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Christopher Robertson 1685–1748 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1685

Birth Location: Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 December 1748

Death Location: Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA

Father: Henry Robertson

Mother: Frances Burrell

Spouse(s): Eleanor Cabaniss

Children(s): Christopher Robertson, Henry Robertson, Mary Robertson, Nathaniel Robertson, Edward Robertson

In 1685, Christopher Robertson entered the world in Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA, born to Henry Robertson And Frances Burrell. Christopher Robertson married Eleanor Elinor Cabaniss, and had children including Christopher Robertson, Edward Robertson, Henry Robertson, Mary Robertson, Nathaniel Robertson. Christopher Robertson passed away in 1748 in Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1685, Christopher Robertson entered the world in Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA, born to Henry Robertson And Frances Burrell.
  • Christopher Robertson married Eleanor Elinor Cabaniss, and had children including Christopher Robertson, Edward Robertson, Henry Robertson, Mary Robertson, Nathaniel Robertson.
  • Christopher Robertson passed away in 1748 in Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Robertson
1656–1718
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Frances Burrell
1662–1738
Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Cabaniss
1684–1750
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Christopher Robertson
1712–1749
Birth Location: Prince George, Amelia, Virginia Colony
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Henry Robertson
1708–1782
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States
HR
Mary Robertson
1724–
Birth Location: Prince George, Amelia, Virginia Colony
MR
Nathaniel Robertson
1722–1794
Birth Location: Prince George, Virginia, United States
NR
Edward Robertson
1718–1769
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
ER

Christopher Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Robertson
1685–1748
Birth Place: Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Robertson
1656–1718
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Frances Burrell
1662–1738
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Christopher Robertson
1610–1665
Durham, County Durham, England
Frances (Marie) Burrell
1620–1665
Durham, County Durham, England
John Burrell
1628–
England
Mary Bradford
1630–1685
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Geoffrey (Robinson)
1574–1616
Elizabeth Lane
1574–1614
Sir Alumnus)
1572–1625
Mary Broughton
1570–1657
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Geoffrey Sr.
1541–1625
Lady Astley
1540–1590
John Lane
1548–
Joane Edney
1552–1612
George (Burrell)
1551–1588
Lady Benyson
1552–1596

Christopher Robertson's Descendants

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Christopher Robertson (1685–16 December 1748) m. Eleanor ("Elinor") Cabaniss (1684–1750)
  1. 1. Christopher Robertson 1712–1749
  2. 2. Henry Robertson 1708–1782 m. Sarah Nichols 1685–1733
    1. 1. Martha Robertson 1724–1782
  3. 3. Mary Robertson 1724–
  4. 4. Nathaniel Robertson 1722–1794
  5. 5. Edward Robertson 1718–1769 m. Mary (Ann) Cabaniss 1734–1769 m. Sarah Church 1685–1733
    1. 1. Martha Robertson 1762–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Moody) Robertson 1764–
    3. 3. Samuel Robertson 1752–
    4. 4. Priscilla (Mays) Robertson 1758–1796 m. Sir (Henry) May 1732–1774
      1. 1. Martisha (Young) May 1763–1823 m. Allen (Freeman) Stokes 1762–1835
        1. 1. Priscilla (Ann) Stokes 1804–1865 m. Nathaniel (Thompson 'Nat' Robertson) Sr. 1801–1851
      2. 2. Henry May 1772–1824
      3. 3. Priscilla May 1759–1810
      4. 4. Abner May 1756–1810
      5. 5. Gabriel May 1751–1813
      6. 6. Stephen May 1758–1805
      7. 7. Amy May 1754–
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Humphrey) May 1741–1838
      9. 9. Letitia May 1756–1780
    5. 5. Edward Robertson 1755–1829
    6. 6. John Robertson 1750–1826
    7. 7. Christopher (Cabaniss "Kit") Robertson 1752–1833 m. Mildred (Anne "Milly") Thompson 1755–1826
      1. 1. Nathaniel (Thompson 'Nat' Robertson) Sr. 1801–1851 m. Priscilla (Ann) Stokes 1804–1865
        1. 1. Harriett (Ann) Robertson 1825–1906 m. Allen (Howard) Fitts 1826–1854
        2. 2. Nathaniel (Thompson Robertson) Jr. 1844–1903 m. Henrietta Morrison 1850–1931
        3. 3. Louisa (Victoria) Robertson 1846–1919
        4. 4. Lavenia (Frances) Williams 1842–1905
        5. 5. John (Stadney) Robertson 1839–1921
        6. 6. Allen (O.) Robertson 1848–1891
        7. 7. Crispen (D) Robertson 1837–1915
        8. 8. Lydia (Annette) Robertson 1832–1894
        9. 9. Mary (Mildred) Robertson 1827–
        10. 10. Eliza (Annabelle) Robertson 1831–1831
        11. 11. Archer Robertson 1828–1839
        12. 12. Celestia (May) Robertson 1835–1900
        13. 13. Cynthia (America) Robertson 1823–1886 m. James (C.) Cabaniss 1818–
      2. 2. Christopher (Thomas) Robertson 1779–1846
      3. 3. Nancy (America 'Ann') Robertson 1782–1806
      4. 4. Lucinda (W. 'Lucy') Robertson 1796–1871
      5. 5. James Robertson 1798–1798
      6. 6. Edward ('Ned') Robertson 1790–1842
      7. 7. Sarah Robertson 1798–
      8. 8. Elizabeth ('Eliza') Robertson 1800–
      9. 9. Martha (Ann 'Patsy') Robertson 1784–1854
      10. 10. Samuel (Adams 'Sam') Robertson 1792–1864
      11. 11. Mildred ("Milly") Robertson 1803–1870
      12. 12. James (B "Jim") Robertson 1806–1839
      13. 13. Sarah (Sally) Robertson 1806–
      14. 14. William (Henry 'Will') Robertson 1788–1834
      15. 15. Mary (Alice 'Polly') Robertson 1794–1850
      16. 16. George (Johnson 'Gee' Robertson) Sr. 1795–1848 m. Elizabeth Coleman 1797–1868
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Robertson 1832–
        2. 2. George (C) Robertson 1818–
        3. 3. Christopher Robertson 1816–1861
        4. 4. Elizabeth Robertson 1827–
        5. 5. Mary Robertson 1825–
        6. 6. George (Johnson) Robertson 1827–1891
    8. 8. Martha Robertson 1762–1777
    9. 9. George Robertson 1752–1835
    10. 10. Anne Robertson 1760–1777
    11. 11. Elizabeth Robertson 1764–

Christopher Robertson's Timeline

4 Records

1685
1685
Birth of Christopher Robertson in Prince George County, Virginia, USA
Prince George County, Virginia, USA
1685
1685
Birth of Christopher Robertson in Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
1685
1685
Birth of Christopher Robertson in Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
1748
16 December 1748
Age 63
Death of Christopher Robertson in Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA
Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Prince George County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 December 1748
    Event Place: Woody Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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