George Robertson [Parents] was born in 1798 in Adair County ?, Kentucky ?, USA. He died on 11 Dec 1862 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. He was buried in 1862 in Kitterman, Cemetery, Wapello County, Iowa. He married Anna Kitterman on 3 Dec 1825 in Perry County, Indiana, USA.
Information from the notes of Joseph D.Robertson, census and cemetery records. See also "KITTERMAN KORNERS - 1998"; 13(2):11; 20-21.Information from Virginia Owen Graham indicates that George Robertson and Anna Kitterman were married in Perry County, Indiana Dec. 3, 1825 and moved to Wapello County, Iowa in 1849.
The 1840 census for Perry County, Indiana lists a family of Geo. Robison:
1 male 10-15 years
1 male 40-50 "
1 female 5-10 "
1 female 40-50 "The 1830 census for Perry County, Indiana list a family of George Robison:
1 male under 5 years
1 male 10-15 "
1 male 30-40 "
1 female 30-40 "The first male in each census could have been son William b. 1827 making him 3 years old in 1830 and 13 years old in 1840.
The second male in the 1830 census may have been one of Anna's sons from an earlier marriage.
The older male in each census could have been George b. 1798 making him 32 years old in 1830 and 42 years old in 1840.
The first female in the 1840 census could have been Nancy b. 1831 making her 9 years old. She would not appear in the 1830 census.
The older female in each census could have been the wife (Anna KITTERMAN) B. 1787 making her 43 in 1830 and 53 in 1840. These reported ages don't quite fit the facts but often ages were reported incorrectly in census returns for one reason or another.
A search of the Indiana and Kentucky census has failed to find a George
Robertson born around 1798.His name was found in the July, 1860 census for Wapello County, Iowa. See notes under his son William.
George and Anna Robertson could not be found in the 1850 census for Wapello
County but a family by the name of George Robinson was found (family 776,
page 456). This listed: George 52 years. born in Tennessee; Anna 61 ? born in
Maryland; and 3 children all born in Indiana; William 22 years; Nancy 21
years, and Samuel 12 years. Many of these facts fit what is known about George and Anna Robertson and their family. Samuel in this family cannot be explained as he does not appear in other family records.In the "History of Wapello County, Iowa; 1901" (see notes for George D.
Robertson) there is a reference about George Robertson which reads: "George Robertson, the grandfather of George D., lived in Illinois for a number of years, and removed to Iowa in 1843, where his death occurred in 1864."A grave stone in the Kitterman Cemetery east of Ottumwa shows George's
death as December 11, 1862.The biographical sketch of George's son William states that his father, (George) was a native of Kentucky.
Maybe a search should be made for a Robinson or Robison in Illinois and Tennessee!!
Maybe George was born in Tennessee in 1798, then moved to Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana (where he married Anna in Dec. 3, 1825), and finally to Iowa in 1843 where he died in 1862 !!!
******Check the 1856 Census for Iowa. It shows George as born in KY and his wife as Hannah ! (2010/02/21)
Anna Kitterman [Parents] was born on 3 Oct 1787 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA. She was christened on 11 Jun 1788 in St. Peter's, Luthern Church, Woodsboro, Maryland. She died on 4 Jun 1856 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. She was buried in 1856 in Kitterman, Cemetery, Wapello County, Iowa. She married George Robertson on 3 Dec 1825 in Perry County, Indiana, USA.
Information from family records, the research of Joseph D. Robertson,
and the "Kitterman Sinew" by Virginia Shoemaker Perry - 1986.According to information from Virginia Owen Graham: Anna's mother, Anna Danner Kitterman, was widowed in 1811 after which she moved from Franklin County, Virginia to Harrison County, Indiana in 1819 along with her 7 children.
According to records, George Robertson, 11 years younger than Anna, was her
second husdand.A record of Anna and her family by her first husband was found in the 1820
census for Perry Count, Indiana, page 147. Anna was widowed by this time and
she is shown alone with her children. The entry shows one female in the age
group 26 and under 45 years; two males in the age group 10 and under 16 years; one male between 16 and 18 years; and one male in the age group 18 and under 26 years.The stone marker on the graves of George and Anna Robertson in the Kitterman
cemetery east of Ottumwa shows the date of Anna's death as June 4, 1856 at the age of 69 years and 8 months.
They had the following children:
M i John Robertson was born in 1826 in Perry County, Indiana. He died in Died young, Perry County, Indiana.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M ii William M. Robertson F iii Nancy Robertson F iv Sarah Robertson was born on 3 Apr 1831 in Perry County, Indiana. She died in Died young, Perry County.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.
She was a twin sister of Nancy.M v Samuel Robertson M vi Elias Robertson was born in Perry County, Indiana. He died in Died young, Perry County, Indiana.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.
James Van Winkle [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 3 Jun 1790 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA. He died on 22 Jan 1876 in Ottumwa, Iowa, USA. He was buried in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa, USA. He married Matilda Henton on 21 Jan 1823 in Perry County, Indiana, USA.
Other marriages:Deavers, Elizabeth
Information from notes and records of J.D. Robertson (Rin #1).
James and his wife Matilda Henton (Hinton ?) moved from Nelson County, Kentucky to
Wappello County, Iowa in 1844. Here they settled on N.W. 1/4 of Section 31,
Highland Township. He built a two storey house of brick. This was razed in the summer of 1965.James and Matilda were buried in a family plot just inside the second gate
off North Court Street.James and Matilda were listed in the 1850 census for Wapello County (District
#13) in Iowa. Their surname was spelled as "Vanwinkle". James age was given as 60 years and Matilda's as 50 years. Six children were listed: Abraham age 19; Elizabeth age 16; James age 14; Nancy age 12; Sucy age 10; and Sarah age 4 years.They are also shown in the 1860 census for Wapello County, Iowa with 4 of their children: James, 66 years from Kentucky; Matilda 60 years from Kentucky; James 22 years. Polly 20. Sucy Ann 18, and Sarah 14 years all from Indiana.
In the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Wapello County, Iowa", 1887 under
James H. Van Winkle (Jr.) there are some brief comments about his parents James and Matilda. "He (James, Jr.) was born in Perry County, Indiana, in 1835, and is the son of James and Matilda (Henton) Van Winkle who were both natives of Nelson County, Kentucky. Upon coming to Iowa they located in Jefferson County, whence they moved to Wapello, where the father died in January, 1876, aged 83 years and the mother in 1862, aged 62. Our subject removed with his parents into Highland Township, in 1844, and settle with them on section 31. He remained under the parental roof until 1874, and then became the owner of a tract of land on section 6, which he still occupies".Further in this sketch of James (Jr.) the fine upbringing provided by his
parents, James and Matilda are reflected in the following comments: "Mr. Van
Winkle (Jr.) was the eighth of a family of 11 children, and in early life was
trained to those habits of industry and economy which have been the secret of
his later success. He has been prominent in the affairs of this township for
many years, is warmly interested in educational matters, has held the various
school offices, and is consulted on matters pertainng to the general welfare of his community. He and Mrs. V. are members of the Missionary Baptist Church."
Matilda Henton was born on 21 Feb 1800 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA. She died on 14 Nov 1862 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. She was buried in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa, USA. She married James Van Winkle on 21 Jan 1823 in Perry County, Indiana, USA.
Information from private notes and family records. See also notes under her
husband James Van Winkle.In a personal letter from Lucile Van Winkle Benefield, dated 28 June 2004, Matilda's surname is spelled "Hinton" and her birth date is given as 21 Mar. 1800.
Matilda was the second wife of James Van Winkle. They had nine children.
They had the following children:
F i Louise Van Winkle M ii Daniel Van Winkle F iii Edian Van Winkle M iv Abram Van Winkle F v Elizabeth Van Winkle M vi James H. Van Winkle F vii Mary J. Van Winkle F viii Lucy A. Van Winkle F ix Sarah Margaret Van Winkle
James F. Robertson [Parents] was born on 24 Jul 1856 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. He died on 31 May 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa, USA. He was buried in 1945 in Ottumwa, Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Nancy Rachael Brown on 28 Aug 1878.
From notes of Joseph D. Robertson.
The "History of Wapello County, Iowa, and Representative Citizens - 1901" has
this to say about James:"JAMES F. ROBERTSON, one of the leading agriculturists of Competine township,
Wapello county, Iowa, was born July 24, 1856, in Highland township, and is the
some of William Robertson, and a brother of George D. Robertson."James F. Robertson was reared in his native county, where he attended the
common schools, and for many years assisted his father on the farm. Mr.
Robertson located on a farm of 160 acres in Competine township, in section
19, township 73, range 12, and there he has carried on general farming for a
number of years. He raises considerable stock of a high grade, and takes great
pride in the management of his farm, which is very attractive in appearance. He
has had a thorough training in farming matters, and, being a man of
perseverance and energy, has made a success of his chosen occupation."Mr. Robertson married Nancy Brown, August 28, 1878. She was born July 30,
1858, and is the daughter of George amd Martha (Gray) Brown, her father being a
native of Indiana. This union resulted in two children, Namely: Luella M.,
Born April 22, 1880; and Henry L., born August 6, 1881. Mr. Robertson and his
wife and childrten are all faithful members of the Baptist
church. Politically Mr. Robertson is a Democarat; although he takes a lively
interst in political affairs, he does not aspire to office. He may justly be
proud of his beautiful home, and feel that his efforts have been well rewarded.
He is an honest, upright citizen, and his friends are many."
Nancy Rachael Brown was born on 30 Jul 1858 in Wapello County, Iowa. She died on 6 Jan 1956 in Wapello County, Hospital, Ottumwa, Iowa. She was buried on 9 Jan 1956 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. She married James F. Robertson on 28 Aug 1878.
Information from funeral record. See also the notes for her husband.
They had the following children:
John Robertson [Parents] was born about 1745 in Albemarle County, Virginia, Garrard County, Kentucky. He died about 1817 in Adair County, Kentucky. He married Sarah (cousin) Robertson in 1775 in Adair County, Kentucky, USA.
Needs confirmation.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.
In 1805 John ROBERTSON, was granted a certificate for 100 acres of land on the
waters of little Barren River in Adair County.May 1, 1815 the Adair County Court ordered that the necessities of life be
furnished to John ROBERTSON and his wife Sarah.
Sarah (cousin) Robertson was born in 1754 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA. She died in 1816 in Russell County, Kentucky, USA. She married John Robertson in 1775 in Adair County, Kentucky, USA.
According to gossip, rumor, or folklore one of our male ancesters married a
cousin. Could this be the one?GWR/April 1994.
They had the following children:
M i Matthew Robertson was born about 1776 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M ii Jesse Robertson was born about 1778 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D.Robertson.F iii Sarah Robertson was born about 1780 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M iv Thomas Robertson was born about 1782 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.F v Jane Robertson was born about 1784 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.F vi Betsey Robertson was born about 1786 in Adair County ?, Kentucky.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.F vii Elizabeth Robertson was born about 1788 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M viii Joseph David Robertson was born about 1790 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M ix John M. Robertson was born about 1792 in Amherst County ?, Virginia.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M x William Robertson was born about 1795 in Green County ?, Kentucky.
From the research notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M xi George Robertson F xii Unknown Robertson was born about 1801 in Adair County ?, Kentucky.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson. The 1810 census shows one
child in the family under 10 years.
William Robertson [Parents] was born about 1727 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA. He died in 1785 in Madison or, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA. He married Lettice Unknown in 1742 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA.
William Robertson inherited land from his father, James Robertson who died
about 1752 and left a will at that time (Oct. 24, 1751). After this William
bought and sold land on several occasions in Albemarle and Amherst Counties in
Virginia. William was the eldest some of James and Rebechah Robertson.From the files and notes of Joseph D. Robertson (1).
GWR/April 1994.
Lettice Unknown was born in 1724 in Abemarle County, Virginia, USA. She died on 14 Jul 1775 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA. She was buried in Augusta Old, Stone Pr. Church, Ft. Defiance, Virginia. She married William Robertson in 1742 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA.
From the notes and papers of Joseph D. Robertson (1).
They had the following children:
M i John Robertson M ii William Robertson M iii James Robertson was born about 1759.
From the research and notes of Joseph D. Robertson.M iv Matthew Robertson was born on 12 Jan 1762 in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA. He died in Feb 1808 in Amherst County, Virginia.
Needs confirmation.
From the research and notes of Josheph D. Robertson.
Data from Sweeney's Will Book #2, page 505 of Amherst County, VA. He mentions
his daughter Rebeckah Elder (the distant relative of JDR) and his brother
Thomas. Witnesses were John and William Robertson.
William Henry Robertson [Parents] was born on 24 May 1858 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died on 5 Mar 1954 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was buried on 8 Mar 1954 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Florence Organbright.
Information from funeral and family records.
He was known by his nieces and nephews as "Uncle Henry". At death he was
living at 1601 N. Court Street Ottumwa, Iowa. He and Florence had no children.
Florence Organbright was born on 29 Jan 1870 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She died on 12 Jun 1952 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was buried on 14 Jun 1952 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. She married William Henry Robertson.
Information from Ruth Robertson and from funeral records.
At deather she was living at 1601 N. Court Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Lincoln Dimmitt was born in 1860 in Highland Twn., Wapello Co., Iowa. He married Mary Matilda Robertson.
Mary Matilda Robertson [Parents] was born on 11 Jun 1861 in Wapello Co., Iowa. She died on 13 Dec 1955 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was buried in 1955 in Ottumwa, Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Lincoln Dimmitt.
From records of Joseph D. Robertson.
An account of Mary's husband, Lincoln Dimmitt is given in "History of Wapello
County, Iowa, and representative Citizens - 1901" as follows:"LINCOLN DIMMITT, a prosperous farmer residing in Dahlonega township, Wapello
county, Iowa, was born in Highland township, Wapello county in 1860. He is a
son of Beniah and Elizabeth (Padgett) Dimmitt."Beniah Dimmitt was a native of Virginia. After leaving his native state he
removed to Pennsylvania, and later to Indiana. From there, in 1844, he came to Wapello county, Iowa, where he died in 1875. All his life he followed farming and stock raising. He married Elizabeth Padgett, who was a native of
Pennsylvania. Five of the children born to them are now living, namely: Lincoln, the subject of this sketch; Beniah, who is school superintendent of Wapello county, making his home n Ottumwa; Laura; Samual; and Tolbert, who lives in Chicago. Those deceased are Olive, Austin and Lada."Lincoln Dimmitt received his schooling in his native county. He lived on his
father's farm until he had reached the age of twenty-seven years, when he
located on his present farm in Dahlonega township. He now owns 133 acres of
land in the north half of section 12. For fifteen years he dealt extensively in horses. At present he is engaged in general farming and stock raising. Mr.
Dimmitt is a man of much thrift and energy, and his success has been due
entiirely to his own efforts. He takes an active part in local affairs and
readily lends his assistance when any new movement for the good of the
community is started."Mr. Dimmitt married Mary M. Robertson, who was born in Wapello county in
1862. She is the daughter of W.M. Robertson, of Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Dimmitt
have reared six children, namely: Carrie C., Lina, Noble, Earl, LeRoy, and an
infant. Mrs. Dimmitt is a member of the Methodist church."The subject of this sketch has always been a member of the Republican party.
He has held various township offices, and filled them in an able manner."
They had the following children:
F i Carrie C. Dimmitt F ii Lena Dimmitt died on 15 Jan 1984 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co. Iowa. She was buried in Jan 1984 in Family Plot, Ottumwa Cemetery.
Information from Marian (Newquist) Dimmitt.
Lena never married. She was in the Sunnyslope Care Center, Ottumwa at time of death.M iii Noble Orville Dimmitt M iv Earl Ray Dimmitt M v Lee Roy Dimmitt M vi Glen Olen Dimmitt
Isaac Ellsworth Robertson [Parents] was born on 29 Dec 1865 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died on 15 May 1948 in St. joseph, Hospital, Ottumwa, Iowa. He was buried on 17 May 1948 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Ida B. McCoy.
Information is from the notes of Joseph D. Robertson and funeral records.
Ida B. McCoy was born on 8 May 1866 in Wapello County, Iowa. She died on 18 Nov 1938 in Ottumwa Hospital, Ottumwa, Iowa. She was buried on 20 Nov 1938 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Isaac Ellsworth Robertson.
Information from funeral records.
They had the following children:
F i Edna Robertson M ii Harvey Robertson was born on 18 Dec 1895 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died in Nov 1903 in Wapello County, Iowa.
Information from the records of Joseph D. Robertson and from Marian (Newquist) Dimmitt.
.M iii Vernie Ray Robertson F iv Lena Robertson was born on 6 Dec 1903 in Wapello County, Iowa. She died on 6 Jun 1904 in Wapello County, Iowa.
Information from the records of Joseph D. Robertson and from Marian (Newquist) Dimmitt.
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.M v Paul Robertson was born on 22 Feb 1906 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died on 26 Mar 1907 in Wapello County, Iowa.
Information from the records of Joseph D. Robertson and from Marian (Newquist) Dimmitt.
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Emery Melroy Robertson [Parents] was born on 29 Jun 1870 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died on 20 Jan 1922 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was buried in 1922 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa. He married Laura F. Murray on 4 Nov 1903 in Ottumwa, Iowa.
From notes of Joseph D. Robertson.
Laura F. Murray was born on 4 Feb 1870 in Agency, Iowa. She died on 14 Dec 1947 in Ottumwa Hospital, Ottumwa, Iowa. She was buried on 16 Dec 1947 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Emery Melroy Robertson on 4 Nov 1903 in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Information from death certificate.
They had the following children:
F i Margaret Pearl Robertson M ii Willis Emery Robertson F iii Mary E. Robertson
Thomas C. Robertson [Parents] was born on 29 Dec 1872 in Wapello County, Iowa. He died on 1 Mar 1930 in Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. He was buried on 5 Mar 1930 in Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Delia Harter in 1906 in Wapello County, Iowa.
Information from notes of Joseph D. Robertson and funeral record.
Delia Harter was born on 20 Dec 1878 in Manaska Co., Iowa. She died on 27 Jan 1967 in Keokuk Co., Iowa. She was buried in Ottumwa Cemetery. She married Thomas C. Robertson in 1906 in Wapello County, Iowa.
Information from her husband's funeral record and from the records of Joseph D. Robertson.
Della remarried 12 Jan 1935 in Keokuk Co, Iowa to Robert Abrams. He died in 1959.
Thomas and Della are buried in his father's (William Robertson) plot in the Ottumwa Cemetery.