This is the story of my maternal great-grandfather, Robert William Cathcart, compiled by one of his granddaughters, Helen Yonge Lind, who was my mother. She pulled together information from a variety of sources to write this overview of his life.
Reviewing records about Cathcart on Ancestry.com, there appears to be a difference of opinion. He is referenced in 50 family trees submitted by Ancestry members. His father is identified as Robert Cathcart, but apparently referring to two different people. Some families identify Robert Cathcart born in 1793, while others say it was Robert Cathcart born in 1811. Likewise, his mother is said to be either Ellen Eleanor Harriet Thacker (1825-1883) or Marion Storie (1811-1883).
Now I’ll have to look more closely, perhaps try to contact some of the keepers of these family trees to get their assssment of the conflict.
In any case, on to the tale.
Robert William Cathcart (1856-1917) by Ian Lind
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This is a terrific story, Ian — a wonderful piece of family history. Thank you for sharing and keeping this part of Hawai‘i’s history alive.
Ian, my family has roots in County Down as well. We may have a tiny smidgen of shared Irish DNA….
Chuck
Thanks for sharing. This is a great genealogical find and a picture no less.