"He only deserves to be remembered by posterity who treasures up and preserves the history of his ancestors." EDMUND BURKE. R O B E R T S O N F A M I L Y R E C O R D S By J. Montgomery Seaver AMERICAN HISTORICAL-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1915 Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 1928 (A) INTRODUCTION [p1] The earliest Robertson ancestor shown in these records is MALCOLM II, King of Scotland (born 1005; died 1034 ). One line of his descendants were known as the "Earls of Athol" who, with their descendants, dwelt mostly in Perthshire, Scotland. One of his descendants, eleven generations removed, was DUNCAN DE ATHOLIA, or, in Gaellc, DONNACHAIDH (See No. 112). For some time, and even in some quarters today, his descendants were and are known as Clan Donnachaidh (Sons of Duncan). ROBERT DE ATHOLIA (No. 115) had a son ALEXANDER (Son of Robert) who adopted the name of 'ROBERTSON,' which name his descendants have enjoyed ever since. Today the sons and daughters of Clan Donnachaidh are found wherever the English Langauge is spoken. By comparing the number of Robertson names on file in the War Department, the names in the various city and town directories, etc., one method of calculation shows that there are, in the United States alone, Robertsons and Robertson descendants (of other names) amounting to a total of 148,394! Robertson's are to be found in every state of the Union. All evidence which has come to the attention of the compiler indicates that all Robertsons, with the exception of a few who have recently adopted the name, are descendants from common ancestors, and, therefore, related. The Robertsons. being Scotch, are mostly Presbyterian, though many of them, both in Britain and American, are adherents of the various other Protestant faiths. Very few of the Robertsons are of the Catholic faiths, and it is not possible that their number can exceed 1% of the whole. The Robertson Family is not only an old family and a large family. but it is also, in every sense of the word, one of the 'Best Families!" Its members have distinguished themselves in war and in the pursuits of peace. All who claim the name and blood of Robertsons have just cause to be proud. In the pages of this volume will be found records of many members of the family whose achievements have been a credit to the family. The traditions, standards and ideals of the Robertsons of past generations are a source of inspiration to the Robertsons of today. There are counties in Tennessee and Texas, named 'Robertson," in honor of Robertsons who settled there. The data in this volume has been gathered from reliable sources, the most of it having been contributed by various members of the family. A partial list of References will be found in the back of this volume. While this volume contains only a small part of the information which might be gathered together, it represents years of hard work and the expenditure of hundreds of dollars, by the compiler and by various members of the family, and is as "elaborate' as it could be made for the small price asked. It was our intention to complete the volume more than a year ago. Because some of our contributors desired more time to complete their data, and for other causes, the work was delayed. In the text, the symbol "(BB)" is shown with the name of every person who submitted data on their family lines, and (AA) is associated with those who submitted data on their immediate families. Special credit is due to Mrs. Eugene Austin Robertson, of "Pine Knots," Ridgeland, S.C.. who has contributed more well prepared data than any other contributor, and who was responsible for the sale of sixty copies of the volume, and to members of her group who cooperated with her. Miss Katherine K. Adams, 1837 Greenleaf Ave., Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois submitted much interesting data on her Group and was responsible for the sale of a goodly number of copies. Dr. I. N. Robertson, Vancouver, B.C. contributed valuable information on the "Ancient" Robertson Families. The greatest interest in the enterprise, ("ROBERTSON FAMILY RECORDS") has come from members of the "Southern" Branches. There has been some interest in a National Robertson Family Reunion, to be held in Nashville, Tenn., Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or elsewhere, to which all Robertsons and descendants would be invited. Such a reunion would be most interesting. Unless otherwise plainly shown, those persons in Chapter (D) whose names bear a number of three figures, are sons of the persons who bear immediately preceding consecutive numbers. Elsewhere in this volume, the ancestor of each group bears a number of three figures. Where no relation of one group to another is shown, the relationship is not known to the compiler. The generations of the descendants of a person bearing a number of three figures are represented as follows: Generations: lst 2nd 3rd 9th 5th 6th. Symbols: (l),etc. (A),etc. (a),etc. (1),etc. A,etc. a,etc. Generations: 7th 8th 9th lOth. Symbols: (I),etc. (i),etc. (I),etc. i,etc. A single date standing alone, unless otherwise shown, represents date of birth; the first of two dates standing alone represents date of birth; the second the date of death. ABBREVIATIONS: ab, about; (AA), submitted data on family; ad, address; b., born; (BB), submitted data on family line; ch., child/children; d., died; dau., daughter; desc., descendant-ed; gen. generation; l, living; ld, lived; m., married, moved, marriage; nr., near; p., parent; r., residence; s., son; Sc., Scotland; unm., unmarried; w., wife. Other abbreviations used herein are generally understood. (B) TABLE OF CONTENTS. (A) INTRODUCTION: King Malcolm II, Clan Donnachaidh, 198,389 Robertsons in the U.S.A., Contributors. Robertson Reunion, Abbreviations - - - - - - - - - 1 (B) THE ROBERTSON COAT OF ARMS, Robertson Badge, Tartan - - 5 (C) AMERICAN ROBERTSON FAMILIES (CLAN DONNACHAIDH, ETC., with some of their Descendants; Malcolm II, King Duncan; Alfred the Great; Loch Rannock; Robertson Burial Place; marriages with Stewards: Clan Donnachaidh; Robert de Atholia apprehends murderers of James I; Origin of Name "Robertson": Patrick Henry, The American Patriot: Alexander Robertson, Celebrated Jacobite Chief King David I, of Scotland; William the Conqueror; Robert Bruce; John II, Page 10.- - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 (E) PROMINENT BRITISH ROBERTSONS, PAST GENERATIONS- - - - - 12 (F) PROMINENT BRITISH ROBERTSONS OF TODAY - - - - - - - - - 19 (G) AMERICAN ROBERTSON FAMILIES (See Index) - - - - - - - - 17 (H) ROBERTSONS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - - - - - - - - - 107 (I) AMERICAN ROBERTSONS OF ROYAL DESCENT- - - - - - - - - - 116 (J) MARYLAND ROBERTSONS, MISCELLANEOUS DATA - - - - - - - - 119 (K) PROMINENT AMERICAN ROBERTSONS, PAST GENERATIONS - - - - 121 (L) PROMINENT AMERICAN ROBERTSONS OF TODAY- - - - - - - - - 122 (M) REFERENCES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 124 (N) INDEX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 125 (C) THE ROBERTSON COAT OF ARMS. [p5] The Coat of Arms shown in the front of this volume is the correct Coat of Arms of the Strowan (Struan) Robertson Family, of which all Robertsons (excepting those who have assumed the name in recent generations) are descended. The "minor" branches of the Scottish Robertsons are connected with the Strowan Line by intermarriage. This copy is identical with copies which the compiler has received from members of the family in Scotland and America. It also corresponds with descriptions which are found in BURKES and in various other reliable works on heraldry, as follows: ARMS: Gules (red), three wolves' heads erased argent (silver), armed and langued azure; lying on a compartment under the arms a wild man chained, ppr (proper. i.e., natural). Crest: A dexter arm and hand erect, holding a regal crown, all ppr. Motto: VIRTUTIS GLORIA MERCES. The original of this Coat of Arms was adopted by DUNCAN DE ATHOLIA (No. 112, of this volume). For his services to King Robert Bruce, and he ridded the Athol highlands of wolves, he received from Robert Bruce large grants of lands and augmentation of his armorial bearings, hence the three wolves' heads on the escutcheon. In 1451, ROBERT DE ATHOLIA (No. 115 of this volume), "with great courage and intrepidity, apprehended the murderers of James I." For this deed and for other services to the crown, he received grants of lands, and a charter under the great seal erecting all his lands into the "Free Barony of Strowan". Also his Armorial bearings were augmented as follows: Crest and motto, as above. The savage in chains, in place of the compartment, under the escutcheon, representing the captive murderer of James I. Besides its family significance, the Robertson Coat of Arms makes an attractive mural decoration. While a Coat of Arms has no legal status in America (U.S.), all American Robertsons of Scotch ancestry have a sentimental right to display this arms. The badge of the Clan is the Bracken of tern, whence Rannoch, part of the Robertson country takes its name. The Clan has two patterns of tartan, one of dress tartan, and one of hunting tartan, both being very attractive. (D) ANCIENT ROBERTSON FAMILIES (CLAN DONNACHAIDH, ETC). WITH SOME OF THEIR DESCENDANTS. 101 MALCOLM II (Canmore): Born A.D. 1005; died 1034. His son was 102 KING DUNCAN I, of Scotland: He was the "Gracious Duncan" who was slain by MacBETH ("1040"), in Shakespeare's story "MacBeth." Duncan married Sybilia, daughter of Siward, Earl of Northumberland. His son was: 103 BETHOC: Slain, 1045; "married Crinan; Abbot of Dunkeld, Athlam of Dulla Senaechaiof Isles. 104 MALCOLM IV: He ascended the throne 1058; killed 1093. He married (1), lO64, Ingebiorge, daughter of J. Anison of Thorfin; m. (2), 1070, Margaret, daughter of Edgar Atholing, grand-daughter of Edmund Ironsides, seventh from ALFRED THE GREAT. His children were: (1) MALCOLM (105, below) (4) Edgar. (2) David I (135, following pages). (5) Duncan II. (3) Summerleld (147, following pages). 105 MALCOLM: He and his half-brother Edward signed a charter, 1094, by his brother, Duncan. (Unless otherwise shown, the consecutive numbers represent generations, from father to son, etc. 106 MALCOLM: 2nd Earl of Athol; signed a charter between 1165 and 1180; m. his second cousin, Hextilda, grand-daughter of Donald Bana, and widow of Rich Comyn. 107 HENRY: 3rd Earl of Atholl; m. Countess Margaret (Royal Line). He had with other issue, Constantine, who predeceased him, leaving 2 daus.. He d. 1222. 108 CONNAN (CONINGOS), "2nd son of the foregoing." Granted Charter to Abbey of Cunfar, 1216. 109 EWAH FITE CONAN: Of Glennochy; m. dau. of Duncan, son of Convact, Lord of Lullibardyn, in Stratherne. 110 ANGUS: Obtained charter of several lands in Perthshire. The earliest seat of the Clan was a STROWAN (also spelled STRUAN), meaning Stream, on the shores of Loch RANNOCH, In the midst of the Grampian Mountains, and lands adjacent thereto, in County Perth, Scotland. "Behold the kinloch Rannoch lounging place, That bridge of Robertsonian nighs of old, Whose forfeited estate supplied the gold That built it "mid the groanings of the race." Members of the Clan also resided at Dun Alastair (Mount Alexander), and at Dall. The burial place of many Clan chieftains is still well preserved at Dun Alastair House on the North Bank of the Tummel, four miles East of Kinloch-Rannoch. The Stewarts held lands adjoining the lands of the Robertsons and several marriages between the two families resulted, as shown in this degree. 111 ANDREW, DESIGNATED DE ATHOLIA: l12 DUNCAN DE ATHOLIA: Called DONNACHAIDH (Gaelic for fat"); REMHAIR born (i.e. "Duncan the fat"), born about 1275. He inherited from estates of the ancient Earls of Atholl, and was the FIRST LORD OF STRUAN (STROWN) herein after spelled thus). From him the Clan Donnachaidh (Clandonachy, etc.), i.e. sons of Duncan. He was born 1275 and d. 1355. Marries (1) dau. of Malcolm , 5th Earl of Lenox; m. (2) dau. of Ewen de Ensalis (or Agnus Moor). In the struggle with Coymn for the crown of Scotland, he espoused the side of Robert Bruce, and became his strong supporter. Donnachaidh was present at the Battle of Bannockborn at which many of his Clansmen, under Bruce, from whom he received much recognition as well as large grants of land. See Chapter (C). Some authorities say he had four sons, Robert Patrick, progenitor of the Robertsons of Lund -- See 115 (3), below -- Thomas and Gibbon. No. 113, below, was his son. See page 11. 113 ROBERT DE ATHOLIA, SECOND LORD OF STROWAN: living in 1392; m. (1) dau. of John de Striviling, of Grenesk. Jean; m. (2) co-heiress of Findell In Stormont, through whom he obtained the lands so called. 114 DUNCAN (Crosda) DE ATHOLIA, THIRD LORD OF STROWAN: Mentioned in the Rotrier Scotiae, 1432, as Dunc De Atholia, Dominus de Ronagh. He granted Charter to Dean of Dunkeld, 1438, in which he is styled, Dominus de Strowan. He was a hostage in England for James I. He is said to have married a Miss Graham. 115 ROBERT (ROCH) DE ATHOLIA: d. 1960. Married Lady Margaret Stewart. He was one of the most noted Chiefs of his day. Upon the execrable order of King James I, when the nation was like to be involved in Civi1 War, Robert was the main instrument in crushing the designs of the parricides (with his Clan). he was, indeed the only man of power in the locality of Walter, Earl of Athole, to whom the regicides naturally turned for shelter. But Robert not only apprehended the earl himself ("with great courage and intrepidity"), but also Robert Graham, another of the chief actors in that most horrid tragedy. As soon as King James II came to age he offered to reward Robert suitably for the great service he had done, but all he desired or accepted was to have all the lands he was already possessed of confirmed to him and his heirs. Accordingly he got a charter under the great seal, erecting all his lands into the Barony of Strowan, (free barony), "as fully and freely as the same had been possessed and enjoyed by his predecessors." This curious charter was confirmed by James II, Aug. 15, 1451. See Chapter (C). (1) Alexander (116). (2) Robert: of Dalcaban, progenitor of the Earl of Portmoor. (3) Patrick: "Who had a charter of some lands and houses from the Friars of Perth, wherein he was designated "Frater Germanus, Alexandri Robertson de Strowan," etc. He d. at the end of the reign of James II and was succeeded by his son." The compiler understands this is the Patrick who "went to the low-lands and became the head of the Robertsons of Lude." He "catered to the English and, as a result, was head of the British Exchequer." He inherited some lands from his father. Compare with the Robert Patrick in paragraph 112. 116 ALEXANDER, "SON OF ROBERT": He adopted the name "ROBERTSON" (son of Robert), which name haa been enjoyed by this family ever since. He m. (1) Elizabeth Stewart, dau. of John, Earl of Athol, Uterine brother of James II; m. (2) Elizabeth Lyon (No. 146 of this pedigree); d. 1505 or 1507. (1) Duncan: d. before his father, without issue. (2) Robert (117). (3) Andrew: Progenitor of the Robertsons of Killichaney, Ladykirk, etc. (4) James: Ancestor of the Robertsons of Calvine, etc. (5) John: First Laird of Muirton, Elgin; m. Lady Isabel Stewart (a descendant of EDWARD I, of England, and JAMES I, of Scotland). (A) Gilbert, of Muirton; m. Janet, dau. of John Reid, of Ackenhead. (a) David; m. Innes 1 William; m. Isabel Petrie. A William, of Gladney: m. - Mitchell. a. Rev. William: of Edinburgh: m. Pitcairn of Dreghorn. I William: Royal Historiographer. II Jean: m. Alexander Henry, of Aberdeen, i Col. John Henry: removed to Va., 1730 and was seated at "Studley" and the "Retreat," Hanover Co.; m. Sarah. Their son was Patric Henry, American patriot and first Governor of Va. Patric Henry m. (2) Dorothea Dandridge (of Royal descent, and had Martha, Ann, Elizabeth, John and William. 117 ROBERT: m. Isabel Stewart (Compare with his bro. John), dau of John, Earl of Athol; predeceased his father. 118 WILLIAM: Lord heir to his grandfather, 1508; killed in a fued with the Earl of Athol, 1503-32. 119 ROBERT (OF STROWAN: same implied with preceding names): m. 1530 Marieta, dau. and heiress of John McIan, of Seananvichan, descendant of John de Insules, son of Agnus (Mor), etc.; (1) William Robertson of Strowan: m. dau. of Menguls, of Menguls; d.s.p. 1588. (2) Donald (120). 120 DONALD, OF STROWAN: m. (1) Janet, dau. of Stewart, of Foss; m. (2) Beatrix Farquaharson. 121 ROBERT OF STROWAN: Tenth baron: d. before 1630; got a charter under the great seal, dated Jan. 14, 1630; m. Agnus MacRonald (MacDonald): No. 120 of this pedigree). Alienated and sold a considerable part of his estate. (1) Alexander C122). (2) Donald: "Tutor of Strowan." (3) Duncan (125). (4) James: m. Margaret Robertson. 122 ALEXANDER OF STROWAN, llth Baron: m. Margaret, dau. of Graham of Inchbrakie; got a charter under the great seal, dated Feb.6, 1630. 123 ALEXANDER OF STROWAN, l2th Baron: was an infant when his father d.: was a minor at time of the Wars of Montrose, and the Clan was lead by his uncle Donald, who acquitted himself with fidelity and honor. When Alexander became of age he embraced the first opportunity of showing that he was not inferior to any of his brave ancestors, in loyalty and courage. He joined the insurrection of Earl of Glencaln, 1653-4. "Served heir to their predecessors," Feb. 22, 1681. m. (l) Katherine, dau. of Sir James Drummond, progenitor of Viscount Strathalian; m. (2) Mariatta. (1) Robert. (2) Anne. (3) Alexander (124). (4) Duncan: d. 1781. 124 ALEXANDER OF STROWAN, l3th Baron.: b. l670; d. 1759; became heir to his father, 1688. Took service for the King under Viscount Dundee. He participated in the insurrections of 1689, 1715, and 1745, and is said to have been the only Clan Chieftain who participated in all these three events in Scottish History. He twice sought refuge in France, had considerable service in the French Army, and was alluded to as Col. Alexander Robertson of the Scotch Brigade. He was the author of a volume of poems and was the last of the direct male line of Donnachaidh Remhair. He never married and died at an advanced age at his house at Carle on the South side of Loch Rannoch, and was buried in the family tomb at Struan, one of the earlier seats of the Chieftains, some l6 miles north of Loch Rannoch, The representation devolved upon his kinsman, No. 134. He has been referred to as the "celebrated Jacobite Chief." Her Majesty Queen Anne was pleased to grant him remission and restore his estates, 1703. 125 DUNCAN (MOR: son of 121), OF DRUMACHUNE: So called trom his great stature and strength. With his brother Donald, he accompanied Montrose throughout his career; m. Dorothy, dau. of Neil Stewart, of Joss; d. 1688. (l) Donald (126). (2) John (132). (3) Duncan. (4) James. 126 DONALD: m. dau. of Robertson of Anchluks; d. subsequent to 1713. 127 ROBERT (Baun, or Bane) OF INVENACK: m. dau. of Niel Stewart, a cadet of Joss. (1) Anulia. (2) Donald: Captain In the French service. (3) Duncan (127b). (4) Alexander: killed at Culloden. (5) Charles: d. from wounds received at Culloden. 127b DUNCAN (MUR): Carried on the Line of the Family; d. 1751. 128 ALEXANDER ROBERTSON OF STROWAN: SUCCEEDED Col. Alexander Robertson (No. 135) as male heir, 1822; d. 1830; "Infeft by crown charter into the Barony of Strowan, June 23, 1829." m. (1) Mary Best, of Mansfield, Co. York; m. (2) Jean Stewart. (l) George (129). (2) Francis: Lost at Sea. (3) Alexander Gilbert OF STRUAN (STRUAN ROBERTSON): b. Mar. 6, 1805; m. Jan. 1863, Chariotte Hoffman; d. Oct. 6, 1884. (A) Alasdan Stewart: LATE OF STROWAN; d. May 20, 1910. (B) Duncan: Sept. 11, 1867; 1869. (C) Jean Rosme: Born Sept. 7, 1865; succeeded her brother, 1910; residence, Barracks, Rannoch, N. Brunswich. (4) ROBERT JOHN: d. Jamaica. 129 GEN. GEORGE DUNCAN OF STROWAN: Major General; C.B., K.L.; b. April 29, 1866; m. May 31, 1799. Anne Outhwaite, of Co. York; d. July 1, 1842; Spent 30 years In active service. 130 GEORGE DUNCAN OF STROWAN: (Styled Struan Robertson): J.P.; b. July 26, 1816; m. Apr. 3, 1839, Mary Stuart; d. Apr. 3, 1864. Succeeded by his uncle, No. 128-(3). Ignore missing 131. 132 JOHN OF DRUMACHUNE (son of 125): m. 1677, Cecilla, dau. of Robert Stewart. 133 ALEXANDER OF DRUMACHUNE: joined Earl of Mar. 1715; m. dau. of Patrick Robertson of Blairfetty (Fascalzie), 1703. (1) Duncan of Strowan (134). (2) Lt. Col. Alexander. (3) Emilla: m. Capt. Donald Robertson (No. 127-(2). 134 DUNCAN OF STROWAN: Succeeded Alexander-124; Not having been included by name in the last Act of Indemnity, he was dispossed and the estate annexed to the crown, 1752, but later restored to the family; m. May, dau. of Lord Wm. Murray, descendant of the 7th Countess of Derby; d. in exile, 1780. 135 COL. ALEXANDER OF STROWAN: b. 1740: Estates restored to him as heir male, 1784, but he died unm. 1822 and the succession devolved upon No. 128. Numbers from 135 to 146 represent descendants (consecutive generations) of KING DAVID I, Second son of MALCOLM IV. Numbers from 148 to 160 represent descendants of SUMMERLEID, third son of MALCOLM IV. The ROBERTSONS are descendants of MALCOLM'S eldest son. It will be noted that the descendants of the three sons have been intermarried. No. 135 was a son of 104. 136 KING DAVID I, OF SCOTLAND: m. Maude, only dau. of Waithe, Earle of Huntingdon, by Judith, niece of WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR: 197 PRINCE HENRY: m. 1127, Ada de Warrine.: d. 1152. 138 DAVID EARL OF HUNTINGDON: Knighted at Windsor, 1170; m. 1190, Maud, dau. of Earl of Chester; d. ab. 1219. 139 ISOBEL: m. Robert Bruce, 9th Lord of Annandale, who d. 1245; d. 1251. 140 ROBERT BRUCE, 5th LORD OF ANNANDALE: competitor for the crown in his mother's right; d. 1295. 141 ROBERT BRUCE, 6th LORD OF ANNANDALE, 1st EARL OF CARRICK; m. Margaret, dau. of Niger, Earl of Carrick; d.1309. 142 ROBERT I: m. Isabella, dau.0f Donald, Earl of Marr; d.1392. 143 PRINCESS MARJORY: m. 1915, Walter the High Steward; d.1316. 144 ROBERT II: killed, 1912; m. (1) Lady Jean Stewart; m. (2) Lady Margaret Stewart. 145 JOHN LYON: Hostage for James I, 1924. 146 PATRICK LYON, 3rd LORD OF GLAMIS: Hostage for James I, released 1427; d. 1427. 147 ELIZABETH LYON: married Alexander Robertson (No.116, of this pedigree). 148 SUMMERLEID (son of No. 104): m. 1140, daughter of Olaf, the Red King of Menarthe Isles, grand-daughter of Harold Harfuger, KING OF DENMARK; killed at Renfrew, 1169. 149 REGINALD DE INSULIS: "REX INSULARUM;", d. before 1228. l50 DONALD DE INSULIS. 151 ANGUS (MOR) DE INSULIS: "REX INSULARUM;", d. after 1292 152 ALEXANDER DE INSULIS: d. 1303. 153 ANGUS DE INSULIS: The friend of Bruce, for whom he fought at Bannockburn; d. early 14th century. 154 JOHN OF ISLA: Lord of the Isles; d. ab. 1386; buried at Mor. 155 CARRACH (Master); 3rd son of the foregoing; lst Chief of Kippoch; received from his father the lands of Kippoch, from Cowan Berry to Loch Laggan; designated Lord of Lohaber, 1402; forfeited, 1494, for participation in the insurrection under Donald Rattoch. Following is his brother. 156 AGNUS: ALLESTER MacAGNUE: Chosen Chief on disposition of his elder brother. 157 DONALD. 158 DONALD ("Donheel Glas"): m. dau. of Stewart Happin; beheaded, 1547 for participation in rebellion of Earl of Lennox. Bro: 159 ALESTER MacDONALD: Succeeded his brother Ronald. He assisted Sir James MacDonald to escape from Edinburgh Castle, 1615; defeated Camerons of Bhollne, but d. of his wounds. 160 AGNUS: Married Robert ROBERTSON (No.121 of this pedigree). THE CLAN DONNACHAIDH SOCIETY. An organization known as "THE CLAN DONNACHAIDH SOCIETY", consisting of descendants of the foregoing ancestors, and in which American Robertsons are eligible for membership (many of the latter are members), has Headquarters at Glendevon, by Dollar, Perthshire, Scotland. Mrs. Robertson Matheson is the Honorary Clan Secretary. There are several local Chapters of the Clan Society) in various parts of Scotland. Struan Robertson is the present Chief and Miss Robertson of Struan is the President. Mr. Charles Guthrie, W.S., 1 N. Charlotte St., Edinburgh, is Honorary Secretary of the Edinburgh District. (E) PROMINENT BRITISH ROBERTSONS [p12] PAST GENERATIONS. Some of the following names appear elsewhere in this volume. Rather complete biographies will be found in Reference 31. See also Chapter (K) of this volume. This is not intended to be a complete list. ABRAHAM ROBERTSON: Dunse, Berwick, Nov. 4, 1751; son of Abraham; astronomer and mathematician. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON: Thirteenth Baron of Struan or Strowan, and Chief of the Clan Robertson, son of Alexander; 1670?; 1749. ANDREW ROBERTSON: Miniature painter; s. of William; b. Aberdeen 1777; d. 1845. ARCHIBALD ROBERTSON: Also a miniature painter; b. Monymusk, Scotland, 1765; d. 1835. The Earl of Buchan sent to General George Washington by Archibald, a box containing a piece from the tree under which Sir William surrendered. Archibald painted a likeness of General Washington, for which Washington sat. ARCHIBALD: Major General and director of the East Indian Co., 1847. ARCHIBALD: Medical writer, b. near Dunbar, Scotland, 1789; d. 1864. BARTHOLOMEW: Divine; b. Scotland ab. 1620. DAVID: Bookseller; b. Perthshire, 1795; d. 1854. DONALD: Tutor of Struan or Strowan; second s. of Robert, lOth baron of Strowan; 1644; 1660. EBEN WILLIAM: Historical writer; s. of Francis; 1815; 1874. FREDERICK WILLIAM: Divine; b. London, 1816; 1853. GEORGE: Landscape painted; b. London, 1748?; 1788. GEORGE: Topographical writer; b. nr. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1750?; 1832. GEORGE CROOM: Philosopher; s. of Charles; b. Aberdeen, Sc., 1842?; 1892. JAMES: Royal Governor of New York; commanded British troops during Revolutionary War; took leading part in negotiations with Washington for release of Andre; b. Fifeshire, 1720?; 1786. JAMES: Orientalist; 1714; 1795. JAMES: Benedictine Monk; native of Scotland; d. 1820. JAMES: Divine; s. of William: 1803; 1860. JAMES BURTON: Historian; b. in London, 1800; 1877 JAMES CRAIGIE: Canon of Canterberry; b. Aberdeen, 1813; 1882. JOHN: Mathematician; 1712; 1776. SIR JOHN: Australian statesman; s. of James; b. London, 1816; I891. JOHN PARRISH: Merchant and author; b. Kelsa or Edinburgh, 1792; 1840, traveled extensively; carried on trade in South America, JOSEPH: Divine and writer; b. Knipe, Westmoreland, 1726; 1802. JOSEPH: Scottish historian and record scholar; b. Aberdeen, 1810; 1866. JOSEPH CLINTON: Compiler and patent agent; b. London, 1786; 1852. LORD PATRICK ROBERTSON: Judge; b. Edinburgh, 1794; 1855; s. of James. ROBERT: Was a guard at St. Helena while Napoleon Bonaparte was a prisoner there. ROBERT: M.D.: Physician; b. Scotland, 1792; 1829. THOMAS CAMPBELL: Indian civil servant; b. Kenilworth, 1789; 1865. THOMAS WILLIAM: Actor and dramatist; s. of William; b. Newark-on-Trent, 1829; 1871. WILLIAM: Lexicographer; d. 1686. WILLIAM: D.D.: Theological writer; b. Dublin, Ireland, f705; 1783. WILLIAM: Deputy keeper of the records of Scotland; b. Banffshire, 1744; 1799. WILLIAM BRUCE: Divine; s. of John, b. Stirlingshire, Sc., 1820. SIR WILLIAM TINDAL: Physician; s. of Frederick Fowler. WILLIAM E. GLADSTONE: British statesman. His mother was a Robertson. (F) PROMINENT BRITISH ROBERTSONS OF TODAY. [p19] Some of the following names appear in Chapter (D). Rather complete biographies will be found in Reference 187. This is not intended to be a complete list of prominent British Robertsons of today. Present place of residence, or present address, is shown at the end of each paragraph. REV. CAVALIERE ALEXANDER ROBERTSON: Church of Scotland minister; b. Edinburgh, 1846, Venice, Italy. COL. ALEXANDER BROWN: C.M.G., D.S.0.; served European War, b. 1878; s. of William B.; London, England. ANDREW: Principal of Bristol Merchant Venturer`s Technical College; British, England. RT. REV. ARCHIBALD: D.D., LL. D.; b. 1853; s. of George S.; Oxford, England. MAJ. BRIAN HUBERT: D.S.0., M.C.; b. 1896; s. of Sir William Robertson, Bart; London, England. CHARLES GRANT: C.V.O., M.A.; Principal of Birmingham Univ.; b. 1869; s. of J.G.; Birmingham, England. ADM. CHARLES HOPE: C.M.G., M.V.O.; b. London, 1856; London, England. LIEUT. COL. CHARLES LONSDALE: C.M.G.; b. 1867; Devonshire, England. DAVID: D. Sc., M.I.E.E.; Prof. Elec. Engr., Univ. of Bristol; b. 1875; s. of David, of Glasgow: Bristol, England. LIEUT. COL. SIR DONALD: K.C.S.I.; Ireland, 1847; s. of Col. J.E.; London, England. DONALD: I.S.0.; Public service commissioner; b. New Zealand, 1860; s. of Charles; Wellington, N.Z. COL. DONALD; (ELPHINSTON): D.S.0.; llth King Edward`s own Lancers; Northern Command, India; b. 1879; s. of Sir Donald, above; London. COL. DONALD MURDOCK: M.V.O.; Commander Canadian Militia; b. 1859; s. of Hugh; Toronto, Canada. EDITH ANNE STEWART: b. Glasgow, 1883; m. Prof. J.A.Robertson (q.v.); author; Aberdeen, Scotland. GEORGE: Headmaster, George Watson's College, Edinburgh; b. 1889; Edinburgh, Scotland. MAJ. GEORGE RAYMOND GILDEA: D.S.0.; b. 1887; s. of George.; Renfrewshire, Sc. GEORGE SCOTT: D. Sc., B. Sc.; Head of chemical research division, Ministry of Agri.; Chief Agri. Analyst for Northern Ireland.; b. l893; s. of William, late editor North Eastern Daily Gazette. GEORGE STEWART: K.C.; Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies; b. London, 1872; s. of John Abel; N. Devon, England. HON. GIDEON DECKER: LL.D.; mem. Canadian Senate; b. Ontario, Canada, 1879; Ottawa, Canada. SIR HENRY BEYER: Knight, created 1890; High Sheriff; b. 1862; Benbigshire. REV. JAMES: D.D., D.S.0.; Chaplain First Class; b. 1855; s. of Robert; Perth, Scotland. JAMES: C.M.G.; s. of John; formerly in Civil Service, N. Rhodesia; Edinburgh, Sc. REV. PROF. JAMES ALEX.: M.A., D.D.; Prof. of New Testament Language and Literature in the United Free Church College, Aberdeen; b. 1880; s. of Rev. A.A.; Aberdeen, Sc. BRIG. GEN. JAMES CAMPBELL: Commanding 7th Infantry Brigade; b. 1878; Oueensland, Australia. JAMES WILSON: C.M.G.; b. Aryshire, Scotland; s. of John and Mary Wilson); Principal of McDonald College, Canada; Ottawa, Canada. SIR JOHN: Knight, created 1925; C.G.M., O.B.E.; Medical Officer of Health, City of Birmingham; b. Wiltshire, 1862; Birmingham, England. JOHN: C.B.E.; Ex-Provost of the Burgh of Paisley; Paisley, Sc. JOHN ARTHUR THOMAS: Sheriff-Substitute of Sterling, Dumbarton and Clackmannan; Falkirk. JOHN CHARLES: M.A.; Prof. of Greek, Victoria College, University of Toronto; b. Canada 1864; Toronto, Canada. REV. JOHN CHARLES: M.A., B.D.; Principal Methodist Theological College, Belfast; b. Dublin, 1868; s. of Rev. James; Belfast, Ireland. JOHN G.: Prof. of German Language and Literature, Univ. of London; b. Glasgow, 1867; s. of John; London, England. RT. HON. JOHN MacKINNON: Member of Parliament; Parliamentary Secretary to Board of Trade; b. Isle of Arran, 1856; London. LAURENCE: C.S.I.; Lived in Ayrshire; Colonization Officer; Under-Secretary, Government of India; Surrey, England. LINDESAY JOHN: Lecturer Hindu and Mohammedan Law; b. 1861; s. of James R.; London. SIR MALCOLM ARNOLD: Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Buenos Ayres; b. 1877; s. of Charles Boyd; Buenos Ayres, South America. MARGARET ETHEL: Dau. of George S.; Head-Mistress Christ's Hospital; Contributor to Public Schools for Girls; Oxford, England. MAJ. GEN. SIR PHILIP RYND: K.C.B., created 1919; b. 1866; s. of late Gen. J.H.C.; No. Devon, England. SIR ROBERT: K.B.E., created 1918; Government chemist; b. 1869; s. of DR. J.A.: London, England. ROBERT BURNS: M.V.O.; resident architect, Windsor Castle; b. 1861; s. of James.; Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. THOMAS ATHOLL: F.R.G.S.; Member of Parliament; s. of John of Perthshire; Middlesex, England. THORBURN BRAISLFORD: Ph.D., D. Sc.; Prof. of Physiology and Bio- chemistry, University of Adelaide; b. Edinburgh, 1884; s. of Thorburn; So. Australia. TOM: Landscape painter; b. Glasgow, 1850; s. of David; Oudon, Loire Inferieure, France. WALTER JAMES: Advocate; Sheriff-Substitute of Lanarkshire; b. 1869; s. of W.W.; Glasgow, Sc. LT. COL. WILLIAM: Secretary, Army Scripture Readers Society for Scotland; b. 1865; Edinburgh, Sc. REV. WILLIAM: Minister of Coltness Parish; b. Edinburgh, 1847; s. of Rhoderick; Edinburgh, Sc. COLONEL WILLIAM: D.S.0.; b. 1872; s. of William. MAJ. WILLIAM CAIRNS: b. 1882; Essex, England. WILLIAM CHARLES FLEMING: Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Barbados. FIELD-MARSHALL SIR WILLIAM (ROBERT): lst Bart. created 1919; b. Lincolnshire, England, 1860c s. of Thomas C.; London. (G) AMERICAN ROBERTSON FAMILIES. ANDREW ROBERTSON: b. ab. 1665 in Broomtown, Auldearn Parish, Nairnshire, Sc. (see Ref. 9): believed to have been a son of GILBERT ROBERTSON, who in 1654 held land in Parish of Duthill, which would connect the line with Robertsons in Moyness (Muiness) Ur ny and lnverness; m. Janet Ore or Orr. (1) Isobel: b. Oct. 18, 1695. (2) Gilbert: b. Apr. 9, 1700; m. (1) in Broomtown, to Mary Sinclair; m. (2) Mary Fraser. 6 children by first marriage. (A) Amelia: b. Oct. 22, 1722. (B) Andrew: b. Jan. 7, 1725. (C) Janet: b. June 9, 1727. (D) Margaret: b. June 19, 1730. (E) Mary: b. Mar. 19, 1733. (F) Alexander: b. in Geiford, June 21, 1735; m. Jean Fraser. (b. July 6, 1744, d. 1779) in Western Celford, Nairnshire. (a) William: b. Sept., 1769; d. Mar. 13, 1860; m. in Western Gelford, Nairnshire, Janet Patterson; m. (2) Madalene Strachan (b. 1768, d. Sept. 13, 1862). 3 children by lst marriage. 1 Amelia: Jan. 28, 1795; Sept. 19, 1881. 2 Jane: 1797; m. - Wilson. 3 Alexander: d.y. 4 William: 1801; 1874. 5 John: Nov. 27, 1803; Jan. 1869; emigrated to U.S, ab. 1832; 1. DeGew Falls (Niagara Peninsula) Ont.; m. Jean Taylor (b. Dollar, Sc., Mar. 6, 1814; d. May 30, 1890). A William: Jan. 27, 1834; May, 1923. B Amelia: Sept. 27, 1835; m. - Page. C Rev. John L.: Feb. 14, 1837; Mar. 12, 1909; H.A., Presb. minister in Canada and U.S.; m. Mary Jane Russell. a John Russell: June 29, 1861; scout executive in Hamilton; ad., Col. J.R. Robertson, 23 N. 2nd St. Hamilton, Ohio. b Dr. William Melville, F.A.C.S.: June 6, 1863; ad., 418 Third St., Warren, PA. c Rev. James Marion, B.A.: Jan. 10, 1866; Rector of Emanual Epls. Church; m. Evalena Porter; no ch.; m. (2) Annie Van Antwerp; (BB) r. Emperium, PA., ch., Helen Maitland (Oct. 16, 1896), Grace Hortense (Aug. 8, 1898, graduated in art at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. - teacher, r. 92 Spruce St., Newark, N.J.), and Mary Agnes CH.A., Mt. Holyoke-teacher, Barringer High School, Newark, N.J.). d Jean Amalena, B.A.: Aug. 18, 1868; m. Rev. D.L. McNary, r. 515 Stephenson St., Freeport, IL. Ch., Elizabeth (Social Sec., Y.W.C.A., Marion, IN). D Magdalene: May 14, 1839; m. - Augustine, Ch. Rev. Howard Robertson Augustine, Richmond, IN. E Prof. Hugh: b. DeCrew Falls, Aug. 26, 1841, d. Mar. 24, 1892; m. Elizabeth Jane Reid (b. Aug. 31, 1858); graduated in Medicine with degree of M.D., Toronto University, 1870, then went abroad to St. Thomas Hospital, London, England, receiving the degree of M.R.C.S., June, 187t; appointed lecturer in Anatomy, Trinity Medical College, Toronto, Sept., l871; Professor of Anatomy, 1874; elected to Senate (?) University of Toronto, 1887. Visited "The Highlands" in 1870 to secure the genealogical record of his branch of the Robertson Family. a. Grace: Mar. 19, 1882; Mar. 21, 1882. b. Dr. Winifred Hugh: Mar. 29, 1883; (HB); r. 913 Bloor St., W., Toronto, Ontario, Can. c Wm. Gilbert Ewan; Mar. l0, 1887; Sec., Ontario Motor League, Toronto, Can. d Gladys Isobel: Mar. 9, 1890. e Mary Beatrice: Dec. 23, 1891. f John Alexander E. Reid: Dec. 23, 1891; m. Zella Lee Parks (b. Oct. 14, 1891). ch. Mary Eleanor (July 2, 1914), James Parks (Jan. 22, 1916), Gilbert Hugh (Oct. 21, 1918), and Isobel Beatrice (May 13, 1921). F Jean: Dec: l8, 1843; m. - Boomer; 1., Thorold, Ontario. G Janet: July 26, 1846; 1908; m. - Slingerland. H Alexander: Aug. 24, 1849; May, 1924. I James: Dec. 20, 1851; Jan., 1924. J Mary: Sept. 21, 1854; m. - Lobb; d. Mar.,l923. 6 Helen, 1805; Feb. 8, 1859. 7 Hugh: 1807-8; Apr. 13, 1855; Unm. 8 Alexander: June, 1810-11; July, 1894. (b) Hugh: Nov. 23, 1778; 1828. (G) Isobel: July 6, 1748. Other desc.; - Miss Margaret Robertson, Instructor in English, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; Mrs. I. D. Pollock, 892 Bimsrood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Grant Siefer, Jamestown, RFD, N.Y.; Miss Jean Taylor Robertson, Welland, Ontario. 160 PETER ROBERTSON of Kinross, Sc., desc. of ROBERTSON, CHIEF OF DONNACHAIDH: Aug. 8, 1755; Aug. 17, 1845; m. Agnes Robertson. (1) David (Rev.): d. June, 1846; m. Anna Black. (A) Peter: July, 1811; May, 1885; m. Sarah Ross (dau. of Hannah Todd and John Ross, grandson of - Ross, included in the army which followed "Bonnie Prince Charlie" into England, 1745, and remained there). (a) Anna: 1839; 1915 (b) David: 1841; 1842 (c) Jessie: 1842, 1844. (d) Norman: 1845; m. Lilla May (b. 1852, dau. of Harriet Proud Staynor and Samuel Russell Warren, s. of Samuel, s. of Richard, s. of Nathaniel, s. of Richard Warren (Mayflower, 1620), son of Christopher Warren, of Eng. 1 Agnes May, 1872; Walkerton, Ont., Can.; m. W. M. Shaar; ad. 1 Walkerton, Ont. Can. 2 Dr. Henry: 1875 (BB); ad. 326 Professional Bldg., Charleston, W. Va. 3 Ruth I.: 1879; Stuart McGuire; Richmond, Va. 4 Dr. Fred'k Noel: 1883; Eva. May MacArthur (b. 1886); ch. 0live May (1914), Dorothy W. (1915-1916), Charles Eric (1918), F. Strowan (1923).(BB); r. 412-45th Ave., S. Vancouver, B. C., Can. 5 Charles Eric: 1889; fell in action in France, July,1917. (e) Agness 1848: 1861. (f) Sarah: 1851; 1861. 163. MR. ROBERTSON: Desc. of STRUAN ROBERTSON: ld. Paisley Scotland; owned and operated large bleaching mills. His four sons came to Canada while young, locating at London, Ont., Canada (early l9th century), where they engaged in the mercantile business. (l) William: m. Lucy Ann Schofield, at Pittsburgh, Pa., 1830. Her ancestors were exiled to America as a result of the War of the Roses, Captain in British Army. (A) Menie: March 4, 1831, London, Can.; 1912, St. Louis, Mo. (B) James: 1833, London, Can.; d.y. (C) William Thomas: Feb. 8, 1835, London, Can:, Can:; June 17; 1925, Newport Beach, Calif.; buried at Soldiers Home, Sawtelle, Calif.; enlisted in U.S. Army at Rockford, Ill, Aug. 1862. (a) Kate F.: Nov. 26, 1875, De Soto, MO.; connected with Unity School of Christianity; (BB); r. 1309 E. 9th St., Kansas City, Mo. (b) Minnie Ella: Oct. 4, 1877, De Soto, Mo.; m. John Gates Lewis; of St. Louis, Nov. 30, 1909; r. 696 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, Calif. (c) William Fletcher: Nov. 23, 1879, De Soto, Mo., lvd. Reno, Nevada. (d) Franklin Dubard: Feb. 22, 1882, De Soto, Mo.; ad. P.0. Box 114, Newport Beach, Calif. (e) Ira Schofield: May 9, 1884, Montserrat, Mo.; d. July 1885. (f) Malcolm Duncan: May 16, 1886, Montserrat, Mo.; P.0.Box 114, Newport Beach, Calif. (g) Herbert Rowe: Sept. 15, 1889, Montserrat, Mo.; d. Oct. 16, 1908, St. Louis. (2) Alexander: m. in London, Can.; Ch.: Thomas (was Justice of the Supreme Court of Can.). (3) Ross: (4) John: m. Charlotte Fish, of Fort Huron, U.S.A.; d. on his way back to Scotland and buried at sea. He and his brothers Alex. and Ross moved to Goodrich, Can:, ab. 1840: (D) Margaret: 1837, London, Can.; d.y. (E) Martha Maria: May 4, 1839, London, Can; m. John Henry. (F) Elizabeth: June 17, 1841, Gordrich, Can.; m. Lufkin Hartwell. (Q) Lucy: Oet. 14, 1843, Gordrich, Can.; m. Wm. Fennessy. (H) Harriet L.: Apr. 11, 1846, Gordrich, Can.; June, 1925. (I) Agnes Mary: June 16, 1848, Gordrich, Can.; m. Geo. W. Jones; d. 1898, St.Louis, Mo. 163. MR. ROBERTSON: Desc. of STRUAN ROBERTSON: ld. Paisley Scotland; owned and operated large bleaching mills. His four sons came to Canada while young, locating at London, Ont., Canada (early l9th century), where they engaged in the mercantile business. (l) William: m. Lucy Ann Schofield, at Pittsburgh, Pa., 1830. Her ancestors were exiled to America as a result of the War of the Roses, Captain in British Army. (A) Menie: March 4, 1831, London, Can.; 1912, St. Louis, Mo. (B) James: 1833, London, Can.; d.y. (C) William Thomas: Feb. 8, 1835, London, Can:, Can:; June 17; 1925, Newport Beach, Calif.; buried at Soldiers Home, Sawtelle, Calif.; enlisted in U.S. Army at Rockford, Ill, Aug. 1862. (a) Kate F.: Nov. 26, 1875, De Soto, MO.; connected with Unity School of Christianity; (BB); r. 1309 E. 9th St., Kansas City, Mo. (b) Minnie Ella: Oct. 4, 1877, De Soto, Mo.; m. John Gates Lewis; of St. Louis, Nov. 30, 1909; r. 696 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, Calif. (c) William Fletcher: Nov. 23, 1879, De Soto, Mo., lvd. Reno, Nevada. (d) Franklin Dubard: Feb. 22, 1882, De Soto, Mo.; ad. P.0. Box 114, Nearport Beach, Calif. (e) Ira Schofield: May 9, 1884, Montserrat, Mo.; d. July 1885. (f) Malcolm Duncan: May 16, 1886, Montserrat, Mo.; P.0.Box 114, Newport Beach, Calif. (g) Herbert Rowe: Sept. 15, 1889, Montserrat, Mo.; d. Oct. 16, 1908, St. Louis. (2) Alexander: m. in London, Can.; Ch.: Thomas (was Justice of the Supreme Court of Can.). (3) Ross: (4) John: m. Charlotte Fish, of Fort Huron, U.S.A.; d. on his way back to Scotland and buried at sea. He and his brothers Alex. and Ross moved to Goodrich, Can:, ab. 1840: (D) Margaret: 1837, London, Can.; d.y. (E) Martha Maria: May 4, 1839, London, Can; m. John Henry. (F) Elizabeth: June 17, 1841, Gordrich, Can.; m. Lufkin Hartwell. (Q) Lucy: Oet. 14, 1843, Gordrich, Can.; m. Wm. Fennessy. (H) Harriet L.: Apr. 11, 1846, Gordrich, Can.; June, 1925. (I) Agnes Mary: June 16, 1848, Gordrich, Can.; m. Geo. W. Jones; d. 1898, St.Louis, Mo. 164. JOHN DOUGHERTY ROBERTSON: Ld. at "Athol", a plantation located where Barren Creek runs into the old Nanticoke River, just below Venna on the opposite side of the river; the farm extended to point formed by the creek and river; he d. ab. 1822 at Athol and was buried there; Episcopalian, Democrat; m. Dec. 9, 1799, Elizabeth "Betsy" Dougherty (his first cousin), who belonged to a family that was early established in Nanticoke Township, Wicomico Co.; she had a brother John, who had ten children.; her sister Hetty m. Levin Wainright and had 4 ch.; a Nathaniel Dougherty of Somerset Co. m. Alice Ward, Sept. 14, 1679. Following ch. all born at Athol. (1) Robert Dougherty: Oct. 1, 1803; m. Mar. 1, 1831, Susan Margaret Holt (b. Apr. 2, 1805, dau. of James P. Holt and Pattie (Matilda) Kennerly, great-aunt of Clarissa Kennerly, first wife of Nathaniel Potter Dashiell, see (B)-(8); Epis.) (A) Robert Greensbury: Mar. 19, 1837, few miles south of Mardela Springs, Somerset (now Wicomico Co.) Md.; d. Feb. 27, 1923 at Mardela Springs: m. Feb. 28, 1887, Rebecca Caroline Bacon (b. Jan. 27, 1844, Sept. 20, 192?, dau. of William Bacon and Maria Dashiell of Mardela Springs). His youth and early manhood were spent on the farm where he was born, with only the meager advantages of an education furnished by the school of the period, yet he secured sufficient education to permit him to engage in teaching, which vocation seems to have occupied his earlier years. Shortly after his marriage, he settled on a farm near Rewastice; Md., known as "Ginner's Security", on which farm he spent nearly one-third of his life, and where his children were born and reared, later he engaged in civil engineering at Mardela Springs, and for 8 years he was Deputy County Treasurer under Treasurer Todd, Perry and Price. Democrat. Baptist (Primitive or Old School - possessed of deep convictions on scriptural matters). (a) Lerena: Dec. 11, 1867: m. Levin Albert Wilson, bec. 28, 1892 (b. Aug. 1, 1859, s. of Levin Mitchell Wilson, of Mardela Springs, and Elizabeth Anne Bailey, m. May l0, 1843); r. Mardela Springs, Md. Ch. Robert Mitchell (Dec. 25, 1899) and Rebecca Adkins (Mar. 17, 1905, m. Millard Dixon Wheeler of Baltimore, Md. and has son Millard Wilson, b. May 30, 1928). (b) Maurice Linden: Aug. 22, 1869, near Rewastice in Quantico District, Wicomico Co., Md.: m. Sept. 23, 1898, Mary Alice, Parker (b. July 27, 1873 in Cullman, Ala., d. Dec. 19, 1907, dau. of George Henderson Parker and Mary Alice Heidelberg: m. (2) Aug. 7, 1919, Mary Stone Oliver (b. Dadeville, Ala., July 23, 1893, dau. of James Mack Oliver and Ada Sheppard). He attended private school at Rewastice, then public schools at Wicomico, Porters Mill, and Mardela Springs; graduated at Md. State Normal School, 1888; taught school at Pittsville, Md. 2 years, at Aberdeen, Md. 2 years; went to W.Va. 1892 with Alexander Lumber Co., remained until 1894; edited Cullman Tribune, weekly newspaper, until 1898. Entered employ of Parker Bank and Trust Co.,1918, cashier in 1905, president in 1918, position now held, Elected Mayor of City of Gullman, Ala., 1910, holding office ever since; has been re-elected every alternate year; Democrat; mem. Missionary Baptist Church, Masonic and K. of P. Lodges: (BB), r. in Cullman, Ala. 1 Marion Linden: Sept. 13, 1898; m. Mar. 10, 1919, Mamie (Mary) Alexander (July 15, 1898, dau. of James Harvey Alexander and Lillian Daisy Dunlap, of Decatur, Ala., educated at Tenn. Military Academy, Sweetwater, Tenn., and Columbia Military Institute, Columbia, Tenn.; Supt. of City Light & Water Plant; r. Cullman, Ala. A Marion Linden, Jr.: Mar. 30, 1924, Cullman, Ala. 2 Ruth Virginia: Jan. 28, 1981; educated at Seeville School, N.T.C.; m. Leiden Morris Griffin, Mar. 20, 1920 (b. Jan. 27, 1900, s. of James Robert Griffin and Elizabeth Roden; r. Cullman, Ala. A Joyce Virginia: June 28, 1927. (c) William Herman: Jan. 16, 1875; Cashier of Farmers Merchants Bank; Unm. (d) Robert Harlan: Dec. 15, 1877; m. Gertrude Lee Kerns (b. Sept. 22, 1877, dau. of Hiram Oscar Kerns and Florence Trevilian of Danville, Va.) on Sept. 5, 1905; engaged in machine shop business with younger brother Clarence; r. Pocomoke City, Md. Ch. Julia Bacon (July 3, 1906), Annie Kerns (Feb. 4, 1908) and Robert Harlan, Jr. (July 12, 1915). (e) Harry Dashiell: Dec. 27, 1879, Sept. 18, 1891: (f) Clarence Elwood: Apr. 26, 1883; m. Nov. 29, 1913, Julia Newman Waller (b. Apr. 14, 1885, dau: of Jonathan Waller and Annie Davis of Salisbury, Md.). Ch., Clarence Elwood, Jr. (Aug. 3, 1915). (B) Susan Ann: Dec. 1, 1838; July 28, 1919; m. Sept. 38, 1869, Joseph Bratton (s. of Joseph Bratton and Nancy Porter of Barren Creek Springs, which is now known as Mardela Springs. (a) Linda Marion: Oct. 2, 1878. (b) Helen Marie: Feb. 9, 1872; June 16, 1873. (c) Edith: Aug. 22, 1873; m. June 6, 1900, Cyrus Risler. (b. Aug. 1, 1876, s. of Sarah P. Rittenhouse, Locktown, Hunterdon Co., N.J. and Cyrus Risler, desc. of the Rittenhouse family through his paternal grandmother; his mother came from another Rittenhouse family). Ch., Clark Bratton (June l4, 1914, New York City). (d) Annie Rush: Feb. 18, 1875. (e) Susan Robertson: July 10, 1877; June 12, 1927. (f) Emma Porter: Aug. 13, 1879, Mardela Springs; m. June 29, 1909, Samuel George Leonard Hitch, II (b. Sept. 2, 1877, on old Hitch Homestead in Wicomico Co. near Salisbury, Md., which place was granted to his ancestors by the King of England; it is still owned by a member of the Hitch family; Samuel is an Episcopalian, Democrat, Realtor, mem. Kiwanis Club and National and State Association of Rea1 Estate Boards); she is a Presbyterian and a Democrat. Ch., Samuel George Leonard, III (Jan. 30, 1918, Norfolk, Va.). (g) Mary Martha: Aug. 25, 1884; Apr. 5, 1919. (C) Elizabeth Ellen: May 22, 1840; Feb. 26, 1907; m. Feb. 18, 1864; John James Griffith (b. Aug. 18, 1838, Jan. 6, 1911, s. of Salathiel Griffith of Barren Creek Springs, s. of Martha Brattan and Salathiel Griffith, s. of Samuel Griffith - and Hetty B. Harris, his 2nd wife, b. Jan. 16, 1886; their other ch. were; Columbus Waters, l840, Henry Purnell, 1843, and Samuel Walsh, 1847). (a) Robert Lee: Dec. 9, 1864; m. Dec. 19, 1900, Susaaa Messick (dau. of Philip Messick, b. Nov. 27, 1843, and Martha Turner, b. Mar. 20, 1846). Ch. George Leonard (Sept. 23, 190l), Mary Elizabeth (Oct. l6, 1902), Ann Robertson (July 6, 1905), and Elinor Lee (Jan. 28, 1916). (b) Earnest Salathiel: Apr. 1, 1867. (c) Gertrude: Mar. 24, 1869; m. Nov. 25, 1902, William Thornton Phoebus (Jan. 23, 1864, s. of Elizabeth Ann Jones, dau. of William Benjamin Jones and Emeline Leonard and Isaac James Allen Phobebus, s. of Capt. Thornton Phobebus and Mary Wilson). 1 Helen Elizabeth: Nov. le, 1903; m. June 1, 1925, Rob Roy Rhudy of Galex, Va. (b. June 38, 1900, s. of John Hicks Rhudy and Hattie Elizabeth Fulton, both of Grayson Co., Va.; Rob is a member of Kappa Alpha and Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternities). 2 William Thornton, Jr.: b. Feb. 3, 1905. (d) Mary Adelaide: Dec. 15, 1871. (e) Susan Esther: Dec. 22, 1873; m. Oct. 3, 1893, William Yancy Coston (b. Apr. 13, 1868, s. of James W. Costen and Mary Ann Martin). 1 Lyndan Mariner: Dec. 3, 1896; m. Ruth Dawson, Jan. 25, 1925 (b. Mar. 30, 1899, dau. of Severn Henry Dawson, b. 1884, and Sadie Elizabeth Hayman, b. 1876). 2 William Edgar: Dec. 14, 1900; June 21, 1981. 3 Jean Robertson: Nov. l7, 1903; m. Edward Tull Nichols June 8, 1922 (b. June 3, 1903, s. of Elias Hitch Nichols, b. 1862, and Sophia Estelle Simms, b: l869). Ch. Robert Edward (Apr. 14, 1923). (f) John James, Jr.: May 31, 1878; m. July, 1903, Laura Edith Murrell, b. 1833, and Mary E. Jones, b. 1844). Ch. John Walter (Jan. 27, 1906) and Edgar Allen (Oct. 31, 1910; Feb., 1911). (D) George Thomas: Sept. 18, 1841; May 26, 1891; unm. (E) Martha Emmeline: Dec. 3, 1843; Nov. 8, 1884; unm. (F) Annie: Apr. 8, 1846; (G) Mary Cordelia: Dec. 9, 1848; Aug. 15, 1888; unm. (H) John Crisfield: Jan. 26, 1850; Nov. 5, 1879; unm. (2) Nancy: Jan. 27, 1885; m. Capt. Joseph Windsor (Epis., Dem.); ld. at Athol, the old Robertson homestead. (A) Elizabeth James, May 19, 1835, Nov. 29, 1910; m. Nov. 1, 1854, Train Ackworth Bounds (b. Barren Creek Springs, Mar. 8, 1838, brother of Eleanor Weatherly Bounds, wife of Samuel Walter, see (11). (a) Joseph Windsor: Aug. 5, 1855, Sept. 25, 1925; m. Dec. 24, 1884, Margaret Virginia Wilson (b. May 27, 1859), dau. of Thomas and Eliza Ann Wilson). 1 James Wilson Bounds: July 31, 1889; Feb. 21, 1914, Julia Fosler (b. Aug. 5, 1885, dau. of Dr. Edward Fowler and Kate Harris). Ch: James Wilson, Jr. (Feb. 1, 1916), Margaret Virginia (May 29, 1918) and Windsor Fowler (Dec. 8, 1922). (See * below.) (B) Samuel Robertson: Mar. 26, 1841; July 11, 1905; m. Feb. 23, 1864, Elizabeth Ann Bailey (Oct. 4, 1844, Oct. 22, 1918, dau. of Joseph and Margaret Anne Bailey). (a) Maggie (Margaret Arianna: Jan. 11, 1865, m. Jan. 1894, 1894, Levin Warburton Lowe (Jan. 5, 1846, Oct. 26, 1913, s. of Levin and Matilda Lowe); no ch. (b) Fannie Elizabeth: July 22, 1867, m. Mar. 15, 1896, Alexander Washington Hopkins (b. June 29, 1867, s. Josiah James and Sarah Elizabeth Hopkins). 1 James: Oct. 21, 1896, m. June 30, 1922, Hilda Lane Kennerly (b. July 15, 1900, dau. of Franklin and Eva Kennerly). Ch., Francis Windsor (Apr. 9, 1927) (c) Ella Letitia: Sept. 14, 1870, m. Jan. 18, 1899, Francis Marion Mitchell (May 16, 1869, Dec. 29, 1912, s. of (Thomas Henry Mitchell and Sarah White); no ch. (d) Infant. (e) Joseph Bailey: Sept. 24, 1879, m. June 23, 1909, Betty (Elizabeth) Wilson (Oct. 17, 1887), dau. of William Thomas and Samantha Ellen Wilson). Ch., Julian Robertson (Dec. 13, 1913), Elizabeth Cooper (Apr. 13, 1919). (A)* George Washington: Feb. 11, 1857, July l, 1927; m. Feb. 9, 1881, Elizabeth Ellen Ralph (Dec. 23, 1859, dau. of Thomas Ralph and Nancy Weatherly). 1 Ralph Train: Apr. 23, 1882; m. Oct. 23, 1913, Esther Elizabeth Dean (grand-daughter of George, see (9). Ch. Virginia Dean (Sept. 13, 1914, d. same date as mother). 2 Claude Samuel: Feb. 1, 1886; m. June 22, 1922, Georgia Lockhart Holland (Nov. 21, 1887, dau. of Jethro Sumner Holland, b. 1857, and Lee Anna Holland, b. 1865, cousins of Holland, Nansemond Co., Va. Ch. Anne Holland (Nav. 26, 1925). 3 Linwood Thomas: Aug. 20, 1888; m. Edna Dorothy Bradley (Oct. 6, 1892, dau. of Allen Oden Bradley, b. 188b, and Ida Virginia -, b. 1867). Ch. George Herman (Oct. 25, 1917), Lester Bradley (Oct. 30, 1918), Elizabeth Virginia (Feb. 29, 1920). 4 Hilda Daphine: Dec. 6, 1892; m. Harland Lucien Graham (July 28, 1892, s. of James Andrew Steward and Eliza Anne Graham). Ch., Harland (Sept. 8, 1916), Harriet Bounds (Sept. 28, 1918).