Joseph Robinett Howard

M, b. 1805, d. 1887
Father*John Howard b. c 1771, d. c 1841
Mother*Mary Robinett b. c 1775, d. c 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Robinett Howard was also known as Robert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1805Joseph Robinett Howard was born in 1805 at Kentucky.
He was the son of John Howard and Mary Robinett.
Marriage30 August 1827Joseph Robinett Howard married Lavida Holbrook on 30 August 1827 at Pope, Illinois.1
Death1887Joseph Robinett Howard died in 1887 at Hardin, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 September 1850Hardin, IllinoisJoseph Robinett Howard was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.2
22 July 1870McFarlan, Hardin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois.3
1880McFarlan, Hardin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois.4

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 00A/ Page 0048.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 396. Written page number 56.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 113. Page 14.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0211 Page Number 428B.

Lavida Holbrook

F, b. circa 1808
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLavida Holbrook was also known as Vida.
Married Name30 August 1827As of 30 August 1827,her married name was Howard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1808Lavida Holbrook was born circa 1808 at New York.
Marriage30 August 1827She married Joseph Robinett Howard, son of John Howard and Mary Robinett, on 30 August 1827 at Pope, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
9 September 1850Hardin, IllinoisLavida Holbrook was listed in Joseph Robinett Howard's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.2
22 July 1870McFarlan, Hardin, IllinoisLavida Holbrook was listed in Joseph Robinett Howard's household on the 1870 Census at McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois.3
1880McFarlan, Hardin, IllinoisLavida Holbrook was listed as wife in Joseph Robinett Howard's household on the 1880 Census at McFarlan, Hardin, Illinois.4

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 00A/ Page 0048.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 396. Written page number 56.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 113. Page 14.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0211 Page Number 428B.

Sydney Howard

F, b. 1807, d. 1840
Father*John Howard b. c 1771, d. c 1841
Mother*Mary Robinett b. c 1775, d. c 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Whiteside.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1807Sydney Howard was born in 1807 at Kentucky.
She was the daughter of John Howard and Mary Robinett.
Death1840Sydney Howard died in 1840 at Hardin, Illinois.

Philip Jones Howard

M, b. 1810, d. 10 November 1840
Father*John Howard b. c 1771, d. c 1841
Mother*Mary Robinett b. c 1775, d. c 1850
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1810Philip Jones Howard was born in 1810 at Kentucky.
He was the son of John Howard and Mary Robinett.
Marriage14 February 1833Philip Jones Howard married Margaret Minerva McFarlan, daughter of James McFarlan and Elizabeth (?), on 14 February 1833 at Pope, Illinois.1
Death10 November 1840Philip Jones Howard died on 10 November 1840 at Hardin, Illinois.

Children of Philip Jones Howard and Margaret Minerva McFarlan

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 00A/ Page 0171.

Margaret Minerva McFarlan

F, b. 6 December 1812, d. 24 July 1890
Father*James McFarlan d. b 1850
Mother*Elizabeth (?) b. c 1789
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret Minerva McFarlan was also known as McFarland.
Married Name14 February 1833As of 14 February 1833,her married name was Howard.
Married Nameafter November 1840As of after November 1840,her married name was Kirkham.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1812Margaret Minerva McFarlan was born on 6 December 1812 at Pope (now Hardin), Illinois.
She was the daughter of James McFarlan and Elizabeth (?).
Marriage14 February 1833Margaret Minerva McFarlan married Philip Jones Howard, son of John Howard and Mary Robinett, on 14 February 1833 at Pope, Illinois.1
Marriageafter November 1840Margaret Minerva McFarlan married James Kirkham after November 1840.
Death24 July 1890Margaret Minerva McFarlan died on 24 July 1890 at Hardin, Illinois, at age 77 A painful illness of several weeks' duration terminated in death at 8 o'clock, Thursday morning, July 24 1890, and the soul of Mrs. Margaret M. Kirkham left its tenement of clay and took its flight. She was born at this place Dec. 6, 1812, before Elizabethtown was ever thought of, and when this portion of Hardin county was a part of Pope Co. She was the daughter of James McFarlan, and her death leaves Capt. B. P. McFarlan the only surviving offspring of this venerable pioneer. Some time in the thirties, she was married to Philip J. Howard, ad, as a result of that union, three children were born to them - William Elizabeth and Capt. P. J., our present Sheriff. The daughter is now the wife of John Dunn, and resides at Platteville, Wis. William, the oldest son, is dead. The husband and father died Nov 10, 1840, and his remains now rest in the McFarlan square at this place. A short time afterwards she was married to James Kirkham, by whom she was the mother of four children - Mary, James Henry, B. P. and Pinkney. Of these Mary and B. P. preceded the mother to the grave. Mr. Kirkham died Sept 2, 1873, and the subject of this sketch was again left a widow, in which state she remained, devoting her time to the care of widowed motherhood. She was taken with her death sickness a few weeks ago. It was mortality wearing out and giving way. She lacked but a few month of reaching the 78th mile-stone. She got in sight of it and her mission ended, and she passed away respected by all. Her remains were laid to rest by the side of her last husband just went of town on Friday afternoon, the funeral conducted by Rev. J. R. Reef, pastor of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Kirkham was E'town's oldest citizen. She was a mother to all who were thrown in contact with herm and her familiar face will be missed by all.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 August 1850Elizabethtown, Hardin, IllinoisMargaret Minerva McFarlan was listed in James Kirkham's household on the 1850 Census at Elizabethtown, Hardin, Illinois; also living in the household is James Kirkhaw, age 16.2
20 July 1870Mcfarlan, Hardin, IllinoisMargaret Minerva McFarlan was listed in James Kirkham's household on the 1870 Census at Mcfarlan, Hardin, Illinois; also in the household is Jesse Kirkham, age 16, and B. P. McFarlan, age 50.3
1880Elizabethtown, Hardin, IllinoisMargaret Minerva McFarlan was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Elizabethtown, Hardin, Illinois, also listed is nephew Jesse S. Kirkham, age 25..4

Children of Margaret Minerva McFarlan and Philip Jones Howard

Children of Margaret Minerva McFarlan and James Kirkham

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 00A/ Page 0171.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 1.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 20. Dwelling 153.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0211 Page Number 425D.

James Robinett

M, b. 1822, d. 1900
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1822James Robinett was born in 1822 at Illinois.
He was the son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage10 December 1848James Robinett married Mary Jane Christian, daughter of William Christian and Malinda (?), on 10 December 1848 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Death1900James Robinett died in 1900 at Illinois killed by Wash Kindrick.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 September 1850Summerset, Saline, IllinoisJames Robinett was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Summerset, Saline, Illinois.2
30 July 1860Between The Creeks, Carrollton P.O., Greene, IllinoisHe was listed as a farm hand living with the James Mayberry family on the 1860 Census at Between The Creeks, Carrollton P.O., Greene, Illinois.3
9 August 1860Township 10 Range 6, Somerset P.O., Saline, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 6, Somerset P.O., Saline, Illinois.4

Children of James Robinett and Mary Jane Christian

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0057.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 2. Dwelling 25.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 788 (also page 192). Dwelling 1172.
  4. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 208. Dwelling 1431.

Mary Jane Christian

F, b. circa 1828
Father*William Christian
Mother*Malinda (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 December 1848As of 10 December 1848,her married name was Robinett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1828Mary Jane Christian was born circa 1828 at Kentucky.
She was the daughter of William Christian and Malinda (?).
Marriage10 December 1848Mary Jane Christian married James Robinett, son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 10 December 1848 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
23 September 1850Summerset, Saline, IllinoisMary Jane Christian was listed in James Robinett's household on the 1850 Census at Summerset, Saline, Illinois.2
9 August 1860Township 10 Range 6, Somerset P.O., Saline, IllinoisMary Jane Christian was listed in James Robinett's household on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 6, Somerset P.O., Saline, Illinois.3

Children of Mary Jane Christian and James Robinett

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0057.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 2. Dwelling 25.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 208. Dwelling 1431.

Lucy Ann Robinett

F, b. 25 July 1824, d. 17 June 1874
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLucy Ann Robinett was also known as Louisiana.
Married Name29 May 1845As of 29 May 1845,her married name was Dunn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 July 1824Lucy Ann Robinett was born on 25 July 1824 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage29 May 1845Lucy Ann Robinett married Dr. Tarlton Dunn on 29 May 1845 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Death17 June 1874Lucy Ann Robinett died on 17 June 1874 at age 49.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisLucy Ann Robinett was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.2
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisLucy Ann Robinett was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.3
9 June 1870Rock Creek, Hardin, IllinoisLucy Ann Robinett was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1870 Census at Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois; living next door to Charles Dunn.4

Children of Lucy Ann Robinett and Dr. Tarlton Dunn

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 001/ Page 0268.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.
  4. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 34.

Dr. Tarlton Dunn

M, b. 14 October 1807, d. 5 January 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDr. Tarlton Dunn was also known as D. T.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1807Dr. Tarlton Dunn was born on 14 October 1807 at Kentucky.
Marriage13 January 1831He married Eliza Field, daughter of Green B. Field and Mary E. Cogswell, on 13 January 1831 at Pope, Illinois.1
Marriage5 November 1837Dr. Tarlton Dunn married Lucy Ann Dake on 5 November 1837 at Gallatin, Illinois.2
Marriage29 May 1845Dr. Tarlton Dunn married Lucy Ann Robinett, daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 29 May 1845 at Gallatin, Illinois.3
Death5 January 1884Dr. Tarlton Dunn died on 5 January 1884 at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisDr. Tarlton Dunn was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.4
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.5
9 June 1870Rock Creek, Hardin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, living next door to Charles Dunn.6
1880Rock Creek, Hardin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois.7
  • Dr. Tarlton Dunn was a doctor in 1850.

Children of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Dake

Children of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Robinett

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index.
  2. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 001/ Page 0119.
  3. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 001/ Page 0268.
  4. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  5. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.
  6. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 34.
  7. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0211 Page Number 381A.

Allen Robinett

M, b. 1829, d. 1858
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1829Allen Robinett was born in 1829 at Illinois.
He was the son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage7 April 1850Allen Robinett married Caroline Boswell, daughter of (?) Boswell, on 7 April 1850 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Death1858Allen Robinett died in 1858 at Illinois died after being thrown from a horse.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 September 1850Summerset, Saline, IllinoisAllen Robinett was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Summerset, Saline, Illinois.2

Children of Allen Robinett and Caroline Boswell

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0088.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 2. Dwelling 24.

Caroline Boswell

F, b. circa 1832
Father*(?) Boswell
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 April 1850As of 7 April 1850,her married name was Robinett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1832Caroline Boswell was born circa 1832 at England.
She was the daughter of (?) Boswell.
Marriage7 April 1850Caroline Boswell married Allen Robinett, son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 7 April 1850 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
23 September 1850Summerset, Saline, IllinoisCaroline Boswell was listed in Allen Robinett's household on the 1850 Census at Summerset, Saline, Illinois.2
27 July 1860Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, IllinoisCaroline Boswell was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, Illinois, living next door to Jeremiah B. Potts.3

Children of Caroline Boswell and Allen Robinett

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0088.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 2. Dwelling 24.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 12. Dwelling 1012.

Cynthia A. Robinett

F, b. circa 1838, d. circa 1878
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 December 1848As of 17 December 1848,her married name was Potts.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1838Cynthia A. Robinett was born circa 1838 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage17 December 1848Cynthia A. Robinett married Jeremiah B. Potts, son of Jeramiah Potts and Nancy Ann Beadles, on 17 December 1848 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Deathcirca 1878Cynthia A. Robinett died circa 1878 at age 40.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisCynthia A. Robinett was listed in Jeremiah B. Potts's household on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.2
27 July 1860Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, IllinoisCynthia A. Robinett was listed in Jeremiah B. Potts's household on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, Illinois; living next door to Caroline Robinett.3

Children of Cynthia A. Robinett and Jeremiah B. Potts

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0057.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 51.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 12. Dwelling 1011.

Jeremiah B. Potts

M, b. 1820
Father*Jeramiah Potts b. 1776, d. Dec 1859
Mother*Nancy Ann Beadles b. c 1783, d. 31 Mar 1856
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1820Jeremiah B. Potts was born in 1820 at Morganfield, Union, Kentucky.
He was the son of Jeramiah Potts and Nancy Ann Beadles.
Marriage17 December 1848Jeremiah B. Potts married Cynthia A. Robinett, daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 17 December 1848 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisJeremiah B. Potts was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.2
27 July 1860Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 8E, Gallatin, Illinois, living next door to Caroline Robinett.3

Children of Jeremiah B. Potts and Cynthia A. Robinett

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0057.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 51.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 12. Dwelling 1011.

Alfred Robinett

M, b. 25 June 1831, d. 24 August 1842
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1831Alfred Robinett was born on 25 June 1831.
He was the son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Death24 August 1842Alfred Robinett died on 24 August 1842 at age 11.

Bluford Robinett

M, b. 18 January 1833, d. 21 January 1910
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBluford Robinett was also known as Blueford.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1833Bluford Robinett was born on 18 January 1833 at not far from Ford's Ferry, Gallatin, Illinois.
He was the son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage4 March 1854Bluford Robinett married Amanda Jane Rose on 4 March 1854.
Death21 January 1910Bluford Robinett died on 21 January 1910 at Illinois at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisBluford Robinett was listed in Joseph Robinett Jr.'s household on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.1
23 July 1860Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisBluford Robinett was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.2
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.3
22 June 1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois.4
  • BLUEFORD ROBINETT, a retired farmer, of Shawneetown, Ill., was born in that County, not far from Ford's Ferry, Jan. 18, 1833. His father, Joseph Robinett, was a native of Bourbon County, Ky., where he was born in 1785. In 1819 he came with his wife and four children to Gallatin County, Ill., making the journey by wagon, entered 280 acres of government land, for which he paid $1.25 an acre. On this land Mr. Robinett built a hewed log house of two rooms, and there passed the remainder of his life as a farmer. This farm is the one where the subject of this sketch was born. Joseph Robinett was twice married, His first wife was a Miss Hughes; by whom he had four children, all born in Kentucky. John was a soldier in the Black Hawk war; Irene married John Potts: Phcebe married Joseph Potts, and Matilda married James Barlow. The second wife was Clarissa Nighswonger, a native of Ohio, who came down the Ohio, river with her brother in a flatboat, about 1824, and settled in; Gallatin County. To this marriage there were born the following children: James, who died at the age of seventy-eight years; Louisiana, who married Todd Dunn and died at the age of forty; Allen, who died when he was about thirty years-old; Cynthia A., who married Jeremiah Potts and died at the age of forty; Blueford, the subject of this sketch; Rachel, now living in -Gallatin County as the widow of Henry Rose; Joseph a farmer of Gallatin County, and Alfred, who died when but nine years of age. The mother of these children died at the age of el-ghty-four years and the father when he was about sixty-six. Blueford Robinett was about nineteen years of age at the time of his father's death and he was called on to take charge of the farm and conduct it for his mother. He continued to live on the farm until 1892, when he removed to Shawneetown. Although in his boyhood be was denied the privilege of attending school as much as most of the boys of the present generation enjoy, he has succeeded in life. At one time he owned over 1,000 acres of land. Much of this has been divided among his children, but he is still the owner of a fine farm of two hundred acres. In politics Mr. Robinett has always been a Democrat,one of the kind who always have the courage of their convictions and ready to defend their principles, but he has never been a seeker for public office. In 1853 he was married to Miss Eliza J. Rose and to this union were born the following children: Charlotte, wife of John C. Brinkley, of Shawneetown; Lucy, wife of J. W. Rogers, a well known farmer of Gallatin County; Cynthia, who died at the age of six years; Minerva, wife of J. B. Hellington, a stock dealer of Harrisburg, Ill., and John, who died at the age of twenty-four years. The mother of these children died a few years ago, and since that time Mr. Robinett has made his home in Sbawneetown.
    ------------------------------------------------ 1905. Memoirs of the Lower Ohio Valley . Madison, Wis.: Federal Publishing Company. 2:384-385.

Children of Bluford Robinett and Amanda Jane Rose

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 22. Stamp 986. Dwelling 904.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 426. Dwelling 18.

  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579B.

Amanda Jane Rose

F, b. 21 April 1835, d. 2 May 1896
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAmanda Jane Rose was also known as Eliza Jane.
Married Name4 March 1854As of 4 March 1854,her married name was Robinett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 April 1835Amanda Jane Rose was born on 21 April 1835 at Illinois.
Marriage4 March 1854She married Bluford Robinett, son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 4 March 1854.
Death2 May 1896Amanda Jane Rose died on 2 May 1896 at Illinois at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 July 1860Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisAmanda Jane Rose was listed in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.1
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisAmanda Jane Rose was listed as wife in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1880 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.2
22 June 1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisAmanda Jane Rose was listed as wife in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois.3

Children of Amanda Jane Rose and Bluford Robinett

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 22. Stamp 986. Dwelling 904.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 426. Dwelling 18.

  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579B.

Rachel Jane Robinett

F, b. 1836, d. after 1905
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 January 1855As of 18 January 1855,her married name was Rose.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1836Rachel Jane Robinett was born in 1836 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage18 January 1855Rachel Jane Robinett married Henry Rose on 18 January 1855 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Divorcecirca 1868Rachel Jane Robinett and Henry Rose were divorced circa 1868.
Deathafter 1905Rachel Jane Robinett died after 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisRachel Jane Robinett was listed in Joseph Robinett Jr.'s household on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.2
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisRachel Jane Robinett was listed in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1870 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.3
22 June 1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisRachel Jane Robinett was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois, also in the household are Abner (age 21) & Carey (age 19) Christian.4
  • Rachel Jane Robinett lived in 1905 at Gallatin, Illinois.

Children of Rachel Jane Robinett and Henry Rose

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0210.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 426. Dwelling 18.

  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579B.

Henry Rose

M, b. circa 1828, d. before 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1828Henry Rose was born circa 1828 at Illinois.
Marriage18 January 1855He married Rachel Jane Robinett, daughter of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 18 January 1855 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Divorcecirca 1868Henry Rose and Rachel Jane Robinett were divorced circa 1868.
Marriagebefore 1869Henry Rose married Ann (?) before 1869.
Deathbefore 1905Henry Rose died before 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1870Cave in Rock, Hardin, IllinoisHenry Rose was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois.2

Children of Henry Rose and Rachel Jane Robinett

Child of Henry Rose and Ann (?)

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 002/ Page 0210.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 40.

Joseph Robinett III

M, b. 8 February 1841, d. after 1905
Father*Joseph Robinett Jr. b. 1788, d. 1853
Mother*Clarissa Nighswonger b. 1798, d. 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 February 1841Joseph Robinett III was born on 8 February 1841 at Illlinois.
He was the son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger.
Marriage19 May 1867Joseph Robinett III married Nancy Angeline Thompson on 19 May 1867 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Deathafter 1905Joseph Robinett III died after 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisJoseph Robinett III was listed in Joseph Robinett Jr.'s household on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.2
23 July 1860Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisJoseph Robinett III was listed in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1860 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.3
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisJoseph Robinett III was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois, also includes Bushell (age 34) & James (age 3) Rose.4
1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois, also included was Laura Potts (age 14).5
  • In 1905 "JOSEPH ROBINETT, a farmer living near Spark's Hill, Hardin County, Ill., was born Feb. 8, 1841, on the farm now owned and occupied by J. B. Hetherington, ten miles southwest of Shawneetown. He is a son of Joseph and Clara (Nighswonger) Robinett, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Ohio. Joseph Robinett, the father, was born in 1790, came to Illinois in 1818, fought in the Black Hawk war, and at the time of his death in 1853 was one of the largest land owners in that section of the state. He owned land in Gallatin, Hardin and Saline counties, and was an extensive dealer in live stock, the market for which in those days was New Orleans. He was twice married. His first wife was Rachel Tatman, by whom he had five children, all now deceased. After her death he was married to Clara Nighswonger, and of the eight children born to this union three are living. Blueford lives in Shawneetown; Rachel Jane lives with her brother Joseph, who is the subject of this sketch. The mother lived to be eighty-six years of age. Joseph Robinett attended the subscription and district public schools in his boyhood, and remained with his parents until about twenty-two years of age, when he enlisted as a private in Company I, One Hundred and Eighteenth Illinois volunteer infantry, commanded by Col. John G. Fonda, and was mustered in at Camp Butler. The regiment was first sent to Memphis, where Mr. Robinett was taken sick and was assigned to hospital duty. He, continued in this capacity for over two and a half years, and was then discharged. Before going into the service he had bought the farm of two hundred and eighty acres where he now lives. In 1867 he was married to Angie Thomson, a native of Saline County, and with the exception of eight months spent in Eldorado they have lived on this farm. Mr. Robinett has about two hundred and thirty-five acres under cultivation, devotes a great deal of attention to stock raising, and has one of the finest orchards in Southern Illinois. In political matters he is a Republican, but is not an active politician. He and his family belong to the Presbyterian church. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Robinett: William Allen, deceased, and Mrs. Laura Zinn, a widow, now living with her parents. She has four children: Gertie, Jacob, Gretchen and Angie."6

Children of Joseph Robinett III and Nancy Angeline Thompson

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol A/ Page 569.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 22. Stamp 986. Dwelling 904.
  4. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 14.

  5. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579A.

  6. [S309] Illinois, "Biography of Joseph Robinett, Hardin County, IL," e-mail to unknown recipient.

Nancy Angeline Thompson

F, b. circa 1838
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNancy Angeline Thompson was also known as Thomson.
Name VariationNancy Angeline Thompson was also known as Angie.
Married Name19 May 1867As of 19 May 1867,her married name was Robinett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1838Nancy Angeline Thompson was born circa 1838 at Illinois.
Marriage19 May 1867She married Joseph Robinett III, son of Joseph Robinett Jr. and Clarissa Nighswonger, on 19 May 1867 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisNancy Angeline Thompson was listed in Joseph Robinett III's household on the 1870 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois; also includes Bushell (age 34) & James (age 3) Rose.2
1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisNancy Angeline Thompson was listed as wife in Joseph Robinett III's household on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois; also included was Laura Potts (age 14).3

Children of Nancy Angeline Thompson and Joseph Robinett III

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol A/ Page 569.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 14.

  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579A.

Charles H. Dunn

M, b. circa 1838
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Dake d. b May 1845
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles H. Dunn married Delana (?).
Birthcirca 1838Charles H. Dunn was born circa 1838 at Illinois.
He was the son of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Dake.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisCharles H. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisCharles H. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.2
9 June 1870Rock Creek, Hardin, IllinoisCharles H. Dunn was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, living next door to Tarlton Dunn.3

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 33.

Mary J. Dunn

F, b. circa 1839
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Dake d. b May 1845
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1839Mary J. Dunn was born circa 1839 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Dake.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisMary J. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.

James A. Dunn

M, b. circa 1841
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Dake d. b May 1845
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1841James A. Dunn was born circa 1841 at Illinois.
He was the son of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Dake.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisJames A. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisJames A. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.

Lucy Ann Dunn

F, b. circa 1843
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Dake d. b May 1845
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLucy Ann Dunn was also known as Elizabeth A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1843Lucy Ann Dunn was born circa 1843 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Dake.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisLucy Ann Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisLucy Ann Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.

Joseph R. Dunn

M, b. circa 1846
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Robinett b. 25 Jul 1824, d. 17 Jun 1874
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1846Joseph R. Dunn was born circa 1846 at Illinois.
He was the son of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Robinett.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisJoseph R. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1
5 July 1860Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, IllinoisJoseph R. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1860 Census at Cave In Rock P.O., Hardin, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 210.

Sarah C. Dunn

F, b. circa January 1850
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Robinett b. 25 Jul 1824, d. 17 Jun 1874
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca January 1850Sarah C. Dunn was born circa January 1850 at Illinois twin with Francis J.
She was the daughter of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Robinett.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisSarah C. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.

Francis J. Dunn

F, b. circa January 1850
Father*Dr. Tarlton Dunn b. 14 Oct 1807, d. 5 Jan 1884
Mother*Lucy Ann Robinett b. 25 Jul 1824, d. 17 Jun 1874
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca January 1850Francis J. Dunn was born circa January 1850 at Illinois twin with Sarah C.
She was the daughter of Dr. Tarlton Dunn and Lucy Ann Robinett.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850Hardin, IllinoisFrancis J. Dunn was listed in Dr. Tarlton Dunn's household on the 1850 Census at Hardin, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 124.

Joseph Potts

M, b. circa March 1850
Father*Jeremiah B. Potts b. 1820
Mother*Cynthia A. Robinett b. c 1838, d. c 1878
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca March 1850Joseph Potts was born circa March 1850 at Kentucky.
He was the son of Jeremiah B. Potts and Cynthia A. Robinett.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 September 1850Eagle, Gallatin, IllinoisJoseph Potts was listed in Jeremiah B. Potts's household on the 1850 Census at Eagle, Gallatin, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 51.

James Rose

M, b. circa 1867
Father*Henry Rose b. c 1828, d. b 1905
Mother*Rachel Jane Robinett b. 1836, d. a 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1867James Rose was born circa 1867 at Illinois.
He was the son of Henry Rose and Rachel Jane Robinett.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 June 1870Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, IllinoisJames Rose was listed in Bluford Robinett's household on the 1870 Census at Township 10 Range 9, Gallatin, Illinois.1
22 June 1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisJames Rose was listed as a son in Rachel Jane Robinett's household on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois; also in the household are Abner (age 21) & Carey (age 19) Christian.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 3. Stamp 426. Dwelling 18.

  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579B.

Laura J. Robinett

F, b. circa 1873
Father*Joseph Robinett III b. 8 Feb 1841, d. a 1905
Mother*Nancy Angeline Thompson b. c 1838
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 December 1891As of 17 December 1891,her married name was Zinn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1873Laura J. Robinett was born circa 1873 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Joseph Robinett III and Nancy Angeline Thompson.
Marriage17 December 1891Laura J. Robinett married Charlie C. Zinn on 17 December 1891 at Gallatin, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Saline, Gallatin, IllinoisLaura J. Robinett was listed as a daughter in Joseph Robinett III's household on the 1880 Census at Saline, Gallatin, Illinois; also included was Laura Potts (age 14).2
3 February 1920Eagle Creek, Gallatin, IllinoisLaura J. Robinett was listed as wife in Charlie C. Zinn's household on the 1920 Census at Eagle Creek, Gallatin, Illinois.3
18 April 1930Eagle Creek, Gallatin, IllinoisLaura J. Robinett was listed as wife in Charlie C. Zinn's household on the 1920 Census at Eagle Creek, Gallatin, Illinois.4

Children of Laura J. Robinett and Charlie C. Zinn

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 00E/ Page 0491.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0208 Page Number 579A.

  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32. Dwelling 151.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED30-3. Dwelling 120.