Robert was born about 1772, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife was Jean Mitchell. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their twelve known children were Jean (1797-?), Robert (1798-?), Dykes Smith (1800-?), James (1802-?), Andrew (1804-?), William (1806-?), George (1809-?), Christian (1810-?), John (1813-?), Agnes (1815-?), Shaw (1816-1816) and Alexander (1817-1873).
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1772 |