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Edward Robertson 1718–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1718

Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: Jan 1769

Death Location: Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Christopher Robertson

Mother: Eleanor Cabaniss

Spouse(s): Mary Cabaniss, Sarah Church

Children(s): Martha Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, Samuel Robertson, Priscilla Robertson, Edward Robertson, John Robertson, Christopher Robertson, Martha Robertson, George Robertson, Anne Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson

The story of Edward Robertson began in 1718 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America. Edward Robertson married Mary Ann Cabaniss, Sarah Church, and had children including Anne Robertson, Christopher Cabaniss Kit Robertson, Edward Robertson, Elizabeth Moody Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, George Robertson, John Robertson, Martha Robertson, Priscilla Mays Robertson, Samuel Robertson. Edward Robertson passed away in 1769 in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Robertson began in 1718 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • Edward Robertson married Mary Ann Cabaniss, Sarah Church, and had children including Anne Robertson, Christopher Cabaniss Kit Robertson, Edward Robertson, Elizabeth Moody Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, George Robertson, John Robertson, Martha Robertson, Priscilla Mays Robertson, Samuel Robertson.
  • Edward Robertson passed away in 1769 in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Robertson
1718–1769
Birth Place: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Christopher Robertson
1685–1748
Prince George, Colony of Virginia, USA
Eleanor ("Elinor") Cabaniss
1684–1750
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Henry Robertson
1656–1718
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Frances Burrell
1662–1738
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Henri Cabaniss
1665–1720
Lasalle, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Marie Harrison
1679–1720
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Robertson
1610–1665
Frances Burrell
1620–1665
John Burrell
1628–
Mary Bradford
1630–1685
Pierre Cabaniss
1628–1669
Anne Soultiene
1630–1726
Benjamin II
1645–1712
Hannah Churchill
1651–1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Geoffrey (Robinson)
1574–1616
Elizabeth Lane
1574–1614
Sir Alumnus)
1572–1625
Mary Broughton
1570–1657
Andre Cabaniss
1606–1631
Magdalena Loubatiere
1608–1697
Monsieur Soultiene
1615–1694
Dorothea Soldner
1610–1681
Benjamin I
1594–1648
Mary Stringer
1634–1687
John III
1620–1663
Hannah Pontus
1622–1690

Edward Robertson's Descendants

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Edward Robertson (1718–Jan 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
        1. 1. Dr (Allen Walter) Fitts 1852–1906 m. Charlotte (Hicks) Dulin 1861–1950
        2. 2. Rufus (T) Fitts 1850–
        3. 3. John (H) Fitts 1847–
        4. 4. Tandy (R) Fitts 1849–
      2. 2. Nathaniel (Thompson Robertson) Jr. 1844–1903 m. Henrietta Morrison 1850–1931
        1. 1. Gordon (Bennett Robertson) Sr 1888–1954 m. Lorena (Elizabeth) Fitts 1888–1938
        2. 2. Rosa Robertson 1876–
        3. 3. Cutler Robertson 1884–
        4. 4. Edward (T) Robertson 1872–
      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–
        1. 1. William (Allen) Cabaniss 1845–
        2. 2. Barton Cabaniss 1855–
        3. 3. Lavinia Cabaniss 1856–
        4. 4. Harriet (Eva) Cabaniss 1857–1941
    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–

Edward Robertson's Timeline

2 Records

1718
1718
Birth of Edward Robertson in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
1769
Jan 1769
Age 51
Death of Edward Robertson in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America
Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1769
    Event Place: Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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