Wayne County IN Archives Biographies.....Robbins, Daniel B. April 18, 1825 - December 26, 1882 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/in/infiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Glapha Cox rcoxfam@earthlink.net January 25, 2006, 9:54 am Author: History of Wayne County, Indiana;Volume II, (1884) Perry Township p. 710 & 711 Daniel B. Robbins, deceased, was one of the most prominent citizens of the county, a man of indomitable energy and great force of character, a leader of men, yet quiet and unobtrusive, wielding his great influence by a quiet demeanor and a firmness that showed the strength of his character, and a latent force that gave success to all his undertakings, either in business, political or social life. Mr. Robbins was born in Adams County, Ohio, April 18, 1825, and was the third son of Philip and Phoebe (Caldwell) Robbins. His father removed to Wayne County in 1832, and settled in Perry Township, near the village of Economy, where he grew to man's estate. His education was limited, receiving, however, the full instruction given in the public or district school. On reaching his majority he left the paternal homestead, and started out to seek a fortune by his own unaided exertions. He found a clerkship first in a store in Huntsville, Randolph County, where he remained nearly or quite a year, and then returned to Economy and entered the store of Barnabas Coffin in 1847, who was at that time one of the leading merchants of the county. By his engaging manners, prompt business character, and prudent habits, he became a partner in the business after a few years of clerkship, and continued as such until 1856, when he sold his interest to his partner, and in a short time started business for himself in the same town. His steady habits and genial character made him many strong friends, and he received from them a liberal patronage, as also from the rich farming community; of which Economy is the center. Thus pleasantly surrounded, he continued the mercantile business for thirty-six years, being considered, as a merchant and a man, one of the leading spirits, and always ready to contribute of his wealth to the deserving and the needy, yet never in this for public favor or praise. Oct. 25, 1855, Mr. Robbins was married to Marticia, daughter of Barnabas and Marion (Worth) Coffin, who came from Randolph County, N. C., in 1840 and became prominent among the cultivated and hospitable people of Wayne County. There were born to them four children, three daughters and a son. The latter, Seward B., one of the most promising and intelligent youths of this section of the State, died ere he had scarcely reached his majority, mourned as only a loving son and brother could be by those who knew his worth and general unselfish traits of character. The three daughters---are named respectively, Corinne E., Annie J. and Alma C. With a most pleasant home and all the surroundings that culture, refinement and wealth could give, death took him in his relentless grasp, and Daniel B. Robbins closed his earthly career Dec. 26, 1882, mourned by his family and a large circle of friends. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/in/wayne/bios/robbins269gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/infiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb