MARION ROBINSON Jan. 14, 1834 - Aug. 10, 1909 Gone but not forgotten
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| WEBSTER CEMETERY HANCOCK COUNTY, ILLINOIS |
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MARION ROBINSON Jan. 14, 1834 - Aug. 10, 1909 Gone but not forgotten
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Mr. and Mrs. Marion Robinson of Webster celebrated their golden wedding at the family home June, 10, a company of 27 being present at the family dinner. Their five children, John, Homer, Ernie, Mrs. Nanie Pennock and Mrs. Myrtle Houtchens and the six grandchildren were present, also Simeon Mosley who was best man at the wedding 50 years ago, L. F. Robinson and family, and John Wright and family. The guests presented each of the honored hosts with a gold watch, and Mr. Robinson gave his wife a black silk dress pattern. It was a happy day for all of them. |
  Mrs. Martha Robinson entered into rest on the evening of Jan. 28, 1934. The summons which called this good woman to her reward came after long lingering near the borderland. After weeks of anxious waiting, suffering, and distress, the death angel folded his arms about her and carried her to the land of rest and gladness.
Martha Jane Mosley was the child of Armsted and Nancy Mosley, natives of Anderson county, Kentucky, where this daughter was born, Aug. 26, 1836. Soon thereafter the parents emigrated northward to find, and found, a home upon the fertile farm-lands of Illinois. They later located at, now Oak Grove, in Hancock county, where were reared their family of ten children, of whom the passing of Mrs. Robinson leaves but one remaining -- Mrs. D. D. Meaux, of Carthage. This daughter, Martha, was united in marriage to Marion Robinson, June 10, 1856(1). They founded their home in this community, where they long held residence. Mr. Robinson engaged in business in Webster, which he followed for some years. There after a short sojourn in Fountain Green, he bought the estate and erected the comfortable dwelling which became the family homestead, and which has ever since been held in possession. Here they lived and labored, well deserved success following their faithful efforts. To Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were born eight children, three dying in childhood(2). Remaining are three sons and two daughters: John A., of Webster; Mrs. Manie [sic] Pennock, of Dallas City; Homer, of Colchester; Ernest and Mrs. Myrtle Houtchens, of Carthage. There are also nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. This family circle will long hold affectionate remembrance this dear mother, who for many years gladdened their lives by her well-proven devotion; while they in turn, have done much to bless and brighten her declining days. Upon this good woman the joys of life have been bestowed in ample measure. Yet she was not a stranger to its sorrows. After journeying together for more than a half-century the beloved husband and father was called to his reward. Since that time her son, John, and his good wife, Lillian, have been her constant and kindly companions and caretakers, their faithful and efficient ministry gladdening her heart and adding to her span of life. Their efforts in her behalf were ably seconded by the other loyal sons and daughters, who have bestowed upon this loved one all possible cheer and comfort, uniting in untiring and unfailing endeavor to smooth and brighten her pathway. To few have been granted so carefully guarded a journey to the very sunset gates. During the years of Mrs. Robinson's busy activities her interests naturally centered about her own family circle. In her home she was ever the faithful wife, the wise and loving mother, looking well to the ways of her household; her days filled with helpful service, withal in no way failing in her duty as neighbor and friend, but ever ready to aid when in her power to do so. When because of physical weakness and dimming vision she could no longer meet and mingle with friends as of yore, -- yet her happy greeting and evident pleasure at their coming gave evidence of the deep affection which filled her heart. Mrs. Robinson had placed her life in the heavenly Father's keeping, trusting to His wisdom to guard and to guide. Her faith was well tested and well proven by her patient acceptance of weakness, weariness and intense suffering, with which the advancing years were filled. She was sure that around and about her were the "everlasting arms." Thus cheered, thus sheltered, she journeyed onward until the long pilgrimage ended at the gates of the celestial city.
The funeral service was held at the home church on Tuesday, Jan. 30th, at 2 o'clock p. m., conducted by the Rev. Fred S. Nichols, pastor of the Carthage Christian church. She had been a faithful member of the church almost her entire life-time. The choir for this sad funeral was composed of Mrs. C. R. Callihan, organist, with Mrs. J. A. Beebe and Miss Adda Spangler, who sang three lovely duets, very sweetly. The pallbearers, under the instructions of Undertaker Hearne, were Messrs. L. B. Thompson, A. E. Shipman, W. C. Emmings, J. A. Beebe, Burke Harmon and Frank Booz. After the final farewell was taken, the remains were taken to the family lot in the Webster cemetery, and laid to rest by the side of the loved companion and children, who have been waiting in the happy home over there for her coming. The large procession of loving relatives and friends returned to their homes with saddened hearts, to await the summons from on high, when they all hope to meet again. The children extend herewith their deepest appreciation and thanks to all who so kindly assisted us in any way during the hours of the sickness and death of our dear mother. We all appreciated that fine sermon by Rev. Nichols, also the lovely obituary by that dear friend, Mrs. M. W. Barr; also the lovely flowers and the kindness of those dear pall bearers, and the sweet songs by that dear choir. God bless you all and reward you one and all for your loving help and sympathy.
(1)State of Illinois marriage records indicate Marion and Martha were married on January 21, 1856. The marriage license, #2558, is within the range of marriage licenses issued in January of 1856. We have found few date-related errors in the State of Illinois marriage index available on the web. (2)According to Warren Van Dine's 1965 reading of Webster Cemetery, there were four Robinson children who died young: Eva, James, and two infants who died in 1867. |
See also:  Lloyd Robinson & Millicent Beckwith (Marion's parents)
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Household of Lloyd Robinson
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Household of Armsterd [sic] Mosley
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enumerated September 18, 1850, dwelling #375 Lloyd Robinson, 42, male, teacher, value of real estate owned 300, born NY
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| Marion was counted twice in 1860, in his parents' home and also in his own.
enumerated July 26, 1860, dwelling #3450
Loyd Robertson, 54 or 56, male, day laborer, value of real estate 400, value of personal estate 75,
enumerated July 23, 1860, dwelling #3241 Marion Robertson, 23, male, farmer, value of real estate 200, value of personal estate 150, |
enumerated June 21, 1870, dwelling #161 Robinson, Marion, 35, male, white, farmer, value of real estate 1500, value of personal estate, 500, born NY, male citizen of the U.S. aged 21 or more
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enumerated June 25, 1880, dwelling #233 Robison, Marion, white, male, 43, married, farmer, born NY, both parents born NY
enumerated June 13, 1900, dwelling #163 Robinson, Maryon, head, white, male, Jan 1834, 66, married 43 years, born NY, both parents born NY, retired farmer, could read, write and speak English, owned his home, free of mortgage, [indicator showing whether it was a house or farm is over-written and illegible], farm schedule 114 Martha J, wife, white, female, Aug 1836, 63, married 43 years; mother of 8 children, 5 living; born KY, both parents born KY, could read, write and speak English Howard E, son, white, male, Oct 1881, 18, single, born IL, father born NY, mother born KY, at school, at school for 7 months, could read, write and speak English Homer E, son, white, male, Mar 1870, 30, single, born IL, father born NY, mother born KY, day labor, months not employed - 3, could read, write and speak English |
enumerated April 15, 1910, dwelling #4 [Robinson], John A, head, male, white, 48, married (1st) for 25 years, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English, farmer, general farm, employer, could read and write, paying on a mortgage on his farm home, farm schedule 3 Lillian W, wife, female, white, 46, married (1st) for 25 years; [no entry for # of children; born IL, both parents born PA, spoke English, could read and write Ava L, daughter, female, white, 15, single, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English, could read and write, attended school after Sept. 1, 1909 Harry G, son, male, white, 11, single, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English, could read and write, attended school after Sept. 1, 1909 Martha J, mother, female, white, 73, widow, born KY, both parents born KY, spoke English, own income, could read and write |
enumerated January 13, 1920, dwelling #121 Robinson, Martha, head, owned her home free of mortgage, female, white, 83, widow, could read and write, born KY, both parents born KY, spoke English |
enumerated April 15-16, 1930, dwelling #89 Robinson, John, head, renter, did not own a radio, lived on a farm, male, white, 68, married, age at first marriage - 23, could read and write, born IL, father born NY, mother born KY, spoke English, farmer, general farm, whether a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces mobilized for any war or expedition - no, farm schedule 83 Lillian, white, female, white, 66, married, age at first marriage - 21, could read and write, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English Martha, mother, female, white, 93, widow, age at first marriage - 18, could read and write, born KY, both parents born KY, spoke English |
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