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General John Randolph Robertson 1723–1761 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1723

Birth Location: Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA

Death Date: 26 Apr 1761

Death Location: Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC

Father: Israel Sr.

Mother: Sarah Williams

Spouse(s): Mary Gower

Children(s): JAMES Gen., John Robertson, "Sister Robertson, Elijah Robertson, Mark Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, Rhoda Robertson, Benjamin Rev., Charles Robertson, Thomas Robertson, Thomas Robertson, John Robertson, Eliza Robertson

The story of General John Randolph Robertson began in 1723 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA. General John Randolph Robertson married Mary Gower, and had children including Benjamin Robertson Rev, Charles Black Robertson, Elijah Robertson, Eliza Legend Robertson, Elizabeth Ann Robertson, James Randolph Robertson Founder Of Nashville Tennessee Gen, John Randolph Robertson, John Robertson, Mark Robertson, Rhoda Patience Robertson, Sister Cash Robertson, Thomas Robertson. General John Randolph Robertson passed away in 1761 in Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC.

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Biography

  • The story of General John Randolph Robertson began in 1723 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA.
  • General John Randolph Robertson married Mary Gower, and had children including Benjamin Robertson Rev, Charles Black Robertson, Elijah Robertson, Eliza Legend Robertson, Elizabeth Ann Robertson, James Randolph Robertson Founder Of Nashville Tennessee Gen, John Randolph Robertson, John Robertson, Mark Robertson, Rhoda Patience Robertson, Sister Cash Robertson, Thomas Robertson.
  • General John Randolph Robertson passed away in 1761 in Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Israel Sr.
1698–1760
Birth Location: Prince George County, Virginia
IS
Sarah Williams
1698–1760
Birth Location: Bristol, Prince George, Virginia, United States
SW

Spouses(s)

Mary Gower
1716–1775
Birth Location: Brunswick, Brunswick, VA
MG

Children(s)

JAMES Gen.
1742–1814
Birth Location: Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
JG
John Robertson
1743–1780
Birth Location: Brunswick Co., VA
JR
"Sister Robertson
1745–1857
Birth Location: Brunswick Co., VA
"R
Elijah Robertson
1744–1797
Birth Location: Brunswick Co., VA
ER
Mark Robertson
1755–1784
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
MR
Elizabeth Robertson
1757–1821
Birth Location: Brunswick Co., VA
ER
Rhoda Robertson
1732–1778
Birth Location: WV
RR
Benjamin Rev.
1734–
Birth Location: VA
BR
Charles Robertson
1740–1798
Birth Location: Bristol Parish, Prince George, VA
CR
Thomas Robertson
1741–1742
Birth Location: –
TR
Thomas Robertson
1746–
Birth Location: Brunswick, VA
TR
John Robertson
1748–1780
Birth Location: Johnston, Wake, North Carolina, USA
JR
Eliza Robertson
1750–1751
Birth Location: Johnston, Wake, North Carolina, USA
ER

General Robertson's Ancestors

Self
General Robertson
1723–1761
Birth Place: Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA
Parents
Israel Robertson Sr.
1698–1760
Prince George County, Virginia
Sarah ((7th g-grandmother)) Williams
1698–1760
Bristol, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Nicholas (John) Robertson
1665–1718
Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia
Sarah (Ann) Marks
1670–1716
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Rev Robertson
1625–1708
Eleanor Pitcairn
1635–1708
Matthew Marks
1655–1719
Sarah SOMMES
1650–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Robertson
1571–1629
Isabel Petrie
1530–1593
David *
1610–1710
Mary **
1613–1709

General Robertson's Descendants

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General (John Randolph) Robertson (8 May 1723–26 Apr 1761) m. Mary Gower (27 Jan 1716–5 Dec 1775)
  1. 1. JAMES (RANDOLPH ROBERTSON, Founder of "Nashville" Tennessee) Gen. 1742–1814 m. Charlotte Reeves 1751–1843
    1. 1. JOHN (ROBERTSON) Capt. 1785–1814
    2. 2. John (McNairy Robertson) Sr. 1792–1854
    3. 3. Felix (Randolph Robertson) M.D. 1781–1865 m. Lydia Waters 1788–1832
      1. 1. James (Randolf) Robertson 1828–1893 m. Elizabeth Robertson 1835–1912 m. Mary McKenzie 1835–1929
        1. 1. Ida Robertson 1879–
        2. 2. Matilda (F.) Robertson 1862–1960
        3. 3. Sarah (C.) Robertson 1864–
        4. 4. Julia (A.) Robertson 1859–
        5. 5. Irene (E.) Robertson 1866–
        6. 6. James (R.) Robertson 1871–
        7. 7. John (L.) Robertson 1868–1937 m. Lilly (D) Robertson 1873– m. Lilie Robertson 1873–1947 m. Lilly (D) Robertson 1873– m. Lilie Robertson 1873– m. Lilly (D) Robertson 1873– m. Lilie Robertson 1872– m. Lilly (D) Robertson 1873– m. Lilly (D) Robertson 1873– m. Lilie Robertson 1872– m. Lilie Robertson 1872–
        8. 8. Julia (A.) Robertson 1859–1942
        9. 9. Sarah (C.) Robertson 1864–1952
        10. 10. Irene (E.) Robertson 1866–1919
        11. 11. James (R) Robertson 1871–1902
        12. 12. Florida (A.) Robertson 1873–1952
        13. 13. Julia (A.) Robertson 1859–
        14. 14. Sarah (C.) Robertson 1864–
        15. 15. Irene (E.) Robertson 1866–
        16. 16. James (R.) Robertson 1871–1902
        17. 17. Ida (E.) Robertson 1877–
        18. 18. James (Houston Robertson) Sr. 1849–1932
        19. 19. Mary (Lydia) Robertson 1851–1913
        20. 20. John (Lampkin) Robertson 1867–
        21. 21. Ida (E.) Robertson 1877–
        22. 22. Laura (Virginia) Robertson 1855–1911
      2. 2. Eleanor (Reeves) Robertson 1818–1880
      3. 3. James (Waters Robertson Alamo Hero, The Immortal 32 Gonzales) Ranger 1812–1836 m. Sarah Carson 1816–1891
        1. 1. James (Felix) Robertson 1834–1906 m. Cornelia (Ann) Spiller 1834–
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Anderson) Robertson 1813–1891
      5. 5. Benjamin (Barton) Robertson 1815–1815
      6. 6. Mary (Jordan) Robertson 1816–1871 m. Franklin Sullivan 1817–1895
        1. 1. Felix (Robertson Sullivan) Sr 1846–1931
      7. 7. John (E. Beck) Robertson 1820–1870 m. Mary (L) Robertson 1842–1930 m. Mary (L) Oldham 1830–
        1. 1. Penelope Robertson 1860–1889
        2. 2. Penelope (Simpson) Jones 1860–1889
      8. 8. Felix (Robertson) Jr. 1826–1827 m. Mary Mckenzie 1835–
      9. 9. Walter Robertson 1812–1866
      10. 10. Elizabeth (A) Robertson 1825–1826
      11. 11. Felix (Randolph) Robertson 1827–1862 m. Mary Robertson 1835–1891
        1. 1. Mary (Lydia) Roche 1851–1913
      12. 12. Samuel (G) Robertson 1834–1835
      13. 13. Mary (L) Robertson 1836–1837
    4. 4. Jonathan (Friar) Robertson 1769–1814 m. Ciddy Davis 1772–1860
    5. 5. James (Randolph) Robertson 1771–1793 m. Sallie Ridley –1945
    6. 6. Delilah Robertson 1773–1866
    7. 7. William (Blount) Robertson 1775–1837 m. Leodocia Erwin 1789–1852
      1. 1. Judge (William Blount Robertson) Jr 1813–1884
      2. 2. Edward (White) Robertson 1823–1887
      3. 3. Col (James Erwin) Robertson 1810–1854
      4. 4. Charles (Dickinson Robertson) II 1833–1883
      5. 5. Marie (Lavinia Legendree) Talbot 1821–
      6. 6. Tennessee Robertson 1808–1854
      7. 7. Marie (Lavinia Robertson (Legendree)) (Talbot) 1821–
      8. 8. George (S) Robertson 1822–1831
    8. 8. Stephen Robertson 1775–1837 m. Winney Chitwood 1774–1840
    9. 9. Peyton (Henderson) Robertson 1775–1787
    10. 10. Charlotte (1st infant) Robertson 1778–1780
    11. 11. Charlotte (Washington) Robertson 1783–1861
    12. 12. Peyton (Henderson Robertson) Dr 1787–1840
    13. 13. John (Mc Nary) Robertson 1792–1870
    14. 14. Rachael (Lavinia) Robertson 1790–1866
    15. 15. William (Alexander) Robertson 1770–1830
    16. 16. James (Thomas) Robertson 1884–1967
  2. 2. John Robertson 1743–1780 m. Charlotte Reeves 1751–
  3. 3. "Sister (Cash") Robertson 1745–1857
  4. 4. Elijah Robertson 1744–1797 m. Sarah Maclin –1846
    1. 1. Sterline (Clack) Robertson 1785–1842
  5. 5. Mark Robertson 1755–1784
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Robertson 1757–1821
  7. 7. Rhoda (Patience) Robertson 1732–1778
  8. 8. Benjamin (Robertson) Rev. 1734–
  9. 9. Charles (Black) Robertson 1740–1798
  10. 10. Thomas Robertson 1741–1742
  11. 11. Thomas Robertson 1746–
  12. 12. John (Randolph) Robertson 1748–1780
  13. 13. Eliza (Legend) Robertson 1750–1751

General Robertson's Timeline

2 Records

1723
8 May 1723
Birth of General John Randolph Robertson in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA
Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA
1761
26 Apr 1761
Age 38
Death of General John Randolph Robertson in Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC
Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1723
    Event Place: Bristol Parish, Prince George, Charles City Co., VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 352; SAR Membership Number: 70339
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: Bristol Parish; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Annapolis, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Annapolis, Maryland; Year: 1726; Page Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1761
    Event Place: Neuse River, Johnston, Wake, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 352; SAR Membership Number: 70339
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: Bristol Parish; Birth state: VA
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