Harmon Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8741, (c 1833 - )
Relationships:2nd great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson B: 1795, D: 1859
Mother*Sophronia Kelch1 B: 1800, D: 1860

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageHarmon and Susan (?) were married.2
     

Children of: Harmon Robinson and Susan (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186028 Jun 1860, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Gonzarado Robinson, Orville Eugene Robinson, Frank B. Robinson and Alice Robinson4
Census-187020 Jul 1870, Post Office: Wacousta, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Fred Robinson, Frank B. Robinson, Gonzarado Robinson and Orville Eugene Robinson5
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Elias Robinson, Orville Eugene Robinson, Frank B. Robinson, Fred Robinson and Eva Robinson6

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jul 1870Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer5
circa 1880Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer2

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Moved Moved: in 1840, Harmon Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Syracuse, New York. Moved with their entire family and belongings. The family now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey of more than 400 miles was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Michigan and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Michigan. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known to Farmingtion, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.7
Moved Moved: in 1840, Harmon Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Farmington, Michigan. After months of hardship and homesickness, the entire family made the tedious journey back to thier original home to Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.7
Moved Moved: in 1843, Harmon Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from Syracuse, New York. The spirit of adventure was in their blood and three short years later and presumably better prepared the family returned to Michigan. The family had grown and now included young Wesley and Mary, the children of John and Margaret. They settled once again in to Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Caroline Amelia Owens, William D. Robinson, Sarah Robinson, John Wesley Robinson and Mary Robinson.7

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  3. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  4. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  5. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  6. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 500D, film number 1254577, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
  7. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
Last Edited15 Jul 2014

Elias Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8742, (c 1854 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Harmon Robinson B: c 1833
Mother*Susan (?)1 B: Jan 1833

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Elias Robinson was born circa 1854, at MichiganG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Orville Eugene Robinson, Frank B. Robinson, Fred Robinson and Eva Robinson2

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1880Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGlaborer1

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 500D, film number 1254577, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Frank B. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8743, (c 1859 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Harmon Robinson B: c 1833
Mother*Susan (?)2 B: Jan 1833

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Frank B. Robinson was born circa 1859, at MichiganG.3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFrank and Eliza (?) were married.1
     

Children of: Frank B. Robinson and Eliza (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186028 Jun 1860, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Gonzarado Robinson, Orville Eugene Robinson and Alice Robinson3
Census-187020 Jul 1870, Post Office: Wacousta, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Harmon Robinson, Fred Robinson, Gonzarado Robinson and Orville Eugene Robinson4
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Elias Robinson, Orville Eugene Robinson, Fred Robinson and Eva Robinson5
Census-190016 Jun 1900, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGEliza (?), Harry Robinson, Howard Robinson, Herbert Robinson and Susan (?)6

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1900Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer6

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  3. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  4. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  5. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 500D, film number 1254577, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
  6. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Fred Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8744, (c 1862 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Harmon Robinson B: c 1833
Mother*Susan (?)1 B: Jan 1833

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Fred Robinson was born circa 1862, at MichiganG.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-187020 Jul 1870, Post Office: Wacousta, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Harmon Robinson, Frank B. Robinson, Gonzarado Robinson and Orville Eugene Robinson2
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Elias Robinson, Orville Eugene Robinson, Frank B. Robinson and Eva Robinson3

Citations

  1. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  2. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 500D, film number 1254577, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Orville Eugene Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8745, (c 1856 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Harmon Robinson B: c 1833
Mother*Susan (?)2 B: Jan 1833

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Orville Eugene Robinson was born circa 1856, at MichiganG.2

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186028 Jun 1860, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Gonzarado Robinson, Frank B. Robinson and Alice Robinson3
Census-187020 Jul 1870, Post Office: Wacousta, Riley, Clinton County, MichiganGSusan (?), Harmon Robinson, Fred Robinson, Frank B. Robinson and Gonzarado Robinson4
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Riley Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGHarmon Robinson, Susan (?), Elias Robinson, Frank B. Robinson, Fred Robinson and Eva Robinson5

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  3. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  4. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  5. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 500D, film number 1254577, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Elias S. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8746, (14 Feb 1831 - 23 Aug 1871)
Relationships:2nd great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson B: 1795, D: 1859
Mother*Sophronia Kelch2 B: 1800, D: 1860

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 22 Mar 1852, Elias, age 21 years, 1 month and 8 days, and Eliza Jane Crawford, age 21 years, 10 months and 8 days, daughter of: Robert Crawford and Polly Mosher, were married at Birmingham, Oakland County, MichiganG, possibly 22 May 1852.1,2
     

Children of: Elias S. Robinson and Eliza Jane Crawford

Other Major Events

  • Military: circa 1861, Elias S. Robinson, military service, Private, Company B, 3rd Michigan Cavalry.3,2

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-187017 Jun 1870, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGEliza Jane Crawford, Georgiana Cecilia Robinson, Oscar Elias Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1870Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGstone mason4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Moved Moved: in 1840, Elias S. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Syracuse, New York. Moved with their entire family and belongings. The family now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey of more than 400 miles was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Michigan and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Michigan. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known to Farmingtion, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.5
Moved Moved: in 1840, Elias S. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Farmington, Michigan. After months of hardship and homesickness, the entire family made the tedious journey back to thier original home to Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.
     Others who accompanied: John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.5
Moved Moved: in 1843, Elias S. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from Syracuse, New York. The spirit of adventure was in their blood and three short years later and presumably better prepared the family returned to Michigan. The family had grown and now included young Wesley and Mary, the children of John and Margaret. They settled once again in to Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Caroline Amelia Owens, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson, Sarah Robinson, John Wesley Robinson and Mary Robinson.5

Citations

  1. [S247] Debra King, online http://tinyurl.com/gsfyj4a, Debra King (e-mail address), updated as of 25 Aug 2001.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, Military Records: Civil War Service Records Disk 3 - Roll-Box: 545, Roll-Exct: 35, Roll-Rec: 1991.
  4. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  5. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
Last Edited15 Jul 2014

Oscar Elias Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8747, (13 Mar 1860 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Elias S. Robinson B: 14 Feb 1831, D: 23 Aug 1871
Mother*Eliza Jane Crawford1 B: 14 May 1830, D: 15 Jan 1918

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Oscar L.2

Child of: Oscar Elias Robinson

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-187017 Jun 1870, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGElias S. Robinson, Eliza Jane Crawford, Georgiana Cecilia Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson2
Census-18801880, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG, Note that all four are listed with the surname Crawford.Eliza Jane Crawford, William Myron Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa 1880Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGlaboring3

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 100C, film number 1254598, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

William Myron Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8748, (24 Oct 1863 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Elias S. Robinson B: 14 Feb 1831, D: 23 Aug 1871
Mother*Eliza Jane Crawford1 B: 14 May 1830, D: 15 Jan 1918

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Willie"2

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18801880, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG, Note that all four are listed with the surname Crawford.Eliza Jane Crawford, Oscar Elias Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson2

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 100C, film number 1254598, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Georgiana Cecilia Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8749, (28 Apr 1858 - 30 Aug 1957)
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Elias S. Robinson B: 14 Feb 1831, D: 23 Aug 1871
Mother*Eliza Jane Crawford2 B: 14 May 1830, D: 15 Jan 1918

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Georganna Cecelia1
  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Georgia A.2
  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Georgie A.4
  • Name-Married: on Monday, 30 Apr 1877, her married name became Mrs. Bell (née Robinson).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 30 Apr 1877, Georgiana, age 19 years and 2 days, and Charles Frederick Bell, age 27 years, 4 months and 13 days were married at Cedar Springs, Kent County, MichiganG.1
     

Children of: Georgiana Cecilia Robinson and Charles Frederick Bell

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-187017 Jun 1870, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGElias S. Robinson, Eliza Jane Crawford, Oscar Elias Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson5
Census-188029 Jun 1880, Cedar Springs, Kent County, MichiganGCharles Frederick Bell and Charles Minor Bell4
Census-19002 Jun 1900, Cedar Springs, Kent County, MichiganGCharles Frederick Bell, Bernice Eliza Bell, Georgia Clara Bell and Clarence Vernal Bell3

Citations

  1. [S247] Debra King, online http://tinyurl.com/gsfyj4a, Debra King (e-mail address), updated as of 25 Aug 2001.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  4. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 437D, film number 1254587, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
  5. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  6. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925.
  7. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952.
Last Edited15 Sep 2022

Frank Edward Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8750, (11 Oct 1867 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Elias S. Robinson B: 14 Feb 1831, D: 23 Aug 1871
Mother*Eliza Jane Crawford1 B: 14 May 1830, D: 15 Jan 1918

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Frankie"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage1888, Frank, age 20 years, and Lillian M. (?), age 15 years were married.1
     

Children of: Frank Edward Robinson and Lillian M. (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-187017 Jun 1870, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGElias S. Robinson, Eliza Jane Crawford, Georgiana Cecilia Robinson, Oscar Elias Robinson and Martin R. Robinson3
Census-18801880, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG, Note that all four are listed with the surname Crawford.Eliza Jane Crawford, Oscar Elias Robinson and William Myron Robinson2
Census-190011 Jun 1900, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGEliza Jane Crawford, Lillian M. (?), Arie Robinson, Clara Robinson, Eliza Robinson and Harvey Robinson4
Census-191015 Apr 1910, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGArie Robinson, Clara Robinson, Eliza Robinson, Harvey Robinson, Lillian M. Robinson and Eliza Jane Crawford5
Census-192015 Jan 1920, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGLillian M. (?), Harvey Robinson and Lillian M. Robinson6
Census-19307 May 1930, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGLillian M. Robinson, Eliza V. Rockford and Lillian Rockford7

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1900Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGfarmer4
circa Apr 1910Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGfarmer5

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 100C, film number 1254598, Michigan 1880 Federal Population Census.
  3. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  4. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  5. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  6. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  7. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Martin T. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8751, (1822 - )
Relationships:2nd great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson B: 1795, D: 1859
Mother*Sophronia Kelch2 B: 1800, D: 1860

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMartin and Lovina Marsh were married.2
     

Children of: Martin T. Robinson and Lovina Marsh

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18502 Oct 1850, Lapeer, Lapeer County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson3
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson1
Census-187026 Jul 1870, Post Office: Saint John, Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, William H. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson6
Census-18804 Jun 1880, Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, Martin R. Robinson, Frankie Robinson and Ida (?)7

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Oct 1850Lapeer, Lapeer County, MichiganGfarmer3
circa Jul 1870Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer6

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Moved Moved: in 1840, Martin T. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Syracuse, New York. Moved with their entire family and belongings. The family now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey of more than 400 miles was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Michigan and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Michigan. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known to Farmingtion, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.8
Moved Moved: in 1840, Martin T. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Farmington, Michigan. After months of hardship and homesickness, the entire family made the tedious journey back to thier original home to Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.8
Moved Moved: in 1843, Martin T. Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from Syracuse, New York. The spirit of adventure was in their blood and three short years later and presumably better prepared the family returned to Michigan. The family had grown and now included young Wesley and Mary, the children of John and Margaret. They settled once again in to Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Caroline Amelia Owens, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson, Sarah Robinson, John Wesley Robinson and Mary Robinson.8

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
  4. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  5. [S115] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records, online <http://tinyurl.com/j3hn5wq>. Hereinafter cited as Bureau of Land Management.
  6. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  7. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  8. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
Last Edited15 Jul 2014

Harmon Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8752, (c 1845 - b 1920)
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh1 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Harmon Robinson was born circa 1845, at MichiganG.1,2
  • Died before 1920.3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Herman C.4

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagebetween 1885 and 1888, Harmon and Lillian B. (?) were married.5,6
     

Children of: Harmon Robinson and Lillian B. (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18502 Oct 1850, Lapeer, Lapeer County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Susan M. Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson2
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson4
Census-187026 Jul 1870, Post Office: Saint John, Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, William H. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson7
Census-18804 Jun 1880, Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Martin R. Robinson, Frankie Robinson and Ida (?)8
Census-190023 Jun 1900, Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGLillian B. (?), Nellie B. Robinson, William H. Robinson and Lovina Marsh5
Census-191018 Apr 1910, North Plains Twp., Ionia County, MichiganGLillian B. (?), William H. Robinson and Ralph K. Robinson5

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jul 1870Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGworks on home farm7
circa Jun 1900Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer5

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
  3. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  4. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  5. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  6. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  7. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
  8. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Susan M. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8753, (c 1848 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh2 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Susan M. Robinson was born circa 1848, at MichiganG.2,3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18502 Oct 1850, Lapeer, Lapeer County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson3
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson1

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Louisa V. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8754, (c 1850 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh2 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Louisa V. Robinson was born circa 1850, at MichiganG.2,1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson1

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

William H. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8755, (c 1852 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh2 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: William H. Robinson was born circa 1852, at MichiganG.2,1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson1
Census-187026 Jul 1870, Post Office: Saint John, Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, Martin R. Robinson and Arametta Robinson3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jul 1870Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGworks on home farm3

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Arametta Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8756, (Jun 1860 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh2 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Arametta Robinson was born in Jun 1860, at MichiganG.2

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Neha Robinson

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson and Martin R. Robinson1
Census-187026 Jul 1870, Post Office: Saint John, Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, William H. Robinson and Martin R. Robinson3

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Martin R. Robinson1

Family
TMG ID:8757, (Aug 1856 - )
Relationships:1st cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 6 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Martin T. Robinson B: 1822
Mother*Lovina Marsh2 B: Mar 1825

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Martin R. Robinson was born in Aug 1856, at MichiganG.2,1,3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1880, Martin and Ida (?) were married.4,3
     

Child of: Martin R. Robinson and Ida (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186020 Jul 1860, Olive, Clinton County, MichiganGLovina Marsh, Martin T. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, Susan M. Robinson, Louisa V. Robinson, William H. Robinson, Abram E. Robinson and Arametta Robinson1
Census-187017 Jun 1870, Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganGElias S. Robinson, Eliza Jane Crawford, Georgiana Cecilia Robinson, Oscar Elias Robinson and Frank Edward Robinson5
Census-187026 Jul 1870, Post Office: Saint John, Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, William H. Robinson and Arametta Robinson5
Census-18804 Jun 1880, Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGMartin T. Robinson, Lovina Marsh, Harmon Robinson, Frankie Robinson and Ida (?)4
Census-190023 Jun 1900, Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGIda (?) and Minnie Robinson3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jul 1870Bingham Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGworks on home farm5
circa Jun 1900Lebanon Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGfarmer3

Citations

  1. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  4. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  5. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

William Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8758, (1795 - 1859)
Relationships:3rd great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th great-grandfather of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson1

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWilliam and Sophronia Kelch were married.2
     

Children of: William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: William Robinson In the early history of the American Colonies the name of Robison is often mentioned. This family was of Scotch-Irish extraction and had settled in Virginia in the early part of the eighteenth century.
    One member of the family served in the French and Indian war. His son William, a native of Virginia, served throughout the war of the Revolution and lived to see the American colonies become an independent nation. In his early manhood, he moved to Kentucky, where he lived until his death. It was William, the son of William, who founded the Michigan branch of the Robison family. This William reared in Kentucky felt the call of his ancestors, who had been sea-faring people, and followed the sea for several years. He married Sophronia of Pennysylvania. She was of Holland Dutch stock and her father's family had also helped to make early history of the colonies. To them were born eight children. Rebecca, John, Martin, Elias, Harmon, Sarah, William and Edwin.
    From the time of their marriage their home had been in New York State, near Syracuse, but feeling they could better their lot in the new middle western country they set out, in the year 1840 with their entire family which now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Mi. and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Mi. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known. After months of hardship and homesickness, they made the tedious journey back to New York.
    However the spirit of adventure was in their blood and three years later the family, which now included Wesley and Mary, the children of John returned to Michigan, settling in aganin in Farmington. In 1848 William, the father, went to to serve in the Mexican War returning at the close of the war.
    In 1852 William and Sophronia Robinson with their sons, John and William took up land in Oregon Township, Lapeer County. They followed a blazed trail to Lapeer county where they had to virtually cut their home out of the forest. They built houses of logs with oiled paer for windows.
    Wild game and fish they had in abundance, but they had to conserve their little store of corn and wheat until they could harvest their first crop, which was planted on the land cleared from the forest. They raised flax and from it made linen for clothing. They spun wool into yarn and wove blankets. To buy actual necessities they made charcoal to sell and shingles by hand from logs, and then carried these products many miles to market.
    William died in 1859 and his wife, Sophronia in 1860.
    Their sons, Elias remained in Farmington and some of his descendants are living there now. Harmon and Martin eventually settled in Clinton County where their descendants now live.
    Rebecca married Edwin Ney. Seven children were born to them. Ellen, Cynthia, Sadie, Edwin, Anastasis, George and William. Three are now living Ellen, Edwin and George.
    John had ten children, Wesley, Mary, William, Sophronia, Rebecca, Elias, Adeline, Caroline, Oscar and Frank. Wesley, William, Sophronia, Oscar and Frank are alive.
    Martin had seven children, Harmon, Susan, Martin, Louisa, William and Metta.
    Elias' children, Oscar, William, Georgis, and Frank are all living
    Harmon had four children, Elias, Frank, Fred and Eugene
    Sarah married Fred Tobias. They had two children, William and Fred
    William had five children, Dell, Charlie, Eva, Duane, and Guy. Eva is still living.

    The older ones of these grandchildren of William Robison and Sophronia Kelch can well remember the privations they and their parents endured while laying the foundations of the civilization that we, their descendants enjoy..1
  • Other: William Robinson William, a native of Kentucky, felt the call of his ancestors and followed the sea for several years. When he returned he married Sophronia Kelch of Pennsylvania. Her family was Holland and Dutch. William was Scottish-Irish. William and Sophronia had eight children, they made their home in Syracuse, New york.

    Feeling they could do better in the middle western counrty in 1840 they set out with their family, which now included Margaret Alexander the wife of their son John..5
  • Other: William Robinson William's ancestors were Scotch/Irish. The Robison's settled in Virginia in the early 1700's. William fought in the Mexican War in 1848. His father had fought in the Revolutionary War and his grandfather soldiered in the French and Indian wars..

Other Major Events

  • Moved: in 1840, William and Sophronia moved from from Syracuse, New York. Moved with their entire family and belongings. The family now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey of more than 400 miles was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Michigan and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Michigan. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known to Farmingtion, Oakland County, MichiganG.
         Accompaning was: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson.1
  • Later in1840, William and Sophronia along with Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson and Sarah Robinson departed from Farmington, Michigan. After months of hardship and homesickness, the entire family made the tedious journey back to thier original home of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.1
  • In 1843, William and Sophronia along with Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Caroline Amelia Owens, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson, Sarah Robinson, John Wesley Robinson and Mary Robinson once again departed Syracuse, New York. The spirit of adventure was in their blood and three short years later and presumably better prepared the family returned to Michigan. The family had grown and now included young Wesley and Mary, the children of John and Margaret. They settled once again in Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG.1
  • Military: in 1848, William Robinson, military service, served in the Mexican War and returned to Michigan at the close of the war.1
  • In 1852, William and Sophronia along with John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, John Wesley Robinson, Mary Robinson, William Alexander Robinson, Sophronia Robinson, Rebecca Robinson and William D. Robinson departed Farmington, Michigan. They took up land some 60 miles north in Lapeer County. They followed a blazed trail and they had to virtually cut their home out of the forest. They built houses of logs with oiled paper for windows. They had wild game and fish in abundance, but they had to conserve their little store of corn and wheat until they could harvest their first crop, which was planted on the land cleared from the forest. They raised flax and from it made linen for clothing. They spun wool into yarn and wove blankets. To buy actual necessities they made charcoal to sell and shingles by hand from logs, and then carried these products many miles to market from their new home at Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganG.1

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-1850Sep 1850, Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGSophronia Kelch, Sarah Robinson and Edward Robinson1

Citations

  1. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  4. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
  5. [S617] Genealogy.com, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/r/a/…, Theresa May Grace (e-mail address), updated as of 31 Aug 2002.
Last Edited23 Jun 2019

Sarah Robinson

Family
TMG ID:8759, (1837 - )
Relationships:2nd great-grandaunt of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th great-grandaunt of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson B: 1795, D: 1859
Mother*Sophronia Kelch1 B: 1800, D: 1860

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Tobias (née Robinson).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSarah and Fred Tobias were married.1
     

Children of: Sarah Robinson and Fred Tobias

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-1850Sep 1850, Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGSophronia Kelch, William Robinson and Edward Robinson2

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Moved Moved: in 1840, Sarah Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Syracuse, New York. Moved with their entire family and belongings. The family now included Margaret Alexander, the wife of John. The journey of more than 400 miles was made with ox-teams along the Erie Canal to the town of Erie, then by boat across Lake Erie to Monroe, Michigan and from there by ox-team to Farmington, Michigan. The land was low and swampy and the family suffered badly from malaria or ague as it was then known to Farmingtion, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson and William D. Robinson.2
Moved Moved: in 1840, Sarah Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from from Farmington, Michigan. After months of hardship and homesickness, the entire family made the tedious journey back to thier original home to Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Rebecca B. Robinson, Harmon Robinson and William D. Robinson.2
Moved Moved: in 1843, Sarah Robinson moved with William Robinson and Sophronia Kelch from Syracuse, New York. The spirit of adventure was in their blood and three short years later and presumably better prepared the family returned to Michigan. The family had grown and now included young Wesley and Mary, the children of John and Margaret. They settled once again in to Farmington, Oakland County, MichiganG.
     Others who accompanied: Elias S. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson, Margaret Alexander, Martin T. Robinson, Caroline Amelia Owens, Harmon Robinson, William D. Robinson, John Wesley Robinson and Mary Robinson.2

Citations

  1. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  2. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
Last Edited15 Jul 2014

Edward Robinson1,2

Family
TMG ID:8760, (1842 - )
Relationships:2nd great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Robinson B: 1795, D: 1859
Mother*Sophronia Kelch B: 1800, D: 1860

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Edward Robinson was born in 1842, at MichiganG.3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Edwin

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 14 Oct 1892, Edward, age 50 years, and Sarah Vanderpool, daughter of: Charles Vanderpool and Lucinda Johnson, were married at Rich Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganG, 2nd marriage for Sarah, 1st marriage for Edward.1,2
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-1850Sep 1850, Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGSophronia Kelch, William Robinson and Sarah Robinson1
Census-1860Jul 1860, Olive Twp., Clinton County, MichiganGSophronia Kelch1
Census-1870Jun 1870, Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGSophronia Kelch1
Census-187021 Jun 1870, Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGWilliam D. Robinson, Charles Robison, Eva L. Robinson and Elias D. Robinson4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1870Oregon Twp., Lapeer County, MichiganGfarmer4

Citations

  1. [S623] Lou Thorsby, "e-Mail Message from Lou Thorsby," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 20 Nov 2005. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail Lou Thorsby."
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995.
  3. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  4. [S97] 1 Jun 1870, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9hbo4f7 Ninth Census of the United States, 1870.
Last Edited8 Sep 2022