One newspaper article, ca. unknown, Titled "Everybody Loved Uncle Robin Green" is included in the scrapbook. It is probably too small to read but the essence is as follows:
"........Uncle Robin was decidedly religious and in his fervor wrote a book,
called "Primitive Truth". In his spiritual belief, Uncle Robin tried to
be Christ-like in everything he did, and starting from the inside out
he clothed his heart and soul by going about the countryside doing
good, being kind where kindness was needed and being generous
where generosity was required. When he got to outside, he did not
stop there, but discarded the dark heavy clothing of the Kentucky
pioneer and in its place donned white robes, sandals and allowed
his beard to grow untrimmed.
It was not unusual for neighbors to see Uncle Robin emerging
through the early morning mist on his way to sit at the bedside of
the sick or to attend some religious meeting to "gather a lost sheep".
On his daily jaunts about the countryside, he carried his shepherd
crook, made with a forked end, and with it swept snow or dirt out of
the way of his sandals.
Having written his book, "Primitive Truth", Uncle Robin knew that
was not enough. He had to have his book published for all the lost
sheep to read. So one day, clothed in his white, his sandals, and
carrying his stick and manuscript he walked from the county (Elliott)
to Greenup (Ky), where he got on a boat for Cincinnati.
Things did not go too well in Cincinnati, where he was placed in
jail. Gotham was not used to seeing Christ-like men walking down
the street......but most cities, towns, hamlets might have reacted in
like manner.
When Uncle Robin was released and started on his way home to
his familiar Elliott County, it was on a Sunday. Now Robin observed
the Sabbath wherever he was. Shortly after leaving the boat, he came
upon a small country church, door open and congregation seated,
listening to the closing remarks of a sermon. The preacher has asked
the question, "How many would be ready to meet your Saviours should
he come right now?". Almost every hand in the room was raised.
At that moment, Uncle Robin, white-bearded, white-clothed and sandaled
walked through the door.
Descendants of the old zealot say the preacher was the first out, breaking
a window. Only one woman remained to greet her "Saviour"
In 1869 the book was published............"
Another article was published in June 1978 with basically the same story.
One descendant recalls a time when a stranger came along and wanted to stay all night. Marinda was sick so Robin sent him on down to his son, Dave's. Next morning Robin walked down to Dave's and asked, "Did you keep that man all night?' The answer was "Yes". Then, "Did you charge him anything?", Dave Said "No", as Robin started back up the road, he said, "That's all I wanted to know."
When Robin Green was arrested in Cincinnati, the story the family passes down goes like this: "Robin was preaching on the street and a large crowd gathered around him. When the City law enforcement saw the crowd, they were curious about what the attraction was. Seeing Robin, they likely didn't even listen to what he had to say; noticing his long white beard and his manner of dress, thought maybe he didn't know what he was saying! So, Robin was arrested and confined to jail. Noone is quite sure what the charges were but the crowd could have been boisterous and unruly. The next morning, after talking to Robin, the policemen apologized and quickly released him, telling her he had proved to them he was a scholar and a man of God
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Author Green, Robert K.
Title Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints [microform] / Robert K. Green.
Published Catlettsburg, Ky. : Printed by the Herald Print. Co., 1869.
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Microfilm | M6991.15
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Locked Stacks | 6991.15
Description 30 p. ; 19 cm.
Notes Printing Master 6991.
Linking notes Original
OCLC Number 31765872
Subject Christian life.
Sabbath.
Other Titles SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Microfilming Project (NEH PS-20317) ; SOL MN05044.15 NDD.
System Number 002062353
Author+Title Green, Robert K. Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints
Buried near what is now the Emory Stephens home
"........Uncle Robin was decidedly religious and in his fervor wrote a book,
called "Primitive Truth". In his spiritual belief, Uncle Robin tried to
be Christ-like in everything he did, and starting from the inside out
he clothed his heart and soul by going about the countryside doing
good, being kind where kindness was needed and being generous
where generosity was required. When he got to outside, he did not
stop there, but discarded the dark heavy clothing of the Kentucky
pioneer and in its place donned white robes, sandals and allowed
his beard to grow untrimmed.
It was not unusual for neighbors to see Uncle Robin emerging
through the early morning mist on his way to sit at the bedside of
the sick or to attend some religious meeting to "gather a lost sheep".
On his daily jaunts about the countryside, he carried his shepherd
crook, made with a forked end, and with it swept snow or dirt out of
the way of his sandals.
Having written his book, "Primitive Truth", Uncle Robin knew that
was not enough. He had to have his book published for all the lost
sheep to read. So one day, clothed in his white, his sandals, and
carrying his stick and manuscript he walked from the county (Elliott)
to Greenup (Ky), where he got on a boat for Cincinnati.
Things did not go too well in Cincinnati, where he was placed in
jail. Gotham was not used to seeing Christ-like men walking down
the street......but most cities, towns, hamlets might have reacted in
like manner.
When Uncle Robin was released and started on his way home to
his familiar Elliott County, it was on a Sunday. Now Robin observed
the Sabbath wherever he was. Shortly after leaving the boat, he came
upon a small country church, door open and congregation seated,
listening to the closing remarks of a sermon. The preacher has asked
the question, "How many would be ready to meet your Saviours should
he come right now?". Almost every hand in the room was raised.
At that moment, Uncle Robin, white-bearded, white-clothed and sandaled
walked through the door.
Descendants of the old zealot say the preacher was the first out, breaking
a window. Only one woman remained to greet her "Saviour"
In 1869 the book was published............"
Another article was published in June 1978 with basically the same story.
One descendant recalls a time when a stranger came along and wanted to stay all night. Marinda was sick so Robin sent him on down to his son, Dave's. Next morning Robin walked down to Dave's and asked, "Did you keep that man all night?' The answer was "Yes". Then, "Did you charge him anything?", Dave Said "No", as Robin started back up the road, he said, "That's all I wanted to know."
When Robin Green was arrested in Cincinnati, the story the family passes down goes like this: "Robin was preaching on the street and a large crowd gathered around him. When the City law enforcement saw the crowd, they were curious about what the attraction was. Seeing Robin, they likely didn't even listen to what he had to say; noticing his long white beard and his manner of dress, thought maybe he didn't know what he was saying! So, Robin was arrested and confined to jail. Noone is quite sure what the charges were but the crowd could have been boisterous and unruly. The next morning, after talking to Robin, the policemen apologized and quickly released him, telling her he had proved to them he was a scholar and a man of God
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Author Green, Robert K.
Title Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints [microform] / Robert K. Green.
Published Catlettsburg, Ky. : Printed by the Herald Print. Co., 1869.
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Microfilm | M6991.15
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Locked Stacks | 6991.15
Description 30 p. ; 19 cm.
Notes Printing Master 6991.
Linking notes Original
OCLC Number 31765872
Subject Christian life.
Sabbath.
Other Titles SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Microfilming Project (NEH PS-20317) ; SOL MN05044.15 NDD.
System Number 002062353
Author+Title Green, Robert K. Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints
Buried near what is now the Emory Stephens home
One newspaper article, ca. unknown, Titled "Everybody Loved Uncle Robin Green" is included in the scrapbook. It is probably too small to read but the essence is as follows:
"........Uncle Robin was decidedly religious and in his fervor wrote a book,
called "Primitive Truth". In his spiritual belief, Uncle Robin tried to
be Christ-like in everything he did, and starting from the inside out
he clothed his heart and soul by going about the countryside doing
good, being kind where kindness was needed and being generous
where generosity was required. When he got to outside, he did not
stop there, but discarded the dark heavy clothing of the Kentucky
pioneer and in its place donned white robes, sandals and allowed
his beard to grow untrimmed.
It was not unusual for neighbors to see Uncle Robin emerging
through the early morning mist on his way to sit at the bedside of
the sick or to attend some religious meeting to "gather a lost sheep".
On his daily jaunts about the countryside, he carried his shepherd
crook, made with a forked end, and with it swept snow or dirt out of
the way of his sandals.
Having written his book, "Primitive Truth", Uncle Robin knew that
was not enough. He had to have his book published for all the lost
sheep to read. So one day, clothed in his white, his sandals, and
carrying his stick and manuscript he walked from the county (Elliott)
to Greenup (Ky), where he got on a boat for Cincinnati.
Things did not go too well in Cincinnati, where he was placed in
jail. Gotham was not used to seeing Christ-like men walking down
the street......but most cities, towns, hamlets might have reacted in
like manner.
When Uncle Robin was released and started on his way home to
his familiar Elliott County, it was on a Sunday. Now Robin observed
the Sabbath wherever he was. Shortly after leaving the boat, he came
upon a small country church, door open and congregation seated,
listening to the closing remarks of a sermon. The preacher has asked
the question, "How many would be ready to meet your Saviours should
he come right now?". Almost every hand in the room was raised.
At that moment, Uncle Robin, white-bearded, white-clothed and sandaled
walked through the door.
Descendants of the old zealot say the preacher was the first out, breaking
a window. Only one woman remained to greet her "Saviour"
In 1869 the book was published............"
Another article was published in June 1978 with basically the same story.
One descendant recalls a time when a stranger came along and wanted to stay all night. Marinda was sick so Robin sent him on down to his son, Dave's. Next morning Robin walked down to Dave's and asked, "Did you keep that man all night?' The answer was "Yes". Then, "Did you charge him anything?", Dave Said "No", as Robin started back up the road, he said, "That's all I wanted to know."
When Robin Green was arrested in Cincinnati, the story the family passes down goes like this: "Robin was preaching on the street and a large crowd gathered around him. When the City law enforcement saw the crowd, they were curious about what the attraction was. Seeing Robin, they likely didn't even listen to what he had to say; noticing his long white beard and his manner of dress, thought maybe he didn't know what he was saying! So, Robin was arrested and confined to jail. Noone is quite sure what the charges were but the crowd could have been boisterous and unruly. The next morning, after talking to Robin, the policemen apologized and quickly released him, telling her he had proved to them he was a scholar and a man of God
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Author Green, Robert K.
Title Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints [microform] / Robert K. Green.
Published Catlettsburg, Ky. : Printed by the Herald Print. Co., 1869.
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Microfilm | M6991.15
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Locked Stacks | 6991.15
Description 30 p. ; 19 cm.
Notes Printing Master 6991.
Linking notes Original
OCLC Number 31765872
Subject Christian life.
Sabbath.
Other Titles SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Microfilming Project (NEH PS-20317) ; SOL MN05044.15 NDD.
System Number 002062353
Author+Title Green, Robert K. Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints
Buried near what is now the Emory Stephens home
"........Uncle Robin was decidedly religious and in his fervor wrote a book,
called "Primitive Truth". In his spiritual belief, Uncle Robin tried to
be Christ-like in everything he did, and starting from the inside out
he clothed his heart and soul by going about the countryside doing
good, being kind where kindness was needed and being generous
where generosity was required. When he got to outside, he did not
stop there, but discarded the dark heavy clothing of the Kentucky
pioneer and in its place donned white robes, sandals and allowed
his beard to grow untrimmed.
It was not unusual for neighbors to see Uncle Robin emerging
through the early morning mist on his way to sit at the bedside of
the sick or to attend some religious meeting to "gather a lost sheep".
On his daily jaunts about the countryside, he carried his shepherd
crook, made with a forked end, and with it swept snow or dirt out of
the way of his sandals.
Having written his book, "Primitive Truth", Uncle Robin knew that
was not enough. He had to have his book published for all the lost
sheep to read. So one day, clothed in his white, his sandals, and
carrying his stick and manuscript he walked from the county (Elliott)
to Greenup (Ky), where he got on a boat for Cincinnati.
Things did not go too well in Cincinnati, where he was placed in
jail. Gotham was not used to seeing Christ-like men walking down
the street......but most cities, towns, hamlets might have reacted in
like manner.
When Uncle Robin was released and started on his way home to
his familiar Elliott County, it was on a Sunday. Now Robin observed
the Sabbath wherever he was. Shortly after leaving the boat, he came
upon a small country church, door open and congregation seated,
listening to the closing remarks of a sermon. The preacher has asked
the question, "How many would be ready to meet your Saviours should
he come right now?". Almost every hand in the room was raised.
At that moment, Uncle Robin, white-bearded, white-clothed and sandaled
walked through the door.
Descendants of the old zealot say the preacher was the first out, breaking
a window. Only one woman remained to greet her "Saviour"
In 1869 the book was published............"
Another article was published in June 1978 with basically the same story.
One descendant recalls a time when a stranger came along and wanted to stay all night. Marinda was sick so Robin sent him on down to his son, Dave's. Next morning Robin walked down to Dave's and asked, "Did you keep that man all night?' The answer was "Yes". Then, "Did you charge him anything?", Dave Said "No", as Robin started back up the road, he said, "That's all I wanted to know."
When Robin Green was arrested in Cincinnati, the story the family passes down goes like this: "Robin was preaching on the street and a large crowd gathered around him. When the City law enforcement saw the crowd, they were curious about what the attraction was. Seeing Robin, they likely didn't even listen to what he had to say; noticing his long white beard and his manner of dress, thought maybe he didn't know what he was saying! So, Robin was arrested and confined to jail. Noone is quite sure what the charges were but the crowd could have been boisterous and unruly. The next morning, after talking to Robin, the policemen apologized and quickly released him, telling her he had proved to them he was a scholar and a man of God
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Author Green, Robert K.
Title Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints [microform] / Robert K. Green.
Published Catlettsburg, Ky. : Printed by the Herald Print. Co., 1869.
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Microfilm | M6991.15
Location Perkins Library:
Microforms Locked Stacks | 6991.15
Description 30 p. ; 19 cm.
Notes Printing Master 6991.
Linking notes Original
OCLC Number 31765872
Subject Christian life.
Sabbath.
Other Titles SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Microfilming Project (NEH PS-20317) ; SOL MN05044.15 NDD.
System Number 002062353
Author+Title Green, Robert K. Primitive truth, or, The faith once delivered to the saints
Buried near what is now the Emory Stephens home
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