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Samuel Robertson 1755–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Mar 1755

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: August 26, 1826

Death Location: Madison County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jacob Robertson

Mother: Martha Headon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Harris

Children(s): James Robertson, David Robertson, Esther Robertson, John Robertson, Sarah Robertson, Mary Robertson

Samuel Robertson was born in 1755 in Granville, North Carolina, USA, the child of Jacob Robertson And Martha Headon. In 1800, Samuel Robertson resided in Madison County, KY. In 1810, Samuel Robertson resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States. Samuel Robertson married Elizabeth Harris, and had children including David Columbus Robertson, Esther Robertson, James Robertson, John Robertson, Mary Polly Robertson, Sarah Sally Robertson. Samuel Robertson passed away in 1826 in Madison County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Samuel Robertson was born in 1755 in Granville, North Carolina, USA, the child of Jacob Robertson And Martha Headon.
  • In 1800, Samuel Robertson resided in Madison County, KY.
  • In 1810, Samuel Robertson resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States.
  • Samuel Robertson married Elizabeth Harris, and had children including David Columbus Robertson, Esther Robertson, James Robertson, John Robertson, Mary Polly Robertson, Sarah Sally Robertson.
  • Samuel Robertson passed away in 1826 in Madison County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Robertson
1704–1780
Birth Location: Virginia, Henrico, Virginia, USA
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Martha Headon
1705–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Harris
1760–1800
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Robertson
1791–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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David Robertson
1780–1872
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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Esther Robertson
1781–1850
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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John Robertson
1788–1859
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Robertson
1785–1847
Birth Location: Madison, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Robertson
1782–1850
Birth Location: Madison County, Kentucky, USA
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Samuel Robertson's Ancestors

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Samuel Robertson
1755–1826
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jacob Robertson
1704–1780
Virginia, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Martha Headon
1705–
Grandparents
John (Robertson) Robinson
1660–1721
Mavell East
1670–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Robertson's Descendants

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Samuel Robertson (23 Mar 1755–August 26, 1826) m. Elizabeth Harris (About 1760–1800)
  1. 1. James Robertson 1791– m. Susan 1805–
    1. 1. John (W) Robertson 1822–
    2. 2. Permelia Robertson 1833–
    3. 3. Thomas (Ford) Robertson 1834–
  2. 2. David (Columbus) Robertson 1780–1872 m. Aley Allen 1790–1875
    1. 1. Nancy (Mae) Robertson 1812–1895
    2. 2. Elizabeth (H) Robinson 1814–1858
    3. 3. Drucilla Robertson 1820–1858
    4. 4. Allen (E.) Robinson 1822–
    5. 5. Columbus (Silas) Robertson 1829–1860
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Robinson 1831–1860
  3. 3. Esther Robertson 1781–1850
  4. 4. John Robertson 1788–1859 m. Nancy Cox 1799–1855
  5. 5. Sarah (Sally) Robertson 1785–1847 m. Robert Gordon 1784–1854
  6. 6. Mary (Polly) Robertson 1782–1850 m. William Midkiff –1830
    1. 1. Samuel Midkiff 1808–1877 m. Agnes Rhoadafer 1806–1875
      1. 1. Elizabeth (H.) Midkiff 1832– m. John Cooper 1830–1866 m. Samuel Blankenbeker 1821–1896
        1. 1. Albert (R) Cooper 1855–1928 m. Emma 1855–
        2. 2. Ella (Fidelia) Cooper 1857–1945 m. Milton (E) Mills 1848–1888 m. Elvin Mills 1853–1936
        3. 3. John (Everett) Cooper 1864–1931 m. Nettie Condon 1874–1930
      2. 2. Matilda (A.) Midkiff 1835– m. George Stevens 1827–
        1. 1. Samuel Stevens 1867–
        2. 2. Susan Stevens 1862–
        3. 3. Jenna Stevens 1860–
      3. 3. Mary (Jane) Midkiff 1828–1901 m. John Reece 1820–
        1. 1. William (Vinton) Reece 1851–1917 m. Martha (Ellen) Vanway 1860–
      4. 4. Martha (A) Midkiff 1830–1866 m. James Weakley 1821–1884
        1. 1. William Weakley 1849–
        2. 2. Samuel (F) Weakley 1853–
        3. 3. Mary (E.) Weakley 1855–
        4. 4. Almeda Weakley 1856–
        5. 5. Elisha Weakley 1859–
    2. 2. Jane Midkiff 1807– m. Peter Todd 1800–
      1. 1. James Todd 1830–
      2. 2. Levi Todd 1832–
      3. 3. Cynthia Todd 1836–
      4. 4. Nancy Todd 1839–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Todd 1842–
    3. 3. William (Edgeman) Midkiff 1805–1863 m. Ruth Goodrich 1815–1870
      1. 1. John Midkiff 1838– m. Catherine 1840–
      2. 2. William Midkiff 1836–
      3. 3. Samuel Midkiff 1841–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Midkiff 1844–
      5. 5. Benjamin Midkiff 1849–
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Midkiff 1852–
    4. 4. Scynthia Midkiff 1806–1876 m. James Goodrich 1804–1843
      1. 1. William (Edward) Goodrich 1827–1899 m. Maria (J.) Goodrich 1822–1898
      2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Goodrich 1829–
      3. 3. Louise (Ellen) Goodrich 1835–
      4. 4. Mary Goodrich 1834–1914 m. Abraham Leir –1848 m. Isaac (Sheldon) Woodruff 1816–1891
        1. 1. Ida Woodruff 1863–1876
        2. 2. Frank (G.) Woodruff 1869–
        3. 3. Harmon (P.) Woodruff 1875–1946
        4. 4. Harry Woodruff 1859–1880
        5. 5. Arthur (Pierce) Woodruff 1858–1942 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Hay 1866–1949
        6. 6. Annie (Harmon) Woodruff 1854–1943 m. Charles (Adelbert) Ransom 1848–1885
        7. 7. Jennie (B.) Woodruff 1853–1892
        8. 8. Cora Woodruff 1856–1883 m. Rockwell ("Rock" Northrope) Hibbard 1850–1922

Samuel Robertson's Timeline

5 Records

1755
23 Mar 1755
Birth of Samuel Robertson in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 45
Samuel Robertson resided here in Madison County, KY
Madison County, KY
1810
1810
Age 55
Samuel Robertson resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 65
Samuel Robertson resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1826
August 26, 1826
Age 71
Death of Samuel Robertson in Madison County, Kentucky, USA
Madison County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1755
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Madison County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 218; Family History Number: 0181352; Image: 00223.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Madison, Kentucky; Roll: M33_25; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 26, 1826
    Event Place: Madison County, Kentucky, USA
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