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Jefferson Davidson Robertson 1861–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1861

Birth Location: Sumner, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 18 Jan 1935

Death Location: Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA

Father: James Robertson

Mother: Martha Higgerson

Spouse(s): Sarah Saylors

Children(s): Robert Robertson, Jessie Robertson, Lillie Robertson, Carrie Robertson, Azro Robertson, Buna Robertson

The story of Jefferson Davidson Robertson began in 1861 in Sumner, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided in District 14, Sumner, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA. Jefferson Davidson Robertson married Sarah Ellen Lovie Saylors, and had children including Azro Robertson, Buna Robertson, Carrie Robertson, Jessie S Robertson, Lillie Robertson, Robert Roscoe Robertson. Jefferson Davidson Robertson passed away in 1935 in Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jefferson Davidson Robertson began in 1861 in Sumner, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided in District 14, Sumner, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jefferson Davidson Robertson married Sarah Ellen Lovie Saylors, and had children including Azro Robertson, Buna Robertson, Carrie Robertson, Jessie S Robertson, Lillie Robertson, Robert Roscoe Robertson.
  • Jefferson Davidson Robertson passed away in 1935 in Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Robertson
1821–1878
Birth Location: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
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Martha Higgerson
1828–1880
Birth Location: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Saylors
1872–1936
Birth Location: Allen, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Robert Robertson
1892–1956
Birth Location: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
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Jessie Robertson
1893–1968
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Lillie Robertson
1899–1974
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Carrie Robertson
1907–1991
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Azro Robertson
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Buna Robertson
1896–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Jefferson Robertson's Ancestors

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Jefferson Robertson
1861–1935
Birth Place: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Sanders Robertson
1821–1878
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Martha (A.) Higgerson
1828–1880
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Elisha Robertson
1781–1826
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Mitchell
1799–1872
Halifax, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Robertson
1758–1831
Susanna Jones
1746–1830
Henry Mitchell
1760–1819
Nancy Carnel
1762–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Robertson
1735–
John Jones
1725–1773
Jane Douglas
1728–1828
Robert Mitchell
1728–1782
Hannah Berry
1724–1763
Patrick Carnell
1724–1789
Mary Caddell
1750–1792

Jefferson Robertson's Descendants

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Jefferson (Davidson) Robertson (4 Apr 1861–18 Jan 1935) m. Sarah (Ellen "Lovie") Saylors (2 Jan 1872–16 Jun 1936)
  1. 1. Robert (Roscoe) Robertson 1892–1956
  2. 2. Jessie (S) Robertson 1893–1968
  3. 3. Lillie Robertson 1899–1974
  4. 4. Carrie Robertson 1907–1991
  5. 5. Azro Robertson 1901–
  6. 6. Buna Robertson 1896–

Jefferson Robertson's Timeline

8 Records

1861
4 Apr 1861
Birth of Jefferson Davidson Robertson in Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 9
Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided here in District 14, Sumner, Tennessee, United States
District 14, Sumner, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 19
Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided here in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided here in Allen, KY
Allen, KY
1920
1920
Age 59
Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided here in Civil District 11, Macon, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Macon, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Jefferson Davidson Robertson resided here in District 16, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1935
16 Jan 1935
Age 74
Death of Jefferson Davidson Robertson in Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
1935
18 Jan 1935
Age 74
Burial of Jefferson Davidson Robertson in Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA
Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1754; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 162
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 16, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 2282; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 536.0; FHL microfilm: 2342016
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Family History Film: 1255282; Page: 172D; Enumeration District: 217
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1566; Page: 775A; Image: 450; Family History Library Film: 553065
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Roe, Allen, Kentucky; Roll: T624_462; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374475
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Sumner, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1566; Page: 775A; Image: 450; Family History Library Film: 553065

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Family History Film: 1255282; Page: 172D; Enumeration District: 217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Allen, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Roe, Allen, Kentucky; Roll: T624_462; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374475

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Macon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1754; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 16, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 16, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 2282; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 536.0; FHL microfilm: 2342016

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Bradley Cemetery,,Sumner,Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011
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