Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Another Great Possible Line-of Robinsons-Edward Robinson b: 1615 from England
Nadene Goldfoot
Today I was contacted by a T. Robinson who has done serious research on his family, using actual documents. They went back about 6 generations to Edward Robynson Robinson born in 1615 in England and Margaret Hall b: 1640 in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
This is the monument in Hopkinton, RI dedicated to the families that founded the town in 1757. Edward Wells is Randall’s father and Edward Wells Jr. is Randall’s older brother. Randall isn’t on the monument because in 1757 at the time of the town’s founding, he would only have been 10 years old. Edward Robinson is listed on the monument with his father.
Abiathar's first son was Edward Rix Robinson. I have that there is an Edward R. Robinson b: 1763 married to EUNICE RIX. Both are from Connecticut. Their son, Rix Robinson, was a Senator from Michigan ! This Senator was married to Pee-miss-a-quot-oquay Flying Cloud. My grandfather, Frank Hugh Robinson, did tell us that one of his brothers was married to an Indian Princess. Well? This does bring this line to Ottowa, Michigan.
Descendants of EDWARD R. Robinson, Private _
1 EDWARD R. Robinson, Private b: June 16, 1763 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut d: December 02, 1836 in Scipio, Cayuga, New York Age at death: 73
. +EUNICE RIX b: July 03, 1765 in Preston, New London, Connecticut d: August 24, 1834 in Venice/Scipioville, Cayuga, New York m: October 24, 1784 in Preston, New London, CT /Cayuga, New York Age at death: 69 m: October 24, 1784 in Preston, New London, CT /Cayuga, New York
.... 2 [1] Edward R. Robinson, Jr. b: June 08, 1788 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: March 02, 1845 in Ada, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 56
........ +Julia b: 1801 in New York
.... *2nd Wife of [1] Edward R. Robinson, Jr.:
........ +Mary J. Hoag b: January 18, 1792 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachustts d: August 27, 1881 in Evart, Osceola, Michigan m: 1810 in New York Age at death: 89 m: 1810 in New York
.... 2 [2] Rix Robinson, Senator b: August 28, 1789 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: January 12, 1875 in Ada, Kent, Michigan Citizenship: 1812 war; father opposed, sent him West, gave Rix $1,000 Age at death: 85
........ +Se-be-quay "Sippy" River Woman b: Abt. 1789 in Ada, Kent, Michigan d: April 03, 1876 Age at death: 87 est.
.... *2nd Wife of [2] Rix Robinson, Senator:
........ +Pee-miss-a-quot-oquay Flying Cloud b: Abt. 1789 d: 1848 in Ottowa County, Ada, Michigan m: September 1821 in Ada, Michigan Age at death: 59 est. m: September 1821 in Ada, Michigan
.... 2 Eunice Robinson b: March 31, 1791 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: September 23, 1857 in McHenry, Illinois Age at death: 66
........ +Richard Church b: Abt. 1778 in Massachusetts d: August 07, 1853 in Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois m: August 29, 1812 in Cayuga, New York Age at death: 75 est. m: August 29, 1812 in Cayuga, New York
.... 2 Dennis Robinson b: February 06, 1793 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: August 20, 1849 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York Age at death: 56
........ +Maria b: Abt. 1801 d: Aft. 1849 in prob. Auburn, Cayuga, New York m: Abt. 1818 in prob. Auburn, Cayuga, NY Age at death: 48 est. m: Abt. 1818 in prob. Auburn, Cayuga, NY
.... 2 [3] Nathan Robinson b: December 22, 1794 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: January 07, 1872 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 77
........ +Susan Unknown b: March 08, 1798 in New York d: September 14, 1851 in Lowell, Kent County, Michigan m: Bef. 1821 in Prob. New York Age at death: 53 m: Bef. 1821 in Prob. New York
.... *2nd Wife of [3] Nathan Robinson:
........ +Susan b: March 08, 1798 in New York d: September 14, 1851 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan m: Bef. 1821 in New York Age at death: 53 m: Bef. 1821 in New York
.... 2 Lewis Robinson b: September 22, 1796 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: March 01, 1873 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 76
.... 2 JOHN ROBINSON, father b: April 12, 1798 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: May 20, 1870 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont Age at death: 72 The other census of October has him die in Michigan. There was a John Robinson in Tunbridge.
........ +Eliza Fowler b: Abt. 1800 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York d: 1849 in Ottawa, Michigan m: 1819 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York Age at death: 49 est. m: 1819 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York
.... 2 Rodney Robinson b: March 29, 1800 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts/ New York d: December 11, 1875 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 75
........ +Mary Shaw b: April 12, 1805 in New York d: April 29, 1859 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 54
.... 2 Ruby Robinson b: May 26, 1802 in New York d: February 14, 1890 in Michigan Age at death: 87
.... 2 Lucas Robinson b: April 02, 1804 in Cayuga, New York d: February 14, 1876 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 71
........ +Delila Shaw b: February 25, 1805 in New York d: November 12, 1879 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan Age at death: 74
.... 2 Clarinda Robinson b: September 23, 1806 in Scipio, Cayuga, New York d: 1822 in prob Scipio, Cayuga, New York Age at death: 16 est.
.... 2 Ira E. Robinson b: November 29, 1808 in Scipio, Cayuga, New York/ Massachusetts d: March 25, 1891 in Robinson, Ottawa, Michigan Age at death: 82
........ +Phebe L. Courtrite Cortwright b: 1812 in New York d: December 05, 1886 in South Robinson, Ottawa, Michigan Age at death: 74 est.
.... 2 Susan Robinson b: March 31, 1816 in New York d: September 21, 1888 in Michigan Age at death: 72
This looks most promising. Abiathar's father would be a John Robinson. This most interesting thing about that is that there was a John Robinson age 51 living with the Tullers, and that Abiathar Smith Robinson, b: 1829 in New York or Vermont, married Julia Ann Tuller, the 15 year old daughter of the 1850 census of Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.
The problem is that there are so many John Robinsons, and in doing the 1850 census, this John seems to have also been on July 1, 1850 in Robinson, Ottawa, Michigan, but in October 28, 1850, finding John living with the Tullers. I guess he could have moved away from Ottawa by himself and then Abiathar at age 21was there living somewhere else; possibly in Tunbridge next door to Royalton.
Abiathar Smith Robinson fits nicely in this family.
Descendants of JOHN ROBINSON, father
Edward Kenneth Robinson.
1 JOHN ROBINSON, father b: April 12, 1798 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts d: May 20, 1870 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont Age at death: 72
. +Eliza Fowler b: Abt. 1800 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York d: 1849 in Ottawa, Michigan m: 1819 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York Age at death: 49 est. m: 1819 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York
.... 2 [1] Ethern Robinson b: 1823 in Franklin, Delaware, New York d: March 31, 1888 in Robinson, Ottowa, Michigan Age at death: 65 est.
........ +Eliza A. b: 1829 in New York
.... *2nd Wife of [1] Ethern Robinson:
........ +Julia Ann King
.... 2 Alfred Robinson b: 1824 in Ostego County, Franklin, New York d: March 31, 1888 in Robinson Twp, , Ottawa, Michigan Age at death: 64 est.
........ +Juliane Julia Ann King b: 1832 in New York d: April 19, 1888 in Robinson, Ottowa, Michigan m: Bef. 1849 in Kent, Michigan Age at death: 56 est. m: Bef. 1849 in Kent, Michigan
.... 2 [2] Abiathar Smith Robinson b: December 07, 1829 in Bennington, Bennington, VTJamaica, Windham,VT; / Cayuga, NY/ prob. Weathersfield, Windsor, Vermont d: October 1904 in Wenona, Marshall, Illinois Citizenship: November 13, 1769 Royalton chartered by New York Age at death: 74 est.
........ +Julia Ann Tuller b: December 18, 1834 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: December 02, 1887 in Wenona, Marshall, Illinois m: February 29, 1852 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont by justice of the peace Alva Button Age at death: 52 m: February 29, 1852 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont by justice of the peace Alva Button
.... *2nd Wife of [2] Abiathar Smith Robinson:
........ +Mary Jane Deffenbaugh Walters b: November 27, 1832 in Hocking County, Ohio d: July 05, 1918 in Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, age 85 m: 1896 in prob. Wenona, Illinois Age at death: 85 m: 1896 in prob. Wenona, Illinois
.... 2 [3] Erastus G. Robinson b: 1839 in Cayuga, Cayuga, New York d: April 07, 1915 in Pennsylvania Age at death: 76 est.
........ +Maryette Mary E. "Whelock" Wheelock b: May 14, 1831 in Ohio/Erie, Pennsylvania d: February 27, 1881 in Ionia, Michigan m: November 26, 1852 in Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan Age at death: 49 m: November 26, 1852 in Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan
.... *2nd Wife of [3] Erastus G. Robinson:
........ +Lavina H. Leatherbery Scatherberry b: February 15, 1839 in Ohio d: August 16, 1902 in Sherwood, Branch, Michigan m: May 05, 1888 in Tekonsha, branch,Calhoun, Michigan Age at death: 63 m: May 05, 1888 in Tekonsha, branch,Calhoun, Michigan
.... 2 Franklin W. Robinson b: 1842 in Ottawa, Michigan d: March 05, 1901 in Robinson, Ottawa, Michigan Age at death: 59 est.
.... 2 Benjamin FRANKLIN Robinson b: March 15, 1844 in NY/ Ottawa County, Ada, Michigan d: March 05, 1901 in Grand Haven, Robinson Twp. , Ottawa, Michigan Age at death: 56
........ +Adelaide A. Griswold b: May 06, 1857 in Vermont d: July 20, 1930 in Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan m: July 04, 1867, Age at death: 73 m: July 04, 1867
Research:
FTDNA (Family Tree DNA)
Family Tree Maker software
Ancestry.com for research
LDS Family Search
Tucker Robinson
Labels: Edward Robinson, Margaret Hall, Michigan, Vermont
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Most Likely Genealogy of Abiathar Smith Robinson
Nadene Goldfoot-his great granddaughter
Abiathar Smith Robinson, my great grandfather, was born on December 7, 1829 to Amos IV Robinson who was born in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont and his 2nd wife, Lois Safford, also from Royalton. Abiathar's credentials of where he was actually born and to whom has never been located. I choose this Amos IV because of when they were married. The 1830 census showed that they had a child in 1829 and Abiathar was born then; a child without parents; so he fits in the picture. Besides that, everyone else possible did not have such a slot, or if it is one of them, he would have been born before they were married, which of course, is possible. However, this fits nicely . Royalton is an important city in his history. Amos would have liked the name, Abiathar for a son, I believe being both were from the Old Testament. Abiathar grew up to be very strict about keeping the Sabbath-allowing no work on Sunday in which his home was a farm with horses and a bull that we know of. The descending line going back connects with our Maine Robinson line back to Meppershall, England.
I have attached Abiathar to other possibilities, but think now that this is the best- I had help from Kay Robinson of Wisconsin, a professor and a university librarian. Kay teaches ethnic and women's history. Her credentials are in 20th Century US & Russian diplomatic History and has a minor in 20th Century European History. She has since passed away from cancer. She was such a great help; even going to the county seats in Vermont to check on information. She was a descendant of the 1st wife of our common ancestor, Amos Robinson IV, of Royalton, Windsor, Vermont. We were from the 2nd wife.
2/20/07 Kay Robinson , left sent photocopy of Vermont Gazette, published as the Vermont Gazette; Date: 10-12- 1824, Volume XV, Issue 46; Page (3); Location; Bennington, identifying the death of Amos Robinson's 1st wife, Betsey. So there is no confusion, this is the Amos Jr. who went to Nekoosa, WI and was killed by a lightning strike. .This is the right Amos and yes, he moved to the Neenah/Menasha area......Nekoosa is a bit further down. Kay never had a DNA test that I know of; back in 2007 I'm not sure I was into it that much. I started testing in 2013.
Descendants of AMOS IV ROBINSON
1 [1] AMOS IV ROBINSON b: December 28, 1797 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: August 07, 1871 in Menasha, Wisc-hit by lightening while helping another farmer-hay caused it. Age at death: 73
. +Betsey Davis b: 1795 in Royalton, Vermont d: September 15, 1824 in Brownell house, Broad Brook, Royalton, Vermont age 23 m: December 10, 1821 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont Age at death: 29 est. m: December 10, 1821 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
.... 2 Nartell Robinson b: June 08, 1815 in Royalton, Vermont
.... 2 Nancy Betsey Robinson b: September 1824 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: 1921 in Winnebago, Wisconsin Age at death: 97 est.
........ +George Washington Fay b: February 22, 1823 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: May 11, 1896 in Winnebago, Wisconsin m: April 01, 1847 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont Age at death: 73 m: April 01, 1847 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
*2nd Wife of [1] AMOS IV ROBINSON:
. +LOIS Louisa SAFFORD b: December 04, 1800 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: 1882 in prob. Menasha Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin m: June 09, 1825 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont Age at death: 82 est. m: June 09, 1825 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
.... 2 [2] Cyrus B. Robinson b: November 04, 1808 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: December 24, 1864 in Sharon, Windsor, VT 56 years 1 month 20 days Age at death: 56
........ +Thankful Preston b: October 28, 1811 in Strafford, Orange, Vermont d: May 03, 1858 in Strafford, Orange, Vermont m: January 18, 1831 in Prob. Vermont Age at death: 46 m: January 18, 1831 in Prob. Vermont
.... *2nd Wife of [2] Cyrus B. Robinson:
........ +Martha Unknown b: Abt. 1810 in New Hampshire d: Aft. August 1870 in prob. Sharon, Windsor, VT m: Abt. 1859 in Prob. Vermont Age at death: 60 est. m: Abt. 1859 in Prob. Vermont
.... 2 [3] Austin Moorehouse Robinson b: September 17, 1822 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: October 28, 1903 in Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin Age at death: 81
........ +Elisabeth b: Abt. 1830 in Vermont d: Abt. 1851 in Vermont m: Abt. 1848 Age at death: 21 est. m: Abt. 1848
.... *2nd Wife of [3] Austin Moorehouse Robinson:
........ +Mary ELISABETH White b: August 21, 1829 in Weathersfield, Windsor, Vermont d: November 27, 1897 in Menasha Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin m: December 07, 1848 in Windsor, Vermont Age at death: 68 m: December 07, 1848 in Windsor, Vermont
.... 2 [4] Martha Robinson b: Abt. 1823 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont
........ +American b: Abt. 1822
.... *2nd Husband of [4] Martha Robinson:
........ +Irishman b: Abt. 1822
.... *3rd Husband of [4] Martha Robinson:
........ +Unknown Dutchman b: Abt. 1820
.... *4th Husband of [4] Martha Robinson:
........ +Unknown Englishman b: Abt. 1822 m: Abt. 1843 m: Abt. 1843
.... 2 Betsey M. Robinson b: 1824 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: in Prob. Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin
........ +George H. Clark b: Abt. 1820 in Vermont d: in Prob. Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin m: Abt. 1844 m: Abt. 1844
.... 2 Nancy Robinson b: 1824 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont
........ +George W. Fay Fry b: Abt. 1824 m: April 21, 1847 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont m: April 21, 1847 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
.... 2 Mary Ann Robinson b: March 04, 1826 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: Aft. March 1890 in Menasha Wd 1, Winnebago, WI Age at death: 64 est.
........ +Norman Thatcher, Captain b: November 22, 1824 in Pomfret, Vermont d: July 29, 1888 in Menasha Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin m: March 04, 1846 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont Age at death: 63 m: March 04, 1846 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
.... 2 [5] Abiathar Smith Robinson b: December 07, 1829 in Bennington, Bennington, VTJamaica, Windham,VT; / Cayuga, NY/ prob. Weathersfield, Windsor, Vermont d: October 1904 in Wenona, Marshall, Illinois Citizenship: November 13, 1769 Royalton chartered by New York Age at death: 74 est.
........ +Julia Ann Tuller b: December 18, 1834 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont d: December 02, 1887 in Wenona, Marshall, Illinois m: February 29, 1852 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont by justice of the peace Alva Button Age at death: 52 m: February 29, 1852 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont by justice of the peace Alva Button
.... *2nd Wife of [5] Abiathar Smith Robinson:
........ +Mary Jane Deffenbaugh Walters b: November 27, 1832 in Hocking County, Ohio d: July 05, 1918 in Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, age 85 m: 1896 in prob. Wenona, Illinois Age at death: 85 m: 1896 in prob. Wenona, Illinois
.... 2 [6] Cyrus D. Robinson b: October 1831 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: Abt. 1865 in in prison in Civil War Age at death: 34 est.
........ +Thankful b: Abt. 1831
.... *2nd Wife of [6] Cyrus D. Robinson:
........ +Helen M. b: Abt. 1831 in prob. Wisconsin
.... 2 Dwight C Robinson b: 1832 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: February 18, 1853 in South Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont Age at death: 21 est.
.... 2 Alfred S. Robinson b: July 06, 1835 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: August 10, 1918 in Prob.Grand Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin Age at death: 83
........ +Armina Malina Hubbard b: July 1837 in New York d: Bef. June 01, 1905 in Grand Rapids Wd 7, Wood, Wisc m: May 14, 1861 in Rock Island, Illinois Age at death: 67 est. m: May 14, 1861 in Rock Island, Illinois
.... 2 Calvin D. Robinson, Sgt. b: January 03, 1838 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: June 01, 1887 in prob. Spokane, Spokane, WA Age at death: 49
........ +Kate b: May 1842 in Pennsylvania d: May 24, 1917 in Spokane, Spokane, WA m: Abt. 1867 in prob. Wisconsin Age at death: 75 est. m: Abt. 1867 in prob. Wisconsin
.... 2 William Robinson b: 1839 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: Aft. 1899 in Royalton, Vermont Age at death: 60 est.
.... 2 Charles A. Robinson b: September 29, 1842 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont d: October 05, 1910 in Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin Age at death: 68
........ +Olive L. Parker b: Abt. 1846 in New York, NY d: June 06, 1914 in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin m: July 03, 1862 in Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin Age at death: 68 est. m: July 03, 1862 in Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Labels: Abiathar Smith Robinson, Amos IV Robinson, Kay Robinson
