David, 4. Forgot to add, look at land records. If the father had land when he died, the kids may have had to sign quit claim deeds before the land could be sold. David, 1. Look for a will for their father, I suppose you have already done that. 2. Look for obituaries for the father, mother and brothers, one of them might mention the sisters having been deceased already, or married, or where they currently live. 3. Search the 1860 Fountain Co. IN and/or Marion Co. IA census for any and all Margaret's and Frances'. Put in the fields the state they were born in (if known) and the year of birth with a 2 to 5 year span. Did any of these ladies (that show up in the search) name their children family names? live in the same township as the other Robinsons? is the surname a name that was a neighbor in 1850? etc. best to you in your research Teresa P.S. My Robinsons were in Hamilton County IA by 1865, coming from Indiana (poss. 1830, and 1840), Missouri (1850), Illinois (1860) with the father, George Robinson b. ca 1802 in VA, died ca 1852 (drowned in a river). Even though George was born in VA on the 1850 census, his children all state he was born in Ireland on 1870, 1880, 1900 census records. I suspect it was George's father who was born in Ireland.   <snip> After 1850, I cannot find one shred of evidence or info on the two sisters which is conclusive.  The only unconfirmed data I have found is either totally coincidental or 100% dead on - in Webster Co., IA, there is a Margaret Robinson who married a Thomas Walton in 1888.  If this was "my" Margaret, she would be close to age 53 for this marriage, which could be a second one or even a first, I guess.  Then, same Webster Co., IA is a Frances A. Robinson who married a Harry Cragg in 1866.  With those marriages, names and dates, you'd think I'd be able to find something.  But I have not been able to find any information on these two couples, in any census records, civil war pension docs, etc.  Perhaps someone out there can give me some new leads or areas to search.  I realize that the two marriages could just be coincidental and that the two sisters could have very well died after 1850. David   ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Happy New Year to everyone, since a new year, new decade I thought would try once more on my Robinson. My grandfather is James Garfield Robinson son of John and Alice Robinson. James G Robinson was born between December 31, 1890 /1892. My mother was 3 when he died and her mother died when she was 14. What my mother recalls is that her father was raised by his two older sisters, she didn't know their names. I have three documents for James G. Robinson; the Death certificate, 1920 census, and the marriage certificate. I will list the information off the certificates. According to the death certificate of James G Robinson , his birthday was December 31, 1890 in Penne (the was something type and the Penne was over that type it's hard to read) Mom said he was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (I haven't found anything so far). It list his parents as John Robinson And Alice-unknown. He died May 23, 1928 In San Bernardino California. His body was moved to Valparaiso Indiana where he was buried at St. Paul's cemetery that according to the Valparaiso newspaper. In 2007 I went back to St. Paul's cemetery and they don't know where he at. 1920 census: Birth est. 1892, birth place as Pennsylvania, single, white, male, he was a lodger at Edward R. Marsland home. He could read and write He and his parents all were born in Pennsylvania. James was machines. The 1920 census also show Grace Fanning living in San Bernardino California by the address they had they lived within a mile or so each other. However, I have a postcard from James to Grace dated July 19,1919 she at the time was in New Mexico and he worked on the railroad. We are assuming that Grace took a trip from Chicago to New Mexico where she met James on the train. I don't know how long or why she was in New Mexico. Marriage certificate. Holy Cross on 65th, Chicago IL it states that James G Robinson of Sam Bernardino California age 29 and Grace Fanning of Chicago cook county IL age 28 were married on the Nov 15, 1920. There was a note that the marriage was dispensation for mixed religion so we know that he not Catholic. After they were married they went back to San Bernardino CA. In 1921 they had a son named James Garfield Robinson Jr. Sometime between 1921 and 1923 they moved to Chicago and had their second son John Paul Robinson in June 1923. Between June 1923 and Oct 10, 1925 they moved back to San Bernardino and had my mother Donna Mae Robinson. By Oct 1927 they had moved back to Chicago IL. I believe it was to be close to Grace's family her mother died in Oct. 1927. In April 1928 they were back in San Bernardino CA and in May he died. Now Grace had James body moved to Valparaiso IN (that where Grace was born and where her parents are buried). They had a service back there in St. Paul's church and he was buried in St. Paul Cemetery. I have newspaper clipping stating that and I have a copy of the record of Interments it show him as Robertson, James place of birth is CA and his age as 36 (which would put his birth at 1892). There were lots of errors on the Record of Interments except for the dates they matched. What I have done so far is gone back to census and looked for James Robinson in the 1900 census I found a James Robinson age 8 living at the home of William and Helen Tompson as a boarder. I haven't been able to confirm this is my Robinson and he doesn't show up with this family in 1910, in 1910 I find another James Robinson (listed as Janks Robinson) age 19 as a boarder in Pittsburg ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania again I can't confirm this as my James and by 1920 he in San Bernardino CA which is listed above. Thank you for your time. Sharon Vaughn 2939 Rockcreek Ct Richland WA 99354 509-375-4732

David, 1. Look for a will for their father, I suppose you have already done that. 2. Look for obituaries for the father, mother and brothers, one of them might mention the sisters having been deceased already, or married, or where they currently live. 3. Search the 1860 Fountain Co. IN and/or Marion Co. IA census for any and all Margaret's and Frances'. Put in the fields the state they were born in (if known) and the year of birth with a 2 to 5 year span. Did any of these ladies (that show up in the search) name their children family names? live in the same township as the other Robinsons? is the surname a name that was a neighbor in 1850? etc. best to you in your research Teresa P.S. My Robinsons were in Hamilton County IA by 1865, coming from Indiana (poss. 1830, and 1840), Missouri (1850), Illinois (1860) with the father, George Robinson b. ca 1802 in VA, died ca 1852 (drowned in a river). Even though George was born in VA on the 1850 census, his children all state he was born in Ireland on 1870, 1880, 1900 census records. I suspect it was George's father who was born in Ireland.   <snip> After 1850, I cannot find one shred of evidence or info on the two sisters which is conclusive.  The only unconfirmed data I have found is either totally coincidental or 100% dead on - in Webster Co., IA, there is a Margaret Robinson who married a Thomas Walton in 1888.  If this was "my" Margaret, she would be close to age 53 for this marriage, which could be a second one or even a first, I guess.  Then, same Webster Co., IA is a Frances A. Robinson who married a Harry Cragg in 1866.  With those marriages, names and dates, you'd think I'd be able to find something.  But I have not been able to find any information on these two couples, in any census records, civil war pension docs, etc.  Perhaps someone out there can give me some new leads or areas to search.  I realize that the two marriages could just be coincidental and that the two sisters could have very well died after 1850. David

4. That's one area I haven't looked at. I did receive info a while back that a William Robinson (that's the father of these children) owned a "tavern" in Marion Co. Now I'm not sure if that William is the one or not, but I don't believe there were more than one William Robinson in Marion Co. in 1860 time frame. David ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 3:50:25 AM Subject: Re: [ROBINSON] Robinson brickwall David, 4. Forgot to add, look at land records. If the father had land when he died, the kids may have had to sign quit claim deeds before the land could be sold. David, 1. Look for a will for their father, I suppose you have already done that. 2. Look for obituaries for the father, mother and brothers, one of them might mention the sisters having been deceased already, or married, or where they currently live. 3. Search the 1860 Fountain Co. IN and/or Marion Co. IA census for any and all Margaret's and Frances'. Put in the fields the state they were born in (if known) and the year of birth with a 2 to 5 year span. Did any of these ladies (that show up in the search) name their children family names? live in the same township as the other Robinsons? is the surname a name that was a neighbor in 1850? etc. best to you in your research Teresa P.S. My Robinsons were in Hamilton County IA by 1865, coming from Indiana (poss. 1830, and 1840), Missouri (1850), Illinois (1860) with the father, George Robinson b. ca 1802 in VA, died ca 1852 (drowned in a river). Even though George was born in VA on the 1850 census, his children all state he was born in Ireland on 1870, 1880, 1900 census records. I suspect it was George's father who was born in Ireland. <snip> After 1850, I cannot find one shred of evidence or info on the two sisters which is conclusive. The only unconfirmed data I have found is either totally coincidental or 100% dead on - in Webster Co., IA, there is a Margaret Robinson who married a Thomas Walton in 1888. If this was "my" Margaret, she would be close to age 53 for this marriage, which could be a second one or even a first, I guess. Then, same Webster Co., IA is a Frances A. Robinson who married a Harry Cragg in 1866. With those marriages, names and dates, you'd think I'd be able to find something. But I have not been able to find any information on these two couples, in any census records, civil war pension docs, etc. Perhaps someone out there can give me some new leads or areas to search. I realize that the two marriages could just be coincidental and that the two sisters could have very well died after 1850. David ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Teresa, Thanks for the tops. 1. Yes, I have tried to find a will in Marion Co., Iowa but am told there isn't one. That doesn't mean there isn't as I received the 'no' from a researcher and not the county itself. 2. The parents both died in 1863 and 1865 - not sure about obits back then. I do have obits for the one brother (my 4th gr-grandfather) and there is no mention. I also have Civil War Pension docs for both brothers and no mention of the sisters. 3. I've done this but will try again. Sometimes coming back after several months reveals new things overlooked. I guess the other possibility is that they both died after 1850 and before 1860. David ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 3:00:29 AM Subject: Re: [ROBINSON] Robinson brickwall David, 1. Look for a will for their father, I suppose you have already done that. 2. Look for obituaries for the father, mother and brothers, one of them might mention the sisters having been deceased already, or married, or where they currently live. 3. Search the 1860 Fountain Co. IN and/or Marion Co. IA census for any and all Margaret's and Frances'. Put in the fields the state they were born in (if known) and the year of birth with a 2 to 5 year span. Did any of these ladies (that show up in the search) name their children family names? live in the same township as the other Robinsons? is the surname a name that was a neighbor in 1850? etc. best to you in your research Teresa P.S. My Robinsons were in Hamilton County IA by 1865, coming from Indiana (poss. 1830, and 1840), Missouri (1850), Illinois (1860) with the father, George Robinson b. ca 1802 in VA, died ca 1852 (drowned in a river). Even though George was born in VA on the 1850 census, his children all state he was born in Ireland on 1870, 1880, 1900 census records. I suspect it was George's father who was born in Ireland. <snip> After 1850, I cannot find one shred of evidence or info on the two sisters which is conclusive. The only unconfirmed data I have found is either totally coincidental or 100% dead on - in Webster Co., IA, there is a Margaret Robinson who married a Thomas Walton in 1888. If this was "my" Margaret, she would be close to age 53 for this marriage, which could be a second one or even a first, I guess. Then, same Webster Co., IA is a Frances A. Robinson who married a Harry Cragg in 1866. With those marriages, names and dates, you'd think I'd be able to find something. But I have not been able to find any information on these two couples, in any census records, civil war pension docs, etc. Perhaps someone out there can give me some new leads or areas to search. I realize that the two marriages could just be coincidental and that the two sisters could have very well died after 1850. David ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mhgoodybox Surnames: Robinson, Hartwell, Spain Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am attempting to locate ancestors of James Madison Robinson, b. 1811, SC. He married Nancy Ann Pratt in Chester Co, SC 4/25/1833. They had 9 or 10 children. I am particually interested in finding the names of HIS parents or siblings. I have found information here on the parents of Nancy Ann Pratt. Another interest is in the name "Hartwell Spain" Robinson who was his second son. James Madison left SC with his family in 1844 and moved to Pontotoc Co, MS. In 1869 he led a wagon train to Texas, and ended up dying in Ellis Co. 11/6/1889. Any information on this line will be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mhgoodybox Surnames: Robinson, Hartwell, Spain Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/2880.3069.3075.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am attempting to locate ancestors of James Madison Robinson, b. 1811, SC. He married Nancy Ann Pratt in Chester Co, SC 4/25/1833. They had 9 or 10 children. I am particually interested in finding the names of HIS parents or siblings. I have found information here on the parents of Nancy Ann Pratt. Another interest is in the name "Hartwell Spain" Robinson who was his second son. James Madison left SC with his family in 1844 and moved to Pontotoc Co, MS. In 1869 he led a wagon train to Texas, and ended up dying in Ellis Co. 11/6/1889. Any information on this line will be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: powmiadna Surnames: Robinson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9685/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Abbeville County, SC as his home of record. His remains were never recovered. Our government has no family contact at this time for this soldier Soldier:MALCOLM A ROBINSON Born:1929 Date of loss: October 5 , 1952 MIA When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (79years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency. I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family. Harold Davis 40th Infantry Division Korea '52-'53 910-791-2333 [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lsm357 Surnames: ROBINSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not finding any information in my data base for any of the Robinsons mentioned in the previous posts. (Nor did I find any information for the wives mentioned.) Sorry.... wish I could be of help. ~ Jeff Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

For some years I have been trying to break down this Robinson brickwall of mine.  I thought since it's a new year, I'd repost this. Two sisters - Margaret M. Robinson (abt 1835 - ?) born in Indiana and sister Frances A. Robinson (abt 1842 - ?) also Indiana.  Both were daughters of William Robinson (1805-1865) and Catherine A. May (1812-1863).  This family (along with their two sons) were in Fountain Co., IN in 1850.  By 1860, father, mother and the two sons are in Marion Co., Iowa.  (one of the sons is my line, so I have all his...and the brothers' info).  After 1850, I cannot find one shred of evidence or info on the two sisters which is conclusive.  The only unconfirmed data I have found is either totally coincidental or 100% dead on - in Webster Co., IA, there is a Margaret Robinson who married a Thomas Walton in 1888.  If this was "my" Margaret, she would be close to age 53 for this marriage, which could be a second one or even a first, I guess.  Then, same Webster Co., IA is a Frances A. Robinson who married a Harry Cragg in 1866.  With those marriages, names and dates, you'd think I'd be able to find something.  But I have not been able to find any information on these two couples, in any census records, civil war pension docs, etc.  Perhaps someone out there can give me some new leads or areas to search.  I realize that the two marriages could just be coincidental and that the two sisters could have very well died after 1850. David

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevenmeredith35 Surnames: Robinson,Adams,Perry,Gowin,Roland,Bailey,Swindell, Bright Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9338.1.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't wait to exchange family history information and old photos of our relatives. I will get all of what I have together for you.I will call you sometime this week and we can compare names and dates. Had better go and get ready for work. Thanks, Steven Meredith Fort Worth,TX 817-233-2133 or 817-446-0379 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kdlongst Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contacting you privately through the email on here. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JanRobison Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The reason I ask is because I have been looking into a family from Hornellsville for many years. My 3rd great grandfather was Robert Robi(n)son and there are blanks for his children... I am MISSING a son born about this time. Jan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kdlongst Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: His son...Charles Elbert Robinson death certificate, from there the 1870 census, where he is married to Cordelia and 3 children: Charles Elbert William W. Abigail (who is actually Jennie Abigail my gggrandmother) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JanRobison Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How did you learn the year and location of his birth? Jan Robison Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kdlongst Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on James E. Robinson B. Abt. 1812 in Hornellsville, New York. Moved to Michigan and died in Genessee Co., Michigan between 1870 and 1875. I believe the E stands for Elbert (same as his sons). Any help would be much appreciated Thank you Jenna Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aumbre Surnames: Robinson and Beach Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9637.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jeff, if it's not too time consumptive, could you check for a Joel C. Robinson for me? I have almost no information on him with the exception that he married Lucy Beach (26 Jul 1830 - 25 Aug 1891). They had one child, Mary P. Robinson, born Aug. 1847 who was born in Kentucky. Shirley [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasonsrobinson Surnames: Robinson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9338.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can get you from Jim Robinson down to myself, but don't really know anything farther back than Jim Robinson and Myrtle Ford. They were the parents of Billy C. Robinson and, apparently, Tom Robinson. Billy had three sons, Jeffery Robinson (my father), Darrell Robinson, and Roger Robinson. I was born in 1970 in Texas City and my brother, Joshua Robinson, was born in 1973 in Memphis, TN. I've invited you to join my Family Tree on Ancestry, because you are the only relative to respond so far. I'll try and start adding more detail to the tree. Best regards, Jason Robinson Santa Fe, TX 832-693-3150 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevenmeredith35 Surnames: Robinson,Adams,Perry,Gowin,Roland,Bailey,Swindell, Bright Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9338.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Billy Clarence " Candyman Robinson's father James Edward Robinson was a brother to my 1st great grandfather John Thomas " Tom" Robinson. Would love to know more abt. my Robinson genealogy and any old photos of my relatives? Thanks, Steven Meredith Fort Worth Texas 817-233-2133 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevenmeredith35 Surnames: Robinson,Adams,Perry,Gowin,Roland,Bailey,Swindell, Bright Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9338.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Billy Candyman Robinson was the son of James Edward Robinson and Effie Myrtle Ford.Would love to know more on history and any old photos of my Robinson relatives and other families. Thanks, Steven Meredith 817-233-2133 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.