Fleming Robertson

The youngest son and second youngest child, Fleming was born on the 21 Apr 1871 at Waianakarua. He is also my great grandfather. Fleming died relatively young, so I never got to meet him. He is also, at least, the 3rd generation that carries the moniker “Fleming”.

Fleming Robertson and Angusina Ross on their wedding day.

Fleming married Angusina Ross, daughter of another pioneering family from Shetland.

Together Fleming and Angusina had 7 children.

ChildBornMarriedChildrenDiedNotes
Grace Frances2 Jun 190229 Aug 1930/
11 Apr 1972
129 Apr 1986Stark/
Findlay
Fleming Noel18 Dec 1904 10 Dec 1929316 Apr 1969Davis
Angusina Evelyn30 Jun 190716 Dec 1927419 Mar 2005McLaren
Angus Ross 19 May 190816 May 19291025 Mar 1980Saunders-Loder
James Allan17 Jun 1912193729 Feb 1992Mitchell
Nellie Lorraine2 Mar 1915 31 Jan 1978 
Neil Douglas12 Mar 191601 Apr 1941311 Sep 1994Rawcliffe

Fleming farmed the ‘Chalgrove’ farm until his passing.

Fleming with unknown child

Fleming (and many of his family) were quite musical. From newspaper articles, it appears Fleming played the violin.

Fleming and and Angusina, possibly early 1930s
Family house on Chalgrove Farm where Fleming and Angusina raised their family.

Fleming passed away on the  21 Jul 1934 and is laid to rest in Otepopo Cemetery.

Otepopo Cemetery, Herbert, Waitaki, Otago.