Born in Andover, MA. A soldier of the Revolution. An early settler in Surry.
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
Born in Andover, MA. A soldier of the Revolution. An early settler in Surry.
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
Inscription
In memory of Jonathan Robinson
Born in Andover, Mass.
June 25, 1753.
Died in Surry, N.H.
Mar. 17, 1838.
A Soldier of the Revolution.
Gravesite Details
The above is from a bronze tablet set in a large boulder at the entrance to the tomb. It was placed there by James & Walter Page, and Mrs. Adeline Smith. His first wife is also bured in the tomb. No others were left there.
Family Members
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