Jas. E. ROBERTSON (b. 1821)

ROBERTSON, ALEXANDER

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/10/2005 at 00:31:48

ROBERTSON, Jas. E., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Fayette; owns 250 acres of land; born in Bath Co., Kentucky, April 19, 1821; removed to Benton Co., Indiana, in 1836; came to Westfield Tp., Fayette Co., Iowa, in 1849; engaged in farming most of the time since he came here; from 1860 to 1865, he was engaged in the mercantile business in Fayette; was Town Councilman three years, Township School Treasurer several years, School Director, etc. Married Jane E. Alexander Feb. 1, 1842, in Benton Co., Ind.; she was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 1, 1823. They have ten children - James E., Jr., William H., Edward S., Amos M., Carrie E., Julian, Harriet, Eveline, Florence E., Mary J., and Alma M. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson are members of the M. E. Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
Page 691

(Note: bio says they have ten children but eleven are listed.)