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From: "Will" <>
Subject: Re: [OhClintonCty] Old Scrap Book-Robinson, Custis,
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 20:01:38 -0700
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I am interested and would enjoy them. I have too many surnames there tyo name
them. of 1800's on.
Maxine Wilton


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From: "pknofler" <>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:54 PM
Subject: [OhClintonCty] Old Scrap Book-Robinson, Custis,


>I have come across in my collecton an old scrapbook with about 20 pages of obits
>and other information that may be of interest to anyone researching Clinton Co.,
>Ohio. Some of the Surnames are : Robinson, Lewis, Culberson, Moore, Thorp,
>West, Lightner, Gaskins, Stadden, Thompson, etc. It also appears to go from 1895
>in Ohio to Washington and Oregon Territory. I will post the first obit here, and
>if there is an interest I will continue to post the entire scrapbook.
>
> Hope some of this fits into families:
>
>
> The following obit is 4 columns long and was written up several times. I am
> going to post the most important parts and if someone would like to have the
> entire obit, I will try and scan and send it.
>
> DEATH OF MARGARET ROBINSON
> Impressive Funeral Services at the Residence Sunday Afternoon
>
> After two weeks acute suffering, Mrs. Margaret Robinson passed from eath to
> her reward last Friday evening at eight o'clock, March 8th, 1895.
>
> Thr funeral service was conducted at the residence on Washington street, on
> Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock by Rev. W.L. Neal, pastor of the Christain
> church, assisted by Rev. A. M. Griffith, of the M. E. church. A large concourse
> of relatives, friends and citizens were present to pay the last ribute of
> respect to the deceased.
>
> Following this reading (of scriptures) Rev. Griffith made substantially the
> following remarks: Mrs. Margaret Robinson, relict of the late Joseph Robinson
> was born near Jamestown, Green County, O., November 15th, 1816, and died at her
> residence in Sabina, Friday evening at 8 o'clock pm, March 8th, 1895, aged 78
> years, 3 months and 21 days. Her maiden name wa Margaret Killen being the
> daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Killen who for many years resided at Wilmington.
> Her ancestry both on her father and mother's side were heroes and patriots in
> their day, and fought for the liberty of this land of the free during the
> Revolutionary war, her grandfather Killen having been often honored for his
> lofty patriotism and bearing in battle. As was to be expected, "Grandma"
> Robinson, as she was familiarly called inherited a strong love of human liberty.
> She was always found on the side of justice, her sympathies were always with the
> oppressed. While regretting the necessity of the c!
> ivil war it was always a source of pride to her that two of her sons James and
> Robert were on the side of right in the defence of their country, and in the
> maintenance of the perpetunity and freedom of the country. She was happily
> united in marriage with Joseph Robinson, (who preceded her to the land beyond
> the river May 31st, 1890) on the 24th day of May, 1838 and lived in blissful
> wedded union with the companion of her youth for over fifty-two years, having
> with him the happy privilege, which is enjoyed by very few persons. Six sons
> and two daughters were born to them - James Robinson who resides at San Diego,
> California; Robert K. who died Sept. 1891; Nannie J. who died Aug. 12th, 1871; P
> Henry Robinson, Mrs. Lizzie the wife of Azzie Custis, who reside in Sabina;
> Joseph Robinson, of Olympai, Washington; Isaac Robinson of Pittsburg,
> Pennsylvania, and Lewis M. Robinson, residing at Baker City, Oregon.
>
> There is a lot more, so please, if interested, let me know.
>
> Pam
>
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