0 HEAD 1 SOUR PAF 2 NAME Personal Ancestral File 2 VERS 5.2.18.0 2 CORP The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 ADDR 50 East North Temple Street 4 CONT Salt Lake City, UT 84150 4 CONT USA 1 DEST PAF 1 DATE 29 Aug 2003 2 TIME 10:39:04 1 FILE robinson.ged 1 GEDC 2 VERS 5.5 2 FORM LINEAGE-LINKED 1 CHAR UTF-8 1 LANG English 1 SUBM @SUB1@ 0 @SUB1@ SUBM 1 NAME Phillip Robinson 1 ADDR 8409 Galveston Rd. 2 CONT Silver Spring, MD 20910 1 EMAIL prease@starpower.net 0 @I1@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 CHR 2 DATE 19 Dec 1611 2 PLAC St. Helens Ch., Bishopgate, London 1 DEAT 2 DATE ABT 1655/1656 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, Virginia 1 REFN I 1 _UID 44F85CD8E77A2E449FE03ED8D9D05512E85E 1 FAMS @F1@ 1 NOTE Biography of William (1) Robinson 2 CONT § Father of Capt. William (2) Robinson 2 CONT § Husband to Elizabeth of Shadwell (2) Robinson 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT In the opening years of the 17th Century the Robinsons began hearing about a place called Ame 2 CONC rica, a place where the King said England should be planting colonies. 2 CONT 2 CONT Why do you suppose the King said that? What was going on in the world that made Englishmen t 2 CONC hink about leaving home and crossing thousands of miles of ocean to go live in a wilderness c 2 CONC alled America? 2 CONT 2 CONT First of all, Englishmen at that time felt their country needed to catch up. Compared to Spa 2 CONC in and France, England was small and poor. For a hundred years Spanish priests and general 2 CONC s had been discovering great quantities of gold and silver in Mexico and South America, and s 2 CONC hipping it home to the treasury in Madrid. Long before Jamestown was settled, French explore 2 CONC rs colonized the St. Lawrence River valley in Canada. They established a rich trade with th 2 CONC e native Americans in beaver skins. The French shipped the skins home and made into hats whic 2 CONC h every body in Europe wanted to buy. English sea captains helped their country by catching S 2 CONC panish ships at sea and stealing their loads of gold and silver. The King of Spain got so ma 2 CONC d he build a great navy and sent an army to invade England. But the English navy defeated a 2 CONC nd sank many of the bigger, slower Spanish ships and a mighty storm sank many more. This Eng 2 CONC lish victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 made Englishmen feel safer about venturing to fa 2 CONC r away America. 2 CONT 2 CONT About the time these first Englishmen were coming to Jamestown, history-making events were oc 2 CONC curring back home A bible in English - The King James Bible- was published in 1611. These w 2 CONC ere the years when a man named William Shakespeare was writing plays for London’s Globe Theat 2 CONC er. One of the last plays Shakespeare wrote was in 1612, “The Tempest.” With Englishmen talk 2 CONC ing about the New World, Shakespeare set this play in the West Indies Islands where many Euro 2 CONC pean countries were racing to plant colonies. 2 CONT 2 CONT Major military events during the first generation of Robinsons in Virginia included the Thirt 2 CONC y Years War between Catholics and Prostestants, fought mostly in Germany. England had its ow 2 CONC n bloody Civil War. After Queen Elizabeth 1st died in 1603, the Stuarts came to the throne 2 CONC . While most Englishmen were Prostestants, but the Stuarts preferred the church of Rome. B 2 CONC y 1642 the many conflicts between King Charles I and the English Parliament broke out into op 2 CONC en war that would go on for 10 years. Parliament prevailed and cut off King Charles’ head 2 CONC . England would be ruled by its most successful general, Oliver Cromwell for a while. We thi 2 CONC nk some members of our family went to live in Holland at this time. They rented rooms at an I 2 CONC nn in Rotterdam that catered to English refugees. The Innkeeper was named John Custis. 2 CONT 2 CONT Other history-making events occurred during the last years of the first generation of Robinso 2 CONC ns in Virginia including: 2 CONT 2 CONT § In 1650 tea was drunk in England for the first time. 2 CONT § In 1654 Louis XIV was crowned King of France. Under him France would become the world’s su 2 CONC per power. 2 CONT § Four years after King Louis died, Oliver Cromwell died in London. King Charles II returne 2 CONC d to England and took the throne, much to the joy of Elizabeth (of Shadwell) Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT According to the records of St. Helens Church, Bishopgate, London William Robinson was presen 2 CONC ted by his parents, William R. Robinson and Katherine Watkin Robinson, for baptism 19 Decembe 2 CONC r 1611 at St. Helens Church. He was the fifth child of his parents in a family that by 162 2 CONC 2 numbered 10 children. William had two older brothers: Henry, christened in 1605; and John 2 CONC , christened in 1610. There were also two older sisters: Anne in 1606 and Katherine in 1609. 2 CONT 2 CONT William married a suburban London girl, Elizabeth (of Shadwell) about 1632. His father wa 2 CONC s a well to do London merchant who had his own crest registered in the College of Heralds an 2 CONC d possessed a family burial vault in St. Helens Church where he, his wife, and several childr 2 CONC en were buried. William R. Robinson is believed to have died about 1634. Under the custom o 2 CONC f the time, Henry, the oldest son, would have inherited the family merchant business. The In 2 CONC ternational Genealogical Index (IGI) says that Henry lived for 77 years and was buried Novemb 2 CONC er 18, 1682 in William R.'s vault at St Helens Church. William (1) Robinson is believed to h 2 CONC ave immigrated at about age 24 to Virginia in 1635 as a headwright for London merchant Johnso 2 CONC n, who patented land in Elizabeth City County under William (1)’s name. William’s older brot 2 CONC her, John, may have acquired land as early as 1624 in the same county. Upon the outbreak o 2 CONC f Civil War In England in 1642, William (1) probably returned to England where his wife and c 2 CONC hildren may have been living with his mother under the protection of his older brother Henr 2 CONC y and his cousin Thomas who had continued the family merchant business following the death o 2 CONC f his father William R. Robinson. It is believed the Robinsons sided with King Charles in th 2 CONC e war between Crown and Parliament. When Charles the First's army was defeated at Mortson Moo 2 CONC r (1644) and at Nasby (1645), many supporters of the Crown fled to Holland including Willia 2 CONC m (1), his wife, and two children. 2 CONT 2 CONT From early research on this line, it was thought that the Robinsons became friends of John (1 2 CONC ) Custis and his wife Joanne while in Holland and became related by marriage with the weddin 2 CONC g of Elizabeth Robinson and John (2) Custis. However, contrary records and research now cas 2 CONC t doubt as to where the families may have met. Josephine Chamberlain, formally of Escondido 2 CONC , CA as of April 1982, ventured that Elizabeth Robinson “who was first married to Robert Eyre 2 CONC , and a widow, married John Custis II.” Additional material supports this new conclusion tha 2 CONC t Elizabeth (1) Robinson Eyre married John Custis in Lower Norfolk County. However, Easter 2 CONC n Shore biographers have documented that both the Cutis and Robinson families were “Royalis 2 CONC t leaders of Accomack and Northampton…[and] were Cavaliers, not only by sympathy, but by bloo 2 CONC d.” So, the possibility may remain that the families knew each other in Holland before arriv 2 CONC ing in Virginia. 2 CONT 2 CONT When King Charles was executed in January 1649, William (1) probably abandoned all thought o 2 CONC f returning to London and the merchant business and began making plans to take his growing fa 2 CONC mily to Virginia. It is believed he was encouraged in this when Capt. Argoll Yardley brough 2 CONC t a load of tobacco to sell at Rotterdam in 1649 and before returning to Virginia courted an 2 CONC d married Ann Custis, daughter of John (1) Custis, and sold 600 acres of land in Northampto 2 CONC n County, Virginia to William (1)'s son-in-law, John (2) Custis. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (1) and his family were in Lower Norfolk County where he was granted 500 acres on th 2 CONC e Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in March 1652. William (1) and Capt. William (2) wer 2 CONC e also named in a grant of 400 acres on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River to one Geor 2 CONC ge Kemp. Again in 1652 William (1) was chosen Constable for the Eastern Branch of the Elizabe 2 CONC th River. Additional land was acquired in 1653. His brand for cattle and hogs was registere 2 CONC d at this time. He was awarded 100 pounds of tobacco in a legal action against Samuel Rutland 2 CONC . In 1654 William (1) signed a petition requesting a minister for the church in Lower Norfol 2 CONC k County. William (1) is believed to have died about 1655/56 since no further records about h 2 CONC im have been found after that time. 2 CONT 2 CONT The land records for William (1) Robinson are as follows: 2 CONT § 500 acres on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River near Pussell Point. 2 CONT § 200 acres assigned to George Kemp in Lynnhaven Parish presumably for transporting several R 2 CONC obinsons including William Robinson, Sr., William Robinson, Jr., and Susanna or Sarah Robinso 2 CONC n to the Americas. 2 CONT 2 CONT During his lifetime in Lower Norfolk County, one of William (1) Robinson’s contemporaries an 2 CONC d neighbors was William Moseley. Not much is known about their relationship but it is well d 2 CONC ocumented that the Robinsons and Moseleys conducted significant business together for 150 yea 2 CONC rs. In 1650 William Moseley built his family home on a 500-acre plantation on the Eastern Br 2 CONC anch of the Elizabeth River of Lower Norfolk County named Rolleston, which served as the hom 2 CONC e for the Moseleys for 200 years. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (1) Robinson was also significantly involved in judicial affairs including the follow 2 CONC ing: 2 CONT § John Laine arrested at suit of William Robinson for failure to appear. 2 CONT § William Robinson, cooper, was ordered to pay sum of tobacco owed to Simon Overzee. 2 CONT § Matter between John Custis and William Robinson. 2 CONT § John Rice Chirurgeon arrested William Robinson but did not appear against him. 2 CONT § Edward Wilder ordered to pay William Robinson, cooper, a debt of corn. 2 CONT § In a business deal gone badly, the court ordered Edward Hall and William Robinson to comple 2 CONC te an inventory of casks as are left and a division of the profits should take place. 2 CONT § William Rutland was ordered to pay William Robinson in a civil suit 100 pounds of tobacco f 2 CONC rom his next crop apparently for living expenses. 2 CONT § William (1) served as a juror. 2 CONT § Finally, on a petition of Mary Burrows, as administrator of her late husband’s estate, sh 2 CONC e asked the court to order, “William Robinson be put in his place.” 2 CONT 2 CONT William (1) was also the beneficiary of several wills including: 2 CONT § Edward Hodge a Virginia Merchant provided a legacy for William Robinson in his will dated J 2 CONC une 10, 1649. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Most of these judicial matters probably took place in the homes of individuals as no courthou 2 CONC se was established for Norfolk until 1661. 2 CONT 2 CONT There is some difference of opinion concerning whether or not William (1) is the patriarch o 2 CONC f this family line. The basis for the three leading theories include: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. The majority view identifies William (1) Robinson as the most probable husband to Elizab 2 CONC eth of Shadwell based upon research by Alice Lambert and Robert E. Robinson related to St. He 2 CONC lens Church in London, records. These document the birth of a William Robinson to William R 2 CONC . Robinson (a merchant) and his wife Katherine Watkin (christened on Dec 19, 1611), their 5t 2 CONC h child. William R. Robinson was born in Rumbald Kirk Parish, Yorkshire, the third son of Re 2 CONC v. John Robinson and Ann Dent. His uncle, George Robinson of Cleasby, was the grandfather o 2 CONC f Bishop of London John Robinson (1652-1723). This line would have made William (1) Robinso 2 CONC n a cousin of Christopher Robinson, VA (a colony official in Jamestown, owner of Hewick in Mi 2 CONC ddlesex Co, VA, and Bishop Robinson’s heir). 2 CONT 2 CONT Further research is needed from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, cited by Alic 2 CONC e Lambert as well as other records. These sources, may assert that the Robinsons of Lower No 2 CONC rfolk and Princess Anne Counties were “of the same family” as the Robinsons of Middlesex Coun 2 CONC ty. Based on this claim and above research, William (1) is considered the most probable husb 2 CONC and of Elizabeth (of Shadwell) and father to Capt. William (2) Robinson since his ancestry ca 2 CONC n support the claim that his descendants were related to the other famous Robinson family i 2 CONC n Virginia from Middlesex County. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. Benjamin Robinson is said to be the husband of Elizabeth of Shadwell and the father of C 2 CONC aptain William (2) Robinson by Jennings Cropper Wise, author of Col. John Wise: His Ancestor 2 CONC s & Descendants. Wise cites no source for naming Benjamin Robinson as father of Capt. Willia 2 CONC m (2) Robinson. However, the Robinson-Wise family connection on Virginia’s Eastern Shore i 2 CONC s significant. We speculate Wise made this assertion on the basis of Northampton County reco 2 CONC rds which show Col. Tully (3) Robinson successfully challenged his aunt for the his right t 2 CONC o the inheritance of Benjamin (1) Robinson’s estate. Later in his book, while writing abou 2 CONC t a Wise descendant of Col. Tully Robinson, he also makes the assertion that “Col. Tully Robi 2 CONC nson’s father was Col. William Robinson, a Welshman, of Lower Norfolk County.” So, the credi 2 CONC bility of this source is difficult to ascertain. 2 CONT 2 CONT 3. Joseph Robinson is named father of Capt. William (2) Robinson in genealogy data compile 2 CONC d by the Mears Collection at the Eastern Shore of Virginia Library. A request for source dat 2 CONC a on this citation has not been received and no records of Joseph Robinsons have been locate 2 CONC d to confirm. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Recently, information collected by Charles W. Robinson (a Christopher Robinson descendant), w 2 CONC as analyzed and reviewed at the Rockefeller Library of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 2 CONC . These records seem to indicate Charles W. Robinson has conducted much the same research a 2 CONC s current Robinson genealogists have undertaken-although Charles W. Robinson conducted his wo 2 CONC rk about 80 years in advance of our own researchers. He examined records at St. Helen’s Pari 2 CONC sh in London related to William R. Robinson, traveled to Cleasby, looked into a possible conn 2 CONC ection with a William Robinson merchant who owned the Rokeby plantation near Cleasby, and con 2 CONC ducted a detailed analysis of the family crests used by Bishop Robinson and William R. Robins 2 CONC on. While Charles Robinson apparently was not able to make any definitive connection betwee 2 CONC n the different Robinson branches, his research concerning the crests provides the best possi 2 CONC ble link for future genealogists to continue examining. If, for example, the Robinson cres 2 CONC t of William (1), Capt. William (2), Col. Tully (3), or any other Princess Anne County, Virgi 2 CONC nia Robinson matched either the William R. Robinson or the Bishop Robinson crests, then we mi 2 CONC ght be able to definitively prove the linage of our ancestors in England. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I2@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1617 2 PLAC Stepney Parish, Middlesex CO., London 1 DEAT 2 DATE BEF 29 Jun 1668 2 PLAC Northampton Co., VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, ., VA 1 REFN of Shadwel 1 _UID 1AF5CDC18C04DA40AA1BD89EF159F17F3CE1 1 FAMS @F1@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Elizabeth of Shadwell, born in the Parish of Stepney. MiddlesexCounty, 2 CONT England, about 1617. According to a memo to Phillip JeffersonRobinson on 23 2 CONT March 1981 by Ancestry Research Associates the parish church ofStepney "is St. 2 CONT Dunstan in the East," which would be east ofLondon towardCanterbury. 2 CONT Elizabeth died about 1667. Will probated in Northampton CountyVirginia in 2 CONT 1668 and reads as follows: 2 CONT (The text of this will was copied from "Northampton CountyDeeds, Wills & C No 2 CONT 7, 8, 1655 - 1668" page 2 CONT 26 by Alice Kilpatrick Lambert, genealogist of Fairfax, VA. Thecopy was 2 CONT borrowed thru the State Archives of Virginia in Richmond. Somewriting is 2 CONT indecipherable and its interpretation is indicated by ?) 2 CONT "In the name of God this third day of december, Anno Dom ? 1667and in the 2 CONT nyneteenth years of the raigne of our Sovereign Lord Charles theSecond by ye 2 CONT Grace of God of England, Scotland, Ffranse and of Irelanddefender of ye fayth 2 CONT C s I Elizabeth Robinson of Shadwell in the parish ofStuebonhoeth 2 CONT (alias) Stepney in the County of Mid., ---- (this was end ofline in center 2 CONT of book & unreadable, AKL) Widdow Going ? att DE ? Sont inperfect health yet 2 CONT knowing ye f firalty C woakenoggr of all ffolk C ye scertaintyof death, but 2 CONT not by me or how and when, do declare frome I make this my lastwill and 2 CONT testament. In manner I forme following, (that is to say) firstI principally, 2 CONT I comitt my soule heavenly -- in Christian Burial, att yetdirection of my 2 CONT executer herein after named, imprimis, I do hereby give andbequeath unto my 2 CONT loving Sonne William Robinson one stone Ring and unto his wifeone black 2 CONT shi(?)ffr gowne and hayr cullored, (?) wttered (/) majhayard --- 2 CONT Item, I give and bequeath unto my Loving Sonne John Robinson onebroadclo 2 CONT pettescoatr and waytecoate two paire of sheets, a peuter winequart pott, and 2 CONT little peuter tankard, one peuter dish and one porranger and twosausers, an--- 2 CONT Item, I give and bequeath unto my Loveinge Son Benjamin Robinsonone ffeatrh 2 CONT Bed and Boulster, two pillowes, one Blankett, one Red Ringe andone 2 CONT ---tablecloth and six naplins marked ER-- 2 CONT Item, I give and bequeeth unto my Loveinge Grandson John Custisa red stone 2 CONT Ring. All ye residue surplusage and remainder of my goodswhatsoever I do 2 CONT herebygive and bequeath unto my Loveinge daughter Anna Robinsonand I do 2 CONT hereby make and appoint my sayd Loveinge daughter Anna Robinsonye sole 2 CONT executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby utterlyrenouncing ---- 2 CONT ye mark of 2 CONT (signed) Elizabeth ER Robinson 2 CONT her seale 2 CONT Robert Loggins (?) 2 CONT Samuel (?) Bellamy 2 CONT Harrah Greenleefe 2 CONT The last will and testament of Elizabeth Robinson deseased wasproved att a 2 CONT Court held in Northton County in Virginia ye 29th day of June1668 by ye 2 CONT corporall oathe of Jone Custis and Alisia Custis as on yet otherside is 2 CONT inserted and allowed and ordered to be recorded. The Lastwill and 2 CONT testament 2 CONT (signed ? Will Mollangr, Court North ton. 2 CONT We the Subscribers doe upon our Oath, declare that Mrs.Elizabeth Robinson 2 CONT deseased upon her siske bed declared thatthee within specifiedwill, was her 2 CONT one last Acte and Deede and that those goods bequeathed to herson William 2 CONT Robinson's wife who was then dead should belong to her daughterAnna Robinson, 2 CONT her executrix. 2 CONT Witnessed our hand this 29 June 1668 2 CONT JCustis 2 CONT Alisia Custis 2 CONT Sworne in open Court yet 29th of June 1669 tesste Will MollingerCt. Cur., 2 CONT Coun Northton 2 CONT Recorded yet Seconf of July 1668 by me Will, Mellinge C andCurl: Coun North 2 CONT ton." END OF TEXT 2 CONT Note: J Custis, the witness above, was the husband of Elizabethof Shadwell's 2 CONT daughter, Elizabeth, who 2 CONT haddied shortly after giving birth to John Cusstis (3). AlisiaCustis, the 2 CONT second witness, was the second wife of J Custis. 2 CONT Note that between the writing of this will on 3 Dec 1667 and itsproving in 2 CONT court on 29 June 1669, the wife of Elizabeth of Shadwell'soldest son, William 2 CONT (2) Robinson E llizabeth Tully Robinson, died. That which shewas to have 2 CONT received under the will was instead given in a sick bed wish toto ER's 2 CONT daughter Anna. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 20 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I3@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1633 2 PLAC London 1 DEAT 2 DATE ABT 1654 2 PLAC Northampton Co., VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Custis Plantatio, N 1 _UID 7B0EEF22C7199C4E9E24E422D7B2E2EA8199 1 FAMS @F3@ 1 FAMC @F1@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Elizabeth Robinson (Custis), oldest child of William (1) andElizabeth of 2 CONT Shadwell. B. about 1633 in St. Helen’s Parish. London. At about14 fled with 2 CONT family to Rotterdam. Married John Custis (2) in Rotterdam in1649. Emigrated 2 CONT to Northampton County Virginia with husband about 1650. Gavebirth to John 2 CONT Custis (3) in 1653. Died about 1654 and believed to have beenburied at Custis 2 CONT family plantation, Northampton County, Virginia. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I4@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 2 NPFX Captain 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1634 2 PLAC London 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1695 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, ., VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Lynn Haven Paris, .VA 1 REFN 2 1 _UID 42FD7AB215DEAD499B254DF3CD33D38CB3E9 1 FAMS @F4@ 1 FAMC @F1@ 1 NOTE Biography of Capt. William (2) Robinson 2 CONT § Father of Col. Tully (3) Robinson, Elizabeth (3) Robinson Smith, and Mary (3) Robinson Thor 2 CONC oughgood 2 CONT § Husband to Elizabeth Tully (2) Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to Benjamin (1), John (1), and Anna (1) Robinson, and Elizabeth (1) Robinson Eyre C 2 CONC ustis 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT We believe Captain William (2) and his older sister Elizabeth (2) Robinson Custis, lived thei 2 CONC r early years were in England and Rotterdam. Like their parents they were greatly concerne 2 CONC d with the English Civil War, which made them refugees far from home as they grew up. 2 CONT 2 CONT But the world was rapidly changing. Products from the New World became popular in Europe. C 2 CONC hocolate from Mexico, Tobacco from Virginia, and coffee from Brazil and Central America. B 2 CONC y the time Pocahontas the Native American princess died in England in 1620, Virginia tobacc 2 CONC o had become a cash crop. The first coffee shop to open in England came in 1632. The first co 2 CONC llege in an American English colony came in 1639 at Harvard. It would be another 50 years, ab 2 CONC out 1689, before Virginia got its first college at William and Mary. In 1677 something calle 2 CONC d ice cream was served in Paris, even back then Paris was a place where fashions were set. 2 CONT 2 CONT In 1654 a young prince was crowned King Louis XIV in the ancient cathedral of Rheims in Franc 2 CONC e. He would rule France for 72 years, become the envy of every king in Europe, build such mo 2 CONC numents to himself as the Palace of Versailles, which many of you have visited. Under Louis X 2 CONC IV and his successor Louis XV, France launched a series of world wars, sometimes with allies 2 CONC , sometimes without, but always opposed by England and whatever allies the London could enlis 2 CONC t. 2 CONT 2 CONT Meanwhile, in England itself, a dramatic event occurred in 1685. King Charles II, who had bee 2 CONC n ruling for 25 years, died. His brother, King James II, came to the throne. Unlike his bro 2 CONC ther, James held strong Roman Catholic views. Many Englishmen feared him. There was an upr 2 CONC ising called “the Glorious Revolution” by history books. Remembering how his ancestor Charle 2 CONC s I had lost his head, King James II decided it would be healthier to go live in France. The 2 CONC re Louis XIV extended the welcome mat. The English Parliament asked William III of Orange an 2 CONC d his wife, Mary, to come be their King and Queen. As the 17th Century closed, Virginia ha 2 CONC d a new capitol called Williamsburg. Jamestown was kaput. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT Capt. William (2) Robinson, is one of the least known, yet prominent members of the Lower Nor 2 CONC folk County society in the last half of the 1600s. He appears to have wielded significant in 2 CONC fluence in political and social circles and was a contemporary of many of the most prominen 2 CONC t families of the area. In addition, by his death in 1695 he amassed more than 1,400 acres o 2 CONC f land in then Princess Anne and Norfolk Counties (the counties were subdivided out of Lowe 2 CONC r Norfolk County about 1691). 2 CONT 2 CONT Captain William (2) Robinson, believed to be the second child and oldest son of William (1) a 2 CONC nd Elizabeth (of Shadwell), was born about 1634 in St. Helen's Parish, London. We assume h 2 CONC e was educated in London schools and possibly immigrated with the family first to Rotterdam 2 CONC , and then about 1651 to Virginia. In April 1652 George Kemp who patented 400 acres in Lynnh 2 CONC aven Parish, Lower Norfolk County, VA, named him as a headwright. William (2)’s father was g 2 CONC ranted 500 acres on the Southern Branch or the Elizabeth River on March 10, 1652 that is beli 2 CONC eved to have served as a legacy to William (2) upon his father’s death. About 1657, Willia 2 CONC m (2) married Elizabeth Tully, a member of an Eastern Shore family located in Summerset Count 2 CONC y, Maryland and was commissioned as a colonial militia Captain in 1672 and recognized as a me 2 CONC mber of the local cavalry. 2 CONT 2 CONT As early as 1660 William (2) served as a court Commissioner and later became a magistrate i 2 CONC n Lower Norfolk County. No doubt he was involved in the development of the first Courthous 2 CONC e in Princess Anne County located on the Eastern Shore of the Lynnhaven River and also the No 2 CONC rfolk Courthouse built at about the same time in 1691 on the Elizabeth River. The Princess A 2 CONC nne County project had in fact been proposed by Argall Thoroughgood, Capt. William (2)’s son- 2 CONC in-law, who wanted to develop a town near the courthouse. Capt. William (2) served as one o 2 CONC f the first members of the new court in Norfolk. Some of the court cases Capt. William (2) a 2 CONC djudicated (usually as a panel judge) included: 2 CONT 2 CONT · June 15, 1675: Captain William (2) Robinson served as the presiding judge with four othe 2 CONC r justices sitting. The court heard a case involving Captain William Carver who had 10 year 2 CONC s previously held such offices as sheriff, surveyor, and member of the House of Burgesses bu 2 CONC t Governor William Berkley had suspended his commissions. In a deposition to the court Carve 2 CONC r pleaded the equivalent of not guilty by reason of insanity. He said that while “laboring un 2 CONC der an aberration of the mind,” he killed Thomas Gilbert, who was sitting next to him at dinn 2 CONC er, by stabbing him with a knife. When examined Carver deposed “that as for his part he knewe 2 CONC th nothing more than the child that is unborn, nor of any other action that day nor several d 2 CONC ays before or after.” Carver had sided with Nathaniel Bacon during Bacon’s Rebellion. The r 2 CONC ebellion was defeated and as Governor Berkley reminded the Court during Carver’s trial, Baco 2 CONC n “My honored friends by this time I presume (you) have heard of the death of that monstrou 2 CONC s rebel Bacon.” The Governor went on to say he hoped Norfolk County would return to its forme 2 CONC r quiet but that it would take six or seven years by god’s blessing that those whose propert 2 CONC y had been destroyed would recover. The Governor recommended to the 2 CONT Court that Carver’s lands (which were considerable) be confiscated to pay for the damages t 2 CONC o those who supported Berkley during the rebellion. The court granted petitions of members o 2 CONC f the militia who had sustained losses. 2 CONT 2 CONT § January 15, 1678: Captain William (2) Robinson served as a chief judge in a matter concer 2 CONC ning the petition and complaint of John Samon against Mrs. Thomas Cartwrite concerning the al 2 CONC leged death of Samon’s child by cause of witchcraft. A jury of women was ordered to conside 2 CONC r the allegations and facts involved. The jurors declared by oath that they had searched th 2 CONC e body of the defendant and found no suspicious marks whereby they could judge her to be a wi 2 CONC tch. Rather, the jurors found, she had on her body that which is usual to other women. Ther 2 CONC efore, Captain William Robinson and the other judges found for the defendant and acquitted he 2 CONC r of all allegations. 2 CONT 2 CONT § September 15, 1675: Captain William (2) Robinson presided at a court hearing in which a ma 2 CONC n named Edmonds “who pretends himself to be a papist priest and goeth by the name of Father E 2 CONC dmonds” was accused of recently marrying a couple in the county. The accused was ordered hel 2 CONC d until the next meeting of the court. Later in the same matter on November 16, 1687, the co 2 CONC urt decided to send the case to an ecclesiastical court. Further evidence of Roman Catholi 2 CONC c activity in the county came when “one Raymond, a papist priest” said in court that he inten 2 CONC ded to celebrate mass and other rites of “their church.” Father Raymond named several home 2 CONC s in which he would celebrate mass. 2 CONT 2 CONT Continuing his family’s interest and role in religious education, Capt. William (2) Robinso 2 CONC n was prominent in church affairs. He served as a vestryman for the Parish of Lynnhaven in 1 2 CONC 691 and was probably a founding member of the Second Lynnhaven Parish Church known as Old Don 2 CONC ation in 1694. “Old Donation began in 1640 as the mother church of Lynnhaven Parish. The ch 2 CONC urch moved to its current site in 1694 when changes in the channel forced the parish to aband 2 CONC on its location on the Lynnhaven River.” Nearly 30 years earlier in 1663, William (2) Robins 2 CONC on’s religious convictions were called into question when he and his wife, and presumed broth 2 CONC er, John Robinson, were fined 200 lbs of tobacco for attending a Quaker meeting at the home o 2 CONC f Mrs. Mary Emperour, wife of Capt. Francis Emperour, a master mariner and merchant and siste 2 CONC r of William (2) Robinson's wife, Elizabeth Tully (2) Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT In October 1680, the Norfolk County Court ordered Captain Robinson and Major Anthony Lawson t 2 CONC o be trustees for land on which the new city of Norfolk was to be laid out. Robinson and Law 2 CONC son purchased this 50 acres which is now located on Norfolk’s waterfront area. Their purchas 2 CONC e had in fact been authorized by the House of Burgesses as a means to promote the colony fo 2 CONC r expanded colonization. One historian describes the purpose of the legislation as “intende 2 CONC d to work wonders. Its scheme was to build a town in each of the 20 counties of the colony 2 CONC , and to equip them with storehouses and other facilities of trade, for the principal and spe 2 CONC cial object of increasing the price of tobacco. In a nutshell then, the real object sought i 2 CONC n the founding of Norfolk was to raise the price of tobacco.” By 1691 there were only five l 2 CONC ot owners in Norfolk including Peter Smith, William Porten, Mrs. Jane Sawcer, William Knott 2 CONC , and William Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT Captain William (2) Robinson amassed over 1,400 acres by his death in 1695 including: 2 CONT § 500 acres on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River near Pussell Point that he probabl 2 CONC y inherited from his father. 2 CONT § A 1682 patent on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River (Fausett's Lone). 2 CONT § 350 acres going by the name Porters Ridge lying near the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth Ri 2 CONC ver. 2 CONT § 70 acres lying in Lynnhaven Parish that adjoins his old patented land (probably Porter’s Ri 2 CONC dge). 2 CONT § 350 acres of woodland lying near the head of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. 2 CONT § 200 acres purchased from John Tucker bounding on the land of Richard Church. 2 CONT § A waterfront lot in Norfolk. 2 CONT 2 CONT From 1685 to 1686, Captain William (2) Robinson served as a member of the House of Burgesses 2 CONC , the first popularly elected legislature in the New World, representing Lower Norfolk County 2 CONC . Later in 1695 he was elected again to serve in the House of Burgesses but he died before t 2 CONC aking office and a replacement was named. 2 CONT 2 CONT No known ancestral home or building exists today of the Robinson estate. By the time of hi 2 CONC s death the Princess Anne County population had begun to move “southward as the Eastern Branc 2 CONC h of the Elizabeth River was attracting influential and wealthy families such as the Walkes 2 CONC , the Kemps, the Moseleys, the Whitehursts and the Lawsons” as well as the Robinsons. Howeve 2 CONC r, we do learn much about the status of Captain William (2) Robinson in local society throug 2 CONC h the marriage of his two daughters. 2 CONT 2 CONT Mary (3) Robinson married into one of the most prominent families in Princess Anne County; he 2 CONC r husband, Argall Thoroughgood inherited his father’s plantation and by 1704 owned 1,000 acre 2 CONC s. Argall’s grandfather Adam Thoroughgood was one of the original patent holders for Lower N 2 CONC orfolk County. 2 CONT 2 CONT Elizabeth (3) Robinson married Dr. George Smyth/Smith a prominent member of Accomack County s 2 CONC ociety on the Virginia Eastern Shore. 2 CONT 2 CONT Captain William (2) Robinson’s will was dated April 16, 1695 and proven March 4, 1696. In hi 2 CONC s will he provided the following legacies: 2 CONT 2 CONT § A life estate of his plantation where he lived to his son Tully (3) Robinson with the remai 2 CONC nder going to his grandson William (4) Robinson (son of Tully (3) Robinson). It is presume 2 CONC d that this plantation was located on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the Paris 2 CONC h of Lynnhaven (this is believed to have been a 500 acre plantation). 2 CONT § William (4) Robinson also inherited 200 acres of the Porters Ridge purchase. 2 CONT § William (4) Smith inherited 150 acres of the remaining Porters Ridge purchase. 2 CONT § Tully (3) Robinson inherited the lot in Norfolk along with the house. 2 CONT § William (4) Thoroughgood inherited 200 acres that had been purchased from John Tucker. 2 CONT § Elizabeth (3) and George Smith received a certain bequest including his gun. 2 CONT § Benjamin (2) Robinson received six large plate buttons for a coat. 2 CONT 2 CONT Additional research related to Captain William (2) Robinson needs to be done to determine hi 2 CONC s relationship with the Christopher Robinson family from Middlesex County. It is known tha 2 CONC t the two served in the House of Burgesses together but not much more is known about the rela 2 CONC tionship of the families. Also, not much is known about Capt William (2) Robinson’s educatio 2 CONC n or that of his children. Further research should be undertaken to determine what happene 2 CONC d to the land on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I5@ INDI 1 NAME John /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN John 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1644 2 PLAC Rotterdam, Netherlands ? 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1667 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, ., VA 1 _UID 599A234374619B46B188E3E4E266EA3172CB 1 FAMS @F5@ 1 FAMS @F6@ 1 FAMC @F1@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE John Robinson, third child end 2nd son of William (1) andElizabeth of 2 CONT Shadwell. B. about 1644, possible in Rotterdam. Known to beliving in 1667/66. 2 CONT when mother's will was proved. Not otherwise identified inrecords. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 24 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I6@ INDI 1 NAME Benjamin /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Benjamin 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1645 2 PLAC Rotterdam, Netherlands 1 DEAT 2 DATE Dec 1712 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, ., VA 1 _UID 76EA8A3A94B3DD4A98CC724172FAD5917BA7 1 FAMS @F7@ 1 FAMC @F1@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Benjamin Robi fourth child and 3rd son of William (1) and Eliz.of Shadwell. B 2 CONT about 1646, possibly in Rotterdam. D. Dec. 1712, NorthamptonCounty Virginia. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I7@ INDI 1 NAME Anne /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Anne 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1646 2 PLAC Rotterdam, Netherlands 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1667 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, ., VA 1 _UID AE869D114DE151459644BCADC5B70833A0DC 1 FAMC @F1@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Ann (Anna) Robinson fifth child and 2nd daug- hter of Williamand lizaboth of 2 CONT Shadwell. Believed to have been born after 1647. Named executorof mother's 2 CONT will. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I8@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Tully/ 2 SURN Tully 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID ED731E9F8A594844A7F30F511FD0F6A91410 1 FAMS @F4@ 1 NOTE Biography of Elizabeth Tully (2) Robinson 2 CONT § Mother of Col. Tully (3) Robinson, Elizabeth (3) Robinson Smith & Mary (3) Robinson Thorowg 2 CONC ood 2 CONT § Wife to Captain William (2) Robinson 2 CONT § Sister to Mary Tully Emperour 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Elizabeth Tully was born about 1638 and died about 1668. She was the sister of Mary (Tully 2 CONC ) Emperour. Mary Emperour was wife of Captain Francis Emperour, prominent mariner and well-k 2 CONC nown Quaker evangelist. Both Mary and Elizabeth named their oldest sons Tully. We believe t 2 CONC he Tully family lived on Eastern Shore and had previously lived in British West Indies or Bar 2 CONC bados before coming to Virginia. Sarah Emperour (believed to be the daughter of Mary Emperor 2 CONC ) witnessed the will of Captain William (2) Robinson dated 1695. 2 CONT 2 CONT Elizabeth Tully Robinson is said to have been alive on December 3, 1667 (Elizabeth was not na 2 CONC med in her mother-in-law’s will by name, but did receive a legacy of one black gown and othe 2 CONC r items. In presenting the will to the Northampton County Court on June 29, 2668 Mary Robins 2 CONC on’s son-in-law John Custis and Alisia Custis attested that Elizabeth Tully (2) Robinson ha 2 CONC d in fact predeceased her mother-in-law and it was the wish of Elizabeth Robinson that the sa 2 CONC id legacy directed to Elizabeth Tully (2) Robinson should belong to her daughter Anne (1) Rob 2 CONC inson instead. Will of Elizabeth (of Shadwell) Robinson dated December 3, 1667 published i 2 CONC n Northampton County, VA Deeds, Wills & C No. 7, 8 1655-1668 at page 26.)--and known to be de 2 CONC ceased by June 29, 1668--27 years before the death of her husband Capt. William Robinson (Abs 2 CONC tract of Will of Mary Emperour dated July 3, 1676 and recorded in A Brief Abstract of Lower N 2 CONC orfolk County and Norfolk County Wills, 1637-1710 by Charles Fleming (1914: MacIntosh) at pag 2 CONC e 48. Mary Emperour made no mention of her sister in her will but did provide a legacy to he 2 CONC r cousins (the three children of Elizabeth Tully (3) Robinson) Tully, Elizabeth & Mary Robins 2 CONC on). Whether she and any other Robinson children of this generation were victims of the “Th 2 CONC e Great Hurricane of 1667” is an unknown fact worthy of more research. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I9@ INDI 1 NAME Tully /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Tully 2 NPFX Col. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 31 Aug 1658 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1724 1 _UID 8EB407BE4C9FE048B78D0F2689499C737476 1 FAMS @F9@ 1 FAMC @F4@ 1 NOTE Biography of Col. Tully (3) Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to Elizabeth (3) Robinson Smith & Mary (3) Robinson Thorowgood 2 CONT § Husband to Sarah West 2 CONT § Son to Capt. William (2) Robinson and Elizabeth (2) Tully 2 CONT § Nephew to General John Custis 2 CONT § Father to daughters Ann (4) Robinson Hancock, Mary (4) Robinson, West (4) Robinson Smith, S 2 CONC carbourgh (4) Robinson Wise, Sarah (4) Robinson Wise, Susanna (4) Robinson McClenahan, and El 2 CONC izabeth (4) Robinson Smith. 2 CONT § Father to son William (4) Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT The Principle Robinsons of Generation Three lived their lives during the last half of the 17t 2 CONC h Century and their mature years in the first quarter of the 18th Century. This was a happ 2 CONC y time to be an Englishman and living in Virginia. 2 CONT 2 CONT For one thing the security of the little string of English colonies clinging to the Atlanti 2 CONC c seaboard in America improved. With King Charles II on the throne the rivalry with the Dutc 2 CONC h in New York and the Swedes in Delaware ended. England took over these territories. Other E 2 CONC nglish colonies were created south of Virginia in the Carolinas and Georgia. 2 CONT 2 CONT Europe would find itself beset with enormous problems. Many cities were scourged by the plag 2 CONC ue. In 1669 in London alone 69,000 people died of the disease spread by fleas which bite rat 2 CONC s and humans alike. And wars between European nations broke out constantly, killing many mor 2 CONC e people. The so-called First Great Northern War came when Sweden and Russia went to war ove 2 CONC r Polish territory. As we’ve noted earlier England had its “Glorious Revolution” in 1688. T 2 CONC hat was all the excuse King Louis XIV in France needed. He declared war against England, th 2 CONC e first of a series pitting England and allies against the growing French power. At the daw 2 CONC n of the 18th Century, the Second Great Northern War began between Sweden and other Baltic na 2 CONC tions including Denmark and Russia. That one would last for more than 20 years.. 2 CONT 2 CONT A reason so many wars disrupted Europe’s 18th Century life `was because most Europeans were r 2 CONC uled by kings. What happens when a king dies and leaves no prince or princess to take his pl 2 CONC ace? Trouble! In those days the most important job a queen could perform was give birth t 2 CONC o a healthy baby to take the king’s place should he die. It was best in most countries if th 2 CONC e Queen’s baby were a boy, since it was usually easier to make a prince into a king than it w 2 CONC as to make a princess the supreme ruler. Despite this many successful Queens ruled great cou 2 CONC ntries in Europe, women like Elizabeth I and Queen Anne in England, Catherine the Great in R 2 CONC ussia, and Maria Theresia in Austria. But as Third Generation Robinsons looked about their wo 2 CONC rld they saw important thrones become vacant with no heir with a clear right. One of these v 2 CONC acancies occurred in Spain in 1701. The War of the Spanish Succession lasted for 13 years, wi 2 CONC th England, Austria, Prussia, and the Netherlands on one side and France and Spain on the oth 2 CONC er. 2 CONT 2 CONT When Europe finally gathered for a peace conference it was at a German city called Utrecht. T 2 CONC he leading diplomat at that conference for England was a John Robinson, believed to be a cous 2 CONC in of our Robinsons in Virginia. As a young man John Robinson learned to speak many language 2 CONC s and he must have been a skillful negotiator because England came away from the peace confer 2 CONC ence with many new possessions, including the great fortress at Gibraltar. The English crow 2 CONC n rewarded John Robinson by appointing him first Bishop of Bristol and later Bishop of Londo 2 CONC n. 2 CONT 2 CONT It was during these years that Scotland and England, long time rivals, were united as a singl 2 CONC e country calling itself Great Britain. It was also at this time, in 1709, that Russia, fo 2 CONC r the first time defeated a western power, turning back the invading Swedish army at Poltava 2 CONC . The victory seemed to foreshadow what would happen in later centuries when invading armie 2 CONC s led by Napoleon of France and Hitler of Germany would be turned back deep inside Russia. 2 CONT 2 CONT At the end of the Generation Three years two events should be mentioned, England’s long-tim 2 CONC e menace, Louis XIV, died in 1714. And in London a new drink became popular in British bars 2 CONC . It was called gin. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT Colonel Tully (3) Robinson was born on August 31, 1658, the first child and oldest son of Cap 2 CONC tain William (2) and Elizabeth Tully Robinson, probably at the family plantation in Lower Nor 2 CONC folk County. However other sources have indicated that Tully (3) “Robinson is said to been b 2 CONC orn in Northampton County.” 2 CONT 2 CONT We speculate that Tully (3) lived in Princess Anne County until close to his father’s death i 2 CONC n 1695 as there are few records of his connections in Accomack County until after that event 2 CONC . While he received a life estate of his father’s land holdings in Princess Anne County, oth 2 CONC er records indicate little or no presence in Princess Anne County affairs after his father’ 2 CONC s death. So, the family property must have been managed from a distance. At one point he ev 2 CONC en granted a Power of Attorney to represent his interests in Norfolk and Princess Anne County 2 CONC . 2 CONT 2 CONT The earliest government record concerning Tully was when at age 18, in 1676, he witnessed a w 2 CONC ill in Lynnhaven Parish, Lower Norfolk County. Several years following this, about 1679, h 2 CONC e married Sarah West of a prominent Eastern Shore family. Tully (3)’s father-in-law had amas 2 CONC sed over 4000 acres by the time of his death in Accomack County alone making him probably o 2 CONC f the largest land owners on the Eastern Shore and in Virginia. Together Tully (3) and Sara 2 CONC h Robinson had seven daughters and one son. Three of the daughters married into the Smith fa 2 CONC mily including one marrying a first cousin. The Smiths became close allies of the Robinson f 2 CONC amily in Princess Anne County and then on the Eastern Shore. Another daughter married into t 2 CONC he Wise family of the Eastern Shore. 2 CONT 2 CONT “The intermarriages among the Wise, Custis, Littleton, Scarburgh, West, Robinson, and Dougla 2 CONC s families are so numerous that they are bewildering,” writes an Eastern Shore biographer. “ 2 CONC Indeed so closely related are many of these families through frequent intermarriages that i 2 CONC t is almost impossible to determine their exact relationships. In no section of the countr 2 CONC y is early kinship so involved as in Accomack and Northampton counties.” 2 CONT 2 CONT A Wise family biographer alleged that the name “Tully Robinson Wise” soon became one of the m 2 CONC ost prominent names of that family for many generations. One or two daughters also married i 2 CONC nto the McClenahan family of Princess Anne County, Virginia. So, while Tully (3) remained i 2 CONC n Accomack County on the Easterns Shore, it appears his children returned to his roots in Pri 2 CONC ncess Anne County and started their own families. Records show that all the branches of fami 2 CONC ly remained close for many generations and worked together. No doubt these connections helpe 2 CONC d to sustain the Robinsons influence in church and political affairs. 2 CONT Throughout much of 1676, when Tully was just 18 years old, Bacon's Rebellion probably consume 2 CONC d much of the Robinson family’s attention. As one review of the events declares: 2 CONT Bacon's Rebellion was probably one of the most confusing yet intriguing chapters in Jamestown 2 CONC 's history. For many years, historians considered the Virginia Rebellion of 1676 to be the fi 2 CONC rst stirring of revolutionary sentiment in America, which culminated in the American Revoluti 2 CONC on almost exactly one hundred years later. However, in the past few decades, based on finding 2 CONC s from a more distant viewpoint, historians have come to understand Bacon's Rebellion as a po 2 CONC wer struggle between two stubborn, selfish leaders rather than a glorious fight against tyran 2 CONC ny. The central figures in Bacon's Rebellion were opposites. Governor Sir William Berkeley 2 CONC , seventy when the crisis began, was a veteran of the English Civil Wars, a frontier Indian f 2 CONC ighter, a King's favorite in his first term as Governor in the 1640's, and a playwright and s 2 CONC cholar. His name and reputation as Governor of Virginia were well respected. Berkeley's antag 2 CONC onist, young Nathaniel Bacon, Jr., was actually Berkeley's cousin by marriage…Bacon's Rebelli 2 CONC on can be attributed to a myriad of causes, all of which led to dissent in the Virginia colon 2 CONC y. Economic problems, such as declining tobacco prices, growing commercial competition from M 2 CONC aryland and the Carolinas, an increasingly restricted English market, and the rising prices f 2 CONC rom English manufactured goods (mercantilism) caused problems for the Virginians. There wer 2 CONC e heavy English losses in the latest series of naval wars with the Dutch and, closer to home 2 CONC , there were many problems caused by weather. Hailstorms, floods, dry spells, and hurricane 2 CONC s rocked the colony all in the course of a year and had a damaging effect on the colonists. T 2 CONC hese difficulties encouraged the colonists to find a scapegoat against whom they could vent t 2 CONC heir frustrations and place the blame for their misfortunes. 2 CONT Escaping the Bacon rebels in Jamestown where the rebels had burned the town, Governor Berkele 2 CONC y sought refuge from the rebels at the Custis Plantation Arlington in Accomack County acros 2 CONC s the Chesapeake Bay and home to many loyal families. Because of past Custis-Robinson ties w 2 CONC e assume Captain William (2) Robinson and Tully (3) would have stood by Governor Berkeley i 2 CONC n this contest. It has been noted that the Robinsons were “Royalist leaders of Accomack an 2 CONC d Northampton…[and] were Cavaliers, not only by sympathy, but by blood.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully was probably educated in Lower Norfolk County and studied law under his father or his f 2 CONC ather’s colleagues on the Lower Norfolk County Court. In 1697 records show Tully (3) becam 2 CONC e a member of the Accomack County court and began the practice of law. In 1699 and in 1702 2 CONC , like his father before him, he served as a member of the House of Burgesses. Representin 2 CONC g Accomack County in both instances, Tully (3) was present when “the General Assembly of Virg 2 CONC inia established the City of Williamsburg as the colony's capital. The new city, formerly kno 2 CONC wn as Middle Plantation, was named in honor of King William III, and home to the College of W 2 CONC illiam and Mary. In 1722, George I granted a royal charter incorporating the City of William 2 CONC sburg after the fashion of the English municipal borough.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully (3)’s political career and influence continued until his death. He served in 1710 an 2 CONC d 1711 as the Accomack County Sheriff and County Coroner in 1714. Later he represented Accom 2 CONC ack County again in the House of Burgesses in 1718, 1722, and 1723. In addition, he served a 2 CONC s “a vestryman of St. George’s Church, Pungoteague; and [was] prominent for many years in th 2 CONC e social and official life of Accomack.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Further research is needed to determine if Tully (3) accompanied Governor Spotswood and the “ 2 CONC Knights of the Golden Horse-shoe” on the famous 1716 expedition to cross the BlueRidge and ex 2 CONC plore Shenandoah Valley. Other research should be undertaken to understand his militia caree 2 CONC r and how he earned his commissions. 2 CONT 2 CONT As an attorney and magistrate, Tully (3) was involved in many cases over the course of his ca 2 CONC reer including the following sample: 2 CONT 2 CONT § December 6, 1705: “At a Court held & continued by her Majesties Justices of Peace for ye C 2 CONC ounty of Accomack December ye 6th 1705. Present Coll Edm'd. Scarbugh, Lt. Coll. Tully Robins 2 CONC on, Capt. Geo. Parker, Capt. Jno. Bradhurst, Mr. Robt. Hutchinson. Whereas John Warrington br 2 CONC ought accon of ye case to this Court agst. John Leatherbury and declares for three thousand p 2 CONC ounds of tobacco damage and he failing to appear after proclamacon made according to law & y 2 CONC e Sheriff returned George Parker of Matoonkin security. it is therefore ordered that in cas 2 CONC e of a nidicter ..hil next Cort of ye sd John Leatherbury that then ye sd Geo. Parker as bail 2 CONC e stand & abide ye award ye Cort.” 2 CONT § February 7, 1705: “At a Court held & continued for Accomack County by her Maj'ties Justice 2 CONC s of ye Peace for ye sd. County February ye 7th 1705. Present Coll. Wm. Custis, Coll. Tull 2 CONC y Robinson, Capt. Geo. Parker, Capt. Jno. Bradhurst, Mr. Robt. Hutchinson. Whereas John Warri 2 CONC ngton brought accon of ye case to ye last Crt. agst. John Leatherbury ye accon being called y 2 CONC e Plaintiff & Defendant appearing ye defend't. caused a reference to this Court & this Cour 2 CONC t ye accon being called ye plaintiff & defendant appearing ye declaracon being read ye defend 2 CONC ant by his attorney put in a plea in wrighting (sic) for plea saith he is misnamed both in y 2 CONC e writt and declaration & therefore prayes that ye accon may abate & that he may suffer nonsu 2 CONC it ye plaintiff demurred to his plea & sd. it was not suffecient to a case ye accon. Ye Cour 2 CONC t thought ye plea not suffecient to a case ye accon and so overruled the same which being ove 2 CONC rruled & it is ordered that they plead over ye defendant put in his plea in wrighting and fo 2 CONC r plea say not guilty and put himself upon ye Cuntry & ye plaintiff in like manner and jury b 2 CONC eing called and sworn to try ye matter of fact whose names are as followeth; John West forema 2 CONC n, Anthony West, John West Junr., Sabastian Cropper, Henry Bagwell, John Stanton, William Wil 2 CONC let, Simon Michael, Thomas Bonwell, John Abbott, Mark Ewell, Henry Read. & ye evidences & all 2 CONC egations on both sides being heard as well on ye plaintiffs behalfe as ye defendants in ye pr 2 CONC esents of the Cort and Jury & ye Cort charged ye Jury therewith and they returned there verdi 2 CONC ct in these words. We of the Jury do find for ye plaintiff five pcts. of tobacco damage & y 2 CONC e plaintiff prayed that ye Jury's verdict be confirmed. Ye Cort do confirm ye Jury's verdic 2 CONC t and order ye defendant; farther with pay to ye plaintiff one thousand foot of half inch, fi 2 CONC ve hundred foot of inch pine plank as is set forth in ye declaration and five pounds of tobac 2 CONC co damage with cost of suit alias Execucion.” 2 CONT § February 1, 1706: “At a court held for Accomack County Febr. ye first 1706. Present his M 2 CONC ajesty's Justices of the Peace Lt. Coll. Tully Robinson, Maj. Bennett Scarbough. Mr. Tobert H 2 CONC utchinson, Mr. John Wise. This day William Warrington and Thomas Warrington presented to th 2 CONC e court the Last Will and Testament of Stephen Warrington, deceased, for probation, they bein 2 CONC g executors, which was proven in open court by the oaths of John Stanton and Thomas Dolby (Au 2 CONC thor's note; the Will reflected witness Thomas Roby,) which was by the court allowed for suff 2 CONC ecient profe and ordered to be put upon record.” 2 CONT § April 1, 1718: “At a Court held for Accomack County by his Maj'ties Justices of ye Peace f 2 CONC or ye sd. County April ye 1st 1718. Present Coll. Tully Robinson, Maj'r Geo. Parker, Mr. Wil 2 CONC liam Burton, Mr. Edm'd. Scarbugh, Mr. Jno. Teackle. 2 CONT § October 8, 1718: “At a Cort held and continued for Accomack County by his Maj'ties Justice 2 CONC s of ye Peace for ye sd County October ye 8th 1718. Present Coll. Tully Robinson, Maj'r Geo 2 CONC . Parker, Mr. Hancock Custis, Mr. Wm. Burton, Mr. Edm'd. Scarbugh, Mr. Jno. Teackle. This da 2 CONC y Walter Warrington petitioned the Cort for his attendance as an evidence for Thomas Onions i 2 CONC n an accon defending this Cort whereas ye sd. Onions is pltt. & Ralph Justice, John Justic 2 CONC e & Abbott Justice is defd'ts. he having made oath yt. he attended six days thereon ye Cort d 2 CONC oe thereupon order ye Thomas Onions deft. forthwith pay to ye sd. Walter Warrington ye sum o 2 CONC f two hundred & twenty four pds. of Tobo. with cost alias Execucon.” 2 CONT § July 4, 1721: “At a court held for Accomack County by his Majesties Justices of the Peac 2 CONC e for the said County, July ye 4th 1721. Present Coll, Tully Robinson, Coll. Henry Scarbugh 2 CONC , Mr. William Burton, Capt. Richard Drummond.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Like his father, Tully Robinson amassed significant land holdings in his lifetime (although h 2 CONC is interests in many of them were limited in several instances to mere life estates) includin 2 CONC g: 2 CONT 2 CONT § Tully (3) inherited his father’s lot in Norfolk. 2 CONT § Tully (3) inherited a life estate of his father’s plantation with the remainder going to Wi 2 CONC lliam (4)--Tully (3)’s only son. It is presumed that this plantation was located on the East 2 CONC ern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the Parish of Lynnhaven and equaled about 500 acres. 2 CONT § On November 4, 1685 Frances Lord Howard patented Tully (3) 100 acres lying on the south sid 2 CONC e of the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River, Lynhaven Parish in County of Lower Norfolk ne 2 CONC ar Nichols Land, bounding on the Emperers, Sovels Creek, and Sousies patent (the patent was f 2 CONC or transporting two persons to colony). This land was later part of the County of Norfolk wh 2 CONC en Princess Anne and Norfolk Counties were created out of the former Lower Norfolk County. T 2 CONC ully sold this land for 25 pounds to John Hopkins on December 24, 1702. 2 CONT § By 1704 Tully (3) had amassed 600 acres in Accomack County, VA. It is believed that this p 2 CONC lantation is probably the same 600 acre life estate Tully’s wife Sarah inherited from her fat 2 CONC her the previous year. In John West’s will he provided a legacy of the “planta. at Onancoc 2 CONC k called ye Folly.” 2 CONT § On May 1, 1706, along with his brother-in-law Jonathan West, Tully (3) Robinson was patente 2 CONC d 500 acres on Pumeno Island. 2 CONT § In 1715 Tully (3)’s uncle, Benjamin Robinson, died and left a legacy of 250 acres in Northa 2 CONC mpton County to his wife Elizabeth. Tully (3) contested the will and was apprantly awarded 1 2 CONC 00 acres of the legacy by the court. 2 CONT § On June 16, 1714 a “William Tully Robinson” was patented 350 acres from the head of the Eas 2 CONC tern Branch of the Elizabeth River towards the North River in Lynnhaven Parish. It is believ 2 CONC ed that this patent was actually intended for William (4) Robinson who would have then been a 2 CONC bout 25 years old. However, this is the only known record indicating his middle name might h 2 CONC ave been “Tully.” In any event the land conveyed in the patent was apparently never accepte 2 CONC d and more than a decade later was reissued to Richard Corbett on August 17, 1727. 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully (3) died November 12, 1723, and was buried in a family plot near Onancock on a plantati 2 CONC on known today as Poulson Place (believed to have been the former Ye Folly plantation. His w 2 CONC ill, written 11 days before his death, was proved August 5, 1724. 2 CONT The beneficiaries of his will included:Jacob Spires, John Williams, youngest daughter Ann Rob 2 CONC inson, daughter Mary Robinson, son William Robinson, daughter West Smith, daughter Scarbourg 2 CONC h Wise, daughter Sarah Wise, daughter Sarah Smith, daughter Susanna McClenahan, daughter Eliz 2 CONC abeth Smith and her husband John Smith, and William Robinson Smith (son of Elizabeth and Joh 2 CONC n Smith). Tully (3)’s tombstone at Poulson Place in Onancock reads: 2 CONT 2 CONT Coll Tully Robinsonm 2 CONT Late of Accomack County, VA, who was 2 CONT Born August 31st 1658, and departed November 12, 1723, 2 CONT Age 65 years and twenty 2 CONT --- days, A gentleman honourable, an 2 CONT Ornament to all plancs. He 2 CONT Was loyall to his prince, 2 CONT Unshaken to his friend, and 2 CONT A true believer in the Church 2 CONT of England. 2 CONT 2 CONT Additional research needs to be undertaken to: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. Understand the issues Tully confronted as a member of the House of Burgesses. 2 CONT 2. Determine if Tully had any other sons that were not named in his will. There are severa 2 CONC l branches of other Robinson families that appear to live close to Tully’s decedents but no l 2 CONC ink has been found to prove a connection. Old parish records on the Eastern Shore might prov 2 CONC ide some clues in this regard. 2 CONT 3. To the extent possible, what education services were provided to Tully’s children? His on 2 CONC ly son William Robinson does not appear to have become active in the political and communit 2 CONC y affairs for another decade after his father’s death. Why is this so? 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I10@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE bef. 1668 1 _UID 55A07C41049D394AB65D1101EF748441238F 1 FAMS @F10@ 1 FAMC @F4@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 18 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I11@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1662 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, VA 1 _UID D019592009A8344DAC0A801A50D500ABB4E8 1 FAMS @F11@ 1 FAMC @F4@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 Sep 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I12@ INDI 1 NAME Sarah /West/ 2 SURN West 2 GIVN Sarah 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1665 2 PLAC Accomack CO VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1724 2 PLAC Accomack CO VA 1 _UID A4CC5C8A4F192641BC30F76493EE021807EA 1 FAMS @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I13@ INDI 1 NAME West /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN West 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1681 2 PLAC Accomack Co., VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1739 1 _UID 4B60B5F7CF2EFC429893F4CA58E47D76AA84 1 FAMS @F13@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 5 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I14@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 25 Aug 1689 2 PLAC Accomack Co., VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 15 Dec 1759 2 PLAC Accomack Co., VA 1 _UID 6848FCDA5CD6CC4A8DEB4C864625913C50C6 1 FAMS @F14@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I15@ INDI 1 NAME Scarbourgh /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Scarbourgh 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 23 Apr 1691 1 DEAT 2 DATE 29 Jan 1770 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Wise Cem, Accomack County 1 _UID 56E1D5C820AF0E4CAC52DF779E9FA692C6F8 1 FAMS @F15@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I16@ INDI 1 NAME Sarah /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Sarah 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE aft. 1703 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE abt. 1746 2 PLAC Princess Anne County 1 _UID C940E74CD270DD4684DFF9C07DFCDD5B6E5A 1 FAMS @F16@ 1 FAMS @F17@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I17@ INDI 1 NAME Susanna /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Susanna 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1687 1 DEAT 2 DATE aft. 1746 1 _UID 7EEE84A3174F6140A6D9B846951D299F913D 1 FAMS @F18@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE She was the god daughter was John West, the elder son of Col.John West.http://www.gs 2 CONC bgrafx.com/westfamilyweb/west/will15.html 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I18@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 2 NPFX Sheriff 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1688 2 PLAC Lower Norfolk Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1740 2 PLAC Pincess Anne Co., VA 1 REFN 4 1 _UID 1A8E5CA28162FE4898E9A9E0DC95CB869BAA 1 FAMS @F19@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 NOTE Biography of Sheriff William (4) Robinson 2 CONT § Son to Col. Tully (3) and Sarah West Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to seven sisters: Ann (4) Robinson Hancock, Mary (4) Robinson, West (4) Robinson Sm 2 CONC ith, Scarbourgh (4) Robinson Wise, Sarah (4) Robinson Wise, Susanna (4) Robinson McClenahan 2 CONC , and Elizabeth (4) Robinson Smith. 2 CONT § Father to son William (5), Tully (5) Sarah (5), Mary (5) & Ann (5) Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT If he read newspapers from London, Sheriff William (4) Robinson might have learned in 1712 th 2 CONC at a woman was tried for witchcraft in England that year. She was found guilty and executed 2 CONC . Sheriff William could not have known it at the time but this would be the last woman to b 2 CONC e executed as a witch in England. 2 CONT 2 CONT There were fewer wars in Europe during generation four, but that does not mean there was no w 2 CONC ar. Remember at the Peace of Utrecht in 1713 that England got Gibraltar. But the Spanish ke 2 CONC pt trying to get it back. The Spanish army laid siege to the rock, hoping to starve he Briti 2 CONC sh out. It went on for 14 months. Finally in 1727 the Spanish gave up and lifted the siege 2 CONC . As you know, Britain still holds Gibraltar today, 276 years later. But according to a rece 2 CONC nt newspaper story London and Madrid are negotiating the possible return of Gibraltar to Spai 2 CONC n. 2 CONT 2 CONT In these early decades of the 18th Century some important historical names were being born 2 CONC . In Northumberland County Virginia, George Washington arrived in 1732. That would make ou 2 CONC r cousin George about 12 years younger than William (4) Robinson. Three years after George W 2 CONC ashington was born, John Adams arrived in Massachusetts. And three years after Adams, a prin 2 CONC ce was born in England who would grow up to be King George III. Last weekend a young man fro 2 CONC m Ohio won the British Open Golf championship. You might like to know that the Royal Golfin 2 CONC g Society was founded in Scotland in 1735. Of course golf had been around in Scotland for mo 2 CONC re than a hundred years by the time the Society was organized. 2 CONT 2 CONT 1740 another of those nasty Wars if Succession broke out in Europe. This was the so-called W 2 CONC ar of the Austrian Succession. France, Prussia, Sardinia, and Spain were on one side. Austr 2 CONC ia and England were on the other. The struggle would last for eight years. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT Of all the early Robinson generations the least amount of information is known about Willia 2 CONC m (4) Robinson. Like his father and grandfather before him, little or no records exist indic 2 CONC ating what he did prior to his father’s death. The researcher is left to conclude that Willi 2 CONC am (4) probably managed the family business while his father served as the ceremonial head o 2 CONC f the family in political and community affairs. In the alternative it is possible that Will 2 CONC iam (4) returned to England and completed his studies and therefore was not available to part 2 CONC icipate in Virginia events and activities. 2 CONT 2 CONT Nothing is known about William (4)’s wife. The records seem to indicate that she probably di 2 CONC ed very young and William (4)’s sister, Mary (4), played a significant role in raising the ch 2 CONC ildren. In his will, William (4) made detailed provisions to ensure for the care of his sist 2 CONC er that he appears to sincerely want to repay her for years of service for him and his childr 2 CONC en. Mary (4)’s will seems to support this conclusion as in it she leaves a legacy to her “da 2 CONC ughter” Elizabeth McClenhan. 2 CONT 2 CONT We know William (4) was alive at the death of his grandfather, Capt. William (2) Robinson i 2 CONC n 1695 because he was a named beneficiary in the will. But we speculate he was only about se 2 CONC ven years of age at the time, as his sisters all seemed to marry well before he did. The fir 2 CONC st record known to reference William (4) occurred on June 16, 1714 when a William Tully Robin 2 CONC son was patented 350 acresfrom the head of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River toward 2 CONC s the North River in Lynnhaven Parish. It is believed that this patent was actually intende 2 CONC d for William (4) Robinson who would have then been about 25 years old. However, this is th 2 CONC e only known record indicating his middle name might have been ‘Tully.’ In any event the lan 2 CONC d conveyed in the patent was apparently never accepted and more than a decade later was reiss 2 CONC ued to Richard Corbett on August 17, 1727. 2 CONT 2 CONT The year after the death of his father, in 1724, William (4) began a series of land purchase 2 CONC s that collectively totaled over 1,000 acres by his death. In addition to what he inherited 2 CONC , William (4) owned more than 1,300 acres spread throughout Princess Anne and Norfolk Countie 2 CONC s at his death. We can assume from this quantity that William (4) was a successful farmer an 2 CONC d businessperson. Many of the properties he maintained and purchased, continued in the famil 2 CONC y’s hands for over a 100 years after his life. By the time of his death he had participate 2 CONC d in the following land transactions: 2 CONT 2 CONT · November 12, 1723: William (4) inherited the tail of his father’s life estate in the 200 a 2 CONC cres known as Porter’s Ridge as described in Captain William (2)’s will. He also inherited t 2 CONC he family lot in Norfolk from his father Col. Tully (3). 2 CONT 2 CONT · May 19, 1724: William (4) purchased 200 acres of land in southern Princess Anne County com 2 CONC monly known as Little Island. This area is known as Sandbridge today and until the 1960s rem 2 CONC ained largely undeveloped. The Sandribdge name was derived from the narrow sliver of land i 2 CONC t is situated on that protects the Back Bay area from the encroachment of the sea. 2 CONT 2 CONT · 1729: William (4) sold 150 acres to Stratton Burton in Accomack County. 2 CONT 2 CONT · 1730s: William (4) purchased 200 acres on the Eastern Shore (of probably the Eastern Branc 2 CONC h of the Lynnhaven River). This purchase could have been from his brother-in-law who marrie 2 CONC d his sister Anna. 2 CONT 2 CONT · 1730s: William (4) also purchased a track of land from an Unknown Williams in the 1730s. 2 CONT 2 CONT · April 4, 1727: William (4) purchased 30 acres of Marsh land near Long Island bounded by Ba 2 CONC ck Bay and adjoining property of David McClenhan line, Henry Moorsi, William Cox, and John Bo 2 CONC nney. 2 CONT 2 CONT · April 16, 1737: William (4) purchased 346 acres of marsh land on Long Island in the middl 2 CONC e of Back Bay. At the time the property began at Malbone’s Creek and adjoined the property o 2 CONC f John Bonney. 2 CONT 2 CONT · October 1, 1740: Recorded as a codicle to his will, William (4) had purchased shortly befo 2 CONC re his death 250 acres of plantation land near London Bridge. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Beginning in the 1730s we begin to see William (4) very active in local Princess Anne Count 2 CONC y records. There is no known mention of him in Accomack so we assume he returned to Princes 2 CONC s Anne County following the death of his father. It is known that he had several sisters liv 2 CONC ing in Princess Anne County at the time as well. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (4) continued to build the family’s legal library and was involved in judicial matter 2 CONC s. Although not many records are known, we based this conclusion on the fact that he: 2 CONT 2 CONT § Served on a Grand Jury on December 3, 1725. 2 CONT § In 1735 William (4) served as a Justice of Peace in Princess Anne County. 2 CONT § Again in 1735, William (4) made a presentment against Andrew Lee for not coming to church 2 CONC . Lee had testified that he was a Roman Catholic. The case ultimately was dismissed. 2 CONT § He also was referred to as Sheriff in 1737 and 1739. 2 CONT § He served as a “gentleman justice” on October 1, 1740 (11 days before he wrote his own will 2 CONC ) when the last will and testament of Princess Anne County’s most famous witch, Grace Sherwoo 2 CONC d, was presented to the Princess Anne County Court by the executor of her estate. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT As Sheriff of Princess Anne County, William (4) probably was involved in the one of the firs 2 CONC t attempts by the county slaves to seek their freedom. The record of this event from Spetemb 2 CONC er 14, 1736 in Governor Gooch’s report to the British Public Records Office states: 2 CONT 2 CONT The Negroes in the countys of Norfolk and Princess Anne had the boldness to assemble on a Sun 2 CONC day while the people were at church, and to choose among themselves officers to command the 2 CONC m in their intended insurrection, which was to have been put in execution vary soon after; Bu 2 CONC t this meeting being happily discovered…the whole plot was detected, for which the major par 2 CONC t of them were severely punished…I have ordered the Militia to provide twice or thrice in a w 2 CONC eek, to prevent all night meetings, and every man to bring his arms to church on Sundays an 2 CONC d Holidays, lest they be seized by others. 2 CONT 2 CONT All citizens were required to attend church every Sunday. For William (4) and his family, w 2 CONC e suspect they had moved to the very southern part of Princess Anne County by this time, so t 2 CONC he trip to church must have been difficult. To help matters the vestry established a seatin 2 CONC g chart so families, like the Robinsons, would have a place to sit after the long journey. O 2 CONC n July 10, 1736 at a vestry meeting, the following record describes this predicament: 2 CONT 2 CONT On the motion of mr: William Robinson Liberty is given him to build a hanging Pew on the Nort 2 CONC h Side of the new Church and in case the family of Moseleys who have had the first liberty re 2 CONC fuse to accept thereof, then the said Robinson to have liberty of building the first Pew as a 2 CONC foresaid not obstructing the light of the windows. 2 CONT 2 CONT No known building or home of William (4) Robinson exists today. Although we may get an ide 2 CONC a of the type of home he owned by those owned by his contemporaries in Princess Anne County 2 CONC . For example, “Francis Thelaball II built his house with its massive chimneys in 1725. Typi 2 CONC cal of early colonial planters' homes, the [Thelaball] House features a hall-parlor plan wit 2 CONC h molded ceiling joists and a closed string Jacobean-type stair. Furnishings reflect the earl 2 CONC y eighteenth century.” Another historic property representative of William (4)’s period in P 2 CONC rincess Anne County is the Francis Land House that was built by the third Francis Land in 173 2 CONC 2. Exhibits, period furnishings, and gardens are all a part of this 18th-century plantatio 2 CONC n home. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (4) provided the following legacies in his will, dated October 11, 1740 and recorde 2 CONC d in March 1741: 2 CONT 2 CONT · Tully (5) received the plantation where William (4) lived at the time of the writing of hi 2 CONC s will. 2 CONT · Tully (5) received the 200 acres commonly known as Little Island. 2 CONT · Tully (5) and William (5) each received half of the 200 acres commonly called Porter’s Ridg 2 CONC e which descended from Capt. William (2) Robinson. If either of them sold their half of th 2 CONC e property, the other brother would have a right of first refusal for the sale. 2 CONT · Tully (5) received 50 pounds. 2 CONT · William (5) received 200 acres of plantation land William (4) had purchased from John Hanco 2 CONC ck on the Eastern Shore of the Lynnhaven River. This clause in the will indicated William (5 2 CONC ) was not yet 21 at the time the will was written. 2 CONT · William (5) received all of William (4)’s land left remaining in Norfolk Borough adjoinin 2 CONC g Col Samuel Boushe’s land. 2 CONT · William (5) received all of the Long Island parcel containing an estimated 376 acres. 2 CONT · William (5) received four hundred pounds current money. 2 CONT · The residual of William (4)’s estate was to be divided equally between Tully (5) and Willia 2 CONC m (5) as soon as William (5) turned 21. 2 CONT · William (4) expressed his desire that all the stock, slaves, cattle, sheep, etc. remain a 2 CONC t their present locations. 2 CONT · In the event that his sons died unmarried and without heirs, William (4) stipulated that hi 2 CONC s estate should be divided among his sisters Mary Robinson, Sarah Smith, and Annie Hancock. 2 CONT · Mary (4) Robinson was to be paid 12 pounds yearly by the estate or Tully (5)’s portion of t 2 CONC he estate provided she remained unmarried and lived with Tully (5). But if she chose not t 2 CONC o live with Tully (5), William (4)’s will directed Tully (5) to build his aunt a, 18’ squar 2 CONC e house with one outside chimney on the land of Thomas Whitehurst. In the former situation M 2 CONC ary (4) was supposed to receive an annual annuity of 5 pounds. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (5), Tully (5) & Mary (4) were to serve as co-executors of the estate. William (4)’ 2 CONC s good friends, Alexander Campbell, Edward Hack Mosley, John Nicholas & William Nimmo were t 2 CONC o act as trustees. 2 CONT 2 CONT In a codicil to his will dated January 4, 1740 (sic) William (4) provided these additional le 2 CONC gacies: 2 CONT 2 CONT § William (5) was to receive 250 acres lying near the London Bridge River. 2 CONT § William (5)’s inheritance of 400 pounds was also reduced to 330 pounds. Presumably this am 2 CONC ount was reduced to equal the value of the London Bridge purchase. 2 CONT 2 CONT The witnesses to William (4)’s will included his probable brother-in-law, William Hancock (ma 2 CONC rried to his sister Ann (4)) and probable distant cousin Emperor Mosley (believed to descen 2 CONC d from Mary Tully Emperor). 2 CONT 2 CONT More research needs to be undertaken for William (4) to learn: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. Where did her receive his schooling? 2 CONT 2. Who was his wife? What happened to her? 2 CONT 3. What did William (4) do between the period of his grandfather’s death and his father’s dea 2 CONC th (1695 to 1725)? 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I19@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1690 1 DEAT 2 DATE 9 Jan 1741 1 _UID E04EE73018BB564985A9438D2F497157F5A4 1 FAMS @F20@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 Sep 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I20@ INDI 1 NAME Ann (Anna) /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Ann (Anna) 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1705 1 _UID 31E1407BFB036D48BA2633279E9CCD8849EA 1 FAMS @F21@ 1 FAMC @F9@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Benificiary in brother Wiliam's 1740 Will listed as AnnaHancock. 2 CONT 2 CONT Witness to Brother-in Law's Will, George Smyth ( 5 PACDB 433). 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I21@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 DEAT 2 DATE BEF 1740 1 _UID A4FBEB81F5F8EA4D85E0E515FF0EEBEC7250 1 FAMS @F19@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE The name of William (4)’s wife in unknown. Apparently she diedbefore his 2 CONT will was written in 1740. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 5 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I22@ INDI 1 NAME Tully /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Tully 2 NPFX Captain 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1715 2 PLAC Lynnhaven Parish 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1773 1 REFN 5 1 _UID 0157C4E9AF36F147A1BBC6592BF4F9F8AD1D 1 FAMS @F22@ 1 FAMC @F19@ 1 RELI Served as Vestry Man in Lynnhave Parish 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Records from the Vestry Book of Lynnhaven Parish show: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1) 3/9/1743 Appointed as Parish representative on the NorthSide of the Eastern Branch of th 2 CONC e Lynnhaven River 2 CONT 2) 2/17/1756 was the Sheriff responsible for collecting churchtaxes 2 CONT 3) 11/14/1769, 10/10/1770, 10/22/1771, 6/7/1772, 10/22/1772served as Vestry Man 2 CONT 4) Replaced becasue of death before 10/18/1773 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT From website:http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/Slaxton-Stephens.htm 2 CONT "Mary2 Sparrow, born say 1730, was a "Negro Woman" whocomplained to the Princess Anne Count 2 CONC y court on 15 June 1762that she was entitled to her freedom but kept in slavery byTully Robin 2 CONC son, Gentleman. The court appointed James Holt,Gentleman, as her attorney, and he called Joh 2 CONC n Williams, AliceIvy, Mary Hurt, and Margaret Langley as her witnesses. On 17July 1764 the co 2 CONC urt found Robinson guilty and ordered him to payher forty shillings and the costs of the sui 2 CONC t [Minutes 1753-62,501, 505, 519; 1762-9, 21, 78, 109]. by was a taxable head of ahousehold i 2 CONC n Norfolk County in the district from Tanners Creekto Great Bridge in 1759 [Wingo, Norfolk Co 2 CONC unty Tithables,1751-65, 147]." 2 CONT 2 CONT According to Norfolk County Titable List: Owned 104 acres in adistrict on the south side of T 2 CONC anners Creek in Norfolk But notliving there becasue no tax paid for person...1766-1770 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson served as Sheriff of PAC 1757. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I23@ INDI 1 NAME Sarah /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Sarah 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1716 1 _UID 60FEF9C2426E2F48A9B1147B9218F897629F 1 FAMS @F23@ 1 FAMC @F19@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 Sep 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I24@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1717 1 _UID 414B9DD0DADFDC4891651F8DE4C33A84DD1F 1 FAMC @F19@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE not married at death of her brother in 1740 1 CHAN 2 DATE 30 Apr 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I25@ INDI 1 NAME Ann /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Ann 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1718 1 _UID FC238E822266F54193B0C64009D7BC6A3CD7 1 FAMS @F24@ 1 FAMC @F19@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 Sep 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I26@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 2 NPFX Capitalist 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE BEF 1720 2 PLAC Pincess Anne Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1760 2 PLAC Princess Anne County 1 REFN 5 1 _UID 15635B4C083C6F4D9BCB234AE6EA04C288BB 1 FAMS @F25@ 1 FAMC @F19@ 1 NOTE Biography of Capitalist William (5) Robinson 2 CONT § Son to Sheriff William (4) Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to Captain Tully (5) Sarah (5), Mary (5) & Ann (5) Robinson 2 CONT § Father to The Honorable William (6) Robinson, Ann (6) Robinson Cramond, and Mary (6) Robins 2 CONC on 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT This review begins in 1742 with a revival in England called “the Great Awakening.” Suddenly P 2 CONC rotestants in Scotland and England are taking their religion much more seriously. Presbyteri 2 CONC ans and Quakers and Baptists start evangelizing harder. The Wesley’s start a reform movemen 2 CONC t in the Church of England that will lead to the creation of Methodism. The fervor spreads t 2 CONC o the colonies in America. 2 CONT 2 CONT In 1748 Bonnie Prince Charlie, a Stuart prince living in France, landed in Scotland claimin 2 CONC g to be King of England and leads an army south toward London. Charlie won a few battles, th 2 CONC en is beaten back and flees again in exile. His defeated followers console themselves by inv 2 CONC enting a liquor called Drambuie.” 2 CONT 2 CONT In 1753 Virginians in Princess Anne County are shocked to learn that French troops have com 2 CONC e south out of Canada and seized territory south of the Ohio River, territory supposed to b 2 CONC e part of the Virginia colony’s wild west. Thus begins what the world calls “The Seven Year 2 CONC s War” and what Americans would call “The French and Indian War.” Many Virginians, under Col 2 CONC . George Washington, 2 CONT fought beside the King’s army. In 1758 they capture Fort Duquesene, the place we call Pittsb 2 CONC urgh. In the following year came a more stunning victory. The British captured the great Fr 2 CONC ench fortress of Quebec. The French no longer have Canada. 2 CONT 2 CONT In 1760 in London a new king, George III, is crowned. In Paris, King Louis XV and the prou 2 CONC d French nation try to understand what went wrong. King Louis is said reported to have : “A 2 CONC pres nous, les deluge!” After us, the deluge! 2 CONT 2 CONT While the British were happy about winning the Seven Years War, the government discovered aga 2 CONC in that wars cost lots of money. Deficits piled up. Parliament needed to raise money to pa 2 CONC y the government’s bills. It began to pass taxes to be paid by the colonies such as a stam 2 CONC p tax and a tax on tea. After all, the argument went, “Britain fought the war to defend the c 2 CONC olonies. Let the colonies help pay for the war with new taxes.” 2 CONT 2 CONT In Virginia and other colonies violent demonstrations were staged against the new taxes. Som 2 CONC e British Americans found themselves arrested, carried to England and tried for treason. Whe 2 CONC n Virginians protested these treason trials in London, the King’s Governor responded by locki 2 CONC ng the doors of the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg and sending the members home to cool o 2 CONC ff. 2 CONT 2 CONT In Massachusetts a mob of citizen protestors confronted some of the king’s soldiers on the s 2 CONC treet. There were ugly words and shouts. Rocks were thrown. Suddenly the soldiers fired thei 2 CONC r rifles. A several protestors lay dead in the street. The 1770 newspapers throughout the co 2 CONC lonies called it: “The Boston Massacre.” Some people kept saying the trouble would blow over 2 CONC , that the situation would end soon. Maybe the protestors or the King would come to their sen 2 CONC ses. But three years after the “Boston Massacre” one night a gang of citizens dressed up a 2 CONC s native Americans. They slipped out in the dark to some British ships in Boston harbor. Th 2 CONC e ships were loaded with tea which the British government hoped to sell and collect a health 2 CONC y sales tax. The so-called Indians overpowered the guards watching over the tea. They thre 2 CONC w the boxes in the harbor. It was called the Boston tea party. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT Although his father’s will seemed to indicate William (5) was younger than his brother Captai 2 CONC n Tully (5) considering some of the conditions for William (5)’s inheritance, it appears he m 2 CONC ight have been his father’s “favorite” based on the distribution of certain legacies. In add 2 CONC ition, Captain Tully (5) was expressly required by his father’s will to perform a number of d 2 CONC uties related to his Aunt Mary (4) Robinson who it is presumed helped raise the family. Thes 2 CONC e responsibilities placed upon Captain Tully (5) might have been the beginning of what appear 2 CONC s at times to have been a strained relationship with his brother and future generations. 2 CONT 2 CONT It is assumed that William (5) was probably born in the early 1720s. He married a woman name 2 CONC d Anne no later than 1747. Together, the couple had three children: Anne (6), Mary (6), an 2 CONC d William (6). However, William (5) died a young man and left behind three children ages 1 2 CONC 0 to 13 and was survived by his brother for more than 13 years. 2 CONT 2 CONT Demonstrating his father’s skill at acquiring and selling property, William (5) Robinson expa 2 CONC nded his holdings significantly throughout his short lifetime. So, by his death he had acqui 2 CONC red the following properties throughout Princess Anne County and Norfolk County: 2 CONT 2 CONT · March 1741: William (5) received 200 acres of plantation land William (4) had purchased fro 2 CONC m John Hancock on the Eastern Shore. It’s unclear weather this 200 acres was in Accomack Cou 2 CONC nty or the deed reference referred to property on the Eastern Shore of the Lynnhaven River i 2 CONC n Princess Anne County. However, William (5) sold this property in 1746 to William Keeling 2 CONC , Jr. 2 CONT · March 1741: William (5) inherited all of William (4)’s land left remaining in Norfolk Borou 2 CONC gh adjoining Col. Samuel Boushe’s land. 2 CONT · March 1741: William (5) inherited all of Long Island land containing an estimated 376 acres 2 CONC . 2 CONT · March 1741: William (5) inherited 250 acres William (4) had purchased near the London Bridg 2 CONC e River. 2 CONT · March 1741: William (5) inherited 100 acres commonly called Porter’s Ridge which descende 2 CONC d from Capt. William (2) Robinson. 2 CONT · January 30, 1746: William (5) purchased 750 acres of plantation land in Lynnhaven located o 2 CONC n western shore of the Lynnhaven River where John Thorowgood had lived and died. 2 CONT · November 8, 1742: William (5) purchased 3 ½ lots of land in Lynnhaven Parish, boardering o 2 CONC n McClenhan’s lease on Main Street to a creek or cove to the eastern most branch of the Eliza 2 CONC beth River. It is believed that these lots were in either Kemps Landing or Newtown. 2 CONT · April 12, 1749: Along with his brother Captain Tully (5), William (5) purchased one acre o 2 CONC f land or thereabouts on North landing Run near inherited land near Mrs. Ann Fentrees’ land. 2 CONT · November 1, 1749: William (5) purchased 3 lots of land lying in Newtown in Princess Anne C 2 CONC ounty bounding William Moseley and Charles Smyth (possibly a cousin of the Robinsons). It i 2 CONC s believed that a parcel of this purchase was sold in 1756 to William Nimmo, Jr. but that Wil 2 CONC liam (5) retained a family store located on Maine Street in Newtown. 2 CONT · February 7, 1749: William (5) purchased 95 acres of land lying on the western shore of th 2 CONC e Lynnhaven River. 2 CONT · August 17, 1756: William (5) purchased a plantation of 446 acres that had belonged to Geor 2 CONC ge Weblin and was located near the western shore in Lynnhaven Parish. 2 CONT 2 CONT When he died in 1760 at about age 39, William (5) had amassed a large amount of land, like hi 2 CONC s father, in a relatively short period of time. Our estimate is that he owned over 2,100 acr 2 CONC es throughout the region. 2 CONT 2 CONT In comparison, by 1760 Captain Tully (5) does not appear to have significantly increased hi 2 CONC s land holdings from the 300 acres he inherited from his father (plus the unknown acreage o 2 CONC f his father’s plantation at the time of his death). He had the following purchases by 1760 2 CONC : (1) 22 ¾ acres in Lynnhaven Parish bordering on the James Williamson plantation on May 2 2 CONC , 1743; (2) 55 acres on the north side of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the p 2 CONC arish of Lynnhaven (next to land he already owned); and (3) 145 acres plantation in Little Cr 2 CONC eek in Lynnhaven Parish. So, by 1760 Captain Tully (5) owned over 500 acres in Princess Ann 2 CONC e County-far less than his brother leaving questions of how Captain Tully (5) felt about hi 2 CONC s brother’s success. 2 CONT 2 CONT In addition to his agricultural profits, we learned through these deeds that William (5) owne 2 CONC d a store in Newtown which at the time of his life was a growing, thriving development. Newt 2 CONC own was the third town developed in Princess Anne County that “had started auspiciously and t 2 CONC hen just withered away. But it had been by far, the largest and most important. Perhaps th 2 CONC e dream of a real town had been only a fetish of those well-to-do families who had made thei 2 CONC r fortunes and wanted more elegance and sophistication.” William (5)’s business partner in t 2 CONC he store was John Cramond according to subsequent wills and other records available from th 2 CONC e period. Cramond also married William (5)’s daughter, Anne (6), but when the American Revol 2 CONC ution broke out he hightailed it back to England along with most of the merchant class in Nor 2 CONC folk and Princess Anne County. 2 CONT 2 CONT We also know through careful examination of Princess Anne County Deed records that William (5 2 CONC ) served as an officer of the court, like his father and grandfathers before him, in a numbe 2 CONC r of instances. While we assume he, along with his brother Captain Tully (5), inherited th 2 CONC e family law library, no records have been found indicating he served as an attorney, magistr 2 CONC ate, juror, or judge. The records show both Captain Tully (5) and William (5) served in th 2 CONC e role of appraising estates on behalf of the court. While some of this work was done for ex 2 CONC tended family members, no doubt the fees assessed helped Captain Tully (5) and William (5)’ 2 CONC s expanded land transactions. 2 CONT 2 CONT Both William (5) and Captain Tully (5) continued the family leadership role in the Lynnhave 2 CONC n Parish. William (5) was responsible for collecting a levy for the north side of Eastern Br 2 CONC anch of the Lynnhaven River in 1747. He also won a land dispute with Dr. Christopher Wrigh 2 CONC t in a church trial in 1755. Captain Tully (5) also was appointed as the Parish representa 2 CONC tive on the north side of the Eastern Branch of the Lynnhaven River for the purpose of collec 2 CONC ting a levy in 1743, served as the Sheriff responsible for collecting church taxes in 1756, a 2 CONC nd was a vestrymen in 1769, 1770, 1771, and 1772. 2 CONT 2 CONT We know little about the social life of these Robinsons other than church but an interestin 2 CONC g book by Sharon V. Salinger examines the place that public drinking houses had in England an 2 CONC d the colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. She reviews what went on in the mind of thos 2 CONC e who patronized taverns in America, what went on in the taverns, who kept taverns, and ho 2 CONC w authorities tried to regulate taverns. Salinger’s major theme is the love/hate relationshi 2 CONC p Anglo Americans had with taverns and drinking. Ministers and government officials routinel 2 CONC y expressed concern about the number of taverns and what went on in them. They saw them as d 2 CONC angerous, places where the classes and races mixed as they met and drank. Legislators wrot 2 CONC e laws limiting the number of taverns, hoping thereby to curb the dangers they saw steming fr 2 CONC om tavern life. Yet many of these same legislators seemed to spend a lot of their own time i 2 CONC nside taverns. And few of the laws they passed were enforced vigorously. “Despite periodic a 2 CONC ttacks on taverns and drinking behavior by religious and secular leaders,” concludes Salinger 2 CONC , “the tavern maintained its privileged place within the colonies and thrives everywhere.” S 2 CONC he finds very little difference over time or geography in the density of taverns or in the fr 2 CONC equency with which licensing laws were ignored. Urban taverns were much more likely to hav 2 CONC e female publicans than were rural taverns. They were also more likely to attract patrons fr 2 CONC om a single class or occupation. 2 CONT 2 CONT During William (5)’s lifetime in Princess Anne County, several other Robinson families appear 2 CONC ed on the scene and leads to questions of whether or not the newcomers were related. It is p 2 CONC ossible that William (4) may not have named all his children in his will. We know he did no 2 CONC t name any daughters, but it is also possible that he had one or more younger sons he chose f 2 CONC or whatever reason not to name in his will. For example, in the 1760s a Thomas Robinson owne 2 CONC d nearly 100 acres in southern Princess Anne County. Mark Robinson and Adam Robinson, Sr. al 2 CONC so appeared to enter Princess Anne County about the same time of Thomas Robinson and lived ve 2 CONC ry close to other Robinson property in southern Princess Anne County which by the time the Am 2 CONC erican Revolution occurred was probably where most of the family moved to flee the British at 2 CONC tacks in Norfolk, Newtown, and Kemps Landing. 2 CONT 2 CONT William (5)’s will was written on January 22, 1760 and was recorded on April 15, 1760. In i 2 CONC t he provided the following legacies: 2 CONT 2 CONT § William (5) ordered that his plantation of 250 acres lying near London Bridge and his prope 2 CONC rty in Newtown be sold by his executor in a manner most advantageous to the estate. If the p 2 CONC roceeds of the above sale would pay all just debts owed by the estate, any remainder was to b 2 CONC e divided between daughters Ann and Mary. 2 CONT § His wife Ann (5) was directed to use of the profits and services of all his other propert 2 CONC y and homes, for her lifetime provided she remain unmarried. But if Ann remarried, she was t 2 CONC o receive only the 446 acre plantation that was formally owned by George Weblin that was loca 2 CONC ted on the western shore of the Lynnhaven River. 2 CONT § His Wife Ann (5) was granted the use of all the slaves and personal estate during her widow 2 CONC hood. If Ann (5) remarried the slaves were to pass to her daughter Mary (6). 2 CONT § William (6) inherited all land and property he owned at that time (except for the Weblin pl 2 CONC antation if his mother remarried); upon the death of his mother or her remarriage, William (6 2 CONC ) was also supposed to receive the cattle, sheep, and hogs (minus his sisters share it is pre 2 CONC sumed). 2 CONT § His daughter Ann (6) received the use of seven slaves, one fourth of all cattle, sheep, an 2 CONC d hogs, and one third of the personal estate. 2 CONT 2 CONT Apparently, William wanted to limit expenses to the estate and he directed in his will that t 2 CONC he estate should be inventoried but not appraised. This clause may ultimately have harmed hi 2 CONC s heirs as the evidence shows his executor may have misappropriated property and funds. Unfo 2 CONC rtunately, the executor was his brother Captain Tully (5) Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT A series of strange events, including the following, lead to conclusions that Captain Tully ( 2 CONC 5) acted not in the best interests of his brother’s estate: 2 CONT 2 CONT § First, Anne (5) Robinson (widow of William (5)) filed a renunciation of her legacy or legac 2 CONC ies granted in William (5)’s will. No reason was given for this renunciation in the recorde 2 CONC d document, but one can only speculate that her brother-in-law Captain Tully (5) Robinson ha 2 CONC d a hand in the matter and strong-armed the decision. After all, she was provided for very w 2 CONC ell by her husband for her life according to the terms of the will and in the alternative, i 2 CONC f she remarried, would have received a significant plantation of almost 500 acres on the West 2 CONC ern Branch of the Lynnhaven River. 2 CONT § Second, a year following William (5)’s death Captain Tully (5) sold two parcels of land equ 2 CONC aling 500 acres apparently as authorized by William (5)’s will. However, the will only autho 2 CONC rized the sale of one of the parcels sold it is unclear under what authority Capt. Tully (5 2 CONC ) sold the second property. Nor is it entirely clear based on the records available what th 2 CONC e proceeds from the sale went (although some guardian records exist for each of the childre 2 CONC n as they reached their age of majority). 2 CONT § Third, acting in a series of transactions in 1765, Capt. Tully (6) sold the estate propert 2 CONC y for less than the value he purchased the same property for a few days later. The parcel i 2 CONC n question was sold to John Crammond (former business partner of William (5) in the Newtown s 2 CONC tore) for 15 pounds on behalf of the estate and then purchased by Capt. Tully (5) individuall 2 CONC y for 20 pounds. While the difference in the sale prices, just five pounds, may seem trivial 2 CONC , such actions would be highly scrutinized by a probate judge today. 2 CONT § The final questionable fact attributable to Captain Tully (5), does not relate to his handl 2 CONC ing of the estate, but does reflect poorly on his character during this same period shortly a 2 CONC fter the death of this brother. Old court records show that a “Mary Sparrow, born say 1730 2 CONC , was a ‘Negro Woman’ who complained to the Princess Anne County court on 15 June 1762 that s 2 CONC he was entitled to her freedom but kept in slavery by Tully Robinson, Gentleman. The court ap 2 CONC pointed James Holt, Gentleman, as her attorney, and he called John Williams, Alice Ivy [a pos 2 CONC sible sister- or mother-in-law to Tully (5)], Mary Hurt, and Margaret Langley as her witnesse 2 CONC s. On 17 July 1764 the court found Robinson guilty and ordered him to pay her forty shilling 2 CONC s and the costs of the suit.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Further research needs to be undertaken to determine more about William (5) including: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. What leadership roles did he have in society and church? Based upon his land holdings, h 2 CONC e must have been one of the of the elite landowners of his time. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. What more can be learned about his wife Ann? 2 CONT 2 CONT 3. Did he have any younger brothers and if so, who were they? 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I27@ INDI 1 NAME Anne /(Unknown)/ 2 SURN (Unknown) 2 GIVN Anne 1 SEX F 1 _UID E5D02AE4B661B541BE8A892090C63645923D 1 FAMS @F25@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE On July 16, 1760, Ann renounced all benefits provided to her inher husband's will. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 7 Feb 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I28@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 2 NPFX Gentleman 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE AFT 1749 2 PLAC Princess Anne Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 14 Oct 1798 2 PLAC Currituck County, NC 1 REFN 6 1 _UID DEC0E7BB6F36F542B3B210972FE08CEBAED3 1 FAMS @F26@ 1 FAMS @F27@ 1 FAMC @F25@ 1 NOTE Biography of Gentleman William (6) Robinson 2 CONT § Son to Capitalist William (5) Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to Ann (6) Robinson Cramond, and Mary (6) Robinson 2 CONT § First Cousin to Major William (6) Robinson, Lt. Tully (6) Robinson, James (6) Robinson, an 2 CONC d others. 2 CONT § Father to Charles (7) Robinson, Jonathan (7) Robinson, Tully (7) Robinson, Manliff (7) Robi 2 CONC nson, and Vashte (6) James, daughter of Lucia James 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT When the sixth generation of Robinsons in Virginia move on the stage during the second half o 2 CONC f the 18th Century, as we have already seen, a revolution had begun in America. Europe was s 2 CONC till ruled mostly by kings, most of whom believed their authority came from God. A king or qu 2 CONC een might take advice from nobles, special ministers, or other favorites. But what common or 2 CONC dinary people thought or wanted was not relevant. God did not intend those folks to rule o 2 CONC r oppose the authority of a king. 2 CONT 2 CONT So when the kings and the aristocracy in Europe heard that the King of Britain’s subjects i 2 CONC n Virginia and in Massachusetts and other colonies were causing him trouble, they yawned. Mos 2 CONC t Europeans didn’t give a hoot about the idea of “no taxation without representation” which t 2 CONC he Americans kept shouting. Few kings or aristocrats believed in representative government, c 2 CONC ertainly not government that shared power with ordinary people. On the other hand, they felt 2 CONC , if the Americans were giving the King in London headaches, so much the better. Britain ha 2 CONC d been winning too many battles lately. 2 CONT 2 CONT So it was that while King George in England raised armies to enforce his will on subjects i 2 CONC n Virginia and America, a new king came to the throne in France. Louis XVI, was a grandson o 2 CONC f Louis XV. He didn’t care much about being king. He liked to spend his days hunting or wor 2 CONC king in his shop. His specialty was building door locks. People said he was a good locksmith 2 CONC . Louis had a beautiful wife, Marie Antoinette, daughter of the Empress of Austria. She ha 2 CONC d given France several heirs to the throne. That was what a queen was for, people said. But M 2 CONC arie Antoinette found it tedious living in the Palace of Versailles with all its mirrors. Sh 2 CONC e was always on display before crowds of lords and ladies, all seeking favors. Giving her n 2 CONC o privacy. Queen Marie had her architects build villages of play houses where she and her spe 2 CONC cial friends could play bridge or gamble or enjoy simple pleasures like milking cows or bakin 2 CONC g bread. 2 CONT 2 CONT The American colonies realized that if they were to defend themselves from the hired soldier 2 CONC s King George was sending to punish them, they needed help from other countries. So they sen 2 CONC t men like Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania and John Adams from Massachusetts to Europe t 2 CONC o raise money and seek help. In the Netherlands, where the power of the king was not so grea 2 CONC t, Adams worked to get loans from Dutch bankers. He had some success, but the Dutch banker 2 CONC s charged very high interest. Adams went on to France where Dr. Benjamin 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Franklin, a scientist who had discovered there was electricity in lightning and was a success 2 CONC ful printer and politician, was already working for the American cause. It was the job of Ad 2 CONC ams and Franklin to persuade the French government - which was firmly against the American id 2 CONC ea of no taxation without representation, to say nothing of “all men being created equal” whi 2 CONC ch the Americans had said in their Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. These were t 2 CONC he unpopular ideas Franklin and Adams had to sell to the French. They had to persuade the Fr 2 CONC ench that it was in their interest to help the Americans against Britain, a traditional enem 2 CONC y of France. 2 CONT 2 CONT By their efforts, France decided to send a naval force. By 1783 when :Lord Cornwallis, the c 2 CONC ommander of the British armies at Yorktown, was waiting for 2 CONT reinforcements by the British Navy, the French Navy was present near Norfolk. It prevented B 2 CONC ritish reinforcements from landing. So, Lord Cornwallis sent his sword, by messenger, to Geo 2 CONC rge Washington. The British forces couldn’t believe it, but they had surrendered to the upst 2 CONC art Americans. 2 CONT 2 CONT The remaining years for Generation Six were filled with big events. The Americans devise 2 CONC d a new national constitution for themselves. George Washington was elected the first Presid 2 CONC ent. By 1793 King Louis XVI of France who had allowed his navy to help the Americans was exe 2 CONC cuted on the guillotine. Three years later, George Washington declined a third term as Presi 2 CONC dent. He and Martha went home to Mount Vernon. Cousin George would die there three years la 2 CONC ter. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Guardian Accounts 2 CONT 2 CONT Several guardian accounts were published for William (6) and indicated that he received a pro 2 CONC per education, like those before him, and had several tutors. However, it’s unclear where h 2 CONC e lived or if he had any formal school education. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Expanding Family 2 CONT 2 CONT While a significant amount of information is available about the sixth generation of Robinson 2 CONC s in Princess Anne County, this is perhaps the most confusing generation with respect to keep 2 CONC ing the facts and information organized to the appropriate individual and/or family. For exa 2 CONC mple two William Robinsons, who are also first cousins, are alive and are close in age durin 2 CONC g this time. It is difficult to determine which William Robinson served as: (1) a Burgess i 2 CONC n 1774-1775; and (2) served as a member of the Commonwealth’s House of Delegates in 1776-1779 2 CONC , and 1782. Since no known family Bibles or other materials go this far back, the analysis i 2 CONC n this report started by looking at the Robinson deed and will records of the period. In the 2 CONC se we can trace the references used by the clerk of the court to describe each cousin. The c 2 CONC lerk’s references may shed some clues to understand which William Robinson, if not both, serv 2 CONC ed in a number of leadership roles at different times. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Examination of the Deed Records 2 CONT 2 CONT For Gentleman William (6) Robinson we know he should have had title to the following due to h 2 CONC is inheritance or by purchase: 2 CONT 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited his father’s remaining land in Norfolk Borough estimated t 2 CONC o equal about 100 acres. More research of Norfolk County deeds should to be conducted to det 2 CONC ermine what happened to this parcel. However, it is believed that this land may have transfe 2 CONC rred to Capt. Tully (5)’s descendants even though they did not have clear title. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited all of the Long Island plantation containing an estimated 3 2 CONC 76 acres. He sold 100 acres of this land indicating he owned half interest in the island o 2 CONC n July 22, 1783. Here again, more research needs to examine this parcel and determine if Gen 2 CONC tlemen William (6)’s cousins, who claimed ownership of the other half of the island for the n 2 CONC ext several decades, had clear title or not. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited 750 acres of plantation land in Lynnhaven located on the we 2 CONC stern shore of the Lynnhaven River where John Thorowgood had lived and died. He may have sol 2 CONC d a 355 acre track of this purchase on July 10, 1783. What happened to the remainder of th 2 CONC e parcel is unclear. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited 95 acres of land lying on the western shore of the Lynnhave 2 CONC n River. We assume it was adjacent to other property owned by the family. He sold a 9 ¾ acr 2 CONC e track of land in Lynnhaven Parish, perhaps a portion of this holding, on May 16, 1776. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited 100 acres of land near Porter’s Ridge that once belonged t 2 CONC o Capt. William (2) Robinson. He sold the parcel on October 23, 1777. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) purchased 121 acres on February 10, 1785, lying near Wilson’s Point a 2 CONC nd adjoining land he already owned. A 46-acre track of this parcel was sold on February 28 2 CONC , 1794 by Gentleman William (6) and his wife Molly as well as a separate 30 acre track. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) leased property in Kempsville for a tanning business on July 8, 1785. 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) inherited the nearly 500 acre Weblin Plantation located near the west 2 CONC ern shore in Lynnhaven Parish of Princess Anne County because his mother renounced all benefi 2 CONC ts received under the will. On July 28, 1787, Gentleman William (6), who was indebted to Ric 2 CONC hard Evers Lee of Norfolk for the sum of 243 pounds of gold or silver, appointed three indivi 2 CONC duals to serve as his trustees and provided as security 500 acres of land on the Lynnhaven Ri 2 CONC ver formally owned by Capitalist William (5) and passed to Gentleman William (6). 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) of Princess Anne County, VA purchased 100 acres for $500 on Februar 2 CONC y 18, 1794, in Currituck County, NC. The deed does not record his wife’s name. But this sa 2 CONC me parcel was later sold by Tully (7) Robinson, one heir of Gentleman William (6), for 450 si 2 CONC lver dollars, so the chain of title appears to connect families. This later deed of sale als 2 CONC o identifies that the parcel was adjacent for the Great Dismal Swamp. 2 CONT 2 CONT It is clear from an examination of the above deed transactions that Gentleman William (6) di 2 CONC d not acquire significantly more property in his lifetime, as had his father. Rather, perhap 2 CONC s because of economic conditions he sold much of his holdings and then moved to Currituck Cou 2 CONC nty. We do not know the exact reason he decided to move but further examination of other fac 2 CONC ts and circumstances of his lifetime might shed some light. The deed records make clear, how 2 CONC ever, that Gentleman William (6) was younger than his first cousin Major William (6). From t 2 CONC he earliest references to him in the Princess Anne County Deed Books he was referred to as “W 2 CONC illiam Robinson, Jr.” His first cousin Major William (6) Robinson was almost always referre 2 CONC d to as “William Robinson, Attorney at Law.” When Gentleman William (6) sold off his half o 2 CONC f the Porter’s Ridge property, the deed referred to the adjoining property owned by first cou 2 CONC sin Major William (6) as “William Robinson, Sr.” 2 CONT 2 CONT We also know from these deed records that a higher level of respect was paid the Gentleman Wi 2 CONC lliam (6) Robinson by the clerk of the court. For in several deeds the clerk referred to hi 2 CONC m as “Gentleman of Princess Anne County.” 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT The Story of Burgess William Robinson, 1774-1775 2 CONT 2 CONT One of the greatest mysteries related to the Robinson family of Princess Anne County concern 2 CONC s their experiences during the Revolutionary War. Not much is known or clear about the famil 2 CONC y. However, some interesting information has been uncovered concerning one William Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT Before examining this story further it should be noted that at the time of the outbreak of th 2 CONC e Revolutionary War in Virginia, records reveal no less than three William Robinsons living i 2 CONC n Princess Anne County including: 2 CONT 2 CONT § Gentleman William (6) Robinson, son of William (5) Robinson. Based upon guardian reports r 2 CONC ecorded in the Princess Anne County Court, he turned 21 about 1772. This William inherited a 2 CONC nd sold land devised in his father’s 1760 will and relocated to Currituck Co., NC, before hi 2 CONC s death in 1798. 2 CONT 2 CONT § Major William (6) Robinson was the son of Capt. Tully (5) Robinson and became a prominent a 2 CONC ttorney and major in the local militia. This William also inherited and devised land receive 2 CONC d from his father Tully (5) Robinson’s 1773 will. He passed away in 1787. 2 CONT 2 CONT § William Robinson, son of Adam Robinson. He was probably age 21 in 1769 when his father pro 2 CONC vided him his first deed. It has not been proven how this family was connected to other Robi 2 CONC nson family noted above. However, this family’s land holdings were substantially less than t 2 CONC he other Robinsons, leading to the conclusion that is not likely the party described in thi 2 CONC s story. 2 CONT 2 CONT It is important that we provide some context for the series of events to traumatize the Robin 2 CONC son family at the outset of the Revolutionary War. First, William Robinson was elected in ea 2 CONC rly July 1774 to serve as one of two burgesses representing Princess Anne County. He joine 2 CONC d a long history of Robinsons from Princess Anne County serving in government positions inclu 2 CONC ding his great, great grandfather Col. Tully (3) Robinson who represented Accomack County i 2 CONC n the House of Burgesses for many years from the early 1700s. In addition, another grandfath 2 CONC er, Capt. William (2) Robinson, represented Princess Anne County in the House of Burgesses i 2 CONC n the late 1600s. 2 CONT 2 CONT At a meeting of Princess Anne County voters on July 27, 1774, (within a month of William Robi 2 CONC nson’s election to the House of Burgesses), citizens passed the following Resolution that bes 2 CONC t describes the mood and feelings on the eve of the Revolution as well as their express wishe 2 CONC s and directions for the Princess Anne County Burgesses: 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that it is an absolute right inherent in ev 2 CONC ery British American subject, to have and enjoy such freedoms and privileges as belong to th 2 CONC e free people of England; and that he cannot be taxed but by his own consent, or Representati 2 CONC ve. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that every attempt to impose taxes by any o 2 CONC ther authority, is a tyrannical exertion of power, and a violation of the constitutional an 2 CONC d just rights and liberties of the subject; and that the Acts for blocking up the harbor of B 2 CONC oston; for altering the chartered Constitution of the Massachusetts Bay; and for the suppress 2 CONC ion of riots and tumults, are cruel and oppressive invasions of the natural rights of the peo 2 CONC ple of the said Province, as men, and of their constitutional rights as English subjects. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved that the town of Boston and Province of Massachusetts Bay, are now suffering in th 2 CONC e common cause of America, as the said Acts would lay a foundation for the utter destructio 2 CONC n of the rights and liberties of the subjects of British America. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved that our Burgesses (Christopher Wright and William Robinson) be hereby instructed t 2 CONC o use their utmost endeavors at the ensuing Congress at Williamsburg, to procure a general As 2 CONC sociation for stopping all importations from, and exportation to Great Britain, except such a 2 CONC rticles as shall be there agreed upon, as the most effectual means to obtain redress; the non 2 CONC -importation and non-exportation to take place on such future day as may be agreed on by th 2 CONC e general Congress of Deputies from several Colonies. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved that our Burgesses be instructed to oppose the importation of slaves and convicts, a 2 CONC s injurious to this Colony, by preventing the population of Freemen and useful manufacturers. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved That it be recommended to our Burgesses to vote for the encouragement of raising she 2 CONC ep, hemp, flax, and cotton. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved, That our Burgess be hereby instructed to endeavor to procure a general Associatio 2 CONC n against trading and dealing with every Colony, Province, County, or Town that shall refus 2 CONC e to come into the general plan which may be adopted by the several Colonies and Provinces o 2 CONC n the Continent. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved, The our Burgesses be hereby instructed to use their utmost endeavors that subscript 2 CONC ions be opened in the several counties of this Colony, for the relief of the cruelly oppresse 2 CONC d and distressed inhabitants of the town of Boston. 2 CONT 2 CONT Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting that the general plan adopted at the ensuin 2 CONC g Congress, ought to be strictly adhered to by the whole Colony; and that this meeting will f 2 CONC aithfully adopt such measures as may be then agreed upon. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT In March 1775, Burgess William Robinson was “in attendance when Patrick Henry delivered his c 2 CONC elebrated ‘give me liberty or give me death’ speech at St. John’s Church. Seven months late 2 CONC r in October 1775 William Robinson became a prominent participant in an early skirmish of th 2 CONC e Revolutionary War as reported in the Virginia Gazette: 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Williamsburg, October 21, 1775 2 CONT 2 CONT Some time last week Lord Dunmore was alarmed with information that 19 pieces of cannon were f 2 CONC itted up, and would soon be placed on the wharves near Norfolk, to annoy the ships of war, an 2 CONC d that a number of men were daily expected from Williamsburg, who were to fire them from behi 2 CONC nd bulkheads filled with sand. Yesterday forenight, in consequence of the above intelligence 2 CONC , his Lordship sent a party of soldiers…who marched through Norfolk to the place where the ca 2 CONC nnon were, destroyed 17 of them, and carried two for their own use, without molestation. Th 2 CONC e above cannon were never intended for such a purpose; on the contrary, they belong to two pr 2 CONC ivate Gentleman, who had them removed to there for safety…We [also] hear from Norfolk, that C 2 CONC apt. Matthews, of the Norfolk minutemen, Mr. William Robinson, and Mr. John Hancock, have bee 2 CONC n taken prisoner by Lord Dunmore, but for what we cannot learn. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT “Lord Dunmore was sweeping the counties of Norfolk and Princess Anne of hidden cannon and oth 2 CONC er arms. One of these raids surprised a small company of minutemen from Kemp’s Landing.” I 2 CONC n what is believed to have been the first battle in Virginia during the Revolution, “John Ack 2 CONC iss was killed by Royal Governor Lord Dunmore’s militia and became the first Virginian casual 2 CONC ty of the American Revolution.” At the conclusion of the battle it is also believed that Bur 2 CONC gess William Robinson challenged Lord Dunmore to a duel. Today a plaque dedicated by the Dau 2 CONC ghters of the American Revolution marks the site of this battle. 2 CONT 2 CONT It is not clear if the duel took place, but we do know William Robinson was captured by Lor 2 CONC d Dunmore. It turns out he was at Kemps Landing (now known as Kempsville) while returning t 2 CONC o Princess Anne County from the Virginia Convention in Richmond where delegates discussed th 2 CONC e King’s proposed constitution for the colonies. As a result of a subsequent interrogation o 2 CONC f his prisoner William Robinson, Lord Dunmore opinioned to the King’s Secretary of State tha 2 CONC t “the southern colonies were not yet prepared for a total rejection of the King’s proposed c 2 CONC onstitution.” 2 CONT The capture of William Robinson by Lord Dunmore resulted in nearly forty days in captivity i 2 CONC n Norfolk before being shipped off to Boston in December. An account of what happened next s 2 CONC tates, “On 30 Nov. 1775 Lord Dunmore placed aboard H.M. Sloop Betsey four prisoners, among wh 2 CONC om were William Robinson, convention delegate for Prince Anne County and Thomas Mathews, capt 2 CONC ain of the minute company for the District of Princess Anne County. They were being sent t 2 CONC o Boston and, for all they knew, the termination of their earthly careers. But in fact His L 2 CONC ordship (Dunmore) suggested their more profitable disposition might lie in ‘exchanging them f 2 CONC or good men’ in rebel hands. By Dec. 3, when the Betsey weighed anchor, His Excellency had a 2 CONC lso put aboard a number of his own dispatches, along with packets of letters personal and off 2 CONC icial, many from Florida, the composition of royal officials, army and navy personnel, and lo 2 CONC yalist civilians.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Apparently at the same time Lord Dunmore was shipping William Robinson and the other prisoner 2 CONC s to Boston on the Betsey, he was attempting to negotiate a prisoner exchange with the rebe 2 CONC l colonists. He must have assumed William Robinson would have provided more value to the Kin 2 CONC g than a possible prisoner exchange along with other prominent representatives of Princess An 2 CONC ne County families including “Colonel Lawson and Captain Hunter, and Mr. Thoroughgood.” Gene 2 CONC ral George Washington later concurred with this analysis and concluded “there is little doubt 2 CONC , but [Captain Mathews and William Robinson] would be forwarded to England.” 2 CONT 2 CONT However, as explained, the “prisoners and letters were never to reach their intended destinat 2 CONC ions. On 17 Dec. while tacking for Boston harbor, the Betsey was cut off and her decks swarm 2 CONC ed over by tough crewman of the Continental armed schooner Lee (captioned by John Manley); an 2 CONC d both liberated captives and intercepted papers were turned over to the custody of General W 2 CONC ashington.” 2 CONT 2 CONT Meanwhile William Robinson’s colleagues in Virginia petitioned the Continental Congress to as 2 CONC sist in obtaining the delegate’s release. The representatives of the Continental Congress o 2 CONC n December 29, 1775, did consider an “[a]pplication from the Virginia Convention praying Mean 2 CONC s may be used for the Release of 3 Gentlemen, one of them a Delegate in that Convention name 2 CONC d Robinson, lately seized by Lord Dunmore, left for Consideration.” However, it was soon the 2 CONC reafter reported that the “brave Capt. Manly retook & released these Gentn. on their Voyage t 2 CONC o Gen. Howe at Boston.” 2 CONT William Robinson was fortunate to have been spared the penalty of treason in England and resc 2 CONC ued by John Manley’s crew. John Manley was the most successful of the captains and was regar 2 CONC ded by Washington with special favor. We know Manley’s “vessel, the Lee, was a seventy-two t 2 CONC on schooner carrying a large square-sail on the fore topmast; she mounted four four-pounder 2 CONC s and ten swivels, and was manned by fifty soldiers from Glover's regiment. In the period l 2 CONC eading up to the end of 1775, Manley had a series of successes for the continental navy. Earl 2 CONC y in November Manley captured two or three small vessels. About the middle of the month a Bri 2 CONC tish frigate arrived at Boston with another immediately went to sea in search of the belate 2 CONC d vessel. On the 29th he sighted a sail which proved to be the object of his search, the brig 2 CONC antine Nancy, which when overhauled surrendered without resistance and was taken into Glouces 2 CONC ter. The Nancy carried a large cargo of ordnance and military stores which were of the utmos 2 CONC t value to the American army. Besides other things there were two thousand muskets, thirty-on 2 CONC e tons of musket shot, three thousand round shot, several barrels of powder, and a thirteen-i 2 CONC nch brass mortar, which promised to be most useful in the siege of Boston. Manley continued h 2 CONC is cruise, and within a few days captured a three hundred ton ship called the Concord. A litt 2 CONC le later he took two other vessels and still another before the end of the year. On board on 2 CONC e of these prizes were important letters of Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia.” 2 CONT Following the rescue of William Robinson and these successes, General Washington appointed M 2 CONC anley commodore of the continental navy. 2 CONT After debriefing with the former prisoners, General Washington also authorized 100 pounds o 2 CONC f current money be given to Capt. Matthews and William Robinson because they were left “desti 2 CONC tute of money and necessarys” after nearly a month and half in captivity. 2 CONT It took almost another month before news got back to the Robinson family in Princess Anne Cou 2 CONC nty that William Robinson had in fact been rescued and was safe. The Virginia Gazette report 2 CONC ed on January 13, 1776, that “William Robinson, a prisoner of Lord Dunmore, had been rescue 2 CONC d by the famous Captain Manley of the Continental Navy.” However, it took the former prisone 2 CONC rs almost another month until they rejoined their families. 2 CONT 2 CONT In an extensive interview, William Robinson sought to update his fellow citizens of Virginia’ 2 CONC s Tidewater region of the current events related to the Revolution. First, he reported leavi 2 CONC ng Philadelphia on January 20th of the proceeding month and sought to assure the readers of t 2 CONC he Virginia Gazette that the loss of troops at Quebec was not as great as had been first repo 2 CONC rted from Philadelphia and large numbers of reinforcements marched from Pennsylvania and Camb 2 CONC ridge. William Robinson also reported that the Continental Army had begun a march on Alban 2 CONC y with two Pennsylvania regiments on January 21, 1776. 2 CONT 2 CONT Just which William Robinson experienced this harrowing adventure is not known. The records d 2 CONC o seem to mix genealogical facts attributable to both Gentleman William (6) Robinson and Majo 2 CONC r William (6) Robinson. But perhaps the best information, coming from a footnote in the publ 2 CONC ished records of General George Washington indicated the probable burgess was Gentleman Willi 2 CONC am (6) because this footnote lists his year of birth as 1751 and this would be consistent wit 2 CONC h the guardian account records showing this as his approximate birth year. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Service During the Revolutionary War 2 CONT 2 CONT Not much is known about the service of Gentleman William (6) during the Revolution. His firs 2 CONC t cousin, Major William (6) Robinson, was apparently part of the local militia due to the tit 2 CONC le he was given by the clerk’s notes associated with his will. Another first cousin, Lt. Tul 2 CONC ly (6) Robinson, served in the 4th Virginia Regiment. However, he was court martialed on Jun 2 CONC e 9, 1777 because he went AWOL. His sentence was that he was cashiered and had to forfeit hi 2 CONC s pay. It’s not known why Lt. Tully (6) Robinson deserted his unit but it’s probable that h 2 CONC e returned to help a family matter in Princess Anne County. The fact that he was just discha 2 CONC rged and did not face a more severe penalty may be attributable to the family’s position in V 2 CONC irginia. Some records even indicated that he may have even reenlisted and earned the rank o 2 CONC f Captain. A descendant of Lt. Tully (6) Robinson received a 4,000 acre bounty for three yea 2 CONC rs of service he provided to the continental army. Other records indicate Major William (6 2 CONC ) and Lt. Tully (6) supported the local militia and continental army troops with horses, wood 2 CONC , and corn. 2 CONT 2 CONT It is assumed that the family retreated to southern Princess Anne County to avoid the Britis 2 CONC h troops stationed in Norfolk because the Robinsons are not listed on a map drawn by Genera 2 CONC l Benedict Arnold for the British showing where the prominent families lived in northern Prin 2 CONC cess Anne County. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Move to Currituck County, NC 2 CONT 2 CONT It is not known exactly when Gentleman William (6) moved to Currituck County, North Carolina 2 CONC , which bordered on Princess Anne County’s southern area of Back Bay where we believe he move 2 CONC d after selling most of the land in the northern part of the county. Other Robinsons were li 2 CONC ving in Currituck County at the time he made a purchase in 1794 including Dr. John Robinson 2 CONC , Thomas Robinson, Adam Robinson, and Nathan Robinson. However, it is not known if any of th 2 CONC ese individuals were perhaps a younger brother or uncle to Gentleman William (6)-perhaps no 2 CONC t named in William (5)’s 1760 will. However, it has been learned that Thomas Robinson of Cur 2 CONC rituck County had a son Tully Robinson, so there is a strong possible that these other Robins 2 CONC ons were related in some way to Gentleman William (6). More research needs to be done to eva 2 CONC luate the possible connections. 2 CONT 2 CONT Census records of Princess Anne County in 1785 list two William Robinsons: (1) William Robins 2 CONC on is listed as a head of household in the eastern precinct of eastern Shore with 15 individu 2 CONC als living with him; and (2) William Robinson is listed as living in the Blackwater precinc 2 CONC t with 15 blacks. 2 CONT 2 CONT Census records starting in 1790 indicate that a William Robinson is living in a household i 2 CONC n Currituck County with two free males under age 16 and four free females; no slaves or othe 2 CONC r individuals are listed in the household. Adjacent to William Robinson’s name on the Currit 2 CONC uck County 1790 census is one Elizabeth Robinson with one male child under age 16. Census re 2 CONC cords from Currituck County also indicate that a large Scarbourgh family was residing in Curr 2 CONC ituck County at this time that might have been cousins descended from one of Col. Tully (3)’ 2 CONC s daughters who married a Scarbourgh in Accomack County. Still another William Robinson is l 2 CONC isted in Princess Anne County’s census of 1790 but no family members are reported and it is b 2 CONC elieved the listing may be for the son of Adam Robinson also listed on the Princess Anne Coun 2 CONC ty 1791 census list. 2 CONT 2 CONT A probable indicator of Gentleman William (6)’s move to Currituck is the death of his cousi 2 CONC n Major William (6) in 1787. One historian believed that Major William (6) owned little or n 2 CONC othing at his death and was representative of a class of former well-to-do families that suff 2 CONC ered in the post Revolution depression. A serious issue of the time involved currency. Hist 2 CONC orian Florence Turner explains: 2 CONT 2 CONT The most crucial problem for all the states at this time was money. The currency situation w 2 CONC as chaotic, with each state issuing paper money of their own and refusing to honor that of an 2 CONC other state. Virginia had authorized huge issues of treasury notes without adequate taxatio 2 CONC n as security, and tens of millions of these notes became worthless. Returning one dollar fo 2 CONC r every thousand caused ruin for many who in good faith had exchanged valuable property for t 2 CONC hese notes. Princess Anne County wills at this time show a marked decrease in [the] value o 2 CONC f estates, and most people were very poor. Having no money, they reverted to the barter syst 2 CONC em, while the state fell back on tobacco as currency. 2 CONT 2 CONT Lt. Tully (6) Robinson appears to have also been hit hard by the economy as demonstrated b 2 CONC y a deposition of Isabella Russel on June 26, 1782 in the case of Tully Robinson v. Harry Kel 2 CONC ly for the claim of ‘Tresspass on the Case’ where Tully went out of his way to claim what h 2 CONC e thought he was owed was his from Kelly who was on his death bed. When he died about 1796 2 CONC , the executors of Lt. Tully (6) placed an advertisement in the Norfolk Herald warning all cr 2 CONC editors to make a claim by the deadline or else lose their claim. Such a posting may indicat 2 CONC e a general fear of executors of estate creditors who might seek repayment from the executo 2 CONC r after the fact. 2 CONT 2 CONT Major William (6) had named his wife Elizabeth (6) as the executor of his will in 1787 but sh 2 CONC e refused according to court records to serve in that position-perhaps because of the state o 2 CONC f money he owed. The others appointed to act as his general executors also refused to serve 2 CONC . Later that year, Gentleman William (6), acting on behalf of his cousin’s estate, as the ad 2 CONC ministrator, paid off a debt of 160 pounds plus interest. 2 CONT 2 CONT Still another possible reason for the Honorable William (6)’s move to Currituck was to work o 2 CONC n the great Dismal Swamp project that was adjacent to his property in Currituck County, NC 2 CONC . A major development project if its time, begun in May 1763, George Washington “suggeste 2 CONC d draining it and digging a north-south canal through it to connect the waters of Chesapeak 2 CONC e Bay in Virginia and the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. Joining with several other promi 2 CONC nent Virginians and North Carolinians, he formed two syndicates known as the Dismal Swamp Lan 2 CONC d Company and the Adventurers for Draining the Great Dismal Swamp. This group hoped to drai 2 CONC n the Swamp, harvest the trees, and use the land for farming. The company purchased 40,000 a 2 CONC cres of Swamp land for $20,000 in 1763. Washington directed the surveying and digging of th 2 CONC e 5-mile long ditch from the western edge of the Swamp to Lake Drummond, known today as Washi 2 CONC ngton Ditch. In the late 1700's, Riddick Ditch was completed. Together these ditches provide 2 CONC d a way to transport logs out of the Swamp and drain it as well. The Adventurers soon realize 2 CONC d, however, that the task of draining the Swamp was enormous and gave up that part of their p 2 CONC lan to concentrate on lumbering.” 2 CONT 2 CONT If in fact the family assets had become worthless and amounts owed to creditors only increasi 2 CONC ng as various deeds appear to indicate, Gentleman William (6) may have left Princess Anne Cou 2 CONC nty out of shame since he probably had been an individual of prominence in the county and sou 2 CONC ght a simpler life in Currituck. Records seem to indicate he continued to own small parcel 2 CONC s of land in Princess Anne that descended to his sons Manliff and Charles according to estat 2 CONC e records. But these parcels were a small amount compared to what his father had accumulated 2 CONC . 2 CONT 2 CONT It’s interesting to note that Lt. Tully (6) also moved from Princess Anne County to Norfolk u 2 CONC ntil his death about ten years after his older brother Major William (6). Lt. Tully (6) ma 2 CONC y have moved for similar reasons as Gentleman William (6). 2 CONT 2 CONT The Will & Estate 2 CONT 2 CONT Gentleman William (6) wrote his will on October 14, 1798 and it was recorded on February 22 2 CONC , 1799. In it he wrote: 2 CONT 2 CONT In the name of God Amen, I WILLIAM ROBINSON, of the County of Currituck and State of North Ca 2 CONC rolina, being very sick and in a low state of health being of perfect mind and memory, Thank 2 CONC s be to God for the same, do make and ordain this instrument of writing to be my Last Will an 2 CONC d Testament Viz. Item I give and bequeath unto VASHTE JAMES Daughter of LUCIA JAMES a chil 2 CONC d being sworn to me, two shillings to be paid out of my estate to her and her heirs for ever. 2 CONC Item I lend unto my beloved Wife MARY ROBINSON all my lands and estate that I now possess d 2 CONC uring her natural life and after her decease my will and desire is that the estate at her dec 2 CONC ease be equally divided between my Sons and I do constitute and appoint my Son CHARLES ROBINS 2 CONC ON, JONATHAN and TULLY ROBINSON and MANLOFF ROBINSON my sole executor to this my Last Will an 2 CONC d Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this 14th day o 2 CONC f October 1798. WILLIAM ROBINSON seal 2 CONT It is interesting to note that Gentleman William (6) acknowledged in his will that he had fat 2 CONC hered a child out of wedlock. What the family felt about this is not known or if Mary Manlif 2 CONC f (6) Robinson had wanted a divorce because of the infidelity. 2 CONT In colonial times, prior to 1786, it was impossible to obtain a full legal divorce in the col 2 CONC ony. Petitions for such had to go to London for approval. As a result, divorces were extrem 2 CONC ely uncommon. 2 CONT After 1786 spouses could petition state legislature for a divorce. But this was a very publi 2 CONC c and “rather desperate alternative” for irreconcilable couples. In general Virginia lawmaker 2 CONC s were disinclined to grant divorce petitions. Like most clergymen the legislatures consider 2 CONC ed the marriage bond to be indissoluble. Petitions for divorce in Virginia were most likel 2 CONC y to get action by the legislature if they could prove the marriage was invalid from the firs 2 CONC t - bigamy, impotence, or fraud. In some circumstances lawmakers were influenced by “harrowi 2 CONC ng accounts of post-nuptial disaster exposing an interesting pattern of priorities.” Men sto 2 CONC od a chance of getting a legislative divorce if they could prove their wives commited adulter 2 CONC y across the color line. Women with similar complaints, however, were rarely successful in t 2 CONC heir petitions, suggesting a double standard was at work. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Questions for Further Research 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. Did Gentleman William (6) have any additional children since his will names no daughters 2 CONC ? Did he have any additional brothers like Thomas Robinson who was living in Currituck at th 2 CONC e same time and had a son named Tully? 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. What can we learn about the Manliff family to confirm the wife of Gentleman William (6)? 2 CONT 2 CONT 3. What became of James (6) Robinson, third son of Capt. Tully (5)? There are records tha 2 CONC t a James Robinson was Appointed Coroner in 1791 and served in the Virginia House of Delegat 2 CONC es from 1798 to 1800 for Princess Anne County. If he was in fact the first cousin of Gentlem 2 CONC an William (6), James might have been the last in the line of Robinson leaders in Princess An 2 CONC ne County. 2 CONT 2 CONT 4. What other biographical information can be learned about the Burgess William Robinson capt 2 CONC ured by Lord Dunmore and the Delegate William Robinson who served in several of the first Hou 2 CONC se of Delegates representing Princess Anne County? 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I29@ INDI 1 NAME Ann /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Ann 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1744 1 _UID 83BA996D1CDC664699578378D03B784499EB 1 FAMS @F28@ 1 FAMC @F25@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Ann Robinson had a PAC guardian account with Jonathan Saundersas the guardian. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 31 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I30@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE BEF 1760 1 DEAT 2 DATE BEF 1771 1 _UID 433328FE1F209248A5BA6F8A388BC8079FF5 1 FAMS @F29@ 1 FAMC @F25@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Estate owned David McClennan: one year's board, 1 CHAN 2 DATE 8 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I31@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Manliff/ 2 SURN Manliff 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 _UID 025693C86EC5114D925FBD6BE52A0D7AF3AE 1 FAMS @F26@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Mary Robinson is listed as a head of household in the 1785Census for PAC with no f 2 CONC amily or property. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Mrs. Mary Robinson married John Preter 11/10/1792 in Norfolk. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I32@ INDI 1 NAME Charles /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Charles 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1779 2 PLAC Princess Anne Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1824 1 _UID F44AA2942BB3764C8CEDA65318CC20E06A35 1 FAMS @F30@ 1 FAMC @F26@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Listed in the PAC Tax A List of 1789 as owning 2 horses and 3cattle 2 CONT 2 CONT Listed as owning three slaves in the Census of 1810. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Charles Robinson is listed in the PAC Census of 1810 as a headof houshold for: 1 boy age 10 2 CONC -16; 1 male over 45; 1 female26-45; 1 female over 45; 1 additional free person, and 3 slaves. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Charles Robinson is listed as a land owner in PAC (Ashley'sBridge, Cowpen CK; 15E, 25S. 2 CONT 2 CONT No Charles Robinson in PAC in the census of 1820. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 11 Apr 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I33@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson, Jr./ 2 SURN Robinson, Jr. 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1770 2 PLAC Princess Anne Co, VA 1 _UID CBA2142F5CB8F14097D642C0B5E3FA33290D 1 FAMS @F31@ 1 FAMC @F26@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Listed as son or William Sr.. Robinson in 1782 PAC PropertyOwners List. 2 CONT 2 CONT Listed as son of William Sr. Robinson in 1789 PAC tax list. 2 CONT 2 CONT AWilliam Robinson executed will 12/13/1801 leaving everything heowned to his friend Thomas Jo 2 CONC nes. PAC Deed Book ___, page 169. 2 CONT 2 CONT A William Robinson is listed in the PAC Census of 1830 on page308. 2 CONT 2 CONT A William Robinson was listed as an orphan of William Robinsonin the PAC Guardian accounts i 2 CONC n 1770 & 1771 with DavidMcClanahan as the guardian. 2 CONT 2 CONT Possible marriage of William: 2 CONT 2 CONT Mar 17 1790 William Robinson Smith MarthaTaylor Norfolk Count 2 CONC y James Taylor 2 CONT http://www.nyvagenealogy.homestead.com/mva1790.html 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I34@ INDI 1 NAME Jonathan /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Jonathan 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1776 1 _UID 3975A571187CE14EBFA468BE6ABD4FAC32ED 1 FAMS @F32@ 1 FAMC @F26@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Listed as owning 2 horses in the 1789 PAC tax list. 2 CONT 2 CONT Currituck County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Minutes, 1802 (Part Two--May Term) N.C 2 CONC . State Archives Microfilm Reel #C.030.30001: Deeds Exhibited Proved & Achnowledged May Ter 2 CONC m 1802: Jonathan Robertson to Samuel Holt, Acknowledged. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 4 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I35@ INDI 1 NAME Tully (7) /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Tully (7) 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE AFT 1782 2 PLAC Princess Anne Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1820 2 PLAC Rowan Co., NC 1 _UID 4751389ED1229D4E8EDD87211EF7B5DB0453 1 FAMS @F33@ 1 FAMC @F26@ 1 NOTE Biography of Tully (7) Robinson 2 CONT § Son to the Honorable William (6) Robinson 2 CONT § Brother to Charles (7) Robinson, Jonathan (7) Robinson, Manliff (7) Robinson, and Vashte (6 2 CONC ) James, daughter of Lucia James 2 CONT § Second Cousin to US District Attorney Tully (7) Robinson, Surgeon General Thomas (7) Lawson 2 CONC , and others. 2 CONT § Father to Thomas Jefferson (8) Robinson, Martha (8) Robinson, Tully (8) Robinson, Adam (8 2 CONC ) Robinson, Alex (8) Robinson, Elsie (8) Robinson, Esther (8) Robinson, Rev. Manliff (8) Robi 2 CONC nson, William C. (8) Robinson, & Dickinson (8) Robinson 2 CONT 2 CONT World View of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT The principles of Generation Seven, Tully (7) Robinson and his wife Elizabeth Cowell, would w 2 CONC itness many history-making events. They would see their new country like the formation of th 2 CONC e United States of America and the election of its third president, Thomas Jefferson. They w 2 CONC ould witness the Louisiana Purchase, something that happened exactly 200 years ago this year 2 CONC , an event which would open America’s western borders all the way to the Pacific Ocean. 2 CONT 2 CONT They would witness their country pass a law in 1807 to prohibit further importation of slave 2 CONC s from Africa. In 1811 7th generation Robinsons learned that a fellow Virginian named Willia 2 CONC m Henry Harrison had led the U.S. Army against a strong Native American army led by Chief Tec 2 CONC umseh and defeated it. What Generation Seven Robinsons could not know was that the U.S. Arm 2 CONC y would go on fighting wars against Native Americans - the so called Indians for a hundred ye 2 CONC ars - until the very last tribe was wiped out or penned up on a reservation. 2 CONT 2 CONT During the 7th Generation Robinsons heard about the tyrant French Emperor Napoleon leading hi 2 CONC s army deep into Russia and capturing Moscow. Robinsons saw America fight an undeclared wa 2 CONC r against the French navy. And then they saw America declare war against Britain, saw Britis 2 CONC h troops capture and burn the capitol in Washington. 2 CONT 2 CONT Almost miraculously these twin disasters got turned around. Napoleon was defeated finally a 2 CONC t Waterloo and shipped off to a rocky island in the South Atlantic. And the British, their h 2 CONC ands full with defeating Napoleon, agreed to a peace treaty with the Americans, ending the Wa 2 CONC r of 1812. Even so the Americans under Andrew Jackson iced the cake by beating an invading Br 2 CONC itish army at New Orleans. 2 CONT 2 CONT If the 7th Generation Robinsons in Virginia could be with us here today they would recogniz 2 CONC e many familiar things about their country. Like them today we’re experiencing an economic d 2 CONC ownturn producing the kind of hard times Generation 7 knew and wrestled with. They would se 2 CONC e that Americans in the 21st Century still have a healthy appetite for war. There’s somethin 2 CONC g in the American character that prompts us to prefer a fight to smoking a peace pipe. And fi 2 CONC nally, Robinsons of the 7th Generation would find their country following a familiar routine 2 CONC . We’re getting ready next year to again elect an American President, something we’ve done ev 2 CONC ery four years since George Washington’s day. 2 CONT 2 CONT Robinson Views of the Period 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully (7) Robinson was born about 1782, probably in Princess Anne County, VA. This conclusio 2 CONC n was made based on the fact that the 1782 Princess Anne tax list which listed older brother 2 CONC s Charles and William (7) as only sons in the Honorable William (6)’s household. In addition 2 CONC , it was not until February 23, 1802 that Tully qualified as an executor of his father’s wil 2 CONC l in Currituck County, NC-nearly three years to the day when his father’s will had first bee 2 CONC n recorded by the Currituck Court. 2 CONT 2 CONT We know from earlier records of the Honorable William (6) that he moved to Currituck County s 2 CONC ometime around 1790 and speculate the reasons were probably more economic than anything else 2 CONC . In any event Tully seems to have remained in Currituck County for a period of time after h 2 CONC is father’s death while his brothers appear to have been living in Princess Anne County and p 2 CONC ossibly elsewhere. For example: 2 CONT 2 CONT § Jonathan (7) Robinson is referred in Princess Anne County tax records and be probably marri 2 CONC ed Mary Powers in Norfolk on February 1, 1796. He was also a beneficiary listed in the wil 2 CONC l of Michael Freedly of Portsmouth Town dated November 24, 1781 and recorded in Norfolk in Ma 2 CONC y 1782. 2 CONT § Manliff (7) Robinson owned land in Princess Anne County’s Back Bay area as late as 1815, bu 2 CONC t he did witness a will in Currituck County in 1802. Manliff’s estate records, probated in P 2 CONC rincess Anne County, also indicate that he was involved in some lawsuit in Currituck County b 2 CONC efore his death about 1815. 2 CONT § Charles (7) Robinson is referred to in Princess Anne County tax records and census records 2 CONC . He’s also listed as a beneficiary in the will of Michael Freedly of Portsmouth Town date 2 CONC d November 24, 1781 and recorded in Norfolk in May 1782. 2 CONT § William (7) Robinson, Jr. was listed as the son of William Robinson Sr. in the Princess Ann 2 CONC e County 1789’s tax list. He also appears to have owned land in Currituck County in 1800 an 2 CONC d 1802. 2 CONT § Vashti James (7) Robinson was apparently born out of wedlock to the Honorable William (6) R 2 CONC obinson and was named in his will. Unfortunatly, nothing else is known about Vashti. 2 CONT 2 CONT We are aware from the above and other records of the Currituck County Court that Tully (7) an 2 CONC d Johnathan (7) were appointed executors of their father’s and mother’s estate by 1803. Howe 2 CONC ver, the estate was not apparently closed in a timely manner until 1828 when the court minute 2 CONC s state “Division of the seized belongings to the Estate of William Robinson deed filed.” Th 2 CONC e estate was also referenced in court records in 1822 concerning an estate filing about the t 2 CONC ime Tully (7) is presumed to have died. More research needs to be done to determine why th 2 CONC e estate was open so long. It’s possible that certain debts had amassed that none of the hei 2 CONC rs had the means or ability to pay the said debts and close the estate. 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully (7) may not have had much educational benefit as had previous generations until he wa 2 CONC s nearly 18. This may have been because he was forced to work on the farm very early while h 2 CONC is father and uncles served in the local militia and emerging government of Princess Anne Cou 2 CONC nty. Some early Currituck County court and deed records do help, explain more about Tully (7 2 CONC ) including these summaries: 2 CONT 2 CONT § July 3, 1797: Tully (7) witnessed a deed concerning a possible cousin, Tully Williamson. 2 CONT § August 31, 1801: The Currituck Court of Pleas ordered Tully (7) to pay 27 pounds to Loui 2 CONC s Thomson “the maintenance of a bastard Child begotten on her Body by Tulley Robertson to com 2 CONC mence from the 25 of October 1799.” 2 CONT § November 29, 1802: The Currituck Court of Pleas again ordered Tully (7) to pay 16 pounds t 2 CONC o Louis Thomson “for the Maintenance of a bastard Child begotten on her body by Tulley Robert 2 CONC son to Commence from the Ninth day of July” (it is believed that this was for a second chil 2 CONC d to Louis Thomson). 2 CONT § May 31, 1804: Tully (7) was appointed by the Currituck County Sheriff to serve on a jury. 2 CONT § April 7, 1807: Tully (7) witnessed a Currituck County deed by William and Lidia Cowell, hi 2 CONC s possible in-laws, concerning a 54 acre track of land in Tyrell County, NC. 2 CONT § May 2, 1809: Tully (7) sold 100 acres he inherited from his father in Currituck County fo 2 CONC r four hundred and fifty dollars near the Great Swamp. 2 CONT § October 10, 1821: Tully (7)’s estate was surveyed in Rowan County and he is believed to ha 2 CONC ve owned 42 1/3 acres. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Family records indicated that Tully (7) married Elizabeth “Betsey” Cowell about 1802. Not mu 2 CONC ch is known about the Cowell family but specuation by other family researchers was that the c 2 CONC ouple probably met in Currituck County. This conclusion is supported by a deed record showin 2 CONC g Tully (7) Robinson as a witness to a sale involving William and Lidia Cowell of Currituck C 2 CONC ounty in 1807. Whether Tully (7) told Betsey about his previous child(ren) it is not known 2 CONC , but it is believed that on Feb. 12, 1804, Thomas Jefferson (8) Robinson was born to the cou 2 CONC ple according to research by Ola Mae Robinson. Other children born to Tully (7) and Betsey i 2 CONC nclude: Martha (8), Tully (8), Adam J. (8), Alec (8), Esther (8), Elsie (8), Dickinson (8), M 2 CONC anliff (8), and William C (8). 2 CONT 2 CONT Not much is known about Tully (7) from about 1809 when he sold his father’s former land in Cu 2 CONC rrituck County until his death in Rowan County about 1821. Early research indicated that Tul 2 CONC ly (7) might have been the “Tully Robertson” listed in the 1820 U.S. 2 CONT census of Currituck County. However, recent research has in fact determined that the 1820 li 2 CONC sting for Tully Robertson is in fact for another Tully. The connection of this new Tully i 2 CONC n Currituck County to our own family is not known. Perhaps the new Tully belonged to a young 2 CONC er brother to the Honorable William (6). More research needs to be done on this possible con 2 CONC nection in the furture. In any event, it is more likely that Tully (7) moved west to Rowan C 2 CONC ounty about 1809 and left the Currituck County family behind. 2 CONT 2 CONT Shortly after Tully (7)’s death, his wife Betsey married Patrick “Pete” Toomey according to f 2 CONC amily bibles and other records. It is not known if the couple had any children but they do a 2 CONC ppear to have stayed in Rowan County for a period of time. Later, some of the children woul 2 CONC d move to Indiana while others moved to Tennessee. 2 CONT 2 CONT Some Extended Cousins 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully (7) probably was well aware and a little jealous of two second cousins, namely US Attor 2 CONC ney Tully (7) Robinson and Surgeon General Thomas (7) Lawson, who garnered more notoriety tha 2 CONC n himself. The fact that Tully (7) decided to ‘move west’ to seek a better life and his cous 2 CONC ins chose careers in the military and public service also indicated that the Robinson wealt 2 CONC h had evaporated in other branches of the family. Further study of these branches may help a 2 CONC nswer some questions regarding the Robinson move away from Princess Anne County. 2 CONT 2 CONT Second Cousin US District Attorney Tully (7) 2 CONT The only known son of Major William (6) Robinson, District Attorney Tully (7) may have bee 2 CONC n a year or two older than Tully (7). He did not receive his inheritance until 1798 so he pr 2 CONC obably was born about 1777 in the heart of the Revolution. Through deed records, publication 2 CONC s, papers on file with the National Achieves, we have learned a great detail about this cousi 2 CONC n. He apparently studied at the College of William and Mary from 1795-1800 and is the only k 2 CONC nown member of the Robinson’s first seven generations in America to have attended college. H 2 CONC ow much time he actually spent in Princess Anne County is uncertain as records show he live 2 CONC d a time after college in New York and New Jersey. Later, he enlisted in the Army which i 2 CONC s a point of confusion for most history books (probably because of the unusual name) that sta 2 CONC te he is one in the same with his uncle Lt. Tully (6) who was discharged from the Army in 177 2 CONC 7. District Attorney Tully (7) served as a Captain of a Virginia State Regiment and becam 2 CONC e a Major in the 5th United States Infantry on January 16, 1809. We know he moved to the Ter 2 CONC ritory of Orleans with the Army but we are unsure for what purpose. A few months later afte 2 CONC r his appointment to Major, on May 9, 1809, he resigned his commission to accept a new appoi 2 CONC ntment to become the US Attorney for the Territory of New Orleans from 1810 to 1811 and the S 2 CONC tate of Louisiana in 1814. He later settled in East Felicia Parish where one historian descr 2 CONC ibes him as: 2 CONT 2 CONT [O]ld Tully Robinson (the father of the East Feliciana bar), who had been sent out early in t 2 CONC he century by President Jefferson as U.S. District Attorney for the Territory of Orleans, an 2 CONC d who, after the Territory of Orleans became the State of Louisiana, clung to the county of F 2 CONC eliciana, as the last appendage of his official realm and made his home at the new seat of ju 2 CONC stice, found himself bearded by a guild of lawyers his equals in all the wire drawn arts of p 2 CONC rofessional skill, though the old settler still held all his rivals at bay in the brilliant s 2 CONC cience of his rhetorical display. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Second Cousin Surgeon General Thomas (7) Lawson 2 CONT Another extended Robinson cousin, Surgeon General Thomas (7) Lawson also launched a career i 2 CONC n the army during Tully (7)’s lifetime. While his accomplishments are too many to list in th 2 CONC is report, the following excerpt of his official biography details his experiences during Tul 2 CONC ly (7)’s lifetime: 2 CONT 2 CONT Thomas Lawson was born in Virginia, in Princess Anne County or in the nearby part of souther 2 CONC n Norfolk County. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah (Robinson) Lawson, the grandson of Colo 2 CONC nel Anthony Lawson and of [Captain] Tully Robinson, and descended from Anthony Lawson who cam 2 CONC e to Virginia from Londonderry, Ireland, about 1668. The Lawson family and its affiliates we 2 CONC re for two centuries prominent in the two counties which make up the southeastern corner of t 2 CONC he state. No information is available in regard to his early education or of his medical stu 2 CONC dies, hence it is probable that he studied with the practitioners of his home community. How 2 CONC ever he obtained this practical medical education early, for at nineteen years of age he ente 2 CONC red the navy on March 1, 1809, as a surgeon's mate. After two years of shipboard life be res 2 CONC igned on January 12, 1811, and in the following month, on February 8, 1811, he was appointe 2 CONC d to the position of garrison surgeon's mate in the army. On May 21, 1813, he was promoted t 2 CONC o the post of surgeon, 6th Infantry, in which position he went through the War of 1812. Wit 2 CONC h the reduction and reorganization of the army at the close of the war he became surgeon of t 2 CONC he 7th Infantry on May 17, 1815. Upon the reorganization of the medical department in 1821 h 2 CONC is name appeared upon the roll as the senior officer in the grade of surgeon and remained s 2 CONC o until his advancement to Surgeon General in 1836 in which he served for another 24 years. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Unanswered Questions 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. It is unknown whether Tully (7) served in the War of 1812 along with his second cousins 2 CONC . More research in this area could help to fill a gap in the information available about hi 2 CONC m from about 1809 to 1821. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. By the time Tully (7) Robinson was eight years old, his family was living in Currituck Cou 2 CONC nty NC. After 240 years, why were these Robinsons no longer Virginians? 2 CONT 2 CONT 3. Genealogical research into Elizabeth Cowell’s lineage might possibly clarify how she becam 2 CONC e Tully (7)’s wife, mother to ten children, and survivor of her first husband by some 42 year 2 CONC s? 2 CONT 2 CONT 4. During the 7th Generation several historic events greatly impacted succeeding Robinson gen 2 CONC erations: the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the cotton gin’s invention. Can yo 2 CONC u say why? 1 CHAN 2 DATE 28 Aug 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I36@ INDI 1 NAME Manliff /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Manliff 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE BEF 1798 2 PLAC Princess Anne Co, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE BEF 1816 1 _UID 4F776F792DCFA44B87D90E680D91E48879E6 1 FAMS @F34@ 1 FAMC @F26@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE His estate listed as a PAC Property owner in 1815. Back Bay. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. LIsted in the will of John Holmes, March 25, 1805; June 12, 1805, Currituck Co. Will Boo 2 CONC k 2, p. 269 as a witness/jurat. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 4 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I37@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Cowell/ 2 SURN Cowell 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1781 2 PLAC North Carolina 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1862 2 PLAC Gibson Co, TN 1 _UID D5084F3DA6651D4196CC1365F5E5AC6193A8 1 FAMS @F33@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Elizabeth Cowell- B about 1781 apparently in North Carolina.Would have been 2 CONT about 21 years of age on marrying Tully (7). Gave birth toJefferson (8) 2 CONT Robinson Feb. 12, 1804. According to research by Ola MaeRobinson, Elizabeth 2 CONT became the mother of a second son, William C. Robinson 12 May1818. According 2 CONT to Rowan County Court records, Elizabeth was mother to a thirdson, Tully (8), 2 CONT an infant at the death of her husband. After the 1820 censuswas taken she 2 CONT was widowed. ALK notes the U.S. Census of Rowan County, N.C. asa reference to 2 CONT this period. In 1821, according to family bible records,Elizabeth married 2 CONT "Pete" Twomey who had been"born Dec. 23, 1793 in TyrrellCounty, N.C. Twomey 2 CONT apparently died before 1830 when the U.S. Census of that yearlisted 2 CONT Elizabeth as part of Jefferson Robinson's household. 2 CONT She migrated with the family in 1836 to Gibson County, Tenn.She was still 2 CONT living with her son's family at the time of the U.S. Census of1850. She died 2 CONT in November 1962 in Gibson County, TN at approximately 81 yearsof age. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 27 Oct 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I38@ INDI 1 NAME Thomas Jefferson /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Thomas Jefferson 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 12 Feb 1804 2 PLAC Currituck Co, NC 1 DEAT 2 DATE 4 Sep 1865 1 REFN 8 1 _UID 2F1B7D7DB092B74F905E6C2E835818CAD1B5 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Jefferson Robinson(8) B.12 Feb 1804, probably in CurrituckCounty NC, but 2 CONT tradition says Mechlenburg County NC. First known child ofTully Robinson (7) 2 CONT and Elizabeth Cowell. His father may have died when Jeffersonwas age 15 or 2 CONT younger. M. 16 Aug 1827, Martha T. Guffey, at age 23. U.S.1830 Census of 2 CONT Rowan County NC (p. 438) lists "Roberson, Jefferson," age 26,two females, one 2 CONT son, and one daughter under age 5. One of the "females" isbelieved to refer 2 CONT to Jefferson's mother, Elizabeth Cowell, who was widowed againby 1830 and for 2 CONT the last thirty-two years of her life lived in her son's home.Jefferson 2 CONT Robinson was probably a tobacco farmer in Rowan County, whichtoday lies 2 CONT between Winston-Salem and Charlotte NC, some 350 miles west ofCurrituck. In 2 CONT 1836 TJR migrated another 600 miles west to Gibson County TN,settling near 2 CONT Yorkville, about north of Memphis near the Kentucky border andwithin 30 miles 2 CONT of the Mississippi River. Gibson County land records show thatJefferson 2 CONT Robinson acquired on 6 May 1836, 200 acres for $1,000 and on 27Jan 1848, 2 CONT another 110 acres for $500. The last Tennessee home of DavyCrockett, famed 2 CONT scout, bear hunter, member of congress, and leader of a bunch ofTennesseans 2 CONT who helped defend the Alamo was 15 miles from Yorkville.Crockett's death was 2 CONT about the time Jefferson Robinson and others from NC werearriving in Gibson 2 CONT County. See 1850 and 1860 Gibson County censuses. JeffersonRobinson's two 2 CONT oldest sons went to Texas; both died there by 1860. See 28 May1854 letter by 2 CONT Thomas Robinson in Mount Carmel, Smith County TX, to hisparents. Five of 2 CONT Jefferson Robinson's other sons served in the Confederate Armyof Tennessee, 2 CONT 13th Regiment, Company D. See 1864 letters to JeffersonRobinson written by 2 CONT his sons while in service. Jefferson Robinson's first wife died12 Apr 1840 2 CONT in Gibson County following the birth on 19 Mar of her eighthchild, Manliff 2 CONT Rease. Jefferson Robinson returned to North Carolina andbrought back 2 CONT Elizabeth Trout to Tennessee where they were married 31 Dec 1840in Gibson 2 CONT County. See marriage license and wedding certificate.Jefferson Robinson 2 CONT fathered seven children by his second wife. He died 4 Sep 1865,at 61. His 2 CONT grave is in the Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Yorkville,surrounded by 2 CONT graves of his first wife, his mother, and seven children. Atinted photograph 2 CONT dating from about 1860 shows Jefferson Robinson to have aprominent brow, 2 CONT long, curly black hair falling to his shoulders, a recedinghairline, large 2 CONT ears, and clear blue eyes. The eyelids have what some call "theRobinson 2 CONT droop." His jaw is quite strong, but in the likeness his lipsare rather 2 CONT pinched and unsmiling. A brief description of him, believed tohave been 2 CONT written by Manliff Rease Robinson, says he was called "Squire"by his 2 CONT contemporaries. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 2 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I121@ INDI 1 NAME Tully /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Tully 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1806 2 PLAC Currituck Co., NC 1 _UID B52A29459A73F445A57C2CDBFB187268A8FE 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Tully (8) Robinson was, according to Rowan County NC Courtrecords, an infant 2 CONT heir of Tully (7) Robinson's 2 CONT death late in 1820. The court named Rich Gillespie as guardianin 1821 In 2 CONT 1829 the court named Tully (8)'s older brother, JeffersonRobinson, as 2 CONT guardian. More research is needed on Tully (8)'s life followingthe 1836 move 2 CONT of his family from Rowan County NC to Gibson County, TN. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 27 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I123@ INDI 1 NAME William C /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William C 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 12 May 1818 2 PLAC Currituck Co., NC 1 DEAT 2 DATE 16 Aug 1883 2 PLAC Gibson Co., TN 1 BURI 2 PLAC Gibson Co., TN 1 _UID A0F3A487C69D5745BF89841A49C1896FA523 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Second son of Tully (7) Robinson and Elizabeth Cowell.According to research 2 CONT by Ola Mae Robinson and Mozella Wright Goni, migrated fromCurrituck Co., NC 2 CONT to Gibson Co., TN before 1835. They cite a Gibson County recordof 1835 which 2 CONT shows William C. Robinson to be a minor orphan of Tully RobinsonHe is listed 2 CONT again as a minor heir to Tully Robinson in an 1837 Gibson Co.record. And in 2 CONT 1839 in still another Gibson Co. record he is listed as "heir"of "Tully 2 CONT Robertson." During his minority these records list " JeffersonRobertson" as 2 CONT his guardian. It is unclear why older brother JeffersonRobinson was named 2 CONT guardian of William C. Robinson 2 CONT when his mother, Elizabeth Cowell Robinson, was a member ofJefferson 2 CONT Robinson's Gibson County household and is known to have liveduntil 1862.. 2 CONT According to research by Ola Mae Robinson and Mozella WrightGoni, (in 1838) 2 CONT when William C. Robinson was still a minor he "had his eye on amaid named 2 CONT Eliza J. Montgomery. On 28 Nov 1838 a marriage bond was issuedwith no record 2 CONT of a certificate. Two years later (after William C. turned 21years in 1839) 2 CONT he was married on 19 October 1840 in Gibson Co., TN to Martha A.Cooper. 2 CONT Marriage was conducted with Robinson using the name of WilliamC. Robertson by 2 CONT A.S. Black, MG witnessed by A. W. Foster, Clerk. The marriageis recorded in 2 CONT "Early TN Marriages, Vol 1," by Emily Walker--Groom, Robertsonpage 248 and 2 CONT Bride Martha A. Cooper, page 65. The family (12 children)appears in the 1850 2 CONT Obion Co. TN US Census, with their first child born in 1841. Inthe middle of 2 CONT Gibson Co, TN one block separates Obion County and Gibson Co.,TN. The people 2 CONT of both counties quite often became confused about theirwhereabouts. The 2 CONT family also appears in the U.S. Censis of Obion County in 1860,1870, and 1880. 2 CONT Further research for this data base is needed to show William C.Robinson's 2 CONT marriage partner and list his known descandents, other thanIsaac Newton 2 CONT Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Ola Mae Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 30 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I143@ INDI 1 NAME John (2) /Custis/ 2 SURN Custis 2 GIVN John (2) 2 NPFX Major General 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1631 2 PLAC England 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1667 2 PLAC Northampton Co., VA 1 _UID 04C1BFE11A6E3746926CFED8C817722FBE24 1 FAMS @F3@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 27 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I144@ INDI 1 NAME JOHN (3) /Custis/ 2 SURN Custis 2 GIVN JOHN (3) 2 NPFX Col. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1653 2 PLAC Northampton Co., VA 1 _UID 84999C575F828949A7C4FDF3BC05134638CB 1 FAMS @F68@ 1 FAMC @F3@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 27 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I145@ INDI 1 NAME Martha /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Martha 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1805 2 PLAC Currituck Co., NC 1 _UID 699FD4B51C75714A870B2B35F6E8D974FA4B 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I146@ INDI 1 NAME Adam J. /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Adam J. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1808 2 PLAC Currituck Co., NC 1 _UID 05962A2EFF21AF47A00196498C629AA3B495 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I147@ INDI 1 NAME Alex /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Alex 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1810 2 PLAC Currituck Co., NC 1 _UID 30E905123423BD458FC8F03F81C39C190800 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I148@ INDI 1 NAME Esther /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Esther 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1812 2 PLAC Rowan Co NC 1 _UID E635A572FAA582448EEE868014FAAA22F3DC 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I149@ INDI 1 NAME Elsie /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elsie 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1811 2 PLAC Rowan Co NC 1 _UID 8AE62DD9A465D640AB8B7BEACB5FBDD6ED6A 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 NOTE Gibson Co. TN, 12th Dist, Hse. 2498/-, p. 304-B, l. 10, 30 Dec 1850 R-DA-004 | 2 CONT John RATLEDGE M (W) 43 NC F | 2 CONT Ailsey (ROBINSON) F (W) 39 NC -- | 2 CONT Mary (A.) F (W) 15 IN -- m. Jeremiah A. TILMON | 2 CONT Reason (A.) M (W) 13 TN -- m. DAVIDSON, DAVIDSON | 2 CONT Hester (A.) F (W) 11 TN -- m. J. A. SPENCER | 2 CONT James M (W) 9 TN -- m. Fannie HANKINS | 2 CONT Manlief (Dickerson) M (W) 6 TN -- m. Margaret Arbelia MITCHELL 2 CONT | William (C.) M (W) 4 TN -- 1 CHAN 2 DATE 25 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I150@ INDI 1 NAME Dickinson /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Dickinson 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1815 2 PLAC Rowan Co NC 1 _UID A68628C64041C945B97D558306A17C3E187B 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I151@ INDI 1 NAME Manliff /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Manliff 2 NPFX Rev. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 13 Mar 1813 2 PLAC Rowan Co., NC 1 DEAT 2 DATE 24 Jun 1890 2 PLAC Gardner, Tenn., 1 _UID ADAF258CFB90DF458645B686388B5C9F8117 1 FAMC @F33@ 1 NOTE GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1890-1893 2 CONT 2 CONT August 2, 1890 2 CONT Rev. MANLIF D. ROBINSON, Memphis Methodist Conference, born N.C., March 13, 1813; died near G 2 CONC ardner, Tenn., June 24, 1890; moved to Indiana in 1829; to Tenn. in 1848; married (1) Mary Pr 2 CONC ather, no children; (2) Martha A. Frost. Methodist preacher. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT He was living in the Cravens School House district, Obion, Tennessee during the 1880 census ( 2 CONC which was located near his brother's families in Dyer, TN. His niece Laura P...THER who's pa 2 CONC rents were born in Indiana also was living with him at the time but no wife is listed in th 2 CONC e census so it is assumed he married for the second time after the 1880 census but before hi 2 CONC s death in 1890. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 10 Jul 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I165@ INDI 1 NAME Tully /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Tully 2 NPFX Lt. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1750 2 PLAC Lynnhaven Parish 1 DEAT 2 DATE Aft. Feb. 1, 1795 1 _UID AC2934298F9FDB43A7280C2B887FC06BB67D 1 FAMS @F74@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Appointed to collect Tax from the North Side of Eastern branchof the Lynnhaven Rive 2 CONC r (in place of Father?). 2 CONT 2 CONT In 1778 he was living in the Little Creek Precinct and owned 8 slaves and a year later owne 2 CONC d 5 slaves. Landowners and Slaves, Princess Anne COunty, VA 1775 by Edward James. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson is listed as living in Norfolk on the SouthSide of Tanners Cteek in Oct. 17 2 CONC 82 owning 15 slaves and ahoushold of 3 family members. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson is listed as a head of household in teh 1785Census of Norfolk owning three b 2 CONC uldings and having four personsas part of the household. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson is listed in Norfolk County Census of 1787 asowning 5 slaves, 1 horse, and f 2 CONC ive cattle. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson, serving as guardian to Ann Williams, allowedher marrieage on 1/7/1790 to Ja 2 CONC mes Ewell. 2 CONT 2 CONT 9/1/1791: He and his wife Frances, then living in Norfolk,provided lease with life estate t 2 CONC o Holmes (PAC Deesd Book 22). 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson estate is listed in 1811 as part of thePrincess Ann County Property Owners. 2 CONT 2 CONT Not Sure if this is the same but records indicate TullyRobertson was also Tully Robinson: 2 CONT 2 CONT 1. Robertson, Tully (Va). 1st Lieutenant 4th Virginia, 25thMarch, 1776; Cashiered, 6th June 2 CONC , 1777. He served subsequentlyas Captain of a Virginia State Regiment. Major, 5th United[p.47 2 CONC 0] States Infantry, 16th January, 1809; resigned 9th May,1809. Name also spelled Robinson 2 CONT 2 CONT 2. June 9, 1777 From the Orderly Book of Major William Heth ofthe Third Virginia Regiment, M 2 CONC ay 15 - July 1, 1777, "TheCommander-in-Chief approves the following sentences of a CourtMarti 2 CONC al held the 7th Inst. of which Colonel Thomas Marshall ofthe 3rd Virg'a reg't was President.. 2 CONC .. Lieutenant TullyRobinson, of the 4th Virg'a Reg't Charg'd with absenting himselffrom his R 2 CONC eg't without leave, found guilty of the Charge,Sentenced to be discharged from the Service an 2 CONC d to forfeit hispay from the 3oth December last till he join'd them again."(Note: 49. Tully R 2 CONC obinson, Captain of State Line of Virginia,received 4,000 acres as bounty for three years' se 2 CONC rvice, June 7,1832) http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/heth.htm 2 CONT 2 CONT Will was written on February 1, 1795 and proven May 16, 1796 in Norfolk County Court (Norfolk 2 CONC , VA Will Books 3 & 4). His daughter Mary Robinson Johnson received the use of the plantatio 2 CONC n "Salmers ot Helmers" along with her mother Frances. He gave his brother, James Robinson 2 CONC , a horse and his nephew Tully Robinson, all his silver buttons. The executors of the estat 2 CONC e were Benjamin E. Johnson, a probable son-in-law, and Nathaniel Godfrey. 2 CONT 2 CONT 3. Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of theUnited States of America, 1789-1 2 CONC 873, FRIDAY, January 13, 1809. 2 CONT Link to date related documents. 2 CONT The following written message was received from the President ofthe United States, by Mr. Col 2 CONC es, his Secretary: 2 CONT 2 CONT To the Senate of the United States: 2 CONT 2 CONT I nominate the persons whose names are stated in the enclosedletter from the Secretary at War 2 CONC , for the military appointmentstherein respectively proposed for them. 2 CONT 2 CONT TH: JEFFERSON. 2 CONT 2 CONT January 12th, 1809. 2 CONT 2 CONT War Department, January 11th, 1809. 2 CONT 2 CONT Sir: I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, thefollowing appointments in the tro 2 CONC ops to be raised, by virtue ofan act, entitled "An act to raise, for a limited time, anadditi 2 CONC onal military force," passed on the 12th day of April,1808, viz: 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully Robinson, of Virginia, to be appointed Major, in the 5thregiment of Infantry. 2 CONT Isaac Coles, of Virginia, to be appointed Captain, in theregiment of Light Drugoons. 2 CONT William E. Williams, of Maryland, to be appointed Captain, inthe 5th regiment of Infantry. 2 CONT 2 CONT Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration. 2 CONT 2 CONT H. DEARBORN. 2 CONT 2 CONT The President of the United States. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Questions: 2 CONT 2 CONT Why would someone who was discharged re-enlist? 2 CONT Where was the land he received as bounty for service? 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT A Tully Robinson received 4000 acres in 6/7/1832 for 3 yearsservice Captain, script issued t 2 CONC o B enjamin K/ Johnson anddelivered to P.M. Tabb and H.L. Brook. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Tully Robinson served as a guardian for Mary Williams who was married in 1790 to James Ewell. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 14 Jul 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I166@ INDI 1 NAME Frances /Kelsick/ 2 SURN Kelsick 2 GIVN Frances 1 SEX F 1 DEAT 2 DATE 8 May 1812 1 _UID C8D1FC4B4624F141953C53023C5239F65F73 1 FAMS @F74@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Marriage on 8/8/1778 VA Marriages to 1800. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 14 Jul 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I167@ INDI 1 NAME John /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN John 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1761 1 _UID 4FAEDCEFD647D846A276045DB4B5A70C98C4 1 FAMS @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I168@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /McClanahan/ 2 SURN McClanahan 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID 39C41EEB7BD8C9478B2E5836C83EDBB44500 1 FAMC @F18@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I169@ INDI 1 NAME Benoni /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Benoni 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 PLAC 1746 1 _UID 774015334C566E4889C2EC1A4166D82D54B6 1 FAMS @F16@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I170@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Ivey/ 2 SURN Ivey 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE BEF 1738 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 23 Jun 1789 1 _UID 666F2F85A8C1484CA5728373D7484F000144 1 FAMS @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Possible marriage to Tully since Tully was the guardian toyounger brother per follow 2 CONC ing notes fromhttp://home.nc.rr.com/rwbaird/ivey/iveythomas2.html 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT 2.2.2.1.James Ivey (c1740 - ?) There are no tithables lists fora few years after 1754, whe 2 CONC n Mary Ivey had no male tithablesother than slaves. The son James Ivey first appears in th 2 CONC e 1757tithables. He was still under 21 on 21 June 1759 when TullyRobinson was his guardian 2 CONC . He may have been the same James Iveywho later appears with a William Smith in the tithable 2 CONC s of 1767through 1772 in southern Norfolk. If this is the same person,he seems to have bee 2 CONC n the husband of Elizabeth Ellis. The 1777will of John Ellis of the western branch precinc 2 CONC t names hisdaughter Elizabeth Ivey and her son William Smith. I'm not sureif this is the sam 2 CONC e James Ivey who was apparently a mariner [SeeE5} since he was evidently dead by 1771. 2 CONT 2 CONT 2.2.2.2.Mary Ivey (c1730s? - ?) She was "Mary Robinson" in herfather's will of 1752. Her hus 2 CONC band may have been the TullyRobinson who was guardian of her brother James. She wasprobabl 2 CONC y a daughter of James Ivey's first marriage." 2 CONT 2 CONT Purchased slaves from Edward Rice per PAC Deed Book 19, page 82with remainder to daughter Peg 2 CONC gy. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 4 Feb 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I171@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1741 2 PLAC Princess Ann County, VA 1 _UID 6A356548227BA945A27898F57B89A7A4CDFB 1 FAMS @F79@ 1 FAMC @F20@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE PAC 7DB48 9/5/1741 2 CONT 2 CONT Will of Elizabeth McClenahan 2 CONT 2 CONT Grandchildren Nathaniel, David and Anne McClenahan and AnneMcClenahan Robinson, Tully and Wil 2 CONC liam Robinson sons of William,Elizabeth daughter of John Nicholas. 2 CONT 2 CONT Exec.: John Nicholas, Sr. and Natheniel McClenahan. 2 CONT 2 CONT Witnesses: James Williamson, Ann Hancock, Ann Williamson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 5 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I172@ INDI 1 NAME LIVING 1 SEX M 1 _UID E971F5CC31DA5046B01D35C6857B33530AD6 1 FAMS @F79@ 0 @I173@ INDI 1 NAME UNNAMED 2 GIVN UNNAMED 1 SEX M 1 _UID 0CC96443FDD4324DB115E4A587FEB1BA0BE5 1 FAMS @F24@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 20 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I174@ INDI 1 NAME William /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 _UID 89D168A6987A1246810DBE2A25803BD90181 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 Sep 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I175@ INDI 1 NAME George /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN George 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1707 1 _UID 8F122594AC6F2A4182A45F312DFC49646CA3 1 FAMS @F10@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 30 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I176@ INDI 1 NAME Argall /Thorowgood/ 2 SURN Thorowgood 2 GIVN Argall 1 SEX M 1 _UID 07D5728F27ED1A418DB1A67EA8BA62E355C8 1 FAMS @F11@ 1 NOTE He made a will November 25, 1699. Probate May 7, 1700. Argoll was named in his father's will 2 CONC , to receive the plantation after his mother's death. (Abstracts of Norfolk County Wills) Th 2 CONC e quit rent roll of Princess Anne County in 1704 shows him with 1,000 acres. (Purse & Person 2 CONC , p. 616) 1 CHAN 2 DATE 23 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I177@ INDI 1 NAME William /Thorowgood/ 2 SURN Thorowgood 2 GIVN William 2 NPFX Capt. 1 SEX M 1 _UID 3A639B79666D9D458652333B4EC29DCC255D 1 FAMS @F80@ 1 FAMC @F11@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 17 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I178@ INDI 1 NAME Tully Robinson /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Tully Robinson 1 SEX M 1 _UID 2382B719EC9F274A945C9CDA4D32E88BC94D 1 FAMS @F81@ 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Will: PAC 7DB490 7/17/1753 Will (event of 5/3/1753) of TullyRobinson Smyth Three dau 2 CONC ghters Elizabeth, Frances, and Susanah,mother, wife Francis. Wife and William Keeling Georg 2 CONC e Rouviere,William Keeling. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 5 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I179@ INDI 1 NAME LIVING 1 SEX F 1 _UID 17BC8D68D618A341B1A13E7FC4FAA53F4B8E 1 FAMS @F81@ 0 @I180@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Bagwell/ 2 SURN Bagwell 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE BEF 1722 2 PLAC Eastern Shore, Virginia 1 _UID 468815D03F8F7B4686B71A83AA35F8E2D5E0 1 FAMS @F82@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 30 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I182@ INDI 1 NAME Major William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Major William 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1787 2 PLAC Princess Ann County 1 _UID 1379F644601FE54DAC8EDEE9011DAA7BBBD8 1 FAMS @F83@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE On 2/14/1777 a Captain William Robinson was recommended in PACto serve as an office 2 CONC r in the militia. VA Military War Land Grant Claims 1783-1850. 2 CONT 2 CONT Attorney in Princess Anne County 2 CONT 2 CONT Marriage to Elizabeth Reade on 8/31/1778 (Va Marriages to 1800). 2 CONT 2 CONT Will of William Robinson (Princess Anne ?) dated 12 June 1787,proved 2 CONT September 1787 2 CONT 2 CONT Names following beneficiaries: 2 CONT Elizabeth Robinson, his wife 2 CONT Tully Robinson, his son and heir. To receive Long Island 2 CONT Tully Robinson, his brother and heir: To receive land purchasedfrom 2 CONT Anthony Lawson 2 CONT James Robinson, his brother and heir. To receive 5 acrespurchased 2 CONT From Peter Whitehurst 2 CONT Ann, his sister, 2 CONT Nell Robinson Payne, his sister, wife of Wm Payne 2 CONT 2 CONT Executors and guardians of son Tully 2 CONT Edward Rice, his brother-in-law 2 CONT William White, his friend 1 CHAN 2 DATE 8 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I183@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Reade/ 2 SURN Reade 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1807 1 _UID 2A0713301D13D848A301047E4F48E2D43701 1 FAMS @F83@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Apr 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I184@ INDI 1 NAME James /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN James 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1755 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1791 1 _UID 019D14C2052E7E409B37352E1CEC019437DE 1 FAMS @F84@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Received Deed from Kays, PAC Deed Book 22 (5/13/1788). 2 CONT 2 CONT Deeded land to Wishart, PAC Deed Book 22 (3/1/1791) 2 CONT 2 CONT Appointed Coroner for PAC Nov. 7, 1791, Calander of VA StatePapers. 2 CONT 2 CONT James Robinson married Mrs. Elizabeth Parks in Norfolk on11/30/1796. 2 CONT 2 CONT James Robinson listed as owning 600 acres and significantpersonal estate in 1800 Census. 2 CONT 2 CONT Col. James Robinson listed as owner of one slave in Census listof 1810. 2 CONT 2 CONT Three listings for a James Robinson in PAC Census of 1810: 2 CONT 1. Page 471, age 26-45, one slave. 2 CONT 2. Page 472, with one male child under 10, one female under 10,one female age 26-45, and 5 s 2 CONC laves 2 CONT 3. Page 471, age 26-45, 1 girl under 10, one female over 45 2 CONT 2 CONT Two listings for James Robinson In PAC Census of 1820: 2 CONT 1. Page 139A/140 2 CONT 2. Page 146A/147 2 CONT 2 CONT Two listings for James Robinso in PAC Census of 1830: 2 CONT 1. Page 279 2 CONT 2. Page 286 2 CONT 2 CONT A James Robinson married Elizabeth Lewis, Daughter of Corneliuson 11/17/1812. Sur. Chrles Ro 2 CONC binson. 2 CONT 2 CONT A James Robinson, husband to Frances, died on 3/23/1844 2 CONT 2 CONT A James Robinson serves as a guardian in PAC to Betsey AnnRobinson, daughter of Henry Robinso 2 CONC n, 1839-1844. And also toJames Robinson, son of Henry Robinson, 1839-1844. 2 CONT 2 CONT A James Robinson served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1798 to 1800. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 12 Jul 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I185@ INDI 1 NAME Ann /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Ann 1 SEX F 1 _UID BEA799EC1093C046AA63652A119B87F85A5A 1 FAMS @F85@ 1 FAMS @F86@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Marriage to Thomas Claiborne indicated in the will of Ann'sbrother, Major William Ro 2 CONC binson, (PAC WB1 Page 86) where hestates he paid 200 pound legacy from father's estate to Cla 2 CONC iborne. 2 CONT 2 CONT Marriage was announced in the Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va. : 1736) (date of publicatio 2 CONC n 1/14/1775). 2 CONT 2 CONT 2 CONT Marriage of Ann Robinson, daughter of Mary R. Robinson, to John R. Moore in Norfolk on 3/29/1 2 CONC 810. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 18 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I186@ INDI 1 NAME Thomas /Claiborne/ 2 SURN Claiborne 2 GIVN Thomas 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 DATE BEF 29 Jul 1782 1 _UID F10F7D9AF93C5D4AA191CFB80A7412FD392B 1 FAMS @F85@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 10 Jul 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I187@ INDI 1 NAME Jane /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Jane 1 SEX F 1 _UID E692BD0BF09CE7489826C1679E0B796F72A2 1 FAMS @F87@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Jane Robinson, servant to Ashbury Sutton, married JohnMilliner in Norfolk on 2/22/ 2 CONC 1759. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 1 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I188@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID 24FA3DF9194947418FC0B9E8A9F6E726DA4F 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Elizabeth Robinson married a James Simpson on 2/18/1788 inPAC. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Elizabeth Robinson married a David Moore on 1/30/1797. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 8 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I189@ INDI 1 NAME Susanna /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Susanna 1 SEX F 1 _UID 6DA2557A826D7A47981323A4FD56C0EF02E0 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE POssible grave at St. Pauls Church in Norfolk (born 1769 -1/30/1826) 1 CHAN 2 DATE 24 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I190@ INDI 1 NAME Sally /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Sally 1 SEX F 1 _UID 709BF52B7829CF48BC92F044EAE8B5EBD732 1 FAMS @F88@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Marriage listed in VA Marriages to 1800 as 5/22/1786. Herbrother William provided s 2 CONC urety. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 10 Apr 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I191@ INDI 1 NAME Margaret (Peggy) /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Margaret (Peggy) 1 SEX F 1 _UID F62B88D6635A614B8743E61C1310E4803BE3 1 FAMS @F89@ 1 FAMC @F22@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Peggy Robinson is listed in PAC Census for 1810, page 471, asthe head of houshol 2 CONC d for: 1 male age 16-26; 1 male age 26-45; 1feale over 45; and 1 slave. 2 CONT 2 CONT APeggy Robinson witnesses will of Jonathan Busky on 8/23/1792. 2 CONT 2 CONT A Peggy Robertson married James Petty on 9/1/1800. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 3 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I192@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Powers/ 2 SURN Powers 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 _UID 853257BA67D203489AA113C20C1864270BCC 1 FAMS @F32@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Possible wife to Jonathan (VA Marriages to 1800) on 2/1/1796 1 CHAN 2 DATE 20 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I193@ INDI 1 NAME Thomas /Lawson/ 2 SURN Lawson 2 GIVN Thomas 1 SEX M 1 _UID A818A5F3FEF0E94B8C4FB9D00024C15A1D71 1 FAMS @F88@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 26 Oct 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I194@ INDI 1 NAME Roday /Ward/ 2 SURN Ward 2 GIVN Roday 1 SEX F 1 _UID 0E7157DFAC9A6340A74F26EA9CEC26DB2D92 1 FAMS @F30@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Charles Robinson married Roday Ward on 1/16/1804 in PAC. Sur.Edward Moseley, Jr. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 27 Oct 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I195@ INDI 1 NAME Charles /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Charles 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE ABT 1815 1 _UID 273685A4B9DC244C9AE7FF7B6583E3AEFF7B 1 FAMC @F30@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Charles Robinson, Son of Charles, is listed as an orphan in1824-25 with Soloman Ca 2 CONC son as the guardian. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 20 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I196@ INDI 1 NAME Unknown 2 GIVN Unknown 1 SEX F 1 _UID 9ECC5841F4591B4B8FEA433192EF93954C1A 1 FAMS @F84@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 7 Jan 2003 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I197@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 _UID 4F327F23D791F540A183977033E58048CBD2 1 FAMC @F30@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE A Mary Robinson, duaghter of Chrles Robinson is listed as anorphan in PAC with a gua 2 CONC rdian named Solomon Cason 1824-32. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 26 Oct 2002 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I198@ INDI 1 NAME William R. /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN William R. 1 SEX M 1 _UID C54B3B515E28C444A6C6DC9F53CC4B0E8969 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Virgin ia," by Brooke Payne. (b)"Bible Records," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns -R 2 CONC obert G rundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KYBible Records," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) s/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I199@ INDI 1 NAME William /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 19 Feb 1751 2 PLAC Fairfax Co., Virginia 1 DEAT 2 DATE 23 Dec 1813 1 _UID DF86F77B9D6C2D49B8BB97FC1C3F3D392D11 1 FAMS @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) "Kentucky Genealogies," p.84, "The Payne Genealogy," pub.by permission of Mrs 2 CONC . Judit h L. Marhsall. 2 CONT (2) "The Paynes of Virginia," by Brooke Payne (William ByrdPress, Richmond, VA, 1937) p.23 5. 2 CONT (3) "Abstracts of Wills and Inventories, Fairfax County,Virginia, Will Book D," p.41. 2 CONT (4) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO. Cites:(a) "The Paynes of Viginia , 2 CONC " by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - Robert Grund 2 CONC y. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vol. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT (5) "History of Fayette County, KY," by Robert Peters (1882)p.672-673. FHL #976.947 H2p. 2 CONT (6) "Payne Family" (Knickerbocker Press, New York, 1900) p.10.Retyped transcript by Kathri n 2 CONC e Cox Gottschalk. FHL #929.273 A1#1657. 2 CONT (7) "The Tipton-Hazelton-Payne-Barr Families," by Ellen Mae Rose& George H. Rose (1976) p. 75 2 CONC -76. FHL #929.273 T499r. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1,4) 14 Feb 1751. (1,2,5,6,7) s/o William Payne/SusanClarke. (5,6,7) 19 Feb 1751. 2 CONT Marriage to Mary "Polly" Robinson: (1,4) 20 Jul 1777. (5,6,7) 25Jul 1777. 2 CONT Marriage to Elizabeth __: (1) Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks. 2 CONT Death: (1,4,5) 23 Sep 1813. (6,7) 23 Dec 1813. 2 CONT 2 CONT (3) 1782, 27 May: William Payne of Fairfax Co., VA named sonsWilliam Payne, Devaul Payne , an 2 CONC d Benjamin Clarke Payne in hiswill, and named them executors. 2 CONT (4) Had no children by his 2nd wife. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 4 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I200@ INDI 1 NAME Mary Ivy /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Mary Ivy 1 SEX F 1 _UID 7BC39F74804D174CB3D607E89FEBD0F04385 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) d/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I201@ INDI 1 NAME Tully R. /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Tully R. 1 SEX M 1 _UID B409BC1114B3B34E95980A561278140E8BE9 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) s/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I202@ INDI 1 NAME Alfred /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Alfred 1 SEX M 1 _UID 70FD870F74F4634088182248A97090622394 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) s/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I203@ INDI 1 NAME Edmund /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Edmund 1 SEX M 1 _UID BFA36CBD683A564C983EA3DC6801D61D8060 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) s/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I204@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID 52032562E802774A8C8FF8D6122E420BFD2B 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) d/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 21 Jun 2001 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I205@ INDI 1 NAME Thomas /Payne/ 2 SURN Payne 2 GIVN Thomas 1 SEX M 1 _UID 9C6D134DC0D7024FBC7B76763AC1D21D5E69 1 FAMC @F29@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE ! (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, CO.Cites: (a) "The Paynes o 2 CONC f Vigini a," by Brooke Payne. (b) "BibleRecords," Vol. 2 by D.A.R. (c) Minister's Returns - R 2 CONC obert Grundy. (d) Marriage Records, Mason Co., KY. (e) "KY BibleRecords," Vil. II, by D.A.R. 2 CONT 2 CONT ! Birth: (1) d/o William Payne/Mary Robinson. 2 CONT 2 CONT 1880 Census for Kentucky 2 CONT Thomas PAYNE Self M Male W 71 VA Laborer VA VA 2 CONT Mary PAYNE Wife M Female W 64 KY Keeping HouseKY KY 2 CONT Mattie PAYNE Dau S Female W 35 KY At Home VAKY 2 CONT Emma PAYNE Dau S Female W 26 KY At Home VA KY 1 CHAN 2 DATE 4 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I206@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID E95B4458497EF940BC662643247014C9DC93 1 FAMS @F31@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 10 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I207@ INDI 1 NAME John /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN John 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1694 1 DEAT 2 DATE 23 Apr 1749 1 _UID B2AA48B2A6AF2D40B8050E76C23EEABCFF36 1 FAMS @F14@ 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I208@ INDI 1 NAME John /Smith/ Jr. 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN John 2 NSFX Jr. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 6 Dec 1722 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 29 Jun 1779 1 _UID 664BC8DB766E184DBC073AF7F8B2854B0B46 1 FAMS @F91@ 1 FAMC @F14@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I209@ INDI 1 NAME Susanna /Custis/ 2 SURN Custis 2 GIVN Susanna 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1728 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1785 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 _UID FF62508DCC5C834EB014C4AA618D6044FBBC 1 FAMS @F91@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I210@ INDI 1 NAME George /Smith/Smyth/ Jr. 2 SURN Smith/Smyth 2 GIVN George 2 NSFX Jr. 1 SEX M 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1739 2 PLAC Princess Ann County, VA 1 _UID 13F40476D12DB64D8CEFF253596CB5823E06 1 FAMS @F13@ 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE Will: PAC 5 DB Page 433 11/26/1739 (date of event 1/2/1739). 2 CONT 2 CONT Benificiaries: Wife west, son Tully Robinson Smyth 2 CONT 2 CONT EXEC.: Wife 2 CONT 2 CONT wITNESSES: Charles Smyth, Benony Smyth, Mary Robinson, AnnHancock (SISTERINLAW). 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I211@ INDI 1 NAME Tully Robinson /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Tully Robinson 1 SEX M 1 _UID 72CBA8B33AB3644A9D1D4E1454B587CAA969 1 FAMS @F92@ 1 FAMC @F13@ 1 NOTE 1 NOTE performed estate inventory 4/2/1746 with cousin Tull Robinson (6PACDB 511) 1 CHAN 2 DATE 9 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I212@ INDI 1 NAME Frances /Keeling/ 2 SURN Keeling 2 GIVN Frances 1 SEX F 1 DEAT 2 DATE AFT 1772 1 _UID 4B6C89E43A48EC4AA4BA3A928CD7A3E6F205 1 FAMS @F92@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I213@ INDI 1 NAME William /McClanahan/ 2 SURN McClanahan 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 _UID 39FFA3C427F5E34A84588B5D8B8B897BC627 1 FAMS @F18@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 23 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I214@ INDI 1 NAME Mary Robinson /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN Mary Robinson 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 19 Feb 1730 1 _UID D542CE5B3E01B64199A0A55CA0D7061A4766 1 FAMS @F93@ 1 FAMS @F94@ 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I215@ INDI 1 NAME Tully Robinson /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN Tully Robinson 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 18 Mar 1725 1 DEAT 2 DATE 1788 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 _UID 167DC945445CC146A3CD9903D2BCF29F73AD 1 FAMS @F95@ 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I216@ INDI 1 NAME John /Wise/ IV 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN John 2 NSFX IV 2 NPFX Col. 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 27 Jul 1723 2 PLAC Clifton 1 DEAT 2 DATE Mar 1769 1 BURI 2 PLAC Wise Cem, Accomack County 1 _UID 5D7BAED3A5BD7549AF8AB8E5CF197FBB7185 1 FAMS @F96@ 1 FAMS @F97@ 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I217@ INDI 1 NAME Cassandra /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN Cassandra 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 7 Apr 1728 1 DEAT 2 DATE 28 Apr 1803 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Clifton 1 _UID F7CC5A3B7D3F434DB71D12F06DA03E410623 1 FAMS @F98@ 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I218@ INDI 1 NAME William /Finney/ III 2 SURN Finney 2 GIVN William 2 NSFX III 1 SEX M 1 _UID 90EBC7F380914640A4264077B2DF0B4E37FB 1 FAMS @F99@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I219@ INDI 1 NAME Tabitha /Douglas/ 2 SURN Douglas 2 GIVN Tabitha 1 SEX F 1 _UID 3CFDB308F1092A4E8F1C01B755E377A31B39 1 FAMS @F95@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I220@ INDI 1 NAME Joan 2 GIVN Joan 1 SEX F 1 _UID 9936E39FCD59CD479543CEA7C54B4695C3D1 1 FAMS @F5@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 23 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I221@ INDI 1 NAME William /Robinson/ 2 SURN Robinson 2 GIVN William 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1661 1 _UID 6B7EECE17BD7FA499250EE5297031CB0D3F8 1 FAMC @F5@ 1 NOTE Birth Record is listed as part of the Hungars Parisg Records for 1660-1661 for Northamption C 2 CONC ounty VA and published in the William and Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 18, No 2 CONC . 3 (Jan. 1910), pp. 178-181. 1 CHAN 2 DATE 22 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I222@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 _UID D7C66C8617537543BD860AA308698FD07198 1 FAMS @F7@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 23 Nov 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I224@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 _UID AB965BF19480964D8C97B0F1E71474B86F80 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I225@ INDI 1 NAME Robinson /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Robinson 1 SEX M 1 _UID 165D282ACF3ABA4ABC6447828F539994CA00 1 FAMS @F100@ 1 FAMC @F10@ 2 _PRIMARY Y 1 FAMC @F16@ 2 PEDI adopted 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I226@ INDI 1 NAME Benony /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Benony 1 SEX M 1 _UID 620C6B531A59674BAF16994D14F1AD27D566 1 FAMC @F10@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 18 Jun 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I227@ INDI 1 NAME William Robinson /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN William Robinson 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 15 Aug 1714 1 DEAT 2 DATE 7 Feb 1721 1 _UID 83FFD7E8A9D7B34794D9C3FF6776F211CA60 1 FAMC @F14@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I228@ INDI 1 NAME Sarah /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Sarah 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 21 Dec 1715 1 DEAT 2 DATE 31 May 1742 1 _UID DC1A91EF5A9A4649A396A4078C7FE4A975C5 1 FAMC @F14@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I229@ INDI 1 NAME Mary /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Mary 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 13 Aug 1718 1 DEAT 2 DATE 13 May 1745 1 _UID F772D54208345C4FA16B8BC6DF9776FDAD58 1 FAMC @F14@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 29 Dec 2002 3 TIME 00:00:00 0 @I230@ INDI 1 NAME Anne /Smith/ 2 SURN Smith 2 GIVN Anne 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 21 Sep 1720 1 DEAT 2 DATE 17 Aug 1721 1 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Wise 2 GIVN Robinson 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 3 Mar 1732 1 DEAT 2 DATE Sep 1735 1 _UID F6383E5CD52CCB4880352351B05CC2AA7DEA 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I244@ INDI 1 NAME Betty /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN Betty 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1 Jul 1734 1 _UID F9EB58FAC4AD69449D5D5F9B7C1515D9C7DA 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I245@ INDI 1 NAME Elizabeth /Wise/ 2 SURN Wise 2 GIVN Elizabeth 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 22 Dec 1736 1 _UID 2B2655864A72A347B7F3483F8C41A95CD582 1 FAMC @F15@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I246@ INDI 1 NAME Thomas /Custis/ 2 SURN Custis 2 GIVN Thomas 2 NPFX Major 1 SEX M 1 BIRT 2 DATE 22 Sep 1726 1 DEAT 2 DATE 6 Jan 1764 1 _UID 0427FD205734914E927DA01D5EC5A2256833 1 FAMS @F98@ 1 CHAN 2 DATE 19 May 2003 3 TIME 01:00:00 0 @I247@ INDI 1 NAME Margaret /Douglas/ 2 SURN Douglas 2 GIVN Margaret 1 SEX F 1 BIRT 2 DATE 1736 1 DEAT 2 DATE bef. 12/26/1808 2 PLAC Accomack County, VA 1 BURI 2 PLAC Wise Cem, Accomack County 1 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