Yes, there was a Robinson in the trans-mountain expedition of 1716. However, it is hard to identify just which one of several possible candidates he was. John Fontaine does sometime refer to him as Dr. Robinson. One of the camps was named Robinson's camp and some people say it referred to Christopher Robinson. -- John.Blankenbaker@comcast.net -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "John Hogg" <john.hogg@sbcglobal.net> > Hmmm, You don't suppose there was a Robinson in Spotswoods expedition to the > Shenandoah? > > > What is the source of the name "Robinson River" > where so many of our Germanna folks ended up? >