Biographical Sketch of Andrew J. Robinson, De Kalb County, Missouri >From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888, Goodspeed Publishing Company Transcribed by: Penny Harrell (Incog3678@aol.com) ********************************************************************** Andrew J. Robinson, a well-to-do farmer of Dallas Township, was born in Logan County, Ohio, on February 17, 1829. He is the son of Joshua and Rachel (Willits) Robinson, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. In rather early life the father removed to Ohio, where he was married. Soon after marriage they began farming in Logan Co., Ohio, where the mother died when Andrew J. was about two years old. Later in life the father remarried. He died in Logan County about eighteen years ago. He was a successful farmer, and in politics was a Whig. Andrew J. was principally reared by an uncle, and received a country-school education. In the fall of 1859 he immigrated to Miss- ouri, and the same year entered 120 acres of land in De Kalb County, which is a portion of the farm he now owns. His farm now consists of 240 acres. It is under a high state of cultivation, with good improve- ments. On April 10, 1862 he was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Roberts, a native of Tennessee. They have four children, viz.: Ellis E., Albert, Amanda and Charles. Mr. Robinson is a Republican. He and his wife are worthy members of the Missionary Baptist Church. ==================================================================== 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 R. Harrell ====================================================================