Arthur Guthrie's biography states that he was born 26 May 1820; James Brown's says 24 May 1820.
DNB says he was the third surviving son of John Robertson.
Sources
Guthrie, Arthur: Robertson of Irvine
Brown, James: Life of William B Robertson DD, Irvine.
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