YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Capt. Robert Armstrong 1696–1773 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1696

Birth Location: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 20 Apr 1773

Death Location: Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA

Father: Robert Armstrong

Mother: Kitty Pickering

Spouse(s): Lydia Louden

Children(s): Jeanne Armstrong, James Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, James Armstrong

In 1696, Capt. Robert Armstrong entered the world in Antrim, Ulster, Ireland, born to Robert Armstrong And Kitty Caleene Pickering. Capt. Robert Armstrong married Lydia Louden, and had children including James Armstrong, James N Armstrong, Jeanne Armstrong, Robert Armstrong. Capt. Robert Armstrong passed away in 1773 in Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Capt. Armstrong
CA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1696, Capt. Robert Armstrong entered the world in Antrim, Ulster, Ireland, born to Robert Armstrong And Kitty Caleene Pickering.
  • Capt. Robert Armstrong married Lydia Louden, and had children including James Armstrong, James N Armstrong, Jeanne Armstrong, Robert Armstrong.
  • Capt. Robert Armstrong passed away in 1773 in Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Armstrong's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Armstrong
1696–1773
Birth Place: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
Robert Armstrong
1675–1762
Ulster, Northern Ireland
Kitty (Caleene) Pickering
1678–
Ireland
Grandparents
Benjamin (D) Armstrong
1651–
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Jane Perry
1652–
Uslter, Antrim Co., Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Armstrong
1625–1695
Dorothy Morrow
1626–1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt. Armstrong's Descendants

1.
CA
Capt. (Robert) Armstrong (1696–20 Apr 1773) m. Lydia Louden (01 Jan 1700–1 Jan 1759)
  1. 1. Jeanne Armstrong 1720–1770 m. Patrick Shields 1719–1770
    1. 1. James Shields 1747–1779 m. Elizabeth Graham 1753–1833
      1. 1. Mary (Margaret (Polly)) Shields 1776–1844 m. Capt. (John) Smith 1768–1813
        1. 1. Martha (Morton Smith) (Brittain) 1802–1882 m. John Britten 1791–1859
        2. 2. Elizabeth ("Beth") Smith 1798–1850
        3. 3. Ann Smith 1805–1837
        4. 4. Captain (James Shields) Smith 1807–1865
        5. 5. John (or Joseph) Smith 1800–1810
      2. 2. Patrick (Henry) Shields 1773–1876
      3. 3. James Shields 1780–
  2. 2. James Armstrong 1726–1759
  3. 3. Robert Armstrong 1724–1811
  4. 4. James (N) Armstrong 1722–1759

Capt. Armstrong's Timeline

2 Records

1696
1696
Birth of Capt. Robert Armstrong in Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
1773
20 Apr 1773
Age 77
Death of Capt. Robert Armstrong in Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1696
    Event Place: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Chronicles of the Armstrongs
    [2] Abstracts of Sharp deeds from Mercer County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1773
    Event Place: Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE