Abt 1689 - Yes, date unknown
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Name |
Mary Robertson |
Birth |
Abt 1689 |
Gender |
Female |
Death |
Yes, date unknown |
Person ID |
I143524 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
28 Jul 2019 |
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Notes |
- William Adam and Mary Robertson had ten surviving children:
Janet ("Jenny") (b. 1717), born at Linktown, later managed their brothers' London business.
John (b. 3 July 1721), born at Linktown, took over Blair Adam and the other family businesses, as well as practising architecture.
Robert (b. 3 July 1728), born at Linktown, architect, and best known of the Adam brothers.
James, (b. 21 July 1732) architect, business partner of Robert.
William ("Willie") (b. 1738)
Elizabeth ("Betty"), with Janet, managed their brothers' London business.
Helen ("Nellie")
Margaret ("Peggy")
Mary, married Rev John Drysdale FRSE (1718? 1788), minister of the Tron Kirk with the rare distinction of being twice the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (1773 and 1784), though now chiefly remembered for his friendship with economist Adam Smith.
Susannah, married Sir John Clerk of Eldin, son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik.
The birth dates of their five younger daughters are not recorded.[28] In addition another son, named William, and two daughters died in infancy.
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