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/9621/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on where he came who his parents are and why on the 1860 census Cordelia is living with her parents and the children have her maiden name, then on the 1870 James, Cordelia and Charles, William and Jennie are together and they all have Robinson last name. James Elbert Robinson B. Abt. 1812 Hornellsville, Steuben, New York He is last found on the 1870 Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan census with family. He ?? married/partner ?? Cordelia Amy/Amie They had 5 children have found the names of 4 of them. Charles Elbert B. 15 Feb 1858 Berlin, Wisconsin D. 09 Sep 1926 Chicago, Cook, Illinois Amelia B. Mar 1860 Ohio D. found on the 1860 but not 1870 census William W. Robinson B. Sep 1865 Genesee Co., Michigan D. ? Jennie Abigail B. 24 Apr 1869 Flint, Genesee, Michigan D. 09 Sep 1937 Trilby, Lucas, Ohio I did find a James Robinson on the 1850 and 1860 Michigan census's married to someone else with a handful of kids, not sure if this is him or another James Robinson. Any help especially on who his parents were would be a great help. 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.