Horney Robinson, grandfather of him whose name introduces this article, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, on June 22, 1806, a son of Thomas Robinson, who likewise was a native of Ohio, his father having been one of the very early settlers in the Buckeye state and having been a valiant soldier in the war of 1812. Horney Robinson was a vigorous youth of about twenty years when, in 1826, he came to Allen county, Indiana, and numbered himself among its early pioneer settlers.
He was well fortified for the labors and responsibilities of pioneer life in a virtual wilderness, and in 1832 obtained one hundred and twentysix acres of heavily timbered land in what is now Aboite township. Here he applied himself vigorously to the reclaiming of a farm, here he did well his part in the furtherance of civic and material development and progress, and with the passing years prosperity attended his well ordered activities. He was one of the successful farmers and best known and most honored citizens of Aboite township, and on the old homestead place, now one of historic interest, he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives.
In 1829 was solemnized his marriage to Miss Catherine Freshour, who was born in Pennsylvania, and she preceded him to eternal rest by more than twenty years, her death having occurred February 27, 1864, and he having been one of the most venerable pioneer citizens of the county at the time of his death, July 22, 1887. They were most devout and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church and were prominently concerned in establishing its pioneer organization in Allen county, their home having been always open to extend welcome and generous hospitality to the itinerant clergymen who visited the county in the early days.
Of the children of this sterling pioneer couple it is possible to give brief record at this juncture: Sarah J. is the wife of Milton N. Ward, of Topeka. Kansas; Warren, father of Frank S., immediate subject of this review, will be more specifically mentioned farther on in this context; William is deceased; Frank became a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a resident of Muncie; and Samantha is the wife of Dr. Moffett, a well known physician long engaged in practice in the city of Lafayette, Indiana.
Warren Robinson was born in Pleasant township, this county, on November 30, 1834, and his early education was gained in the pioneer schools and in the old Methodist College, which was in its day a leading educational institution of northern Indiana, established at Fort Wayne. He became a man of strong intellectual force and in early years was a successful and popular teacher in the schools of this section of the state, his activities in the pedagogic profession having continued six years. In 1861 he turned his attention to farming and to the buying and shipping of live stock and was very successful in both lines of enterprise. He was known and honored as one of the upright, steadfast and loyal citizens of his native county, was influential in community affairs and commanded the unqualified esteem of all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable landed estate of two hundred acres, principally in Aboite township. He was a well fortified and earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party and was a lifelong and earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His death occurred May 11, 1908, and his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Fields, is now deceased. He is survived by one son and one daughter, children of his first marriage.
The pictorial history of Fort Wayne, Indiana: Volume 2
By Bert Joseph Griswold; pub. 17
in reference to grandson, Frank S. Robinson
He was well fortified for the labors and responsibilities of pioneer life in a virtual wilderness, and in 1832 obtained one hundred and twentysix acres of heavily timbered land in what is now Aboite township. Here he applied himself vigorously to the reclaiming of a farm, here he did well his part in the furtherance of civic and material development and progress, and with the passing years prosperity attended his well ordered activities. He was one of the successful farmers and best known and most honored citizens of Aboite township, and on the old homestead place, now one of historic interest, he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives.
In 1829 was solemnized his marriage to Miss Catherine Freshour, who was born in Pennsylvania, and she preceded him to eternal rest by more than twenty years, her death having occurred February 27, 1864, and he having been one of the most venerable pioneer citizens of the county at the time of his death, July 22, 1887. They were most devout and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church and were prominently concerned in establishing its pioneer organization in Allen county, their home having been always open to extend welcome and generous hospitality to the itinerant clergymen who visited the county in the early days.
Of the children of this sterling pioneer couple it is possible to give brief record at this juncture: Sarah J. is the wife of Milton N. Ward, of Topeka. Kansas; Warren, father of Frank S., immediate subject of this review, will be more specifically mentioned farther on in this context; William is deceased; Frank became a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a resident of Muncie; and Samantha is the wife of Dr. Moffett, a well known physician long engaged in practice in the city of Lafayette, Indiana.
Warren Robinson was born in Pleasant township, this county, on November 30, 1834, and his early education was gained in the pioneer schools and in the old Methodist College, which was in its day a leading educational institution of northern Indiana, established at Fort Wayne. He became a man of strong intellectual force and in early years was a successful and popular teacher in the schools of this section of the state, his activities in the pedagogic profession having continued six years. In 1861 he turned his attention to farming and to the buying and shipping of live stock and was very successful in both lines of enterprise. He was known and honored as one of the upright, steadfast and loyal citizens of his native county, was influential in community affairs and commanded the unqualified esteem of all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable landed estate of two hundred acres, principally in Aboite township. He was a well fortified and earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party and was a lifelong and earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His death occurred May 11, 1908, and his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Fields, is now deceased. He is survived by one son and one daughter, children of his first marriage.
The pictorial history of Fort Wayne, Indiana: Volume 2
By Bert Joseph Griswold; pub. 17
in reference to grandson, Frank S. Robinson
Horney Robinson, grandfather of him whose name introduces this article, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, on June 22, 1806, a son of Thomas Robinson, who likewise was a native of Ohio, his father having been one of the very early settlers in the Buckeye state and having been a valiant soldier in the war of 1812. Horney Robinson was a vigorous youth of about twenty years when, in 1826, he came to Allen county, Indiana, and numbered himself among its early pioneer settlers.
He was well fortified for the labors and responsibilities of pioneer life in a virtual wilderness, and in 1832 obtained one hundred and twentysix acres of heavily timbered land in what is now Aboite township. Here he applied himself vigorously to the reclaiming of a farm, here he did well his part in the furtherance of civic and material development and progress, and with the passing years prosperity attended his well ordered activities. He was one of the successful farmers and best known and most honored citizens of Aboite township, and on the old homestead place, now one of historic interest, he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives.
In 1829 was solemnized his marriage to Miss Catherine Freshour, who was born in Pennsylvania, and she preceded him to eternal rest by more than twenty years, her death having occurred February 27, 1864, and he having been one of the most venerable pioneer citizens of the county at the time of his death, July 22, 1887. They were most devout and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church and were prominently concerned in establishing its pioneer organization in Allen county, their home having been always open to extend welcome and generous hospitality to the itinerant clergymen who visited the county in the early days.
Of the children of this sterling pioneer couple it is possible to give brief record at this juncture: Sarah J. is the wife of Milton N. Ward, of Topeka. Kansas; Warren, father of Frank S., immediate subject of this review, will be more specifically mentioned farther on in this context; William is deceased; Frank became a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a resident of Muncie; and Samantha is the wife of Dr. Moffett, a well known physician long engaged in practice in the city of Lafayette, Indiana.
Warren Robinson was born in Pleasant township, this county, on November 30, 1834, and his early education was gained in the pioneer schools and in the old Methodist College, which was in its day a leading educational institution of northern Indiana, established at Fort Wayne. He became a man of strong intellectual force and in early years was a successful and popular teacher in the schools of this section of the state, his activities in the pedagogic profession having continued six years. In 1861 he turned his attention to farming and to the buying and shipping of live stock and was very successful in both lines of enterprise. He was known and honored as one of the upright, steadfast and loyal citizens of his native county, was influential in community affairs and commanded the unqualified esteem of all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable landed estate of two hundred acres, principally in Aboite township. He was a well fortified and earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party and was a lifelong and earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His death occurred May 11, 1908, and his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Fields, is now deceased. He is survived by one son and one daughter, children of his first marriage.
The pictorial history of Fort Wayne, Indiana: Volume 2
By Bert Joseph Griswold; pub. 17
in reference to grandson, Frank S. Robinson
He was well fortified for the labors and responsibilities of pioneer life in a virtual wilderness, and in 1832 obtained one hundred and twentysix acres of heavily timbered land in what is now Aboite township. Here he applied himself vigorously to the reclaiming of a farm, here he did well his part in the furtherance of civic and material development and progress, and with the passing years prosperity attended his well ordered activities. He was one of the successful farmers and best known and most honored citizens of Aboite township, and on the old homestead place, now one of historic interest, he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives.
In 1829 was solemnized his marriage to Miss Catherine Freshour, who was born in Pennsylvania, and she preceded him to eternal rest by more than twenty years, her death having occurred February 27, 1864, and he having been one of the most venerable pioneer citizens of the county at the time of his death, July 22, 1887. They were most devout and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church and were prominently concerned in establishing its pioneer organization in Allen county, their home having been always open to extend welcome and generous hospitality to the itinerant clergymen who visited the county in the early days.
Of the children of this sterling pioneer couple it is possible to give brief record at this juncture: Sarah J. is the wife of Milton N. Ward, of Topeka. Kansas; Warren, father of Frank S., immediate subject of this review, will be more specifically mentioned farther on in this context; William is deceased; Frank became a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a resident of Muncie; and Samantha is the wife of Dr. Moffett, a well known physician long engaged in practice in the city of Lafayette, Indiana.
Warren Robinson was born in Pleasant township, this county, on November 30, 1834, and his early education was gained in the pioneer schools and in the old Methodist College, which was in its day a leading educational institution of northern Indiana, established at Fort Wayne. He became a man of strong intellectual force and in early years was a successful and popular teacher in the schools of this section of the state, his activities in the pedagogic profession having continued six years. In 1861 he turned his attention to farming and to the buying and shipping of live stock and was very successful in both lines of enterprise. He was known and honored as one of the upright, steadfast and loyal citizens of his native county, was influential in community affairs and commanded the unqualified esteem of all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable landed estate of two hundred acres, principally in Aboite township. He was a well fortified and earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party and was a lifelong and earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His death occurred May 11, 1908, and his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Fields, is now deceased. He is survived by one son and one daughter, children of his first marriage.
The pictorial history of Fort Wayne, Indiana: Volume 2
By Bert Joseph Griswold; pub. 17
in reference to grandson, Frank S. Robinson
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