Dr. Robert Berkeley (1776-1818)

M.D., murdered by his slaves at Rock Hill, Warren Co., Virginia

He was building a brick house "of very extensive dimensions" near the Shenandoah when he was murdered by his slaves and his body "consumed in a tremendous fire." Three of his slaves were tried and convicted of his murder and the others who were suspected of having been involved were sold. His relation, John Rust, purchased the property and completed the house, "in a plain, neat style."

Parents (2)

Nelson Berkeley

of "Airwell" Hanover Co., Virginia

1733-1794

Elizabeth (Carter) Berkeley

Mrs Elizabeth Wormeley (Carter) Berkeley, of "Airwell" Virginia

1739-1813

Spouse (1)

Julia (Carter) Berkeley

Mrs. Julia (Carter) Berkeley

1783-1855

Children (4)

Capt. Robert Carter Berkeley

of Winchester, Virginia

1805-1854

Sophia (Berkeley) Carter

Mrs. Sophia (Berkeley) Carter

1811-1897

Julia (Berkeley) Harris

Mrs. Julia (Berkeley) Harris

1812-1856

Elizabeth (Berkeley) Cunningham

Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley (Berkeley) Cunningham

1814-1887