William Robertson of Manchester Parish

William Robertson (1716-1774)

William Robertson, son of William Robertson, husband of Sarah (Townes) Robertson (daughter of James Towns and Ann Pride) — married about 1730 in Henrico, Virginia, Colony of Virginia. Died 1774 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia.

Notes

Robertson Family Records, published by J. Montgomery Seaver, 1928, is a fraudulent work, it states "Scotch Will was the grandson of John Robertson, Bailey of Edinburgh. This Wlm. Robertson signed his will with an "X". It seems likely that Mr. Seaver combined this William with another William Robertson, "Scotch Billie", who actually was educated in Scotland.

In Colonial Families of the United States of America, Volume I it states "Scotch Will was the grandson of John Robertson, Bailey of Edinburgh and son of William Robertson, Naval Officer and Reciever, District of York River and Secretary of Governor Spottswood; and other sources have him as the founder of William and Mary College- all in error! [1],

Children

(per Will)

1. John Robertson 1742 – 1808
2. William Robertson
3. Martha/Martha Robertson 1741 – 1786, married Matthew Robertson
4. James Robertson 1746 – 1782
5. Archibald Robertson 1748 –
6. Ann Robertson 1755 – 1785, married Mills Robertson

Will

Will of WILLIAM ROBERTSON dtd. 18th April 1774 Manchester Parish Chesterfield Co., VA Will Book 2, p. 340

In the name of God Amen, I, William Robertson of Manchester Parish in the County of Chesterfield being in my proper senses and memory blessed be God and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do here make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form followinf. I desire that all my just debts be paid by my executors hereafter named. IMPRIMUS, I lend unto my loving wife Sarah Robertson during her widowhood four negros, Punch, Cate, Agnes, and James' and all my personal estate.

ITEM. I give to my son-in-law William Beasley one shilling sterling.

ITEM. I give to my son John Robertson my case and bottles and one pot.

ITEM. I give to my son William Robertson one brass kettle.

ITEM. I give to my son-in-law Matthew Robertson one shilling sterling.

ITEM. I give to my son-in-law Miles Robertson one shilling sterling.

ITEM. I give to my son James Robertson one negro called L(C)esar.

ITEM. I give to my son Archerbald Robertson one negro called Punchand all my stock and household furniture after my wifes decease but my will and desire is if he dies without lawful issue they shall return to my two sons John and William and their heirs forever.

ITEM. I give to my two daughters Martha and Ann Robertson two negros called Agness and James after my wifes decease to be equally divided when my youngest daughter comes of age or married but my will and desire is that if either die without lawful issue that my sons John and William Robertson shall possess the whole, they and their heirs forever.

My will and desire is that my estate be not appraised. I also make, appoint and ordain my two sons John and William Robertson and Mathew Robertson my executors of this my last Will and Testament. I do hereby disannul all other wills formerly made by me. Witness my hand this eighteenth day of April one thousand seven hundred and seventy four.

Sealed and Delivered in presence of: his Haly Tabbits William X Robertson his mark James X Gordon mark John Robertson William Robertson [5]

William "Scotch Bill" Robertson (1716-1774) was the husband of Sarah Townes (1710-1774).

Burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Luray, Page County, VA.

Abstract of the Graves of Revolutionary Patriots indicates that William is buried in this cemetery.

Children of William and Sarah Robertson:

John Robertson
1732 – 1808
Bridgewater Robertson
1737 – 1782
Elizabeth Robertson
1739 – 1810
Mary Robertson
1741 – 1783
Sarah Ann Robertson
1742 – 1816
James Robertson
1746 –
Archibald Robertson
1748 –
Martha Robertson
1750 – 1816
Ann Robertson
1752 –

Source:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91864342/william-robertson

Abstract of the Graves of Revolutionary Patriots indicates that William was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA.

MEMORIAL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91864342

Sources (SEE "Timeline" events & "Media"):

• Link http://www.robisonandblythe.org/getperson.php?personID=I24349&tree=...
• Reference: WikiTree Genealogy - SmartCopy: Nov 1 2021, 12:58:22 UTC
• http://www.robisonandblythe.org/getperson.php?personID=I24349&tree=... “Son of ROBERTSON, William. To Virginia. Secretary to the Council of State, 1719. M. Christian Ferguson. Son William. (C.A.G., i, 488)”