Obituary of John Robison Jr. - Brazil, Clay Co., IND John Robison Jr. retired Commission merchant, Clay County's last surviving veteran of the Civil War, died early this morning at his home at Cottage Hill west of the city. He was in his 96th year. Mr. Robison had been the only war veteran residing in Clay County since the death of John Alexander at Bowling Green 3 yrs ago. Mr. Robison was born in Columbiana Co., OH on August 3, 1845 and was a son of John and Mary (BAKER) Robison. In 1854 his parents drove across country from their OH home to IND and settled in Dick Johnson Twp, where the father assisted by his sons engaged in the operation of pottery. The father later located in Kansas where he died. John Robison at the age of 17 yrs enlisted in the Union Army and served in the Civil War until it's close. Four other brothers had also been Union Soldiers. Pierson (Pearson), Thomas, William and Amos were the other brothers who saw service in the Army. Amos died in service in Georgia in 1864, and William became one of general McCooks scouts and was taken prisoner in one of Sherman's raids, serving 9 mos in the Andersonville prison. At the close of the Civil War the deceased returned home and engaged in farming west of the city. later he embarked in the Commission business here with his oldest son, Andrew Robison, from which he retired some years ago on account of failing health. Mr Robison married in 1871 to Miss Elmira SMITH who died 9 yrs later. In 1881 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth STOUGH who also preceeded. He had been a member of the First Christian Church for many years and a highly respected citizen. The deceased is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. Andrew J. and William Robison, and Mrs. Harry Race, (Brazil), and Mrs Ruth McNeil of Indianapolis; also 7 grandchildren adn 7 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to Moore and Son's Funeral Home and will be returned Tues. noon to the residence where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Wed. afternoon. Rev. E. L. Day of Indianapolis officiating, Interrment Cottage Hill Cemetery. The firing squad of the local Legion Post will officiate at the grave. _________ Source: Books of Robison, author: Jean Mosher Robison, publ. 1995 (rev.) __________ In the book, Jean says, the parents of John Robison Sr.(b. 13 Jan 1805) are Joseph and Elizabeth Robison, 1830 census, Green Twp., Columbiana Co., Trumbull Co. (now Mahoning Co.),OH. Edward Robison, b. 1818 (m. Aminda COLE, Palmyra T., Portage Co, OH), was bro. to John Robison Sr., and Harriett Ann, b. abt 1822 (m. John LEWIS), a sister. JEAN ROBISON 403 N. Buckeye St. Coffeyville, KS 67337 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jean Robison