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George Robertson Sr 1776–1856

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1776 · Jamestown, James, Virginia
Died 7 Jul 1856 · Yancey Co, North Carolina
Children John Robertson

Researchers connected through George Sr 1776–1856

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1776, George Robertson Sr entered the world in Jamestown, James, Virginia. George Robertson Sr had children including john robertson. George Robertson Sr passed away in 1856 in Yancey Co, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1776
Birth of George Robertson Sr in Jamestown, James, Virginia
Birth
1798
George Robertson Sr was married in Franklin Co, Virginia
Marriage
1856
Death of George Robertson Sr in Yancey Co, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Sr

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, USA (1740) to Jamestown, James, Virginia (1776) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Sr (1776–1856) was born in Jamestown, James, Virginia and died in Yancey Co, North Carolina. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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George Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Robertson Sr PTP
1776–1856
Jamestown, James, Virginia
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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George Sr's Descendants

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George Robertson Sr PTP 1776–1856