Andrew Robeson, Jr.

A Swede of Scotch birth; the first person known to be buried at the Swedish church in Douglassville in Berks. This Church has since been rebuilt and is known as St. Gabriel's.

Andrew Robeson was a graduate of Oxford married Mary Spencer of the Stuart family; immigrated c. 1690 from Scotland to Pennsylvania where he became a member of the Council in Philadelphia and as chief justice of Pennsylvania. Andrew Robeson lived in the Province of West Jersey for a while where he served on the Council of Proprietors (1687-1693)

"Andrew Robeson and his nephew Andrew Robeson my GF came to America in the 1600's. History reveals that Uncle Andrew was appointed the first Chief Justice and Andrew his nephew suceeded him when his Uncle died. My GF Andrew's wife proceeded him in death and is buried at Gloria Dei. Supposedly one of the oldest in the Cemetery. It is stated that the headstone has markings from bullets made during the Revolutionary War. Andrew died during the winter months while living in Douglasville PA and they were unable to carry him to where his wife Mary is buried. He is buried at St. Gabriels in what is known as the "burying grounds". This was usualy used for the persons of Quaker faith, also nicknamed "Friends". Because Andrew was a Swede being buried in a Quaker Cemetery it was stated "He was not a "Friend"". (note ; some factual errors)

About 1702, the family moved from New Jersey to Shoomac Park, Philadelphia, PA., which was known as Roxborough Twp.
Historic Architecture in East Falls, Manayunk and Roxborough
(post dated December 12, 2014 )·
"Shoomac Park, the Robeson House, c. 1759. Demolished May 1961. Formerly located at the northeast corner of Ridge Avenue and Wissahickon Drive."

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24493793

A Robeson family estate may be seen on the early Nicholas Scull Map, by the Schuylkill: https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3824p.ct000294/?r=0.159,0.555,0.441,0...
A map of Philadelphia and parts adjacent : with a perspective view of the State-House

RESEARCH

wondering: possible connection with James Robeson ?

References

• An Historical and Genealogical Account of Andrew Robeson: Of Scotland, New ... By Susan Stroud Robeson. Page 44. Marriage of Mary Robeson &-Michael Hulings i-<GoogleBooks>

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• Residence: Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland
  • Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Mar 19 2023, 15:48:47 UTC