Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Robinson, John Albert April 15, 1919
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Virginian Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark April 16, 1919

                      DR. J. A. ROBINSON DIES SUDDENLY
   One Of Oldest Practicing Physicians In Norfolk And Native Of Petersburg

Dr. John Albert Robinson, one of the oldest practicing physicians in 
Norfolk, died suddenly at his home, 206 West Freemason street, at 10 o'clock 
last night.  He was 58 years old.
Dr. Robinson was in his usual health at dinner, but became ill a few minutes 
after the evening meal and never rallied.
He was a native of Petersburg, but came to Norfolk thirty-five years ago, 
shortly after his graduation from the University of Maryland, and has 
practiced his profession in Norfolk continuously since that time.
Dr. Robinson is survived by a wife and two daughters, Misses Ellen Janvier 
and Louise Pintard Robinson.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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             DOCTOR J. A. ROBINSON'S FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

    Was Native Virginian And One Of Oldest Practicing Physicians In Norfolk

The funeral services of Dr. John Albert Robinson, who died suddenly at his 
home, West Freemason Street, last Tuesday night, will take place this 
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, with Rev. D.W. 
Howard, D.D., rector of the church, officiating.  Burial will be in Elmwood 
Cemetery.
Dr. Robinson was born April 23, 1857, in Chesterfield County, Va.  He 
graduated in medicine at the University of Maryland, 1883, and began the 
practice of his profession in this city November 7, 1883.  He was twice 
appointed acting marine surgeon of this port.  He was for several years 
president and physician to the Boy's Home and contributed generously to its 
support.  He built up a good practice as well as a lucrative one.  He was 
held in high esteem by all who knew him.
He was a son of Rev. William M. and Caroline Lum Robinson.  He is survived 
by his wife, Mrs. Emma Kearney Cushman Robinson; two daughters, Misses Ellen 
Janvier and Louise Pintard Robinson; three brothers, Judge E.S. Robinson, of 
Newport News; Walter M. Robinson of Williamsburg, Pa.; Milton S. Robinson of 
Richmond and a sister, Mrs. Walker Pugh of Williamsburg, Pa.

Virginian Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark April 17, 1919



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