OBIT: James ROBINSON, 1891, Millville, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Death of James Robinson.

  After a short but painful illness, borne with Christian resignation, 
James Robinson passed to his reward at twenty minutes of 10 o'clock 
Wednesday evening, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph 
Robinson, of 3107 Walnut avenue, Millville.  The deceased was aged 78 
years and 22 days, having been born in Chester county on February 17, 
1812.  For the past twenty-five years he had been a resident of Blair 
county.  Seven children survive him, his wife having died twenty-three 
years ago.  The children are: Mrs. Charles Deterline, of Hartford, 
Montgomery county; Mrs. Wilson Powell, of Chester, Delaware county; 
Mrs. Albert Houp and Mrs. Sylvester Butler, of Hollidaysburg, and Mrs. 
Winfield Friling and Mrs. Joseph Robinson, of Altoona.  One son, 
Jonathan Robinson, lives in Hollidaysburg.
  He was a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church and enjoyed 
the conversations of Christian friends during his illness.  It was with 
joy, not sorrow, that he looked forward to the time of his departure, 
for he realized the blessed change from suffering to everlasting 
happiness.  Almost the last words he spoke were addressed to his 
youngest daughter, whom he called to him and told her that he was dying 
and was going home.  The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 
2 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Robinson, 
3107 Walnut avenue.  Owing to the absence, at conference, of his 
pastor, Rev. E. J. Metzler, of the Millville Lutheran church, will 
preach the funeral sermon.  He will be assisted by Rev. Samuel Lower.  
The interment will be made in Carson Valley cemetery.
    "All is over, hands are folded
       On a calm and peaceful breast;
     All is over, suffering ended
       For our father is at rest."

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, March 13, 1891