Crawford Co., AR - Biographies - Elisha H. Robinson

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SOURCE: History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford,
Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Chicago: The Goodspeed 
Publishing Co., 1889.
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Elisha H. Robinson (deceased) was born in Wayne County, Tenn., in 1820, 
and when thirteen years old accompanied his parents to this county. He 
received a good education during his youth, and made his home with his 
parents until 1844. when he was united in marriage with Sarah, 
daughter of Younger Neal, and a native of Hickman County, Tenn., born 
in August, 1830. When fourteen years of age she came with her parents 
to this county, and after her marriage went to live upon Mr. 
Robinson's farm, which continued to be their home with the exception 
of three years. which were spent in Texas. In 1862 Mr. Robinson left 
his farm to join the Confederate army, in which he served until the 
cessation of hostilities, then returning to his farm work and stock 
raising. He became the most extensive farmer in his immediate 
community, and died in 1884, leaving a wife and nine children. The 
children are Melissa, Serena, Lilburn, Una, Gillie, Marshall, Francis, 
Kirby and Albert. Mr. Robinson was a faithful member of the Christian 
Church, to which his widow is also united. Mrs. Robinson is a highly 
respected lady, of more than ordinary business ability, and owns 200 
acres of land, all under cultivation. 

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