Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ...Frederick county, Virginia. He married a Miss Jackson, and they had eleven children: David, Archibald, Joseph, Alexander, Jackson, Josiah, Jonathan, James, William, Mary Jane and Margaret Ann. Jonathan Robinson, son of Andrew A. Robinson, was born in Frederick county, Virginia, and educated in public schools and an academy. He was subsequently very successful as a farmer, became proprietor of a flouring mill, and was among the most industrious and useful citizens of the county. Farmers came long distances to bring their grain to Robinson, the miller. He was a Quaker inreligious belief, and one of the most upright and conscientious citizens of the community, a gentleman of the old school, a man of great executive ability, and universally esteemed and respected. Politically he was an exception to most of his contemporaries, being a Republican. He married Mary Frances Clev enger, daughter of David and Hannah (Brown) Clevenger, of Stephenson, Virginia. Children: 1. David Arthur, married Rachel Jolliffe, and had children: Albert R., Bessie, Portia and Willa. 2. James William, of further mention below. 3. Mary R., married Frank M. Clevenger, an attorney and prominent citizen of Wilmington, Ohio, who has served as state senator; they have children: Albert and Agnes. James William Robinson, second son of Jonathan and Mary Frances (Clevenger) Robinson, was born at Gainesboro, where he grew up, receiving instruction in the public schools and from private tutors. For two years he was engaged in teaching in Frederick county, Virginia, and then went to Macon, Missouri, accepting a position with Thomas Robinson, where he was engaged in the dry goods business under the title of Robinson Brothers. Subsequently he was engaged in mercantile business four...
