GEN James Randolph Robertson

Advertisement

GEN James Randolph Robertson

Birth
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Death
1 Sep 1814 (aged 72)
Tennessee, USA
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID
View Source
Suggest Edits
Son of John Randolph Robertson and Mary (Gower) Robertson.
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."
Son of John Randolph Robertson and Mary (Gower) Robertson.
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

Inscription

The founder of Nashville. Was born in Virginia 28th June, 1742 died 1st of Sept, 1814.

Family Members

Parents
Spouse
Siblings
Children

See more Robertson memorials in:

Flower Delivery