'Wellford, Dr. Robert, was born in England, April 12, 1753; he came to America in 1775, an in 1776 was surgeon in the British army. After the war, having rendered himself popular with the American prisoners by his tender attentions, he settled in Fredericksburg and acquired a large practice. He married, January 1, 1781, Mrs. Catherine Thornton, widow of John Thornton Esq., of Stafford county, and daughter of Bartholomew Yates, of Gloucester county. Died April 24, 1823.'
