Robinson Web Generation Five

107. WILLIAM⁵ A. ROBINSON (Benjamin⁴ Grant, Boswell³, John², Joseph¹). He was born in October of 1871, probably Pike County, Illinois. Before William left home, his father, Grant Robinson, had relocated to Adams County, Illinois, in Payson Village, Payson Township, as found in the 1900 federal census for Illinois, page 257B. I have no definite information for William after the 1900 census. An old photo in the possession of Beverly Robinson has writing on the back that identifies a daughter of William A. Robinson as Virginia B. Linker.¹⁸⁸

A William Robinson, age 38, married for 9 years, with his wife, Nettie, age 31, is found in the 1910 federal census for Payson Village, Payson Township, Enumeration District 24, Adams County, Illinois, page 246B. This William Robinson, reported as a “professor” teaching high school, is listed with his wife and children, Maurice Robinson, age 7, and Virginia Robinson, age 1. This probably is our William A. Robinson despite this census reporting his father being born in Tennessee and his mother being born in Illinois.

The 1920 federal census for Liberty township, Enumeration District 15, Adams County, Illinois, page 141B (sheet 10B), lists William Robinson, age 48, an editor, with wife, Anita M. Robinson, age 41, son, Maurice Robinson, ¹⁸⁹ age 16, and daughter, Virginia Robinson, age 11. This census reports William and both of his parents born in Illinois.

The 1930 federal census for Liberty township, Enumeration District 19, Adams County, Illinois, page 5B, lists William Robinson, a printer, (age 58; age at first marriage, 29) born Illinois, father born Kentucky, mother born Missouri. With him was his wife Anita Robinson (age 51; age at first marriage, 22) born Illinois, father born Pennsylvania, and mother born West Virginia. Listed with them were their daughter, Virginia Bartlett (age 21; age at first marriage, 20) Virginia’s husband, Elmo Bartlett, ¹⁹⁰ a printer (age 19; age at first marriage, 18) their son William E. Bartlett, age one month,¹⁹¹ and Sarah V. Kapp,¹⁹² age 80, a widow, listed as William Robinson’s mother-in-law. Sarah Kapp was reported born in West Virginia as were her parents. This census reports that William owned his home and had a radio set.

After looking at several census reports, it seems reasonable to conclude that Anita M. “Nettie” Robinson was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah Virginia “Jennie” Kapp (Capp). Jacob Kapp, age 35, is listed in the 1880 federal census for Payson township, Enumeration District 19, Adams County, Illinois, page 297. With him is his wife, Jennie, age 29, and daughters, Blanche, age 7, Birdie, age 5, and Nettie, age 1. The 1900 federal census for Payson Village, Payson township, Enumeration District 118, Adams County, Illinois, page 257, shows Nettie M. Kapp, born December,1879, still living at home. The 1900 census lists an additional child for Jacob and Jennie Kapp (Capp in this census), Frank H. Capp, born in August of 1886. Jennie Kapp is listed in the 1910 census as Virginia Kapp.

108. SAMUEL⁵ O. ROBINSON (Benjamin⁴ Grant, Boswell³, John², Joseph¹). He was born in December of 1872, probably Pike County, Illinois. By the 1900 federal census, Samuel O. was listed in Payson Village, Payson Township, Enumeration District 118, Adams County, Illinois, on page 257A. He is listed as having been married for 6 years to Caroline, born October 1871, the mother of three children, all living. The “Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900,” seen online, lists a marriage for Samuel Robinson and CARRIE CHAPMAN, 23 October 1894.

The 1920 Census lists Samuel Robinson’s wife as Carrie I. Robinson. Samuel O. Robinson is listed as a homeowner in the 1920 census and his occupation was a molder in a foundry. The 1930 federal census for Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, page 8B, precinct 6, lists Samuel O. Robinson (age 57; age at first marriage, 21), Carrie I. Robinson (age 58; age at first marriage, 22), Cecil S., son (age 34, married; age at first marriage, 24), Y. Rose Robinson, daughter (age 17; single), and Donald K. Robinson, grandson. Though listed as “married,” there was no wife listed for Cecil Robinson. Samuel O. Robinson’s occupation was listed as “coremaker” for pumps and compressors. Cecil Robinson’s occupation was “electrician.”

Children of Samuel O. and Caroline I. (Chapman) Robinson:¹⁹³

217	i.	Cecil⁶ S. Robinson; born April 1895.
218	ii.	Edna M. Robinson; born May 1896; married [—?—] Rapp; her occupation was reported as a saleslady in a department store in the 1920 census for Quincy, ward 6, Enumeration District 58. Edna is found in the household of her parents in the 1920 census; her husband is not listed with her.
219	iii.	Lilllian C. Robinson born July 1898; married [—?—] French, divorced, as reported in the 1920 census for Quincy, Ward 6, Enumeration District 58. Lillian is listed with a child, Kenneth E. French, in the household of her parents in the 1920 census, a saleslady in a dry goods store.
220	iv.	William A. Robinson; born circa 1901. William is listed as a laborer in a foundry in the 1920 federal census for Quincy, Adams County, Illinois.
221	v.	Gladys M. Robinson; born circa 1905.
222	vi.	Rose Y. Robinson; born circa 1914.

109. GEORGE⁵ MURTIE ROBINSON (Benjamin⁴ Grant, Boswell³, John², Joseph¹). He was born 25 September 1875, probably Pike County, Illinois; died 1 April 1944, Sacramento County, California;¹⁹⁴ married 6 April 1897, Adams County, Illinois, MYRTLE J. HEDGES;¹⁹⁵ born June 1879 in Illinois. The 1900 federal census for Payson Village, Payson Township, Adams County, Illinois, page 254B, lists George and Myrtle Robinson, married three years; Myrtle the mother of two children, both living. Writing on the back of an old photo in the possession of Beverly Robinson identifies children of George Robinson as Russell, Earl, Lola, and Alice.

The 1910 federal census for Sacramento City, Enumeration District 128, Precinct 40, Sacramento County, California, page 240, lists George Robinson, head, age 33, married 13 years, born Illinois, his occupation a painter; Myrtle Robinson, wife, age 31, the mother of 5 children (all living), born Illinois, father born Illinois, mother born Iowa; Lola, daughter (age 12); Russell, son (age 10); Alice, daughter (age 8); Walter, son (age 6); and Earl, son (age 4). All children were born in Illinois.

The 1920 federal census for Sacramento City, Enumeration District 103, Sacramento County, California, page 249, lists George M. Robinson, age 44, and four of his children, Russell S. (age 19), Mary A. (age 17), Walter E. (age 16), and, Lester E. (age 14). All are in the household of Benjamin G. Robinson at 3318 J Street. George’s occupation is listed as a laborer in “real estate.” Myrtle is not listed with the family.

The 1930 federal census for Sacramento City, District 88, Sacramento County, California, lists George still living with his parents on 18th Street “after 7th.” George, age 54, D [divorced], age at first marriage, 23, a painting contractor. Also in the household were Lester Robinson, age 24, single, manager of a railroad store; Lola Geissler, age 32, a widow; and Robert Geissler. Also in the household: ?Jewell Wietzel. Lester Robinson and Lola Geissler were designated as grandchildren to the head of the household (Benjamin G. Robinson) and Robert Geissler (possibly should be Giesler) and ?Jewell Wietzel were designated as great grandchildren to the head of the household, which was Benjamin G. Robinson.

Children of George Murtie and Myrtle (Hedges) Robinson:¹⁹⁶

223	i.	Lola⁶ S. Robinson; born March 1898 in Illinois. An old picture in the possession of Beverly Robinson identifies (on the back) Robert Giesler as a son of Lola.
224	ii.	Russell S. Robinson; born January 1900 in Illinois (census). Russell’s occupation was listed in the 1920 federal census as foreman (railroad). He is listed in the “California Death Index, 1940–1997” (seen online) as born 7 January 1901 in Illinois; died 2 August 1968, Sacramento; mother’s maiden name: Hedges.;
225	iii.	Mary Alice Robinson; born circa 1902 in Illinois. Her name is listed as “Alice,” age 8 in the 1910 federal census and as “Mary A.,” age 17 in the 1920 federal census (effective census date: 1 January 1920). [I have no confirmation that they were the same person].
226	iv.	Walter Everett Robinson; born circa 1904 in Illinois (census). Walter’s occupation was listed in the 1920 federal census as apprentice book binder. He is listed in the “California Death Index, 1940–1997” (seen online) as born 17 November 1903 in Illinois; died 20 July 1948, Sacramento. His mother’s maiden name was listed as Hedge; re Social Security Death Index.
227	v.	Lester Earl Robinson; born circa 1906 in Illinois (census); his occupation is listed in the 1930 federal census as a manager of a railroad store. His name is listed only as “Earl,” age 4, in the 1910 federal census and as “Lester E.,” age 14, in the 1920 federal census [I have no confirmation that they were the same person].¹⁹⁷

110. HARRY⁵ ELMER ROBINSON (Benjamin⁴ Grant, Boswell³, John², Joseph¹). He was born 5 September 1880, probably Pike County, Illinois; died 12 August 1940 in Shasta County, California (death date courtesy of Togin Cassell of Napa. California). Harry E., age 19, was living with his parents in the 1900 federal census for Adams County, Illinois. A news item of 5 January 1939, which appeared in the Sacramento Bee, reporting the death of his father, Grant Robinson, states Harry E. was living in Anderson, Shasta County, California. His mother’s obituary of 21 January 1947, does not list him among her survivors. Harry E. Robinson died in Shasta County, California on 12 August 1940.¹⁹⁸ Old photos in the possession of Beverly Robinson identify daughters of Harry E. Robinson as Leila and Annie who married [—?—] Bush.

Harry E. Robinson married, 1901, probably while still living in Illinois, to CORA ETTA (or ETTA CORA) [—?—]. Her maiden name probably was GRIFFIN¹⁹⁹ or GRIFFITH as seen online in the “California Death Index 1940–1997” as the maiden name of the mother in entries for three of her (probable) daughters. Cora E. Robinson is found in the online “California Death Index, 1940–1997,” born 30 March 1884, Illinois; died 19 June 1975, Shasta County, California; her social security number is listed as 553–16–5621 (which was Harry E. Robinson’s Social Security number). Cora Robinson is listed in the “United States Social Security Death Index,” (seen online) born 31 March 1884; died June 1975, Anderson, Shasta County, California, social security number: 560–78–9636.

Harry E. Robinson is listed in the 1910 federal census for Sacramento County, California, Riverside township, Enumeration district 135, dwelling number 82, family number 83, page 201. His age is listed as 30, married 9 years, born Illinois, father born Kentucky, and mother born Kentucky (sic). He is listed as an employed house painter. With Harry is his wife, Etta C., age 26, married 9 years, born Illinois, father born Illinois, and mother born Ohio; the mother of four children, all living. In the household are Leila R., daughter (age 8), born Illinois; Emma P., daughter (age 6), born Illinois; Harry E., son (age 4), born California; and Helen E., daughter (age 2), born California. The family is listed living at 2522 Carnegie Avenue, Sacramento, California.

Harry E. Robinson, age 39, is listed in the 1920 federal census for Sutter township, Enumeration district 138, Sacramento County, California, page 113, dwelling and family number 148. Listed with him are Etta C., wife, age 35, born Illinois, father born Illinois, mother born Ohio; Emma P., daughter (age 16), born Illinois; Elmer H., son (age 14), born Illinois; Helen E., daughter (age 12) born California; Vernon B., son (age 8), born California; Dorothy M., daughter (age 7), born California; and Dora R., daughter (age 5), born California. Harry E. Robinson’s stated occupation in this census was “house painter.” The family lived at 968 Santa Clara Avenue, Sacramento, California. The 1930 federal census lists Harry E. Robinson living in District 18, township 5, Shasta County, California, dwelling and family 46. He is listed, age 49, age at first marriage: 20, born Illinois, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois (sic). His occupation was “painting contractor.” Listed with Harry was his wife, Cora Etta, age 46, age at first marriage: 17 (making the couple married circa 1901), born Illinois, father born Illinois, mother born Ohio; Dora, daughter (age 14), born California; Leroy, son, born California; Leona, daughter, born California; Everette, son, born California, Violet ?I. (or J.), daughter, born California; and Jack Root, grandson, born California, father born Michigan, mother born Illinois. ²⁰⁰

Children of Harry Elmer and Cora Etta (Griffin or Griffith) Robinson:

228	i.	Leila⁶ R. Robinson; born circa 1902, in Illinois.
229	ii.	Emma P. Robinson; born circa 1904 (census), in Illinois. The “California Death Index 1940–1997” lists an Emma Pearl Peck, born 9 December 1903 in Illinois, died 4 February 1982, Shasta County, California (SSN: 556–26– 8669). Her mother’s maiden is listed as “Griffith” and her father’s surname as “Robinson.” The “United States Social Security Death Index,” online, states her residence was Cottonwood, Shasta County, California.
230	iii.	Harry Elmer Robinson (Harry H. in 1920 census); born 25 October 1905 in California (census). An Elmer Robinson is listed in the “United States Social Security Death Index,” (seen online) as born 25 October 1905; died November 1973; residence: Anderson, California. His social security number was issued in California. An Elmer H. Robinson is listed in the “California Death Index, 1940–1997,” (seen online) born 10/25/1905, Illinois; died 11/23/1973, Shasta, California
231	iv.	Helen E. Robinson; born 28 December 1907 in Sacramento, California; died 5 November 1989 in Siskiyou, California (re Social Security Death Index); married Dale Orvis Cassell; born 24 May 1905 in Sacramento, California; died 17 December 1963 in San Francisco, California (name and dates for Dale O. Cassell courtesy of Togin Cassell, Napa. California). The “California Death Index, 1940–1997” lists a Helen Earl Cassell, born 28 December 1907, California; died 5 November 1989, Siskiyou, California (re Social Security Death Index). Her mother’s maiden name is listed as “Griffin” and her father’s surname as “Robinson.”
232	v.	Vernon B. Robinson; born circa 1912 in California.
233	vi.	Dorothy M. Robinson; born circa 1913 in California
234	vii.	Dora R. Robinson; born circa 1915 (census) in California. The “California Death Index 1940–1997,” lists a Dora Ruth Roundtree, born 18 April 1915, died 22 March 1995, Shasta County, California (re Social Security Death Index). Her mother’s maiden name is listed as “Griffin” and her father’s surname is listed as “Robinson.” The United States Social Security Death Index as seen online, lists Dora R. Roundtree’s residence as Shasta, California.
235	viii.	Leroy Robinson born circa 1920 (census) in California. The “California Death Index 1940–1997,” lists Leroy Robinson, born 13 March 1920, died Shasta County, 15 December 1977 (re Social Security Death Index). Mother’s maiden name is not listed. The “United States Social Security Death Index,” online, lists his residence as Anderson, Shasta County, California.
236	ix.	Leona Robinson; born circa 1920 in California
237	x.	Everett Robinson; born circa 1923 in California
238	xi.	Violet (I. or J.) Robinson; born circa 1925 in California
239	xii.	Annie Robinson; married [—?—] Bush. Identity and birth order uncertain.

116. JOHN ⁵WILLIAM HENRY ROBINSON (Henry⁴ Robert, Boswell³, John², Joseph¹). He was born 11 July 1885, Madisonville, Ralls County, Missouri, and died 25 December 1968, Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri. John William Henry Robinson married 13 November 1903, MARY ELLEN BEDDINGER; born 24 February 1890; died 24 March 1946, Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri.²⁰¹

Children of John William Henry and Mary Ellen (Beddinger) Robinson:

240	i.	Lena⁶ Josephine Robinson; born 23 December 1908, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri; died July 1994, Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri; married 1928, George Heber Gotcher; born 24 May 1903, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri; died 16 December 1969, killed by a train, Montgomery City, Missouri. Lena and George Gotcher had eight children.
241	ii.	Ethel Katherine Robinson; born 7 June 1910, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri; died in the 1980s; married (first) 1926, Robert Franklin Smith; born 27 September 1909, Dexter, Missouri; and (second) [—?—] Abney. Robert F. and Ethel K. Smith had three children.
242	iii.	Viola Francis Robinson; born 4 February 1912, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri; died 19 May 1912, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri.
243	iv.	Margaret Pauline Robinson; born 23 September 1913, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri; died 3 October 1983; married (first), in 1929, Walter Alfred Deitz; born 14 September 1909, Harrisburg, Illinois. Margaret and Walter Deitz divorced. Margaret married (second) Hubert Poindexter; born 23 November 1914; died 20 January 1981. Walter A. and Margaret P. Deitz had one child, later adopted by Hubert Poindexter.
244	v.	Emmett Vincent Robinson; born 24 July 1915, Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri; died 16 April 1995; buried Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery County, Missouri; married 2 March 1944, Delphia Lucile Wilson. Emmett V. and Delphia L. Robinson had five children.
245	vi.	William Addison Robinson; born 31 October 1917; died 16 July 1918.
246	vii.	Mattie Elnora Robinson; born 19 July 1919; died 20 August 1919.
247	viii.	Mary Ellen Robinson; born 27 September 1921, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri; married 10 June 1937, Leroy Albert Duckworth; born 7 December 1914. Mary Ellen and Leroy Duckworth had three children.
248	ix.	Dorothy Maxine Robinson; born 1 January 1927, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri; died 3 August 1927.

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