Obit:  John D. Robinson, Franklin Parish, LA
Submitted by : Dewanna Lindo

 
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Source: Diary of ALANSON WOOD MOORE
12th February, 1898, Saturday

Mr. John D. Robinson, a citizen of this parish for more than fifty years, 
died very suddenly today about 12 o'clock at his son's, W.E.  Robinson. 
During the past summer and fall, the old gentleman had had two pretty hard spells 
and it was thought by his family and physicians that he could not survive. 
But had recovered and was in his apparent good health this morning. Eat his 
breakfast as usual, walked out in the garden, came back to the house, sat down 
and was taken ill; by the assistance of his daughter-in-law, W.E.'s wife, 
he got to bed and died. He was between 76 and 80 years old and had lived near where 
he died since 1851. He was a good neighbor, a good citizen, addicted to no bad habits, 
strictly honest but very ever seen at church. What his religious opinion was I never knew.

13th February, 1898, Sunday

Mr. Jno. D. Robinson was buried today at his old homestead beside his wife who was buried 
in 1876. I did not attend the funeral, though my inclination and desire was to do so and 
I suppose that it was the wish of the family that I should do so. But I have long since 
made up my mind not to officiate at funerals unless invited to do so. I had an appointment 
at Oak Grove today and I fully expected a message there to attend funeral, as it was not 
to take place until eve, and it's only 3 miles. But to my surprise, there was not 
a person at church. About 12 o'clock I was sent for but the messenger did not find me. 
I regret the thought of not getting the word.