Nothing is known about the early life of Matthew. However, there is some evidence that he was born in 1721^a1. He is Ian's 6x great grandfather.

He married Elizabeth Errington★ on 23 Aug, 1744 at Hexham Abbey in Hexham, Northumberland, England^b1 . They had five children:–

• Edward died in infancy. Baptised on 21 Jul, 1745 at Hexham Abbey, Hexham^b2 and buried on 23 Jul, 1745^b3.
• Michael baptised on 6 Jul, 1746 at Hexham Abbey, Hexham^b4.
• Jane★ baptised on 11 Mar, 1747/48 at Hexham Abbey, Hexham^b5. Married George Carr★ on 4 Jun, 1772 at Whitley Chapel in Whitley Chapelry, Northumberland, England^b6.
• Mary died in infancy. Baptised on 2 Sep, 1750 at Hexham Abbey, Hexham^b7 and buried on 27 Oct, 1750^b8.
• Mary buried on 31 May, 1747 at Hexham Abbey, Hexham^b9.

The time and place of Matthew's death is not known.

Timeline

1721

Possibly born.^a1

1744

23 Aug

Marriage license obtained to marry Elizabeth Errington★.^a1
Married Elizabeth Errington★ at Hexham Abbey, Hexham, Northumberland, England.^b1
Recorded as living in Hexham, Northumberland, England.^b1

1745

21 Jul

Son, Edward Robson (1745–1745), baptised at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b2

23 Jul

Son, Edward Robson (1745–1745), buried at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b3

1746

6 Jul

Son, Michael Robson (1746–?), baptised at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b4

1747

31 May

Daughter, Mary Robson (?–1747), buried at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b9
Occupation recorded as dier.^b9

11 Mar

Daughter, Jane Robson (1748–?)★, baptised at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b5
Occupation recorded as tanner.^b5

1750

2 Sep

Daughter, Mary Robson (1750–1750), baptised at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b7
Occupation recorded as tanner.^b7

27 Oct

Daughter, Mary Robson (1750–1750), buried at Hexham Abbey, Hexham.^b8
Occupation recorded as tanner.^b8