James Robison, Jr.
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Russell W. Wilson, grandson of Margaret Jane "Maggie" Robison, told of visiting her house as a child one day while she was churning butter. "Uncle Dick", Maggie's bachelor brother dropped by and said he'd like a glass of that buttermilk. Then he asked her to drop a raw egg into it. He mixed the egg & buttermilk together and drank it for lunch.
| Date | Location | Notes | Sources | |
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| Birth | 1834 | PA | [7][8] | |
| Marriage | 13 May 1853 | Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA | To Eleanor Jane Hines | [10][11][16] |
| Death | 7 June 1907 | Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co. PA | Stomach & pancreatic cancer | [7][8][17] |
| Burial | West Liberty Cemetery, Brady Township, Butler County PA | [7][8] |
Ancestry chart segment
Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6
+-- James Robison
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+-- James Robison, Jr. --+
| (1834-1907) |
Margaret Jane Robinson --+ +-- Elizabeth Means
(1865-1950) |
+-- Eleanor Jane Hines
(~1831-1877)
Sources: [10][12]
Children
(all children with Eleanor Jane Hines)
| Name | Gender | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Spouse | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E. Robison | F | 1854/6 | PA | -never married- | died young | [3][4][6] |
| Rebecca A. Robison | F | 1857/8 | PA | William J. Boyd | [3][4] | |
| James Robison III | M | Jan 1860 | PA | unknown; died <1900 | [3][4] | |
| George W. Robison | M | 1858/60 | Elizabeth J. [unknown] | [4][5][7][8] | ||
| Alvira L. "Alice" Robison | F | 1862 | -never married- | [4][5][6][7][8] | ||
| Margaret Jane Robinson | F | 1864 | Isaac C. Wimer | Direct line | [4][5] | |
| Thomas J. Robison | M | 1866 | Mary L. Unknown | [4][5][14] | ||
| Richard J."Dick" Robison ] | M | 1868 | -never married- | [5][6][7][8] | ||
| Ida V. Robison | F | 1871 | William F. McDeavitt | [5] | ||
| William E. Robison | M | 1873 | -never married- | [5][6][7][8] |
Places of Residence
| Location | Dates | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock, Twp, Butler Co, PA | entire life | [1][2][3][4] |
Photos
Sources
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| 1 | 1840 United States Federal Census, Slipperyrock Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 11. Census is not dated. Family headed by James Robinson: 2 males <5, 2 males 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40. The ages and location are appropriate for James Robison and Elizabeth Means and their children. This would include James Robison, Jr.. The will from 1844 list five children but implies that there are more. |  |
| 2 | 1850 United States Federal Census Parker Twp., Butler Co. PA. Date of census 18 Sept 1850.
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| 3 | 1860 United States Federal Census, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA, Page 3, lines 25-29 lists James Robison, 29, married to Ellene Robison, 30. They are listed as living with three children: daughter Mary Robison, 6; daughter Rebecca Robison, 2; and son James Robison, 5 months. The elder James is a farmer. Everyone was born in PA. This census is dated 6 Jun 1860. |  |
| 4 | 1870 United States Federal Census, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA, Page 19, lines 32-40 lists James Robison, 39, married to Eleanor Robison, 40. They are listed as living with seven children: daughter Mary E. Robison, 13; daughter Rebecca Robison, 11; son Geo Robison, 9; daughter Alvira Robison, 7; daughter Maggie Robison, 5; son Tho.s Robison, 3; and son James Robison, 1. James Robison, Sr., is a farmer. Everyone was born in PA. Eleanor cannot write. Mary, Rebecca, George, and Alvira attended school during the year. This census is dated June 28, 1870. |  |
| 5 | 1880 United States Federal Census, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 54, Page 16, lines 49-50, and Page 17, lines 1-7 lists James Robison, 48, married to Jane Robison, 50. They are listed as living with seven children: son George Robison, 20; daughter Alvira Robison, 16; daughter Margaret Robison, 15; son Thomas Robison, 14; son Richard Robison, 12; daughter Ida Robison, 10; and son William Robison, 7. Everyone was born in PA, though James Robison's father is listed as being from Ireland. This census is dated June 12, 1880. |   |
| 6 | 1900 United States Federal Census, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 62, Page 9, line 100, and Page 10, lines 1-4 lists widower James Robinson, 68, born in 1832, living with four children: daughter Mary E. Robinson, 44, born in 1856; daughter Elzira Robinson, 38, born in [illegible]; son Ritchard Robinson, 32, born in 1868; and son William Robinson, 27, born in 1873. James Robinson is listed as having been married for 48 years. Elzira, Ritchard. William and Mary are listed as single. Everyone was born in PA, though James Robinson's parents were born in Ireland. James Robinson is a farmer, Ritchard and William are "Day Laborers." The children can all read, write, and speak English; James Robinson's abilities in this regard are illegible. This census is dated 16 Jun 1900. |   |
| 7 | Gravestones at West Liberty Cemetery, Butler County, PA, transcribed June 2007 by Elizabeth Wilson Williams.
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| 8 | Butler Co. Cemetery Inventory, Vo. 2, West Liberty Cemetery
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| 9 | Obituary of William E. Robinson, The Butler Eagle, Tue. Feb. 9, 1960. "William E. Robinson, 86, of Slippery Rock RD1, died at the Bashline Hospital, Grove City, at 4 pm yesterday. He was the son of the late James and Jane Hines Robinson and spent his entire life in the Slippery Rock vicinity. | (complete text) |
| 10 | Hines Genealogies 1751-1941 by Mrs. W. R. Hines, Slippery Rock, PA, p.2 Richard Hines, Jr., born Oct. 2, 1782-1876, married Elizabeth Brandon, born 1792-1879. Their children were: (9 children listed, including:) 7) Jane Hines, born 1830 - , married James Robinson. | |
| 11 | William E. Robinson obituary, Butler Eagle, Tue. Feb. 9, 1960. "William E. Robinson, 86, of Slippery Rock RD 1, died at the Bashline Hospital, Grove City, at 4 p.m. yesterday. He was the son of the late James and Jane Hines Robinson and spent his entire life in the Slippery Rock vicinity. For the past 6 years he lived with his niece Mrs. R. E. McDeavitt of Slippery Rock RD 1. Surviving a number of nieces & nephews. Services from Uber Funeral Home 2 pm Wed., burial in West Liberty Cemetery." (niece Mrs. R. E. McDeavitt was Elizabeth Wimer). | |
| 12 | Will of James Robison, Estate file # R-42, Register of Wills office, Butler County Court House, PA; microfilm at Butler Public Library, Wills Vol. B p. 295. Signed 4 Jan. 1844. Lists son John, "5 youngest children" Margaret, William, Robert, James, Joseph. Guardian Alis Mc(Bride?); friend James Clark, executor. Witnesses ___ W. McBride & Thomas Clark. |
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| 13 | Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams, granddaughter of Bert Winfred Wilson and niece of Russel W. Wilson whose stories of the family and driving tours to the old farms were invaluable in our research. | N/A
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| 14 | 1910 United States Federal Census, District 108, Worth Twp, Butler Co, PA, pages 1,2. Census dated 15 Apr 1910. Lines 43-50, page1, line 51, page 2: Thomas J. Robison, head, age 43, m. 18 years, general farming; Mary L., wife, 40, m. 18 years, 7 children born, all living; Earl R., son, 19, farm labor, home farm; Clifford J., son, 17, farm labor, home farm; Lewis A., son, 14; Ethel M., dau., 12; Katie A., dau., 10; Sissie, dau., 7; Henry W., son, 3. All and all parents b. PA. All but Henry can read, write and speak English; all children except Earl and Henry attended school in year. |
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| 15 | 1910 United States Federal Census, District 58, West Liberty Twp, Butler Co, PA, page2. Census dated 3 May 1910. Lines 96-100: William F. McDeavitt, head, 38, first marriage, 15 years, farmer, general farming, owns farm, no mortgage; Ida V., wife, 39, first marriage, 15 years, 3 children born, 3 living,; Ross A., son, 15, farm labor, home farm; attended school; Daniel F., son, 13, attended school; Mary E., dau., 10, attended school. All and all parents b. PA. (This entry does not carry over to next page of census.) |
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| 16 | Marriage Registry from Butler Co., PA, dated 1853, entry #21, for the marriage of James Robinson Jr. and Elenor Jane Hines. James' father was named James Robinson. James' mother was named Elizabeth Robinson. James is a farmer. He lives in Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA. He was born in PA. Elenor's full name prior to marriage was Elenor Jane Hines. Her father is Richard Hines. Her mother is Elizabeth Hines. They were married on 13 May 1853. The marriage occurred in Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA, under the laws of PA. |  |
| 17 | Death Certificate, James Robinson, 7 June 1907,Slippery Rock Township, Butler Co., PA; cause: stomach & pancreatic cancer; burial West Liberty 9 June 1907. undertaker Wm.T. Jens, Slippery Rock. Born 11 Feb 1832, Penna; age 75 yrs, 4mos, 27 days.Married(lined through),Widower. Name of Father: James Robinson, born Penna. Maiden Name of Mother:Elizabeth Means, born Penna. Occupation: Farmer |  |
Source notes
- The 1850 census for Parker Twp. shows a James Robison of correct age, living with an apparently widowed mother, and a younger brother Joseph. All these items fit with our known data. However, the sister Lucinda was not formerly known. The sister Margaret, researched independently by the Robison family (notes of John Trembly Robison in 1930's) and the Wilson family (John T. Wilson family interviews in 1970's & 80's), is not listed in this census. The mother's name "Jane" conflicts with the name Elizabeth Means reported by John Trembly Robison. Perhaps her name was Elizabeth Jane Means. Or, see Research notes below re. other Robisons in the county.
- The 1870 census lists James Robinson, Jr., as being one year old, which is not consistent with either the 1860 or 1880 records. It is likely an error in the 1870 census; his true age at the time should be 10. It is also possible that a son James born in 1860 died young, and a second son born in 1869 was then named James.
Research
- The 1850 census has several James Robison's in PA, but none that can be clearly linked to James Robison, Jr.. The death of both parents between 1840 and 1850 possibly led to the dispersal of the children. The 1844 will indicates that either Alex McBride or James Clark will be guardian, but the children do not appear with those families in the 1850 census.
- Gravestone, West Liberty Cemetery, for McDeavitt, William W. 1879-1965, Ida M. 1882-1962, Orrie L. 1903-1966. This is a different couple from the above Ida Robison & William McDeavitt, who are found in the 1900 census with Ida age 28, therefore born about 1871/72, and William F. age 28. This birth date fits with Ida's dates above.
