Matthew Robertson (abt. 1760 - abt. 1840)

Born about 1760 in Augusta County, Virginia

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Died about 1840 at about age 80 in Lawrence County, Alabama

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Matthew Robison (many different spellings of last name) was born in Augusta County Virginia circa 1760. This information comes from Matthew himself in his 1833 pension application for his service in the South Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary Wars Southern Campaign. In Matthews pension application he testifies that his parents moved their family into what he called the Abbeville District of South Carolina when he was a young boy.

Matthew voluntarily enrolls in the South Carolina Militia very early in the War and serves the entire War. Matthew's first Captain was Andrew Pickens, and he states that Andrew was promoted quickly through the ranks and there after he served under other commanding officers but specifically names Captain Andrew Miller, Captain William Strain. Captain James McCall and Captain Vardy Mcbee. Matthew also states that while under then Captain Andrew Pickens they protected the frontier from Indians and had what he called a severe Battle at Kettle Creek Georgia. After Matthew returns home from these engagements, he falls under the command of Captain Andrew Miller in which they had many skirmishes with the Indians and Tories according to his own words. Matthew states that he remembers Captain Andrew Miller being killed at the battle of Cowpens. While serving under Captain James McCall he participated in the siege of Ninety-six. Matthew said he finishes out the War serving under Captain William Strain. Given the length of time Matthew served in the South Carolina Militia along with the Commanders he served under it seems probable he participated in the Battles of Cowpens and Kings Mountain. During the War he spent time with the Spartan Regiment, SC 3rd Regiment, Upper Ninety-six Regiment, and Lower Ninety-six Regiment. Some of Matthew's brothers also participated in the War including David, Israel and James. James was in the regular Continental Army and was called "Horseshoe" after the war.

After the American Revolution was over and relative peace returned to its citizens Matthew returned to his family life on his farm. Matthew and his family move to Lawrence County Alabama circa 1823 per his pension application. Many of his brothers and other family members also removed to Alabama including one of his sons James L Robertson. Matthew was approved his pension in 1837 and lived out his life in peace in the State of Alabama. Matthew passes away sometime after 1840 in Marion County Alabama. To my 4th Great Grand Father Matthew Robertson, love and Thank You Sir for your service.

Matthew Robison (Robbison, Robinson, Roberson, Robertson) pension# S11309