David A. Robinson 1830-1907

ROBINSON, WILSON, HAZLETT

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/12/2002 at 02:21:21

DAVID A. ROBINSON

David A. Robinson was born in Saratoga county, N. Y., July 20, 1830, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. B. Wilson, October 22, 1907, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 2 days. When about six years of age he moved with his parents to Richland county, Ohio, and there grew to manhood. In 1853 he came to Benton county, Iowa. The years of 1855 and 1856 were spent at his Ohio home. August 7, 1856, near Independence, Ohio, he was united in marriage to Nancy Margaret Hazlett, when they returned to his former Benton county home, remaining there for eleven years. They then moved to Van Buren county, Iowa, which has ever since been his home. He was raised by pious Quaker parents and in early manhood was converted and united with the Baptist church. On coming to Iowa he identified himself with the Protestant Methodist church, which church he faithfully served until four years ago when he came to Keosauqua to make his home with his son Charles and family, where under the pastorate of Rev. H. A. Ingham he united with the M. E. church, of which he was a much beloved and honored member. How faithful was he to his Master's work! He made it a pleasure to serve him. He will be greatly missed. His home life was a benediction to those about him, for in his quiet manner he was constantly showing his great love for his children and grandchildren. He leaves to mourn for him one son, Charles U. G. of Keosauqua and two daughters, Eunice, wife of G. J. Wilson of near Lebanon, and Mary, wife of F. B. Wilson, near Milton; besides these, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. His wife and three sons, Aurilius A., William and Lyman preceded him to the better land. Four weeks ago, while visiting his youngest daughter, he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered, leaving this world at 4:20, Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was a patient sufferer, insisting on being up that he might be of less trouble to his loved ones. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Milton, in charge of the pastor, Rev. D. R. Martin, Rev. H. A. Ingham of Winfield, Io., preaching the sermon. Masses of flowers were carried by loving hands as a last token of love and respect for him, who in life was a lover of nature. Interment was made in the new cemetery, Milton.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 71 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in February 2000. Name and date of newspaper not given.)

I am NOT related to this person and am posting it for those who may find him/her in their family tree.

[Original Post 20 Feb 2000]