George Robertson
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
1. Ad from Corpus Christi Caller, 1892
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, December 23, 1892 p. 2, cols 5 - 6
2. Obituary
When, on last Saturday the 15th, the news that GEORGE ROBERTSON was dead, spread throughout the city, it filled the hearts of his many friends with deep sorrow, and although in the minds of many, his early death was foreseen, still it was the earnest wish of all that his life be spared for many more days. But an all wise Providence ________________________- passed to the Shore Beyond, to join those of his beloved mother and father, it was bathed in the tears of loved ones left behind. George, or "Crusoe" as he was best known, Robertson, was born in Corpus Christi on the 31st day of January, 1862, during the exciting war times, and lived here up to the time of his death. In 1891 he and Capt. ________ Hatch, his life long friend built the Hatch and Robertson building on Mesquite street, one of the handsomest buildings in this place, and which will ever remain as a striking monument to his memory. The following year he and Capt. Hatch opened a grocery store, Capt. Hatch selling his interest to Mr. T. M. Lawrence the following year, and he in turn selling to Mr. Robertson. This store Mr. Robertson continued up to October 1897, and had worked up one of the finest retail grocery businesses in Corpus. In October, 1897, he having been feeling in poor health, visited San Antonio to consult Dr. Herff, who informed him of his condition, and advised him to go out of business. On his return home he sold out to Messrs. A. L. Wright & Co. After selling out and settling up his business, he left Corpus in search of health, visiting the City of Mexico, El Paso, and other places, and returning somewhat improved. On the 5th of April, he was taken to his bed, and just ten days afterwards passed away. His funeral Sunday, was from his home, conducted by Re. A. J. Holworthy, of the Episcopal Church, and the music for the occasion being furnished by a quartette from the choir of the same church. It seemed as if every vehicle in town was in the procession, and that every garden had been stripped of its beauty to be placed on his casket. The pall-bearers were W. H. Daimwood, G. W. Westervelt, W. B. McCampbell, W. Woessner, H. D. C. Gussett and Julius Lichtenstein, all intimate friends. The family left to mourn his loss, consists of two sister, Mrs. Jessie Clark and Mrs. Et. T. Merriman (twin sister), and one brother, Wm. J. Robertson, all of this city. The Caller joins their many friends in tendering deepest sympathy.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, April 21, 1899, p. 5, col. 2
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales