Siblings
Minnie Mae Robertson Jacks (1884 TX - 1966 KS)
Allie Robertson (1886 Choctaw Lands - ?}
^ (Andrew Thirston Robertson)
Anna Louella "Annie" Robertson Crouch (1890 Choctaw Lands - 1970 CA)
Eunice Robertson Roberts (1897 OK - ?)
Clarence M Robertson (1906 OK - 1971 OK)
Clyde Haskell Robertson (abt 1908 OK - ?)
^ The three brothers married Chambers sisters Euretta Ellen, Mary Levicy, and Lucy Jane, respectively.
Andrew Thirston, or Andy as he was known throughout his life, was born on a winter's day in Choctaw Nation in the Indian Territory, the third child of Nathan Andrew Robertson and Nathan's second wife Almoth Luella Street - and their second child to be born on Choctaw Lands after the family moved from Texas.
By the time Andy was 12, the family was living in Keokuk Falls, Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, in Oklahoma Territory. However, his family ties with North Texas were still strong, and he married Lucy Jane Chambers on 22 September 1907 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. His older half-brothers, George Washington and Leondrus Lafayette, or "Lee," also had married in Erath County, respectively in 1902 and 1904, Lucy Jane's older sisters, Euretta Ellen "Ellen" and Mary Levicy Chambers.
After the wedding, Andy and Lucy started their new life together in the new state of Oklahoma. Their first child was born in Macomb, Pottawatomie County, only days after their first anniversary. Like his father, Andy took up the difficult occupation of farming at which he was working during the 1910 Census, which found the family at Graham Township in Carter County. The same year, Andy and Lucy's daughter Ona Ethel was born.
Luella Isabelle (1912) and Martha Lucille (1915) were both born born in Macomb, and when the World War started, Andy registered in Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, but was able to claim an exemption as the sole support of his wife and four young children - with another on the way. Beulah Loretta arrived (in Tecumseh) in September of 1917.
Farming wasn't enough for the growing family as the next several children were born in the small city of Tecumseh. Andy and Lucy's only son was born and died there the same day in 1919. The 1920 Census at Tecumseh showed that Andy had given up agriculture to work as a laborer.
The 1920s brought three more mouths to feed: Naomi Ruth (later in 1920), Lucy Melissia (1923), and Ida Alice (1926). Andy, age 33, lost his father in 1921 (His mother would survive until Andy's 60th year). By the 1930 Census, the family was still in Tecumseh, and Andy was still struggling as a laborer at odd jobs; however, about the time of Johnnie Louise's birth in 1932, Andy and Lucy moved to the more metropolitan Oklahoma City in hopes of brighter prospects during those Depression years. Many of the Robertson extended clan were already living in the city, making the adjustment to big city life a little easier.
Their girls were beginning to marry by the 1930s, and after Ida Alice's death at the age of 13 in 1939, the only child remaining at home for the 1940 Census was 8-year-old Johnnie Louise. The smaller household was probably a blessing as Andy was among many in that era hoping for work when the enumerator came knocking.
By 1942, when he was required to register for the Second World War, Andy had found employment at the historic downtown Huckins Hotel, which had at one time housed some of the capitol offices. Andy also worked maintenance at University Hospital.
Andy and Lucy had settled into their life in the city; although 4 of their married daughters settled in California. Lola and her family remained nearby in Choctaw area and Johnnie Louise and her husband settled in Bethany.
Andy's health failed as he got into his 80s, and he died 11 days after his 87th birthday. He had been born in the time of covered wagons in territorial days, come of age about the time of statehood and motor cars, and lived to see man rocket into space and walk on the moon. He'd lived a hard but simple life, taking care of his family. He was survived by his wife Lucy, 6 of his daughters, and his sister Eunice.
Half-Siblings
Nancy Jane Robertson Crouch Jett (1872 TX - 1938 OK)
^ George Washington Robertson (1875 - 1950)
^ Leondrus Lafayette "Lee" Robertson (1877 TX - 1957 OK)
Siblings
Minnie Mae Robertson Jacks (1884 TX - 1966 KS)
Allie Robertson (1886 Choctaw Lands - ?}
^ (Andrew Thirston Robertson)
Anna Louella "Annie" Robertson Crouch (1890 Choctaw Lands - 1970 CA)
Eunice Robertson Roberts (1897 OK - ?)
Clarence M Robertson (1906 OK - 1971 OK)
Clyde Haskell Robertson (abt 1908 OK - ?)
^ The three brothers married Chambers sisters Euretta Ellen, Mary Levicy, and Lucy Jane, respectively.
By the time Andy was 12, the family was living in Keokuk Falls, Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, in Oklahoma Territory. However, his family ties with North Texas were still strong, and he married Lucy Jane Chambers on 22 September 1907 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. His older half-brothers, George Washington and Leondrus Lafayette, or "Lee," also had married in Erath County, respectively in 1902 and 1904, Lucy Jane's older sisters, Euretta Ellen "Ellen" and Mary Levicy Chambers.
After the wedding, Andy and Lucy started their new life together in the new state of Oklahoma. Their first child was born in Macomb, Pottawatomie County, only days after their first anniversary. Like his father, Andy took up the difficult occupation of farming at which he was working during the 1910 Census, which found the family at Graham Township in Carter County. The same year, Andy and Lucy's daughter Ona Ethel was born.
Luella Isabelle (1912) and Martha Lucille (1915) were both born born in Macomb, and when the World War started, Andy registered in Moore Township, Pottawatomie County, but was able to claim an exemption as the sole support of his wife and four young children - with another on the way. Beulah Loretta arrived (in Tecumseh) in September of 1917.
Farming wasn't enough for the growing family as the next several children were born in the small city of Tecumseh. Andy and Lucy's only son was born and died there the same day in 1919. The 1920 Census at Tecumseh showed that Andy had given up agriculture to work as a laborer.
The 1920s brought three more mouths to feed: Naomi Ruth (later in 1920), Lucy Melissia (1923), and Ida Alice (1926). Andy, age 33, lost his father in 1921 (His mother would survive until Andy's 60th year). By the 1930 Census, the family was still in Tecumseh, and Andy was still struggling as a laborer at odd jobs; however, about the time of Johnnie Louise's birth in 1932, Andy and Lucy moved to the more metropolitan Oklahoma City in hopes of brighter prospects during those Depression years. Many of the Robertson extended clan were already living in the city, making the adjustment to big city life a little easier.
Their girls were beginning to marry by the 1930s, and after Ida Alice's death at the age of 13 in 1939, the only child remaining at home for the 1940 Census was 8-year-old Johnnie Louise. The smaller household was probably a blessing as Andy was among many in that era hoping for work when the enumerator came knocking.
By 1942, when he was required to register for the Second World War, Andy had found employment at the historic downtown Huckins Hotel, which had at one time housed some of the capitol offices. Andy also worked maintenance at University Hospital.
Andy and Lucy had settled into their life in the city; although 4 of their married daughters settled in California. Lola and her family remained nearby in Choctaw area and Johnnie Louise and her husband settled in Bethany.
Andy's health failed as he got into his 80s, and he died 11 days after his 87th birthday. He had been born in the time of covered wagons in territorial days, come of age about the time of statehood and motor cars, and lived to see man rocket into space and walk on the moon. He'd lived a hard but simple life, taking care of his family. He was survived by his wife Lucy, 6 of his daughters, and his sister Eunice.
Half-Siblings
Nancy Jane Robertson Crouch Jett (1872 TX - 1938 OK)
^ George Washington Robertson (1875 - 1950)
^ Leondrus Lafayette "Lee" Robertson (1877 TX - 1957 OK)
Siblings
Minnie Mae Robertson Jacks (1884 TX - 1966 KS)
Allie Robertson (1886 Choctaw Lands - ?}
^ (Andrew Thirston Robertson)
Anna Louella "Annie" Robertson Crouch (1890 Choctaw Lands - 1970 CA)
Eunice Robertson Roberts (1897 OK - ?)
Clarence M Robertson (1906 OK - 1971 OK)
Clyde Haskell Robertson (abt 1908 OK - ?)
^ The three brothers married Chambers sisters Euretta Ellen, Mary Levicy, and Lucy Jane, respectively.
Family Members
Siblings
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Nancy Jane Robertson Crouch Jett
1872–1938
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George Washington Robertson
1875–1950
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Leondrus Lafayette "Lee" Robertson
1877–1957
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Minnie Mae Robertson Jacks
1884–1966
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Eliza Allie Robertson Bowen
1886–1960
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Eunice Ethel Robertson Roberts
1897–1979
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Clarence Marion Robertson
1906–1971
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Haskell Robertson
1907–1950
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