Who was Thomas Robertson?

Thomas Robertson (1744–1833) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, USA and died in Greene, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Robertson 1744–1833

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

Born 22 May 1744 · Caswell, North Carolina, USA

Died 14 Mar 1833 · Greene, Tennessee, USA

Father Robert William Robertson

Mother Isabel Anna Bruce

Spouse Rachel Robertson

Children Agnes Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, John W Robinson, Joseph Robertson, Mary E Robertson English, Michael Robertson, Sarah R Robertson

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Immediate Family

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Robert William Robertson

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Children

Mary E Robertson English

Michael Robertson

Sarah R Robertson

Biography

In 1744, Thomas Robertson entered the world in Caswell, North Carolina, USA, born to robert william robertson and isabel anna bruce. Thomas Robertson married rachel robertson, and had children including agnes robertson, elizabeth robertson, john w robinson, joseph robertson, mary e robertson english, michael robertson, sarah r robertson. Thomas Robertson passed away in 1833 in Greene, Tennessee, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Robertson in Caswell, North Carolina, USA

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Death of Thomas Robertson in Greene, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Robertson

This ancestor line traces from BENDOCKY PERTH, Perthshire, Scotland (1642) to Caswell, North Carolina, USA (1744) across 4 generations.

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: Thomas Robertson (1744–1833) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, USA and died in Greene, Tennessee, 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 Thomas 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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