Freestone County, Texas Obits [Obit of James J. Robinson 11 Jun 1812-7 Jun 1888] Fairfield Recorder - June 29, 1888 issue "COTTON GIN CORRESPONDENCE - June 25th, 1888 Since we last wrote, death has visited us and taken two of our most substantial citizens, Mr. J. J. Robinson (familiarly known as Uncle John) and Mr. Thomas Patton. The community feel very much the loss of such citizens, they both being among the oldest settlers in the county. Many sympathize with the families of the deceased."