Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Ahnentafel #176 - (--?--) Robertson

(--?--) Robertson

Other names: Robinson - is often used interchangeably with Robertson in the old records. 

Born: 1730 - 1757 possibly Scotland or somewhere in U.S. such as Virginia, Delaware or another colony
Died: 1830 - 1857 possibly Virginia, Ohio or Illinois depending on how old he was and where his children dragged him off to. 

Buried: unknown

Married: unknown by ca. 1775 possibly in Scotland or Virginia

Immigration: could have been an immigrant from Scotland

Lived: in Virginia long enough to have had a child 

Notes: 
1751 - June 1 - Frederick Co., VA - Family actually living in New Castle Co., Delaware - Deed in probate 
Lease between James Robinson Adm. & Heir at law of Francis Robinson, dec'd. late of the County of New Castle in the Province of Pennsylvania [to] John Woodfin of County of Frederick.  Consideration of five shillings . . . all that tract of land scituate lying and being in Frederick County being part of a patent of 5,018 acres granted to Jost Hite containing by estimation one hundred and sixty eight acres . . . rent of one ear of Indian corn on Lady Day next. 
James Robinson
Wit: John Lindsey, John Harrow, James Carter, J. Wood. 
Release between James Robinson Adm. and heir at Law of Francis Robinson late of Newcastle in Province of Pennsylvania [to] John Woodfin of County of Frederick . . . Consideration of Sixty Pounds sixteen shillings . . . 168 acres (same as above. James Robinson
Wit: same as above.

  1. Francis Robinson b. ? d. ca. 1750 New Castle Co., DE with holdings in VA
  2. James Robinson b. ?, d. ? 

1752 - April - St. Michael Parish, Northumberland Co., VA - Probate record of Moses Robertson
Administration to Newton Keene, attorney for minor children: John Willoughby, Moses Robertson, Frances Robertson in Virginia. Relict Susannah Robertson having died before administering.  

  1. Moses Robertson d. ca. 1752 md. Sarah (--?--) d. before 1752
    1. John Willoughby Robertson
    2. Moses Robertson
    3. Frances Robertson 

1775 - Oct. 25 - Chesterfield Co., VA - a George Robertson listed as a captain of the militia. 

1777 - Augusta Co., VA - Tithables - a Captain Alex Robertson created the list for "his company"

1782 - Virginia Census

Amelia County - southwest of Richmond, possible

  • Robertson, Bridgewater - 6 w, 0 b 
  • Robertson, George - 4 w, 3 b
  • Robertson, James - 6 w, 2 b
  • Robertson, Henry (estate) - 8 w, 16 w
  • Robertson, Maryann - 4 w, 8 b
  • Robertson, John - 8 w, 5 b
  • Robertson, John - 4 w, 22 b
  • Robertson, George - 5 w, 4 b
  • Robertson, James - 6 w, 31 b

Fairfax County - borders Washington, DC, possible

  • Robertson, John - 6 w, 0 b 
  • Robertson, John - 7 w, 13 b
  • Robertson, George - 5 w, 2 b

Hanover County - north side of Richmond, possible

  • Robertson, Samuel - 10 w, 4 b

Mecklenberg County - borders North Carolina straight north of Raleigh, much less likely, 

  • Robertson, John - 4 w 
  • Robertson, John Jr. - 9 w
  • Robertson, William - 8 w, 8 b
  • Robertson, James - 4 w
  • Robertson, Alexander - 6 w, 1 b
Amherst County - north of Lynchburg, less likely
  • Robertson, Robert - 4 w, 1 b 
  • Robertson, John - 12 w, 6 b
1784 - Virginia - a George Robertson who served as a private in the Continental Line for 3 years was eligible for a land warrant.

1785 - Halifax Co., VA - not likely - Census / Tax list:
  • Robertson, William - 6 w, 7 outbuildings 
  • Robertson, George - 5 w, 1 dwelling, 5 outbuildings
  • Robertson, Christopher - 4 w, 1 dwelling, 7 outbuildings
1790 - Cumberland Co. VA - west of Richmond - Census:
  • Robertson, John - 4 w, 3 b 
  • Robertson, David - 8 w
  • Robertson, Jeffrey - 6 w, 8 b
1795 - Aug. 24 - Cumberland Co., VA - Probate of David Robertson

1812 - Ohio - Gallia Co. - son David on tax rolls

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