Gen. James Robertson, founder of Nashvil

By Arron Hieatt August 11, 1998 at 05:53:42

Does anyone have information about Gen James Robertson, founder of Nashville?I would appreciate information about his children, and possibly grandchildren.Of course, his ancestry would be nice too!I think this information would make a nice addition to this forum!!!Thanks for the help!

Here's what I know so far...

Here's what I know so far...

ROBERTSON, JAMES (1742-1814)

ROBERTSON, JAMES (1742-1814)

Known as the "Father of Tennessee," James Robertson was one of the founders of Nashville and largely responsible for its early success and development. Born in Virginia, Robertson was a farmer,
explorer and surveyor, and agent to the Cherokee and Chickasaw tribes. He was one of the leaders of the Watauga settlements in what is now East Tennessee before he and John Donelson were engaged by Richard Henderson to lead the first group of settlers to this area in 1779. When Davidson County was established in 1783, Robertson became its representative to the North Carolina legislature. In that capacity, he pushed through legislation in 1784 to incorporate Nashville as a town, to provide 640 acres to each of the original inhabitants or their heirs, and then to establish Davidson Academy, the first school. His respect for and ability to work with Native American tribes was instrumental in the establishment of peace treaties; he died while working with the Chickasaw near Memphis. Robertson's wife, Charlotte Reeves, was the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. It was she who taught him how to read and write, and Charlotte Avenue is named for her.

Known as the "Father of Tennessee," James Robertson was one of the founders of Nashville and largely responsible for its early success and development. Born in Virginia, Robertson was a farmer,
explorer and surveyor, and agent to the Cherokee and Chickasaw tribes. He was one of the leaders of the Watauga settlements in what is now East Tennessee before he and John Donelson were engaged by Richard Henderson to lead the first group of settlers to this area in 1779. When Davidson County was established in 1783, Robertson became its representative to the North Carolina legislature. In that capacity, he pushed through legislation in 1784 to incorporate Nashville as a town, to provide 640 acres to each of the original inhabitants or their heirs, and then to establish Davidson Academy, the first school. His respect for and ability to work with Native American tribes was instrumental in the establishment of peace treaties; he died while working with the Chickasaw near Memphis. Robertson's wife, Charlotte Reeves, was the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. It was she who taught him how to read and write, and Charlotte Avenue is named for her.

He also apparently had a brother named Sterling, who went to TX.

He also apparently had a brother named Sterling, who went to TX.Arron

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