Brother of MAJ Charles Robertson, John Randolph "Johnathan" Robertson, William Cash Robertson, Capt Mark C Robertson, Julius Caesar Robertson, COL Elijah Robertson, and Anne Robertson) Johnston Cockrill.
Husband of Charlotte (Reeves) Robertson.
Father of Jonathan Friar Robertson, James Randolph Robertson, Delilah (Robertson) Bosley, Peyton Robertson, Charlotte Reeves Robertson, Felix Randolph Robertson, Charlotte (Robertson) Napier, William Blount Robertson, Peyton Henderson Robertson, Lavinia (Robertson) Craighead, and John McNairy Robertson.
2nd Cousins 1x Removed with Gov Patrick Henry. (See mothers page)
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Founder of Nashville, "Father of Tennessee." Robertson, leading a group of settlers from North Carolina to Tennessee, founded Fort Nashborough on Christmas Day of 1779. Named for Revolutionary War General Francis Nash, the name was changed in 1784 to Nashville. Robertson became well respected by the Indian tribes of Tennessee and worked to create many peace treaties with them. He is called by many historians "The Father of Tennessee."
Brother of MAJ Charles Robertson, John Randolph "Johnathan" Robertson, William Cash Robertson, Capt Mark C Robertson, Julius Caesar Robertson, COL Elijah Robertson, and Anne Robertson) Johnston Cockrill.
Husband of Charlotte (Reeves) Robertson.
Father of Jonathan Friar Robertson, James Randolph Robertson, Delilah (Robertson) Bosley, Peyton Robertson, Charlotte Reeves Robertson, Felix Randolph Robertson, Charlotte (Robertson) Napier, William Blount Robertson, Peyton Henderson Robertson, Lavinia (Robertson) Craighead, and John McNairy Robertson.
2nd Cousins 1x Removed with Gov Patrick Henry. (See mothers page)
The Above is Written by C&B Jett.
The below is written by Evening Blues.
Founder of Nashville, "Father of Tennessee." Robertson, leading a group of settlers from North Carolina to Tennessee, founded Fort Nashborough on Christmas Day of 1779. Named for Revolutionary War General Francis Nash, the name was changed in 1784 to Nashville. Robertson became well respected by the Indian tribes of Tennessee and worked to create many peace treaties with them. He is called by many historians "The Father of Tennessee."
Bio by: Evening Blues
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The founder of Nashville. Was born in Virginia 28th June, 1742 died 1st of Sept, 1814.
Family Members
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MAJ Charles Sterling "Buffalo" Robertson
1740–1805
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John Randolph "Jonathan" Robertson Jr
1743–1780
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William Cash Robertson
1745–1857
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Julius Caesar Robertson
1750–1818
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Sarah Eliza "Sallie" Robertson Cash
1751–1803
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COL Elijah Robertson
1752–1797
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Ann Robertson Johnston Cockrill
1757–1821
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Capt Mark Claiborne Robertson
1759–1787
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Jonathan Friar Robertson
1769–1814
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James Randolph Robertson Jr
1771–1794
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Delilah Robertson Bosley
1773–1866
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Peyton Robertson
1775–1787
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Charlotte Reeves Robertson
1778–1780
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Felix Randolph Robertson
1781–1865
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Charlotte Robertson Napier
1783–1860
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William Blount Robertson Sr
1785–1837
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Dr Peyton Henderson Robertson
1787–1840
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Dr Peyton Robertson
1787–1840
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Lavinia Robertson Craighead
1790–1866
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John McNairy Robertson Sr
1792–1875