William Robinson
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William Robinson (abt. 1605 - bef. 1678)

William Robinson
Born about in Englandmap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 1642 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Englandmap
Descendants descendants
Died before before about age 73 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Englandmap
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Biography

William Robinson was born about 1605, most likely in England. William's parents are unknown, although his mother may have been named Anna.

William was admitted to the First of Church of Salem on the 16th day of the seventh month in 1638. On the 28th day of the tenth month in 1637, Anna Robinson, a widow, also joined the same church. She is possibly his mother.[1]

He was listed a Freeman on December 27, 1642.[2]

William's wife was Isabell. Records record her name as "Isabell" or "Esbell." Andersen suggests in the Great Migration Directory that his wife could have been Isabell Brett who was noted as "Gone to Salem, d." in the records of the First Church of Boston on July 30, 1630. ("d." not being defined could mean either dismissed or dead). Isabell Robinson joined the first church of Salem November 12, 1637.[3]

William had the following children, according to baptism records for Salem Twps and according to William's will in 1678.

  1. Joseph Robinson was born about 1633 in England.
  2. Sarah Robinson was born about 1635; married Richard Newberry.
  3. Anna Robinson was baptized on December 3, 1637 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.[4][5]
  4. Samuell Robinson was baptized on December 26, 1640 in Salem; married Martha Hawkins.
  5. John Robinson was born about 1641/42 in Salem; married Sarah, daughter of Elias Mason, on October 16, 1665; was living in 1677/8 .
  6. Mary Robinson was baptized on December 16, 1643 in Salem.[6]
  7. Timothy Robinson was baptized on February 28, 1644 in Salem; married Mary Kitchin/Kitchen.
  8. Martha Robinson was born on December 2, 1645; died on December 5, 1645.[7][8]
  9. Hester Robinson was baptized on March 28, 1654.

Only Joseph, Sarah, Samuel, Timothy and John seem to have survived their father.

Will and Probate

The last Will and Testament dated 9 February 1676, proved 29 November 1678.

The last Will & testament of me William Robbinson of Salem in New England made the nineth day of February in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred & seventy six, being then in good health & of sound & perfect memory, blessed be God, but knowing the uncertainty of mans life here upon the earth, doe now for the settlement & disposeall of what estate the Lord in mercy hath betrusted me with al, declare this to be my mind & will after my decease in manner as followith, viz.
Imprimis I give & bequeath unto my son Joseph Robinson, who is now in the Barbados & whom as I heare the Lord hath blessed a liberal competency for his outward subsistence & hath no child as his brothers here have each of them a great charge and want more help than he doth, upon which consideration, although he bee my eldest son, yet I give & bequeath unto him but twelve pounds in current pay of the country & that not to be paid him unless he comes in person to demand it of the executors to my estate.
Item I give & bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Newbury five pounds in current pay of the country to be paid to her own self & to noe other & for her own peculiar use & benefit & disposal.
Item I give to my grandchild Timothy Robinson the sum of forty shillings in currant pay of the country to be paid him at the one & twentieth year of his age, if it please God that he lives so long and for executors to my estate, which I may leave at my descease I doe now nominate & appoint my two sons Samuel & John Robinson willing them to see this my last Will performed & also to defray the charge of my funeral & pay all just debts which I may oew & then for all the remainder of my estate left both for howseing & lands in the township of Salem, goods, chattles, moveables & unmoveables & all dues unto me belonging upon any just account whatsoever.
I give & bequeath unto them my said two sons in equal shares to be devided between them & for there only & proper use forever & for their disposal as they may see good for the benefit of themselves & theire children after them.
In witness whereof I hereunto sett my hand & seale the day X year above said.

The marke of William R Robbinson

Signed and sealed
In the presence of us
Stephen Daniell
Richard Croad

29th 9th month 1678 Sworne by Richard Croad one of the witnesses before the Worshipful Major Generall Daniel Denison & Mr. John Woodbridge that the above written was signed, sealed & declared by the deceased William Robinson to be his last will & testament & seal. Atested Hilliard Veren Col.

An inventory of the estate of William Robinson of Salem lately deceased as it was showed to us by his sons Samuel & John Robinson & taken this 22 of November 1678

Imprimis to an old dwellin house & barne with about six acres of land & orchating upon which the house stands. £40.

To another small dwelling house with a barne & one quarter of an acre of land upon which it stand & about 3 acres of land nere adjoining to it. £30.

More to one ten acer lott in the north field. £35.

More to about a quarter of an acar pf moing ground. £5.

Aprised by us Samuel Gardner Sen. John Massey

Sworn by Samuel and John Robinson sons of ye deceased [who] gave oath before the Worshipful Maj. Gen. Denison & Mr. John Woodbridge this 29th 9th month 1678, attests Hilliard Veren Col. View uploaded page.[9]

Research Notes

ROBINSON, William & Isabelle ____; by 1636, by 1637; Salem {Salem 2:3; Robinson (,3) 73; Essex Ant. 5:173; Woodbury (1904) 178; Salem VR}

Note: Birth order of first two children based on will.

Sources

  1. See uploaded page - PDF Page 3.
  2. Andrews, H.F. List of freemen, Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1630 to 1691 (Exira Print. Co., 1906) Pg.32.
  3. “Boston, MA: Church Records, 1630-1895” The Records of the Churches of Boston. CD_ROM. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008 .)View with NEHGS Subscription.
  4. Vital Records of Salem, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (The Essex Institute, Salem, Massachusetts, 1918), Vol 2, p. 240 - ROBBINSON (see also Robinson), Anna, d. Will[iam] bp. 3 day, 10 mo, 1637 - See uploaded page.
  5. "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD3-6QS : 15 January 2020), William Robbinson in entry for Anna Robbinson, 1637.
  6. "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD3-VLL : 15 January 2020), William Robinson in entry for Mary Robinson, 1643.
  7. Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, 1636-1686 (The Essex Institute, 1911). Vol 1 Page 108
  8. "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD3-TQ9 : 15 January 2020), William Robinson in entry for Martha Robinson, 1645.
  9. The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts (The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1920) Vol 3, Page 285-86.

See also:

Page 242:
Mary, d. Will[iam], Bp. 12: 1m: 1643. C.R. 1.
Martha,d. William and Esbell, 2: 12m: 1645. CT. F.
Hester, d. Will[iam], bp. 28: 3m. 1654. C.R. 11

. Page 243,

Sam[ue]ll, s. Will[iam], bp. 26: 10 m.: 1639. C.R.1.
ROBBISSON (See also Robinson), Timothy, s. Will[iam], bp. 28: 2m: 1644. C.R. 1.
  • The Robinson Family Genealogical and Historical Association. Officers, Constitution and By-Laws, Historical Sketches of Early Robinson Emigrants to America, Illustrations, Armorial Bearings, Members of Association. New York: The Association, 1902. p. 73, William Robinson and wife Isabella. Also Widow Anna Robinson, The year 1637.
  • The Records of the First Church in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629-1736, Richard D. Pierce, ed. (Salem 1974). Page 7. Find in a library




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Robinson-10494 and Robinson-4046 appear to represent the same person because: Same dates (or close enough) and spouse. Clearly same person.
posted by M Cole
Since nothing has been found on the Parents of William Robinson of Salem. I think we should separate him from John and Agnes Robinson. He is more likely related to Anna Robinson, Widow, who joined the First Church of Salem in 1638.
posted by Cathi (Clements) Gross
There are definitely two people combined in this profile. As most of the profile has to do with William that married Isabella, I will be creating a new William for the one that married Margaret Beach. I will also move the children necessary.
posted by Robin Lee
Based on Robinson Genealogical Society I am not sure that we know who the parents are of William Robinson, does someone have proof?
posted by Robin Lee
William that married Isabel lived in Salem Massachusetts, William that married Margaret Beach lived in Dorchester, Massachusetts, these are two different men. I am trying to find sources to understand which one was the son of John and Agness
posted by Robin Lee
I am working to straighten out the two William Robinson families that have been put with the same set of parents. Please let me know if you have any concerns with the work as it proceeds.
posted by Robin Lee

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