The purpose of this writing is to share the background uncovered from many years of research.    Genealogy is most time consuming, with many dead ends, many unanswered questions, yet a completely  remarkable journey.  It is the most captivating experience that I have every had.

Research is based on what has been recorded, whether it be legal documents, Bible Records,  correspondence, and family lore.   You will find some items that will make you very proud and  others that will make you humble.

I have been very lucky in respects to finding others who are researching this family and allied  families, who were more than willing to share information, documents, stories and photos.

I do have two requests.   One is that you keep records in a Family Bible.   This lends dignity and  worth to our lives.   The second request is that you label photographs in some way that identifies  the persons in the photo, along with the place taken and the date.   This is so very important.   In doing Genealogy it is such an awe inspiring feeling to be able to put a face with a name.  You  have studied the facts of these peoples lives, and to see a photo of them, it is almost like  looking into their sole.

In researching the Robertson and related lines, there is much information contained about other  families.  For those with whom we share an ancestor or descendant, they are most welcome to use  the information given here.