21. William Robinson (John6) was born 25 March 1709, in Middlesex County. (Register). He removed in early life to Spotsylvania county, where he married Agatha, daughter of Harry Beverley, of that county. The marriage bond was dated February 17, 1737. (Spotsylvania Records). Wm. Robinson was long J.P. [Justice of the Peace] for the county and was commissioned major of militia September 17, 1743. But little is known definitely of William Robinson or his children. He is said to have married twice, first to Agatha Beverley and second to Miss Smith, and it has been questioned whether he was the William Robinson whose will was proved in 1792. The first marriage is, of course certain, and there can be no doubt that he was the Wm. Robinson who died in 1792 leaving a widow Agnes. There is on record in Spotsylvania a deed dated November 5, 1764, from William Robinson and Agnes his wife, of Spotsylvania county, to John Robinson, Esq. of King and Queen (his brother). The surname of the second wife, Agnes, is unknown. The will of William Robinson was dated March 5, 1792, and the executor's bond dated August 7, 1792. The executor was Beverley Winslow. The legatees were sons Benjamin, Francis, and Samuel, wife Agnes, daughter Agnes, and daughters Lucy Nelson and Elizabeth Nelson. No provision is made for the children of the first marriage, who had long before received their portions. It seems probable that at the time of his death, Wm. Robinson was not possessed of any large amount of property, and that his children removed from the county. Little or nothing is known as to the descendants of most of them, and it is hoped that any one having definite information will furnish it for publication. [Additional information on some of his children is included in this source, although the placement of some of William Robinson's children may not be entirely correct based upon other dates and sources, may need additional research]
