THOMAS ROBINSON

    Thomas Robinson was born in 1776.  His farm consisted of the Southwest part of the upper half of Survey 2,977, now owned by John Funk.  He dwelt in the old cabin on the place, which was erected in 1800 by James and Samuel, until he could build a large, hewed log house.  He came unmarried, but soon after returned to Pennsylvania and married Sarah Modderwell, who lived in Lancaster County, across the Susquehanna from his old home.  He at once brought his young wife to his own home and remained a resident of Darby Township until his decease, aged about seventy-seven years.  He had always been. a farmer by occupation.  In politics, he was at first a Whig, thou an Abolitionist, and his religious preferences made him a member of the United Presbyterian Church.  His children were Sarah J., wife of George Pollock James D., of Jerome Township; Thomas is, of Columbus-, John M. of Jerome; Alexander, deceased.