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- Alexander Robinson was born Dec.12, 1839, in Fermanaugh Co., Ireland. He came to America with his mother and sister In 1852, settling at Mt. Erie, III,, where his mother died.
He died at Flora, III., June 25, 1919, age 79 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church at Mt. Erie In his twentieth year; later Joining the United Brethren Church.
He enlisted In the United States service July 9, 1861, and was honorably discharged on Aug. 18, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn. He was married to Sarah P. Bayler, Nov. 2,1805. To this union were born 7 children, two boys and 5 girls. One boy and three girls preceded him in death. Those living are: John W., of Kansas, Ill., Alice N., of Watseka, III., and Nancy Maria, of Elmore, Minn. His first wife, Sarah P., died Jan. 10, 1870.
He was again married Sept. 21, 1876, to Miss Ruth Henderson. To this union were born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls: Fred, of Flora, Ill., James, of Rinard, III., Henry Harrison, of Beebe, Ark., and Low Ella, of Flora, III.; the other four, Mary Margaret, Julia Ann, Maud Winford and Ernest Lewis, having died. Mrs. Ruth Robinson, his second wife, died March 28, 1895.
He was again married mi Oct. 24, 1897, to Mrs. Martha Farmer, who, with 7 children, 21 grand-children, and two great grandchildren, and many friends, are left to mourn, one grand-child having died, he will be missed In the home, the social circle, in the community, and the church.
He was a prosperous farmer the most of his life. As age crawled upon him, he had to retire, spending the last years of his life In Flora, he was looked upon as a consistent christian, always filling his place In the church as long as he could go. For over a year he had been confined to his bed the most of the time, but during it all he was very patient, waiting the Master's call, his good wife standing by him day and night, answering every call. May the Good Master bless her and each of the children and make them a blessing. We look upon it that our loss Is his gain. And now, Uncle Alex, we bid you good-by, hoping to meet you again in the sweet by and by. "He saw a hand we do not see which beckoned him away; he heard a voice we do not hear, which would not let him stay "
Funeral services were held from the United Brethren church Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Pierson. Six World War soldiers acted as pall bearers, and the Interment was at Elmwood cemetery.
(The Southern Illinois Record, July 3, 1919)
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