This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3cDBAIB/8234 Message Board Post: James P. Robinson James P. Robinson is a son of Nehemiah and Maria (Pennington) Robinson, natives of Maryland, and was born in Cecil County, Md., September 22, 1840. At six years of age he came with his parents to York County, and settled at York Furnace, in Lower Chanceford Township. The earlier years of his life were spent at various occupations. In 1872 he removed to New Bridgeville and engaged in general merchandising and hotel business. Here he remained until 1878, when he went to Long Level in Lower Windsor Township, and continued the same business. In 1882 he returned to New Bridgeville, where he still resides, and engaged in the same business. He was married January 1, 1867, to Miss. Sarah A. Schall, daughter of John Schall. They have six children: Maggie R., Ida J., Rose, Sarah E., Samuel T. and Clara B. In 1884 Mr. Robinson was elected to the State legislature. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. And Mrs. Robinson are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor