Who was Elizabeth Robertson?

Elizabeth Robertson (1789–1834) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA and died in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Betsy Robertson 1789–1834

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 OCT 1789 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA

Died 16 SEP 1834 · Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father George Robertson

Mother Judith Scruggs Robertson

Siblings Allen Robertson, Caleb Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, James Robertson, Joshua Robertson, Lewis Robertson, Nancy Robertson, Peter Robertson

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Robertson

Judith Scruggs Robertson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1789, Elizabeth Betsy Robertson entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA, born to george robertson and judith scruggs robertson. Elizabeth Betsy Robertson passed away in 1834 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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1789

Birth of Elizabeth Betsy Robertson in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA

Birth

1834

Death of Elizabeth Betsy Robertson in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Robertson

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA (1745) to Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA (1789) across 2 generations.

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: Elizabeth Robertson (1789–1834) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA and died in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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