Jonas Robinson (1800 - 1853)

Born 7 Dec 1800 in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Gibbons (Chisum) Robinson — married 7 Aug 1828 in Hardeman County, Tennessee

Descendants

Died 12 Feb 1853 at age 52 in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Jonas was born 7 December 1800 in Cumberland County, Virginia.^[1] He was the son of Edward Robinson and Anne Meador ^[2] About the year 1806, Edward Robinson moved his family to Jackson County, Tennessee. ^[3]

Jonas Robinson and Elizabeth Gibbons (Chisum were married on 7 Aug 1828 in Hardeman County, Tennessee.^[4] They were the parents of ten children. These children were Nancy, Lucy, James, Malise, John, Thomas, Allen, William, Pitser, Wiley ^[5]

Jonas is buried at Robinson Cemetery, Cloverport, Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA with his wife, Elizabeth Gibbons (Chisum) Robinson^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Family Findings, Vol. II, No. 3, July 1970, p. 102, This record on a loose sheet of ruled paper, was among papers belonging to Callie Mae (Mrs. H. R.) Belew, 441 E. Chester, Jackson, TN 38301, birthdates for children of Edward Robinson and Anne Meador
2. ↑ The State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37219: Small Collections: Chism & Robinson families, Vol. 4, Box 1, microfilm of small collection, Article of agreement between the widow and children of Edward Robinson, dated 30 October 1839. A notarized true and correct copy of the original article of agreement made by Q M Smith at Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee March 9, 1934. Copy of this agreement in the files of Karen Raichle, All the children signed this agreement
3. ↑ Cumberland Co., VA Order Book: 1803 - 1807, (December 24, 1805, pg 273), A deed from Edward Robinson to John Miller is acknowledged and ordered to be recorded, Ann, his wife, being privately examined relinquished her right of dower, It appears that Edward is selling out in preparation for his move to TN
4. ↑ Hardeman County Tennessee Marriage records, Volume 1, page 24, Jonas Robinson to Elizabeth Chisum, solemnized 7 Aug 1828, Bond by Thomas G Chisum 6 Aug 1828
5. ↑ Will of Jonas Robinson, Hardeman County Tennessee Will Book 5, page 36-37, written 18 Sept 1852, witnessed 19 Sept 1852 and probated Mar 7 1853, Andrew Turner and Phillip Northern Executors
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #117767732

See Also

• North Carolina and Tennessee, Early Land Records, 1753-1931, Jonas Robinson , Record Date: 1 May 1833, Location: Hardeman, Tennessee, Warrant Number: 2292
• 1850 United States Census, Place: Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll M432_881; Page: 186; Image: 664.
• Hardeman County Tennessee, Bonds and Guardians Volume 2 (1854-1866) page 455
• Hardeman County Tennessee Settlements, 1850-1855, Vol. 05, pages 293,344, 547
• Will of Jonas Robinson, Hardeman County Tennessee, Will Book 5, page 36 and 37