James L. Robertson (1820-1880)

James L. Robertson was born around 1820 in Kentucky.

James married Martha Ann Clift around 1845 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.  James was around 24 years and Martha was about 21 years.  Martha was born in 1823 in Kentucky.

James and Martha were the parents of at least 13 children:

(Infant Son) Robertson                   born September 10, 1844

George W. Robertson                     born 1845

Catharine Leticia Robertson          born 1846

John W. Robertson                         born 1849

William C. Robertson                      born 1851

Horace L. Robertson                       born June 3, 1852

H. E. Robertson                               born 1853
James L. Robertson                       born September 30, 1854

Charles Robertson                          born 1857

Anna E. Robertson                          born 1859

Wadkins Robertson                         born 1862

James A. Robertson                        born 1862

Jinnie Robertson                             born 1864

Four of James’ and Martha’s children died young.  Their firstborn child lived only six weeks, passing away on October 20, 1844.  Their sons, Horace and James both died on January 25, 1858.  They were six years and four years, respectively.  John was not listed in the 1860 US Census, so it is assumed that he died before then.  These children were buried in the Browder’s Church Cemetery in Hopkins County, Kentucky. 

After their marriage, James and Martha settled their family on a farm in Hopkins County, Kentucky.  In 1850, James was employed as a constable, and owned real estate valued at $800.

By 1860, James’ real estate was valued at $8,000 and his personal estate was worth $10,000.  The Robertson family had a dozen slaves working their land; five males and seven females.

Martha A. Robertson died on July 29, 1867 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.  She was laid to rest near the four children she and James buried in the Browder’s Church Cemetery in Hopkins County, Kentucky. 

James remarried the next year to Pauline Earle, a widow.  They were married on June 30, 1868 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.  This was the second marriage for both.  Pauline was born on August 11, 1845 in Union County, Kentucky, the daughter of Richard Gregory and Sarah F. Waggener. 

In 1870, James and Pauline were living and working on a farm in Caseyville, Union County, Kentucky.  Listed in the household were James’ five youngest children, as well as Pauline’s daughter.

James L. Robertson died sometime before 1880, as Pauline was listed as a widow in that census. 

  

Notes for James L. Robertson

Birth:  1850 US Census

Marriage to Martha:  1850 US Census

1850 US Census:  “Jas L Robison,” Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M432_205; Page: 131A; Image: 266.  Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1860 US Census:  “Jas L Robertson,” Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 704; Image: 264; Family History Library Film: 803374. Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Marriage to Pauline:  “Pauline Earle,” Dodd, Jordan, comp. Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2001.

1870 US Census:  “A L Robertson,” Year: 1870; Census Place: Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; Roll: M593_501; Page: 251B; Image: 506; Family History Library Film: 552000.  Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Notes for Martha Ann Clift

Birth & Death:  “Martha A Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Notes for Infant Son Robertson

Birth & Death:  “Infant Son Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Notes for John W. Robertson

Birth:  1850 US Census

Death:  1860 US Census

Notes for James L. Robertson

Birth:  “James L Robertson,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Birth Records, 1852-1910 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Death:  “James L Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Notes for Horace L. Robertson

Birth:  “Horace Robertson,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Birth Records, 1852-1910 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Death:  “Horace L Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Notes for Pauline Gregory

Birth & Death:  “Pauline Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

1850 US Census:  “P Gregory,” Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Union, Kentucky; Roll: M432_220; Page: 515A; Image: 279.  Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1860 US Census:  “Pauline Gregory,” Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 752; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 803374.  Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Marriage to N. B.:  “Paulina Gregory,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Marriage to J. L.:  “Pauline Earle,” Dodd, Jordan, comp. Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2001.

1870 US Census:  “Pauline Robertson,” Year: 1870; Census Place: Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; Roll: M593_501; Page: 251B; Image: 506; Family History Library Film: 552000.  Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1880 US Census:  “Polina Robertson,” Year: 1880; Census Place: Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 444; Family History Film: 1254444; Page:591B; Enumeration District: 034; Image: 0167.  Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.