Comments on: Indy winning heritage in The Garage

By: Tracy de Jong

Tracy de Jong — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:06:45 +0000

Hello Julie,
I am Tracy, grand-daughter of Amy (Robson) Donaldson who is George’s younger sister. I guess that makes us second cousins. I too am sorry to her about the passing of your grandmother, George’s wife – Marjorie. My grandmother has some fond memories of her brother George. It would be nice to be in contact and get acquainted; since most of here are distant relatives, and share information we all might have with each other of the Robson family.
If you would like to contact me, and others here, especially Gary and Brian, I would like to hear from you.

Tracy de Jong
T3.deJong@yahoo.com

By: p aul m. june jr.

p aul m. june jr. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:04:41 +0000

Hi Julie,
Your grandmother, Marjorie and my father were both born in Hammond, LA. Their parents were Willard Pierce June and Mary Lucy (Peterman) June. I was saddened to hear of your grandmother’s passing. The last I knew she was living with her sister, Dorothy. Is Dorothy still living?

Paul M. June Jr.

By: Julie Schram

Julie Schram — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:28:53 +0000

ED
I am sorry I never got back to you, however, I will take some time to fill in as much I can-My Grandma Marjorie was at the raceway when the accident occured. Yes, what a horrible shame it was, she spoke of him like they were true soul mates-she never ever stopped loving him best. She would tell stories of how how he would come home and they would roll around in the money he won. Fun!
My mom, Beverly left home after being mistreated by her 3rd husband Carl, married my father Robert Charbonneau, had 6 kids, and still married today. My mom had a brother, George Jr, who passed away a few years ago. Marjorie had two other girls by Carl, Carolyn and Marylou. They live out of the state, and are doing well. I have been slow to gather info on my grandfather cause life is just so busy! Unfortunately Marjorie(I loved her so) passed away in March, at least she has finally joined George.
Let me know of any other info I can share with you!! and Merry Christmas to you and yours

By: Roy Ogunsiji

Roy Ogunsiji — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:57:26 +0000

I was also struck by the Robson’s having come all the way from Newcastle. UK. and not only taking part in the Indy 500. But to win a race, Wow. I live 90 miles away from Newcastle in Liverpool. I adore Hal’s 1948 Palmer Construction Offy.
So much so I have built a road legal replica using Jaguar XJ6 components. Everyone who sees this car is shocked by it’s size and brutal appearance. I hope it’s a fitting tribute to the Robson Family.

By: Ed Divita

Ed Divita — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:34:33 +0000

Julie-
your info on 05.29.09 at 2:08 pm was just what I was looking for. I’m writing about my father whom I was told met your grand father at the 1946 Indy 500 Race. He was involved with cars and in the transportation business most of his life. It propagated through his sons. I would appreciate some info on his wife and children. Were they at the Indy 500 race. This type of tragedy is difficult to reference especially if it is not substantiated. Did George Robson’s children stay active in racing supporting his brothers? What did your mother, George’s daughter Beverly do as a vocation as the years passed? I’m interested in heritage as it relates to familial lives as they progress.

By: Ian Wagstaff

Ian Wagstaff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:06:04 +0000

I am a freelance automotive journalist living in the UK. I am currently writing a book on the British involvement in the Indianapolis 500 which has the approval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and which is a follow up to my ‘British at Le Mans’ published in 2006. As he was born in Newcastle, George Robson naturally deserves a chapter to himself in this book. I have just been writing up my notes on him from my research in the Indiana State Library. Needing to check something I turned to Google and then stumbled across the comments from the family on ‘Thegarageblog.com’. I obviously want to ensure that the chapter on George is as complete and as factual as possible and so I wonder if any of you could assist with anecdotes or information that is not readily available. My e-mail is ian@wagstaff.fsbusiness.co.uk

By: Julie Schram

Julie Schram — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:46:33 +0000

Hi Gary-

nice to meet you too! It’s a wonder how people find out they’re connected!
I cannot get the images to open on the website-any advise or suggestions?

Thanks so much for the return note

By: Gary Grant

Gary Grant — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:21:54 +0000

Hi Julie…nice to meet you, another oh so distant cousin!

By: Julie Schram

Julie Schram — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:08:52 +0000

And Cundy Kuc-
I am so bummed! I looked at your msg about wedding frames-with George Robson on it-and a grave photo or the liking. did you sell these? I wouldv’e loved to get my hands on them. My mother Beverly and her brother George were Marjorie and George’s two children. Marjorie passed away last Wednesday at 96 years young.
I have just stumbled onto this website, apparently…I love it

By: Julie Schram

Julie Schram — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:59:07 +0000

Hey Dave-
reading that note you wrote about photos of George Robson-I am on of his grand-daughters, and Marjorie, his wife, died Wednesday, at 96 years young. Her second husband destroyed all photos of George-much to my GASP and would love to get any photos at all. My mom and we kids love to look at the old newspaper clippings we have.
Please e mail me if you get this msg-and anyone else as well with any memorabilia available-it would be nice…