One of the settlers who did not remain in the background of Vergennes Township's early history was Rodney Robinson. In 1836, the same year Sylvester Hodges settled in the township, Rodney Robinson came to this area and settled along the Flat River about one and a half miles north of Lowell. He was one of the 44 members of the Robinson Family, known as the "Robinson 44", who settled all over Kent and Ottawa counties. In 1838 when Vergennes Township was organized, Rodney Robinson was elected as the first township supervisor.v He was also the first postmaster of the Flat River post office.vi It is possible the post office was even in Robinson's home, as was common it that era, or the office may have been in Lowell. Rodney Robinson's involvement in Vergennes Township's history has earned him a place among its great founders.
The officers of Vergennes Township in 1836, were as follows: Supervisor--Rodney Robinson ......
The officers of Vergennes Township in 1836, were as follows: Supervisor--Rodney Robinson ......
One of the settlers who did not remain in the background of Vergennes Township's early history was Rodney Robinson. In 1836, the same year Sylvester Hodges settled in the township, Rodney Robinson came to this area and settled along the Flat River about one and a half miles north of Lowell. He was one of the 44 members of the Robinson Family, known as the "Robinson 44", who settled all over Kent and Ottawa counties. In 1838 when Vergennes Township was organized, Rodney Robinson was elected as the first township supervisor.v He was also the first postmaster of the Flat River post office.vi It is possible the post office was even in Robinson's home, as was common it that era, or the office may have been in Lowell. Rodney Robinson's involvement in Vergennes Township's history has earned him a place among its great founders.
The officers of Vergennes Township in 1836, were as follows: Supervisor--Rodney Robinson ......
The officers of Vergennes Township in 1836, were as follows: Supervisor--Rodney Robinson ......
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