Person:John Robinson II (1)

Biography on John Robinson

John Robinson married Tabitha Jones, daughter of Edward Jones and Mary Field, sometime before land which was owned by her Step-father was divided, 4 Apr 1720. The exact birth dates of John and Tabitha are unknown. John Robinson died about 20 Apr 1768, having written his will 11 Dec 1767 which was probated 25 April 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia.

John Robinson served on a Jury in Henrico County, Virginia, October Court 1712 in a case betwen William Byrd Esqr. and Ann Easly, Exerx of the last will and testament of Robt. Easly, deced^[8].

Land Transactions

In 1720 the will of Charles Scruggs, Henrico County Virginia, William Bradshaw, the executor, divided land between the Jones and Scruggs heirs, including Tabitha. The land mentioned in Charles Scruggs' will had come to him by his marriage to Mary Field Jones, widow of Edward Jones, and Tabitha's mother. Thomas Cardwell, John Robertson, Thomas Robertson, and William Eslee (Easley)were witnesses to the will. John Robertson consented to the division of two tracts on the north side of the James River, each 220 acres, formerly in tenure of Charles Scruggs, bounded by the James River. John Robertson's part was next to Mary Pyrant (spelled Pirront in the will, 4 April 1720, Henrico County Virginia Deeds 1714-1718, p 481^[5][6].

On 25 March 1726, John Robinson and his wife, Tabitha Robinson, sold 50 acres of land to Joseph Mayo situated on the north side of the James River. Recorded in Henrico County, Virginia on 4 Apr 1726^[4].

John Robinson received a land patent of 400 acres 20 July 1738 near the head of Muddy Creek, Goochland County (VA State Library, Patent Book 18, 1738-39, p 161), the original grant owned by Ben F Robinson^[2].

John Robertson of Cumberland County and Thomas Robertson of Chesterfield County made an indenture for the sale of land to Henry Hatcher, recorded 25 Sep 1749. It was signed by John R Robertson (his mark "R") and Tibitha Robertson, making her mark, as well as Thomas Robertson and Jane Robertson made her mark. It is recorded in Cumberland County Deeds, Sept 26, 1749^[9].

In 1760 in the Chancery Court records of Cumberland County, Virginia, John Robinson gives a deposition in a land suit of JACOB MICHAUX vs. ANTHONY MORGAN ETC. In the deposition, he states that he is 70 years of age^[3].

1761 - 7 Aug., John Robinson [Robertson] patents 290 A. George the third, To all ye know that for divers good causes and considerations but more for and in consideration of the sum of thirty shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our receivers General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed and by those presents for us our heirs and successors Do give grant and confirm unto John Robinson one certain tract or parcel of land containing 290 Acres lying and being in the county of Cumberland and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at several pointers a corner to John Burton and running thence East 140 poles to pointers thence on Samuel Jones South five degrees West 192 Poles to pointers West 45 poles to a hickory South 118 poles to pointers thence North 80 degrees West 134 poles to the first Station. signed Francis Fauquier Esq. Our Lieut Gov. and commander in Chief of our Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the seal of our Colony the seventh day of August 1761 in the first year of our reign^[7]. It is believed this is John/Tabitha as the land sale is signed John (R) Robinson, making his mark "R".

Land Gifts to Sons, Edward, Joseph, and Hezekiah

On 7 February 1763, John Robinson deeded land in Cumberland County, Virginia, to his son, Edward Robinson. John stated that the reasons for this transfer were that he was moving and his affection for his son Edward. On 17 February 1763, John Robinson deeded land on Deep Creek in Cumberland County to his son, Joseph Robinson. The reasons given for this transfer of land were that he was moving and the goodwill and affection for his son Joseph. On 26 February 1763, John Robinson deeded land in Cumberland County to Hezekiah Robinson because he was moving. John’s lands were located on Deep Creek and Muddy Creek in Cumberland County. The estate of John Robinson was appraised on 25 August 1766. His will, which was written on 11 December 1767, was proven in Cumberland County, Virginia on 25 April 1768. John’s wife, Tabitha, had died prior to his making his will on 11 Dec 1767.

John Robinson died about 20 Apr 1768, having written his will 11 Dec 1767 which was probated 25 April 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia.

Will of John Robinson^[1]:

In the name of God amen I John Roberson of Cumberland County being sick and weak of body but of perfect sence and memory thanks be to God do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and disenulling all other wills or writings heretofore by me made for this purpose do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following; viz.

I give and bequeath my soul to almighty God that gave it and my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named and my worldly goods I give as followeth. Item I give and bequeath to my four grand children John Roberson, Susannah Roberson, Elizabeth Roberson and Joseph Robertson my Negro man Jack to be equally divided amongs: them when my aforesaid grandson John Roberson shall arrive to the age of twenty one years and ‘till that time he the said Negro Jack to be under the care and direction of my son Joseph Roberson for the support and maintenance of my four grand children above named.

Item I give and bequeath to my sons John Roberson, Thomas Roberson, Field Roberson, Christopher Roberson, Edward Roberson, Joseph Roberson and Hezekiah Roberson, one shilling sterling out of my estate they having before received their equal parts of my estate to that sum. I give and bequeath to my three daughters Susanah Bradshaw and Elizabeth Hogan all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between them only reserving seven pounds which has already been paid to William Bradshaw my will is that he allows two thirds of that money out of his part of my estate to the other two namely Judith Bradshaw & Elizabeth Hogan after paying my just debts and funeral expenses.

Lastly I nominate and appoint my sons in law Field Bradshaw and William Bradshaw whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of December in the year of our Lord 1767

John Roberson L.S.

his mark X

Test

Adcock Hobson

Joseph Roberson – his mark

Hezekiah Robinson

William Robinson

At court held for Cumberland County the 25th day of April 1768. This last Will and Testament of John Roberson Dec’d was proved by the oaths of Adcock Hobson, Joseph Robertson and Hezekiah Robinson three of the witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Field Bradshaw one of the executors therein named who made oath according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form giving security where upon he together with Josiah Bradshaw and Daniel Russell his securities entered into bond with condition according to law and liberty is reserved to the other executor to join in probate.

Test:

Thompson Swann Clk.

A Copy-

Teste:

Betty R. Wilton – Deputy Clerk,

Circuit Court, Cumberland County, VA

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Virginia. County Court (Cumberland County); Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Cumberland County); and Virginia. Circuit Court (Cumberland County). Will books, with inventories and accounts, 1749-1887: general indexes to wills, 1749-1975. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1949)
   Book 1, page 343, 25 Apr 1768.
2. ↑ Boddie, John Bennett. Historical Southern Families. (Redwood City, California: Pacific Coast Publishers, 1957-1980)
   p92 Vol XXII.
3. ↑ ^3.0 3.1 Virginia, United States. Chancery Records Index. (Virginia, United States: Library of Virginia)
   Index 1761-001, 24 May 1760.

   Excerpt from lawsuit styled as Jacob Michaux v. Anthony Morgan, published by the Library of Virginia online at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=049-1761-001 Image 15 of 40.

4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 Weisiger, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Boisseau). Henrico County, Virginia deeds. (Richmond [Virginia]: B.B. Weisiger, 1985-1986, c1985-1986)
   p 87, 25 March 1726.

   p10. 25 March 1726 John Robinson and Tabitha his wife of Henrico Co. to Joseph Mayo of same for £30, land on the north side of James River, 2 miles below the falls, 50 acres next to William Bradley, said Mayo and the river. Signed John (JR) Robinson and Tabitha (t) Robinson. Recorded 4 April 1726.

5. ↑ ^5.0 5.1 Charles Scruggs, in Virginia. County Court (Henrico County). County Court records, deeds, wills, settlements of estates, etc., 1677-1787. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1947)
   Part 2, p 425, 6 Apr 1719.
6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Charles Scruggs, in Virginia. County Court (Henrico County). County Court records, deeds, wills, settlements of estates, etc., 1677-1787. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1947)
   1714-1718, p 481.

   Deed, 4 April 1720

7. ↑ Reynolds, Katherine, and Texas) Daughters of the American Revolution. Samuel Sorrell Chapter (Houston. Some descendants of John Robinson of Cumberland County, Virginia: with notes on the Robinson family. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
   p 123A, 7 Aug 1761.
8. ↑ ^8.0 8.1 William Byrd vs. Anne Easly, in Virginia. County Court (Henrico County). County Court records, deeds, wills, settlements of estates, etc., 1677-1787. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1947)
   p 186.

   Henrico County, Virginia Court Orders, 1710-1714. John Robertson, Jurist

9. ↑ ^9.0 9.1 Virginia. County Court (Cumberland County). Deed books, 1749-1903 ; general indexes to deeds, 1749-1975. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1949)
   No 66, 25 Sep 1749.

   Indenture between John Robertson, Thomas Robertson and Henry Hatcher

10. ↑ ^10.0 10.1 Deposition of John Robinson