Who was Robert Williamson?

Robert Williamson (1696–1784) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Campbell, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Robert Williamson 1696–1784

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1696 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Died 24 Jan 1784 · Campbell, Virginia, United States

Father George Arthur Williamson

Mother Hester Bridger

Siblings Elizabeth Willamson Bridger, George Williamson, Hester Williamson, John Williamson, Juliana Williamson, Mary Ann Williamson, Patience Williamson, Thomas Carter Williamson

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Arthur Williamson

Hester Bridger

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Children

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Biography

The story of Robert Williamson began in 1696 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States. Robert Williamson passed away in 1784 in Campbell, Virginia, United States.

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1696

Birth of Robert Williamson in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

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1784

Death of Robert Williamson in Campbell, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Williamson

This ancestor line traces from Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1484) to Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1696) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Williamson (1696–1784) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Campbell, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 10 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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