Husband:
Wife:
Elizabeth ROBERTSON (1773?-1825?)
Marriage:
4 Jun 1812
St John the Baptist Church1
Address: Finsbury, Islington, London, England
Name:
Timothy SMITH
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
23 Aug 1757
London, UK
Baptism:
20 Sep 1757 (age 0)
Aldermanbury, London, UK2
Occupation:
11 Nov 1772 (age 17)
Apprenticeship3
Address: London, UK
Will (1):
Death:
1817 (age 59-60)
London, UK
Burial:
18 Dec 1817
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground4
Address: City Road, London, UK
Will (2):
24 Jan 1818 (age 60)5
Name:
Elizabeth ROBERTSON
Sex:
Female
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Note:
born Elizabeth Dempster
(circa 1773 - before 29 September 1825)
http://www.linleyfh.com/p292.htm
ElizabethDempsterwas born circa 1773. She was aged 52 at her death. She was the daughter ofJamesDempsterandElizabethEtheredge.Elizabeth resided atMitcham, Surreyhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=Mitcham,+Surrey,+England" \o "\"Google: Mitcham, Surrey\" \t "_top, 1797.Elizabeth Dempster marriedCapt GeorgeRobertsonon 17 August 1797 inSt Katherine Cree, Londonhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=St+Katherine+Cree,+London,+England" \o "\"Google: St Katherine Cree, London\" \t "_top.George Robertson of this parish bachelor & Elizabeth Dempster of the parish of Mitcham in the county of Surrye, spinster were married in this church by licence 17 August 1797. He signed Geo Robertson and she signed Elizabeth Dempster in the presence of James Dempster & Elizabeth.In Capt GeorgeRobertson's will dated 7 March 1799 inWest Indieshttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=West+Indies" \o "\"Google: West Indies\" \t "_top, Elizabeth Dempster was named as executrix of the estate;In the Name of God Our Lord, Amen. I, the underwritten, being inclined to dispose by Testament of all the goods which the almighty has granted to me, do revoke all other last wills, dispositions, which I might have executed before the date of these presents, either separately or jointly with any other person or persons. I nominate and institute for my universal heirs of all my Estate and Effects, my dear Wife Elizabeth Dempster dwelling at Mitcham, Surrey, in England, for the --- one half thereof. One fourth part to the child James begotten by her, and those which she may further beget by me, and one fourth and last part of my Estate to the children begotten by my former wife [Catreit?] Leith, deceased, named George, Margaritha, and Ann, each of them for an equal share thereof, and in case one or more of them three should happen to die, then their share shall devolve to the Survivor. I nominate and appoint for Executrix of my Estate and Guardian of my aforesaid children my said wife Elizabeth Dempster, granting to her such power and authority as to Executors and Guardians according to Law can or may be given, recommending her specially the good [sic] fare and education of the above named children, with further power of substitution, assumption, and surrogation. But in case my said wife should happen to die the whole proceeds of my Estate and Effects must devolve and be divided to my aforenamed four children already begotten, or those which hereafter may be begotten by my wife, which, in such case, I institute and appoint for my sole and universal heirs , each of [them for an equal share?]. In this unexpected case I [announce?] for Executor of my Estate and Guardian of the aforesaid children E I Mallough, Esqr., dwelling in London, also with such power and authority as is due to Executors and guardians according to Law, specially the power of substitution, assumption and Surrogation ---- ---- and thereof. I nominate and appoint for Executor of the Goods which at my decease I may leave behind in this Colony or in other places in the West Indies where I may happen to die, my Bookkeeper or Clerk on Board the ship the James W.[Hy?] Buckoll, and in case of his decease I, the Testator, request the Honorable A C Boode, Esqr., to nominate in that case such other person as he shall think proper according to the best of his knowledge. Therefore, I, the Testator, declaring to acknowledge and fully to approve such person as the said A C Boode, Esqr., shall nominate and appoint as if the same was nominated and appointed by me, with such power as is due to Executors according to Law, and also that of Substitution, assumption, and Surrogation, with special request that my Estate in this Colony or other places in the West India [sic] may directly be brought to liquidation and cause to effect the [necessary?] informations in Europe by the first opportunity, and further with seclusion of the Orphan Chambers where I might happen to die. I declare this to be my last Will and Testament which I desire that may be fulfilled and executed, [requesting?] the best benefits of the Law. Done at the plantation Sellitislugt the seventh March 1799. George Robertson. As Witness J. Bohm; L T Bourgeois; C Broekhuysen; S[Ph?] Muncker [or Muircker]; J L Bregmann; A F Burquebanc [or Burquebane]; T VerlagFaithfully Translated from the original from the Dutch into English. London, the 21 March 1800. Quod Attestor. A G Guitard, Not. Publ.She was widowed between 7 March 1799 and 1800 on the death of her husband Capt GeorgeRobertson.TimothySmithmarried secondly Elizabeth Dempster on 24 June 1812 inSt John, Clerkenwell, Londonhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=St+John,+Clerkenwell,+London,+Middlesex,+England" \o "\"Google: St John, Clerkenwell, London\" \t "_top.Timothy Smith widower of this parish and Elizabeth Robertson of Mitcham in the county of Surrey, widow, were married in this church by licence 24 June 1812. Both signed, in the presence of Elizabeth Dempster & John Hinds.She was an executor of TimothySmith's estate on 24 January 1818 inthe Prerogative Court of Canterbury.Elizabeth resided atMitcham, Surreyhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=Mitcham,+Surrey,+England" \o "\"Google: Mitcham, Surrey\" \t "_top, 6 May 1819. The 1824 Mitcham Rate book states, "deducted for Mrs Smith, was paid in Mrs Dempster's account". But she was living at Brighton on 6 May 1819 according to the Mitcham parish notes.Elizabeth Smith was mentioned in the will ofJamesDempsterdated 6 May 1819.Elizabeth Dempster made a will dated 12 November 1821 inMitchamhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=Mitcham,+Surrey,+England" \o "\"Google: Mitcham\" \t "_top. Elizabeth Smith of Mitcham, Sry, leaves her estate to her friend Mr Joseph Botherby? of Kingsland, Middlesex in trust for the sole use and benefit of her son James Dempster Robertson now of Demerara in the West Indies and nominates the aforementioned Joseph Botherby? sole executor.Elizabeth died before 29 September 1825 inMitcham, Surreyhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=Mitcham,+Surrey,+England" \o "\"Google: Mitcham, Surrey\" \t "_top. She was buried on 29 September 1825 inMitchamhttps://maps.google.com/?t=m&q=Mitcham,+Surrey,+England" \o "\"Google: Mitcham\" \t "_top.Elizabeth Smith, aged 52, of Mitcham.Her will was proved on 19 October 1825 atPCC.
Child of Elizabeth Dempster andCapt GeorgeRobertson
oJames DempsterRobertsonb. b 1799
Birth:
1773 (cal)
Will:
Death:
1825 (cal) (age 51-52)
Burial:
29 Sep 1825
St Peter and St Paul Church6
Address: Mitcham, Surrey, UK
Parish Register for Marriage of Timothy Smith.widower and Elizabeth Robertson, widow, St John the Baptist, Finsbury, Islington, London, England, 4 June 1812.
In the presence of Elizabeth Dempster and John Hints.
Same marriage celebrated at St Johns, Clerkenwell on 24th June 1812.
Parish Register for Baptism of Timothy smith and son of Charles and Hannah Smith, Postern & Founder's Hall Chapel, Aldermanbury, London, UK, 20 September 1757.
Apprenticeship. Cit. Date: 11 November 1772.
Apprentice - Timothy Smith
Master - Jn Scollough - Citizen and Tallow Chandler of London
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground for Burial of Timothy Smith of Mitcham, Surrey and Aged 60 years, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, City Road, London, England, 18 December 1817.
Will. Cit. Date: 24 January 1818.
This is the last Will and Testament of me Timothy Smith of White House, Upper Mitcham in the County of Surry who am of sound mind and memory ……be God for it First I commend my soul unto the hands of the Almighty God and commit my body to the Earth to be decently and frugally interred I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and the expense of proving this my Will as first paid and satisfied I give and bequeath all my freehold and Leasehold Messuages and Tenements plate household furniture Goods Chattles Effects whatsoever and wheresoever I have or may be entitled to unto my dear wife Elizabeth Smith and my dear brother Isaac Smith of Clapham in the county of Surrey Esq upon trust that as soon after my decease as conveniently may be to sell and dispose threrof except such Plate and Furniture China etc that my said wife shall choose to keep for her own use the moneys arising from such sale to be applied and disposed of in the purchase of an Annuity for the benefit of my said dear wife for the term of her natural life for her own use and benefit exclusively and not to be subject to the control or liable to the debts of any future husband she may hereafter marry and I also give unto my said wife all the Dividends and interest arising from my share in the English Stock of the Company of Stationers of the City of London and in case of the death of my said wife or her marriage I direct that the money arising and to be received from the said Company be given unto James Dempster Robertson my said wifes son. I also appoint my said wife and my said brother Isaac Smith Executrix and Executor of this my will hereby revoking any will heretofore made by me and so declare this to be my last will and testament In witness thereof I the said Timothy Smith I have set my hand and seal this day of March in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Timy Smith Signed and sealed and declared and published as for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his honest and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. William Collins and William Armstrong and Henry Wheeler.
PROVED at London 24th January 1818, by the oaths of Elizabeth Smith widow the relict and Isaac Smith Esq the brother the Exors to whom Admon was granted.
Parish Register for Burial of Aged 52 years, St Peter and St Paul, Mitcham, Surrey, England, 29 September 1825.