Edwin Judson Robinson

M, #10010, b. 4 November 1833, d. 6 June 1919
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To-Do Edwin Judson Robinson was to-do He had land $1300 in 1870. He has land with a mortgage in 1900. A search needs to be done in Peoria in the land records, plus a thorough search of all records available at the courthouse, especially civil records and all records that haven't been microfilmed and available at SLC. The Peoria Public Library has a genealogy section, that also needs to be searched for any clues. Surrounding counties may also give clues. If research done on spot, putting together other Robinson families may yield results as well, better than what we've come up with so far. While there, photos should also be taken of his tombstone. Other people with Peoria connections to check out (as time available) are:Baughman (J14), Capps (J30), Eslinger J22, & Roberts (J8).
     On 15 Jan 99, I posted this to Roots-L
Anyone with access to Peoria IL papers for 1919? I'm in need of an obit for Edwin Judson Robinson who died 6 Jun 1919 (age 85). Though he died in Chicago, he'd only been there for a few months because of his illness. He was buried in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. We've got his death certificate which doesn't have his parents names, and we are hoping there is something in his obit to give us a clue. The friend who is trying to find this info is willing to pay.
     I got back this response:
I just recently moved from Peoria, Il. Contact the Peoria Public Library. They have a genealogy section, along with copies from old newspapers. I do believe someone there will do a look-up for you. 
Birth*4 November 1833 He was born on 4 November 1833 at New York Parents from Syracuse (Onondoga Co) per death certificate. However, they aren't named. Why would wife (informant) know Syracuse without their names? But it's the only clue available for his origins. Date confirmed by tombstone. 
Census1850*1850 He appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, an unknown place Haven't yet found. Spreadsheets of 1850 census Robinson families in New York are so far negative.
     Other lookups will eventually need to be done along a migration path between Syracuse and Peoria, in upper PA, OH, IN, IL. But in Geauga Co OH, Newbury Twnshp, crayon page 53x (copy cut off) entry 20 there is an Edwin who doesn't seem likely to be the right connection. Here are the rest of the particulars on that entry.
Edwin Robinson 35 m Farmer 1500 OH
C ? 21 f NY (2 initials, not sure of second)
Edwin 14 m OH
Ellen 7 f OH. 
Residence1856 He lived in 1856: Moved from Onondago Co NY to Peoria Co IL. 
Marriage*14 April 1859 He married Sarah Jane Eslinger, daughter of Alexander Eslinger and Saloma Snyder, on 14 April 1859 at Peoria Co., Illinois, Have marr record (Evd 7 - bk 2 #197). This was before marr application books, so no clues on parentage from that source. 
Census18601 June 1860 Edwin Judson Robinson appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, pg 24 #169-171, Brimfield, Peoria Co., Illinois, Robinson, Edwin J 26 b.NY farmer $2000-$675 - also in household is Brand, Emerson 24 b.NY farm hand - I wonder if they are from the same place? In 1850, he's in Van Buren, Onondaga, NY. The only Robinson family in Van Buren are Charles (60 b.NY carpenter) and Catharine (58 b.NY) and their children (all b.NY) Nancy (18), Orange (male 16), and Charles H (12.) 
Census18701 June 1870 He appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, Elmwood, Peoria Co., Illinois, pg 69 E J 37 NY carpenter $1300, Sarah J 29 OH, Alvah J 9 IL, Herbert 7 IL, Eva A 5 IL, Jennie M 2 IL, Ella L 2/12 IL.1 
Residence1873 He lived in 1873 at Elmwood, Peoria Co., Illinois: In the 1873 Atlas Map of Peoria County, IL it lists Edwin J. Robinson living in Elmwood; a foreman in a lumber yard; was from Onondago Co., NY; and came to Peoria County in 1856. 
Census18801 June 1880 He appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, Brimfield, Peoria Co., Illinois, pg 349 age 38 lumber dealer (Evd 300.) 
Census19001 June 1900 He appeared on the 1900 census as the head of household, Brimfield, Peoria Co., Illinois, ED 57 sheet 7 age 66 b.Nov 1833 m.41 years, book keeper, own home w/mortgage (Evd 299.) 
Residence* He and Henry Clarence Roberts lived: RE-LOOK AT CITY DIRECTORY NOTES AND GET THESE STRAIGHTENED OUT. 
Residence*1903 Edwin Judson Robinson lived in 1903 at 715 Illinois Ave, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: city directory pg 582 Edwin J at 715 Illinois Ave. 
Residence1903 He and Henry Clarence Roberts lived in 1903 at 307 Columbia Terrace, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: E J R not listed - 1913 - ditto, street name changed to 307 Columbia Terrace. New listing for Helen C, student Bradley Polytec at same address. 
Residence1905 Edwin Judson Robinson lived in 1905 at 715 Illinois Ave, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: city directory E J Robinson. 
Residence1907 He lived in 1907 at 715 Illinois Ave, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: city directory VP Avery Mfg Co. 
Residence1910 He lived in 1910 at 715 Illinois Ave, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: 1910-1911 city directory VP Avery b.2301 N Adams Rd r.307 Chambers Ave. 
Census191015 April 1910 He appeared on the 1910 census as the head of household, an unknown place ED 71 sheet 6 age 76 marr 51 yrs "own income" for occupation (Evd 298.) 
Residence1911 He lived in 1911 at 307 Chambers Ave, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: city directory Pres Avery Co wife Ella. 
Residence1912 He lived in 1912 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: Edwin J Robinson (Sarah J) - 1912 - VP Avery Co wife Ella L. 
Residence1916 He and Henry Clarence Roberts lived in 1916 at 307 Columbia Terrace, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: 1916 - Pres Avery Co of TX, Helen listed at same address - New listing for Edwin J Robinson (Jane) at 307 Columbia Terrace. 
Death*6 June 1919 Edwin Judson Robinson died on 6 June 1919 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 85 Have death record (Evd 343) says lived in town 7 months. Lived 305 Columbia Terr Peoria as usual residence. Presumably went to Chicago when he was ill. Died of pneumonia, but also had Brights disease for "some years". 
Obituary7 June 1919 His obituary was on 7 June 1919 at The Peoria Star, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, Page 10, Saturday. Robinson, Edwin J. June 6, at 12 o'clock (noon) at the home of his son, Chas. C Robinson, Chicago Ill., age 85 years. Funeral Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Horace Clark, 305 Columbia terrace. Please omit flowers. Interment private in Springdale Cemetery. 
Obituary8 June 1919 His obituary was on 8 June 1919 at The Sunday Journal Transcript, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, Page 7, To Hold Funeral At Home Of Horace Clark.
     Funeral services for the late Edwin J. Robinson, former Peorian of prominence in the business and social circles of the city, who died at his residence in Chicago, June 6, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs Horace Clark, 305 Columbia terrace. It is requested that flowers be omitted.
     Mr Robinson was 85 years of age at the time of his death and had not been a resident of Peoria for fifteen or twenty years. Prior to his removal from the city, however, he was engaged in the lumber business under the firm name of E.J. Robinson & Company.
     He was the father of the late H.A. Robinson, and Mrs. H.C. Roberts and Mrs. Horace Clark, all of this city. Private burial will be made in Springdale Cemetery. 
Burial He was buried at Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois: per cemetery index he was age 85y 2m 7d. Tombstone reads:
Edwin J. Robinson
Nov. 4, 1833
Jun. 6, 1919.2 

Family

Sarah Jane Eslinger b. 11 Nov 1841, d. 24 Feb 1941
Marriage*14 April 1859 He married Sarah Jane Eslinger, daughter of Alexander Eslinger and Saloma Snyder, on 14 April 1859 at Peoria Co., Illinois, Have marr record (Evd 7 - bk 2 #197). This was before marr application books, so no clues on parentage from that source. 
Children
Last Edited20 Aug 2008

Citations

  1. [S414] US Census Evd #414.
  2. [S382] Index to Springdale Cemetery, Peoria IL 1857-1927, Peoria Chapter DAR Evd #382.