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EDGAR W. ROBERTSON, M. D.

Is a native of Maryland, born in Summerset county, October 2, 1845,
a son of William and Mary D. (Waples) Robertson. His father who
deceased in 1853, was a son of Dr. Thomas Robertson, of Maryland.
His mother was a daughter of Captain Samuel Waples who served in
the Revolutionary war; she died October 2, 1862, aged 34 years. Dr.
Robertson's first wife was Susan H. Fisher, who died October 19,
1879, aged 33 years, leaving two children, Frederick W. and Sue F.
Edgar; an older child is deceased. On October 12, 1882, Dr. Robertson
was united in marriage to Belle B. Britton, whose native state is


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New Jersey. There are two children by this union, Thomas and John
William. Dr. Robertson is practicing his chosen profession in this
county (Accomack, Va.) and has a large clientele. His postoffice address
is Onancock, Va., in which town (and near it) he has lived
the greater part of his life.