BIO:  James P. Robinson, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Chanceford Township, Pg 92

JAMES P. ROBINSON is a son of Nehemiah and Maria (Pennington) Robinson, natives 
of Maryland, and was born in Cecil County, Md., September 22, 1840.  At six years 
of age he came with his parents to York County, and settled at York Furnace, in 
Lower Chanceford Township.  The earlier years of his life were spent at various 
occupations.  In 1872 he removed to New Bridgeville and engaged in general 
merchandising and hotel business.  Here he remained until 1878, when he went to 
Long Level in Lower Windsor Township and continued the same business.  In 1882 he 
returned to New Bridgeville, where he still resides, and engaged in the same 
business.  He was married January 1, 1867, to Miss Sarah A. Schall, daughter of 
John Schall.  They have six children:  Maggie R., Ida J., Rose, Sarah E., Samuel 
T. and Clara B.  In 1884 Mr. Robinson was elected to the State legislature.  He 
is a member of the I. O. O. F.  Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are members of the 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.