ROBISON, John Jr. Biography from History of Clay Co., Indiana, Vol. II, au: William Travis, publ. 1909 JOHN ROBISON, senior partner of the firm of John Robison & Son, wholesale commission dealers in vegetables, fruits, etc., at Brazil, was born in Columbiana Co. Ohio, Aug. 3, 1845. His parents were John and Mary (Baker) Robison. The father, a native of Maryland, was born in 1805, and was engaged in teaming over the mountains in the early days prior to railroad transportation. He followed that business until about forty-five years of age, hauling goods between Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. Later he turned his attention to farming, which he followed in OH, and in 1854, he drove across the country from Ohio to Indiana, at which time he established his home in Dick Johnson township, Clay County. There he also secured a tract of land and continued to engage in agricultural pursuits. He was likewise connected with the manufature of pottery for a number of years and was thus a factor in industrial circles. The honors and emoluments of office had no attraction for him but he exercised his right of franchise in support of the mean and measures of the Whig party until its dissolution and afterward of the Republican party. Both he and his wife were consistent and faithful members of the Christian Church. Mrs. Robison was born in Ohio and died at the age of seventy-three years in Clay County, Indiana. Mr. Robison was born afterward went to Kansas, where he passed away at the age of eighty- two years. They were they parents of ten children, namely: Joseph B., Sarah, Pearson, Matilda Jane, Amos, Thomas, William , John, Mary E., and Esther Ann, all of who are living with the exception of Sarah and Amos. The family has a most creditable military record. Pearson joined the 135th Reg. Ind. Vol, and after serving for 9 mos was discharged by reason of the close of the war. Thomas and William enlisted at the three monts' call in 1861, but were not accepted as more troops had offered their services than were needed. In april of the same year they joined the state troops in the 16th Reg., and in June, 1861 this command was transferred to the United States troops, with which they served their full term. Amos also enlisted in the same regimentand afterward Amos and William both re-enlisted, joining the 2nd Ind Cav. Amos died in Georgia in 1864, while defending the stars and stripes, thus giving his life as a sacrifice on the altar of his country. William became one of General McCook's scouts and was taken prisoner on Sherman's raid. He was then incarcerated for 9 mos. and with the exception of 1 mo. the entire time was spent at Andersonville. Thomas enlisted four different times during the war, while John Robison of this review was a member of Co. B, 133rd Reg. Ind. Vol., joining the army on the 5th of May, 1864, and receiving honorable discharge therefrom on the 5th of Sept, following. John Robison of this review was but 9 yrs of age when brought to Indiana with his parents. He was reared upon the home farm and continued under the parental roof up to the time of his marriage, which important event in his life occurred on the 9th of Oct, 1871. The lady of his choice was Miss Elmira SMITH, who passed away nine years later, her death occurring in 1880. She was a native of Marion County, Indiana, and a daughter of Jackson and Hattie Ann (DARBY) SMITH. There were 3 children born of that marriage, of whom 2 are now living. Andrew J., the elder, is in business with his father, under the firm style of John Robison & Son. He married Martha HEWETT, and they have 2 daughters, Mildred and Irene. Olive Blanch ROBISON became the wife of Harry RACE and they have 1 son. In 1881, Mr. Robison was again married, his second union being with Elizabeth STOUGH, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth STOUGH, who were pioneer residents of this locality. Unto Mr Tobison's second marriage there have been born 4 children: Alpheus, who died at the age of 13 yrs; Edith, Ruth and William, who are still under the parental roof. At the time of his first marriage Mr. Robison turned his attention to farming and was also engaged in public work. In 1881 he became connected with the business of market gardening and also established a wholesale butchering business, carrying on those interests in connection with the cultivation of his farm. In 1890 he disposed of his butchering business but continued the work of market gardening until 1898, when associated with his son Andrew, he engaged in the wholesale and commission business as dealers in vegetables, fruits, butter, eggs, and poultry. They are conducting a profitable business, having now a liberal patronage and their trade is constantly growing. Mr. Robison gives almost his entire attention to his buiness interests and yet has never sought or cared for office. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian Church and are loyal to its teachings.

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