In a message dated 1/23/2005 11:25:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, nan1880@hotmail.com writes: > SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper Vinton County Republican Newspaper dated > October 13, 1904 > "IN MEMORIAM" > > "Jeremiah Robinette" > > "Jeremiah Robinette was born February 10, 1824 and died at his home in > McArthur October 6, 1904 aged 80 years, 7 months and 27 days. > He was married to Miss Elizabeth Mace, September 15, 1848. To this union > were born nine children, six of whom have preceded their father to the > better world. There yet remains to mourn their loss his faithful wife, one > brother Henry Robinett, one sister Mrs Elizabeth Sowder, and three children > Mrs Sarah E. Pinney, Amos Robinett and William Henry Robinett. These > together with his grandchildren to whom he was both father and grandfather, > deeply feel their loss. > To his county he rendered service during the Civil War, being a member of > the 77th Regiment O.V.I. Years ago he united with the Christian Church and > remained faithful until death. > He was a great sufferer and prayed for relief in death, expressing his > willingness to depart and be with Christ. His only thought of earth was his > anxiety for the care of his wife, who was his constant companion for fifty > three years. > Mr. Robinett was a faithful husband, father a good citizen and neighbor. > His life was quiet and unassuming, yet filled with deeds of love and > kindness to all." Do you have anymore information on this Jeremiah Robinette? Parents? Children who had died prior to his death? I believe that I'm related to a Jeremiah Robinette, bu t I think that my Jeremiah is older than this one. Thanks for your response. Ruth timmafruth@aol.com