Biographical Sketch of Joseph Robinson, Marion Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Joseph Robinson, railroad contractor and farmer, Easton, was born August 6, 1836, in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and educated. During the late war he enlisted May 2, 1861, and served for twenty months, taking part in the battles of Cheek Mount- ain, Kernstown, McDowell and the seven days' fight around Richmond. Then turned his attention to railroading. He came to Missouri in 1867 and has since been engaged in the railroad business. He owns 240 acres of fine land adjoining the town of Easton. This is one of the finest stock farms in the county, and also has a handsome resi- dence in the village. In principle, as well as in purse, Mr. Robinson is one of the solid men of the county. He was married on July 3, 1863, to Miss Mary A. Leftwich, a native of Virginia, born in 1844. They have a family of four children: Mary L., Georgia, Dolman and Jessie; they lost three children. Mrs. Robinson is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Robinson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and has held the position of Master of Easton Lodge No. 101, for four years. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================