Who was William Robertson?

William Robertson (1730–1777) was born in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Thomas Robertson 1730–1777

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

Born 30 Nov 1730 · Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 14 Feb 1777 · Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

Father James Robertson Immigrant Sir

Mother Elizabeth Greg Greig Lady Robertson

Siblings Alexander Robertson, Elisabeth Robertson, Helen Robertson, James Robertson, Janet Ganet Robertson, Marion Robertson, Peter Robertson, Robert Robertson, Roger Robertson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Robertson Immigrant Sir

Elizabeth Greg Greig Lady Robertson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Thomas Robertson began in 1730 in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. William Thomas Robertson passed away in 1777 in Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1730

Birth of William Thomas Robertson in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Birth

1777

Death of William Thomas Robertson in Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Robertson

This ancestor line traces from Midlothian, Scotland (1625) to Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1730) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Robertson (1730–1777) was born in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia. 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 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.
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