Source: Beers 1883 Union County [Ohio] History - Thomas Robinson was born in 1776. His farm consisted of the Southwest part of the upper half of Survey 2,977, now owned by John Funk. He dwelt in the old cabin on the place, which was erected in 1800 by [his brothers] James and Samuel [Robinson], until he could build a large, hewed log house. He came unmarried, but soon after returned to Pennsylvania and married Sarah Modderwell, who lived in Lancaster County, across the Susquehanna from his old home. He at once brought his young wife to his own home. and remained a resident of Darby Township until his decease, aged about seventy-seven years. He had always been a farmer by occupation. In politics, he was at first a Whig, thou an Abolitionist, and his religious preferences made him a member of the United Presbyterian Church. His children were Sarah J., wife of George Pollock, James D., of Jerome Township; Thomas is, of Columbus-, John M. of Jerome; Alexander, deceased.
Source: Beers 1883 Union County [Ohio] History - Thomas Robinson was born in 1776. His farm consisted of the Southwest part of the upper half of Survey 2,977, now owned by John Funk. He dwelt in the old cabin on the place, which was erected in 1800 by [his brothers] James and Samuel [Robinson], until he could build a large, hewed log house. He came unmarried, but soon after returned to Pennsylvania and married Sarah Modderwell, who lived in Lancaster County, across the Susquehanna from his old home. He at once brought his young wife to his own home. and remained a resident of Darby Township until his decease, aged about seventy-seven years. He had always been a farmer by occupation. In politics, he was at first a Whig, thou an Abolitionist, and his religious preferences made him a member of the United Presbyterian Church. His children were Sarah J., wife of George Pollock, James D., of Jerome Township; Thomas is, of Columbus-, John M. of Jerome; Alexander, deceased.
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Thomas Robinson, 1777-1860, spouse Sarah Modderwell Robinson, Ann Morrison Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson; on monument with Samuel Robinson; 2nd monument: [Th]omas Robinson d 4 Feb 1860, ae 83y 5m 18d, broken
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