Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Robinson, John H 1811 - 1873
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Author: Portrait & Biographical Album, 1890

JOHN H. ROBINSON, deceased, began his residence in Will County, in the fall of 
1844, making his first settlement in Troy Township, but several years later 
removing to Joliet Township. In the latter he breathed his last December 8, 
1873. During the early years of his residence here he filled the official 
station of Supervisor. His birth took place in Tonawanda, Niagara County, N. 
Y., June 5, 1811, and at his native place he resided until he was nineteen 
years old. He then came West as far as Ashtabula County, Ohio, which was his 
home until he removed to Illinois. During his residence in Ohio, he returned 
to his native State and in the town of Hampton, Washington County, was united 
in marriage with Miss Nancy A. Hulett. This worthy lady was a native of that 
place, where her eyes opened to the light October 14, 1813. Their union was 
blessed by the birth of six children, four of whom died in infancy. The 
survivors are Andrew J. and John H., the former a resident of San Francisco, 
Cal., and the latter of the parental homestead in this county. The young man, 
who, since his father's death, has had charge of the Robinson homestead, was 
born in Channahon Township, February 20, 1855. He was educated in the schools 
in Will County and grew to manhood in possession of a goodly store of 
practical knowledge which, taken in connection with his natural inclination 
toward all that is progressive and enterprising, has brought him rapidly to 
the front in the business enterprises in which he is engaged. The homestead 
comprises eighty acres on which are excellent improvements and its appearance 
shows that it is ably managed and remunerative. Mr. Robinson is also engaged 
in the Fire Insurance business, representing the Home Company of New York, and 
he also represents the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company of Detroit. He 
is thoroughly adapted to this work, having an acute and almost instantaneous 
judgment of human nature, and a persistence in presenting his cause that is 
kept from being disagreeable by affable manners and good conversational 
powers. In all business transactions he is careful yet enterprising, while he 
ranks high among the public-spirited citizens, being one of the most foremost 
in all meritorious enterprises. He is an active member of the Richard Street 
Methodist Episcopal Church of Joliet, and in both city and country is well and 
favorably known for his private character and his business ability. An 
important step in the life of Mr. Robinson was taken June 16, 1886, when at 
the bride's home in Joliet Township he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie 
H. Lawrence. She is a well educated and amiable lady, a native of this county, 
and one well calculated to fill her place at the head of household affairs. 
Their union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Jay and Alice. 

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890

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