Who was William Robbins?

William Robbins (1830–1899) was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Burke Robbins 1830–1899

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

Born 17 Nov 1830 · Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

Died 27 Nov 1899 · Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA

Father Michael Robbins

Mother Mary Polly Lewallen

Siblings Elizabeth Betty Robbins, John D Robbins, Jonathan Robbins, Vicy Ann Lewallen, William Robbins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Robbins

Mary Polly Lewallen

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of William Burke Robbins began in 1830 in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. William Burke Robbins passed away in 1899 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA.

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Birth of William Burke Robbins in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

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1899

Death of William Burke Robbins in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Robbins

This ancestor line traces from Prince Edward County, VA, United States (1715) to Campbell County, Tennessee, USA (1830) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Robbins (1830–1899) was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, 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 William 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.
: 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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