YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson 1759–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1759

Birth Location: Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA

Death Date: 26 April 1838

Death Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Father: David Robertson

Mother: Frances Howes

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson was born in 1759 in Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA, the child of David Clark Robertson And Frances Jane Howes. Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson passed away in 1838 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.

Find more search results for Major Robertson
MR

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:
B
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

  • Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson was born in 1759 in Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA, the child of David Clark Robertson And Frances Jane Howes.
  • Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson passed away in 1838 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Major Robertson
1759–1838
Birth Place: Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA
Parents
David Clark Robertson
1728–1771
Bristol Parish, Prince George County, Colony of Virginia
Frances (Jane) Howes
1730–1780
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Lt. (Israel) Robinson\Robertson
1695–1760
Bristol Parish,Charles County, Virginia
Sarah (Martin) Williams
1698–1760
Bristol, Prince George, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Robertson's Timeline

2 Records

1759
Oct 1759
Birth of Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson in Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA
Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA
1838
26 April 1838
Age 79
Death of Major James Galbiarth "Horseshoe" Robertson in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1759
    Event Place: Pendleton District, North Carolina, USA or Albemarle co, VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 April 1838
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

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